When Lantian went to Shi'an to recruit troops, Gan Ning took five hundred troops to Jiangxia by water to rescue people.

When the fleet passed Dongting Lake, the 10,000 naval troops trained by Guan Yu were also mobilizing, as if they were heading toward the Yangtze River.

Gan Ning met with Guan Yu on the ship and expressed Lan Tian's thoughts.

After Guan Yu thought deeply, he said: "My eldest brother and the military advisor asked me to send troops out of Dongting, but we cannot rashly conflict with the Jiangdong Navy. When Xingba comes, we can cooperate."

"I wonder how many soldiers and ships Sun Quan has this time?" Gan Ning felt that Guan Yu was on the Yangtze River and should know the situation in Jiangxia well.

Guan Yu stroked his beard and said: "There are probably thousands of large and small warships. A few days ago, the Jiangxia navy was completely wiped out. Huang Zu should be holding on to the city now. I don't know when Sun Quan will withdraw..."

Gan Ning shook his head and said: "Sun Quan and Huang Zu have a grudge against killing their father, how could they easily retreat? Governor Su is in danger, I have to take the first step..."

Guan Yu quickly stopped: "Ziyu also said, if you can save, don't be reckless. War on water is not as free as land. How can you come and go on your own with twenty small boats?"

"Anyway, let's go over there first," Gan Ning said.

Guan Yu then sailed into the Yangtze River with Gan Ning. Liu Qi's ten thousand water army belonged to Xiangyang. If Liu Bei didn't even show off, his lurking in Guiyang would be in vain.

Ten thousand navy troops and hundreds of ships sailed down the river, and finally docked at Xiakou, a small town on the north bank of Jiangxia. This was Huang Zu's exclusive port for stationing navy warships. However, Sun Quan defeated the navy several times.

After that, this small town was basically abandoned.

The city of Jiangxia was strong, with its northwest sides leaning against the Yangtze River. At this time, Zhou Yu's navy blocked the waterway. General Lu Meng was responsible for commanding the siege on the east side, while Sun Quan was in charge of the south side, giving Huang Zu no chance to escape and break through.

When Guan Yu's navy arrived at Xiakou, Jiangdong placed a patrol boat on the water. After discovering it, he immediately reported it to the Governor-General Zhou Yu.

Zhou Yu thought for a long time and didn't know what Guan Yu meant. Then he came to Sun Quan's camp in the south of the city in person.

"Lord, Guan Yu has arrived at the north bank with 10,000 naval troops. Should we divide our troops to resist him?" Zhou Yu asked for instructions.

Sun Quan stroked his beard and asked doubtfully: "Is Liu Xuande trying to save Huang Zu? I heard that he was exiled to Guiyang County by Liu Biao and attached to the prefect Zhao Fan. How could he have ten thousand sailors so quickly?"

"Lord, judging from the information General Cheng has found, these ten thousand water troops were brought out from Xiangyang by Liu Qi and handed over to Guan Yu to stay in Dongting Lake for training. Liu Bei only has thousands of infantry and cavalry under his command," Lu Su analyzed.

According to Zhuge Liang's strategy, Liu Bei had been hiding his power in Guiyang and intentionally sent a bleak misleading signal to Changsha County. Therefore, the news Liu Pan received was that Liu Bei was very well-behaved in Guiyang and he only had thousands of troops in his hands.

Eating and drinking depends on the expression of the prefect Zhao Fan. After Liu Qi arrived, he showed his kindness in every possible way.

The news Liu Pan received was untrue, let alone his new rival Cheng Pu.

"It seems that Liu Xuande has been dormant for a long time and wants to regain some sense of presence in Jiangdong?" Sun Quan frowned.

After Sun Quan attacked Jiangxia and won a great victory last year, he followed Zhou Yu's plan and kidnapped countless people back in order to prepare for this year's battle. At this time, Huang Zu had run out of food and grass in the city, and was about to conquer Jiangxia in one go. Unexpectedly, Guan Yu came again.

Intervene and cause trouble.

Zhou Yu thought for a moment, "If Zijing's analysis is correct, I guess Guan Yu doesn't want to fight. At this time, the city of Jiangxia is about to be destroyed. Dividing his troops to the north bank may allow Huang Zu to escape, but the warships on the other side have to guard against...

