The time was the day after the successful grenade test.
On one side was the Sun-Cao coalition, and on the other side were Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong and others. Both sides prepared for battle in unison, without any prompting, just a silent tacit understanding.
Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong knew that the next few days would be the key.
If their support arrives, then they will still have room to struggle, but if...if Yi Xiaotian and others launch the general attack first, then it means that the other side is confident enough to break through Wancheng's defense, then the outcome of this battle will be
Needless to say the results.
Therefore...even if they are just struggling, Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong must prepare the ground for the arrival of the unlikely reinforcements.
At noon that day, the offensive and defensive battle that had been silent for several days began again.
Liu Beijun's test was very routine. Although Sun and Cao's coalition forces did not send out actual troops to attack the city, it can be seen from their rapidly shrinking encirclement that they were already trying their best to compress the living space of the Wancheng defenders.
Zhuge Liang chose to test the situation - at noon, he suddenly sent an army out from the west city gate and pointed directly at the army on the west side guarded by Gan Ning.
But after Gan Ning experienced the previous fall, not to mention being completely focused, but judging from this concentration, it is unlikely that Zhuge Liang would take this opportunity to steal a flaw.
Gan Ning's counterattack arrived as expected, but as soon as the oncoming cavalry was hindered, it immediately turned around and returned, as if it was a feint attack.
……Soon after…
"Military advisor...the other party seems to be serious about it."
Chen Dao took off his helmet, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and said breathlessly.
Zhuge Liang closed his eyes and nodded. This result was not beyond his expectation, but...
"No... they're still just pretending."
Zhuge Liang pointed to the military tent in the far south of the city, while Chen Dao looked at it, but... what was Zhuge Liang asking him to look at?
Chen Dao, who was confused, didn't know how Zhuge Liang came to this conclusion, but he had personal experience... Gan Ning just met him face to face, and he went crazy trying to pester him. Fortunately, their horses were also very good.
...Only then could he easily get rid of the opponent's pursuit.
In Chen Dao's opinion, if he didn't plan to fight decisively, how could the other party have such an attitude?
Seeing Chen Dao's doubts, Zhuge Liang finally took out his feather fan after many days - even though it was only early spring and the temperature was still frighteningly low, he still waved the feather fan leisurely.
"You must be clear about Yi Xiaotian's temperament... The other party is advancing so fast just to make us feel the urgency. If Yi Xiaotian is sure of everything, he will not do these risky things."
Chen Dao nodded without understanding, and at the same time, another voice of agreement came from behind:
"Just as Kong Ming said, the spies just came to report that there has been no movement in Yi Xiaotian's military tent since yesterday. I think Yi Xiaotian was just deceiving us... just assume that the explosion he made yesterday was true.
To be honest, how could someone like him not take advantage of this opportunity to defraud us?"
Regarding Yi Xiaotian's cunning, Pang Tong and Zhuge Liang have an incredible consensus.
After hearing the specific news that there was a spy, Chen was slightly relieved.
"If that's the case, then we don't have to..."
"No, General Chen, please pass on the order. Once the opponent comes within range, attack with all your strength."
"ah?"
Chen Daogang wanted to say that in this case, they don't need to be so nervous, right?
Unexpectedly, Zhuge Liang denied him and emphasized that he would attack with all his strength, which confused Chen Dao.
Seeing that Chen Dao didn't understand, Zhuge Liang shook his head, pointed to the west wall and said:
"You give the order first. Pay more attention to the west and north in particular. Maybe the other side will hide the siege equipment separately. Go quickly and I will explain to you when you come back."
"Um...yes!"
Zhuge Liang's tone was serious and urgent. Chen Dao finally realized that Zhuge Liang was no longer making fun of him, but was really considering it. He hurriedly gave the order and ran down the city wall towards the west gate.
After a long time, Zhuge Liang looked at the enemy army south of the city and sighed.
"Kong Ming, why are you sighing?"
Pang Tong finally stepped forward. He had been responsible for the intelligence in the city for the past two days, but it was the same as the current situation. No matter how many spies were sent, more would disappear and fewer would return.
And among those who came back, those who could bring useful information were even rarer.
In terms of intelligence, Pang Tong also fully realized Yi Xiaotian's repressive power. It can only be said that the concept of information warfare that Yi Xiaotian once proposed was really eye-opening for them and made them feel ashamed.
"Tell me...what's the difference between General Chen Dao...and Zhao Yun?"
As a result, Pang Tong heard Zhuge Liang ask this question for no reason.
He immediately understood the reason why Zhuge Liang sighed just now.
After all, if it were normal, the person who took orders here just now should be Zhao Yun.
And...if it were Zhao Yun, although he might not be able to understand the meaning of Zhuge Liang's order just now, his actions would be much crisper and clearer.
"Both are cautious... both are highly skilled in martial arts. Chen Dao and Zhao Yun were both generals who followed their lord in the early stages of his career... Even in terms of military exploits, they are equally equal, but why... why..."
Zhuge Liang couldn't say the last words.
Although Pang Tong was a latecomer, he also knew that many years before, in Liu Bei's army... Zhao Yun was the civil and military pair who had the most tacit cooperation with Zhuge Liang. Now, although Chen Dao has replaced Zhao Yun's position, as expected, Zhuge Liang is still in his heart.
There might be some difference.
"Kong Ming...it's just a matter of time."
"In the past, General Chen Dao only accompanied General Guan and the lord, and did not have much contact with you. In fact, if you ask the lord and General Guan, they will also tell you about General Chen Dao's excellent character - according to
I think General Chen Dao is much better than the treacherous Zhao Yun, both in leading troops to fight and in doing things for others."
"If we say what is outstanding about Zhao Yun, I'm afraid it is only his way of thinking that he has gained from working with you for many years - and this is not because of Zhao Yun's high understanding, but actually because of your great influence, Kong Ming.
"
It can only be said that Pang Tong is indeed the person who is best at comforting and encouraging Kong Ming in the army. With just a few words, he made Zhuge Liang speechless.
Not only that, Zhuge Liang immediately felt that he had indeed lost his composure just now.
It was obvious that he caught Zhao Yun's hand and drove him away personally. On the other hand, after the other party left, he still missed the tacit understanding with him. If Chen Dao heard this, what would happen to him?
So chilling.
Zhuge Liang quickly patted his cheek, took a deep breath and said apologetically to Pang Tong:
"Shi Yuan, you are right. I lost my temper just now... General Chen Dao is indeed a more suitable person for our army. If I bring up such a thing again in the future, I will trouble you, Shi Yuan, to remind me."
Pang Tong smiled slightly and nodded in agreement, but behind this smile, who could know what he was thinking in his heart?
