Chapter 421 Lu Bu’s Campaign (1/2)
Chapter 421 – Lu Bu's Campaign
Zhou Cang followed the blood on the ground toward the north. However, no matter how fast he ran, he could not catch up with Pu Jing.
'Bastard! Does he know the body enhancement technique?'
Zhou Cang was frustrated. He shouted, ”FIGHT ME LIKE A MAN, YOU COWARD!!”
His voice was so loud that Pu Jing, who was carrying Zhuge Liang on his shoulder and running with his full speed two kilometers away, could hear it.
The former KGB glanced back with a sneer, 'Don't lump me with those braindead generals, sucker! No matter how Zhang Tong raised you, you aren't my match!'
Despite his thought, Pu Jing continued running away, using his wing power to boost his speed. Although the cut wound on his chest was still fresh and bloody, he ignored the pain and kept retreating.
On Pu Jing's shoulder, Zhuge Liang bit his lower lips.
To survive, he did something unforgivable.
He pressed the [Yes] button and joined Pu Jing's Clan!
Although it was vexing that he was enslaved, Zhuge Liang was still optimistic.
By skimming through Pu Jing's clan chat log, he learned many things about this clan and their movements, which broadened his horizon. With the existence of this clan chat and the long-distance communication, Zhuge Liang thought of many strategies with the clan chat as the key.
Also, he found a loophole in Pu Jing's plan!
It had been only a few minutes after Zhuge Liang was kidnapped, he sneered at Pu Jing, who was still carrying him.
'Ah, Pu Jing, Cao Cao. I know what you're trying to do. Unfortunately, you should have killed me instead. Hahaha!'
Zhuge Liang had a plan to ruin Cao Cao and Pu Jing. Since they were so desperate to have him in their clan, he might as well pretend to join them and destroy them from the inside.
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The chase lasted for 50 hours without a rest. Unfortunately, Zhou Cang's one wing power boost was no match against Pu Jing's two wings.
He returned with empty hands as he reported back his failure to the clan chat.
Zhou Cang: ”I'm sorry. I've failed everyone.”
Tong: ”Don't be. It's my fault for letting my guard down. I didn't expect that the others would have been this ruthless.”
Zhou Cang: ”What about the villagers and Sima Hui, your majesty?”
Tong: ”We'll take them to our kingdom as planned. It's a pity that we didn't get any of them back, but we got Liu Biao's promise to surrender. That's a good achievement.”
Tong did not blame anyone for this failure. Even if Zhuge Liang died, he would lose nothing.
However, had Zhuge Liang joined with other forces, at best, the future battles would have been a little more difficult.
Tong was optimistic about his plan. As long as his men continued to cultivate, their wings and their immortal power would help him unify this country and end this civil war.
The only problem was the other reincarnators, especially the goddess Liu Yang.
While Tong was reading the clan chat, he was lying on his bed while his favorite consort, Wang Yi, aka Liu Yang, was riding him, drooling and smiling while her tongue was sticking out of her mouth. It was still daytime, but it was his day off today, so they enjoyed their extended sexy time.
'I wonder where that goddess is. What is she planning?'
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April 15th, 192 AD.
Ju Shou suggested that Lu Bu should march out of Wuwei after he had finished reinforcing the defense. Since Zhang He's unit would take a detour around the mountain ranges between the Bing Province and Liang Province, they should reach here in a month or two.
By that time, Zhang He's Ghost Legion would replace Lu Bu's units in Wuwei as he could expand their territory south.
Lu Bu and Gao Shun reviewed their military status. Currently, the Qiang Tribes from the west had surrendered to Lu Bu because of his fame. Aside from his 60,000 redhare horsemen, an additional 10,000 Qiang horsemen joined forces with the god of war.
The Qiang Tribesmen were similar to Xiliang Cavalry, which excelled in speed and devastating charge. These riders were monstrous in the jousting abilities that they could puncture a standard iron imperial armor with their iron spear. However, they traded their speed with their defenses, which they were armed with light leather armor.
Lu Bu transferred this unit to Gao Shun as he was an expert charger. As for the redhare knights, they separated into three regiments, each numbered 20,000.
One of the regiments stationed in Wuwei to wait for Zhang He's units. As for the other 50,000 riders, they marched south, heading toward Jincheng County, the former territory of Han Sui, the sworn brother of Ma Teng.
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May 13th, 192 AD.
Lu Bu sieged Jincheng County and took over the commandery. Since Khan's attention was on the Jing Province of Liu Biao, he did not reinforce Liang Province.
Ju Shou noticed the lack of defensive lines in the areas. He left a message in the clan chat, asking Tong for permission to expand rapidly.
Tong gave his permission. With the authority of the emperor, Ju Shou pulled the 20,000-man regiment from Wuwei to attack Anding Commandery, while Lu Bu and Gao Shun separated.
Gao Shun took a regiment of 20,000 men and 10,000 Qiang Cavalry to attack Tianshui, a former headquarter of Dong Zhuo. As for Lu Bu, he took the other regiment to occupy Wudou Commandery, which located south of Tianshui.
Zhang He's Ghost Legion changed their plan mid-way. With the competent Lu Bu taking down counties left and right, they turned south, regrouping with a regiment of Lu Bu in Anding. Then, he launched an attack on Chang'An.
By the end of June, 192 AD, Lu Bu took down four commanderies, while Zhang He claimed Chang'An, which shocked the land.
Khan was caught off guard. He had to recall his troops, which was gathering at Yongan Commandery, located west of Jiangling of Jing Province.
The plan to attack the Jing Province was canceled, and his army, numbered 300,000 soldiers, gathered at Zitong to protect Khan's kingdom from the two legions.
The brainwashed generals, Ma Teng, Ma Chao, Han Sui, and other vice commanders, followed Khan to Zitong, preparing for a decisive battle between 130,000 elites against their 300,000 cloned troopers.
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July 4th, 192 AD.
Zhang He's units of 60,000 men marched to Hanzhong, the former territory of Zhang Lu, the cult leader of Five Peck of Rice.
Instead of defending this strategic commandery, Khan sent an emergency order to Hanzhong's governor to use a scorch earth tactic, burning the city and its granary. As for the garrison forces, they retreated to Jiameng Pass, which located north of Zitong Commandery.
Jiameng Pass was the gate toward the inner Yi Province. Had Khan lost the control of this checkpoint, Lu Bu and Zhang He could puncture their territories with their overwhelming cavalries.
Khan was aware of that, which was the reason he gathered his men at Zitong.