Dragon map of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 599

Outside the city, on the river.

A battalion of warships blocked the river, and one after another the warships stood upright. The battleships alone were equipped with at least a hundred, and there were as many as two to three hundred warships, large and small.

Moreover, these battleships are not the simplified version of the battleships made in Hanzhong, but the extremely expensive warships in Jingzhou, fully armed, equipped with at least one trebuchet, ten large ballista beds, and every crenel A long-distance iron crossbow with armor-piercing arrows.

These warships, on the river, are like a giant beast full of sharp teeth.

At the center of these warships haunts, is a colossus.

This is a building boat.

The weapon of water warfare, the king of the river.

Although this building ship is only a three-story ship, not as good as the most elite five-story building ship, it is also terrifying enough. The big ship is three stories high, and each floor is equipped with a protective wall to defend against the enemy. There are bows and arrows, arrow stones, and arrow holes on the wall for launching bows and crossbows.

In order to defend against enemy fire, the ship is also covered with leather for heat insulation.

In front of the deck and above the stern, there are two trebuchets each, and the most powerful crossbow beds are arranged on the left and right crenels, just like hedgehogs, making people feel chills at a glance.

On the top of the building and ship, a battle flag was flying.

邓！
This is the battle flag of Jingzhou General Deng Long.

On the deck, a burly man in armor stood like a tiger and a bear, exuding a strong hostility all over his body, with a pair of tiger eyes like copper bells, staring ahead.

This is Deng Long.

The name Deng Long may not have left a big imprint in history, and the greatest record is the prestige of the accomplished Gan Ning.

According to historical records, Deng Long was a general of Huang Zu's army.

In fact, Deng Long was indeed recommended by Huang Zu, but he was loyal to Liu Biao.

After the Jiangdong Army retreated, he led his troops back to Xiangyang. In June, he led his troops to Fancheng to defend Nanyang.

In today's Jingzhou, Deng Long can be regarded as a general. Among the top ten generals, under Liu Biao's command, only Wenpin, Cai Mao, Zhang Yun, and Huang Zu are the only ones who can hold him down.

"Give them another day?" Deng Long narrowed his eyes slightly when he heard the deputy general report back to Fu Xun: "I can afford to wait for one day, but this Chen Ya won't play tricks on someone!"

"He shouldn't dare!"

The deputy general is Deng Hu, a young literati. As a child of the same clan, Deng Long respects him deeply. He is the clerk and military advisor beside Deng Long. Silly, you know how to choose!"

"I hope he can choose the right one!"

Deng Long sneered.

He is good at water warfare and is familiar with ship warfare. He has a chance of winning on the rivers. Siege is his weakness after all. He will not attack the mountain capital unless it is absolutely necessary. Although he is determined to win the mountain, he does not want to waste his troops. .

"Brother can put some pressure on him!"

Deng Hu raised the corner of his mouth slightly, raised a smile, and said, "It's better to go ten miles!"

"Alright!"

Deng Long's eyes lit up, and he said: "Send the order, advance ten miles, and set up camp on the moat!"

"promise!"

The captains of the various ministries bowed their hands and took orders.

"If he wants one day, I will give him one day. Tomorrow will be sunset. If he doesn't deserve my answer, then don't blame me for being cruel. Even if I don't want to, since the lord has issued a military order, I will take down the mountain capital and go straight to the building at any cost." Positive!"

Deng Long looked ahead, with a fierce light in his eyes.

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Jing Wusi's eyeliner kept a close eye on Shandu County, and Chen Ya could not hide the news of surrendering to Jingzhou after thinking about it for a day, so Huang Yi, the banner envoy of Nanyang Town, personally returned to Mujing.

"My lord, the envoy of Jingzhou gave Chen Ya the final ultimatum. It takes a day to think about it. If he doesn't surrender, he will attack. Chen Ya has already summoned more than [-] families in the city to discuss this matter. He probably won't be able to bear it anymore!"

The night was lonely, and the sails of the warship were rattling by the night wind. Mu Jing stood on the deck, quietly staring ahead, listening to Huang Yi's report.

"Can't bear it?"

Mu Jing felt a little surprised when he heard what Huang Yi said, and suddenly asked: "Bingxing, what do you mean, Chen Ya didn't actually surrender before this, and he was still resisting Jingzhou's lobbying?"

"Indeed!"

