"So what can be calculated and what cannot be calculated? Which is not related to people, and which is related to people? Sir, you are interested in history and should be clear about astronomy records. Can you tell me how many of the astronomy recorded in historical books are real and how many are compiled? If you want to discuss the way of heaven, should you distinguish these clearly first?"

Cai Yong was speechless and opened his mouth several times, but said nothing. He stood up and left with his sleeves.

Pang Shanmin was shocked. "Edited...?"

Sun Ce looked at Pang Shanmin, full of contempt. "Don't you know?"

Pang Shanmin shook his head. "Since it is a historical book, it should be a record of course, so how could it be compiled?"

Sun Ce was too lazy to plan with him. Needless to say, Cai Yong's performance has already explained the problem. If you want to say that this level is different, no wonder Cai Yong abused Pang Shanmin like a playful person. He is so adult and has been studying for more than ten years, and has not even seen through this. I really don't know if it is Pang De's public hiding private hiding or if he is too stupid. It is better to have no books than to believe in books. I don't understand this common sense?

The astronomical records in ancient China are well-known, but many people do not know that the astronomical records here are not all true, and many of them were compiled by historians. Why should they be compiled? Of course, it reflects the concept of unity between man and nature. If the emperor loses virtue - or the ministers think that the emperor loses virtue - but no solar eclipse appears, wouldn't it mean that the heavens and man are irrelevant? What should I do? Make one? Anyway, history is compiled by later generations. If you want to add one, no one can go back to the past to verify it.

The Han people could even tamper with ancient books at will, and even fabricate a large number of prophecies, let alone add a few astronomical records.

Pang Shanmin was too low-level, but he could not read books and could not get in touch with those inside stories. Cai Yong was well aware of the truth. Sun Ce suddenly pointed it out, and he couldn't find a suitable reason to explain whether astronomy could calculate this problem, so he had to leave.

After leaving Cai Yong angrily, Sun Ce was waiting for the Huang family and daughter while thinking about the war on the map. If the giant stone thrower could achieve the expected effect, at most, the east gate of the inner city could be broken the day after tomorrow, and the next step was to fight against each other. What would Cao Cao react at this time and what countermeasures would he have? He had to prepare in advance.

After learning with my father for several months and experiencing a war personally, Sun Ce no longer has a sense of mystery about military command. He neither believes in counting his fingers, thinking about it, nor believes in any tricks. That situation is not impossible. When the level gap between the two sides is huge, it is indeed possible to calculate the possible reaction of the opponent, but his current opponent is Cao Cao. It would be good if he was not counted as death by Cao Cao. I can't even think about it.

So he could only consider it carefully as much as possible, predict more changes, and make corresponding preparations.

Yingchuan has been occupied by Sun Jian, and Xu You was driven away. Some of Yingchuan's powerful men cooperated with Sun Jian and were more waiting for the fort to watch. Cao Cao could not count on reinforcements, and it was not easy to leave Nanyang even if he wanted to leave Nanyang. Ye County and Luyang both arranged ambush troops, waiting for Cao Cao to pass by. According to common sense, it was difficult for Cao Cao to leave Nanyang alive this time.

But there are two problems. Sun Ce’s main concerns: one is that the trapped beasts are still fighting. If Cao Cao wants to fight to the death, the casualties will be huge. Whether he can reinforce Wuguan in time is a big question; the other is that if Cao Cao breaks through, whether he wants to chase and whether he can catch up. Cao Cao has cavalry, so it is definitely not something that infantry can catch up. If he just chases, he will wait for his leisure and bite him.

To put it bluntly, the troops are limited. As Yuan Shu said, if there were 100,000 soldiers and surrounded Wancheng on the third level, Cao Cao would have no way to break through, either die in battle or surrender. Now not only is the lack of troops, but Xu Rong and Niu Fu are also eyeing him, internal and external troubles and exhausted to deal with it. It is really not easy.

Just when Sun Ce was feeling emotion, Huang Chengyan and Huang Yueying pushed the tent in. Sun Ce ordered the meal to start. Yi came to serve the water from the guard Wang Jin. The Huang family father and daughter washed their hands, took their seats, and took their bowls and ate them in big mouthfuls. They were also familiar with Sun Ce, knowing that Sun Ce would not pay attention to these things, so they seized the time to finish the discussion. The baggage battalion would attack overnight, and they would rush back to the position later.

Huang Yueying ate quickly and before she put down the bowls and chopsticks, she said: "General, the range of the stone thrower has been adjusted to the position, and the error is basically within the expected range. However, we cannot directly observe the attack effect. Whether the city wall can be directly destroyed remains to be verified. In addition, there is a problem that must be solved. The stone we prepared can only last until tomorrow afternoon, and at the current launch speed. If the craftsmen are proficient in the drill and the speed is increased, there may be no stone tomorrow morning. It would be fine if they break through the inner city, but if they fail to break through..."

Sun Ce also had a headache. The power of the stone thrower is very high, but the supply of stone is also a big problem. The stone of the general stone thrower is about 120 kilograms and can be transported by commonly used deer carts. The stone of the giant stone thrower weighs 300 kilograms, and the largest ox cart can only transport at most two pieces at a time, which occupies a large amount of transportation capacity. The baggage battalion not only sent all the force out to quarry and transport stones, but even the officials and slaves used it, it is still difficult to ensure the supply. The stone used now has been prepared for several days of inventory. Once it is used up, the stone thrower becomes a decoration.

"I'll go to see General Yuan later and ask him to transfer personnel."

"This matter must be done quickly. If the expected results are not achieved by tomorrow morning, people must be arranged to quarry."

Sun Ce smiled. "It seems that you are not very confident. Why, the hit rate has not been improved yet?"

Huang Yueying scratched her head, looking helpless. "The hit rate of the large stone caster is very low, less than 10%. There are two main reasons: one is that the weight of the stone is unstable, and the other is that the stability of the stone caster is not good enough, which has a great impact on the range."

Sun Ce expressed his understanding. Some things cannot be overcome in a short period of time. The power of the giant stone thrower is very powerful, but the requirements for materials are also high. It took a lot of effort to find those few tips that are as long as five or six feet long. I don’t know when it can last. So the model is a model, and there will be many unexpected problems when enlarging the model into a finished product. It is not easy for Huang Yueying to achieve this level now.

After dinner, he discussed some things. Sun Ce asked them to take turns to rest and not to stare at the scene. I don’t know how long the war will last, and it will be exhausted if I don’t rest for a few days or nights. He came to Yuan Shu’s tent. He was still outside the camp, and he heard the melodious sound of silk and bamboo, and was a little surprised. When he walked into the tent, he saw that the tent was brightly lit, and a group of civil and military officials were gathered together to watch the singing and dancing performance. Several kabuki shook their long sleeves and danced gracefully. The musicians sat outside the tent, playing and singing, which was very lively.

Sun Ce frowned. Yuan Shu is really a playboy. She is still in the mood to appreciate singing and dancing at this time?
Chapter completed!