Shuhan

Chapter 302: Don’t leave once you’re here, I, Liu Chan, am famous for my hospitality!

Baoxin City.

Liu Chan took the Prince of Hanzhong's chariot and drove slowly into the city.

When I opened the curtain, I saw that the city looked a little depressed.

People doing business on the streets have almost disappeared.

The empty city area was mostly filled with armored soldiers.

The prosperity of the people is suffering, and the death of the people is suffering.

If there is a war, the people will definitely run away. If they don't run away, wouldn't they be recruiting men for others and becoming civilian husbands?
Moreover, those who serve as soldiers do not have much courtesy and integrity.

They can do all kinds of things that break through the lower limit.

"It's so deserted!"

Guan Yinping was the only female family member who accompanied Liu Chan to the ceremony.

In name, it's for protection.

She was wearing a simple and elegant skirt, like a blooming white flower.The plump figure and graceful curves are eye-catching.The cute face has a hint of playfulness, which makes people feel good.

but
This outfit was obviously learned from Zhen Mi.

Although she looked good-looking when she wore it, Liu Chan could still imagine her wielding a long sword, with sword light like a dragon and sword energy like a rainbow, which was jaw-dropping.

"Xinxi City is not so depressed."

Liu Chan said softly on the side: "Xinxi City was attacked by surprise. After the capture, Uncle Zilong quickly stabilized the situation. After I arrived at Xinxi City, I naturally attracted the surrounding nobles and common people. Naturally, it will not be depressed, but this praise has been exploited by the Wei army and fought several times. It is normal for it to be a little deserted. "

The war in Runan lasted for several months, and the population of Runan dropped by at least half.

This half is not dead, but escaped.

Either flee to Yingchuan, or flee to Chen State.

More of them were absorbed by Liu Chan's Jingzhou.

Liu Chan's mouth was full of oil after eating this piece of cake.

Zhuge Liang was right about one thing, even if he didn't defeat Runan, Liu Chan would have earned enough.

"Your Highness, here we are."

Liu Chan and Guan Yinping arrived at Baoxin Mansion without saying a few words.

Walking down from the chariot slowly, officials and generals who had been waiting at the government office for a long time paid homage to Baoxin.

"I will wait to see Your Highness."

Liu Chan raised his hands as if to hold him up, and said with a smile: "You don't have to be polite, just get up."

The leader's letter of praise made Lan Zhan look at Liu Chan with a flattering smile on his face, and said: "Your Highness, the reception banquet has been prepared in the hall, and the backyard has been made available for Your Highness. The maids and servants are all available. If Your Highness does not If you like, I will remove them.”

"Have a heart."

Liu Chan smiled but didn't say anything. However, Guan Yinping, who was in the chariot, did not come down with Liu Chan. Instead, he took the chariot towards the backyard.

The backyard was being arranged for the screen so that he, Mr. Liu, could rest tonight.

Otherwise, it would be funny if Wei Guoxi, who was hidden in the backyard as a slave and maid, was used as an owl at night.

"General Pang, you're fine."

Pound bowed his hands in front of Liu Chan, with what he thought was a warm smile on his scarred face.

"Your Highness is here in person. Are you going to use troops against Xincai?"

Compared with Lan Zhan flattering Liu Chan, Pang De was thinking about the war ahead and making achievements.

"It's not about using troops, it's about attracting the Wei army."

Liu Chan walked forward slowly. Lan Zhan and Pang De consciously took half a step shorter than Liu Chan and followed him on the left and right respectively.

"Attract Wei Jun to come?"

Liu Chan nodded slightly.

"There are many people here, so let's go inside and talk."

Pang De also knew that he was anxious and quickly shut his mouth without saying a word.

to the lobby.

Liu Chan sits on the main seat, and the other ministers will sit next to each other.

After taking a sip of wine and moistening his throat, Liu Chan said: "The news about our attack on the cities in Runan must be known to the Wei army at this moment. Based on my understanding of the Wei army, it is impossible for them to remain indifferent. We and the Wei army will definitely There will be armies meeting."

Meet each other?

Hearing these four words, Pang De's whole body became energetic.

"Your Highness, you mean there is a war?"

Liu Chan nodded slightly and continued: "Uncle Zilong attacked Nanton and then Ruyang. He mobilized a lot of soldiers to defend the city. Although Guan Ping's army was there to help, but when it was divided among several cities, there were not many people defending the city. Yes, if the Wei army attacks forcefully, they may be captured.

When I came here today, I did not hide the news. On the contrary, I specifically informed Wei Guo Xizuo. Presumably, Cao Hong and Sima Yi in Xincai City yesterday knew that I was coming to commend me. "

There were many Wei secretaries in Xinxi City, but Liu Chan didn't even bother to clean them up, just to let them pass on the news.

