Chapter 334: The Final Showdown (1)
"Your Majesty, the craftsman has already modified the grain cart, and I ask Your Majesty to go and inspect it."
In the past few days, because of waiting for the transformation of the grain truck, Liu Wei did not provoke Cao Jun to call for battle.
After listening to Zhao Yun's words, Liu Wei immediately got up, "Really? Go with me and see. ”
Liu Wei looked at Zhao Yun with some disbelief, these craftsmen said three days at the beginning, but this is less than three days.
I have to say that this efficiency really makes Liu Wei very satisfied, and now the main thing is to see what kind of surprises this efficiency can bring to himself.
Not only Liu Bian, but soon Liu Biao also notified Xi Zhicai and others to come to the craftsmen together.
When Liu Wei saw this chariot converted from a grain truck, he was also a little surprised, not that these craftsmen did not do well.
The standard men they made sat in chariots, and the gaps on both sides were now fenced with thick planks.
Although it is said to be made of bronze, the weight and thickness of this weight are probably carried by at least three horses.
But in this case, there is another problem, a chariot with three people and three horses.
If one of the three is responsible for driving and only two are responsible for attacking, then this effect is compromised.
Moreover, this is not a small consumption of horses, and three horses are also needed by three cavalry.
"Your Majesty, what's the problem?" At this time, Zhao Yun on the side saw that Liu Wei was pondering and did not speak, so he asked out loud.
In Zhao Yun's opinion, these chariots are still very good, although they are said to be wooden planks for rent, but it is impossible for ordinary bows and arrows to shoot through.
And as long as the chariot is charging into battle, it is very difficult for ordinary soldiers to intercept the attack, because this is to fight with their lives.
"I was just wondering if I could make some improvements to make the chariot lighter, so that I could have fewer horses."
Liu Wei did not hide it, but said his thoughts.
It's a pity that although he knew that Qi Jiguang had improved and formed a light car battalion team, he didn't know it.
And at that time, the chariots were also equipped with muskets, which were very different from the longbow and spear.
"If this is the case, then the thickness of the defensive planks in front of you can only be reduced, but in this case, the bearing capacity of the vehicle will be reduced accordingly." The craftsman who was the leader listened to Liu Wei's words and said truthfully.
As for how Liu Wei will decide in the end, it is none of his business, as a craftsman, he only needs to do what he is required.
"No need." Liu Wei thought for a while and replied, "I can't joke with the lives of my soldiers, at least I can't do less defense." ”
Liu Wei made it clear that it was impossible to ask the horses to run again, and to ask the horses not to eat grass.
Although the value of war horses is not low, at least in his concept, people are the most important, and if you lose a horse, you will lose it.
However, the loss of one more soldier may be enough for him to re-recruit, but the destruction is a family.
The war is cruel, but he can't be ruthless, he knows that the great cause of reunification must be a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood, but he will do his best to reduce this sea of corpses and blood, so that peace will come as soon as possible.
"Your Majesty is thinking about the soldiers, which is really a blessing for us." Zhao Yun and the others immediately looked at Liu Wei and said.
If Liu Wei really thought that this would reduce the loss of horses, they could understand it, but they would definitely have a bad feeling in their hearts.
"Let's build it this way, let's get two hundred first, but you can add spears to the left and right to let the enemy get closer." Liu Wei looked at them and smiled, and then ordered.
"Zilong, use the horses of those dead soldiers here."
"Yes." Zhao Yun hugged his fists, although some horses were also injured, but it was enough to pull the cart.
After Zhao Yun agreed, Liu Wei also nodded.
Now what he needs to wait for now is the grain and grass sent by Guo Jia, and this is Cheng Yu who was escorted over.
When all this is ready, we can continue to fight with Cao Cao, otherwise the unprovoked consumption will not have much effect.
Time passed quietly like this, and in the past few days, what made Liu Wei strange was that he had not taken action, and Cao Cao had not taken any action.
If he is waiting for grain and grass and Cheng Yu, then what is Cao Jun waiting for?
He didn't believe that Cao Cao was the kind of person who sat back and waited to be killed, and now that the war had reached this point, Cao Cao had no reason to give up the first opportunity.
