In the evening of the same day, Cao Ren led more than 10,000 light cavalry of the Third Army to rush to the outside of Jingzhou first, but Huang Gai had been away for a long time.

Cao Ren led more than 10,000 cavalry into the city, and the soldiers and civilians of the city were only relieved of their hearts at this time, Cao Ren met with Tai Shi Ci, who briefly informed Cao Ren of the previous situation, and then introduced Wei Yan, who had made meritorious contributions in this battle to Zhang Cao Ren.

When Cao Ren saw Wei Yan carrying a big knife, he solemnly hugged his fist and saluted him, Wei Yan was startled and wanted to step forward to help Cao Ren up, but he felt that it was inappropriate, so he hurriedly replied: "How dare your subordinates be such a big gift as a general!" ”

Cao Ren helped Wei Yan up and said with a smile: "I, Great Wei, want to come to reward those who have merit and punish those who have faults!" You have made meritorious contributions to my Great Wei, and your martial arts are extraordinary, I would have thought that Your Majesty would definitely reuse you! ”

The weight of Cao Ren's words was naturally different, as the general of the Zhengerpin Town Army, and he was Cao Cao's relative, Wei Yan hurriedly thanked him.

A group of people came to the hall of the county guard and took their seats.

Tai Shi Ci clenched his fists and asked, "General, how is the situation in Chibi Water Village?" ”

Cao Ren frowned and shook his head and said, "The six cave villages have all been destroyed, and the ships have almost been lost!" Nearly half of the Jingzhou sailors were killed and wounded! ”

Everyone present couldn't help but be taken aback when they heard this, Wei Yan frowned and said, "In this way, Jiangdong has achieved the absolute advantage of the sailor again!" ”

Cao Ren nodded: "The Jingzhou Sailor has been hit hard, and the only one who can be engaged in the water war is the Chaohu Sailor!" It can be said that Sun Jian regained control of the Yangtze River! ”

"General, how can Jingzhou Water Village make the Jiangdong Water Division successful in the surprise attack? Didn't the general repeatedly order the Jingzhou Navy Division to be on strict guard? Tai Shi Ci frowned.

A general on the side said, "Do you still need to ask?" It must be that the general of the Jingzhou Navy Division, Yang Fengyin, did not take General Cao's words to heart! ”

Cao Ren pondered: "Cai Mao is a flattering bully. It's possible! ”

Cao Ren paused, and said to everyone with a solemn face: "No matter what you say." The defeat in this battle has caused a setback to the military prestige, and the general, as the general of Jingzhou, must bear the main responsibility! ”

Everyone looked at each other. I can't help but rush to a little heavy.

"The defeat in this battle is not General Cao's fault, and the last general thinks that His Majesty will not be unreasonable!" A general said.

Cao Ren laughed: "You said something wrong! Military law is the greatest truth! Well, let's not talk about that! Huang Gai has retreated, this Jiangling City is already safe, and the general must return to the Jingzhou camp immediately, Ziyi, the defense of this Jiangling City will be handed over to you, you must take strict precautions, and you must not be negligent! ”

"General, don't worry!" Tai Shi Ci hugged his fists and promised.

Cao Ren nodded. Then Cao Ren left 5,000 light cavalry, and he led 10,000 light cavalry straight to the Jingzhou camp, and in the early morning of the next day, the Jiangdong naval army that raided Jingzhou returned to Jianye one after another, and Sun Jian personally led a group of civil and military troops to meet them at the riverside port.

Sun Jian returned to the palace of Jianye under the support of all the civil and military forces, and sat down on the main seat, and the civil and military forces were divided into left and right.

Sun Jian set his eyes on Zhou Tai's body, and couldn't wait to ask: "General Zhou, I ordered you to raid Jingzhou Water Village." The result? ”

Zhou Tai looked back excitedly: "Your Majesty, the last general is fortunate not to be dishonored!" Jingzhou Water Village was burned, thousands of warships were all buried in the fire, and nearly half of the Jingzhou sailors were killed and wounded! ”

Sun Jian's eyes lit up. Daxi said: "Well done! The entire army of Jingzhou Navy Division is exhausted, and the Yangtze River will be dominated by our army again! ”

The civil and military forces in the hall also showed excited looks, but then. Zhou Tai continued with a dark expression: "However, when our army is about to annihilate the Jingzhou Naval Division. Reinforcements from the Third Army of the Wei Army suddenly arrived, and our army went through a bloody battle. But in the end, he couldn't be defeated, and in the end he could only throw back on the ship! ”

Sun Jian was not surprised at all, smiled and said with relief: "General Zhou doesn't have to blame himself!" The total annihilation of the Jingzhou Navy Division is the greatest achievement! ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Zhou Tai hugged his fists and retreated into the column.

