Outside the city of Pheasant County, Lu Xuan Military Camp.
The entrance to the Chinese army tent.
Lu Xuan stood at the door, looking at the heavy rain that continued to fall, looking at the mist rising from the ground, smelling the pungent smell of earth in the air, and frowned slightly.
This heavy rain came very quickly.
Raining is not a problem. The key is that the rain is too heavy. It's like pouring down. This will cause trouble. Lu Xuan stood at the door of the camp and stared for a long time. He didn't see any sign that the heavy rain was getting smaller. On the contrary, it was raining harder and harder.
The bigger it gets, the more it will continue.
This situation is very special.
Lu Xuan did not summon people to discuss the matter immediately. He returned to the camp and waited for another half an hour. The heavy rain continued, and there was even water in the camp.
Lu Xuan was keenly aware of the rain problem and ordered someone to notify Jia Xu that Lu Su and Zhou Yu were coming to discuss matters. The three people came in a hurry. Even though they were wearing bamboo hats and raincoats, they were still splashed with rainwater and wet a lot.
Zhou Yu shook off his wet clothes, took off his boots at the entrance of the camp, went in wearing white socks and sat down, sighing: "My lord, this rain is coming so fast, there is no preparation."
Jia Xu and Lu Su also took off their boots and sat down. Lu Su said directly: "Such a rain really comes suddenly. Looking at the current trend, I'm afraid it won't end in a day or two."
Jia Xu said slowly: "The problem now is that the heavy rain keeps coming."
Lu Xuan nodded and said: "If it hadn't been for this heavy rain and we had surrounded Zhixian County, everything would have gone as planned without any impact. We just have to wait and see if Cao Cao can't hold on, and when Cao Cao leaves the city, we can take advantage of the situation and kill him."
"It's raining heavily now, and the entire city of Pheasant County is flooded inside and outside. Our plans will also change accordingly."
Lu Xuan said: "Even more, we must be on guard against Cao Cao's possible use of this to cause trouble."
Jia Xu said firmly: "I believe that Cao Cao will definitely use this to cause trouble. Cao Cao has few troops. If he attacks head-on, he cannot be his opponent. If he wants to make a surprise attack, it will not be easy."
"With a small number of troops, whatever you do is wrong. Weakness is a big problem."
"So, Cao Cao can only win by surprise."
"Now that it's raining in Pheasant County, and it's an unprecedented heavy rain, Cao Cao has a chance to win at a low cost."
Jia Xu seemed extremely calm and said in an unhurried manner: "I have some understanding of the geographical environment of Pheasant County. The area where the city of Pheasant County is located is a low-lying, flat area. At the same time, Pheasant County is backed by the Feishui River."
"In addition, there is a lake in the northwest of Pheasant County called Shanyang Lake."
"It's just that Shanyang Lake is a little far away from the county seat, in the northwest of Pheasant County. The embankment of Feishui River is closer to Pheasant County. So Cao Cao is more likely to send people directly to destroy the embankment and wash away
The whole Pheasant County.”
Jia Xu said firmly: "Once the river rushes over, the surrounding areas of the county will be submerged, and our army will be in trouble."
Lu Xuan was keenly aware of Jia Xu's mention of Shanyang Lake and asked, "What is Wen He's plan when he mentions Shanyang Lake?"
A cold light flashed across Jia Xu's eyes, and he said: "Cao Cao wants to breach the embankment, and we will let him breach it. Cao Cao is a water attack, and we will also use water attack to treat him in his own way."
"I suggest that my lord arrange for people to quietly go to the Shanyang Lake area to prepare to dig the dam and release the water to divert the water from Shanyang Lake."
"Based on Cao Cao's breach of the embankment, coupled with the water erosion from Shanyang Lake, the water flow inside and outside Zhixian County will inevitably be monstrous. I am even sure that a flood will directly submerge my county."
