Three Kingdoms: Wolong's brother-in-law, tricking Liu Bei into seizing Jingzhou

On a ridge several miles south of Luyang City, Liu Bei and Xiao Fang stood side by side.

With a barely perceptible sarcasm on their faces, the two men looked down at the valley below, as if they were watching a good show that was about to begin.

The generals stood behind him and looked at each other, with speculation in their eyes, wondering what Xiao Fang's brilliant plan was.

After Xiao Fang offered his advice yesterday, Liu Bei decisively ordered the entire army to set up an ambush on the hillside.

The generals originally thought that Xiao Fang's brilliant plan was just an ordinary ambush, and they secretly muttered in their hearts:
This ambush strategy may be effective against ordinary soldiers, but what effect will it have against the Rattan Armor Army?

Even if they fall into the trap and the barbarian arrows cannot penetrate them, even if they stand there and let you hack them, you cannot kill them.

The generals looked at each other, their hearts filled with uneasiness. They were full of doubts about Xiao Fang's brilliant plan, but they couldn't help but wonder what he was up to.

At this moment, a horse galloped up the ridge like lightning.

The knight dismounted, knelt on one knee, and reported loudly:

"Your Majesty, General Zilong has passed the valley, and the Rattan Armor Army has now completely caught up with him!"

Liu Bei turned his gaze to Xiao Fang. He knew that the next decision on when to take action would depend on Xiao Fang's arrangements.

Xiao Fang nodded slightly to show his agreement.

Seeing this, Liu Bei immediately gave the order:
"Light the signal fire!"

With Liu Bei's order, three columns of wolf smoke rose in the sky.

The generals had already laid ambushes on both sides of the valley. When they saw the smoke rising, they knew that the troops had been ambushed, and they rubbed their hands, waiting for the ambush troops to come out.

However, when they thought of the Rattan Armor Army's ability to be impervious to arrows, they couldn't help but feel uneasy and lacked confidence.

On the ridge, all the generals quietly turned their eyes to Xiao Fang, only to see that Xiao Fang looked calm and composed, as if everything was under his control.

Xiao Fang's calmness and confidence made the generals feel relieved.

At this moment, dust and fog in the valley rose into the sky, rolling in like a giant dust dragon.

The Rattan Armor Army is coming!

At this moment.

Wutugu stood proudly in front of the army, swung the long sword in his hand, and shouted at the top of his lungs to urge his rattan armor army, which was like a torrent of steel, to pursue forward in a mighty manner.

The Rattan Armor Army marched in step, their armor flashing a strange light in the sun, and they rushed forward with great momentum.

When they reached the narrow valley, Wutugu could not help but pull the reins, frowned slightly, and a hint of hesitation arose in his heart.

The valley is dangerous, with steep cliffs on both sides, like a giant beast with its mouth wide open, ready to devour everything at any time.

He subconsciously couldn't help but wonder if there were any ambushes hidden in the valley, waiting for them to fall into the trap.

This hesitation quickly disappeared.

There is no other reason, it’s just because of the self-confidence that is deep in his bones.

Even if you, the big-eared thief, have set up an ambush in this valley, what can it do?

Even if I fall into the trap, can you break my vine armor?
The corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a contemptuous smile, as if everything was under his control.

Therefore, Wutugu did not take this potential crisis seriously at all. He raised the long sword in his hand and let his soldiers rush through the valley like a hurricane.

The rattan armor army rolled in like a surging tide and rushed straight towards the Han army.

Every southern barbarian soldier's face flushed with excitement, with greed and bloodthirstiness flashing in his eyes.

But they had no idea that on the high mountain ridge, countless pairs of eyes were watching their every move.

Liu Bei and Xiao Fang stood side by side, staring intently at the Rattan Armor Army as they slowly entered the valley.

A sneer appeared on Xiao Fang's lips.

The Nanman Rattan Armor Army apparently had no idea that they had been trapped like turtles in a jar, caught in a dragnet.

Next, it’s time to close the door and beat the dog.

"Your Majesty, do it!"

Xiao Fang bowed slightly and asked Liu Bei for instructions.

Liu Bei's eyes were determined. He waved the command flag in his hand fiercely and shouted, "Pass on my order, launch a fire attack!" As the flag waved, the valley seemed to boil instantly.

Countless Han soldiers emerged from the mountain ridge like ghosts.

At the same time, countless burning beams of fire, like angry fire dragons, and countless logs covered with kerosene were also quickly pushed up.

The scene was so spectacular and shocking that everyone was stunned.

At this moment, they suddenly realized.

It turns out that Prime Minister Xiao’s brilliant plan was to attack with fire!

"Rattan armor is made of oil, and oil is afraid of fire!"

"Prime Minister Xiao is truly amazing. He actually came up with a plan to break through with fire!"

Ma Chao's face turned red with excitement. He looked at Xiao Fang with eyes full of admiration and praise.

The other generals were also impressed, and their eyes of admiration were all focused on Xiao Fang.

They finally understood why Xiao Fang wanted to retreat.

It turned out that all this was done to lure Wutugu into this narrow valley so that they could launch a fire attack.

In order to completely wipe out the Rattan Armor Army, Xiao Fang carefully designed this strategy.

At that time, all they need to do is light a torch and seal the valley, and the barbarians will have no way to escape.

"Everyone, just watch the show!"

Xiao Fang smiled and pointed at the valley.

Ma Chao and others looked at the barbarians who were about to fall into desperate situations, and their hearts were filled with excitement.

At this moment, Wutugu was running wildly in the valley, his mind full of fantasies of catching up with the Han army and killing them.

In his imagination, the Han army would be vulnerable and flee in panic in front of his invincible army.

At this moment, many obstacles suddenly appeared in front of the valley, blocking their way like a wall.

Wutugu suddenly pulled the reins, stopped, looked in confusion, with a hint of suspicion in his eyes.

When we got closer, we saw that the obstacles were actually food and fodder.

It seemed that the Han army left in too much haste and failed to take the items away in time, so they were left behind in the valley.

Wutugu was initially confused and wondered in his heart whether this was a conspiracy of the Han army.

Soon a look of disdain appeared on his face.

The Han army was so upset that they even threw away food and fodder, which were essential to their lives.

Such a Han army will surely collapse at the sight of the enemy. When his rattan armor army catches up with them, won’t they be vulnerable?
Wutugu was secretly pleased with himself, with the corners of his mouth rising.

"All troops, listen to my order. The Han army is already morale-destroying. Follow me and kill them!"

Wutugu then waved the long sword in his hand and shouted at the top of his lungs.

When the rattan armor soldiers heard this, they immediately went crazy and rushed forward regardless of everything.

They were not trying to chase the Han army, but like a group of hungry wolves seeing their prey, they scrambled to snatch the grain carts.

This is why barbarians will throw orders to the winds for a little profit.

At this moment, all they had in their eyes were food and fodder, and they didn't care about the Han army at all.

Wutugu frowned tightly.

Obviously, he was extremely dissatisfied with the soldiers' behavior of ignoring the general's orders and snatching food and fodder.

But he was helpless.

He knew best the character of his own soldiers.

The fat meat is right at their fingertips, how can we not let them eat it?
For a moment, the barbarians were in chaos, their minds only focused on fighting for food and fodder, completely forgetting where they were.

At this moment, the end of the world came quietly. (End of this chapter)