A rare heavy snowfall fell in Jiangxia County, and it was covered with silver frost. If the snow stops, it is convenient to spot moving objects or footprints on a white background. However, during the heavy snowfall time, especially at night, it is almost impossible to see things a few feet away. A few steps to hold a torch is also like the only one alive in this world.

The shadow came here without a hitch. There are more than 100 large square houses here, and countless grain and grass are hoarded. What a terrible situation, and it was a huge loss for him to burn a granary. But the infiltrator was very amused, and went straight to the center of the city, crouched quietly against the wall, wearing a hooded cloak, and stretched out his right hand from his cuff under the goose feather snow. On the soft and warm palm of flesh was a black bead, the size of a child's fist.

The black sphere is as dark as the night, and there is a black power surging in the form of a river. The man was silent, motionless. After half a ring, he retracted his black ball with satisfaction and disappeared into the darkness.

Then, the soldiers who were constantly patrolling the surroundings and inside the granary let out a sharp scream, and the whole city of Tailtail was in a commotion.

After taking care of some things in Shu, Xu Shu said goodbye to the current Yizhou Mu Feiyi. He finally came to Jiangxia lightly and came as ordered. After he came to Pang Tong's mansion, all the civil and military officials were listed, which seemed to be an unusual day. Pang Tong's expression was solemn, as if he had just swallowed a stone, and he might suffocate or vomit at any time. No one spoke, which made Xu Shu, who had just come in, a little overwhelmed, but after looking at both sides, he couldn't help coughing dryly and said, "Xiaguan Xu Shu came to return to his life." ”

Others already knew that Xu Shu was the second best person in Shu after Zhuge Liang, but he came at a really bad time, and everyone had a tense face. Pang Tong was also frozen and motionless. Xu Shu retreated to the last place in the column on the right. Even Xue Yue stood quietly behind Pang Tong, motionless. Obviously, things are very tricky.

Yesterday, the spies came to report that all the food in Giant Tail City had turned green overnight, and it seemed to be contaminated with the evil substance of the corrupt pathogens.

"It looks like it's going to rot slowly, and it shouldn't be a matter of how to preserve it." Zhou Yu was in the second place on the left in the face of Pang Tong and said: "But in any case, these things don't even eat chickens and ducks, and if they are forcibly fed, they will soon be poisoned." We have lost enormous resources for war. This is the first time in my life that I have encountered such a situation. It has been rumored that it is God's punishment. If this continues, we can't afford to sit still. ”

"It's really strange." Lu Bu, who was standing at the head of the left, said: "I have never heard of this kind of thing in my life, how can good grain be spoiled?" ”

After a few moments, Pang Tong finally raised his head. "It's not that simple, the climate or something in the area is wrong." He said flatly, "Otherwise, how could the grass and trees around Giant Tail City also decay?" It's winter, so it's supposed to be quiet, and it won't decay until summer when some insect disease attacks the tree. But now, the trees there are drying up as if they are about to wither, and if it is simply said that the grain has spoiled and infected the outside, it is better to say that the environment there has infected everything. ”

"But no one was harmed." Zhou Yu reminded. "Is it only for plants? The plague of this plant is also too terrible, and I am afraid that it will become a great hazard if it continues to develop. ”

Everyone is also at a loss. Pang Tong said: "Xu Shu? ”

"In!" Xu Shu immediately came out of the ranks.

"You are responsible for contacting the counties of Jingzhou and carrying out the work of transporting grain." Pang Tong said here and paused again. "It is necessary to ensure that the people have enough food. Do it right away. ”

"Yes!"

Xu Shu was obviously not ignored, Pang Tong had been thinking, and he had long been included in the thinking as one of the important figures.

"Be vigilant, the enemy will come soon." Pang Tong looked around. "This is the big crisis we are facing. Whether it's angry or artificial, let's be desperate. ”

In February of the thirteenth year of Yonghan, Cao Cao sent troops from Xiyang County and Xinxi County to attack Jiangxia County. So at that time, Pang Tongjun had just had a "giant tail incident", and Pang Tong guessed that either the news had leaked. Either this matter has something to do with the Wei State. But it seems incredible to be able to spoil all the grain. Judging by Pang Tong's knowledge, he thinks that it is caused by a certain food virus, or that the climate changes there have affected the food. But no amount of speculation can prove the origin of this rare event, which has never happened before.

