Chapter 2914: Panyang Lake Water Battle, Liu Xiu defeated Sun Wu


    Chapter 2911: Panyang Lake Water Battle, Liu Xiu defeated Sun Wu


    Qi Jiguang is unlucky, but his performance in this battle is actually OK, especially in his personal bravery.


    Not only did he capture the peak **** Xiang Zhuang alive, he also defeated the three war gods with his own strength, and even killed Chang Yuchun and Zheng Yuchun and Zheng Yulin.


    Anyone could have thought that Qi Jiguang, who was only the top-notch, could achieve such a terrifying record. Although it was mainly because the opponent had no physical strength, the battlefield was not a fair place. He would only remember who killed whom in his credit book, but not who killed whom because of what.


    If there was no fire burning the city later, Qi Jiguang''s contribution was second only to Zhou Yu, and he was the second most deserving contributor to this battle.


    But in order to kill Zhu Di, Qi Jiguang affected tens of thousands of people and seriously damaged the image of the Qin army. Therefore, Qi Jiguang not only failed, but also had a great mistake.


    However, after Zhou Yu thought from the perspective of others, he felt that if he were Qi Jiguang, he would have made the same decision under such circumstances at that time.


    After all, as long as Zhu Di is successfully killed, he will be held accountable and severely punished after the war. He can sacrifice himself to benefit the country. Even if he implicates innocent people, he will still be a well-deserved hero and will definitely be restored to his post soon.


    But Zhu Di was not dead, but instead implicated a large number of innocent people. Qi Jiguang''s sacrifice and efforts were useless, so his situation would naturally be embarrassing.


    Considering that more than 30 generals died in this battle, the navy was in urgent need of a large number of talents to fill the gap, and Qi Jiguang was undoubtedly a good helper. If he was demoted at this time, it would not be a good thing for Zhou Yu.


    So, after some thought, Zhou Yu decided to help Qi Jiguang. He deliberately set the nature of the fire-burning Ganyu as an accident in the battle report he wrote.


    In Zhou Yu''s description, the fire in Ganyu was not released by Qi Jiguang, but the two sides accidentally ignited the Ming army''s turbulent oil depot after killing each other, which led to the subsequent tragedy.


    As for the testimony of survivors who have personally experienced the Ganyu fire?


    Of course, they were all deliberate slander and slander by spies in the Ming Dynasty. The purpose was to vilify the image of the Qin army and to alienate the Qin army. Naturally, it was impossible to believe it.


    I have to say that in order to protect Qi Jiguang, Zhou Yu also tried his best and even did something like distorting the facts, which naturally touched Qi Jiguang very much.


    Qi Jiguang was a little dissatisfied with Zhou Yu, thinking that he could become the first general of the navy army because of his status as a son-in-law, but now he is convinced. After all, 35,000 head-on and 85,000 won, and he couldn''t do this anyway.


    After the Ganyu and land battles, the Qin naval army''s strength was reduced to 45,000, and it lost a large number of warships, which had reached the level of injury and was difficult to pose a threat to coastal areas, so it was necessary to cultivate and restore combat power.


    As for the United Army, it is naturally quite uncomfortable.


    In the palace of the lord of Ganyu City, Zhu Di, whose skin was blackened by the fire, was sitting in the main seat with a gloomy face, and Yu Dayou, who was kneeling down on his knees and apologizing with guilty face.


    Although the fire that Qi Jiguang fired was extinguished by heavy rain summoned by Zhu Di''s "Fuzhu", only 88 of the six hundred remaining troops: Zhu Di, Chang Mao, Zhang Guiba, Zhu Wujue, Feng Sheng and others escaped, and then twenty-three people died of serious injuries, and in the end only sixty-five people survived.


    In other words, in the Battle of Ganyu, Zhu Di led only 68 people to live in the end. This is not a life of nine deaths, but a life of ninety-nine deaths, which is not much different from the annihilation of the entire army.


    Although the Ming army suffered great casualties, the results achieved were quite large. At the cost of self-destruction of 6,950, it caused 17,000 casualties to the Qin army.


    This is a unique record in the past wars between Qin and Ming countries. Although it is mainly because of the lack of marine capabilities of the Qin Navy, the battlefield is not a fair place.


