The Jagged Emperor of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 885 Jiangbei Countermeasures ([-])

Quan Cong said: "Your Majesty, in the area north of the Yangtze River in Soochow, there are only two places left in Lujiang County and Jiujiang County. But these are two areas that are difficult to defend. For one thing, the population there is due to the Because of too many wars and forced relocation by Cao Wei, it is almost empty; secondly, the two counties are like a wedge, embedded in Cao Wei's territory, and both the north and the east and west are Cao Wei's territory. .”

Liu Chan nodded and said, "From what you've said, it's true. That's why the Jiangdong Army will focus on gathering the army near Ruxukou, so as not to be defeated by Cao Wei's army one by one."

Seeing Liu Chan's words, Quan Cong pointed out all kinds of reasons, and praised: "That's right, your son is wise. But the current situation has changed a lot. The Jiangdong Army in Ruxukou wanted to return to the south, but The road was cut off by our navy. Now they are facing a strong attack from Cao Ren's army, so they must defend every inch of their apprentices. After all, the depth provided by the two counties is simply not enough."

Liu Chan understood Quan Cong's meaning, and said, "So they were supposed to fight Cao Wei's army near Ruxukou, just like Ten Thousand. But this time is different, only the troops are divided to keep defending Lujiang County. The various counties in the country, the battle situation will become unexpectedly fierce."

Quan Cong nodded, and said, "That's true. It may be that the morale of the Jiangdong Army has been severely hit, and the Jiangdong Army's retreat was much earlier than expected by the general."

Liu Chan thought for a while and said, "I have met Cao Ren before, and he has a large number of people in his hands. With Sima Yi advising him, it is not too difficult to quickly win Lujiang County. Therefore, this The prince is worried now."

Quan Cong asked, "Is your son worried that Zhu Zhi will suddenly lead an army and simply surrender to Cao Wei?"

Liu Chan smiled and said, "So the general knows my heart!"

Quan Cong said that he did not dare, and then said: "It should be said that it is not impossible for Zhu Zhi to do so."

Liu Chan said: "After Zhu Zhi's army lost Lujiang County, Jiujiang County was besieged on all sides. There were Cao Wei's army in the east, west, north, and our navy in the south of the Yangtze River. In the end, it was impossible to avoid the fate of destruction. And Even if our side and Cao Wei allow Ruxukou to be controlled by Zhu Zhi, they will not be able to persevere. They have so many troops, they can't get enough supplies at all, and the army will collapse in the end."

Quan Cong said: "The son's words are very reasonable. At the end of the day, Zhu Zhi and Xu Sheng must have begun to discuss whether they want to perish by stubbornly resisting, or surrender and let me go or Cao Wei's side."

Liu Chan then revealed to Quan Cong the secret agreement between Shu Han and Cao Wei on Lujiang County and Jiujiang County.Quan Cong felt very surprised in his heart, and said, "Is the prince planning to abide by that secret agreement?"

Liu Chan nodded and said, "There is a reason why we have to abide by it, because we don't have the extra strength to compete with Cao Wei's army for Lujiang County and Jiujiang County. And Cao Wei must have seen this, so That's why you agreed to the content of the secret agreement so happily. But this cannot be ruled out. After they get the two counties, they will not continue to covet the south bank of the Yangtze River. Therefore, the general, your navy is very important to protect our Danyang County and Wu County Safety here is extremely important.”

Quan Cong clasped his hands and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, don't worry, as long as there is a last general, I will never let a soldier of Cao Wei cross the Yangtze River!"

Liu Chan nodded and said, "That's very good. Since our army is going to give up Lujiang County and Jiujiang County to Cao Wei, but for our own safety, we must do our best not to send Zhu Zhi's troops, especially Hand over the navy under his command to Cao Wei. Otherwise, they will inevitably pose a great threat to the safety of the Yangtze River waterway and even Moling in the future."

Quan Cong had a different opinion, and said: "If the navy is in the hands of Zhu Zhi, Xu Sheng and others, it should be able to display relatively great strength. But the son should also know that before the Battle of Chibi, Cao Cao once took over the tens of thousands of sailors that Liu Biao accepted, but in the end they were still unable to exert their due power. Therefore, the prince need not be so pessimistic in this respect."

After being enlightened by Quan Cong's words, Liu Chan's heart became much brighter, and he said, "However, my son's idea is that it is best to win over Zhu Zhi and Xu Sheng."

Quan Cong said: "But even if Zhu Zhi and Xu Sheng can agree to surrender, Ruxukou will not be able to defend in the end. As the son said, we don't have so much spare energy to continue to spend with Cao Wei in Ruxukou If we go on, even if the last general's navy goes over to support it, I'm afraid it will not be enough."

It seems that Quan Cong had realized long ago that the Shu Han army would definitely have nothing to do in the war in the area north of the Yangtze River. He just didn't tell Liu Chan earlier. For those who are less surprised in the officialdom, they will never say it in person.

What's more, Quan Cong is also a very forbearing person.Didn't he successfully use a letter of apology to Sun Quan to cover up his hatred for Sun Quan's family?So it is of course reasonable for him not to say anything in this regard.

Liu Chan also realized that Quan Cong was a little tricky, but he didn't care about it.What's more, after some discussions just now, it is enough to see that Quan Cong really has good insight.

Therefore, Liu Chan said at this time: "So, the whole general and our army can give up Lujiang County and Jiujiang County, and give all the areas north of the Yangtze River to Cao Weijun, but I don't want to give them the army. After all, You used to serve in Jiangdong, and you finally got to know Zhu Zhi, Xu Sheng and others, so you can try to persuade them to surrender. Moreover, after all, Jiangdong is the hometown of the soldiers of Ruxukou. It's better to be in your own hometown than to end up in a foreign land!"

Seeing what Liu Chan said, Quan Cong replied: "My son's consideration is actually very reasonable. The troops under Zhu Zhi's command should be said to be extremely elite and experienced in many battles. If they are destroyed or surrendered to the Cao Wei army It is a pity for either party, and the general should try his best to persuade them to surrender."

Liu Chan was overjoyed and said excitedly: "The whole general is willing to do his best, that would be great! As long as Zhu Zhi's army can be persuaded to surrender, then we can immediately let them withdraw from Ruxukou and let them enter the waters of Yuzhang. Army base camp or Lukou Port are both acceptable. We can even set up a new water village for them in Jiangling City!"

As Liu Chan spoke, he refilled Quan Cong's tea.

Then, Quan Cong then began to introduce the temperaments of Zhu Yi and Xu Sheng to Liu Chan, and discussed how to persuade them. In the end, it was the various preparations that needed to be made.
After the two had such a long conversation, the time had unknowingly come to dusk.The weather was very clear, and the Huoshaoyun in the sky looked extraordinarily brilliant, just like Liu Chan's current excited mood.

(End of this chapter)