Han Xiang

Chapter 408

At first Liu Pan besieged and did not attack, but when reinforcements from Yuzhang County arrived, he deliberately used the mountainous terrain to play hide-and-seek with Sun Ben instead of fighting.

Based on years of combat experience, Sun Ben was keenly aware of Liu Pan's strange behavior, worried that the rear city would be attacked by Huang Zu, so he decisively gathered soldiers to retreat along the valley, and sent scouts to investigate in the direction of Chaisang, Liling, and Haihun.

If Huang Zu attacked Yuzhang, he would land from Chaisang and attack south.

If the fleet sails directly into the Ganshui River to fight Nanchang, it is easy to be blocked by people at the mouth of the Ganjiang River and catch turtles in the urn.

It's not uncommon to find out, and you will be shocked when you find out.

Huang Zu's army was marching towards Haihun, and Sun Ben hurriedly retreated to Nanchang in fear.

The original defenders of Yuzhang were limited, and the main forces were concentrated in Nanchang, the governing place. The defenders in other counties were as many as seven or eight hundred, and as few as two or three hundred. It was impossible to stop Huang Zu's [-] army.

Sun Ben didn't panic and nothing happened, and Liu Pan chased him when he panicked.

One advance and one retreat, the morale is different, and the ending is different.

Half of the 6000 people Sun Ben took out were in this escape.

Liu Pan and Huang Zu joined forces and took a rest, planning to take Nanchang and occupy Yuzhang in one go, or withdraw the people like Sun Ce did. At this time, there were only [-] Nanchang defenders.

Faced with six times as many soldiers as his own, Sun Ben had only one option left to ask for help.

Fortunately, Nanchang has not experienced a war in these years, and the city defense facilities are still intact, and the food in the city is relatively sufficient, so there is no problem in sticking to it for a few months.

Chaisang, Liling, and Haihun were crushed by the sudden Jiangxia army because they had few defenders. However, facing Nanchang, Huang Zu could only retaliate with the ruthlessness of Sun Ce.

There was no progress in the attack for several days, and Huang Zu became a little impatient.

Liu Pan reminded: "Isn't uncle sent to join the army? Why don't the prefect ask him for advice on how to break the city?"

"There is no trick at all in attacking the city. It slowly wears down the opponent's morale. Only when the morale collapses can the city be broken."

Huang Zu remembered that the last time Shaxian City was broken, it was Sun Ce's soldiers who were not afraid of life and death. Now that the attackers and defenders have switched identities, he wants to make Sun Ben feel the same pain.

Liu Pan joked: "Since everyone is here, there is nothing wrong with asking. What if Liu Ziyang has a clever plan?"

"Ok."

Huang Zu then arranged for Deng Long, a general under his command, to return to Haihun to ask Liu Ye for advice.

At the beginning when Haihun was captured successfully, Huang Zu used this place to store food, Liu Ye and the entire rear army were stationed in Haihun at this time.

Deng Long asked Liu Ye about the plan to break the city, but Liu Ye suggested that Huang Zu save his strength and slow down the attack.

Reinforcement troops from Jiangdong will come soon, so we should be prepared to encircle and attack reinforcements. Only by completely repelling Sun Quan's reinforcements can the officials and people of Nanchang lose hope, and thus seize the city without bloodshed.

Deng Long got the suggestion not to stay, and returned to the front line of Nanchang on the same day to report.

Seeing that Liu Ye could influence Huang Zu, Gan Ning took the liberty to find Liu Ye's camp after Deng Long left, but was stopped by Zhao Yun as soon as he reached the gate.

"General Gan? What do you want?"

"General Zhao, I have something to see Mr. Zi Yang, please let me know."

As soon as Gan Ning finished speaking, Liu Ye suddenly stood at the door.

After looking him up and down, Liu Ye pointed at him and smiled, "General Gan? I remember you. I owe you a glass of wine that day."

"If you feel guilty, sir, why don't you pay me back now?"

Although Gan Ning cupped his fists and saluted respectfully, the language he spoke was as slick as a market.