"Pheasant County is a small city after all. The city wall is not high and not strong enough. Large amounts of water flooded over and poured into the city, submerging many places in the city. Cao Cao instantly lost the foundation for his survival."
"One battle will determine the overall situation."
Jia Xu said in a deep voice: "Cao Cao decided to release the water. If we don't take the same measures to counterattack, there will be no countermeasures. Although it is not yet clear when Cao Cao will release the water, it will not be too late to dig up Shanyang Lake and release the water after Cao Cao releases the water.
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Zhou Yu said: "I second the proposal!"
Lu Su said: "I second the proposal due to my humble position."
A flash of light flashed across Lu Xuan's eyes, and he said in a deep voice: "Wen He's plan is certainly good, but I have a question. To deal with the flood, we must prepare boats in advance. Once we cut down trees on a large scale to build ships, it will be easy for Cao Cao to
Discover it and know that we have already responded."
Jia Xu smiled slightly and said, "Lord, it's actually very simple."
Lu Xuan asked: "What should I do?"
Jia Xu said slowly: "I remember that my lord said that the army led by Taishi Ci has arrived in Wancheng and is on its way north to Pheasant County. It will take at most one day for Taishi Ci's troops to arrive in Pheasant County."
"The Lord immediately arranged for people to tell Taishi Ci's troops to hide their whereabouts, build boats on the spot, and collect the surrounding boats at the same time. Then, all the boats took the Qishui River down the river to Pheasant County, and after nightfall, they quietly sent the boats away
Come."
"Although the river is swollen, Taishi Ci came from Wancheng in the south and came along the river, not against the current, so he could easily deliver it."
"In addition, our camp also needs to be adjusted. We will retreat four miles to the southeast, which is a higher hill and slope. The army will retreat to a slightly higher area to avoid the rain."
Jia Xu did not hide his clumsiness.
He now wants to gain a foothold under Lu Xuan, so he always makes direct suggestions.
Jia Xu analyzed: "In Cao Cao's eyes, we moved to the hillside with a certain degree of vigilance, but we were not vigilant enough. Because of our arrangement, we could only avoid the heavy rain. Once the surrounding area became Zeguo, we would be on the mountain.
We were left alone, with no water source, no food, and the army was in dire straits."
"With this result, Cao Cao will feel more at ease and assured, and he will also be happy to see the results."
"Although Cao Cao also has ships, he will use them to deal with us. However, we have more ships and are better at water warfare. In addition, Tai Shici's troops will also participate in the battle. Cao Cao's army will definitely be defeated."
Jia Xu said: "After Shanyang Lake bursts its embankment, it is surrounded by Zeguo, making it more difficult for Cao Cao's army to escape. This battle will completely destroy Cao Cao's vitality, and even strive to capture Cao Cao. Even if Cao Cao cannot be captured, he must let
His vitality was severely damaged, and he completely laid the foundation for controlling the south."
A look of approval appeared in Lu Xuan's eyes.
As expected of Jia Xu.
This plan is quite vicious.
Fight violence with violence!
Water attack against water attack!
Lu Xuan looked at Zhou Yu and Lu Su and asked, "Gong Jin, Zijing, what do you think?"
Zhou Yu said: "I agree with you. Cao Cao wants to break the embankment, and it is difficult for us to stop it. In this case, it is the best arrangement to follow the strategy of Master Jia."
Lu Su said: "I agree even if I am humble."
Lu Xuan nodded and said: "Since there is no objection, let's arrange it like this. The army is ready to move, and then immediately send an order to Taishi Ci, asking him to station the army in place, collect and build boats. It's a pity that it is not in Yangzhou, otherwise the boats can be transferred directly
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Zhou Yu agreed and quickly made arrangements.
It didn't take long for the entire camp to move back to a slightly higher hilly and mountainous area four miles behind.
This area is vast and can accommodate Lu Xuan's army, and because it is located on a high ground, the pouring rain will flow down, and there will be no accumulation of water in the camp.
