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

Usaas raised her head slightly, her eyes full of doubt, and asked in a clear voice:

"Then tell me, why does the Han Kingdom possess such a divine chariot?"

Upon hearing this, Cao Rui slowly turned around and turned his gaze to Sima Yi.

Seeing this, Sima Yi pondered to himself, but having no other choice, he could only bite the bullet and say:

"Xiao Fang has always been quite knowledgeable about weaponry. Could it be that he really created this Divine Chariot through his own ingenuity?"

This was the only explanation Sima Yi could come up with after racking his brains.

Cao Rui nodded repeatedly upon hearing this, seemingly agreeing with Sima Yi's statement.

Upon hearing this, Usaas's face was filled with astonishment, and he couldn't help but ask in surprise:

"That Xiao Fang, does he actually possess such extraordinary abilities?"

Left with no other choice, Cao Rui and Sima Yi had to recount all the amazing inventions Xiao Fang had made.

Upon hearing this, both Vinu and Ushas, ​​aunt and niece, showed expressions of surprise.

Clearly, in their minds, Xiao Fang was only exceptionally talented in military strategy.

Only now did they realize that Xiao Fang was actually a master craftsman.

"Xiao Fang, you have truly exceeded my expectations..."

Vinu muttered to himself, a complex light flickering in his eyes.

Usaas frowned, looking worried, and said:

"Imperial Aunt, now that the Han people are no longer troubled by food shortages, what should we do next?"

Vinu frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said:
"Your Majesty need not worry about this."

"We just need to hold our ground at Yumen Pass and confront them for a long time."

"Liu Bei is a cruel man. People of virtue and integrity from all over the eastern lands will certainly not sit idly by and will surely rise up in rebellion against his tyranny."

"At that time, in order to quell the internal strife, he had no choice but to withdraw his troops."

"When that time comes, it will be the perfect opportunity for us to enter the pass and launch a counterattack!"

Sima Yi, standing to the side, sketched out a beautiful new blueprint for Pi Nu.

Upon hearing this, the gloom that had been hanging over Vinu's face gradually dissipated, and hope rekindled in his eyes.

She pondered for a moment, then fixed her gaze on Sima Yi and asked:
"Are you sure Liu Bei is unpopular and that his people will really rise up in rebellion?"

Cao Rui quickly cupped his hands in greeting and said solemnly:

"I'm willing to stake my life on it."

"Liu Bei is the most tyrannical ruler in the world. His people will surely be unable to tolerate it any longer and will rise up in rebellion against his rule!"

With Cao Rui's unequivocal guarantee, Pi Nu immediately felt confident.

She gently flicked her sleeve and said firmly:

"Since that's the case, then I, the Emperor, will stand here at Yumen Pass and confront them indefinitely, and see what they can do to me!"

Upon hearing this, Cao Rui secretly breathed a sigh of relief, finally feeling a weight lifted from his shoulders.

Chen Qun also felt relieved, and his tense nerves finally relaxed.

Only Sima Yi remained frowning, his face full of confusion, muttering to himself:

"Xiao Fang, how exactly did you manage to steal my Shenxing vehicle?"

...

Within the Han camp east of Yumen Pass.

Xiao Fang stood atop the watchtower, his gaze sweeping down onto the wide avenue to the east.

On the vast Gobi Desert, trucks loaded with grain and fodder slowly drove into the camp.

"Since ancient times, the Han Dynasty has always adopted a strategy of using barbarians to control barbarians in its dealings with the Western Regions."

"I never imagined that with these wooden oxen and flowing horses, the Han people could achieve the great feat of subjugating the barbarians."

"Prime Minister Xiao is truly a divine being!"

Huo Du couldn't help but express his sincere admiration.

Upon hearing this, Deng Ai and the other generals were all impressed by Xiao Fang, their eyes filled with admiration.

Xiao Fang smiled calmly, looked into the distance, and slowly said:

"Now that we have no worries about food supplies, we should consider how to break through Yumen Pass."

