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Not only Yu Jin could not have imagined, but even Sun Quan could not have imagined that the thousands of stones of grain stored in Gaoyou County in Jiangdong became the bait for the Han army to advance eastward. When Yu Jin hurriedly seized the bait from the Han army, he fell into the trap of the Han army.

On the day of the Gaoyou incident, Liu Jing publicly accused 20,000 Cao troops in Ruxukou for sabotaging the armistice agreement, intercepting Han army ration ships in Gaoyou, killing Han army guarding ships, and robbing thousands of stones of grain. Liu Jing solemnly stated that the Han army would never sit idly by and that Cao army, who intercepted Han army ration ships, must pay a heavy price.

Rather than scolding Cao's army and encouraging morale, this is a reason for Jiangdong, why did the Han army send troops to Guangling County?

Sixty thousand Han troops were immediately divided into two groups. Huang Zhong led the Wan army into Huaiyin County first and cut off Cao's army to return to the north, while Gan Ning led the Wanshui Army to dock in Guangling County. The army blocked the Yangtze River surface of Guangling County. Gan Ning immediately led the 20,000 troops to the north, occupied Gaoyou County, and cut off Cao's army to the south.

Yu Jin's 20,000 Cao's army was trapped between Gaoyou County and Huaiyin County. There were no county towns or villages in this area, and it was deserted for several miles. The 20,000 Cao's army was in a dilemma and soon fell into a serious survival crisis. The Cao's army's food could only be supported for more than ten days at most. Once the food was exhausted, they would not get any supplies, and the 20,000 troops would soon fall into a desperate situation.

The Gaoyou incident seemed to be a conspiracy of the Han army. In fact, it was inevitable that the Han army would advance eastward. From the beginning of the Cao army's power entering Jiangdong, the Cao army in Jiangdong could not leave safely. Liu Jing had to warn Cao Cao that any attempt to send troops to interfere in Jiangdong would definitely pay a heavy price.

Sixty thousand Han troops marched into Guangling and surrounded Cao's army had already spread throughout Jiangdong, shocking the Jiangdong dynasty and the countryside, and becoming a major event that every household was talking about.

Of course, most people do not know the truth and are unwilling to spend their brains to carefully consider the strangeness. They only care about the superficial seal and cursed Cao's army for intercepting Han army's food ships to commit suicide. Many people gloatly concluded that Cao's army could not support it for ten days.

At noon that day, Zhuge Jin came to Zhangji Restaurant, the largest tavern in Moling City, to have dinner as usual. Zhuge Jin is currently the deputy governor and left guru of Jiangdong. He is the second officer in the army after military advisor Zhang Zhao and has a great status in Jiangdong.

However, Zhuge Jin was always depressed. On the one hand, it was because he was in charge of Jiangdong warships and the Han army burned all Jiangdong warships. He had an unshirkable responsibility. On the other hand, the political situation in Jiangdong was getting worse and worse, and he had already fallen into the bone marrow and was unable to recover.

Zhuge Jin knew very well that if Jiangdong wanted to restore its strength nine years ago, it would not be possible without twenty years of hard work.

But the stronger Han Kingdom will no longer give them any chance. Thinking of the bleak future of Jiangdong and the unknown future, Zhuge Jin really felt heavy in his heart.

As usual, Zhuge Jin went up the second floor, sat down in front of the window where he often sat, and said to the bartender: "It's better to follow the old rules, a pot of wine and a dish."

"Mr. Zhuge is here soon." The bartender bowed and left quickly.

Zhuge Jin looked at the lobby and heard noisy people and guests. The first floor of the tavern was in the lobby, and there was no gap between guests, and the wine and food were relatively cheap.

The second floor is a central hall, separated by five-foot-high screens, and the seats can be large or small, very casual, or two people sit opposite each other, or many people drink together. Because the screens are separated, there is a little between guests. As for the floor, there is a single elegant room.

Zhuge Jin could not see other guests, but could hear the conversations of the guests. At this time, a group of people seemed to have a dinner party in the southeast corner, talking enthusiastically about the Gaoyou incident that occurred in Jiangbei. Their voices were loud and it was clearly heard into Zhuge Jin's ears.

