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Text Chapter 107 The Battle of Xiangyang (Part 1)

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    On June 29, the first year of Jian'an, Xiangyang City, Jingzhou.

    Xiangyang is located on the south bank of the Han River, surrounded by water on three sides and backed by mountains on one side. Because of its strong city wall, high city and deep pool, it is easy to defend and uncomfortable, so it is known as "Iron-Strengthened Xiangyang".  When Liu Biao planned to kill Sun Jian in Yanshan Mountain and forced Jiangdong's army back, he climbed to the heights of the city and looked at it for a long time. Finally, he sighed: "Within ten years, the smoke from Xiangyang City will be hard to clear."  So before he returned to Jiangling, he set up a beacon tower at the highest point of Xiangyang City. If one day this beacon tower was lit, it would mean that Xiangyang City had fallen, and the beacon fire would continue until Jiangling, and Liu Biao would raise an overwhelming army.  Make a final stand.  [bsp; When Zhou Yu led Jiang Dongjun to Xiangyang City, there had just been an autumn rain, and the weather in late summer and early autumn was already slightly cooler.  The large group of infantry came through the mud and set up camp not far from Xiangyang City.  Zhou Yu was still dressed in white, sitting quietly on his horse and folding the whip in his hand, while watching the soldiers under the tent enthusiastically cutting down trees and building tents.

    After the camp was built, Jiangdong's army quickly formed a team outside the camp gate. Several cavalrymen galloped to a place only an arrow away from the gate of Xiangyang with long poles. On the long poles, they carried the heads of Cai Hao and Zhang Yun.  .

    Kuai Yue stood on the city wall with a livid face. The soldiers behind him held their breath and did not dare to speak.  A few days ago, news of the defeat in Deng County came. More than 30,000 Jingzhou soldiers were burned to pieces by Zhou Yu and turned into ashes. In the first battle, all the elite troops of Jingxiang were destroyed. Even Cai Mao and Zhang Yun were killed by Jiangdong.  The army beheaded them on the battlefield.  After receiving the report, Kuai Yue thought hard for many days, but had no good plan other than hoping that Zhou Yu would stop his troops and make a truce.  At this time, the last trace of luck in his heart was shattered by the red war flag flying outside the city.

    "Please see General Zhou Gongjin, the governor of Jiangdong!" Kuai Yue shouted to the city in a hoarse voice.

    Zhou Yu slowly walked out of the military formation with his horse, raised his hands to the city, and said calmly: "In Zhou Yu, I met Mr. Kuai Yidu, the governor of Xiangyang."

    "Is your Excellency really Zhou Yu, General Zhou Gongjin, the governor of Jiangdong?" Although Kuai Yue had heard of Zhou Yu's name for a long time, he had never seen the famous Mei Zhoulang in Jiangdong with his own eyes.  At first glance today, I really can't believe that the Commander-in-Chief of the three armies in Jiangdong is so young.

    Zhou Yu smiled faintly, took off the long sword he was wearing, and raised it high. The sword was decorated with gold and looked very luxurious.  "This is the sword of the Governor of Jiangdong. Please open your eyes wide and carefully distinguish the authenticity."

    "I really didn't expect Governor Zhou to be so young and promising." Kuai Yue laughed dryly and continued: "Xiangyang is just a remote town among the counties in Jingzhou. Governor Zhou brought a large army today, which really scares me.  I wonder what the governor¡¯s purpose is for coming here?¡±

    Zhou Yu couldn't bear it any longer and burst into laughter. There was also a sound of ridicule in the Jiangdong Army formation behind him.  Zhou Yu rubbed his eyes that burst into tears from laughter, tied his sword back on his waist, and said jokingly: "To be honest with Governor Kuai, I brought my troops here this time specifically to have some fun in Xiangyang City and stay here again."  He has been ten or twenty years old. Since Prefect Kuai is so hospitable, why not open the city gate and save yourself the trouble of wielding swords and guns, climbing over walls and windows."

    "I'm stupid for asking." Kuai Yue said mockingly, but there was a hint of disdain on his face, "But I'm not boasting. Although Xiangyang is a remote place, the city wall is as solid as a rock, and the food and grass in the city are enough to support three people.  Year. The Jingxiang navy has been completely annihilated in the hands of the governor. Although our population in Xiangyang is small, we can still recruit tens of thousands of dead soldiers. The governor is a famous general in the world. Even though the right time, place and people have been lost, we can still win.  Do you want to give it a try?"

