In the Tongguan Council Hall, Lu Bu sat back on his handsome chair. There was an empty place in front of him. The desk had been smashed by him. Even if he confirmed that it was a divorce plan, his mood did not seem to improve.
Because, if it is determined to be a divorce plan, it must mean that there is a secret son of Cao Cao around him. Pang Tong said it was the Zhong family and his son. This is based on the premise of believing that this is a divorce plan, but it is not just the Zhong family and his son, and no one knows.
But Pang Tong was in a very good mood, not because Lu Bu was willing to listen to him, but because he finally waited for Cao Cao to take action.
If Xuzhou is left alone, all the forces must be concentrated on Sizhou. Not only will it be difficult to supply, but even retreat will be difficult if there is a slight risk.
Cao Cao still did it resolutely, and it was obvious that he had a trump card in his hand.
Pang Tong has always recognized this.
Now that the alienation plan has surfaced, and there are traces to follow, we need to seriously dig into Cao Cao's true intentions.
After all, the reason for this alienation plan is very strange.
After spending so much effort and even letting the Yingchuan faction die in exchange for a position in the grain and grass camp, in the end it was just used to drive a wedge between each other?
Taking a step back, even if he succeeded, Lu Bu's great thing was to wipe out the more than 30,000 old Guanzhong troops in the pass. Chang'an would still be Chang'an, and Tongguan would still be impregnable. It would not help.
Based on this alone, it is absolutely impossible for Cao Cao to take such a big risk and come here, so this must be just an excuse.
If he wanted to destroy all the soldiers and horses in Tongguan City in one fell swoop, he could only burn the food and grass. Pang Tong believed this from beginning to end.
Following this train of thought, Pang Tong stepped in and began to make reverse calculations.
Zhang Yan garrisoned with 10,000 men, with elite troops and horses. Cao Cao wanted to burn it down. Not to mention sending out all the troops, Hailai wanted to use 20,000 men, and all the strong generals were sent out. With so many people, he still had to cross the Yellow River twice, unless All of Lu Jun's scouts were dead, otherwise they would definitely not be able to hide it.
Therefore, his purpose is still to weaken the defense of the grain and grass camp, only then can he hope to succeed.
The problem is that there doesn't seem to be any connection between this alienation plan and weakening the defense of the camp.
At this point, his thoughts seemed to have fallen into a dead end, and Pang Tong was somewhat confused about Cao Cao's true intentions.
But at the same time, he also knew that once Cao Cao's first move came out, the second and third moves would definitely follow. They had to be quick, otherwise it might be too late by the time his layout was completed.
"Shi Yuan, if you are really sure that this is Cao Cao's alienation plan, I think it is better to use the plan and pretend to have a battle in the pass, and let Meng Qi and Lingming take some elite remnants to escape to the ice city."
Seeing that Pang Tong still had no response, Lu Bu made his own plan, "When the time comes, the inside should be coordinated with the outside. As long as Meng Qi and the others open the gate of Bingcheng, we can rush in at one go and not tear Cao Cao into pieces." ?”
After saying that, he stood up excitedly and geared up, his eyes shining brightly.
Pang Tong, whose train of thought was interrupted, came back to his senses and said with a wry smile: "Cao Cao is so smart. Even if he lets his horse overtake him, there must be soldiers and horses monitoring him. In addition, I still can't tell what conspiracy is hidden behind Cao Cao's alienation plan." , I’m afraid it’s inappropriate.”
Pang Tong wanted to laugh in his heart.
Is it possible that people have sincerely submitted to you and you have been on guard against them, but now they are turning against them and Cao Cao is not on guard against them?
"Can not be done?"
The light in Lu Bu's eyes dimmed, he sat down again and murmured: "Then the food and grass camp will be exposed under Cao Cao's eyes, and we can move the camp. But now it's snowing heavily, so if we move the camp, we have to go Huayin has requisitioned civilian husbands."
"Why do we need to requisition civilian husbands? We already have enough of our own people?" Pang Tong instinctively became alert when he heard that civilian husbands were being requisitioned.
"That's hundreds of thousands of stone grain and grass. How can Zhang Yan's 10,000 people be enough? Do you want me to use the troops and horses in the pass?" Lu Bu asked rhetorically.
"Can't you?"
