"With torrential rain in Luoyang, the rivers are bound to swell and flood. The State of Wei's navy is trapped at Wan City and dares not venture out. If we were to redeploy the Jiangxia navy northward, could General Guan recreate the feat of the 'Flooding of the Seven Armies'?" Xi Zhen raised the question.
Mi Fang shook his head. "The Jiangxia navy is primarily used to defend against Eastern Wu. Besides, the king has placed General Gan under the Prefect's command. With Sun Quan currently massing heavy forces at Chaisang, how could we dare withdraw our naval strength so easily? Xiangyang has some naval forces as well."
"Most of the Jing Province Navy is stationed in Jiangxia, while Xiangyang's navy is ultimately too small. Every time, the timing has been against us. It truly is a pity." Xi Zhen sighed.
"The Prefect has instructed us to muster troops and await orders. It seems he is preparing to guard against Jiangdong's third 'surprise attack.' It really is a pity on General Guan's side." Halfway through speaking, Hao Pu suddenly had a thought and kindly reminded them, "This subordinate recalls that Jiao Province also has a navy. Now that Rinan and Jiaozhi have both been pacified, why not have the Prefect send them to Xiangyang to assist in battle?"
Smiling, Lan Tian stroked his beard and asked Song Chen, "Where has Jiao Province's navy reached?"
"General Li is escorting military supplies. According to schedule, they should dock at Quanling Harbor tonight, and will likely reach Linxiang tomorrow or the day after." Song Chen answered with cupped fists.
"The supply ships from Changsha bound for the front only left the mouth of Dongting two days ago. Prefect, are you still having General Li continue the delivery? If Nanyang and Nanxiang are still