Gan Ning quickly stepped forward and gently touched the red rabbit horse, his eyes filled with envy.
"Exactly." Zhang Wudan replied calmly.
"I once heard that General Zhendong rewarded you with Lu Bu's red rabbit horse. I didn't believe it before, but it turned out to be true?!"
As a warrior, Gan Ning would definitely be very concerned about such a peerless BMW.
"Do you usually ride this horse, or does Zhou Zhonglang general ride it?" Gan Ning asked again.
He felt that it would not be appropriate for Zhang Wu to use such a BMW as a guard.
Ordinarily, a unique BMW like the Red Rabbit Horse can only be ridden by Liu Bei or Zhou Ping. If you take a step back, it will be ridden by Guan Yu or Zhang Fei. It is impossible for a small guard like Zhang Wu to ride it.
"I'll ride."
Zhang Wu glanced at Zhou Ping and replied calmly.
In fact, Zhou Ping also knew that Zhang Wu valued the Red Rabbit Horse more than his own life. He could lay down his life for Zhou Ping, but he would not be willing to give up the Red Rabbit Horse.
Of course, if Zhou Ping had to ride the red rabbit horse, Zhang Wu would give in, but he would be very unhappy.
"Haha, Ziwei rides a red rabbit horse, which can better protect me. Let's compete." Zhou Ping said with a smile.
Chen Gong stood aside and looked at Red Tuma, feeling very uncomfortable at the moment.
He thought of Lu Bu and Liu Bei. After comparing the two, he realized that it was no accident that Lu Bu lost and Liu Bei won.
Lu Bu's love was a beautiful woman and a BMW, but Liu Bei rewarded such a BMW to someone else's guard, and did not ask for beautiful women. It can be seen that what he wanted in his heart was power, and he was an ambitious person, not comparable to Lu Bu.
Chen Gong suddenly regretted that he had left Liu Bei and that he had been too impatient and only wanted to persuade Liu Bei to attack Cao Cao.
If Liu Bei had really listened to his words and attacked Cao Cao, it is not certain whether he would have won. But what is certain is that Sun Ce would have captured all the counties in Yangzhou, including Kuaiji and Yuzhang, and they would all be occupied by Sun Ce.
In this way, Liu Bei will have a stronger enemy. He will be surrounded on three sides by Yuan Shao, Cao Cao and Sun Ce, and his situation will be even more difficult.
It seems that Zhou Ping's strategy is correct. Attack Yuan Shu and Sun Ce first. Now that Yuan Shu is weak, Sun Ce has lost his generals one after another, and his strength has been greatly reduced. As long as Liu Bei defeats Cao Cao this time, it will be easier to capture Yangzhou.
But he had already left, and there was no reason to go back.
"Gongtai, Gongtai..."
Chen Gong was just thinking when he heard someone calling him and hurriedly responded: "Oh, what's the matter?"
He saw Gan Ning and Zhang Wu already riding on their horses, each holding a bow in their hands.
"Gongtai, you are the judge to see who wins and who loses. They shoot one target and each shoots five arrows. See who hits the most targets. If they all hit the target, you will decide their victory or defeat."
Zhou Ping said.
Chen Gong smiled and responded: "Haha, okay, but what if they win? So what if they lose?"
"If I win, brother Ziwei, how about you lend me your red rabbit horse for a ride?" Gan Ning looked at the red rabbit horse and shouted.
When Zhang Wu heard that he wanted to borrow a horse, he looked nervous and looked at Zhou Ping uneasily.
Zhou Ping nodded slightly to him, indicating his agreement.
Zhang Wu then replied: "Yes."
"What if you lose?" Chen Gong asked Gan Ning.
"Brother Ziwei, tell me, what are your requirements?"
Gan Ning turned to Zhang Wu and asked.
"I want that."
Zhang Wu pointed to two feathers stuck on a wooden stand.
"Hahaha...yes."
Gan Ning laughed and said.
This is the feather Gan Ning usually carries on his back.
When Gan Ning was in Yizhou, he often carried a bell on his back. These two feathers about two feet long were stuck on his back.
The function is to let the subordinates see one's existence, and the bell also lets the subordinates know that one has rushed ahead.
Not everyone can carry this flag, it is usually used by the leader, just like a commander's flag, it plays a role in boosting morale and suppressing the army.
When Zhang Wu received Gan Ning's affirmative answer, he smiled and looked at the target, waiting for Chen Gong's order to start.
