When Cao Cao was preparing to march, Liu Bei had already withdrawn all troops from Dingjun Mountain.
At night, Liu Bei was discussing with Fazheng and Pang Tong in the tent, studying how to fight his old enemy head-on.
Liu Bei pointed at the sand table with a worried look on his face: "Cao Cao is indeed not comparable to Xia Houyuan. He sent Zhang He to guard the grain road on the north bank. Tomorrow he will camp at Zouma Valley after crossing the river, which will inevitably extend the defense line to the entire north of Dingjun Mountain. We want to rely on Mian again. It seems difficult to be disturbed by water..."
Pang Tong smiled and replied: "My lord, do you still remember Ziyu's strengths?"
"Of course Ziyu is good at farming and growing grain, but what does this have to do with the situation at hand?" Liu Bei had a question mark on his face.
Pang Tong shook his head, "No, is it possible that Ziyu only has one strong point?"
"Will he teach his disciples? Or will he use soldiers?"
Liu Bei hadn't figured out how to reward Yang Song yet, so he asked Deng Ai to follow the grain transport team to Dingjun Mountain to see Yang Song and learn about Yang Song's actions during his time in the field.
At this time, Deng Ai happened to be at the Dingjunshan camp, so Liu Bei said that Lantian would teach his disciples.
"There are even more powerful advantages." Pang Tong smiled mysteriously.
I saw Pang Tong imitating Zhuge Liang in playing riddles, with a strange expression on his impatient face.
Liu Bei raised his unusual arm, touched his smooth chin, and then fell into deep thought.
Could it be that the so-called strengths mentioned by the military advisor were some physical characteristics? But Lam Tin is mediocre in this aspect and really can't be considered outstanding.
"I have three sons."
Liu Bei's incomprehensible words surprised Fazheng next to him.
"Lord, what are you talking about?"
"Uh...what is Shiyuan talking about?"
Liu Bei felt that he might have made a mistake, so he immediately interrupted Fazheng and changed the dangerous topic.
Pang Tong stroked his beard and said with a smile: "Lan Ziyu's greatest strength is what Kong Ming told me. It is his ability to observe the overall situation and deduce. Kong Ming praised him as unparalleled in the world. Isn't this better than his ability to farm and use soldiers?" More powerful?"
"'Those who do not plan for the future will not be able to plan for the moment, and those who do not plan for the overall situation will not be able to plan for a region.' General Lan's famous saying is really shocking." Fazheng first nodded in agreement with Pang Tong, and then asked Liu Bei: "My lord just said Do three sons have any special meaning?"
Liu Bei didn't expect Fazheng to bring the topic back again. He hesitated and said, "Three sons? Why should I mention sons? Let's go back to the battlefield. What does Ziyu's overall plan have to do with the current situation?"
Pang Tong did not dwell on the topic of his son. He followed Liu Bei's words and continued: "Lan Ziyu's plan for the overall situation is to expand his horizons from point to point. He does not just focus on the battlefield in front of him. For example, Yide's containment in Wudu can affect Hanzhong, and it can also affect Hanzhong. For example, when Kong Ming raises grain in Chengdu, it will affect the overall situation."
"Uh... Shiyuan, you'd better tell me the result." Liu Bei asked anxiously.
Pang Tong pointed to a river east of Dingjun Mountain and analyzed: "The river here is winding and narrow, which is very suitable for sending troops to harass. It is about 20 miles away from our current camp.
The lord can send two steady generals to camp near here. As long as they cooperate alternately and support each other, they will be able to contain Zhang He and intercept Cao's army's food route. "
"Shi Yuan's plan is very clever. As long as he can successfully intercept it once or twice, Cao Cao will not be able to fight wholeheartedly. When he is restless and tired, we will find the right opportunity to attack and the battle will be decided." Fa Zheng added road.
Liu Bei nodded, "According to the two military advisors, but Shi Yuan said that a steady general is..."
"Old General Huang once killed Xiahou Yuan in formation. Cao's soldiers were frightened when they heard his name. I recommend the old general to fight Zhang He." Fazheng gave his own answer.
