dognovel Chapter 514 Zhou Yu vs. Cao Ren! Old Six's attributes are on full display at this moment.
Chapter 514 Zhou Yu vs. Cao Ren! Old Six's attributes are on full display at this moment.
Jiangxia County border
Xiakou City
Cao Ren and Huang Zu sat in the council hall.
Outside Xiakou City, there was a 30,000-strong Jiangdong army led by Zhou Yu.
Huang Zu held Zhou Yu's abilities and military tactics in high regard.
As the saying goes, "There is truth in falsehood, and deception in truth."
Zhou Yu did this perfectly.
But no matter how strong Zhou Yu was, it's easy to imagine how difficult it would be to overcome a "turtle shell combination" like Cao Ren and Huang Zu.
Historically, Cao Ren, relying on the remnants of Cao Cao's defeated army and the Nan Commandery, fought against Zhou Yu for a year and a half.
The final retreat was not because Zhou Yu had entered Nan Commandery.
Instead, Gan Ning launched a surprise attack and captured Yiling and other places where Cao Hong was stationed next door. Nan Commandery lost its original strategic value, so Cao Ren had no choice but to withdraw from Nan Commandery and instead garrison Xiangyang and Fancheng.
Now, Cao Ren no longer has a defeated army under his command, but Huang Zu's elite navy.
And then there's Huang Zu, a master of naval warfare.
Zhou Yu spent nearly two and a half months trying to figure out what to do with Jiangxia, but he still couldn't do anything about it.
Cao Ren offered Huang Zu a cup of wine and said with a smile:
"General Huang, it is said that Zhou Yu only has three months' worth of provisions left."
“In the coming period, this kid will definitely try every means to launch various surprise attacks on Jiangxia.”
Huang Zu laughed and said:
"Let him come, we'll deal with whatever comes our way."
"If he can really break through Jiangxia, then he'll be very capable."
"If not, we must ensure that his army suffers heavy losses this time!"
Although Huang Zu had a temper like Kapibala, when it came to defending the territory, he was tougher than steel!
Cao Ren was the same.
The two of them had temperaments and personalities that were very compatible with each other.
In naval warfare, Huang Zu also gave Cao Ren a lot of pointers on tactics, making him both a teacher and a friend.
Suddenly, Cao Ren's subordinate Niu Jin walked in from outside and reported to Cao Ren:
"Reporting to the general, that scoundrel Zhou Yu has attacked again, and he's even standing on the lead ship!"
"Oh? The lead ship? This guy is really fearless."
A hint of surprise appeared in Huang Zu's eyes.
Naval warfare is different from land warfare.
In naval warfare, the lead ship is almost like a suicide squad, having to withstand all enemy fire.
"General Huang, please sit here for a while, let me go and meet that fellow!"
Cao Ren restrained the restless Huang Zu and personally led his troops into battle.
"Alright, General Cao, I, Huang, will be here to await your return."
Huang Zu smiled slightly at Cao Ren.
The soldiers around him were all astonished.
After all, everyone knows Huang Zu's personality.
Getting him to smile is no easy feat.
Only someone like Cao Ren, who truly suited his tastes, could inspire such a deep mutual respect. (PS: Pure friendship, not the special feelings Ma Dai had for Ma Chao.)
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Xiakouwai
Zhou Yu's banner fluttered on the ship.
Zhou Yu himself, dressed in silver-white armor, holding a sword in his hand, looked heroic and dashing.
"Archery!"
Zhou Yu was the first to order an attack, striking Cao Ren's warships.
"Hmph! That's it?"
Cao Ren smiled dismissively.
At this moment, he was also sitting on the lead boat.
However, as one of the most senior generals in Cao Cao's camp, Cao Ren also inherited the most of the old man's air.
He was holding a huge shield, even bigger than the shields of the Vanguard Death Squad.
Zhou Yu and the Jiangdong army's arrows couldn't hit Cao Ren at all.
