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

Rama's face was as cold as ice, and he shouted in a voice as loud as a bell. The sound seemed to penetrate the tent and hit people's hearts:

"Pass on my order. The entire army will immediately attack Gaochang City with all their might. There must not be any slackness!"

"This time we must be unstoppable and capture Gaochang to avenge our brothers who died tragically in the war and are buried in a foreign land! Let them rest in peace!"

"promise!"

The generals received the order in unison and loudly.

At this moment, a scout came into the tent with a panicked look and hurried steps, like a stray dog.

"Report to the Marshal, Han Prime Minister Xiao Fangzheng is leading a large army to attack us with great momentum!
Its momentum is as huge as a surging tide, unstoppable!"

The scout shouted at the top of his lungs, his voice filled with fear.

Rama's face changed instantly, as if dark clouds covering the sunlight, and it became terribly gloomy.

Vayu was also shocked, with a flash of astonishment in his eyes, as if he was struck by lightning.

Cao Rui and Sima Yi were even more shocked, their expressions looked as if they had seen a ghost, and their mouths were slightly open and couldn't close for a long time.

Sima Yi felt his face burning, as if he had been slapped hard in the face, and he felt extremely regretful.

Just now he had vowed that Xiao Fang would never dare to attack westward rashly due to the poor food supply.

But now, Xiao Fang slapped him in the face with his actions.

Xiao Fang actually sent troops to the Western Regions, which was completely beyond his expectations.

"Sima Yi, what on earth is going on?

How did you analyze the situation at the time?

Rama's eyes were wide open and he glared at Sima Yi angrily, as if fire was about to spit out of his eyes.

Sima Yi's voice trembled and he stammered:

“This… this really doesn’t make sense!

The Han army's food supply route is so long and transportation is difficult, how dare Xiao Fang attack westwards... This... this is totally unreasonable!
There must be something fishy going on.”

Sima Yi racked his brains but still could not explain the sudden change before him, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

Cao Rui was even more confused and was also unable to give a reasonable explanation. He just stood there blankly, at a loss as to what to do.

Fayou bowed and said solemnly:
"Your Excellency Marshal, once the Han army arrives, they will attack Gaochang City from both inside and outside.

By then, we will be attacked from both sides and the situation will be extremely unfavorable."

"In my opinion, we should retreat westwards, temporarily abandon the siege of Gaochang City, and conserve our strength for the future."

“This is sheer nonsense!

How can I, Rama, be a coward who is afraid of death? "

Rama was furious and roared so loudly that the curtains of the tent trembled slightly.

“It would be fine if I don’t avenge Xiao Fang’s destruction of my army.

Now you are asking me to withdraw my troops. Where is my reputation?
How can I gain a foothold in the military in the future?

How can I hold my head up before the world?"

Vayu was so frightened by Rama's rebuke that he dared not say a word and his body trembled slightly.

He knew that Rama was very concerned about his reputation, and that he was able to become the marshal because of his special relationship with the emperor's nephew.

If he returns in defeat this time, how will he explain to the Empress?
I'm afraid I'll end up in disgrace.

Although Fayou had some concerns in his heart, he no longer dared to persuade them.

Cao Rui was also frightened by Rama's anger. He dared not make any sound. He shrank his neck and tried to reduce his presence as much as possible.

Rama shouted again:

"Pass on my order, the entire army should prepare immediately to fight against Xiao Fang!
Let the Han army see how powerful our army is!"

All the generals received the order, and no one dared to disobey. They went down one after another to convey the order and prepare for battle.

……

A few days later, the Han army arrived at the city of Gaochang like a tide, with flags covering the sky and drums thundering.

At this time, Rama personally led the army and formed a tense confrontation with the Han army. Soldiers on both sides were on high alert and the atmosphere was extremely tense.

Fayou led the remaining Yuezhi troops to continue besieging Gaochang City, attempting to capture it before the arrival of the Han army.

In Gaochang City, cheers rose one after another, resounding through the sky. The soldiers and civilians of Gaochang finally waited for the reinforcements of the Han Dynasty, as if they saw a ray of light in the darkness, and the fire of hope ignited in their hearts.

On the east gate tower, Huo Jun looked at the Han flag fluttering in the wind outside the camp, his eyes filled with tears of excitement, and his hands tightly grasped the bricks of the city wall.

"The emperor has indeed not forgotten us...he has finally sent reinforcements."

Huo Jun murmured to himself, his eyes full of gratitude and relief.

He slowly turned around and looked at his second brother Huo Du.

Huo Du was already in tears, and said in a choked voice:

“Brother, the emperor has really arrived with reinforcements.

We are saved, the Western Regions are saved!
We don’t have to live in fear anymore.”

Huo Jun nodded with relief and said:

"Yes, we have persisted for so long and finally waited for this day."

Then, he turned around, looked at the soldiers behind him, and said loudly:

"Soldiers, Prime Minister Xiao has personally led reinforcements to rescue us.

We only need to hold on for a few more days, and we will surely be able to lift the siege of Gaochang City!"

The soldiers of the Western Regions Protectorate behind him were all in tears, cheering and their morale was greatly boosted.

East of Gaochang City, inside the Han army camp.

Xiao Fang climbed up a high slope and looked into the distance, trying to find out the enemy's strength.

His eyes were sharp, as if he could see through the enemy's deployment.

Looking at the ruined Gaochang City and the Han flags fluttering in the wind, Xiao Fang felt filled with emotion.

“I didn’t expect Huo Jun to be able to hold out in this desperate situation for half a year!

"After the siege is resolved, I will definitely reward him handsomely!
Let him know that his persistence was not in vain.”

Xiao Fang said approvingly, his eyes full of admiration.

When all the counselors and generals heard this, they all praised Huo Jun's bravery and expressed their admiration for him in words.

Ma Su pointed in the direction of the Yuezhi army and said:
"Rama has set up camp here, obviously intending to stop our army and cut off our connection with Gaochang City."

"He must have divided his forces and continued to besiege Gaochang City, attempting to capture the city before we arrive."

"We must defeat the Rama army as soon as possible to lift the siege of Gaochang City, otherwise Gaochang City will be in danger."

Xiao Fang looked at the Yuezhi army, a bold idea emerged in his mind, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly.

"It's just a quick break! How difficult is that?"

Xiao Fang sneered, with a gleam of confidence in his eyes:

"I have a brilliant plan. I will definitely destroy the Yuezhi army in one fell swoop! Let them know how powerful the Han Dynasty is."

When these words were spoken, everyone was shocked, their eyes full of confusion and expectation.

Ma Su was full of doubts and asked curiously:
"Prime Minister Xiao, the strength of the Yue clan army cannot be underestimated. I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to defeat them quickly..."

Although he hadn't finished speaking, his meaning was clear enough, and a look of worry appeared on his face.

Xiao Fang disagreed and sneered:
"No matter how powerful the Yuezhi army is, can it be stronger than our army?"

"They are just a bunch of ignorant people who don't understand military tactics. It will be easy to destroy them!"

Easy?

When the counselors and generals heard this, they all looked at each other in confusion, their hearts filled with doubt and puzzlement.

You know, the number of the Yuezhi army is comparable to that of the Han army, and their strength should not be underestimated.

Xiao Fang said that it would be easy to destroy them. Was he kidding?
Such thoughts could not help but arise in everyone's mind.

"Prime Minister Xiao, forgive my stupidity.

I wonder how the Prime Minister can easily destroy the Yuezhi army?

Please let Prime Minister Xiao know clearly."

Ma Su's eyes were full of expectation, hoping to get an answer from Xiao Fang. (End of this chapter)