In the next two days, the Song army still gathered forces to launch an endless offensive against Wangjiangmen in Hangzhou, and there was no intention of dividing troops to attack other city gates. This naturally made the situation in the Wangjiangmen section more and more critical, and Pang Wanchun naturally had to continue to draw troops and horses from other places as backup in order to ensure the safety, so that the offensive and defensive sides maintained a balance.

However, at the same time as making this decision, Pang Wanchun's guess in his heart became more and more determined, Song Jun's onslaught at such a point regardless of gains and losses was too strange, with his understanding of Sun Tu, this must mean a hidden conspiracy.

Pang Wanchun was not the only one who held this view, Fang Fei and Jiang Shihu also had the same idea after venturing to the city to see the fierce offensive of the Song army, and the latter said bluntly: "This is to cover up, and the more he Sun Tuyue took such great pains to attack my Wangjiang Gate, it proves that the city gate he really wants to take is not here!" ”

"But where will he attack the gates? If what I think is right, he attacked my dry gate to cover up his ultimate goal of wanting to march by waterway, but I have five water gates in Hangzhou, where should I focus on guarding against it? Pang Wanchun frowned and asked.

He knew very well that once Sun Tutu saw the dagger, his threat to a certain water gate would inevitably be great, and if he couldn't make plans early, he was afraid that it would be a little dangerous. But there are 13 city gates in Hangzhou, eight droughts and five waters, so we can't all invest in heavy defense, we must select one or two water gates, and we must bet on the goal of the Song army. This is the key to the confrontation between the two armies, and the excellent generals and military advisors determine the direction of the battle, because as long as they guess the enemy's mind, they have won the battle by seven points!

After saying this, Pang Wanchun and Fang Fei both set their eyes on Jiang Shihu. As a military advisor of the Wu army, he was always able to anticipate the enemy's opportunities in the past, and made great contributions to the rise of Fang La, so he had a reputation as a last resort. No one can make up their minds now, so naturally it is the time for him to show his talents.

Jiang Shihu pondered for a long time before he said, "If Sun Tuzhen sends an army to attack my Water Gate, how many men and horses do we have to send to defend the palace to ensure a big victory?" ”

"You must be three times the enemy in order to win in the case of preparation, the Song army's combat strength is far above our army's soldiers......" At this time, Pang Wanchun had nothing to hide, so he told the real situation: "And now all the city gates have to stay to guard the soldiers and horses, and a large number of people are needed on the Wangjiang Gate, so calculated, there are not many people available, if you divide the army into two gates, you can only hold on without losing, if you can bet on one door, go all out, you will be able to achieve a big victory, maybe it will turn the tide of the war!" ”

"My five water gates in Hangzhou are all secretly connected to the external Qiantang River, can there be corresponding precautions before? For example, by setting up all kinds of stakes and nets in the water to block the enemy, at least they can stop the enemy's ships? ”

"Yes, there are arrangements for all gates, especially the Qingbo Water Gate, which is more blocked because it is on the side of the palace, and it is impossible for ordinary ships to pass through."

After hearing this, Jiang Shihu's face showed a hint of discoloration, but it was fleeting: "What about the two water gates of Qiantang and Yongjin, which are closest to here?" ”

"Because the water is not as turbulent as expected, it is difficult for big ships to pass through, so the defense is not too strict. The meaning of the military advisor is...... Will they start with these two? Pang Wanchun immediately understood and asked urgently. There is a way to solve the problem of shallow water, haven't you noticed, recently the river in my city has been shallower than in the past, which is obviously related to the fact that the upper reaches of the city have been cut off. Before, I thought that this was the Song army's plan to intercept the water and release the flood, and laughed at them for not understanding the way of water conservancy and geography, and vainly wanted to attack it with water in winter. But now it seems that the Song army has another plan, cutting off the water upstream, so that the water potential of these two gates will suddenly rise, so that the ships can rush through smoothly! ”

Fang Fei was speechless: "They calculated so carefully, they were actually preparing for this as early as seven or eight days ago?" But just from this point, can it be inferred that the Song army will attack these two water gates, is it a bit too hasty? ”

"Not only that, but more importantly, these two city gates are the closest to my Wangjiang Gate." Jiang Shihu said with a solemn face: "Once their naval army really succeeds in capturing the city gate, they can transfer the troops and horses by land nearby, so that they can quickly occupy and defend the main road into the city, and my Hangzhou will be broken!" ”

Pang Wanchun slammed the table case and asserted: "What the military advisor said is very true, the goal of the Song army must be in these two water gates!" I thought it was strange before, if I put a few other portals that were easier to attack the city, why would his Song army choose to attack my Wangjiangmen. Now it can be regarded as completely clear that they mean something else, and they are coming towards one of the water gates. ”

"Then which is the real target of the Song Army?" Fang Fei also recognized this inference and hurriedly asked again. Obviously, the correct answer is very close to them, as long as they choose the target of the Song army, they can win the battle.

