Soldiers come to the world

On the Yangtze River outside Pengze Lake, a fleet of more than [-] warships is marching westward, stretching for dozens of miles, with a magnificent momentum. The flag fluttered on the mast, and the big "Sun" character was written on the snow-white Phnom Penh flag, which was bright red and dazzling, and could be seen from miles away.

There is a man standing on the bow with his hands behind his back. He is of medium build, but very strong. He is wearing a purple Zen robe with wide sleeves and a gold crown from a long journey. He was born with purple beard and blue eyes. For ordinary people, this person is Sun Quan, the lord of Jiangdong.

It has been more than three years since he became the lord of Jiangdong in the fifth year of Jian'an. In the past three years, Sun Quan has made great efforts to govern and recuperate, making Jiangdong financially rich and elite soldiers. The Jiangdong army is ready to send troops to Jingzhou.

Taking Jingzhou from the west and unifying the south of the Yangtze River is the dream of the three generations of Jiangdong monarchs for more than ten years. Although Liu Jing's move to slow down Jiangdong appeared in the middle, it was only Liu Jing's personal behavior after all, and it did not mean that Jingzhou was sincere, and even Sun Quan appeared. The scene of sending someone to Xiangyang to report the funeral, but being rejected by Jingzhou outside the city severely damaged the atmosphere of reconciliation that Liu Jing and Jiang Dong had just reached.

In the autumn of the eighth year of Jian'an, the time was ripe. With the unanimous support of his courtiers, Sun Quan resolutely dispatched [-] troops and mobilized [-] boatmen. The governor, Lu Su, was the governor of logistics and food, and led [-] warships to attack Jiangxia in a mighty manner.

Sun Quan stared at the river with his hands behind his back for a long time, then turned to Zhou Yu and said, "Gong Jin!"

Zhou Yu quickly stepped forward to salute, "Your subordinate is here!"

"You can order someone to go to Chaisang and tell Liu Jing that the Jiangdong army is coming. Order him to surrender as soon as possible to ensure the safety of Chaisang's army and people."

The general Xu Sheng next to him stepped forward and said anxiously: "Marquis Wu, I'm afraid Liu Jing won't surrender."

Sun Quan smiled lightly, "It doesn't matter if you don't surrender! He can abandon the city and leave, and I will also spare Chaisang's soldiers and civilians, otherwise, I will avenge last year."

Zhou Yu nodded, "This subordinate understands, so I will send someone to deliver the letter."

Sun Quan looked at the mighty river in the west, and couldn't help sighing slightly, "Liu Jing is a good man, he can be called a great talent, but unfortunately he is Liu Biao's nephew, he can't be used by me, it's better to get rid of him early!"

Speaking of this, Sun Quan turned around and said to the generals: "Pass on my order. After conquering Chaisang, whoever captures Liu Jing alive will be promoted two ranks and will be rewarded ten thousand taels. Whoever takes the head will be promoted by one rank and will be rewarded." 5000 taels!"

Under the heavy reward, Jiangdong soldiers were extremely eager to try, and their hearts all flew to Chaisang.

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Three pillars of beacon fires have been lit at the top of Chaisang City, and the raging flames spewed into the sky, sending a signal of war to Jiangxia and the entire Jingzhou.

The city of Chaisang was already in chaos. Liu Jing got the exact information that Jiangdong's more than [-] troops were about to arrive in Jiangxia. Chaisang would be the first stop for Jiangdong's army to attack. Liu Jing knew very well that the reason why he was lucky a year ago The victory over the Jiangdong Army was due to the death of Jiangdong's old lady, and the Jiangdong Army was forced to retreat.

Now that Jiangdong's [-] army is attacking Jiangxia, they are all prepared. Chaisang can no longer resist the Jiangdong army's offensive. Liu Jing resolutely made a decision. All the soldiers and civilians of Chaisang retreated to Xiazhi County and Yangxin County. He led [-] troops Stick to Chaisang.

