"Then the lord just now..." Jaw asked.

"I mean, you can build momentum and threaten Cao Cao. For example, a month ago, we had nearly 20,000 troops up the Luo River and captured Xiaopingjin, and if I gave them an order to march towards Luoyang, it would have worked wonders. There are also Gao Ran, who is stationed in Puyang, and Yan Liang, who has just arrived in Pengcheng, can also let them lead the army to advance to Yanzhou, but they will only be stationed and trained at the border. There is also our main force in Shouchun, which can also march to Huainan. In this way, Cao Cao's territory may be invaded by more than 100,000 troops, does he still have the heart to attack Jingnan? Yuan Xi chuckled and said, "I bet Cao Cao is not sure of completely eliminating Liu Bei, he just wants to take the victorious army to expand the results of the battle, and by the way, test the combat readiness of Jingnan." If he encounters stubborn resistance, he will voluntarily give up. ”

"Listen to the words of the lord, the last general will understand." Zhang Jaw smiled back and said: "Our army is pressing, Cao Cao is worried that the rear will be lost, and he will give up attacking Jingnan sooner." ”

"Hmm."

Yuan Xi said: "In short, Cao Cao can't be allowed to get the entire Jingzhou. Liu Bei must exist, and with him to contain Cao Cao, it will be easier for us to win. ”

Put the fold away.

Yuan Xi asked, "How is the matter in Jiangdong?" ”

Zhang Jaw replied: "The last general is about to report that General Yu Ban has completed the task. not only brought back Gan Ning, but also reached a preliminary agreement with Sun Quan, the capital of Yangzhou, completely owned by the lord. ”

"Good!"

Yuan Xi was overjoyed in his heart and said: "As long as Sun Quan admits that Shouchun is ours, it will be reasonable and legal for us to govern here, run a chamber of commerce, etc., and he will not say anything more." ”

"Oh yes... Has Gan Ning arrived in Shouchun? ”

"It's here. In the county government. ”

"Invite him quickly, and I will see him at once." Yuan Xi couldn't wait.

"Yes."

"Wait..." Yuan Xi thought about it and felt that it was inappropriate, so he got up and said, "It's better for me to go see him, so as not to let him pick up." ”

"The lord also attaches too much importance to Gan Ning, and his status in Jiangdong is not too high."

"But he's capable." Yuan Xi said: "Some time ago, in the battle of Guangling Port, he relied on a mere 3,000 sailors to defeat Gao Huai and me in succession. Our navy was also known as the best in the world, but it was defeated and almost wiped out. From this point, it can be seen that Gan Ning is very good at water warfare, if I can recruit him, our water army will really be the best in the world. ”

"The lord is wise, Gan Ning will definitely serve."

"Lend you good words."

Yuan Xi went to the back kitchen and instructed the people in the back kitchen to prepare wine and food and send them to the county government.

In order to show that he attaches great importance to Gan Ning, Yuan Xi took Zhang Jaw, Wen Chou, Lang Gu, and Le Jin to go together.

Arrived at the county government.

I saw Gan Ning Cui sitting at the coffee table dejectedly, drinking tea from time to time, his eyebrows locked. And Yu Ban, who brought him back, sat opposite him and said something bitterly.

Yuan Xi and his entourage walked in.

Yuan Xi laughed and said, "General Gan, let's meet again, how are you doing?" ”

"Meet the General, in the next... Ashamed. Seeing Yuan Xi again, Gan Ning really didn't know what to say. still remembers that when he was in Guangling Port, he was still high-spirited and proud of Yuan Xi, but now he has changed his role.

"Shame? How can you be ashamed? Yuan Xi said with a smile: "When I was in Guangling Port, I should be ashamed of the flowers and rivers you beat me." ”

"The general laughed..."

Yuan Xi dragged several generals behind him over and introduced them one by one: "This is General Zhangjaw, General Lejin, and Geng... You must all know each other, right? ”

"Long Yang..."

Gan Ning bowed his hand.

"Sit down." Yuan Xidao.

In order to show his respect for Gan Ning, Yuan Xi asked Gan Ning to sit next to him, the first on his left hand!

This position should have been Zhang Jaw's, because in the Hebei Army, only Zhang Jaw was the most trusted by Yuan Xi and had the highest authority. However, now it is given to Gan Ning.

Maybe Gan Ning didn't care, but it showed Yuan Xi's thoughts.

"I've always been outspoken, and I've always been the most annoyed by beating around the bush. Hearing what happened to General Gan recently, I feel sad for General Gan, but at the same time, I am also very happy. Because General Gan broke away from Sun Quan, it was possible to join my Hebei, which is a matter of gold falling from the sky. General Gan, you can't disappoint me. Yuan Xi said jokingly.

It sounds like a joke, but it's also a temptation.

Even if Gan Ning refused, Yuan Xi would not lose face.

If he didn't refuse, then Gan Ning joined.

Gan Ning lowered his head slightly and pondered, as if hesitating.

Yu Ban looked anxious, pulled the corner of his clothes, and said in a low voice: "What are you still doing in a daze, talking." ”

"I..."

Gan Ning is not ready to recognize a new lord; In other words, there is still an opportunity and a step away for him to completely transform.

Yuan Xi was afraid that Gan Ning would refuse, so he hurriedly rounded the field: "Okay, okay... General Gan has just arrived in Shouchun, and he still doesn't understand many things, so it's not too late to think about this issue when he understands. ”

"We're friends now. There are friends from afar, and they don't talk about it. I asked the kitchen to prepare a sumptuous lunch, as well as the elixir and jade liquor brought with the army, and General Gan must taste it. ”

"Thank you..."

Gan Ning replied.

Many times, the affection between people is established at the wine table. Yuan Xi set up a dinner party to give Gan Ning a chance to buffer, and it was also a step to return to obedience.

As long as you become friends with Gan Ning, then everything will not be a problem.

The banquet begins.

Everyone toasted frequently.

Gan Ning was also in a bad mood and drank a few more bottles.

After drinking after thirty years.

Yuan Xi mentioned the matter of Guishun again: "Gan... General Gan, look at our Hebei, not only are the people and wine good, but they are also righteous, so why don't you come to Hebei. I promise you won't lose. Yuan Xi pretended to be drunk.

Gan Ning was really drunk, shook her head, and replied, "Okay... I... I went to Hebei. ”

"Haha, then we're decided?"

"Well, it's decided..."

Yuan Xi staggered over, put his arm on his shoulder, and said with a smile: "Okay, from now on, we will be good brothers... Share the blessings and the difficulties. ”

More than half of the generals present drank and lay down.

Only open jaw, although his face is red, but not to the point of being unconscious.

Seeing Gan Ning drunkenly lying on the table and snoring, and Yuan Xi lying next to him, he smiled and said: "Lord, don't pretend, usually you drink half a catty, but today it's less than two taels." ”

"Ahem..." Yuan Xi opened his eyes, put down the wine bottle, got up and said, "Send Gan Ning back to the bedroom to rest." ”

"Is it arranged in the county government?"

"Nope. Sent to the state capital.... Yuan Xi instructed: "Arrange him in the best room, and then go to the Ji Courtyard in the city to find two good-looking servants." Wait until tomorrow morning, when he wakes up, tell him that I have invited him to hunt. Ask him to come to the school yard to find me. ”

"Yes."

Open your jaw to do it.

Yuan Xi went back to his house and slept.