In the next two days, Guo Jia visited the various aristocratic families of River East through Zhang Zhao's introductions.
He didn't even try to hide his tracks.
After all, in this world, it would be difficult for his every move to hide from Sun Quan, so he might as well be more generous.
However, Guo Jia did not reveal what he had discussed with the various aristocratic families.
As for Sun Quan, he was also suspicious of the Gu Clan, Lu Clan, and other aristocratic families.
He even began to consider whether he should use this opportunity to directly eradicate the aristocratic families in one fell swoop.
However, when he thought about how the majority of his subordinates were descendants of aristocratic families, Sun Quan ultimately gave up on this idea.
Three days later, at Sanjiangkou.
This place got its name because the Wusong River, Lou River, and Dongjiang River diverged here.
Boss Cao had already mobilized all the soldiers he could use in Jingxiang, plus the 150,000 soldiers he brought from the north, a total of 300,000 troops were heading here.
However, Cao Cao was known as a million strong army.
Even so, the Cao army's warships were still able to extend for dozens of miles!
Among them, there were more than sixty large turreted ships that could carry two thousand people, and there were countless small warships such as Yanchong, Maodu, and Battle Ships.
"Old Qiao, why don't you return to Cao Cao's camp with me for the time being?”
Guo Jia looked at Qiao Rui and hesitated for a moment before asking.
After he visited all the aristocratic families, he brought Qiao Rui and Xiao Qiao back to Jiangbei.
After all, River East was already a troublesome place, and Big Qiao and Little Qiao were involved with Guo Jia. It was hard to guarantee that Sun Quan would not make a move on them at a critical time.
"No, we're going to Xuchang for a tour. When Fengxiao comes back, you can come and find us again!”
Qiao Rui shook her head.
Although Xiao Qiao and Xiao Qiao had no objections to following Guo Jia, he was a little dissatisfied in his heart.
After all, no one would feel comfortable if they thought that their two cabbages were plucked by one person.
Therefore, he wanted to go to Xuchang first. He could take advantage of this period of time to let his two precious daughters calm down and think things through.
Guo Jia sensed the other party's thoughts.
However, he could only shake his head and smile bitterly.
"Alright, Zilong. I'll have to trouble you to escort Elder Qiao and the other two to Xuchang before you come back to find me.”
Guo Jia looked at Zhao Yun behind him.
In any case, letting Zhao Yun fight in the upcoming battle would be making things difficult for him. It was better to take this opportunity to let him leave this place first.
Zhao Yun also sensed Guo Jia's thoughts.
"Thank you for your understanding, Military Advisor!"
"Elder Qiao, you wouldn't reject this, would you? After all, there are no battles along the way, but if you encounter any bandits, Zilong will be able to ensure your safety!”
Qiao Rui's expression was complicated, but she didn't refuse.
"In that case, I'll have to trouble General Zhao!”
Seeing this, Guo Jia did not intend to stay any longer. He still had to hurry back to Cao Cao's camp.
Just as he passed by Qiao Mu.
"Wait for me!" Guo Jia said softly. Without any hesitation, he followed the river and rushed in the direction of Cao Cao's army.
……
"Prime Minister, we are now close to the mouth of the three rivers. We must be careful. The Jiangdong navy will definitely wait for an opportunity to move.”
Cai Mao's expression was solemn.
As the main general of Jing Xiang, he knew the strength of the neighboring Jiang Dong.
In the entire world, perhaps only the Jing State navy could barely contend with them!
"I wonder what strategy De Gui has to deal with the enemy?”
Boss Cao did not dare to be careless. Although they had been trained for a period of time, the water combat ability of the northern soldiers was still far from enough.
As soon as he spoke, everyone's gaze focused on Cai Mao.
It was mainly because the main strategists of Cao Cao's camp were unable to give a strategy to deal with the enemy.
It was fine to ask them to come up with ideas, but it was undoubtedly a little difficult for them to command the water battle.
Cai Mao and Zhang Yun looked at each other.
"Prime Minister, forgive me for being blunt, but with our current water combat ability, we can't compete with River East.”
"Even if we rely on numbers to barely win, we will still suffer heavy casualties in the end!”
Cai Mao boldly said.
Boss Cao frowned. He didn't want to hear complaints, but practical and effective strategies.
However, thinking that the two of them were still of great use to him, Boss Cao held back his anger.
However, Boss Cao also began to miss Guo Jia.
"Reporting to my lord, the reconnaissance ship has discovered ten turreted ships and hundreds of small warships twenty miles away!”
At this moment, a soldier walked into the cabin in a panic to report.
Everyone's expression changed. Although they knew that Jiang Dong would definitely take advantage of their unstable footing to strike first, they did not expect it to come so quickly.
"Do you know who is leading the army?" Cao Cao asked.
"The flag of the enemy warship is Gan!”
As soon as the soldier spoke, Cai Mao and Zhang Yun's expressions changed.
"Prime Minister, if I'm not mistaken, the enemy's commander is Gan Ning. His ability to command naval warfare is only below that of the Jiangdong Navy's Admiral Zhou Yu!”
Cao Cao's expression turned serious, but he wasn't too flustered.
After all, no matter what, there were at most 60,000 people on the enemy's warship.
At least in Boss Cao's opinion, he had an army of 350,000, which was several times the enemy's strength. Although he might not be able to defeat the enemy, the enemy should not be able to do anything to them.
"De Gui, lead the army to meet the enemy!"
"Prime Minister, you must not fight with your strength. Water battles are different from land battles!”Cai Mao hurriedly said.
Right now, the Jing State navy and Cao Cao's original army had not completely separated.
If he had only commanded the Jing State navy, Cai Mao could still rely on his numerical advantage to fight the other party on the river.
However, with the addition of these water battle children, once a problem occurred, it was very likely that the entire army would be defeated!
"I order you to immediately lead the army to meet the enemy!"
Cao Cao's expression became even uglier.
Cai Mao had no choice but to walk out of the cabin and prepare to command the battle.
At this moment, everyone also walked out of the cabin and looked at the river.
It was as if there were stormy waves coming at them!
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