Liu Pan had learned in advance that Qin Tian was about to head north and wanted to stop him from doing so.
Unexpectedly, Huan Jie was guarding Linxiang, making it difficult for them to seize it through schemes.
Just as Liu Pan was falling into despair, Pan Jun arrived with a plan that could defeat Qin Tian.
Liu Pan truly had no other choice at this point and could only treat a dead horse as if it were alive. He hurriedly said:
"Sir, what brilliant strategy do you have to defeat Qin Tian? Why not tell me?"
"If we can stop Qin Tian, I shall personally submit your merits for recognition in the future!"
Seeing his inquiry, Pan Jun immediately gathered his thoughts, cupped his hands, and said:
"I know that south of here, west of Southern Xiang, beside the Xiang River, lies a stretch of mountainous terrain."
"I believe that if Qin Tian heads north, he will surely follow the Xiang River and must pass through that place."
"If our army lays an ambush there, we can certainly defeat Qin Tian's vanguard first!"
Liu Pan had thought it was some ingenious plan. Upon hearing that it was merely an ambush, he shook his head and said:
"Qin Tian has long been seasoned by battle. If it is merely an ambush, it will surely be difficult to succeed."
"Moreover, if Qin Tian arrives, he will certainly have no small number of troops. Should the city learn of it, I fear we will be attacked from both sides!"
Before Liu Pan had finished speaking, Pan Jun gave a confident smile and said gravely:
"If we simply set an ambush on the road, Qin Tian will certainly be difficult to trick!"
"But if he learns that the city is under fierce attack