Chapter 731 Winners and losers, history books are written by the winners
On an autumn night, the scout galloped on the trail and arrived at Hanzhong City through Shangyong. He dismounted at the city gate, stumbled up and knocked on the door. A guard popped out from the top of the city gate and asked sharply: "Who is that?"
The scout reported back: "Jingzhou scout, we have urgent military information from Qibaili to report to His Majesty! Open the door quickly -"
The guards upstairs did not dare to make decisions without authorization. They asked the leader of the Longxiao Battalion who was stationed here. After receiving a positive answer, the door slowly opened... and the sound was hard.
The scout mounted his horse and jumped up. The messy sound of horse hooves woke up Hanzhong City.
Just fifteen days ago, Guan Yu led his army out of Yiling and headed north to Jiangling. He immediately dug a waterway connecting Jiangling and Xiakou, and diverted the Yangtze River into the city of Jiangling... The water flooded Jiangling.
The entire Jingzhou army commanded by Zhou Yu was wiped out...
In Jiangling after the war, countless broken weapons, flags, and dead and swollen soldiers were floating on the Yangtze River.
now…
Cheng Yu, Xu Shu, Xi Zhicai, and Jushou all gathered in the outer hall of the Hanzhong Yamen Office. Xi Zhicai rubbed his hands anxiously, while several military advisers whispered. Cheng Yu said: "Why so fast? Fifteen days ago, the armistice agreement was
It has not expired!”
Xu Shu whispered: "Soldiers never tire of deceit. Guan Yu is sure of this time... But haven't Zhou Gongjin and Lu Boyan passed by? How could they not see through Guan Yu's plan to drill through the river dam and divert water to flood the city... Unless there is no warning."
Huh... Jushou exhaled a long breath, "Come to think of it... Guan Yunchang has been preparing for today for a long time... What if it was not his soldiers who dug through the dam, but the meticulous work that was densely spread in Jingzhou? All this can be explained.
"
Let’s talk about this…
Lu Yu hurriedly came out of the inner room. He showed great disbelief. In the end, this disbelief turned into infinite sorrow...
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In anger, his hair was spread out and he said urgently: "Tell me, what's going on!"
Cheng Yu anxiously held up the military report, "Your Majesty, an urgent report has been sent from Jingzhou from 700 miles away. Guan Yu led the army out of Yiling to attack Jiangling!"
He didn't know the contents of the urgent report, but he knew that there must be a big trouble in Jingzhou!
Even so, Lu Yu still frowned and took the military report: "How many casualties are there? Where is Zhou Yu now?"
Cheng Yu, Xu Shu, Xi Zhicai, Ju Shou and others looked at each other uneasily...
Lu Yu noticed something was wrong, opened the military report and took a closer look. His eyes widened in shock. He said to himself in disbelief: "Five thousand soldiers stationed in Jiangling! The whole army! Ruined!"
The scout cupped his hands and said: "Guan Yu took advantage of the autumn tide of the river to flood Jiangling... and Governor Zhou Yu escaped."
Xu Shu added: "It seems that Jiangling is now difficult to save. The top priority is how to prevent Guan Yu from going north to Jingbei or south to Jingnan."
Xi Zhicai also had a heavy expression, "If Guan Yu goes north to capture Xiangyang and Fancheng, it will be troublesome... Then it will directly threaten the foundation of the Wei Dynasty!"
Jingzhou is connected to Yuzhou, and Yuzhou is connected to Sili. This affects the whole body.
call…
Lu Yu's eyes flickered.
He thought that after the end of the five-year armistice agreement, there would be turbulent times...
Unexpectedly, as soon as it was over, Bashu gave him a big gift.
Lu Yu deliberately prevented the flooding of Fancheng in history and kept a close eye on the Han River. But who would have thought that... Jiangling City would still not be able to escape Guan Yu's flooding!
Guan Yu is still the same Guan Yu!
but…
This great gift from Guan Yu came at just the right time.
Thoughts on this…
Lu Yu ordered: "Ring the bells and beat the drums, summon all the civil and military officials in the Ba Mansion to come here to discuss matters!"
