Zhou Tai's action to hijack Chungu County was summarily defeated in a marathon battle.
However, what is unexpected is that just when Zhou Tai and others were driven to the mountains by Xu Chu and abandoned their horses, something unexpected happened in Chungu County that everyone, including the pottery merchants, unexpectedly happened.
Scouts from outside the city rushed to the city tower to report to the pottery merchant. Just as Xu Chu and other troops were chasing Zhou Tai and other water thieves, a bandit hidden near Chungu County sneaked in from another direction of the county.
In the county! At this moment, he was running through the streets of the county at an extremely fast speed, heading towards the government office located in the center of the county seat.
The pottery merchant was shocked when he heard this and secretly wondered what was going on? Could it be that Zhou Tai had a back-up plan?
But if you think about it carefully, it's wrong. Zhou Tai's strategy shouldn't be so malleable.
Suddenly, Tao Shang suddenly came to his senses, raised his hand and patted his forehead, sighing secretly.
"It's Gan Ning! What a Jinfan thief! Tao Mou underestimated him!"
Next to the pottery merchant, Xu Rong said with a look of shock and anger: "Gan Ning, how dare you break the rules of attacking the county to seize the flag? Zhou Tai lured Xu Chu's soldiers and horses away from the county, but he took the opportunity to come secretly
Isn't it clear that stealing the banner is deception?"
Tao Shang smiled when he heard this, shook his head and said in approval: "As the saying goes, a soldier never tires of deceit, so it is understandable that Gan Ning did this. Besides, I, he, and Zhou Tai had drawn lots beforehand to decide the order, but they only decided to attack the county town and take the big banner.
The order of the flags was not agreed on how long the second wave of troops would be delayed compared to the first wave of troops. Zhou Tai did come to the county town first to collect the flags. Although Gan Ning followed closely to pick up the missing flags,
In terms of the time agreement, strictly speaking, it is not a violation."
Xu Rong sighed after hearing this: "I didn't expect that guy looked so arrogant, but his thoughts were so careful. He was really brave and careful, and he almost looked away."
After saying this, the pottery merchant couldn't help but sigh secretly in his heart.
As the saying goes: Meng De has Zhang Liao, Gu has Gan Xingba... This person who can be compared with the top five generals of Cao Wei is indeed extraordinary.
Even though it was just a trivial matter like attacking the county seat to grab the banner, Gan Ning was able to grasp the time, place and opportunity perfectly. The timing was even more clever, and he even fooled himself.
Yes, it is indeed not in vain that he can compete with Zhang Liao.
Listening to the pottery merchant praising Gan Ning profusely but ignoring the urgent matter at hand, Xu Rong was a little panicked and said angrily: "Look at you, you are still happy? Can't you see that Gan Ning
This time he came prepared. He had planned everyone in. Now the city was empty. He got the banner without any blood. He would be the leader of the Yangtze River Alliance. Whatever you want, just follow others.
Competing for the Pirate King?"
The pottery merchant glanced at Xu Rong with confusion on his face, as if he was looking at a monster.
"Zolo..."
Xu Rong's face tightened and he gritted his teeth: "Don't call me by this bad name!"
The pottery merchant let out a long sigh and said helplessly: "General Xu, Xu Sima... I really don't understand what you are thinking about? It's true that Gan Ning has calculated these people, including me, but
Why do you say that the big flag in front of the Spring Valley County House will definitely be taken away by him?"
Seeing that the potter was still taking his time, Xu Rong stamped his feet angrily.
"What stupid thing are you asking? The city is currently empty of defenses. Gan Ning took the opportunity to enter the city. He is probably already in front of the county government office. If the banner is not taken away by him, who will come! Could it be the Chungu County government?
Hasn’t the big banner in front of the Yamen been put away long ago?”
The pottery merchant lightly shrugged, then clapped his hands, but a soldier holding a roll of cloth flags quickly ran to the pottery merchant and said breathlessly: "Mr. Tao Mansion, what are your orders?"
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The potter pointed to the large flag and said to the soldier: "Unfold the flag and show it to Xu Sima."
The soldier grabbed the two corners of the flag, shook the flag vigorously, and instantly unfolded the entire flag in front of Xu Rong.
The air seemed to freeze for a moment.
The most striking thing is the large banner that should be hung in front of the Spring Valley County Yamen and is regarded by everyone as proof of being the leader of the Yangtze River Alliance.
Xu Rong was stunned when he saw it, and his mouth almost split open in surprise.
"You? You got it back a long time ago?"
The potter spread his hands: "How fresh is it? Knowing that this is what they are fighting for, can I rest assured that it is still hanging in front of the county government office? I picked it back this morning."
"But... but... aren't you obviously cheating?" Xu Rong responded weakly to Tao Shang: "How should you explain yourself in front of Gan Ning and Zhou Tai later?"
