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

Lu Xun and other ministers all suffered from severe symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea, and their painful appearance was heartbreaking.

Their faces were as pale as paper, their bodies were extremely weak, and each episode of vomiting and diarrhea seemed to drain all their strength.

After careful diagnosis by doctors, it turned out to be caused by poisoning.

This sudden poisoning incident was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, instantly causing a huge uproar in the military camp.

The culprit, a poison, originated from the well from which everyone drew water daily.

That seemingly ordinary well has now become a deadly trap, sending chills down one's spine.

"Prime Minister Xiao, how did you know that there was poison in this well?"

Huo Du looked on in astonishment, his gaze fixed intently on Xiao Fang, his eyes filled with doubt and inquiry.

His voice carried a hint of urgency, as if he wanted to unveil the mystery immediately.

Xiao Fang frowned slightly, his expression solemn. He did not speak immediately, but pursed his lips, as if he was thinking about something.

His eyes were deep and resolute, as if he were rapidly sorting through various clues in his mind.

Seeing this, Guan Xing quickly explained:

"General Huo, Prime Minister Xiao is skilled in medicine and extremely sensitive to the scents of various poisons."

He usually studies medical books and has a thorough understanding of the properties of various herbs and their reactions to poisons.

Even the faintest trace of poison in the well couldn't escape his keen sense of smell.

"Really?"

Upon hearing this, Huo Du's eyes widened in shock, and he was filled with admiration for Xiao Fang's medical skills.

His mouth was slightly open, as if he couldn't believe his ears.

"Send the order!"

Xiao Fang's expression was serious, carrying an unquestionable air of authority:

"From this day forward, no soldier shall drink the well water in Weixu."

All drinking water must be transported from the rear to ensure safety!

The poison in this well is extremely potent; we must eliminate the threat at its source to ensure the safety of our soldiers.

"promise!"

Guan Xing accepted the order without hesitation and left.

However, Huo Du looked worried and said with concern:
"General, most of the soldiers have already drunk this well water. What if the entire camp is poisoned at the same time?"

Once these thousands of soldiers are poisoned, the camp will inevitably descend into chaos, and our fighting capacity will be greatly reduced.

If the enemy takes advantage of the situation to attack, how should we defend ourselves?

Upon hearing this, all the generals were alarmed, realizing the seriousness of the matter.

Huo Du's concerns were not unfounded. Although the Han Dynasty possessed wooden oxen and flowing horses, making water transport easy, the fact remained that the soldiers were drinking poisoned water, and the poison would take effect sooner or later.

If thousands of people were to fall ill with the poison at the same time, the consequences would be unimaginable.

This would then trigger a massive wave of poisoning, causing the soldiers to suffer terribly and become so weak that they could not stand.

When the soldiers are poisoned and fall to the ground, the Han army will be completely incapacitated.

If the Yuezhi army in Weixu City were to seize the opportunity to attack, how would the Han army resist?

The consequences could be disastrous.

"What can mere poisonous water do to me?"

Xiao Fang, however, remained calm and confident, saying:
"Rest assured, I will definitely develop an antidote to save all the soldiers in the camp!"
Although the well water is highly poisonous, I have a way to deal with it.

I will do everything in my power to concoct an antidote so that my soldiers can recover as soon as possible.

His eyes shone with unwavering determination, as if promising everyone that he would lead them through this difficult time.

The generals were overjoyed upon hearing this, as if they had seen a glimmer of hope in the darkness.

The order was given like a mountain, and the soldiers immediately stopped drinking the well water.

They all tossed their buckets aside, their eyes filled with vigilance. Meanwhile, forces were quickly organized from the rear to continuously deliver clean, safe water to the front lines.

Horse-drawn carriages loaded with water buckets sped past on the road.

Xiao Fang, on the other hand, plunged headlong into the mountain of medicines, studying and preparing the antidote day and night.

Soon after, tens of thousands of soldiers began to show symptoms of poisoning, vomiting and having diarrhea, plunging the entire camp into chaos.

The soldiers lay weakly on their beds, their faces ashen, groaning in pain.

The tent was filled with a pungent, nauseating odor.

However, thanks to his superb medical skills and excellent pharmaceutical techniques, Xiao Fang quickly prepared an effective antidote and distributed it to the soldiers.

His prescription proved remarkably effective, and the soldiers' conditions gradually improved after taking it.

The situation in the camp was thus turned from danger to safety.

Inside the large tent, the candlelight flickered, illuminating everyone's faces.

After a period of recuperation, Lu Xun had recovered his spirits, and he said with a face full of gratitude:
"Prime Minister Xiao's medical skills are truly miraculous and unparalleled. Thank you so much for saving my life!"

The other poisoned generals echoed this sentiment, praising Xiao Fang highly, their eyes filled with admiration and gratitude.

Xiao Fang sneered and said:

"Now that you have all recovered from your illnesses, let's prepare to take over Weixu City!"

This city of Weixu is like a nail, stuck in our way, hindering our progress.

Now that we have cured the water poisoning and our soldiers have regained their fighting strength, it's time to remove this thorn in our side.

Deng Ai looked worried and said:
"Prime Minister Xiao, although we have cured the water poison, the walls of Weixu City are strong and the defenses are tight. The walls are lined with crenellations and the garrison is ready for battle."

Taking it down in a short time will not be easy.

If we attack rashly, we will likely suffer heavy losses.

His brows were furrowed, and his eyes were full of worry.

"Originally, there was indeed no quick way to break through."

Xiao Fang's lips curled up slightly, revealing a meaningful smile:

"However, the Yuezhi Empress poisoned the well, which created a perfect opportunity for us."

She thought she could weaken our strength with this treacherous scheme. Why don't we turn the tables and make them pay for their actions?

"Just follow the plan?"

Deng Ai looked bewildered and asked, puzzled.

His head tilted slightly as he tried to understand Xiao Fang's words.

Xiao Fang's smile vanished, and he shouted:
"Order that all camps wear white mourning clothes and hold a funeral for me!"
We must make the Yuezhi people think that I have been poisoned and died, so that they will lower their guard.

"Wait until they launch their attack, then we'll strike unexpectedly and annihilate them in one fell swoop."

Upon hearing this, all the generals looked bewildered and at a loss for what to do.

"Prime Minister Xiao is in good health, why hold a funeral?"

Deng Ai looked puzzled and asked.

Xiao Fang smiled and looked at Lu Xun, asking:

"What do you think?"

Lu Xun's eyes lit up, and he suddenly realized:
"Prime Minister Xiao intends to fake his death from poisoning to lure the Yuezhi people into launching an attack."

At that time, we only need to sit back and wait for the enemy to walk into our trap and come to their deaths!

If the Yuezhi people learn of Xiao Xiang's 'death,' they will surely think that we are leaderless and our army is in chaos.

They will definitely take the opportunity to leave the city and attack, hoping to wipe us out in one fell swoop.

We can then set an ambush, wait for them to enter our encirclement, and then wipe them out in one fell swoop.

Xiao Fang nodded slightly, acknowledging his guess. (End of Chapter)