Sun Jian moved his gaze to Sun Ce and Huang Gai, and when he saw the depressed expressions on their faces, he had already guessed the matter to eight or nine points.

"Bo Fu, Gong Fu." Sun Jian called.

The two immediately came out of the queue and knelt down together.

"Father, the child failed to successfully raid the Jingzhou camp! On the contrary, the soldiers are lost! Please, Father, punish the sin! ”

As soon as Sun Ce's words fell, Huang Gai also said with a look of shame: "The last general also failed to capture Jingzhou as planned, please punish the king!" ”

The two knelt on the ground, their heads bowed, and Zhong Wenwu looked at Sun Jian, wanting to see how he dealt with it.

Sun Jian walked to the hall and helped the two of them: "Actually, these two defeats are not unexpected!" The Wei army rode across the world without encountering an opponent, and the Third Army was its elite division! ”

But then Sun Jian's expression froze: "However, if you two lose, you have to be punished according to military law!" Come! ”

Several of his own soldiers immediately entered, clasped their fists and asked, "What does the king expect?" ”

Sun Jian ordered with a dignified face: "Take the prince and General Huang down, and each will be punished with thirty rods!" ”

The soldiers were stunned and looked at each other.

Sun Jian frowned, and said sharply: "What are you doing in a daze?" Execute it now! ”

Several pro-soldiers couldn't help but feel a pang in their hearts, and hurriedly hugged their fists to promise, at this time, Cheng Pu came out of the column and hugged his fists and said urgently: "Your Majesty, although the prince and General Huang lost, but this is not a crime of war, please be gracious to the king!" ”

"Please be gracious to the king!" A group of civil and military officers immediately came out together to plead.

Sun Jian frowned and said: "If the law is not strict, it will not be able to unite the hearts of the soldiers!" I have made up my mind, and you don't have to plead anymore! ”

Sun Ce hugged his fist at everyone and said, "Thank you for your kindness, but military law is ruthless, and I, Sun Ce, am willing to accept military law!" ”

After speaking, he strode out of the hall, Huang Gai hugged his fist at everyone and followed out.

A moment later, there was a sound of a wooden staff hitting the body outside the door, and all the civil and military officers glanced at each other, and couldn't help but be more in awe of Sun Jian.

Sun Jian said: "Although this assault failed to achieve the best result, the Jingzhou Navy Division has exhausted its entire army, and we have achieved the expected goal!" In a short period of time, the Wei army will not be able to pose a threat to our Jiangdong! All counties and counties must seize this time to develop and hoard grain and grass, and all armies must step up training and expand the army! ”

All the civil and military forces hugged their fists together and promised.

"Your Majesty, at present, there are more than 300,000 troops in Jiangdong, and the burden of logistics in all aspects is very heavy! If you expand the army again, I'm afraid," Zhang Zhao said worriedly.

Sun Jian nodded and said, "Zibu's concerns are very reasonable!" However, the Wei army is on the side, and we must expand the army as much as possible! ”

Sun Jian paused and asked, "Zibu, what is the maximum number of troops we can afford now?" ”

Zhang Zhao thought for a moment and replied: "If you add the southwestern barbarians, it will not exceed 350,000 at most, if it exceeds this number, we will collapse without the Wei army attacking!" ”

Sun Jian frowned and muttered, "Three hundred and fifty thousand!" It seems to be a little missing! Let's limit it to 350,000! ”

When Zhang Zhao heard this, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, he was really worried that Sun Jian would blindly expand the army regardless of his actual situation.

Zhang Zhao saluted and said: "Your Majesty, the combined strength of our army and Liu Qi's remnant army is also deficient compared to the Wei army, and we must contact more allies!" ”

"Allies? Liu Zhang in Yizhou is also finished, what other allies can we have? ”

Zhang Zhao said: "Western Regions! ”

Sun Jian couldn't help but be stunned. (To be continued.) )