With the fall of the city of Guangling, the defenders on the front line of the Huai Shui were immediately cut off from supplies. Lei Bo realized that he was trying to retreat slowly to Jiujiang County (present-day Jiangxi Province, China), but he did not want to see his troops crumble with the back-and-forth attack of Guan Yu, Liu Bei's army and Zhang Fei's army. Lei Bo, the 30,000-strong frontline garrison, eventually fled back with only 5,000 men.
So, did the army sent by Yuan Shu arrive?
Apparently not, the general sent was Chen Lan, who only brought 30,000 troops to rescue Guangling County (Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China). What about the rest of the army? This has to start from the day of the incident in Xiapi (present-day Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China).
Since the defeat of Lu Bu from Xiapi, immediately captured a few captured soldiers began to ask, was told that Hao Yin's rebellion is Yuan Shu guidance, but also think that they also sent Yang Feng to impede their own, they are angry out, and do not care whether Zang Ba is involved in the battle and why Liu Bei occupied Xiapi, back to Xiaopei, after a few days of reorganization and led the whole army to kill Qiao County (present-day Bozhou City, Anhui Province).
Yuan Shu also because of that time wanted to take advantage of but suffered a loss and annoyed, to see Lu Bu also inch, very angry, with Ji Ling, bridge leeds and Liu Xun, several generals and 50,000 troops went to Qiao County (present-day Bozhou, Anhui Province) and Lu Bu confrontation, the two sides stalemate for a long time. But do not want to Nanyang County (now Henan Province, Hubei Province) Liu Biao also came to sneak attack, Yuan Shu had to transfer another 20,000 troops from Guangling County and a few thousand Tiger Jie army (you look at the translation, heavily armored infantry, armed with a huge axe, specializing in breaking the cavalry) and from the Jiujiang County to transfer their own several hundred personal guards - Zuo Zhuan army (Tiger Jie army of the elite) transferred to the defense, the rear of the empty, not many soldiers can be mobilized, so the quality of the troops sent to support! That is why the quality of the troops sent to support them is so poor.
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Ping'an County Camp.
Liu Bei is sitting in the tent dealing with military affairs. Five days have passed since Guan Yu and the others led the troops to capture Guangling. Originally, he was going to lead the troops to attack the city himself, but he was stopped by Liu Xian. If Guan Yu could not take it with so many men, then even if all of them pressed on, it would be difficult to capture Guangling (Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China).
Liu Xian said lightly, but Liu Bei is anxious in his heart. Guan Yu led and his own sent to assist Guan Yu to take the city of a total of 5,000 people, but half of his people! If he is defeated again, I am afraid that it will be really difficult for him to rise again. However, Liu Bei has never been a man of doubt, even if his heart is anxious, but will not show it. But because of the worry in his heart, he stayed in the military camp and dealt with the military affairs personally every day, hoping to separate his attention.
“Liu Bei, but his heart is uneasy?”
At this time, Jian Yong's voice rang out. Upon hearing it, Liu Bei raised his head and squeezed out a smile and said:
“You've come.”
Jian Yong and Liu Bei were close friends and never needed to be informed when entering Liu Bei's tent.
He laughed:
“You usually keen eyesight, hear clearly, today even I came do not know, I think the heart must be concerned about the war in Guangling? “
“Harm.”
Liu Bei shook his head and laughed:
“Second brother this time is a surprise blow to the enemy, but a few thousand soldiers and horses; second brother and in Huaiyin (present-day Huai'an City, Jiangsu Province) to delay the enemy, how can I not worry about it?”
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Jian Yong sat himself on Liu Bei's left side and laughed:
“In my opinion, you don't need to worry!”
“Oh? What makes you say that?”
Liu Bei said. Jian Yong said in a self-satisfied manner:
“Do you know what Liu Xian is doing these days?”
Liu Bei oddly said:
“Liu Xian and have in doing things?”
Jane Yong close to the head, a face of gossip said:
“That Liu Xian do not know from where to find a beggar, every day in that teach beggars to cook! And he not only do, but also bought a few large tanks, in the yard planted up vegetables to!”
Liu Bei heard a burst of laughter:
“Ha ha ha ha ha ....... I do not want to Liu Xian actually have such an elegant interest!
