Shuhan

Sima Yi ordered the Wei army to disguise themselves as the Han army and carry out burning, killing, looting and burning food supplies around Shouchun, attempting to make the innocent people vent their anger on the Han State.

This plan is so vicious and outrageous, but it also shows his determination to use any means necessary.

When the news reached the Han army tent, an unprecedented complex expression appeared on Liu Chan's face.

Anger, astonishment, and helplessness intertwined together, but in the end there was a smile of relief.

This Sima Yi is really interesting.

On the side, the two peerless beauties, Bu Lianshi and Sun Shangxiang, were also filled with anger at this moment.

Bu Lianshi had a gentle yet resolute temperament, and her brows revealed an inviolable heroic spirit. At this moment, she clenched her fists and angrily scolded Sima Yi: "This man is simply crazy. In order to defend Shouchun, he did not hesitate to sacrifice innocent people. He is so insidious and cunning. He is a shame to the world!"

Sun Shangxiang was even more stubborn. Her eyes flashed with anger, and her arrogant snort echoed throughout the hall: "Sima Yi's actions treat the common people like grass. How can we sit back and watch? If we don't expose it, how will the world view our Han country?"

Fei Yi proposed a countermeasure at the right time: "Your Majesty, we should immediately send the military spies to expose Sima Yi's lies and let the people of Shouchun know the truth. This was not my fault and we cannot bear this injustice. Once the people know the truth, the Wei army will lose the support of the people. This is a good opportunity to fight back."

Liu Chan nodded slightly, his eyes flashing with determination. "Fei Yi is absolutely right. Send a spy immediately to make the truth known to the world."

However, a ripple of helplessness arose in his heart.

Sima Yi dared to do such a thing. It was too difficult for the Military Intelligence Department to let the people of Shouchun know that it was the Wei army's doing.

The main reason is that I can’t change my mindset.

Shouchun was the territory of Wei State, and the people of Shouchun were Wei people. Would the Wei army burn the food and grass within the territory of Wei State, and plunder and humiliate the people of Wei State?

I'm afraid this seems unlikely to the people around Shouchun.

Besides
It is difficult to shake the overall situation with just verbal disputes. The real contest needs to be decided on the battlefield.

Conspiracies and schemes may bring temporary benefits, but they will never achieve long-term success.

Only real swords and real guns can decide who will rule the world.

Liu Chan's gaze was deep, as if it could penetrate the heavy curtains before him and reach the distant Shouchun City.

He turned to Fei Yi, his tone full of unquestionable determination: "Fei Yi, quickly summon Yu Jin, Wen Pin, A Hui Nan and other generals to come here, I have something important to discuss with you."

Fei Yi took the order and left, secretly speculating in his heart that His Majesty's move must be preparation for a Northern Expedition, and no mistakes could be made.

It was late autumn, and all the rice in the fields had been stored in the warehouses. The people had finished their busy autumn harvest and the pace of life was gradually slowing down.

Now is the best time to launch an offensive. If we miss these cool and refreshing autumn days, the siege will be much more difficult when the severe winter comes.

Soon, Yu Jin, Wen Pin, A Huinan and other generals entered the tent one after another. They were dressed in armor and looked solemn. As soon as they entered, they all saluted to Liu Chan: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. Long live your Majesty."

Liu Chan raised his hand slightly, signaling them not to be polite, and then went straight to the point: "I have made up my mind to attack Shouchun, but the strategy has not yet been decided. What do you think, should we attack the Wei army camp on Bagong Mountain first, or go straight to the main city of Shouchun, or should we break through the Huaishui Fort first?"

The Huaishui Fort was a fort built behind the Huai River by Sima Yi at the cost of huge amounts of manpower and resources. The city was deep and had a citadel, a jar city, and a moat. It was called a fort only because there were no civilians in the fort. In fact, it could be considered a medium-sized city and a complete war machine.

Upon hearing this, Yu Jin strode forward, his eyes flashing with the courage and determination of a soldier: "Your Majesty, the Wei army camp on Bagong Mountain, the main city of Shouchun, and the Huaishui Fort are mutually supporting. If we only attack one, we will be attacked by the other two. I think the best strategy is to surround two and attack one."

Ah Huinan added, "Among the three, the Wei army camp at Bagong Mountain is relatively the weakest and is easy to capture. If we capture it first, we can not only weaken the overall defense of the Wei army, but also create favorable conditions for our army's subsequent operations."

His analysis was clear and logical, and he clearly had a detailed understanding of the enemy.

Liu Chan listened to the discussions of the generals and made some calculations in his mind.

Each general's advice is based on a deep understanding of the battlefield and an accurate assessment of the enemy's situation, but the final decision must be made by him.

He slowly glanced at the generals in the tent. Their eyes were full of expectation and trust, which made him more determined in his decision.

"What you said makes sense." Liu Chan's voice was steady and powerful. "However, the way of war is to win by surprise. I have made up my mind. We will first take the Wei army camp in Bagong Mountain and use it as a breakthrough point to disrupt the deployment of the Wei army. Then we will pursue the victory and attack the main city of Shouchun. At the same time, send an elite force to sneak to the Huaishui Fort and wait for an opportunity to move in case the Wei army reinforces."

