Early the next morning, Liu Qi sent an order to raise the tent and discuss the fight against Cao Jun.
Liu Qi said: "Although Xiahou Dun was defeated, Cao's army still has hundreds of thousands of troops in Mopo and Runan. They will definitely reorganize their troops and come back. Now Ye County is empty. Who dares to take the city?"
Mi Zhu advised: "Cao's army is so powerful that it is not suitable to divide the troops. Ye County is close to the Central Plains. Even if the city is broken, it may be difficult to hold it and only lose the strength of the army."
Liu Qi smiled and said: "Instead of waiting for Cao's army to attack, why not take the initiative and fight on the front line? Attack is the best defense."
Gan Ning came out and said: "What the general said is very true, I am willing to be a pioneer!"
Zhang Fei also said: "I have three thousand soldiers to guarantee the capture of Ye County."
Gan Ning said loudly: "A certain eight hundred Jinfan army is enough to break the city."
Zhang Fei said angrily: "I only want five hundred troops!"
Liu Qi waved his hand and said: "Although Ye County has few troops, it is not suitable to attack by force. If Yide leaves, Cao's army will defend to the death. Xingba can be the vanguard to take the city, and Yide can support and defend the city for the rear army."
Gan Ning accepted the order, clasped his fists at Zhang Fei and said with a smile: "Although I have taken the lead, the defense of the city must rely on the name of the general."
Zhang Fei touched the stubble of his beard and was very dissatisfied: "It's true that people are afraid of being famous and pigs are afraid of being strong!"
The two of them strode out and arrived at the camp to order troops. Gan Ning, with only 800 Jinfan troops, said hello and left.
He turned around and said loudly to Zhang Fei: "Yesterday we had a wine fight, but the winner has not yet been determined. I have taken the credit this time, and I will compete with you again after the reward comes."
Zhang Fei laughed and said: "Xingba is ambitious! Although your martial arts skills are not as good as mine, your drinking ability is also not as good as mine!"
"Son, wait!" Gan Ning scolded with a smile and left the camp.
Ever since Gan Ning joined the army, the military camp has become lively. The two competed and competed with each other all day long. Although they were slightly inferior, they never admitted defeat and became more courageous with each defeat.
Yesterday, during the celebration drinking ceremony, the two of them started fighting again. Each drank five jars, no matter the winner. Unfortunately, his stomach was not as big as Zhang Fei's, so he couldn't drink anymore. Unfortunately, he lost.
Although Zhang Fei was always outclassed, the two had similar temperaments, and on the contrary, they were congenial. They would never know each other without fighting, and the more they fought, the closer they became.
Zhang Fei and Guan Yu were sworn friends, life and death friends, while he and Gan Ning were inseparable. The two ate, drank and fought together and were almost inseparable.
In the government office, Xu Shu arranged the custody of prisoners, transportation of grain and grass, and other matters one by one. Then he clasped his fists and said: "The capable person should occupy the important position. Since Kong Ming has joined the army, I am willing to resign from the position of military advisor from now on and let Kong Ming take the position."
Zhuge Liang hurriedly asked: "How can Yuan Zhi do this? Should you be the military advisor?"
Wei Yan and others also tried to persuade him. They were already impressed by Xu Shu, but suddenly they were dissatisfied when a white-faced scholar was suddenly placed in a prominent position and was ordered around by him.
Xu Shu waved his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, everyone. Although I do not hold the position of military advisor, I will also serve as counselor of military aircraft. The Art of War says: Know yourself and the enemy, and you will never be in danger in a hundred battles. From now on, I will be in charge of detailed intelligence operations and assist Kong Ming."
Liu Qizheng was wondering why Xu Shu abdicated, and nodded when he heard this: "Yuan Zhi's concerns are very true. In the conflict between the two countries, intelligence is the key to victory. Yuan Zhi is like my eyes and ears, and they are indispensable."
He was preparing to set up a strict intelligence system. Xu Shu took the initiative to propose it, which was exactly what he wanted. This position holds core secrets and must be able to screen and analyze intelligence. He and Zhuge Liang complement each other and are indeed the best candidates.
Seeing Liu Qi's decision, everyone had no choice but to accept the order and go to prepare. Xiahou Dun was defeated in a daze, but the next battle with Cao Cao was the highlight.
