In the hall of Xinye, Liu Bei sat on the seat of honor with a face full of excitement. He thought back to today's victory. To be honest, he had been defeated many times. Now, with only 8,000 men, he had wiped out 30,000 of Cao Cao's vanguard troops. It would be a lie to say that he was unhappy. Now, he really wanted to avenge his previous humiliation.
Although his heart was in turmoil, Liu Bei knew that his victory today was entirely due to the military advisor sitting on his left. If it were not for Zhuge Liang, he would have been defeated and fled again.
Liu Bei did not care about his status. In front of everyone, he said respectfully to Zhuge Liang,"Now that Xiahou Dun has been killed and retreated, Cao Cao will certainly lead his army to attack. What other plans do you have to retreat?”
Hearing Liu Bei's words, Zhuge Liang looked at the tired but hopeful eyes of the generals. He smiled and said,""Cao Cao's army has arrived, and hundreds of thousands of men have arrived. We are trapped in Xinye, but we will only be defeated. With my plan, why don't we seize Jingzhou while it is in chaos and wait for Cao Cao's army?”
As Zhuge Liang spoke, Liu Bei pondered for a moment before saying with a bitter smile,""The current ruler of Jingzhou is the youngest son of my brother, Liu Jingsheng. Although he has violated the ethics, he is also…”
At this point, Liu Bei paused for a moment as if he was recalling something. Then, he said,"Back then, when Bei was at his wit's end, it was my brother Liu Jingsheng who took us in. How can we seize his business after his death? Please think of another way."
It seemed that Zhuge Liang had already guessed that Liu Bei was unwilling to carry out this plan. He pondered for a moment and continued,"My lord is benevolent and can't bear to take Jingzhou. Then we can only run to Xiakou and transfer to Jiangxia. I think Young Master Qi has a strong army in Jiangxia now, and the city is strong and the people are rich.”
Hearing that he was going to run away, Liu Bei felt very upset. He had been a defeated general for half his life. Now that he had finally won a great victory, he was still going to run away. No one would be able to accept such a huge difference in strength.
Zhuge Liang saw Liu Bei's expression and naturally knew what he was thinking. He quickly opened his mouth and closed it. When Zhang Er was about to say something, he took the lead and said,"Xinye City is small and not a place to defend for long. Moreover, Cao Cao is currently winning. Although we have won, we are severely lacking in soldiers. Compared to the two, it is better to make plans early.”
Although Liu Bei was still very willing to accept Zhuge Liang's restatement, he also understood that the military advisor's words were reasonable. It was not that he had not thought of escaping. After all, he had experienced countless battles in his life. No matter how powerful his strategists were, they could not do anything when there was such a huge disparity in strength.
Liu Bei thought for a moment and said calmly,""Everything will be done according to your instructions.”
Seeing that Liu Bei had agreed, Zhuge Liang did not delay and quickly ordered his generals,"Generals, you've already fought for a night. This is the time when you're mentally exhausted. Why don't you go and rest for now? When it's dark, we'll set out that night.”
After Zhuge Liang finished speaking, he saw that all the generals nodded in agreement. He seized the moment and said,"Since that's the case, please go back and rest. Cao Cao is very suspicious. With the vanguard wiped out, he probably won't send any more troops for the time being. Liang estimates that he will wait until the army is not far away before sending another vanguard to scout. Since that's the case, we have enough time.”
After hearing Zhuge Liang's last words, the generals did not put on an act. After bowing respectfully, they left. Han Gang, however, smiled and did not get up."I'm afraid it's fake for Master to inform the commoners to flee. After the commoners know the news, they should follow the army, right?”
Thinking back to the later generations, everyone analyzed the benefits that Liu Bei had brought along with him. Han Gang was not surprised. It was because of the 100,000 people that Liu Bei could easily take down Jingzhou in the future, right? Firstly, the commoners were not only dragging down the fleeing Liu Bei, but also hindering the Cao army's advance. It was also because the Cao army was eager to pursue that many commoners were killed by them. This also caused the commoners to complain and resent when they ran in the future. In this way, the entire Jingzhou knew about Cao Cao's cruelty. Compared to Liu Bei's kindness to them, the commoners 'hearts were clear.