How can we know the details of the Wei army without fighting?

If Shouchun could be easily captured, there would be no need to think of any other alternatives.

But if Shouchun is difficult to capture, then Liu Chan will have to think of other ways to bypass this tough problem.

Northern Expedition
It is not necessary to capture Shouchun.

There is no fixed rule in war.

Liu Chan would not really be determined to die under the city of Shouchun.

The night was as dark as ink, with low-hanging dark clouds. The autumn wind, with a biting chill, swept across the majestic mountains of Bagong Mountain.

Hidden in the deep foothills is the camp of the Wei army. It is more like an impregnable fortress than a camp, lurking quietly in the night.

This camp was built on the mountainside and is divided into three levels. Each level cleverly utilized the advantages of the terrain to form a tight defense system.

The lower camp, like an iron clamp, firmly held the only narrow path leading to the mountain. The walls of the camp were several feet thick, made of a mixture of hard stones and glutinous rice paste, and were extremely solid, as if they could withstand any fierce attack.

Behind the camp was the barracks of the Wei army, with neat rows of tents looming in the night. Further away were the fields reclaimed by the Wei army and some precious water sources, which glowed silver under the moonlight.

The middle-level camp was built along the cliffs of Bagong Mountain, like a giant dragon perched on the mountainside.

The terrain here is steep, easy to defend but difficult to attack. The Wei army deployed heavy troops and dense arrow towers here. Once the enemy attacks, arrows will rain down like rain, which is enough to deter any attacker.

The torches on the wall swayed in the night wind, making the flags of the Wei army particularly bright. It was a silent declaration, declaring the inviolability of this place.

The upper camp is the commanding point of the fortress. It stands proudly on the top of Bagong Mountain, as if it can touch the stars in the sky.

From here, you can overlook the rippling Huai River and take in every move on the battlefield.

This camp is the most solid. It not only has an endless supply of water, but also has a warehouse with abundant food storage and an arsenal equipped with various weapons.

These reserves are enough to feed 10,000 Wei troops for three years without worry. Even if faced with a long siege, the Wei army can hold out here and wait for reinforcements, waiting for the opportunity to counterattack.

At this moment, in the lower camp of Bagua Mountain, the camp commander Wei Lin was sitting in his simple but unusually heavy barracks.

As an old member who had followed Hu Zun in his battles, his heart should have been full of loyalty to the State of Wei, but now, that loyalty was replaced by a secret betrayal.

In his barracks, the flickering candlelight illuminated his face, which was full of traces of time, and his eyes flickered with complex light.

At this moment, the door of the barracks was gently pushed open, and a secret agent from the secret service, dressed in night clothes and with his face hidden in the shadows, walked in quietly.

The spy's eyes were sharp, like a cheetah looking for its prey. He walked straight to Wei Lin and whispered, "At midnight tonight, our army will attack the city. At that time, you will open the gate of the lower camp and welcome the royal army in."

When Wei Lin heard this, his expression changed slightly, and his nervousness was evident in his words.

His hands unconsciously clenched together, as if trying to draw a little courage from this self-comfort.

The arrival of this moment means that he will completely betray his country and comrades and embark on a path of no return.

He had no choice because his wife and children were in the hands of the Han army and he could not ignore their safety.

"At midnight, the city gates will be opened. Please rest assured, envoy." Wei Lin's voice was low and firm, but the trembling in it was difficult to conceal. He tried to stay calm and not let his panic affect the spy in front of him.

However, his heart was like a surging river or sea, with turbulent waves that could not be calmed.

The spy nodded, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.

Wei Lin's wife and children are in the hands of the Han army, and they have given him so many benefits in recent days, so there is no need to worry that he will disobey orders.

However, a trace of regret arose in his heart.

Among the people who instigated the rebellion in Bagua Mountain, only Wei Lin could be used.

There are three levels of the camp. If we only take the lower level, the upper two levels will require the Han soldiers to shed blood and sacrifice their lives!
Wei Lin looked at the spy's departing back, and an indescribable bitterness welled up in his heart.

His heart was filled with contradictions and struggles, loyalty and betrayal, country and family ties. These boundaries that should have been clearly defined have now become blurred.

As the night deepened, the autumn wind outside the camp became more fierce.

Wei Lin stood alone in front of the barracks, looking at the mountains illuminated by the moonlight.

His heart was filled with anxiety and fear, but he knew that he had no way out. He could only follow the instructions of the spy and open the city gate to welcome the arrival of the Han army.

In front of the Baguashan camp, the originally lush trees had long been cut down, leaving only bare hillsides and exposed rocks.

Such an environment is undoubtedly beneficial to the defenders, because any enemy attempting to approach will be exposed to their sight at the first moment.

However, tonight is an exception.

There was no moon in the sky, and the sky was covered with dark clouds. The night was as dark as ink, as if even the stars were swallowed up.

Such an environment was undoubtedly a godsend opportunity for the Han army.

