If either of them moves, it will inevitably be attacked by the other two at the same time.

Among the three parties, Pharmacist Li was the weakest.

Therefore, although he was in a hurry to rush to Kipzhou, he had to temporarily delay his troops and confront Deng Shiluo and Wang Honglie.

This place was occupied by Tang Sailorok, and Pharmacist Lee had to cross to get to Kipju, so it was impossible for either side to retreat.

Wang Honglie is different, for him Shennongjia is already outside the western border.

As long as Pharmacist Li didn't want to go east, he didn't want to keep his army here for a long time.

During this period of confrontation, Pharmacist Li was actually quite anxious, because the plum rain that would affect the entire Jianghuai region could come at any time, which would cause great trouble to the use of troops and the march.

He sent Zhang Baoxiang to release the news to lure Wang Honglie to find out that the target of the Tang army was not Wang Zheng.

And because the rainy season would come at any time, Wang Honglie transferred the army back to Xiangfan, leaving only a few defenders on guard.

Early the next morning after Wang Honglie's retreat, Pharmacist Li, accompanied by Zhang Baoxiang, Xue Guwu and others, climbed high and overlooked Deng Shilok's stronghold.

But seeing the endless mountains and smoke trees, Dang Selao's department occupies a large valley.

Pharmacist Li looked back and asked Zhang Baoxiang: "If you command the troops, how do you plan to win?" ”

Zhang Baoxiang took a closer look at the terrain and said: "Deng Shiluo chose to garrison here because it is easy to defend and difficult to attack. He claimed to have tens of thousands of people under his jurisdiction, but judging by the situation of his garrison, it is estimated that the number of soldiers who can fight is only 10,000. These barbarian horses are few, but they are skilled in jungle warfare. Even if our army has good horses, it cannot be used to the fullest in this mountain. However, our army is well-trained, and if there are 10,000 elite soldiers corresponding to it, it is enough to win. ”

Pharmacist Li smiled and said, "Yes." But our army only has 800 elite soldiers, so what should we do? ”

Zhang Baoxiang pondered for a long time, shook his head and thanked: "My subordinates really have no good plan." ”

Pharmacist Li smiled slightly: "Baoxiang, for the way of generals, in addition to evaluating soldiers and horses, it is also necessary to be clear about the time and place. Shennongjia is lush because of its humid climate. If you look at the direction of forest growth, you should know that the southeast wind blows most of the year. If you look at the valley of Tang Selaok, the color is slightly yellow, not as green as the mountains. I think they cut down the trees and build sheds, which has made the place drier. With the exit of the valley, one is in the southeast and the other is in the northwest, so there is wind in the valley in all seasons. Deng Shilao garrisoned here, with great vision! ”

Zhang Baoxiang nodded frequently when he heard this, but he didn't know what it had to do with the use of soldiers.

Pharmacist Li sighed secretly in his heart, this treasure is not a talent of a general after all.

However, he only smiled and said: "Although the climate in the mountains is humid, there is little rain in winter, and there is no rainy season until summer, which is the driest time of the year." In the village of Tang Selao, it is drier than elsewhere. Because most of the mountains are damp, I am afraid that since ancient times, few people have thought of using fire attacks here. ”

"Fire Attack!"

When Zhang Baoxiang heard the word "fire attack", he woke up from a big dream and was excited: "Fujun, high!" If our army sends people to the southeast and sets fire, and the fire burns into the village, they will flee to the northwest. The northwest valley road is very narrow, although our army is small, but only to block the exit, will be able to capture the whole village! ”

At this time, Pharmacist Li was the Kaifu, and his subordinates all called him "Fujun".

"Captured!"

