It was just dawn, and torches were still burning in the Han army's camp.
At this time, there was a rapid sound of horse hooves outside the camp.
Several scouts wearing Han army uniforms dismounted from their horses, took out their tokens, and quickly entered the camp. Several scouts ran outside Liu Bei's camp and asked the soldiers on guard to tell Liu Bei that there was something urgent to report.
The soldiers on guard at night did not dare to be careless and woke Liu Bei immediately.
After a while, an oil lamp lit up in the camp.
Liu Bei sat cross-legged on the bed to receive the scouts who had just returned.
Several scouts came back on horseback overnight. They were dusty and tired, and their faces were full of exhaustion. Not only that, they also had anxious looks in their eyes. It was obvious that something big had happened. Liu Bei was good at observing words and expressions. He could see that something was wrong at a glance and asked.
Said: "You investigated the situation of the Shu army. What news did you get?"
The leading scout said: "King Han, things are getting a little tricky!"
Liu Bei was already in a bad mood. Seeing that the scout was procrastinating and not getting straight to the point, he immediately scolded: "I have experienced countless storms and waves. If there is anything I can't bear, just say it."
"thump!"
Seeing Liu Bei's anger, several scouts quickly knelt on the ground.
Among them, the leading scout said respectfully: "Reporting to the King of Han, the Shu army has changed its direction. They actually ran behind our army and killed them along the road our army was on."
"ah!!"
Liu Bei exclaimed and his face turned pale.
The retreat was taken by Wang Can!
At this moment, Liu Bei's resentment towards Wang Can was rising again.
However, Liu Bei was also a hero of his generation, with excellent psychological quality. He quickly regained his composure. His face darkened and he asked coldly: "How many people know the news?"
The leading scout immediately replied: "The only ones who know are the scouts who are inquiring about the news. The others don't know."
Liu Bei narrowed his eyes slightly and said coldly: "If even the slightest bit of information leaks out, I will kill you all alone."
The tone was cold and chilling.
"I understand the humble position!"
Several scouts who were inquiring about the news kowtowed and answered. Their hearts were cold, but cold sweat kept dripping from their foreheads. Liu Bei usually treats people well, but he has been in a high position for a long time, and as a monarch who dominates a party, he cannot be without majesty. He
Suddenly angry, several scout soldiers were so frightened that their bodies trembled and they did not dare to move.
Liu Bei's expression changed, and he smiled again and said: "You have been tired all night, and each of you will be rewarded with five thousand coins."
"Thank you, King Han!"
Several scouts thanked him again and again, feeling quite happy.
Liu Bei waved his hand and ordered: "Go and rest!"
"promise!"
Several scout soldiers lowered their heads, hunched their backs, and slowly retreated.
After several scouts left the camp, Liu Bei slapped his hand on the desk, his face turned livid, and he was very angry. He cursed Wang Can in his heart and wished to cut Wang Can with a knife, but he still had to deal with the matter and shouted: "
Come, bring Military Advisor Chen here!" Upon hearing this, the soldiers outside the camp immediately went to carry out the order.
At this time, it was still dark, but a red light had already lit up in Liu Bei's heart.
After a while, Chen Gong walked into the camp, bowed his hands and said: "I am humble Chen Gong, pay my respects to my lord!"
Liu Bei waved his hand and said: "No need to be polite, sit down and talk."
Chen Gong asked: "May I ask, my lord, if the soldiers investigating Wang Can's news are back?"
Liu Bei nodded gloomily and said, "Just now, the scouts who were investigating the movements of Wang Can's army came back and reported that Wang Can's army had actually rushed to our rear and had cut off our army's retreat. Wang Can was cunning.
Du Duan actually ran to the back without making a sound, it’s hateful, it’s really hateful!”
After a pause, Liu Bei said again: "The most hateful Cai Mao actually led his troops to retreat in the face of the battle. Damn it!"
Both Cai Mao and Wang Can became the targets of Liu Bei's scolding.
Chen Gong was also surprised. He didn't expect that Wang Can quietly cut off the Han army's retreat, which was powerful enough.
Chen Gong frowned slightly. Seeing Liu Bei's indignant expression, he cupped his hands and said, "I didn't consider the possibility of being outflanked by Wang Can. This is the fault of Chen Gong's negligence. Please punish me, my lord."
