Lu Xuan took Jia Xu and Fa Zheng back to the military camp.
In the Chinese military tent.
Fazheng looked at Lu Xuan, with doubts in his eyes, and asked: "Cao Cao said that the king was outside Yangping Pass and summoned the golden armored magic soldiers to defeat Nanzheng. How did he arrange it? I really can't understand the defeat of Yangping Pass.
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After Fazheng and Lu Xuan met, they returned to Nanzheng, and then followed them to the outside of the city. They did not have time to learn about the battle at Yangping Pass.
Now, I just asked.
Lu Xuan replied: "The opening of the altar was really arranged, but it was just a gimmick to scare people. The basis for destroying the city was to create a hot air balloon that could fly in the sky and carry people into Yangping Pass.
, only by cooperating internally and externally can we break through the barrier. In order to bluff Xia Houyuan, I deliberately set up a trap."
Fazheng nodded.
He planned to learn more about the hot air balloon later. It was a good thing and could actually fly.
"Report!"
A soldier entered and said: "King Wu, General Gan Ning wants to see you."
Lu Xuan ordered: "Please come in."
The soldiers went to inform. After a while, Gan Ning entered the camp with a serious look on his face. He clasped his fists and said: "Your Majesty, all the hot air balloons have been placed in the camp. I have investigated the situation around Nanzheng and found out which place is most suitable for placing hot air balloons."
The location is outside Nancheng in Nanzheng."
"This area has higher terrain and rolling hills, which can accommodate our hot air balloons."
"It's just that the general asked the local farmers and said that there will be heavy rains in the next two days. It hasn't rained much in Hanzhong before, but now that it's raining, it's very likely that there will be strong winds and showers."
Gan Ning sighed and said: "In addition, the current wind direction is also very unstable, and the hot air balloon cannot fly into Nanzheng City."
Lu Xuan looked at Jia Xu below and asked, "Wen He, have you paid attention to the wind direction?"
Jia Xu replied: "After I entered Yangping Pass, I also observed the recent weather. It is true that the stars are hidden and the dark clouds are heavy, which are the precursors of heavy rain. The current wind in Nanzheng is not like that outside Yangping Pass. The wind is relatively stable. The recent
The wind direction changes frequently and heavy rain is coming."
Lu Xuan thought for a while and said in a deep voice: "According to this, if we want to capture Nanzheng, we will have difficulties and need to delay time."
Jia Xu said: "Your Majesty, Shengming!"
Fazheng asked in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, when a hot air balloon flies into the city, do you need to consider the wind direction?"
He didn't know anything about hot air balloons, but both Gan Ning and Jia Xu mentioned it, so Fazheng had some guesses.
Lu Xuan explained: "Although hot air balloons can fly, they need the help of wind. Without this help, it would be difficult for us to fly into the city. Once the wind direction is unstable and the air flow is unstable, the heat may be blown away."
The balloon blew away.”
Fa Zhengdao: "I understand."
Jia Xu took the words and analyzed: "Although there is a lot of food and grass in Nanzheng City, Cao Cao's army is exhausted from these battles, and it is not easy to hold on to Nanzheng. I think it is okay to delay for some time, and wait for the weather to clear up.
, the wind direction is stable, and it can definitely be decided in one battle."
Lu Xuan nodded and ordered: "Xingba, go all out to prepare the hot air balloon. Since it still takes some time, prepare more hot air balloons."
"Here!"
Gan Ning answered with cupped fists.
Lu Xuan looked at Jia Xu and ordered: "Wen He, immediately send a letter to Zhou Yu, explaining the battle report in Hanzhong, saying that Cao Cao is trapped in Nanzheng, Xiahou Yuan, and Cao Ren have died in the battle. These two pieces of news will help Zhou Yu mobilize his troops.
Send generals."
"I obey."
Jia Xu made arrangements immediately after receiving the order.
On the afternoon when Jia Xu arranged for the sentinel Pegasus to leave, there was a loud thunder in Nanzheng, the situation suddenly changed, and it started pouring rain.
Lu Xuan's camp was in a higher position and was not afraid of heavy rain. However, Cao Cao in Nanzheng City had become nervous and immediately arranged for people to call Cheng Yu, Guo Jia, Xun You and Liu Bei to discuss the matter.