"Okay, let's get started." Chen Gong said loudly.
Gan Ning and Zhang Wu looked at each other, and they both spurred their horses and ran forward. At the same time, they drew arrows from their quivers, set up their bows, and shot at the target. The horses kept running, and they also kept shooting. Each of them shot five arrows.
arrow.
Compared with experts, the process is always very fast. Zhou Ping and Chen Gong feel that they have just started and they have already finished cumming.
Seeing the two men reining in their horses and stopping, Chen Gong walked over to inspect the target.
Zhou Ping also followed and saw ten arrows stuck in the target.
Obviously, both of them hit the target.
But the arrows used by the two of them are different, and one can tell which arrows belong to whose.
Chen Gong looked carefully and found that Zhang Wu's five arrows were closer to the middle than Gan Ning's five arrows. However, Gan Ning's five arrows also hit the target. This was not a sure victory.
defeat.
"Gongtai, who among them wins?" Zhou Ping asked with a smile.
Gan Ning and Zhang Wu both dismounted and came over to look at the arrows on the target. Gan Ning understood that Zhang Wu's archery seemed to be slightly better than his, but the victory was not obvious. He thought this was because Zhang Wu had
The reason for the red rabbit and horse.
Now, who wins and who loses can only wait for Chen Gong to decide.
Both of them looked at Chen Gong, waiting for him to speak.
Chen Gong looked back at the expectant faces of everyone and suddenly laughed: "Hahaha..."
In the confusion of Zhou Ping and the others, Chen Gong said: "General Zhendong has won!"
Zhou Ping understood what Chen Gong meant. Now Zhang Wu and Gan Ning were considered Liu Bei's people. Since they were both used by Liu Bei, Liu Bei must have won.
"As for you two, there is no difference between the winner and the loser. It can also be said that you two have won. How about this, Ziwei, you lend the red rabbit horse to Xingba for a ride. Xingba, you use the two
What do you think about giving a feather to Ziwei?" Chen Gong asked again.
"Haha, that's very good. Gongtai can be said to be the most public!" Zhou Ping responded quickly.
The two of them don't distinguish between victory and defeat, so they don't distinguish between superior and inferior. This way they can both save face, which is the best result.
Gan Ning and Zhang Wu both looked happy and nodded in unison, agreeing with Chen Gong's suggestion.
Zhang Wu handed the red rabbit horse to Gan Ning, then ran over to pick up the two feathers, tied them on his back, and smiled silly at Zhou Ping.
Zhou Ping smiled, knowing that Zhang Wu was not mature enough yet and liked simple things. It seemed that it was time for him to lead his troops on the battlefield. Only in that way could he grow up quickly.
Gan Ning mounted the red rabbit horse, patted the horse and ran out of the farmyard, then galloped outside.
Gan Ning hosted a banquet in honor of Zhou Ping and Chen Gong.
"Wen'an, I heard that there are a lot of bandits in Jizhou. Why don't you and I go to Jizhou together? We can protect each other on the way." Gan Ning said.
"No need, I have Ziwei to protect me, and everything will be fine. Guan Yunchang and Taishi Ziyi are both staying in Jiujiang, and there are not many generals around my lord. You can rush to Xuzhou and resist the enemy with Yide. Don't come from Yingchuan
If you go, you may encounter Cao Cao's people on the road, but you can go east along the Huaihe River from Runan. Although the road is more difficult, it will be safer."
Gan Ning was not just alone, he was walking on the road with eight hundred people. Zhou Ping was actually afraid that Cao Cao would keep him when he found out.
And if a person like Gan Ning met a talent-loving person like Cao Cao, he might be moved by him and use him for Cao Cao's use, but that would be like a cooked duck flying.
Because in history, when Gan Ning wanted to go to Jiangdong, he was stopped by Huang Zu when he reached Jiangxia, so he stayed there for so many years.
"Okay, as you said." Gan Ning replied.
The next day, Zhou Ping and Chen Gong came to the Prefecture Mufu again and met Liu Biao.
Kuai Yue, Cai Mao and others are still present.
"I wonder how the general decided?"
Zhou Pingping asked after sitting down with a salute.
Liu Biao smiled calmly and said: "I have already made a plan to help Liu Xuande save Xuzhou."
"What's the plan?" Zhou Ping asked hurriedly.
