The Jagged Emperor of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 648 Recapturing Liling
After Deng Ai successfully defeated Lu Dai's death-defying army, in addition to immediately sending a good news to Xiangtan, he once again showed his ambition to make contributions.

Therefore, without Liu Chan's instruction, Deng Ai led the army and rushed directly to Liling.

Of course, Deng Ai understood the mind of his eldest son Liu Chan very well.He felt that now that three-quarters of Lu Dai's death-defying army had been wiped out, the defense in Liling City was almost useless.If he still attacked with the current force, he could capture it without any effort.

Furthermore, when the son lost Liling City in Gai Meng earlier, he insisted on asking Gai Meng to continue fighting in Liling to see if he could regain Liling City.

However, why did Shi Zi give such an order to Gai Meng?

The reason of course lies in the importance of Liling's geographical location.Although the road in Liling is not very smooth, it is definitely the most important passage to Yangzhou from the south.Moreover, the Shu Han army occupied Liling, and correspondingly guarded its southern gate.At that time, it will be up to the Shu Han to decide whether or not the Shu Han army will enter Yangzhou to fight.

Therefore, Deng Ai came to figure out Liu Chan's mind in this way, so after the victory report was sent out, he immediately wrote to Liu Chan and sent a new combat request.

However, before receiving Liu Chan's reply, Deng Ai had already decided to leave 1000 troops to guard the prisoners of the Death Army and take care of all the wounded and sick, and then he would lead 7000 troops straight to Liling City.Either he is very confident that Liu Chan will agree to his challenge, or he just wants to fight first and then play.

Xia Houyun was obviously dissatisfied with Deng Ai's bold and reckless actions.It can even be said that he thinks that Deng Ai's actions are too perverse. Once his wings are full in the future, he may not be easy to control.

He immediately found Deng Ai and asked: "Captain Deng, it is true that the son ordered you to attack Lu Dai's death-defying army, but he did not give you an order to pursue Lu Dai or attack Liling!"

Xia Houyun was present when Liu Chan issued the order, and of course he knew the content of Liu Chan's order better than anyone else.That's why he had the confidence to go to Deng Ai's theory.

Deng Ai frowned, the other party was just a little captain under him who commanded fifty guards, how dare to use such a tone to question the military order he issued?It seems that this kid has been with Shizi for a long time, and he is a little ignorant of the heights of heaven and earth!

Deng Ai didn't intend to save any face for Xia Houyun anymore, and immediately reprimanded coldly: "You are a little captain, how do you know that the prince didn't give me such an order?!"

Xia Houyun's expression changed, and he said loudly: "At that time, when the son gave the order to Zhuge Qiao, the last general was also present, and there was no content in that order to attack Liling!"

Deng Ai was taken aback when he heard that, he didn't expect that the son would not let Xia Houyun avoid him when he was dealing with military affairs, so that he was turned into an army by this person.

It is well known that Deng Ai's eloquence has not been very good.His face suddenly became feverish, but fortunately his skin was always darker than others, so there was no abnormality on his face.

However, Deng Ai was of course a little annoyed in his heart, and immediately said: "Even so, what's the point? I lead the army to fight abroad, and the situation I face is always changing. Now Xiangtan is hundreds of miles away. If I If you still ask the prince for instructions again and again, then how can you fight this battle!"

Xia Houyun was immediately stunned by Deng Ai's words and didn't know how to answer them.But he still wanted to continue arguing with Deng Ai.Deng Ai already seemed quite impatient.He immediately called his guards to expel Xia Houyun.

At that time, Deng Ai also left harsh words to Xia Houyun. If he wanted to stay in his army, he had to obey his military orders.Otherwise, Deng Ai has the power, and he will definitely drive Xia Houyun back to Xiangtan.

Deng Ai really dared to do this.After all, his army has now defeated the death-defying army, and Shi Zi's orders are only carried out so far.So, whether this Xia Houyun can continue to stay in his army depends on Deng Ai's own wishes.

Xia Houyun was immediately held up by two guards, and he was about to be carried away without any explanation.Xia Houyun's stature was not tall, and he couldn't resist the brute force of the two tall guards.After all, he could only kick and beat with his feet in the air, and he still kept yelling.

Such a scene is of course quite gratifying.Deng Ai couldn't help showing a smile on his face, feeling that Xia Houyun was really a living treasure, so he didn't take Xia Houyun's words to heart at all.

However, Xiahouyun is Xiahouyun, the person who knows how to serve others is always the one who knows how to be flexible.

So, of course, Xia Houyun couldn't go back to Xiangtan to meet Liu Chan.He continued to stay in Deng Ai's guard, and wanted to continue to see this Deng Ai, and what kind of things he could do next.

In the early morning of the next day, there was a faint mist in the mountains.Uniform wisps of mist, like pieces of torn gauze, are wandering on the hillside or in the crevices of the bushes, seeming to be caught by the branches and leaves of the trees, but unable to break free.

Xia Houyun sat on the horse very comfortably, admiring all the beautiful scenery.

At this time, Deng Ai's mount was walking slowly less than three feet away in front, and the speed of action was not very fast.In fact, this is only Deng Ai's rear army.His former army had already been handed over to the deputy general Zhou Tao, and set off at the fastest marching speed.