Sometimes, the enemy's meticulous efforts may not be able to be used to his advantage.

Using oneself as bait?
Pang De was stunned for a moment, but quickly came to his senses.

"There are five thousand soldiers in Baoxin City. Including the 7000 people brought by His Highness, there are more than 1 people. Even if the Wei army comes to attack, we are not afraid at all."

The gentleman does not stand under the wall.

Even if he was acting as bait, Liu Chan had no real intention of risking his own life.He doesn't want to die.

The general trend of Runan is now in his hands. He is here just to stabilize the general trend that he has already held in his hands.

"Just defending the city will not hurt the Wei army."

Hearing this, Pang De's eyes became brighter.

"Your Highness, do you mean to take the initiative?"

Liu Chan shook his head.

"It's not about taking the initiative, but about counterattacking defensively."

Defensive counterattack?

There was a look of confusion on Pang De's face.

"It is a defensive counterattack. Please ask the general to move our nobles to Lan's Wubao. When the Wei army comes to attack, they will come to outflank the Wei army. If not annihilate the Wei army, at the very least, we must capture Daluting."

Daluting was the bridgehead of the Wei army on the south bank of Nanru River.

If this city is broken and occupied, it will be difficult for the Wei army to cross the river from Xincai.

Literally chop off his arms.

"promise!"

Pang De immediately accepted the order, hurriedly ate a piece of venison, swallowed the wine in the flask, and immediately stood up without any hesitation.

"Your Highness, without further ado, General Mo will gather all the troops and go to Lan's Wubao."

"The general is really impatient."

Pang De is eager to make meritorious deeds, and Liu Chan will naturally not dampen his enthusiasm.

Immediately agreed.

"Go."

After Pang De left, Liu Chan turned his attention to Lan Zhan.

"Your Majesty, now is the time to discuss matters in the city."

Liu Chan talked about the county officials one by one, which made Lan Zhan feel a little dizzy.

"How dare you be called a county magistrate by His Highness? His Highness just calls the villain by his name."

People do not blame.

The flattery was just to make Lan Zhan work harder.

Liu Chan has nothing to lose.

"The situation in the city must be stabilized. How long will the food and grass in the city be enough?"

"In terms of food and grass, that's enough."

Just as Liu Chan was asking about the specific situation in the city, a military steward hurriedly walked out of the hall.

"Your Highness, there is an urgent report from outside the city. Cao Hong led the Wei army northward and then turned back to Baoxin. Now they have crossed the river and are only ten miles away from Baoxin."

"what?"

Hearing the news, Lan Zhan jumped to his feet in shock, and the panic on his face was even more difficult to conceal.

"The enemy is ten miles away, and we only received the news now? If they have cavalry and arrive in an instant, how will we arrange the city defense?"

Lan Zhan immediately turned his head, bowed to Liu Chan, and said, "Your Highness, the situation is urgent. Please send us a message first, and we will come back when the compliments have stabilized."

Reply with news?
Liu Chan shook his head and said: "When the soldiers come, they will block the water and cover it with earth. Why should we be afraid?"

If he panics, then Cao Hong's treacherous plan will really succeed.

As long as he is giving praise, the praise cannot be messed up.

"How many Wei troops did Cao Hong bring?"

The military officer was stunned for a moment, then shook his head.

"The situation was tense. The envoy didn't pay attention to counting the flags and military formations, but according to him, there were hundreds of boats on board and the sky was filled with smoke and dust during the march. There should be ten thousand people."

Million people?

Maybe more, maybe less.

Liu Chan already knew something in his heart.

"Order the sergeants of the city to go to the city to deploy defenses, open the arsenal, transport out the equipment to defend the city, and recruit a thousand people and warriors from the countryside to respond, and prepare gold juice, kerosene and other supplies. The county leader will lead 500 people to stabilize the situation in the city. If anyone causes trouble, they will be killed without mercy!"

It was obviously an urgent matter, but Liu Chan arranged the matter clearly in a few words.

Lan Zhan also let go of his worries and said with admiration in his heart: "Lan Zhan admires His Highness for staying calm in the face of danger. I will do what His Highness orders me to do!"

Unknowingly, Liu Chan gained another fanboy.

After Lan Zhan finished speaking, he walked out of the hall.

There was no one to eat or drink the delicious food and wine served at the restaurant.

After Lan Zhan left, Liu Chan had a deep look in his eyes.

This Cao Hong actually tricked him?
Let’s see who is more powerful than your strategy or mine!

As a hospitable person, Liu Chan, how can I not welcome you, Cao Hong, and the Wei army?
Since it's here
Ha ha.

Then don't go!
(End of this chapter)