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

In Woye City, inside a spacious tent.

The atmosphere was a little solemn, and there was a hint of nervous anticipation.

Xiao Fang looked at Ma Su with sharp eyes and asked:
"You Chang, tell me, why did I allow the Xianbei people to submit to the Han Dynasty?"

Ma Su's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a confident smile, then he calmly took out a detailed map and slowly unfolded it.

He pointed to the map and said:
“Prime Minister, please look, to the north of Huaihuang City is the land of Mobei.

Now Kebineng's troops are at the end of their rope. In such a desperate situation, he will definitely choose to flee to the northern desert."

He paused, his eyes becoming more determined:
"If we let them escape to Mobei, it will be difficult for us to wipe them out completely."

"So, what Su meant was that, no matter what, they must not be allowed to escape."

"We are going to trap them in Huaihuang City!"

Ma Su's words were decisive.

After hearing this, Xiao Fang nodded slightly, with a hint of approval in his eyes:
"So that's how it is. What you meant just now was to have me pretend to accept his surrender, but in fact it was a delaying tactic?"

"exactly."

A barely perceptible smile flashed across Ma Su's lips, as if everything was under his control.

Then Ma Su said:
"We can first stabilize Ke Bineng and make him less prepared. Then we can send out a surprise force to bypass Huaihuang City and head straight for Hengduan Pass!"

He moved his finger on the map again, pointing to the location of the Hengduan Pass:
"If we can capture this mountain pass, it will be equivalent to blocking their way to the north."

"By then, Ke Bineng will be trapped in a jar!"

Ma Su explained his strategy in detail, his words full of confidence.

Xiao Fang stared at the map, his thoughts racing.

To go from Huaihuang City to Mobei, you have to cross the desert.

The Hengduan Pass road is undoubtedly the most convenient one among them.

With Ke Bineng's insight, he would definitely choose this path.

Therefore, seizing the Hengduan Pass can indeed effectively cut off the Xianbei people's escape route to the north.

"Okay, I'll follow your plan!"

A glimmer of excitement flashed in Xiao Fang's eyes, and he waved his hand and said:

"Send Zhuge Dan!"

After giving the order, Zhuge Dan walked into the big tent a moment later.

"Zhuge Dan, I have a great achievement to give you. Do you have the courage to accept it?"

Xiao Fang looked at Zhuge Dan and asked.

Zhuge Dan's eyes flashed with excitement, he knelt on one knee and said:
"Thank you, Prime Minister, for giving me the opportunity to make a contribution. I will definitely live up to your expectations!"

Xiao Fang nodded slightly, but said:

"This battle is still somewhat risky for you. Are you really brave enough?"

Zhuge Dan was full of pride and said loudly:

"As a general of the Han Dynasty, with great achievements ahead of me, how could I be afraid?"

"very good!"

Xiao Fang smiled with satisfaction and said happily:
"I order you to lead 5,000 cavalrymen to bypass Huaihuang City and seize the Hengduan Pass!"

"Order!"

Zhuge Dan gladly accepted the order.

Xiao Fang paused, and then asked solemnly:

"However, you are only given 5,000 soldiers for this battle. Do you have a chance of winning?"

"That's enough!"

Zhuge Dan said confidently.

"it is good!"

Xiao Fang smiled approvingly, patted him on the shoulder and said:
"Then let's go. The truth is here, waiting for your triumphant return!"

That night, the moonlight was like water.

Zhuge Dan led five thousand cavalry and galloped towards the Hengduan Pass like a torrent.

...

After Zhuge Dan led his troops away, Xiao Fang continued to perform the "surrender" drama in Woye City.

A few days later, Bi Jin led a group of soldiers and drove herds of cattle and horses back to Woye City.

Xiao Fang naturally accepted these unexpected windfalls with a smile.

He immediately ordered the cattle and sheep to be slaughtered as a reward for the Han army soldiers.

For a moment, the Han army camp was filled with the aroma of meat.

The soldiers had meat for every meal, and their morale soared. Everyone was ready to fight and full of fighting spirit.

...

The atmosphere in the big tent that day was harmonious. "I wonder if Prime Minister Xiao is satisfied with the sincerity of our Chanyu?"

Looking at Xiao Fang who was enjoying the wine and food, Bi Jin asked tentatively.

Xiao Fang picked up the wine glass, raised his head and drank it all, then laughed:

"I believe it now. Ke Bineng really surrendered sincerely. Very good, very good!"

A barely perceptible sneer flashed across Bi Jin's lips, and he took the opportunity to ask:

"Then I wonder when Prime Minister Xiao plans to lead his army back south?"

Xiao Fang waved his hand and said nonchalantly:

"Don't worry, I will lead my army back south in a few days."

After hearing this, Bi Jin was overjoyed. He immediately offered him fine wine and showered him with compliments.

For a while, the whole city of Woye was filled with the smell of wine, and laughter echoed in every corner.

...

In the desert dozens of miles away, the cavalry led by Zhuge Dan were marching hard.

The sun was high in the sky and yellow sand filled the air. The soldiers braved the scorching heat and marched forward step by step.

After walking for several days, the terrain of the desert gradually became flat, and the mountains in the distance were looming in the sand and dust, like a sleeping dragon.

A gleam of light flashed in Zhuge Dan's eyes.

He knew that they had finally arrived at the Hengduan Pass.

The mountain stretches across the desert like a natural barrier, majestic and spectacular.

There is a narrow valley between the mountains, which is the only passage connecting the north and the south.

There is a grassland in front of the mountain pass.

At this time, the grassland was already full of tents.

The Xianbei people gathered here, creating a bustling scene.

"My fellow men, listen up!"

Zhuge Dan shouted loudly, his voice echoing in the desert.

"Kill all the barbarians and seize the Hengduan Pass!"

The fighting spirit of the Han army soldiers was instantly ignited.

They walked through the vast desert for days, waiting for this moment.

In an instant, their eyes were filled with bloodshot, as if they were a group of hungry beasts about to pounce on their prey.

Zhuge Dan took the lead and rode out on his horse.

The soldiers followed closely behind, rushing towards the plain like a tide.

The sound of killing shook the sky and the cavalry galloped wildly.

The dust raised by horse hooves covered the sky.

In the blink of an eye, the Han cavalry rushed towards the Xianbei camp.

At this moment, the Xianbei people finally became alert.

"The Han dog is coming!"

"Did the Chanyu lose?"

"Everyone, run, run~~"

Screams rose and fell, echoing across the grassland.

The Xianbei people were like ants and fell into extreme panic.

They never imagined that the Han army would come to them so stealthily.

The escape began.

But it was too late.

Zhuge Dan led the cavalry and charged into the enemy camp like a tiger into a flock of sheep.

Wherever the cavalry went, tents were knocked over and the Xianbei people were beheaded and crushed.

The Xianbei people didn't even have time to grab their weapons before the Han army harvested their lives like mowing grass.

For a moment, blood flowed like a river, and it was a horrific sight.

The cavalry broke through the camp, and the Han army marched through the bloody road straight to the Hengduan Pass.

As long as the mountain pass is captured, not to mention the old and weak Xianbei people, even Kebi Neng’s army will be unable to escape.

The grassland was stained with blood, and the Hengduan Mountains seemed to have become a hell for the Xianbei people.

Before sunset, at the Hengduan Mountain Pass, the Han flag was already raised high, fluttering in the wind.

Zhuge Dan stood on his horse with his sword drawn, looking very majestic.

He stepped on the pile of corpses and looked far to the south.

"Prime Minister, my mission is complete. Now it's your turn..." (End of this chapter)