Chapter 136 Why don’t you dare to fight with the master?

"This battle is not about the amount of losses, but about the people's hearts, and this people's hearts are not what people say when they stand in front of the military strategy."

Xu Zhen looked at Guo Jia with a serious expression, "But it will really affect the hearts of the turbulent people in the city."

"Brother Fengxiao should remember why the Yellow Turbans in Rencheng in Yanzhou, Zhang Chun in Zhongshan, and Zhang Jiao in Julu were able to rebel and kill the Han officials."

"Hungry, desperate, guided."

Guo Jia's words were concise and comprehensive, and he mentioned three very important factors, and of course it was indeed because of these three factors.

Of course, the local people gathered in response after despairing at the big man.

At this time, Shouchun was in the same situation. There was the so-called Emperor Zhong, but the people did not recognize him.

It is estimated that these people were coerced to stay in Shouchun to cultivate food for Yuan Shu to come back in the future. They were equivalent to using soldiers and soldiers to threaten and control them, without caring about the lives of others.

These people must have resentment in their hearts.

"Then, how can Bowen let the people in the city know that they should resist and attack, and cooperate with us to attack outside the city and open a gap in Shouchun?"

Guo Jia couldn't think of any other way except to attack fiercely one after another. He could only attack fiercely and use his lives to pile up. Eventually, someone would be able to get in first and break through.

Only by entering the city can we get a response, because the defense near the city gate will also be strict and solemn, not only to defend against the outside but also to defend against the inside.

"Liang, how ingenious Zeng is."

At this time, the young man standing next to Xu Zhen raised his hand and said: "We can set up something to write down the internal commandments, self-discipline orders, and benefit the people orders, and float them into Shouchun City to persuade his troops to surrender."

"Floating into Shouchun City?" Guo Jia looked back suspiciously, his eyes fixed on Zhuge Liang. He still remembered the brazen words this kid had said in Sikong's house.

When the whip was inserted, it was so majestic that the army was bound to win and Yuan Shu was bound to be defeated. It was quite surprising. I didn't expect that there would be a plan now.

And he can also threaten to make these become laws and fly into Shouchun City.

What does Xu Bowen teach this kid on a daily basis? Theology, right?

"The wind has been blowing from the southeast these past few days. We only need to wait for one day of south-westerly wind to allow the papers filled with internal commandments, self-discipline, and benefits to the people to float into Shouchun City."

"really?!"

Cao Cao felt nervous at this moment and was quite suspicious, while Xu Zhen remained calm and his expression did not change much. Seeing how confident he was, Cao Cao actually gradually calmed down.

Zhuge Liang is his only disciple. Xu Zhen naturally knows how much he is capable of. Therefore, if he dares to stand up and speak like this at this time, it means that he must have the confidence.

"Kong Ming, are you sure that there is a way to fly all these books, silk and cloth to Shouchun City?"

"That's right!" Zhuge Liang smiled confidently: "Kong Ming has this confidence. If he fails, he is willing to be punished."

"I'm serious. How can I be punished for failing to succeed? Since Kong Ming has a way, can you tell me now?"

Zhuge Liang smiled slightly, turned around and looked at Xu Zhen, then cupped his hands and said: "Please forgive me, my lord. This is not a common sense method, but the result of Kong Ming's ordinary ingenuity. Therefore, after a few days, my lord, please forgive me."

Just come and take a look.”

"Hahaha...hahaha!!" Cao Cao gradually laughed cheerfully. Zhuge Liang's words made him appreciate it. The strategy was not common sense.

In other words, no one else can think of it at all, only Zhuge Liang can come up with such a plan.

He is really confident. After being with Xu Zhen for a long time, his personality seems to have become a little calmer. If he is confident in his plans, he will speak frankly.

If you don't have self-confidence, you will listen carefully and listen. Only in this way can you gain something.

And if he has no heavy responsibilities, he will study hard at home to improve himself.

I'm afraid this person will also be a talent in the future.

Guo Jia was neither angry nor happy at this time, and his face had no strange color. He stood up and faced Xiang Xu and Zhuge as usual.

He cupped his hands and said: "If Bowen and Kong Ming are both very confident, then this plan will be successful. However, although I don't know how Kong Ming will implement the plan, I can guess that it will require external force to be effective, and it will still require the strength of the entire army.

, just attack Shouchun."

"If there is no power of soldiers and horses, how can the Shouchun soldiers be afraid?"

Guo Jia's words made Xu Zhen and Zhuge Liang also nodded.

This makes sense. Even if we want to break through from the inside, we still need irresistible pressure from the outside before it can be effective.

At this time, all the generals present were very excited and wanted this achievement.

"Lord! I can definitely win this battle. No need for this strategy. Just let me attack the city with 20,000 soldiers and horses, and we can defeat it in a few days!"

Cao Hong was the first to stand up, and immediately looked at the many advisers with a rather arrogant look. His generous face had flying beards and an angry look, showing no fear of casualties during the siege.

