Chapter 165: You bumped into me? Then just take care of it! Wolong's first show, close the door and beat the dog!
Fankou.

Thousands of warships came from upstream and sailed into the water camp.

The soldiers got off the boats one after another and started to cook. After a short rest, they continued to go downstream eastward and head straight for Chaisang.

"According to our spies, Zhou Yu has mobilized all the troops in Chaisang and marched westward to Yangxin Pass, obviously intending to block our army west of Chaisang!"

"It seems that Zhou Yu knows that Chaisang has few soldiers and is afraid of being besieged by our army, so he wants to keep the enemy out of the country."

Inside the central military tent, Zhuge Liang read out the latest intelligence he had received from spies.

Liu Bei nodded slightly and looked at Xiao Fang with a smile:

"Jinglue, just as you expected, Zhou Yu has indeed mobilized all his forces to go upstream to block our army."

"It seems that Han Sheng's surprise attack has increased his chances of winning."

Xiao Fang was not as optimistic as Lao Liu. Instead, there was a hint of doubt in his eyes.

After a moment's hesitation, he asked:

"Aliang, who led the troops to station in Yangxin Pass, was it Zhou Yu or Han Dang?"

Zhuge Liang took another look at the intelligence and said:

"Zhou Yu personally led the army to Yangxin Pass, and Han Dang also went with the army."

Hearing this result, Xiao Fang frowned slightly, and his eyes showed even more suspicion.

Zhuge Liang also noticed something unusual and asked hurriedly:

"Brother-in-law, is there something wrong with Zhou Yu's actions?"

Xiao Fang did not point it out, but asked:

"Aliang, think about it carefully, is there really nothing suspicious about this?"

Zhuge Liang was slightly startled, then he lowered his head and re-examined the information in his hand, not missing even a single word.

Gradually, suspicion began to appear in Zhuge Liang's eyes.

"I heard that Zhou Yu broke his leg when he jumped off the boat during the Battle of Eshan, and became disabled. Given his physical condition, it would be inconvenient for him to lead the army to the battle."

"And Han Dang's prestige and battle experience are obviously higher than Zhou Yu's. If we just want to defend Yangxin Pass, Han Dang should lead the army, and it would be reasonable for Zhou Yu to stay in Chaisang."

"To put it another way, even if Zhou Yu went to Yangxin Pass to lead the army, Han Dang should have stayed behind to guard Chaisang City."

"Now, Zhou Yu and Han Dang are leading their troops to Yangxin Pass together. This is a bit suspicious."

Zhuge Liang had a sharp eye and immediately saw the suspicious points after Xiao Fang's reminder.

After hearing this, Liu Bei hurriedly took the information on the silk book and examined it carefully.

After a while, Liu Bei nodded heavily and said:
"Aliang, what you said makes sense. It seems that it is indeed unreasonable for Zhou Yu and Han Dang to defend Yangxin Pass at the same time."

Putting down the silk book in his hand, Liu Bei looked up at Xiao Fang:
"Then according to the military advisor, what is Zhou Yu's intention behind this move?"

Xiao Fang frowned slightly, thinking silently. After a while, his eyes moved.

"Could it be that Zhou Yu also wants to..."

The words have not yet fallen.

Chen Dao hurried in, whispered something to Liu Bei, and handed him a letter.

"Jinglue, it's Uncle... It's 'Eye' who sent me a letter."

Liu Bei asked Chen Dao to hand the secret letter to Xiao Fang.

That secret letter was naturally sent by Lu Xun.

Of course, Old Liu also knew that Lu Xun's letter was written in the "code" created by Xiao Fang, and only Xiao Fang could decipher it.

So Xiao Fang took the letter and asked Zhuge Liang to get a copy of "Zuo Zhuan" and began to decipher it by comparing it.

Everyone in the tent looked at Xiao Fang's strange behavior and was confused.

After a moment, the secret letter was deciphered.