The pottery merchant puffed up his chest and said very proudly: "You can think of it, and of course I can think of it. Not only did I pick up the flag, but I even uprooted the flagpole and dug it up. If Gan Ning asked back,
When he got up, I said he was unlucky because he caught up with the county government to repair the road and also repaired the flagpole, so he moved it."
Xu Rong's muscles were twitching under his mask, and he didn't know what to say to the potter.
Repair... the flagpole, it's a shame he can think of it.
"It's such a good move to bring down the fire, you are so ruthless... To be honest, Xu really doesn't know if he should sympathize with those thieves now."
Speaking of this, Xu Rong paused and then said: "Since your conquest of Baibo Valley, Xu has seen that for the thieves and bandits in the world, you don't distinguish between those on the road and those on the water, even in the sky.
Flying ones can be considered a nemesis! A nemesis of thieves and bandits! Xu is really convinced by you."
The potter was not proud of Xu Rong's praise. He just looked up into the distance and said slowly: "Xu Chu's troops will be back soon, and I don't know if Gan Ning will encounter him..."
I heard that the Jinfan thief has always been invincible in attacking and plundering ever since he debuted. It seems that today, his hijacking record will be destroyed in the hands of Xu Chu... What a pity."
Xu Rong shook his head heavily, expressing his disapproval.
"You don't have to be so modest. Xu Chu is just a pretext. I feel that you should be the one who really ruined his record. You must not blame Xu Chu."
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At this moment, in front of the government office in Chungu County.
Looking at the big hole on the ground where the flagpole should have been erected, Gan Ning couldn't help but feel angry.
"Damn it! You even dig up the flagpole, what's wrong? Where the hell are you going to find the flag!"
Behind Gan Ning, the water bandits who came with him were all confused at this moment. They all stared blankly at the big hole on the ground, not knowing how things could develop like this.
Our own side took advantage of Zhou Tai to lure the officers and soldiers away, and seized this golden opportunity to snatch the flag away. Unexpectedly, this was the result.
This is too bullying!
"Big, big boss." Behind Gan Ning, a water bandit saw that he was extremely angry. He didn't want to take the initiative to provoke him, but he had to say something when things came to pass.
The bandit timidly whispered: "Master, has Zhou Tai poached the flag?"
Gan Ning glared at the hole in the ground fiercely, frowned and said: "Fart! Zhou Tai was chased like a dog by Xu Chu, the general stationed in the county, and his troops. We all saw it from a distance, where did he come from?
At that time, he sneaked into the county seat and snatched the banner?...This must not have been done by Zhou Tai, at least it was the magistrate of Spring Valley County!"
The young minions seemed to be quite puzzled when they heard this, and said doubtfully: "Master, the younger ones don't understand very well. Why did the county magistrate poach the flag and pole from a good banner?"
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Gan Ning took a deep breath and said bitterly: "It's not that hard to imagine. As a county magistrate, you naturally have to make plans and repairs for the streets and houses of the county and people's livelihood. Maybe it's not good.
In front of the government office, some houses are to be built, or the road is expanded and repaired, so it is normal to temporarily dig up the flagpole... What a shame, it should be a coincidence, but I want to borrow this flag for use.
It’s so unlucky to only repair it when it’s time!”
When the thieves behind Gan Ning heard this, they all suddenly understood, and they all gave a thumbs up in their hearts.
The boss is still very knowledgeable and well-educated!
A young man looked at Gan Ning with admiration and said in admiration: "The master is really powerful and knows everything. How dare I ask the master, how should we deal with this matter now?"
Gan Ning spat hard and said angrily: "What else can we do? Wait a little longer. If Xu Chu comes back with his people, but there is no good fruit for us to eat, everyone should evacuate with me quickly. The wind is tight."
Shit!"
The bandits suddenly realized this, and hurriedly changed the rear group into the front group, and followed Gan Ning as he hurriedly retreated towards the road he came from.
It's a pity that man's calculation is not as good as God's calculation.
Gan Ning and other water pirates had just left the west gate of Chungu County, but they were catching up with Xu Chu and his troops arriving.
When Xu Chu saw Gan Ning, he was stunned at first and didn't know why, but he quickly realized what he was doing!
There's a fucking guy here who wants to die.
Xu Chu ordered his soldiers to light torches, while he rode on a tall horse, held the tiger's head slicing saber across his chest, rode out, and shouted loudly: "What a bunch of cunning thieves, they are actually divided into several groups."
You really don’t want to live anymore when you kidnap me, Chungu County! Which one of you is the leader? Come out and talk to Xu Chu, Qiao County!”
After hearing Xu Chu's call, Gan Ning was not timid and came to the front of the formation with great force.
Gan Ning used a long-handled ring-head sword. This Yangtze River giant was not afraid of the generals of the army. He stood calmly in front of the formation and announced his name loudly. He looked very proud of himself.
"I am Gan Ning, the thief of Jinfan. I have come to your county specifically tonight. Is this Xu Chu? The one who defeated Lu Bu at Hulao Pass?"