    To be honest, if there was no defeat in the subsequent naval battle, the battle Zhu Di fought in Ganyu could be fully used to boost morale.


    But in the subsequent Battle of the East China Sea, Yu Dayou fought too badly. It would be fine if he didn''t win 35,000 but the loss reached 50,000.


    In addition to the 6,950 losses in the land war, the losses in the joint army''s navy and land wars combined reached 57,000.


    In addition, the Ming army also killed more than 20 generals including Chang Yuchun, Zhang Guihou, Feng Guoyong, Zheng Yuchun, Zheng Yulin, Wu Liang, Wu Zhen, Kang Maocai, Guo Xing, Guo Ying, Hu Hai, Zhang Long, Chen Huan, and eight generals including Xiang Zhuang and Tang He were captured.


    As Yu Dayou''s deputy general, Tang He was caught up by Zhou Yu during the naval battle and finally fought to the last soldier and was captured after exhausted.


    In the battles between Gan, Yu, and the sea and land, the United Army lost 57,000 troops and more than 40 generals. They paid such a heavy price, but only caused 35,000 losses to the Qin army. This is naturally an indisputable defeat. How can you still have the nerve to promote it to the outside world?


    After learning about the failure of the naval battle and the specific numbers of casualties, Zhu Di was so angry that he almost vomited blood. He was also deeply disappointed with Yu Dayou, a beloved general who was promoted by him.


    I think Zhu Di sacrificed his life and set up a situation with his own risk, which created such a good opportunity. But Yu Dayou not only failed to hold it, but he could lose even 85,000 to 35,000, but also lost so badly. How could you have the nerve to come back to see yourself alive? At this moment, Zhu Di even wanted to kill people. He just wanted to understand why he lost so badly, so he suppressed his anger and continued to listen to the report.


    When Zhu Di learned that the United Army had a great chance to win, but because of the lack of good fortune and the two pig teammates Song and Wei, this shameful defeat, Zhu Di became even more angry, especially Zhao Guangyi.


    After all, if Zhao Guangyi had not withdrawn his troops without permission, so that Su Hu could have followed suit, how could Yu Dayou be forced to retreat?


    If the navy of Wei, Song and Ming dynasties did not retreat, even if the losses would be huge, they would be able to fight against the Qin army and suffer both losses, rather than nearly 20,000 navy troops died in the pursuit of the Qin army.


    "It''s already this time. Zhao Guangyi is still thinking about preserving his strength. He is afraid that he is not a spy from the Qin army, and he is afraid that my joint army will win?"


    Zhu Di cursed gritted his teeth, but the more he cursed, the more angry he felt. It was because Zhao Guangyi was the younger brother of King Song, and he could not do anything to the other party. He could only write a letter to Zhao Kuangyin in person, hoping that Zhao Kuangyin could deal with Zhao Guangyi.


    After the letter was written, Zhu Di''s eyes fell on Yu Dayou again, with complex expressions in his eyes.


    Although the main reason for his ultimate withdrawal was Zhao Guangyi, Yu Dayou was the head coach after all, and it was a fact that he could not win 35,000 if he fought 85,000, so his incompetence was also a fact.


    But Yu Dayou''s position as the head coach was not determined by Zhu Di alone, but his ability to fight water was recognized by the Three Kingdoms Navy.


    As the general recognized by the Three Kingdoms as the most capable general in water war, if Yu Dayou cannot beat Zhou Yu with absolute military strength, no matter who he replaces, he may still be Zhou Yu''s opponent.


    Zhu Di caused 35,000 casualties to the Qin army through the battles between water and land, and to a certain extent, he achieved the goal of severely damaging the Qin naval army, making it impossible for him to continue to threaten the Three Kingdoms to snipe your maritime defense line, but such a severe injury is obviously not perfect.


    The Qin naval army in Qingdao Port still has 45,000. Although the trauma of the war will not threaten the coalition forces for a long time in the future, there will always be a day when the renovation is completed and the joint naval army, which is only 35,000 people left by then, how should we resist it?


