Han Xiang

Chapter 645 Cao Jun’s Nightmare Guan Yunchang

During the attacks on Yuzhang and Luling, Huang Zhong's outstanding performance made Xu Chu feel the pressure.

The few fierce generals like Zhou Tai and Xu Sheng, who were also Sun Quan's rare confidants, were eventually beheaded by Huang Zhong.

When Huang Zhong was under Liu Pan, he fought with the Sun family and once shot Xu Kun, the leader of Jiangdong generals.

While Cheng Pu, Jiang Qin and others were wary of their old colleagues, Huang Zhong killed them like an avenger.

Xu Chu was worried that Huang Zhong's outstanding achievements would squeeze his weight in Long Xiang's heart, so he asked for help again after occupying Luling. He wanted to lead the Tiger Guards over the mountains to pursue Sun Quan.

At this time, Jiaozhou was wild and miasmatic, and the road through Nanling was rugged, making it difficult to transport food and supplies. Long Xiang would not send troops just to satisfy Xu Chu.

To take Jiaozhou, one must be fully prepared and authorized by the court.

Long Xiang left Cheng Pu and Huang Zhong to guard Yuzhang and Luling respectively, and took the main force back to Jiangdong to rest.

On the way back to the army, Yu Fan offered a plan, but he secretly linked up with Shi Xie to plot against Sun Quan.

Long Xiang followed his advice and sent his own soldiers to Lingling to meet Lu Xun.

Lai Gong was familiar with the situation in Jiaozhou and it was risky to blindly send people into Lingnan, so Long Xiang handed the matter over to Lu Xun.

After fighting for so many years, Long Xiang knew that strategies were only auxiliary, and only those who were truly powerful militarily would take the initiative in diplomacy. When he returned to Jiangdong, he unexpectedly did not go to Moling first, but rushed back to Fei to find Hua Tuo.

Before the soldiers and horses are moved, not only food and grass must go first, but also medical support must keep up with the capture of the barbaric Jiaozhou.

There is another reason for returning to Hefei. Ever since Longxiang raided Wudi, he has not spent time with his wife and children to celebrate the New Year for several years. Even the time he spent in Hefei is very limited. Every time he meets his children, they are completely different.

Although the two Mrs. Qiao did not complain, Long Xiang himself blamed himself a little. The current situation was already very favorable and he planned to spend some time with his family.

After fighting for so many years, I can't enjoy myself?

It turns out that with great power comes great responsibility.

Long Xiang's so-called enjoyment is just a good wish.

There are seven counties in Yangzhou as a whole, plus the four nominal counties of Jingnan, and Jiangxia, which only reports to him for instructions. A total of twelve counties will share his energy.

Even if people are recuperating in Hefei, a large number of documents are sent to their house.

Time is like a river under the lonely clouds and the wind, flowing quietly between the seemingly still heaven and earth.

A year has passed in the blink of an eye, and this year there is a familiar name that once again rings throughout this land.

Guan Yu, Guan Yunchang.

Guan Yu, who had soldiers, food, and no worries, once again became Cao Jun's nightmare.

Lu Su and Taishi Ci captured Xuzhou, Long Xiang defeated Jingnan and settled Yuzhang, which put great pressure on Cao Cao in Xudu.

When Guan Yu counterattacked Nanyang at the beginning, Cao Cao did not go there in person because of hesitation, and it was too late to make up his mind.

After Guan Yu stabilized Jingzhou, he took the time to gather [-] troops in Jiangling, Xiangyang, and Hanzhong. Using the strategy of weak first and then strong, he quickly destroyed all the strongholds outside Wancheng and cut off all Cao Ren's food and grass supplies.

The defenders of Wancheng panicked and rebelled. Cao Ren broke through several times but was blocked. He drew his sword and killed himself shortly after the city was broken.

Guan Yu did not stop after defeating Cao Ren. He quickly gathered his troops and marched north from Luyang, following the same path Sun Jian had taken when he attacked Luoyang. Liang County and other places that had responded to him rebelled again, and fought all the way to the hinterland of Luoyang.

Cao Hong and Cao Xiu were shocked when they heard this. It was meaningless to defend Hangu Pass at this time, so they could only lead the defenders back to rescue Luoyang. However, when the gate of Hangu Pass opened, behind them were Zhang Fei, Ma Chao, and the tigers and wolves trapped in the pass. teacher.

Cao's army in Luoyang lost its geographical advantage and could not stop the fierce tigers from entering the gate. After several battles, not only did they lose the city, but even Hulao Pass was occupied by Ma Chao.

After losing Luoyang and Hulao Pass, Liu Bei's two legions successfully returned to the army, and the Central Plains became meat on the lips.

At this time, Cao Cao seemed to have enemies in all directions before returning to Guandu.