From Hanzhong to Bashu, the decisive battle on the Shu road has just been deployed...
Jingzhou has been shrouded in flames of war.
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Bashu, Chengdu County.
"What? Flooded Jiangling?" Zhuge Liang looked at the emergency report in front of him, his eyes widened in shock...
Lord Bo Yangyi looked at Zhuge Liang doubtfully and asked, "Is this a good news? Why does the Prime Minister have such an expression?"
"Good news?" Zhuge Liang was not happy at all, but felt sad in his heart. "If it was a small defeat, I would feel at ease, but such a big victory... then..."
Zhuge Liang was about to speak but stopped...
"What are the Prime Minister afraid of?" Yang Yi asked quickly.
"Alas..." Zhuge Liang sighed. He walked to the map in the main hall without saying a word, and Yang Yi followed him...
While Zhuge Liang stared at the map, he frowned and muttered to himself... not even Yang Yi at the side knew what he was talking about.
However... Judging from Zhuge Liang's expression, Yang Yi could feel the huge worry filling his heart.
"Did the Prime Minister overthink it?"
"Overthinking! Ha..." Zhuge Liang smiled bitterly and said: "I heard that when Cao Yu was fifteen years old, he told Cao Cao the principles of heaven, earth, generals and laws in "The Art of War" in Yanzhou, and he could use Jin Wengong
Retreat from the story to tell.”
"Jin Wen Gong kept his promise and took the initiative to retreat ninety miles for the sake of 'Tao'. He retreated to the position of 'Chengpu', which is close to his own country and far from the enemy's country. He shortened the supply line and took advantage of the terrain. This is the 'Heaven' and 'Earth'
, sending the wise and courageous Xianzhen, Hu Yan, Zhao Shui and others to fight against the mediocre generals of Chu is called "general" and "fa"! Tao, heaven, earth, general, law... use the right combination and win with the strange...
"
At this point, Zhuge Liang paused.
A greater sense of worry and sorrow seemed to sweep over his heart all at once.
"Cao Yu was able to narrate these words at the age of fifteen, which shows that he deeply understood the essence of "Sun Tzu's Art of War". But now, it is true that Yun Changshui flooded Jiangling and won the victory, but he has lost this 'Tao', 'Heaven'
', '地', 'general', '法'!"
"From a moral point of view, before the armistice agreement expired, he took the lead to attack. This was unethical. Flooding Jiangling... drowning countless people was unkind. It will be unkind. How can God help? And... Jiangling
Thousands of miles away from Bashu, the transportation of grain roads is full of unstable factors... If you are not careful, the grain roads will be cut off, and it will be difficult to rush to rescue. This is the loss of 'land' advantage... and 'general', 'fa'
...Maybe Yun Chang is good at both civil and military skills, but...he has one biggest weakness, and that is 'arrogance'. Such a great victory is enough to inspire all the arrogance in his heart to fight an opponent like Cao Yu... If there is
If you are a little arrogant, the final outcome will definitely be failure!"
Zhuge Liang's sorrowful lament...
It was as if he could predict Guan Yu's ending.
On the contrary... Yang Yi.
He shook his head slightly... but remained silent. He still felt that... the Prime Minister was making a fuss out of a molehill.
Guan Yunchang was a great victory. From the strategic level of the decisive battle, it was a good start for the decisive battle between Bashu and Wei.
"no…"
Zhuge Liang stretched out his hand to hold on to the window. A huge feeling of weakness suddenly swept through his body, making him have to rely on external objects to stand firm. "I must report to the lord immediately. Yun Chang is in danger. I must send someone to Jiangling to return for Guan Gong."
Before he finished speaking... Zhuge Liang had already walked out of the Prime Minister's Mansion quickly and walked to the street.
But I heard horses passing by, an imperial envoy dismounted, and was reading His Majesty's edict loudly in the street.
——"Your Majesty has decreed that my brother Guan Yunchang flooded Jiangling, severely damaged Cao's army, shocked China, and resounded throughout the world. He was specially named the "Northern Hunting Marquis" and immediately went on an expedition to the north...break Xiangfan and take Luoyang!"