Besides sending troops to attack Xudu, Zhou Ping could not think of any better strategy.
Chen Gong also sat up straight, wondering what Liu Biao would do.
"I sent troops to attack Lujiang and attract the troops of Yuan Jiujiang and Sun Bofu to Lujiang, so that the soldiers from Jiujiang can return to protect Xuzhou. Liu Xuande has more soldiers and brave generals, and he will be able to repel Cao Mengde without losing Jiujiang. General Zhou Zhonglang
What do you think?"
This is indeed a good strategy for Liu Biao.
By doing this, Liu Biao not only saved Xuzhou, but also balanced the forces of all parties. In addition, except for Yuan Shu and Sun Ce, other parties including Liu Bei, Cao Cao and Yuan Shao were not offended. He even helped Liu Bei and made Liu Bei owe him a debt.
Favor.
When Liu Bei repels Cao Cao and sends troops to attack Yangzhou again, he can send troops to help. At that time, he can ask Liu Bei for Lujiang and Yuzhang counties to expand his territory and at the same time consolidate Jingzhou's security.
Now Cao Cao has not attacked Nanyang, and has not openly become an enemy of Jingzhou. Yuan Shao and Cao Cao have not yet broken up openly, and it is not easy for Liu Biao to choose his team.
Liu Bei and Cao Cao are both strong men, and they are fighting with no one knowing who will win in the end. Liu Xian is now pursuing the same strategy as Jia Xu, which is to avoid offending both sides.
Zhou Ping expected that Liu Biao would not send troops to attack Xu Du, and he was not surprised after hearing Liu Biao's words.
Fortunately, Liu Biao is willing to send troops to attack Lujiang. In this case, Xuzhou and Jiujiang can be saved, but Cao Cao cannot be destroyed.
If you want to destroy Cao Cao, you have to count on Yuan Shao.
"If the general is willing to attack Lujiang, Guan Yunchang can return to protect Xuzhou, repel Cao Cao, and thank the general on behalf of my lord Liu Xuzhou!"
Zhou Ping said as he stood up and bowed to Liu Biao.
Liu Biao laughed and said: "Hahaha... Zhou Zhonglang is too polite. Liu Xuande and I are both state shepherds, and we are both members of the Liu family. We should help each other, so there is no need to say thank you."
"I hope the general will send troops as soon as possible." Zhou Ping said again.
Things are now like this. Zhou Ping doesn't want to waste time in Jingzhou anymore. He must rush to Jizhou before Cao Cao retreats and persuade Yuan Shao to send troops. Only in this way can he take this opportunity to destroy Cao Cao.
After leaving the Prefectural Mufu, Zhou Ping said to Chen Gong: "Gongtai, Huang Zu, the governor of Jiangxia, is brave but has no plans, and you are good at planning. Why not ask Liu Jingsheng to go to Jiangxia for help, so that you can develop better."
Zhou Ping is telling the truth. Chen Gong's stay in Xiangyang will definitely be of no use. He went to Jiangxia to assist Huang Zu.
Governor of Yuzhang.
When Liu Bei wants to seize Yangzhou, the three counties he wants most are Jiujiang and Danyang Wujun. If Liu Biao helps, it is not impossible to give him the two counties of Lujiang and Yuzhang.
If Chen Gong came to guard Lujiang, everything would be safe, and Liu Bei could concentrate more on dealing with Cao Cao and Yuan Shao.
"Wen An knows that Gong Zheng has this intention." Chen Gong responded.
The two smiled at each other.
Zhou Ping personally wrote a letter to Liu Bei, telling him what he had said to Gan Ning, strongly recommending Gan Ning to him, and asking him to show that he had heard of Gan Ning's name and wanted to recruit him.
Don't wait until Gan Ning arrives and ask you who you are, that would be terrible.
Gan Ning was only famous in Yizhou before, and Liu Bei had indeed never heard of him, but now with Zhou Ping's recommendation and his performance in the archery competition with Zhang Wu, Liu Bei will definitely use him again.
Zhou Ping came to see Gan Ning again and asked him to leave for Xuzhou as soon as possible and ask two guards to accompany him there. At the same time, he could report the events in Jingzhou to Liu Bei.
After bidding farewell to Chen Gong and Gan Ning, Zhou Ping left two more guards to look for Wei Yan in Nanyang. He took Zhang Wu and fourteen guards and headed for Jizhou.
