When Sun Quan saw Zhou Yu asking this question, he said: "We have consulted and everyone agreed. Only what Zhang Zhao said was somewhat similar to Gong Jin, but if I don't make it clear like this, Lu Meng had an idea, which was not very thorough. I let him He will go back and think about it carefully before coming back to report."

"What idea did Lu Ziming come up with? Could you please introduce it to me, my lord?"

Sun Quan told Lu Meng's plan. Zhou Yu nodded frequently while listening. After Sun Quan finished speaking, Zhou Yu said: "My lord, this plan is exactly what I thought, but it is a little simpler. There is no need for Lu Meng to say it. Let me tell the lord about this plan in detail."

When I thought of this, I told Sun Quan that this was the only way.

After hearing this, Sun Quan said repeatedly: "Gong Jin is right. This plan is much more thorough than what Zi Ming said. It's very good, very good, but is it guaranteed to kill Liu Biao, Liu Cong and his son?"

"Hahaha, my lord, even if we can't kill them, Jingzhou will be in ruins from now on and will never be stronger than us."

Therefore, Sun Quan appointed Zhou Yu as the Commander-in-Chief of Zhengxi, and at the same time announced to the outside world that he ordered Zhou Yu to lead the land and sea armies to attack Jiangxia.

After Zhou Yu accepted the order, he held a military meeting on the third day to deploy the battle mission to conquer Jiangxia.

This day was the third day of March in the 11th year of Jian'an. General Zhou Yu's army was stationed on the south bank of the Yangtze River north of Chaisang.

Just after Chen hour, the senior generals of Dongwu were ordered to assemble in the tent of Zhou Yu, the governor of the Western Expedition.

At this time, the north wind was howling outside the big tent, and the waves in the river were rough. Hundreds of warships on the riverside pier were bumping up and down with the waves, and the Dongwu soldiers on the warships were majestic with guns and swords.

When looking towards the shore from the pier, I saw the military camp of Zhou Yu, the Commander-in-Chief of the Western Expedition, with flags hanging high and tight security. Groups of soldiers came in and out of the camp, with serious expressions and tense movements, all following orders.

At this time, Zhou Yu was sitting in the commander's seat inside the tent, and his subordinate civil and military officials stood in two rows.

Behind Zhou Yu, Commander-in-Chief Ren, the Commander-in-Chief of the Western Conquest, was placed steadily on a high shelf. On his right was a tall wooden spoon. Sun Quan sat on it and stared at the venue. At this time, all the people in the tent looked nervous and had solemn faces. Listening carefully to Zhou Yu's order.

Zhou Yu stood up and said: "I am attacking Jiangxia under the order of my lord. All officers and men must obey the order carefully. The assigned tasks must be completed on time. If you are slack and sloppy and delay the military aircraft, military law will not forgive you. Don't say that you were unpredicted."

All the generals clasped their fists and responded in unison: "No!"

Zhou Yu then issued an order: "Order Ding Feng to lead five thousand troops, fifty warships, and fifty fast ships. From now on, they will separately park at each exit along the river and patrol the river to monitor the movements of Cao's troops. If there is anything unusual, report it to the governor in a timely manner. .

Xu Sheng was ordered to continue to lead the remaining warships and naval forces to station at the Poyang Lake naval camp for training in preparation for requisition at any time.

Huang Gai was ordered to lead 4,000 naval troops, 200 warships, and 100 fast boats to go upstream that day. When they reached a hundred miles away from Jiangxia, they docked on the water of the Yangtze River and berthed with great fanfare, creating an atmosphere, and making important plans for our army. The situation of attacking Jiangxia. However, we are just not allowed to take the initiative to attack. If the enemy takes the initiative to challenge, we will just deal with it and preserve our strength. Only when we receive the order to attack can we move forward and annihilate the main force of the Jiangxia and Jingzhou naval forces."

After hearing this, Huang Gai clasped his fists and saluted and said: "General, I have taken the order. However, I dare to ask the governor, the main force of Jingzhou navy is in Jiangxia, with about 10,000 elite soldiers. There are also 5,000 Xiangjiang navy who can reinforce at any time, and our army only has 4,000 soldiers." How can the army and warships achieve victory without reinforcements?"

