On the south bank of the Yellow River, hundreds of mobile catapults are arranged in three rows

Next to each catapult were many huge stones.

The soldiers of the Cao army standing next to the catapult looked at the opposite shore with their heads held high one by one.

The soldiers of the Yuan army on the other side were also prepared for defense.

Looking at the catapult in front of Cao Jun's array, Yuan Jun, who had never been on the battlefield, was stunned one by one, and he didn't know what role that thing could play on the battlefield.

But Yuan Shao and the others knew how much trouble the catapult would bring them.

"Give the order to go down, and the army will retreat." Seeing Cao Shuo setting up a catapult on the opposite bank, Yuan Shao hurriedly shouted.

The officers and men of the Yuan army, who had received the order, lined up and retreated one after another.

They had not been far from the withdrawal when the catapults on the opposite bank roared.

Hundreds of catapults threw boulders at the same time, and the flying stones seemed to rain stones in mid-air.

Looking at the boulders flying from across the riverbank, the soldiers of Yuan Jun were stunned one by one.

They had never seen this kind of battle, and they subconsciously swallowed their saliva, muttering in their hearts, if they didn't retreat, they happened to stand in the rain of boulders, and they wouldn't be smashed into pulp?

Flying boulders fell on the coastal defenses.

The antlers were smashed to pieces, and the ground was smashed into large craters.

The boulder fell to the ground with a thunderous roar, and even the earth trembled.

The soldiers of the Yuan army retreated out of the attack range of the boulder.

Occasionally, a few tumbling boulders would fall in front of them.

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The boulder bombardment continued throughout the day.

When night fell, Cao's army on the other side finally stopped throwing boulders to the north of the riverbank.

Yuan Shao in the army.

Yuan Tan quickly ran to Yuan Shao, who was looking at the opposite bank: "Father, the defenses on the bank of the river have all been destroyed by the Cao army, and our army has no defense to rely on. ”

"All destroyed?" Yuan Shao asked Yuan Tan.

"There are almost no antlers left, and even the trenches are about to be filled." Yuan Tan said: "Once the Cao army launches an attack, the soldiers in front of them will be flat. ”

"The order is given, and the soldiers are lined up on the spot, ready to be strong bows and arrows." Yuan Shao said: "I still don't believe that Cao Zirong's catapult can hit Yecheng. ”

"Cao Zirong brought 30,000 horses, plus Sima Yi's less than 20,000 men, they are not much different from our army." Yuan Tan said: "But what he brought are veterans who have experienced the battlefield, while our army is a new recruit who has never experienced a battle formation." In order to defeat him, it is necessary to attack the enemy army as soon as he crosses the river. ”

"What do you think?" Yuan Shao asked.

"When the enemy crosses the river, they will definitely use catapults to clear the way." Yuan Tan said: "The officers and men of our army only need to wait for the enemy to land on the beach, in order to avoid accidental injury, they will definitely stop throwing stones." At that time, our army will definitely be able to repel the enemy with one more blow. ”

"It's deceptively simple, but it's practical." Yuan Shao nodded and said, "Just follow your method." ”

"I'll arrange it." Yuan Tan arched his hand and said.

On the south side of the riverbank, Cao Shuo looked at the opposite bank.

His expression was full of satisfaction.

"Childe, it looks like we can attack tomorrow." Sima Yi came behind him and said.

"Zhongda, do you say there are more men or women in Qingzhou?" Cao Shuo suddenly asked without a head.

Sima Yi was stunned: "There have been wars for many years, whether it is Qingzhou or Xuzhou, there are more women than men everywhere. ”

"How many women in general compare to a man?" Cao Shuo asked again.

"Four or five." Sima Yi asked, "Why did Childe suddenly remember to ask this?" ”

"I used to tell the soldiers that to defeat the enemy, you can rob their women and spend their copper coins." Cao Shuo said: "Now it seems that there is no need at all. There are women everywhere, but I'm a little worried that the soldiers will rob too much, and my body will not be able to bear it. ”

"You still have to rob it." Sima Yi grinned: "Women are different from women, they are virtuous and virtuous, and they have a fiery temperament. There are also delicate flowers, and there are ugly faces. Although there are many women, the soldiers want something better after all. If you don't have it in front of you, you can only grab it from the enemy's house. ”

Glancing at Sima Yi, Cao Shuo shook his head and smiled.

He glanced back at the soldiers of the Cao Army not far away, and asked in a loud voice: "Soldiers, tell me, how many women do you want to get Qingzhou?" ”

Cao Jun's soldiers who heard the shouts shouted: "The more the merrier!" ”

"Ambitious!" Cao Shuo laughed, raised his hand and pointed forward and shouted: "Yuan Jun is on the other side, and we can't raise our heads to beat them today." Early tomorrow morning, I will take you across the Yellow River, rob their women, and take possession of their property. Do you want it or don't? ”

"Yes!" The soldiers of the Cao army shouted one after another.

Pouting at Sima Yi, Cao Shuo said: "Sure enough, there are already a lot of women in Xuzhou and other places, but they still can't fill the desires of the soldiers." It seems that we will have to keep fighting to satisfy them. ”

"Man's desires can never be satisfied." Sima Yi said: "Gongzi also spoils them too much. Just take Junhu Village as an example, in an ordinary village, it is not bad for the villagers to have three or two women. But there are at least seven or eight soldiers in Junhu Village, and some of them with official titles even have more than ten at home. Children are like piglets, born one stubble after another. ”

"Good thing." Cao Shuo said: "What I want is for them to have children, and the more they have children, the more prosperous Huainan and other places will be." Twenty years later, it was difficult to recruit young soldiers elsewhere, but I could recruit a million soldiers at will. ”

Lowering his voice, Cao Shuo asked Sima Yi: "Zhong Da, imagine if that's the case, who else in the world is my opponent?" ”

"That's what Childe said." Sima Yi said: "It's just that there are too many people, especially the children who are born and raised, and they can't contribute to the local area, which costs a lot." ”

"If you want to make money, you have to invest, and you can't bear the wolf with your children." Cao Shuo said: "Although I am spending a lot of money now, one day, this money will be earned back." Don't forget, I've only been tax-free for 10 years. ”

"Now is a troubled time, not a ruling world." Sima Yi said: "Those who dare to promise not to collect taxes for ten years are probably not there except for Gongzi." ”

"It is precisely because of the troubled times that the people live in extreme poverty." Cao Shuo said: "Even if taxes are levied, how much oil and water can be squeezed out of them? Instead of cornering the people, it is better to let them live more relaxed. I'll collect it when they have the money. At that time, not only will it be more collected, but the people will not be overwhelmed by the tax. ”