Night is approaching.

It lasted for a long time, and the Wu army did not launch an attack on the shore for several hours, and at this moment, the Jingzhou army also slowly withdrew to the ancient village in an orderly manner.

Looking at the river with the gradual darkness, Deng Ai's face was solemn and he muttered: "Major General, looking at this situation, the Wu army should not go ashore for a land battle." ”

As soon as these words came out, all the generals heard the words, and their faces sank and sighed deeply.

They all know very well now that it is not a good thing for the Wu army not to go ashore to fight hard, but to blockade the river with warships, delay time, and prevent them from returning to defense.

After a while, everyone looked at Guan Ping from the side, their eyes revealing a hint of hope, and today he said lightly that it was okay.

That shows that Guan Ping has a plan to deal with Wu Jun.

"After going ashore, I sent more than a dozen scouts along the coast to the south, haven't they returned?"

When the words fell, Guan Ping did not answer the generals' doubts, but looked at Sun Wolf from the side and asked.

Hearing this, Sun Wolf arched his hand and said, "Major General Qiyu, not yet." ”

"Well, after half a day today, the soldiers are also a little tired, let them rest for a while, eat dry food to replenish their strength, and wait for the scouts to return."

When the words fell, Guan Ping gave an order, so he didn't say much, and began to arrange layers of patrol sergeants to garrison the Guzhai Gate to prevent the Wu army from taking the opportunity to attack at night.

At this moment, the enemy he faced would be Jiang Qin, the famous Jiangdong tiger minister, and Guan Ping did not dare to be careless at all.

After settling down all the defenses, the generals and the Jingzhou soldiers slowly returned to the camp to rest.

It's just that because this ancient village has lasted for fifteen years, it has long been decaying, and the Jingzhou army can only endure and lay the ground.

The night is getting darker and darker, and at this moment, the Wu soldiers and soldiers are also all over the coast, surrounding the ancient village in a semi-encircled situation, and for a while, the two armies are facing each other.

If nothing happens, the Jingzhou army is trapped here, and it is very likely that it will not break through.

Nearly ten o'clock, about a dozen sergeants rushed back from the south, quickly and quietly sneaked into the camp, and then headed for the main camp.

At this moment, the night is dark, and the Jingzhou soldiers have already slept peacefully and entered sleep, only the main tent is still brightly lit.

Big Tent.

At this time, all the generals gathered here, Guan Ping was in the middle of everyone, all of them were silent, and the tent was extremely quiet and dull, and they didn't know what was waiting for.

"Major General, the scout in charge of the investigation has returned, and now the scout captain is asking for a meeting outside the tent."

Immediately, the sound of heavy footsteps gradually sounded, and Liu Jia slowly stepped into the tent and said.

"Let him in."

"No!"

Liu Jia surrendered his promise, and then turned around and withdrew.

After a few moments, the captain of the scout, still panting, rushed into the tent and saluted on his knees.

Obviously, he returned from inquiring about the news, and before he had time to rest, he came to meet him first.

"How is it, what is the situation along the coast to the south, can we use troops?"

At this time, before the scout could speak, Guan Ping's complexion remained unchanged and he took the lead in speaking.

Hearing this, the scout did not dare to slack off, and immediately bowed his hand to him: "Major General, there are many villages on the southern coast, and there are also many manors where the powerful are located, but their strength is not strong, and their vigilance is also very poor. ”

"With the elite of our army, taking advantage of the cover of night, leading the troops to plunder, it will be successful."

As soon as these words fell, everyone present suddenly gradually woke up, and Pound had rich combat experience, and took the lead in saying: "Young General, you don't want to go south along the coast and loot the surrounding villages and Haoqiang Manor, right?" ”

"Yes, yes."

"Tear!"

For a while, after being confirmed by Guan Ping, the generals immediately looked at each other and were at a loss.

Half-loud, Deng Ai frowned, and said softly: "Major General, robbing Haoqiang, this matter may not be appropriate!" ”

"If this matter comes out in the future, then the reputation of our army's benevolence and righteousness will definitely be destroyed, then in this way, we will be on the same hill as Cao Wu, and there will be no advantage at all!"

"Major General, have you really decided?"

At this moment, Deng Ai couldn't help but think deeper, and he was afraid in his heart, so he muttered and asked.

