Chapter 235 Non-toxic, no husband

Hefei City.

It has been nearly a month and a half since it was surrounded by Wu Jun.

Zhou Yu's "mouse" battle plan did not determine the surname as expected.

Although the grain in Hefei City has been consumed a lot by these tens of thousands of mice, because Zhang Liao and others timely organized the city's military and civilians to carry out the "emption of hygiene and eliminate the four pests" activity, most of the rats were extinguished in time, and the remaining food was still enough for the city's people to support for half a year.

It seems that Cao Jun in Hefei successfully escaped another disaster.

But just as Zhang Liao and others just breathed a sigh of relief and planned to laugh at Zhou Yu's ridiculous tricks, the real disaster came one after another.

At the turn of the end of summer and the beginning of autumn, it was the time when epidemics were frequent. Although the rats in the city were extinguished, the bodies of dead mice were everywhere, and the plague soon began to break out in the city.

Zhou Yu is very accurate. He waited for this moment.

After hearing that the plague began to occur in the city, Zhou Yu decisively took advantage of the last wave of precipitation at the end of summer to dig up the water and irrigate Hefei City.

In those years, Liu Fu built Hefei City extremely strong, and the location of the city was not in a low-lying area. Although the Wu people dug up the fertile water, it was not enough to destroy the city. The water in the city accumulated water, but it just did not reach the foot.

If it is normal, this plan to dig fertilizer to flood Hefei will not have any key effect at all, but at the time of the outbreak of the plague in such a city, the effect is fatal.

The corpse of the mouse carrying the plague quickly spread to the whole city in such a soak in dirty water. The drinking water in the city was quickly polluted. As soon as the water was polluted, the plague naturally spread rapidly.

In only half a month, one-third of the soldiers and civilians in the city were infected with various epidemics. The heavy ones died after a few days of support, and the light ones vomited and were severely dehydrated.

In January, Hefei City has turned into a plague-filled dead city.

This is Zhou Yu's plan.

As long as you can break through this important military town leading to the north, even if you kill all the people of the city, you will only get an empty city.

When Hefei City was suffering from purgatory-like torture, in terms of Shouchun, Cao Qian was still working overtime to build the Shaopi dam.

Because the last wave of precipitation at the end of summer was more fierce than in previous years, under the surge of water, the originally repaired dam was washed down several places, and the schedule of Cao's army's southern aid to Hefei had to be pushed back.

When Cao was rushing to work at night and repairing the dam, the news from Hefei was getting worse and worse.

The latest emergency report was sent by the guard Xue Di, who said that Zhang Liao and Le Jin were all sick and could not see things. Seven of the defenders in the city were trapped by the disease and basically lost their combat effectiveness. Hefei City was in danger in the past.

Asking for an emergency report like a snowflakes made Cao's mood heavier and heavier. He really didn't expect Zhou Yu to be so cruel. In order to get Hefei City, he did not hesitate to use such poisonous means.

The situation in Hefei is far beyond Cao's imagination. The illness of Zhang Le and others made him realize that he may not be able to wait for the moment when the army repaired the dam on his side and rushed to rescue him.

After repeated weighing, Cao Wei had to make a difficult decision and ordered the Hefei defenders to abandon the city and retreat to Shouchun.

Zhou Yu, who besieged the city, seemed to have already calculated that Cao Wei would have this decision, so not long ago, he ordered to withdraw from the siege of the north of the city and took the initiative to give a mouth to the enemy.

A few days later, Xue Di in the city received a secret order from Cao Chan, which made everyone relieved.

That night, Xue Di, with the weak general Zhang Le, led 2,000 people who still had the ability to fight. With the cover of the night, he quietly went out of the north gate and retreated by land to Shouchun, 300 miles away.

The next day, when the remaining civil and military officials in the city learned that the main generals, assassins and other senior officials had abandoned the city, they decisively opened the gate and surrendered to the Wu people.

After besieging the city for more than two months, Zhou Yu finally planted his flag on the head of Hefei City.

Nine out of ten of the residents in Hefei City are infected with the epidemic. Zhou Yu made a decision on how to deal with people suffering from the plague.

He first ordered the establishment of another isolation camp ten miles outside the city to move civilians who had not been infected to the isolation camp to prevent them from infecting the outside world.

