Chapter 35 The Battle of Xiangyang(1/2)
"Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooo..."
On August 21, 2018, the fourth year of Jian'an, accompanied by three low horn sounds in Zhang Susu's army, the battle in Xiangyang, Jingzhou, which had been delayed for nearly half a month, finally started here.
The Wei army on the north bank of the Yangtze River rushed to the south bank like an ants. The loud shouts of killing and the huge momentum that shocked people made the morale of the Jingzhou army gathered on the south bank stagnant...
"How rampant!" Wen Pin, commander of the Xiangyang naval army's horse and infantry, frowned.
As the supreme commander of this battle, Cai Mao couldn't help but feel unswerving. After all, in his opinion, the Wei army on the opposite side was too unscrupulous and actually launched an offensive in front of more than 100,000 defenders on the south bank, as if he did not take Cai Mao and others seriously at all.
It has to be said that Zhang Susu really didn't take Cai Mao and others seriously. She even made a tactic on Xiangyang before ordering the entire army to cross the river, which clearly stated the various matters she wanted to cross the river today.
She seemed to be saying: I will cross the river today. If you have the ability, come and stop me and see!
Ah, Zhang Susu had no hope of Cai Mao's surrender at the beginning. The reason why she delayed the crossing of the river was simply to wait for Cao Cao and Liu Xie to arrive in Jingzhou, and then catch them all in one go.
She, Zhang Susu, was ready to completely destroy Jingzhou's determination to resist in this battle. As for whether Cai Mao surrendered or not, it was insignificant in her eyes.
I have to say that Cai Mao overestimated himself and overestimated the weight he thought was in Zhang Susu's heart.
After receiving the news that Cao Cao and Liu Xie arrived in Jingzhou, Cai Mao originally thought that he could learn from Lu Buwei's strange goods. However, he never expected that the so-called strange goods in his eyes were worthless in Zhang Susu's eyes at present.
Cao Cao and Liu Xie, I have to say that these two people are important figures related to this history, so before that, Zhang Susu did not dare to harm them easily. After all, once she did this, the way of heaven would signal the immortal to come and cause trouble for her. Therefore, without any need, Zhang Susu always allowed Cao Cao and Liu Xie to survive. Otherwise, with her current power, it would be easy to harm them in Xudu.
Perhaps everyone thought it was because of Xun Yu's plea, so Zhang Susu stopped and removed Cao Cao and Liu Xie. However, no one knew that in the final analysis, it was just that Zhang Susu was unwilling to completely confront the way of heaven at that time.
However, the situation is very different at the moment. When Zhang Susu happened to meet Chen Mo by the river a few days ago, she had vowed to lift the shackles of the way of heaven, because only in this way can she bring Chen Mo back.
But it is not easy to take Chen Mo back, because she once made a vow to the sky under Zhang Ning's coercion. If she violated it, the immortal who was struggling to find no reason or opportunity would take action.
After all, the way of heaven cannot deal with her Zhang Susu in person. It can only be employed by others, such as the immortal.
To put it bluntly, that immortal is like a thug prepared by Tiandao, who solves all disobedient guys for Tiandao. On the other hand, as long as the immortal can be solved, even Tiandao will not do anything to her Zhang Susu.
But it is not easy to deal with that immortal. The confrontation a few days ago has made Zhang Susu understand that even if this immortal does not use the power of the heavenly way, his strength is much higher than that of Zhang Susu. I have to say that the path Zhang Susu chose is a road full of thorns.
But she still chose to do that...
Nine years ago, when she heard that her father, uncle and other relatives had all died at the hands of the court, the angry Zhang Susu made an oath in Qingzhou to overthrow the Han Dynasty, but as her strength grew and her status increased, she gradually lost herself.
Four years ago, as her status grew higher and higher, Zhang Susu's ambitions grew bigger and bigger. She no longer just wanted to avenge her, but to take over the Han Dynasty. Even in order to win the final victory, she sacrificed Chen Mo who was unfaithful to her.
Having controlled the emperor and undermined Cao Cao, Zhang Susu had already sat on a high position below one person and above ten thousand people. Even she could depose Liu Xie and usurp the throne as the emperor at any time.
I have to say that most people are full of expectations for what they have not obtained, but after getting it, they find that it is just that.
Rights, status, when Zhang Susu got everything she wanted, she suddenly felt that her heart was extremely empty. Perhaps, this is what is called the so-called coldness of the high place.
When you lose someone who can share your joy with you, success is no longer a meaningful thing. On the contrary, you feel inexplicably melancholy. Take Zhang Susu as an example. Zhang He, under her command, and Cheng Yu, have hinted that she usurped the throne more than once, but Zhang Susu did not do that.
