Wang Can led the army back to Shangyong City, and the army rested for a day.
Early the next morning, Wang Can took Gan Ning as commander, Lu Meng, Zhou Tai, Chen Dao, and Zhang Ren as deputy commanders, and led an army of 20,000 to annihilate Lu Bu and Yuan Shu.
After a great battle, the armies under Yuan Shu and Lu Bu suffered heavy casualties. Even if the soldiers left for Chen Gong were added, there were only a few thousand, and never less than 5,000. The strength of the two sides was so disparate that it would not be possible to fight.
There is no suspense, and Wang Can also sent Gan Ning, Zhou Tai, Lu Meng and other powerful generals to defeat Lu Bu and Yuan Shu with ease.
However, the army fought their way out of Shangyong City but returned in vain.
Because when Gan Ning led his troops to fight out, Yuan Shu and Lu Bu immediately retreated after receiving the news and did not fight Gan Ning.
After Gan Ning's pursuit was fruitless, he led his troops to retreat.
At this time, Yuan Shu and Lu Bu once again advanced their troops, approaching Shangyong City, and stationed outside the city. It was like a piece of sticky candy stuck to Shangyong City, which made Wang Can feel uneasy.
As long as Lu Bu and Yuan Shu stay outside the city, Wang Can must detach some soldiers to deal with Yuan Shu and Lu Bu. Especially Lu Bu's martial arts is the best in the world. Once Wang Can leads his troops and retreats, Shangyong City will inevitably be attacked by the two men.
Now Lu Bu and Yuan Shu's army are following Chen Gong's plan, putting Wang Can in a dilemma.
Because once they evacuate from Shangyong City, Yuan Shu and Lu Bu may take the opportunity to enter. It would be a waste of energy for the army to stay in Shangyong City. After all, the war in the north is still going on, and Wang Can cannot stay in Shangyong City forever.
For several days in a row, the army led by Gan Ning returned without success.
Gan Ning tried his best and used various strategies, whether it was luring the enemy deep, taking the initiative to attack, or laying an ambush, but none of them achieved any results.
This result made Gan Ning quite frustrated.
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County House, in the hall.
Gan Ning stood in the hall, bowing slightly, and said: "My lord, Yuan Shu and Lu Bu sometimes advance and sometimes retreat, but they do not fight with us. In the end, the general sent troops continuously, but failed to destroy Yuan Shu and Lu Bu. Please punish me, my lord!" Gan Ning stood in the hall and bowed slightly.
Ning crossed the Yangtze River and fought for so many years. This was the first time he encountered this situation, which was very difficult.
Wang Can waved his hands and said: "It's not your fault, sit down!"
After a pause, Wang Can looked at Zhang Liao and asked, "Wen Yuan, what do you think?"
Zhang Liao cupped his fists and said, "Reporting to my lord, the adjustments made by Yuan Shu and Lu Bu must have been suggested by Chen Gong, Lu Bu's counselor. Yuan Shu was of an extraordinary background and seemed to have a strategy, but in fact he was arrogant and ignorant and did not understand the method of troop formation. As for Lu Bu,
He is just a general, and only Chen Gong in the army has such ability."
"Chen Gong?"
Wang Can murmured, and a strange light flashed in his eyes.
This person is no simple character!
Cao Cao's first counselor was not Xi Zhicai, let alone Guo Jia, but Chen Gong as Zhang Liao mentioned.
Cao Cao failed to assassinate Dong and escaped from Luoyang alone, but was captured by Chen Gong in Zhongmu County. Chen Gong was the magistrate of Zhongmu County at the time. Knowing Cao Cao's loyalty, Chen Gong took the initiative to let Cao Cao go and followed Cao Cao around the world, but Cao Cao killed him first.
Lu Boshe's family later killed all the famous people in the world, and the repeated killings touched Chen Gong's bottom line, so Chen Gong betrayed Cao Cao and took refuge with Lu Bu.
Wang Can thought for a while and asked: "Wen Yuan, are you sure you can persuade Chen Gong to surrender?"
Zhang Liao said: "Chen Gong has a tough character and is loyal. Although Lu Bu is not the master of the Ming Dynasty, Chen Gong has determined that even nine oxen can't pull him back and can't persuade him. Although the general has friendship with him, there is nothing he can do!
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Wang Can sighed slightly, showing a look of regret.
