Drops of rainwater fell on Gan Ning and Jiang Qin, forming puddles of water stains on the floor.
Wang Can glanced at Gan Ning, then at Jiang Qin, and asked, "Gong Yi, what do you have to say?"
Jiang Qin was stunned for a moment, dumbfounded on the spot.
His original plan was for Gan Ning to stand in front, and he could follow Gan Ning's words. However, Wang Can suddenly asked him directly, leaving Jiang Qin stunned.
Jiang Qin froze on the spot, and Wang Can looked at Jiang Qin again.
Gan Ning stretched out his hand and pulled Jiang Qin down, causing Jiang Qin to wake up.
Jiang Qin hurriedly said: "My lord, although I have been defeated and committed a serious crime, I am unwilling to surrender. I sincerely ask my lord to give me a chance to make meritorious service. After the Jiangdong Navy has been destroyed and the Sun family of Wu State has been destroyed, my lord wants to kill him."
There will be no difference." He was still confused in his heart, but he directly said what Jia Xu said about making meritorious deeds.
Even so, it has been modified a little bit.
Wang Can laughed, looked at Gan Ning again, and asked, "Xingba, what do you have to say?"
Gan Ning cupped his fists and said, "My lord, the general is guilty of the defeat in this battle, but he also wants to acquit himself and make meritorious deeds. Please give me a chance to regain his position, wipe out the Wu navy, and make meritorious deeds."
Wang Can said in a deep voice: "What if I can't make meritorious deeds?"
Gan Ning said loudly: "If you can't make meritorious deeds, you will be punished for both crimes."
Wang Can nodded and shouted: "Here comes Zhou Tai."
In fact, Wang Can's idea was indeed what Jia Xu had guessed, and he hoped that the two men would serve their crimes and make meritorious service. Gan Ning and Jiang Qin lost tens of thousands of naval troops, resulting in the loss of most of the navy's strength. Such a big thing must be punished.
However, if the two men were dismissed from their official positions, the power of the Navy would be greatly reduced. Wang Can could not dismiss the two men, but he could not make them feel less guilty, so he could only make meritorious deeds to keep them alert and maintain their integrity.
In order not to forget what happened, he urged the two of them to work together to train their troops and strive to restore the strength of the navy as soon as possible.
Therefore, a symbolic punishment must be given to let the two people remember this incident.
Only by remembering the shame can you be aware of it and then be brave.
Not long after, Zhou Tai strode in. He glanced at Gan Ning and Jiang Qin, then bowed respectfully to King Can, cupped his fists and said, "The last general, Zhou Tai, pays homage to the lord."
"sit!"
Wang Can waved his hand for Zhou Tai to sit down, and Zhou Tai asked: "Lord, what can I do?"
Wang Can said: "Gan Ning and Jiang Qin caused a disastrous defeat for the army and lost most of its strength. I intend to depose Gan Ning from the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Navy. However, after deposing Gan Ning, you have the highest prestige in the Navy. I intend for you to take over.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Navy is in charge of the Navy."
Gan Ning's expression did not change at all after hearing this.
He knew that this defeat was not due to his command error, but he also knew that he had an unshirkable responsibility.
When Zhou Tai heard this, he had a strange look on his face, winked, scratched his head, and said: "My lord, the general is just a brave man with a little brute strength and courage. If he goes into battle to kill the enemy, the general will be able to do it, and he will be happy to do so."
.You asked me to lead the navy and command tens of thousands of troops. Isn't this embarrassing the general? No, I can't take over. You should let Lao Gan take the responsibility."
Wang Can stared at Zhou Tai and asked: "Youping, you really don't want to? After passing this village, there is no such store."
Zhou Tai still shook his head and said: "What the general likes is to kill the enemy in front of the battle line, that is the most satisfying. However, as a governor, you have to think about trivial matters in the army all day long, work hard, and have to suffer. It is not refreshing at all, and it is not possible.
"
Wang Can smiled, turned his eyes, and shouted: "Gan Ning obeys the order!"
Gan Ning cupped his fists and said, "The end is here!"
Wang Can ordered: "You led twenty warships to attack the Wu army, resulting in the death of more than 30,000 navy soldiers. The impact was very great, and your crime was very serious. I will fine you a year's salary and depose you as the navy chief."
The post of Commander-in-Chief. However, because of your outstanding merits, great contributions to the Navy and the Kingdom of Shu, I have appointed you as the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Navy and temporarily in charge of the Navy. I hope that you will be able to make meritorious deeds and wash away today's shame as soon as possible."
Gan Ning clasped his fists excitedly and said, "I will obey your orders!"
Wang Can shouted again: "Jiang Qin listens to the order!"