For those civilians who had been infected with the disease, Zhou Yu allocated them several rations and distributed them some old and elictioned ships. They drove them north along the fertile water and went to Cao Zhan District by themselves.

Zhou Yu's this is another cruel move, which clearly means to go north.

Once these tens of thousands of epidemics go north to the front line of Shouchun and enter the densely populated Caozhan area, they will cause considerable panic. Once the epidemic they carry spreads, the consequences will be very serious.

And these people are the people under Cao's rule. If you Cao's death and refuse to accept them, you will lose the hearts of the people.

If you take in these epidemics, but you don't handle them well at the time, causing the epidemic to spread around Huaibei, you will also cause complaints.

No matter how Cao Wei responds, in the face of Zhou Yu's fierce move, Cao Wei always has to pay the price.

Cao Yan, who was stationed in Shouchun, had planned to repair the embankment of Shaopi, and the army waved his army to the south, collected compound fertilizer in one fell swoop, and took revenge on the Wu people.

However, tens of thousands of refugees who fled from Hefei one after another became a thorny problem for Cao Wei, forcing him to give up the idea of going south.

Of course, Cao Hen knew Zhou Yu's "insidious" intentions. In the face of these tens of thousands of refugees like time bombs, Cao Hen did not hesitate for too long, and he soon made a cruel decision.

All refugees are driven into the wilderness isolation camps set up far away from the city, providing them with limited rations and allowing them to die by themselves.

In order to prevent these refugees from escaping, Cao Qian ordered to dig several deep trenches near the isolation camps. The army that originally intended to go south to fight against the Wu people was closely guarded around the isolation camps. Once someone dared to escape, they would shoot them all.

Of course, Cao Yan knows that his behavior is bound to arouse people's complaints, and even his opponents will use those benevolence, righteousness and moral words to attack himself.

But Cao Wei also knows that the best of those ignorant people is to "get the pain when the scar is healed".

Today, they can complain about their cruel behavior. After complaining, as long as they give a little sweetness, they will be grateful to themselves in a blink of an eye.

Therefore, based on this consideration, Cao Wei ordered in the name of the imperial court to deduct 30% of the taxes of the people in Huainan's war-terate areas.

Sure enough, the people in Huainan are very happy, and the public opinion that was originally doking is gradually depressed.

However, Huainan has suffered a series of major disasters, and the Tuntian District, which Cao Shen painstakingly operated, suffered heavy losses. Under this unfavorable factor, Cao Shen could only temporarily give up his plan to enter Hefei and focus on restoring Huainan's economy.

........................Chengdu City.

In the state pastoral government, Liu Fengduan looked at the information that had just arrived from the southeast, and there was a feeling between his eyebrows.

He really didn't expect that as soon as Zhou Yufang came out of the mountain, he would stage such a big play, which would hit Cao Jian, who had been defeated a few years ago.

"I didn't expect Zhou Lang's methods to be so fierce. Our Cao Gong lost miserably this time. Hefei lost as much as the defeat of the Red Cliff in those years."

Liu Feng shook his head and sighed, faintly feeling in his heart that this "resurresurre" Zhou Yu seemed to be more terrible than the previous Mei Zhou Lang.

Liu Feng thinks that he is also "unscrupulous", but compared with Zhou Yu's move to flood Huainan and the fierceness of the epidemic, Liu Feng is already very kind.

"Lord, Hefei is lost, and Huainan is shocked. This time, Cao Shen will be dragged on the southeast line and can't be pulled away. I believe that we are unable to threaten Jingzhou for a while. We take the opportunity to go north at this time to wipe out Liu Bei and Zhang Lu, all according to Bashu, and then attack Guanlong in the north to unify the world.

The person who spoke at the lower level is Meng Da.

As one of the scholars in Dongzhou, Mengda and Fazheng belong to the Fufengshi in Guanzhong. What a small group of people think about at night is to fight back to their hometown in Guanzhong.

Even now that Meng Da has surrendered to Liu Feng, and his original comrade-in-arms has become the enemy, Meng Da's original political intention has never changed.

"Liu Bei is already a homeless dog, which is not enough to worry. Zhang Lu is a guard. Even if the two of them are in the same stream, they can't make any trouble. At present, the war in Yizhou is full of deafness. I think the lord should rest, first rest and recuperate, accumulate strength, and then send troops to attack Hanzhong. At that time, you will be sure to achieve success.