Many officials and descendants of the Central Plains gentry secretly wrote letters to the Chang'an court begging for surrender. They promised to help Liu Bei rebel against the imperial court.

This time, Cao Cao did not show mercy. While gathering defeated troops to prepare for war, Cao Cao secretly arrested collaborators.

During the arrest of collaborators, Liu Xie's queen, concubines, and children were unfortunately exposed. Cao Cao's hatred for Liu Bei and resentment against Liu Xie were vented on these innocent people.

He should have died in the fire, but he could be content with living for two more years.Cao Cao found an excuse for the killing and used it to break the will of Liu Bei and Liu Xie.

Liu Xie looked at the dozen familiar heads and fainted on the spot in Chang'an Palace.

After regaining consciousness, Liu Xie urgently summoned Liu Bei to the palace, crying and begging him to immediately march into the Central Plains to avenge the deaths of his wives, concubines, and children.

Liu Bei followed the imperial edict and went to Luoyang, and sent a letter to Hefei via waterway, inviting Long Xiang to hunt with Xu. This was the agreement between the two.

Long Xiang had been preparing for Jiaozhou for more than a year. Just as he was preparing to send troops, he received a letter from Liu Bei and had no choice but to change his plan and send troops north.

In the summer of the 17th year of Jian'an, Long Xiang led Xu Chu, Huang Zhong and other generals with [-] troops, and once again marched into Xudu via Yingshui.

Two months later, Cao Cao was unable to resist the powerful offensive of Liu Bei's group, so he could only withdraw his main force to the north of the Yellow River. He also left troops in many places in Yanzhou to harass, intending to use strategic depth to buy time.

Cao Cao suffered frequent defeats in recent years, largely due to the rebellion of the Central Plains gentry, but he got along very harmoniously with the Hebei gentry, so he felt that he had not lost even if he was defeated in the Central Plains.

In September, the earth was covered with gold, and Long Xiang and Liu Guanzhang gathered in Xudu.

Share the joy of victory, enjoy the joy of reunion, and the excitement of realizing your ideals.

Long Xiang and his three brothers kept drinking wine all day long.

Long Xiang, who liked to pretend to be drunk, was really drunk on the day he met Xu Du.

"Yunqi, when we want to be in-laws, we have to be careful. We should stick to Lu Zijing first. My eldest daughter is promised to Adou, and I will marry my younger daughter Xingcai to your son Long Ji."

"Okay. When Ji'er reaches adulthood, we will propose marriage to him."

"Is Long Ji underage?"

"Third brother is drunk. Isn't your Xingcai a child too? Speaking of which, shouldn't we also make early plans for my little girl Yinping?"

"Really? Second brother also wants to marry Yun Qi? By the way, eldest brother, Yun Qi gave you a pretty girl, and you don't plan to get married in return?"

Long Xiang was in a daze, but when he heard this, his body suddenly trembled, and a line of cold sweat broke out on his forehead. He looked at Liu Bei, who was full of wine, and explained with embarrassment:

"Uncle, don't blame me. I didn't consider this matter well, so I became timid when dealing with Sun Zhongmou."

"Why are you so polite to that rat? He dares to attack even his own brothers. If you catch him in the future, just kill him directly to avoid causing too many troubles."

"Third brother, don't hold your tongue."

"Second brother, what do you think I'm doing? I'm not doing this for the right person. If Xia Houyuan hadn't run so fast, I would have punched a few holes in his body."

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"All right."

Liu Bei stopped talking, looked at Long Xiang and said solemnly: "It's rare for us to be reunited today. Brothers don't talk to each other. Yun Qi has always done things for the country and the people. I don't regard Sun Quan as my wife and brother. Just feel free to do it." .”

"Eh."

After sobering up, it was time to get down to business. The Liu Bei Group had continued to use troops in the past few years. The soldiers needed to rest, food needed to be replenished, and the land to be recovered needed to be managed, so they did not continue to advance in an orderly manner.

Before Long Xiang returned to Huainan, he recommended the fierce general Huang Zhong to Liu Bei and asked Liu Bei to gather the five tiger generals.

Not long after returning to Hefei, good news about Lu Xun also came from Lingling.

Shi Xie was willing to help capture Sun Quan, but he needed Long Xiang to send troops to cooperate.

Soldiers are valuable and quick, and the new year is approaching.

Long Xiang chose to be a public servant between public and private affairs. Before the New Year, he followed the fleet to Jingnan. He planned to send troops and horses to Jiaozhou in two groups.

One way led by Lu Xun out of Lingling via the waterway, and the other way out of Guiyang by himself at Xiaopu Pass.

During the Chinese New Year, the cold wind blows on the Yangtze River.

In the colder north, hot news came out. The puppet emperor Liu Xi named Cao Cao the Duke of Wei and gave him nine gifts.

(End of this chapter)