Rejuvenation of the Han Dynasty in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 379
Cao Cao arranged a celebration banquet, and the generals of the joint camp greeted the new army, and everyone drank happily. During the banquet, Zhou Tai and Jiang Qin briefly introduced their life experiences.

Both of them are from Jiujiang. Due to the frequent wars in Huainan, the people are in dire straits, thieves are everywhere, and the government is corrupt, the two have no choice but to gather together to protect themselves.

Because the two donated money generously and never harmed the people, they often eliminated violence and made a good living. They gradually became famous in Huainan area, and many heroes who were forced to do nothing came to join them. They mainly lived in the Yangtze River area by fishing and ferrying boats.

After Tao Qian arrived in Yangzhou, he calmed down the thieves, big and small, and the two went to meet each other. Can only continue to roam the rivers and lakes.

This time Cao Cao sent troops to the south, killed Tao Qian, issued a recruitment order, and the two came to join the army again. Seeing that these men were all brave and proficient in water, Chen Jiao hurriedly brought them to the front of the army.

At this time, seeing Cao Cao attaching so much importance to them, Jiang Qin and Zhou Tai were deeply moved. They are all ambitious people, half of their bodies are floating, and they finally meet the Ming Lord, so naturally their fighting spirit is high.

After drinking for three rounds, Cao Cao talked with the two of them, and he knew that their ambitions were not small. These two were not only very brave, but also commanded the army.

Zhou Taiyan said: "I heard that the general suffered a setback at Fuling Lake. The two of us did not accomplish an inch in the new army. I feel ashamed of being treated so favorably by the general. I would like to take Quexuan's head as a sacrifice."

"Load!" Cao Cao laughed loudly when he heard the words: "With the help of two people, I will have no worries in the water battle!"

Cao Hong was still dissatisfied, and said: "Fuling Lake water thieves are second best in water skills, but their boats are very weird, they move quickly, and they are relatively tall. They will always suffer losses if they face the enemy head-on."

Jiang Qin said with a smile: "Que Xuan ruled Fuling Lake before, and sent people to invite me to join the gang, but because he behaved well, especially after gaining power, he became more and more arrogant, so he refused to go, but his tricks, I It's all clear."

"Oh?" Cao Cao hurriedly asked after hearing the words: "Since you two know the truth and falsehood of the Fuling Lake water thieves, do you have any countermeasures against the enemy?"

Zhou Tai replied: "Since the two of us want to make meritorious service, we have our own countermeasures. In fact, the water thieves in Fuling Lake are nothing to worry about. His boats are only for those who know how to fight water. If I wait to go, he will come and go. back."

Cao Cao was worried about this, and sighed: "I don't know what kind of ship it is. It moves quickly, and the bandit army can stand on a high place and shoot arrows. It is really difficult to deal with. How can Youping break it?"

Zhou Taiyan said: "In fact, this ship is divided into three floors. The bottom floor is controlled by sailors, the second floor is guarded by swordsmen, and the third floor is suppressed by archers. Because the waterwheels are installed at the head and tail, the sergeants move like flying. It's nimble, and it's really difficult to deal with, but if you control its waterwheel, it's a dead ship, and you can only sit and wait for death."

Cao Hong sneered and said, "It's easy to say, but it's really hard to do. We can't get close to those ships, so how can we destroy his waterwheel?"

Zhou Tai didn't think it was disobedient, and replied: "This boat can only travel in open places. If it is in shallows or where there are many aquatic plants, I dare not use water trucks. The general only needs to salvage more aquatic plants and put them in the boat. , Push the aquatic plants into the water, stop the wheels, the big boat will not be able to move, and the bandits can only sit and wait for death."

"This plan is brilliant!" Cao Cao's eyes lit up when he heard this, he clapped his palms and laughed loudly, "It's really like a mountain separated by a line, using your own weaknesses to attack the enemy's strengths, how can you be invincible?"

Hearing this arrangement, Cao Hong also took it seriously, and his attitude towards the two of them immediately improved, and he clasped his fists and said, "However, the thief still has many water ghosts, who dive into the bottom of the boat and cut through the bottom of the boat, and it is really difficult to deal with them underwater. What should we do?" ?”

Jiang Qin laughed and said: "Water ghosts are the best to deal with. They know how to swim. My seven or eight hundred brothers are all underwater experts. Naturally, they are not afraid of him. In fact, most of the merchant ships on the river are often caught by these water thieves." Shipbuilding robs money, and over time, there is a way to deal with it."

