The Supreme Call of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 308

Pang Tong ordered the archers to shoot indiscriminately, which caused some troubles for Liu Xiao's warships. The sailors on board were in a hurry, and even a few unlucky arrows fell into the water by accident.

However, it is impossible to give Liu Xiao to Liu Xiao. Zhou Yu saw that Liu Beijun in the distance had already started to shoot arrows, and ordered the ships to swarm forward. They also returned the favor, although Zhou Yu's navy was not as powerful as Pang Tong's , but it is almost impossible to encircle and wipe out Zhou Yu on the Yangtze River.

Zhou Yu's military ability is not second to none on land, but in the battle on water, no one can surpass Zhou Yu in the whole era, and no one is Zhou Yu's opponent, even Pang Tong and Zhuge Liang are willing to bow down.

More than a dozen large ships rushed up, covering Liu Xiao and others' ships behind them, and started a fight with Pang Tong's navy.

"Shi Yuan is going back temporarily, and tell Brother Liu Xuande that I will hunt down Yu Zhongshan with him someday, and let him sweep the couch to wait, farewell, farewell, haha!"

Liu Xiao boarded Zhou Yu's big boat, pushed the boat to the front of the formation, and laughed loudly at Pang Tong who was opposite.

Pang Tong closed his eyes fiercely, it's over, the success fell short, and there is no chance at all. Now that Liu Xiao and Zhuge Liang have boarded, with Zhou Yu leading the navy to sit in the command, he has no room to display even if he has the best means.

"Order, all retreat and return to Lujiang City!"

Pang unified the order, and all the troops retreated and returned to Lujiang.

Liu Bei had already been waiting in Lujiang City. Seeing Pang Tong's face, Liu Bei already knew that this time the bamboo basket was probably empty.

"My lord, Pang Tong is incompetent and let Liu Xiao and Kong Ming escape..."

Pang Tong said harshly.

Liu Bei smiled lightly and replied: "Okay, Shi Yuan, it's alright, let's go back to the Governor's Mansion to discuss the countermeasure. It turned out that Liu Xiao was stronger than us, and now Liu Xiao is still stronger than us, but I don't believe that Liu Xiao will always be stronger than us." We are strong! Let's go, go back and discuss with Yuanzhi first."

Liu Bei, Pang Tong, and Xu Shu returned to the Governor's Mansion. Many generals also gathered around, and the atmosphere was dull.

"My lord, after this incident, we and Liu Xiao are already in the same situation. Either he dies or I die. Now Liu Xiao has just gone through a big battle and his strength has not recovered. There is no need to worry that he will retaliate immediately, but always One day, he will still cross the Yangtze River and push into Jiangdong!"

Pang Tong sighed.

Liu Bei nodded. Pang Tong said it was right. Liu Xiao has always had a clear grievance and hatred. When Gongsun Zan killed Liu Yu, Liu Xiao turned against him. In the end, he let Yuan Shao defeat Gongsun Zan. Gongsun Zan was defeated and killed. Both Zhuge Liang and Liu Xiao stayed in Jiangxia. If Liu Xiao didn't take revenge, it would be nothing but nonsense. Sooner or later, he would call.

"Then what are we going to do next?"

Liu Bei asked.

Xu Shu said in a deep voice: "My lord, I have no other strategy. Consolidate the foundation internally, build strong support from the outside, and consolidate the foundation internally. That is to work diligently on government affairs, build water conservancy projects, accumulate grass and grain, and make the country strong and the people prosperous. Naturally, we are not afraid of Liu Xiao's war." ; Furthermore, we have to work hard to train elite soldiers, pacify the natives in the mountains, and make good friends with local prominent families. With a hundred thousand elite soldiers in hand, we are not afraid of Liu Xiao; as for forming strong external reinforcements, the only choices now are Cao Cao and Liu Biao..."

