Three Kingdoms: Heir of Wolong, my father-in-law is Guan Gong

Jiangling is a fortified city.

So strong that even Guan Yu didn't have the confidence to break Jiangling City.

On normal days, Lu Xun would not dare to attack Jiangling City.

Lu Xun dared to say "the city will be destroyed within ten days", but Lu Xun was sure that there would be no more than 2,000 Han soldiers in the city.

Lu Xun's attack on the city was also unambiguous.

Immediately, he ordered all the troops to raise earthen mountains, dig tunnels, and erect towers and oars to approach the city. They were bound to capture Jiangling City in one go.

Facing Wu Bing's strong offensive, Guo Mu was not at all frightened.

Guo Mu, who was once a general under Liu Feng, did not have many military exploits, but he was lucky enough to have Zhuge Qiao recognize his ability and let Guo Mu serve as the governor of Nanxiang.

Half a month ago.

Guo Mu received Zhuge Qiao's transfer order.

When he learned that he was going to defend Jiangling and was likely to face a life-or-death battle, Guo Mu was excited for half the night.

There is no future in Nanxiang.

Guo Mu was not a prefect who was good at governing the local area.

Just relying on Nanxiang's political achievements, Guo Mu will not be promoted in another ten years, and at most he will be promoted.

If he wants to be promoted, Guo Mu must make military exploits.

Therefore.

In the past two years, Guo Mu has been diligently training troops and studying the art of war in Nanxiang. He also used the opportunity of giving Zhuge Pan a birthday gift to ask Zhuge Qiao for advice on the art of war.

Zhuge Qiao naturally likes this kind of subordinates who are motivated and know how to make clever changes.

Zhuge Qiao didn't mind that Guo Mu came to ask for advice, but he didn't mind that Guo Mu was hanging around in Nanxiang waiting to die, like Shiren, who was stationed in the police in the past, and Hao Pu, who surrendered after being fooled by a few words.

Without ambition, you are not qualified to be reused.

No boss is willing to promote and train a subordinate who is just waiting to die.

Looking at the mountains and towers outside the city, Guo Mu divided the two thousand soldiers in the city into two groups.

In the name of Zhuge Qiao, he took out the money and food from Jiangling City's treasury and recruited righteous men in the city to help defend the city.

Lu Xun's judgment was very accurate.

Jiangling City indeed only has two thousand soldiers.

However, Lu Xun underestimated Zhuge Qiao's prestige among the people of Jiangling City and the wealth of the people of Jiangling City.

When enemy rebels invade, if Jiangling City is lost, the money and food of the people of Jiangling City will not be preserved.

Should we follow Guo Mu to defend the city and preserve the money, food, and wealth, or should we wait until Guo Mu's soldiers are dead and then let the rebels come to rob them.

The scholars and people of Jiangling City are very accurate in their calculations.

The most important thing is, this is Gangneung City!
Even if the strategic center of Jingzhou has moved east and north, Jiangling City is still the most powerful city in Jingzhou!

Apart from that.

The core of the Qiao Gang and the Chamber of Commerce are also in Jiangling City, and the power that Mi Fang has been running for more than ten years is also in Jiangling City.

Jiangling City is no longer a simple city.

This city unites the hearts of the people and involves interests.

This is also the reason why Zhuge Qiao dared to let Guo Mu defend Jiangling City with two thousand soldiers.

And in Wuling County.

Ma Liang went deep into Wuxi and summoned Wuxi Yicon again.

Unlike the need to make promises a few years ago, Ma Liang's reputation in Wuxi Yicong is now even higher than that of Samoko.

even.

Ma Liang didn't even ask these Wuxi Yicong to do anything. These Wuxi Yiconong followed Ma Liang without hesitation.

They also prepare their own money, food, weapons, boats and horses.

The four counties of Jingnan.

Wuxi Yicong received the most courtesy and favor from the Han Dynasty, and was more loyal to the Han Dynasty.

Wuxi Yicong is not a fool. He knows who is closely related to the improvement of the living standards of the ethnic group in recent years.

It was Ma Liang who turned this poor Wuxi barbarian into a relatively wealthy Wuxi Yicong.

