Cheng Pu's face was also extremely ugly, as if he had lost his parents. He handed the document Sun Quan had sent over to Liu Bei and said,"Xuande, we have suffered heavy losses in this battle. We have not gained an inch of land. Gongjin has passed away, and the soldiers are tired.”
Liu Bei finished reading the document. There wasn't much written on it, only two things: to withdraw Cheng Pu's troops and to carry Zhou Yu's coffin back to the capital for burial.
Liu Bei returned the document to Cheng Pu and said,""Demou, the importance of Jiangling to me goes without saying. In the hands of your Jiangdong, Jingnan will have nothing to worry about.”
"I know that Jiang Ling is like a nail in your heart.”
"As long as Jiangling is in the hands of the Cao army, I won't be able to sleep or eat in peace.”Liu Bei said in pain.
When Cheng Pu heard what Liu Bei said, he understood what was going on."Xuande, we really don't have the strength to fight anymore.”
Liu Bei shook his head and said,"You've misunderstood me."”
"Oh? What do you think?" Cheng Pu couldn't help but ask.
"I want to conquer Jiangling! If we take South County, the four counties of Jingnan can rest easy!”Liu Bei said firmly.
"Xuande," Cheng Pu said in horror,"your strength is meager. How can you shake a strong city like Jiangling?"”
"Duke Cheng, why do you look down on me?" Liu Bei asked.
Cheng Pu's shocked expression eased and turned into admiration.""How dare you, Liu Bei. In that case, I'll make my own decision. The army has three thousand bows and thirty thousand arrows to help Liu Bei attack Jiangling.”
"Thank you, De Mou." Liu Bei cupped his hands in thanks.
"If Liu Bei cannot take Jiangling, do not force him.
The foundation is hard to come by." Cheng Pu advised before leaving.
Liu Bei stood where he was, calm and composed, but his face was filled with determination."De Mou, wait for my good news."
Cheng Pu cupped his hands at Liu Bei.”
The ship slowly floated downwards. This ship was more than 100 feet long, divided into several layers, and was more than 20 feet tall. It was the well-deserved overlord of water battles.
Cheng Pu stood at the bow of the ship and looked at Jiangling City, which was getting further and further away, as well as Liu Bei, who was standing by the ferry. Cheng Pu smiled at Lu Meng and the other generals beside him and said,"Duke Xuande is too arrogant."
Gan Ning stood tall in the crowd. His muscular body was far stronger than anyone else's. He laughed loudly, but it was nothing compared to Zhang Fei's voice.
"Xing Ba also thinks that Liu Xuande is overestimating himself?”Cheng Pu asked.
"Once Liu Bei fails, we can take down Jingnan.”Gan Ning smiled.
Zhou Tai also smiled. Even Ling Tong, who had always hated Gan Ning, smiled.
Only Lu Meng was in deep thought. He looked at Jiangling City, which could no longer be seen, and said,"Liu Bei's tone was so firm, he might really be able to take down Jiangling.
If Liu Bei took down Jiangling, it would be like a dragon emerging from the abyss.”
Everyone's laughter stopped abruptly. Cheng Pu didn't say anything else."When we return to the capital, let's see what the lord has to say.”
Liu Bei mounted his horse and headed straight for the camp. The cavalry scouts following him kept separating from him and headed off in different directions.
Many of the South County cities in River East had already been abandoned. Liu Bei needed to send troops to reoccupy these cities, and at the same time, he needed to mobilize the army to besiege River Tomb.
In fact, Liu Bei had already planned all of this. All he needed was a single order.
An hour later, the 15,000-strong army crossed the river under the leadership of various generals and gathered in Jiangling.
Zhuge Liang was still in charge of Gong An. He would ensure that the troops at the front line of Jiangling would have sufficient supplies.
The war machine that belonged to Liu Bei began to operate. Especially after having a machine hub like Zhuge Liang, its operating speed was extremely high.
An hour after the Jiangdong army left, 15,000 troops appeared at Jiangling City, and countless supplies were transported over.
"I have Kong Ming, like a fish in water." Looking at the endless stream of soldiers entering the camp, these soldiers were full of energy and were fully equipped with armor and weapons. Liu Bei once again let out a sigh.
Huang Zhong, Wei Yan, Lei Xu, Huo Jun, Fu Tong, and several other famous civil officials were in charge of logistics. Liu Chan followed Liu Bei and met Yi Ji and Xiang Lang. It was said that there were also two Jing State sages. Ma Liang and Chen Zhen followed Zhuge Liang and were his assistants.
The Jingzhou troops that Liu Bei took over were mostly like this. When they were under Liu Biao, they were not famous and did not have any talent. Once they got their master, they would become dragons and leave a deep mark in history.
"Father, have you recruited the two people I told you about?”When Liu Chan saw Liu Bei's subordinates walking over in unison, he could not help but think of the two people he had recommended to Liu Bei some time ago.
"The news was like a stone sinking into the ocean.
But it doesn't matter. If these two people are really as talented as you say, so what if I invite them over and over again?”Liu Bei said.
Liu Chan thought for a moment." Jiang Wan should be traveling around to study. Last time, she followed me to the police station. She left again in less than two days."
As for Pang Tong, this person is worthy of Father's personal invitation. However, we don't know where he is now. We'll have to send someone to ask his family.”
"This person is known as the crown of the Southern Crown. If it's not for his false reputation, I'll invite him to learn for you.”Liu Bei said.
Liu Chan's smile disappeared." There's no need, Dad. Do you think I want to learn?" Wait a few more years."
Liu Bei said seriously," You're not an ordinary person. You need to be nurtured carefully. The events surrounding Jiangling are enough to show that there's a possibility that you've gone astray."”
"Father, don't talk nonsense.
Everything I do is for your sake.
How did I go astray?" Liu Chan complained.
Liu Bei lowered his head and looked at Liu Chan. Don't say anything else. When the war is over, you'll immediately enter the school. If you run around again, I'll break your legs.”
Liu Chan kept his mouth shut. Liu Bei was showing off his authority. Furthermore, with Liu Bei's personality, Liu Chan was really afraid that he would be beaten up if he said anything more.
After a brief interlude between the father and son, Liu Bei's generals also came over to greet them. Only then did Liu Chan realize that Deng Ai was following behind them.
Following behind Huang Zhong, Wei Yan, Fu Rong, and the others, who were so strong that each of them was almost as strong as two ordinary soldiers, Deng Ai was completely blocked.
Deng Ai, who was already fifteen this year, was considered the pillar of the family in an ordinary family. She was considered an adult.
Due to his years of practicing martial arts, Deng Ai had a slender and well-proportioned figure. Although he did not look strong, he was wearing armor and had the Green Bamboo Sword given by Zhao Yun at his waist. He was a young and valiant man. Anyone who saw him would praise him for being a young general.
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