Han Dang's words directly calmed Cheng Pu down. He sighed: "Yi Gong is right. Although we were defeated, we have recognized Lan Tian's true face. If this man's disciple Ming Ban plots Jiangdong, the lord's foundation will be at risk."
Either way, it’s guaranteed.”
"We must return to Jiangdong as soon as possible, either to continue to be friends with Liu Bei, or to defend the pass tightly, otherwise this person will seek revenge for personal gain, and the consequences will be disastrous." Han Dang nodded in agreement.
Cheng Pu stroked his white beard and looked melancholy: "Now that the road to the north is blocked, we can't detour around the Yangtze River to join our lord. We can only find a way to cross Liushui south and return to Jianchang along the way we came. But the remaining Jiangdong athletes
We are extremely exhausted and there is no way we can escape Gan Ning’s encirclement. We will die after dawn..."
Han Dang frowned and suggested: "Why don't we take our personal followers and leave overnight? The goals of the dozens of us are not big, and we have horses so we should be able to escape."
"Then the remaining son is not a piece of meat in the Lantian case?" Cheng Pu hesitated.
Han Dang looked helpless: "Even if we all stay together, it will just add a few more souls to the Liushui River. You and I are deeply grateful for the kindness of General Wentai (Sun Jian), so we can never surrender to Lantian shamelessly. The so-called death
Some are lighter than a feather and some are heavier than Mount Tai. When I go back this time, I should advise my lord not to use weapons again..."
Cheng Pu nodded in agreement, and asked worriedly: "If we leave overnight, how will the rest of us settle down?"
Han Dang sighed and said, "Whether he lives or dies, whether he surrenders or escapes, all of them are destined to survive by themselves..."
Cheng Pu looked up to the sky and screamed: "I hate that I spent my whole life in the army and did such an immoral thing with half of my body buried in the ground. It's ridiculous...it's ridiculous..."
The two veteran generals discussed it and dozens of people led their horses eastward against the Liushui River in the middle of the night. Finally, they crossed to the south bank at the upstream ford, and then fled towards Jianchang without stopping their horses day and night.
The next morning, the east was just white.
The remnants of the Jiangdong army waited hungry for orders from the general, but there was no news from the main tent. It was not until Gan Ning and Chu Qing's pursuers came again that they learned that Cheng Pu and Han Dang had given up on them.
The soldiers in Jiangdong were so hungry that they were weak, and now the general was missing. Thirty million soldiers who were desperate finally gave up resistance at this moment and asked Gan Ning and Chu Qing to surrender. Afterwards, Gan Ning successively regained Liling, Youxian, Chaling and other places.
Stability has returned to various places in Changsha County.
At this point, Lantian spent ten days to eliminate all the invading enemies from Jianchang on the middle road.
After Lantian returned to Linxiang, he held a horse meat feast in the camp outside the city. With the spices and condiments in the city, the horse meat tasted much better this time than last time.
Because Lantian's cooking skills are seriously mythical, these soldiers had some psychological effects when eating meat, and everyone had a satisfied smile on their faces:.
Gan Ning held a bowl of broth and sighed: "After all, it has been made by Mr. Master's master. It tastes really special. I don't know what Sun Quan's son ate tonight."
Xi Zhen said angrily: "The wind is strong on the Yangtze River. I think drinking the wind is enough."
After hearing this, Lan Tian smiled and said: "Sun Zhongmou should have broth every day, but it's hard to say for the Jiangdong soldiers."
"Sir, if you use your troops like a god to win consecutive battles, why not send your troops north to Dongting Lake tomorrow and cooperate with General Guan's navy to regain Jiangxia?" Xi Zhen suggested.
Lan Tian shook his head slightly, "The Yangtze River navy is the main force in Jiangdong. How can we be complacent after a few small victories? Boping and I will go south to Guiyang tomorrow, and I don't know what's going on at Xiaopuguan now..."
Gao Shun: "With General Xu here, there should be no danger at Jiepu Pass..."
"Sir, what about me?" Hearing that Lan Tian didn't mention him, Gan Ning wondered if he had forgotten?
Lan Tian said solemnly: "Jiangxia has now fallen into the hands of Jiangdong. We will be unable to take it back in a short time. Changsha has become a strategic place ahead. We need to send a general to guard this place. I would like Xingba to take over as the governor of Changsha."