"Zhizhong, who are you going to hit this time?"

Shamoko patted the armor presented by Ma Liangxin and spoke happily.

Samoko was not jealous of Ma Liang's reputation in Wuxi Yizhong. Samoko was Ma Liang's biggest fan.

If Ma Liang hadn't upheld his fine style and refused to seek benefits for himself, Shamoko would have married Ma Liang.

Ma Liang said truthfully: "Lu Xun, the puppet Wu general from Jiangdong, is planning to invade Jingzhou."

Shamoko snorted: "Who does Lu Xun think he is? He actually wants to take advantage of Jingzhou?"

"Don't worry about governing the country. The Wuxi people in Jingzhou do not recognize puppet countries other than the Han Dynasty."

"Come and beat one, come and beat a pair. It's best to kill that rat Sun Quan, and Jingzhou will be clean."

Ma Liang laughed: "Well said! That rat Sun Quan should be chopped down too!"

"First kill Lu Xun and cut off Sun Quan's arm, then send troops to Jiangdong and make Sun Quan kneel down and beg for mercy!"

Mianshui.

Han Dang led his troops north to the Han River, advanced all the way to Hanjin Pass, and showed off his power outside Hanjin Pass.

"The Marquis of Shicheng, General Zhaowu, and Commander Han Dang are here. Jiangxia County has been captured by Wu. If you surrender, you will avoid death!"

Han Dang was very high-spirited on the warship and asked the sergeant with a loud voice to shout to persuade him to surrender.

The voice just fell.

A large number of warships emerged from Hanjinkou, led by Zhuge Qiao.

Zhuge Qiao asked someone to reply:
"General Han has conquered all directions for the Sun family and has made outstanding achievements. Now that he is over 70 years old, he still leads the army to fight. He is commendable for his loyalty and bravery!"

"It's a pity that although General Han is loyal to the Sun family, you are not kind to your children. If you die in battle, your wife, children, and children will rarely die a happy death."

"How about surrendering to the big man and letting me discipline that naughty boy Han Zong for you?"

Han Dang's face suddenly turned ugly.

Compared with Han Dang, who was brave, good at fighting and dedicated to his duties, Han Dang's son Han Zong was a second-generation ancestor.

Han Dang only became General Zhaowu in Soochow, mostly because he was helping Han Zong deal with the aftermath.

General Zhaowu made Han Zong feel like "I can rob whoever I want." If he became a general like Zhuge Jin, Han Zong would still have his butt raised to the sky!
Being exposed, Han Dang was so angry that he was so angry that he ordered all the troops to attack Hanjinkou.

"Capture Zhuge Qiao alive and win Jingzhou!"

"Everyone, Zhuge Qiao's main force has gone to Yuzhou. There must not be many troops at Hanjinkou, and he is about to make a contribution!"

Han Dang did not promise any reward for capturing Zhuge Qiao alive, but only compared the achievement of capturing Zhuge Qiao alive with capturing Jingzhou.

The eyes of all the soldiers suddenly became crazy.

If you are outnumbered, you may not dare to attack. If you can bully the many, then everyone will be brave!

When Zhuge Qiao saw Han Dang breaking the defense, he sneered and asked the soldiers to take the boat and fight.

Although Han Dang had many warships, Zhuge Qiao had the home advantage at Hanjinkou.

For a while, it was difficult for Han Dang to win quickly.

Han Zong came to Han Dang's side, his eyes filled with hatred: "General, Han dogs are so brave that it is difficult to win quickly, so it is better to attack with fire."

In terms of age, Han Zong was about the same age as Zhuge Liang, but Zhuge Qiao shouted that he would discipline Han Zong on Han Dang's behalf.

Tolerable or unbearable.

Han Zong, the second generation ancestor, could not bear this humiliation.

Han Dang sighed secretly, how could he raise such a useless son.

Seeing Han Zong's eagerness to try, Han Dang patiently explained: "It's a northwest wind now. How can we burn Hanjinkou with a fire attack?"

"If the other side's warship catches fire and goes down the river directly towards our army, wouldn't it be like setting fire to itself?"

Han Zong was a little confused: "Can the fire attack even burn me?"