In this era, the powerful clan annexed the land, and the strength of one side should not be underestimated!

It must be known that the Sun family has been in Jiangdong for decades, but Sun Quan still can't get rid of the power of the big clan, so he has to compromise and unite with it.

After all, once the looting of the Jingzhou army comes out today, it will definitely have a bad reputation, which will also discourage the people of the world from continuing to come to Jing and Shu.

The impact of this will far outweigh the harm of looting.

This is also what Deng Ai is worried about, so he will stand up and remind him.

As soon as these words came out, everyone also nodded one after another, showing their expressions of approval.

Obviously, they also know that the powerful clan cannot be easily offended!

"Huh."

"Shizai, everyone, do you think that now that our army is trapped here, if we don't annihilate the Wu army, will our army be able to cross the river and return to Jingzhou safely?"

Hearing this, Guan Ping was stunned, his face was indifferent, and he chuckled.

After a pause, his words suddenly changed in momentum, and he said firmly: "Therefore, leading the people to the south to plunder, as early as when the general went ashore to defend this ancient village, he had already considered it. ”

"After all, now that the Wu army has made up its mind to besiege our army and delay the time to return to defense, then we will have no other way but to plunder the surrounding villages along the downstream coast and the estates of the powerful clans."

"As for the powerful clan? If Jingzhou is captured, then we will all be in a different place, and I still care about this unfavorable reputation? ”

"Moreover, only now can we force the Wu army to go ashore and camp to prevent our army from continuing to plunder."

"Otherwise, if Jiang Qin sits idly by, once the news reaches Wu Land, I'm afraid that the big clans in their territory will be the first to make trouble."

"However, the general has always said that our army cannot defeat the Wu army in a water war, but as long as Jiang Qin dares to lead the people to camp on the shore, he will definitely annihilate the Wu army to shock Sun Quan."

With these last words, Guan Pingrong was angry, floated up, and shouted loudly.

Between the words, there is a kind of determination not to break the Wu army this time.

Of course, if after the Jingzhou army looted, Jiang Qin got the news and immediately retreated without interception, Guan Ping would also be safe with him and take the opportunity to leave.

It's just that he also knows that this possibility is very small.

After all, since Sun Quan knew that Guan Ping was returning to Jingzhou, how could he let the Jingzhou army return to defend safely, which would only increase the difficulty of attacking?

When the words fell, the generals couldn't help but feel Guan Ping's determination and courage, and couldn't help but be infected by it, and shouted loudly: "Major General, mighty, we will swear to kill the enemy this time and annihilate Wu Dog." ”

The roar slowly dissipated.

Xun looked over, and saw that the faces of the generals were filled with a strong sense of war, and Guan Ping's complexion quietly changed, and he was overjoyed, so he recovered as before, and continued: "Of course, what Shi Zai said is not unreasonable! ”

"It's really not okay to offend the big clans, so our army needs to do it secretly at the moment."

"Therefore, this general has decided that this time Deng Ai will lead the people, and Liu Jia will be the deputy, and lead the obedient water thieves to loot, they were originally thieves, and they have rich experience in looting."

"Raiding in the night, as long as it is concealed properly, even if the big clan notices it, it has to knock out its teeth and swallow it in the stomach, because, with the reputation of benevolence and righteousness of our army, the outside world will only believe that it is really the thief who did it."

After a while, Guan Ping looked relaxed and explained slowly.

When the words fell, the generals' mood was slightly smoother, and Sun Wolf couldn't help but look overjoyed, and congratulated: "Haha, it turns out that the young general has already thought it through!" ”

"That looks like I'm overthinking."

"Major General, wise."

For a while, the generals also showed joy and congratulated them.

Immediately, Guan Ping waved his hand to stop the crowd, and said loudly: "Shizai, Liu Jia has gathered 2,000 troops, so you can quickly lead the army south." ”

As soon as these words came out, his expression suddenly changed, and he said coldly: "I heard that since the battle of Chibi and Zhou Lang broke the Cao thief, Chibi has become a sacred place for the Wu people. ”

"This time, I must deter the Wu people at the cost of completely annihilating this Wu army, and let them know that their sacred red cliffs will not be able to stop my Jingzhou army."

As soon as he spoke, Guan Ping said extremely coldly.

When the words fell, Deng Ai didn't say much, so he gave up his hand and led the army forward.