Lu Xun frowned slightly upon hearing this, and after pondering for a moment, said:

“Pinu has already reinforced the defenses of Yumen Pass and is still continuously transporting grain and fodder.”

“It seems that Vinu is planning to fight a protracted war with us.”

Xiao Fang gazed at the Jade Gate Pass, his brows furrowed slightly, lost in thought. Seeing this, Zhuge Dan remarked with a sigh:
"Prime Minister Xiao, please give the order."

"I am willing to conquer Yumen Pass for Prime Minister Xiao, even if it means my death!"

Upon hearing this, the generals all volunteered for battle, and the camp was filled with shouts that shook the heavens.

Xiao Fang withdrew his murderous aura and said coldly:
"Our Han soldiers are invaluable; how can they die in vain under the swords of the Yuezhi!"

Upon hearing this, the generals immediately abandoned their desire to volunteer for battle.

Lu Xun spoke again, saying:

"The enemy's numbers far exceed ours, more than twice ours. If we don't launch a strong attack, how can we take Yumen Pass?"

For a moment, all the generals fell into deep thought.

Upon seeing this, Xiao Fang loudly ordered that the map be brought over.

A topographical map of the Yumen Pass area was then displayed before everyone's eyes.

Xiao Fang stared at the map, a strategy already forming in his mind.

"Since Yumen Pass is difficult to conquer, then we will not attack it."

"Don't forget, there's more than just the Jade Gate Pass as a route to the Western Regions!"

"And here!"

As Xiao Fang spoke, he pointed forcefully at the map.

The generals looked in that direction and saw the two characters "Yangguan" come into view.

Yangguang!

Zhuge Dan and the other generals all looked puzzled and were filled with doubt.

Lu Xun, however, suddenly realized what was happening, and a look of joy appeared on his face:

"Could it be that Prime Minister Xiao intends to sneak into the Southern Western Regions through Yangguan Pass and cut off the Yuezhi army's supply route?"

Xiao Fang nodded slightly, tacitly agreeing with Lu Xun's guess.

Lu Xun understood.

Since ancient times, the two formidable passes, Yumen Pass and Yang Pass, have been the gateways from Dunhuang into the Western Regions.

Yumen Pass provides access to the Northwest Regions, while Yang Pass provides access to the Southwest Regions.

There are many kingdoms in the Northern and Western Regions, so many people choose to travel through the Jade Gate Pass.

There are few kingdoms in the Southern Western Regions, so the importance of Yangguan Pass is slightly less than that of Yumenguan Pass.

Xiao Fang's idea was to send light cavalry out of Yangguan Pass, cross the desert, and cut off the Yuezhi people's food supply.

"To be precise, the goal was to destroy the Yuezhi people's chariots."

"They simply cannot replenish these losses in a short period of time, and their food supplies will naturally be cut off."

"Then let's see how Vinnu will continue to confront us!"

Xiao Fang succinctly revealed the key point.

Upon hearing this, Lu Xun couldn't help but praise:

"Prime Minister Xiao's military strategy is truly unconventional and imaginative; I believe this plan is feasible!"

Upon hearing this, the other advisors also expressed their second opinion.

Seeing this, Xiao Fang immediately shouted:

"Zhuge Dan, Huo Du, obey my command!"

"The general is here!"

The two generals hurriedly stepped forward.

Xiao Fang raised his hand and pointed, giving the order:

"I order you two to lead light cavalry out of Yangguan and into the Western Regions. You must destroy that divine chariot!"

Zhuge Dan was a capable commander and could be considered a great general.

Huo Dujiu was stationed in the Western Regions and knew the terrain along the Yangguan Pass like the back of his hand.

With the two working together, they can be invincible.

The military order was issued.

The two generals immediately accepted the order and led their light cavalry southward.

A few days later.

The Han Dynasty's light cavalry marched westward out of Yangguan Pass, once again venturing into the Western Regions. (End of Chapter)