The Warriors of the Three Kingdoms

"Then Liu Zheng is really so powerful, it's the first time I've seen you think so highly of someone."

"His personal strength may not be high, but his soldiers and horses are very difficult to deal with. I'm afraid this battle will not be easy."

"Since that's the case, we don't need to take the initiative to attack, we just need to defend passively. Zhang Liao has already cooperated with Huang Zu to gradually occupy Nanyang. We only need to delay the time so that Zhang Liao can take down the entire Nanyang. By then, Runan will also be pacified. , Zhang Liao's men and horses will come back to help, and then join forces to deal with Liu Zheng."

With Lu Bu's answer, Ding Yuan finally had a clear understanding of Liu Zheng.The next battle against Liu Zheng also began to turn from offense to defense.

Anyway, they were not in a hurry, they just needed to stall for time until Zhang Liao and Huang Zu's men wiped out Yuan Shu.

The one who is anxious is Liu Zheng.

"Yes, father-in-law, we are mostly cavalry, and we are not suitable for fighting in this kind of mountain forest. It is better to defend in the city."

Lu Bu had no opinion on Ding Yuan's opinion.

Cavalry are not good at attacking cities, but they are good at fighting encounters in the wild. It is reasonable for Ding Yuan to defend the city. When the enemy comes to attack, he will defend first. The odds are in hand.

Chapter 551

After Lu Bu returned to the county with his troops, he paid close attention to Liu Zheng's development.

However, what Lu Bu didn't expect was that Liu Zheng, who had occupied the pontoon bridge and opened up the passage in Jiangxia County, did not invade Jiangxia on a large scale because of this, nor did he lead his troops to besiege the city.

Instead, they just built a camp by the river, as if they just wanted to occupy a pontoon bridge and build a ferry.

Such a move surprised Lv Bu. He originally thought that his adoptive father Ding Yuan's song should be able to achieve some results by retreating. He didn't expect that Liu Zheng also seemed to understand that his men and horses were unlikely to be able to get along with Ding Yuan. Yuan's cavalry confronted head-on, but did not show any rhythm to attack.

In this way, the two sides have come to a stalemate again. Wars are like this. Sometimes a big war can last for several years, with as few as a few months and as long as a few years. Easy attack.

Anyway, Liu Zheng and Ding Yuan are not short of food, and they don't need to solve the battle in a short time, so it is the best choice to consume it.

They are all waiting.

Ding Yuan was waiting for Zhang Liao and Huang Zu's troops to destroy Yuan Shu and pacify Nanyang and Runan.

Liu Zheng is waiting for his trump card, Xu Huang's cavalry to come from Jiaozhou. As soon as Xu Huang's cavalry arrives, Liu Zheng will not be afraid to fight Lu Bu's men in the wild.

Although Ding Yuan and Liu Zheng are not in a hurry, Yuan Yao is in a hurry. He knows the situation of his father in Runan best. There are 3 people from Zhang Liao and Huang Zu. At the same time as the retreat, most of Nanyang has been lost, and now only Runan County is left.

If it is delayed for ten days and half a month, I am afraid that Runan will not be guaranteed, and it will really be too late by then.

However, Yuan Yao also experienced the battle at the ferry. He knew how powerful Lu Bu was, and also knew how powerful Ding Yuan and his cavalry were.

In fact, even if he didn't see it with his own eyes, Yuan Yao knew how powerful these cavalrymen were. The reason why Zhang Liao and Huang Zu's troops were able to move hundreds of Yuan Shu so quickly was precisely because Zhang Liao had ten thousand cavalrymen under his command.

Yuan Shu had no cavalry under his command, but mostly infantry and archers. When these soldiers and horses encountered the charge of the cavalry, they had no room to fight back.

A few charges turned into a rout, and in the end they could only hide in the county seat and defend the city, but Zhang Liao's men, besides cavalry, also had Huang Zu's [-] infantry.

These people are completely sufficient for attacking the city. They only picked soft persimmons and took down Yuan Shu's soldiers and horses in the city outside of the small county towns.

Such blind defense will lead to defeat sooner or later.

Yuan Yao's residence.

"Sister, now that Liu Zheng's people are trapped here again, I can't convince Liu Zheng anymore, I can only rely on you."

Yuan Yao wanted Liu Zheng to send troops as soon as possible, but he went to Liu Zheng one after another, always asking for Liu Zheng's words. Yuan Yao was also worried that Liu Zheng would have some dislike for him, so he could only turn his idea to his sister Yuan Rou. body.

"Brother, sister, I'm just a girl, so how can I talk to Liu Zheng?"

As the name suggests, Yuan Rou is not only good-looking and gentle, but also has a soft voice.

"You can do it. Liu Zheng likes this the most. Tonight, big brother will send you to Liu Zheng's military tent. You are ready to dedicate yourself. As long as you have a good thing with Liu Zheng, blow it in his ear." It is impossible for Liu Zheng to refuse to blow the pillow wind."