How great it would be if we could persuade Chen Gong to surrender!
Unfortunately, according to Zhang Liao, Chen Gong is like a stone in a latrine, smelly and hard, and cannot be persuaded.
Wang Can waved his hand and said: "Forget it, let's not consider Chen Gong's affairs for the time being. Although Yuan Shu and Lu Bu are stationed outside the city and harass them from time to time, they cannot become a threat and cannot pose a threat. Now that Cao Cao and Yuan Shao's army are coming, I
I want to send my troops north, station in Hanzhong, and take control of Nanzheng. What do you think?"
Gan Ning raised his eyebrows and said, "My lord, although Yuan Shu and Lu Bu do not pose a threat, why don't you drive them out of Yizhou completely, then attack Nanyang County, and then capture Wancheng?"
Speaking of this, Gan Ning looked excited and said loudly: "I heard that the general stationed in Wancheng is Zhang Xiu, the spear king of the North. This man is superb in martial arts, and I am about to compete with him. Furthermore, Wan
The geographical location of the city is very important. To the west you can enter Yizhou, to the south you can enter Jingzhou, to the east you can enter Yangzhou, and to the north you can enter Luoyang. A place like this cannot be left to others!"
After the words fell, Fazheng immediately retorted: "My lord, I think General Gan's plan is undesirable!"
With a smile on his face, Wang Can asked: "Xiaozhi (Fazhengzi), what do you think?"
Fazheng said: "It is right for my lord to retreat to Hanzhong. There are two reasons for this!"
"First, if we are stationed in Hanzhong, we can send troops northward at any time to support Guanzhong and at the same time support Shangyong City. This is a way to kill two birds with one stone."
"Secondly, although chasing Yuan Shu and Lu Bu can drive them out of Yizhou, once the situation in the north changes, it will be difficult for the lord to send troops to rescue quickly. Moreover, it is unwise for the lord to attack Zhang Xiu and add another enemy. .The situation in Yizhou is critical, and more is worse than less. My lord should defeat Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, and then send troops to expand after the situation in Yizhou is stabilized."
Fazheng's eyes sparkled, his expression was calm, and his demeanor exuded endless confidence.
Wang Can nodded and said: "The words of filial piety and uprightness are very reasonable."
Gan Ning smiled awkwardly and returned to his seat.
Xu Shu raised his hands and asked, "My lord, if we withdraw to Hanzhong, what arrangements will be made?"
This question gets to the key point.
The people guarding Shangyong must be able to block Lu Bu and Yuan Shu's offensive. If they can't block Lu Bu and don't know how to strategy, Shangyong City will definitely be easily attacked, so a brave and resourceful person is needed to stay and guard it before it can be stabilized.
The situation in Shangyong City ensures that Yuan Shu and Lu Bu are kept out.
Wang Can's eyes swept over everyone, thinking carefully.
After a long time, Wang Can shouted: "Where is the Fa Zheng?"
When Fazheng heard this, he immediately stood up and said loudly: "I have a humble duty!" He looked excited and had an excited look on his face. Although staying in Shangyong City was a sinecure, he was really in charge of the overall situation and guarding one side. Before Fazheng
Taking charge of the county affairs, and now leading the troops to resist Yuan Shu and Lu Bu, Wang Can is obviously going to temper him.
As for Xu Shu, he has long been a member of the Mu Shou side, so there is no need to stay.
Wang Can said in a deep voice: "Fazheng, you stay in Shangyong and guard Shangyong City. I will ask Chen Dao, Zhang Ren, and Zhou Tai to stay at your disposal, and I will leave you five thousand elite soldiers to command.
You can be sure to keep the upper limit!"
Fa Zheng said loudly: "My humble position will definitely live up to my lord's high expectations!"
Wang Can thought about it carefully and then said: "Xiaozhi, you are stationed in Shangyong. There is no need to report anything that happens. You can take full responsibility."
"promise!"
Fazheng nodded in agreement, with a grateful look in his eyes.
With Wang Can's words, he can send troops to deal with Lu Bu.
Wang Can nodded and looked at Chen Dao, Zhang Ren and Zhou Tai. Naturally, these three people stayed behind intentionally to resist Lu Bu. All three people agreed and promised to defend Shangyong City.
After Wang Can arranged the layout of Shangyong City, he began to lead his troops to leave.
The army left Shangyong City and headed for Hanzhong.
