Jagged Huaxiong

Soon, Zhao Yun wrote a letter stating that if there is sufficient food and grass, the certificate can be issued in the coming year.

In a blink of an eye, this year has come to the end of the year.

In the cold winter, when the whole city of Ye was decorating with lights and festivities, Hua Xiong was startled by a piece of news from Jiangdong.

Then Sun Ce took advantage of the cold winter and led two thousand dead men to attack Wu County in the bitter cold wind, beheading Liu Yao. Liu Yao's general Tai Shici died under the siege of Sun Ce, Zhou Tai and Ling Cao. He was seriously injured and hid in the mountains without knowing his life or death.

Later, Sun Ce didn't stop there. His army continued to go south, conquering the entire territory of Wujun and Kuaiji counties in a row. So far, half of the six Jiangdong counties have fallen into Sun Ce's hands.

Hua Xiong couldn't help sighing: "Of course it just gave Sun Bofu a chance to breathe, but now he has won half of Yangzhou. In the coming year, no matter what, I will raise an army to march south!"

Since Hua Xiong said these words, all states have started preparations, both openly and secretly.

Three months later, the winter snow disappeared and spring came.

A year later, Hua Xiong went out in person again, accompanied by [-] Iron Eagle Guards, [-] Wudang Flying Army, [-] Song Heavy Infantry, [-] Da Song Garrison Arrows, [-] Tie Xue Army, and [-] Iron Guards. There are [-] pagodas, [-] cavalry shooting eagles, and [-] horse infantry troops in Yanzhou, Yuzhou, Xuzhou.

A total of more than [-] horses traveled southward in an all-round way, entering Huainan, Jiangxia, and Nanyang.

The news that Hua Xiong personally led the army to the south was like a hurricane blowing across the south of the Yangtze River. Whether it was Liu Biao in Jingzhou or Sun Ce in Jianye, they were all very nervous after hearing the news.

Liu Biao sent general Wenpin to lead 5 troops to Fancheng in the north of the Yangtze River. At the same time, he ordered Cai Mao, Zhang Yun, and Huang Zu to lead tens of thousands of Jingzhou navy to drill day and night on the Yangtze River.

Sun Ce of Jianye ordered people to build beacon towers along the river to strictly prevent troops from the north of the river from crossing the river.

On the way of Hua Xiong's march, news came again from Liu Bei, who had disappeared for nearly half a year.

Then Liu Bei escaped to Guiyang, and became the guest of Guiyang prefect Zhao Fan, and even took Zhao Fan's sister-in-law.

Hua Xiong couldn't help sighing, this Liu Bei is really a cockroach, with extremely tenacious vitality.

Chapter 438 Jiangdong Raiders

After receiving the news from Liu Bei, Hua Xiong immediately ordered Mao Xiang, who was dormant in Jiangdong at this time, to do his best to find Zhang Fei's whereabouts.

That day, Liu Bei and Zhang Fei were separated during the Battle of Chaisang. The news at this time did not mention Zhang Fei's information, but only said that Liu Bei and dozens of personal guards appeared in Guiyang.

More than ten days later, Huaxiong's army passed Shouchun and entered the territory of Lujiang.

Along the Yangtze River, Li Bao's navy has long been ready for battle. After more than half a year of development, Li Bao's navy is quite large, with dozens of large and small warships.

After inspecting Li Bao's navy, Hua Xiong asked Li Bao, "When can we cross the river?"

Li Bao said: "Sun Ce has no sailors under his command, and my lord can cross the river at any time."

"Ok?"

Upon hearing this, Hua Xiong asked, "Where's Sun Ce's navy?"

Li Bao said: "After Sun Ce's navy was wiped out last year, although he tried to rebuild his navy several times, he was destroyed by me every time. Therefore, to this day, Sun Ce still has no navy to see on the river. strength."

"Hahahaha!"

Hua Xiong burst out laughing, and patted Li Bang on the shoulder: "Well done, well done!"

This famous naval officer who guarded the coast in the later Southern Song Dynasty did not disappoint himself.

On the second day, Hua Xiong's army of more than [-] soldiers began to cross the river.

