Outside Jinyang City, the Cao army camp stretched out in an endless stream.

The Chinese military tent.

Cao Cao, whose hair was streaked with white, listened to Xu Huang’s report with deep suspicion. He looked at the map of the Han territory and could not help but say:

“Liu Wu led hundreds of thousands of cavalrymen to the grassland?”

“And let Zhou Yu lead the army to attack Wuhuan and Liaoxi?”

“What does Liu Wu want to do?”

Xu Huang frowned as he heard Cao Cao’s doubts and said:
“The Wuhuan occupied Liaoxi and Liaodong, posing a threat to Youzhou. It is understandable that Zhou Yu led his army to pursue the victory.”

“But I really don’t understand why Liu Wu suddenly led the army to the grassland. Is he trying to learn from Huo Qubing and Wei Qing to attack Longcheng and seal the Wolf’s Lair?”

Xu Huang said puzzledly.

Cao Cao’s eyes lit up when he heard Xu Huang’s words.
Huo Qubing and Wei Qing were two outstanding military generals in the Han Dynasty who made great achievements in the war against the Huns.

Through battles such as the Longcheng Victory and the Hetao Battle, Wei Qing recovered a large amount of territory and dealt a heavy blow to the Xiongnu.

Huo Qubing became a famous hero in history for his bravery and courage, and for his outstanding achievements in battles such as the Battle of Hexi and the Battle of Mobei.

The glorious military achievements of the two men can be said to have been passed down in the Han Dynasty for more than four hundred years, inspiring group after group of people. When Cao Cao was young, he also aspired to build the tomb of the Han Dynasty’s General of the Western Expedition one day.

Xu Huang’s explanation made Cao Cao feel that this might be the reason why Liu Wu suddenly led hundreds of thousands of cavalry into the grassland.

After all, Liu Wu is still young, and he has such a status. It is very possible for him to go to the grassland to improve his reputation.
Thinking of this, Cao Cao smiled and said:
“Liu Wu is a man of character. Let’s just let him be. We should still capture Jinyang and take Bingzhou as our main province.”

Cao Cao didn’t care at all about Liu Wu’s reputation on the grassland.

For him, taking Bingzhou is the top priority.

However, Cao Cao did not know that Liu Wu’s appetite could not be satisfied by just conquering the Wolf’s Lair like Huo Qubing’s.

He suddenly launched an attack on the Xianbei tribes. Even the cavalry were equipped with the three treasures of horses, and there were thousands of Mongolian heavy cavalry. Liu Wu wanted to swallow up the entire southern grassland.

……

In Xiangyang City, news of the great victory in the north spread, and the people and the noble families in the city were all overjoyed.

Zhuge Liang was too busy to be happy. At this time, he was in the Ocean Department of the Royal College of Chu State, giving the last class to the students who had been trained for several months. “Considering the direction of the ocean currents in the east of the Han Dynasty, and the fact that this is your first time to go out to the ocean, head to Golden Island. In half a month, you will go east from Jianye, enter the East China Sea, and then go east to the island country archipelago that the king mentioned. Go ashore on the island country to replenish your first drinking water and food, record the situation of the island country, establish a supply point, and then continue to go north along the island country, and keep moving along the coast…”

Zhuge Liang drew a route to the Golden Island in the ocean on the map left by Liu Wu.

Gan Ning, Huang Yang, Zhang Jiu, Wang Feng and others all nodded solemnly with serious expressions.

After several months of study, they have become familiar with the knowledge of survival and positioning at sea. They are the first group of people to go to Golden Island, and if they succeed, they will become famous all over the world.

“Don’t worry, Ling Yin. Ning Ding will plant the Han flag on the Golden Island!”

Gan Ning said loudly with a smile and confidence.

Zhuge Liang smiled as he listened to Gan Ning’s words.

……

Ten days later, by the Yangtze River.

There were two giant ships that were a hundred meters long, and four Thunder ships, a total of six large ships, all filled with sailors and the Chu navy who were heading to Golden Island. There were a total of 1,500 soldiers, and there were also 500 to 600 sailors and other auxiliary personnel. This team was already not small.

“General Xingba, the king has already told us that he is waiting for your triumphant return and he will personally welcome you back!”

Zhuge Liang, Guan Yu, Cai Mao, Mi Zhu, Kuai Yue and others came to see Gan Ning off.

“Please rest assured, my king. I will live up to your trust!”

Gan Ning bowed solemnly to Zhuge Liang.

Then, Gan Ning took a look at the familiar Yangtze River, resolutely stepped onto the Xiangyang, and shouted loudly: “Set sail for Huangjinzhou!”

“Set sail for the Golden Island!”

“Set sail for the Golden Island!”

……

One after another, the sound resounded, and the navy fleet set out to sea. (End of this chapter)