Chapter 360

In five days, Deng Xian dispatched soldiers from Ying County, Yin County, Chaoyang County and other places near Xinye county. At the same time, he wantonly recruited soldiers in Xinye, quickly gathered up 10000 troops, and then began to train the whole army.

In addition, Deng Xian also ordered craftsmen to speed up the manufacture of bow and arrow, crossbow and other weapons.

Deng Xian was full of ambition and quickly prepared for the war.

On this day, the military school quickly came to the Yamen where Deng Xian lived and went straight to the study.

"Dong! Dong

Outside the study, the school knocked on the door and reported: "general, general Tong Sheng, you have something urgent to report."

"Come in!"

Deng Xian put down an account book and gave an order.

In these five days, Deng Xian checked the financial books of Xinye county and found that the finance of Xinye county was very poor and there was not much money left in the Treasury. There was little money other than the pay for the soldiers.

Deng Xian thought that running Nanyang County was a fat man who could earn money, but now it seems impossible.

Tong Sheng entered the room and reported: "general, the big deal is not good."

When Deng Xian saw Tong Sheng's panic, he was not happy. He slapped him on the desk, and his face was gloomy.

His action made Tong Sheng tremble.

Deng Xian then asked, "what's the system of being flustered? Tell me what happened

Tong Sheng calmed down and said: "in Xinye County, news is being sent everywhere that Cao Cao has begun to gather troops on a large scale. It is estimated that 800000 troops will enter Nanyang County and then attack Jingzhou and Jiangdong."

"Hiss!"

Deng Xian took a cold breath and looked shocked.

Eight hundred thousand!

Such a force into Nanyang County, even if a person a saliva, are enough to drown him.

Deng Xian was shocked in his heart, but he was a general after all and had certain ability to calm down quickly.

After he was shocked, Deng Xian shook his head and said, "Cao Cao is exaggerating. There can not be so many troops. If Cao Cao could mobilize 200000 soldiers, he would have gone south. Now it's said that there are 800000 troops. I'm familiar with rumors. You send orders to the general of the army to tell the soldiers that the 800000 troops are the threat of Cao's army and are not to be feared. "

"No!"

Tong Sheng was very successful, but he was still worried.

No matter whether the 800000 troops are real or not, and how many they are, Cao Cao's momentum is already frightening.

Tong Sheng turned and walked out. Suddenly, Deng Xian said, "wait a minute!"

Tong Sheng quickly turns around and stands with a bow.

Deng Xian asked: "recently, have you heard from Zhang Ren?"

Referring to Zhang Ren, Tong Sheng shook his head and said, "report back to General Zhang. There is no news about General Zhang for the time being."

Deng Xian squinted and said coldly, "remember, Zhang Ren is no longer a general or an official of Yizhou. Call him by his first name next time. Don't call him general. If we do it again, we will be punished. "

"No!"

Tong Sheng was trembling and nodded.

Hearing the speech, Deng Xian showed a touch of satisfaction in his eyes and waved: "step back!"

"No!"

Tong Sheng nodded and turned away.

Deng Xian sat alone in his study and fell into thinking. In front of Tong Sheng, he said that Cao Cao's army was not enough to be afraid, but in fact, Deng Xian was already afraid. No matter how many people there are in Cao Cao's army, we can be sure that if Cao Cao publicizes this, there must be 100000 troops.

On the other hand, his troops are only 10000 and have just been recruited. Once Cao Cao really killed him, he couldn't stop him.

"We must arrange the way back in advance, otherwise, once we are defeated, the consequences will be unimaginable."

Deng Xian's eyes narrowed and murmured to himself.

I thought it was a good thing to come to Nanyang County, and I could squeeze out Zhang Ren. Now it looks like it's a complete pit. If it's 10000 or 20000 Cao Jun, he can resist, and he's not afraid of it. But if it's 10000 or 200000, it's beyond the scope of resistance.

