The first general of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 196 equally divided
Gan Ning, courtesy name Xingba, was born in Linjiang, Bajun. His ancestral home was Nanyang County, Jingzhou.

He once gathered a group of people in groups, carrying bows and arrows, with bird feathers on their heads, and bells on their bodies. When people heard the bell, they knew Gan Ning was coming, so people called him "Jinfan Bandit".

Afterwards, he led a group of [-] athletes to follow Liu Biao. Because they lived in Nanyang, they were not used. Later, they entrusted their friend Su Fei to vote for Huangzu.

It was not until it was attributed to Soochow that it was reused, and it was a famous general of Soochow.

Now that he heard with his own ears what Pan Zhang said was indeed Gan Ning, Wei Tao couldn't help sighing.

Unexpectedly, the person Zhou Yu was looking for was Gan Ning. It seems that Zhou Yu's trip to the south at that time was indeed very fruitful.

From Pan Zhang's mouth, Wei Tao already knew that Gan Ning also admired Zhou Yu. Naturally, he was also curious about Wei Tao, Zhou Yu's lord.

It's a pity that although Gan Ning was not favored by Liu Biao and Huang Zu, when he was the "Jin Fan Bandit" in the past, those brothers are now his subordinates, with a total of 800 people. Baijin Fan Bandit is also a subordinate of its headquarters.

The reason for rejecting Zhou Yu's invitation is still related to this.

But it turns out that Gan Ning has courage, horse and water battles are all feasible, if he seeks refuge with Wei Tao, he thinks he should have a place.

However, his subordinates are only proficient in the navy. If they go to the north, even if they are reused for Gan Ning's sake, they will not be able to exert their capabilities.

Gan Ning is a very loyal person, it is naturally impossible for him to abandon his brotherly righteousness for his own future.

So although Zhou Yu strongly invited him at the time, and Gan Ning himself was extremely tempted, Gan Ning finally refused.

However, Zhou Yu still made a pact with him, and if one day he could show his talents to the fullest, he should invite him back.

This is because Zhou Yu saw Wei Tao's determination to form a navy, so he tried his best to recruit Gan Ning. However, even though this agreement was made afterwards, even Zhou Yu didn't have the bottom line in his heart, so he didn't mention it to Wei Tao. Pass.

Until today, Wei Tao once again formally discussed with Pan Zhang about building a navy, and Pan Zhang remembered Gan Ning.

Of course Pan Zhang wouldn't say anything, he also had a match with Gan Ning, but he was completely defeated, so he had to be sincerely convinced.

"Since the general wants to build a navy now, he is the right person to be. If he is the general and Zhou Junshi is the commander, who in the world can stop him?"

Although Pan Zhang's words were exaggerated, Wei Tao couldn't help but feel refreshed when he heard it, but he felt that if it was true, he would be an unstoppable army in the world.

After walking back and forth for two steps, Wei Tao thought about it for a while, and finally spoke to Pan Zhang.

"Wen Gui, now Gong Jin is presiding over the affairs of Jizhou and can't separate himself. How about you go to the south of the Yangtze River again? You go to see Gan Ning in person and present my letter. If he is willing to come, I will appoint him. He is the chief general of the navy, allow him to train soldiers! If this can be done, I will remember your first contribution!"

"what?"

Pan Zhang unexpectedly got himself involved, but thinking about it carefully, Wei Tao probably didn't have a more suitable candidate besides him, Pan Zhang.

"My lord, Yuan Shangke is still eyeing us..."

Pan Zhang is also a militant, and as a general, his meritorious service is the most important. Naturally, Pan Zhang is unwilling to go to recruit Gan Ning at this time.

At that time, even if there is meritorious service, it will not be enough to convince the public.

"Hehe... Forget it, although it will take a long time to take down the entire Bohai Sea, but in fact it's just a battle here, and I will make a statement after I fight Yuan Shang."

Building a naval army is not something that will happen overnight, and Wei Tao will not make Pan Zhang feel suspicious because of this, so he said with a smile.

Indeed, when Wei Tao, Pan Zhang, and Yu Jin regarded the entire Bohai County as their own territory, Yuan Shang had already led the troops.

This time Yuan Shang learned enough lessons, he ordered people to investigate the movements of the Bingzhou Army early on, and he still found out all the nearby places.

Even more than that, Yuan Shang invited someone to assist him.

"Gongyu, now that Wei Tao's troops are attacking me in Jizhou, the morale is quite high even though Bohai is my father's foundation, which is different from other places. It is not a little Wei Tao who can take it. But if it takes a long time, it is inevitable But it was laughed at by the people of the world. I don’t know about Gongyu, but there is a way to quickly defeat the Bingzhou Army?"

At this time, Yuan Shang looked at a scribe in his tent respectfully, and asked for advice in a rather peaceful tone, which was quite rare for Yuan Shang.

But this is what a scribe should do.

This person is none other than Ju Shou, a famous scholar in Jizhou, and Ju Gongyu.

Jushou always had strategies, but he was quite curious about strategies, which displeased Yuan Shao, who always liked to win with integrity, but Yuan Shao knew his abilities, so many things were still discussed with him.

Yuan Shang fought Wei Tao several times and thought he was defeated. He no longer dared to confront Wei Tao head-on, so he thought of Jushou, so he invited him here.

Jushou was originally assisting Yuan Shao, but now that Yuan Shao's foundation is in danger, it is natural that he could not postpone his arrival.

"Young Master, Bingzhou's army is strong, and it's not easy to defeat it quickly, but you can take a small setback first to break its spirit."

