Sima Yi said: "This technique is also a strategy to defeat the enemy. Although standing firm is a safe strategy, it also means sitting back and waiting for death. What if Zhou Yu is here?"

Xia Houdun frowned and said: "If Zhou Lang's son was here, I might not be able to hold on like this. He would definitely send out troops to attack and defend. But now that everyone in Soochow is determined to defend, what can we do?"

"Of course!" Sima Yi said with a smile: "If you scare the rats in their burrows, some will flee or fight back. I predict that among the generals in the city, there will be someone who is in charge of the battle. We only need to launch a fierce attack and they will send out troops."

Xiahoudun touched his chin: "Hey - it seems to make sense."

Xun You suddenly said: "What Zhongda said is absolutely true. We all believe that Shouchun is strong and are unwilling to attack with all our strength. The Wu army relies on the city and is content with itself. Now is the time to face the difficulties and let the thieves know my determination to capture the city.

Over time, changes will inevitably occur, and if changes occur, the city will be destroyed!"

Cao Hong patted Xiahou Dun on the shoulder and laughed: "I have long said that Zhongda's tricks... are full of cleverness, look at it -"

Sima Yi said humbly: "It's not just that I'm superior in skills, but it's only a matter of observation. The prime minister and you all know that Shouchun is strong and don't want to waste our troops. It's human nature."

All the generals nodded after hearing this, thinking that it was indeed the case. It was not that we were inferior to this little boy, but that we simply did not want to attack Shouchun.

Xun You looked at Sima Yi while stroking his beard, and sighed secretly: After serving as a filial piety, the prime minister has gained another genius.

Sima Yi had a long-term vision. Apart from anything else, he just broke away from the routine and went against the grain. Very few people could do that.

Many things seem simple and can be solved with just one click, but those in authority are confused, and those who can detach themselves from the outside world can often control the overall situation and strategize.

The next day, news spread among Cao Cao's army that Cao Cao was seriously ill and could not take charge of military affairs. He was recuperating in Pengcheng and ordered Xiahou Dun to attack Shouchun.

Xiahou Dun led his troops to approach Shouchun, set up camp, and ordered Cao Hong, Zang Ba, and Cao Xiu to attack Shouchun, leaving only the south gate for the Wu army to retreat.

After half a month of calm, Shouchun once again heard a loud killing sound. The Wu army had not been resting for a long time. Seeing the menacing Cao army coming, they hurriedly prepared themselves and lost many soldiers at first.

Since the Battle of Guandu, Cao's army's siege equipment has been greatly enhanced. The wells can be as high as five feet. The soldiers can look down on the city as if they are in the clouds and can control all movements.

The catapult was modified by Liu Ye and others, which not only enhanced the range, but also could hit five or six boulders at a time. Once it was fired, it was like a thunderbolt with a terrifying force, so it was renamed the catapult.

Others, such as rams, ladders, etc., are all available. Strong bows and crossbows are arranged neatly, which is also a great threat to the defenders.

For three consecutive days, Cao's army attacked like a tide, filling up the moat and fighting to the bottom of the city. Le Jin personally led the troops to attack the city. Some people were already on the top of the city, and the morale of Cao's army was high.

The setting sun was like blood, reflecting the mountains of corpses outside Shouchun City. The scene was shocking.

After Cao's army retreated, Cheng Pu summoned the generals to discuss matters. Although the defenders had an advantage, Cao's army was powerful and the offensive was overwhelming, and the generals were exhausted.

Zhou Yu went back to recuperate from his injuries. Everyone thought that Cheng Pu would definitely take over as the governor, but Zhou Yu recommended Lu Su as the governor of Huainan. Everyone was puzzled.

After Lu Su took office, he first passed the order to General Sun Quan. Zhou Yu saw that the Shouchun city was strong and expected that Cao's army would not attack by force. He ordered the entire army to train and raise soldiers, stabilize the people and store grain, and stabilize the Huainan defense line.

Then he ordered Cheng Pu to continue to be in charge of the troops and horses to guard against Cao Cao, while he went to Hefei to supervise the construction of waterways. Once the Huaihe River, Feishui River, and Chaohu waterways were opened, and the Huainan soldiers had enough food, they could fight against Cao Cao's army.