The military and civilians in Chaisang have begun to evacuate on a large scale. Ships full of people and food left Chaisang and headed west to Xiazhi County and Yangxin County.

On the top of the city, Liu Jing stared at the crowds on the pier for a long time. The people of Chaisang were supporting the old and the young, carrying bags of valuable soft goods, waiting patiently to board the boat.

At this time, Xu Shu walked forward slowly and stood beside Liu Jing. After a long time, Liu Jing asked him, "Have you sent someone to deliver a letter to Old General Huang?"

"It has already been sent, and the letters to Zhou Mu and Huang Zu have also been sent to deliver."

Liu Jing smiled, "Then I can rest assured."

After a while, Xu Shu couldn't help asking again: "Why don't we all evacuate and leave an empty city for Jiangdong?"

Liu Jing shook his head and sighed: "I can't bear the loss of this 'loyalty'. If everyone evacuates, I, Liu Jing, will be accused by thousands of people. I will abandon the city and flee at a critical moment. How can I face the elders of Jingzhou?"

Xu Shu nodded silently, he could understand Liu Jing's decision, but he had another worry in his heart.

"However... the young master leads the soldiers to defend Chaisang personally. Once Chaisang falls, who can guarantee the young master's safety? If there is something wrong with the young master, what should we do? Can the young master consider changing the general to defend the city?"

"No!"

Liu Jing shook his head resolutely, "As the chief general and the Sima of Chaisang's other division, if I don't defend the city, how can I convince the people?"

Xu Shu wanted to persuade him again, but Liu Jing stopped him with a wave of his hand, "Yuan Zhi, don't persuade me anymore, I have made up my mind, if I can't keep Chaisang, I will retreat, and I will not lose my life to Chaisang."

After finishing speaking, Liu Jing patted Xu Shu on the shoulder with a smile, turned around and went down the city.

Liu Jing came to the Tao Mansion. At this time, the Tao Mansion was also arranging a retreat. For this retreat, the Tao family also mobilized [-] merchant ships to assist the Chaisang defenders in transporting strategic materials such as grain and refined steel.

Liu Jing walked into Tao's mansion quickly, and met her maid, Xiao Baozi, who ran over in a panic, "My lord, I'm just going to find you."

"What happened?"

Liu Jing looked behind her again, but Tao Zhan was nowhere to be seen, so he frowned and asked, "Where's Jiu Niang?"

"My lord, Jiuniang is in the inner house, she refuses to leave and says she wants to stay with grandfather."

Liu Jing only felt a headache, not because of Tao Zhan, but Tao Lie gave him a headache, that old man was extremely stubborn, he must stay, stay in the mansion, no matter how much the Tao family persuaded him, it was useless, and now Tao Zhan also to stay.

"Okay! Go back and pack your things first, and go with Jiuniang later, and I'll persuade them."

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More than half of the people in the Tao Mansion have already evacuated, making the Tao Mansion look deserted. Liu Jing walked all the way to the inner house without meeting his family members. When he was wondering, he suddenly heard footsteps behind him. Turning around, it was Tao Zhan coming from another small door.

"Jiu Niang!" Liu Jing stopped and called her.

The last time Tao Zhan went to Soochow to take refuge, he didn't come back until half a year later, and he didn't see Liu Jing many times after he came back. Although the husband is affectionate and the concubine is interested, after all, Tao Zhan is filial.

This year, Tao Zhan is 16 years old, and her appearance is more beautiful, dignified, and graceful. Although her mother's death made her always a little depressed, she seldom dresses up and wears plain white dresses most of the time. Added a bit of sad beauty to her.

At this time, she didn't see Liu Jing, she was walking with her head down, full of thoughts, when she heard Liu Jing calling her, she immediately raised her head, looked around, and finally saw Liu Jing beside a big tree in front of her.

She was suddenly pleasantly surprised, ran a few steps quickly, and came to Liu Jing, "Why are you here?"

