Chapter 0006: Encounter with Zhou Cang

Wang Can's words moved all the soldiers deeply, for they did not wish to be displaced or leave the city of Runan. Thus, Wang Can's remarks struck at the soft spot in the hearts of the Yellow Turban soldiers, compelling them to take up their weapons to fight and defend their happiness

A loud and resonant voice came from the woods beside the official road. Wang Can turned his head to look and saw a tall man with a dark face and a thick beard, approximately twenty-six or twenty-seven years old, wielding a large knife. He was leading more than ten henchmen, their heads wrapped in yellow scarves, rushing out of the woods directly towards the location where Wang Can's soldiers were stationed

More than seventy soldiers raised their battle blades in unison, responding with a thunderous roar that echoed across the training grounds like a clap of thunder, drawing the attention of soldiers who were training there, their eyes filled with surprise. However, they soon shook their heads. The news of Wang Can leading soldiers to attack the government troops had spread throughout the Yellow Turban region. While all the soldiers admired Wang Can's courage, they also lamented his recklessness, as he was attempting to strike a stone with an egg, leading over seventy soldiers to confront the aggressively advancing government troops. The news of Wang Can leading soldiers to attack the government troops had spread throughout the Yellow Turban region. While all the soldiers admired Wang Can's courage, they also lamented his recklessness, as he was attempting to strike a stone with an egg, leading over seventy soldiers to confront the aggressively advancing government troops.

Strive with all one's might

Wang Can sat beside the campfire, and a soldier whispered, "My lord, there are only a little over 70 of us. How can we attack the government troops?"

Longshanyu is the essential route from Runan City to Gepo

Wang Can performed a swift somersault, stood up, and picked up the battle knife and bow that were placed beside him. He quickly ran out of the tent, and at that moment, all the soldiers from hetushu.com also grabbed their weapons and rushed out. Wang Can looked at the drowsy soldiers, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes. Fortunately, he had instructed all the soldiers to sleep in their clothes during the rest period and to keep their weapons nearby; otherwise, the loud shout just now would have thrown the camp into chaos.

The South is lacking in horses, which is an undeniable fact

This time, Liu Pi suffered a severe loss of blood, fully equipping all the weapons, food, and other supplies of the soldiers under Wang Can's command

Only through battle can we preserve Runan

If one cannot defeat the officials and soldiers, one can flee, thus preserving one's life

Javelin, eight in the hands of a soldier

Wang Can disregarded the gazes of the surrounding soldiers and said coldly: "Check whether the bows, arrows, spears, and provisions are all ready, and prepare to set off"

Wang Can nodded slightly, his expression turning cold as he reprimanded: "What you should know, I will let you know. What you should not know, do not inquire about. As soldiers, our duty is to obey orders; just execute the commands of the superior without question. Do not ask what should not be asked. I know what you are thinking. We are few in number, while the officers and soldiers are many. Are you feeling afraid? Hmph, how could I not know your thoughts? You fear death; do I not fear death? If there were no chance to defeat the officers and soldiers, would I voluntarily seek battle? As soldiers, our duty is to obey orders; just execute the commands of the superior without question. Do not ask what should not be asked. I know what you are thinking. We are few in number, while the officers and soldiers are many. Are you feeling afraid? Hmph, how could I not know your thoughts? You fear death; do I not fear death? If there were no chance to defeat the officers and soldiers, would I voluntarily seek battle? You are also educated; when faced with situations, think more and do not dwell on useless matters."

The soldier was delighted to hear Wang Can know his name: "Yes, I am Liu Cheng."

The encirclement and suppression of the Yellow Turbans by the officials and soldiers seems to be a matter of course

The moon hung high in the sky, a waning crescent illuminating the night. Wang Can led over seventy soldiers to Longshanyu. At his command, all the soldiers halted at the mouth of the valley, began to set up camp, and started a fire to prepare for rest

Once all the soldiers were ready, Wang Can issued the command: "Depart!"

Only through hard work can we ensure a life free from worries about food and clothing

Wang Can glanced at the soldiers and continued, "We have occupied Runan, and it has not been easy to find a place to settle down. Now that the officials and soldiers have arrived, are we really going to hand over Runan to them and then flee into the mountains and forests, living a life where we cannot guarantee our safety from one day to the next, constantly worrying about our next meal? I do not wish to live such a life, and I believe you do not want to either"

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Wang Can's eyes were bloodshot, and he resembled a frenzied tiger or leopard, roaring loudly. He looked at the soldiers standing neatly in formation, tightened his grip on the steel knife, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth

Wang Can watched Liu Cheng leave, a smile appearing on his face. By comforting Liu Cheng, he effectively reassured the other soldiers as well. With Liu Cheng's endorsement, the previously scattered morale of the troops should stabilize.