Cao Cao sat upright and said slowly: "Everyone, it's raining heavily in Nanzheng. I think back in the past, during the battle in Nanyang County, we were flooded by Luxuan water and lost our troops. This time there's a heavy rain again. What do you think?"
Liu Bei was very nervous and said quickly: "King Qin, Nanzheng must adjust as soon as possible to dredge the drainage ditches and dredge the moat to ensure that it will not be flooded. In addition, nearby rivers must also be on guard to prevent Lu Xuan from breaching the embankment. Nanzheng
Although the location is relatively high and is not easily flooded, you must still be cautious."
Cao Cao nodded and said: "Xuande is right."
Cheng Yu smiled slightly and continued: "Uncle Liu Huang is right. When fighting Lu Xuan, you must be cautious and not careless. This time, we will temporarily defend with all our strength, regardless of Lu Xuan's actions."
Guo Jia said: "In a word, stabilize the situation internally and keep an eye on Lu Xuan externally. If the enemy does not move, I will not move. If it rains for a long time, Lu Xuan's logistics will definitely be difficult. It is best for us to delay now.
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Xun You took the words and expressed his position: "Your Majesty, I think the impact of heavy rain is not the greatest."
Cao Cao asked: "What is the biggest problem?"
Xun You replied: "The biggest problem is how to appease the people. I promised all the soldiers that once Nanzheng is broken, they will be allowed to plunder, regardless of their actions."
"After the army entered the city, the people have already looted it, which has damaged the king's heart."
"Although the king has issued an order that it is forbidden to kill the people and rape women, when the army goes to plunder, it is inevitable that there will be offense or sexual desire, which will cause the people to be against us."
"In addition, because of your obstruction, the soldiers are not comfortable and are always unhappy. Our current position is neither better nor lower. We cannot please both ends. The people resist and the soldiers are disappointed. It is very difficult to handle."
When Cao Cao heard this, his expression was extremely solemn.
In order to defeat Nanzheng, Cao Cao issued an order and promised to allow soldiers to loot after the city was breached. The situation at that time was that as long as Yangping Pass was in hand, he could stop Lu Xuan and it would not matter if he defeated Nanzheng and looted.
Now, Lu Xuan has broken Yangping Pass, and Cao Cao cannot stop Lu Xuan. Cao Cao must occupy Nanzheng and confront Lu Xuan. In order to relax a little, Cao Cao ordered the people not to kill people or rape women.
But, there is still no way.
Cao Cao said in a deep voice: "Gongda, what do you think we should do?"
Xun You replied: "Reporting to the king, I believe that the top priority is to appease the soldiers, win over people's hearts, and appease the morale of the army. Second, capture a few examples and execute them directly to let the people know that these are the people below, not the King of Qin.
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"Third, arrange for Zhang Ren to further appease the people and use the Five Dou Rice Road to restrain the people."
"Fourth, further support Yang Ang and other local big families, promise Yang Ang and others to fully assist in guarding, and allow them, the big families in Hanzhong, to govern Hanzhong on their own. The appointment and removal of officials only need to be submitted to the court, and they will appoint and remove officials on their own."
"Although everything we have done is to drink poison to quench thirst, we can only arrange it in this way to appease people's hearts."
Xun You said: "As long as the big clans surrender and serve with all their strength, ordinary people will not be able to make waves. Then, coupled with the king killing people to win the trust of the people, and Zhang Wei's persuasion, Nanzheng can gather together."
Cheng Yu took over and said: "Now that there is a heavy rain in Nanzheng, many people must be affected. Your Majesty allocates a small amount of food and goes to relieve the disaster one by one. People are looking forward, so naturally many people will thank your Majesty. This time I am very helpless.
But we have no choice but to make this arrangement."
Cao Cao pondered for a long time and nodded: "Then it's settled. With the heavy rain blocking Lu Xuan's attack, we will seize the time to repair the internal affairs. This heavy rain came very well and indirectly helped us."
He quickly made arrangements.
Cao Cao's people acted quickly and began to make adjustments to Nanzheng City.
