Jiangling built a water viewing platform next to the wharf on the north bank of the Yangtze River. It is six meters high and about three acres in size. It can be seen on the river. Every morning, Cao Cao would come to the viewing platform without any obstacles to rain and see Cao's army's training in the river.

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The training has been going on for a month. With the full cooperation of Jingzhou naval generals such as Zhang Yun, Cai He, Deng Ji, etc., Cao's water battle capabilities have gradually improved. They can start to arrange some simple water formations, but the training progress is still

It was very slow, and the navy was still dominated by the surrendered Jingzhou army.

More than 200,000 northern Cao soldiers were unable to fight on the water at all. Less than half of them stopped vomiting violently on the boat, which made Cao Cao very anxious. He planned to train for two months, but according to this progress, half a year was not enough

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That morning, Cao Cao was training on the water viewing platform to look out at the river in the distance. There were nearly 50 large ships in the Yangtze River. Today, the wind and waves on the river surface were quite strong, causing the ships to bump up and down violently. This is to train northern soldiers to adapt to the ride.

A total of 20,000 people participated in the training for the ship.

The training is very simple, it is to take a boat to cross the river four times, each time training 5,000 soldiers. Seeing that the big ships began to dock one by one, the first batch of five,000 soldiers were finished training, and groups of soldiers were holding the rope from the ship with pale faces.

After going to the ground with difficulty, he immediately collapsed on the shore, in pain almost as if he was about to die.

Cao Cao was so angry that his face turned pale and said angrily: "After training for a month, why is this dying ghost still like? Haven't made any progress?"

He turned around and ordered, "Go and find Zhang Yun for me!"

Soon, Zhang Yun, wearing armor, hurried to the water viewing platform, knelt down on one knee and saluted, "See the Prime Minister!"

Cao Cao snorted heavily, pointing the painful soldiers on the shore with a horse whip, "I'll ask you, is this the first time this group of soldiers training?"

Zhang Yun was frightened and whispered: "Report to the Prime Minister, this is the fourth time they have boarded the ship."

"It's been four times, why is it still like this ghost? How did you train?" Cao Cao was stern and scolded Zhang Yun angrily.

Zhang Yun was so scared that he was trembling all over. He didn't dare to stand up and said tremblingly: "They have made some progress. The first trip across the river is fine. When he came back, someone vomited first. The Prime Minister also knew that as long as there was one person vomiting first, everyone would endure it.

It doesn't stop, and the cabin is filled with sour smell, so..."

"Hmph! You mean, no matter how many times you train, it's useless?"

"It's not the case. The key is an adaptation process. I think it's much better to train for another two or three months."

At this time, Cheng Yu next to him said, "Governor Zhang, you probably don't understand what the Prime Minister means. The Prime Minister doesn't just let him take a boat, but wants them to participate in the water battle and run and fight on the big ship. Is this possible?

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Zhang Yun's face was pale. How could this be done? The Jiangdong Navy and Jiangxia Navy, those soldiers grew up on the riverside and were finally selected as naval forces. Not all soldiers were competent for naval forces.

This is true for the Jiangdong Army and the Jiangxia Army, not to mention the Cao Army soldiers who grew up on the northern plains.

In desperation, he had to answer: "To achieve what Mr. Cheng said, we need to train for two or three years at the earliest. The Jiangdong Navy and Jiangxia Navy have been trained for more than five years, and it took two months to be honest.

It can't be done."

Cao Cao had no choice but to scold, "Go! Let the soldiers adapt to the boat as soon as possible. I don't care what you use, and give you another month. All soldiers must be able to take a long journey on the boat, otherwise I will use your head to sacrifice.

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Zhang Yun was so scared that he ran away with his head in his arms. Looking at Zhang Yun running away, Cao Cao finally couldn't help but sigh and said, "Zhongde, was it because my decision to attack Jingzhou was wrong?"

Cheng Yu shook his head and smiled, "Actually, I think the Prime Minister takes the navy too seriously, and there is actually no need."

"How do you say this?" Cao Cao asked in confusion.

"We don't have to engage in water wars in the south. We just want to cross the Yangtze River. The soldiers can march east from land. I asked the local natives that as long as the ships arrive in Puqi, the army can go directly to Jiangxia

Once you set out, you can go through water."

Cao Cao shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Although he said that, he still has to take a boat thousands of miles to travel."

At this time, Liu Ye, a counselor next to him, said: "I also have a plan, I wonder if it is feasible?"

"you say!"

"Weichen believes that it is not necessary to set out from Jiangling. The army can head from Fancheng to Anlu County and bypass Yunmengze to the north. In this way, we can reach the north bank of the Yangtze River in Anlu County. The other side is Xiakou, as long as our warships

It can be concentrated on the north shore, and as long as you cross the river once, you can attack Jiangxia from land."

