Three Kingdoms, I'm really not a general!

Chapter 235: Three Battles, Victories

Zhuge Liang released Meng Huo, and the generals came to the tent and asked, "Meng Huo is the leader of the southern barbarians. Fortunately, he has been captured and the south has been pacified. Why did the military advisor let him go?"

Zhuge Liang smiled and said, "It is as easy as taking something out of a bag for me to capture this man. I just need to subdue his heart and then peace will come naturally."

"Besides... this is just World War II. How can you be called a killing god?"

"Just fight a few more times, and when Meng Huo is defeated by Zi Yu, this place will be pacified."

Upon hearing this, all the generals turned to look at Xing Daorong and made a few teasing remarks.

But he didn't feel any resentment or jealousy. Xing Daorong's ability was there. If he wasn't asked to be the God of Death, would he ask himself to be the God of Death?

...

After fighting for a while, Xing Daorong naturally had to take his troops to rest. However, when he returned to the camp, he saw Jiang Wei and Zhou Xun gathered around a map.

Xing Daorong was curious and walked closer to see what the two boys were talking about.

But Zhou Xun said, "In my opinion, the military advisor should not have let Meng Huo go."

"Just take him with you and attack the Nanman camp. It won't be that troublesome!"

Jiang Wei immediately retorted: "No, even if we win this time, the barbarians will still rebel. How can we succeed if this keeps happening?"

"The only right way is to let it go, but be able to take it easily every time."

Xing Daorong understood after listening. It turned out that these two little guys were just talking about it on paper.

However, Xing Daorong also noticed that these two guys had very different personalities.

Xing Daorong stepped forward and said, "You two both have a point. If you want a quick victory, you have to use Xun'er's method. If you want to solve the problem once and for all, you have to use Wei'er's method."

"But it's a good thing that you can discuss military affairs and are determined to learn. You should keep up the good work and don't slack off."

After Xing Daorong finished his exhortation, he didn't say much and went to the military camp to check out the competition.

The two boys were left alone without arguing. Looking at Xing Daorong's back as he walked away, Jiang Wei sighed, "The general has done his best for us."

Indeed, it is extremely rare to be able to listen to Zhuge Liang's reports.

Zhou Xun said nothing, but just nodded silently.

In fact, he felt more than Jiang Wei.

After all, Jiang Wei was chosen by Xing Daorong himself, so he could be considered to have been "forced" into the position.

However, even if they were "forced" in, Xing Daorong did not treat them differently.

No wonder…

So popular.

...

Without mentioning the growth process of Jiang Wei and Zhou Xun, it is said that Meng Huo, who was released, traveled all the way to Lushui, where he met his defeated barbarian soldiers who came to look for him.

When the soldiers saw Meng Huo, they were surprised and delighted. They bowed and asked, "How did the king come back?"

Of course, Meng Huo could not say that it was Zhuge Liang who let him go.

He said, "The Shu people held me captive in my tent, but I killed more than ten of them and fled in the dark. As I was on my way, I met a cavalry scout, but I killed him too and took the horse, so I escaped."

Everyone heard this without any suspicion and were overjoyed to see the king return. They helped Meng Huo cross the Lu River, set up camp, gathered the chiefs of each cave, and gradually recruited the barbarian soldiers who had been released.

At this time, Jinhuan Sanjie, Dongdana and Ahuinan were already in their respective caves.

Meng Huo sent someone to invite them. The three men originally did not want to mobilize troops against Zhuge Liang again, but they were afraid of Meng Huo's great power, so they had to lead their troops as well.

Meng Huo issued an order to the crowd: "I know Zhuge Liang's plan. We must not fight him. If we fight, we will fall into his trap. His soldiers from Sichuan have come a long way and have suffered a lot. Moreover, the weather is scorching today. How can they stay here for long?"

"We are faced with the danger of the Lu River. Let's tie up all the boats and rafts on the south bank, build earthen cities in the area, and make deep trenches and high fortifications. Let's see what Zhuge Liang has to say!" Everyone saw that Meng Huo had learned his lesson and was no longer acting recklessly.

