Chapter 755 Troops Movement

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Sun Fu, the prefect of Yuzhang, surrendered to Cao Cao, and Cao Cao's army easily captured Yuzhang County.

Then Cao Cao did not hesitate and sent more than 35,000 troops, falsely claiming the movement of a hundred thousand troops. The troops were directed at Danyang County and Wu County. He and Xia Houyuan attacked east and west, and took down the entire Jiangdong in one fell swoop.

"Cao Jun has really crossed the river?"

After Jiang Qin heard the news, it was like a heavy hammer hitting his head.

"Quickly, return to Danyang!"

Jiang Qin was so anxious that he immediately led the patrolling navy to gallop towards Wanling City.

"Mr. Youtai, Cao's army is already marching towards Danyang County, and it is said to be an army of one hundred thousand troops!"

"An army of one hundred thousand?"

Sun Jing looked around anxiously: "Now the entire Danyang County, even including Gongyi and your patrolling navy, only has a few thousand troops. How can it stop Cao's 100,000-strong army?"

"Danyang County is definitely not safe. I have already asked the Grand Governor for instructions. We will see how the Grand Governor responds next." Jiang Qin said deeply.

Wu Jun, Wu County.

Sun Quan has been very happy in the past few months because Wu County has finally been relieved from the siege.

Nowadays, there are two camps outside Wu County, one is the Cao Army Camp and the other is the Jiangdong Army Camp.

"Your Majesty, Zhou Yu, pays homage to the lord."

Zhou Yu bowed down and bowed: "The last general failed to recapture Lujiang this time and lost his troops and generals. Please order my lord to punish him."

Sun Quan laughed loudly, walked forward and lifted Zhou Yu up. He looked at Zhou Yu and said with a sincere face: "What did the Governor say? A general is more valuable than chance. Now someone is trapped in an isolated city. The Governor will come back as soon as he hears about it. A loyal and brave heart can be saved by the sun and the moon." Jian, there’s nothing to blame.”

Zhou Yu looked up and saw that Sun Quan's eyes were very sincere. In a trance, this face seemed to transform into another person's appearance, which made him obsessed for a moment.

"Grand Governor?"

"Ah, thank you so much, lord!"

Zhou Yu said firmly: "Please rest assured, my lord, I will do my best to defeat Cao's army and protect me Jiangdong."

Sun Quan nodded happily: "Then the Governor will tell me how to defeat the thief."

Zhou Yu nodded and clapped his hands. A soldier came forward and showed a map.

"My lord, please take a look."

Zhou Yu pointed to the map and explained: "Now Xia Houyuan has led 15,000 soldiers to be stationed outside the city, forming a rivalry with Wu County. Our army has gained an advantage in Wu County. Whether it is in terms of military strength or situation, Xia Houyuan has already We are at a disadvantage, but I think our army cannot engage the enemy immediately."

"Why?"

Sun Quan was a little puzzled: "Wuxian County has been besieged by Xiahou Yuan's army for more than a month. Now that most of the governors have returned, the morale in the city is high. Isn't it a good time to defeat Xiahou Yuan?"

After all, Sun Quan was young and energetic, and was very dissatisfied with Xia Houyuan. He felt that since Zhou Yu's main force had returned, it would be natural to defeat Xia Houyuan.

Zhou Yu explained: "My lord, although our army is now larger than Xiahou Yuan, it is limited after all. Xiahou Yuan is a famous general in Cao's army. It is difficult to defeat Xiahou Yuan in a hurry. Even if we can defeat Xiahou Yuan, our army will definitely suffer heavy losses."

Sun Quan nodded and said, "So, the Governor has a better way?"

"That's right. Although Xiahou Yuan has strong troops and horses now, he is a guest army coming from Guangling, and his power will not last long. Our army only needs to wait for a while, and when Xiahou Yuan's food and grass are exhausted and his morale is exhausted, our army will respond with justice. Division, defend our homeland and expel Cao Jun, we will definitely get twice the result with half the effort!"

Sun Quan was a little anxious. He inherited Sun Ce's position, but he did not have as high a prestige as Sun Ce. Therefore, he urgently needed a big victory to calm people's hearts and stabilize his position. Therefore, he very much hoped that Zhou Yu would attack immediately and defeat Cao Jun in one fell swoop.

But after hearing Zhou Yu's explanation, Sun Quan had no choice but to agree. After all, Zhou Yu's words were reasonable and well-founded, and it was hard for him to refute. He couldn't say that he didn't cherish the lives of his soldiers, right?

"Soldiers have been working hard in the battle, so it's good to take a rest."

Sun Quan smiled again and said: "Tonight I am inviting the Governor and the generals of my Jiangdong Army to a banquet. The Governor, please don't forget to come over."

"Thank you, my lord."

Outside Wu County, in Cao's military camp.

"Uncle, Zhou Yu is back. He has nearly 20,000 troops and horses under his command." Xia Houshang said to Xia Houyuan.

Xia Houyuan nodded: "Well, now the total number of soldiers and horses inside and outside Wu County has exceeded our army."

"It would be bad if Zhou Yu and Sun Quan take this opportunity to launch a total attack on our army."

Xia Houshang said worriedly: "Our army has a small number of people after all, and it is fighting outside. If Jiangdong Army launches a general offensive, I'm afraid our army will not be a match."

"Boren, what are you worried about?"

Xia Houyuan said coldly: "Don't worry, since Zhou Yu has returned to the army, it means that the prime minister has occupied Lujiang and will soon come to Jiangdong."

"When the Prime Minister's army arrives in Jiangdong and the two armies join forces, their strength will be at least three times that of Jiangdong's army!"

Xia Houyuan said proudly: "When the time comes, our army will conquer Wu County in one go, and Jiangdong will be pacified. What are you afraid of?"

"Will the Prime Minister's army come?"

When Xia Houshang heard the news, he couldn't help but get excited: "That's really good news."

"However, we must be wary of Jiangdong's army really fighting to the bitter end."

Xia Houyuan narrowed his eyes and said, "Send my order to the general and order the whole army to shrink their front and not continue to besiege Wu County. If Jiangdong Army really comes to attack, they must not accept the battle. They only need to stick to the camp and defend instead of attacking."

Xia Houshang cupped his fists and said, "No, I will go and deliver the order right away."

On the same day, Xia Houyuan issued an order that all Cao's troops were not allowed to give orders, were not allowed to leave the stronghold to attack without permission, and were temporarily on the defensive.

Suddenly, the offensive and defensive positions changed. Cao Jun, who had been arrogant and domineering before, suddenly became cautious and took the initiative to shrink his front. The soldiers and civilians of Jiangdong who had been trapped in the city for a long time all applauded and even hoped that Sun Quan would order Jiangdong's army to come out in full force and attack Xiahou Yuan.

During the meeting, some civil and military officers of the Jiangdong Army also proposed to attack Xiahou Yuan in one fell swoop and defeat the enemy, but they were all rejected by Sun Quan. The situation around Wuxian County turned into a confrontation between Jiangdong Army and Cao Army, but this time Jiangdong Army had the upper hand.

But the situation changed quickly, especially as a letter arrived among Xiahou Yuan's troops, and the morale of Cao's army became boosted again.

"The Prime Minister's army has captured Yuzhang County and is attacking Danyang County. It is expected to arrive at Wu County in five days at most!"

Xia Houyuan said ambitiously: "Everyone, the decisive battle between our army and Jiangdong Army is not far away!"

"Prime Minister Xiong Might!"

"Hahaha, I should have beaten you a long time ago!"