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Jane Yong also laughed:
“Precisely, if I see, Liu Xian also has a bet with General Guan, but still so calm, must be the victory in hand! Why do you worry that this plan will not work?”
Liu Bei heard here, has been nodding. Indeed, although Liu Xian has not been here for many days, but when it comes to intelligence, it is the only thing he has seen in his life. To be able to meet such a great talent on the road is indeed a gift from the heavens to him! Even if he lost this time, he can still rise again!
While the two of them were chatting, they suddenly heard a rush of footsteps outside the tent. Liu Bei heard this, his complexion changed, and he couldn't help but look towards the tent. Although Jian Yong said in his mouth that he was not worried, at this time he was also stretching his neck long. In the midst of the two men's concern, the excited voice of a messenger suddenly sounded outside the tent saying:
“My Lord, the news from the front is good! A great victory! A great victory!”
“What?”
Liu Bei, who was usually happy and angry, had a look of urgency on his face at this moment and busied himself:
“But Guangling (Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China). A great victory?”
The messenger entered the tent and knelt down on one knee, saying:”
My Lord, General Guan Zhang has followed the consigliere's plan, captured Guangling (Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China).
He has captured the enemy general Zhang Xun! This time, our army captured thousands of enemy soldiers, but only a few hundred were injured! Now, General Guan has gathered the prisoners and is waiting for His Lordship to send them down!”
Boom!
As soon as the messenger's words left his mouth, Liu Bei slapped his hand on the desk. His white face was already red because of the congestion of blood.
Successful!
Surprisingly, it worked!
Guangling (Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China) fell!
To know since three years ago he was defeated and lost Guangling County (Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China). After that, he has been defeated several times in a row. Morale was already extremely low. At this point in time, Liu Xian brought a few big victories to his army!
Moreover, the reward of this victory is far more than the income! Thousands of captives, a large city, and his own losses were only a few hundred! This kind of victory can simply be described as an easy victory without a battle! And all of this was brought to him by Liu Xian! This was simply a heavenly gift of a supreme consigliere to him!
In a moment of excitement in Liu Bei's heart, he got up and said:
“Jian Yong!”
Jian Yong is also very happy at this time, heard Liu Bei's words, busy saying.
“What is the Lord's command?”
Liu Bei with excitement said:
“Go! Follow me to visit Liu Xian! If we win this battle, Zhuo Qun will get the first credit!”
Jian Yong heard this and then got up and laughed:
“That's the way it should be!”
With that, the two of them marched towards Liu Xian's residence with joy. When Liu Bei came, Liu Xian was planting vegetables in the vegetable field.
At this time, Liu Bei's voice rang out:
“Liu Xian, where is Liu Xian? Liu Bei is here again!”
Liu Xian heard this, as if all of a sudden his great sins were pardoned, finally, finally the results, and listen to Liu Bei so excited, should be a great victory right!
As soon as Liu Xian came out of the vegetable field, Jian Yong saw him and laughed: “You're so elegant, planting again?”
Liu Bei heard, busy a few steps forward and said:
“Liu Xian, great joy! Great joy! There is a report from Guangling, our army has won a great victory!”
Hearing this, Liu Xian smiled and arched his flour-covered hand and said.
“In that case, I congratulate you! Now that you have won Guangling, you will have the foundation to go south to Jiangdong in the future! Just wait for the army to be reorganized, you can go south to Jiangdong in a few days!”
Liu Bei heard a burst of excitement, busy stepped forward to shake Liu Xian's hand, not caring about the hand full of mud, said: “Liu Xian ah, my life's greatest fortune, is to meet Liu Xian! I got outstanding as consigliere, really like a fish in water!”
“Ah this ......”
Liu Xian did not expect Liu Bei to say these words like a fish in water several years in advance. To know because of this sentence,Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang also became famous for thousands of years of fish and water. Now Liu Bei said in advance, that later Zhuge Comrade and how to be good?
However, he thought of comrade Zhuge is not yet an adult, then sprinkled a smile. Right now Liu Bei is about to enter Jiangdong, who knows if Zhuge Liang will still help Liu Bei later!