Yuan Yao told his sister Yuan Rou about his idea, and Yuan Rou immediately blushed.

Although Yuan Rou is only 16 years old at this time, as a woman from a wealthy family, she is usually sensible at this age, and the elders in the family have already taught some things between the bed.

Yuan Rou naturally understood what Yuan Yao meant, that she wanted her to sacrifice her appearance to please Liu Zheng.

Although Yuan Rou blushed a little, but she already knew the purpose of coming here, why she came here, so she nodded.

"I'll do my best."

Seeing Yuan Rou's agreement, Yuan Yao also showed joy, and that night when there was no one in Liu Zheng's camp, he quietly sent Yuan Rou in.

Of course, the so-called sent-in only passed the inspection of the guards, allowing Yuan Rou to enter Liu Zheng's tent.

At this time, Liu Zheng hadn't come back yet, and he was still discussing matters with the generals in the military tent. When the night was getting late and Liu Zheng was a little tired, he returned to his camp.

But when he entered the door, he saw Yuan Rou who was sitting shyly on his bed.

Yuan Rou was only wearing a very light gauze this winter, her young body exuding a youthful atmosphere was faintly displayed in front of Liu Zhengde.

When Liu Zheng saw it, he was surprised at first, and then withdrew his gaze. Although he didn't reject this kind of thing, after having two women, Cai Yao and Zhang Muyu, he was not the kind of fledgling young man. As for this point, there is no concentration.

"Yuan Rou, why are you here?"

Liu Zheng asked, instead of standing on the bed, he walked to a chair beside him, picked up the teapot on the table, and poured himself a glass of water.

At this moment, Yuan Rou's heart was pounding wildly. She only thought that after Liu Zheng came in, there would be something between them that her mother had told her about. some problems.

Shyly lowering her head, Yuan Rou calmed herself down and answered Liu Zheng.

"My elder brother said, let me serve you."

"Oh, it was Yuan Yao's idea. In fact, he doesn't need to do these things. I told you that day. I helped your father not because of you."

Liu Zheng nodded when he heard Yuan Rou's answer. In fact, he had roughly guessed in his heart that this must be Yuan Yao's idea behind his back.

"I know that it has nothing to do with me that your lord sent troops to rescue my father, but since my elder brother and my father have asked me to marry you as a concubine, then Yuan Rou will be your lord's for the rest of my life, and my concubine is also obliged to serve you."

Yuan Rou exhaled like blue, her voice was low, but the words she said were really nice.

Liu Zheng drank the tea in his hand, and then exhaled.

"I know that you are worried about your father in your heart. In fact, I am also worried. Yuan Shu and I have a good relationship. Naturally, I don't want to see him suffer, otherwise I will lose an ally."

"However, in the current situation, you also know that Ding Yuan has sent heavy troops to guard here. Even if it is me, it is very difficult to lead people to support your father. If you are not careful, the entire army will be wiped out."

Chapter 552 The Girl Yuan Rou

Yuan Rou naturally understood Liu Zheng's words. Although she was just a girl, she was still very smart. Although she didn't know anything about marching and fighting, she had heard some things about war from her elder brother, so she understood Liu Zheng's words. The situation at this time is also difficult.

"My lord, my father's side really can't last long. If he can really hold on, he won't let my elder brother ask for help."

Yuan Rou might also be worried about her father, but as she spoke at this moment, tears welled up in her eyes.

Liu Zheng hates women crying the most.

Seeing that Yuan Rou seemed to be crying sadly, he immediately opened his mouth.

"Actually, it's not impossible to save your father. It's just that your father needs to decide on this matter."

When Liu Zheng opened his mouth like this, Yuan Rou saw hope. She hurriedly looked at Liu Zheng and asked.

"My lord, please teach me how to save my father."

"It's actually quite simple. If your father has been sticking to Runan, he will naturally not be the opponent of Zhang Liao and Huang Zu. After all, he only has one county in Runan. Although Runan County is a large county with a large population, it is precisely because of Ru Nan, located in the Central Plains, is surrounded by enemies, and the enemies look around, which makes your father very passive."

"The only way is to give up Runan and leave here."

"leave?"

Liu Zheng expressed his opinion, but it made Yuan Rou's eyes sink slightly. Her face, which was a little excited just now, immediately became gloomy.

Even though Yuan Rou is only 16 years old, she also understands her father's desire for power, not to mention leaving, Yuan Shu will not do it even if she puts down a little bit of dignity, if he is willing to leave, she will not be in this situation. to the point.

"That's right, give up Runan and go to other places to develop. I have two recommendations, one is to come to my Yangzhou, and the other is to go to Jizhou where your uncle Yuan Shao is."

Liu Zheng continued.