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"Hearing that Zhuge Kongming is Liu Bei's military advisor, he must know that it is harmful to have an enmity with me Jiangdong. Su is willing to drive a small boat to the north bank to meet General Guan, so that the lord and the governor can attack Jiangxia as soon as possible." Lu Su suggested.

Zhou Yu quickly stopped him: "Guan Yu's intention is unknown, Zijing cannot personally get involved in danger..."

Lu Su smiled and said: "There is no need to worry, Gong Jin. Guan Yunchang is a hero in this world, and he will not harm his reputation by killing me."

Sun Quan was overjoyed and said, "I will follow Zijing's words."

Sun Quan was very hasty when he succeeded to the throne. The experience of his father and brother made him develop a suspicious character. Therefore, after Lu Su left, he was still restless. Seeing that Jiangxia was about to be defeated, he needed a big victory to prove himself.

"Liu Bei...Guan Yu..." Sun Quan muttered repeatedly.

Zhou Yu saw Sun Quan's doubts and immediately comforted him: "Guan Yu's coming here is not a bad thing."

"This guy is eyeing the enemy in Jiangbei. Could there be something good he can do?" Sun Quan turned around and stared.

Zhou Yu nodded and said: "Huang Zu is a trapped beast in a cage at this time. He will definitely resist desperately in order to survive. We might as well use Guan Yu as bait to lure him out of the city and escape. This can also reduce some of the battle damage."

"Wonderful, Gong Jin is really a wise man, so let's do what you want." Sun Quan said cheerfully.

"There are no warships in Jiangxia. Even if Huang Zu breaks through, he would not dare to choose the water route. As long as the lord shows a slight flaw, I think they will fall into the trap." Zhou Yu suggested.

"Okay, Gong Jin will make arrangements first. After Lu Zijing returns, I will give him an opening." Sun Quan smiled evilly.

"Wei." Zhou Yu clasped his fists and turned around to exit the tent.

Lu Su Qingzhou came to the north bank to meet Guan Yu. On the way, he saw that this naval force was in high spirits and was not old, weak, sick or disabled like the rumors said. At this time, he was really worried.

After the two parties met, Guan Yu turned his back and asked, "What is Zijing doing here?"

"General Guan's reputation for killing Yan Liang spread throughout China. General Suwen came to Xiakou to pay a visit. The general is indeed a man of heaven." Lu Su praised.

"Zijing is so complimentary..." Guan Yu stroked his beard and smiled. He knew Lu Su's purpose, but he didn't take the initiative to say it.

Lu Su first chatted a few words about the situation, such as praising Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang, etc., and then slowly brought the topic to Jiangxia.

"Why did I know that General Guan came to Jiangxia?" Lu Su finally couldn't help but ask.

"I was entrusted by my eldest brother and the military advisor, but it is difficult to explain clearly the affairs in the army..." Guan Yu was trying to make things mysterious.

Lu Su asked: "Could it be that you want to fight with our Jiangdong navy?"

"It's all small things. Zijing can repay Sun Polu. There's no need to worry about Guan..." Guan Yu said calmly.

Hundreds of warships and ten thousand sailors came out for a stroll. How could this be a small matter?

Lu Su said seriously: "My lord has great admiration for Liu Yuzhou, and I hope that the general will tell the truth for the sake of the friendship between the two families..."

Guan Yu sighed: "Well, I am ashamed to say this. I was training troops for the eldest son in Dongting. Recently, a group of water bandits came to the lake. They took away a lot of grain and grass and twenty boats while I was not prepared. I went all the way from the Yangtze River.

We tracked him down to Xiakou and disappeared. Did he sneak into Jiangdong's fleet? Guan was just about to go see Sun Polu, but he didn't want Zijing to come first."

"What water bandits? How many are there? How could they escape from General Guan?" Lu Su asked in surprise.

Guan Yu stroked his beard and said thoughtfully: "This water bandit is named Jinfan Bandit. There are about several hundred people. The leader seems to be named Gan."

"Jinfan thief Gan Ning?" Lu Su was surprised.

"Does Zijing recognize this person?" Guan Yu pretended to be surprised.

"Gan Ning was under the command of Huangzu of Jiangxia before, and he shot and killed me, Lieutenant Ling of Jiangdong. Later I heard that this man fled with his troops, but I didn't expect that he went to Dongting..." Lu Su nodded and said.
Chapter completed!