More than [-] soldiers and horses spread out on the north bank of the river, stretching for dozens of miles.

Jiangnan Yuan Shu, Di Qing, and Luo Cheng had already taken precautions on the south bank. Hua Xiong's army had just crossed the river halfway, and the first batch of soldiers and horses had just passed the center of the Yangtze River. The gate of Jianye City suddenly opened, and Sun Ce led his troops to fight out!

Di Qing and Luo Cheng have been prepared for a long time, how can they make Sun Ce happy?

At that moment, the two led their soldiers and horses to meet them. After a fight, Sun Ce didn't get the slightest advantage, and fled back to the city angrily.

It took seven or eight days for the 20 troops to cross the river. After that, Hua Xiong joined forces with Yuan Shu's soldiers and horses, and a total of nearly 30 soldiers and horses surrounded Jianye City.

On the city, Sun Ce looked at the banner with the word "Hua" waving in the wind outside the city, his eyes seemed to be burning with endless anger.

At this time, Zhou Yu pressed the back of his hand and said, "Bo Fu, meditate, meditate, don't mess around at this time."

Sun Ce's whole body was trembling slightly: "Gong Jin, the enemy who killed my father is just outside the city, how can you make me feel at ease? Besides, our army has only 30 troops at this time, and the opponent's [-], how can you make me feel at ease?"

Zhou Yu said softly, "It's because they have 30 troops that I reassure you. If Hua Xiong only brings [-] to [-] troops, it will be difficult."

"Ok?"

Sun Ce frowned and asked, "What do you mean?"

Zhou Yu said: "How much land in the south of the Yangtze River does Hua Xiong have to supply the 30 troops with food and grass? How can he spend so much?"

"He can transport grain from Jiangbei."

"Li Bao's naval construction has indeed achieved quite a lot in the past year, but the food and grass used to transport 30 troops may not be sustainable, right? Huaxiong is the one who is worried now. After a month or so, Hua Xiong will retreat."

Looking at the large Chinese flag waving in the strong wind, Sun Ce gritted his teeth and nodded slowly.

Instead, in the Huaxiong camp outside the city, Huaxiong was discussing with the accompanying generals, Huaxiong said:

"You must be aware of the difficulties our army is facing now. We must not continue to fight with Sun Ce. We must act resolutely and decisively to take down Jianye. Otherwise, if the stalemate continues, our succession will be a big problem."

As soon as Hua Xiong finished speaking, Xu Huang, who hadn't participated in the battle for many days, took the lead and said, "General, tomorrow I, Xu Huang, would like to be the vanguard to attack the city first!"

There seemed to be a trace of hesitation in Hua Xiong's eyes, and he said:

"Jianye City is different from ordinary cities. It has high walls and thick walls. If it is a false attack, it will only lose in vain. If it is a fierce attack, even if it is attacked, it will be a miserable victory. Such a battle is not a last resort. I don't want to do it."

At this time, Di Qing, who was wearing a ghost mask, stepped forward and said, "General, I have a proposal at the end."

Hua Xiong said, "Speak."

"The general went south this time, with a total of 30 troops, which is more than enough to encircle Jianye with 20 troops. The remaining [-] might as well be led by a few generals, and take the entire Jiangdong into his pocket first."

"Then send a general to guard the north of Jianye, then send General Li Bao to lead the navy to defend the sea, and then our army will launch a fierce attack from the land. At that time, our army's morale is high, but if the morale in the city is exhausted, our army's winning rate will greatly increase. .”

Hearing what Di Qing said, Hua Xiong nodded secretly. This is a good idea. At the same time, taking down other cities in Jiangdong also has the capital to spend with Sun Ce.

At this time, a person suddenly walked in from outside the tent, and everyone regarded him as Mao Xiang, the first commander of Jin Yiwei who had been lurking in Jiangdong for a year.

Mao Xiang went straight to Hua Xiong's side and whispered something in his ear.

Hua Xiong gradually frowned when he heard this, and asked, "Really?"

"It's confirmed, it's true."

Hua Xiong immediately shouted to the outside of the camp: "Come here."