Chapter 302 The war will start
In the following days, Liu Yi spent most of his time in the Tiangongfang. He wanted to be perfect in this battle, but he didn't have much to do now. So this time, he changed his previous behavior as a hand-off manager. As long as he had time, he would spend all his energy and participate in it himself. Although the skill levels were similar, the craftsmen were given temporarily only a certain skill level, which was far less comprehensive than Liu Yi.
Just like a spear, there are often two people who make the spear and the spear. One person is responsible for the spear and the other person is responsible for the spear. According to the specifications set by Liu Yi, it can usually be connected after making it, but there is a slight difference in the end. However, Liu Yi made the whole set himself. Although the attributes are similar, there is a gap in weapons and armor itself. What Liu Yi made is often more sophisticated than what others collaborated on.
As for the academy affairs, Liu Yi selected one from the people sent by Cui Zhouping to serve as the director of the hospital. He really couldn't take much into consideration now.
Time passed through April in such a busy manner. By mid-May, the deadline for promised Guan Yu to deliver the weapons was approaching. The ship carrying six thousand weapons, armor and bows slowly sailed away from Yueyang and headed towards Jiangling. Liu Yi finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Why don't you go there in person after so long?" In Zhuyuan, in the living room, Cui Zhouping took a sip of mellow wine, looked at Liu Yi who was resting with his eyes closed, and asked with a smile.
"I have done everything I can do. Now, I'm just waiting for something to happen." Liu Yi opened his eyes and looked at Cui Zhouping and said, "I won't lose this battle!"
He could not defeat him, and he defected to Liu Bei and tried his best to give Liu Bei the current momentum. If he lost this battle, Liu Bei's power would return to his original trajectory. Zhuge Liang would never make up for the losses that he could not make up for in his life. Liu Yi did not think he could do it.
Cui Zhouping looked at Liu Yi with some surprise. It was the first time he had known Liu Yi for so long that he felt this domineering side from Liu Yi, which could also be said to be confident. It is completely different from the impression Liu Yi gave in the past. If Liu Yi gave people in the past, he felt like a good gentleman and nothing could fight for. At this moment, Liu Yi was a sharp edge, like a sharp sword that was unsheathed.
After losing his mind for a moment, Cui Zhouping shook his head and smiled: "If you had been born ten years ago, maybe this world would be a different scene."
"Be careful!" Liu Yi raised his eyelids and glared at Cui Zhouping with annoyance. He could not say such words, and he had never thought about what to do to the world.
Cui Zhouping smiled and shook his head, and did not say anything else, but teased Wukong and said casually: "Is there anything I need to help in this battle?"
"You want to become an official?" Liu Yi looked at Cui Zhouping and said in surprise.
Then he suddenly realized that if this battle could defend Jingzhou, the territory of Cao, Sun and Liu families was basically settled. Liu Bei owned Shu and had a strategic location like Jingzhou, so he had great potential. Cui Zhouping took the initiative to ask for help at this time, which obviously meant to become an official. After all, today is different from the past. Now he has divided the Cui family. If the Cui family wants to gain a foothold here, it must have a person with enough weight, and can also use this action as an investment. If Liu Yisheng helps, he will take this opportunity to enter the officialdom of Liu Bei Group.
Cui Zhouping has made many connections in Jingzhou in recent years. Once he entered the officialdom, his power will grow rapidly.
Cui Zhouping did not answer, but nodded silently, raised the wine bowl and drank it all. Obviously, this decision was not consistent with his original intention, but he was in the world and could not help himself. Many things could not be as good as his wishes, especially for aristocratic families like him, it would be better if they were unable to do so. If they had the ability, they could not do everything as they pleased.
Liu Yi didn't know what happened within the Cui family, so he asked the Cui family to split up his family. However, Cui Zhouping did not say anything, and Liu Yi didn't ask much about his own affairs.
"Now, there is indeed a shortage of personnel. Zilong needs one person to assist. When necessary, remind Zilong to send troops." Liu Yi looked at Cui Zhouping and said that Liu Yi believed in Zhao Yun's ability, but this battle is of great importance. Moreover, Zhao Yun's side must not only beware of the attack that Jiangdong may rob at any time, but also send troops to support him when needed. If Cui Zhouping can go over and help, Zhao Yun can free up his hands.
"I'll set off tomorrow." Cui Zhouping nodded and agreed to Liu Yi's plan. He could guess a rough idea.
The two of them didn't say much, just drank one bowl after another until they were drunk and were sent back to their respective bedrooms to rest by Deng.
The next day, when Liu Yi woke up, his head hurt a little. Lu Lingqi helped him wipe his cheeks. Deng came over with a bowl of sobering soup for Liu Yi to drink. The feeling of headache was relieved a little.
"Mr. Cui is gone." Lu Lingqi looked at Liu Yi with some distress. Liu Yi is very self-disciplined in daily life. Even if he drinks occasionally, he is very sensible. He rarely gets drunk like today, which proves that Liu Yi is under great pressure.
