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Chapter 207 Jinfan Thief Gan Xingba
Liu Shundao: "My lord, my subordinates have already ordered scouts to investigate the terrain around Langling. To the west of Langling, there is a valley. Although the baggage vehicles cannot pass through it, horses and infantry can pass through it. Liu Biao may send troops to attack from now on!"

Feng Yao frowned slightly. If soldiers were sent to ambush in this valley, the enemy soldiers who came to help could indeed be repelled, but this would not have much effect on breaking Langling!If you don't send troops to ambush, after the enemy increases their troops, the number of defenders in Langling City will increase, which is even more unfavorable for attacking the city!

"How about this, our army secretly sends troops to lie down in the mountains. If the enemy has too many reinforcements and is incapable of fighting the enemy, then after halfway through, we will raid the rear army and burn their supplies. If the enemy's reinforcements are few, we will annihilate them directly! In addition, send more scouts first, and find out whether Liu Biao has sent reinforcements, and the details of the reinforcements!" Feng Yao said.

Upon hearing this, Xu Chu asked for orders immediately: "My lord, the tiger guards are familiar with the mountain roads, and my subordinates are willing to lead the tiger guards to lead the army to ambush!"

Feng Yao nodded and said, "Okay! Zhongkang, hurry up and arrange the ambush. If there is any other situation, report it immediately!"

"Obey!" Xu Chu said loudly.

"Liu Shun, immediately send another man to infiltrate Xiangyang City to find out Liu Biao's intention!" Feng Yao ordered.

Liu Shun took the order.

Feng Yao then ordered each general to carry out the order.

In the afternoon, Feng Yao ordered the handymen to set up more tents, blocked the entrance of the tunnel, and began to dig the tunnel.

The army brought trees from afar to build siege equipment.

The day passed quickly.

The next day, the tunnel was almost halfway dug, and it was less than 100 feet away from the city wall. Almost all the wood needed for the equipment had been brought in. Feng Yao first built a huge city rushing cart, which can accommodate [-] people hiding in the ground at the same time. Below, the protective roof on the top is all connected with wet wood, and the wet wood is covered with rawhide of cows and horses, which is not only fireproof but also prevents the boiling oil and water from splashing directly on the besieging soldiers.

In the afternoon, when Feng Yao was about to ask Dai Ling to test whether he could use this car to break through the city gate, Liu Shun came to report that he had captured an unidentified suspicious person, who said he wanted to see Feng Yao on important matters.

Feng Yao was startled, and immediately thought that this person might be someone sent by Yuan Ping or Liang Teng, so he retreated to the left and right, leaving only Yang Wu, Dai Ling, and Xu Shu by his side.

Liu Shun ordered him to bring him, and after searching his body carefully, he was allowed to enter the account.

The person who came was a very ordinary-looking man in his thirties, with no special features, and he belonged to the type who could forget what he looked like in a blink of an eye. The man didn't say his name. After seeing Feng Yao, he immediately knelt down On the ground, with a very respectful expression, he said: "Xiangyang Liu Biao has sent two reinforcements. The first one led by General Wen Pin led 30 soldiers to attack Runan from the direction of Yingchuan. Yang direction, support Langling!"

Liu Shun and others were shocked when they heard this.

"Who are you? Is this news fraudulent?" Liu Shun asked the man urgently.

Feng Yao had already guessed that this man must be a secret agent he had secretly ordered Yuan Ping to train. Feng Yao did not stop Liu Shun's surprise and questioning, but wanted to take this opportunity to see the man's reaction.

"Pingyu." The man only said two words lightly and stopped talking.

Liu Shun wanted to ask again, but Feng Yao said, "This is one of our own, just let him leave the barracks and leave on his own!"

"My lord?" Liu Shun was a little surprised, but after taking a look at Feng Yao's eyes, he immediately nodded and said, "Yes, my lord!"

"Liu Shun, come to me later!" Feng Yao said again.