The edict fell...
——"The king is mighty!"
——"The king is mighty!"
——"The king is mighty!"
Sounds came from nowhere, followed closely by the sound of roaring mountains and tsunami.
But this kind of voice made Zhuge Liang's worried mood rise to the top.
Subconsciously, Zhuge Liang frowned and asked the envoy, "Where is Your Majesty?"
"Your Majesty has already gone to the Zitong front line. Your Majesty has given instructions to let Prime Minister Zhuge get well and recuperate. The affairs of Chengdu will be handed over to the Shangshu Order and General Li Yan of the Central Guard Army will be in charge..."
To Zhuge Liang, the envoy's words were like a lightning strike!
"Tap..."
Taking two steps like a zombie, Zhuge Liang looked up at the sky and whispered: "Guan Gong is in danger, Guan Gong is in danger!"
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Jingzhou, Xiangyang City.
Zhou Yu rubbed his temples, trying to relieve his fatigue, and sighed.
"I still underestimate Guan Yu... The defense line established in the past five years cannot withstand the erosion of a river. It seems that... in the past five years... Guan Yunchang has also been preparing to leave Yiling eastward!"
"Yes..." Lu Xun said with emotion: "This battle brought Guan Yunchang's reputation to the limelight. Since Your Majesty joined Cao Ying, the Wei Dynasty has never been defeated. This defeat can complete Guan Yunchang's reputation as a powerful person in China!
"
"It's a pity that all the people in Jiangling City...and the five thousand soldiers stationed there!" Zhou Yu still blamed himself.
Although Guan Yu flooded Jiangling, he had just rushed back from Luoyang...
But after all, he was the one who didn't notice the abnormality in Jiangba. He must bear the responsibility for this battle.
but…
After a moment of regret, Zhou Yu grinned and laughed, "Bo Yan, Jiangling's misfortune and my Zhou Gongjin's misfortune are your blessing!"
"Me?" Lu Xun asked...
"Exactly!" Zhou Yu nodded and said: "If Your Majesty replaces me, the Commander-in-Chief of the Great Wei Navy, for no reason, it will definitely arouse Guan Yu's suspicion and scare the snake. Now... take advantage of this big defeat. It's time to dismiss me.
It's your turn to take office... Now Guan Yu's victorious army will definitely not take you seriously and attack with all their strength... And here..."
Zhou Yu pointed his finger at the "Four Counties in Jingnan" on the map of Jingzhou, and the corners of his mouth were completely grinning, "Guan Yu is destined to go north, and will never go south. Jingnan is a good opportunity for us to counterattack Guan Yu and cut off Guan Yu's retreat!"
Lu Xun’s eyes must be...
He is an extremely smart person, and Zhou Yu reminded him of this... He naturally knew Zhou Yu's plan and what he should do.
This is a more painful plan than "Zhou Yu hits Huang Gai, which is more heartbreaking" in Chibi!
"Captain Zhou, this battle may help my reputation, but it will also bring a bad reputation to Governor Zhou."
"Hahahaha!" Zhou Yu laughed: "The winner is the king and the loser is the enemy. History books are often written by the victors!"
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——"Zhou Gongjin is the shame of the Wei Dynasty!"
From such a slap in the face, a military strategist meeting involving all Hanzhong Bafu officials began.
Jiang Wei of the Special Forces Corps was not qualified to participate in such a military meeting, but he soon heard about the disastrous defeat in Jingzhou...
That's right... disastrous defeat, these two words are so unfamiliar to Wei.
Ever since His Majesty joined Cao Ying in Yanzhou, it seems that the word "disastrous defeat" has been completely insulated from the Wei Dynasty.
Jiang Wei and the soldiers of the special battalion were also worried about the war in Jingzhou, so they waited in front of the Hanzhong government office early in the morning.
Guo Jiahe Xi Zhi just strode out...
Jiang Wei hurriedly greeted him, and now...Jiang Wei's immediate boss was none other than Guo Jia and Guo Fengxiao.
