Before anyone else could react, Zhang Liao's eyes lit up.
"What the general said was Shan Yue?"
"Yes, he is from Shanyue."
Yang Ling smiled and nodded.
At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the Central Plains was in chaos, and the heroes were divided into one party.
Taking advantage of the civil strife in the Han Dynasty, many surrounding foreign races became ambitious and wanted to invade the Central Plains again and again.
However, in front of Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, Gongsun Zan, Sun Quan and other princes, these foreigners were really vulnerable.
For example, Tadun Shanyu of the Wuhuan tribe was easily killed by Zhang Liao on Bailang Mountain.
It's just that although these foreign races are no match for the princes from all sides, they have been defeated repeatedly, and they come to make sneak attacks every now and then.
Among them are not only the Wuhuan, Xianbei, Xiongnu and other barbarians in the north, but also the Shanyue in the south.
They refused to obey Jiangdong's control, gathered in the mountains and forests, and came out to harass Jiangdong from time to time.
Both Sun Ce and Sun Quan sent troops many times to wipe out them.
However, the Shanyue people have lived in the mountains and forests for a long time and are familiar with the terrain.
Once they were defeated, they immediately hid in the mountains and forests.
After the news passed and Jiangdong withdrew his troops, the Shanyue people came out to make trouble again.
Such behavior really gave Jiang Dong a headache.
Historically, Sun Quan has never been able to make the Northern Expedition, largely because the Shanyue people were holding back.
"The two of you sneaked into the hinterland of Jiangdong, contacted the leaders of the Shanyue people, and launched a guerrilla struggle behind Jiangdong."
Yang Ling ordered.
"Students take orders!"
Jiang Wei and Deng Ai both handed over their hands.
"This matter seems difficult, but in fact it is not simple at all."
Dian Wei couldn't help but sigh.
Through the blockade of Jiangdong, he sneaked into Jiangdong, a place he was unfamiliar with, to contact the Shangoe people.
This is extremely difficult for Jiang Wei and Deng Ai, who are only in their weak years.
"Listening to your words is worth a few words. Brother Dian Wei is absolutely right!"
Gan Ning nodded in agreement.
"As long as what you two say makes a little sense, it doesn't mean it doesn't make any sense at all."
Yang Ling glanced at them angrily, then turned to Jiang Wei and Deng Ai and said,
"This matter is indeed extremely difficult and dangerous, but it is precisely this that can demonstrate the abilities of the two of you."
"If you can complete it satisfactorily, I will definitely not treat you badly as a teacher."
The people sent to contact Sanyue and carry out the struggle behind enemy lines must be extremely capable.
Although Yang Ling's generals, such as Zhang Liao and Gan Ning, all meet this requirement.
But they are all quite young, and people like Sun Quan, Lu Su, Han Dang and others have seen them.
If it is discovered, it will be troublesome.
Jiang Wei and Deng Ai were different. They were young and had never met Jiangdong.
The most important thing is that they are both outstanding, smart and capable people.
It is most appropriate to send them to perform this task!
"Teacher, please rest assured, brother Shizai and I will complete the mission successfully!"
Jiang Wei agreed immediately.
"That's good!"
Yang Ling nodded with satisfaction.
After accepting the mission, Jiang Wei and Deng Ai did not take much rest.
That day they packed their bags, prepared food, water, and maps, and prepared to set off.
Yang Ling took everyone to the outside of Hefei and saw them off in person.
Watching the two students go away in a small boat, Zhang Liao on the side said with some worry,
"I don't know if Bo Yue and the others can pass Jiangdong's blockade."
"Don't worry, Wenyuan. The Yangtze River is so wide. How can Jiangdong be foolproof?"
Yang Ling smiled and comforted,
"If a large army is passing through, naturally it cannot be concealed."
"But they are just a small boat, so they must be out of the way."
They stood for a while longer, until Deng Ai and Jiang Wei disappeared completely, and then returned to Hefei City.
…
Spring passed and autumn came, and Yang Ling stayed in Hefei City for the next few months.
The shipyard that he and Gan Ning had agreed upon previously had been built.
A steady stream of wood was transported from Shouchun in the rear to the dock, and then was built into warships.
In addition, the four daughters, Xiao Qiao, Bu Lianshi, and Pan Shu, all became pregnant with his children due to Yang Ling's unremitting efforts.
As for the tough-talking Sun Shangxiang, he was successfully eaten by Yang Ling on a dark and windy night.
For Yang Ling, it can be said to be three blessings!
On this day, Gan Ning returned to Hefei after inspecting the dock to meet Yang Ling.
"I've met the general."
"Xingba is back, how is the situation at the dock?"
Yang Ling asked with a smile.
"If it comes next month, there will be almost a hundred warships."
Gan Ning paused, then smiled bitterly and said,
"It's just that these warships may not be able to compete with Jiangdong's navy, and they won't be able to hold on for long."
Although Yang Ling has ordered to search for shipbuilding craftsmen across the country, he has to admit that Jiangdong is one of the best in shipbuilding skills.
The shipyards outside Hefei City only build smaller ships such as sterns. If they were to fight head-on, they would never be a match for the Jiangdong Navy.
And due to the rush of time, Cao Jun was unable to choose good wood to build.
These warships made of inferior wood can only be used for two or three years at most before they are flooded and sank due to insufficient strength.
But Yang Ling was quite satisfied with this.
After all, he had no intention of having a long battle with Jiang Dong.
Once a war breaks out, Cao's army will cross the river with thunderous force and directly attack Jianye.
Yang Ling thought for a while and said to Gan Ning,
"I plan to use troops against Jiangdong at the end of this month. What do you think?"
Gan Ning couldn't help being surprised when he heard this.
"It's too hasty to use troops at the end of the month, isn't it?"
Taking the warships previously captured from Jiangdong, Cao Jun's warships in the Hefei area totaled only a little over a hundred, and they could only carry 10,000 people.
On the other hand, Jiangdong has at least thousands of warships and tens of thousands of naval troops.
Under such a situation, it is really unwise to use troops against Jiangdong by water.
"If we don't use troops this month, we'll have to wait two more months for the rainy season to come in the south."
"At that time, we will not be able to use troops and will have to wait for the rainy season to pass."
"However, the rainy season has passed and winter has arrived, making sending troops even more troublesome."
"Instead of doing this, it is better to send out the army in advance so as to catch Jiangdong by surprise."
"As for the fact that our navy doesn't have the upper hand, don't worry, I already have an idea in mind."
Yang Ling explained with a smile.
After hearing what he said, Gan Ning stopped saying anything and just nodded in agreement.
"General, if we send troops, should we send someone to inform His Majesty?"
Zhang Liao reminded him.
Although under the command of Yang Ling, Cao's army first recaptured Jingzhou, then killed Lu Meng and captured Huang Gai alive, making great achievements.
But Cao Pi's fear of Yang Ling has not diminished.
This can be seen from the reward he bestowed on Yang Ling.