"Once the Commander-in-Chief gives an order, there must be an arrangement. General Huang is responsible for taking orders. You are responsible for bluffing, creating an atmosphere, and remembering to preserve your strength. When assessing the situation on the battlefield, whether to advance or retreat is entirely up to you. If there are any mistakes, it is not your fault."

When Huang Gai heard this, he understood in his heart, clasped his fists again and said, "I will finally understand."

Zhou Yu also asked: "The navy led by General Huang is the main force of the Soochow navy. After stationing on the water north of Jiangxia, sentinels should be sent out from a distance to monitor the enemy's movements and prevent enemy sneak attacks."

After Huang Gai agreed, Zhou Yu then ordered: "Order Zhou Tai to lead 10,000 troops, march to Jiangxia from the south bank of the Yangtze River by dry road tomorrow, and set up camp a hundred miles east of Jiangxia City. After the camp is established, guard against enemy sneak attacks and do not take the initiative. Attack, wait for the governor's order to attack, and then fight bravely to kill the enemy.

Ling Tong was ordered to lead 10,000 troops to follow Xu Sheng's army. After Xu Sheng was stationed, he set up a camp fifty miles away from Xu Sheng's army camp to coordinate the water and land armies. If the forward water and land armies win, there is no need to take action; if the forward force is defeated, there is no need to move; If there is a mistake, we can divide our troops to respond."

After the generals received the order, Zhou Yu ordered: "Order Lü Meng to select two thousand scouts and assemble them at the east military camp of Chaisang City to be on standby. The governor will make his own arrangements."

After hearing this, Lu Meng rolled his eyes and thought for a long time, then hurriedly clasped his fists and saluted: "The last general takes orders."

Zhou Yu then ordered: "The remaining land and water forces will stay at Chaisang Military Camp as our army's strategic general reserve, under the unified command of Cheng Pu, and ready for action at any time."

All the generals said their goodbyes and left the tent. Zhou Yu left Lu Meng behind and said, "Lu Ziming, please hurry up and leave the tent. The governor has important matters to give."

Upon hearing this, Lu Meng quickly stopped and turned around to look at Zhou Yu in confusion.

Zhou Yu stood up and left his seat, stretched out his hand to greet Lu Meng and said, "Come here Ziming, come here, let us study your plan with my lord."

At this time, Sun Quan also stood up and greeted Lü Meng with a smile, and said: "Zi Ming has a clever plan, a wonderful plan. Come here and let's discuss it again."

So the three of them started talking again.

Zhou Yu said: "The Lord appreciates Ziming's plan very much and orders Zhou Yu to implement it immediately. May I ask Ziming, are you confident that this can be accomplished?"

Lu Meng thought for a while and said: "My lord and the governor trust me. Even if Lu Meng is willing to die, how dare he not try his best?"

Zhou Yu said: "Ziming's plan is a bit weak. I would like to add some supplements here. I wonder if Ziming is willing."

"The major affairs of the three armies of Soochow are all under the dispatch of the Commander-in-Chief. Why should the Commander-in-Chief say more? Just give me your orders. Lu Meng is waiting for your orders."

Zhou Yu said that Zi Ming's plan only targets Liu Biao, Liu Cong and his son. If it fails, it will waste the opportunity to fight and defeat the expectations of the three armies. It is better to expand the plan to target Liu Biao, Liu Cong and his son, and at the same time, target the sericulture industry in Jingzhou and the Jiangxia, Huangzu, Changsha, Han Xuan and others acted at the same time.

Although there is only a 30% chance of success, it will definitely cause a huge shock to the situation in Jingzhou, causing great panic among the soldiers and civilians in Jingzhou, thereby hindering the progress of Jingzhou's rejuvenation. What does Ziming think?"

When Lü Meng heard this, he applauded continuously: "My lord and the governor are still far-sighted, and Lü Meng feels inferior."

Well, Lü Meng asks the lord and the governor to leave this matter to him, and if he fails, he will accept military law."

So, the three of them conspired, and Zhou Yu told Lu Meng: "As long as this is the case, Ziming will take action immediately, and the Lord will wait in the Yamen to hear the news of Ziming's success."

When Lu Meng heard this, he stood up excitedly, clasped his fists and saluted, saying: "My lord and the governor will wait patiently, there will be good news within half a month." After saying goodbye to Sun Quan and Zhou Yu, he went out. 070
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