"Your Majesty, it is reported that Cheng Yu has been escorted to Liyang, waiting for His Majesty's instructions."
"Hmm." Liu Wei glanced at Xi Zhicai and nodded.
"Then the minister will release the news?" Xi Zhicai looked at Liu Wei and asked.
"Wait, Zhicai, I don't understand something." Liu Wei looked at Xi Zhicai and quickly expressed his doubts.
"In fact, what Your Majesty said, the minister has already thought of it, but now there is no way back." Xi Zhicai sighed and said.
Although it is very likely that Cao Cao knew about the actions here, he had already expected it when he designed it.
Then all you can do is see who is higher.
Liu Wei looked at Xi Zhicai's appearance, and quickly figured out what Xi Zhicai was thinking.
"Then everything will go according to your plan." Liu Wei sighed and said.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Xi Zhicai immediately thanked Liu Wei after hearing this.
Looking at the back of Xi Zhicai leaving, Liu Wei suddenly had an inexplicable feeling, and he couldn't speak for a while.
Soon, the news that Cheng Yu was escorted to Liyang was spread by Xi Zhicai.
This news was originally going to be transmitted to Cao Jun's camp, and it was deliberately passed over, so Cao Cao naturally got the information quickly.
"As expected, Zhongde has been escorted to Liyang, and since the Han army has released the news, it must be taken to Liu Wei's camp soon."
Cao Cao sat in the first place, looked at everyone and said, they had already expected this result at the beginning.
Because this is an inevitable result, if you just kill Cheng Yu like this, it won't be of much use at all.
"This drama Zhicai seems to have made a lot of preparations." Sima Yi said with a sneer at this time.
At this time, he believed that Xi Zhicai also knew that they would be staring at Cheng Yu, but in this way, Xi Zhicai still released the news.
It can be seen that his self-confidence must have made a lot of preparations.
"Well, it should not be underestimated, this time Liu Wei marched by relying on his advice." Someone echoed after hearing Sima Yi's words.
"Although this is true, in the end, it depends on who is better." At this time, Sima Yi suddenly changed his words and said.
Cao Cao naturally knew what Sima Yi meant, and Sima Yi had already come up with a countermeasure.
Immediately, Cao Cao handed over all the matter to Sima Yi to deal with.
At this time, he is not worried about Sima Yi, Cao Cao believes that no matter what the purpose of this Sima Yi is, it has not yet reached the point of turning his face.
"All the generals are under your command this time." In the end, Cao Cao looked at Sima Yi and added.
As long as Cheng Yu can be rescued, he can win this final victory, and it is not impossible to give Sima Yi this power.
"Thank you, Lord." Sima Yi replied after hearing Cao Cao's words.
He also knew Cao Cao's thoughts, but he didn't need to use all of them himself.
As long as Zhang Bai rides this flag well, it is enough.
No matter how many plans you have, I'll let it all fall apart.
After leaving Cao Cao's camp, Sima Yi went directly back to his big tent.
Along with Sima Yi, there is naturally his brother Sima Lang.
"Zhongda, Xi Zhicai must be completely prepared for this matter, will you be too careless to promise Cao Gong like this."
Sima Lang looked at Sima Yi and said with some concern.
"Foolproof?" Sima Yi smiled after listening to Sima Lang's words, "Brother, where is the perfect strategy in this world, so there is no need to worry about it." ”
"But..."Sima Lang opened his mouth after hearing Sima Yi's words, but in the end he still didn't know what to say.
Because Sima Yi didn't say the wrong strategy, how can it be perfect?
Sima Yi then left his camp and came to Zhang Baiqi's tent.
"Zhang Baiqi, this time your chance has arrived, go and prepare."
"Really?" Zhang Baiqi's face was happy, and when he saw Sima Yi nodding, he immediately thanked him, "Then I will go and prepare, and I will not disappoint Cao Gong's hope." ”
Looking at the back of Zhang Baiqi leaving, the corners of Sima Yi's mouth couldn't help but rise.
Go ahead and play your last pitiful role.