Chapter 419 Zhang Fei's plan
Pound asked the reason seriously, but Zhang Fei explained it by setting up a weir to catch fish, so he frowned and asked: "General, what does this have to do with Zhang He?"
Zhang Fei smiled brightly: "If Lingming has the chance, he must have more contact with Ziyu. He likes to use things as metaphors. When I was attending classes in the martial arts hall in Jingnan, Lan Ziyu used the cofferdam to catch fish.
For example, it is an interesting method of using troops. I just happened to try it this time to see if it works.
In addition, the Daba Mountain is endless. If troops are sent to defend every pass, then I will have to run for my life and be restrained by Zhang He? So let them come in as much as possible and prevent Zhang He from remembering it deeply. Wouldn't they come to Ba County if they don't want to?"
"But there is a huge disparity in military strength right now..." Because Zhang Fei couldn't explain clearly, Pang De didn't understand anything about cofferdam fishing.
"General Yan's base is very good. No matter how many Zhang He's soldiers are, they can't spread out. Let's just play with him here." Zhang Fei looked relaxed.
"We are guarding this important road to prevent Zhang He from abandoning his baggage and taking a detour to the dangerous road to the north of Daqing Mountain if he cannot be attacked from the front." Yan Yan reminded.
Zhang Fei analyzed: "Zhang He believes that he won't take risks for a long time, but it's hard to say if we wait a few more days?"
"Why is the general so sure?" Yan Yan asked.
Zhang Fei shook his head, "We'll find out if we wait patiently."
The next morning, Zhang He sent a group of troops to the stronghold to start a fight. Yan Yan and Pang De asked for battle at the same time, but Zhang Fei refused. The reason given was that he himself was not satisfied. Unfortunately, the enemy retreated in less than half an hour of fighting.
Seeing that things were strange, Zhang Fei did not pursue him. Two hours later, Cao Cao's new army came to challenge them again, and within half an hour they retreated again.
The feeling of being neither up nor down was uncomfortable. Zhang Fei was about to catch up but Yan Yan dissuaded him: "Third general, Zhang He didn't show up for two battles today. I'm afraid there is an ambush on the roadside behind. General, please think twice before proceeding."
Zhang Fei nodded, "Forget it, let's just drink."
After noon, Zhang He suddenly led his troops to challenge in front of the stronghold. Zhang Fei, drunk and confused, got on his horse and prepared to fight. Pound rushed over, grabbed his horse's reins and admonished him: "The general drank too much today, so it is better for the last general to fight on his behalf."
"General Pang is right. After careful observation, I found that there are many hidden sentries on the southeastern hillside. The news in our camp cannot be hidden from Zhang He. The three generals are not allowed to go into battle drunk." Yan Yan also came to stop him.
"A few jars of wine are nothing. Besides, I carry this treasure with me." Zhang Fei took out a pill from his arms and threw it into his mouth, then raised the eight-foot-long snake spear and went out to fight Zhang He.
"What is that?" Pound looked puzzled.
Yan Yan replied: "It is rumored that Zhang Zhongjing developed a hangover pill. After taking it, it can relieve the hangover and make people sober."
"There is such a good thing? Why not distribute some to everyone?" Pang De was surprised when he heard this.
Yan Yan nodded: "I heard that the main reason is that it takes a long time to prepare the medicinal materials. There are only more than a hundred pills sent from Jingzhou every year, and most of them are taken away by General Yide..."
Pang De suddenly realized that he finally knew why Zhang Fei was not afraid of drinking and getting into trouble. He had prepared anti-drinking pills in advance.
The information that Zhang Fei was drunk in the camp reached Zhang He's ears through the mountainside sentry, so Zhang He yelled at people in front of the camp and challenged Zhang Fei by name.
"Zhang He son, are you here to die again?" Zhang Fei raised his snake spear and shouted.
"Zhang Fei, I didn't do much in the first two times, so I'm going to have a good fight with you today." Zhang He stepped forward with his gun ready to fight.
