When Wang Ping returned to Wancheng with his troops, Liu Chan immediately greeted him.
Ma Zhong also immediately began to respond. Several parties worked together and finally managed to rescue Wang Ping and Deng Zhi due to the inconvenience of Cao's army attacking the city at night.
When Wang Ping came to Liu Chan with scars all over his body and guilt on his face, Liu Chan did not stop him from asking for forgiveness this time.
Of course, there was no real intention to punish him severely.
"We have indeed underestimated the enemy in this battle, alone..."
"Your Highness, this battle was caused by the general and Captain Wang Ping underestimating the enemy. Your Highness should be punished!"
Liu Chan wanted to imitate his father-in-law and directly take the blame on himself, and then lead by example and punish him together, but he was interrupted by Deng Zhi just as he opened his mouth.
Even Sun Qian behind him couldn't help but stand up at this time.
"Your Highness, anyone in Wancheng can make mistakes, but not His Highness!"
After hearing these words, Liu Chan reluctantly gave up his previous thoughts and turned his attention to Wang Ping and Deng Zhi.
This time they were ambushed and suffered a lot of casualties. If not handled properly, it would easily lead to low morale. For this reason, Liu Chan directly dismissed Wang Ping from all official positions.
However, since it is now a time to employ people, he is still allowed to perform the duties of school captain.
As for Deng Zhi... he was also scolded...
Afterwards, looking at the two people who were a little downcast, Liu Chan felt a little anxious. He admitted that he was a little anxious and wanted Wang Ping to improve quickly.
Then Wang Ping can take charge of his own role to fill the gap of the famous players around him.
But what Liu Chan didn't expect was that he still underestimated Xu Huang. This was the third time that he found an opportunity. This time, Ma Zhong didn't even have time to make arrangements before he was chased all the way back by Xu Huang.
The pursuit along the way really dealt a huge blow to Wang Ping and Deng Zhi.
Just when Liu Chan was thinking about how to save the situation, Ma Di, who had never been able to find a chance, stood up again.
"Your Highness!" Ma Di glanced at Wang Ping and even Deng Zhi with some disdain, then raised his head high and bowed towards Liu Chan, "Now Wang Ping underestimated the enemy and was defeated.
But this is also the opportunity I have been waiting for.
At this time, Xu Huang won a big victory and would not have thought that we would go to attack.
And now that the night is already halfway through, and the soldiers are getting tired and exhausted, Xu Huang must have withdrawn his troops and returned to the camp.
Therefore... I asked for orders to lead troops to attack Xu Huang, to save face for His Highness, and to let Xu Huang see what I can do as a big man. "
After Ma Di finished speaking, he prostrated himself directly in front of Liu Chan. He looked serious and his tone was full of his confidence in this matter.
Following Ma Su's words, everyone also turned their attention to him, and even Liu Chan couldn't help but hesitate this time.
Not only Liu Chan, but also several other people, Deng Zhi, Ma Zhong and even Wang Ping couldn't help but light up their eyes.
Although Sun Qian was mature and prudent, he had no experience in the military, so he never said anything and just quietly watched Liu Chan's decision.
But Liu Chan... really hesitated.
"Although I know that this guy is tough on the outside but courageous on the inside, his tactics and calculations are still pretty good.
Father said, this person is not useful but not useless... If it is true as he said..."
Liu Chan looked at Ma Su and decisively gave up his plan to let him lead the army out. Although he thought Ma Su's idea was okay, but...
Liu Chan still didn't want to have anything to do with Ma Di when it came to leading troops. After all, he didn't have any advantage now. It was okay to lose once. If something happened again, he would really have to prepare and surrender directly to Cao Pi.
This is not possible!
Liu Chan doesn't want to surrender now, at least he doesn't want to surrender now!
And letting Ma Di lead the army...Liu Chan was not at ease, as for Deng Zhi and Ma Zhong.
Although Deng Zhi and Ma Zhong were good, Deng Zhi was better because of his all-round ability. Liu Chan did not think that he could lead the army independently. Fighting against Cao was not fighting against Jiangdong, which was completely different.
Ma Zhong is fine, but... Although Ma Zhong is good at dealing with Nanman, Liu Chan is really worried about dealing with Xu Huang.
The most important thing is that even if he is confident, he will not let go of Ma Zhong and Deng Zhi. He has to let them help him defend Wancheng.
Your own safety is the most important thing!
So he still set his sights on Wang Ping aside.
Although he had just been punished, Liu Chan didn't mind giving Wang Ping another chance...twice...many times.
It's just that the army needs to be reorganized now, and Wang Ping himself has a lot of scars on his body, and he is indeed too tired. If he is asked to send troops again... Liu Chan thinks about it and forgets it.
"Youchang's strategy is good, but you don't need to do it if you want to boost morale.
There must be a brave man under the heavy reward, so I won't let you risk your life!
But what you mentioned before about the force of holding the horns is somewhat interesting. After Zijun is fully cultivated, he can lead his troops to station outside the city of Wancheng, and he can also form a force of holding the corners with Wancheng to resist Cao's army.
Let’s settle it for now, it’s getting dark today.
The soldiers have a good rest, and wait until early tomorrow morning before Cao's army invades. Zijun, you can go out of the city to fight with Cao's army... and then set up camp! "
"promise!"
Everyone immediately bowed to accept the order. Ma Su seemed to want to say something more, but seeing Liu Chan's appearance, he seemed to have made up his mind. He opened his mouth for a long time, but in the end he still didn't really say anything.
But what Liu Chan and the others didn't know was that they were in a dense forest not far outside Wancheng.
Xu Huang, who had cleaned up the battlefield, was staring at the official road not far away in the dense forest.
Beside him was Cao Zhang who came from the military camp.
The excitement on Cao Zhang's face was visible to the naked eye.
"Gong Ming... do you think Liu Chan will really let people come to attack him again? Are you trying to trick me?"
"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I have seen through the methods of the people in Wancheng.
In the final analysis, they are just a group of young people with some means, some talents, and some cleverness.
They have made great progress, but they still have too little experience in leading troops.
They pride themselves on being young and talented, and I have just taken advantage of them. They will definitely feel that I am proud and complacent and return to the military camp to rest.
Therefore, I feel that they still have a chance to continue fighting with us and continue to build up morale.
Little did he know that their methods had already been seen through.
Your Majesty, you can rest assured that when these ignorant juniors appear again, I will definitely let them come and not go back! "
When Xu Huang said these words, he still looked solemn and expectant.
Cao Zhang's expression also became more excited in the cold wind...