When Bowang was dispatching his troops, Gan Ning also led his troops to Ye County and rode forward to fight.
After Xiahou Dun was defeated, he left Han Hao to guard Ye County and returned to Xuchang to report his guilt.
Many of the defeated soldiers in the city had not had time to be transferred to Xuchang, and their morale was low. Suddenly they heard that the enemy troops were coming, and they were shocked. They did not expect that Liu Qi would dare to take the initiative to attack.
At this time, it was too late to ask for help. He hurriedly came to the city to supervise the battle, but saw only a few hundred soldiers outside the city. The man in front was in gorgeous brocade robes and covered with decorations. He was puzzled.
Han Hao asked: "Who is this general?"
Guard Xia Houjie sneered: "The person who came here calls himself Gan Ning, but he turns out to be a water thief."
Han Hao looked at these hundreds of people. They were all dressed in flashy clothes and in scattered formations. They didn't look like well-trained elite soldiers at all.
Han Hao always felt that this person looked familiar, but he couldn't remember it for a while. He asked doubtfully: "What is the deep meaning of Liu Qi sending this person to attack the city?"
After being tricked by Liu Qi several times, he became suspicious and always felt that this matter was not that simple.
Xia Houjie said with a smile: "Liu Qi is recruiting troops in Jingzhou on a large scale. These thieves must be unruly and unruly. He sent them to die, which is exactly what I have done."
Han Hao shook his head and said: "Don't be careless!"
As he was speaking, the man urged his horse forward with a stern look. He held Xiahou Dun's helmet on the tip of his sword and shouted lazily: "Someone has left his armor carelessly. Who dares to take it back?"
"The dog thief is so brave, he goes too far!" Xia Houjie was furious when he saw this, kicked the city wall fiercely, and was about to go out of the city to fight.
Han Hao suddenly remembered that this man was the one who robbed the camp that night. He led these 800 people to rampage through the camp. No one could stop him. He hurriedly advised: "This man came prepared. Don't underestimate the enemy."
Xia Houjie said angrily: "Gan Ning actually humiliated my uncle, which one is intolerable?"
Regardless of Han Hao's obstruction in leading the troops out of the city, in fact he was not completely angry. He just saw that only 800 thieves came, so he thought Liu Qi had sent them to die on purpose. If he didn't get the credit for sending them there, how could he wait until when?
"Be careful!" Han Hao couldn't stop him, so he had to order the defenders to prepare their bows and arrows and prepare for the attack.
Gan Ning was secretly happy when he saw that the guard was really irritated and left the city. He held up his golden helmet and waited alone in front of the formation.
Xia Houjie urged his horse out of the city. Seeing that Gan Ning refused to retreat, he sneered: "Gan Ning, just a few hundred people dare to come and take the city. Are you too brave?"
Xiahoujie is a descendant of a branch of the Xiahou family. He has been serving as a soldier by Cao Cao's side. This time he was responsible for transporting grain to Ye County, but he never had the opportunity to go into battle to kill the enemy.
Nowadays, in the Xiahou family, the Xiahou Dun brothers are stealing the spotlight. He always feels that his talents are not being appreciated, and it's finally time to show off!
Gan Ning laughed and said, "Gan is not only brave, he is even bigger. Do you want to learn from him?"
Xia Houjie stepped forward on his horse and shouted: "Water thief Gan Ning, do you recognize General Anton Xia Houjie?"
Gan Ning's thick eyebrows frowned slightly, murderous intent flashed in his eyes, he curled his lips into a smile, shook his head and sighed: "I don't know."
"You..." Xia Houjie suddenly became angry, galloped out, and shouted: "From now on, you must know my name!"
The war horse galloped out and thrust his spear straight at Gan Ning. His marksmanship was taught by a famous master and he was quite confident, otherwise he would not have become Cao Cao's personal guard.
Seeing that Gan Ning despised him, he wanted to fight to establish his authority, so he used the most powerful move, like pear blossoms falling in the rain, with cold light covering Gan Ning's face.
"Good marksmanship!" Gan Ning exclaimed, riding his horse to the side, as if he didn't dare to attack.
"Cowardly little boy!" Xia Houjie thought Gan Ning was timid and became even more proud.
He returned to his horse and shot him with his backhand, hoping to knock him off his horse and capture him alive.