The unbearable Pang Tong summoned Zhou Yu in the study and said, "I will never let Cao Mengde beat Jiangxia County so smoothly." His troops were divided into two routes, and there were more than 200,000 people on the road from Xinxi County, commanded by Xiahoudun, and the military division was Zhuge Liang. There are also more than 200,000 people on that road in Xiyang County, Cao Cao personally led the troops, and the military advisor was Guo Jia. It's a flying pounce from a strong enemy. I can't let him besiege the city. It is necessary to immediately raise two lines of troops and horses to break them separately. I don't know what Gongjin thinks? ”

"Zhuge Liang is from Xinxi County, he is good at strategy, and he will definitely pass through the area of Beilu Mountain, where we can fight him. Cao Cao came from Xiyang County, he was suspicious by nature, and he would definitely walk the flat plains. If we send troops now, we will collide with his army on the plain more than a hundred miles outside Jiangxia City. Both sides of the army are very strong, if we can still know which civil and military officials are in the army, we can properly adjust the configuration of the two armies. But for now, if Zhuge Liang's army hides fierce generals like Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, it can't be underestimated. It must be visited by the king himself. And Cao Cao's army will not lack capable subordinates, if Sima Yi, who is well versed in Tao strategy, is also there, then Xu Shu and I must go together to fight with them. ”

Pang Tong nodded and said, "It's okay, let Xu Shu explain the matter of transporting grain to others." It's going to be a pretty bad fight. He sighed, as if he had already stood on the killing array.

Pang Tong took Lu Bu, Gao Shun, Zhang Liao, and Zhang Ren out of battle, leading 200,000 troops. Zhou Yu, Xu Shu, Zhao Yun, Xu Huang, and Zang Ba also commanded 200,000 troops. Pang Tong's army and Cao Cao's army were equal in terms of strength. Still, something interesting happened. Zhuge Liang's banner was all replaced by Sima Yi's. This is also a change that is difficult for people to understand. Pang Tong thought to himself: "If it is to tell me that they have Zhuge Liang and Sima Yi in their army, then this kind of practice will not have a role in intimidating me." However, if Zhuge Liang was excluded, then this matter would be logical. How could that person succumb to Cao Cao's subordinates and be ostracized, or did he do it voluntarily? ”

This question calmed Pang Tong down, if the enemy is stronger and more complicated, only by pushing himself into a desperate situation can there be a way to defuse the enemy's offensive.

In a mountainous area, it was obvious that it was about to collide with Sima Yi's army. Pang Tong ordered people to survey the mountain, while deploying ambush troops at the foot of the mountain where he was located, and then began the work of building Dazhai. He probably relied on the mountains to build a fortress, wanting to see what the enemy could do.

The next day, a fire broke out in the village. Pang Tong did not panic and immediately arrived at the place where the fire started. He watched as the soldiers hurriedly extinguished the flames. Only one tent was on fire. Pang Tong didn't think it was reckless, as everyone else did. He looked carefully at the blackened ground, crouched down and fiddled with the black ash, and finally came to know a broken and charred arrow. The bamboo, which was still hot, was telling Pang Tong what he had experienced before.

Soon, the spies reported that on the hillside outside the camp where the fire had just occurred, someone saw some black shadows. Pang Tong concluded that a small group of men and horses wanted to attack the village, and it was not a major strategy, but should be to disturb the enemy in a way that made the enemy nervous, so as to exhaust Pang Tong's army.

In such a small trick, there is actually the wisdom of the enemy general. But judging from this method, Pang Tong does not think that it is Zhuge Liang's habitual method. Zhuge Liang either doesn't make a move, and once he does, it will be an earth-shattering means.

"Is it the famous Sima Yi of the Three Kingdoms?" Pang Tong said to himself.

After he returned to the camp, Xue Yue sat down in his place and said to him, "I have ordered my men to deploy, and next time you will see the face or corpse of the enemy." ”

"Well, they're pretty fast." Pang Tong said.

The next day, spies from the Darkmoon Battalion reported: "A large number of trees have been cut down on a mountainside to the northeast of the enemy, and a lot of stones have been gathered at the top of the hill. ”

"Got it." Pang Tong waved his hand, and the spies left.

"That road is not safe, they are going to rob us on the mountain road." Snow Moon Road.

"When did you become interested in this kind of strategy?" Pang Tong asked with interest.

As the night deepened, Pang Tong, who was still struggling with how to engage the enemy in a large-scale engagement, or strategically defeat the enemy, was again argued. In the same situation as yesterday, some people want to come and shoot the village with rockets. It's a pity that the Darkmoon Camp almost watched them walk under them and then moved, killing a dozen people, leaving only one person. That guy was scared of the and peeing. Before he could decide whether to shoot immediately, his companions fell silently one by one, as if they had been attacked by evil spirits. Frightened, he was escorted to Pang Tong's village.

Pang Tong shouted angrily: "Say, who is leading the army? ”

Sima ...... General Sima ......" The enemy soldier replied in horror as he knelt on the ground.

"Sima Yi?" Pang Tong's expression was very cold, and the spy kept nodding. "Wasn't Zhuge Liang before? You don't bluff me! Be careful to throw you into the pan and fry it! ”