In early May, the wheat in the fields has faded to a golden yellow that is exciting, and the breeze blows, and the golden waves of wheat rise and fall with the wind.

The states and counties under the control of the Great Wei Empire were all busy. Hundreds of thousands of people were busy harvesting wheat in the fields, and the harvested wheat immediately entered the threshing floor, and the beaten wheat was immediately sent to the drying field, and the spring rice workshops were busy almost 24 hours a day, and people sweated like rain, and everyone's face was filled with joy.

In May, the sky is beautiful, and the sun is shining every day!

At the same time, the various departments of the Wei army were stepping up their preparations, and all kinds of heavy materials and heavy equipment were being transported to Jingzhou, indicating that the Wei army intended to carry out the final blow to the remnants of the Jing Han army entrenched in the area of Wuling County.

At this moment, the deployment of the Wei army against the Jing Han army was, the first, second, and third army corps, plus 50,000 cavalry, a total of 200,000 troops gathered on the bank of the Yangtze River north of Wuling, the fourth army and the fifth army corps totaling 100,000 troops gathered in Changsha, and another 50,000 troops were not long in coming, and the 20th army, which had just been awarded the banner of the 20th Army Corps, was ready to fight at any time, while on the side of the Jing Han army, the total strength was only 100,000, of which only 30,000 were really capable of fighting.

However, to everyone's surprise, the Jing Han army actually launched a counterattack against the Wei army on May 12, although the battle did not last long, only lasted five days, but the battle was short and fierce.

In fact, this battle was still quite dangerous for the Wei army. If it weren't for the accidental discovery of an elite of the Jing Han Army's attempt to cross the Yangtze River north, the elite of the Jing Han Army would have entered the hinterland of Jingzhou at this moment. Although it will not be overturned by the Jing Han army, it will also cause a lot of trouble to the Wei army.

It's May 24th. Cao Cao came to Jingzhou, but the most elite Imperial Forest Army did not come with Cao Cao, and the two generals Dian Wei and Xu Chu followed Cao Cao's side.

"Junyi, how is the preparation of the army?" Cao Cao asked. At this moment, Cao Cao was in the county guard's mansion, and there were six people standing under the hall, namely Ma Chao, Zhao Yun, Zhang He, Xu Huang, Tai Shici and Xu Shu.

"Your Majesty, the army is ready to attack at any time!" Zhang He replied, with a fierce intent in his eyes.

Cao Cao nodded. He asked, "What is the situation in Gangneung?" ”

"Gangneung, the city is high and the river is wide, and there are 30,000 well-equipped soldiers of the 20th Army to garrison it! It is impossible for the puppet Han army to capture Gangneung in a short time! ”

As soon as Zhang He's words fell, a herald hurriedly ran into the lobby.

Cao Cao instinctively felt as if something bad was happening, and frowned slightly.

"Your Majesty, Gangneung's urgent message!" The herald knelt down, holding a herald in his hands.

"Bring it up!" Cao Cao said urgently.

The herald answered, stood up, and hurried to Cao Cao.

Cao Cao took the book. After looking at it quickly, his complexion changed suddenly, and Huo Ran stood up, which made everyone in the hall feel nervous.

Cao Cao said in a deep voice: "Jiangling is lost!" ”

"What?! How is this possible?! Zhang He exclaimed.

Cao Cao handed the handbook to Zhang Ling. "The puppet Han army bribed the guard of a city gate in Jiangling, this guard opened the city gate last night, and the puppet Han army immediately entered!"

But then Cao Cao's complexion softened a little. And he said: "But the twentieth army is doing quite well!" After the city was broken, he still counterattacked several times. The puppet Han army still did not fully control the city at dawn! ”

"Your Majesty, please punish the sin of the last general!" Zhang He knelt down and pleaded guilty.

Cao Cao immediately helped Zhang Ling up. And in a harmonious voice: "It's not your fault! Junyi doesn't have to blame himself! Zhang He couldn't help but be grateful.

