Crossing the Battle of the Three Kingdoms

Even if Cao Cao and others guessed about this modern war fortification, it is impossible to know the details, because those Yuan Jun who fled back did not enter the interior, so it is impossible to know.

As for those who entered by chance, it was impossible to go back, because they were all captured and focused on, and they might not be able to leave Li Huiyi's rule for several years.

Hearing Cao Cao's words, Xun Yu frowned slightly, and said, "Prime Minister, instead of talking here, it's better to wait for the war to start, and you will know it naturally."

What Xun Yu said was right. If you don't face it, you will never know the result. If you search on the battlefield, although there will be losses, as long as you take precautions, you will definitely not be defeated in one battle like Yuan Shao.

"Yeah." Cao Cao nodded and said, "Well, anyway, the Xiliang army is less than ten days away, let them try it out then."

Hearing this, Xun You stood up and said, "Prime Minister, since Yuan Shao asked for help, and the Xiliang Army is coming soon, why not give him a portion of the Xiliang Army."

"Huh?" Cao Cao didn't want to lend troops to Yuan Shao, because he knew that Jingzhou and Yangzhou would definitely send troops to help.

At this moment when Xun You said this, Cao Cao couldn't help being curious. He didn't understand that Xun You's wisdom would make such a suggestion.

Cao Cao was puzzled and asked: "What does Wen Ruo mean by this? Xuzhou has become a place of right and wrong now. Maybe sending troops there will cause trouble."

Xun You smiled and said, "Prime Minister, since Yuan Shao sent people here, if he doesn't send troops, it might be unjustified in name."

"Furthermore, Xuzhou lacks maneuverability. Looking at the situation of the war, Xu Shu must besiege and attack the city. If he transfers the Xiliang army to go forward, it will surely have a miraculous effect."

Erliu and Sun Ce have scarce cavalry, so Xun You's remonstrance is not unreasonable. One can imagine what it will be like if one side is attacking the city and suddenly thousands of cavalry are killed in the city.

Cao Cao thought for a while and felt that it made sense, so he nodded slightly and said, "Then who is more appropriate to send an army?"

Xun You already had a candidate in mind, and when Cao Cao asked, he immediately replied: "The Qiang people, tens of thousands of Qiang people have come this time, can we let them go back?"

Ever since Xun You came back from his mission to Xiliang, he had thought about keeping the tens of thousands of Qiang soldiers and horses.

And Xuzhou is the best place. No matter whether Yuan Shao successfully defends or is breached, as long as the fighting stops, there will be chaos.

You must know a common saying that it is easier to invite God than to send God away. Cao Cao didn't want to send troops, but he was watching the situation quietly, preparing for the critical moment, and taking the most benefits at the least cost.

At this time, Xun You's remonstrance made his eyes brighten. If the tens of thousands of Qiang people went to Xuzhou, it would be like setting up a pawn for him.

As for the life and death of these Qiang people, Cao Cao didn't care so much, the big deal was to compensate a little money and grain at that time, and just find an excuse to cover it up.

Cao Cao thought for a while, then smiled and said, "Okay, this method is not bad. In this way, Yuan Shao will still be grateful, and the truth will not lose anything."

Seeing that Cao Cao agreed, Xun You offered a few words of praise, returned to his original seat, and waited for others to make suggestions.

Cao Cao discussed with his subordinates and others for a long time. Under the original policy, they made some changes and improvements before letting each of them prepare to leave.

More than ten days later, the Xiliang army finally arrived. Cao Cao led all the civil and military officials to greet him in person, and accompanied Han Sui, Ma Chao and others to the barracks to inspect the prepared camp.

Chapter 616 Decisive Battle (18)

When night came, the Cao Mansion held a large banquet to reward the generals of the Xiliang Army. During the banquet, Cao Cao proposed to let the Qiang people go to Xuzhou.

The leader of the Qiang tribe agreed without even thinking about it, because along the way, Cao Cao offered delicious food and drinks, which made the soldiers and horses of the Qiang tribe reluctant to leave.

You must know that the land of the Qiang people is very bitter and cold. It is the cold winter and the weather is even worse. If they stay in the tribe, they will definitely be shivering under the cold wind with such good treatment.

The Qiang people agreed, and then everything went as planned by Cao Cao. On the second day after the banquet, Cao Cao led a group of people from Xiliang to court, asked Liu Xie to reward them, and let them set off for the front line.

