Xiang 'an, on the bank of the Yangtze River, Sun Jian's camp.
After welcoming Zhou Yu, Zhou Yu had the navy set up a simple water camp and returned to the main camp with Sun Jian and the others.
Seeing that Zhou Yu's navy had arrived, Sun Jian raised his tent and summoned his generals for a meeting.
The seats were still in the usual order, but this time, because of Zhou Yu, Wang Can finally did not have to sit last.
After the tent was raised, Sun Ce brought Zhou Yu to meet the generals one by one.
However, Zhou Yu treated everyone with courtesy, regardless of their position. He treated everyone equally, making everyone feel like they were bathed in a spring breeze. All the generals couldn't help but look at him and secretly think that this young man was not simple!
After a brief introduction, Sun Jian officially stated his current goal.
"Everyone, our army has come this time not only to go south to Jiangdong, but also to eliminate the bandits in the river and clear the way south!”
"This bandit is called Gan Ning, and he calls himself the Jinfan Thief. With eight hundred pirates, he wreaked havoc along the Yangtze River!”
As he spoke, he looked at Zhou Yu and said,"
"Gongjin, uncle is a straightforward person. Don't take it to heart.”
"I called you here to help my army get rid of this Jiang thief. I wonder if Gongjin has made any preparations?”
As soon as he said that, the generals turned their gazes to Zhou Yu.
Facing everyone's gazes, Zhou Yu smiled faintly and stood up with cupped fists."
"Uncle, don't worry. Before little nephew came, Bo Fu had already told him about this matter.”
"This little nephew has brought a thousand navy troops to help uncle get rid of this thief!”
"Only 1,000?"
When Sun Jian heard this, he frowned and said,
"I'm afraid it's a little too little!"
Zhou Yu smiled confidently and said,"
"Uncle, don't worry. I've heard of Gan Xingba!”
"He came from Bazhong to the south and crossed the river without any obstacles. He can be considered to have some ability!”
"However, this little nephew was born by the river since young and is quite familiar with the Dao of water warfare!”
"Although it's a little unpresentable, it's enough to defeat this little thief!”
Seeing this, Sun Ce walked out from behind Baili Ming and said to Sun Jian,"
"Father, don't worry. This brother of mine, Gongjin, has been familiar with the art of war since he was young!”
"I know everything about literature and martial arts!"
"Although Gan Xingba is strong, he shouldn't be a match for my brother!”
"This... Ruo Zhong, what do you think?"
Sun Jian looked at Baili Ming hesitantly.
It was as if he was saying,"Tell me if this young man can do it or not!"
Seeing this, Baili Ming shook his head and smiled.
It seemed like Zhou Yu was at a disadvantage due to his age.
However, that was also true. Even he had been questioned by the dukes when he had won the battle!
Similarly, Zhou Yu was already thirty-two years old when he fought in the Battle of Red Cliff!
He was even questioned for being young and unreliable!
This was normal!
However, as Zhou Yu's guarantor, he had to stand firm when no one believed him!
As he thought about it, he smiled at Sun Jian and said,"
"Don't worry, my lord. Since Ming has dared to recommend Gongjin, he knows Gan Ning is no match for Gongjin!”
"As the saying goes, it's not about quantity, but quality!”
"One thousand elite soldiers should be enough!”
Sun Jian immediately nodded, while Zhou Yu's body trembled.
He thought that the person who recommended him this time was Sun Ce!
He did not expect it to be this Mister Baili whom he had never met before!
In his surprise, he subconsciously looked at Baili Ming, only to see that Baili Ming was also looking at him with an encouraging look.
Seeing this, Zhou Yu's heart skipped a beat.
He was just a fledgling, yet he was actually valued so much by Teacher. Why didn't he do his best to repay him?
Immediately, he cupped his hands towards Sun Jian and said,
"Uncle, don't worry. Although I'm young, I've never boasted. This time, I actually have a plan to defeat the enemy!”
"Oh?"
When Sun Jian heard this, he quickly smiled at Zhou Yu and said,"
"What strategy does Gongjin have to defeat the enemy? Why don't you tell me?”
When Zhou Yu heard this, he smiled and said,"
"Uncle has been fighting in the north for many years. You might not know this, but at the junction of Pill Sun and Lu River, there is often a southwest wind at the turn of summer and autumn.”
"Before I came here, I asked the fishermen nearby. I know that the wind has changed recently. It will probably blow again in a few days!”
"Gan Ning came from far away and didn't notice the change in the wind!”
"Therefore, our army can use this opportunity to defeat the enemy!”
"As long as the enemy goes out, our army can use this opportunity to defeat them in one fell swoop!”
His words were neither servile nor overbearing. In his gentleness, there was a strong confidence, which immediately surprised the generals in the tent.
Sun Jian nodded secretly as he listened to Baili Ming.
This little guy was something!
Seeing this, Baili Ming naturally couldn't stop smiling.
Since Zhou Yu didn't have anything, he naturally wouldn't recommend him. Now that he had revealed it, he, as the sponsor, naturally felt proud.