"Of course not. There are more than 30,000 people in the old Guanzhong army. We must keep enough people in the city. If they make any changes, we may not be able to control them if we don't have enough people!"
After all, this letter still planted the seeds of doubt in Lu Bu's heart. After a moment, he added: "Of course, I will also transfer Zhong Yu back and prevent him from staying in the food camp anymore."
"Marquis Wen, why do I feel that you trust the Zhong family more than the Ma family?" Pang Tong really couldn't understand this.
"I have to be willing to believe them, but the Zhong family has different intentions. The most they can do is tip off the news. As long as Zhong Yu is transferred, the matter will be settled. If they are really involved in the investigation afterwards, I will deal with it. .”
Then, Lu Bu said in a more serious tone: "But if the Ma family has different intentions, do you know how many people there are in them? How can they be consistent in causing this disaster?"
Hearing this, Pang Tong looked at Lu Bu blankly, his eyes filled with helplessness at first. Cao Cao clearly wanted to plant a seed of doubt in everyone's heart, why couldn't Marquis Wen see through it.
According to his character, he must still confront the Ma family, or at least test it out. Sooner or later, the whole city will be in trouble. The final situation is that the generals of the Lu army are on guard against the old Guanzhong troops, and the people are all unified. This battle is still going to happen. Do you need to hit?
Suddenly, Pang Tong's eyes suddenly focused, and his whole body trembled as if he was electrocuted. He repeated his thoughts just now. General Lu Jun was wary of the old troops in Guanzhong, and people were divided... Yes, that's the problem. This is the effect Cao Cao wanted. He He doesn't want us to move our camp, nor does he want us to have civil strife. He just wants us to be disorganized!
Then his eyes shone with light, revealing an expression of enlightenment.
"What's your expression?" Lu Bu frowned.
"I. I know what Cao Cao wants to do. It's amazing. Why didn't I expect that this move is so good! He, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he, he has plotted against us all, is wonderful, it is really wonderful, this is a stratagem for alienation. Wow!" Pang Tong was so excited that he danced like a child, leaving Lu Bu stunned.
Before Lu Bu could ask questions, Pang Tong suddenly became quiet again, frowned into the character Sichuan, and said to himself: "That's not right. Even so, there are always sergeants to carry out the execution. How can his people do it?" When crossing the river, there are scouts monitoring the ice city day and night. A small force may not be able to detect it, but to complete this task, it will take two to three thousand people.
It is impossible for two to three thousand people to escape the scouts. "
Pang Tong paced back and forth, took out the wine gourd from his waist with his right hand and took a big sip. He kept muttering: "No, no, this won't work. How on earth is he going to send the troops here?"
"No, do you want me to invite a priest to come over to exorcise evil spirits?" Lv Bu asked nonchalantly.
"Marquis Wen spent some time in Guanzhong in his early years. Do you know if there is any other way to enter Sizhou besides Tongguan Road?"
Pang Tong stopped nervously again and looked at Lu Bu, "I mean from Jingzhou or Yizhou."
Lu Bu was stunned by this unrelated question. He was in a daze for a moment before he answered: "The Ziwu Valley Road can enter Sizhou from Hanzhong, and the exit is downstream of Ba River; the Wuguan Road passes through Luoke and reaches Weinan.
What, do you suspect that Cao Jun is there? Impossible, not to mention that these two roads are rugged and difficult to travel. It really means that they will not be able to meet up with Cao Cao even if they come here. "
Hearing this, Pang Tong breathed a long sigh of relief, nodded heavily and said: "Wuguandao, you're right, this is the right place, it's right here, it can't be wrong, this is why Cao Cao dared to abandon Xuzhou and go straight to the Division. The state's confidence, he wants to take action on our food and grass!
It’s indeed a good plan, and it’s a great success.”
"Speak more clearly, don't just say nonsense." Lin Mo could do this in front of Lu Bu, but Pang Tong might not be able to do it.
Of course he understood this truth, but because he was too excited just now and forgot what he was doing, he immediately took Lu Bu to the sand table aside and explained his speculation.
With the sandbox demonstration, the whole plan will be much easier to understand.
Lu Bu's expression also changed subtly.
At first it was suspicion, then surprise, and finally it turned into shock, and he was gnashing his teeth speechlessly, and his Adam's apple was visible to the naked eye.
