Gan Ning and Jiang Qin led more than 100 soldiers to gather soldiers along the road, and the number gradually increased. ***

At the beginning, there were only more than 100 people who followed Gan Ning, and in the end, nearly 2,000 people had been gathered.

A group of people were ragged and very down-and-out.

Halfway through, Gan Ning had already asked people to send the news of the defeat back to Jiangxia, and also informed Wang Can of the detailed process, which was also a way for Gan Ning and Jiang Qin to discuss first, giving Wang Can a buffer time first.

On the way back, Jiang Qin looked nervous again.

At the beginning, Jiang Qin persuaded Gan Ning, who seemed very rational and well-versed in righteousness.

But when it was his turn, it was difficult to calm down.

Jiang Qin followed Gan Ning and said in a low voice: "Lao Gan, we have lost nearly eighty percent of the sailors this time, and the soldiers have lost more than 30,000, how do you say the main guild will punish the two of us?" ”

Gan Ning made up his mind to go back to be punished, and said casually as if he didn't care: "Gongyi, the matter has come to this point, what else is there to consider, anyway, I will go back to ask for the guilt, and the lord will decide what to do." You have thought too much, but you can't guess the thoughts of the lord, let's go, let's hurry up and return to Jiangxia as soon as possible. ”

At this time, Gan Ning was more open-minded than Jiang Qin.

Jiang Qin looked helpless, shook his head and followed behind Gan Ning, and continued to hurry.

……

Jiangxia, inside the city.

In the hall of the Taishou Mansion, Wang Can sat on the main seat with a solemn expression.

Below, Jia Xu, Guo Jia, Xu Shu and Zhou Tai had serious expressions, and the atmosphere was very heavy. Everyone knew the news of the defeat of the Koto Navy, and everyone was silent.

All this came too suddenly.

In the end, Jia Xu said softly: "Lord, the defeat in this battle is not due to the two generals Gan Ning and Jiang Qin, but the unpredictable weather, which is the fault of the time, and the two generals are not at fault. ”

Xu Shu continued: "The loss of soldiers is so big, if they are not punished, they will definitely not work." ”

Jia Xu nodded helplessly, unable to refute.

Tens of thousands of lives were suddenly killed, and no one dared to ignore them easily.

Zhou Tai is the second-ranking general in the navy, and he is the deputy governor of the navy, and he is the largest in Zhou Tai except for Gan Ning. He is also a general of the navy, but he is not among them because he protects Jia Xu, and it is not easy to intervene now.

Wang Can looked at Guo Jia and asked, "Fengxiao, what do you have in mind?" ”

Guo Jia said with a smile: "How to punish it, the lord has his own opinions, and there is no need for Jia to talk more." ”

Wang Can glanced at Guo Jia, waved his hand and said, "It seems that it is difficult for you to give a suitable answer, so go down and think about it myself." When Gan Ning and Jiang Qin return, let them see me immediately. ”

"No!"

Jia Xu, Xu Shu, Guo Jia and Zhou Tai replied and left quietly.

Wang Can sat alone in the main hall, deep in thought.

In fact, if you think about it carefully, Gan Ning and Jiang Qin are indeed not at fault, and the wind direction remains the same, what was burned was the warship of Wu State, and it could not be Gan Ning who was cocooned and bound himself. However, even if the blame is not on Gan Ning, more than 30,000 people died, which is a mistake made by Gan Ning in leading the troops, and Gan Ning has an unshirkable responsibility.

So, this is what makes it difficult for Wang Can to choose.

Dealing with Gan Ning was unfair to both Gan Ning and Jiang Qin; If you don't deal with Gan Ning, it is difficult to convince the public, after all, tens of thousands of soldiers have died, which is not a small number.

"Alas!!"

Wang Can sighed, got up and walked to the door of the hall, looking at the blue sky, and constantly thinking about it.

After standing for more than half an hour, Wang Can breathed a sigh of relief.

The tense look on his face also loosened. The expression on Wang Can's face turned cloudy and clear, and he smiled, but the sunny weather suddenly became gloomy, dark clouds gathered, and it began to rain heavily.

"Tick! Tick!!! ”

The rain has been falling, and it has been connected into a straight straight line.