"You're not going to run away today, are you?" Zhang Fei asked coldly, holding down the saddle.
"Nothing will stop until death." After Zhang He finished speaking, he gave a loud shout and clapped his horse and rushed over.
Zhang Fei was extremely excited when he heard this. He raised his Zhangba snake spear to meet Zhang He's spear. The two weapons collided with each other and made a fierce sound.
Zhang He originally thought it would be easy to deal with drunkards, but Zhang Fei's brave performance made him complain endlessly. He found that Zhang Fei was more powerful after drinking, and he could move smoothly and follow his heart. After only three rounds, Zhang He was already in danger.
Surrounded.
"Drive." After Zhang He tried his best to block Zhang Fei's attack, he immediately turned around, slapped his horse and fled to the rear, followed by the accompanying soldiers running desperately.
Zhang Fei shook his head quickly. The effect of the anti-hangover pills was evaporating during the battle. He thought to himself that it was not until death that the fight was over. Why did he stop fighting just after his body had warmed up? He immediately led his troops to cover up and pursue him.
After chasing for two miles, Yan Yan and Pang De analyzed: "Zhang He challenged two battles today, but the three generals did not chase him out. This time Zhang He retreated so fast. I am worried that he has used some trick. Please stay with General Pang."
The camp will be defended, and I will bring some troops to respond."
Pang De quickly said: "It's better for me to go. The old general is the most stable in the camp."
"Uh... Okay..." Yan Yan thought that he had already made great achievements a few days ago, so he might as well leave more opportunities to young people.
Zhang Fei chased him for five miles and saw that he was getting closer and closer to Zhang He. The trees and weeds on the mountain on the left became more and more lush. He instinctively sensed a hint of danger.
While Zhang Fei was hesitating, countless bows on the left hillside were pointed at the bottom of the mountain, and then arrows fell like raindrops.
"You've fallen into the trap, retreat quickly."
Zhang Fei turned around and ran back to his horse. The soldiers beside him were hit by arrows and fell down one after another. The more than a thousand soldiers chasing after him were in panic.
Zhang He, who was originally running away, turned his horse's head, pointed at Zhang Fei who was leaving in panic, and shouted: "Zhang Fei, why are you running away? I said you will have to die today, and this is your burial place."
Zhang Fei ignored the taunts from behind. He took the lead and kept waving his snake spear to block the arrows. Fortunately, he was wearing armor that would not hurt his vitals.
Just out of the range of the archers, Zhang He also arranged an ambush in the rear to block the retreat. The number of troops was more than twice that of Zhang Fei, making it clear that Zhang Fei must be left behind.
"Anyone who stands in my way will die." Zhang Fei's voice was like thunder.
Zhang Fei used the snake spear to pierce the enemy, and Cao Cao's soldiers at the rear could not stop him. Unfortunately, there were too many Cao soldiers. They formed a formation with halberds and shields, intending to trap Zhang Fei in place regardless of casualties and costs.
Zhang Fei tried hard several times but was unable to break through the shield formation. Seeing Zhang He's pursuers getting closer and closer, Zhang Fei's alcohol had already been expelled from his body with sweat without continuing to take hangover pills.
"Hahaha, Zhang Fei, you deserve to die." Zhang He's voice got closer and closer.
There were fewer and fewer soldiers around Zhang Fei. In the end, only dozens of mounted guards were left alive. At the critical moment, there was a sudden commotion behind the shield formation.
Pound came with his troops and horses to respond, and furiously attacked Cao's soldiers who cut off Zhang Fei's return. Zhang Fei seized the opportunity and rushed out.
When Zhang He arrived, Zhang Fei was nowhere to be seen. The soldiers responsible for intercepting him stayed where they were. More than 500 soldiers were killed in the battle.
"So many soldiers and horses were lost? Is the old guy Yan Yan here?" Zhang He asked with a frown.
The leading general shook his head and explained: "It's another brave general..."
Chapter completed!