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Yan Liang rode away, feeling very happy.
"The general could clearly kill the Jinfan thief, but why did he show mercy?" Wenpin, who followed from behind, asked in confusion.
Yan Liang slowed down his horse and said calmly: "Thousands of troops are easy to get, but a general is hard to find. How can I be willing to kill such a fierce general?"
After hearing this, Wen Pin suddenly realized that all Yan Liang's actions were actually to subjugate Gan Ning.
After being in a daze for a moment, Wenpin said again: "That Gan Ning is brave and talented, but why did the general not capture him and persuade him to surrender, but instead let him go and gave him food and grass? If he refused
Wouldn’t it be a great loss for us to come back?”
Yan Liang doesn't act according to common sense, so it's normal for Wen Pin to have doubts.
"Zhongye, didn't you listen to what Uncle Ji said? This Gan Xingba has a clear sense of grudges and grudges. Anyone who treats him politely will repay him with all his life. A mere 20,000 pieces of grain and grass can be exchanged for a loyal general. What better deal can there be?
A better deal.”
Yan Liang spoke slowly and revealed his intention.
The confusion in Wenpin's heart was finally solved. He couldn't help but be impressed by Yan Liang's deep insight into people's hearts, and couldn't help showing admiration on his face.
However, he still had a trace of doubt and couldn't help but said: "Even so, the general still feels that something is wrong. What if Gan Ning takes the food and grass but does not come to surrender? What will the general do then?"
"Don't worry, he will definitely come."
Yan Liang spoke confidently, speeding up his horse and galloping happily on the road.
Wenpin frowned, still a little suspicious on his face.
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Two days later, Xinye.
In the prefect's mansion, the smell of wine is fragrant.
In the lobby, all the good wine and food were presented. Except for Man Chong, who was out to inspect the tax collection of various counties, Xu You, Wen Pin and others were also present.
It's just that the aroma of wine has made these people greedy, but they can only stare and swallow, no one dares to move their chopsticks.
Because Yan Liang, who was sitting in the main seat, had no intention of eating yet.
Wenpin glanced at the sun outside and couldn't help but said: "General, it's already past noon. I don't think Gan Ning will come."
"The wine hasn't cooled down yet, what's the rush?"
Yan Liang, who was sitting on the main seat, answered casually, holding a scroll of letters in his hand and reading with gusto.
Wenpin, Xu You and others looked at each other and shook their heads secretly, their expressions showing disbelief.
In the blink of an eye, another stick of incense passed by, and everyone at the table was so hungry that their stomachs growled, but Yan Liang remained calm and calm, probably intending to keep them hungry until Gan Ning could wait.
At this moment, the sergeant came to report that it was a man named Gan Ning who came to see him single-handedly.
Everyone present was shocked when they heard the news.
"This Gan Ning is really here..."
Wenpin was even more surprised and looked at Yan Liang with an unbelievable look.
Yan Liang secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but his face remained calm. He just waved his hand and said, "Please invite Xingba to come in."
Yan Liang's confidence comes from his understanding of history.
He knew very well that Gan Ning was the kind of person who would die for his bosom friend, so he showed him extraordinary magnanimity and extraordinary strength, even though he could have put him to death but did not do so, and even gave him 20,000 husks of grain and grass.
With all the things he did, how could he not convince Gan Ning?
Under the astonished gazes of everyone, Yan Liang stood up, walked down the steps, and walked out of the hall.
At this time, Gan Ning was coming alone. Yan Liang said with a smile: "Xingba, my good wine has been brewing for a long time, but you, Shanshan, are late."
When Gan Ning saw Yan Liang, he hurriedly took a few steps forward, bowed his hands and bowed.
Gan Ning was a rough man and not good at expressing himself, but this bow showed his intention to surrender.
Yan Liang was very pleased, stretched out his hand to lift Gan Ning up, and took him inside with a big smile.
The minister sat down, and before Yan Liang could speak, Gan Ning took the wine and presented it to Yan Liang.
"The general has extraordinary bearing. He is indeed a hero of the world. Rather than being a reckless person, thanks to the general's respect, he is willing to go through fire and water for the general without hesitation!"
Gan Ning looked sincere and spoke resolutely.