"Uh... Liao Gongyuan is appointed by the lord. If Mr. Ning rashly lets him take his place, wouldn't it be suspected of overstepping his bounds? I'm afraid the lord won't like it when he finds out..." Gan Ning asked worriedly.
Gan Ning was different from Gao Shun in his indifference. He had his own political ambitions since he rebelled against Liu Zhang in Bajun. Naturally, he wanted to be the governor of a large county like Changsha. However, at this moment, he was worried that he had a poor background and could not be like him.
Liao Li was so loved by Liu Bei.
Lan Tian said sternly: "My lord is by no means a weakling. Xingba's great achievements this time are obvious to all. Besides, you don't have to worry about my recommendation."
"Thank you sir for your support." Gan Ning clasped his fists in thanks.
Lan Tianyu said earnestly: "Although the invasion from Jiangdong was short-lived, the people were frightened. The situation in Changsha must be quickly stabilized and production resumed. Changsha is a major grain and population center in Jingzhou. From now on, the east must guard against the enemies of Jianchang, and the north must defend Dongting on the Yangtze River.
Waters, this burden is not light..."
"Gan Ning will live up to Sir's expectations." Gan Ning was very solemn.
Lan Tian smiled and waved his hand, "Sit down and talk. I don't know how to be a hegemon. General Xi will go to Dongting Water Village tomorrow morning and tell Yun Chang about the battle situation here and General Gan's appointment as governor."
"Wei." Xi Zhen stood up and clasped her fists.
Lan Tian waved his hand again, "Why are you standing up? Sit down and talk. It's a happy time to drink and eat meat. You don't have to observe so many complicated etiquette..."
"I won't dare," Xi Zhen replied with her head lowered.
"By the way, I will pick up some cooked horse meat later and bring it to Dongting Water Village tomorrow so that General Guan and the others can have a taste." Lan Tian said with a smile.
"Wei." Xi Zhen stood up again, while Lan Tian shook his head and said he was speechless.
Early the next morning, Lan Tian and Gao Shun set off for Guiyang. Before leaving, they left half of their horses in Linxiang to prepare some capital for Gan Ning to train cavalry.
Xi Zhen was so excited after reporting the victory that she took a boat to Dongting Water Village before dawn and packed dozens of kilograms of cooked horse meat for Guan Yu and others to try.
In spring, the Xiang River began to rise, and the boat went downstream. When Xi Zhen arrived at Dongting Water Village, Guan Yu and others were having breakfast.
This extra meal surprised Guan Yu, and Xi Zhen then gave a brief introduction to the battle situation in Changsha, and finally mentioned the matter of Gan Ning acting as governor.
Guan Yu was overjoyed after hearing this. He smiled at Su Fei and others and said: "Back then, my brother and I were staying in Xiaopei. At that time, Guan knew that Lan Ziyu was extraordinary. He read the "Spring and Autumn" as a gift in just ten months. Only now do I know that he is extraordinary."
He has more than just Spring and Autumn in his heart, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he has the power to contain the universe."
Xi Zhen echoed: "General Lan's troops are like a god, and General Gao's army is invincible."
Guan Yu waved his hand and shook his head: "This is a big fallacy. What you see is only the surface. Although Gao Boping's trapped camp is powerful, it depends on who controls and who uses it. In the past, Lu Bu could not use his talents to the best of his ability. The same is true for Gan Xingba. Ziyu recommended him
As the governor of Changsha, I, Guan Yu, will be the first to support you."
"It's me who is shallow. The general's words suddenly enlightened me." Xi Zhen cupped her fists and complimented.
Guan Yu was very helpful after hearing this. He nodded slightly and encouraged: "You have kept calm in the face of danger and prevented Changsha from falling into the enemy's hands. You are also a man of talent. We must continue to work hard in the future."
"Only." Xi Zhen replied sonorously.
Guan Yu picked up a piece and chewed it deliciously. Suddenly he seemed to think of something, so he called Guan Ping and said, "Guan can't keep this delicious food to himself. Ping'er, please pick up a few pieces and send them to Lu Zijing."
"Father, what do you mean?" Guan Ping looked puzzled.
Chapter completed!