Three Kingdoms: I choose Xiao Qiao and Da Qiao, why are you crying, Diao Chan?

Chapter 124 If Jiangxia is lost, Lu's life will be over! (An extra chapter for my adoptive father ~ there will be three more chapters today ~)
Sun Ce looked at the solemn expression on Kuai Liang's face, and then looked at the red, yellow, and blue brocade bags on the table.

He stepped forward and picked up a yellow brocade bag. Just as he was about to open it, Kuai Liang stopped him and said:

"The letter said that we should open the red bag first when we receive it.

“After the problem is solved, open the yellow sachet.

"If we disrupt the order or disassemble them in advance, it might affect our judgment of the situation."

Sun Ce hesitated for a moment and agreed with the other party.

He put down the yellow brocade bag, picked up the red brocade bag that had been opened by Kuai Liang, and took out the note inside.

It simply reads:

"Cao's army's real intention is Jiangxia.

"If Runan is lost, we can still turn around.

"If Jiangxia is lost, Lu's life will be over.

"The danger in Runan can be solved by Jiujiang.

"Hold Jiangxia firmly and the enemy will fall into disarray.

“If you encounter an epidemic, ask for Zhongjing’s help early.

“After January, there will be a blizzard.

"If we attack at that time, we can win complete victory!"

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After reading the contents of the brocade bag, Sun Ce and Dong Xian both opened their mouths wide with expressions of disbelief.

"So the enemy's real target is Jiangxia? Is the attack on Runan just a cover?"

Listening to Dong Xi's question, Kuai Liang rubbed his hands in agreement:
“That way, everything would make sense.

“Why did the enemy deliberately spread the news of the attack on Runan in the city, and why did they set up an ambush halfway.

"It is to consume Jiangxia's military strength so as to quickly capture Jiangxia!

“Once Jiangxia is taken, Nanjun will be cut off from Lujiang and other places.

“Your Majesty will be isolated and helpless by then, and given time, Xiangyang may be captured by the enemy.

"Once our lord is captured or killed, our army will be leaderless.

"The remaining counties will become a mess and be defeated one by one by Cao's army..."

Hearing this, Sun Ce and Dong Xi both felt a chill in their hearts!
Fortunately, they did not rashly send troops to provide support.

If they take too many troops to support Runan, I am afraid that Yundu City will not be able to be defended at all.

Once Yundu and Jingling are lost, the enemy can march straight in!
Sun Ce looked at the note again, frowning:
“That is to say, Runan County is not as dangerous as we thought.

"It is impossible for the enemy to send a 100,000-man army to attack Runan. They must have kept a lot of soldiers near Xinye.

“As soon as our troops are reduced, they will immediately launch a surprise attack on Jiangxia!

"If we hold our ground, the enemy will become disorganized..."

Kuai Liang took a deep breath:

"That's right... But the last part, 'If you encounter an epidemic, please consult Zhongjing as soon as possible'... I don't fully understand the meaning.

"What do you mean by plague here? It's winter now, so the plague shouldn't spread easily.

"There is no plague in Jiangxia, could it be that the plague came from outside the county?

“However, the Zhongjing here should refer to Dr. Zhang Zhongjing.

“Just in case, I have sent people to Jiujiang to invite the miracle doctor over, and informed the garrison commander there to send troops to support Runan.

“If the reinforcements from Jiujiang can go to Runan to provide support, I believe Runan will not fall into a situation where it is doomed to be broken.

“Even if Cao’s army really attacks Runan with all their might, it will be enough to hold out until more troops from our rear are transferred to the front.

“As for this last sentence—after January, there will be a blizzard.

"If there is really someone who can predict the weather a month from now, I would call him a true god!"

Sun Ce scoffed at this:

"In my opinion, the writer is just being mysterious.

“Even if there is a snowstorm a month later, it could just be a coincidence.

"If it doesn't snow in the twelfth lunar month, is it still called the twelfth lunar month?"

Kuai Liang sat up straight and nodded slightly:
"I think so too. But it doesn't matter whether there is a blizzard or not. "As long as we can hold on for a month, victory will surely belong to our army!"

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Thompson Lake Bridge.

Dian Wei and Le Jin's ten thousand soldiers huddled in the dry reeds and shivered.

Even though they were wearing warm leather armor, they were still very cold after staying in the freezing cold for a long time!

Dian Wei couldn't help but cut off the reeds in front of him with his iron halberd, cursing in a low voice:

"Damn it! We've been waiting for three days, why haven't the enemy reinforcements arrived yet?
"Hasn't the enemy's messenger been captured by us? Pingyu City in Runan has also been surrounded by our army.

"The enemy should have received the news that Runan was under siege a long time ago. Are they not planning to rescue Runan?
"Is the brotherhood between Sun Ce and Zhou Yu just a fake one?"

The short-looking Le Jin is relatively calmer.

Although he was also depressed, he still comforted Dian Wei:
“The enemy should have guessed that we might be ambushed along the way.

“However, this wooden bridge spans across the Tangxun Lake. If the enemy wants to reach Pingyu County, they must pass through it.

"He hasn't come for three days, so he probably doesn't plan to come..."

Dian Wei couldn't help but complain:
"Then what should we do? We can't just wait here forever!
"We can bear to wait any longer, but our brothers can't."

"Wait a little longer. The lord should know the situation here.

"I believe that it won't be long before a transfer order arrives."

When the lord was mentioned, Dian Wei lost his temper and could only mutter:
"Just wait a little longer..."

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Xinye City.

Cao Cao had been waiting in the city for a long time with an army of 40,000.

However, there was no news that Sun Ce was ambushed and killed on the way to support Runan.

The hero sitting in front of the stove couldn't help but let out a "tsk" sound, his face full of displeasure.

When Xi Zhicai saw Cao Cao's expression, he quickly stepped out to apologize and knelt on the ground:
"It was all my fault. I didn't expect Sun Ce to be so patient. I hope the lord will punish me!"

Cao Cao waved his hand:

"This is not your fault, someone must have stopped Sun Ce from providing support.

"Given Kuai Liang's position in Lu Bu's army, it should be impossible for him to persuade Sun Ce.

"There must be some reason that forced Sun Ce not to send reinforcements..."

Xi Zhicai did not stand up, but remained kneeling and said:

"General Yuan Rang, who was besieging Runan, also sent news that enemy reinforcements coming from Jiujiang were discovered near Runan.

"If we attack Runan with all our strength, I'm afraid that an unknown number of enemy reinforcements will immediately come to support us..."

Cao Cao continued along the lines of Xi Zhicai:
"So now, we can only launch a strong attack on Jiang Xia?"

Cao Cao suddenly became excited, and a cruel arc appeared on the corner of his mouth:

"If we want to achieve success quickly, I'm afraid we can only adopt Zhongde's strategy..."

Xi Zhicai remained silent, obviously agreeing with the other party's words.

Xun Yu on the side wanted to say something to veto this proposal.

However, when he took a step forward to get out of the line, he couldn't think of a better way, so he had to retract his foot.

Seeing that no one objected, Cheng Yu walked out slowly, bowed and smiled at Cao Cao:

"My lord, the catapults and plague-infected corpses are ready!

"We will immediately march towards Yundu County as soon as you give the order."

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Ps:

The first chapter added for my godfather, [The World's Literary Saint] ~ This chapter came a little late in order to be written in more detail.

There are still three updates during the day today, and I will continue writing after I wake up.

Good night and sweet dreams everyone~

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