Fa Zheng smiled slightly. As the saying goes, "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will win every battle." Only by thoroughly understanding the enemy's strengths and weaknesses can a suitable plan be formulated.
"Fengxian, Tiezhu, let me explain slowly!"
Lu Bu, Dian Wei, and the others also pricked up their ears, hoping to hear what Fa Zheng could say.
"Liu Biao has just sent a distress signal to the court, and reinforcements will surely arrive in Jiangxia soon."
Fa Zheng said calmly, "If we rashly attack Jiangxia, we are very likely to be attacked from both sides by reinforcements, resulting in the annihilation of our entire army!"
"What does the strategist mean?" Lü Bu asked.
Fa Zheng's eyes flashed with wisdom as he said, "Since reinforcements will arrive soon, why not make use of them?"
"Strategist, what do you mean...?" Xu Huang vaguely guessed Fa Zheng's purpose.
Fa Zheng smiled and said, "Our army is not good at swimming, so we will try to avoid naval battles with them. We only need to send a small force across the river to attack Jiangxia's granary!"
"But how can we know where the grain depot in Jiangxia is located?" Zhao Yun asked.
"That depends on General Huang."
After that, everyone turned their attention to Huang Zhong.
"I... don't know where Jiangxia's granary is."
Huang Zhong was stationed in Changsha and had no idea where the grain supplies in Jiangxia County were stored.
"It's alright, we'll find out when we get there!" Fa Zheng's eyes revealed a shrewd glint.
Xu Huang and the others instantly understood Fa Zheng's plan and couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.
They ultimately underestimated Fazheng.
This guy is simply a prodigy!
"Wei Yan surrendered and killed Han Xuan. General Huang fought his way out. This reason is quite good."
The generals gasped in shock, their gazes towards Fa Zheng changing. Indeed, these strategists were full of intrigue and cunning.
"Haha, the strategist's plan is truly brilliant!" Dian Wei exclaimed with delight.
"But... what if Huo Jun and the others don't believe us?" Xu Huang asked.
Fa Zheng shook his head and said, "There's no need to worry about that. Huo Jun is a smart man. With General Huang joining, he will definitely be delighted!"
After all, Huang Zhong had a great reputation in Jingzhou, much greater than Huo Jun's. Moreover, Fa Zheng had already sent word that Wei Yan had killed Han Xuan and surrendered to the Yellow Turban Army, and that Huang Zhong's whereabouts were unknown.
Everyone had to admire Fa Zheng; he had planned everything in advance and even anticipated their every move.
"In that case, let's do as the strategist says!"
Xu Huang ultimately decided to follow Fa Zheng's plan, given the urgency of the situation.
"General Huang, I'm sorry to trouble you to make this trip."
"Your subordinate obeys!" Huang Zhong bowed and accepted the order.
"Alright, generals, go and make the arrangements quickly!" Xu Huang said, waving his hand.
......
Three days later, Huang Zhong led a thousand defeated soldiers to Xiakou in a very sorry state.
To convince Huo Jun, Huang Zhong even stabbed himself twice, looking extremely miserable and disheveled.
Upon seeing Huang Zhong arrive with only a little over a thousand remaining soldiers, Huo Jun opened the city gates and let Huang Zhong in.
"Brother Hansheng, how did you get so badly injured?"
Upon seeing Huang Zhong's condition, Huo Jun immediately went over to check on Huang Zhong's injuries.
Huang Zhong said bitterly, "We encountered Lü Bu of the Yellow Turban Army on this expedition. I, Hansheng, have failed my lord and am truly guilty beyond redemption!"
Huo Jun had long heard of Lü Bu's great name, but what surprised him was that even Huang Zhong was no match for Lü Bu.
"Brother Hansheng, is Lü Bu really that powerful?" Huo Jun asked.
He pressed for an answer.