In addition, Cao Ren's soldiers also carried shields, and their main tactic was tortoise shell tactics.
A volley of fire failed to achieve the desired result, so Zhou Yu immediately changed his strategy.
But Cao Ren seized the opportunity and ordered his men to flank Zhou Yu from both sides.
Just then, a meaningful smile appeared on Zhou Yu's lips.
Soldiers on several warships behind him drew their bows and fired fire arrows at Cao Ren's warships!
"Leave the warship!"
Cao Ren roared, and the soldiers beside him immediately jumped off the ship.
Those who can become sailors naturally have no problem swimming.
It's not far from the shore. As long as we can defeat Zhou Yu, returning safely shouldn't be too difficult.
However, if they stubbornly hold their warships and refuse to retreat, the ultimate price will be that both the people and the ships will be burned to ashes.
Zhou Yu's eyes searched for Cao Ren's location, preparing to launch a precise attack on him.
But just then, a shout of battle suddenly came from behind Zhou Yu!
Before anyone knew it, Niu Jin's detachment had circled around to the rear of the Jiangdong army, ready to cooperate with Cao Ren in a pincer attack!
Left with no other option, Zhou Yu ordered a temporary retreat.
In an instant, an arrow flew toward Zhou Yu's left arm!
Blood mist drifted as Zhou Yu collapsed to the ground, but fortunately, his personal guards caught him in time.
The archer was none other than Cao Ren.
He had already chosen the nearest available warship and boarded it, which had not been affected by the rockets.
After aiming at Zhou Yu, Kuku fired an arrow!
In a land battle, Zhou Yu would be more likely to dodge.
But in a naval battle, Zhou Yu's movement was limited to the few decks around him, leaving him no time to dodge.
"Captain!"
Jiang Qin was furious and wanted to avenge Zhou Yu.
Zhou Yu used all his strength to sit up on the boat and weakly signaled the retreat to his personal guards beside him.
The horn sounded.
Zhou Yu's attack ended in defeat once again.
He himself was injured as a result.
……
After withdrawing and returning to camp.
Generals such as Jiang Qin, Lü Meng, Ling Tong, Pan Zhang, Ma Zhong, and Zhu Ran rushed over to check on Zhou Yu's injuries.
Zhou Yu's entire left arm was now almost entirely stained with blood.
His face turned deathly pale.
The good news is that Cao Ren's arrow was not poisoned.
The bad news is that although it wasn't poisonous, it damaged Zhou Yu's tendons and veins, causing him to bleed a lot.
"Doctor, how is the Governor now?"
Jiang Qin grabbed the doctor by the neck and asked.
Lu Meng quickly stopped Jiang Qin, thus rescuing the doctor from Jiang Qin's clutches.
"Cough...cough...cough..."
"The governor needs to rest and recuperate."
The doctor was panting heavily, clearly having been pulled quite hard by Jiang Qin.
This physician was a disciple of Hua Tuo, and was later recruited into Zhou Yu's army to serve as a military physician.
As for Hua Tuo himself, it's currently unknown where he went for fun.
However, it should not have passed through certain forbidden areas of Cao Cao's camp.
Otherwise, Hua Tuo would have been arrested long ago and wouldn't have had the chance to roam around outside.
"Jiang Qin, apologize to the doctor."
Zhou Yu frowned.
Jiang Qin then reluctantly apologized to Hua Tuo's apprentice.
Hua Tuo's apprentice repeatedly said he dared not.
But a hint of fear and resentment flashed in his eyes.
If Lü Meng hadn't saved him in time, Jiang Qin, with his strength, could have strangled him to death!
"You will take command of the army on my behalf for now."
"And as for General Cheng, General Huang, and General Han, do not get into any disputes with them."
Zhou Yu gave instructions to Jiang Qin and others.
But before anyone could respond.
A mocking voice suddenly rang out outside Zhou Yu's tent.
"I heard that Commander Zhou was hit by an arrow. Is he alright?"
"You absolutely mustn't die!"
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