"Your Majesty, Jiangling has been lost, and the soldiers of the 30,000 Twentieth Army are exhausted, and the defense line of Jingzhou is weak! If the puppet Han army breaks through and breaks through from this point, our army will be very troublesome! Xu Shu frowned.

Cao Cao nodded and ordered: "Xu Huang, you lead the Fourth Army to the south of Jingzhou immediately, and take charge of the defense of the entire southern Jingzhou!" Be sure to ensure the safety of Xuzhou! As he spoke, Cao Cao took out an arrow from the desk and handed it to Xu Huang.

"The Last General's Order!" Xu Huanghong agreed, stepped forward to take the arrow with both hands, hugged his fist at Cao Cao, and exited the lobby.

"Your Majesty, since all the units of our army are ready, it is advisable to launch an attack on Wuling immediately!" Xu Shu suggested.

"Hmm!" Cao Cao nodded, glanced at everyone in the hall, and raised his voice: "The generals will listen to the order!" ”

"In!" Ma Chao, Zhao Yun, Zhang He, and Tai Shici were all listed together.

"Junyi, Ziyi, you two lead the Third Legion to attack Lingyang!"

"Order!"

"Meng Qi and Zilong, the two of you will lead the Second Army south with me, cross the Yangtze River, and attack Yuannan!"

"The last general commands!" The two of them clenched their fists together.

Cao Cao glanced at the generals and raised his voice: "If you don't have any doubts, go down and prepare!" ”

The four generals saluted Cao Cao and then exited the lobby.

Cao Cao and Xu Shu were strolling in the backyard of the Assassin's Mansion, surrounded by vigilant Wei soldiers, and Dian Wei and Xu Chu followed closely behind Cao Cao with a dozen particularly strong soldiers.

"Your Majesty, Wei Chen thought you wouldn't come in person this time!" Xu Shu said.

"Yuan Zhi, this time against the remnants of the puppet Han in Wuling, although our army has an absolute advantage, but the more times like this, the more we can't take it lightly!" Cao Cao admonished.

Xu Shu nodded and arched his hand: "Your Majesty, rest assured!" Wechen wake up! ”

Cao Cao nodded, glanced at Xu Shu, and asked with a smile, "Yuan Zhi, you haven't been home for more than a year, right?" ”

A trace of longing flashed in Xu Shu's eyes, and he replied indifferently: "It's been more than a year!" ”

Cao Cao patted Xu Shu on the shoulder, "When this battle is over, I will transfer you back to Chang'an!" ”

Xu Shu couldn't help but be grateful, but he clenched his fists with a resolute face and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!" However, Weichen hopes to return to Chang'an after the world is calm! ”

Cao Cao saw the resoluteness in Xu Shu's eyes, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion, and nodded heavily, "Okay!" Just according to the yuanzhi! ”

The nearly twenty-sided Wei army in Jingzhou split into two routes and advanced towards Lingyang and Yuannan in Wuling at the same time!

On May 26, Zhang He led the 50,000 elites of the Third Army to reach Lingyang, and a tragic siege battle ensued, which lasted for three days, and the Qin army broke through Lingyang after paying the price of 3,000 casualties, and completely annihilated 30,000 defenders of Lingyang.

On May 27, Cao Cao personally led 50,000 elite troops of the Second Army to Yuannan, and Yuannan went down without a fight, and at the same time, Cao Ren, who was guarding Jingzhou, personally led 20,000 soldiers of the Twentieth Army to the south, joined the 30,000 defenders in the city, and recaptured Jiangling in one fell swoop!

On June 2, Cao Cao led the army to capture a heavy city in Wuling, Hanshou, the gate of Wulin was opened from then on, and the 50,000 elite soldiers of the Second Army, under the leadership of Cao Cao, marched to Wuling, the seat of Wuling County!

The elite of the 50,000 Second Army marched to Wuling along the official road, the morale was very high, and the progress of the army was very fast, according to the current progress of the Wei army, it would be able to reach Wuling City in two days! (To be continued......)