Chapter 569 Jingzhou Army

After receiving the order, Li Yan immediately led 5,000 troops from Nanyang and took a small boat along the Han River all the way south. Although Cai Mao's army was closer to Yuyang, the Jingzhou navy was traveling against the current, while Li Yan was They were traveling along the current, so they were one step ahead of the Jingzhou army.

Above the Han River, a huge fleet sailed slowly. In addition to the walking boats and sterns, there was even a three-story fighting ship. The high-open sails swayed in the wind, and the fighting ship was like a long The sword split the waves.

On the battleship is a flag with the word "Cai", and on the bow stands a Jingzhou general who is fully clothed, with a yellowish complexion and a mustache on his lips, looking forward with high spirits.

"How long will it take to reach Yuyang?" Cai Hao turned around and asked.

"Brother, don't worry, we will be able to reach Yuyang this afternoon." The general who spoke looked similar to Cai Hao, and it was Cai Zhong, Cai Hao's younger brother.

"Okay, after conquering Yuyang, there will be no danger in Nanyang County. When the time comes, our army will march straight in and capture Wancheng in one fell swoop!" Cai Mao said with confidence.

"Congratulations, eldest brother." Cai Zhong said with a smile: "Nanyang County is the northern gate of Jingzhou. If we can regain Nanyang County, eldest brother's prestige will definitely exceed that of Kuai Zirou and Kuai Yidu, and the state pastor will definitely rely on him."

Cai Hao laughed and said, "It's natural. When the time comes, our Cai family will be much more powerful than the Kuai family. The more military exploits you make, the older brother will be able to recommend you to guard one side, you know?"

Cai Zhong was overjoyed: "Thank you for your cultivation, brother."

"Director Cai, Yuyang is fifteen miles ahead!"

Upon hearing this, Cai Hao looked forward and saw the outline of a city emerging in the distance, his eyes narrowed slightly.

On the top of Yuyang City, Li Yan was fully clothed, holding a sword in his hand, standing still like a majestic statue, watching from a distance.

"The Jingzhou Army is coming, be prepared!"

Hearing Li Yan's instructions, the entire Yuyang City was immediately mobilized, but under Li Yan's command it was very orderly, like highly rotating gears, busy but not chaotic. Thousands of soldiers were going up and down the stairs at the top of the city, carrying arrows, rolling logs, and stone siege equipment. The atmosphere of war was very strong.

In Li Yan's gaze, the huge Jingzhou Navy was finally no longer a phantom, but seemed to have suddenly come to reality from the dream world. The naval battleships cut through the waves one after another, breaking through the water, and the battleships were inserted into the sea. The flags were fluttering in the wind, and the weapons in the hands of the navy officers and soldiers standing on the deck reflected the cold light of the sun, showing a arrogant and mighty spirit.

"Nanyang troops in the city listen up! Our Jingzhou army, numbering 100,000, can easily overwhelm the small city of Yuyang. I'll give you half an hour to think about it and surrender immediately. Otherwise, if you don't attack the city, no chickens or dogs will be left behind!"

The soldiers on the Jingzhou battleship kept shouting at the head of Yuyang City, but Li Yan remained unmoved.

"Humph, it's really noisy!"

Li Yan snorted coldly, stretched out his hand and said, "Bring me the bow and arrows!"

A soldier had already stepped forward and handed a pair of bows and arrows to Li Yan. Without saying a word, Li Yan opened his bow and nocked an arrow, aiming at the Jingzhou soldiers who were still shouting on the battleship.

Squeak—the wolf-fang arrow was pulled full string by Li Yan and aimed at the throat of the Jingzhou soldier.

Whoosh!

The wolf-fang arrow flew out, piercing the air and making a sharp whistle. By coincidence, it hit the Jingzhou soldier's throat.

"Nanyang troops in the city listen carefully and surrender immediately, or else——"

"Well!"

An arrow just hit the Jingzhou soldier's throat, and the shouts suddenly stopped. His face turned red, and he pinched the arrow shaft, trying to pull the arrow out of his neck, but the harder he tried, the more blood flowed out. Duo lost his footing and fell directly from the boat. The water surface was immediately stained red with the blood flowing from his body.

"careful!"

When the Jingzhou soldiers saw their comrade being shot to death by an enemy arrow, they all screamed in surprise.

Whoosh!

Another arrow was shot, and immediately another Jingzhou soldier was shot down on the boat and fell into the water. The Jingzhou navy suddenly became more panicked. Although they had not yet fought with the enemy, they were a little scared.

"Why are you panicking?" Cai Zhong shouted loudly when he saw the fearful looks on the faces of the Jingzhou soldiers around him.

"Jingzhou Army, listen up! If you are not afraid of death, come and taste Li Zhengfang's magic arrows." Li Yan shouted: "If you retreat quickly, you can just pay it back. If you attack Nanyang, you will be killed without leaving any trace!"

"Nanyang is obviously my county in Jingzhou, how come it has become your Nanyang?" Cai Zhong said angrily.

"I am a general of the imperial court. Is it possible that Nanyang is not a county of the imperial court?" Li Yan sneered and said: "Is there anything in the world that is not the king's land, and none of the king's ministers are on the shore of the land. After Liu Biao, the rebellious minister and traitor, was named a clan member, he was actually a rebellious minister. You thieves, you are helping the emperor to commit evil, if you find your way back from your lost ways, your lives may be spared."

"Damn it, do you still need to spare our lives?" Cai Zhong's face turned red for a moment. Why should a small army of 40,000 people from Yuyang County spare our lives?

"Cai Zhong, step back."

Cai Mao said coldly.

"Yes, brother." Although Cai Zhong was furious, he obeyed Cai Mao's words and retreated.

Cai Mao took a step forward and said loudly: "Listen up, the defenders in the city. We, our Jingzhou land and water army, have a hundred thousand troops. We can only attack Yuyang in a matter of seconds. You have to think clearly whether you should resist stubbornly or surrender!"

Li Yan sneered: "What nonsense are you talking about? If you have the guts, please see the real deal."

"good!"

Cai Mao ordered: "Get ready to attack the city!"

Following his order, the Jingzhou Army on the naval battleship began to disembark and gradually landed. At the same time, they moved the ladders and other items on the ship up in preparation for a large-scale attack on the city.

Although the number of the Jingzhou Army is not as many as 100,000, 40,000 is still no small feat. You must know that the total number of Nanyang Army in Yuyang City is only 5,000, while outside the city there are eight times as many enemies, and there are Naval battleships naturally look huge.

When the Nanyang soldiers on the top of the city saw the large number of Jingzhou troops outside the city, they couldn't help but look nervous and clenched their weapons.

When Li Yan saw this, he was calm and calm, and said seriously: "Don't be afraid. Back then, the general's thousand fine cavalry defeated 100,000 Qiang soldiers. Now our army still has 5,000 people. What are you afraid of?"

"As long as you listen to my command, I guarantee that Yuyang City will not be lost."

The somewhat frightened Nanyang soldiers were relieved when they heard Li Yan's powerful words. They felt that Li Yan was extremely tall. As long as he was there, it seemed that it would be okay even if the sky fell.

At this time, the Jingzhou Army outside the city had taken down the ladders and set up a formation. Several infantry phalanxes were slowly approaching Yuyang City, and a dignified aura gradually enveloped the city.