I seek economic hegemony in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 248 The sword points at Jiangling City!

On the evening of March 17, Li Heng left three thousand troops and horses in Yidao as a check and balance.

Xiling was blocked, the governor of Yidu County was free, and there was no danger in the entire Yidu County.

On March 18, Lu Xun and Zhuge Jin jointly attacked Jiangxia with 30,000 troops, forming a confrontation with the Wei army in Jiangxia.

After Sun Quan took control of Hefei, Wu Jun also gained a certain initiative advantage in Jiangxia.

As for Sun Shao's Eastern Route Army going north from Guangling, there has been no confrontation with the Wei army for the time being.

On the same day, news of the unfavorable war situation in Hefei was sent to Luoyang urgently.

Luoyang was shocked.

This time it really caused an uproar.

Sun Quan attacked Hefei several times without success. Why was he able to achieve such a success this time?

Cao Rui was a little worried. He pretended to be calm on the surface, but hurriedly wrote a letter to Sima Yi, who was also in Yangzhou, asking Sima Yi to quickly recruit troops and horses in the rear to reinforce Wang Ling.

As for Xiangyang, Cao Rui was not worried. The Wu army attacking Xiangyang had limited troops, and Hefei was the main battlefield.

At least for now.

Just when Wei and Wu were fighting on three fronts, and the battle situation in Hefei, the middle line, was undergoing unprecedented changes, Li Heng's troops moved down the river.

Also on March 18, a group of Han warships appeared on the river outside Jiangling City.

At this time, there were many merchant ships on the river, but they were all shocked by this sudden group of warships.

At noon, the first batch of warships docked on the shore.

Unlike the Yangtze River section in Chongqing, the Yangtze River section in Jiangling has low and gentle banks, and boats can dock almost everywhere.

Luo Xian took the vanguard. After ten warships docked, the Han army quickly disembarked.

This place was only a few hundred meters away from the ferry. After disembarking, the Han army put on armor and reorganized their formation. There were two thousand soldiers in total and quickly advanced towards the ferry.

In less than a cup of tea (about 15 minutes), the Han army's vanguard arrived at the ferry.

All the merchants at the ferry were stunned. Some of the Wu Guoyamen who usually showed off their power saw this and ran away crawling on the ground.

Other merchants abandoned their goods and ran away.

After a while, the people at the ferry dispersed.

The warships behind them began to dock one after another.

At this time, Ganchang, the governor of Yidu County, was still in Jiangling City.

"Magistrate Pan, come on, come on. After one more drink, I'll be on my way." Ganchang raised his glass and said.

Pan Zhu also raised his glass: "I wish Mr. Gan a prosperous future. Yidu County is an important border defense area on the western front of Wuhan. It will be guarded by Governor Bu personally. Once Mr. Gan leaves, he will definitely be able to achieve great things in the future!"

"Where is it!" Ganchang said proudly, "I will need more care from Marquis Liu Yang in the future! I heard that Jiangling is rich in products and merchants are now prevalent along the Yangtze River! I heard that Liu Yanghou's cousin is Jiang Wan, Jiang Gongyan, the Sima of the Prime Minister's Office in Yizhou. There is such a thing With a high-level status, the business with Jiangzhou is much more convenient. Whether you can get anything depends on Liu Yanghou!"

Pan Zhu smiled and said, "It's easy to talk. As long as Mr. Gan doesn't make the same mistake as Gu Mu did before, I guarantee that you will make a fortune in Xiling and Yidao."

"Hahaha, come on, come on, have a drink!"

"By the way, Li Jian is really our cash cow..."

Before Pan Zhu finished speaking, a voice suddenly came from outside: "Report! Junhou! Something bad is going wrong, something is going wrong!"

Li Zhao, the captain of Jiangling County, hurried in.

Pan Zhu looked displeased: "What's going on between me and Mr. Gan?"

"Your Majesty, Shu Army...Shu Army..."

"What happened to the Shu army? The Shu army is in Jiangzhou, and they are detaining our businessmen again? I have told you before, those businessmen are not good people, and they have detained a few..."

"The Shu army has landed!"

"Get ashore, get ashore, get ashore...what did you say!" Pan Zhu suddenly opened his eyes and shouted loudly.

"The Shu army landed at Jiangling Ferry! There are many Shu troops coming!"

"This is impossible!" Pan Zhu stood up suddenly, looking shocked.

Ganchang on the side was also stunned. The wine glass in his hand fell to the ground, and the wine in the glass spilled all over the floor. He wondered: "Where did the Shu army come from?"

Li Zhao looked horrified. How could he answer his question?