Seeing that everyone had already left and Han Gang was still sitting on the spot with a smile on his face, Zhuge Liang laughed and scolded,""Look at the blood all over your body. Why don't you go back and wash yourself up and rest for a while?”
Liu Bei was deep in thought when he heard Zhuge Liang's mocking words. After he reacted, he quickly looked at Han Gang. When he saw Han Gang's smiling expression, he seemed to remember how extraordinary this youth was. With a questioning tone, he smiled and asked,"Yuqi, do you have any good plans?”
After hearing Liu Bei's question, Han Gang and Zhuge Liang exchanged a glance and smiled profoundly."My lord, don't worry too much. In the future, my master will definitely let you sit in Jingzhou. Now that I'm already tired, I'd better go and rest first!”
After saying that, he seemed to be afraid that Liu Bei would ask him something and quickly walked out.
After he finished speaking, he took his leave. Liu Bei smiled bitterly and thought,""Why are both master and disciple the same?”
Zhuge Liang could not bear to see Liu Bei's troubled look. Seeing that there was no one else in the hall, Zhuge Liang calmly explained,"My lord, right now, we can't fight against Cao Cao's army, but I have a way to make his foundation unstable. In order to avoid my lord's blame in the future, I should explain it first!”
In the main hall, Liu Bei's expression gradually changed when he heard Zhuge Liang's words. At first, he could not bear to see Zhuge Liang, then he hesitated. In the end, he seemed to have made up his mind and said seriously,"Military Advisor, this plan involves many things, but it is also because of me, Liu Bei. So, Military Advisor, you don't have to feel guilty. Everything is because of me, Liu Bei, that caused the people to suffer and die.”
Zhuge Liang didn't know what to say to his lord's courtesy. After a while, he bowed respectfully to Liu Bei and said,""My lord is generous, but I am afraid. I have no way to repay you in this life. Since my lord has also come up with my plan, I can guarantee that I will definitely take Jingzhou for my lord in the future.”
Liu Bei heard Zhuge Liang's words and was excited. Before he could say anything, Zhuge Liang said,""If we bring all the people with us, Xinye will be of little use. My lord, please watch as I burn Xiahou Dun again.”
Hearing Zhuge Liang's words, Liu Bei was puzzled."Xiahou Dun has just been defeated. Does Cao Cao still want to use him?”
Zhuge Liang seemed to have seen through his lord's doubts. He smiled and explained,""That Xiahou Dun is different from others. He is Cao Cao's brother. His trusted followers were defeated and returned, which dealt a great blow to his prestige in the army. When Cao Cao's army of hundreds of thousands arrived, he would definitely give Xiahou Dun the first merit of taking the city to save the situation. By then…"
After listening to the first half of the military counselor's words, Liu Bei had already roughly understood the crux of the matter. Therefore, although Zhuge Liang did not say anything in the end, Liu Bei had already guessed that the military counselor would definitely light a fire in Xinye. Without hesitation, he smiled and said,"Everything in the army is decided by the military counselor. I will naturally obey everything.”
He did not know that his master had already laid out the plan in the hall. Han Gang had just returned home and entered his room.
Seeing that someone had come in, Lian 'er quickly looked at the person. When she saw that the person was covered in blood, Lian' er was about to cry for help when the person stepped forward and pressed her mouth out. Before she could struggle, she heard a familiar voice, Lian 'er, don't be afraid. It's me, the young master."
After spending more than three months together, the two of them were already very familiar with each other. How could Lian 'er not recognize that it was Han Gang? Seeing her young master move his hand away from his mouth, Lian' er gently touched her chest that had already begun to develop. Although she was afraid, she still said,"This servant said it! There had never been any cries of siege in this city. Where did such bloody people come from? So it's you, Young Master!"
Listening to Lian 'er's rude words, Han Gang smiled bitterly. In these three months of interaction, Lian' er had long understood Han Gang's gentle temperament. Therefore, Lian 'er, this young girl, began to show her young girl's nature under Han Gang's tacit consent. Sometimes, she was really very mischievous. However, even so, Han Gang preferred to see Lian' er now because Lian 'er's personality was lively now. However, when he was annoyed, she was very understanding and gentle. In this way, it was impossible for Han Gang not to like her.
