When Zhou Zhi Liu Yin attacked Weixing County, the battle was raging above the Han River.

The warships of the Wu army covered the river like blue clouds.

The Wei army sent troops several times to intercept them, but they were no match for the Wu army on the water.

Moreover, this naval force was personally commanded by veteran general Ding Feng.

Wu troops landed several times and captured the fortresses in Jiangbei and several small towns that were not protected.

With the Han River in hand, the Wu army can advance and retreat freely.

The Wei army on the north bank was unable to support Xiangyang on the south bank.

Ding Feng's strategic intention was very clear. He used his navy to cut off the Han River, and Shi Ji led his infantry to attack Xiangyang.

Shi Ji's 50,000-strong army surrounded Xiangyang and attacked day and night. However, Xiangyang had been managed by Cao Wei for decades. When Guan Yu flooded the city and shocked China, the seven armies were still unable to break through. Now the 50,000-strong Wu army is even more difficult to break.

Under Xiangyang City, corpses piled up like mountains.

Shi Ji was furious.

If Xiangyang cannot be captured this time, Soochow will never have a chance again.

Shi Ji's original name was Zhu Ji, and he was the son of Sun Quan's close friend Zhu Ran. Zhu Ran's original surname was Shi, and he was Zhu Zhi's nephew. He was adopted as an adopted son in his early years and changed his surname to Zhu.

Shi Ji was shaken several times in the internal strife in Soochow. After experiencing the rebellion of the Second Palace, he was at odds with Zhuge Ke. Taking advantage of his loss, he killed his younger brother Zhuge Rong's family. Later, he couldn't stand the perverse behavior of brothers Sun Wei and Sun Jun, and secretly quarreled with the Shu Kingdom.

Make an alliance.

Nanjun seems to be under the rule of Soochow, but in fact it is controlled by the Shi Ji family.

However, Shi Ji fought for so many years, but always lost more than he won, and could only keep Jiangling from being captured by the Wei army.

"If we cannot conquer this city, I swear not to return the army!" Shi Ji drew his sword and roared.

Wu Jun could only grit his teeth and charge forward again.

Unfortunately, although Xiangyang did not have support from Jiangbei, it had enough food and grass for one or two years, and its troops and ordnance were extremely sufficient.

Arrows rained down on the city wall, fire oil poured down, flames rose, and the smell of burning flesh and blood rose into the sky.

The sound of howls filled the sky and wilderness.

The Wei army and the Wu army fought in Jingzhou for many years, and both sides had blood feuds.

Wang Yi spread rumors in the city that when the city was destroyed, the Wu army would not leave any chickens or dogs behind.

Therefore, every soldier has his life.

No one cares whether Wang Yi is new here. Under the strong external threat, Xiangyang General and Colonel are united as one.

The Wu army's siege skills have always been lacking.

After several days of bloody fighting, Xiangyang City stood as tall as a mountain.

Shi Ji could only mobilize the Xiling, Wuchang, and Chaisang armies for reinforcements.

Change the storm to a long-term siege.

Although the governor of Xiling was Lu Kang, the prefect of Xiling was Bu Xie.

Before Lu Kang arrived in Xiling, Xiling County had been the territory of the Bu family for more than thirty years.

Governor Xiling has also been torn between Lu Kang and Bu Xie.

One can imagine the relationship between Lu Kang and Bu Xie.

As the governor of Xiling, Lu Kang was not allowed to enter Xiling and was only responsible for the defense from Guan Yuse to Baidi City.

The two of them joined forces to attack Yong'an, which lasted for more than half a year, because of this strange relationship.

After receiving Shi Ji's military order, Bu Xie led an army of ten thousand to the north, leaving his brother Bu Chan to continue to guard Xiling.

Lu Kang received the military order and also sent his generals Zuo Yi and Wu Yan to lead an army of 10,000 northward.

At this moment, Du Yu led his army out of Baidi City, intending to spy on Xiling. Lu Kang could only lead his army to meet him, and the two armies faced each other across the river.

The Qin army on the west bank showed off its power, with more than a thousand horses galloping back and forth, and the soldiers arrayed in dense formations.

On the east bank, the Wu army's flags covered the sun, and their boats were like clouds, guarding the river. There were continuous fortifications on the bank, occupying the terrain. Thousands of Wu soldiers lined up on the bank, armed with spears and armor, and their military appearance was in good order. They were not inferior to the Qin army.

"Since Qin and Wu have formed an alliance, what are you doing here?" After two days of confrontation, hundreds of Wu troops from the south bank rushed to the north bank.

One of the generals in the army, with green armor and red silk ribbons, a silk scarf on his head, and a long sword in his hand, was riding on a war horse, looking at the Qin army in the north of the Yangtze River.

