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

The Yuezhi army retreated westward, while the Han army advanced westward.

In late winter and early spring, the chill of winter still lingers.

The wind beyond the Great Wall was still biting, cutting like a knife against my face.

The Han army and the Yuezhi army formed a stalemate at Yumen Pass.

Outside Yumen Pass, a biting wind howled, causing the banners to flutter wildly.

The towering city walls, like an insurmountable barrier, stretched between the Han army and the Yuezhi army.

The defenders on the city wall stood ready, their weapons gleaming coldly, their eyes filled with vigilance and determination.

Pinu mobilized tens of thousands of laborers from the Western Regions to repair and reinforce the Yumen Pass.

She personally supervised and directed the laborers to move stones and timber to reinforce the city walls.

At this moment, she was dressed in gorgeous clothes, which made her stand out in the crowd and inspired the laborers to speed up.

Under her supervision, the laborers dared not slack off in the slightest.

There was also a steady stream of provisions, which crossed the Pamir Mountains and reached the Jade Gate Pass.

The mountain of grain and fodder seemed to be Vinu's last hope.

Looking at the provisions, she secretly calculated that as long as the provisions were sufficient, they would be able to fight a protracted war against the Han army.

Pi Nu thought he could outlast Xiao Fang until Xiao Fang ran out of food and had to retreat.

She fantasized that as long as she held Yumen Pass, she could wait for the Han army to retreat and then make a comeback.

Every day she would climb the city wall, gaze into the distance, and wait for news of the Han army's retreat.

However, she was unaware that Xiao Fang already had a plan in place.

...

Inside the main hall at Yumen Pass, Pi Nu, Cao Rui, and other generals were discussing matters.

The atmosphere inside the hall was heavy, with everyone frowning and pondering how to respond.

The flickering candlelight illuminated their solemn faces.

"Your Majesty, that divine chariot is truly a marvel."

Usa said excitedly:

"With the divine chariot, there is no longer any worry about food supplies."

We can continuously transport grain and supplies to Yumen Pass and wage a protracted war against the Han army.

The Han army has come from afar, and transporting supplies is difficult; they certainly won't be able to hold out for long.

Pi Nu turned his gaze to Sima Yi, his eyes filled with anticipation:

"Sima Yi, if we want to defeat the Han Kingdom, we still need you."

Do you have any good ideas? We are now trapped at Yumen Pass and must find a way to break the deadlock.

Sima Yi smiled without saying a word, but was secretly making plans in his heart.

This battle is far from over, and Xiao Fang will not give up easily.

He needs to come up with a foolproof plan to turn the situation around.

"Xiao Fang's grain supplies had to be transported from the Central Plains, and the grain transport route was thousands of miles long."

Sima Yi stepped forward and began to outline his plans:

"I estimate that in a few months, his food supplies will run out and he will be forced to retreat."

At that time, no matter how cunning he was, it would be of no use.

We only need to hold Yumen Pass and wait for the right opportunity.

"Once the Han army runs out of supplies and morale collapses, we can launch a counterattack and achieve a great victory."

The gloom on Vinnu's face dissipated, revealing a slight smile.

Hope rekindled in her heart, and she nodded:

"Alright, we'll do as you say."

We will hold Yumen Pass and wear down the Han army.

I refuse to believe that Xiao Fang can keep going like this.

...

a few days later.

Usaas, his face grave and his brow furrowed with worry, burst into the tent.

Vinu was sitting upright in the main seat. Seeing her like this, a hint of displeasure welled up in his heart, and he frowned slightly, saying:
"Usas, what has caused you to panic so much? Why are you so disoriented?" Usas took a deep breath and said solemnly:

"My imperial aunt, the spies just returned with a very important secret report."

Vinu sat up slightly, his gaze fixed on Ushas, ​​waiting for her to continue.

Usa took a deep breath and continued:

"The people of Han, by some unknown means, invented a transport vehicle that was extremely similar to our Shenxing chariot, specifically for transporting grain and fodder."

"With the help of these transport vehicles, the people of Han no longer had to worry about the supply of grain."

Upon hearing this, Vinu's expression changed drastically, his eyes filled with shock.

At the same time, Cao Rui, who was standing to the side, also showed a look of astonishment, his mouth slightly open, as if he could not believe his ears.

Sima Yi was so shocked by this sudden news that he choked on his wine, which dripped down his chin, making him look quite disheveled.

"impossible!"

Sima Yi suddenly leaped up and shouted:

"The Divine Chariot is a divine artifact that I painstakingly researched and created over many years. How could the Han Kingdom possess it?"

This is a complete fantasy!

Usaas glanced at him coldly and said in an icy tone:

"Are you implying that I lied about military intelligence?"

Would I, Usas, joke about such a serious matter?

Sima Yi was speechless at her words, his face turning bright red. He scratched his head awkwardly.
"No, no, I just find this matter too strange. I really can't understand how the Han people could possess such a magical transport vehicle."

"Yes."

Vinu also looked doubtful and said:
"The Divine Chariot was created by Mr. Sima with countless efforts. How could the Han people possibly imitate it?"

Could there be some misunderstanding?

Usaas's expression was firm, and he said decisively:
"The intelligence is absolutely accurate; they even drew up blueprints for the transport vehicles."

As she spoke, she took out a piece of parchment from her bosom and respectfully presented it with both hands.

Vinu took the parchment and examined it carefully.

The transport vehicle drawn on the blueprints was remarkably similar to their own speeding vehicle in terms of structure and function, with many details being extremely alike.

The more Vinu looked at it, the more alarmed he became. The parchment in his hand trembled slightly, and he stood frozen in place.

"Sima Yi, see for yourself!"

Pinu snapped out of his daze, slammed the parchment against Sima Yi's face, his tone tinged with anger and doubt.

Sima Yi took the parchment and examined it closely.

As he watched, his eyes gradually became dazed, and he seemed frozen in place, completely bewildered.

The transport vehicle depicted on the parchment, both in appearance and internal structure, is indeed exactly the same as the chariot, with almost no difference.

"how is this possible?"

Sima Yi muttered to himself:

"This Divine Chariot is the culmination of my many years of hard work, taking me countless days and nights to finally come to fruition."

How did Xiao Fang come to possess it? What exactly happened?

"Sima Yi!"

Empress Pinu glared angrily and shouted at Sima Yi:
Why did the Han Dynasty have a divine chariot?

You must give me a reasonable explanation today!

Sima Yi was speechless, cold sweat rolling down his forehead and sliding down his cheeks.

He inwardly groaned, never expecting to encounter such a situation.

"Could it be that you secretly revealed the method of making the Divine Chariot to the Han people?"

Usaas stared intently at Sima Yi and questioned him.

Sima Yi never expected that the Yuezhi people would suspect him, and he was both shocked and furious.

He immediately knelt on one knee, clasped his hands in a fist and said:
"Your Highness! My clansmen all died at the hands of Xiao Fang, he is my greatest enemy!"

I am irreconcilable with him, how could I possibly collude with him in secret and reveal the method of making the Divine Chariot to him?
Your Highness, you have truly misunderstood me.

Seeing this, Cao Rui quickly stepped forward, bowed, and said:
"Your Highness, you must trust Sima Yi."

He and Xiao Fang are mortal enemies, a fact known to all. There is absolutely no way he would secretly collude with Xiao Fang and commit such a treasonous act! (End of Chapter)