Wang Lang is cheeky? A mysterious man helps Sun Ce cross the river?
After Sun Ce took Danyang County, he immediately began to implement Zhang Hong's strategic plan, determined to seize Jiangdong, capture Jingzhou, and then stabilize the Yangtze River defense line, convince people with virtue, go north to sweep away the threat of Cao Cao and others, restore the authority of the Han family, and create the same outstanding achievements as the Duke of Qi Huan and the Duke of Wen of Jin.
The next strong enemy was Xu Gong of Wu County, whose main force was gathering near Wu County, preparing to meet Sun Ce's army.
Zhu Zhi, the governor of Wu County, raised a counter-flag in Qiantang, and his sudden appearance forced Xu Gong to divide his troops to the south to solve the problem. In the decisive battle of Yuquan, Xu Gong suffered a crushing defeat and could only seek refuge with Yan Baihu, the Shanyue leader in Wu County.
Zhu Zhi took over as the Taishou of Wu County, and there were disagreements within Sun Cejun about the route of the march. Some people suggested attacking Wucheng first, eliminating Yan Baihu and Xu Gong, so as to avoid being outflanked when they went south to Huiji.
However, Sun Ce was opposed, believing that the war with Shanyue was destined to be a protracted war, and the first task was to take Wang Lang first. Wang Lang, whose name is Jingxing, is a native of Donghai County, studied under Taiwei Yang Ci in his early years, and worshiped Langzhong because he was familiar with the scriptures, and served as the magistrate of Jiangqiu County.
He was scolded by the prime minister in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
Tao Qian promoted Wang Lang as Maocai and paid tribute to Emperor Xian to show his support. Emperor Xian appreciated Tao Qian's actions, appointed him as the general of Xuzhou Mu and Andong, and made Zhao Yu and Wang Lang serve as the Taishou of Guangling and the Taishou of Huiji, respectively.
Wang Lang showed loyalty to the Han family and love for the people during his tenure as the Huiji Tai. In the face of Sun Ce's aggression, Gong Cao Yufu suggested evasion, but Wang Lang believed that as a Han official, he should stick to his duties, so he went to war with Sun Ce.
Wang Lang set up a blocking line on the Fuchun River to hold the city. Sun Ce attacked the city and plundered the land, but encountered difficulties in crossing the Qiantang River. Wang Lang demonstrated his loyalty and bravery to the Han family with practical actions, and won people's respect and praise.
Relying on the natural dangers of the Qiantang River, Wang Lang's army successfully repelled Sun Ce's attack on crossing the river, bringing the battle to a stalemate (at that time, Taishou Wang Lang resisted Sun Ce's many water battles in Guling, but failed to overcome them).
At this critical moment, a right-hand man appeared. He is Sun Jian's younger brother and Sun Ce's uncle Sun Jing.
Sun Cezhi's uncle Sun Jing put forward a strategic suggestion, believing that Wang Lang would be difficult to break through in the short term by holding on to the precipitous city. He advised Sun Ce to enter Wang Lang's rear from Chadu and attack him unprepared.
Sun Ce listened to the advice, lit many torches as suspicious soldiers to confuse Wang Lang, and at the same time sent a force to cross the river from Chadu and attack Gaoqian. Wang Lang was shocked, Sun Ce's divine soldiers descended from heaven and caught him off guard, and hurriedly sent Zhou Xin, the former Danyang Taishou, to lead the army to meet him.
However, without geographical advantages and being raided, Zhou Xin was defeated by Sun Ce again.
Zhou Yu and Sun Jing, one inside and one outside, helped Sun Ce cross the Yangtze River and overcome the natural dangers of the Yangtze River. Cao, Sun, and Liu, the three giants of the three kingdoms, are strongly supported by their families, while Liu Bei is a real grassroots entrepreneur.
After Wang Lang's defeat, although Sun Ce did not harm him because of his fame, he exiled and relocated, and lived a difficult life. However, in the face of adversity, he still sheltered and sympathized with his relatives and friends.
Although misunderstood, judging from historical data, Wang Lang is a rare loyal person.