"The special battalion requests to leave Jingzhou to resolve the situation in Jingzhou and His Majesty's worries!"
Guo Jia raised his eyes and looked directly into Jiang Wei's eyes...
Xi Zhicai also saw Jiang Wei's enthusiasm, which was different from ordinary generals. The eyes of Jiang Wei and the soldiers of the special battalion shone with a light of incomparable desire.
After five years of training, they are so eager to go to the battlefield and perform missions.
"Fengxiao, I'm going to get busy first!"
Xi Zhicai glanced at Jiang Wei again and said goodbye to Guo Jia. Guo Jia slightly raised the wine gourd in response.
After Xi Zhicai left, Guo Jia just opened his mouth, "The situation in Jingzhou is critical. Your Majesty has made arrangements to remove Zhou Yu, the naval commander of the Wei Dynasty, demoted him to the prefect of Changsha, and appointed Lu Xun and Lu Boyan of Jiangdong as the new naval commander.
, mobilize Lu Meng, Gan Ning, Wenpin, Jiang Qin, Zhou Tai, and Ling Tong from Jiangdong to go to Jingzhou... only defend but not attack! Be sure to defend Xiangfan."
"Why do you only defend but not attack?" Jiang Wei keenly discerned the key point in these words and asked quickly.
"The situation is critical. Guan Yu's offensive this time is too powerful. Your Majesty may have to leave Hanzhong for Bashu. Your Majesty will conquer it himself!"
Lu Xun was surprised: "Conquer in person? Do we want to accompany you?"
Guo Jia shook his head, "Your special battalion is still in Hanzhong!"
"But... but Jingzhou is in such a crisis, His Majesty doesn't use us? What's the point of our special battalion's existence?" Jiang Wei sighed.
Guo Jia glanced at Jiang Wei who was eager to give it a try, with a look in his eyes that was about to give up. He sighed silently, "You should listen to His Majesty's arrangements! There will be no chaos in Jingzhou!"
Speaking of which... Seeing Jiang Wei gritting his teeth and looking helpless, Guo Jia patted him on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, this is the decisive battle.
...There is a mission for your special battalion! But...before that..."
Guo Jia once again hesitated to speak. This look of hesitation made Jiang Wei very uncomfortable.
"Train on time and be ready at any time... Maybe today, maybe tomorrow, maybe the day after tomorrow, the special battalion will be entrusted with important tasks!"
He patted Jiang Wei on the shoulder again.
Guo Jia's mind once again recalled the words His Majesty mentioned in the Bafu meeting just now.
——"Since Guan Yu has come to Jiangling, let him stay here forever!"
Guo Jiayou remembers...the murderous intent and cold light in His Majesty's eyes when he said these words!
Immediately…
He looked back at Jiang Wei again and shook the wine gourd at his waist. The wine inside was empty...
Unavoidably, I left with some regrets.
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Bashu, Zitong.
Liu Bei stood on the towering tower, looking at the endless Shu Road between the mountains.
He was in a rather sad mood.
"Zhengfang, how are you?" Liu Bei sighed to Li Yan beside him: "What are you talking about? My second brother is invincible in the world! Zhou Yu is nothing to worry about!"
"Yes!" Li Yan stroked his beard, "...General Guan's battle flooded Jiangling, which relieved the resentment of our Bashu soldiers over the years, and also ended the myth of the undefeated Wei Dynasty under Cao Yu! What a joy and congratulations.
,congratulations!"
"Hahahaha..." Liu Bei stroked his beard and laughed...
at this time…
A soldier quickly climbed up the tower and presented a letter with both hands, "Your Majesty, the urgent message from Prime Minister Zhuge... said that it must be delivered to your Majesty!"
Well…
Liu Bei took the letter and slowly unfolded it...
It was okay if it was not unfolded, but once it was unfolded, his originally sunny brow suddenly became covered with dark clouds...
"snort!"
With a cold snort, Liu Bei slammed the bamboo slip on the ground, and his expression became visible to the naked eye... almost crazy anger!