Ju Shou said to Yuan Shang as soon as he cupped his hands.

"Then Wei Tao is best at attacking camps and fire attacks, and he can use them. Tonight, my lord can send someone to attack the camp. If they succeed, they will destroy the enemy's spirit. However, according to my expectations, it may be Wei Tao's defeat. In this way, you only need to order people to retreat immediately if something goes wrong, and then lie down in the middle of the way, and when the Bingzhou army arrives, they will kill them in one fell swoop, and they will definitely be defeated!"

"Great trick!"

Yuan Shang also knew that this strategy must be quite dangerous if he is a vanguard general, so he pondered for a few words before asking.

"I don't know who to make as a general?"

"You can order Lu Xiang and Lu Kuang under the general's command to be the vanguard generals, and my lord doesn't need to tell them, just say that we are not on a firm footing, how does Wei Tao know that we will launch an offensive at this time. Otherwise, Wei Ziyu is treacherous and cunning , maybe you can see that there is something wrong with it, and let’s not say that all previous efforts will be wasted at that time, if it turns out to be a failure, then it will be a big mistake for you.”

"it is good!"

Yuan Shang immediately acted according to the plan, not to mention that Yuan Shang is now the commander-in-chief, just Jushou's status in Yuan Jun is enough to convince Lu Xiang and the two of them, and after hearing this plan, they also feel that it makes sense , Just set up camp and steal the camp not long ago, there is indeed the beauty of doing the opposite.

It was night, and Lu Xiang and Lu Kuang led their troops to attack the camp in the dark, and it happened that Pan Zhang was guarding the camp that night.

Although Yuan Jun's foothold was not stable, Wei Tao did not ignore it. After repeated explanations, Pan Zhang naturally did not dare to be careless, and arranged many people to patrol and guard.

If this stealing camp wants to succeed, it is often possible to succeed only after the battle is fierce, and it is possible to be successful if it is neglected.

Therefore, the result of this wave of surprise attacks by Lu Xiang and Lu Kuang is naturally predictable. As soon as the attack on the camp was launched, Pan Zhang immediately led his troops and dared to come.

Compared with martial arts, Pan Zhang's ability is naturally inferior to Dian Wei, Zhao Yun and others, but in fact he is not weak at all. Even if he is one against two, he will be evenly matched with Lu Xiang and Lu Kuang for a while. .

"withdraw!"

According to Yuan Shang's intention, this trip was meant to be a test, so seeing that the situation was not right, Lu Xiang and the two immediately ordered to retreat.

Seeing them retreat like this, Pan Zhang, who wanted to make a contribution, had no reason not to pursue them.

Although Wei Tao heard the news, he didn't do much to stop him. If he can kill for a while, it will be of great benefit to the battle with Yuan Jun later.

But it's a pity that only a quarter of an hour later, someone came to report and said.

"Report to General, General Pan Zhang is defeated and returned, and now he is pleading guilty outside the account."

"What! Let him in!"

Wei Tao was taken aback for a moment, and then ordered Pan Zhang to pay for it.

"My lord, the last general chased Yuan Jun out of the camp, and pursued all the way, but he didn't want to leave the camp. Soon after he encountered Yuan Jun's ambush, the sky was dark, and the last general didn't know how many enemies there were, but under the attack of the opponent, the formation was in chaos , had to be defeated. The crime will dampen the spirit of our army, and please punish the Lord!"

Hearing Pan Zhang's words, Wei Tao already understood that this was a trick of the opponent.I couldn't help being curious in my heart, I don't know whose help Yuan Shang got.

Wei Tao pondered for a while, but Wei Tao thought of a way, and immediately gave the order.

"Pan Zhang, you should be punished for defeating the spirit of our army! But now is the time to employ people. I promise you to take the blame and make meritorious deeds. Immediately join forces with Wen Ze and lead our troops to pursue again. If you see Yuan Jun, attack immediately. If you kill him, Yuan Jun will be completely unprepared!"

"My lord, it's a great plan!"

Before Pan Zhang and others came back to their senses, Zhuge Jin had already said so.

"promise!"

Since Zhuge Jin said the same thing, Pan Zhang and Yu Jin were naturally convinced and left immediately.

Just as Wei Tao expected, after the success of the plan, those Yuan Jun were also careless, and this Pan Zhang came here with anger, and he was furious when he saw Yuan Jun's trace.

"Yuan Jun is dead!"

With a loud roar, Pan Zhang took the lead, rushed into the battle, and beheaded Yuan Jun in a row.

Pan Zhang was caught off guard for a while before, and it can be said that Pan Zhang suffered heavy losses. Now it is the other way around. Being charged by Pan Zhang like this, the entire Yuan army is in chaos. In the chaos, many soldiers were beheaded by Pan Zhang .

Fortunately, Wei Tao had already warned him that Pan Zhang didn't dare to disobey Wei Tao's military orders after a massacre, so he immediately returned to the camp with Yu Jin to report.

Regarding this victory, Wei Tao just nodded and didn't say much. Speaking of this match, it was nothing more than a tie, and the opponent's plan was exquisite.

So soon, Wei Tao frowned slightly, thinking deeply, and then spoke slowly after a while.

"With Yuan Shang's ability, Shang still can't think of such an exquisite plan, and if no one speaks up, how dare Yuan Shang dare to attack the camp with Yuan Shang's courage? It can be seen that there must be capable people helping Yuan Shang now, but it is not enough. Know who this person is?"

(End of this chapter)