I seek economic hegemony in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 351 The General’s Popularity

Chapter 351 The General’s Popularity
Lu Xun's heart trembled slightly, Li Heng's speed was much faster than he expected.

It has only been half a month since the siege, and within half a month, Li Heng's main force returned to Xiangyang.

And based on this information, it can be inferred that Li Heng is still alive.

Otherwise, it would be impossible for the Shu army to retreat unscathed and reach Xiangyang.

Lu Xun walked back and forth a few times, and it seemed that the situation on the battlefield in the Central Plains was more bizarre than he imagined.

Zhu Ran smiled and said: "Grand Governor, the general feels that we still have the advantage now. The Shu army has just experienced a big battle and is exhausted. If they dare to go south to support Jiangling, the Wei army will take the opportunity to take Xiangyang!"

"If the Wei army is willing to go south, the main force of the Shu army will not return to Xiangyang." Lu Xun shook his head, frowned, and pursed his lips in thought.

"If you don't dare, as long as the governor writes to Master Sima and agrees that we will divide Jingzhou, Xiangyang County will be given to the Wei State, and Nan County will be given to us. The previous situation was the most stable."

Zhu Ran continued to mutter.

Ding Feng also said: "Yes! Ever since Li Jian appeared, the world has been in chaos, everything is in chaos! I don't know where this guy came from! If the situation is messed up like this, Wei Guo must be like us. Hate him just as much!”

"The wrath of a common man." Lu Xun said coldly, "After this battle, the situation in the Three Kingdoms has changed drastically. Wei will definitely send envoys to Jianye to join us in the fight against Shu."

"Li Jian's main force has returned to Xiangyang. Even if we capture Jiangling, it will be useless. We captured Jiangling today, and Li Jian's main force will come back in a few days. It will be another fierce battle. In the end, all our troops in Jingzhou were abandoned in Jiangling."

In the past, the alliance between Sun and Liu was against Cao, but now it is the alliance between Wu and Wei against Shu?

After pondering for a while, Lu Xun sighed and said: "The situation is stronger than the people. The fact that Li Jian was able to escape from Wei means that the Wei army can't do anything to him. The Sima family just came to power and suffered such a humiliation. Now I'm afraid they just want stability." Internally, we will no longer interfere in Jingzhou affairs.”

Zhu Ran and Ding Feng looked at each other.

It was as if Fei Yi was lying on the bed with no strength, and suddenly heard Li Heng tell him that there were twenty girls tonight.

"Then what do we do now?"

"Withdrawing the troops?" Dong Yun instantly supported his body.

"The Jiangling Shu Army will soon be completely defeated by us. Wouldn't it be a waste of all our efforts to withdraw now?"

"General!" Du Yu hurried to Dong Yun, "Withdrawal, Wu army has withdrawn!"

"United against Shu?"

Everyone was awakened by Lu Xun's words and couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

He looked at everyone and said helplessly: "We expect Sima Division to lead his troops south to attack Xiangyang and flank the Shu army, but Sima Division expects us to consume the Shu army in Jiangling and reap the benefits."

When Lu Xun said this, no one else said anything more.

Lu Xun acted very calmly, as if the brutal sieges these days were none of his business.

"Yes, part of the Wu army has already withdrawn to the Yangtze River ferry!"

If a soldier of the Wu army who had dinner with him a few days ago heard the governor's understatement at this time, he would be shocked to the point of doubting his life.

On the same day, the Wu army began to retreat to the Yangtze River ferry one after another.

"The three kingdoms stand in opposition to each other and form alliances with each other. The bigger ones will attack each other. If we lose too much here, we will only be divided up by the other two in the end."

"Withdraw troops," Lu Xun said.

Zhu Ran said angrily: "Grand Governor! Even if we have to retreat! We must kill all the Shu dogs in Jiangling City to vent our anger!"

"Could it be Lu Xun's conspiracy?"

"It can't be this far." Du Yu said happily, "The general has probably returned to Xiangyang, and Lu Xun had to withdraw his troops."

"If the Wu army continues to withdraw tomorrow, send someone to Xiangyang immediately to inquire."

"Don't worry, I will make arrangements."

On July 22, Wu troops continued to withdraw, and more Wu troops boarded warships.

Du Yu immediately sent troops to Xiangyang.

On July 23, the blazing sun scorched the earth, and the heat rose from the ground. People hid in the shade of trees to enjoy the coolness.

There were not many people on the merchant ships on the Han River outside Xiangyang City. "Have you heard about the general's troops?" Lu Zhi asked hurriedly.

"General, we have not yet heard about the general's troops."

Lu Zhi became anxious: "The general wrote to me and asked me to withdraw my troops, but the general has not returned to Xiangyang yet!"

Ma Yong comforted Lu Zhi: "Since the general has written to you, what are you worried about?"

"I am naturally worried that the main force of the Wei army will go south. The general's troops have been deep into the Central Plains for two months and are extremely exhausted. If we encounter the main force of the Wei army at this time, the consequences will be disastrous!"

Ma Yong waved his hand with a nonchalant look on his face: "Don't worry, the Wei army has already been frightened by the general!"

"War is a major military matter, and we must be cautious. Besides, the general is related to the survival of Jingzhou, and the survival of Jingzhou is related to the existence of Guanzhong." Lu Zhi was very serious, "Jingzhou and Yongzhou are related to the survival of the Han Dynasty!"

Ma Yong shrank his neck and muttered: "It's not that serious!"

Huan Fan smiled and said: "Shiying is overly worried. The Sima clan seized power in Luoyang. Many people did not speak up, but it does not mean that there are no objections. Now the Sima clan is anxious to stabilize the internal affairs and will not send troops to deal with us again."

Lu Zhi clapped her hands and said suddenly: "What Duke Huan said makes sense!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the messenger from outside hurried over: "Report! The general is back! The general is back!"

Everyone in the room was instantly full of energy.

Lu Zhi rushed out in a few steps and asked anxiously: "Where is the general?"

"We have arrived at the bank of Han River!"

Everyone was overjoyed, and Lu Zhi said: "Let's go! Come with me to meet the general!"

Everyone was excited and walked away quickly.

At this time, a team was slowly approaching on the north bank of the Han River.

Each of them was tanned and looked a little tired, but their faces were full of perseverance.

Along the way, someone has started to spread the news: "The general has made a triumphant return! The general has made a triumphant return! The king's division has made a triumphant return!"

News spread quickly across the countryside and rivers.

There were people carrying hoes chatting in groups on the road. When they suddenly heard the news, they were immediately surprised and asked: "What did he say?"

"He said that the general will return in triumph, and the king's master will return in triumph!"

"The general is back!"

It started spreading everywhere on the road.

This news quickly spread to the military camp that had just been stationed.

In an instant, it caused great shock in the military camp.

No matter men, women, old or young, they all rushed to the bank of Han River.

If you ask them if they know where the general has gone, they will answer that he went to the north to fight the enemy.

If you continue to ask where is the north?
They just don't know.

They only know one thing: the general won the battle!
Winning the battle means that the Wei army will not go south again.

If the Wei army did not go south, the equal land system would be preserved.

The preservation of land equalization means that their fields are preserved.

Their food was preserved, and their families continued to live peacefully on the land.