Hearing Wang Can reprimand him, Liu Cheng felt deep regret in his heart, wishing he had not been the one to stick his neck out.

Living a good life is what the Yellow Turban Army cares about the most

Kill

"Kill!" Wang Can shouted to the heavens, his hair flowing in the wind. The battle knife at his waist was drawn with a clang, and the cold blade shimmered brilliantly in the golden sunlight, dazzling beyond compare

Furthermore, the soldiers under Wang Can's command are all infantry and are not skilled in volley fire. Rather than equipping them with warhorses, which would result in a disorganized and chaotic formation, it would be better to have them all as foot soldiers. In that case, Wang Can would still be able to maintain discipline and ensure that orders are followed uniformly.

Wang Can clenched his fists and continued to shout: "I know that many of you do not want to fight to the death, that you long to lay down your weapons, find a peaceful place, marry a woman, have a child, and live a good life. But have you considered whether the officials and soldiers will let you go? They will not, because you are Yellow Turbans, you are rebels. The officials and soldiers cannot possibly let you go, and likewise, they will not spare me, for I am also a rebel"

Wang Can stood tall with his hands clasped behind his back, exuding an air of confidence, his entire being resembling a drawn sword, sharp and striking.

The sound of footsteps echoed, and a surge of black torrents burst forth from the school grounds, racing away

Kill

Haha ... ...

What these people care about the most is being able to fill their stomachs and having a stable living environment

Battle

Among the soldiers, bursts of laughter suddenly erupted, as if Wang Can were one of them, and they were exceedingly joyful and picturesque.

The soldiers remained unmoved, their eyes revealing a sense of fear

On a quiet night, a sudden loud roar echoed through the air

Upon considering this, Liu Cheng once again revealed a smile on his face and said, "Hehe, I was mistaken. I will get to work right away."

This soldier was the one who had advised Wang Can in the morning. At this moment, after a long day of marching, some soldiers had regained their clarity of mind, no longer driven by the fervent emotions that had clouded their judgment earlier. Instead, they were filled with a sense of regret. They all contemplated a serious issue: Wang Can had merely over seventy soldiers under his command, while the enemy forces numbered in the thousands. With such a vast disparity, how could the soldiers possibly fight? These soldiers were anxious and uncertain about what to do.

You little rascals, your Grandpa Zhou Cang has arrived, come out quickly to meet your doom

The terrain of Longshanyu is complex, surrounded by towering mountains and rocky formations, with deep forests where fierce tigers roam.

Wang Can turned to glance at the soldier and said, "I remember you; you are the one who came to the tent this morning, urging me to allow the soldiers to go. Hmm, I recall your name is Liu Cheng, right?"

Moreover, the officials and soldiers are coming in full force. Can we defeat them by taking the initiative? All the soldiers lack confidence; with the officials and soldiers attacking this time, they are all in a state of panic, unsure of what to do.

We have no way out, except to brandish the steel knife in our hands, with no other choice

However, the more than seventy Yellow Turban bandits had no chance of victory against the several thousand soldiers of hetushucomcom

Bows and arrows, one hundred for each soldier

Rations have been prepared, providing each person with food for six days

However, his heart filled with regret was instantly replaced by joy, just as Wang Can said, they fear death, and Wang Can fears death as well. Without a guarantee of victory, it is impossible for Wang Can to take the initiative to volunteer for battle. They are foot soldiers, while Wang Can is a centurion; his position is far more precious than those of the common soldiers. Since Wang Can is able to take the initiative to volunteer, it must be because he has a certain method to ensure victory that prompts him to do so.

"After nurturing soldiers for a thousand days, they are to be used in a moment. Today is the time for you to go to the battlefield." Wang Can's expression was serious, his eyes sharp as he scanned the soldiers below, and he spoke slowly: "The imperial troops are advancing, targeting Runan City, which is about to fall into the flames of war. Not only I, but you as well, will be threatened by the imperial forces. Therefore, we must take the initiative to strike, to reveal our battle blades, to protect Runan and defeat the imperial troops"

Under this basic premise, Liu Pi also specifically dispatched personnel to deliver weapons and food to Wang Can. Once Wang Can's soldiers ran out of weapons and food, there would be further supplies available. It can be said that this time, Wang Can's soldiers were fully equipped with all necessary weapons, except for warhorses.

Most of the Yellow Turban soldiers were refugees and common people who laid down their hoes and turned into soldiers

Boys, follow me to kill!

Runan City, training ground