Han Xiang

Chapter 416
Huang Zu frowned and said in a low voice: "Although Nanchang has been conquered, Zhou Yu's main force is still there, and he has captured Chaisang. Does Mr. Ziyang not know?"

"I know."

Liu Ye still had an innocent expression, and said disapprovingly, "That's why we plan to go by land."

"My lord invited you here to help Huang break the rules, but now that the war is still going on, how can you leave early?"

Huang Zu has a rough personality and speaks directly.

Liu Ye stroked his beard and smiled slightly: "Prefect Huang conquered Nanchang, the seat of Yuzhang's administration, drove away Sun Ben who stole the place, and may shoot and kill Jiangdong general Xu Kun. Our original goal has been achieved. As for destroying the entire Jiangdong main force, No matter Liu Jingzhou or Huang Taishou, I'm afraid they are not so well prepared, right?"

"Sir, please explain clearly."

Huang Zu heard that there was something in Liu Ye's words, so he waved his hand and sat next to him, intending to listen to Liu Ye's thoughts and suggestions.

Liu Ye replied: "Zhou Yu is the governor of Jiangdong, and his soldiers and horses are the main force of Jiangdong. Attacking them is equivalent to breaking Sun Quan's hands and feet. I am afraid that he will not only win a Yuzhang, but now the two sides are evenly matched. Dare I ask?" How much confidence does Huang Taishou have, or how much price does he plan to pay?"

Huang Zu shook his head and replied: "I also know that Zhou Yu has a lot of elites, but he took my Chaisang Water Village, and half of the warships fell into Zhou Yu's hands, and these ships were provided by Xiangyang. To defeat Zhou Yu's main force, we only want to regain Chaisang and open up the waterway, otherwise the supply line of the soldiers will be cut off."

Liu Ye pressed on, "That is to say. Huang Taishou doesn't have to be with Zhou Yu forever?"

"It's natural."

Seeing Huang Zu nodding in affirmation, Liu Ye smiled bitterly: "But Xu Kun was either killed or seriously injured by the arrow. This matter is closely related to Zhou Yu's strategy. He will definitely not die with the general, otherwise he will not be able to explain to Sun Quan when he goes back."

Huang Zu frowned and asked with his head sideways: "So?"

Liu Ye quickly answered, "If Governor Huang wants to compete with Zhou Yu and decide whether to live or die, then he can use his own methods on the land of Yuzhang, but if he wants to preserve his strength and accept it as soon as he sees a deal, it is better to follow the example of Sun Ce and kidnap the people in Jiangxia. That way, you can bring the people of Nanchang back to Jingzhou, and there should be many Jiangxia people among them."

Huang Zu asked in puzzlement: "However, Zhou Yu took my boat and stayed on the main road of Chaisang, how easy is it to move tens of thousands of people?"

Liu Ye didn't take it seriously: "It's just a few hundred warships lost, and the prefect Huang has gained tens of thousands of people, so it's not a loss anyway. In addition, there is Xu Kun whose life or death is uncertain, so it can be said that he still has a profit."

"Are we going by land too?" Huang Zuxu asked intently.

"Prefect and watch."

Liu Ye took the map from Zhao Yun, pointed to two points on the map and explained: "Actually, there are several routes to go from the west of Yuzhang. In addition to the mountain road in Jianchang when Mr. Pan came, you can also go to the southwest of Nanchang. The two waterfront roads can eventually enter Liling in Changsha County."

Huang Zu pinched the mountain root on the bridge of his nose, thinking that if Zhou Yu led the army to attack from the rear, would he suffer more losses because of this?
Previously in Nanchang, he waited for work at leisure and took advantage of the geographical advantage to barely draw with Zhou Yu and Xu Kun. Huang Zu was particularly worried that he would suffer another big defeat at the end of the battle.

Seeing Huang Zu's hesitation, Liu Ye seemed to see his worry, so he added: "If Eunuch Huang is willing to part with the remaining half of the warship, he can use the warship to walk a section of water, which can save most of the journey."

