My father-in-law Guan Yu, I persuaded Liu Bei to launch a surprise attack on Xiangyang at the beginn

Chapter 19 We have the door god, and we can easily defeat Cao Cao!

"Bo Wen, you actually know that Yun Chang is proficient in water warfare?"

Liu Bei's eyes widened and a strange look appeared on his face again.

Guan Yu, the person involved, suddenly opened his half-closed phoenix eyes.

"Isn't it common knowledge that General Guan is an expert in naval warfare?"

Xiao He looked confused and glanced at everyone around.

Liu Bei looked at everyone else and they all took a deep breath.

He didn't just lie down and do nothing during these years in Fancheng.

There are several water systems near Fancheng, such as Bishui and Yushui, all of which flow into Hanshui.

To be on the safe side, Liu Bei ordered Guan Yu to secretly train the navy in the Bishui area under the pretext of a training march.

Therefore, among the 10,000 regular troops, at least 5,000 were proficient in water warfare.

Guan Yu was extremely talented in water battles. As a northerner, he mastered the ability to command a navy in just one or two years.

Just to prevent Liu Biao from getting suspicious, only a few high-ranking officials such as Zhuge Liang and Zhang Fei knew that Guan Yu was good at water warfare.

Unexpectedly, this secret was exposed by Xiao He in a casual manner.

And in Xiao He's words, it is "known to everyone."

How could Liu Bei and everyone else not be shocked?

"Bo Wen is a master of foresight. It seems that no secret in Jingzhou can be hidden from you, Bo Wen..."

Zhuge Liang waved his feather fan lightly and sighed.

Everyone suddenly came to their senses, and the surprise in their eyes faded.

Our new colleague is quite good at calculating and can even see through the details of a small figure like Wei Yan.

It's no surprise to know that Guan Yu was proficient in water battles.

"Military Advisor Kong Ming is right. In your eyes, Bo Wen, the entire Jingzhou is probably as clear as a fire."

Liu Bei also sighed with emotion, then frowned slightly:
"But Advisor Kong Ming, Bo Wen's reminder is very correct. With Yun Chang guarding Fancheng, who will command the navy?"

Everyone's thoughts returned to the problem at hand, and the atmosphere began to become solemn.

Zhuge Liang sighed softly and said:

"I have considered this matter, but the fate of Fancheng is a matter of life and death, so General Yunchang must guard it."

"After weighing the pros and cons, I can only reluctantly choose another general to lead the navy."

After a moment of silence, Liu Bei also sighed softly.

There was no way around it, because all his generals were a bunch of northern landlubbers.

It was a pleasant surprise that Guan Yu, such a unique person, had a talent for naval warfare.

"Defending Fancheng is of utmost importance, but commanding the navy is also crucial."

"Ji heard that Cao Cao also trained his navy in Wancheng and built a number of warships that could sail directly into the Han River along the Yu River."

"Cao Cao's navy may be of average strength, but it's still a threat. If we assign a commander who isn't proficient in naval warfare to lead our navy, we might not be able to defeat Cao Cao's navy and secure our control of the Han River."

"By then, Fancheng would be in danger of being cut off from Xiangyang, and Cao's army might even cross the river directly onto the south bank and threaten Xiangyang."

"Therefore, I believe that whoever commands the navy should exercise extreme caution."

Yi Ji was a full-time intelligence spies, so he knew the strengths and weaknesses of Cao's army best, so he revealed that Cao Cao was secretly training his navy.

Liu Bei's brows furrowed even deeper, and a look of fear flashed across his face.

The originally warm atmosphere of the celebration banquet was now cast a shadow.

Xiao He was also a little worried at this time.

According to Yi Ji, the strategy of defending Fancheng and keeping Cao Cao out north of the Han River may not be entirely reliable.

"If we can't hold Fancheng and let Cao Cao cross the Han River, Xiangyang will definitely be lost. Wouldn't I have to flee with Xuande..."

Xiao He touched his chin with his hand, muttering to himself, and his sword-like brows began to frown.

He accidentally glanced at the civil and military officials in the hall, and his eyes suddenly stopped on one of them.

His eyes suddenly lit up, and Xiao He blurted out:
"In that case, why don't we choose another general to guard Fancheng and still let General Guan command the navy? Wouldn't that be the best of both worlds?" Everyone in the hall was shocked and suddenly looked up at He Xiaohe.

Can Fancheng be defended by anyone?
To defend Fancheng, we need only 10,000 soldiers and horses to withstand the fierce attack of Cao Cao's army of over 100,000!
Among all the generals present, who has the courage and ability to do so?

Even Zhao Yun, who was very brave, did not dare to step forward and take on this heavy burden with a pat on his chest.

It's not that he lacks courage, but Zhao Yun is self-aware and knows that his ability to command an army is far inferior to Guan Yu's and he cannot withstand an army of more than 100,000.

Liu Bei's arrogant and impulsive request for war only led to his failure in important matters.

"Bo Wen, if we let Yun Chang lead the navy, the naval battle will be absolutely safe, but who will defend Fancheng?"

"That's over a hundred thousand Cao troops, led by Cao Cao himself."

Liu Bei expressed helplessness and explained the difficulties.

"General Guan is the most talented general in the world. He is the most suitable person to defend Fancheng."

Changing the subject, Xiao He turned his gaze towards the generals:

"However, in my opinion, among the generals present here, there is a genius who is adept at defense. If we simply want to defend Fancheng, this man may be able to do it."

Liu Bei looked at the generals under his seat. They all looked at each other with expressions of surprise and doubt.

"I wonder who Bowen is referring to, who has such ability?"

Liu Bei hurriedly asked, his eyes filled with surprise but also with suspicion.

Xiao He raised his hand and pointed at someone:
"it's him!"

Liu Bei, Zhuge Liang, Zhang Fei...

Dozens of eyes from everyone present were directed at the man in his early thirties.

"Huo Jun, Huo Zhongmiao?"

Liu Bei blurted out the man's name.

"Yes, that's him."

Xiao He smiled and nodded.

Who is Huo Jun?

He is a fierce man who is known as one of the two goalies along with Hao Zhao.

Not everyone who can defend the city is qualified to be called the door god.

Can the value of 8,000 people defending a city be the same as that of 800 people defending a city?

Huo Jun did it.

With only 800 men, they held Jiameng Pass for a year, withstood attacks from the Shu army that was ten times their size, and bought enough time for Liu Bei to capture Chengdu.

Eight hundred men have guarded Jiameng for a year, and now he is given ten thousand men to guard Fancheng. With such a strong battle, wouldn't Huo Jun be able to easily defeat Cao Cao?
After a moment's silence, there was an uproar in the hall.

"Hey, Bowen, are you really recommending this Huo... Huo Shijun to defend Fancheng?"

"That's over 100,000 Cao troops. Are you really kidding?"

Zhang Fei was outspoken and was the first to jump up, questioning in surprise.

Everyone nodded.

Even Huo Jun, the person involved, looked shocked.

This Nanjun hero, who had just submitted to Liu Bei for one day, never expected that Xiao Congshi, a man of mysterious origins, would recommend him to take on the heavy task of defending Fancheng.

"Uncle...Uncle Wen, how can you be so sure that Huo Zhongmiao is a man of defense?"

After recovering from his surprise, Liu Bei asked.

"Well..."

Xiao He coughed a few times and then smiled:
"He was just a casual remark. Do you dare to use Huo Zhongmiao to defend Fancheng? You think it's your lord's decision."

This answer is very calm and still ambiguous, making it difficult to understand.

Liu Bei turned his gaze to Huo Jun and fell into deep thought.

(End of this chapter)