Wang Can led the army back to Shangyong City, and the army rested for a day.
Early the next morning, Wang Can, with Gan Ning as commander and Lu Meng, Zhou Tai, Chen Dao and Zhang Ren as deputy commanders, 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 behind by Chen Gong were included, there were only a few thousand, never less than 5,000.
With such a huge disparity in strength between the two sides, there would be no suspense in the battle.
Moreover, Wang Can also sent out strong generals such as Gan Ning, Zhou Tai, and Lu Meng.
It should be said that it would be easy to defeat Lu Bu and Yuan Shu.
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 with Gan Ning.
After Gan Ning's pursuit failed, 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, 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.
County government, in the hall.
Gan Ning stood in the hall, bowed 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 one after another, but failed to destroy Yuan Shu and Lu Bu.
Please punish me, lord."
Gan Ning After so many years of fighting across the Yangtze River, this is the first time we have encountered this situation.
It is very difficult.
Wang Can waved his hand 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 clasped 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.
Only Chen Gong in the army has such ability."
"Chen Palace" Wang Can murmured, a flash of light flashing in his eyes.
This person is not a 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 famous people all over the world and gave way to them.
The repeated killings touched Chen Gong's bottom line, and 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.
It would be great 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.
You can enter Yizhou to the west, Jingzhou to the south, Yangzhou to the east, and Luoyang to the north.
Such a place 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: "What do you think of Xiaozhifazhengzi?"
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 quickly send troops to rescue.
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.
The 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, what arrangements will be made if we withdraw to Hanzhong?"
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 ensured that Yuan Shu and Lu Bu were kept out.
Wang Can's eyes swept over everyone, thinking carefully.
After a long time, Wang Can shouted: "Where is the righteousness of the Fa?"
When Fazheng heard this, he immediately stood up and said loudly: "My humble duty is here."
He looked excited, with an excited look on his face.
Although staying at Shangyong City was a sinecure, he was really in charge of the overall situation and guarding one side.
Fazheng used to be in charge of the county affairs, but now he is leading troops to resist Yuan Shu and Lu Bu.
It is obvious that Wang Can wants 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: "Fa Zheng, 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.
Can you be sure to maintain the upper level?”
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.
You don't need to report anything when something happens.
You can take full responsibility."
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"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 were deliberately left behind 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. s: Four updates two: