In the early morning, boats and ships on the river set off from Chaisang and sailed toward Jiangxia. The mighty ships began to slow down after entering the Han River.

"Zixiu, although I am the commander of this battle, I am only responsible for logistics. It is up to you to decide how to fight on the front line." On the huge ship, Zhou Yu looked at Cao Ang in front of him and said with a smile.

Cao Ang, who has reached his forties, no longer has the frivolity he had when he was under Chen Mo. He has learned to be calm through the baptism of years and wars. At this moment, even when he is standing in front of Zhou Yu, he has a certain magnanimity. The two of them are standing together.

, the feeling is no worse than Zhou Yu.

Upon hearing this, Cao Ang turned to look at Zhou Yu, bowed and said: "The final general will not lose the power of our Jiangdong army."

"It doesn't have to be like this." Zhou Yu helped Cao Ang and sighed: "Speaking of which, you and I can be considered peers. If Cao Gong hadn't been defeated back then, now you are not the leader of one party, but also the heir apparent. How could it be Chen Jin's turn?

To become famous?”

Cao Cao and Chen Mo were considered equals. Invisibly, as Chen Mo's son, Chen Jin was considered the same generation as them based on seniority, but in terms of age, Chen Jin was the same generation as their children. Over the years, Jiangdong tried to take back Hefei several times.

, were all blocked by Chen Jin. In addition, Chen Jin not only deceived Jiang Dong, but also abducted the Bu family. This matter has always made Zhou Yu worried.

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"This son Chen Jin is quite talented, and the governor should not underestimate him," Cao Ang said solemnly.

He had also fought against Chen Jin, and after several encounters, he was unable to do anything to him. Cao Ang was now fully convinced of the teaching ability of his uncle and teacher.

Cao Cao would have asked Cao Ang to handle government affairs back then, but if he had to start from Zheng and work his way up one level at a time, Cao Cao would have never had the idea to hide his identity and let himself work hard. But now it seems that Chen Mo is like this

The approach seems to make sense. Chen Jin is now governing the Huainan area with great vigor, and militarily, he can also make Jiangdong's several attacks return without success, which has become a nail in Jiangdong's path forward and limits Jiangdong.

In Jiangdong, we cannot advance even an inch.

Zhou Yu nodded. What he said before was just to vent his anger. Naturally, he couldn't really smile at Chen Jin. The feud over Hefei would have to be settled sooner or later.

"Zixiu, what are Zixiu's plans to join forces with Jingzhou to defend against the enemy this time?" Zhou Yu looked at Cao Ang and asked.

Intend?

Cao Ang said: "Please ask the governor to move to the warehouse."

"good!"

The two entered the cabin. Cao Xiu had already laid out a map here. Most of it covered the terrain of Jiangxia. Cao Xiu pointed to the area from Nanyang to Jiangxia and said: "Commander, please look at it. Although it is stated that the army will attack southward, Jingxiang will be used as the base."

Lord, although there are many rivers blocking from Nanyang to Jiangxia, they are not big rivers. You can easily cross the river by building a pontoon bridge, so this section cannot be defended. Compared with the Ming army, our army is at a disadvantage in terms of military strength. It is better to send our troops to

Gather together, strengthen the walls and clear the country, abandon Sui County and go to Xiangxiang area, and concentrate the troops at Liqiu. This place is not far from Xiangfan and can rely on each other. If the Ming army dares to bypass Liqiu and go deep into Jiangxia, our army can cut off its retreat.

In terms of supplies, they can be transported directly by water, which is convenient and labor-saving. Even if Chen Mo attacks Jiangxia first, he will only get a few empty cities. Our army can cut off its retreat at any time, but the Ming army is unable to block our army.

As for the retreat route, Xiangfan and Liqiu are the main areas where our army and the Ming army are fighting. In this area, our army and the Jingzhou army both have geographical advantages, and our navy can also use the Han River to bypass the enemy's rear and harass them.

Nanyang counties forced the Ming army to deploy a large number of troops to guard Nanyang counties."

"Not bad." Zhou Yu looked at the place planned by Cao Ang and nodded with satisfaction. It seemed that he had given up many cities, but in fact, it was useless for Chen Mo to take those cities. Instead, he weakened his own troops and at the same time drained the Jiangdong River.

The role that the army can play is infinitely expanded, and Cao Ang's layout can be said to be in line with Zhou Yu's wishes.

"The governor, general, has arrived at Liqiu, and beyond that is the border of Xiangfan." Cao Xiu came in and saluted the two people who were discussing.

"Captain, I want to go to Xiangyang to see how Xiangyang's defense is going." Cao Ang looked at Zhou Yu and asked for instructions.

He wanted to see the defense of Xiangyang, which would also be conducive to cooperation on the Jiangdong side. Fancheng was east of the Han River, not far from Liqiu. Once the war started, Liqiu would also use Xiangfan as the main battlefield for reinforcements and coordinated attacks.

After all, this war is still dominated by Jingzhou. If Jingzhou is really unprepared and expects Jiangdong to resist the Ming army with all its strength, Cao Ang feels that there is no need to fight again, and directly shrinks the front line, preparing to fight with Chen Mo in the middle of the river.

Just go higher.

"Just in time, I also want to meet Zhuge Kongming, you and I will go together." Zhou Yu nodded and smiled.

Hearing this, Cao Ang looked at Cao Xiu and said, "Brother Wen Lie, take Zi Wen and the others to set up camp in Liqiu. I will accompany the governor to Xiangyang and return in the evening."

"Here!" Cao Xiu nodded in agreement, said goodbye and left, jumped into another boat, directed the fleet to dock, and began to set up camp.

Cao Ang and Zhou Yu continued to sail up the river in the building boat, and sent a walking boat to notify Zhuge Liang and the others.

