"The luck of the lord is really the best in the world." Gan Ning held his mouth and said.

"Luck? Wait a minute... What did you just call me? ”

"I'd rather gamble and lose." Gan Ning dismounted, knelt down and said: "The last general is willing to serve the lord, not to avoid the axe, life and death go hand in hand." ”

Yuan Xi excitedly stepped forward to help him up: "Okay... I've finally waited for you to say this. From now on, you are the Governor of my navy, and all the sailors under my command are under your command. ”

The main reason for recruiting Gan Ning was to train and lead the navy and enhance the combat effectiveness of the navy.

Yuan Xi directly gave the highest title.

This title has been mentioned many times, but Gan Ning has never taken it to heart, because in his opinion, it is impossible for a general to be so reused. In other words, he would not dare to hand over all the naval army to a person who had just surrendered. This is the same as when Yu Ban, Li Dian, and Le Jin first surrendered. But now Yuan Xi mentioned it again, indicating that he really wanted to give him the navy.

This made Gan Ning feel very surprised.

"Really?"

"Do you think I'm joking?" Yuan Xi said: "When I go back, I will let Yu Ban and Le Jin hand over the water army to you." Thereafter, it is up to you to decide all matters involving the trolls. I generally don't interfere, and other generals don't have the right to interfere. In a way, you are the most powerful general. ”

Gan Ning: ".... ”

He didn't know what to say.

Wen Chou on the side smiled and said: "General Gan, the lord has always been like this, and after a long time, you will understand." As long as you are faithful to the Lord and have the ability, your good days are still ahead. ”

"The last general... Thank you, Lord. ”

Gan Ning felt like she was still in a dream.

I couldn't believe that one moment I was still white, and the next moment I became the governor of the Hebei Navy.

This position is not much different from Zhou Yu.

In terms of Hebei's strength, I am afraid that there will be more naval forces to be formed than all the armies in Jiangdong.

This made him feel emotional and heavy.

"Let's go, let's go back to the city..." Yuan Xi took Gan Ning and walked slowly towards Shouchun City. On the way, Yuan Xi introduced him to the situation of the Hebei naval army.

After Gan Ning had a general understanding, he said: "We don't have much army in Hebei, except for those stationed in various states, there are almost no troops that can be mobilized, and even to attack Shouchun, only 50,000 people have been transferred. This is still mobilized from Jizhou and Qingzhou. In this case, the role of the naval army is greater than that of the army ... Do you understand what I say? ”

"The last will understand." Gan Ning replied: "The lord attaches great importance to the naval army and wants to control the Yangtze River and the Yellow River. Because in the case that the army cannot fight, the navy plays a key role. No matter where the enemy attacks from, he has to cross the river and cross the river. ”

"Hmm."

Yuan Xi said: "You are in charge of all the water armies, and there are many places that need to be guarded against. From Banpujin in the upper reaches of the Yellow River, to Xiaopingjin in the north of Luoyang, and then to Liyang and Baimajin. Then there is Qingzhou, which has just been captured, and Guangling Port. Oh yes... There are also the Shandong Peninsula and the Jeju Peninsula. These are all areas you need to be prepared for. ”

"The territory is a bit big, I don't know if you're too busy to come..." This is what Yuan Xi is most worried about at the moment. If you appoint a naval general, you don't know who to appoint. Gan Ning is alone, and his ability is limited after all. In ancient times, there were no telephones and could not communicate.

Gan Ning replied: "The large warship captured in Guangling Port a few days ago, the last general tried his sailing speed, and it was no slower than the war horse. At such a speed, sailing in the water, it only takes two or three days to go back and forth from Guangling Port to Liyang, Jizhou. The last general has the confidence to guard against all areas, please rest assured. ”

"Okay."

Yuan Xi was very satisfied: "With you in charge of the navy, I am relieved." When I return to Jizhou, I will order to speed up the construction of warships and form an army of 500,000 to 100,000 sailors, and you will have to be busy by then. ”

"I would like to serve the Lord..."

Gan Ning is also considered to have entered the state.

Since Sun Quan abandoned him, and Yuan Xi valued him so much, why not take refuge in Yuan Xi, perhaps, this is the most correct decision in his life.

Let the civil and military forces of Jiangdong see what kind of achievements he will have after Gan Ning leaves Jiangdong.

Think about Yu Ban, Li Dian, and Le Jin again, after they were captured by Yuan Xi, they took refuge in Yuan Xi, which is even more shameless compared to him, so what else does he have to fear.

.............

In this way, Gan Ning took refuge in Yuan Xi and started another part of his life.

At this time, Cao Cao, who marched into Jingnan, suffered a defeat.

Zhuge Liang laid a heavy ambush and suspicious array in Wuling County, and defeated Cao Cao continuously with less than 20,000 recruits. Finally, Cao Cao was driven north of the Neijiang River.

Facts have proved that Jia Xu and Zhuge Liang are still a little worse.

may be due to geographical reasons, but it is undeniable that Zhuge Liang's talent is absolutely rare in ancient and modern times.

Cao Cao suffered defeat and retreated to Xiangyang City.

At this time, he received news from the rear that Luoyang, Yanzhou, and Yangzhou all had Yuan troops committing crimes. Cao Cao did not dare to delay, leaving Xu Huang to guard Jingzhou, and personally led the army back.

April.

It's spring planting season again.

The people of Hebei states are busy in an orderly manner, but Xuzhou and Qingzhou are still barren grass.

These are all the consequences of war.

The people had no permanent residence, no land, no labor, and very few people settled down to farm. Xuzhou, once known as the granary of the Central Plains, has now become a desolate place.

Yuan Xi didn't see the situation in Qingxu County, and he was anxious, but he was helpless. Even if the order is issued now, it will be too late for the state capitals to assist the people in farming.

Return to Shouchun City.

Yuan Xi recruited the civil and military forces under his command.

"I'm going to lead the army back to Hebei, generals, which of you wants to stay in Yangzhou?" Yuan Xi's gaze swept over the generals one by one. Jaw is the best candidate and the most reassuring. However, Zhang Jaw has a high status and prestige, and is suitable for leading troops in Jizhou.

In addition to opening the jaw, it is Yu Ban, Lejin, Zhengu, Gan Ning, etc.

Gan Ning is the governor of the navy, so he naturally wants to return to Liyang.

Yu Ban and Lejin...

Yuan Xi thought about it carefully, since their surrender, they have been dedicated to their duties and loyal, and there is nothing out of the ordinary. Even if Cao Cao secretly made them bad and let them fight back, they would never betray easily. Besides, Yu Ban, Li Dian, and Le Jin's families are all in Jizhou, how can they abandon their wives and children and take refuge in Cao Cao?

It can be seen that Yu Ban and Lejin are also trustworthy.

"Wen Ze, Wen Qian, you will stay in Yangzhou, how about it?" Yuan Xi asked.

"But at the command of the Lord..."

The two had already regarded themselves as generals in Hebei, but they did not experience a trace of suspicion in Yuan Xi's psychology.

"Okay, in that case, Yu Ban will be promoted to the governor of Yangzhou, and Le Jin will be the deputy governor, and the two of you will be in charge of the military and politics of all parts of Shouchun. As for the formation of the army, I will tell you again. ”

"Yes."

The two answered.