Wang Can looked at the splashing ground in the yard, sighed softly, and turned back to the backyard. After an hour, Dian Wei hurriedly ran in and reported: "Lord, Lao Gan and Jiang Qin are back. ”

Wang Can raised his eyebrows and asked, "Where are the people?" ”

Dian Wei replied: "I am waiting outside the house, and the situation is very miserable." ”

"Biography!"

After Wang Can finished speaking, he went straight out of the backyard and walked towards the hall. When Wang Can walked into the hall, Gan Ning and Jiang Qin were already kneeling in the hall, waiting for Wang Can to come in.

After Wang Can took his seat, Gan Ning and Jiang Qin bowed and said, "The sin general Gan Ning (Jiang Qin) will meet the lord." ”

The two men came in in the rain, and they still had rain on them.

On the ground, a pool of water has also been formed.

Wang Can opened his mouth and asked, "I already know about your affairs, and I also understand the cause of the whole thing. The two of you are back in Jiangxia, do you have anything to say? ”

Wang Can's eyes fell on Gan Ning and motioned for Gan Ning to speak first.

Gan Ning knocked his head to the ground and said in a deep voice: "Lord, this time the navy has lost more than eighty percent, and the soldiers have lost more than 30,000, everything is the responsibility of the criminal general, please surrender the lord." ”

Wang Can frowned and said, "Other than that, is there none?" ”

Gan Ning raised his head and said in a deep voice: "The crime of the last general cannot be forgiven, if you want to kill or chop, it is all up to the lord's arrangement." When he had finished speaking, he slammed his head on the ground again and stopped speaking.

Wang Can looked at Jiang Qin and asked, "Gongyi, do you have anything to say?" ”

Jiang Qin said in a proper manner: "My lord, the crime will be the same as that of Gandudu, please punish the lord." ”

Wang Can took a deep breath, waved his hand and said, "Gan Ning, go out and kneel, and reflect on yourself." As for Jiang Qin, you and Gan Ning wear a pair of pants, and they also go out and kneel, when you have something to say to me, come in again. Wang Can flicked his sleeves and let the two go out and kneel, while Wang Can sat in the hall.

Outside the hall, it was still raining.

The two knelt outside the hall, straightened their waists and stood motionless.

The rain dripped down on the two of them, making them even more embarrassed. Fortunately, it is a hot summer, and the rain is not cold, but it is unbearable to kneel in the rain in winter. Time passed, an hour passed in a flash, Wang Can in the hall was motionless, and Gan Ning and Jiang Qin outside the hall were also motionless, still drenched in the rain.

At this time, Jia Xu came in a robe.

Jia Xu first went to the hall to meet Wang Can and asked, "Lord, it's still raining in the sky, and the two generals have been kneeling outside, I'm afraid it's not good for your health, and it's useless to say that such a punishment." ”

Wang Can said: "Wenhe, this is not a punishment for them, it's just that they haven't figured out the key to the problem yet. ”

"Oh, why is that?"

Jia Xu looked at Wang Can curiously, with a strange expression on his face.

Wang Can said in a deep voice: "They are all here to ask for sin. ”

After finishing speaking, Wang Can stopped talking.

Jia Xu's eyes narrowed slightly, and he glanced at Wang Can again, carefully considering Wang Can's words. In the end, Jia Xu smiled and said, "Lord, retire from your humble position." ”

Wang Can did not stop him and let Jia Xu leave.

When Jia Xu passed by Gan Ning and Jiang Qin, he whispered four words: 'Wear guilt and make meritorious service'. He walked and spoke without any pause. When the words fell, Jia Xu had disappeared from the sight of Gan Ning and Jiang Qin. Gan Ning listened to Jia Xu's words, his spirits perked, his slightly narrowed eyes suddenly opened, and a strange color flashed in his eyes.

Jiang Qin pondered carefully, but there was some doubt on his face.

At this time, I heard Gan Ning shouting: "Lord, there will be something to say about sin." ”

Jiang Qin didn't care about anything else, and also shouted: "Lord, there will be something to say about sin." "Anyway, Jia Xu has already made a move, whether it works or not, try it first.

"Come in!"

In the hall, Wang Can's voice came out.

Gan Ning and Jiang Qin walked towards the hall with a body of water stains. After the two entered the hall, they respectfully saluted Wang Can, and then waited for Wang Can to speak.

PS: The third watch is completed, happy new year everyone.