Chapter 438

"Relying on ninety thousand soldiers, plus the assistance of a large number of talents in Jiangdong, as well as the bravery of the two generals Guan and Zhang, my lord's momentum has been formed, so how could he fear Gu Linzhi?"

Zhuge Liang's words were actually completely lying with his eyes open.

The main reason why Liu Bei was able to explode his troop numbers.

Was actually because the Jiangdong aristocratic families felt a huge threat from Gu Yi.

In order to resist Gu Yi, they had to collectively stand up to support Liu Bei.

But the quality of these ninety thousand soldiers was uneven.

Most of them usually only knew how to bully the Shanyue savages.

They hadn't experienced a single serious battle.

To put it bluntly, the biggest reliance Liu Bei could count on was actually the natural barrier of the Yangtze River and the fact that Gu Yi's army might not be skilled in naval warfare.

But even so.

Liu Bei still had no confidence in his heart that he could defeat Gu Yi.

This led to Zhuge Liang's diplomatic mission to Liu Biao and Sun Ce, hoping to drag their two forces into the water as well.

Facing Zhuge Liang's flattery of Liu Bei, Sun Ce looked suspicious.

But on second thought, having the unanimous support of the Jiangdong aristocratic families, it was not surprising that Liu Bei could explode his troop numbers.

However, Zhou Yu on the side smiled coldly:

"Zhuge Kongming, you are truly shameless."

"The fifty thousand naval troops under Gu Linzhi are not inferior to the elites in my Sun family army."

"Relying solely on the ninety thousand new recruits newly recruited by your lord Liu Xuande, it is impossible to be Gu Linzhi's opponent."

"So what if you have the natural barrier of the Yangtze River?"

"The war potential of the territory behind Gu Linzhi is much greater than that of the mere Jiangdong region!"

As someone who once represented Sun Ce on a diplomatic mission to Gu Yi, Zhou Yu had seen the fifty thousand naval troops under Gu Yi's command in Peng Cheng with his own eyes.

He knew deeply that Liu Bei could not defeat Gu Yi.

At least at the current stage, the two sides were not on the same level.

"Mr. Gongjin's words are wrong."

"The role of my lord and the naval troops under his command is just to hold Gu Linzhi back."

"The person who will truly deliver the fatal blow to him must be General Bofu and Mr. Gongjin!"

Before the words fell.

Sun Ce stood up from his seat instantly.

He scolded:

"Bold Zhuge Kongming!"

"How dare you provoke the relationship between this general and Prime Minister Gu?"

Regarding Sun Ce's reaction, a trace of mockery appeared in Zhuge Liang's eyes.

If one were to say Sun Ce had no ambition, he, Zhuge Kongming, would be the first not to believe it.

In the final analysis, isn't it just because Gu Yi is powerful and he dares not resist?

Zhuge Liang dared to guarantee with his chest.

If Gu Yi showed signs of fatigue, this fellow Sun Ce would definitely be the first to defect.

And now.

Although Gu Yi is still powerful.

But as long as he shows Sun Ce the illusion that he can "finish off Gu Yi."

Sun Ce will definitely agree to join the alliance.

Thus, the white feather fan in Zhuge Liang's hand was placed back on the map presented in front of him.

His fan finally landed near Danyang on the map.

"General Bofu, the Danyang Garrison Commander Wu Jing is your own uncle."

"The fifteen thousand Danyang elite soldiers under his command, although not many in number, are far superior to ordinary people in terms of elite level."

"If Garrison Commander Wu suddenly leads his troops to attack from Danyang while Gu Linzhi is in a fierce battle at Niuzhu, how would Gu Linzhi respond?"

"Furthermore, Jiujiang Commandery, where General Bofu is located, can also send troops south at any time."

"At that time, Gu Linzhi will suffer a pincer attack from the armies of Danyang, Niuzhu, and Jiujiang!"

"Even if the naval troops under his command are powerful, can he really "fight six hands with two fists"?"

Being told this by Zhuge Liang.

The expressions on the faces of Sun Ce and Zhou Yu both became more solemn.

Looking at the map, Zhuge Liang's strategy was completely feasible.

The Yangtze River is very vast.

Especially its length.

Several large provinces are traversed by the Yangtze River.

Danyang, Jiujiang, and Niuzhu are all located on the banks of the Yangtze River.

Although the three places are not connected to each other.

But precisely because they are not connected, they can be used to launch a pincer attack on Gu Yi from different directions.

Zhuge Liang was about to continue to bewitch them.

Zhou Yu waved his hand and interrupted:

"If it is a three-way pincer attack, it can indeed defeat Gu Linzhi."

"But if it only defeats him, I am afraid that after he returns to the north, my Huainan and the Sun family army will suffer a devastating disaster, right?"

"Your lord Liu Xuande's territory is located south of the Yangtze River, so he can indeed be worry-free."

"But my lord's territory is located in Huainan, north of the Yangtze River."

"The Xiliang Iron Cavalry and Bingzhou Wolf Cavalry under Gu Linzhi can attack here at any time."

"At that time, how should we respond?"

Regarding Zhou Yu's worries, Zhuge Liang had long prepared a countermeasure.

He pointed to the Jiangxia region.

And said with a smile:

"After Gu Linzhi suffers a three-way pincer attack and is defeated."

"If he wants to escape, he can only flee towards Jingzhou."

"If Garrison Commander Huang of Jiangxia leads the elite Jiangxia naval force to attack, how would Gu Linzhi respond?"

"Mr. Gongjin and General Bofu must not forget."

"Jingzhou is located in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River."

"While Niuzhu is located in the lower reaches."

"Garrison Commander Huang only needs to deploy his naval force at Xiakou, and Gu Linzhi, who comes in defeat, will have no way to escape no matter what!"

"Bang!"

These words gave Sun Ce and Zhou Yu a great shock in their hearts.

Huang Zu's Jiangxia naval force can be called the strongest naval force of the time.

Plus, occupying the advantage of the middle reaches, looking down from a high position.

Gu Yi, who comes in defeat, even if his troop-leading ability is strong, cannot go against the current to defeat Huang Zu.

This plan can be called a fatal blow!

Under the joint pincer attack of the three forces of Liu Biao, Sun Ce, and Liu Bei.

No matter how strong Gu Yi is, he cannot escape this inescapable net of a fatal blow!

"Hoo~~~"

Sun Ce's chest heaved violently.

The ambition in his heart was completely awakened at this moment.

With the help of Huang Zu's Jiangxia naval force, even if Gu Yi had three heads and six arms, he could not escape from it.

And as long as Gu Yi dies.

The world will quickly fall into chaos!

At that time, Sun Ce can either go north to attack Xuzhou or turn around to recover Yuzhou.