Lu Bu drilled outside the city to relieve annoyance and trap the camp, and the place he chose was in the middle of the barracks.

Looking out from the city wall of Xudu, there was no way to see what was being practiced in the barracks.

Cao Jun, who was stationed outside the city of Xudu and waiting for the Xuzhou army to show his flaws, was not high in the area it occupied, and it was impossible to see what Lu Bu was practicing in the barracks.

Since Lu Bu had let the paratroopers practice jumping from a height, the soldiers who relieved the annoyance and the soldiers who were trapped in the camp were really a lot more honest.

Although I still don't look down on paratroopers in my bones, I listen to paratroopers explain how to parachute every day, but I am much more focused than before.

On the city wall of Xudu, Cao Cao, who couldn't see what was going on in Lu Bu's military camp, was in a very depressed mood at this time.

The two armies fought, and it was a pleasure to really fight.

I'm afraid that one side has clearly met the conditions for fighting, but it is stable there.

Especially the stable side or the attacking side, which made the defenders in the city very anxious.

"Lord, Lu Bu shouldn't attack today." Guo Jia came behind Cao Cao and persuaded: "It's better to go back and rest first, if Lu Bu really raises troops to fight, I will send someone to inform the lord." ”

"What is Feng Xiao doing with Lu Bu?" Cao Cao said: "He has been here for more than half a month, and he has not launched an attack until now. I don't believe that the grain and grass in his army can last too long. ”

"Since the lord knows that the grain and grass in Lu Bu's army can't be supported for too long, what are you worried about him doing?" Guo Jia said: "If Lu Bu doesn't fight, the lord happens to be free." Could it be that the lord is still looking at him to fight? ”

"Of course, I don't want him to fight, but since he is here, sooner or later he will attack." Cao Cao said: "Hanging like this is really uncomfortable. ”

"He likes this, so let him be like this." Guo Jia said to Cao Cao: "It's not early, and seeing that dusk is about to pass, the lord should go back to the mansion to rest first." At this time, too much effort was spent, and when Lu Bu really attacked Xudu, the lord might not have the energy to command the soldiers at the head of the city to defend against the enemy. ”

"The army is besieging the city, how can I have the heart to go back and rest." Cao Cao said: "Back then, I besieged Xiapi, and now on the contrary, Lu Bu is besieging Xudu. It can be seen that in this world, if anyone is strong, it is not necessarily that he will always be strong. ”

"Lu Bu just arrived outside the city of Xudu, he doesn't have as many soldiers and horses as the lord, he doesn't have as many advisers as the lord, and there are not as many fierce generals as the lord." Guo Jia said: "The only thing Lu Bu can be proud of is his air force. However, we have crossbows and thunderbolts, can we still be afraid of his air force? ”

As soon as Guo Jia explained this, Cao Cao's mood was much better.

He nodded and said to Guo Jia: "Those who know me are filial piety, and it is really Fengxiao who understands my mind best." ”

"If you don't feel irritated, please go down the city wall first." Guo Jia urged Cao Cao to leave again.

Cao Cao said to Guo Jia: "There is filial piety here, and I am also relieved." Looking at Lu Bu these days, he is indeed a little tired. I'll go back first, and if Lu Bu raises an army to attack the city, I'll send someone to inform me immediately. ”

"Don't worry, my lord." Guo Jia said: "I will definitely not watch Lu Bu attack the city, and I can't find a way to deal with it." ”

Nodding, Cao Cao greeted Xu Chu: "Zhongkang, let's go!" ”

Xu Chu accompanied Cao Cao down the city wall, and Li Dian, who was in charge of patrolling the city wall, came to Guo Jia's side.

Watching Cao Cao leave, Li Dian asked Guo Jia, "Why does Fengxiao have to ask the lord to leave?" ”

"The lord stays here, on the surface, it can make the soldiers more morale." Guo Jia said: "But in fact, he is in the city, which makes people not very reassured. ”

Li Dian nodded and replied: "Feng Xiao can be regarded as to the point, when the lord is here, I don't even dare to slack off, for fear that he will make any mistakes." ”

"Lu Bu has been in Xudu for more than half a month, no matter what preparations he is making, it should be about the same." Guo Jia said: "In the next few days, he is likely to launch an attack on Xu Du. ”

Looking at Guo Jia, Li Dian asked, "How does Feng Xiao think Lu Bu will attack the city?" ”

