Lu Bu's strongest strategy

Chapter 16 Guarantee
A faint smile appeared on Xun Yu's fair cheeks, and his eyes were slightly mocking.

"General Xiahou, you can send 2000 troops to Fan County as soon as possible. If you want to defend for ten days, Lu Bu must retreat."

Xia Houyuan was a little puzzled, "Wen Ruo, why?"

Xun Yu stood up and said slowly, "Puyang doesn't have much food in the first place, and with the thousands of refugees we drove out, I'm afraid it's even more stretched.

If Lu Bu only led the infantry, he would still have a little more time, but with an extra 1000 cavalry, I predict that he would not be able to hold on for long. "

After hearing this, Xiahou Dun's eyes lit up and he couldn't help but laugh.

The daily consumption of a war horse is quite large, almost equal to the consumption of five soldiers, or even more.

During periods of food shortages, soldiers could eat chaff and vegetables, and even gnaw bark to survive.

But war horses are not good enough. They must eat good food, and even the forage is carefully selected.

Of course, this is also related to the physical exertion of the horses. During the war, they must be fed with good food and feed.

During the non-war period, when the physical exertion of war horses is low, more forage can be provided and less grain can be used.

In order to save horsepower and unnecessary consumption of horses, most of the cavalry walked with their horses on the march, and only when they went into battle to kill the enemy, they would gallop their horses.

"What Wen Ruo said is true, I will send Han Hao to lead the troops to save trouble."

……

Xuzhou.

In the dark night, the rolling Cao Jun camp surrounded the city like a cage, piles of bonfires illuminated the vital parts of the camp, and teams of armored soldiers patrolled the perimeter of the camp.

The lights in the big tent of the Chinese army are brightly lit. Cao Cao, who is not confused in his age, has a calm face. He has lost the blood that dared to draw his sword when he was young, and has more the majesty of a superior.

In front of the case, a young man with a handsome face and pale face, but with exceptionally bright eyes, was talking carefully, with a clear and well-organized tone.

"My lord, Liu Bei sent a letter begging for peace, our army can show weakness first, and take advantage of his unpreparedness..."

As soon as Xi Zhong said this, there was suddenly the sound of hurried footsteps outside the big tent.

Hearing this voice, Cao Cao's thick eyebrows gradually frowned, and he shouted angrily, "Who dares to make noise outside?"

A soldier rushed in with a face full of panic, "Master, it's not good, Yanzhou was attacked by Lu Bu, and it is in danger!"

Cao Cao's slender eyes suddenly widened, and he stared closely at the soldiers rushing in, "What are you talking about, Lu Bu attacked Yanzhou, please tell me in detail."

The soldier told what had happened, and finally said, "Now our army is only left in Juancheng, Fanxian County, and Dong'a. Please send troops to rescue quickly, my lord."

Although Cao Cao's temper was already tactful, he was still furious by the news and roared angrily.

"Little Lu Bu, you dare to sneak attack Yanzhou, it's hateful."

Xi Zhong stepped forward and said, "My lord, Yanzhou is the root and has to be saved. Now it's just a matter of selling Liu Bei's face and taking the opportunity to return to Yanzhou."

Cao Cao's family members were all in Juancheng, and he was really worried. He hit the table with his palm and gritted his teeth and said, "Tao Gongzu, I'll let you go this time."

Early the next morning, Cao Cao abandoned Xuzhou and led his army back to Yanzhou.

……

Ever since he ambushed Fan Yi, Jin Yun was really worried, and kept sending spies to Cangting to find out the news.

On this day, the news sent back by the spies really shocked Jin Yun.

"Lü Bu has led an army of 5000 to Cangting and is heading this way."

Jin Yun's cheeks, which were originally like crown jade, turned even paler at this moment. He turned to look at Captain Wang, and found that his eyes were also full of fear.

"Magistrate Jin, Lu Bu has arrived with troops, what should we do?"

Jin Yun really wanted to comfort Wang Xiaowei with a few words, but his lips twitched twice, but he didn't say a word.

Just as the two looked at each other, footsteps were heard outside the door again, and a spy walked in quickly from outside the door.

"Juancheng sent reinforcements, and they will arrive tonight."

Hearing the news, Jin Yun was taken aback for a moment, then reacted suddenly, a blush appeared on his pale face.

"Great, we're saved this time."

In Jin Yun's bitter anticipation, the 2000 troops led by Han Hao finally arrived in Fan County.

Han Hao is a native of Hanoi County. He is loyal and brave. He is well-known in the local area. He once served as a cavalry captain under Yuan Shu. Later, when he returned to his hometown, he was favored by Xiahou Dun and brought to the army. He relied heavily on him.

Han Hao did things safely. When he first arrived in Fan County, he didn't care about the fatigue of the journey, so he immediately checked the defenses in the city, preparing for a long-term confrontation with Lu Bu.

At this time, Lu Bu's 5000 soldiers and horses had already passed Cangting and were heading towards Fan County.

In the afternoon of the next day, Lu Bu led his army to ten miles away from Fan County, ordered people to set up camp, and took Wei Yue and a dozen guards to the front of Fan County to check.

Lu Bu rode his horse to the open space in front of the city. At this time, it was not dark yet, and his sight was very clear.

The city of Fan County is not too high, about two feet, there is no urn city, only an archery tower at the city gate.

Lu Bu pointed at the city wall with his whip, and asked slowly, "Wei Yue, how many days do you think the city will be able to descend?"

Wei Yue's eyes lit up, and he asked tentatively, "Marquis Wen, can you use the siege engine?"

Lu Bu nodded, "I came out this time to test the actual power of the siege engine."

Wei Yue thought of the power of the multifunctional siege vehicle and couldn't help but swallowed his saliva, "Marquis Wen, if we use the siege vehicle, I can guarantee that we can capture it in one day, no, half a day."

Lu Bu smiled slightly, "Then tell me first, how are you going to attack the city?"

Wei Yue looked at the city with disdain, "It's not easy, use a ram to beat the soldiers defending the city to the ground first, wouldn't our soldiers be able to easily rush to the city wall?"

After practicing for a period of time, Wei Yue is extremely proficient in using the multi-functional siege vehicle, and he is almost clearer about various functions than Lu Bu.

Seeing Wei Yue's confidence, Lu Bu nodded in satisfaction, "Wei Yue, let me tell you, if you can't successfully attack the city this time, the multifunctional siege vehicle will be used by others in the future, understand?"

Wei Yue's expression changed. What if such a good toy was snatched away by others?

"Marquis Wen, please don't worry, the last general dares to issue a military order, and there will be no delay."

Lu Bu was outside the city, Han Hao and others also received the news, hurried to the city wall, and saw a group of people not far away, pointing at the city.

The leader has bright eyebrows and starry eyes, and is majestic. He wears a golden crown with hair on his head, black gold iron armor, and a red horse under his crotch.
Feeling guilty, Jin Yun pointed at that person and said in a trembling voice, "Could it be that he is Lu Bu?"

(End of this chapter)