Liu Bei waved his hand and said: "Gongtai, the most important thing is to capture Wancheng at this time."
Chen Gong said: "My lord is wise, we must capture Wancheng at this time, otherwise our army will be in danger."
When Liu Bei heard what Chen Gong said, he understood that Chen Gong was trying to persuade him.
Liu Bei didn't waste any time on this issue and asked directly: "Gongtai, the wall of Wancheng is very strong, and Zhang Xiu has gathered all the troops to station in the city, making it difficult to attack. How can Gongtai capture Wancheng?"
When Chen Gong heard this, he immediately fell into deep thought.
Judging from the situation during the siege yesterday, Zhang Xiu was well prepared.
There are food, soldiers, and enough equipment in the city, which has formed a strong line of defense. Furthermore, Chen Gong believes that Zhang Xiu has surrendered to Wang Can, so Zhang Xiu has no worries and is not afraid of being surrounded by Liu Bei. As long as
Just defend Wancheng.
Such Wancheng is undoubtedly a strong city.
Seeing that Chen Gong was speechless, Liu Bei said helplessly: "Today we announced that the soldiers who climbed the tower would be promoted to a higher rank, and the soldiers who killed Zhang Xiu would be granted the title of marquis. This condition is not good enough and does not carry enough weight. In this case, let's be more liberal.
, and add a few more: Any soldier who climbs the tower will be rewarded three thousand; as long as he can kill one enemy soldier, his officer will be promoted to one level; if he can kill ten enemy soldiers, his officer will be promoted to two levels; if he kills twenty enemy soldiers, his officer will be promoted to two levels.
Soldier, promoted to three ranks; killed fifty enemy soldiers, promoted to general."
When speaking, Liu Bei's tone was heavy and unmistakable.
After hearing this, Chen Gong gritted his teeth and seemed to have made a certain decision.
He looked at Liu Bei seriously and said in a deep voice: "My lord, in extraordinary times, extraordinary means should be used. We don't have much time left. We must capture Wancheng tomorrow before we can turn around, otherwise we have to withdraw our troops."
Liu Bei waved his hand and shouted: "We will never withdraw our troops!"
The conflict between Liu Bei and Wang Can has been going on for a long time and was not just a matter of a day or two.
Although Liu Bei's army is dangerous now, Liu Bei has no intention of retreating. He looked at Chen Gong with burning eyes and asked loudly: "Gongtai, what can you do?"
Chen Gong showed hesitation on his face, but when he saw Liu Bei's expression, he became firm again.
Finally, Chen Gong said: "My lord, in order to encourage the morale of the army, we allow the soldiers to plunder the city for three days after breaking it. In this way, the soldiers will definitely be encouraged to attack the city. This is more direct and more motivating to the soldiers than the promotion and reward announced by the lord."
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After Liu Bei heard this, his expression suddenly changed.
Random looting for three days meant that Wancheng was completely destroyed.
Then, Liu Bei took a deep breath, nodded solemnly, and said, "Okay, that's it!"
When Chen Gong heard that Liu Bei agreed, he felt disappointed, but he breathed a sigh of relief.
In order to defeat Wang Can, we can only take extraordinary measures.
Liu Bei threw off the brocade robe on his body, stood up and said: "Gongtai, go and prepare. Immediately summon all the soldiers in the camp to prepare to attack Wancheng." As he spoke, Liu Bei began to put on clothes and armor, and then took the
He picked up the double-stranded swords placed on the weapons rack and hung them on his waist. He strode outside the camp and ordered the army to assemble.
With the sound of drums and thunder, the army gathered and marched towards Wancheng again.
This time, the momentum of the Han army has undergone earth-shaking changes.
Every Han soldier seemed like a hungry wolf, with the wild nature in his heart completely unleashed.
Because Liu Bei has already conveyed an order, telling all the soldiers under his command that once the city is broken, the soldiers in the army are allowed to plunder Wancheng for three days. Such an opportunity is useful to every soldier. After they break Wancheng, they can
Unscrupulous robbery of women can be unscrupulous in grabbing money. This is the effect of a soldier's original desire bursting out.
Brutal, yet direct.
Liu Bei had already risked his life to conquer Wancheng.