    Originally, Zhu Di wanted to kill Yu Dayou, an incompetent general, but when he thought that Zhou Yu would make a comeback sooner or later, and Yu Dayou was the most capable general in the Three Kingdoms Alliance. If he killed him, no one would be able to fight against Zhou Yu, so he ended up just scolding him and giving Yu Dayou a chance to make meritorious service.


    Yu Dayou thought he would die, but after all, the loss in this battle was too great, but he did not expect that Zhu Di not only did not kill him, but also made him make meritorious. This made him feel grateful and even more ashamed. He made up his mind to make meritorious contributions and would never let Zhu Di down again.


    That night, after Fan Zeng and Yao Guangxiao arrived in Ganyu, they didn''t even have time to drink saliva, so they were summoned by Zhu Di to discuss countermeasures.


    "Father Ya, Military Advisor Yao, although the plan to severely damage the Qin naval army was successful and could make Zhou Yu calm for several months, he was defeated in this battle."


    Zhu Di rubbed his temples with a headache and said worriedly: "The United Navy has suffered heavy losses today, and once Zhou Yu makes a comeback, it may be difficult to protect our army''s coastline."


    Fan Zeng and Yao Guangxiao both frowned. After all, at the moment when Zhou Yu entered the game, they all thought that this battle could completely eliminate a big threat, but they didn''t want to just seek a few months of stability.


    "I thought I had overestimated Zhou Gongjin, but I didn''t expect that I would underestimate him. This person not only had outstanding military tactics, but his strategy was probably no less than a first-class strategist. After this battle, Zhou Yu was probably going to become the number one general in the water war. Even if his troops in Bai Qi were not as good as him in water wars." Fan Li sighed.


    Zhu Di''s face showed a hint of embarrassment when he heard this. After all, Zhou Yu had the honor he had now, and he was completely stepping on himself and climbing up step by step.


    "Lord, since Yu Dayou is not Zhou Yu''s opponent, even if he is given another chance, he is still not Zhou Yu''s opponent. Our army''s top priority is not to restore the naval army, but to find a famous naval general who can fight against Zhou Yu." Yao Guangxiao said in a deep voice.


    "Where to find it?"


    Zhu Di asked helplessly, obviously not having hope for this. After all, Yu Dayou was the first general in the coalition forces to fight water, and he would never find a general with stronger ability to fight water.


    "Lord, since ancient times, there is no general in the Central Plains who can compete with Zhou Yu''s water war, then choose from the south."


    Hearing Yao Guangxiao''s words, Zhu Di''s eyes lit up. Yes, why did you forget the south? Zhou Yu is from the south, and there may not be no famous general in the south who is stronger than Zhou Yu.


    Zhu Di was so overwhelmed by the Qin Dynasty that he was breathless, and his attention was always on the Qin army, so he ignored the Chu and Wu countries in the south.


    Now that Yao Guangxiao reminded him, Zhu Di also realized that the situation in the south might have changed, so he hurriedly asked, "How is the battle between Chu and Wu?"


    The Wu Kingdom was divided due to civil strife, which made the Chu Kingdom find a flaw, and thus launched a large army of 350,000 land and water to attack Wu. Although the Sun Ce and Sun Quan brothers who were forced to turn against each other, how could the broken mirror be without a reunion?


    The gap between Sun Ce and Sun Quan brothers has already arisen. Even if they can abandon past grudges on the surface and unite against the outside world because of foreign enemies, they must be on the verge of guard against each other and control each other in secret. How can they stop the Chu army, which is united?


    Just a while ago, because Sun Quan was dragged down again, Liu Xiu seized the opportunity and eventually defeated Sun Wu''s naval army in Panyang Lake, causing almost all the 50,000 naval troops in Wu.


    The disastrous defeat in the Panyang Lake water battle not only caused the Wu navy to lose 80% of its troops, but it could no longer pose a threat to the Chu navy, but the entire lower reaches of the Yangtze River will also become the amusement park for the Chu navy.


    After this war, the scale of war between Wu and Chu will not only completely fall towards Chu, but the Chu army, which has a navy army, will also have greater and greater war advantages. If there is no external force to intervene, it will probably be a matter of time before Wu is destroyed by Chu.


    (This chapter ends)