All Heavens and Worlds Modified History System

Chapter 376: What men can't do, let women do it
"Zhou Yu, little boy."

Looking at Zhou Yu who was trapped in the siege, Chen Ran shouted, "Are you willing to surrender?"

Zhou Yu on the deck laughed loudly, "I am a hero of the time, how could I surrender to a traitor like you who usurped the throne!"

"The Han Dynasty also seized the world from others, and the people could not survive. Well, there is no point in talking to you about this nonsense."

Chen Ran waved his hand and said, "Destroy them all!"

The final battle broke out in the water fort, and the remnants of the Eastern Wu navy who put up a fierce resistance were completely wiped out.

Zhou Yu, the commander-in-chief of the Eastern Wu navy, chose to commit suicide at the last moment.

At this point, the main force of the navy on which the Eastern Wu relied was wiped out.

Compared with the Eastern Wu navy, Cao Cao and Liu Bei suffered greater losses.

At least the Eastern Wu still had a part of its navy left, and its land combat force was almost intact.

However, the strength of Cao Cao and Liu Bei was completely lost in the attack on the camp and Huarong Road.

In the end, only a few hundred people were left who followed them out of the encirclement and fled south across the river.

"From the beginning, my goal was to destroy the Dongwu navy."

At the celebration banquet, Chen Ran finally elaborated on his combat objectives: "Dongwu has a vast territory and a sparse population, and is separated by the natural barrier of the Yangtze River. If the navy survives, Dongwu will survive. If the navy is destroyed, Dongwu will perish."

"Attacking the Eastern Wu navy is the core of the war to destroy the Eastern Wu."

"Now that we have destroyed the main force of the Eastern Wu navy, even though their land forces are almost intact, the Eastern Wu is actually no longer able to resist. The rest is just a matter of time."

All the generals flattered the emperor and offered their congratulations and flattery.

"The rest is easy."

Chen Ran instructed everyone, "Gan Ning, take the navy to Chaisang and attract the troops of Eastern Wu to gather there."

"Huang Zhong, go and take Changsha County."

"Wei Yan, go and take Wuling County."

"Zhao Yun, go and take Lingling County."

At this point, Chen Ran warned, "I heard that there is a fierce general in Lingling County, General Xing Daorong of Lingling. When you face him, you must not underestimate the enemy."

Zhao Yun looked solemn, and he stood up and saluted, "My lord, rest assured, I will do my best!"

Xing Daorong, who was far away in Lingling County, sneezed twice and wondered, "Who is talking about me?"

He would soon be facing the full force of Cloud's wrath.

"As for Guiyang County." Chen Ran smiled and nodded, "I'll take it myself~~~"

The main force of Chen Ran's army began to march eastward along the river and engaged in a fierce battle with the Eastern Wu in the Chaisang area.

He also sent several troops south to seize the four counties in southern Jing.

Some people in these four counties chose to resist, such as Han Xuan in Changsha County and Liu Du in Lingling County.

Han Xuan was shot and killed by Huang Zhong, and the city was broken and destroyed.

Liu Du sent his general, Lingling General Xing Daorong, to fight, but he was killed instantly by Zhao Yun who was giving his all.

Immediately, Liu Du's army's morale dropped drastically and the city was soon captured.

Wei Yan also easily captured Wuling County.

As for Chen Ran, before he arrived in Guiyang, Guiyang prefect Zhao Fan hurriedly sent someone to deliver a letter of surrender.

He and Zhao Yun are fellow villagers, both from Zhending, Changshan.

Because of his talent and reputation in his hometown, he was recommended to Liu Biao, and then came to Jingzhou to become Liu Biao's subordinate.

After Chen Ran seized the counties in northern Jing, the Sun family seized the counties in southern Jing, and Zhao Fan took the opportunity to surrender to the Sun family.

Now we hear that the Sun clan was defeated and even the commander-in-chief Zhou Yu was killed in the battlefield.

Knowing that the Sun family had no chance of making a comeback and that the world would definitely belong to Chen Ran, Zhao Fan chose to surrender readily.

Chen Ran moved into Guiyang City, and Zhao Fan did his best to serve and curry favor with him, trying to leave a good impression so that he could have a place in the new dynasty.

Although he did not come from a powerful local family, Chen Ran still did not trust him very much.

After all, the only thing this person wants is to be an official, and he even wants to continue to be the governor of Guiyang County with a salary of two thousand stones.

Chen Ran used the system of itinerant officials to govern the local area, and people had to leave every once in a while.

How could it be possible to allow local officials to work in one place for years?

No matter how Zhao Fan flatters him, he will not allow it.

That night, Chen Ran heard that someone was playing the zither in Zhao Fan's house next door, so he sent someone to ask, "Who is playing so wonderfully? Please come and play a piece for me."

The one playing the zither was Zhao Fan’s widowed sister-in-law, Ms. Fan, who didn’t even deserve a name.

Zhao Fan was overjoyed when he learned about this, and hurriedly sent his widowed sister-in-law to Chen Ran's temporary residence.

He also repeatedly told Fan to serve him well.

He served for three consecutive days and never even left the house.

After all, Chen Ran, who had eaten dragon meat, relied entirely on his willpower to suppress his emotions during marches and battles. When he had a chance to release his will, he would stand up and kick without hesitation.

But Fan had been a widow for many years and her life had long been dry and dry.

When you suddenly encounter a rain of blessing from heaven, you will naturally be tireless.

Since Fan didn't come out, the anxious Zhao Fan had no intention of doing anything, but the troops under his command were in turmoil.

Chen Ying and Bao Long, two generals under Zhao Fan, were originally local hunters. After joining the army, they quickly rose to power with their bravery, and their family soon grew into a powerful local family.