Han Dang looked up at the sky and felt a sense of sadness for his stupid son.

Han Dang, who was born a slave, lived long enough to become a marquis, and could have allowed the Han family to rise from then on.

I never thought that my son had no such awareness at all.

Han Dang sighed secretly: Sure enough, he still suffered the disadvantage of being uneducated.

Thinking about Zhuge Jin's three sons, even the most dandy Zhuge Rong can now make a lot of money on his own.

My son only knows how to spend and steal money!

After half a day of strong attack, Hanjinkou was as stable as Mount Tai.

Just as Han Dang was preparing for a new round of assault, a large number of warships suddenly appeared on the upper reaches of the Han River.

The flags of the generals on the warships are "Guan Ping, General of the Han Expedition to the East" and "Liu Feng, General of the Han Expedition to the South".

"Guan Ping? Liu Feng? Why did they appear at Hanjinkou!" Han Dang was startled and exclaimed.

One is far away in Shangyong, and the other has disappeared since Zhuge Qiao appointed Guo Mu as the governor of Nanxiang.

However these two people.

Now they appear at Hanjinkou at the same time.

If it was a coincidence, Han Dang would never believe it!
Han Dang did not dare to be careless and quickly ordered the warships that stormed Hanjinkou to retreat and form array on the river.

Liu Feng and Guan Ping stood on the handsome ship. Both of them were wearing armor and holding short swords, short bows and iron ropes. These are commonly used weapons in water battles.

"Looks like we're not too late."

"The one who came to attack Hanjinkou turned out to be Han Dang."

"This old guy isn't dead yet!"

"Since he's not dead, then you and my brothers will give him a ride."

"Try the new weapon 'Orange'. Ma Jun is really a genius. The 'Orange' used for fetching water can be changed into a weapon on the warship."

"That's not called 'Jujue', that's called 'Paigan'! Those who don't know think we're driving a warship to get water!"

Liu Feng and Guan Ping exchanged words with each other, and soon reached a consensus on Han Dang's disposal rights.

If Han Dang could hear it, he would be extremely angry.

After all, I am a veteran of three generations of the Sun family in Jiangdong. How come I have become a name on the credit book in the eyes of you two?

As the warship approached, the new weapon "shooting pole" on the Han soldiers' warship also appeared.

The racquet pole is similar to the catapult. It uses levers and pulleys to throw stones, nail plates, fire and other objects to attack the enemy.

only.

It is not easy to install a catapult on a warship, adapt to the bumps of the warship, and allow the warship to withstand the reaction force.

Without the practical improvements made by talented craftsmen like Ma Jun, Liu Feng and Guan Ping's warships would not be able to use such popular weapons.

"Wind direction, northwest."

"Target distance, one hundred and twenty steps."

"It's too far. Wait fifty steps before putting it back."

"Fifty steps? Is it too close? It's already within the range of a bow and arrow."

"Ma Jun said that these racket poles are trial products. If they are too far away, they will easily be unable to withstand the reaction force. Although I don't know what the reaction force is, I have an unknown feeling."

"Then fifty steps and a few more shots." "Light up!"

Fireballs were thrown out from the shooting poles on the Han soldiers' warships and fell into the Wu soldiers' warships.

The fireball exploded, sparks splashed onto Wu Bing's warship, and a black water-like liquid appeared, burning directly on the ship's deck.

An unsuspecting pawn brought a jar of water and poured it over, only to find that the fire was not only not smaller, but actually bigger.

The pawn staggered back in fright: "It's a will-o'-the-wisp, it's a will-o'-the-wisp, a will-o'-the-wisp that can't be extinguished with water!"

More and more Wu Bing warships appeared "will-o'-the-wisps" that could not be extinguished by water, which made Wu Bing's soldiers panic.

Listening to the horrified voice on the other side, Liu Feng couldn't help but take a breath: "If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I couldn't believe that there was a fire in this world that water couldn't extinguish."

Guan Ping was also amazed: "Ban Gu recorded in "Hanshu Geography" that 'there is flammable water in Gaonu County', and he was horrified when he saw it."

"Among the five elements, water can overcome fire, but fire cannot overcome water, so those who do good things are called 'wisps of fire'."