Not only that, he and Xu Zhen have always been in a state of hostility and have not had much communication so far. However, since the last time when the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry was led by Cao Chun, and he was severely punished, they have never communicated again.

It is better to express your anger in front of others.

What's more, Xu Zhen later saved Mr. Cao's life.

And now the opportunity is right in front of us. If we can seize it and make meritorious deeds, we will be able to feel proud in front of many civil and military officials in the future.

Once you achieve great achievements and capture a door in Shouchun, you can easily refute it in front of Xu Zhen in the future.

Cao Hong, Cao Zhen, Cao Xiu, Xiahou Miaocai and others have always been secretly on good terms with each other, and they are all afraid of Xu Zhen. However, his achievements and reputation have been too high in recent years, so they have always avoided his edge.

Cao Cao knew what they were thinking as soon as he heard this, so he was immediately unhappy in his heart, but there was no idea on his face. When he was discussing with his father, why he had to make Cao Jie his first wife.

When Xu Zhen made it clear that he wanted to marry the other two sisters together, Cao Cao also said for the first time that he could consider it.

It was because of the pressure from many clan members of the Cao family.

These people did not dare to fight Xu Zhen when they were alive, but if one day they passed away first, Xu Zhen's achievements would be too great to intimidate everyone.

If there is not enough Cao family background behind him, there will be civil strife, so over the years Cao Cao has been thinking about letting Xu Zhen become one of his family members.

Let all the generals of the Cao family act obediently.

But now it seems that the effect is not very big.

Of course, this is not the time to consider these things at this stage, as capturing Yuan Shufang is the top priority right now.

Cao Cao was silent for a moment and walked down from the throne with a slightly depressed expression. The main reason was that he had recently received a letter from his eldest son Cao Ang. The letter said that Xu Zhen had been too confident recently. As a military advisor, he always liked to take the lead and rush to the front.

You must not give him this opportunity.

If you are not careful and something happens during the siege, you will regret it!

So after thinking for a long time, he looked at Cao Hong and said in a deep voice: "Zilian, this battle is not about emotions."

"If you want to send out a large number of troops, you must retreat to preserve your strength if you are not careful. Don't act on impulse. The city wall of Shouchun has been built extremely high and thick, and in the battle of fortification, the marching strategy cannot be made by chance."

"As a general, you should know how difficult it is to attack a fortress. Since ancient times, it has been a matter of attacking with troops and planning, and attacking a city is a matter of strategy. Because the walls of this city are so thick, strategies are of no use. You rely on the training of soldiers and horses.

And his tenacity.”

Cao Hong nodded solemnly, his thick mustache was blown by the rough breath, his eyes were bright, and he immediately clasped his fists and said: "Don't worry, my lord! Even if my soldiers and horses fight to the death, they will still bite down the east wall!"

"Okay!" Cao Cao looked majestic. After scanning the crowd, his loud and hoarse voice resounded through the tent, "For three days, the generals need to attack the city day and night. If we can capture it, we will march to Shouchun to capture the rebels."

The head of a thief will be repaid to the emperor, and he will be granted the title of marquis and general."

"If no achievements have been made after three days, you should retreat to the camp and besiege instead of attacking until the soldiers and horses are tired."

"The success of eliminating the thieves is to fight here. I hope you will fight bravely to kill the enemy and complete this battle!"

"Here!"

In the military tent, a uniform roar, like a bell, spread throughout the entire main tent, and the guards outside could not help but feel refreshed.

Everyone knows something big is going to happen.

So the day to take advantage is today.

…

That night.

Cao's army began to attack the city on a large scale, mainly to the east of Shouchun.

All war equipment and siege armaments were pulled up, and Cao Hong spent almost everything he had on personally commanding the troops on the front line of the battlefield.

Let the soldiers and horses attack the city enthusiastically without any intention of retreating.

In this way, Xu Zhen and others also returned to their southern camp.

During the three-month journey, Xu Zhen stationed his troops and horses in Hefei and transported the autumn harvest grain from Wancheng and Shucheng.

At the same time, troops and horses were drilled day and night, new soldiers were recruited, and the three generals were asked to lead the new soldiers and train them separately.

When he first came back, Dian Wei came rushing from his camp. When he saw Xu Zhen, he came up to him excitedly, with an excited look on his face, "Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty, is it time to give the order to attack the fortress? I'm already ready and will definitely board the city within three days!"

"I have seen this city wall. If the ladder is only ten feet longer, it can be climbed up. If the chariot weighs a hundred more stones, it will definitely be broken by a hammer!"

Xu Zhen and Zhuge Liang looked at each other, smiled bitterly at Dian Wei and said: "There is no attack on the fortress. General Cao Hong is attacking the east gate, so that the defenders in the south can be mobilized."

"ah?!"

Dian Wei was stunned for a moment, "Tsk, why? Didn't you promise that you can make meritorious deeds?!"

"Why don't you dare to quarrel with the lord!? He will definitely protect you. This achievement must not be taken away by others!"
To be continued...