"We are here to help our allies in the great battle between Wu and Jin." Hundreds of Qin troops on the north bank shouted towards the opposite side.

Among the soldiers, Du Yu was also looking at the Wu army. The soldiers were majestic, the forts were dense, and a few small boats were plying on the river. "There is land resistance in Jingzhou, so there is no easy way out!"

"The thieves who defended themselves in Soochow, there are many powerful families, and the generals are at odds. Now they are planning to plot Xiangyang, but they are self-defeating." Luo Xian said.

"We can't fight over Soochow now, but we won't be able to fight in a few years. Ding Feng rose up in the grass and had extraordinary knowledge. It is in line with the general trend of the world to send troops at this time." Du Yu was full of praise for Ding Feng.

"Although it is in line with the general trend of the world, it is not in line with the power of Soochow. What will happen even if we take Xiangyang? The struggle in the world is between the east and the west, not the north and the south." Luo Xian has a deep prejudice against Soochow.

Du Yu laughed loudly and said: "Haha, Ding Feng is respectable and admirable. It's just that Ding Feng has wisdom and strategy, but Shi Ji lacks military strategy, so Xiangyang will be difficult to conquer!"

"The Wu army was defeated in Xiangyang. Isn't it the time for our army to capture Jingzhou?" Luo Xian's eyes flashed with coldness.

The purpose of sending troops this time is to explore the reality of Jingzhou.

"Soochow has been operating this place for many years. If our army wants to conquer it, we will have to raise a large army. Soochow still has the strength to fight, so we must unite with the Sima clan. This is not possible. If this battle is defeated, Jiangdong will be even more embarrassed. Without external enemies, there will be internal fighting.

I'll just sit back and watch the success or failure." Du Yu said quietly, looking at the Wu army in Nan'an.

There are mass killings in Soochow every few years.

The reason why Zhang Bu and Puyang Xing were able to make waves was because Sun Xiu, the Lord of Wu, was tolerant and General Ding Feng was tolerant.

But this does not mean that others do not have resentment towards the two of them.

If resentment accumulates too much, it will turn into murderous intent!

Luo Xian said: "Wu has been able to be comforted in the past few years because General Ding Feng has taken charge of both inside and outside. However, he is now seventy-three this year. How long can Wu last?"

It is very likely that Soochow was the first among the three kingdoms of Qin, Jin, and Wu to be eliminated.

Du Yu raised his head and looked at the sky, "Destiny is unpredictable, everything depends on man-made things. Xiaoting was defeated, the Han Kingdom was about to be destroyed, and Zhuge Wuhou turned the tide..."

"Although Lu Kang has military strategies, how can he be compared with Wu Hou?" Luo Xian said disdainfully.

If you want to be Zhuge Wuhou, you need at least one emperor like Liu Chan in your country.

In the past few years, Soochow's political situation has been unstable as either powerful ministers killed the emperor or the emperor killed powerful ministers.

Although Lu Kang has the appearance of a famous general, he has been suppressed by Zhang Bu and Puyang Xing. How can he turn the tide with half of Xiling?

"Xiangyang will definitely be the land of Wu, don't worry too much about it." Nan'an shouted again.

Du Yu rode his horse out and said to the other side: "It's difficult to get off Xiangyang. Sima Zhao's 100,000 Chinese troops are stationed in Wancheng. Governor Lu will make preparations early."

It is true that Soochow's navy was powerful, but if Xiangyang could not be captured, Ding Feng's 30,000 navy would not be able to float on the Han River forever...

Once Shi Ji retreats, Ding Feng cannot hold on for long. By then, Sima Zhao's 100,000-strong Chinese army will march south, and Jingzhou is likely to change hands.

The current situation in the New Three Kingdoms is stable because Jingzhou is in the hands of the weakest Soochow. Once Jingzhou is lost, Jiangdong will only have a few years left.

Nan'an was silent for a long time, and finally there was no sound.

The river here is two to three miles wide, and there is no naval force to pass through the Wu army's blockade.

Du Yu turned his horse's head and said, "Return to the army. Even if our army captures Jingzhou, it will be trapped between the Soochow and Sima clans. It is better to leave Jingzhou and let the two families fight for it."

It is also impolite to come and go without reciprocating.

Wu State first attacked Yong'an and then attacked Jiaozhou. This alliance originally had little meaning.

It is impossible for both parties to trust each other.

Before seeing the strength of Lu Kang's army, Du Yu did covet Jingzhou a bit, but after seeing it, he gave up this idea.

Qin's strategic center of gravity is still in the north.
Chapter completed!