Xu Shu spread some rumors in the camp that night, and at the same time, the virus strain sent from Jiangdong began to spread in Cao Jun's camp. Many soldiers were not accustomed to the climate, and with the effects of the virus strain, they soon began to have high fevers, and many soldiers fell ill. He got sick and died like this.
After Cao Cao got the news from some officers, he seemed very worried. He remembered what Pang Tong said before leaving, and knew that it was being fulfilled. On the one hand, he sighed in his heart about Pang Tong's magical power, and on the other hand, he quickly ordered the blacksmith to speed up the construction. The soldiers who were not infected were moved to the big ship.
After Xu Shu observed that the time was ripe, he put the antidote in the food, which was an example of the soldier's epidemic being controlled after the iron chain was connected. At this time, Cao Cao finally no longer hesitated and stepped up the pace of connecting the small boat to the larger ship.
After completing this task, Cao Cao learned from other channels that rumors were spreading in the camp. The content of the rumors was that Han Sui and Ma Teng of Xiliang were plotting a rebellion and were preparing to go directly to Xudu.
This matter was the most worrying thing for Cao Cao during the southern expedition. He quickly gathered a large number of counselors to discuss it and said: "I am worried about Han Sui and Ma Teng during this southern expedition. Some rumors in the army, although I don't know whether they are true or not, But you can’t help but be on guard!”
As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Shu added: "Thanks to the Prime Minister for taking me in, I feel that I really have no way to repay you. I hope you can send me three thousand troops to Sanguan overnight to handle the pass. If there is an emergency, report it, then Han Sui and Ma Teng's worries can be eliminated!"
Cao Cao was very happy and said: "If you can go, then my worries will be gone! There are also some troops and horses in Sanguan. You can lead them. So he took out three thousand horse infantry and ordered Zang Ba to be the vanguard. Go there at starry night, don’t delay.”
Xu Shu left Cao Jun's water stronghold and left with Zang Ba, feeling very comfortable. This was Feng Chu's plan to save people.
After Xu Shu left, there were fewer rumors in the camp. Cao Cao felt much calmer. Then he mounted his horse to see the situation in the camp. He only saw a huge ship on the river, with a very huge flag erected in the center, which read: There were flags flying, there were water forts on both sides, and there were thousands of archers ambush on the boats. The formation was very huge. Cao Cao got on the big boat and looked at the rolling river water below. There seemed to be no shaking feeling. He asked about the situation of the soldiers on the side. The soldiers also praised the prime minister's good strategy for solving everyone's seasickness problem. The soldiers were all in good condition. This laid the foundation for the launch of the serial plan.
In Huguan, after Yu Yi and Kong Ming finished their video, they returned to the room and found Diao Chan still reading books. She was a little embarrassed and said, "It's getting late now, let's take a rest quickly."
Diao Chan pointed to something on the side and said: "I have visited all the pharmacies in Huguan, bought all the materials, and prepared a lot of realgar and other supplies. Tomorrow will definitely be a difficult battle!"
Yu Yi touched Diao Chan's hair and said softly: "The Huguan Snake is originally a remnant of the Snake Village. This time we meet, it is God's will and we are acting on behalf of God!"
Yu Yi did not engage in activities with Diao Chan that night. Instead, he meditated alone, cultivating his vitality and waiting for the sacrificial meeting the next day.
Huguan is located at the western exit of the Taihang Mountains. The temperature difference between day and night is very large. Coupled with the circling snakes, the whole village presents a desperate situation.
In order to avoid being recognized, Yu Yi and Diao Chan went out very early, went to a tailor shop, bought two local plain clothes, and sneaked into the sacrificial procession.
Yu Yi and Diao Chan arrived at the scene early and waited for the sacrifice to begin.
When the first ray of sunlight in the morning shone on the cross on the altar, some villagers held up a girl and walked toward the cross while other villagers slowly moved closer.
Under the command of an old man, the girl was tied to the cross. Yu Yi and Diao Chan saw below that the girl did not cry, but instead felt deep despair.
From the old man's movements, Yu Yi could tell that he was the village chief.
I only saw the village chief raising the snake staff in his hand and saying: "Today is our annual sacrifice day in Huguan. Now the sacrifices are in place, waiting for our snake bodies to enjoy!"
Yu Yi cursed in his heart, what a snake god, he is just a monster who has been trained to be neither fish nor fowl, see if I don't want him to look good today.
As soon as the village chief finished speaking, a middle-aged man and woman came down the stage. The woman cried loudly: "Please let my daughter go, he is innocent!"
The middle-aged man was also very angry. He picked up his long sword and prepared to rush over, but was captured by the vigilant officers and soldiers around him.
The village chief walked up to the middle-aged woman and said with a smile: "To be chosen by the snake god is because of your daughter's submission. How can you say she is innocent? If you anger the snake god, our village will suffer!"
The girl's innocence aroused people's pity, but the village chief's last words inspired people's indifference. After all, people's instinct is to protect themselves. Only on this basis can they have the opportunity to pity others.
As for the middle-aged man, the village chief was not so polite. He walked over and kicked him in the stomach and said, "You are a troublemaker! If you don't obey the discipline, I will show you our code now!" After saying that, he waved his hand and left. Here comes an executioner with a machete in his hand! Presumably, he was preparing to be executed directly.
When the girl saw that her father was about to be executed, she burst into tears and said, "I am already your sacrifice, please let my father go!"
Yu Yi held Diao Chan's hand at this time and found that her palms were covered with sweat. Knowing that she was in this situation, she felt indignant.
Yu Yi pulled Diao Chan over and said softly: "Let's wait and see. I will definitely not let innocent people die in vain!"
Just when the girl's father was about to be beheaded, there was a flash of black light on the mountain, and a big snake came from far away, spitting out its core, and surrounded the altar.
When everyone saw the snake god coming, they all knelt on the ground. Yu Yi and Diao Chan had no choice but to kneel down temporarily.
I only saw the big snake looking at everyone, then at the sacrifice, with satisfaction in its eyes, opening its big mouth, ready to swallow the sacrifice in one gulp.
Yu Yi pulled out the snake-cutting sword from behind, suddenly jumped up from the ground, and slashed at the big snake.
The big snake felt the airflow of the attack, turned around quickly, let go of the sacrifice, and retreated back.
Yu Yi couldn't make a single attack, so he stepped aside and looked at the big snake.
The snake was very surprised when he saw the snake-cutting sword in Yu Yi's hand, and asked: "Who are you? Why do you have a snake-cutting sword?"
Yu Yi touched his nose and said with a smile: "I am the one who specializes in dealing with you, so I have a snake-killing sword!"
After hearing this, the big snake became furious and swept away with its tail. Yu Yi quickly dodged away. Then the big snake shook his head and Yu Yi blocked the snake-cutting sword. The sound of metal collision made the surrounding people's ears ring.
After several back and forths, both Da She and Yu Yi realized how difficult the other party was, and they both stopped attacking and entered a stalemate.