"When Bo Song was in Guanzhong, he went deep into Gaonu County to explore the 'will-o'-the-wisp' recorded in the "Book of Han", and he actually found it."

"It's just that Bo Song doesn't like the name 'will-o'-fire' very much, and prefers to call it 'oil'. He says that it's born on the edge of the water, and there are sand and stones mixed with spring water, and it comes out in confusion; it's also said that stone comes out of spring water, It burns extremely brightly and is better than grease, so it is called petroleum."

"Fortunately, when Gaonu County was under the control of the puppet Wei Dynasty, no one knew that the burning oil could not be extinguished by pouring water, otherwise we would have been horrified and shouting 'will-o'-the-wisp'."

Liu Feng laughed: "The "Book of Han" has been circulated for two hundred years. I don't know how many people have read the "Book of Han", but there are only a few who have gone deep into Gaonu County to investigate."

"And in the past two hundred years, only Bertone was able to recognize this oil and apply it in military applications."

Fireballs using oil as fire mercilessly covered Wu Bing's warship.

Although the Wu Bing warship also had a catapult similar to a pole, the difference in fire types made the Wu Bing warship's catapult look extremely backward.

One can be extinguished with water, the other cannot be extinguished with water.

The blow to morale is unparalleled.

The most terrible thing is that the wind is northwest today, and the Wu Bing warship is downwind!

"General, the Han dogs are supported by 'wisps of fire', retreat quickly!" Han Zong was worried.

In order to put out the fire just now, Han Zong was so smoked that he vomited.

Han Zong never wanted to experience that pungent smell again in his life!
Seeing that the fire and smoke were getting bigger and bigger, Han Dang had to order the withdrawal of troops and sank the "will-o'-the-wisp" warship that could not be extinguished into the Han River.

Han Dang was even more horrified when he saw the warship sinking into the river while the "will-o'-the-wisp" was still burning!
"If all Han Dog's warships are equipped with these 'will-o'-the-wisps', the naval advantage that Your Majesty is so proud of will be gone!" Han Dang couldn't help but murmured.

It’s common sense that fire can be put out with water.

Jiangdong Navy, which had used fire attacks many times, naturally had special prevention and extinguishing methods for burning warships.

And now.

"Will-o'-the-wisps" that cannot be extinguished with water appear. How to prevent and extinguish them?
Thinking that Jiangdong's naval warships would be hit by these "will-o'-the-wisps", Han Dang felt a burst of fear in his heart.

Seeing Han Dang leaving in embarrassment, Liu Feng and Guan Ping did not stay behind, and ordered the troops to avoid the unburned oil and pursue along the current.

The handsome ships of Liu Feng and Guan Ping came to Hanjinkou to meet Zhuge Qiao.

"Brother Tan, brother Gongzhong, how are you doing?" Zhuge Qiao jumped on the handsome boat and greeted him warmly.

Liu Feng feigned anger: "I have almost become a missing person in the past two years. Bo Song, you have to make it up to me!"

After Guo Mu was appointed as the prefect of Nanxiang, Liu Feng was transferred to a more important military workshop, where three thousand soldiers were stationed for many years.

It is not only to protect the craftsmen in the workshop, but also to guard against the meticulous work of Cao Pi and Sun Quan.

Based on Liu Feng's status, his loyalty to Liu Bei and his relationship with Zhuge Qiao, he was the most suitable candidate to be stationed there.

Liu Feng did not disappoint Zhuge Qiao. He had done his best in the past two years and never even went back to visit his family.

Zhuge Qiao knew that Liu Feng was just pretending to be angry, so he smiled and said: "Brother Gongzhong, I have recaptured Changsha. From now on, you can be named the King of Changsha."

"As the saying goes, wealth that does not return to its hometown is like walking in brocade at night."

"When you become the king of Changsha, you can return to Changsha to pay homage to the ancestors of the Luohou Kou family, and then let your second son inherit the position of the Luohou Kou family."

"What does Brother Gongzhong think of such compensation?"

Hearing Zhuge Qiao mention the ancestors of the Kou family in Changsha and Luohou, Liu Feng couldn't help but feel a little nostalgic.