And before all the soldiers arrived in Xuzhou, Xu Shu had already led his army to kill them, but he didn't seem to be in a hurry, and quietly set up camp under the city of Langye without making a sound.

Seeing Xu Shu's appearance like this, Yuan Shao, who was in a hurry, felt even more frightened for a moment, not knowing what Xu Shu wanted to do.

Although Yuan Jun was at a disadvantage in attacking the city boldly and brightly, he could hold out for a few days and wait for the arrival of soldiers from all walks of life.

But Xu Shu didn't make a move, which is hard to say, as the saying goes, it is easy to hide a hidden arrow, so Yuan Shao hastened to discuss with Jushou urgently.

But Xu Shu didn't move at all, and the two of them could only guess what they had to rely on.

Yuan Shao lived temporarily in the wing room, and the two were deep in thought, because Xu Shu hadn't moved for two days, so it must be a conspiracy.

The oppressive atmosphere lasted for a long time, and Ju Shou said: "My lord, Xu Shu's siege and refusal to attack may be due to pride and complacency. Anyway, soldiers from all walks of life will come soon."

Jushou's words proved that he really couldn't think of Xu Shu, and could only wait for him to attack, and then see through it.

The two had discussed for a long time. Although they didn't think of anything, they were still exhausted. Seeing Jushou like this, Yuan Shao didn't force it. Just as he was about to let him go to rest, there was a sudden rush of footsteps.

"Da da da……"

Hearing footsteps, Ju Shou, who was about to get up, sat back in his seat and waited for someone to come.

One person entered the wing room, knelt down and said: "Report, Xu Shu sent people to shout at the bottom of the city that the city will be destroyed tomorrow, let our army..."

"What's the matter, say it quickly, hesitate, be careful with military law." Yuan Shao was also annoyed and scolded when he saw that the visitor was procrastinating.

Hearing the scolding, the visitor hurriedly said: "Xu Shu asked our army to open the city gate early, so as not to sacrifice their lives in vain."

"Huh?" Yuan Shao's face turned cold, and he said slowly: "Xu Shu is really deceiving people too much. Even if I, Yuan Shao, fight to the death, I won't let him take the city easily."

"After passing the order, the army began to enter a state of emergency combat readiness. Anyone who asked to open the city gate must see the state shepherd himself, and the rest will not be allowed. If anyone violates it, the defenders will kill it directly."

"Yes." Seeing that Yuan Shao was angry, the visitor hurriedly saluted and left.

What Yuan Shao did was to avoid the possibility of Xu Shu's cooperating with outsiders. If he attacked by force, he would not be very afraid.

Seeing the visitor leave, Ju Shou said: "My lord, Xu Shu put down his words, he must be ready, but at present, our army has found nothing about his siege plan."

"I'm worried, Xu Shu will use that secret weapon to attack the big city, how should our army resist?"

Hearing Jushou's words, Yuan Shao's angry face froze for a moment, and gradually turned into worry. It's not that he hadn't thought about this possibility.

Jushou also said that the ditch may be able to cover the weapon, but it must not be dug in this city.

Langye City is not tall, and with the power of that weapon, it should be easy to throw it into the city.

Yuan Shao thought for a while and said, "Sir, can we keep soldiers and horses outside the city to deal with the mysterious weapon?"

Shenwu Cannon and Yuan Shao haven't fully figured out what's going on yet, but judging from that battle, it can be concluded that the range is not far.

Yuan Shao's suggestion also has some truths, but he forgot one thing, can the soldiers and horses sent out of the city stand firm?

The answer is no, Xu Shu will definitely send troops to clear the periphery, and Yuan Jun will go out of the city to deliver goods to his door.

Ju Shou shook his head and said, "No, our army is small. If we go out of the city, we will be annihilated by Xu Shu. We can only defend the city."

As soon as Jushou vetoed it, Yuan Shao knew in his heart that there was a greater chance that Langye would fall.

When Yuan Shao's expression turned ugly, Ju Shou said, "My lord, maybe we can transfer the soldiers and horses away. Our army is afraid of the secret weapon, but Li Jun is not a fairy, so they must be afraid too."

"When the secret weapon stops, our army is entering the tower to defend. In this way, the effect of the secret weapon will be greatly reduced."

Jushou's proposal moved Yuan Shao's heart, and he agreed with great joy on the spot. Although this method will increase the fatigue of soldiers, it will definitely reduce casualties a lot.