"Your Excellency, Zhang Xiu and Jia Xu have already captured Wu Sheng Pass!"
Within Luoyang Imperial City, the Imperial Guards stepped forward and bowed.
For the second attack on Jingzhou, Yang Rui did not even personally take part. Instead, he used the Imperial Guards and the Kongling Ninja Division to form something similar to a strategist department with Cheng Yu, Guo Jia, Sun Qian, and Xun You.
As the saying went, a strategist could decide victory from a thousand miles away. The Kongling Ninja Division's information was instantaneous enough to support this kind of strategist department.
At the same time, it might not be appropriate for Yang Rui to personally take part in this battle. In the public announcement, Yang Rui had only mobilized a limited number of troops and did not reveal too much of his intention to annex Jingzhou.
In this way, Yang Rui staying at home was undoubtedly the best choice. Not only would he not attract the attention of the other factions, he could also sit in the middle and coordinate with the progress of the other armies.
Of course, this attack on Jingzhou was also a test. If there was a need for him to appear, Yang Rui would bring a group of people to the scene of the incident to provide support.
At least for now, Yang Rui's method of coordinating and dispatching was very effective. At the same time, there were no mistakes.
"Oh? How did it go so smoothly? "
Yang Rui, Cheng Yu, Guo Jia, Sun Qian, and Xun You were overjoyed when they heard this. Yang Rui could not help but ask.
"Reporting to my lord, General Zhang Xiu used Military Advisor Jia Xu's plan and successfully infuriated the old guard of Wu Sheng Pass and challenged him to a battle. During the battle, he killed the enemy with a single move and took the lead to invade Wu Sheng Pass, thus obtaining the pass …"
The Imperial Guards replied truthfully.
Yang Rui was even more delighted after hearing this. He exchanged glances with Cheng Yu, Guo Jia, Sun Qian, and Xun You, thinking that Jia Xu was indeed very capable. Under normal circumstances, how could he have so easily angered the defending general?
Cheng Yu, Guo Jia, Sun Qian, and Xun You also nodded.
"Jia Wenhe is indeed impressive. Messengers Zhang Xiu and Jia Xu will be stationed at Wusheng Pass for the time being. Their main purpose is to intimidate the enemy. They can send out elite cavalrymen to attack the cities near Xiangyang City from time to time.
Yang Rui was not stingy with his praise and then ordered the imperial guards to pass down the order. He did not expect Zhang Xiu and Jia Xu to break through Wusheng Pass so quickly. Originally, Yang Rui was considering whether to mobilize the "air force" to support them.
However, the fact that Zhang Xiu and Jia Xu had broken through Wu Sheng Pass so quickly had messed up Yang Rui's plans. At the very least, Zhao Yun's forces had yet to reach Wu Sheng Pass. Thus, Yang Rui had only allowed Zhang Xiu and Jia Xu to remain at Wu Sheng Pass temporarily.
"My Lord, General Taishi Ci's navy has arrived near Sanjiangkou. He has just sent a message asking for instructions on the next mission."
Yang Rui had just finished arranging the attack on Wusheng Pass in the direction of Nanyang Prefecture when news came from the navy that Taishi Ci's navy had arrived near Sanjiangkou.
In the game world, apart from special air forces, a navy was much more convenient than an army. Thus, Taishi Ci had arrived near Sanjiangkou in a few days.
Yang Rui's order to Taishi Ci's navy was to rush to Sanjiangkou as soon as possible and not continue to advance toward Xiangshui. Thus, Taishi Ci made this request.
As for the navy, Yang Rui had actually arranged for a backup plan. At this moment, Gan Ning had already fallen into the Yangtze River. Yang Rui had been absent for so many days because he was waiting for Gan Ning's navy to arrive.
This backup plan was naturally left for Gangdong Sun Jian. Yang Rui did not have much trust in Sun Jian and had to be cautious. At the same time, he had to take the initiative in his own hands. When the time came, whether to attack or defend against Gangdong Sun Jian would depend on the situation.
After discussing with the others, Yang Rui came to the conclusion that Sun Jian of Jiangdong would not just sit by and do nothing when Jingzhou was in trouble. He would either take revenge on Jingzhou to avenge the humiliation of losing control of Sanjiangkou after losing the previous two battles.
Or Gangdong Sun Jian might be interested in Yuzhou and take advantage of the internal strife in Jingzhou to attack Yuzhou and snatch territory. This wasn't the first time something similar had happened in history, so Yang Rui had to be on guard.
As for the defense of the Yellow River after Gan Ning was transferred to the Yangtze River, Yang Rui was not worried about it. After Gan Ning's troops withdrew from the Yellow River, Fang Lan's navy, which was originally at the Huai River and Si River, had been transferred to the Yellow River.
Although Fang Lan was temporarily overseeing the Japanese civilization, they had undergone relevant training. Fang Lan's mid-level generals were able to complete this task.
Moreover, the Yellow River, Beiji, Hanoi, and other areas were basically under Yang Rui's control. The defense line on the Yellow River was no longer necessary. The key defense mission was still at the upper reaches of the Yellow River.
"Order Taishi Ci to send some light boats and small boats upstream along the Xiang River to meet with Liu Qi's navy first to prevent them from complaining. Most of the navy is to hide in the lakes near the Sanjiang Estuary to hide from the public …"
Yes, deceive people. It was not only to target the Gangdong Sun family, but also to target Liu Qi.
After Liu Qi left Sanjiangkou, he did not leave anything behind. He brought everything he could. He was prepared to cut off all means of retreat.
However, Jiangxia was Liu Qi's base after all. There were still spies above the water. Taishi Ci's navy could not be completely exposed to Liu Qi and be used against them for not cooperating with the attack.
"My Lord, Governor Liu Qi led 260,000 troops. After three days of intense battle, he has taken down Jiangling City. Both sides have suffered heavy losses."
At this time, Liu Qi also sent news that Jiangling City was a city that he could not go around. After a fierce battle, Liu Qi had finally taken down Jiangling City.
"Mhm, tell Liu Qi that Zhang Xiu and Jia Xu have taken down Wu Sheng Pass. Tell him to wait for them to attack Xiangyang City from the north and south."
After hearing that Liu Qi had taken down Jiangling City, Yang Rui was certain that he had achieved his goal. He then sent news of Wu Sheng Pass to Liu Qi. This was also the plan that he had set before. He wanted to 'encourage' Liu Qi to attack Xiangyang City as soon as possible.
"My Lord, General Dian Wei has arrived at Yingchuan City in Yuzhou. Yuzhou's garrison has surrendered the city …"
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Different from the tense atmosphere in Jingzhou, news of Yang Rui's troops moving to Yuzhou also came. However, most of them were calm. Most of them directly surrendered the city.
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