"It's not about using the Air Force yet." Guo Jia replied: "He has an air force under him that can fly into the sky, and he can enter the city from mid-air, so why do you need to let the soldiers build a ladder to storm the city?" The Air Force has the benefits of the Air Force, but it is not without its drawbacks. For example, if they are close to the wall, our crossbows and thunderbolt volleys will surely inflict heavy damage on them. ”

"In the second expedition to Dangshan, our army used crossbows and thunderbolts to bring many casualties to the air force under Lu Bu." Li Dian said unconvincedly: "I always feel that Lu Bu should have improved the Air Force." At least he should change the Air Force to a height that our crossbows and catapults cannot easily shoot. ”

"The Air Force flies too high, and landing is also troublesome." Guo Jia smiled slightly and said to Li Dian: "Right now, the enemy army is outside the city, General Li doesn't dare to slack off, and he needs to be on guard at all times." ”

"I don't need to be reminded by Feng Xiao, I have already made arrangements." Li Dian said: "As long as Lu Bu dares to let the air force come over, I can ask them to throw away their armor and disarm them, and they will not dare to covet Xu Capital City again." ”

"Of course I know Mancheng's ability." Guo Jia said: "It's just that Lu Bu does have some skills now, but you must not underestimate him." ”

"I understand everything, don't worry." Li Dian replied.

If the general said this, Guo Jia would not believe it easily.

But it was Li Dian who said this, so Guo Jia couldn't believe it.

Li Dian was one of the few generals under Cao Cao who was good at wisdom.

When it comes to martial arts, he is a cut below Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan and others, and he is not even Yu Ban's opponent.

But when it comes to wisdom, those generals can only stand aside.

It is precisely because Li Dian is good at using troops that he often surprises the enemy and catches the enemy off guard, and suddenly has a lot of prestige among Cao's army.

And every time there was a battle in the past, Cao Cao always liked to order Li Dian to accompany the army as a deputy general.

Although the commander-in-chief determines the entire combat strategy of the army, Li Dian, as a deputy general, can make suggestions to the commander-in-chief and correct the wrong decisions in a timely manner.

"It's good that Man Cheng has confidence." Guo Jia said to Li Dian: "Lord Cao has gone back to rest, and while Man Cheng is staring at Lu Bu, he must also pay attention to resting. Lu Bu has been stationed outside the city for so long, and he is in order to attack Xudu, but we don't know what he will do. ”

"No matter what he does, I'll defend the walls." Li Dian said: "There are also many soldiers arranged near the city gate, but anyone suspicious will be arrested. Even if Lu Bu put his air force near the city gate, he wouldn't be able to do anything to us. You must know that a large number of people can often play a decisive role on the battlefield. ”

Guo Jia deeply agreed with Li Dian's words.

He nodded and said to Li Dian: "Mancheng's ability is even recognized by the lord. You have said so, and I also feel that Lu Bu does not have much chance of winning this attack on Xu Du. ”

"The odds?" Li Dian pouted and smiled, and said to Guo Jia: "Fengxiao can watch, Lu Bu came to Xu Capital this time, and in the end, Guan Bao wanted him to come and go." ”

"It's not early, and the guards at the head of the city still have to patrol." Guo Jia said to Li Dian: "The soldiers have been staring at Lu Bu for several days, and so far they have not seen any signs of him fighting, and many soldiers must be tired. They can burn out, we urge. But we must not be slacking off in the slightest. ”

"Bonghyo isn't going to rest?" Li Dian said to Guo Jia: "It's enough for me to have me in the city, so there's no need for both of us to stay here." ”

"Before the lord left, I told him that if something happened, I would report it to him immediately." Guo Jia replied: "If I also go to rest, will Man Cheng send someone to inform me first, or will he send someone to inform the lord first?" ”

Li Dian was stunned for a moment by his question, but he didn't think of how to answer.

First inform Cao Cao of the enemy's siege of the city, Cao Cao obviously entrusted Guo Jia to report to him when he was leaving, and Guo Jia must have been pitted.

If Guo Jia was informed of the situation first, and when he sent someone to inform Cao Cao, I was afraid that it would be too late.

Knowing that Li Dian was not easy to answer, Guo Jia smiled and said to him: "Since I stay here, I won't go to rest easily." If Man Cheng has a heart, why don't you walk around the city with me? ”

"Fengxiao has leisure, and I won't delay anything when I accompany him." Li Dian answered and accompanied Guo Jia along the city wall to walk on the city.

Walking along the city wall, Guo Jia reminded Cao Jun who was guarding the city wall from time to time to cheer them up.

When he didn't remind him, Cao Jun was slumped one by one, looking tired.