Liu Ye was startled when he heard that, and thought that what I owed was wine, but you asked me to pay back the favor?Is there such a familiarity?Thicker than Yun Qi's face.

"Is there something wrong with the general?"

Liu Ye answered very moderately, and was not stumped by Gan Ning's abruptness.

Gan Ning clasped his fists and said solemnly: "I heard that the siege of Nanchang was not smooth. The athletes under my command are all brave and fearless. They are willing to charge forward and capture the flag first, but they have no chance in the rear."

"It sounds like General Gan wants to call for a fight? But you should go to Governor Huang."

Liu Ye showed a curious expression.

Gan Ning replied bitterly: "If Eunuch Huang intends to use him, he won't put me in the rear army. Mr. Zi Yang can talk to the eunuch. For the sake of the glass of wine that night, can he speak well for the young general?" sentence?"

"Have you misunderstood the general? I am not familiar with Huang Taishou. Just now General Deng came to ask about the plan to break the city. I have no good way to offer it. I'm just busy."

Seeing that Liu Ye was about to reject him, Gan Ning hurriedly said, "Although you and the prefect are new acquaintances, sir, you represent Liu Jingzhou. Just like when Chaisang was captured, you suggested that the prefect send a scout ship to go downstream."

"Forehead"

Liu Ye was taken aback when he heard the words, then shook his head and explained, "Let me correct this matter. I didn't suggest sending a boat to scout. Prefect Huang has this plan himself. I don't need to remind you of this common sense of military use."

"Impossible?" Gan Ning frowned, and asked suspiciously, "I saw what you said to him at the pier. Not long after, several scouting ships left the port to go downstream."

Liu Ye smiled awkwardly, and said, "That's the truth. I went to see Governor Huang that day because I had a private matter to attend to."

"Private business?"

"General Gan doesn't know something. I am from Jiujiang Chengde, Yangzhou. I came to Runan by chance early last year, and then moved to Jingzhou with Liu Shijun. It has been nearly two years since I left home, and I haven't sent anyone back to report my safety. Yuzhang is very close to Huainan, so I asked Governor Huang for a convenience."

"So that's how it is." Gan Ning frowned and muttered to himself, "Sir, what happened in the past two years is somewhat similar to mine."

Liu Ye looked at Gan Ning with his beard, and said solemnly: "I don't seem to be able to see the general. Since you and I are in a similar situation, I have a message to send to the general."

Gan Ning clasped his fists: "Sir, please speak."

"Don't go to the doctor in a hurry." Liu Ye first gave a conclusion, and then explained: "Although Sun Ben is defending from Nanchang, he is at a disadvantage compared to us. Even if the general can fight, how much credit will he have for fighting more? Like taking the three cities of Chaisang, Liling, and Haihun lightly, will this kind of credit be useful?"

Gan Ning nodded slightly, and then asked: "Then what should I do?"

Liu Ye replied: "Yuzhang is in trouble, and Sun Quan will come to his rescue. I guess Jiangdong's reinforcements are on their way. They are known for their ability to fight more and fight less. If the general really wants to be defeated, he might as well use his strength in the back and use it in the future." In the battle of reinforcements, Haihun is our army's most important source of food and grass, and it must be one of the main battlefields, the general is afraid that there will be no chance?"

"Makes sense."

Gan Ning was deeply impressed, and thanked again with his hands clasped together: "Thank you for your advice, sir, it made me open my eyes."

Liu Ye jokingly asked: "You are welcome, General, I owe you a favor, I wonder if it is still up?"

"Hehe, if I get what I want, I will buy you a drink."

Seeing that Gan Ning changed the subject and did not answer directly, Liu Ye thought that this person is not a pure reckless man, maybe he is a general with both wisdom and courage.

Is Huang Zu blind or what?Such a general is actually thrown in the army to eat dirt?

After Gan Ning bid farewell and left, Zhao Yun asked Liu Ye curiously: "Sir, this person is acting perversely, why do you still offer advice to him?"

Liu Ye shook his head slightly: "We are here on behalf of the envoy, and every action must be considered for the envoy. Does Zilong think that the envoy will treat him slowly?"

"I see, Mr. is still thoughtful."

(End of this chapter)