After hearing about the "defend to the death" strategy, they thought it was a good idea and so they all followed it.

All boats and rafts were detained on the south bank, and an earthen city was built in the area.

In places close to mountains or cliffs, high enemy towers are erected; on the towers are many bows, crossbows, cannons and stones installed, in preparation for a long-term stay.

All the food and grass were transported by the various caves. Meng Huo thought it was a perfect plan and was not worried.

However, Jinhuan Sanjie and others still have worries.

At this moment, Jinhuan Sanjie, Dongdana and Ahuinan were gathered together to talk about the situation of the Sichuan soldiers.

Jin Huan San Jue said: "In this Sichuan army, there is Zhuge Liang with his numerous strategies and Xing Daorong who is invincible. Can our king really win?"

Dong Tuna said, "Who knows? Zhuge Liang is fine, but I heard that Xing Daorong is victorious in every battle. There is no battle in the world that he cannot win. He is also known as the God of Death."

"How can we defeat such a person?"

These words really dampened the morale of the group, and for a moment none of the three spoke.

After a long while, Ah Hui murmured, "Let's see if the king's plan can succeed. If it fails again... I think we should have surrendered to the Sichuan Army as soon as possible."

These words seemed to hit the mark of everyone's thoughts. They all nodded, and it was considered an agreement among them.

...

The news that Meng Huo was holding out at Lushui soon arrived, and Zhuge Liang did not hesitate at all and led his troops to advance.

On that day, the army had already reached the Lu River, and the scouts reported: "There are no boats or rafts in the Lu River, and the current is very fast. There are earthen forts built on the other side of the river, and they are all guarded by barbarian soldiers."

It was May, and the weather was hot, especially in the south, where the soldiers and horses could not wear any armor.

Zhuge Liang took Xing Daorong to the bank of the Lu River to observe the battle. Then he returned to his camp, gathered all the generals in his tent, and issued an order: "Now Meng Huo's troops are stationed south of the Lu River. Dig deep trenches and build high fortifications to resist our troops!"

"But since I have led my troops here, how can I return empty-handed? Each of you should lead your troops to a place with dense trees and mountains, and rest your troops and horses with me."

He sent his men a hundred miles away from the Lu River to choose a cool place, divided them into several camps, and ordered the generals to guard each camp. They built straw huts inside and outside the camp to shelter the horses and the soldiers to enjoy the coolness and avoid the heat.

Ma Su, a military officer, looked at the fort and advised Zhuge Liang, "I think this fort is not a good one. Although the mountain can protect us from the scorching heat, the barbarians may sneak across the Lu River and come to rob the fort. How can we rescue them if we use fire to attack them?"

Zhuge Liang laughed and said, "I'm just worried that he won't come!"

"If they attack, we have ways to deal with them."

Ma Su was puzzled at the moment and didn't know what solution the military advisor had.

But seeing that the military advisor didn't say anything, he didn't want to force him to ask, so he just followed and learned.

...

However, when Xing Daorong was taking his troops to the mountains to escape the summer heat, he was somewhat worried that the barbarians might sneak over and attack with fire.

But then he thought about it again, it was Zhuge Liang's formation, and thought it was not a big problem, so he felt relieved.

However, he did not expect that just a few days after setting up the camp, he was soon assigned another task by Zhuge Liang.

But he got the order: "One hundred and fifty miles from here, the Lushui River is at the mouth of Liusha. The water is slow here, so you can make a raft and cross it."

"If the Barbarian King sends people to attack the village, he will use this place as a crossing point."

"You should set up an ambush early in the morning, and you will surely gain something."

"As for how to attack Meng Huo's camp, we have to adapt to the situation."

Xing Daorong went happily and led his troops to Shakou. Seeing that the water was shallow, he realized that it was possible to pass through here.

He then laid out an ambush of troops and horses, ready to rob and kill the barbarians who were crossing the river!
(End of this chapter)