"Although there is no territory in this way, with your Yuan family's identity, you are a wealthy family everywhere, and there is no problem with worrying about food and clothing. But if you want to build a foundation in this troubled world and become a hegemony, Then act as if I didn’t say it.”

How could Liu Zheng not know Yuan Shu's ambition? If Yuan Shu didn't have the slightest ambition, he wouldn't be Yuan Shu.

I don't think about owning a jade seal, and just treat myself as a man of destiny.

With the jade seal, one can be the emperor, obviously not.

Without Yuxi, one can be an emperor, such as the Sima family.

"Why don't I know, it's just that my father will definitely not be willing."

Yuan Rou sighed, and seemed a little embarrassed.

"Yeah, your father won't choose to leave, so he has only one way to die. It's not that I'm alarmist, but I want to save him, but I'm powerless."

"After all, it's impossible for me not to care about the injuries of my soldiers and forcefully start a war with Ding Yuan. Now I can restrain Ding Yuan's [-] soldiers and horses, which is already the limit. Otherwise, Ding Yuan's tens of thousands of cavalry will fight against you together." If Nan launches an attack, I'm afraid your father will be defeated even faster."

Liu Zheng had nothing against Yuan Rou, and when he chatted with Yuan Rou, there was someone he could talk to in the dead of night.

"I understand the difficulties of adults, and I will not make things difficult for adults."

"Well, since you know, I won't say more."

"Okay, go back, I don't need your service anymore."

After all, Yuan Rou is only 16 years old. She looks like a little girl at this age. Although women in the Han Dynasty got married early, and some of them were already married at the age of fifteen or sixteen, Liu Zheng, a modern person, still has some concerns. .

Liu Zheng originally thought that after a few words, Yuan Rou would leave in a sensible way.

But Yuan Rou didn't leave, but just stood aside.

"Your Excellency, let me serve you here. I am already an adult, and I can't go back."

Liu Zheng was taken aback for a moment, seeing Yuan Rou's firm eyes, he didn't say much, anyway, who would dislike a beauty sleeping next to him.

"Since you don't want to leave and stay here, you can stay here. I'm going to rest."

After Liu Zheng finished speaking, he took the initiative to get on the bed, closed his eyes and rested.

Yuan Rou leaned on the chair, not daring to get too close, but looked at Liu Zheng curiously, and lay down on the chair to sleep for a while when she was sleepy.

In this way, the night passed.

When Liu Zheng woke up the next day, he was a little surprised to see Yuan Rou who was asleep on the chair.

Liu Zheng thought that Yuan Rou would lie on the bed by herself, but he didn't expect Yuan Rou to spend the whole night in the chair like this in the cold weather.

You know, in Liu Zheng's barracks, although there will be some charcoal fires, but the charcoal fires are still next to the bed, not next to the chair. Liu Zheng didn't let her go to the bed, and she didn't dare to take the initiative to go there.

Thinking that this little girl is so sensible.

Liu Zheng's heart warmed.

He got up and walked towards the chair, then stretched out a pair of generous arms, and hugged Yuan Rou directly.

Although Liu Zheng was already very careful, his movements were still large. While hugging Yuan Rou, the sleeping Yuan Rou was still awakened by Liu Zheng.

Seeing Liu Zheng hugging her, Yuan Rou was first startled, her body trembled involuntarily, and then a blush was printed on her cheeks.

"I'll carry you to sleep on the bed, where there are bedding, it will be warmer."

Seeing Yuan Rou woke up, Liu Zheng explained something.

As for Yuan Rou, when she heard what Liu Zheng said, she immediately became more shy. She thought that Liu Zheng was finally going to have sex with her in bed.

Thinking of those things, she blushed, and the deer jumped faster in her heart.

Unfortunately, after Liu Zheng lifted the quilt and put Yuan Rou down, he just put the quilt back on Yuan Rou, then turned around and left.

Only Yuan Rou, who still had some expectations in her heart, was left lying on the bed watching the background of Liu Zheng's departure.

Liu Zheng's departure made Yuan Rou's eyes a bit complicated, but she didn't pay much attention to it when she thought about it, she just felt that the man in front of her didn't seem like what his father said. Rou heard some news about Liu Zheng.

Faintly regard Liu Zheng as a great hero who dominates one side.

Liu Zheng's status was constantly rising in Yuan Rou's heart.

After coming out of the big tent, the sky was already bright, and Liu Zheng had a lot of things to do today. First, he was going to inspect the nearly completed military parade building.

Secondly, I also listened to the reports of my subordinates, and the information on the counties and towns of Jiangxia County has also been passed on one after another.

Chapter 553 The Conquest of the Dragon

Jiangxia County is considered a relatively large county.

Under the jurisdiction of fourteen counties.It can be counted as a relatively large county, but the population of Jiangxia is not much. The total population of the fourteen counties is less than 30.

Not even a fraction of Nanyang County.