Liu Jing reached out to trim her messy hair, and said with a slight smile, "I'll come and see you, okay?"

"No! Of course."

Tao Zhan shook her head hurriedly. Seeing Liu Jing's bright eyes full of enthusiasm, she couldn't help but blushed, lowered her head and said in a low voice, "Of course I'm very happy that you came to see me, but... I think you should I'm very busy and don't have time to take care of me."

Liu Jing gently hugged her into her arms, and whispered in her ear: "Now that the war is approaching, everyone is worried about their relatives. You are my only relative, how can I ignore you?"

A sweet feeling of being loved and cared for poured into Tao Zhan's heart. She pressed her face to his chest and murmured: "But you refuse to leave. Do you know how worried I am about you?"

It was only then that Liu Jing realized that Tao Zhan was worried just now because he was worried about himself. He was moved in his heart, kissed her plump and smooth forehead with his lips, and said with a smile: "I am the chief general, of course I have to be the last one to evacuate. Honor, I will not let the Jiangdong Army get Chaisang City so easily, but I assure you, I will return to you safe and sound."

Tao Zhan sighed quietly, "Can you persuade my grandfather to leave? He refuses to leave, and neither do I."

Liu Jing smiled and nodded, "I'll give it a try."

Tao Zhan immediately became excited, "Come with me!"

She took Liu Jing's hand and ran towards the backyard. The two of them came to Tao Lie's study. From a distance, they saw Tao Sheng, Tao Li and several Tao family elders standing outside the study. Tao Zhan whispered to Liu Jing again: " Now my grandfather sees no one but me, he has a bad temper, you can take it easy."

Liu Jing smiled, "Don't worry!"

When everyone saw Tao Zhan and Liu Jing coming, they moved away one after another. Tao Sheng stepped forward and said in a low voice, "My lord, my father refuses to leave, he doesn't listen to any persuasion, and loses his temper."

"What's the reason?" Liu Jing asked.

Tao Sheng sighed, "Probably because he felt unable to explain to Jiangdong, he decided to stay and give Jiangdong an explanation."

Liu Jing nodded silently, and he also thought it was the reason.

At this time, Tao Zhan stepped forward and knocked on the door, and shouted crisply: "Grandfather, it's me, I'm Jiuniang!"

There was a cough in the room, and then Tao Lie's old voice was heard, "Come in!"

Tao Zhan turned his head and gave Liu Jing a wink, and Liu Jing followed her into the study quickly. The hearts of the elders of the Tao family outside were suddenly suspended, and each of them pricked up their ears to listen carefully to the movement in the room.

Everything in the room was as before, the incense burner in the corner exuded a faint scent of sandalwood, Tao Lie was half leaning on a rattan bed, covered with a quilt, and there was a cup of tea on the small table next to him, he was wrapped in a scarf, peacefully He closed his eyes tightly, and his gray beard and hair made him look very old.

Suddenly, Tao Lie opened his eyes, stared at Liu Jing behind Tao Zhan, and smiled like a child after a long while, "Jiu Niang, have you brought rescuers?"

Tao Zhan knelt down in front of his grandfather and whispered, "If my grandfather doesn't leave, I can't leave either. But if I don't leave, he loses his temper again. What should I do?"

Liu Jing quickly stepped forward and knelt down to salute, "Junior pay respects to grandfather!"

"Hey! You annoying children, don't let me live in peace."

Tao Lie struggled to sit up, Tao Zhan hurriedly helped him up, panting, Tao Lie sat up straight, turned his head and gave Tao Zhan a look, "Whether I go or not has nothing to do with you, little girl, why don't you Walk?"

Tao Zhan pursed his lips and smiled, "The family unanimously decided to let me stay and take care of my grandfather, this is beyond my control."

"Bullshit!"

Tao Lie cursed, and said helplessly to Liu Jing: "Young Master Jing, please sit down, let's talk."

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