Zhou Yu looked serious and said forcefully: "My lord, in yesterday's battle, Cao Cao lost more than half of his elite troops, and it is impossible to restore full combat effectiveness in a short time. Although Liu Bei has troops rushing to help, I believe that Liu Bei's troops cannot be particularly elite."
"Cao Cao and Liu Bei's combat power is limited, so their plan is to stay in Pheasant County, let us attack, and use the city to consume our strength."
"We prefer not to."
"We did the opposite. Instead of attacking, we only surrounded the county seat and trapped them to death in Pheasant County."
"For us, we have sufficient grain and fodder in the rear, and there is a sufficient supply of grain and fodder. Moreover, the grain and fodder is transported by water, so the burden is not big. We have no worries about the lack of food and fodder."
"However, Cao Cao and Liu Bei are trapped in Pheasant County. More than 10,000 to 20,000 people eat and drink every day, which consumes a lot of food. Even if there is some food and grass in Pheasant County, it will not last long."
Zhou Yu said: "Once Cao Cao and Liu Bei run out of food and grass, they will inevitably evacuate. We will take advantage of the situation to cover up and kill them. It will be decided in a battle."
Lu Su said: "I second the proposal due to my humble position."
Lu Xuan nodded and said, "Gong Jin's strategy is feasible."
He looked at Jia Xu and asked: "Wen He, do you think you have anything to add in dealing with Cao Cao?"
Jia Xu still had a typical smile, and said neither humble nor arrogantly: "I just want to make a suggestion, arrange people to go to Luoyang, Guanzhong, to spread the news of Cao Cao's defeat. There is no need to say more, just tell me the news of Cao Cao's defeat."
Lu Xuan's eyes lit up when he heard this.
I was even more amazed in my heart.
As expected of Jia Xu.
Every step of the arrangement is to beat the snake seven inches away. Although Cao Cao is welcoming the emperor, he is essentially controlling the emperor, so the imperial power of the court is in opposition to Cao Cao. Once the news of the collapse of Cao Cao's army comes out in Luoyang, people will definitely be panicked.
At that time, those who cling to imperial power will definitely attack Cao Cao's power, causing turmoil in Luoyang.
Lu Xuan took advantage of the situation and said: "According to Wen He's suggestion, if Xun Yu in Luoyang cannot control the situation and there is turmoil, Cao Cao will be even more difficult in Pheasant County and become a rootless Ping."
"Even if Xun Yu stabilizes the situation, he is worried about Cao Cao's safety. Once he sends troops to help, we can encircle the points to provide reinforcements and use Pheasant County to continuously destroy Cao Cao's new troops."
"Cao Cao has just taken control of the emperor and the court. The foundation in the rear is not stable and the number of troops under his command is not very large. At this time, Cao Cao and we are going to war in Nanyang County. He is in the most unfavorable situation."
Lu Xuan looked calm and said: "We have a huge advantage now."
Jia Xu cupped his hands and said, "My lord is wise."
Lu Xuan looked at Zhou Yu and ordered: "Gong Jin, you release the prisoners immediately, and then we will army in Pheasant County in the north. In addition, Wancheng must have an elite team in charge to prevent any problems."
"Here!"
Zhou Yu answered immediately.
After Zhou Yu, Lu Su and Jia Xu retreated, Lu Xuan also prepared to set off.
An hour later, all the Jingzhou soldiers who had become prisoners left. After these Jingzhou soldiers left, they swarmed southward.
Zhou Yu dispatched three thousand soldiers to guard Wancheng.
Then, Lu Xuan set off with the army and headed north towards Pheasant County. The army set off from Wancheng and went north to Pheasant County. The distance was not far, and the road north from Wancheng was mainly in the plain area, so everything went smoothly.
It took the army a day and a half to arrive outside the city of Pheasant County. The troops were scattered at the four gates of Pheasant County and surrounded the county.
Lu Xuan surrounded the county town and did not attack immediately, but stationed directly outside the city.
Cao Cao had been resting on the city tower so that he could respond at any time. He knew that Lu Xuan was besieging but not attacking. He instantly understood Lu Xuan's intentions and felt that it was difficult. He immediately called Liu Bei, Guo Jia and Xun You to discuss the matter.
