Shuhan

The next day, late at night, the moon was hanging in the sky, and its silver light sprinkled down, covering the land of Shouchun with a layer of light gauze.

A secluded house in the east of the city, hidden among sparse trees, seems particularly quiet, with only the occasional cry of night birds breaking the silence.

Hu Zun, a general of the Wei State, dressed in casual clothes and with light steps, came to the outside of the house quietly and silently like a ghost.

There was a flash of vigilance in his eyes, and it was obvious that this trip was of great significance to him.

Bang, bang, bang, Hu Zun knocked on the door gently several times, and the sound was particularly clear in the quiet night.

Inside the door, it seemed that someone had been waiting for a long time. Immediately, a deep voice came out: "The King of Heaven and the Tiger of Earth."

This is a code word used to confirm the identity of the visitor.

When Hu Zun heard this, he couldn't help but feel a subtle emotion in his heart.

Every time he said such a nickname, he would feel a little ashamed. Whose bad taste is this and what kind of play is this?
But in order to gain the trust of the Han army commander and for the greater plan, he could only suppress the discomfort in his heart and responded in a low voice: "The pagoda suppresses the river monster."

After the secret code was exchanged, the door of the house slowly opened, and a faint light came through the gap in the door, shining on Hu Zun's face.

Inside the door stood a middle-aged man in casual clothes with a calm face and deep eyes. He was the shopkeeper that Hu Zun met in the tavern yesterday.

Upon seeing this man, Hu Zun's doubts were slightly reduced. He understood that this man was by no means an ordinary person, but an important spy of the Han State's military department.

"You came to me in such a hurry, is there something important?"

As soon as Hu Zun entered the room, he asked straight to the point, with a hint of urgency in his tone.

This spy would never risk contacting me unless there was an emergency.

Upon hearing this, the spy from the Military Affairs Department nodded and said solemnly, "General Hu, I know you will be going to guard Bagong Mountain soon.

Our army will send a surprise force across Zhangbaling to raid the Wei army's grain camp behind the Huai River. This trip is crucial and will determine the direction of the war.

By then, I hope the general can give us some convenience so that our operation can go more smoothly."

After hearing this, Hu Zun couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion in his heart.

If this trip is successful, it will not only bring significant results to the Han State, but may also rewrite the war situation between the two countries.

After all, the granary behind the Huai River stored most of the grain and grass for the Shouchun front. If it was burned down,

The morale of the Wei army in Shouchun City is bound to be shaken.

The morale of the army in Shouchun City was already low, and after this incident, how could Shouchun City bear it?

"This matter is extremely risky, do you know that?" Hu Zun asked in a deep voice. He wanted to confirm whether the spy understood the danger of this trip.

"Of course I know." The spy answered without hesitation, "But for the sake of the overall situation and our victory, all this is worth it."

Should we burn the Wei army's food supplies or not?

You know, since the Han army wanted to burn down the Wei army's granary, they would have to send out at least three thousand people.

After all, this is the number of defenders in the granary.

Exchanging three thousand people for the results he achieved in the past few days didn't seem to be something unacceptable.

"In that case, I will help you with this matter. When is the time?" Hu Zun's voice sounded in the small courtyard in the east of Shouchun City, with a hint of firmness and determination.

It was late at night and the courtyard was silent, with only the occasional chirping of insects breaking the tranquility.

He stood in front of the spy, his eyes flashing with an unquestionable light, as if he was ready to face all challenges.

The spy from the Military Affairs Department shook his head, a trace of helplessness on his face: "I don't know the exact time. When the time comes, someone will naturally contact the general."

His voice was low and mysterious, as if revealing some unspeakable secret.

After saying this, the spy from the Intelligence Department looked at Hu Zun deeply, as if trying to catch a hint of hesitation or uneasiness in his expression.

However, Hu Zun just nodded and said calmly: "I understand."

There was no fluctuation in his eyes, as if he was already accustomed to this kind of task full of unknowns and variables.

As a general, he must always remain calm and decisive, no matter what difficulties and challenges he faces.

Walking out of the courtyard, Hu Zun's pace unconsciously quickened.

In the darkness of night, the streets in the east of Shouchun City seemed exceptionally empty and quiet, with only the occasional sound of footsteps breaking the tranquility.

He looked up at the sky and saw a bright moon hanging high in the sky, casting soft moonlight and casting a mysterious veil over the city of Shouchun.

However, in this tranquility, Hu Zun keenly sensed a hint of something unusual.

He felt as if someone was following him quietly from behind, and this intuition made him frown.