If any of the Cao, Liu and Sun families came over, they could surrender with peace of mind, continue to work for others steadily, and at the same time strengthen their own family's strength. Who knows, they might become a prominent family in a few hundred years.

But the person who came was Chen Ran, a man who wanted to destroy powerful families wherever he went.

Just because Zhao Fan chose to surrender voluntarily, Chen Ran gave the local powerful families an opportunity. As long as they voluntarily handed over everything, they could save their lives.

It's easy to say, but who can really give up everything they have looted with great difficulty?
Knowing that Chen Ran was addicted to women, Chen Ying and Bao Long thought they had a chance to fight to the death. After all, Chen Ran only brought a few thousand men, most of whom were stationed outside the city.

They chose to rebel.

The local county soldiers took action at the end of the Shen hour, and by the end of the You hour, the rebellion was suppressed.

It took less than an hour from beginning to end.

How could Chen Ran, who has so much experience, be tricked by someone?

Although the number of soldiers and horses they brought was not large, more than half of them were Tiger and Leopard Cavalry.

The soldiers in the city guarded the city gate and Chen Ran's residence.

Upon receiving the signal, the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry outside the city rode into the city in a mighty force and put down the rebels easily.

Generals Chen Ying, Bao Long and others died in battle, and their superior Zhao Fan was also implicated.

Chen Ran simply dismissed Zhao Fan from all his official positions on the pretext of not governing his subordinates strictly, and sent him back to his hometown in Changshan to be a private school teacher.

Zhao Fan had no choice but to pack up and return home with his family.

As for his widowed sister-in-law Fan, she never appeared again after moving into Chen Ran's temporary residence.

Clear out the local powerful families, distribute land to recruit refugees, retire a group of soldiers to set up local government agencies, and so on.

It took several months to complete this series of work.

Chen Ran led his troops and left Guiyang County and headed straight for Chaisang.

Of course, Fan’s carriage was indispensable in the team.

After several months of sweet rain, the already beautiful Fan became even more radiant and charming.

On the way, they met up with Huang Zhong, Zhao Yun and other troops who had also tidied up the place, and headed towards Chaisang together.

Chaisang, Sun Mansion.

"If Gongjin hadn't lost all his navy, we wouldn't be in such a passive position now."

The person who spoke was Sun Quan, the representative figure of Jiangdong Jerry.

After months of continuous fighting with Chen Ran's troops, Sun suffered heavy losses, especially the remaining water forces, which were almost completely wiped out.

The current situation is already very uncomfortable.

Sun Quan didn't care about anything else and started complaining in public.

"Shut up!"

Sun Ce, a good friend of Zhou Yu, was furious. "Gongjin died fighting for the Sun family. How can you slander him here?"

"Come here." Sun Jian, who was sitting behind the desk, ordered expressionlessly, "Drag this rebellious son out and give him twenty strokes of the cane."

When Sun Jierui was taken away, Sun Jian forced a smile and said to Cao Cao and Liu Bei, "I'm sorry for not educating my son well."

"It's okay, it's okay~~~"

After some excuses, everyone returned to the previous topic, how to deal with Chen Ran's aggressive offensive.

This question is too difficult.

Be it Liu Bei and Cao Cao, or the capable and strategic uncle and nephew Xun Yu and Xun You, or even the famous scholars of Jiangdong, all remained silent.

When the main force of the Jiangdong Navy was still there, they could barely fight.

But just as Sun Quan said, Zhou Yu had lost the main force of the navy, and the battle could no longer be fought.

Now that I think about it, I realized that the strategy was wrong from the beginning.

They should not think about how to defeat Chen Ran, but should preserve the navy's strength.

As long as the navy is still there, Jiangdong can be defended.

It’s a pity that it’s too late to figure this out now.

Seeing that everyone was silent, Sun Jian's expression became even uglier.

Fortunately, Lu Su said, "My lord, the Chen bandits have an advantage with their large number of troops, but a large number of troops also means a large loss of resources. The Chen bandits have been on the march for nearly a year, and their soldiers are tired and have insufficient food and grass. As long as we can hold on, they will definitely retreat."

These words can only be regarded as comforting and have no practical significance.

Xun You pondered for a long time and finally came up with a feasible strategy: "We can send people to sneak into the north to incite the powerful families in various places to raise troops. Once the north is in chaos, the Chen bandits will definitely retreat."

They had left the north for some time, and due to the lack of information, they had no idea that there were no powerful families in the north, and naturally no one could rebel.

"And," Xun You continued, "I heard that Lü Bu Lü Fengxian stationed his troops in Bingzhou. If we can convince him to rebel."

Hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up.

Lu Bu was a well-known traitor who loved to rebel. He even betrayed Chen Ran.

Once there is a first time, there will be countless times.

This is a feasible solution.

As everyone became more excited, they began to discuss who should be sent as an envoy to sneak into the north.

At this time, Sima Yi said, "Whether it is inciting the powerful families in the north or persuading Lu Bu to rebel, it is just a distant water that cannot quench the immediate thirst."

Everyone looked at him, and Cao Cao simply asked, "What is Zhongda's plan? Just tell me directly."

"In a head-on confrontation, you can't win no matter what."

Sima Yi's eyes were gloomy. "There is only one way, and that is to get rid of Chen the thief himself!"

"We want it too."

Liu Bei smiled bitterly, "But this man is surrounded by thousands of soldiers and has the courage to fight against thousands of men."

"If men can't do something, let women do it."

Sima Yi looked at Sun Jian and said slowly, "I heard that Lord Sun has a beloved daughter?"

(End of this chapter)