Cao Cao's face was a little solemn, and he said in a deep voice: "We retreated to Pheasant County. We originally planned to use the city of Pheasant County to consume Lu Xuan's troops. But now, Lu Xuan besieged and refused to attack. It is clear that he planned to trap us to death. This
What do you think about this matter?"
boom!!
When the voice fell, a thunder exploded.
After Cao Cao heard this, he looked out the window and suddenly it started to rain heavily.
There was lightning and thunder, and heavy rain poured down.
After seeing the heavy rain falling, Cao Cao continued: "It has been hot for so long, and it finally rained. It is the midsummer season of May and June, and there is a lot of rain. It's just that this heavy rain, I don't know how long it can last. But
It can be expected that the river water will definitely rise."
Guo Jia said seriously: "Lord, this heavy rain will last for several days."
Cao Cao asked: "Why?"
Guo Jia replied: "When it comes to the issue of heavy rain, I specially visited the place and asked some old farmers. It has not rained recently, and it is midsummer now. Once it rains, it will not last for two or three days."
finished."
"This rain will last for at least a few days."
"We rely on the county seat and are not worried about the surge in the river. But Lu Xuan is stationed outside and is easily affected. In addition, although we are surrounded, with our strength, we can break out and leave at any time. We are not trapped to death.
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He glanced at the heavy rain, a flash of light flashed in his eyes, and he said loudly: "I think this heavy rain can be used to advantage."
Cao Cao asked: "How do you plan to use Fengxiao?"
Liu Bei also followed and looked over.
He was stationed in Pheasant County with Cao Cao, and also got in touch with Cao Cao's people. He knew that Guo Jia had outstanding talents, and was especially good at making suggestions. Unfortunately, he did not have such talents under his command.
If someone had given him advice, maybe his situation wouldn't be so difficult.
Guo Jia's eyes were confident and he smiled and said: "There is a river near Pheasant County, and the river water swells after heavy rains. This is an opportunity. The most critical point is that the area where the county seat of Pheasant County is located is a flat, open, low-lying area."
"Once the river embankments are dug, the torrential floods will inevitably submerge Pheasant County."
"With the advantage of the city tower, we can avoid being washed away by the flood. However, if Pheasant County is flooded and Lu Xuan's army is nearby, they will all be flooded. Therefore, as long as the river embankment is dug and the flood washes away, Lu Xuan's grain, grass and supplies will be destroyed.
Flooded, the army is caught in the flood, and our chance comes."
Guo Jia said: "Our army will take advantage of the situation to attack, and Lu Xuan will definitely be defeated."
Liu Bei frowned slightly and said: "Master Guo, although the plan is good, once Pheasant County is flooded, countless people will be affected."
Guo Jia said: "There are not many people in Liu Yuzhou and Pheasant County. After all, they were ravaged by the Yellow Turbans. In addition, if you think about Guan Yu's hatred, would you rather flood Lu Xuan or let Lu Xuan defeat us?"
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Liu Bei's cheeks twitched.
What happened to Guan Yu was the hatred in his heart.
Guo Jia continued: "We are surrounded by Lu Xuan. If we fail to break the situation, we will have no choice but to break out and flee in embarrassment, and will be killed by Lu Xuan again. So now, arrange for people to hide out under the heavy rain and wait for the rain to arrive.
When the river is at its maximum, the best arrangement is to dig up river embankments and flood the county."
Xun You said solemnly: "I agree with the flooding. If Lu Xuan is not destroyed, it will be terrible when Lu Xuan unifies Jingzhou."
Cao Cao also looked at Liu Bei and said with a smile: "Xuande is the shepherd of Yuzhou. If you want to live up to your name, you must defeat Lu Xuan. In addition, our troops are small, and it will be difficult to reverse the situation without a surprise plan."
Liu Bei took a deep breath, nodded and said, "I agree. I will cooperate with Cao Sikong in everything."
Liu Bei now relies on Cao Cao.
Yuan Shao is a general, but there is no imperial court behind Yuan Shao. Liu Bei is a member of the royal family, so relying on Cao Cao is the best arrangement for Liu Bei.
Seeing that Liu Bei agreed, Cao Cao smiled even more and said, "In that case, it's settled."
After the general plan was finalized, Cao Cao changed the topic and started talking with Liu Bei. His interest was much higher and his mood was more cheerful.