After reading it, Xiao Fang couldn't help but sigh and said:

"As I expected, this Zhou Lang is really not an easy person to deal with. He has run into me..."

As he spoke, Xiao handed the deciphered letter to Old Liu, who was full of curiosity.

Old Liu couldn't wait to take it, took a look at it, and couldn't help but gasp.

"Jinglue, if what is inferred in this letter is true, Han Dang did not go to Yangxin Pass, but was planning to sneak across Mufu Mountain and attack Xiakou?"

"Then is Han Dang going to collide head-on with Han Sheng?"

Old Liu raised his head and looked at Xiao Fang with surprise.

Xiao Fang did not show any surprise on his face, he just waved his feather fan and said calmly:
"I said earlier that even though we defeated Zhou Yu in the battle of Eshan, it doesn't mean we can look down on him."

"Given Zhou Yu's intelligence, it's not surprising that he could come up with this plan."

Liu Bei suddenly realized, and after a moment's hesitation, he hurriedly said:
"In this case, how should we deal with it now?"

Xiao Fang, however, remained calm as usual and said comfortingly:
"My Lord, don't worry. This letter has arrived just in time. Given our speed, we still have time to warn Han Sheng."

“Perhaps, in addition to Chaisang City, Han Sheng will have some unexpected gains on this trip.”

An unexpected gain?

Liu Bei was slightly stunned and for a moment he was unable to comprehend the hidden meaning behind Xiao Fang's words.

Xiao Fang handed the letter to Zhuge Liang and said:
"Aliang, I will now order Zhongkang to lead a team of tiger guards to escort you to catch up with General Han Sheng at all times of the day."

"Your mission has changed now. Not only do you have to capture Chaisang, but you also have to kill Han Dang's five thousand troops for the Lord!"

"As for how to eat it, it depends on your improvisation."

Zhuge Liang was confused at first and didn't understand what Liu Bei and Xiao Fang were talking about.

After reading the deciphered secret letter from Lu Xun, he suddenly realized something and a look of gratitude and joy appeared in his eyes.

My brother-in-law, this is a great achievement for him, letting him act as a strategist for the first time in his life, to plan a battle alone. This is giving him a chance to become famous all over the world.

"Please rest assured, my lord and brother-in-law, Liang will live up to your expectations."

Zhuge Liang immediately stood up and accepted the order with pleasure.

So Xu Chu took a team of tiger guards to escort Zhuge Liang out of the camp and headed towards Lukou overnight.

Liu Bei now understood Xiao Fang's intention. His brows relaxed and a relaxed smile appeared on his face.

"Aliang has the demeanor of a military strategist. With him on the scene, we can rest assured."

"Then let's continue to move eastwards and head straight for Yangxin Pass, and cooperate with Zhou Lang in putting on a show."

...

Seven days later, in a valley in Mufu Mountain.

A Jiangdong army of 5,000 men was silently marching westward along the valley road.

Han Dang reined in his horse to the side of the road, raised his head and looked into the distance.

After passing through this valley, you will cross the Mufu Mountain and head north along the Lushui River. You will reach the Yangtze River in less than three days.

Han Dang seemed to have seen that the Xiakou City, which was short of troops, was waving to him.

"Father, we have to cross mountains and rivers like this, the soldiers are very resentful."

"After you capture Xiakou, please allow them to plunder for three days and plunder as much money, silk, and women as they want, as a reward for them."

The young general behind him gasped and made a request to Han Dang.

The person who made the suggestion was his son Han Zong.

Han Dang glared at him and shouted, "How can a father allow his soldiers to plunder?"

The words were on the tip of his tongue, but Han Dang swallowed them back.

Sun Ce was bloodthirsty and liked to let his soldiers burn, kill and loot, but this did not mean that all the generals under his command were like this.

He, Han Dang, is an exception.

Originally, he wanted to reprimand his son for making such a ridiculous request, which was a disgrace to his reputation.