"Shi Yuan said that two generals need to support each other, so I asked Zilong to go with General Huang. Zilong followed me to fight in the north and south, and there was never any mistake. What do you think?" Liu Bei asked.
Pang Tong nodded in affirmation: "General Zilong was provoking a battle at Yangping Pass. At that time, no one in Cao's camp dared to leave the city to fight the enemy. My lord did not give Zhang He a chance at all."
"Zhang He has bad luck, can he blame Bei?" Liu Bei suddenly joked, making Pang Tong and Fazheng laugh heartily.
"Cao Cao will cross the river tomorrow. Your lord should make arrangements as soon as possible. It is best for the two generals to detour from behind the mountain and arrive at the scheduled location as early as possible." Fa Zheng reminded.
"Soldiers are valuable and quick, so let's summon Zilong and Old General Huang."
At this time, there was a bonfire in the open space outside the camp for heating. Chen Dao and several guards were standing by the fire. They stared at a stranger with his arms behind his back, soaked to the skin and shivering from the cold.
"Uncle Zhi, this is..." Liu Bei stepped forward and asked curiously.
"My lord, he claimed to be Colonel Song's entourage. He came from the north bank of Mianshui River after dark. He said that he had important military information to report to you. Just now, my lord and two military advisors were talking about something, so I let him sit on the fire first. Keep warm." Chen Dao answered with his fists clasped.
"Are you from Song Chen? Are you also from the Zhenzhen Army? What's your name?" Liu Bei asked with a frown.
Although the man's teeth were chattering from the cold, he raised his head and replied proudly: "My humble name is Zhang Shun. He was originally a scout in the reconnaissance camp of the enemy army. He later followed General Song on his voyages to do business and collect intelligence. Currently, his military status is still retained in the enemy army." military."
Liu Bei had some knowledge of the trapped army. He knew that the trapped army was an elite regiment trained by Gao Shun, and the reconnaissance battalion was the elite of the trapped army.
"It's such a cold weather to cross the Mianshui River. There should be very important information. You go into the tent with me and talk." After Liu Bei said to Zhang Shun, he turned to Chen Dao and told Chen Dao: "Uncle, go and capture Zilong and General Huang." Please come and prepare a set of dry winter clothes for Zhang Shun."
"Wei." Chen Dao responded.
Zhang Shun followed him into the main tent without hesitation. Liu Bei took off his cloak and handed it to Zhang Shun. Pang Tong and Fa Zheng were curious to see Liu Bei's kindness.
Zhang Shun felt that he was just a pawn who dared to wear Liu Bei's cloak, so he stood there and did not dare to accept it.
"Everyone wears the same clothes. Before the winter clothes arrive, I will use my cloak to keep out the cold. I will also tell the military advisors the information."
Liu Bei's almost commanding tone made Zhang Shun, who was highly disciplined, no longer dare to refuse. He wrapped his cloak tightly around his body and felt a warm current in his body.
Zhang Shun said slowly: "Yesterday, Cao Cao summoned the generals to discuss matters. Today, Yangping Pass was busy early in the morning. Lieutenant Song discovered something strange in the pass, so he asked me to take advantage of the opportunity to carry rice bags on the boat and pretend to fall into the water to reach Dingjun Mountain. Report, because Cao Jun’s surveillance was relatively tight, I waited until dusk to find the opportunity.”
"Is there anything strange?" Fazheng asked.
"Cao Jun not only asked us to move grain and materials to the ship, but also loaded a small amount of parts into the pass. I heard that it was to be transported to Guangshi Pass in the west of Yangping. Zhang He, who was originally stationed at Guangshi Pass, had already evacuated. , Captain Song thinks this matter is too unusual." Zhang Shun replied.
Fazheng and Pang Tong looked at each other solemnly, and they both moved to the sand table in the tent at the same time.
"Two military advisors, is there anything wrong?" Liu Bei asked curiously.
Pang Tong pointed to the sand table and hummed: "Thief Cao is indeed very cunning. He plans to detour from Maming Pavilion and cross Zouma Ridge to attack the Mianbei camp."