"Bosson is interested."

The Han Dynasty valued filial piety.

It is filial piety to remember one’s ancestors when reading scriptures.

Although Liu Feng was adopted by Liu Bei, he could not forget the ancestors of the Luohou Kou family because of this.

Although Zhuge Qiao was adopted by Zhuge Liang, he would not act like an enemy of Zhuge Jin, Zhuge Ke, or Zhuge Rong.

Chat for a while.

Guan Ping asked about the next plan.

Zhuge Qiao raised his lips slightly and said: "Lu Xun thought that my purpose was to attack the east and attack the west. He deployed suspicious troops at Fankou and took the opportunity to fight for Yuzhou."

"Therefore, Lu Xun wanted to take advantage of the fact that the main force in Jingzhou has not returned, go deep into the hinterland and take Jiangling by force, so as to control the Yangtze River waterway and cut off my control of Nanjun, Yidu, Wuling, Lingling, Guiyang and Changsha."

"Lu Xun's vision was very vicious, his timing of sending troops was very clever, and his surprise attack on Jiangling was also very quick."

"Cao Xiu, the general of the Puppet Wei Dynasty in Yuzhou, was scared out of his wits in the previous battles. Wang Ping's ten thousand people actually made Cao Xiu dare not fight easily."

"If I see another 40,000 troops, Cao Xiu will definitely defend the city and not leave."

"Even if Man Chong is brave and resourceful, it would be difficult for a timid Cao Xiu to go into battle."

"Since the puppet Wei does not dare to challenge, the main force in Jingzhou will naturally not stay in Yuzhou."

Liu Feng geared up: "So, Bo Song is preparing to catch a turtle in a jar?"

Guan Ping also said with a smile: "I think it should be more appropriate to call it closing the door and beating the dog!"

Zhuge Qiao chuckled: "The door is not closed yet, so we can't beat the dog now; we must defeat Han Dang first and control the Yangtze River waterway."

"We can't let Lu Xun, a wild dog that rushed into Jiangling City, escape."

Han Dang was defeated and returned to Mianshui. On the one hand, he notified the Soochow navy in Jiangxia to divide troops for support, and on the other hand, he sent a fast ship to Jiangling to inform Lu Xun.

But what Han Dang didn't know was.

At this moment, both Xiakou and Jiangling suffered fierce counterattacks from Han soldiers.

Zhao Lei of Xiakou saw that Lu Xun did not capture Xiakou first, but only besieged it instead of attacking it, so he discussed with Dong Hui.

Dong Hui judged that Lu Xun must be heading for Jiangling City, and suggested that Zhao Lei go out of the stronghold to fight back against the Wu soldiers following Xiakou.

Zhao Lei accepted Dong Hui's suggestion, mobilized all the warships in the stronghold, and asked the rebels to assist him, and fought fiercely with Pan Zhang outside Xiakou.

Deng Kaiwenbu of Yidu and Ma Liangshamoke of Wuling also led their troops to attack Lu Xun fiercely.

Although the number of troops was small, the momentum was not inferior to that of Lu Xun's generals. Lu Xun had to divide his troops to deal with these two groups of Han soldiers.

Guo Mu of Jiangling City relied on the help of the soldiers and people in the city to defend the city and showed off his power to Lu Xun.

In addition, Han Dang lost for a while in the Han River, which made Lu Xun feel anxious.

Lu Xun, who boasted that the city would be destroyed within ten days, could only endure the consequences of his boast. He issued a death order to Han Dang to hold Miankou while urging his troops to attack urgently.

If ten days doesn't work, then fifteen days.

If fifteen days doesn't work, then thirty days.

From Yuzhou to Miangkou, even if the main force of the Han army marched urgently, they would not be able to retreat within thirty days.

Considering other factors, it is difficult for Han soldiers to return to Jingzhou within fifty days.

If Cao Xiu and Man Chong had restrained them for a while longer, it would have taken even longer for the Han soldiers to return.

This is Lu Xun’s advantage!

Lu Xun was a very steady and cautious person. Although he boasted of capturing Jiangling in ten days, he also considered how long he could stay in Jiangling at most.