Holding the wine glass, Cao Chun was fascinated by what he was listening to, and couldn't wait to ask, "Tell me quickly."

Jiang Qin said: "It's actually quite simple. You can cut moso bamboo, split it into bamboo pieces, and wrap them on the bottom of the boat. No matter how many water thieves come, they won't be able to pierce through."

"Hahaha, great idea!" Cao Cao couldn't help laughing. Bamboo is very flexible, and it is difficult to cut it with a sword on weekdays, let alone use a dagger and iron spine at the bottom of the water.

Jiang Qin went on to say: "Actually, we have other countermeasures to deal with water thieves. Even if we are not allowed to send people into the water, we can make them come and go. It just takes a few days to prepare the weapons. I wonder if the general has craftsmen to build them in time?"

Cao Cao nodded and said, "As long as we can destroy the thief, the artisans will be dispatched overnight. As for how to prepare the weapons, you two will have full authority to supervise and direct them. The first achievement in defeating the thief should be on your shoulders."

While talking and laughing, the pirates from Fuling Lake, which made Cao Jun helpless, were vulnerable. All the generals showed their faces and laughed, and stepped forward to toast Zhou Tai and Zhou Tai.

At this time, Cao Cao's head no longer hurts, and his waist is no longer sore. Just wait until everything is ready, then he can wipe out the water thieves and completely calm the thieves in Xuzhou.

On the second day, Cao Cao ordered craftsmen to be transferred to make weapons in Xuyi, under the supervision of Zhou Tai and Jiang Qin, and all the materials were for his two use.

Chang Xi sent bandit ships to the front of the stronghold to provoke. Cao Cao strictly ordered all the battalions to guard carefully and not go out to fight privately.

Chen Jiaoyan said: "The reason why Changxi didn't kill Wen Lie and others was because he had the upper hand and wanted to show off, but once he was defeated, Wen Lie and the others would be in danger when he was angry. The general now has a plan to destroy the thieves. But you have to figure out how to save people.”

Cao Cao twisted his beard and said: "I am also worried about this matter. Zixiu confronted Chen Yu on the north bank and restrained this person. Changxi is actually nothing to worry about. This method of saving people must have a perfect strategy."

Chen Jiaoyan said: "I have a plan. I can order Zhou Tai and the others to feign the surrender of Changxi, but I don't know if the two of them are willing to go."

Cao Cao narrowed his eyes slightly, nodded immediately and said: "This plan is the safest. Que Xuan had intended to win over Zhou Tai earlier. At this time, our army is approaching. Although the thieves have won a few battles, they are not guaranteed to win. Now they go to vote. , will definitely accept it happily...Okay, I will go to Zhou Tai to discuss it."

Cao Cao was a decisive person in killing and attacking. After he had a countermeasure, he rushed to Xuyi City and summoned Zhou Tai and Zhou Tai to meet each other in the government office alone.

Zhou Tai thought that Cao Cao was worried about the preparation of weapons, so he clasped his fists without waiting for a question and said, "My lord, don't worry, it will take five days at most, or three days at least, and you will be ready to capture the thief's lair."

Cao Cao secretly said: "You two are doing things, so I can rest assured. I am here, and I have other confidential matters to discuss with the two of you. I wonder if you will go with me?"

Jiang Qin clasped his fists and said: "Our generals are kind enough to support and support us, and we will repay them with all our hearts. If the lord sends you, even though we are going through fire and water, we dare not resign. Please just give orders."

Cao Cao said: "Although there is a strategy against the enemy now, some of my subordinates will be captured by thieves, and I am afraid of being harmed. I would like to invite one of you to make a fraudulent investment. Chang Xizheng has no one to use. Don't doubt it. Wait for it to start." During the war, you stayed on the island with an excuse, rescued the hostages, and destroyed their lair, which is also a great contribution!"

Zhou Tai and Zhou Tai looked at each other, Jiang Qin said: "Youping is highly skilled in martial arts, let him lead the troops to fight against the enemy, and his subordinates will go forward to feign surrender and promise to rescue the hostages."

Cao Cao was overjoyed, and thanked the two of them again, and asked them to prepare separately, and there will be a reward after they are done.

(End of this chapter)