"Marquis Wen, this is the only possibility. There is no second way. This at least shows that the Ma family is loyal to Marquis Wen, right?" Pang Tong asked seriously.
"In the past, these two places were guarded by sergeants, and there were also passes, but Sizhou has just been acquired. I am anxious to stabilize the interior, drive away the remnants of Guanzhong who are unwilling to submit, and send away the Baibo bandits. It is indeed necessary to control this place. Forgot."
Lu Bu did not answer Pang Tong directly, but began to mutter to himself, "Indeed, only Zhong Yao, a bastard, acted as Cao Cao's internal agent to make all this justified, and only he has the ability to supply food and grass here.
Okay, what he did was considered watertight. Even if Cao Cao was defeated in the end, he could push all these things away. After all, there was no direct evidence from the beginning to the end. He thought I didn't dare to touch him, right? "
Previously, Lu Bu didn't quite listen to Pang Tong's words. In addition to his ridiculous behavior of going to Xuzhou and not surrendering before, which left him with an unreliable image, the most important thing was that he seemed to be defensive all the time and didn't say a few words. A reliable strategy for defeating the enemy.
But this time it was different. He had indeed guessed Cao Cao's plan. Moreover, this was not a conjecture. It was the only possible direction given Cao Jun's unreasonable actions.
As the deducer, Pang Tong was actually very surprised because he felt that this was a plan tailor-made for him.
The core of this plan is that you have to use a divorce plan, but you can't let Lu Bu actually attack the Ma family. This alone is extremely difficult.
After all, with his temper, he would definitely take action. Therefore, Cao Cao felt that he could stop Lu Bu but could not deduce his plan.
If Lu Bu hadn't finally realized the negative consequences of this alienation plan, which he had just watched with great suspicion, he would not have gone deeper.
It was so slow that it was too late.
Pang Tong couldn't imagine that if he lost again, Feng Chu's golden name would probably become an antonym, and others would rank him with Zhao Kuo in the future.
It’s really scary when you think about it.
"So, should I go and confront Ma Teng now?" Lu Bu finally came to his senses and realized that he should take action.
"Marquis Wen Mingjian." Lu Bu's words proved that he had completely believed in him. Of course, Pang Tong was very happy in his heart.
Lu Bu flicked his cloak and strode out.
He walked to the door and stopped again. He turned back under Pang Tong's incomprehensible eyes and saluted him, "Mr. Great Talent, if you hadn't pointed it out, our army's food and grass would have been completely destroyed. If we want to retreat to Chang'an, I guess old man Zhong Yao would have done it." Close the city gate, and in the end, tens of thousands of troops will be eaten away step by step by Cao's army in the wilderness.
I will note the merits of Mr. "
"Marquis Wen's words are serious!"
These words made Pang Tong's heart feel as warm as a warm sun rising up. He was Lu Bu, and the powerful Lu Bu also showed himself the attitude of a courteous and virtuous corporal, and immediately returned the greeting: "I will definitely live up to Marquis Wen's high expectations. "
Lu Bu smiled and patted his shoulder, "Sir, please rest. I already know what to do next."
Until Lu Bu left, Pang Tong still couldn't hold back his excitement and saluted his back again.
At this moment, Pang Tong felt infinitely satisfied.
This is not only because Lu Bu's actions just now allow him to finally firmly believe that he can gain a firm foothold in Luying in the future with today's achievements, but also because he has penetrated the opponent's exquisite design of such a good show. feel.
It's very comfortable.
"Based on the time, it should be almost there. Should I ask some more people to help?" Pang Tong muttered, then turned around and leaned down to pick up the pens, inkstones and bamboo slips scattered on the ground, and started writing furiously. Ichiban.
Of course, he is not qualified enough to surprise Lu Bu. As a minister, he must always remember his identity, so of course this is for Lu Bu's purpose.
Pang Tong was a bit arrogant, but he still understood this rule.
Sun Ce went around in circles on Yang'an Mountain for several times, and lost his way in the depths of this primitive mountain.
The dry food they brought with them had been eaten up long ago, and the war horses could not get up the mountain. They did not even have a chance to kill the horses to satisfy their hunger.