Pharmacist Li glanced at Zhang Baoxiang with satisfaction: "It's good to have the virtue of a good life for the sake of the future!" Very good! ”

Zhang Baoxiang bowed down and thanked: "The teachings of the prince of the palace, the subordinates dare not or forget." ”

Pharmacist Li continued to smile and said, "If our army sends 200 people to the southeast to set fire, there will only be 600 people in the northwest valley mouth. Deng Shiluo's department has 10,000 people, how to capture them alive? ”

Zhang Baoxiang was stunned for a long time and asked, "Can you borrow people from Jinzhou?" ”

Thinking about it, he said: "If all the military merits in this battle belong to us, I am afraid that the king of Lujiang may not be willing to be seconded." ”

Pharmacist Li nodded and said, "Not bad." ”

He took out his pen and paper and hurriedly revised the book, and handed it to Zhang Baoxiang: "You send this letter to Jinzhou, and seconded people to the king of Lujiang to help you defend the northwest valley mouth."

The letter has already said that this battle is for us to act on the orders of the king of Lujiang, and all the military achievements belong to Jinzhou.

In addition, most of the previous tribes were dissatisfied with the strong annexation of Tang Selaok, so you should also borrow some men from them.

After all, they speak the same language and can appease the captured people. ”

Zhang Bao promised to go immediately.

Xue Guwu looked a little unhappy next to him: "The prince of the mansion only sent an errand to Uncle Baoxiang, what about me?" ”

Pharmacist Li looked at him and asked with a smile, "Ah Wu, how familiar are you with those apes?" ”

Zhang Baoxiang and others jokingly called Xue Guwu "monkey", but it was inconvenient for Pharmacist Li to call him so.

If the northerners are used to calling him "Wu'er", or "Wu'er", it is also inappropriate.

Out of the dust, according to the southern people's habit of calling him "Ah Wu", but it is appropriate, and Pharmacist Li also called him "Ah Wu".

I only heard Xue Guwu whispering a short whistle, and the whistling sound was neither high nor long.

But even though the dozen apes rushed out of the surrounding forest, they did not move forward, but only stopped between the bushes.

Xue Gu Wu said: "Fu Jun, Ah Wu can summon monkeys with a howling sound.

The whistling is higher and longer, and the more apes will come. ”

Pharmacist Li nodded and said, "Very good." ”

He turned to another officer beside him and said, "Jun Mai, you take the cloth and silk with someone, sew it three feet wide and generous, and prepare fire oil and crossbows, and go to the southeast valley mouth to stand by."

I let Ah Wu go with you, he summoned a group of monkeys to make noise, and Deng Shiluo thought that the army was coming, so he did not dare to rush to the fire. ”

The officer's name was Xi Junmai, and he promised with Xue Guwu.

By the afternoon, the support sent by the barbarians of the previous tribes had arrived one after another, and Xi Junmai was also preparing to stop all kinds of things.

The carrier pigeon sent by Zhang Baoxiang has also arrived, and it is reported that the people of Jinzhou are led by Li Daliang and go to the northwest valley with him, and it is estimated that they will be in place at the right time.

Pharmacist Li calculated the schedule, put the Kong Ming lantern after dusk, and notified Xi Junmai and Xue Guwu to carry out a fire attack.

Xi Jun ordered people to soak the cloth with fire oil, and two groups of crossbowmen tied the front two corners to the crossbow and stretched them to both sides.

Xi Jun bought a wave of his hand, and the two crossbows were fired at the same time.

The oil-soaked cloth silk that was three zhang square immediately floated to Deng Shiluo Village with the crossbow momentum.

Pharmacist Li watched from a distance on the top of the mountain, and he only had to make several attempts before the crossbowman could adjust his strength and direction, and shoot the oil-soaked cloth onto Tang Seulok's granary.

Unexpectedly, this first shot, the cloth fell smoothly and steadily in the most ideal position.

Pharmacist Li was very curious, and took advantage of the crossbowman's re-firing to look at it, and was shocked at the moment! It turned out that the crossbow arrow was caught by the flying bird, and the oil-soaked cloth was carried to the top of the granary!

When I looked closely, I saw that those birds were wild cranes! Pharmacist Li originally knew that Xue Guwu would be able to communicate with the monkeys in a short period of time, and he must be secretly aided by the ape; At this time, when I saw the wild crane holding the arrow, I knew that it was sent by the crane father, and I was greatly moved for a while.

After firing several oil-soaked cloths in succession, Xi Junmai immediately ordered to shoot feather arrows tied to Ai Huo.