"Quick! Gather all the soldiers and horses in Jiangling quickly! No! Close the city gate quickly! Quick!"

The gate of Jiangling City was closed, and the people who had not yet entered the city were crying outside the city, hoping that the gate would be opened to let them in.

But the soldiers at the top of the city were indifferent.

The sun in mid-to-late March was already a bit fierce. Li Heng only wore three layers of thin clothes and looked at the north bank of the Yangtze River from the bow.

I saw a majestic city standing under the blue sky and white clouds, and there were still many merchant ships at the stopped ferry.

Jiangling is the center of Jingzhou. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, it was also the largest city in the south and the capital of the Chu State. And because it is located in the hinterland of the Jianghan Plain, with many rivers and lakes and rich products, it is known as the land of plenty.

This kind of place, in the barbaric era, would definitely give birth to a powerful country.

In peacetime, it was the southern metropolis again.

In the era of divided princes, it must also be the base of one of the princes.

In the Three Kingdoms era, this was a battleground for military strategists.

With it, Wu State could fortify the Xiling and Yidao areas, thereby ensuring logistical supplies and strategic depth.

At the same time, we can also reach Cao Wei in the north.

What would happen to Sun Wu without Jiangling?

History has proven that without Jiangling, the Jin army could have flown down the river.

History also proves that Ji Han, who lost Jiangling, could only continue to cross the Qinling Mountains and fight long distances. Even Zhuge Kongming had no way to recover.

Therefore, for Li Heng, if he wants to conquer the world, he must first settle in Jiangling!

"General, the scouts report that Lu Xun and Zhuge Jin are in Jiangxia. Jiangling must have sent a message this time. In two days, Lu Xun will know that our troops are approaching Jiangling."

Lu Zhi spoke methodically.

"It is impossible for Lu Xun to directly withdraw his troops from Jiangxia to Jiangling. He will definitely let Zhuge Jin return his troops to delay the battle in Jiangling, and then slowly withdraw from Jiangxia."

Li Heng took over the words: "Lu Xun may have stationed troops north of Jiangling City, and at the same time mobilized Wuchang warships to head west. Of course, Zhuge Rong of the Public Security Bureau is still there, and he will form a clampdown on us in the south."

"Yes." Du Yu on the side reminded, "Lu Xun is the number one general in the Kingdom of Wu."

"I know." After Li Heng took a sip of water, he picked up his sword and walked down the attic. "The battle in Guanzhong cannot be done quickly, and the battle in Jiangling cannot be slowed down. I said Jiangling will be defeated in three days, so it will be done in three days." Destroy Jiangling from within!"

Lu Zhi and Du Yu quickly followed him.

Li Heng continued: "Lu Xun fought calmly, and was good at defending and waiting for attack. He could identify the enemy's flaws or weaknesses, seize the opportunity, and strike with a fatal blow."

"Especially good at dealing with enemies who have traveled long distances. Whenever big things happen, Lu Xun is calm and collected."

At this point, Li Heng suddenly looked back at Lu Zhi and said, "But don't forget, the rules of war have changed from now on."

After speaking, Li Heng arrived on the deck.

At this time, a large number of Han troops had disembarked.

It's better to form an array on the shore.

They saw the general on the boat with burning eyes.

Li Heng waved down, and the soldiers immediately became excited.

"Long live the big man!"

Li Heng suddenly shouted with all his strength.

The nearest military formation instantly burst into enthusiastic shouts: "Long live the big man! Long live the big man..."

The shouts were extremely contagious and quickly spread through the military formation, like waves rising one after another.

"Long live the big man! Long live the big man..."

The soldiers who had not yet disembarked also shouted.

The group of warships stretching for several miles shouted wave after wave.

The sound rolled across the open river surface, as if it was about to reach the sky.

People who had not yet entered the city at the gate of Jiangling City, after hearing the sound, all looked in the direction of the ferry.

On this day, everyone in Jiangling City stopped what they were doing.

The woman walked out of the house and looked in the direction of the south city gate.

The scholars in the restaurant also came out, the pedestrians on the road stopped, and even the government officials who were patrolling stopped.

There, it seemed like there was a giant holding the sky, pushing the mountains, rolling the sea of ​​clouds, and pressing towards Jiangling City!

After an unknown amount of time, the voice slowly softened and finally became quiet.

Everyone's blood boils.

Li Heng got off the main ship, and Lu Zhi began to command the army to set up camp.

"Xue Liang."

"Mr. Lang, I'm here!"

"Within two days, one hundred heavy trebuchets, remember to give them to me!"

(End of this chapter)