Huang Zu showed embarrassment: "These warships are all aided by the lord, if you can't take one of them back, that's okay."

Liu Ye spread his hands, and said helplessly: "Zhou Yu stationed in Chaisang to wait for work. If the prefect wants to break through by water, he will directly attack with more and less. It is unlikely to pursue by land. Maybe he wants to wait until we run out of food. If you can choose between man and ship, if Huang Taishou uses his soldiers like gods and Jingzhou soldiers can defeat Zhou Yu directly from the front, then I will be talking nonsense."

Choose people or choose warships?Anyone with a normal mind will choose people.

In addition to the [-] people in Nanchang, Huang Zu and Liu Pan also had [-] soldiers.

The supply of 8 people along the way is not a small amount, especially the consumption before entering Jingzhou to settle down, Jiangxia's finances cannot afford it at this stage.

As for being able to win Nanchang this time, Liu Pan should share the fruits of victory for his efforts, and the [-] people also have their share.

Thinking of this, Huang Zu cupped his fists and said to Liu Ye: "It's hard to decide whether to retreat or fight. I want to discuss it with Mr. Pan. If Mr. Ziyang wants to leave, I will not stay. I am too busy with military affairs to have a farewell banquet. I can only wait until I return See you again, Jiang Xia."

Liu Ye cupped his hands in return: "Liu Shijun is very worried about us. We plan to go directly to Xiangyang by boat after we arrive in Changsha. If Eunuch Huang has spare capacity, can he inform the Changsha officials in advance and prepare some boats for us."

"Mm." Huang Zu pondered for a while, then nodded and replied: "The prefects of the four counties in Jingnan just changed, and Huang is not very familiar with them, but it doesn't matter. Mr. Pan's residence is in You County. He and Changsha, Guiyang The prefects all have friendship."

Liu Ye nodded slightly: "Thank you, Prefect, on my behalf."

Huang Zu waved his hand and said: "Mr. Pan has also come to Haihun, and he is currently in the military camp outside the city. Mister Zi Yang can thank you personally."

"I can save it." Liu Ye nodded in response, "I will thank him in person after packing up and leaving the city."

Huang Zu bid farewell to Liu Ye and went out of the city, followed by Zhang Shuo as the commander of the rear army.

Zhao Yun ordered the headquarters to clean up quickly and asked to leave the city within half an hour.

Soldiers are precious and fast is also applicable when retreating. It is easy for the enemy to see through their intentions and block them in a targeted manner to cause losses.

Gan Ning listened to the general idea in the courtyard, and when Huang Zu and Zhang Shuo went out of the city one after another, he couldn't help but enter the house and asked:

"The two armies hadn't had a good battle yet, why did you persuade the prefect to withdraw? Not everyone is afraid of Zhou Yu."

Liu Ye shook his head disapprovingly: "I know that General Gan is brave, but victory in a war requires timing. If we don't withdraw now, we will soon run out of supplies. It's better to wait for Jiangdong to be chaotic."

"How could Jiangdong be in chaos?"

Gan Ning pinched his chin, showing an incredulous expression.

Liu Ye twisted his beard and said with a smile: "General Gan, did he forget? You shot and killed the enemy general Xu Kun. Although this man is not as powerful as Zhou Yu, he is truly the number one general in Jiangdong in terms of official position and rank. Zhou Yu was the one who caused this ending, if Prefect Huang is able to retreat unscathed, how will he go to see Sun Quan?"

"Ah this."

Gan Ning couldn't help swallowing, he failed to participate in the political struggle in Yizhou, and finally fled to Jingzhou in embarrassment, thinking that Zhou Yu was in great trouble, maybe he would go on the same path as himself?

Zhou Yu's situation was different from Gan Ning's at that time, but even so, Gan Ning's daydreams would be aroused, and at the same time, he would look at a counselor like Liu Ye with admiration.

This person who plays with brains and lips seems to be more ruthless than a person who plays with knives.

(End of this chapter)