There are not many people who survive, including Sun Ce, there are only a dozen people, so relying on their martial arts, they can barely survive hunting or something.
It is inevitable to feel depressed. It seems that every time there is a big battle, important people will leave your side.
The belief that supports his survival is revenge.
However, if one goes by the history of Jiangdong's Sun family, Sun Ce has no chance of making a comeback.
Among Jiang Biao's twelve tiger ministers, Huang Gai, Jiang Qin, Zhou Tai, Ling Tong, and Pan Zhang were killed in the battle. Chen Wu and Dong Xi were captured. Gan Ning and Xu Sheng returned to Lu Lin, leaving only Han Dang, Cheng Pu and There are three Ding Feng.
Among the four major governors, Zhou Yu died in battle, Lu Meng was captured, Lu Su returned to Lu, and only Lu Xun, who had not yet left the mountain, was left.
It's just that Sun Ce, who was responsible for tens of thousands of lives, felt that they were watching him from the sky all the time, and he couldn't do anything to disappoint them.
Even though it was so difficult, he still managed to find a way back.
Finally, he finally got down the mountain. At this time, there were only eight people with him, Han Dang, Cheng Pu, Ding Feng, and five captains. When he went up the mountain, there were fourteen people, and five of them had died of high fever due to wound infection. In the mountains.
Therefore, after coming down the mountain, several people cried with joy and felt like they were surviving a disaster.
Finally down, finally out of Lu Lin's threatening range.
Of course, there is still a long way to go back to Jiangdong, but as long as you continue to the south, you will reach the Yangtze River. You can usually find a civilian ferry, and you can naturally go home.
At this time, everyone was looking at each other, with an indescribable complexity in their eyes.
Come to think of it, I'm just glad I survived again.
However, before they had time to walk out of the valley, a group of people suddenly appeared in front of them. There were not many people, maybe seven or eight hundred people.
From the malice shown in the other party's eyes, it is not difficult to guess that these people are definitely not here to welcome him.
On normal days, they wouldn't be afraid. Those who survived were all highly skilled in martial arts. With these hundreds of soldiers, they couldn't stop them.
But what time is it now? Even Sun Ce's mount Gale has been lost, and he only has the Overlord Spear in his hand. How can the others fare better?
Coupled with running for their lives in the past few days, they no longer have any strength to resist.
The eight people subconsciously moved closer to Sun Ce and gathered into a group to look at the group of people in front of them.
They suddenly made way for a passage, and at the end of the passage a burly man rode slowly on horseback.
The eyes of the Jiangdong Nine grew dim at the speed of light.
It's Huang Zu.
It was Huang Zu who was fighting to the death with Jiangdong.
He actually blocked us here. I am really going to die because of this.
Huang Zu walked up and down, not in a hurry to take action, but looked at them coldly, without even saying a word.
In fact, when the Jingzhou Army appeared, there were still people who were lucky, maybe Liu Bei's people.
But, if the person who came was Huang Zu, it could only be said that it was God's fate.
"Sun Ce, you are dead, even the King of Heaven and I can't save you, I said so!" Huang Zu had been holding back this bad breath for too long.
During countless sleepless nights, he could see his wife, children and children walking up to him and crying.
It's true that Huang Zu killed Sun Jian, but it was a war, and you Sun Ce didn't even spare the old, weak, women and children, and you still had the nerve to call yourself the little overlord of Jiangdong.
He imagined countless ways for Sun Ce to die, but when it came to this moment, he was no longer in a hurry.
He just wanted to enjoy the joy of Sun Ce dying in panic.
"The son of Jiangdong!" Sun Ce was in tatters, his hair was messy, but his eyes were extremely determined.
"exist!"
"Get ready to kill!"
"Here!"
Nine people, but they exuded the domineering attitude that even if there are tens of thousands of people, I can defeat them.
Huang Zu chuckled lightly, drew out the sword from his waist and pushed forward, and the sergeant behind him raised his spear.
Just when it was about to break out, a rapid sound of horse hooves came from behind.
Turning around, he saw that there were not many people coming from the other side, only about thirty riders, but a large banner with the word "Liu" was also lit up.
It's Liu Bei, and the young master Liu Qi.
Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were also following him.
In addition, Huang Zhong, Wei Yan, and even Huo Jun didn't come.
(End of chapter)