"Yongjinmen!" Jiang Shihu asserted: "The area around Qiantang Gate has always been plagued by flooding, which is not conducive to the entry and exit of large ships, as long as Sun Tu knows something about my Hangzhou, he will not choose to start from this gate." Of course, in order to be safe, we also have to guard the Qiantang Gate more, but more and have to be put in front of the Yongjin Gate. Also, let people prepare more fishing nets and hook bows and arrows, as long as the Song army dares to fight my idea of Yongjinmen, they will be asked to pay a great price! ”

"I'll make arrangements!" Pang Wanchun suddenly got up quite excitedly, and he didn't care about being polite with the two of them, so he hurriedly went to convey the relevant orders.

It wasn't until he saw him leave that Fang Fei looked at Jiang Shihu again, and his face was much more relaxed than before: "If this battle can be won, my Hangzhou will definitely be saved." In this case, the worst you have made before is useless. I don't know if Your Majesty will blame us for making an advocacy and send him back to Wuzhou overnight. ”

"I hope so, Your Majesty, as long as we win, he will only be overjoyed, and he will never blame us for this." Jiang Shihu smiled and said. Fang Fei also smiled and nodded, but he had already relaxed, but he didn't notice that there seemed to be something unspeakable hidden in the depths of Jiang Shihu's eyes......

At the same time, the Song army camped.

Seeing that another siege of the army was blocked by the defenders, and finally he could only retreat stupidly, Sun Tu's eyes did not see too much melancholy, and even said with some sighs: "Speaking of which, this Pang Wanchun is really the most powerful opponent I have encountered since I led the army." His soldiers and horses are actually not too strong, far inferior to my Shandong soldiers, but in terms of arranging troops and deploying troops and adapting measures to local conditions, he is clever enough to make this group of rabble-like rebels defend the city gate for so long without losing the slightest advantage. ”

"Yes, this person is indeed a rare general. But he must never have dreamed of how we would break the city next! Song Jiang replied confidently on the side.

"How's it going, everything is arranged?" When Sun Tu saw him say this, he knew that this strategy was about to be clear.

"The brothers were unfamiliar with this before, so they made more preparations, and now everything is ready, just wait for the general's order, and our naval soldiers can be dispatched! This time, there are also those water weapons specially made by the general, and it is even easier to enter Hangzhou! Song Jiang replied confidently.

"Have you made your decision? Who will attack the Golden Gate? Sun Tu asked with some curiosity.

Song Jiang's expression changed slightly, and then he slowly said the arrangement......

At the same time, at the back of the barracks, in the stockade next to the water surface of the Qiantang River, the Zhang brothers were sitting opposite each other, with wine and food in front of them. Although alcohol is forbidden in the army during wartime, it can be made for soldiers who are about to go to war.

Zhang Heng took a sip of the wine bowl, and then looked at his brother: "You really decided?" You will take the Tong brothers to fight the Golden Gate? ”

"Exactly, because only in this way can the three Ruan brothers not question Brother Gongming's arrangement again, and brother, you can also make great contributions to our brothers." Zhang Shun smiled indifferently, as if what he said was just a small matter of a few pieces of money, not a big credit for breaking through the door and winning the city.

"You, you still care about the overall situation, I'm really not as good as you as a brother." Zhang Heng smiled bitterly, and took a sip of the wine in the bowl: "It's a pity that your ability, if you exchange it with me, you will definitely be able to make a great contribution." ”

"Everyone is a brother, in fact, everyone who has made meritorious service is the same. Brother Gongming also has his difficulties, and he must level the bowl of water between our Liangshan brothers, since I am his brother, I naturally have to think more about him. Zhang Shun smiled and said: "What's more, brother, don't really think that you will be able to take credit, although I am not the main attack, but there is also a lot less danger, so I hope you can be more careful then." ”

"Haha, when I got to the water, I really wasn't afraid of anyone. Even though I am not too familiar with the waterways around Hangzhou, as long as I get into the water, it is my world. Zhang Henghao laughed dryly. He is always so optimistic, it seems that the sky has fallen, and he can be used as a quilt to cover.

Zhang Shun was also infected by it and laughed. After a while, he said again: "Brother, I think of one thing, in fact, you and I are not official materials, why don't we go back to Jiangzhou to fish after this time to quell the Jiangnan Rebellion?" ”

"Huh?" Zhang Heng glanced at his younger brother in surprise, he really didn't expect him to have such a retreat.

Zhang Shun smiled hesitantly: "Compared with now, I prefer the unrestrained days when I was in Shanzhai and Jiangzhou." And I believe that as long as the Fangla Rebellion is quelled this time, Brother Gongming will definitely be made a big official, and then we won't have to help him share his worries. ”

"Well, I didn't want to do that for a long time. Then it's decided, after the chaos is settled, let's go back to Jiangzhou! As for those who do not take credit, just give some money. ”

As soon as they said that, the two brothers looked at each other again, and then laughed. They believe that it will not be long before they dream of a happy life.