Han Xiang

Chapter 630 The situation changes and the rain falls

Cao Cao wanted to seek revenge from Long Xiang and Tai Shici, but unfortunately they didn't give them a chance.

When the sentinel discovered that Cao's army was approaching Yingshui, Taishi Ci immediately withdrew his troops from Linying and took an empty cargo ship directly from Yishui back to Huainan.

Long Xiang, who got the news in Xudu, also led his troops to Xinji Pier.

The two teams met up at the lower reaches of Yingshui River and returned to the Xiang County area.

Long Xiang's containment strategy was successfully completed, which relieved Guan Yu's pressure under heavy pressure.

This is like when Cao Cao raised his sword to attack Lu Boshe, Chen Gong suddenly took off his clothes. Cao Cao finally chose the former between covering up shame and killing.

Taishi Ci was very excited to see Long Xiang. He grabbed his hand and said excitedly:
"General Long actually brought Cao Cao back with his clever tricks. Moreover, Cheng Yu was killed not long ago. Taishi Ci is convinced by you. What are the next steps?"

"After two or three months here, the soldiers and craftsmen are all tired, so they can only go back to Huainan to rest and recuperate. It depends on what Cao Cao chooses next. If he continues to Jingzhou or Luoyang, we will go back and load cement before heading to the Central Plains."

After hearing Long Xiang's answer, Taishi Ci frowned and asked, "Is this okay? Cao Cao must be on guard at this time. Aren't you afraid that he will come to Huainan to take revenge?"

"It doesn't matter if we have precautions. We can go to other places. The Central Plains are crisscrossed by water networks. Ziyi is still worried that there is no place to run wild? As for worrying about Cao Cao coming to Huainan for revenge? I can't ask for more."

Long Xiang's expression of indifference made Tai Shici even more confused, wondering who would ask for a beating?

"What do you mean?"

"Cao Cao has no navy now, so he just mobilized all the soldiers and horses from Jingzhou. With the city defense skills I have developed over the years, I will definitely be able to defeat him. But don't forget Uncle Liu Huang and General Guan. They are just It is Cao Cao’s real nightmare.”

Seeing Long Xiang's twitching corners of his mouth, Taishi Ci slapped his forehead fiercely and laughed at himself: "I forgot about this. Maybe I used a telescope to monitor too much recently, and my fatigue caused my brain to become dull."

"Ha ha."

Long Xiang smiled and patted Tai Shici's arm, and said comfortingly: "Ziyi has worked hard during this period. Let's have a good rest when we return to Shouchun, but we must also be prepared for battle. If Cao Cao loses his mind and goes south, we can't be too cautious." passive."

"Don't worry, General. Kindness will ensure your longevity and health."

Taishi Ci patted his chest in assurance. Long Xiang nodded first and then shook his head when he saw this, and said: "You don't have to be too nervous. The possibility is very slim. Just remember the following sixteen words: "The enemy advances, we retreat, the enemy stays, we retreat" If the enemy is tired, I will attack, if the enemy retreats, I will pursue him, and I will be able to defeat the enemy."

"When the enemy advances, we retreat; when the enemy is stationed, we harass."

Taishi Ci looked at Long Xiang with admiration, and couldn't help but complimented with excitement: "General Long is really a genius in military affairs. If you write books in the future, you may be able to surpass Sun Tzu."

"Forehead"

Long Xiang also had an idea and put the teacher's eloquent words to use. He didn't think Taishi Ci was so flattering, so he thought he couldn't bear it, so he waved his hands repeatedly.

"I am just a vulgar Guizhou leader, how can I dare to covet the matter of swallowing the sky? Ziyi must not be flattered and killed."

"But these sixteen words are really the essence. Bo Chang will help me carve them into the scabbard."

Before Taishi Ci finished speaking, he suddenly remembered that Zhao Fan was not around.

I was so excited that I forgot about it, and then I could only smile awkwardly at Long Xiang.

"Uncle Zhao often knows how to carve seals, but I actually forgot that he left with Mr. Lu. It seems that he is really tired recently."

