The army set out. Yuan Fang led 40,000 naval troops with Lu Meng, and went east from Xiakou. Yuan Fang led more than 100,000 infantry along the banks of the Yangtze River. The large army of water and land rushed towards Fankou in a vast way.

A few days later, Yuan Fang's army approached the Fankou waters.

On the flagship, Yuan Fang summoned Lu Meng, Taishici and others to discuss the plan to break through the enemy army in Fankou.

Previously, based on the information, Sun Ce had all transferred all the troops from Jiangdong, and then gathered the troops stationed in Chaisang. Together with Cao Pi's remaining troops, nearly 40,000 naval troops were assembled to advance to Fankou Shuizhai, and the army's momentum was revived for a while.

Moreover, Yuan Fang also learned from the information that Sun Ce had been transferred from Jiangdong to surrender his short-term water general Gan Ning.

Yuan Fang was familiar with history and knew that Gan Ning was originally from Jingxiang, with both wisdom and courage, and was known as the Jinfan thief.

In history, this person was not valued by Huang Zu, and after he defected to the Eastern Wu, he made great contributions to Sun Quan, and even had a brilliant record of robbing the Wei camp by hundreds of cavalry.

It is even more rare that Gan Ning is proficient in water and land warfare, and in history, he is a general who can be compared with Zhang Liao.

Zhou Yu was injured and temporarily returned to Jianye to recuperate, but Gan Ning was added to Sun Ce's army, and his combat effectiveness was greatly improved to a certain extent.

"Gan Ning is just a thief in the wind. If Sun Ce dares to send him to fight, I will offer that boy's head to Your Majesty."

Taishi Ci asked for a fight with mercy and did not take Gan Ning seriously at all.

In the previous battle of Chibi, Taishi Ci made a big splash and made a name for himself. However, he was obviously not satisfied with killing. In this battle, the long-accumulated power naturally wanted to vent his heart again.

In Yuan Fang's view, although Taishi Ci is a good player in the battle between land and water, he is still a bit inferior to Gan Ning in terms of water war.

Yuan Fang even believed that Gan Ning, who was not famous, must have the strength of Taishi Ci.

"Ziyi's fighting spirit is very valuable, but the enemy should not be underestimated. Although Gan Ning is a water thief, I have heard that this person is both wise and brave. He must not be underestimated."

Although he experienced the big victory in Chibi and the two big victory in Xiakou, Yuan Fang was not overwhelmed by the victory and remained calm.

Although Gan Ning is still in the stage of growth, he has not yet taken the lead, but is still a threat that cannot be underestimated.

Others may not take Gan Ning seriously, but Yuan Fang, who has a "plug-in", obviously cannot.

"This Gan Ning is just an unknown person. Why should Your Majesty be jealous? I am willing to kill his head and offer it to Your Majesty."

Veteran Huang Zhong also said proudly in a tone.

Yuan Fang only smiled faintly, "Those who have not made a name for themselves may not be incapable of being able to do so. Han Sheng, you should know the best of this."

Huang Zhong was stunned for a moment, then smiled, and his madness suddenly became much more restrained.

Huang Zhong was dormant in Changsha for many years, until he was old, and he was not known for his name. If it weren't for Cao Cao, who was determined to compete for the world, who seized Jingzhou and led him to fight south and north, Huang Zhong would have been afraid that he would never have thought of Changsha for his whole life, let alone become famous all over the world.

Huang Zhong did not dare to doubt Yuan Fang's ability to recognize people. When Yuan Fang reminded him like this, he naturally calmed down a lot.

At this time, Guo Jia coughed a few times and said with a smile: "Whether Sun Ce or Gan Ning, Jiangdong's crouching tiger and hidden dragons should not be underestimated. However, Jia has a plan that he can help His Majesty defeat Sun Ce and take down Fankou without thinking too much."

Seeing Guo Jia shaking the wine gourd and smiling, he was obviously confident.

Yuan Fang was inspired and asked Guo Jia what he had planned, so he followed up with his plan. Guo Jia then made a move.

After hearing this, everyone nodded secretly and expressed their approval of Guo Jia's plan.

After hearing this, Yuan Fang nodded repeatedly and slapped the table and said, "Just follow the plan of filial piety. Sun Ce suffered a loss after a bite. He didn't know the lesson and thought he was invincible in the water battle. That's fine, I will let him fall into a big fall and let him completely recognize who is the real master of the Yangtze River."

...

Fankou, Jiangdong Army Water Camp.

In the central army's tent, the commander Sun Ce sat upright in the head, listening to the scout's report.

Lu Meng's 40,000 naval troops were going downstream, and the elite infantry and cavalry commanded by Yuan Fang were also on the way to Fankou Village by land. All signs showed that Yuan Fang was planning to advance along the water and land, break through Fankou in one breath, and take Chaisang directly.

Sun Ce's eyebrows were deep, listening to the scout's report, while examining the hanging map on the wall, a deep color flashed in his eyes, as if he was brewing countermeasures.

After the scout said that, Sun Ce looked around the generals and asked slowly: "Yuan Fang came with the remaining power of two victories, obviously trying to defeat my Fankoushui Village in one fell swoop. What can you do to deal with it?"

As soon as he finished speaking, one of them said arrogantly: "Yuan Fang won the first two battles, but it was just a lucky chance. If it were a water war, how could he compete with our Jing Yang navy? Pi thought that our army should take the initiative to attack in this battle and defeat the boy Lu Meng's navy first. At that time, Yuan Fang's infantry would naturally retreat without fighting."

