Garrisoning the army outside Xiapi City, he was not in a hurry to attack the city, to be honest, Sun Quan's move was too dangerous. It's much more than just a firefight, it's a dance on the tip of a knife.

In ancient times, any besieger, whether directly attacking the city or besieging it without attacking, was first of all a necessary condition, that is, your strength must far exceed that of the defending side. Otherwise, this battle can't be fought at all, you can't bite the opponent, but the opponent can rush out of the city at any time to destroy you. Not to say that you will definitely lose, but at least you are already in a winless situation. It can be said that unless there is a general situation to cooperate and let people surrender without a fight, otherwise, this battle cannot be fought at all.

Of course, if it was just like this, it would be a big deal to run, and Sun Quan would not face much danger. Therefore, the real risk of the Jiangdong Army is actually not in Xiapi, but outside Xiapi.

The absolute main force of Lü Bu's army was west of Surabaya at this time, engaged Cao Cao's army. Once they free up their hands, sneak across the river to kill, and then cooperate with the defenders of Xiapi City, at that time, Sun Quan may not even have a chance to escape, only the whole army will be wiped out.

"Garrison the army in the east of Xiapi City." Sun Quan said, pointing to the map.

Wu Jing nodded,

"That's all there is to it. At least in this way, Lü Bu's reinforcements will return from Surabaya, and we will not be directly surrounded. ”

Anyway, Sun Quan didn't plan to really attack the city this time, so it didn't make much difference which gate he chose.

"Also, send a letter to Cao Cao immediately. He said that I was waiting here to join him and attack Xiapi together. After taking Xiapi, we divided Xuzhou equally. Sun Quan immediately commanded.

"This 。。。。。。" Wu Jing looked very puzzled, if they wanted to wait for Cao Cao to come, if they wanted to share Xuzhou with Cao Cao, why did they take the risk of rushing over before Cao Cao? In modern terms, this is not about winning the Olympic gold medal, but about being the first and second.

Sun Quan smiled and explained to Wu Jing,

"I'm just deceiving Cao Cao, otherwise, with Cao Cao's treachery, I got the news that we have appeared in Xiapi, and if he suddenly retreats, we won't be able to eat and leave."

Wu Jing nodded slowly.

Sun Quan continued,

"Cao Cao has paid a lot to capture Xuzhou, and under normal circumstances, he will not give up easily. So we give him a hope, let him work harder, and help us share some of the pressure. ”

"But if Cao Cao really stays, I'm afraid he will also speed up the progress, Zhongmou, there is not much time left for us." Wu Jing said with some concern. Originally, Cao Cao's plan was to first destroy Lu Bu's main army, and then cross Surabaya with peace of mind and surround Xiapi. But now, after getting the news from Sun Quan's side, Cao Cao may just defeat Lü Bu's army first, or even bypass Lü Bu's army, and he will also send a team to Xiapi first, so as not to be stolen by Sun Quan.

"Wealth is in danger. There are risks, but I am also prepared for the corresponding responses. Sun Quan replied, "Whether Cao Cao comes over or Lu Bu's reinforcements come over, it will be unfavorable to us." Within ten days, if you can't take Xiapi, then I'm afraid you can only give up this Picheng to Cao Cao. During this time, uncle, you should pay attention to it, send more scouts out, and pay special attention to the south, I don't want to be sneaked around behind me and block the way out. ”

Speaking of this, Sun Quan suddenly remembered,

"By the way, send someone back to urge, if Zhang Xun's side has already rectified the original Yuan Shu army, let them rush directly to the Pengcheng area, contain this key hub, and ensure our retreat." Sun Quan said.

"Understood." Wu nodded, and then asked, "But what if they haven't put the army in order?" ”

Sun Quan's face sank, and he said coldly,

"By the way, tell them that if I wait for me to take down the next Pi, if there is nothing to do with them, they will go back to me directly in the future to support the elderly!"

"Hmph." Wu Jingyin smiled, "That's exactly how it should be." But then again. Zhongmou: What is the corresponding response you mentioned earlier? Wu Jing asked suddenly. Now that they only have these soldiers and horses, and they have gone deep into the enemy camp, what kind of response can they have?

In this regard, Wu Jing is simply curious. Don't look at him as an elder, in many places, Wu Jing really wants to learn from Sun Quan.

It's a pity that Sun Quan only smiled mysteriously in the end, leaving a sentence - "Mountain people have their own clever plans!" ”

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In the days that followed, it was like not long ago that Lu Bu led his troops to attack Guangling, but the protagonist of the story completely reversed. In the past, it was Lu Bu who called the battle outside the city, and Sun Quan's side did not dare to go out of the city to fight, but now it has become every day before Sun Quan goes to Xiapi City to call the battle, and Lu Bu's side is a turtle with a shrunken head.

Thirty years in the east of the river, thirty years in the west of the river. Who would have thought that in just one month, there would be such a dramatic change.

On the surface, it was as if nothing had happened, and not a single tentative battle had ever begun. But in fact, since the arrival of Sun Quan with his troops, there has been an undercurrent in Xiapi City. The morale of the defenders is getting lower and lower, the city is getting more and more chaotic, and many officials and generals in the city have secretly communicated with Sun Quan. In the past few days, Sun Quan's harvest has been far greater than it seems.

However, no matter how big the harvest is, Sun Quan is always enduring, holding back and not making a move, he is waiting for the best opportunity.

On the other side, west of Surabaya, Cao Ying, Cao Cao urgently summoned his advisers.

"According to reliable sources, Sun Quan has arrived outside the city of Xiapi, and he also sent me a letter of alliance, inviting me to capture Xiapi and share Xuzhou." Cao Cao said directly.

"So fast?!" Quite a few people were very surprised.

"I remember that he took Huaiyin not long after, right?"

"How many troops did he bring?"

"Isn't he afraid that the situation in Huaiyin will be unstable and turn against him?"

Cao Cao shook his head,

"Instead of worrying about others, let's think about ourselves. In short, the current fact is that Sun Quan has led his troops to approach Xiapi City, and in terms of leading troops to fight, I have never underestimated the Sun family! Cao Cao interrupted everyone's discussion.

"What does the lord mean, then Sun Quan is still likely to further capture Xiapi?" Xun You asked.

Cao Cao nodded with a calm face and said,

"At least I don't think Sun Quan is just going to go sightseeing. Recently, there have been rumors that Sun Quan is close to Buddhism, and Xiapi is a major base of Buddhism. I am afraid that Sun Quan's reliance on Xiapi is this. ”

"That being the case, then we will retreat as advance. Retreat first, let Lu Bu's main force return to Xia Pi Chi to help, and then we will watch the tiger fight across the river. Xun You said immediately.

Hearing Xun You's words, Cao Cao was a little moved, he actually had similar thoughts. however

"Not proper." Guo Jia on the side suddenly spoke and put forward a different opinion.