Retreating to preserve their strength is indeed the only option in front of them, but this also means that in this battle, the benefits they can share will be the least.

Zhou Yu thought for a while and said, "Okay, the army retreats and retreats to Jiangxia to wait for the time to move." ”

Sun Ce's army suddenly stopped attacking, Liu Bei also breathed a sigh of relief, these days of defense, so that the original no more than 5,000 soldiers and horses, even more sharply reduced to less than 2,000, which can be said to be worse.

I thought that Sun Jun was just postponing the attack, but I didn't expect that Liu Bei, who had been trapped for many days, was blinded by Sun Jun's actions, and carefully dispersed scouts to probe and confirm that it was really retreating, so he was relieved.

But then after thinking about it, he felt that something was wrong, and immediately ordered someone to find Zhuge Liang, after all, for no reason, Sun Jun would not retreat.

Sun Ce's army retreated, there must be a strong enemy coming, Zhuge Liang thought about it for a while, and he had already guessed it.

So when Liu Bei's voice fell, Zhuge Liang immediately said: "Uncle Huang, I'm afraid that Nanyang is in danger, it must be Cao Cao and Li Huiyi who made a move." ”

"Huh?" This possibility, Liu Bei didn't think about it, but he didn't dare to think too deeply, and at this time Zhuge Liang mentioned it, making him frown.

"Then what should I do with my husband's plan?"

Zhuge Liang replied: "Only by staying out of the matter and letting the two powerhouses compete with each other, otherwise there will be no way out of life if you are caught in the middle." ”

Jingzhou was Liu Bei's only hope, he gave up all his fights, and when he heard that he would abandon the city without a fight, he was very unwilling in his heart.

"Sir, don't you have the strength to fight, and you have to endure for more than ten years to achieve today's achievements, I really don't want to give up like this."

Seeing Liu Bei's unwilling expression on his face, Zhuge Liang was also embarrassed for a while, although he didn't really want to assist, but on the surface, he was still his adviser.

"Alas, if Uncle Huang really doesn't want to do this, then let it go, recall the two generals of Guan and Zhang, and watch the battle between the two sides according to the city to see if there is any possibility of taking a chestnut in the fire."

Sitting and watching the tiger fight, it is necessary to have a certain strength, otherwise if one is not guarded, it will be swallowed by a tiger, if Liu Bei really adopts it, it is equivalent to betting all the belongings, which is no less than a big gamble.

Liu Bei thought for a while and asked slowly, "Sir, how many opportunities are there for this method?" ”

Zhuge Liang thought seriously for a while and said: "Twenty percent, Liang does not agree with the imperial uncle's acceptance. ”

Liu Bei nodded and said, "Where does that gentleman think he should retreat?" ”

"This ......" To be honest, Zhuge Liang doesn't know where else Liu Bei can go. Uncle Huang, there is a saying, Liang doesn't know whether to talk about it? ”

Liu Bei said casually: "If you have anything to say, just say it, you and I have any politeness." ”

The more Liu Bei didn't see outside, the more Zhuge Liang felt indebted, and said slowly: "Uncle Huang, listen to Liang's words, let's go back to the mountains and forests." ”

Returning to the mountains and forests, hearing this, Liu Bei was stunned at first, and then his face changed rapidly, and finally revealed a crazy state.

"Hahaha! Returning to the mountains and forests, I Liu Bei fought in the south and the north all my life, endured humiliation and burdens for decades, and in the end once I returned to the original place, I was unwilling and unwilling to ......"

Liu Bei has indeed stumbled all his life, just like an ordinary person who has worked hard all his life to change his fate, but in the end he found that fate had already arranged him properly, no matter how hard he tried, the result was the same.

"Ugh." When Zhuge Liang saw Liu Bei like this, he was also very sympathetic, and decided to try his best to help him once, as for whether it can be done, it can only be done by heaven, depending on human life.

"Uncle Huang, Liang has a plan, which may be able to resist the armies of the two sides, but this method can only be defended, not attacked, and there are still some imperfections."

Hearing that Zhuge Liang had a way, Liu Bei came to his senses and hurriedly asked: "What is the way Mr., as long as you can keep Nanyang, you will not hesitate to do so." ”

Zhuge Liang replied: "This method does not require a single soldier, Liang from an ancient book, deduce a period of law, can reach 100,000 troops, just arrange outside the city, Nanyang can sit back and relax." ”

A burst of troops worth 100,000, Liu Bei's face showed a trace of disbelief, and said worriedly: "Sir, is this certain?" ”

Zhuge Liang replied confidently: "Uncle Huang, don't worry, unless someone knows this formation, there will be no accidents." ”

Seeing that Zhuge Liang was so confident, Liu Bei chose to believe it and handed over all the soldiers and horses in the city to Zhuge Liang to arrange a large array.

A few days later, Xia Houyuan took the lead in arriving, and saw that there were no soldiers and horses outside Nanyang City, only a few piles of rocks lying horizontally, and he was curious, so he sent scouts to investigate, for fear of being ambushed.

After waiting for about half an hour, the scouts sent had not returned, and Xia Houyuan felt uneasy in his heart, so he sent more people to continue to investigate.

The men and horses sent one after another did not return, Xia Houyuan finally noticed something unusual, did not dare to send people in, chose to set up camp, sent the situation to Cao Cao in the rear, and waited for instructions.

When Liu Bei learned of Xia Houyuan's arrival, he nervously went to the city tower, and saw the large array arranged by Zhuge Liang, trapping all the soldiers and horses sent by Xia Houyuan, and immediately felt fanatical in his heart.

A few piles of rocks can resist the army, so if all the outside of Jingzhou City are arranged, wouldn't it be a million profits.

Such a naïve idea, Liu Bei was also hot to think about it, and when he sobered up, he also smiled.

Following Xia Houyuan, Chen Zhi also led the army to arrive, and without much observation, he immediately led the army into the big array.

As soon as he entered the formation, Chen Zhi only felt that the scenery in front of him had changed, as if there was a layer of mist, and the city wall not far away was looming, as if illusory, and his heart was vigilant, and he walked forward with his feelings.

After walking for nearly half an hour, according to the previous distance, he should have entered the city gate long ago, but he had not yet arrived.

After a closer look, Chen Zhi felt a panic in his heart, because the horse's hooves and footsteps on the ground were obviously left by the army just now, so they had returned to the same place.

How is it possible, Chen Zhi is confident that he will not get lost, because he has a good memory since he was a child, so there must be some reason.

Just as Chen Zhi ordered the army to pause, Zhuge Liang waved a feather fan and walked slowly from a distance. "General Chen, Liang is on the orders of the lord to welcome you into the city."

Seeing Zhuge Liang appear as if out of thin air, Chen Zhi hurriedly dismounted and bowed. "I haven't seen the military division."

"Get up." Zhuge Liang smiled and said, "Follow up and go back to the city." ”

Seeing Zhuge Liang walking freely in front, Chen Zhi had vaguely guessed something in his heart, which must have come from his hand.

With respect, Chen Zhi hurriedly led the soldiers and horses, followed behind him, and in less than an hour, all 30,000 troops entered the city.

With Chen to 30,000 new forces joining, Liu Bei's heart was even more relaxed, and he came up with the idea of fishing in troubled waters.

After some inquiry, Liu Bei learned from Chen Zhikou that Wei Yan's 100,000 army, the vanguard was only a day's journey from Nanyang, and he couldn't help but look forward to it, hoping that the two sides outside the city would fight to the death, so as to sit and collect the endgame.