Chapter 872 Pacification of Xiangyang

Cai Mao's body was separated, and Dou Da's head instantly rose into the sky. A large number of wounds suddenly spurted out from the wounds on his neck, and the whole person fell to the ground.

Wenpin took a few steps forward, picked up Cai Mao's head that fell on the ground from the deck, and shouted: "Cai Mao's head is here, why didn't you surrender earlier?"

When the resisting Jingzhou Army heard Wenpin's loud shouts, they all looked up and turned pale with shock. Why was Governor Cai dead?

"Surrender quickly, otherwise we will be killed without mercy!" Wenpin shouted.

Crackling.

Countless weapons were thrown on the ground. The soldiers around looked at me and I looked at you. They all dropped their weapons on the deck in despair, and then knelt down to ask for surrender.

"Haha, Lieutenant Wen, congratulations, you won the first prize."

Ding Feng smiled at Wenpin, with a look of pity in his eyes.

Wenpin smiled and said: "Does General Ding want this head?"

Ding Feng nodded and said bluntly: "Before the war started, the high governor once said that whoever can capture and kill Cai Mao can be made a general. Unexpectedly, Captain Wen had to perform extraordinary feats as soon as he joined our army. How could Ding do it?" Aren’t you envious?”

Wenpin laughed and said, "I see, if it's an ordinary military exploit, it doesn't matter if I give it to General Ding Lang. However, Wen issued a military order in front of the high governor. If I can't capture Cai Mao's head, I will hand it over." ”

Ding Feng nodded. Firstly, it was too humiliating to snatch Wenpin's head from his hands. Secondly, Wenpin was so brave that he must be a fierce general in the army in the future. There are only advantages and no disadvantages in making friends in advance.

"Captain Gao, Cai Mao's head is here!"

Wenpin held Cai Mao's head in his hands and offered it to him with both hands.

Gao Chong's eyes lit up and he reached out to brush away his messy hair, revealing a panicked face, it was Cai Mao.

"Hahaha, it is indeed Cai Mao. Wen Xiaowei is worthy of being the general of Jingzhou. I will definitely go to the General and the Emperor to ask for credit for Wen Xiaowei!" Gao Chong laughed.

"Thank you, Governor Gao."

After Wenpin retreated, Gao Chong looked around at the generals on the left and right and said loudly: "Now that Cai Mao has been wiped out, we will immediately march into Xiangyang and pacify Jiangbei!"

"Here!"

This victory was a complete victory, thousands of Jingzhou soldiers were captured, and almost all the remaining hundreds of large and small warships of the Jingzhou Army were surrounded. The current number of warships was enough to double the strength of the Xiliang Navy, and it could Using local materials, the captured Jingzhou Army officers and soldiers were added to the fleet.

Although the strength of the Xiliang Navy will inevitably decline for a while, as long as time is given, the strength of the Xiliang Navy will definitely rise sharply, enough to become the best navy in the world.

Gao Chong sent generals Wenpin and Ding Feng to lead a navy to Xiangyang to take over, while he personally led a large fleet of warships to Nanyang to pick up Zhang Jiao's troops. The Xiliang Navy had more large and small warships from the Xiangyang Navy, and its carrying capacity was greatly increased. Therefore, all of Zhang Zha's 40,000 troops were able to arrive in Xiangyang in one trip.

"Zhang Zhennan will arrive in Xiangyang soon."

Gao Chong came up.

"Oh? Then order the soldiers to get ready to disembark."

Although Zhang Jia is from the north, he has been appointed by Liu Ye over the years and has been stationed in Nanyang for a long time. Nanyang is adjacent to the Han River. Therefore, Zhang Jia has become somewhat familiar with water over the years. Although he cannot directly command water battles, he can at least take a boat. Okay, I won't vomit.

Soon, Xiangyang finally appeared in front of everyone. Even the battle-hardened Zhang Jia couldn't help but sigh when he saw Xiangyang City.

I saw that the Xiangyang City in front of me was very tall and worthy of being called the capital of Jingzhou. If we sent troops to attack, we only need 10,000 soldiers and horses to defend it. Even if 50,000 soldiers and horses attack with all our strength, we can defend it for at least half a year.

Fortunately, Xiangyang has now fallen into the hands of Liu Pan, otherwise it would be really not easy to attack it. As the saying goes, attacking the city is the best. No matter when, it is the best to forcefully attack the city, but only with soldiers. It’s just a matter of filling your life.

After the navy outside the city cut through the waves and landed ashore, when the defenders on Xiangyang City saw them, they naturally did not dare to stop them and opened the city gates one after another. After Zhang Jaw arranged for tens of thousands of soldiers to be stationed outside the city, he led thousands of soldiers and Gao Chong entered the city together.

"The last general Liu Pan (Huang Zhong) met Zhang Zhennan and Governor Gao."

Two generals came out of the city. They were of different ages. One of them was over a year old and had a majestic appearance. It was obvious that he had been alone for a long time and had developed a strong spirit, but this was nothing to worry about.

However, Zhang Zha just nodded to him. Instead, he stared at the fifty-year-old veteran behind him and looked at him carefully.

Although this man is over fifty years old, his back is as straight as a javelin, his white beard is like a steel needle, his big hands are strong and calloused, and he obviously has been shooting arrows all year round.

Moreover, there is an unconcealable temperament in his body, he must be a top master, no less than a general!

Over the years, Zhang Zha has followed Liu Ye in his wars in the north and south, and has once dominated one side. He has seen many masters, and he is also a first-class general. However, in front of this veteran, he felt a strong threat, which could threaten his life!

"General Liu, please get up."

He opened his jaw and helped Liu Pan up, looking at the veteran general: "May I ask the veteran general what his last name is?"

"I don't dare. The last general, Huang Zhong, has admired Zhang Zhennan for a long time." Huang Zhong said loudly.

Gao Chong's pupils shrank. It turned out that this veteran was Huang Zhong. The general once mentioned that he was one of the three generals in Jingzhou.

Huang Zhong, Wenpin, and Wei Yan didn't expect that all three generals would be included in Jingzhou's trip this time. It was really a blessing.

He opened his jaw and smiled: "General Liu Lang and General Huang know the current affairs and are willing to join our army. On behalf of the general, I would like to express my deepest welcome."

"Well, the general has prepared a banquet in the camp. How about inviting Zhang Zhennan and Governor Gao in for a banquet?" Liu Pan extended his hand to invite them.

"It's easy to say. In that case, I'll go in together, please."

Zhang Jia also stretched out his hand, and then a group of people entered together.

Zhang Jia and several others were about to walk into the city when suddenly the sound of horse hooves and shouts sounded from behind.

Tap tap tap!

"General! Something bad has happened. Wuling County has been captured!" The knight on horseback shouted loudly.

"What?" Liu Pan was shocked, while Huang Zhong, Zhang Zha, Gao Chong and others also frowned.

The knight on horseback jumped down and rolled on the ground. Liu Pan rushed forward and grabbed his collar, frowning angrily and saying: "What on earth is going on? How was Wuling County captured?"

"Reporting to General Lang, it was Jiangdong Zhou Yu who led the troops to conquer."

"Impossible!" Liu Pan said angrily: "This general has arranged five thousand troops and horses in the county. How many troops did Zhou Yu bring? How did he conquer Wuling County so quickly?"