Cheng Pu frowned and said: "Cao's army is attacking Shouchun so fiercely. It seems that he is determined to win Shouchun. The two governors' expectations are different. What should we do?"

Dong Xi sighed: "If this continues, even if Shouchun is an earth mountain, it will be razed to the ground by Cao's army. I'm afraid they won't be able to open the waterway."

Lu Meng said, "Shouchun is strong, with sufficient food, grass and equipment. There are 20,000 defenders in the city, which will last half a year. The rainy season is coming again this year, and Cao's army will retreat soon."

Huang Gai said angrily: "Cao Jun is so aggressive. He is clearly trying to deceive me because there is no one in the east of the Yangtze River. Tomorrow someone will go out of the city to confront the enemy."

Lu Fan also said: "Both the Marquis of Wu and the Grand Governor have general orders, and we must not go out to fight. If Cao's army suddenly attacks, I'm afraid there is another trick."

Huang Gai laughed and said: "Don't you hear that the general is out and the emperor's orders are not accepted? Although Lu Zijing has wisdom and strategy, he does not understand the art of war and can only talk about war on paper. Whether to fight or not depends on the situation of the front army."

Dong Xi also said: "If you listen to what these scribes say, Jiangdong has already been handed over to Cao's thieves during the Battle of Ruxu. If we want to open up the territory and protect the territory, we still need to fight in blood."

Lu Meng had a very close friendship with Lu Su, and they regarded each other as brothers in private. He hurriedly said: "The Governor of Lu is not like Zhang Zibu. Although he cannot lead troops, his talents are no less than those of the Great Governor. Otherwise, how can he take over the important post of Governor of Huainan?"

Cheng Pu's eyes were slightly gleaming, and he glanced at Lu Meng, thinking that the younger generation of Jiangdong no longer pays attention to me and other veterans.

In the past, he refused to obey Zhou Yu, but after several battles he obeyed his advice. Now that Zhou Yu has retired from injury, he actually said that Lu Su is as talented as Zhou Yu. Am I still ranked below Lu Su?

But after all, he is a veteran of Jiangdong, with high moral character and high respect. Although he is unhappy in his heart, he will not care about the younger generation. He twirls his beard and frowns in silence.

The generals immediately began to quarrel. Huang Gai and others advocated fighting. Cao Jun was so arrogant that he attacked and refused to fight back. The men from Jiangdong will surely be laughed at.

Only Lu Meng and Lu Fan advocated defense. Although Cao's army's offensive was fierce, it would not last long. The damage would be even more serious and they would retreat sooner or later.

Cheng Pu couldn't make up his mind, so he ordered all the generals to retreat and rest. He went to inspect the city alone and saw Cao Jun's camp outside the city surrounding Shouchun. The torches were all bright and the light was as bright as day.

Cheng Zi said: "Now the generals are arguing, and since it is difficult for my father to make a decision, why not send someone to ask the Governor of Lu and let him make the decision?"

Cheng Pu held the city wall in his hand and said in a cold voice: "Lu Zijing entrusted me with general affairs. If I go to ask at this time, my father will really be inferior to Lu Su!"

Cheng Zi was stunned and realized that his old father had the highest seniority in the army, second only to Zhou Yu, and he would never show weakness to Lu Su again.

After thinking for a moment, he said: "From my child's perspective, if Cao Cao personally leads the troops to attack the city, he may have other tricks. But I heard that Cao Cao has a headache and is still recovering in Pengcheng. Xiahou Dun is no more than a warrior, so there is nothing to be afraid of."

"Huh?" Cheng Pu paused for a moment, then suddenly the fog cleared. He twisted his beard and said with a smile, "My son has made great progress in the past few years through his military experience!"

After all, Cheng Zi was also a second-generation general. He was arrogant and arrogant. He cupped his fists and said, "The child has been taught by his father since he was a child. He is familiar with military books and often takes the governor as his role model. Although he is still far from it, isn't he as good as Lü Meng, a reckless warrior?"

Cheng Pu laughed for a while, and then scolded: "Although my father has made great achievements in Jiangdong, he never relies on his old age to sell off his old age, let alone"

Cheng Zi looked at the smile on his old father's face and hurriedly clasped his fists and said, "My father is a man of great moral character and a generous nature. He loves charity and is respected by everyone in Jiangdong. A child is not as good as a child."
Chapter completed!