The one who generously offered his advice was Cao Pi, the latest commander of the Cao family army.

Sun Shangxiang fell into Yuan Fang's hands, causing his attempt to marry into the Sun family to fail. He hated Yuan Fang's revenge for breaking his arms. Now that the navy has an advantage, of course he hopes that Sun Ce will send troops immediately to defeat Yuan Fang and to exterminate his previous revenge.

After Cao Pi's proposal, the other generals were all in line. They all believed that they should give full play to their advantages in the naval battle of the army, take the initiative to attack, and find the opportunity to annihilate Yuan Fang's naval army.

Sun Ce nodded slightly, as if he also leaned towards most people's opinions, and he praised Cao Pi for being a little bit arrogant.

In the big tent, there was a sudden sound of war.

At this time, a man in the corner bowed and said, "Lord, I think our army should not go to war."

The shouting suddenly fell silent, but everyone's eyes turned to the person in the corner, as if they were a little surprised by this advice against the wind.

Sun Ce glanced at that and said lightly: "It turns out it's Gan Xingba. Tell me, why shouldn't our army go to war?"

"I have been observing Yuan Fang for a long time. This man is not only extremely powerful in martial arts, but also has great courage. He is also surrounded by many wise men. Although he seems to be relying on his courage in every victory before, he actually has many hidden tricks. Such an enemy must not be underestimated."

Gan Ning praised Yuan Fang in front of the generals. Cao Pi and others heard that he praised the enemy so much, and many of them showed displeasure.

A trace of displeasure flashed in Sun Ce's eyebrows, but he didn't say anything, just let Gan Ning continue to speak.

"The last general thinks that since Yuan Fang dares to come all the troops this time, he is most likely determined to win. If our army goes to fight at this time, he will probably be defeated by his plan."

After hearing this, Sun Ce asked, "In your opinion, what should our army do?"

"Yuan Fang has many soldiers and his morale is strong, so he should not compete with him head-on. In the end, the generals thought that our army should guard the camp and not leave. With my 40,000 people, it is no problem to defend the camp. As long as he drags it to the old city of Yuan Fangshi, even if Yuan Fang has any chance, he will have to retreat."

Gan Ning said calmly and calmly took his plan.

After saying this, he won a sarcastic look.

Cao Pi snorted coldly and said first: "My Jingyang naval army traverses the river and goes without any progress. If the turtle hides in the village and dares not fight, and instead lets Yuan Fang attack water and land, wouldn't it be a big loss of our army's power? Gan Xingba, you are too courageous."

After Cao Pi said this, the rest of the people were sarcastic and sarcastic.

Faced with Cao Pi's ridicule, Gan Ning said lightly: "The last general is just a discussion of things, it has nothing to do with courage or not."

Cao Pi wanted to wait for another word, but Han Dang waved his hand and stopped him.

Sun Ce, who had been silent for a long time, coughed dryly and said slowly: "It is not unreasonable for Gan Xingba to put safety first. It is just that the water battle is the advantage of our army. Since we are sure to win, we should launch an attack to show our army's power. Even if we want to defend, it is not too late to defend after defeating the enemy's naval army."

Sun Ce's words were obviously a decision to go to war.

The lord had already made up his mind, and Gan Ning couldn't say anything more, so he had to shake his head secretly and retreat back to the corner.

Sun Ce stood up, looked around the generals, and said with a sigh: "The hatred of Chibi and Xiakou must be repaid. I have decided that the navy will be all out tomorrow. You should do your best to annihilate Yuan Fang's navy in one battle."

After arriving at the right moment, the generals suddenly felt excited, and they were ready to fight tomorrow to avenge the defeat of the previous Red Cliff.

Only Gan Ning in the corner had a calm face, and a little haze flashed quietly in her eyes.

...

The river breeze blows away the vast morning mist.

On the Yangtze River, more than 500 warships sailed towards the east with the momentum of the flow.

On the huge fighting ship, the big flag with the character "Lu" fluttered in the wind with its might.

On the east bank of the Yangtze River, a group of tens of thousands of infantry and cavalry were also along the water bank, paralleling the fleet in the water.

Yuan Fang was lying high on the Red Rabbit, majestic and confident, looking at his own fleet on the river, and his eyes were occasionally revealing some kind of mystery.

A horse came from the east and went straight to the front.

"Report to Your Majesty, the enemy's navy has been dispatched and is heading against the current, and the vanguard is more than ten miles away."

A sneer appeared on Yuan Fang's mouth, and he waved his hand and shouted: "Try it again and report it again."

"Fengxiao, it seems that Sun Ce really thought he was invincible in the water battle, and what you expected was indeed good." Yuan Fang glanced at the side.

Guo Jia looked up at the sky and smiled and said, "Today, the sky is high and the clouds are light, and there is a trend of smooth wind. It seems that God really helps Your Majesty."

Yuan Fang smiled slightly and his eyes continued to look into the distance.

In less than half an hour, countless cloud sails gradually appeared on the river eastward. The Jiangdong Army fleet that was moving upstream had already entered its sight.

Yuan Fang held the war horse, stared at it for a moment, and whipped it and said, "The distance is almost the same. Please give me the order to Lu Ziming."

The order was issued, and the commander went straight to the shore and shook the red order ship towards the navy on the Yangtze River.

Lu Meng's navy quickly responded, and the giant raft hidden behind the ship was quickly dragged to the front of the fleet.

At first glance, there were thousands of huge rafts, endless, covering the entire river.
Chapter completed!