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

Chapter 80: Send troops to Shouchun! (Thanks to Gabriel Saigao for the monthly ticket support~)
After hearing what Lu Bu said, Wei Yan, who was originally a little disappointed, was suddenly surprised!
Secret mission?

He just loves secret missions!

Although ordinary battles are interesting, he prefers the kind of wars that take the enemy by surprise!

Achieving the greatest results at the lowest cost is much more exciting than conventional warfare!

When Wei Yan wanted to ask what the specific mission was, Lu Bu waved his hand:

"Wen Chang, go back and make preparations. As soon as Yuan Shu transfers the troops from Shouchun, it's time for us to take action!"

Wei Yan didn't ask any more questions and immediately bowed and said goodbye.

After Wei Yan left, Da Qiao asked coquettishly:
"How long will it take for my husband to come back from the war this time?"

Lu Bu reached out and touched Da Qiao's soft earlobe, smiling and saying:
“Don’t worry, as long as the plan goes smoothly, the war should be over within a month.

"As long as the general problems are solved by then, I will come back early to accompany you."

Xiao Qiao couldn't help but sigh:
"We have to wait a month. Isn't that too long? Can we go to the front with our husbands?"

Lu Bu looked serious:

"Don't say such nonsense.

"How can I devote my full attention to the fight if you are not in a safe place?

"Don't worry, I have already written to ask your sister Qingqing and sister Yueying to come to Wancheng.

“There is also the most beautiful woman in the Three Kingdoms, Diao Chan, and the most talented woman, Cai Zhaoji.

"With them by your side, you won't be too bored."

After hearing what Lu Bu said, Er Qiao felt very reluctant.

However, he could only turn this reluctance into motivation, and severely exploited Lu Bu's body for a period of time afterwards.

Lu Bu also enjoyed this very much.

Before I knew it, another half month had passed.

Jiujiang County, Shouchun City.

Emperor Zhong, Yuan Shu, was reprimanding Crown Prince Yuan Yao in the courtyard of the Imperial Palace when suddenly, Chief Clerk Yang Hong rushed in:
"Your Majesty! It's bad. General Ji Ling was defeated by Cao Ren in Linying. Now he can only hold on in Linying City!"

"What?! Ji Ling actually lost to Cao Ren?"

A trace of anger appeared on Yuan Shu's face:

"This Ji Ling is really useless! He can even lose a battle against a group of exhausted soldiers?"

Yang Hong excused Ji Ling:

"Cao Ren set up the Eight-Gate Golden Lock Formation in front of the battle formation, but no one on General Ji Ling's side recognized this formation.

"We tried to break through the formation several times, but were defeated every time, losing thousands of soldiers..."

"Eight-Gate Golden Lock Formation?" Yuan Shu repeated the name of the formation and then looked at Yang Hong, "Do you recognize this formation?"

Yang Hong was stunned for a moment, and then he looked ashamed:

"I am incompetent and do not know this formation, but..."

"But what?" Yuan Shu's eyes suddenly became sharp.

Yang Hong hesitated slightly, then said:
"Master Yan Xiang is quite strategic, maybe he knows this formation..."

When Yuan Shu heard the name Yan Xiang, he looked a little dazed.

In the past, no matter what time it was, this guy was always by my side to help me with advice and strategies.

Although his words may not sound pleasant, he does have some talent.

But since he proclaimed himself emperor, the other party has hardly offered any advice, which really made him angry.

At this point, we haven't seen each other for more than half a month.

Yuan Shu pretended to be indifferent and asked:
"Where is Yan Zhubu now?"

"Your Majesty, Director Yan has been recuperating at home for half a month." Yang Hong answered truthfully.

Yuan Shu sneered:
"I think he is just taking a break from his illness...Pass on my order and summon him to come and see me as soon as possible!" "Yes." Yang Hong took the order and left.

Soon, Yan Xiang, dressed in cloth, walked into the palace at a leisurely pace. He did not look at Yuan Shu, but bowed to him:
"My lord has urgently summoned me, but I don't know why."