Years of battlefield experience told him that he must remain vigilant at times like this and not be negligent in any way.

So Hu Zun decided to change the original plan.

He originally planned to go directly to the General's Mansion, but now he decided to return to his own mansion first and make plans later.

This will not only avoid possible stalkers, but also buy you more time to prepare.

He quickly turned a corner and disappeared into the night.

After returning to the mansion, Hu Zun did not go in immediately, but went around to a bamboo forest behind the mansion.

He carefully observed his surroundings and made sure that no one was following him before he quickly slipped into the mansion.

The palace was completely silent, with only a few patrolling guards walking back and forth.

Hu Zun did not disturb anyone and quietly returned to his study.

In the study, Hu Zun began to disguise himself.

He changed into an ordinary cloth garment and slightly disguised his face, making his already tough features even more unrecognizable.

After disguising himself, Hu Zun was not in a hurry to go out.

There is a secret tunnel in his mansion, which he built secretly in case of emergency.

Now, this tunnel comes in handy.

He left the mansion quietly along the tunnel, and when he appeared again, he was on another street far away from the mansion.

At this time, the night was getting darker, and there were few pedestrians on the streets. Only the occasional barking of dogs broke the silence.

Hu Zun's figure appeared particularly lonely and determined in the night.

He took a deep breath, adjusted his state, and finally set out on the road to the General's Mansion.

The General's Mansion was brightly lit and heavily guarded.

After Hu Zun presented the special token, he successfully passed through many checkpoints and arrived at the general's study.

In the study, the general was studying a map at his desk with a frown on his face, obviously making final plans for the upcoming war.

Inside General Sima Yi's mansion, the flickering candlelight illuminated his face as calm as a mountain.

When Sima Yi saw Hu Zun visiting him late at night, there was no surprise on his face, as if he had already expected this moment to come.

He glanced at Hu Zun expressionlessly. His eyes were deep, as if he could see through people's hearts. He said calmly, "You're here? Jingshu, pour some tea and offer us a seat."

Jingshu, the beautiful lady serving at the side, immediately obeyed the order upon hearing it. She moved lightly and silently, and quietly retreated to prepare tea and snacks.

When Hu Zun saw that Sima Yi was still awake late at night and still dealing with military affairs, he couldn't help but feel admiration and worry in his heart.

He thought to himself, "If this continues, how will your body be able to bear it?"

So, he said with concern: "General, state affairs are troublesome, you should also take good care of your body." Sima Yi heard this and nodded gently, with a faint smile on his lips. He seemed not to care about Hu Zun's concern, and just said lightly: "I know my own body well."

His words revealed an unquestionable confidence and tenacity.

But in fact, Sima Yi was already cursing in his heart.

I want to stay healthy too!

But there is an extra pair of eyes around me, how can I not do my best?
At this time, Jingshu had ordered people to bring up the couch, dining mat and steaming hot tea, and arranged them in an orderly manner.

Sima Yi gestured to Hu Zun, signaling him to sit down: "Sit down."

Hu Zun hurriedly thanked him and sat down respectfully. The atmosphere in the general's mansion became even more solemn.

Sima Yi spoke slowly, his voice low and powerful: "Is there any news from the military headquarters?"

Hu Zun nodded and replied solemnly: "Soon, the Han army will send a surprise attack across Zhangbaling to attack our grain camp."

As soon as these words were spoken, the air in the General's Mansion seemed to freeze, and everyone felt the seriousness of the situation.

Upon hearing this, Sima Yi immediately stood up and strode towards the map behind him. His sharp eyes quickly scanned the map and his fingers lightly ran over the mountains and rivers, as if looking for every possible flaw.

After making some comparisons, he sighed: "The grain fort is of great importance. If it is stolen, the loss will be heavy, and the situation of our army will suddenly become unfavorable!"

His words revealed deep concern about the situation.

Hu Zun also nodded, but he couldn't hide his unwillingness on his face: "I have been lurking for many days, but I only got information about thousands of Han troops. It always feels not worth it."

There was a hint of self-blame and helplessness in his tone, and he was obviously dissatisfied with the value of this intelligence.

Sima Yi heard this and laughed loudly, his laughter full of heroism and magnanimity: "What's the point of saying it's worth it? You may not even be able to eat this piece of meat!"

The value of intelligence lies not only in the immediate gains and losses, but also in the changes it can bring to the entire war situation.

"Why can't I eat this piece of meat?" Hu Zun's face was full of confusion and his brows were furrowed. He was obviously puzzled by Sima Yi's previous remarks.