"Bo Chang followed Zi Jing in the Western Expedition. When he defeated Lu Meng and threatened Jiangxia and Yuzhang, he should have secretly gone to Guiyang to recognize his relatives. I told him to stay in Guiyang and persuade the prefect of Zhao to raise the county to respond to General Guan."

After listening to Long Xiang's explanation, Taishi Ci nodded in agreement:
"Although Guiyang is far away from Xiangyang, this move can also inspire people. I have a close relationship with General Guan. I never imagined that he could achieve such an achievement. He alone resisted Cao Cao's hundreds of thousands of troops. I couldn't even ask myself."

"Ziyi doesn't need to belittle yourself. General Guan is unparalleled in the world. Your magic arrow skills can also dazzle the others. There will be a time when Ziyi's light will shine." Long Xiang's words were like magic. Taishi Ci stayed where he was for a long time. Then he murmured and asked:

"Me? Light blooming? Is it possible?"

It's not that Taishi Ci doesn't believe it, but that it doesn't match the reality.

He is now working under Long Xiang, and no matter how great his achievements are, he cannot keep it to himself.

Just like this raid on Xudu, everyone will think of Long Xiang first after the war.

Seeing Taishi Ci's expression of disbelief, Long Xiang patted his arm again and encouraged him with serious words:
"Ziyi must have confidence in himself. Just like when he ambushed Cheng Yu before, he has to create conditions if there are no conditions. If Cao Cao doesn't retaliate against us this time, and the Central Plains will have no chance to take advantage of it, I plan to capture Xuzhou for the emperor's uncle. Let Ziyi lead his troops to shine."

"Xuzhou? Let me go?"

Taishi Ci trembled in shock, then frowned and asked:

"The situation in Xuzhou is very complicated. The Taishan forces headed by Zang Ba, the Cao Cao forces headed by Dong Zhao, and the local forces headed by the Chen family are intertwined and constraining each other. I am afraid it will be difficult to win in a hurry."

"Ha ha."

Long Xiang smiled lightly, approached Tai Shici and whispered: "Chen Yuanlong is not only Jianguo's uncle, he also owed me a favor before. It will be no problem for him to rebel against Cao and respect Liu. In addition, not all Taishan generals really support Cao, and Chang Ba is the emperor." Uncle's supporter, is Ziyi still worried that it will be difficult to leave Xuzhou?"

"Two of the three forces have been eliminated. If they can't do it again, they are incompetent. It's just..."

Taishi Ci looked at Long Xiang hesitantly, "General Long is the lord of Yangzhou, how can he give up the credit to others? How can Ci feel at ease?"

"Ha ha."

Long Xiang laughed out loud and explained seriously: "As Ziyi said, I am already beyond my ability to manage Yangzhou, so how can I be greedy and think about Xuzhou? Moreover, the Sun family has not been destroyed yet, so I must guard against them;

Ziyi is originally from Donglai. If you take Xuzhou, you can take Qingzhou, so it is most suitable for you to lead the army. The emperor's uncle should think so too. "

"Thank you."

Taishi Ci's eyes suddenly sore, and a belief that a soldier would die for his confidant came to his head.

He cupped his fists and bowed to salute Long Xiang, and thousands of words were integrated into these two words.

Thinking of the wasted and unsuccessful life in the first half of his life, and the cold treatment of him by fellow countryman Liu Yao, at this time, even if Long Xiang planned to stand on his own, Taishi Ci would follow him without hesitation.

Not long after, the situation suddenly changed.

Heavy rain fell suddenly.

On the way back to Huainan, the heavy rain never stopped.

In late May, the fleet docked at Hefei Terminal.

Long Xiang immediately asked Hua Tuo and his disciples to conduct physical examinations throughout the army. If they caught the cold, they would immediately prepare medicine to treat their illnesses.

In addition, Long Xiang has also been paying attention to the news in the Central Plains. He wants to know what Cao Cao will do next, and he also wants to know if anything big happens in Xudu, which he is personally monitoring.

The first few days were uneventful, but then the news came in mid-June, and it was shockingly explosive.

Emperor Liu Xie is gone.

(End of this chapter)