Unlike Meng Da, Huang Quan did not support going north immediately. As a purebred Yizhou scholar, after suffering from the trauma of war in his hometown, he acted as the representative of Yizhou scholar and naturally stood up to protect the interests of Yizhou people.

In fact, Liu Feng was originally inclined to recuperate. Although it was beneficial for the state to suffer from war, it was not enough to support him to launch a war to wipe out Liu Bei and Zhang Lu. On the other hand, it also considered that Jingzhou could be under pressure from Cao's army after the end of the Battle of Hefei.

But now the unexpected loss of Hefei made Liu Feng see the opportunity again. At this time, Liu Feng was indeed a little uncertain about whether to go to war with Zhang Lu.

While weighing himself, the bodyguard hurried in and presented a silk book with a solemn look.

"Master, the urgent report that Jingzhou has just arrived."

Liu Feng opened the silk book and read it. It was a plain expression, which solidified into ice in an instant.

Liu Qi, dead.

I thought it was as hard as iron, but at this moment, it was an uncontrollable pain.

The person who has the same unfortunate life as himself, the brother who once sacrificed his life and blocked a fatal arrow for himself, and the friend who fought side by side and killed a way to live, went like this.

Long before Liu Feng left Jingzhou, Liu Qi was already in critical condition. At that time, Liu Feng was psychologically prepared. He had a hunch that Liu Qi could not survive until the day of his return.

However, now when the expected fact happened, Liu Feng still felt very uncomfortable.

"Brother, brother..."

He meditated on this name in his heart. After a long silence, Liu Feng just put down the silk book and said to Meng Da under the order, "Zidu, it seems that your plan to take Hanzhong in the north will be temporarily separated, and I must go back to Jingzhou immediately."

Meng Da asked uneasily, "Master, what happened in Jingzhou?"

Liu Feng sighed and said silently, "Brother Zide has passed away."

This word silenced everyone present.

Meng Da, who was eager to try, had to give up his previous ideas at this time.

Jingzhou is the foundation of Liu Feng. He captured Jingzhou in the name of restoring Liu Qi's foundation.

At present, as soon as Liu Qi dies, Liu Feng loses a banner to recruit Liu Biao's old department. In order to ensure the stability of Jingzhou, Liu Feng must return to Jingzhou to properly deal with the negative impact of Liu Qi's death.

And Liu Feng returned to Jingzhou. Naturally, the plan to attack Hanzhong in the north could only be put on hold for the time being.

Liu Feng had to return to Jingzhou, but Yizhou Fangde, he had to make corresponding deployments before returning to the east.

Liu Feng basically adopts the policy of Shu people governing Shu, and most of them are Huang Quan and other local scholars in Yizhou.

In this way, although it is conducive to the Yizhou scholars, in order to ensure his control over Yizhou, Liu Feng had to take corresponding preventive measures.

In the name of Yizhou Mu, Liu Fengxian appointed Huang Zhong as the governor of Zizhen, and commanded 10,000 troops to guard the north gate of Yizhou. At the same time, he also appointed Ma Jian as the governor of Ba County, commanding 10,000 troops to guard the important land of Jiangzhou.

These two counties are at the bottom of the point. Liu Feng's guard with the trusted Jingzhou people can ensure that the Shu people rule Shu. At the same time, they don't have to worry about their tails and bad intentions.

.............. When Liu Fengdong returned to Jingzhou, a team of more than a hundred steps marched on the mountain road in Hanzhong in the north.

With a high head and a big horse, Liu Bei's gray face surged with an imperceptible uneasiness.

This is not the first time he has such an expression.

Go to Lv Bu, go to Cao, go to Yuan Shao... Liu Bei is already familiar with the road, but I don't know why, he is still worried every time.

"There is no need to worry, the lord. Everything is under our control."

The law around him understood Liu Bei's thoughts and said in a low voice.

At the beginning, the three-person group plotted to welcome him into Shu. Zhang Song was killed by Liu Zhang because of the incident. Meng Da surrendered to Liu Feng and counterattacked himself. Only Fa Zheng was left, who still followed him in adversity.

All kinds of changes made Liu Bei not believe in the arrogant Fufeng man in front of him, but in such a predicament in front of him, he could only choose to believe in the Dharma.

