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

Chapter 31 I don’t understand Yunchang as well as Bowen, I’m as ashamed!

Guan Yu taught Yu Jin a good lesson.

According to Yu Jin's understanding of naval warfare, it is nothing more than fighting ships forming a formation and advancing, relying on archers to attack, and whoever can't hold on first will be defeated.

The tactic of using a ship to ram the enemy ship, having soldiers board the ship to attack and directly seize the ship was completely beyond his imagination.

Because of this, although there were many fighting ships in Cao’s navy, there were no chariots.

"General Yu, our army has collapsed across the board. We have been defeated. Let's quickly retreat to the Yu River!"

The deputy general's scream woke Yu Jin from his shock.

Yu Jin looked around and saw that about 30% of the fighting ships had been captured by Liu's army.

The rest of the ships lost their morale and fled on their own without waiting for his orders.

What's even more ridiculous is that some boats failed to control the sails and rudder properly when turning their bows, and actually started spinning in place in the middle of the river.

"We're all from the north, so why is Guan Yu so proficient in naval warfare?"

"Why are his soldiers so elite?"

"I don't understand, I can't figure it out~~"

Yu Jin pounded the flagpole with his fist and gritted his teeth in anger.

Looking back at the north bank, Yu Jin felt ashamed again.

He patted his chest and promised Cao Cao that Liu Bei's navy would be defeated in this battle.

He even made the bold promise to capture Guan Yu alive and present him to Cao Cao if possible.

But now he has been defeated miserably. How can he face Cao Cao when he returns?

"General Yu..."

Just as the deputy general was about to persuade him again, a cold arrow came towards him and hit him right in the heart.

The deputy general screamed and fell to the ground face down.

Blood sprayed all over Yu Jin's face.

Yu Jin shuddered.

A face full of blood successfully woke him up, and the fear of death instantly replaced shame.

"Turn the boat around and quickly retreat into the Yu River—"

A hoarse and trembling cry sounded at the bow of the ship.

As if they had been pardoned, Cao's army frantically steered the ship in an attempt to escape.

On Liu Jun’s flagship.

Guan Yu looked at the good situation before him, and the tension in his heart finally relaxed.

Facts have proved that the hard work in training the navy in recent years has not been in vain, and it has also proved his ability to command the navy.

From this moment on, Guan Yu no longer had any doubts about his ability in naval battles.

"General Yunchang, Yu Jin's flagship is trying to escape!"

Liao Hua, who was beside him, pointed his finger at the battle formation and shouted.

Guan Yu looked up and saw the flag with the word "Yu" on it, turning to the north.

"My brother has instructed me to capture Yu Jin alive. How can I let him escape?"

Guan Yu's eyes narrowed, and he waved his hand and shouted:

"Send a message to Guan Ping, tell him to hurry up from the left flank and block the entrance to the Yu River. Don't let Yu Jin escape into the Yu River."

"The flagship should also move forward. Keep an eye on Yu Jin's flagship and give chase!"

The command flags were waving and the drums were beating.

Guan Ping on the left wing received the order and quickly led more than ten fighting ships, accelerated and rushed with full sails and oars, passed the scattered ships of Cao's army, and headed straight for Yukou.

The flagship where Guan Yu was also speeding up and chasing after Yu Jin's flagship closely.

...

On the city wall of Xiangyang North Gate.

At this moment, the atmosphere was filled with thunderous cheers and excitement.

Yi Ji, Mi Zhu, Ma Liang and other new and old counselors, as well as the soldiers of Liu's army on duty, all witnessed the entire process of Guan Yu's heavy damage to Cao's army.

"My lord, General Guan has won. We have secured the Han River!"

Yi Ji looked at Liu Bei excitedly and happily.

Liu Bei naturally felt relieved, and his joyful smile was mixed with deep emotion.

"In less than half an hour, they defeated Yu Jin's navy. Yun Chang's ability in naval warfare is truly beyond my expectations. No wonder Bo Wen dared to assert that Yun Chang would win."

"As an elder brother, I don't understand Yunchang as well as Bowen does. I'm really ashamed, ashamed..."

After sighing, Liu Bei looked towards Guan Yu's flag with expectant eyes.

"The outcome has been decided. Now it all depends on whether Yunchang can capture Yu Jin alive."

"But Bowen said that leaving Yu Jin alive would give me a surprise. What did he mean by that?"

There was a hint of speculation in Liu Bei's delighted eyes.

...

North bank of the Han River.

Unlike the excitement on Xiangyang City Wall, the Cao army watching the battle was completely silent. Everyone was stunned, their eyes wide open as they stared in astonishment at their own defeated navy.