Cao Cao pondered for a moment, shook his head and sighed: "I'm afraid the warships cannot pass through Xiakou. Although the plan is feasible, it is not realistic, and it is too troublesome to the army."

Not only did Cao Cao not agree with Liu Ye's plan, but in fact, if Zhang Yun or any general who is good at water war is here, they will definitely firmly oppose Liu Ye's plan. It is not that easy to force cross the Yangtze River.

Besides, how could the Jiangxia navy allow thousands of empty ships to sail through Jiangxia to the north bank of the Yangtze River to wait? Liu Ye’s plan is obviously unrealistic.

Cao Cao still did not realize that even if his army occupied the entire Jiangxia territory, it would be useless. The Jiangxia army would still transport all the military and civilian food to Qichun County. The Cao army only occupied one empty county, which was difficult for food supply.

The reason why the Red Cliff War broke out in history was that the Cao army had to wipe out the Jiangdong army completely, not just to cross the river.

At this moment, Yu Jin left the list and said: "When I came from Anlu County, I heard that many people fled to Jiangxia from Jingling County, and did not take the water route. I think there must be a road on the land.

Lead troops to capture Jingling County, and explore the way for the Prime Minister, and make a punishment for his contributions!"

At this time, Zang Ba also came out and said, "I am willing to go with General Yu!"

A glimmer of hope arose in Cao Cao's heart, and he nodded happily: "I will give you five thousand troops. If you can successfully explore the way, I will relieve you of all your guilt!"

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At night, Cheng Yu hurried to Cao Cao's study room. The study door was open and soft lights shot out from the room. You can see Cao Cao walking in the room with his hands covered with worries.

The guard was about to report loudly, but Cheng Yu hushed and told them not to disturb the Prime Minister's contemplation. He did not interrupt Cao Cao's contemplation, but stood at the door and smiled without saying a word.

At this time, Cao Cao felt something. He looked up and saw Cheng Yu at the door. He couldn't help but smile and said, "I was wondering if Zhongde would come to solve my doubts. I didn't expect that he really came. Please come in quickly!"

Cheng Yu walked into the room and smiled, "The Prime Minister's concern is actually completely unnecessary. We are here to solve the problem."

Cao Cao laughed, "So, Zhongde is my guest of honor, please sit down!"

The two sat down opposite each other, Cheng Yu said: "Actually, although Liu Ziyang's plan was not feasible in the morning, he had already reached the root of the matter. Why did the Prime Minister refuse to investigate it?"

Cao Cao said silently for a moment: "I have also realized something, but I am not thorough. Zhongde might as well point me through it."

Cheng Yu smiled, "What the Prime Minister is worried about is not that the navy is not good and cannot fight the Jiangxia navy. What the Prime Minister is really worried about is that the warships cannot enter Jiangxia, but this is the case?"

Cao Cao sighed, "What Zhongde said is exactly! Of course, I know that the soldiers in the north are no match for the Jiangxia navy for another year. I am worried that the warships cannot advance eastward, I have no boats to cross the river, and finally return to the north in a mess. I am willing to

He intended to win over Jiangdong with heavy profits, but Sun Quan refused to accept it. How could I destroy Jiangxia?”

Cheng Yu said again: "Liu Ziyang also saw this problem, so he proposed to go back to Fancheng by land, stationed on the north bank of Xiakou, and then return to Fancheng, but his thinking is very correct."

"Speak!" Cao Cao had already understood a little, and he stared at Cheng Yu with a serious expression.

"Last time, I accompanied the Prime Minister and Liu Jing for a while, I found that Liu Jing was ambition in the world and was definitely not like Liu Biao retreating to Jingzhou. It was because of his ambition that he could send an elite naval army, so he could clearly send a powerful navy.

Come and sweep the Jiangling warships, just like in Fancheng, but he didn't do this. Does the Prime Minister understand his intention?"

Cao Cao nodded, "He wants to wipe out my hundreds of thousands of troops."

"That's true, so I think that as long as our main force is not on the warship, our warship will definitely be able to sail into Jiangxia, and he will definitely not intercept it."

Cao Cao finally understood the intention of the Jiangxia army revealed by Cheng Yu. If the warships were destroyed too early, Liu Jing would not have the chance to annihilate his army southward.

Thinking of this, Cao Cao stood up and walked to the map, staring at Yunmengze for a long time. After a long time, he slowly said: "Whether it can be wiped out by Jiangxia, the key is to find the way out of Yu Jin and Zang Ba. I hope they don't let me down."
Chapter completed!