It’s not impossible. After all, in the current era when the imperial power is in decline, it is easy for her to usurp the throne. The only thing worth considering is probably that immortal.
Ah, it’s not that it can’t be done, it just doesn’t feel meaningless. You should know that with her current status and power, what’s the difference between usurping the throne? After all, Emperor Liu Xie is just a puppet in her hands.
As for the most important point, it is because she lost the man who could share the victory with her...
You will be king in the future and I will be queen in the future...
When he was in Chang'an, Zhang Susu mentioned it to Chen Mo, but unfortunately, Chen Mo refused it completely.
Perhaps, Zhang Susu is not just eager to gain power. After all, Zhang Susu is no longer arbitrary, but she is also a woman in this era. It is undeniable that her ideas and her ideas are bound by the times.
Perhaps her initial plan was just to stand with Chen Mo to the highest point in the world and let him replace the Han Dynasty. Unfortunately, as time went by, the conflict between the two intensified, Zhang Susu gradually lost her original intention.
It may be a bit ridiculous. A strong woman like her, Zhang Susu, actually, in her bones, just wants to be the woman behind a successful man...
Perhaps, this is the so-called fate, just like Zhang Ning. She tried her best to get rid of her established fate. However, it was not until the end that it was discovered that it was precisely because of her paranoia and stubbornness that the development of the out-of-conformity became the same as the future she had seen before...
The magician who possesses the huge demonic power of the Nine-tailed Fox in Qingqiu and is above everyone else finally succumbed to his established destiny and gave up his life for the man he loved.
My sister accepted her fate...
But my sister did not give up. Now Zhang Susu is going to be an enemy of heaven, so she will...
play hard!
"Cao Cao has indeed arrived in Jingzhou!" With the help of magic, Zhang Susu obviously noticed Cao Cao, who was disguised as he stood beside Liu Bei in disguise.
"Do you want to kill him for you?" Chen Er sat on the ground in a big way, staring at Zhang Susu with his eyes slanted, and laughed.
"No, my preparations are not enough. Keep him and Liu Bei's life for the time being, and take Xiangyang first. At present, the luck of the Han Dynasty is mostly concentrated in Jingzhou and Yizhou. As long as you take Jingzhou, the luck of the Han Dynasty will be greatly damaged..." As she said, she looked at the battle situation and said in a deep voice, "I want to defeat the morale of the Xiangyang defenders in one battle, so...you go in person. I, the general of the Fifth Battalion of Qingzhou Army!"
When the generals beside Zhang Susu changed slightly when they heard this, they subconsciously looked at Chen Er, Dong Zhuo, Sun Jian, and Lu Bu. Needless to say, the three were the martial gods who once shocked the world. As for Chen Er, they were a guy who was stronger than the martial gods!
"Zhang Liao, Zhang He, Gao Lan, you go too!" Zhang Susu continued.
When everyone heard this, their expressions changed drastically. They never expected that Zhang Susu would actually call the seven martial gods to fight the vanguard. Even though Gao Lan's strength was not as strong as the real martial gods. However, this gorgeous starting lineup...
It's simply unprecedented!
Unconsciously, the morale of Zhang Susu's army was completely ignited, and he couldn't help but let out a loud shout.
"Well?" Liu Bei obviously noticed the sudden change in the morale of the Wei army on the south bank of the Yangtze River. He was a little puzzled. However, when the seven martial god-level figures under Zhang Susu's command stepped on the south bank of the Yangtze River, Liu Bei finally understood.
"Is it necessary to let us play from the beginning?" Holding the Seven-Star Sword, Dong Zhuo could no longer look at the Jingzhou soldiers opposite him with a confused look on his face.
"Since the lord said that, it's necessary!" Gao Lan, who was devoted to Zhang Susu, took a deep breath and said in a deep voice.
Dong Zhuo curled his lips when he heard this and said sneeringly, "You watchdog are loyal..."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang He slowly emerged from the shadow behind Dong Zhuo, put the short sword in his hand on Dong Zhuo's neck, and said in a threatening tone, "Fatty Dong, what did you say?"
Unfortunately, Dong Zhuo was unmoved at all. After glanced at Zhang Ji with his eyes, he said with a smile, "Oh, it's two..."
Zhang He was furious when he heard this, his eyes flashed with fierce light. At this moment, accompanied by a maroon shadow flashed by. Lu Bu, who was riding his horse, separated the two of them with the Fang Tian Huaji in his hand, and said coldly, "Zhang Yanyi, Dong Zhongying, what are you doing?"
Looking at the anger in Lu Bu's eyes, Zhang He and Dong Zhuo smiled and separated.
Looking at the farce, he shook his head slightly, Sun Jian shook the black knife in his hand, and looked at the Jingzhou army on the south bank and murmured, "I hope there is a guy worth Sun's serious action..."
