Liu Bei felt a chill down his back when he heard this, and followed him to the sand table to observe. He looked at the throat position of Pang Tong's finger. That was the Mianbei camp guarded by Huo Jun, the prefect of Zitong. The consequences of losing this place would be disastrous.
"Zhongmiao is good at defense. I left five thousand soldiers for him. Even if Cao Cao sends people to sneak attack, they may not be able to conquer there." Liu Bei comforted himself.
Fazheng frowned and shook his head: "If what I expected is correct, Cao Cao cannot send out only one group of soldiers. He will definitely send people out of Yangping to attract attention, allowing Cao's army to cross Zoumaling. In a combined attack, Governor Huo may not be able to defend..."
"If the food route is cut off, Dingjun Mountain will be in danger. What can be done?" Liu Bei said in a hurry.
Pang Tong quickly comforted him: "Fortunately, we have the information from Lieutenant Song, otherwise the Jinniu Road may make us passive. Yangpingguan bypasses Maming Pavilion to be closer to Zoumaling. For this plan, we need to send someone back overnight to report the news and let Huo Zhongmiao divide it." Send troops to defend Zoumaling. If Cao Jun invests more troops there, the lord will have to send troops back to support."
"Cao Cao's army is much stronger than ours. Let's wait until Cao Cao's army arrives tomorrow. Even if we are sitting on the Dingjun Mountains and the favorable terrain, the disparity in military strength will not stop us." Fa Zheng reminded.
"Cao Cao is really powerful. He can easily make me unable to look at both ends." Liu Bei frowned.
"Don't worry, my lord, with Captain Song's information, Cao Cao's plot will be half defeated." Pang Tong comforted him.
"The intention to seize Hanchuan is as solid as a rock, how can it be shaken by some tricks?" After Liu Bei said solemnly, he asked Zhang Shun: "How many people do you still have at Yangping Pass? Is there any danger?"
Zhang Shun cupped his fists and replied: "There are five of us, including Lieutenant Colonel Song. We have had several experiences of doing things under the eyes of the enemy. It should not be a serious problem."
"Very good." Liu Bei nodded.
Heavy footsteps sounded outside the tent, and Zhao Yun, Huang Zhong and Chen Dao, who was carrying winter clothes, walked in.
"Lord, military advisor." Zhao Yun and Huang Zhong saluted with clasped fists.
Chen Dao handed the winter clothes to Zhang Shun and was about to leave. Pang Tong suddenly stopped him and said, "Uncle, please go back to the general. My lord has something to do with Captain Deng."
After Pang Tong finished speaking, Liu Bei immediately understood. At this moment, he met Chen Dao's confirming eyes.
Liu Bei nodded and ordered: "Follow what the military advisor said and find a place for Zhang Shun to stay."
"Wei." Chen Dao responded with cupped fists.
Zhang Shun wisely left his cloak behind and followed Chen Dao out of the tent.
"Military advisor, what important military affairs are there? Aren't General Zilong and I not enough?" Huang Zhong walked up to Pang Tong and asked.
When Huang Zhong's formation beheaded Xia Houyuan, he was very proud of the spring breeze. He respected the two military advisors Pang Tong and Fazheng very much. You must know that without Fazheng's strategic help, it would be difficult for him to achieve this incredible feat.
Pang Tong called Zhao Yun and Huang Zhong to the sand table, pointed to the position agreed with Fazheng and said: "The two generals will clean up the troops tonight, and tomorrow morning they will go down the back mountain and secretly find a suitable location to set up camp. When Cao's army has food and fodder crossing the border, he will send troops to attack it."
The task was simple and clear, and Zhao Yun and Huang Zhong both nodded in agreement.
Fazheng walked to the two men and added: "Cao Cao has sent Zhang He to protect the food along the way. You two can support each other openly and secretly. You must focus on robbing the food first, and defeat Zhang He secondly."
"Don't worry, military advisor, Huang Zhong is the most obedient."
"General, please listen carefully to the orders of your lord and military advisor."