"I said this is a bit strange. Have you noticed that the Han army transported grain from Zhongdu Water? And whoever they transported grain to usually go to the Yangtze River? Do you think so?"

"Brother Niu is confused. I heard that it was Zhou Bing, the governor of Guangling who borrowed grain from the Han army privately. The Han army's ration ship did not dare to go to the Yangtze River, for fear of being known by Wu Hou, so he walked away from Zhongdu Water and happened to be encountered by Yu Jin. Cao's army was short of food, so they would certainly not be polite."

"Your statement is known to Jianye and all the young and old. In fact, it is the most unreliable. Guangling lacks food. It doesn't make sense why Zhou Shou didn't ask for food from Wuhou. In my opinion, there must be hidden information here. Maybe it was the scout of the Han army who pretended to be a caravan and was discovered by Cao's army, which triggered a fierce battle."

Everyone started arguing slowly. Zhuge Jin shook his head. He really didn't want to hear these ridiculous arguments. At this time, a cold snorted from next door, and someone said to himself, "It's just Liu Jing's fake strategy to destroy Guo. A group of self-righteous fools and stupid people dare to talk about military and national affairs. There is really no one in Jiangdong."

Zhuge Jin was deeply surprised and stood up and looked at the seat next door. He saw a priest sitting next door. He could not tell his age. He looked very handsome, wearing a white feathered robe and holding a whisk in his hand, which felt a bit like a fairy-like trait.

Zhuge Jin walked around to the other party's seat, bowed with his fists and said, "I'm sorry, this immortal, noble surname."

The alchemist smiled slightly, "Mr. Zhuge didn't go to relieve his worries for Mr. Wu, but came here to drink, so he was very leisurely."

"The immortal knows me"

“We met once twenty years ago.”

Zhuge Jin frowned and thought about it carefully, but he could not remember the past twenty years ago. He asked again: "I don't know where the immortal grows to cultivate immortality, and what is the name of the Dharma name?"

The alchemist shook his whisk, "It doesn't matter who I am, nor can I change the world's situation. Mr. Zhuge must know it."

Seeing that he was talking very well, Zhuge Jin moved his wine pot to the alchemist table, sat down opposite him, and asked in a low voice: "I just said that Gaoyou's affairs were just Liu Jing's false strategy to attack Guo, how can I say this?"

The alchemist laughed, "I don't believe that Governor Zhuge can't even see through this little trick. It's easy to ask God to send God. After the Han army entered Guangling County, can Jiangdong still expect them to withdraw?"

Zhuge Jin was stunned for a moment. The words of the alchemist reached his mind. He also vaguely guessed that Liu Jing's intention was not in Cao's army, but in Guangling, but he still couldn't understand it.

He asked again: "If Liu Jing was for Guangling, there was no need to go through this trouble. He directly used the withdrawal of troops from the lake in exchange for entering Guangling. I believe Wu Hou would agree."

"Governor Zhuge thought it simple. The Shouchun agreement was signed, but Cao Cao was reluctant to let Yu Jin evacuate from Jiangdong. If Liu Jing had not used Xuzhou to force him, the Cao army in Jiangdong would never retreat north. It can be seen that Cao Cao never gave up Jiangdong. Of course, Liu Jing had to beat Cao Cao and let 20,000 Cao troops enter, but could not go back. Isn't it the best knock? Moreover, Guangling County was obviously taken by the Han army from Yu Jin, and what was the matter with Jiangdong? As for the withdrawal of the troops in the lake depends on Liu Jing's mood."

Zhuge Jin nodded silently. This alchemist really saw the problem thoroughly, and no one could reach Jiangdong. Zhuge Jin couldn't help but feel admiration in his heart, and he couldn't help asking: "The immortal thought what the future of Jiangdong is."

The alchemist smiled faintly, "It's because of the number of days, why bother asking more questions?"

Zhuge Jin was silent for a moment and said, "Can the Immortal Chief follow me to Jianye Palace? I believe that the Lord Wu will respect the Immortal Chief."

The alchemist raised his head and laughed, stood up and left, and heard his singing from afar, "I have lived in the fairyland for a long time and I don't feel old. I have been idle in the world to tell the dawn. I have heard that there are many heroes in Jiangdong for a long time. When I asked about the knowledge of the square, I have little knowledge. Military commanders and historians are all pig shit, so I am not as good as Wujiaomen in Lujiang."