What made Lu Xun angry was that Han Dang was defeated in the first battle!
As for the "will-o'-the-wisp" in Han Dang's battle report that cannot be extinguished with water, it is not Lu Xun's concern.

Lu Xun only cares about whether Han Dang can defend Miankou!
"There will be no more than 2,000 people in Jiangling City, and Guo Mu has forced soldiers and civilians to defend the city. This method will not last long."

"Supervise the battle team. If you hear the drum and refuse to advance, you will be killed immediately!"

Lu Xun issued more than a dozen military orders in succession, some to inspire military morale and some to restrict military discipline.

All methods that can be used to attack the city are used, just to break the city as soon as possible.

In the past few days since the siege, good news has also come.

First, Xu Sheng defeated Deng Kai and Wen Bu, and then Ding Feng defeated Shamoko with a short force. Neither of these two groups of Han soldiers posed a threat to Lu Xun.

This also made Lu Xun more convinced of his judgment on the situation in Jingzhou.

Zhuge Qiao deployed few troops in Nanjun, Yidu, Wuling, Lingling, Guiyang and Changsha.

Jiangling City could be defended only because the city was strong, easy to defend and difficult to attack, not because Zhuge Qiao deployed heavy troops in Jiangling City.

As for the 20,000 people Guo Mu mentioned, it was just a bluff.

And outside Dingling City.

Xu Shu, who had surrounded Man Chong for many days, got the information that Lu Xun was sending troops.

When they heard that Lu Xun was planning to attack Jingzhou, Guan Xing, Deng Zhi and other generals became angry on the spot.

So familiar!

Seven years ago, Lu Meng took advantage of Guan Yu's Northern Expedition to attack Jiangling.

Now Lu Xun used this trick again, which aroused bad memories for Guan Xing and other generals.

"Jiangdong rats know how to sneak attack!"

"I really want to chop off Sun Quan's head and use it as a urinal."

"Military advisor, our main force is in Yuzhou, we must withdraw immediately to protect Jingzhou."

"When we return to Jingzhou this time, we must first behead Sun Quan, so that we can vent the hatred in our hearts!"

"Fortunately, we didn't go deep into Xuchang, otherwise it would have been difficult for us to retreat."

"Military advisor Ding also considered this factor, so he asked us to bluff in Dingling."

The generals spoke to each other, expressing their inner dissatisfaction with Sun Quan and concerns about Jingzhou.

Wang Ping and Ma Zhong looked at Xu Shu.

The two of them were the most knowledgeable among the generals and also had the most stable mentality.

Xu Shu slowly ordered: "Wang Ping, you lead the Wudang Feijun light troops back to Luyang; if Luyang cannot defend, then return to Wancheng."

"Don't fight with Cao Xiu and Man Chong."

"Remember, after returning to Luyang, immediately move the remaining people back to Wancheng. Don't let the people suffer because of this."

Wang Ping took the order and left.

Xu Shu looked at Ma Zhong again: "I need the Blue Wing Army to transport baggage and food. Is it possible?"

Ma Zhong smiled and said: "The purpose of forming the Blue Wing Army is that General Fu Han wants to create a logistical force capable of fighting."

"When chariots are needed for charge, the Blue Wings are the fighting soldiers; when baggage and grain and fodder need to be transported, we are the logistics and baggage troops."

"Where does the military strategist want to transport the baggage and food?"

Xu Shu waved his hand and pointed on the map: "Turn around and attack Wenpin in Xinyang!"

Fu Kuang asked in shock: "Aren't we going back to Jingzhou?"

Xu Shu smiled contentedly: "You have too little confidence in General Fu Han. Not to mention that Jingzhou can still gather 30,000 soldiers and horses from all over the country. Even if there are only 10,000 soldiers and horses, Lu Xun cannot take Jingzhou."

"If we go back to Jingzhou through Nanyang, Cao Xiu and Man Chong will definitely hear the news and go to attack Nanyang. Our troops will be restrained by Cao Xiu and Man Chong in Nanyang, unable to advance or retreat."

"But if we go to Xinyang, Cao Xiu and Man Chong will have no choice but to follow us to Xinyang!"

"You must learn how to walk your dog!" (End of Chapter)