Although it was night, the dark environment was illuminated red by the flames.
"My lord, it's too late to save him. Let's go!" Qin Yuanlie pulled his cousin and tried to drag him out of the battlefield.
Xiahou Jing looked at the burning warship and felt very unwilling.
He finally unified the north and the Central Plains, and was only one step away from unifying China.
How can a sparrow understand the ambition of a swan? This is what he once said to Lu Ganyue.
He originally thought that after Lu Ganyue's death, there would be no more obstacles on his way to unifying China.
But now, he found out that he was wrong. Ding Yunyi was just as he expected and could not be defeated no matter what.
Even Xie Wenzhou, who is a generation younger than him...
"My lord!" Qin Yuanlie had no choice but to ask someone to take Xiahou Jing away.
Xiahou Jing, the most powerful warlord in China, was defeated so completely.
Xiahou Jing had to temporarily give up his ambition to unify China and fled north on his horse.
After this battle, Xiahou Jing's forces were severely damaged and had to retreat back to the Central Plains.
Yuchi Feng in the northwest took the opportunity to attack the Central Plains to the east. Xiahou Jing had no time to worry about Xiangzhou, so he had to let his cousin Xiahou Xiao stay in Xiangzhou and station troops in Xiangjiang County.
This departure gave Xie Wenzhou the opportunity to march into Xiangzhou.
After the Puchuan Water Battle, the commander-in-chief of Xie Wenzhou's army, Yue Yuxian, prepared his troops and horses and launched a full-scale attack on Xiangjiang County.
Inside the city wall of Xiangjiang County, Xiahou Xiao's body was covered in blood and was very dirty.
When was the last time you took a shower?
Just as he was thinking this, an enemy soldier climbed onto the city wall. Xiahou Xiao didn't think much about it and subconsciously swung his sword to attack the enemy.
Another stream of bright red liquid splashed on himself. Xiahou Xiao wiped it off with his clothes and then attacked the enemy who was climbing up again.
At dawn, Xiangjiang County finally welcomed the dawn, and Xiahou Xiao led his army to repel Xie Wenzhou's army again.
He held his helmet and found a place to sit down, taking a rare opportunity to rest.
"General, a plague has broken out in the city!" A soldier ran over and reported the situation.
To make matters worse, Xiangjiang County was already short of manpower and material resources, and now an epidemic struck.
Xiahou Xiao remembered his cousin Xiahou Jing's advice: "Brother Xiao, this place can be defended, and human power should be the most important."
"If you lose people but still have land, the land is useless."
"If a person loses a piece of land but survives, the land can still be taken."
"I believe in your ability, but you don't have to lose your life for this place."
"At worst, we can retreat back to the Central Plains and wait for the right time."
After listening to his subordinates' report, Xiahou Xiao began to think about his next move.
According to the current war situation, Xiangjiang County will be lost sooner or later. It is just a matter of time.
But if it drags on, the number of soldiers under Xiahou Xiao will continue to decrease.
"..." After thinking for a while, Xiahou Xiao finally made up his mind: "Pass on my order to prepare to evacuate Xiangjiang County tonight!"
"In addition, the county government, inns, and other places are open to accept sick people. Anyone who disobeys this order will be executed!"
"The above orders must be executed immediately without error!"
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At night, outside the city wall of Xiangjiang County, Le Yuxian was discussing military affairs in his tent.
"Commander-in-chief, judging from the current situation, our army will be able to capture Xiangjiang County within three days!" Ming Zishi gave his analysis.
Le Yuxian nodded with satisfaction, expressing his appreciation: "Thank you all for your hard work these past few days. As long as we capture Xiangjiang County, the northern part of Xiangzhou will be under our control, and the division of the world into two will no longer be an empty talk."
"Divide the world into two?" asked the young general Ji Xushi.
Hearing Ji Xushi's question, Qi Heyu explained their current strategy: "The so-called division of the world into two means that the Yangtze River will be the boundary. Xiahou Jing will occupy the north, and our army will unify the south."
"To realize this strategy, we must first capture Xiangjiang County, the core of Xiangzhou."
"Xiangzhou has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times. It can be called the heart of the world. It can attack from the north and west, and it can defend the Yangtze River if it retreats."
Le Yuxian nodded and began to explain the next strategy.
In Le Yuxuan's original plan, they intended to intervene in the situation in Xiangzhou after Ding Nanjing's death.
First take Xiangbei, then take Xiangnan.
However, there was a variable in the plan. That was when Chen Yunxuan, the prefect of Wangchen County, integrated the four counties of Xiangnan at lightning speed.
If there was only one Ding Yunyi, then dividing the world into two would not be difficult.
But if Chen Yunxuan is in the south, then going west to Sichuan Province will be risky.
"In other words, sooner or later we will have to take action against Chen Yunxuan in the south?" Ji Xushi continued to ask.
Xie Wenzhou often advised him to ask more questions and think more so as to accumulate experience.
"Yes, although Chen Yunxuan and Ding Yunyi are not allies at the moment, they are strategic stumbling blocks for us." Le Yuxian looked at the southern part of the map and planned his actions after capturing Xiangjiang County.
Just then, the good news that Xie Jun had been waiting for finally came.
"Report to the general, Xiahou Xiao has abandoned the city and fled!" The soldier reported the battle situation.
Le Yuxian raised the corner of his mouth and immediately announced the march to Xiangjiang City.
Due to the fierce fighting, many places in the city have become dilapidated.
When the people saw Le Yuxian's army coming in, they held their breath and prayed that this was a benevolent and righteous army.
After entering the city, Le Yuxian immediately moved into the Xiangjiang County Government, preparing to consult local books and understand the situation in Xiangjiang County.
Then, as soon as he entered the mansion, Le Yuxian discovered that there were many patients in the county government.
"...What's going on?" Le Yuxian sent someone to inquire and learned that this was an order issued by Xiahou Xiao, saying that it was used to provide relief to the people suffering from the epidemic.
Le Yuxian held his forehead and thought that Xiahou Xiao wanted to disgust him before leaving. He actually let these patients live in the county government. Doesn't this make him a bad guy?
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