Seeing that Zhou Yu had not finished his words, he decided to guide him,"
"Gongjin, I have a question that I don't know if I should ask!”
Seeing Baili Ming's question, Zhou Yu didn't dare to be arrogant. He hurriedly cupped his hands and bowed.
"If there's anything wrong with the preface, please advise me!”
"Not really!"
Baili Ming smiled and said,
"There's only one thing. You said that if Gan Ning attacked, you could use this opportunity to defeat him.
"But how can you be sure Gan Ning's going to attack?”
"This matter is easy!"
Zhou Yu smiled confidently and said,"
"Before I came, I already found out that Gan Ning called himself a Jinfan Thief because he wanted to save face!”
"To deal with this kind of person who cares about face, we only need to use the method of provocation!”
"You can write a letter and invite him to a battle. I'm sure he won't not come!”
"I see!"
Baili Ming nodded and said with a faint smile,
"This plan works!"
When everyone heard this, they immediately nodded. Even Sun Jian's gaze at Zhou Yu changed.
It seemed that Zhou Yu had come prepared!
He had misunderstood her just now!
For a moment, everyone looked at Zhou Yu again, and there was no longer the contempt on his face.
When Zhou Yu saw this, he heaved a sigh of relief. At least he didn't embarrass Bofu and Sir!
However, just as he thought of this, his expression changed.
Sir is such a smart person, how could he not think of this?
Was this a chance for him to perform?
As he thought of this, he looked at Baili Ming again, only to see that Baili Ming was still smiling at him.
Seeing this, Zhou Yu's heart skipped a beat.
This mister!
He was truly an honest gentleman!
Today's two promotions showed his magnanimity!
Just as Zhou Yu was thinking about this, Sun Jian asked,"
"Gongjin, I can see that you have made thorough preparations for this battle.”
"However, I think that Gan Xingba is also a talent. The pirates under him also have combat strength, so I want to subdue him!”
"I wonder if Gongjin can subdue this pirate for me after defeating him?”
When Zhou Yu heard this, he said in surprise,"
"Uncle still wants to subdue Gan Xingba?”
As he spoke, he lowered his head and frowned for a moment. Then, he raised his head and said,
"This matter is very difficult!"
"In any water battle, the goal is to annihilate the enemy and destroy the army. If you want to defeat this person, you can only attack with all your strength!”
"Once this person is defeated, he will naturally retreat!"
"When the time comes, it'll be extremely difficult to catch up once we escape with the wind!”
Sun Jian could not help but smile bitterly when he saw Zhou Yu in a difficult position. He knew that he was forcing him!
He also understood the Dao of Water Battle, so he naturally understood the logic behind it.
"Forget it, since Gongjin has no choice, then we can only do this!”
"Lord, wait!"
At this moment, Baili Ming's voice rang out.
Everyone's gaze turned to him.
Zhou Yu was also stunned. Could this mister have some other brilliant ideas?
Under everyone's gaze, Baili Ming smiled and said,"
"If we want Gan Ning to stay, Ming has a method. I wonder if it'll work!”
"Oh?"
When Sun Jian heard this, he turned around and looked at Baili Ming strangely.
"Military counselor, you don't know how to fight on the water, but you have a way?”
Hearing this, Baili Ming smiled and said,"
"Although Ming isn't trained in water warfare, he knows the art of war!”
"I heard what everyone said just now and know that water battles are different from land battles, but there are also similarities.”
"I think Gongjin's only concern is that he won't be able to catch up to Gan Ning's defeated army!”
"But if we knew where Gan Ning was going, wouldn't we have been able to block his path by placing the iron chains on the river?”
"This!"
Hearing this, everyone in the tent was shocked.
Blocking the iron chain on the river, the military counselor really dared to think about it!
How long would the iron chain be connected to the river?
However, while everyone was surprised, Zhou Yu pondered for a while before saying firmly,"
"Sir, this is a wonderful plan!"
As he spoke, he raised his head and his eyes lit up.
"If we use the iron chain to block the river, we just need to find a narrow spot to block Gan Ning's path of retreat!”
"If that's the case, Gan Ning has no choice but to surrender!”
After saying that, he looked at Baili Ming with admiration.
This mister really lives up to his reputation!
When Sun Jian and Sun Ce saw this, they looked at each other in confusion.
Good heavens, this is what you meant by not being used to water battles?
A bunch of things that even professionals couldn't think of came out of your mouth!
This was called not being used to water battles?
Was he being humble when he said those words that day?
Baili Ming could feel the questioning gaze from the father and son, and he could not help but smile bitterly.
To be honest, he really didn't understand water battles!
The reason why he could say this plan was because he remembered that Wu Yan, the general of the State of Wu at the end of the Three Kingdoms, had used this method to stop the army of the State of Jin.
When he heard Zhou Yu's question, he suddenly remembered how he could be blamed!
......
Of course, everyone's surprise was only a small interlude.
After a short pause, the military discussion resumed and finally came up with a comprehensive plan.
In the end, Wang Can personally wrote a mocking letter to Gan Ning.
According to Zhou Yu's prediction, he set up a trap.
Everything was ready, just waiting for the Jinfan Thief to take the bait!
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