After saying that, she looked at Han Gang, who was covered in blood. Although Lian 'er had followed Liu Bei's two wives since she was young and had been rushing about in the war, she was also very afraid at this moment.
Seeing Lian 'er, who was avoiding him after speaking, Han Gang smiled bitterly and walked out of the square door. He walked towards the well in the corner of the courtyard and took off his silver-white armor that was now red-purple. He picked up a few buckets of water and began to wash it.
Hearing the sound of water splashing outside, Lian 'er hurriedly took Han Gang's clothes and ran towards the courtyard.
In the past three months, Han Gang had already gotten used to Lian 'er's service. Lian' er was also the one who rubbed his back when he showered. It could be said that other than his crotch area, Han Gang always wore loose underwear to cover it.
After a while, under Lian 'er's care, Han Gang had already washed away the blood on his body. After sending Lian' er back to his room, Han Gang changed out of his underwear and returned to his room with a refreshing body.
After returning to his room, Han Gang, who had worked hard for the entire night, was also a little sleepy. Hence, he went to bed.
He slept until noon. Han Gang opened his eyes hazily. It was indeed a little hard to sleep in broad daylight. He looked at the closed door.
Suddenly, seeing Lian 'er sitting on the table with a terrified expression, Han Gang, who was puzzled, did not get up. He lay on the bed and asked,""Lian 'er, what are you thinking about?“
Hearing Han Gang's words, Lian 'er seemed to have found a pillar of support. He calmed himself down and replied," Young Master, I went out just now. I heard that Cao Cao's army of hundreds of thousands is coming. We were about to escape, right?"”
It was obvious that his master had already begun to warn the people. Now that he knew about this matter, Han Gang did not hide it and nodded lightly."Yes!"
After hearing Han Gang's reply, Lian 'er was really frightened. She seemed to have thought of something and said to Han Gang with gritted teeth,"Young Master wants Lian 'er, right? Back then, many of my sisters died while escaping with the army. This servant…"
At the end of her sentence, Lian 'er seemed to feel a little shameless and quickly lowered her head shyly.
Looking at the terrified and shy Lian 'er, Han Gang was stunned at first. Then, he said to Lian' er, who was like a frightened rabbit, with pity,"Come."
Lian 'er did not know if she should be afraid or shy as she sat by the bed when she heard her young master's words. Suddenly, Han Gang's large hand pulled her onto the bed and laid her down.
At this moment, Han Gang looked at Lian 'er's trembling eyes and smiled bitterly. He also laid down and asked tenderly,"Lian 'er, are you still afraid?"
Upon hearing his words, Lian 'er, who had opened her eyes, looked at the latter's pitiful expression and could not help but feel extremely safe. She felt shy for a moment before Lian' er replied gently,"Lian 'er is not afraid anymore."
After getting the conversation he had hoped for, Han Gang smiled and quietly closed his eyes, preparing to sleep. To be honest, it would be a lie if Han Gang did not have any other desires while hugging a little girl. However, after seeing the fear of war and the panic on her face when she heard that she was about to escape, the desire that Han Gang had when he heard the words "Young Master, please take me" disappeared without a trace at this moment.
After a long while, Han Gang gradually fell asleep in silence. He did not know that a pair of small hands had finally bravely hugged his waist after stretching out a few times.
Lian 'er, who hadn't slept well for the entire night, gradually fell asleep. She entered a sweet dream far away from the battlefield and followed her young master for the rest of her life.
Han Gang had been fighting for the entire night, and Lian 'er had also been worried and terrified for the entire night. Otherwise, she would not have lost her composure after Han Gang returned. A woman's heart needed a peaceful harbor at all times, and right now, Han Gang was Lian' er's shelter and her spiritual pillar.
I hope that the readers will like it and support me. Finally, a novel will never be recognized by all readers. If the Almighty is like this, what more a new author like me? The readers who like it will naturally enjoy it, but for those who don't, I only hope that you will keep your mouth shut and thank you, hehe! Sorry, I made a mistake. Hehe had been thinking about the following plot in his heart, so he wrote it out.
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