Chapter 10 Flooding of Xiangyang
After getting to know everyone, Murong Ping felt that he had found a home, not at all like the uncomfortable when he first arrived, and he would soon be able to laugh with these people.
"If my guess is correct, the military advisor must already have a plan, right?" Murong Ping asked tentatively.
"I just have an idea, it's not perfect, and I don't dare to be ugly." Cheng Yu said modestly.
Cheng Yu's modesty also surprised Murong Ping, no wonder, when he was under Cao Ying in the past, every time Cao Ying sent someone was arrogant. I don't take it seriously at all. And Cheng Yu, as a military advisor of such a huge army, was so humble, which made Murong Ping even more determined in his choice. Didn't come to the wrong place. Didn't look at the wrong person. Sure enough, it's close to Zhu Zhechi.
"Please also ask the military advisor for advice." Murong Ping clenched his fists and said respectfully.
"Actually, my idea is to intercept the flow, but is there any way we can control the amount of water? Only a slight impact was given to the walls of Xiangyang. Cheng Yu said what he thought.
In the eyes of some people, this may be whimsical, but Murong Ping thinks that Cheng Yu is by no means simple, this method is easy to say, but it is even more difficult to do. If you do this, you need to do a lot of preparation, one is to send someone to measure the water level in Sanhe at all times in order to determine the best time, and the other is to go through quite precise calculations to achieve the effect that Cheng Yu said.
While several people were still discussing, Lu Meng interjected: "After such careful calculations, the manpower and material resources consumed are not ordinarily large, and it is also necessary to prevent accidents. It's a lot of trouble. β
"Yes, that's why I didn't say it." Cheng Yu replied.
Murong Ping also nodded in agreement, and then asked, "What does General Lu think about this?" β
"My opinion is simple, assault!" Lu Meng replied angrily.
Of course, everyone would be a little surprised when they heard Lu Meng say this, but of course, they didn't think that Lu Meng was crazy. Instead, he was thinking about the significance of Lu Meng's strong attack.
Huang Xu opened his mouth and asked, "Feng Xian means that we cross the river and attack?" β
"Yes, if you don't do it, you can only ignore the people, intercept the water flow to a large limit, and then attack Xiangyang." Lu Meng replied.
Cheng Yu and Murong Ping suddenly realized after Lu Meng's reminder. Cheng Yu asked Lu Meng to continue to talk about it to see if it could match what he thought. This is also the identification of ability.
"Our army intercepts the water in the upper reaches and when the water level reaches a suitable position, the water will be released, and then take advantage of this time to cross the river at a place where the upstream water flow is gentle."
Cheng Yu laughed and walked up to Lu Meng and patted him on the shoulder: "Haha...... Shi Bei San, when you look at each other! The lord is really discerning. β
Murong Ping also opened his mouth and boasted: "General Lu is high. β
At this time, if Huang Xu and the others don't understand again, then this general will be in vain. The perfection of details is his strength: "Well, General Lu has a very good plan." This matter needs to be considered in the long run. β
And after Lu Meng was affirmed by everyone, he was inevitably overjoyed, but he did not show a trace of pride.
Late at night, inside the city of Xiangyang.
Most people are probably dreaming of the Spring and Autumn Festival at the moment, but there is one person reading at night with candles, wearing a dark green robe, with a face like red dates, and Danfeng's eyes are motionless staring at a historical masterpiece "Spring and Autumn" in his hand. Holding a book in his left hand, he slowly stroked the beard on his chin with his right hand. Standing against the wall was a Blue Dragon Glaive Broadsword. That's right, this person is - Guan Yu!
The war is imminent, and there is no trace of panic, but at this time, he is still reading the Spring and Autumn Festival at night, and he has the demeanor of a general.
The next time, the Xiangyang scout came to report: "General, the Jiangdong Army has been stationed in Fancheng, and this morning the troops moved to the two flanks of the army in three groups. I haven't found out what the intention is. β
Guan Yu waved his hand, and after the scout turned to leave, he fell into deep thought again. Xindao, what is Jiangdongjun going to do? Could it be ............?
After perfecting the entire battle plan, Murong Ping, Huang Xu, and LΓΌ Meng each led 5,000 soldiers and horses to the three river basins of Hanshui, Weishui, and Danshui to prepare for the interception of the flow.
Huang Zhong and the others waited for good news at Fancheng, and after the three interception points echoed, they immediately led the troops to retreat to the open space behind Fancheng. so as not to be hit by the river.
Three days later, in Xiangyang City, Guan Yu was resting in the hall, but suddenly heard someone outside the door to report: "Report to the general, the water volume of the Xiangjiang River has decreased significantly." The water level is out of the range marked by the general. β
Guan Yu immediately stood up and said in his heart, it's not good. Ignoring the soldier who came to report it, he went straight to the insects outside Xiangyang City.
After learning of the abnormal movement of Huang Zhong's subordinates, Guan Yu guessed that it might be an interception, but he was not sure for a while, so just in case, he still ordered someone to make a mark at the lowest point of the natural rise and fall of the water level. If the current is below the lowest point, it confirms your suspicion.
When Guan Yu saw that the water level had been lower than the lowest water line, he felt an indescribable discomfort in his heart, looked at the direction of Fancheng on the other side of the river, and said to himself: "It seems that I underestimated their strength." β
"General, this is?" A general next to him asked cautiously.
Guan Yu suddenly thought of a more serious problem, now that the other party's intention has been determined, the flood may fall on Xiangyang at any time, and it is too late to strengthen the city wall, so the people of Xiangyang should be evacuated immediately.
Guan Yu rushed back to the city on horseback, immediately dispatched soldiers and horses, and ordered the people to evacuate to Jingshan behind Xiangyang City to avoid the flood that might hit at any time.
And Guan Yu climbed the Xiangyang City Tower again, and the Huang Zhong troops who were looking at the other side of the river had also begun to make some moves, and the figures in the barracks kept shuttling, as if they had received the news that the flood would come.
Hui You looked at the people who were evacuating in a hurry in the city, his heart was sour, and he couldn't help but blame himself: "This is all caused by my own carelessness." β
Organizing the evacuation of the people in the city is the most troublesome thing, unlike the army garrison or evacuation, the troops can go straight to the place, while the people have to bring their own furniture and other things outside the body.
Seeing that Huang Zhong's army on the other side had almost withdrawn, Guan Yu began to have an ominous premonition in his heart. This is a sign that the flood is coming.
Looking back at the small number of people left, he was very anxious, and ordered the people to evacuate quickly. At this moment, Guan Yu on the upper floor of Xiangyang City and the people near Xiangyang could clearly feel the earth trembling.
In a few moments, some people who were already standing on the high place on Jingshan could see from a distance that a thin white line on the Hanshui River was connected with the sky, and it was rushing towards Xiangyang, and its momentum was as majestic as a fierce tiger pounced on food.
Of course, Guan Yu, who was on the top of the city tower, knew that this was a sign before the flood, but fortunately, the people had basically evacuated, and he felt that the tremors were getting bigger and bigger, and when he looked back at the city, there were only a few dozens of people who were still retreating in a panic.
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