A guy worthy of your Sun Jian’s serious attack?
Zhang Liao, who didn't say a word, showed a strange look on his face when he heard this. After all, Sun Jian, like Lu Bu, Dong Zhuo, Chen Er and others, was his opponent that Zhang Liao could not defeat even if he tried his best.
At this moment, a black shadow passed by. Chen Er appeared in front of everyone carrying a dragon halberd gun. He looked at Jingzhou Jun not far away and licked his lips, with a hint of bloodthirsty flashing in his eyes.
I have to say that even the martial gods such as Lu Bu, Dong Zhuo and others couldn't help but stagnate a little when they saw Chen Er, and cursed in their hearts, this madman!
After all, except Chen Er, no martial god would massacre the people of a county town for his own pleasure, and even Dong Zhuo would not do such a crazy thing.
After all, as the God of Martial Arts, they have their own bottom line. Apart from the lunatic Chen Er, once this guy has a murderous intention, he will not care about anything else.
Killing and massacre are probably the only thing Chen Er is interested in besides fighting against the strong.
It is hard to imagine that the most powerful martial god who is above the world's martial artists is actually such a guy.
It has to be said that when Chen Er, Lu Bu and other seven martial gods stepped on the south bank of the Yangtze River, the atmosphere on the entire battlefield changed suddenly. Not to mention that the morale of the Wei army was greatly boosted, the powerful momentum of these seven people alone had completely overwhelmed more than 100,000 Jingzhou troops.
"What...what happened?" Cai Mao's expression changed drastically, because in his opinion, the aura of the seven people was even stronger than the more than 100,000 Jingzhou troops under his command, and even more so, he actually saw Sun Jian in it.
"Dong Zhuo, Lu Bu, Sun Jian... That Zhang Susu actually resurrected the dead..." On the other side, Liu Bei frowned and sighed. Then he lowered his voice and said, "Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, Huang Zhong, you four!" After a pause, he said hesitantly. "Avoid that Chen Er, this is an order!"
"Yes, brother!"
"Yes, lord!"
Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun and Huang Zhong looked at each other, nodded silently, clasped their fists and took the order, and rode away.
After all, they knew very well that even with their strength, it would be difficult to suppress Chen Er. After all, Chen Er once defeated Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, Huang Zhong and others with one force.
Instead of seeking death by yourself, it is better to avoid his edge and suppress the other six.
At the same time, Cao Cao next to Liu Bei also said to Dian Wei and Xu Chu behind him, "You two will go too!"
"Yes, lord!" Dian Wei and Xu Chu clasped their fists and took the order, chasing Guan Yu and others.
At this time, Chen Er, Lu Bu and others had already entered the Jingzhou army. It has to be said that in front of these martial gods, ordinary soldiers were simply cattle and sheep waiting to be slaughtered and had no effect.
So when they met, the vanguard of the Jingzhou Army was defeated and was only seven people like Chen Er and Lu Bu. You must know that this was the case when Lu Bu and others held back. After all, as the God of Martial Arts, it was too expensive to massacre those ordinary soldiers. Only Chen Er, who held the Dragon Salvage and the Swordsman, killed the riots among the chaos, and took action without mercy.
Yes, this guy who was born for killing would not care about anything else.
"What an unpleasant guy!" After killing several Jingzhou soldiers with Yihuaji, Lu Bu turned his head and looked at Chen Er's direction, frowned slightly.
As soon as he finished speaking, a sneer came from beside him.
"Isn't that Mr. Wen?"
"..." Lu Bu frowned when he heard this, turned his head, looked at Guan Yu who appeared in front of him with contempt, and ridiculed, "Chen Guan Yun, aren't you imprisoned in Xudu Prison? When did you escape?"
Guan Yu's expression changed slightly when he heard this, his eyes were filled with anger. He raised the Yanyue Sword with his right hand and said in a deep voice, "Lu Fengxian, in the battle of Xuzhou, you and I did not decide the winner. Today, you and I will decide the winner!"
"Just you?" Lu Bu sneered.
After the words came, Lu Bu and Guan Yu waved the weapons in their hands at the same time, and there was a loud bang. The two of them were knocked back for more than half a foot at the same time, and they were evenly matched.
"Sure enough," Lu Bu's expression changed slightly, and he said in a deep voice, "You have indeed reached the realm of the Martial God!"
"That's natural!" Guan Yu lifted his long beard with his left hand and shouted, "If it weren't for this, how dare he appear in front of Mr. Wen?"
"Interesting..." Lu Bu curled his lips and smiled.
[Martial God Lu Bu, against Martial God Guan Yu!]
---at the same time---
To be continued...