Zhao Yun and Huang Zhong expressed their opinions one after another. Liu Bei's mind was on the Golden Bull Road at this time, so he said absently: "You two must bear in mind the advice of the military advisor and be cautious. You must remember to pass on the news every day to ensure that there is no danger."
"Wei." Zhao Yun and Huang Zhong replied in unison.
Liu Bei raised his hand and said, "It's getting late now. You should go back to camp early to prepare."
The two said goodbye to Liu Bei and left the tent together. When they passed by Fazheng, Huang Zhong suddenly stopped and asked in a low voice: "My lord sent someone to call Deng Shizai, don't we have to wait for him?"
Fa Zheng waved his hand and replied: "We have other arrangements for Captain Deng. It is a great achievement for the two generals to contain the grain road. Go back as soon as possible."
"I can't spare it." Huang Zhongyi walked away before he finished.
Huang Zhong and Zhao Yun had just walked out of the military tent for more than ten steps when they saw Chen Dao walking towards them with Deng Ai.
Deng Ai had already known Zhao Yun and Huang Zhong when they were at the martial arts lecture hall when he was a child. He ignored Chen's presence and hurriedly greeted them with clasped fists and saluted.
"General Zilong, General Huang."
Huang Zhong and Zhao Yun looked at each other and smiled, and couldn't help but sigh: "Shizai is young and promising. Go in quickly. The lord and the military advisor are still waiting for you."
Deng Ai bowed and said, "Then I'll pay you a visit later."
After several people parted ways, they continued to move forward. As Huang Zhong was walking, he saw the white beard under his chin and suddenly stopped.
"What's wrong?" Zhao Yun stopped at the same time.
Huang Zhong shook his head, "I think I, Huang Zhong, only met the Lord Ming when I was sixty, and I see time passing by. But Deng Shizai has only been crowned with the crown not long ago, and he is already so valued by the Lord..."
Zhao Yun smiled openly: "It's rare to see an old general sigh like this, but how can we envy others when we have our own destiny? Shizai met a good gentleman, otherwise he would not have stood out from the crowd at such a young age. At this time, fate also means luck... .”
Huang Zhong nodded in agreement: "Zilong is right, fate has been very kind to me. I am lucky enough to be appreciated by Mr. Lan and recommended to the lord. Otherwise, how could I have achieved many meritorious deeds, which are beyond the reach of many people."
"If the army is to kill Xiahou, the old general will definitely leave his name in history." There was no trace of jealousy in Zhao Yun's clear eyes.
Huang Zhong smiled and comforted: "Zilong, you are still so young. When you reach my age, you will definitely be famous all over the world."
"Let's go, we have to go back to the camp to prepare." Zhao Yun nodded slightly.
Huang Zhong hit his right fist on the palm of his left hand and said with great regret: "We left in such a hurry just now that we forgot to ask more questions."
"Why do you ask?" Zhao Yun looked confused.
"The lord and the military advisor forgot to decide on the general. Who will listen to whom when they get there?" Huang Zhong seemed a little embarrassed.
"The military advisor asked us to support each other. There shouldn't be any distinction between leader and deputy, right?" Looking at Huang Zhong's posture, Zhao Yun seemed to be vying to be the leader.
Huang Zhong waved his hand quickly, "As the saying goes, a snake can't survive without a head. It must have a leader. How about we go back and ask clearly?"
Zhao Yun frowned and replied: "My lord, the military advisor and Shi Zai are discussing matters. I'm afraid it would be inappropriate for us to return after receiving the military order..."
"Then I will do my duty. I will be the leader when Zilong goes away."
"My lord, the military advisor has not yet decided. Is this okay, old general?"
Huang Zhong stopped again and said solemnly: "What's wrong? Master Chrysostom wants to make me the General of the Western Conquest. Regardless of my age or official position, I am qualified to be such a general, right?"
"Uh... well, let's just rely on the old general."
Zhao Yun seemed very helpless. His qualifications and official position were too mismatched. Maybe it was just a matter of time and fate.
