After Zhang Fei returned, he did not mention a word about the incident involving his leadership and did not tell Pang Tong.
In his opinion, this is not a big deal and will not affect the overall war situation nor the strategic intentions of the two parties.
Moreover, even if he attacked Samoko at that time, he did not have enough soldiers and horses, so he might not be able to defeat the Wuxi barbarians.
And even if he kills Samoko, so what? Other Wuxi barbarians will still transport the medicine.
However, Zhang Fei is not an ignorant person. The pottery merchant has obtained the medicinal materials to cure the miasma. This matter must be reported to Pang Tong. After all, it concerns the two armies, and he cannot be willful at this time.
Pang Tong's mind was like ordinary people's. He naturally knew that Zhang Fei was hiding something from him. Otherwise, how could he know that the potter had obtained the medicinal herbs?
However, Pang Tong did not intend to hold Zhang Fei accountable. After all, the news he brought back was very important to him.
He immediately called for Jin Xuan and asked how long it would take for the soldiers of the three armies to eliminate the poisonous miasma if the potter obtained the medicinal herbs.
Jin Xuan whispered to him: "There are indeed many local barbarians in Wuling who can rely on their experience to find herbal medicines to cure miasma in the mountains and forests. Moreover, people who have not been infected with miasma can also cure miasma after taking the herbal medicine."
It’s not intrusive, but for people who have been infected by the miasma, it will take some time for the medicine to take effect.”
After hearing Jin Xuan's words, Pang Tong re-planned his strategy in his mind.
"In this case, it is impossible for the miasma to continue to spread among Tao Shang's army. From this point of view, our army needs to march towards Tao Shang's army immediately. Taking advantage of the fact that his infected soldiers and horses have not yet recovered their strength, causing their
To death!"
Jin Xuan cupped his hands and said, "Situ's words are very reasonable."
Pang Tong asked him again: "I wrote a letter and sent someone to deliver it to Liu Du in Lingling. Has he replied now?"
Jin Xuan hurriedly said: "Lingling County Governor Liu Du has sent a letter back, saying that his troops have begun to move north to meet up with our army and will arrive soon."
Pang Tong nodded and said: "Tell them not to come here and go directly to the pottery merchant's camp. Time is running out right now, so I will send my troops there and we will meet him at the place where the Jinling Army is stationed."
"promise!"
…
At the same time, in the pottery merchant's camp.
The pottery merchant gathered all his generals together and held a military meeting.
He looked around at the generals and said: "If nothing happens, in less than two days, Pang Tong will mobilize all the troops and horses he can mobilize to attack our army. Although our army is currently using the troops sent by General Samoko,
The herbal medicine has temporarily stabilized the miasma, but many soldiers are unable to fight at the moment, and their combat effectiveness has been greatly reduced. If you want to defend the military camp now, you have to rely on the remaining soldiers..."
Speaking of this, Tao Shang looked around at the navy generals and said helplessly: "This battle is very difficult to fight. It can be said to be difficult. We can only rely on the generals."
Xu Sheng cupped his hands and said: "As generals promoted by the Prime Minister and ministers of the imperial court, we will naturally take the lead when encountering trouble!"
Ding Feng also said: "Teacher, don't worry, we will definitely keep the barracks and prevent the Jingzhou army from crossing the gate of the camp. We will be executed without mercy!"
The pottery merchant looked at Ding Feng with satisfaction: "There is no need to say the word "death". In fact, it is not that we have no way to fight against the opponent. This time, the defense of the camp will be all under the command of Kong Ming. The generals of each department will follow Kong Ming's instructions to meet the enemy.
Can."
Everyone looked at Kong Ming in surprise.
Ding Feng said directly: "Second Senior Brother, do you have any good strategies to defeat the enemy?"
The pottery merchant didn't know why, but it was a little awkward to hear Ding Feng call Kong Ming that way.
Second Senior Brother...are you Xiao Bailong?
Zhuge Liang coughed lightly and said: "Many of the generals here have experienced the Battle of Guandu that year, including General Gan Ning, General Zhou Tai, General Xu Sheng, General Jiang Qin and others... I don't know what everyone thinks about it.
Do you still remember the battle of Han Meng’s sneak attack on Xuchang?”
As the saying goes, waking up the dreamer with one word, all the generals suddenly remembered the war that year.
Zhou Tai suddenly realized: "Mr. Zhuge used eight formations to defeat Yuan Jun sent by Yuan Shao to attack Xuchang, and relied on this formation to kill Yuan Jun's general Han Meng. He became famous in one battle!"
Zhuge Liang smiled and said: "I am ashamed of myself, I am ashamed of myself... Today, I want to use the soldiers of the three armies to set up eight formations around the camp to guard the gates and prevent the Jingzhou army from succeeding."
Gan Ning said with some confusion: "I just heard that Pang Tong is also good at using military formations. Can Mr. Zhuge's formations be hidden from him?"
Zhuge Liang shook his head and said: "I'm afraid we can't hide it, but we focus on holding on and forming formations as a supplement. We don't seek victory. To a certain extent, we will be in an invincible position."
Tao Shang stood up and said: "As long as our three armies work together as one, we will definitely be able to survive this offensive."
All the generals bowed their hands to the pottery merchant and said: "I will obey the Prime Minister's order."
…
A few days later, Pang Tong united with Wuling County, Lingling Army and the remnants of Changsha to raise troops to the pottery merchant's camp.
Pang Yi was wearing iron armor, sitting on a chariot, looking at the quiet pottery camp in the distance.
With him came 40,000 Jingzhou Southern Army.
But at this moment, Pang Tong seemed to be hesitant.
Although the two sides have not yet fought, Pang Tong vaguely felt that something was wrong with the other side's camp. He could not explain it for the time being, but Pang Tong could deeply feel the murderous intention hidden in it.
Therefore, the three armies have broken up their positions, but he has not taken any action.
Fu Tong, the general of Jingzhou who was waiting aside, seemed a little anxious. He said to Pang Tong: "Situ, the soldiers of the three armies have been assembled. Just wait for Situ's order to attack the enemy's formation and level the enemy's camp!"
Pang Tong's expression seemed a little hesitant, and he said: "I don't know why, but I always feel a little uneasy about this battle. The pottery merchant's camp is a little quiet."
Fu Tong said: "Situ, there is no need to worry about this. The miasma of Tao Shang's army has not dissipated. Many soldiers have contracted diseases. The morale is currently low, but it is common sense to be quiet."
Pang Tong sighed and said, "What you said makes some sense."
"Besides, we are already here, how can we not fight?"
Pang Tong nodded and said: "In that case, order the three armies to attack the stronghold!"
"promise!"
A loud horn resounded across the sky.
"Take down the enemy stronghold!"
The three armies shouted in unison:
"Take down the enemy stronghold!"
"Drive away the Jinling dogs!"
"Take back your homeland!"
"Guard Jingzhou!"
For a moment, all the troops roared together, the sound shook the sky, and they were as powerful as a pack of wolves.
The shouts of Pang Tong's army naturally reached the ears of the pottery merchant.
He was with Kong Ming at the moment, jointly commanding the three armies, waiting for Pang Tong's army to attack.
Hearing the shouts in the distance, Tao Shang sighed secretly.
I don’t know what kind of mobilization work Pang Tong did before the war. He made every soldier under his command as if they were on stimulants. Looking at it like this, it is really not easy to defeat him.