Lu Dynasty

Chapter 728 Frustration
Zhuge Liang dare not agree with Liu Bei's words. Reading and literacy can not only make people understand, but also make people distinguish right from wrong.The higher the knowledge, the more things you know, the harder it is to control, otherwise the kings of all dynasties would not have to implement policies to fool the people.Zhuge Liang knew that Liu Bei said this out of jealousy, and he didn't want to embarrass Liu Bei, so he said with a smile: "My lord, now that the overall situation is settled, we should hurry across the bridge. Gan Ning should come to burn the bridge in a while. Already!"

"Isn't the military division ready? Why are you in such a hurry?" Liu Bei didn't want to withdraw at first, but now that he has defeated our army, he naturally doesn't want to withdraw.

"I know my lord does not want to give up on Jiangling, but now we have lost the opportunity. Even if we persist, we will not be able to capture Jiangling City! Instead of spending food and money here, and worrying about sneak attacks by the Jiangling defenders and Lu Feng's army, why not retreat first and find the city?" Seize the opportunity and capture Jiangling. At that time, we will exchange offensive and defensive positions with Lu Feng's army, which will also reduce the gap between the second and third generals and the general of Lu Feng's army, so why not do it?" Liu Bei nodded straight as Zhuge Liang said, Liu Bei, who suffered from disobedience, now attaches great importance to Zhuge Liang's opinion. He also knows that what Zhuge Liang needs is a stage and trust, so he agreed to Zhuge Liang's request, and Zhuge Liang was very excited when he saw that Liu Bei had really completely delegated power. Immediately there was an urge to die for the confidant.At this time, the relationship between Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang was unprecedentedly harmonious.Looking at Zhuge Liang who is full of confidence, Liu Bei seems to feel that he has a connection with him, maybe this is the sympathy!

When Pang Tong received a report from our army's small school, he was shocked when he heard that Liu Bei had actually played.He knew that Zhuge Liang was calm, since he was going to fight, there must be a conspiracy!Even Pang Tong was afraid of Zhuge Liang's conspiracy, let alone Dian Wei and Xu Chu.And Pang Tong also knew that since Liu Bei had gone to battle, it was too late to rescue him now!Sure enough, not long after the small school left, Liu Bei's camp on the north bank suddenly burst into flames. Pang Tong knew that Dian Wei and Xu Chu were in danger, and he felt a little indignation of being fooled!But Gan Ning knew that Dian Wei and Xu Chu were in danger, so he said to Pang Tong in a gloomy manner: "Mr. Pang, it's too late to rescue him now. Why don't we cut off Liu Bei's way back. As long as Dian Wei and Xu Chu survive, Liu Bei on the north bank will be lost." For the protection of the camp, do you think he is still the opponent of the two generals Xu and Dian?"

Pang Tong shook his head and said: "I know Zhuge Liang. Since he burned the camp, he must have a plan. Otherwise, even if you can burn the pontoon bridge, you can't defeat him. And with Zhuge Liang's ability, it's not that I underestimate the general. The pontoon bridge, You can't burn it!"

"Mr. Pang, when it comes to tactics, you are better than me, but when it comes to water battles, I believe no one is my opponent except Jiangdong Zhouyu!" Gan Ning said confidently: "Zhuge Liang can use fire, and I can, too. It's already ready!" Gan Ning took out the fire boat that had been prepared long ago, and Pang Tong knew what he was going to do, but Pang Tong didn't stop him.It is very necessary for the generals in Jingzhou to know how powerful Zhuge Liang is.Only by knowing each other can we not underestimate each other.What's more, Pang Tong also hoped that Gan Ning would succeed!

Gan Ning measured the direction of the wind, adjusted the sails, ordered the soldiers to follow behind the boat, and set fire to the boat when it got close to the pontoon bridge.In Gan Ning's heart, Zhuge Liang's net bag can catch people, but it can't stop the fire boat!Indeed, Zhuge Liang's net bag couldn't stop the fire, but how could he only have this line of defense?As early as when Zhuge Liang first arrived, he pulled up several iron locks in the river. As long as the iron locks are straightened, not to mention small fire boats, even boats and building boats can block them.Gan Ning was very proud of watching the fire boat go down the river. He felt that no matter how clever Zhuge Liang was, he couldn't stop his trick.But he didn't expect that the boat was still more than ten feet away from the pontoon, and the hull suddenly shook and stopped! , Gan Ning was shocked and said, "What's going on?"

"General Qi, the boat is blocked by something!" Xiaoxiao said, "It seems to be an iron lock laid by the other party in advance!" After listening to Xiaoxiao's words, Gan Ning finally understood that not everyone is so famous. of.At the very least, this Wolong and Fengchu are not idle people.Looking at Pang Tong's ugly face, Gan Ning suddenly felt that he was so stalwart and tall, making one feel as if one were looking up from a mountain.

"Military division!" Gan Ning said with a flattering smile, "Then Zhuge Liang is really prepared, and the military division has the foresight! However, we can't do nothing, so I ask the military division to show me what to do next! "In fact, Pang Tong knew that no matter Dian Wei, Xu Chu, Gan Ning, or even Guan Ping and others, they did not value his talent, but obeyed him because of my orders!Both in the military and in the DPRK are places where seniority and background are concerned. Pang Tong is just a newcomer counselor. I have given him a big enough stage. What he has to do now is not to embarrass me.

"What does the general think we should do?" Seeing Gan Ning's flattering expression, Pang Tong also wanted to see Gan Ning's ability.He has long heard that Gan Ning is powerful, but he has never seen it. Now that he has the honor to serve as a master with Gan Ning, he also wants to know why Gan Ning is valued by me.

When Gan Ning saw Pang Tong's question, he immediately said with a serious expression: "Military Master, I think the only way to defeat Liu Bei's army now is to attack by force!" In comparison, it should be slightly higher! In addition, if the two generals Xu and Dian get out of trouble and hear the battle by the river, they will definitely come to help us, as long as we can hold Liu Bei back, maybe we can kill him on the north bank of the river!"

Pang Tong agreed with Gan Ning's words, but he was not as optimistic as Gan Ning.If Dian Wei and Xu Chu had already been wiped out, if they continued to entangle, they would probably lose both sides.But one thing is very important, even if both sides suffer, what Liu Bei loses is his direct descendants, while what our army loses is the newly received Jingzhou soldiers.As the saying goes: I don’t feel bad about selling my father’s land. Pang Tong is the kind of gambler who dares to stud if he has a three-point profit, let alone this time he doesn’t have to pay for it himself!Pang Tong patted Gan Ning on the shoulder and said with a smile: "General Gan is indeed resourceful. No wonder my lord values ​​you so much. I will do as you say. However, we need to send someone to contact General Xu and Dian and change our strategy. Never aim at Liu Bei, but aim to kill and capture the enemy. Without troops, no matter how powerful Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang are, they will not be able to fight head-on with our army of hundreds of thousands!" After hearing Pang Tong's words, Gan Ning was very happy In his opinion, it was Pang Tong who agreed with him, so Gan Ning nodded again and again, and rushed to pack up the troops, preparing to raid the pontoon bridge!

(End of this chapter)