Zhuge Jin was stunned when he heard this, and thought about it. He suddenly knew who this alchemist was.

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In Jianye Palace, Zhuge Jin told Sun Quan about his experience in the tavern today. Sun Quan looked solemn and said nothing. Zhang Zhao next to him was full of sneer and disdain. He was secretly annoyed. He dared to call himself pig shit, which was simply a bold act.

"Does Zhuge Dupu actually believe in the nonsense of this genius genius in the world? Twenty years ago, how many people he deceived, even Cao Cao and Liu Biao were teased by him. They have not seen each other for twenty years. Now they have appeared again. They are still talking shamelessly about military and national affairs. How can he know the details and think that bystanders can insult the ministers in Jiangdong? Such people should be arrested and killed to the public, so as not to confuse the public again."

Zhuge Jin sighed, "Although he spoke rudely, he was justified. I am afraid that the current situation was really explained by him. Liu Jing's attack on Cao's army was Xiang Zhuang's sword dance, and he was determined to take down Guangling County, Jiangbei."

After a while, Sun Quan said slowly: "If Liu Jing really did it for Guangling, then I had no choice. People were the slaughter and fish, so I could only let him slaughter. But I was more concerned about the Han army in the lake. Cao's army had retreated north as promised. When will the Han army in the lake retreat in the lake? I hope Liu Jing can give me a clear statement."

Speaking of this, Sun Quan looked at everyone again, and finally his eyes fell on Zhuge Jin, "Yu went on a mission to Ruxukou for me to negotiate with Liu Jing. I hope he can give Jiangdong an explanation. Although Jiangdong is weak, he also has his own bottom line. If he doesn't care about Jiangdong's dignity, Jiangdong will fight to the death with him."

Everyone sighed secretly, why did Mr. Wu say this without any confidence?

Zhuge Jin also nodded silently and gave a long tribute, "I will never let Wu Hou down."

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In Niujiaogang about forty miles north of Gaoyou County, 50,000 Han troops surrounded 20,000 tired and hungry Cao's army. Yu Jin ordered the cutting down of all the pine trees on the hills, build a circle of camps, and deploy thousands of crossbowmen to confront the Han army, but the Han army only sieges but not attacks, and five days have passed.

Although the Cao army's military rations could last for more than ten days, the morale of the Cao army was sluggish and the soldiers were generally tired of war. They were only besieged by the sky, and then the patrol soldiers began to go and surrendered to the Han army.

In anger, Yu Jin ordered his generals to be braved by the soldiers, and those who dared to surrender would be killed on the spot. On the other hand, he released dozens of pigeon letters and asked Cao Zhen, who was stationed in Huaibei.

On the seventh day of the siege, night once again enveloped the land of Jiangbei. At this time, ten giant catapults drove out silently from the Han army camp to the south. When about four steps away from Niujiaogang, the catapults slowly stopped.

At this time, the Cao camp defenders discovered the catapults like giant gods in the dark night, and they all became frightened and rushed back to the camp to report that it did not mean that the deployment of military defense was prohibited. The Han army's catapults had already creaked away, and the Han soldiers put a huge black ball into the catapult.

In the dark night, only a bang sound was heard, and ten black balls rose into the air and roared towards the Cao army camp in the distance. Thousands of soldiers in Cao camp were frightened and screamed, and they dodged one after another, but what was thrown was not a turbulent ball or a huge rock with great lethality.

The black balls cracked in the air, and countless pieces of paper floated towards the Cao army camp in the southeast wind. Ten black balls floated out more than 10,000 pieces of paper. A scream came from the Cao army camp, and countless soldiers were fighting for notes. Although most of them were illiterate, they quietly hid the pieces of paper in their arms.

At this time, Yu Jin had already walked quickly when he heard the news. A soldier handed him the piece of paper thrown by the Han army, "General, they are all the same piece of paper."

Yu Jin looked at the words written on it, tore the paper to pieces, and ordered the left and right and said, "All the generals were ordered to confiscate the paper, and no one was allowed to hide it privately. Those who violated the orders beat the military stick again."
Chapter completed!