Including Cao Cao.

Yu Jin was defeated.

Still a miserable defeat!

They are all northerners, even if they are just weaklings fighting each other, even if Yu Jin loses, it will only be a minor defeat at most.

How could they suffer such a crushing defeat that the 5,000-strong navy was on the verge of being annihilated?

This outcome proves that Guan Yu's ability in naval warfare is far superior to Jin's.

The combat effectiveness of Liu Jun's navy is far superior to that of Cao Jun's navy.

"Why?"

"How come he's a northerner so proficient in naval warfare?"

"Is he still the Guan Yu I know?"

Cao Cao's breathing became heavier, his heart was in turmoil, and countless questions popped up in his mind.

"Could it be that while Liu Bei was hiding in Fancheng, he secretly ordered Guan Yu to train the navy, which is why Liu Bei has this elite navy?"

Cheng Yu, who had recovered from his shock, guessed this.

"But Guan Yu is a northerner after all. Since ancient times, southerners sailed and northerners rode horses. How could Guan Yu have developed such powerful naval warfare skills, and how could he have trained such an elite navy?"

Liu Ye, however, had a confused look in his eyes and looked at Cheng Yu with a questioning look.

Cheng Yu was speechless and had no way to explain.

"Prime Minister, now is not the time to speculate about Guan Yu. We must quickly support Yu Wenzhe and retreat to the Yu River. Otherwise, he will be in danger of being killed by Guan Yu!"

Man Chong reminded in a stern voice.

Cao Cao's expression changed slightly.

Five thousand naval soldiers were killed, and more than a hundred warships were lost. It was a drop in the bucket and not worth mentioning.

Yu Jin must not make any mistakes.

He was the veteran general Yuan Cong who had followed him for decades. He was one of the five best generals in Cao's camp and the most experienced among the generals of other surnames.

Whether he died in battle or was captured by Liu Bei, it would be a heavy blow to the morale of Cao's army.

"Pass on my order, gather the archers on the shore, shoot and pursue the enemy ships, and support Yu Wenze and retreat back to the Yu River!"

Cao Cao whipped his horse whip and gave urgent orders.

As soon as the order was given, tens of thousands of Cao's archers were immediately transferred to the shore.

Unfortunately, they did not have the opportunity to support Yu Jin.

The more than 20 warships commanded by Guan Ping took the lead in blocking the Yukou Pass and cutting off Yu Jin's retreat.

"General Yu, the pass is blocked. If we rush through, we'll be courting death!"

The deputy general shouted in panic.

Yu Jin clenched his fists, his heart was anxious and greedy, and he was in a state of panic for a moment.

After a quick glance around, Yu Jin quickly drew his sword and pointed eastward:
"Quick, turn around and rush to Yuliangzhou!"

The lieutenants were shocked.

To the east of Yukou, a small sandbar has formed due to the erosion of the Han River and the Yu River.

Abandoning the ship and going to the island can temporarily avoid being killed by Liu's army, but it is equivalent to being trapped on an isolated island surrounded by water.

The navy has been destroyed, and Cao Cao has no way to help them escape to the north bank. What's the difference between this and waiting to die?

Yu Jin didn't have time to think about it, he drew his sword and shouted:

"If we don't reach Yuliangzhou, we'll die now. What are you waiting for?"

All the deputy generals were horrified and had no choice but to obey the order.

So the flag ship turned around and rushed towards the sandbar.

The warship rushed onto the beach, and Yu Jin and more than 30 personal guards rushed to jump off the boat and escape to the sandbar.

When Guan Yu saw Yu Jin escape to Yuliangzhou, he ordered all the ships to surround the sandbar on all sides, trapping Yu Jin like a turtle in a jar.

When the setting sun sets.

One ship after another rushed onto Yuliangzhou Island, and hundreds of Liu army soldiers rushed to get off the ships.

Guan Yu jumped off the boat and stepped onto the beach.

He wants to capture Yu Jin alive himself!

Not far ahead, Yu Jin and more than 30 personal guards had formed a defensive formation, ready to fight to the death.

Guan Yu rode on the Red Hare, holding the Green Dragon Sword in his hand, and slowly advanced on his own.

With his half-open almond-shaped eyes, he glanced at the shivering Cao army and recognized Yu Jin's familiar face at a glance.

When their eyes met, Yu Jin shuddered, and his hands, which were tightly gripping the long sword, shook involuntarily.

"The ban!"

Guan Yu looked at me with contempt, and pointed his Qinglong sword at me from a distance:
"You have no way to escape. Considering Cao Cao's kindness to me in the past, I will spare your life. Why don't you surrender quickly?"

(End of this chapter)