Crossing the Yangtze River, using Shu brocade as a sail, carrying a copper bell on the waist, hearing the sound of the bell on the river, everyone avoided it. This was the brocade sail thief. Cao Ang was shocked to see Gan Ning here!
Seeing Cao Ang say his name, the man slowly turned to Cao Ang and said,""I didn't expect a pale-faced boy to know my reputation. Not bad! I, Gan Ning, am the thief who has been crossing the Yangtze River in the south and blocking the water route!”
Gan Ning was hot-tempered and vengeful. He had little strength and was a good ranger. He once gathered a group of frivolous teenagers to rob the Yangtze River. At that time, people called him "Jinfan Thief". Later, when he read the books of his sons, he led 800 strong men to follow Liu Biao, so he lived in Nanyang and was not promoted. This was Cao Ang's understanding of Gan Ning's history. However, Gan Ning hadn't read the philosophers yet. He was still a good ranger.
"The name of the Yangtze River Jinfan Swordsman has long spread to Ying and Huai. Please!" Zhou Cang bowed to Gan Ning, who laughed."You are the chief of Crouching Bull Mountain, Zhou Cang? Very good, very good." Without any hesitation, he walked into the room. The other bandit leaders couldn't help but feel a little angry at Gan Ning's arrogance.
"Brother Gan." After Gan Ning sat down, Zhou Cang smiled and asked,"Brother Gan, you've come a long way to attend the Yiyang Gathering. What do you think?"”
Gan Ning laughed and waved his hand."It's nothing much. I just heard that all the heroes from Yingchuan and Huaishui will come to the Yiyang Gathering, so I came to join in the fun and get to know some real heroes.”
Zhou Cang smiled when he heard this." I'm afraid Brother Gan has come from afar. It's not as simple as just listening. A famous person doesn't speak insinuations." We're both from the wilderness. Brother Gan, why do you bully me?”
Gan Ning's eyes lit up."What a good Chief Zhou. Since you've said so much, I won't hide it anymore. I heard that all of you have the intention to join forces to fight against the government army. I also want to join in the fun, so I came to take a look.”
Zhou Cang was shocked when he heard this. Then, he said in surprise,"Brother, who told you about this?" Gan Ning waved his hand casually."Don't worry about who I heard it from. Since we're helping each other, there has to be someone in the middle, right? Otherwise, how could they resist the government troops? This is the reason I came here.”
A cold humph was heard. It was the bandit Huang Tu who said disdainfully,"Hearing your words, your tone is quite arrogant. Could it be that you are here to fight for the first seat of this 'commander'?”
"If you don't have a suitable candidate," Gan Ning said with a smile,"I'll take over."”"I'm afraid you're the most shameless and daring thief in the world!" Wang Zhi of Canggong Mountain said angrily.”
To his surprise, Gan Ning was so pleased with his sarcastic remarks that he laughed."That's true. If we want to compete in being bold and unreasonable, who in the world is my match?”
Cao Ang couldn't help but sigh. When he was young, he had heard the story of Gan Ning raiding Cao Cao's camp. Now that he had seen him, he was indeed a bold and reckless man. He looked down on the leaders of the bandits and didn't hold back at all. He was indeed not a kind person.
Wang Zhi was furious at Gan Ning's shamelessness and arrogance. Just as he was about to retort, Zhou Cang burst into laughter."Brother Gan, Zhou Cang is extremely grateful for your willingness to help us in the same boat. However, you are on the Yangtze River and are thousands of miles away from us. Even if we respect you as the leader, how can this order be sent to Ying and Huai? Secondly, I'm here today to discuss forming an alliance with the various Fort Masters and helping each other. However, after hearing what Brother Chen Qi said, Zhou Cang felt that it made sense. Thus, he temporarily put aside the matter of the alliance and let Brother Gan make a wasted trip.”
Gan Ning followed Zhou Cang's gaze. A moment later, his eyes fell on Cao Ang."Him?" Zhou Cang nodded." That's right. This brother has just pointed out a clear path for us, which is to join the government army."”
