Xia Houying was at the rear and saw the soldiers fleeing in panic. His eyes froze, showing a hint of shock.
What kind of weapon is this?
As soon as it landed in the crowd, it exploded.
Is this a thunderstorm?
Although Xia Houying was a famous general and was familiar with battle formations, he was frightened and panicked in front of the artillery fire. He stopped ordering the soldiers to come forward and ordered: "Send the order, withdraw!"
"Dang! Dang!!"
The sound of gongs resounded across the battlefield.
The Han soldiers who rushed forward retreated one after another, not daring to rush forward any more.
At this moment, the faces of the Han soldiers were full of panic. After they retreated, they looked at the city of Luoxian County with lingering fear. Even so, countless soldiers fell on the battlefield outside the city.
Wails came and went.
Corpses one after another lay outside the city.
When Xia Houying saw the retreating soldiers, he immediately counted the losses. It didn't take long. After the results of the battle came out, Xia Houying saw that his face turned dark because in the short attack time, there were more than 800 casualties.
Even if Liu Bang had thirty thousand troops, based on this loss, even if he had thirty thousand more troops, he still wouldn't be able to withstand the torment.
Xia Houying's eyes rolled, thinking about a solution.
But, there was nothing he could do.
Xia Houying stopped ordering the attack for the time being, and returned to Liu Bang, saying: "Your Majesty, under the current situation, it is no longer suitable to attack again. Han Xin actually has a powerful weapon. If we attack by force, we will probably pay ten thousand
It costs twice or even more to get close to the city."
Liu Bang clenched his fists with angry eyes.
He was humiliated by 'Han Xin', and he was filled with anger. He wished he could immediately break into Luoxian County and capture 'Han Xin'.
what to do?
Liu Bang rolled his eyes and looked at Zhang Liang: "Zifang, do you have any strategy to defeat the enemy?"
Zhang Liang said: "Your Majesty, for the present plan, we can only withdraw first. Han Xin has arranged archers, catapults, etc. on the tower. It is too difficult for us to get close."
"withdraw!"
Liu Bang had no choice but to order a retreat.
After the army quickly evacuated, peace finally returned to the outside of Luoxian County.
Peng Yue's face was full of joy. He ordered the soldiers to go out of the city to clean up the battlefield and dispose of the bodies of the Han soldiers who died in the battle. Then he looked at Wang Can and said, "Your Majesty, this weapon is really easy to use. Its lethality is huge.
Before, I was a little worried, thinking that I might not be able to stop Liu Bang's attack. Now it seems that my worries are a bit unfounded."
Wang Can chuckled and said: "With this weapon, you don't have to worry about defending the city. Moreover, such weapons are just as convenient for attacking. In today's Shu Kingdom, the Ministry of Industry has developed a large number of weapons. As time goes by, our Shu Kingdom's
The advantages will be enhanced little by little."
Peng Yue said: "Your Majesty is wise!"
After a pause, Peng Yue continued: "Liu Bang has temporarily retreated, but there is no guarantee that he will not kill a carbine, so I will arrange defense to avoid another surprise attack."
"good!"
Wang Can nodded.
He handed over everything on the city to Peng Yue and went to his residence.
After entering the room, Wang Can sent someone to bring Chen Ping.
At this time, Chen Ping's hands were not tied and his mouth was not blocked. He was able to move freely and speak at will.
Chen Ping said: "Your Majesty brought me here to prepare for Chen Ping's surrender?"
"But it is so!"
Wang Can smiled softly and answered directly.
With Chen Ping's talent, it would be a pity to kill him. Such a talent cannot be disposed of at will. If he can be recruited and surrendered, it will be of great help to the Kingdom of Shu.
This is a time of great strife.
All countries are competing for talents.
In order to dominate the world as soon as possible, Wang Can must recruit as many talents as possible to enhance his own strength.
This is what Wang Can wants to do.
Chen Ping chuckled, with a sarcastic look on his lips, and said seriously: "Even if I submit to you, do you dare to use me? You know, I am Liu Bang's confidant and an important minister of Liu Bang? What if I still have a child?
Erxin, aren’t you worried about my comeback?”
Wang Can chuckled and said: "This is really not a problem!"
Chen Ping said: "You say it is easy, but it is not easy to actually do it. It is easier said than done. Many things are said to be easy, but in fact, when it comes to making a decision, it is extremely difficult. The difficulty is,
Only one knows.”
Wang Can said: "Are you trying to excuse Liu Bang? Do you think Liu Bang had his own reasons for not kneeling outside the city?"
Chen Ping suddenly stopped talking.
If he really thinks that Liu Bang has his own difficulties, he is deceiving himself and others.
In the situation at that time, if Liu Bang really knelt down, it would be Wang Can who was in a dilemma. If Liu Bang knelt down, no one would say that he lost face. They would think that Liu Bang was a virtuous corporal and treated his subordinates well.
This is beneficial to Liu Bang.
But from Liu Bang's own perspective, he was unwilling. It was impossible for him, the majestic emperor of his country, to kneel down.
Wang Can continued: "As long as you dare to submit, I will accept you and use you. However, after you submit, you will not be able to participate in the war against Liu Bang. I will let you go to the Kingdom of Shu to govern a place and serve as a general."
The governor of the county."
"With your ability, Chen Ping, it is not difficult to govern a place."
"When I take down Liu Bang, annex the Han Dynasty, Liu Bang is destroyed, and the people you are loyal to are no longer there, then, as long as you make achievements in the local area, I will transfer you to serve in the central government."
"This is my plan."
Wang Can looked confident and said: "So if you think that I don't dare to use you, even if I accept your submission, I won't be relieved. You are totally wrong. I have always used people without doubting others."
"If you govern the place poorly and don't want to put in the effort, then I will adjust your official position."
"If you want to defect again, treat me as blind."
"I can afford this loss."
Wang Can said: "Chen Ping, I have explained it clearly now. Are you willing to submit to me?"
After hearing what Wang Can said, Chen Ping was greatly impressed.
Wang Can’s consideration is indeed thorough.
As long as he surrenders to Wang Can, he will be thrown to the rear to govern a place, and he will not be able to affect the war on the front line.
Chen Ping took a deep breath and said: "Wang Can, if I were you, I would add one more thing. Once I surrender, and you release me as an official, you will send someone to spread the news to let Liu Bang know about it. With Liu Bang more
If you know your nature, you will definitely be furious and even send someone to kill me. When the time comes, I will have to follow you closely."
Wang Can heard the words, smiled softly, and said: "I didn't think of this strategy. Since you reminded me, I will keep it in my heart. If it can be used, I will naturally use it."
After a pause, Wang Can asked: "Chen Ping, are you willing to submit to me?"
"Chen Ping is willing!"
Chen Ping was not an indecisive person. Having reached this point, he had no choice, so he lifted up his robe, knelt down, bowed his head, and bowed respectfully to Wang Can.
After Wang Can heard this, he helped Chen Ping up with a smile on his face.
Since then, Liu Bang has lost one counselor. (To be continued)