After Xiangyang, Zhuge Liang and others heard the news that Zhou Yu was coming, Zhuge Liang quickly ordered people to prepare. Zhou Yu is the governor of Jiangdong, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he is the second-ranking figure in Jiangdong. Now that Zhou Yu is here in person, Jingzhou cannot miss it.

Got etiquette.

"What is Zhou Yu doing here?" Zhang Fei looked at Zhuge Liang in confusion.

"Look at the defense of Jingxiang and discuss how to join forces." Zhuge Liang knew clearly why Zhou Yu came and said with a smile: "He is the governor of Jiangdong. Due to emotion and reason, we should all go to greet him in person. Yun Chang

, Generals Yide, please come with me to greet us."

"What a big air." Zhang Fei snorted dissatisfied.

Seeing him following, Zhuge Liang didn't say much. In terms of status, Zhou Yu came to Xiangyang in person, and he had already shown his sincerity. If he neglected the etiquette here, it would make people laugh. What's more, the actual situation now is that there are people in Jingzhou

To ask for help from Jiangdong, no matter what, it is not too much to say that people like them personally come to welcome him.

At that moment, Zhuge Liang took Guan Yu and Zhang Fei to the east gate, opened the city gate and went out to welcome them in person.

On the building boat, Zhou Yu saw the pontoon connecting the two cities of Xiang and Fan from a distance, and stretched out his hand to gesture in the air.

"What is the governor looking at?" Cao Ang looked at Zhou Yu in confusion.

"Zixiu, what do you think of this floating bridge?" Zhou Yu did not answer, but asked rhetorically.

pontoon?

Cao Ang looked at the pontoon bridge that was clearly visible in the distance, and then at the road between the two cities: "This pontoon bridge can connect the two cities. No matter which city the enemy attacks, it is equivalent to fighting against the soldiers and horses of the two cities, but...

"

Zhou Yu retracted his hand: "Easily destroyed?"

"That's right." Cao Ang nodded, frowned and looked at the pontoon bridge and said: "We can see that, and the Ming army will definitely see it, and they will try to destroy the pontoon bridge. Compared with the Ming army, this place is downstream.

The army only needs a few small boats to easily damage the pontoon bridge here. Even if arrows from both sides of the bank can kill incoming enemies, they cannot save the pontoon bridge. Once the pontoon bridge is damaged, it may be difficult to repair."

"There must be another mystery. I'll go ashore and have a look." Zhou Yu said with a smile.

Cao Ang nodded, and while the two of them were talking, the building boat had already approached the ferry on the Xiangyang side. From a distance, they saw a group of people greeting them at the ferry. The leader was eight feet long, wearing a silk scarf on his head, and his face was like a crown jade.

Wearing a Confucian robe, there is a sense of airiness all over his body. Even if he is just standing there quietly and smiling, it is hard to ignore.

"This person must be Zhuge Kongming!" Zhou Yu looked at Zhuge Liang and said with a smile. Even though Guan Yu and Zhang Fei beside Zhuge Liang were equally eye-catching, this one seemed to echo Zhuge Liang's image.

When the ship docked, Zhou Yu stepped down from the ship's plank, looked at Zhuge Liang who was coming towards him, smiled and saluted, "I have heard the name of Wolong for a long time, but when I saw him today, he is indeed an extraordinary person."

"The Commander-in-Chief is so complimentary that he is no more impressive than a peasant." Zhuge Liang returned the courtesy with a smile: "The Commander-in-Chief has come from afar, and I have not been far away to greet him. I hope that the Commander-in-Chief will forgive me."

"Kong Ming should not say these polite words. Now that you and I have formed an alliance, this is not what Yu is here to say. I am here to introduce a hero to Kong Ming. Do you know who this person is?" Zhou Yu pulled Cao Ang over.

Asked by his side.

Zhuge Liang looked at Cao Ang, smiled slightly, and saluted Cao Ang: "Liang has met Mr. Cao."

"Mr. Kong Ming, do you know me?" Cao Ang said slightly surprised.

"Although I have never seen him before, the name of Mr. Cao is as loud as thunder. Liang has been friends with him for a long time. It is a lifetime experience to meet these two great sages today!" Zhuge Liang said with a smile.

"Mr. Kong Ming is very polite. I am now serving as General Pingbei Zhonglang in my lord's tent. I am called the Young Master. Don't talk about it again." Cao Ang said with a smile.

Zhuge Liang nodded. Cao Ang's identity is indeed a bit embarrassing. Although he has surrendered to Jiangdong now, he is Cao Cao's son after all. If Cao Cao had not been defeated, Cao Ang's current status would be comparable to that of Sun Quan and Liu Bei. Zhuge Liang did not mention it anymore.

On this matter, he smiled and said: "I didn't know that the governor and General Cao were coming, so I only prepared some thin wine. Please don't be offended."

"It's okay." Zhou Yu said with a smile: "I'm here to discuss the matter of enlightenment, not to ask for a drink. If you want to drink, our Jiangdong wine is no worse than that of the Central Plains. After this battle is over, if Kong Ming is interested, you may as well come

A brief account of Jiangdong."

"Definitely." Zhuge Liang smiled and nodded.

"You're not busy drinking, Kong Ming. I'm here to see this pontoon. Can you let me take a closer look?" Zhou Yu pointed to the pontoon in the distance and asked with a smile.

"You have nothing to do, the governor invites you." Zhuge Liang nodded and said with a smile.

"Thank you." Zhou Yu followed Zhuge Liang to the shore with a smile. He looked at the pontoon bridge in front of him and said with a smile: "The river is very fast. It is quite feasible to build a pontoon bridge here. But there is one thing that I don't understand. This pontoon bridge is very easy to build."
Chapter completed!