It was only when he reminded him that the soldiers opened their eyes and straightened their chests.

But not long after he and Li Dian passed, those Cao Jun who stood up straight put on a wilting appearance again.

Of course, Guo Jia found out about this situation.

He said to Li Dian: "Man Cheng, Lu Bu only surrounded and did not fight outside the city, it seems that he has really brought us a lot of trouble. ”

"What kind of trouble does Bonghyo think he's causing us?" Li Dian asked.

Guo Jia said: "Did Man Cheng find out that Lu Bu did not attack, and the soldiers had already been in a mood of burnout. Many soldiers must have thought that Lu Bu would not attack, at least not in the short term. Once this kind of sentiment spreads in the city, we will definitely be caught off guard when the enemy army comes. ”

"Of course I've found out." Li Dian frowned and said, "But I haven't been able to think of a solution." The soldiers are all burned out, and all I can do is keep urging them to ......"

"It's not enough to just urge." Guo Jia said: "We have to find a way to cheer up the soldiers, at least we have to focus most of our energy on the enemy troops outside the city." ”

"What's the best way to do it?" Li Dian asked Guo Jia.

"Mancheng might as well let the soldiers test archery." Guo Jia said: "Don't compare it too complicated, just let people throw something out of the city, and choose soldiers to shoot it." But whoever shoots will be rewarded. The soldiers who participated in it must be full of spirits, and those who did not participate will also come together to watch the fun. As long as people have something to do, their spirit will always be concentrated. We also don't want the soldiers to keep an eye on Lu Bu's soldiers and horses, as long as they concentrate and don't look wilted. ”

"I understand what Bonghyo means." Li Dian said: "You don't have to worry about this matter, I'll handle it when I go back, and I will definitely concentrate the spirit of the soldiers." When Lu Bu comes, he will definitely not be able to avoid the eyes and ears of our army. ”

"Leave the matter to Mancheng, of course I am relieved." Guo Jia said: "This matter is not too late, it is better to let the soldiers compete now." ”

"Now?" Li Dian was stunned for a moment, and said to Guo Jia: "It's night now, even if the soldiers want to compete, there is no suitable target for them." ”

"Why not?" Guo Jia said: "Man Cheng can shoot a rocket outside the city and let the soldiers shoot arrows at the rocket. Whoever can shoot the rocket will be rewarded handsomely. ”

"The rocket can only burn for a moment, if someone shoots an arrow and misses it, but the fire goes out, is it his or the rocket extinguishes itself?" Li Dian asked.

"If someone is lucky enough to be in that situation, of course he counts him." Guo Jia said: "The rewards are easy to get, and the soldiers will have the heart to participate in them." ”

"I see." Li Dian nodded and instructed the guards who followed him: "Tell the soldiers, just say that I want to check their archery skills." Whoever has good archery skills and can shoot out the rocket that I shot outside the city will soon get a copper coin. ”

"One hanging is not enough." Before the guards were about to leave, Guo Jia said: "Tell the soldiers that it is two hangings." ”

There are 500 copper coins in one hanging, and ordinary people can't use so much in a month.

The reward given by Li Dian can be said to be very generous, but Guo Jia is too little, and he has increased it by half.

"Feng Xiao has given so many rewards, if the lord knows, I am afraid that he will say that we have corrupted the treasury." The guard gave the order, and Li Dian said to Guo Jia with hesitation on his face: "Two copper coins are indeed too much......

"Who said we were going to take money from the treasury?" Guo Jia asked Li Dian.

Stunned by his question, Li Dian asked, "What does Fengxiao mean ......?"

"Two hanging money, half of Mancheng will pay, and I will pay half." Guo Jia said: "Evenly spread on the two of us, Mancheng shouldn't feel a lot." ”

"Many! Of course much! Li Dian said: "How much do I have a month?" If there are a few people who are skilled in archery and shoot at the target, shouldn't I give them the money of my family? Feng Xiaolu is much taller than me, of course he is not afraid. But I'll just pay for it......"

"Xu is going to be broken, don't talk about so much money, even if the house belongs to someone else." Guo Jia interrupted him and shook his head as if he was disappointed: "I still think Mancheng is a visionary, but I didn't expect to be so stingy when it comes to money!" ”

was told by Guo Jia that he was stingy in person, Li Dian's eyes widened: "Fengxiao, don't talk too much, what's the point of a few copper coins?" I'm going to let people go to the house to get it, but don't be filial piety after someone gets a reward! You know, playing tricks on the soldiers is not a knowing decision. ”