Chapter 708 Taishi Ci Asks for a Battle
"It seems that Cao Jun intends to block our army to prevent our army from attacking Shu County." Xu Sheng looked at the 5,000 Cao troops digging trenches and said with a frown.
"Hmph! Digging a trench? Huang will let this trench become their tomb!"
The veteran Huang Gai had a hot temper and was about to attack with a nine-section iron whip. Xu Sheng hurriedly reached out to stop him.
"General Huang, don't be anxious. It's just a trench. Our army doesn't have to rush to attack."
Xu Sheng explained softly: "There are still 12,000 troops in Shu County now, which is more than enough to defend the city. Although Cao's army has a large number of troops, it is not as strong as the Yellow Turban thieves against the official army in the battle of Changshe; our troops defend the city with horses. It's enough, if we go out to fight in the city, we will inevitably fall into Cao Jun's scheme."
Huang Gai frowned and said dissatisfied: "Then, what should this trench be like?"
"Cao's army must not be able to guard the trench day and night. Our soldiers rest during the day to recharge their batteries. Can't we just go out and fill up the trench at night?"
Xu Sheng said earnestly: "The key to this battle is to preserve our strength, try to avoid field battles with Cao's army, and use the city defense battle to consume Cao's troops."
"Okay." Huang Gai sighed gloomily.
"Wen Xiang, I am getting old. From now on, our Jiangdong Army will have to rely on rising stars like you." Huang Gai suddenly said with emotion.
Xu Sheng laughed: "Old General Huang is really good at joking. You are not old. If you hit him with an iron whip, I'm afraid Xu's waist will be broken."
Huang Gai couldn't help laughing when he heard this.
At the top of Shuxian City, after receiving the sound of arrows from the military village, rows of Jiangdong soldiers rushed up to the city tower, holding on to the crenellations of the city wall and looking into the distance. Cao Jun came.
The 20,000 Cao army was massive and marched in an orderly manner, showing their elite qualities who had experienced hundreds of battles. The Jiangdong soldiers on the top of the city all showed solemn expressions. It seemed that it must be a hard battle. I don't know if it will happen again. How many people were killed or injured?
Tap tap tap!
On the stairs of the city wall, there was a sudden rush of footsteps. Several tall Jiangdong soldiers wearing armor suddenly jumped up to the top of the city and shouted: "The Governor is here!"
As soon as the word "arrive" was shouted, Zhou Yu had already climbed to the top of the city. He was wearing a red cloak and steel armor, with his hand on the hilt of his sword. The tassel on his helmet was fluttering in the wind. His handsome face and serious features seemed to be softened. Combining the two beauties of strength and perseverance, he is truly a rare and beautiful man.
Taishi Ci, Cheng Pu and other generals of the Jiangdong Army followed Zhou Yu. They were all moving forward with extraordinary momentum. They surrounded Zhou Yu like stars holding the moon, which added to Zhou Yu's extraordinary temperament.
"Greetings to the Governor!" When Jiang Dongbing saw Zhou Yu on the top of the city, they all clasped their fists and saluted.
"No gift."
Zhou Yu waved his hand, then quickly walked a few steps to the crenellations of the city wall, held on to the city wall, narrowed his eyes and looked forward, and saw 20,000 Cao troops approaching in formation, and when they were about one mile away from Shu County, they suddenly For the three armies, they divided their forces towards the east, west, and north city walls. This was the most classic method of encircling three walls in a city siege.
"It seems that Cao Jun is planning to attack the city." Veteran general Cheng Pu said slowly, stroking his gray beard.
However, Taishi Ci's eyes lit up. He took a step forward and bent down to Zhou Yu, saying: "Master Governor, if Cao Cao's army is divided, the defense around Cao Cao will inevitably be weak. Taishi Ci invites an elite army to surprise Cao Cao's middle army and kill the Cao thieves!"
Taishi Ci has always been an activist with a strong personality. When he was a minor official in the county, the county and the state were very unhappy because of the incident, and the state sent someone to Yousi to deliver the memorial. The county governor was very anxious when he learned about it. Taishi Ci volunteered to deliver the memorial.
Taishi Ci traveled day and night and rushed to Luoyang on Pegasus, only to find that the state officials had not yet had time to hand in the memorial. Taishi Ci pretended to ask and watch, but he grabbed a handful and tore it into pieces. The state official was shocked, but Taishi Ci told him: Anyway, the memorial has been torn. I am guilty of death and you are also at fault. Now we can only escape together.
The state officials were deceived by Taishi Ci, so they had no choice but to follow Taishi Ci on the run. The two of them crossed the sea and took a boat all the way to Liaodong.
Later, Taishi Ci crossed the sea and returned to his hometown of Beihai. Kong Rong admired his martial arts very much, so he took good care of Taishi Ci's mother. Later, when Guan Hai led his troops to besiege Beihai, Taishi Ci volunteered to go out to report the news. He first practiced archery to confuse the enemy, and then took advantage of the enemy's back to break out of the tens of thousands of bandits, showing his courage.
Zhou Yu pondered for a while and shook his head: "The governor knows Ziyi's bravery, but our army has few cavalry and Cao's army has many cavalry. If Cao's army intercepts Cao's cavalry, Ziyi, you can still fight back with your bravery. Our soldiers But I’m not as brave as you.”
"Besides, to be a general, one must first rely on wisdom, and then on courage. When it comes to bravery, Bo Fu is on par with you, but brother Bo Fu is too reckless, alas."
At this point, Zhou Yu suddenly fell silent, obviously thinking of Sun Ce.
Taishi Ci clasped his fists and said: "What the Governor said is that Ci has learned a lesson. Please don't be too sad. The Governor is now the pillar of our Jiangdong Army and cannot fall."
"It doesn't matter." Zhou Yu quickly regained his composure and continued to look at Cao Jun opposite him, while he began to give instructions.
"General Cheng, please lead two thousand troops and horses to defend the west gate."
"Ziyi, you lead two thousand troops and horses to defend the east gate."
"Zi Lie, you will lead two thousand soldiers and horses to guard the north gate."
"Wen Si, you have two thousand soldiers and horses as a reserve force, ready to be dispatched at any time. The remaining soldiers and horses will rest for the time being and be replaced with the bloody battle soldiers at any time."
All the generals clasped their fists together and said, "No!"
The military order was given, and each general went to execute it. Thousands of Jiangdong soldiers appeared on the three east, west, and north city walls. Sharp bows and arrows were placed all over the city. Rolling logs and stones were also carried up by Jiangdong soldiers and the young men in the city. Behind the parapet, there are more than a dozen large barrels placed on wooden frames, with blazing flames burning underneath. The soup inside is thick yellow in color, and a strange smell wafts out. The young people in the city who are boiling around are all covered with wet cloth. Cover your mouth and nose and don’t dare to come forward.
Just as Jiangdong soldiers were preparing, the 20,000 Cao army was divided into three groups and arrived under the three walls of the east, west, north and west respectively. The war flags of Cao army fluttering in the wind were fixed on the ground, and the 20,000 Cao army stood in formation, standing solemnly. Motionless in the wind, the center was surrounded by various siege equipment such as ladder trucks and ramming logs.
Shuxian City had just experienced Zhou Yu's counterinsurgency battle. The Jiangdong Army who entered the city only had time to make some repairs and pull out the arrows between the masonry piles, but the blood on them could not be erased. It seems that the upcoming battle will turn Shu County red.