Chapter 425

As the saying goes, the ignorant are fearless.

These few scholars from the Jiangdong aristocratic families were in such a state now.

In their eyes.

No matter how fierce Gu Yi's northern army was, in front of the Yangtze River's natural barrier, they were paper tigers.

Liu Bei smiled with joy and praised:

"With these words from you all, I am relieved."

"However."

"Gu Linzhi is powerful after all."

"It is better to arrange the defense line along the Yangtze River as soon as possible."

Liu Bei's words were actually implying that the Jiangdong aristocratic families should quickly send people, effort, and money.

Although everyone was in a good cooperative relationship at present.

But even brothers should settle accounts clearly.

If Gu Yi really ruled Jiangdong, it would undoubtedly be a devastating disaster for the Jiangdong aristocratic families.

Therefore.

Liu Bei hoped that the Jiangdong aristocratic families would quickly take action and not just speak empty words.

"My lord, please rest assured, Gu Linzhi is our number one enemy."

"No matter what, we will definitely do our best to help you block Gu Linzhi outside Chaisang!"

These few scholars from the Jiangdong aristocratic families also knew the truth that when the lips are gone, the teeth are cold.

If Liu Bei was defeated by Gu Yi.

Then looking at the world, they, the Jiangdong aristocratic families, would never find anyone else they could cling to.

Under such circumstances, the Jiangdong aristocratic families naturally needed to support Liu Bei with all their might.

All logistical functions were pulled to the extreme.

Soon.

Liu Bei dispatched the three generals Chen Wu, Dong Xi, and Ling Cao to lead fifteen thousand naval troops each to garrison along the Yangtze River to guard against Gu Yi.

One had to say.

Under the generous investment of the Jiangdong aristocratic families, the number of soldiers under Liu Bei's command grew rapidly.

The total number of soldiers handed over to the three generals Chen Wu, Dong Xi, and Ling Cao added up to more than forty-five thousand.

Plus the troops distributed in various places in Jiangdong.

The total number of soldiers under Liu Bei's command was infinitely close to one hundred thousand.

Unlike the Shu region.

Jiangdong's population resources were much richer than those of the Shu region.

Every time Sun Quan launched a large-scale northern expedition in history, the number of soldiers dispatched was at least one hundred thousand.

Therefore.

His name "Sun Shiwan" (Sun One Hundred Thousand) could be said to be well-deserved.

But behind this.

It also showed that Jiangdong's war potential was quite good.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to withstand such prodigal behavior from Sun Shiwan.

And the three generals Chen Wu, Dong Xi, and Ling Cao were local Jiangdong generals recruited by Liu Bei when he attacked Yan Baihu.

Although the three were not top-tier in ability, they were good at water warfare.

As for Liu Bei's true confidants, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, they were currently leading troops to attack Wang Lang in Kuaiji Commandery.

Although the war had been going on for some time.

But Liu Bei estimated that at most in another month, Wang Lang would be defeated.

At that time.

The land of Jiangdong would fall into Liu Bei's hands.

Although he couldn't achieve hegemony in the north.

But splitting off in the south was still a pretty good choice for Liu Bei.

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Guangling City

Above the city tower

Gu Yi was patrolling here with his generals.

This time attacking the south, the cavalry units would likely not have a chance to appear.

There was no way.

Cavalry could be called the "King of Land Warfare" in the north.

But once they reached the south, not only people, but warhorses would also get seasick.

What's more, some would even die from not being acclimatized.

This had not happened in history.

According to relevant historical records, Sun Quan once sent an envoy to Liaodong to purchase two thousand warhorses from Gongsun Yuan, who was splitting off in Liaodong.

As a result, after this group of warhorses returned to Jiangdong, after only one month, less than three hundred were left alive!

This made Sun Shiwan feel heartbroken!

The warhorse resources he had worked so hard to get had actually become waste products like this.

And the culprit that caused the collective death of this group of northern warhorses was not being acclimatized.

Now.

The warhorses equipped by the Xiliang Iron Cavalry and the Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry were all high-quality warhorses produced in Liangzhou and Bingzhou without exception.

But the problem of not being acclimatized still could not be controlled.

If they were taken to the south, I am afraid that before the war started, they would lose sixty or seventy percent.

At that time, even Gu Yi, who had a big family and a big business, would feel heartache for such a large loss.

Therefore.

The best way was to leave the cavalry units in Xuzhou and not participate in this southern campaign.

After all.

The protagonist this time would undoubtedly be Gan Ning and the fifty thousand naval troops under his command.

As the Naval Viceroy personally appointed by Gu Yi, Gan Ning was rubbing his hands and looking forward to this battle for a long time.

Of course.

Besides Gan Ning.

Gu Yi also newly obtained a great general.

This person was eight feet tall, had ape-like arms and was good at archery, and often carried double halberds on his back.

He was originally from Donglai, Qingzhou.

But because he offended the Donglai Commandery Governor, he was forced to flee to the camp of Liaodong Governor Gongsun Kang and spent a few years there.

In original history, when Kong Rong was besieged in Beihai, this person once helped Kong Rong kill his way out of the city to request reinforcements.

Later, this person went south to join Liu Yao and fought Sun Ce for over a hundred rounds at Shenting.

After Liu Yao passed away, this person became a great general under Sun Ce's command.

But it was a great pity.

This person passed away in his prime.

Leaving behind the dying words: "A great man should carry a three-foot long sword to establish an unworldly achievement."

Yes, this great general who newly joined Gu Yi's command was Taishi Ci.

Qingzhou bordered the Yellow Sea.

Donglai Commandery was the commandery closest to the sea.

Taishi Ci was good at water since childhood, but at the same time was good at cavalry and archery.

It could be called "proficient in both water and land."

In terms of martial arts, Taishi Ci was also a super-first-class fierce general of the time.

Although he did not reach the top level of Lü Bu, Zhao Yun, and Huang Zhong.