Seeing that Gan Ning didn't understand, Zhou Cang told him what Cao Ang had said."Zhou Cang, think about it for a moment. Now that the world is in conflict, it's time to use martial arts to help the world. It's also the best time for us to join the army. However, this matter is of great importance and there are many heroes in the world. The future of each village and mountain should be decided by their own people.”
Gan Ning was taken aback. He looked around and saw many of the Fort Masters looking hesitant. They were clearly interested in joining the army. Originally, he had come all the way to Yi Yang to see the people here and also to make use of the alliance to befriend a few heroes. Unexpectedly, they actually discussed joining the army. It was really unexpected.
Gan Ning's face was rough, but he was actually very thoughtful and intelligent. He laughed."So that's the case. Alright, let me hear what you all think about your future and how you plan it so that I can learn from you.”He then sat down and watched with relish what the 28 bandit leaders thought about the future. He could also wait and see.
"En, I wonder what plans do you have in the future?”After a moment of silence, Wang Zhi was the first to break the silence and ask. Zhou Cang thought for a moment and said,"In Zhou Cang's opinion, Cao Cao supports the Han Emperor and can be considered orthodox. It's best to rely on him." Hu Che 'er and the others were delighted when they heard this."It's just that his methods towards those who have fallen from the grass are too strong. We heard that Mount Tai's Zang Ba, Sun Guan and the others have all submitted to Lu Bu. I want to go back and discuss with my brother Pei Yuanshao and try to join Lu Bu.”
Dian Man, who was standing behind Cao Ang, couldn't help but feel annoyed. Just as he was about to retort Zhou Cang, he saw Cao Ang shake his head at him without leaving a trace, so he gritted his teeth and held back his words.
"This matter is inappropriate." Huang Mu stood up and said," In my opinion, Lu Bu is just a general of the Han Dynasty. He is not a high official. There are only a few people who can confer titles on us. It is not worth it for us to join him. Previously, Yuan Shu sent a letter to me in the name of the emperor and invited me to enter the Huai River. He promised me a high official position. He is the emperor and has a high official to do with us. Why don't you join me and join Yuan Shu?"”
When Cao Ang and Sima Yi heard this, they instantly understood what was going on. No wonder Huang Tu had spoken ill of Hu Che 'er from the beginning. When Cao Ang invited Zhou Cang to join the army, he had tried his best to stop him. It turned out that he had been bribed by Yuan Shu. No wonder.
Looking at Huang Tu's smug face, Cao Ang couldn't help but feel pity for him. It seemed that the Horse Gang was just a Horse Gang. They didn't know anything and only knew how to compare official positions. How could they compare Lu Bu's Vigorous General with Yuan Shu's Emperor? Sigh.
"Your opinion is really laughable.”Just as Huang Tu was feeling smug, he suddenly heard a mocking voice. He turned around and saw that it was Cao Ang. He couldn't help but say angrily,"Why is it you again? How dare you mock me? You're tired of living!"
Cao Ang shook his head and said regretfully,"If everyone here does as you say, I'm afraid they'll die without a burial place in less than two years." Yuan Shu rebelled against the rebels and committed a crime that could not be punished. He was ambitious but lacked talent. He had lived up to the reputation of the Yuan family's four generations and three dukes. He thought that after obtaining the jade seal, he would be 'ordered by Heaven and live forever.' It was really ridiculous. Previously, he was chased out of Shouchun and fled south in panic. His army and soldiers were lost countless times. His taxes were heavy and the people complained everywhere. It could be said that he was already alone and abandoned by the world. Sooner or later, he would not have a good end.”
His words made Huang Kui choke and unable to breathe. Cao Ang then smiled and said,"Listen to what you said, Yuan Shu should be accepted as an official. Think about it, with his reputation as the four generations of the three dukes, why would he care about a mere Horse Gang like you? Now that you're invited by an important official, it's obvious that your military power is declining. You don't know the danger, but you're still complacent and drag all the heroes into the water. It's really ridiculous!”