"What if Cao Cao calls for surrender?"

In Deng Xian's mind, a possibility emerged. Compared with Cao Cao in the north, Liu Zhang in Yizhou is a sparrow, which can not be compared with Cao Cao.

"Anyway, get ready to leave."

Deng Xian didn't plan to fight to death at all, and he began to retreat in his heart.

……

In the mountains, Jingzhou military camp.

Liu Xiu, Pang Tong, Wei Yan and Zhang Ren were discussing the map. During this time, they were constantly deliberating and choosing the place to resist Cao Jun.

"Step on it! Step on it

The rapid sound of footsteps, from far to near.

A sentinel quickly came to Liu Xiushen's side and reported: "Mr. Qi, I just got information. According to the information, Cao Cao went south this time and mobilized a total of 800000 troops."

"Ha Is Cao Cao going to bluff? "

Liu Xiu gave a sneer, with a look of irony in his eyes.Pang Tong also had an expression of disbelief. He said faintly, "it's impossible to have an army of 800000. This time, Cao Cao exaggerates. But it's a good way. If you're a little bit timid, you'll be scared. "

Liu Xiu said, "look for the news again!"

"No!"

The sentry stooped and turned back.

Wei Yan's face was dignified, and he said in a deep voice: "Lord, Cao Cao's 800000 troops are fake. However, the actual strength should not be less than 100000. It is impossible for the forces in our hands to compete head on. It is also quite difficult to win more with less. It's a tough battle. "

Liu xiudao said: "Cao Cao's true strength should be around 200000."

This conclusion surprised Pang Tong, Wei Yan and Zhang Ren.

As a matter of fact, Liu Xiu's conclusion is not that the soldiers have inquired into the news, but that he has some memories of the battle of Chibi in his mind. He remembers that in that war, Cao Cao's troops were about 200000, but in the end, he lost all his troops at the expense of his troops.

It would be nice if Cao Cao could mobilize so many troops this time.

Pang Tong said: "if Cao Cao really has 200000 talents, he should design well. Otherwise, our army will not be able to compete with Cao's army. "

Liu xiudao: "Cao's army is powerful, but not impeccable. Just like before, when we dealt with the 5000 excellent cavalry under the command of Cao Cao, we lost only one or two hundred people, but in the end we captured thousands of horses and thousands of Cao soldiers. "

Liu Xiu has sent people to escort more than 2000 captured horses back to Xiangyang and give them to Wen pin's brush!

Zhang Ren and Wei Yan's face changed, and they looked heavy.

The news is just adding insult to injury.

Jingzhou is facing the attack of Cao Cao, which is a headache. Now, instead of uniting, Jiangdong has to take advantage of the opportunity to make profits. For Jingzhou, it's like falling into the well.

Pang Tong asked, "Lord, what shall we do?"

Rao Shi Pang Tong's stratagem was unparalleled. He was also extremely nervous when he heard that Cao Cao and Jiangdong were going to attack Jingzhou. After all, Cao Cao and Sun Quan are not simple, especially Cao Cao's strong troops, quite terrible.

Liu Xiu shrugged his shoulders and said with a light smile: "what else can we do? Naturally, the soldiers are coming to block the water and cover the land. At present, although Jiang Jingzhou can not compete with Cao Cao, it is not easy for Cao Cao to attack. "

Zhang Ren said: "Lord, I think we can withdraw from the mountain forest first, and then retreat to the water ferry, and then resist the Cao army."

As the situation changes, Zhang Ren thinks that it is not appropriate to stay in the mountains and wait for Cao's army to attack Xinye county. After all, Deng Xian is unreliable. It is the right way to garrison at the junshui ferry and seize the main road from Xinye to Chaoyang County.

Liu Xiu stared at the map and nodded: "I mean it! Wei Yan, send orders to withdraw. "

"No!"

Wei Yan had to make an order to go down immediately.