"Yes." Liu Yi nodded. It was a good thing that Cui Zhouping was willing to come out to help him this time. He had a lot of help from him. What should I do next?
Lu Lingqi's lower abdomen was slightly raised. Liu Yi felt that the defense of this fishing village needed to be improved a little more, so the safety of her wife was naturally at the top.
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Jiangling, Guanyu Camp.
"June, the siege equipment is ready, General Zhongye's navy is ready, and you can go to war at any time." Zhou Cang came to Guan Yu and bowed.
"Yeah." Guan Yu carefully looked at the sword that Liu Yi gave him. It was different from the ring-headed sword. It had a wider blade, longer than the ring-headed sword, heavier in weight, and sharper. When he held it in his hand, the cold touch from the hilt made him feel particularly calm.
This is undoubtedly a good knife. No matter how exquisite the workmanship is, it is the only one who sees Guan Yu in his life. Such a knife is enough to be used as a family heirloom.
"Look at me, this is the big knife given to me by the Marquis of Yuting!" Zhou Cang saw that Guan Yu couldn't put down his new treasure sword, so he couldn't help but take out his sword for Guan Yu to show it.
Zhou Cang is a general of the infantry warrior. Guan Yu's big sword that is more than ten feet long is not suitable for infantry battles. Therefore, Liu Yi created a nine-foot-long two-handed big sword for him according to Zhou Cang's figure. The knife rod is only three feet, but the blade is six feet tall. The knife surface is very wide and thick. It cannot be used by people who are not strong enough. When you get the knife rod, you will feel a sense of fullness full of strength, which makes him wish you could go to the battlefield to fight immediately.
Guan Yu reached out to take Zhou Cang's big sword, and the feeling of abundant power suddenly surged up. Guan Yu couldn't help but nodded while stroking his beard. This kind of sword is indeed more suitable for people like Zhou Cang to use with great power. Even if an ordinary general gives it, he cannot use it.
Not only the two of them, among the weapons sent by Liu Yi this time, there are weapons specially used for generals in the army. Guan Yu has seen them, and they are all very well-established. Even if the weapons used by ordinary soldiers are placed in ordinary troops, they can be considered top-notch for some young generals.
Guan Yu was quite satisfied with this. With this group of weapons, Guan Yu could form an elite army of 6,000 people. This elite force would be invincible on the battlefield!
Mi Fang, who was standing at the beginning, curled her lips secretly. The spear that Liu Yi ordered to give him was not bad at all. In addition, there was a single sword, which was also well-crafted and well-known, and could be called a famous sword. If he took it out, these people would definitely envy him.
"Mi Fang!" Guan Yu handed the knife back to Zhou Cang and looked at Mi Fang and said.
"Here!" Mi Fang hurriedly stepped forward. Now he was both disgusted and afraid of Guan Yu's loss. Guan Yu called him his name almost a conditioned reflex.
"In three days, send troops to attack Xiangfan City. You are responsible for the logistics of food and grass, and do not let it be short of it." Guan Yu glanced at Mi Fang, but touched.
During this period, Liu Yi mentioned the incident of Mi Fang several times in his letter to Guan Yu. After all, he was Liu Bei's brother-in-law. Even if he didn't like Mi Fang, he should give Liu Bei face. Moreover, to attack Xiangyang, Mi Fang needed to provide operational logistics in the rear. Don't make the relationship too stiff.
The kindness of the face was not as cool as before, but at least he did not speak as coldly as before. He just arranged orders normally. He wanted to say something threatening, but he couldn't do it well. When the words came to his mouth, I wonder if it was the coolness coming from the hilt of the knife, which made him quite calm, but in short, he didn't say it.
"Here!" Mi Fang looked at Guan Yu in confusion. Why didn't he curse today? He felt a little uncomfortable.
Guan Yu invited Fu Shiren and other generals to give instructions. This time, he attacked the two cities of Xiangfan, and set up 50,000 troops on the water. There were still many soldiers and horses left behind in the rear. Let these people defend the rear and don’t worry about the front line anymore.
After all the matter was explained, Guan Yu ordered people to spread the entire army, and three days later, he sent troops to attack Xiangfan, and asked the soldiers of the three armies to go to Danyang to garrison the troops in the past three days. As soon as the food and grass arrived, he immediately advanced to Xiangfan. Wenpin's navy rushed to the land of Xiangfan first and cut off the contact between the two cities.
The generals dispersed, and Guan Yu wanted to send troops to attack Xiangfan. The news of supporting the war in Hanzhong spread quickly, and the news also wanted to be conveyed from all directions of Jingzhou.
Jiangdong, Chaisang.
"Governor, letter from Jingzhou, Guan Yu is about to rise up. Will we send troops immediately?" Zhou Tai came in from Lu Meng's central army tent and bowed to Lu Meng.
"No hurry. If Guan Yu sends troops, we will move troops later. Guan Yu will definitely return." Lu Meng shook his head and said, "When Guan Yu and Cao's army stalemate, it will be the time for our army to send troops!"
Chapter completed!