Huang Yi nodded and said: "I have inquired about the news that Jingzhou envoys have been in the county government for three or four days. They have been lobbying for several days, but they still can't let Chen Ya let go, but it is undeniable that this person has already made a good submission. Jingzhou's preparations, as far as I know, he should hope to get the support of the rich and powerful families in the city before surrendering!"

"Wen Yuan, what do you think of this person?" Mu Jing asked after thinking for a while.

"What is the reputation of this person as an official in Shandu?" Zhang Liao asked after hearing this, pondered for a while, and stared at Huang Yi.

"The people love this man very much!" Huang Yi said truthfully.

"Then there is nothing wrong with him submitting to Jingzhou!"

Zhang Liao was expressionless, and explained from the standpoint of a guest official: "In the civil war in Nanyang, the mountain has become a bargaining chip, and it was divided into us by Yuan Jun, but Yuan Jun will not let it go. In addition, Jingzhou is peeping, and the three parties are fighting. If the people in power waver , will be subject to military disasters, and we will not be able to give them confidence. If they do not choose to return to Jingzhou at this time, is it possible that they will be loyal to us with the determination to defend the mountain capital?"

He paused, and added: "If this person is the parent official of the person in charge, he should think about the people of Shandu. Whoever can bring peace to Shandu, he will naturally favor whom!"

"Right!"

Hearing this, Mu Jing's mind immediately brightened up. He thought too much before, and maybe he had a preconceived impression of Chen Ya, but anyone who stood in Chen Ya's position probably wouldn't have more s Choice.

"So, whether it's for Shandu or Chen Ya, who can be used by us, we can't give him the chance to choose this time!" Mu Jing narrowed his eyes: "So, we have to do it earlier than the Jingzhou Army. Step into the city!"

If Shandu becomes a battlefield.

This battlefield must give them a geographical advantage, and the orientation between offense and defense must be clearly distinguished.

"Order, all warships are moving, set off immediately, speed up!"

This place is still fifty miles away from the mountain capital. They had planned to rest overnight and march, but now, they might not be able to wait any longer. As soon as Mu Jing's words fell, Zhang Liao comprehended and immediately issued a military order to the messengers around him.

Tens of miles In this era, marching sometimes takes a day, and a little slower takes two days, but they went down the river, and with enough warships, the speed was much faster, but within half a day, they had already entered the territory of Shandu section of the river.

It was already morning.

There is still half a day before sunset.

This half day is enough to determine the ownership of the mountain capital.

This is also an opportunity for Mujing to race against time.

"Bingxing, is there a way to enter the city?"

Mu Jing looked ahead, and the city was already faintly visible.

Shandu County is not only relying on the river, but also being flowed by the river, running through the north and south of the city, dividing a city into two cities, the east and the west, and surrounded by moats. With such a geographical location, if you want to attack, you must have a navy .

However, even if the navy attacked in, they still had to land and fight.

A fight will immediately alarm the Jingzhou army in the southeastern suburbs, which is waiting.

Mujing's advantage now is that he is in the dark and the Jingzhou army is in the open. This is a calculable opportunity, but the premise is that he can lead the army into Shandu County without the Jingzhou army being on guard.

"Jing Wusi has arranged some people in the city, but the city gates have been heavily guarded recently. I'm afraid there is no chance. If you want to enter the city, you may only have to gamble!" Huang Yi said with his hand clasped, "I have already bought the county soldiers. A military marquis, he has more than [-] soldiers under his command, but if he is allowed to open the city gate and let us enter the city, it is not very sure, although this man is greedy for money and lust, he is somewhat loyal to the county captain Yan Qing!"

"Go and try to make contact, it may be profitable!"

Mu Jing said in a deep voice.

"promise!"

Huang Yi cupped his hands and hurried away.

"Wen Yuan, is there a good strategy for entering the city?" Mu Jing likes to make two sets of preparations before the battle. He can't pin his hopes on Huang Yi's instigation of rebellion. If he fails, he will also enter the city. Even if you type in.

"Disaster!"

Zhang Liao smiled wryly.

"Now we and the Jingzhou army must have a fight. As the saying goes, the first strike is the best. Only the advanced city can get the first chance!"

Mu Jing clenched his fists tightly: "This battle seems to be evenly matched. We have calculated that the difference in strength is not big, but in this kind of terrain, under water warfare, we are weak, and it is true that we are not as good as the Jingzhou army. Without geographical advantages, the odds of winning are less than [-]%!"

(End of this chapter)