Cao Angzhu's barrage of words left Huang Tu speechless. He was stunned for a moment before he realized that the surrounding bandits were all looking at him with mocking and gloating eyes. He couldn't help but be furious. He drew the saber at his waist and said,"Child! I'll kill you!" After he finished speaking, he wanted to kill Cao Ang, but Cao Ang was not afraid of him at all. Not to mention Dian Man, Xu Yi, Hu Che 'er, and the others behind him, Huang Tu's skills alone were more than enough to deal with him.
"Clang!" With a crisp sound, a foot flew out from the side and kicked the podao in Huang Tu's hand far away. Huang Tu turned to look at the culprit beside him and saw him standing with his hands behind his back and a smile on his face. He couldn't help but shout angrily,"Jinfan thief, what do you mean by this!”
Gan Ning nodded and smiled."It's nothing. But you can't kill him. This kid's tongue is quite nimble. I like to listen to his jokes.”Huang Tu then turned to look at the crowd and pointed at Cao Ang."Everyone, do you believe me or him?”
The hall was silent. After a while, Zhou Cang said straightforwardly,"Don't be angry, Chief Huang. This is a serious matter. We have to consider it carefully.”Although he said that, anyone with a discerning eye could tell that this was just Zhou Cang dealing with Huang Mang.
"Good!" Huang Tu slammed the table and shouted,""Since that's the case, there's no use for me to stay here! Don't regret it."
After saying that, he waved his hand at his subordinates, and everyone followed Huang Tu and left in a hurry. Zhou Cang was unable to dissuade him in time, so he could only sigh to himself.
After Huang Tu left, Zhou Cang suddenly walked up to Cao Ang and smiled."This Brother Chen's words are not ordinary, and his analysis of the general situation is very thorough. However, in your opinion, who should we vote for for our future?”
Cao Ang chuckled and said softly," Cao Gong, Lu Bu, Liu Biao, and Sun Ce can all join us, but they can't help us. This matter concerns your future, and Chen Qi can't decide for you."”
A hearty laugh rang out as Gan Ning raised his voice."How can there be right and wrong in the world? In my opinion, these heroes and dukes are all the same. I will vote for whoever I want! Who can control it?"
After a moment of silence, the hall burst into laughter."Not bad! F * ck, what's so great about being an emperor or a general? We can vote for whoever we want!"
Amidst the chaotic laughter of the bandits, Sima Yi gently walked to Cao Ang's side and asked suspiciously,"" Just now, Zhou Cang asked Young Master why he didn't invite these thieves to join Lord Sikong…Why did Lu Bu, Liu Biao, Sun Ce and Sikong speak together?”
Cao Ang chuckled and shook his head." They're not stupid. Although some of them are reckless, not all of them are!" Just like that Zhou Cang, although he doesn't have great wisdom, he is quite reasonable. If I blindly persuade them to surrender to father, it will make them wary. To put it in a more general way, it would give them a good impression of me. At least, they would think that I didn't come here with a purpose. Moreover,"
Cao Ang stared at Gan Ning and said,"Moreover, I have no interest in these thieves now. Among this group, I only want one person."
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In a mountain forest not far away from Yi Yang, there was a troop of about a thousand soldiers. The flag was embroidered with the word "Dacheng".
From afar, three to five winged cavalry warriors were approaching. The one leading them was Huang Tu, who had left in a fit of anger during the Yiyang Heroic Gathering. When he reached the tent, Huang Tu immediately dismounted and rushed in. The soldiers on both sides did not stop him at all.
"Greetings, General Lei!" The leader of the generals in the tent was Yuan Shu's subordinate, Lei Bao. Seeing Huang Mang enter the tent, Lei Bao hurriedly stood up and asked,""How is it?" Huang Tu shook his head and sighed. I could have persuaded the other half of the thieves to join the emperor, but "
Lei Bao looked at the dejected Huang Tu and couldn't help but shake his head and shout angrily,""Trash!" "General, it's not my fault. Hu Che 'er from Wan City also came to Yiyang this time. He brought a person called Chen Qi…" Huang Tu hurriedly said.
"Enough!" Lei Bao waved his hand and said angrily,""I don't want to hear your useless excuses! Forget it! Since these thieves are unwilling to submit to me, then all of them…Kill without mercy!"
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