Jiang Qin said: "The final general is here!"
Wang Can continued to give instructions: "You and Gan Ning lost more than 30,000 navy troops, which greatly reduced the strength of our navy. I will also fine you a year's salary, remove you from the post of deputy commander of the navy, and assist you as a crime."
Gan Ning is in charge of the navy. When the navy of Wu is defeated, it will be the day when you will be reinstated. I hope you will make meritorious deeds."
Jiang Qin clasped his fists and said, "I will obey your orders!"
Wang Can glanced at the three of them, waved his hand and said: "Go down, remember to drink a bowl of ginger soup, don't get cold."
The three of them turned around and left immediately.
…
After the Wu army withdrew, it was stationed in Jiujiang County.
Inside the city, the prefect's mansion.
In the hall, Sun Jian was sitting on the main seat, and below him were Sun Ce, Taishi Ci, Huang Gai and others.
Sun Jian said in a deep voice: "Jiangxia has sent back news that both Gan Ning and Jiang Qin were demoted and continued to be in charge of the navy. With Gan Ning still in charge, Wu's navy is still facing threats, but Shu's navy has been severely damaged.
, cannot recover in a short period of time, now we must beat the drowned dog, completely suppress Gan Ning's navy, prevent them from standing up, and establish the dominance of Wu Kingdom's navy."
Sun Jian looked at Zhou Yu and shouted: "Zhou Yu obeys the order!"
"The end is here!"
Sun Jian ordered: "I order you to serve as the commander-in-chief of the navy, train the navy, and be responsible for sending troops to encircle and suppress Gan Ning's navy, making sure that they cannot develop."
"promise!"
Zhou Yu clasped his fists in response and agreed directly.
Sun Jian looked at Taishi Ci again and shouted: "Taishici listens to the order!"
Taishi Ci stood up, cupped his fists and said, "The general will be here at the end."
Sun Jian ordered: "Ziyi, you are both civil and military, and you are very loyal and brave. I have appointed you as the governor of Jiujiang County, responsible for the major affairs of Jiujiang County, and to resist the Shu army."
After finishing speaking, Sun Jian had someone take out the seal and ribbon from Jiujiang County and hand it to Tai Shici.
"My lord, I will definitely live up to my lord's high expectations."
Taishi Ci accepted the seal and agreed directly.
"Father, please ask me to stay in Jiujiang with General Taishi to resist the Shu army." After Taishi Ci finished speaking, another young general stood up in the hall. This man was not old, only about sixteen years old, but he had
He has a fierce and fierce spirit, which is almost the same as that of Sun Jian and Sun Ce.
This man was Sun Jian's third son, named Sun Yi, who also served in the army.
Historically, Sun Yi served as the prefect after Sun Quan succeeded to the throne. He was the backbone of the army and was also recommended as the successor to Sun Ce. This shows that Sun Yi has certain talents.
Sun Jian shouted: "Yier, marching and fighting is no child's play. Have you thought about it?"
Sun Yi straightened his chest and said: "Father, you and your brother are young and fighting. My son is now sixteen years old. He is not young and can fight on the battlefield. I have already made up my mind and will never regret it."
Sun Jian nodded with satisfaction, with a faint smile on his face.
As the saying goes, I am a hero, and my son is a good man. Sun Yi's ambition made Sun Jian feel a lot relieved. Sun Jian turned his eyes and looked at Taishi Ci again and said: "Ziyi, I asked Yi'er to stay in Jiujiang County to assist you in guarding Jiujiang. But.
, you are the governor of Jiujiang County and have arbitrary power, so you don’t have to worry about Yi’er.”
"promise!"
Taishi Ci agreed with a smile on his face, but he kept smiling bitterly in his heart.
He is Sun Jian's subordinate, and Sun Yi is Sun Jian's son. The identities of the two are too different. Even if Taishi Ci has arbitrary power, Sun Yi is extraordinary by virtue of his status. Moreover, Sun Yi's character is different from that of Sun Jian.
Sun Ce was not far behind, which made Taishi Ci even more worried. If Sun Yi had a stubborn temper, it would be difficult for him to deal with it.
Sun Yi didn't know what Taishi Ci was thinking, so he cupped his fists and said, "General Taishi, Yi is young and ignorant. Please give me some advice, General."
Taishi Ci nodded in agreement and returned the salute.
After Sun Jian finished his instructions, he rested for a day in Jiujiang County, and then led his troops to leave and headed towards Wu County. This long expedition made the soldiers tired and consumed a lot of food and grass, so they had to rest for a while.
Ps: It is the first of three updates. I am a little busy. I will update one chapter this morning. I will update chapters 2 and 3 around 5pm. I would like to inform you of this and please understand.