This man reported himself as Ping Yu, and he should be Huang Yi's subordinate!
Feng Yao didn't want to be fair about the underground intelligence organization, but Liu Shun was the leader of the scouts, and it was time for Liu Shun to know a little bit of the inside story, which would also benefit cooperation in certain aspects.

Liu Shun led the man back, and Xu Shu immediately said, "My lord, Wen Zhongye is quite famous in Nanyang, he is both wise and brave, and should not be underestimated!"

Feng Yao nodded, in a happy mood, and said with a smile: "Our army has added another general!"

All the generals thought that Feng Yao was talking about Wenpin, and asked in surprise, "My lord! Wen Zhongye has a deep foundation in Nanyang. If Nanyang cannot be conquered, I'm afraid Wen Zhongye won't come to surrender, right?"

"Hehe, I'm talking about Gan Ning Gan Xingba!" Feng Yao said.

Yang Wu asked in surprise: "My lord, I heard that Gan Ning has a very bad reputation. When he was young, he was called the Jinfan Bandit. He often looted passing ships in the river. Later, he rebelled in Bashu and rebelled in Nanyang after his defeat. Robbing wealthy households, if this person comes to our army, I'm afraid Runan will suffer!"

Dai Ling also nodded and said, "Gan Ning's hands are only a few hundred people, and he has no reputation other than notoriety. Why hasn't my lord met yet, but only heard his name and is so sure of Gan Ning?"

Although Xu Shu didn't speak, there was a hint of doubt in his eyes.

Feng Yao ordered everyone to sit down, of course he couldn't tell the truth to everyone, so while everyone was pouring and drinking, he thought up his speech, raised his wine glass, and after drinking with Yang Wu, Dai Ling and Xu Shu, Said: "First, let's analyze Gan Ning!"

Everyone nodded and stared at Feng Yao, and listened carefully to Feng Yao's words.

"Gan Ning's family is not rich, but when he was more than ten years old, he was able to lead a group of men to run amok in Jiangbiao, which is enough to prove that Gan Ning is not only brave, but also resourceful. Otherwise, it is impossible that even the government cannot subdue him! In the end Do not recruit him to be a county official!"

"But why Gan Ning rebelled again? The main reason was Liu Biao's promise to him. Gan Ning was a man who was generous and despised money! Although he robbed, he did rob the rich and help the poor. How did the officials support those brothers who followed him? Coupled with his previous reputation, he was an official in Yizhou on the surface, but in fact he would be suppressed secretly. In this case, it is not surprising that Gan Ning turned out of Yizhou !” said Feng Yao.

Hearing this, Yang Wu nodded and said: "My lord, what you said is very reasonable. I think back then, when I followed brother Ziheng, it was similar to this situation!"

Feng Yao continued: "If Gan Ning succeeds in the rebellion, Liu Biao will definitely use him, but Gan Ning loses, such a general with a bad reputation and no use value, how can Liu Biao feel at ease to regard him as his confidant? But because of the previous promises, it is not easy to do that kind of thing, and we can only let Gan Ning and others fend for themselves!"

"Gan Ning has [-] strong men under his command, and he doesn't have enough food and money to support him. Of course, he can only rob wealthy households in Nanyang!"

"Yes!! My lord's analysis is too correct!" Dai Ling said loudly.

Feng Yao smiled and asked: "Is Gan Ning only robbing rich people? Is it because someone treats him well and provides him with money and food, and he treats him well and never touches that person?"

"Well! It seems to be the case! From this point of view, Gan Ning is not only extremely loyal, but also a person who knows how to repay kindness! Everything he does is robbing the rich and giving to the poor! It seems that we have all been misled by rumors !" At this time, Xu Shu also showed a serious look in his eyes, and nodded.

Feng Yaodao: "What the military advisor said is extremely correct! Although Gan Ning has a rough and violent nature and loves to kill, he understands righteousness and respects kindness. If he is regarded as a brother, he must regard us as brothers! On the other hand, there are only a few hundred people under his command. A man who is invincible wherever he goes, must be extremely brave! If our army can get the help of this man, it will not be difficult to defeat Jingzhou!"

(End of this chapter)