Jiang Wei led thousands of people to station at Jianmen Mountain, Liao Hua went to Daba Mountain, and Liu Bei entered Langzhong City under the protection of Wang Ping.

In Langzhong, surrounded by water on three sides, there is only one road that can reach the city gate directly.

The defenders of the city have no way to retreat, and the attackers also have no other way to choose from.

Fa Zheng led his army to approach Langzhong, only twenty or thirty miles away from Langzhong City. When he learned from the scout that Liu Bei had entered the city, he ordered the army to stop temporarily.

Yang Xiu came up and asked, "Duke Fa, Langzhong is ahead, why don't you leave?"

"I had long thought that Jiang Wei would probably set up defense here." Fa Zheng said: "Dezu may not know that Langzhong is surrounded by water on three sides, and we only have one way to attack. However, Daba Mountain and Jianmen Mountain near Langzhong can station troops. Once our army attacks Langzhong, the back will be completely exposed to the enemy's eyes."

"Does the French believe that the enemy will station people in Daba Mountain and Jianmen Mountain?" Xiang looked around and Yang Xiu saw that there were mountains around him.

Fa Zheng nodded: "If I divide my troops to defend against the enemy troops who come down from two mountains, there will be a shortage of troops to attack the city. If I do not divide my troops to defend, the enemy will come out from behind and give us a fatal blow."

"It seems that the situation we are facing is not very good." Yang Xiu asked: "What does Fa Gong think of being trapped in Langzhong?"

"Can we wait, can the lord wait?" Fa Zheng asked.

"The lord never asks about the army outside." Yang Xiu replied: "The so-called general is outside and the lord is not accepted. It is the lord who understands the situation on the battlefield, and the lord should be able to understand it."

"It seems that this is the only way." Fa Zheng said: "Send the order and advance the army forward. Don't approach Langzhong City, just block their way out. In addition, I sent people to sink all the ships on the Jialing River that intended to pass through this section of the river, so that later generations dare not approach."

"I'll go and give orders now." Yang Xiu agreed.

After the military order was conveyed, Xiahou Dun and other generals found Fa Zheng.

"Duke Fa, it is said that Liu Xuande has entered Langzhong. Since we have arrived here, why don't we launch an attack, but instead we have to station on the way to Langzhong?"

"I have told Dezu that Langzhong is surrounded by water on three sides, and it is not difficult to trap Liu Xuande to death." Fa Zheng said: "Liu Xuande entered Langzhong City in nothing more than an attempt to confront our army for a long time. Our army came from Hanzhong, and the military rations could not be sent here through Micang Mountain. It is indeed not suitable for long-term consumption."

"Since Mr. Fa understands why..." Xiahou Dun asked hesitantly.

"He just calculated that we could not transport military rations from Hanzhong, but he did not calculate that we could use them locally in Yizhou." Fa Zheng said: "Several generals, from today onwards, one of them will have to borrow food from elsewhere every day. I wonder if the generals are willing or not?"

"Mr. Fa means..." When he set out, Cao Shu asked them to obey Fazheng's orders no matter what. The generals didn't ask many questions, and they looked at each other with a confused look on their faces.

"I mean, since Liu Xuande wants to spend a long time with us, we will spend a long time with him." Fa Zheng replied: "I want to see if he spends more time in the city, or if we are rushing around to grab food, which can delay it for a longer time."

After understanding the meaning of Fazheng, Ma Chao asked, "Da Dare to ask Fagong, what should we do?"

"General Ma, go to the surrounding area with Dezu to see if there are any villages and towns." Fa Zheng ordered: "If there is, no matter whether the people have food or not, they will be snatched all of them. Just remember, don't kill people easily."

"Grab the grain?" Ma Chao said in surprise: "If the lord knows..."

"The lord should understand that the people of Yizhou are not the people under his rule." Fa Zheng replied: "We snatch food from the people's homes to make disaster victims everywhere in the surrounding areas. Once there are disaster victims, Yizhou will be in chaos! Then we can make profits from it!"

"The army robbed the food from the people's homes, so there were disaster victims everywhere. I was afraid that the lord would not agree." Xu Chu, who had been in contact with Cao Shu for the longest time and knew him best, said: "The lord has always refused to kill indiscriminately, and he couldn't bear to involve the people in the war. Mr. Fa did this..."

"In extraordinary times, we must use extraordinary methods." Fa Zheng replied: "I predict that the enemy will occupy Daba Mountain and Jianmen Mountain, and what we are waiting for is our army to launch an attack on Langzhong City. Once our army launches an attack, they will have enough time and opportunity to deal with us. Without enough food and grass, we will not be able to delay it for too long. It will be a trivial matter if the enemy takes the opportunity to cover up and kill from behind, what should we use to resist?"

The generals looked at each other and nodded one by one.

Ma Chao replied: "I'll call Dezu to get food together."

"A general can bring two thousand men." Fa Zheng said: "Dezu is a wise and considerate man. He often has a very clear view of things. Generals have to discuss more with Dezu in military affairs."

"I understand!" Fa Zheng told Ma Chao to follow Yang Xiu's advice, but Ma Chao didn't say anything and agreed immediately.

Ma Chao ordered two thousand troops and took Yang Xiu away from the army and went to nearby villages to collect food.

Looking at their departure backs, Xiahou Dun asked uncertainly: "Dong Fa really thinks that staying here is the only way?"

"The only way is not." Fa Zheng replied: "But I do think that staying here is the best way!"

Fa Zheng was the main general chosen by Cao Shuo himself.

In the past, the generals couldn't understand Cao Shu's work.

Sometimes Cao Shu would explain the reasons to them, but more often he would say nothing and leave them confused.

Fazheng's answer is exactly one that does not explain.

The generals questioned his strategy, and Fa Zheng did not believe that explanations could solve everything.

The best way is to say nothing and develop according to his plan first.

When Xiahou Dun and others saw the effect, even if they did not explain, everything would be clear.

Too much explanation is often not only useless, but also brings more barriers.

Fa Zheng had no explanation, so the generals had to stop asking more questions.

The army followed Fa Zheng toward Langzhong and arrived at the necessary path to Langzhong. Fa Zheng ordered: "The army is stationed on the spot, and the soldiers are on guard. Don't give the enemy an opportunity to take advantage of it!"

The order was issued, and the soldiers stopped and camped on the road.

Afterwards, Xiahou Yuan received an order to lead a group of people and walk around Langzhong along the Jialing River.

Once a ship is found on the river.

All the docks are sunk, while those in the middle of the river try their best to drive them away, making sure that there is no small boat on the surface of the river.
Chapter completed!