Xiangyang City is undoubtedly one of the most fortified cities in the world. Pang Tong and others have already begun to stockpile food and grass in the city. The current stockpile of food in the city is conservatively estimated to be enough for the defenders and people in the city for a year.
On the contrary, Cao's 400,000-strong army had to be eaten by horses, and the consumption would undoubtedly be several times greater.
In addition, last year's fighting throughout the year had almost exhausted the previous grain reserves, so the army now needs new grains collected from various places.
If the delay is too long, Cao's army may not be able to bear it before Xiangyang City is captured, and will have to withdraw from Xiangyang.
Xun You spent nearly half an hour briefly explaining the situation in Xiangyang and his own side.
After hearing Xun You's words, the expressions on the faces of the generals became serious.
After they understood the strengths and weaknesses of the enemy and themselves, they all gave up their previous contempt and began to pay attention to the Xiangyang City in front of them.
At this time, Xu Chu, who was standing behind Cao Cao as a personal guard, couldn't help but muttered: "His grandma's, this three-story outside Xiangyang, is simply a thorny bastard!"
Xu Chu's words touched everyone's heart, but Cao Cao still scolded him: "Zhong Kang, pay attention to your wording."
Although Xu Chu replied: "Yes, I understand." But judging from his disapproving expression, it was obvious that he didn't take it to heart at all.
The longer time passes, the more detrimental it will be to you. This invisible pressure is like a sharp sword hanging over everyone's heads, making people anxious.
So, what to do next?
storm?
Forget it, even Xu Chu felt that this was a thorny bastard that was hard to swallow, and it was even less likely that other generals would think that a strong attack was a good idea.
So how can we capture Xiangyang City?
While everyone was thinking hard, Xun You and Jia Xu looked at Lu Yan, who was sitting under Cao Cao's left hand, frowning and thinking about something.
Cao Cao obviously understood what the counselors were thinking, so he looked at Lu Yan and shouted softly: "Mr. Lu, Mr. Lu?!"
Cao Cao called Lu Yan several times in succession, and then he woke up from his deep thoughts.
"Huh?" Lu Yan raised his head, looked at Cao Cao doubtfully, and said, "What, are you off work?"
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The expressions of the civil and military officials in the big tent suddenly froze.
The corners of Cao Cao's mouth twitched crazily, and he thought to himself: "We are currently discussing the attack on Xiangyang City! You should be more serious! Hundan!"
Taking a deep breath, Cao Cao suppressed the burning desire to complain in his heart, and then said to Lu Yan: "This is what happened."
Cao Cao briefly told Lu Yan the current situation, but unexpectedly, Lu Yan just smiled and replied: "That's it?"
"That's it???" Everyone's expressions, which had just recovered, suddenly became stiff again.
The newly joined Cai Hao even snorted coldly and muttered in a low voice: "What a loud tone!"
At the beginning, part of the city defense of Xiangyang City was arranged and deployed by Cai Hao himself. Cai Hao knew the strength and terrifying aspects of Xiangyang City best.
Seeing how Lu Yan didn't take Xiangyang City seriously at all, Cai Mao suddenly felt very unhappy.
Cai Hao just said this, but unexpectedly a deep voice suddenly came from in front of him: "I advise you not to say such things."
Cai Hao knew the person speaking in front of him. His name was Li Dian. He was an excellent general who was mature and prudent and had the air of an elder.
Knowing that his words might have a very bad impact if others heard them, Cai Hao quickly turned around and clasped his fists to apologize: "I lost my mind for a moment. Please don't take it to heart."
Li Dian nodded slightly and said with a smile: "I know it's hard for you to believe what you said, but I don't blame you, because you don't know what extraordinary abilities you have."
"." Cai Mao was shocked by Li Dian's words. He subconsciously asked: "Do you think Lu Qiaoqi really has a way to quickly attack Xiangyang City?"
"Why don't you believe it?" Li Dian chuckled, "From beginning to end, as long as Mr. wants, there is nothing he can't do!"
Cai Mao was speechless by Li Dian's matter-of-fact tone. He still thought in disbelief: "Is this Lu Yan an immortal descended from the earth? Otherwise, how could he be so capable?"
Just as Cai Mao was confused, Lu Yan spoke, "Gan Ning, Su Fei, Xu Sheng!"
As early as when he attacked Chaisang City, Su Fei Gan Ning had seen the power of artillery when attacking the city; as a victim, Xu Sheng feared and loved those swarthy guys. What he feared was the power of those weapons.
, and even now he can still occasionally dream about the scene when he was bombarded; happily, he has now become a member of the Han Navy, and from now on he will be the only one to bombard others, and no one can bombard him anymore.
As early as when the army marched into Xiangyang, Gan Ning had discussed with Su Fei and Xu Sheng whether Lu Yan would move the cannon to land for siege warfare.
All three of them felt that this was very likely, and now Lu Yan's roll call gave them a premonition that their guess would come true.
"It's time to show off our big treasure!" Lu Yan grinned and said: "Go! Go and move all the artillery on the ship to Xiangyang City. I want the world to see it. There will be no more in this world.
A city that can stop our army exists!
My great Han navy is invincible!"
Gan Ning and the other three were so excited that they roared with all their strength:
"I will obey my orders!!!"
"The Han Navy is invincible!!!"
After listening to Lu Yan's words, Cao Ren couldn't help laughing and joking: "Sir, you first created the Beiwei Army that is invincible in foot combat; later you created the Dragon Cavalry Camp, Wolf Cavalry Camp, and Iron Cavalry Camp that are invincible in mounted combat.
Pagoda; now the navy is called invincible. Will you give us warriors a way to survive?!"
"Hahaha!" Regarding Cao Ren's ridicule, Lao Cao laughed the loudest, leaning forward and backward with laughter.
After laughing, Cao Cao looked at Lu Yan and said: "Mr. Lu, let us see what kind of invincible method your Han Dynasty Navy is! But I want to remind you, this is a siege battle now!"
"So what?" Lu Yan smiled when he heard this and turned to look at Gan Ning, Su Fei, and Xu Sheng, and said, "Did you hear that, I am invincible in foot combat and invincible in cavalry combat. And now, it's your turn to show off your naval skills.
Invincible! Don’t embarrass me."
"If you ever let me down, you should come to see me!"
"Come and see me!"
Gan Ning and the other three were so stimulated that their faces turned red. Zhao Xue, who was standing aside, couldn't help complaining to Lu Lingqi sadly: "Sir, it's true, look how much it has excited Xingba and the others."
Lu Lingqi also secretly rolled her eyes at Lu Yan and thought to herself, "Why don't I see you so talkative on weekdays?"
Feeling the two sad looks, Lu Yan pretended to be calm and turned a blind eye, then stood up and offered his hands to Cao Cao and everyone present: "Mr. Cao, gentlemen, as for whether I, Mr. Lu, have exaggerated Haikou, you just have to wait and see. Before we attack,
In front of the city, I hope you will stick to your posts and be sure not to let any reinforcements come in!"
At this time, Cao Cao also asked everyone: "Did you hear that?"
"I heard it!"
"If you hear it, then do it. The meeting is over!"