He was well aware of the importance of intelligence, but the intelligence he received this time did not seem to bring the expected results, which made him feel a little disappointed.

Sima Yi was standing aside, his face calm and his eyes deep, as if he could see through everything.

He said slowly: "The spy army is extremely cunning, and the Han emperor Liu Gongsi is behind it.

How could such a person easily reveal his flaws?
Their actions this time must have been carefully considered and shrouded in mystery.

If you see that the wind is not right, you will definitely not try your best.

Besides, the dispatch of the Han army led by Zhang Baling may be a test for you."

Sima Yi's words revealed his deep understanding of the enemy and his keen insight into the battle situation.

His words were like a sharp knife, cutting through the fog and allowing Hu Zun to see the essence of the matter.

When Hu Zun heard this, he immediately understood.

He was shocked and suddenly realized.

It turned out that his previous thoughts were too simple and he did not take into account the cunning and foresight of Jian Junsi.

Hu Zun immediately said: "Then how should we deal with it?"

Sima Yi sneered, and his laughter was full of confidence and calmness.

He said: "The enemy is in the dark and we are in the light; the enemy is in the light and we are in the dark. The situation changes in an instant, and we just need to wait and see.

If the enemy wants to test us, we will give them a false impression so that they cannot figure out our true colors.

Anyway, one thing is certain, the granary of our Great Wei must not be handed over to the Han army.

The granary is the lifeline of our army. Once it is lost, the consequences will be disastrous.

The people of Shouchun are already uneasy, and if we burn down the granary, I'm afraid we won't be able to keep their hearts and minds."

The safety of the granary is directly related to the direction of the entire war and the life and death of the soldiers.

Therefore, he must hold on to the granary and not allow any loss.

When Hu Zun heard this, he immediately felt relieved.

Sima Yi always made decisions after careful consideration and never took risks easily.

Therefore, he decided to follow Sima Yi's arrangements and wait and see what would happen.

On the other side, Liu Chan, who had rushed back to Jianye from Wujun, was now immersed in the tenderness of the harem, spending a night with Bu Lianshi.

The flickering candlelight in the hall illuminated the two people's lingering figures, and the air was filled with a charming atmosphere.

Bu Lianshi's face flushed, and her eyes sparkled with satisfaction and happiness. She clung to Liu Chan, as if she wanted to engrave this moment of tenderness in her heart forever.

However, good times are always short-lived. Suddenly, the voice of the great eunuch Huang Hao came from outside the palace, breaking the silence: "Your Majesty, the commander has a secret report from the military department!"

The secret reports from the Intelligence Department have always been reported directly to the emperor, so their importance is self-evident.

Upon hearing this, Liu Chan frowned slightly and an inexplicable premonition arose in his heart.

He slowly stood up, and Bu Lianshi on the bed followed him. Her face was full of tenderness, and she changed Liu Chan's clothes skillfully.

Liu Chan wore a black dragon robe embroidered with intricate cloud and dragon patterns, highlighting his noble status as the emperor of the Han Dynasty.

Bu Lianshi carefully straightened his clothes, and every movement revealed her deep attachment to Liu Chan.

Liu Chan, dressed neatly, walked towards the palace gate with a serious expression and let Huang Hao in.

Huang Hao lowered his head. The secret report in his hand was sealed tightly without any sign of being opened.

He handed the secret report to Liu Chan with both hands, then waited quietly by the side without saying a word.

Liu Chan took the secret report and speculated in his heart.

He opened the seal of the secret report and saw lines of densely packed handwriting.

The Emperor of the Han Dynasty's expression became more and more interesting as he read deeper, and a meaningful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

My goodness, this Huo Yi actually found a woman for him?
And you know he likes this?
A complex emotion surged in Liu Chan's heart.

He was both surprised and a little amused.

This Huo Yi is really getting better and better at trying to please others.

Liu Chan sat back on the bed and looked at Bu Lianshi, whose face was blushing beside him. An inexplicable impulse surged in his heart.

He reached out and held Bu Lianshi in his arms, and said with a low laugh: "Madam, it seems that there will be a new person in my harem. And you are very familiar with this person!"

Upon hearing this, Bu Lianshi felt a little jealous in her heart, but she forced a smile on her face: "As long as Your Majesty likes it, it's good. I will try my best to get along well with the new sisters and serve Your Majesty together."

What's the matter with getting divorced?

She just gives this enemy whatever he likes.

Baer has become the King of Wu.

She was content and naturally obeyed the emperor in everything.

When Liu Chan heard this, a smile immediately appeared on his face.

it is good!
I've been waiting for you to say this! (End of this chapter)