At this time, Deng Ai suddenly thought of something, and the expression on his face couldn't help changing, so that a gleam of light burst out from his usually indifferent eyes.

Deng Ai then turned his head to look at Xia Houyun, and found that Xia Houyun was looking at both sides of the mountain road cheerfully, and the skin on his face looked abnormally fair in the morning light.

Deng Ai couldn't help but stare blankly, why does this guy look so motherly?
Then, Deng Ai also remembered some previous rumors about this Xia Houyun.This Xia Houyun was brought out from Jiangzhou by Zhang Bao, and later when he attacked Huya Mountain, he entrusted it to the eldest son to take care of him.From this point of view, Deng Ai couldn't help but get goosebumps all over his body. This Xia Houyun really looks like a powder. Is it true that he is really Zhang Bao's friend as rumored?
Moreover, Shi Zi has been unconsciously attracted by this Xia Houyun?

Deng Ai couldn't help rubbing his hands, only feeling that his thoughts were too evil.

Seeing Deng Ai turning his head and staring at him blankly, Xia Houyun subconsciously pouted, and immediately turned his head away, pretending that he didn't know that Deng Ai was looking at him.

This action of Xia Houyun is really too girly.Deng Ai suddenly exclaimed in his heart, this guy is definitely that kind of person.Damn Zhang Bao, you actually sent such a person to the crown prince, what are your intentions!
But although this kind of thing looks very bad to outsiders, and it is also considered indecent, but if any nobleman really likes this, he, Deng Ai, can't say it!Especially, if this person is the son of the world, if he is really a good man...

Thinking of this, Deng Ai couldn't help shaking his head, and suddenly thought of Sun Yao in his heart.Although he has always been obsessed with fame, he also has feelings for Sun Yao, although Deng Ai's heart is more about Sun Yao as someone who can help him achieve fame.

And Sun Yao seemed to know this in her heart.She is a very smart businessman, of course it is hard to miss people.So, while she likes Deng Ai in her heart, why doesn't she also feel that she can invest her future in this Deng Ai?

The fact of emotion is too complicated. Sometimes what the other party thinks is not a particularly important thing.

Two days later, Zhou Tao's former army successfully captured Liling.Lu Dai had already fled into Luling County on the lookout.He just left a few hundred county soldiers to guard the city, but when Zhou Tao's troops arrived, they only made a symbolic resistance before surrendering.

And at this time, Liu Chan's latest order to allow Deng Ai to attack Liling happened to arrive in Liling.

Although Deng Ai was the most daring general under Liu Chan, he was even suspected of acting without authorization.But all the actions he is taking now can be said to be based on his understanding of Liu Chan and his confidence in his own actions.

So, as soon as he got Liu Chan's order, Deng Ai suddenly became playful, and he proudly took the document and immediately shook it towards Xia Houyun.

Xia Houyun glared at Deng Ai angrily, then snorted coldly, turned his head and ignored Deng Ai again.

Deng Ai looked at Xia Houyun's performance, but felt a little funny in his heart.This Xia Houyun really doesn't have any masculinity!

Deng Ai has always behaved seriously, although it is impossible to cause pressure on people as soon as he appears like Yu Jin, but he is also a kind of serious person.Like Liu Chan and the others, he couldn't help but make fun of Xia Houyun. It seems that this Xia Houyun is a very likable character no matter where he goes!
One day later, Deng Ai led the rear army into the city of Liling.He immediately sent another good news to Xiangtan, which was definitely Deng Ai's favorite thing to do in his life.Then, Deng Ai unexpectedly called Xia Houyun and asked him to help him write an Ann Min Bang.

Of course, Xia Houyun couldn't refuse. This is an opportunity to express himself in front of Deng Ai. He couldn't be looked down upon by Deng Ai along the way, right?
Therefore, Xia Houyun really worked hard to draft an Anmin list.Deng Ai ordered someone to copy a few more copies, and then posted them in the streets and alleys of the city.

After appeasing the hearts of the people temporarily, Deng Ai immediately called Zhou Tao.

At this time Zhou Tao was busy with setting up the troops entering the city in Liling. After hearing Deng Ai's summoning, he had no choice but to put down his work and came to see Deng Ai in a hurry.

Deng Ai then ordered Zhou Tao to immediately send all the scouts to Luling County and Yichun.

When Zhou Tao heard this, his heart moved, thinking that Captain Deng was going to send troops to these two places again without authorization.He asked cautiously: "Lieutenant Deng, the strength of the enemy troops in Yichun and Luling counties is probably not small?"

Deng Ai understood the meaning of Zhou Tao's words as soon as he heard it, and said with a smile: "I am not about to attack again, but I am afraid that the enemy forces in these two places will suddenly launch a counterattack against Liling. Especially Lu Dai, who fled back to Luling County Afterwards, I’m afraid I’m not reconciled. That’s why he wants you to send more scouts to investigate the enemy’s situation.”

This time they attacked Liling without authorization, although they did get the approval and order of the crown prince Liu Chan later, it is absolutely possible that the crown prince would be furious after learning about the situation afterwards.So Zhou Tao breathed a sigh of relief when he heard the words.

Zhou Tao immediately took orders to go down.

(End of this chapter)