Yan Liangliang was so happy that he raised his glass and said: "If I can win a tiger general like Xingba, I will not have to worry about my great cause. Let's drink this."
The two masters and ministers drank it all in one gulp. They were both generous men. After drinking the wine, they couldn't help but look at each other and laugh.
At that moment, Yan Liang held a banquet and drank heavily to celebrate Gan Ning's surrender. Wenpin, Xu You and others were amazed at Yan Liang's ability to recognize people, and they also toasted and praised him.
The atmosphere of this banquet was naturally very happy.
After drinking for three rounds, Gan Ning moved closer and asked: "Although the general is very powerful and powerful, he currently only has seven counties in Xinye and only has less than 10,000 troops. After all, it is not a long-term plan. I wonder what general strategy the general can have?"
Gan Ning was indeed an extraordinary general. He had just surrendered and was able to ask about Yan Liang's general strategy.
Of course Yan Liangzhong had his own strategy, but he didn't say it clearly. He asked, "What's the wisdom of Xingba?"
Gan Ning did not mince words and said bluntly: "The land of Jingchu is connected in all directions and has a household registration of millions. Liu Biao is not familiar with military affairs. Why not take advantage of the situation and seize it? Thinking that he will establish a foundation, he will then go east along the Yangtze River to attack the Sun family and seize Jiangdong.
Then take Bashu to the west and capture the entire Yangtze River. Then recharge your batteries and wait for changes in the Central Plains before you can send your troops northward. This will surely accomplish great things."
Hearing Gan Ning's eloquent words, Xu You, who prided himself on his resourcefulness, couldn't help but change his face and seemed shocked by Gan Ning's suggestion.
Even Yan Liang was quite surprised.
Gan Ning's general strategy actually coincides with Zhuge Liang's "Longzhong Strategy" in history. It is really extraordinary that Gan Ning, who was just a knight, could have such far-reaching insights.
People said that Gan Ning was a wise and brave general, and he certainly lived up to his reputation.
Yan Liang couldn't help but secretly nodded, feeling proud that he could recruit such a good general.
However, Yan Liang only smiled slightly and said: "Xingba's strategy is indeed a good idea, but in my opinion, it is lacking."
Gan Ning was startled and said hurriedly: "General, I would like to hear the good news."
Yan Liang stood up and pointed to the map of the world hanging on the wall.
"To seize the whole Yangtze River and take Bashu to the west, we can only separate one side. I am very greedy. What I want is not just to give peace to one side."
For the first time, Yan Liang revealed his true ambitions. Although his words seemed plain, they concealed a sharp edge. Everyone present could not help but feel a little excited as they listened.
Gan Ning also showed his excitement and said: "It is really a blessing for us that the general has such great ambitions. However, the general also said just now that after taking Bashu from the west, and then sending his troops northward, the general's great cause will definitely not be...
Stay on one side."
"Having said that, does Xingba think that just the southern half of the Yangtze River can compete with the entire Central Plains?" Yan Liang asked calmly.
Yan Liang, who had foresight, naturally knew that since ancient times, unifying the world has always been easy from north to south and difficult from south to north.
On the one hand, this is because most of the time, the economy and population of the north are stronger than those of the south. On the other hand, it is also because the south has no horses and is at a military disadvantage.
Yan Liang's rhetorical question immediately woke up Gan Ning. This wise and brave man was speechless for a moment.
After being silent for a long time, Gan Ning praised: "The general's knowledge is indeed not comparable to that of the general, but I wonder how the general thinks he can make up for the shortcomings of the general's strategy?"
Just as he finished speaking, Si Wencao suddenly sent urgent information about wax pills.
Xu You hurriedly took apart the wax pills, and it turned out that they were made from Wancheng. The intelligence stated that Xia Houyuan, the defender of Nanyang City, had rushed to Guandu with 3,000 troops.
"The garrison of Wancheng is only five thousand. Xia Houyuan took away three thousand, so there are only more than two thousand left. What does Cao Cao want to do?" Yi Ji was the first to wonder.
"What else can we do? The situation in Guandu must be critical. Cao Cao has been forced to jump over the wall in a hurry. He no longer cares about guarding his general. The battle of Guandu will be decided within a few days."
Yan Liang's words were decisive.
As soon as these words came out, the expressions of everyone present changed.