Huang Zhong nodded: "Lu Bu is born with superhuman strength, capable of lifting a cauldron, and is also brave and skilled in battle. Although I am not weak, I am far from being Lu Bu's match."
"Lu Bu..."
Huo Jun muttered to himself, "What should I do?"
"The Yellow Turban Army not only has Lü Bu, but also a fierce general named Zhao Yun, who is on par with me. If it weren't for my superb archery skills, I'm afraid I would have... met my end on the battlefield!"
Huo Jun was even more surprised. Where did the Yellow Turban Army recruit so many fierce generals?
In Huo Jun's mind, Huang Zhong was already the fiercest general in Jingzhou. He never expected that there would be people even more powerful than Huang Zhong in the Yellow Turban Army.
Wouldn't Jiangxia be in even greater danger in that case?
Huo Jun's expression shifted between light and shadow. Suddenly, he looked up at Huang Zhong and said earnestly, "Brother Hansheng, this matter concerns the safety of Jiangxia. Please lend me your help and we will defeat the Yellow Turban rebels together!"
Huo Jun knew Huang Zhong's abilities; if Huang Zhong was willing to help him, then there might be a turning point in this battle!
Huang Zhong hesitated for a long time, then gritted his teeth and said, "General Huo, I am injured and I am afraid I can no longer participate in the battle."
Huo Jun was taken aback: "Brother Hansheng, I know you are seriously injured, but this matter is of great importance, and I have no other choice!"
He had no other choice; if Huang Zhong didn't agree, he had no confidence in defending Jiangxia City.
Huang Zhong sighed and said, "General Huo, it's not that I'm afraid of death and unwilling to help... Fine, even if I have to risk my life, I will help you defend Jiangxia!"
Huo Jun was overjoyed and said, "Brother Hansheng is indeed a man of great righteousness. I, Huo Jun, admire him to the extreme!"
Then, Huo Jun led Huang Zhong and the others into the city.
"General, what are your plans for the next step?" Huang Zhong asked.
At this moment, Huo Jun walked up to Sha Tu and said, "The reason I came to Xiakou to station troops is to ambush the Yellow Turban Army at Chibi!"
"They are mostly northerners and don't know how to swim. If we ambush them in the Chibi area, we're sure to get some kills. This is our only chance!"
After listening, Huang Zhong couldn't help but take a deep breath. The strategist was indeed a strategist; he had Huo Jun completely figured out. Huo Jun really did intend to ambush them in the Chibi area. If he hadn't listened to Fa Zheng's advice, he probably would have been ambushed.
Huang Zhong exclaimed, "General Huo is unparalleled in wisdom and courage; Han Sheng admires him greatly!"
Huo Jun waved his hand: "Brother Hansheng, let's not stand on ceremony. How is the situation in Changsha now?"
"Alas, Wei Yan rebelled, and my lord was murdered by him. I fought my way out and escaped to Xiakou," Huang Zhong said bitterly.
Huo Jun was furious upon hearing this: "That damned Wei Yan dared to do such a thing! I will take his head to offer as a sacrifice to Prefect Han Xuan."
Huang Zhong sighed, "It's all my fault. I trusted Wei Yan too much. I never imagined he would be such a disloyal and unjust person!"
Huo Jun patted Huang Zhong on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Brother Hansheng, don't blame yourself. As the saying goes, you can't see into someone's heart. Who could have predicted that Wei Yan would surrender to the Yellow Turban rebels!"
"General Huo is absolutely right," Huang Zhong said.
"General, you must make preparations as soon as possible, as the Yellow Turban army will likely attack soon."
Huo Jun nodded. With Huang Zhong joining the team, he could relieve a lot of the pressure.
Huo Jun was good at defending cities, but his own martial arts skills were not high. Now that Huang Zhong was with him, he was like a tiger with wings, which gave him some confidence.
"Brother Hansheng, the important task of ambushing the Yellow Turban Army this time still needs to be entrusted to you!"
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