    Zhou Yu tapped the scabbard of the long sword at his waist with his fingers, and said with a smile: "This is best, otherwise it really won't arouse my interest."

    The main tent of Jiangdong Army.

    "Generals, Xiangyang is the last barrier of Jiangling. As long as we can conquer Xiangyang and spread the plains to the south, the major events in Jingzhou will be settled." Zhou Yu stood up and hung the general map of Xiangyang on the wall of the military tent behind him, with his hands on his hips.  Asked: "I wonder what your generals' plans are?"

    After Huang Gai went on a killing spree in Deng County, the bloody passion in his heart has not calmed down to this day. When he saw Zhou Yu asking questions, he immediately said loudly: "No need to plan! It's just a Xiangyang. As long as the governor gives the order, I am willing to lead the army personally."  I sent a thousand soldiers to advance first, vowing to capture Kuai Yue alive and take the city."

    "All the city gates in Xiangyang are within the shooting range of the archers. I'm afraid that General Huang's thousand first ascenders will be shot into hedgehogs before they can rush to the door." Zhou Yu shook his head, "And the walls of Xiangyang City are  The height is about ten feet, and even if we could rush to the bottom of the city, we would not be able to find such a long ladder to climb up the city."

    Huang Gai scratched his head and said, "How about another fire attack? It's early autumn now. The air is clear and the firewood is dry. It's a great time for fire attack."??¡±

    Zhou Yu shook his head again: "The fire attack in Deng County was successful because most of the houses in the city were made of thatch, and we also buried sulfur, flame, salt and other fire starters in advance. Xiangyang City is different from Deng County in that there are many buildings in the city.  It is made of stone, and after going through the battle of Deng County, Kuai Yue must be on guard, so it is inevitable."

    "Since fire attack is not possible, it is better to use water attack instead!" Gan Ning recalled the scene when Shouchun was flooded and suggested, "The Han River is only one step away from Xiangyang. As long as we dig the embankment and pour the river water in,  In Xiangyang City, even if Kuai Yue does not leave the city for a decisive battle, the water entering the city will cause the enemy's stored grain to become moldy. In this way, the enemy's military morale will inevitably be in chaos, and Xiangyang can be defeated with a drum."

    "It still doesn't work. I have ordered people to measure the water level of the Han River. It is several feet lower than the terrain of Xiangyang. The river water cannot flow in at all." Zhou Yu still shook his head.

    "This won't work, that won't work either, so what are we going to do?" Huang Gai was very dissatisfied when he saw Zhou Yu repeatedly vetoing the generals' suggestions. "If the Commander-in-Chief has a good strategy for defeating the enemy, please speak it out quickly, so that we can  What's the point of us guessing here and there?"

    Zhou Yu spread his hands and said, "General Huang, are you the kind of person who likes to show off? It's because I can't do anything that I summoned everyone here to discuss."

    "You kid" Huang Gai was angry and was about to scold Zhou Yu when he heard a calm voice coming from far outside the tent: "Old General Huang is still so impatient!"

    The curtain of the tent was raised high, and Taishi Ci strode into the tent, bowed and saluted Zhou Yu and said: "Grand Governor, by the military order of the lord, I command the five thousand Yinyun archers under my tent to help the Grand Governor break the city.  .¡±

    "Ziyi, why are you here? Now the Five Tigers of Jingnan have led troops to attack Changsha. Doesn't the Lord know?" Zhou Yu asked in surprise.

    Tai Shici replied respectfully: "My lord is currently guarding Changsha City. Mr. Jia Xu said that the enemy can only be defeated in an instant, so I ordered you to come and help the governor."

    "Since Wen He said this, I'm relieved." Zhou Yu nodded, "How is the Lord's injury?"

    "It's already healed. Mr. Hua Tuo was cruel this time and made the master drink at least seven or eight healing medicinal soups a day. The master complained so much every day that he was afraid that he would never dare to use a knife on himself again in the future."

    Everyone laughed when they heard this.  Zhou Yu walked to Tai Shici and said quietly: "Ziyi, defending the city requires people who are good at bows and arrows, and no one in our army who is good at archery can surpass your dark cloud archers. Tell me the truth,  Is it really the Lord who ordered you to come?"

    "Of course, even if I had more courage, I wouldn't dare to forge military orders." Taishi Ci smiled and said, "Don't worry, Commander-in-Chief, there are more than just the five thousand people under my command who are good at shooting."

    "Besides, I have a reason to come to Xiangyang." Taishi Ci put away his smile, only to feel burning pain again in the broken finger of his left hand.
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