"With filial piety, I naturally put a hundred hearts." Liu Bei smiled, and his expression became much more relaxed.

While talking, a horse rushed in front of him, reporting that Zhang Lu's horse had come out of the Yangping Pass, with less than 20 miles left.

"How many soldiers and horses did Zhang Lu bring?"

"There are about three thousand steps to ride."

"Three thousand..."

Liu Bei read this number silently, and his expression became solemn again.

Fa Zheng smiled faintly and said, "I said that everything is under our control. Even if Zhang Lu brings 10,000 people, there is nothing to worry about."

Obviously, he was in danger, but the law in front of him was so confident that he didn't seem to worry at all.

This man is a born gambler.

Liu Bei smiled, and his expression returned as usual. He said happily, "I haven't seen what kind of hero Liu Bei is, and I'm not afraid of Zhang Lu. Let's go for a while."

Liu Bei patted the horse and walked quickly. The team of more than 100 people accelerated the march and hurried in the direction of Yangping Pass.

At this moment, 20 miles away, 3,000 Han Chinese troops have camped in the wilderness.

In order to show the importance attached to Liu Bei, Zhang Lu specially came out to Yangping Pass to greet him, but in case of an accident, Zhang Lu also made corresponding arrangements under the suggestion of Ma Chao.

The garrison on Yangping Pass has increased to 10,000 at this time, led by his cronies Yang Bai. In addition to Ma Chao, there was also his younger brother Zhang Wei, and these 3,000 soldiers and horses were all elite soldiers in Hanzhong.

Despite this, Zhang Lu did not dare to go too far away from the customs. He only camped 30 miles south of Yangping Pass, waiting for Liu Bei's arrival. At the same time, he sent scouts into Yizhou for reconnaissance.

At dusk, Zhang Lu received the news that Liu Feng was about to arrive and waited for him to return. Liu Bei only brought more than 100 people as agreed.

Zhang Lu finally completely relaxed, so he ordered to prepare a banquet in the big tent and prepare to wash the dust for Liu Bei.

Before dark, the team of more than 100 people finally arrived at the camp.

Zhang Lu personally welcomed out of the door under the protection of Ma Chao and Zhang Wei, as well as a group of athletes.

"I've heard the name of Xuande for a long time, and now I can see it. It's really lucky for three lifetimes." Zhang Lu came forward with a smile.

Liu Bei, who rolled the saddle and diseed, stepped forward and arched his hand and said, "The name of Zhang Shijun's benevolence and righteousness is far away in the world. I'm ready to come to visit you now. I hope you can forgive me."

He knew that this was a polite word, but Zhang Lu was still very useful and said with a smile, "Xuande is too much. If we talk about benevolence and righteousness, I can't be as good as Xuande."

"How dare you?" Liu Bei was quite respectful.

Zhang Lu became more and more proud, and now the spring breeze joined hands with Liu Bei.

Entered the Chinese army's tent, the banquet was ready, the main guests were seated, Zhang Lugao took the upper seat, Ma Chao and Zhang Wei were separated, and more than a dozen heavily armed armored soldiers stood around the tent.

Zhang Lu's arrangement is obviously uneasy about Liu Bei.

Liu Bei glanced at Zhang Lu's right-headed Ma Chao and asked, "I think the general next to Shijun is very extraordinary. I don't know your name?"

"I'm Xiliang Ma Chao."

Ma Chao replied coldly, and his tone seemed to be full of hostility to Liu Bei.

As soon as he heard that it was Ma Chao, Liu Bei looked shocked and hurriedly said, "It turned out to be General Xiliang Ma Mengqi, disrespectful."

Seeing Liu Bei's shocked face, Zhang Lu couldn't help but look proud.

Jin Ma Chao, who is famous all over the world, has become my Zhang Lu's general. The famous Uncle Liu is about to come under my command. It's strange that he is not complacent.

Liu Bei seemed to be extremely appreciative of Ma Chao. He immediately raised his glass and smiled, "I've heard the name of the general for a long time. It's really an honor to see the general's demeanor today. Come on, prepare a cup of General Meng Qi."

Liu Bei was extremely polite, but Ma Chao snorted coldly, "Super is ordered to protect my lord. My duty is to me. I'm sorry that I can't drink."

With good intentions, he touched the ashes of his nose, and Liu Bei's face suddenly became very embarrassed.

(to be continued)