When the words were on the tip of his tongue, the hatred for Huang Gai's murder suddenly surged into his mind.

After a slight hesitation, Han Dang's eyes lit up with hatred, and he said in a deep voice:
"Gong Fu died at the hands of Liu Bei, and more importantly, at the hands of the people of Jingzhou. The people of Jingzhou should pay the price in blood!"

"Father will grant your request. After you capture Xiakou, the soldiers will be allowed to plunder for three days as a reward!"

"In addition, all officials of Liu Bei in Xiakou with a salary of more than 200 dan will be killed with their entire families!"

Han Dang could either not do it or do something even more drastic. Not only would he allow his soldiers to plunder, but he would also exterminate all the officials appointed by Liu Bei and their entire families.

Han Zong was overjoyed and praised:
"Son, I understand. Father is wise. We should kill him and let the people of Jingzhou know what will happen if they follow Liu Bei and become the enemy of Jiangdong!"

Han Zong then conveyed Han Dang's promise to the entire army.

The 5,000 exhausted Jiangdong troops were greatly encouraged when they learned that they could plunder for three days after breaking through Xiakou. They cheered loudly as if they had been injected with chicken blood, and all their fatigue was swept away.

Han Dang listened to the cheers of the soldiers and looked towards the north, with the flame of revenge burning in his eyes.

"Gong Fu, don't worry. I will kill as many people in Jingzhou as possible and use their blood to comfort your spirit in heaven."

"If you are still alive, please bless Bo Fu with good fortune and help Gong Jin succeed in his plan. Not only will we capture Xiakou, but we will also kill Liu Bei!"

After praying to the sky, Han Dang put away his emotions, spurred his horse and continued forward.

In the valley, the five thousand Jiangdong soldiers, who were originally not good at mountain marching, suddenly became full of energy and accelerated their march while talking and laughing.

They chatted and laughed all the way, imagining how they would burn, kill and loot after they captured Xiakou.

However, they were completely unaware that on the hilltops on both sides of the valley, thousands of ferocious and excited eyes were staring at them.

It's like staring at prey that has been delivered to a bowl.

On a hill.

Huang Zhong was standing with his sword in his hand, looking down at the Jiangdong army passing by right under his nose with an excited but confused look.

"I didn't expect that Zhou Yu would come up with a plan to attack from the east while making a feint to the west. The military advisor wanted to attack him from Chaisang, but he wanted to attack me from Xiakou."

"How did my lord and military advisor know about Zhou Yu's plan and send you here to warn me in advance?"

Huang Zhong was amazed and looked at Zhuge Liang with curiosity.

Zhuge Liang sighed: "My brother-in-law's methods are unpredictable and I can't figure them out."

Putting aside his emotion, Zhuge Liang raised his hand and pointed towards the valley:
"Old General, don't worry about it. Let's deal with these 5,000 Jiangdong troops first."

"Remember, seal off both sides of the valley road first, and then take action. We must close the door and fight the dog, and never let a single enemy soldier escape!"

Huang Zhong then jumped on his horse, his eyes suddenly filled with murderous intent, and he brandished his sword and shouted:

"Pass the order down, raise the signal flag, and seal the two valley entrances for me!"

The order was passed down, and a yellow flag was raised high on the top of the mountain.

After a while.

Accompanied by several loud bangs, countless boulders and logs that had been prepared in advance were pushed down the hillside in an instant.

Dust and fog rose into the sky, covering the sky above the west valley entrance.

In the valley.

Han Dang, who was riding a horse and marching, was still planning in his mind the details of how to attack Xiakou after reaching the Yangtze River.

At this moment, the sound of mountains collapsing and the earth cracking in front suddenly rose into the sky.

Countless huge rocks and logs rolled down and blocked the valley entrance right before his eyes.

Han Dang suddenly reined in his horse, his face changing drastically with horror.

(End of this chapter)