Five hundred Han soldiers dressed in night clothes were the first to arrive. Like ghosts, they slowly approached the lower camp of Bagua Mountain under the cover of night.

Their steps were light and their faces were covered with black paint, leaving only two eyes shining with determination, revealing their inner determination to win.

At this moment, it is already midnight.

Wei Lin stood in front of the gate of the lower camp, his heart filled with tension and anxiety.

He took a deep breath, and then slowly opened the gate of the camp as agreed before.

At that moment, his heart seemed to stop beating, and he nervously waited for what would happen next.

The five hundred Han soldiers rushed into the lower camp like a tide. Their movements were swift and orderly, and they controlled the camp gate in an instant.

However, the Wei army in the camp was not so easy to deal with.

Although they did not notice the approach of the Han army in advance, they responded immediately once they knew that the Han army was attacking.

All of a sudden, all the Wei troops rushed to the gate of the village and fought with the Han troops in night clothes.

"Han troops attack the camp!"

"Scatter them!"

"Come on!"

"Kill!"

The shouts and cries of killing shook the earth, and the entire Wei army camp on Bagua Mountain woke up.

The fire flickered in the night, illuminating the hideous faces and brutal battles of the soldiers on both sides.

The Wei army's arrows fell like raindrops, while the Han army waved long swords and shields, fighting hard against the enemy's attack.

The blood dyed the ground red and the air was filled with a strong smell of blood.

Wei Lin stood aside, watching this brutal battle, his heart filled with pain and helplessness.

But, I can't turn back now.

He clenched his hands together, his nails digging deep into his palms, but he felt no pain.

However, in this chaotic battlefield, everyone has his own mission and responsibility.

No one could take his feelings into consideration.

The Han army's vanguards fought bravely, with only the enemy and victory in their eyes.

The Wei army was not willing to be outdone. They fought desperately to resist the Han army's attack, using their lives to block the Han army's attack.

In this fierce battle, time seemed to become slow and long.

Every second is filled with struggles and decisions between life and death.

However, at this moment, a deafening charge sounded from afar.

The main force of the Han army rushed into the lower camp of Bagua Mountain like a torrent.

Their arrival completely changed the situation on the battlefield. The Wei army was already at a disadvantage, and now it was in a desperate situation.

They were scattered by the main force of the Han army and were unable to organize an effective resistance.

The Han army took the opportunity to launch a fierce attack. They wielded swords, spears, and halberds, and chopped down the Wei army one by one.

The sounds of shouting, crying and wailing intertwined together, forming a horrific picture.

"Help!"

"How did the Han army come here?"

"Retreat, retreat quickly!"

The entire Wei army camp in Bagua Mountain fell into chaos and panic.

The soldiers fled in all directions, trying to escape this place full of death and terror.

However, the Han army's pursuit followed them like a nightmare, leaving them with nowhere to escape.

In the upper camp of Bagua Mountain, the night was still dark with dark clouds hanging low.

Hu Zun, who was guarding the Bagongshan camp, was sleeping in his barracks at the moment, unaware of the commotion outside.

However, the shouting and screaming outside the camp was like thunder, suddenly waking him up from his sleep.

Hu Zun sat up suddenly. There were still traces of sleepiness on his face, but his eyes had become bright, revealing an indescribable majesty and calmness.

He didn't have time to put on his armor, so he rushed out of the room, shirtless, like an enraged beast.

Upon seeing this, his personal guards gathered around and tried to protect their commander.

"What happened?" Hu Zun asked sternly, his voice echoing in the night sky like thunder.

He scanned the faces of his guards, trying to find the answer from their expressions.

The guards looked at each other in bewilderment. Finally, one of them mustered up the courage and whispered, "General, the Han army has launched a surprise attack on the Bagong Mountain camp and has already captured the lower camp of Bagong Mountain!"

Hearing this, Hu Zun's eyes were red with anger, and he clenched his hands together, making a "cracking" sound.

His heart was filled with shock and anger, but he was able to remain calm.

He knew that at this critical moment, any panic or confusion could lead to disastrous consequences.

"Defend the middle camp and drive the Han army out of the lower camp!" Hu Zun said immediately. His voice was firm and powerful, revealing an unquestionable majesty.

The Baguashan camp is solid and its defense system is complete.

Even if the lower camp is breached, there is still a possibility of a turnaround.

Hu Zun's order was like a powerful storm, sweeping across the entire Baguashan camp in an instant.

The Wei army soldiers took action one after another. Following Hu Zun's instructions, they quickly gathered behind the defensive fortifications of the middle camp, preparing for the upcoming battle.

Hu Zun personally led an elite force and rushed to the lower camp, trying to drive out the Han troops that had already entered the camp.

In the night, the Baguashan camp fell into chaos and noise again.

The shouts, the clash of weapons, and the screams of soldiers intertwined together, breaking the original silence of the night.

Under the command of Hu Zun, the Wei army gradually stabilized their position. They began to resist the attack of the Han army in an orderly manner, trying to defend this impregnable fortress.

In the distance, on the mound, Liu Chan was watching everything.

It seems
It would not be so easy for the Han army to capture the Bagongshan camp. (End of this chapter)