When Yuan Shu saw Yan Xiang's expression, he felt unhappy:

"My Lord, Princess... or My Lord! I have been emperor for more than a month, and you won't call me Your Majesty?"

Yan Xiang was slightly startled, but still kept his head down and remained silent.

Seeing Yan Xiang was silent, Yuan Shu knew he had something to ask of him, so he could only lower his posture, walk straight up to him, and try to say something nice:
"Lord Yan, I have already proclaimed myself emperor, I cannot announce my abdication now, right?

“Although I have encountered many difficulties since I became emperor, there are also many people who admire me.

“Our army’s strength has increased to nearly 100,000!

“If Lord Yan is willing to help me, we can get through this together.

"When the time comes, the position of Prime Minister, second only to the emperor and above all others, won't it belong to you?"

Hearing these words, Yan Xiang remained indifferent and just said calmly:
"My lord is stubborn and self-willed, and most of the strategies I proposed were not adopted.

“I think even without me, the lord can still get through this difficult time.

"As for the position of Prime Minister, I am not very interested. My Lord, please find someone else!"

Hearing this, Yuan Shu finally couldn't suppress his anger and cursed:

"Yan Xiang! Don't be so shameless! If I really lose, you won't have a good ending either!"

Yan Xiang couldn't help but sigh:
"From the day the prince proclaimed himself emperor, I knew I would not have a good ending.

"If the lord can grant me death, it may not be a relatively better result..."

Yuan Shu glared at Yan Xiang, wishing he could cut him in half with one blow:

"You want to die? Humph! I won't let you die.

"I want to show you how I defeated the enemy and swept across the world!

"When that day comes, I will kill you with my own hands, letting you know that I can still accomplish great things without you!
"Come here! Throw this fellow into the prison and keep him under strict guard!"

Yan Xiang looked at Yuan Shu, who was almost losing consciousness, with pity. He did not resist at all and allowed the guards to take him away.

Yuan Shu gasped for breath and took a long time to calm down. Then he immediately issued an order:
"Come here, order General Qiao Rui to lead 10,000 troops and bring Runan's 20,000 troops to support Ji Ling as soon as possible.

"You must drive Cao Cao out of Yingchuan!
"If they can't do it, let them both come to me with their heads raised!"

Upon receiving the order, Qiao Rui quickly led 10,000 troops and left Shouchun.

As soon as Qiao Rui left, Lu Meng, who had been lurking in Shouchun City, immediately sent the news back to Lujiang.

Lü Bu, who had already prepared his troops, immediately wrote a letter to Zhang Chao in Guangling, agreeing with him to attack Fuling in fifteen days.

Lu Bu transferred 40,000 troops to Lu'an, preparing to attack Hefei at the same time as Zhang Chao took action!

Fifteen days later, Shouchun City.

Yuan Shu's expression at this moment was extremely solemn.

Unexpectedly, just as Qiao Rui took away 10,000 soldiers and horses, Lu Bu and Zhang Chao took action.

Now Qiao Rui has arrived in Yingchuan with 30,000 troops and is joining forces with Ji Ling to attack Cao Cao.

If we retreat now, we will inevitably be pursued.

Moreover, not to mention the loss of Yingchuan afterwards, Cao Cao would definitely take advantage of the victory to invade Nanyang, so Nanyang had to be defended.

At this moment, it was learned that Zhang Chao was leading 20,000 troops to Fuling, and Lu Bu was leading 40,000 troops to Hefei.

Jiujiang now has only 15,000 troops. If we divide our forces to resist in two places, I'm afraid we won't be able to hold either side.

Finally, at the suggestion of Yang Hong, Yuan Shu gave up the defense of the counties around Shouchun.

All 15,000 troops were concentrated in Shouchun.

He planned to rely on the high walls and thick walls of Shouchun City to hold out and wait for Ji Ling and his men to lead half of the troops to come back for the rescue!
(End of this chapter)