Liu Bei nodded with a wry smile. What Xu Shu said was old-fashioned. Regardless of whether his opponent is Cao Cao or Liu Xiao, the most important thing is that he must first become strong. If he wants to become strong, he must have a stable rear. To provide oneself with a steady stream of food, grass and soldiers, the aborigines and prominent families in Jiangdong Shanyue are the biggest hidden dangers, and they must be controlled before they can concentrate on resisting powerful enemies; as for making foreign aid, this is impossible, Liu Biao and After all, he is an alliance, although the relationship is not as good as before, but after all, they rely on each other, and Cao Cao, before he is sure to destroy Liu Xiao, he will make friends with various princes, long-distance friendship and short-term attack are his only choices.It's a pity that even with the growth of his own strength, facing Liu Xiao who is sitting in four states, he still doesn't have any confidence that he can hold this territory. It's too difficult...

"My lord, how can you know that it is not a blessing if you lose your horse?"

Pang Tong said in a low voice.

Liu Bei's heart trembled slightly, and he hurriedly asked, "Yuan Zhi, what do you say?"

Pang Tong sneered and said, "My lord, when I went to Jingzhou this time, I saw Liu Biao's face was pale and weak. Now he is over sixty years old, and he has been furious by assassinating Liu Xiao twice in succession. If he is in Jiangxia County this time, The news of Liu Xiao being besieged and killed on all sides reached Liu Biao's ears. I'm afraid that Liu Biao might be depressed and bedridden in a panic. As long as Liu Biao dies, Liu Qi and Liu Cong brothers will definitely fight for Jingzhou. Whether Liu Qi wins or Liu Cong wins, we can take the opportunity to send troops to conquer Jingzhou, as long as we win the entire Jingzhou, we have nine counties in Jingxiang and six counties in Jiangdong, with a population of more than 600 million, how can we be afraid of Liu Xiao?"

Liu Bei smiled wryly and said: "The teacher comes from no name, the teacher comes from no name, even if the two sons fight for the heir, what does it have to do with us?"

Pang Tong smiled and said, "Yuan Zhi, in your opinion, who can win, Liu Qi or Liu Cong?"

Xu Shulue thought about it, and said in a deep voice: "Shiyuan, in my opinion, although Liu Biao liked Liu Qi very much, Liu Qi's biological mother has long since passed away. Liu Biao only favors the Cai family, and Liu Cong is from the Cai family, which is also known as the largest family in Jingzhou. The power is huge, with the support of the Cai family, Liu Qi may not be able to fulfill his wish, Jingzhou must be owned by Liu Cong!"

Pang Tong nodded with a smile and said, "Isn't this the end? Since ancient times, inheriting the family business has always been established. Liu Qi is the eldest son, and his name is justified. If the Cai family uses tricks to force Liu Cong to be superior, then we can do it." In the name of being entrusted by Liu Biao and supporting Liu Qi, he marched into Jingzhou, Liu Cong is young, Cai Mao is dead, Cai Zhong and Cai He are mediocre people, how can they be the opponent of the lord?"

Liu Bei's eyes flashed brightly, and he stood up. If Pang Tong's strategy is really feasible, he will be sitting in the two states of Jingzhou and Yangzhou with a population of nearly 600 million. Even if he confronts Liu Xiao head-on, it will definitely be no problem. , In this way, I am afraid that the image of benevolence and virtue that I have worked so hard to build will be destroyed!

"Shiyuan, can this plan be successful enough? I'm afraid that even if it succeeds, it will still be scolded by the people of the world, right?"

Xu Shu on the side said in a deep voice: "My lord, there is no need to worry. Since ancient times, a general has achieved great success, and no one has won the world with a generous heart. Isn't it the same when Lu Bu took Bingzhou and Youzhou? In order to save his own life, Cao Cao slaughtered his benefactor Lu She's family in one go while he was fleeing? In troubled times, only heroes can win in the end, but heroes may not be..."

(End of this chapter)