Wen Ping saw the first batch of clay pots smashed on the ground, and a bright smile on his face.

The first clay pots are done!

Immediately afterwards, one catapult after another took action, throwing 'shot' the clay pot again.

The second time, the clay pot was smashed down again at a distance of 75 zhang from the camp. This batch of thirty clay pots was smashed down, and another group of soldiers were killed.

The third clay pot was at a distance of fifty feet from the camp.

The fourth clay pot was at a distance of thirty-five zhang from the camp.

After the clay pot fell four times, the ground was filled with the smell of tung oil, which had been soaked with tung oil.

However, because of Cao's '' order, Cao's soldiers were still 'pressing' forward.

Wen Ping saw it in his eyes and ordered: "Order the crossbowmen to 'shoot' the rocket." All catapults, throw 'shots' fireballs. ”

At the sound of an order, the crossbowmen and catapults moved quickly. One rocket after another, round fireballs that burned, were directly 'shot' out.

"Whew!"

The fireballs and rockets fell to the ground, and they burst into flames when they met tung oil.

It was about 60 feet away, and a fire was ignited.

Smoke billowed into the sky.

Some of the soldiers who charged before were wet from the splashing of tung oil, but now as soon as they encountered Mars, they burned directly. Outside the camp, a sea of fire appeared.

Seeing this, the soldiers of the Cao Army, who were charging towards the central camp, had expressions of panic on their faces.

There were bows and arrows in front to resist, and there were Jingzhou soldiers to resist, and the rear became a sea of fire. The soldiers in the sea of fire were 'chaotic', while the soldiers in front were unable to advance or retreat.

The whole scene collapsed in an instant.

Wen Ping saw it in his eyes and laughed, this was a big gift he gave to Cao ''.

It is always easier to defend the camp than to attack the camp, and it is easier for Wenpin to choose to defend. His step-by-step plan was all realized. In this battle, Wenpin can be said to have won a big victory.

Cao 'Cao' was in the military formation, and when he saw the tragic situation of the soldiers under his command, he clenched his fists.

The cavalry charged and failed!

The infantry charged, and then fell into the fire.

In this battle, he was completely defeated.

Even Cao 'Cao' started from leading troops to attack, which was expected by the other party.

Cao '' stared ahead, his eyes unwilling.

Seeing the tragic situation ahead, Xun You sighed lightly in his heart and said, "Prime Minister, our soldiers are caught in the sea of fire. If you attack again now, it will definitely be impossible, so let's withdraw. "This attack, Xun You didn't expect it to be so anticlimactic.

Cheng Yu's expression was grim and he said, "Prime Minister, no matter how much you attack, it won't help." Liu Xiu is obviously prepared, so let's withdraw the troops. ”

After Cao '' listened, he said helplessly: "Collect the troops!"

The matter has come to this, and Cao 'Cao' has no choice but to retreat.

"Bang!!"

The sound of gongs sounded on the battlefield, and the soldiers who were rushing forward all stopped, and then began to retreat quickly. It's just a sea of fire in the rear, and if you want to retreat, you have to pass through the sea of fire. However, it is definitely impossible to retreat from the sea of fire.

Therefore, the soldiers who attacked the camp retreated on both sides.

The soldiers bypassed the sea of fire, and as they walked from both sides, they suddenly rushed out from both wings. The two teams of soldiers covered up and killed for a while, and then killed the Cao soldiers to flee in all directions.

Countless people have suffered greatly.

Countless Cao soldiers suffered heavy losses.

However, these soldiers only covered up for a while, and immediately retreated.

The soldiers who attacked the camp of the Cao army withdrew, but Wen Ping did not pursue, and then sent people to clean up the battlefield, and moved all the crossbow arrows, bows and arrows, and stones that were not broken back to the camp.

As for the fallen Cao soldiers, they took advantage of the fire and burned them all in one fell swoop.

Cao Jun camp!

The Great Tent of the Chinese Army.

Cao '' and sat with a snort on his face.

In such a situation, it was also when he and Yuan Shao were in a stalemate, and Cao 'Cao' was extremely difficult. Now this situation makes Cao Cao's heart angry and unjust. Cao 'Cao' looked at Xun You, Cheng Yu and the others, and said, "Everyone, we must find a way to turn the situation around. Tell me, what are we going to do?"

When everyone heard this, their faces were full of contemplation.

It was not an easy task to break Liu Xiu's camp, but it had to be done now.

Otherwise, Liu Xiu would really occupy Chang'an.

Liu Ye opened his mouth and said: "Prime Minister, I think that it is better to attack the Meridian Dao with all my might. Liu Xiu's army is in Chang'an, we attack the Meridian Road, Liu Xiu must go to the rescue. In such a situation, we again ambush halfway. ”

Cao 'Cao' thought about Liu Ye's strategy and bowed slightly.

This strategy is also good.

Ming Xiu's plank road secretly crossed Chencang, and the attack on Meridian Road was fake, but the reinforcements who ambushed Liu Xiu were real.

Cao 'Cao' looked at Xun Yu and said, "Gongda, what do you think?"

Xun You said: "Ziyang's plan is quite reasonable. But since you want to move, it is natural to take a shot and the whole body. When we act, we must also have the cooperation of people from Chang'an. If we mobilize our people from Chang'an, we will attack Liu Xiu's camp again. Whether it is the ambush sent by Liu Xiu or Liu Xiu's camp, they will all take care of one or the other. ”

On the basis of Liu Ye, Xun You added a strategy.

Cheng Yu said: "I agree with Ziyang and Gongda's suggestion to feint on the Meridian Dao. Then divide the troops into two routes, rob and kill Liu Xiu's camp all the way, and rob and kill Liu Xiu's reinforcements all the way, completely defeating Liu Xiu. ”

In view of the fire during the day, Cheng Yu also knew that it was not easy to attack.

Liu Xiu was so tightly guarded that Liu Xiu only lost some tung oil, bows and arrows and stones, while Cao Cao lost a large number of horses and soldiers, and this kind of attack was completely disproportionate.

If the assault continues, there will be more casualties.

Therefore, Cheng Yu suggested taking the initiative.

"Report!"

Suddenly, Xiahou Yuan strode in.

Xiahou Yuan's face was solemn, and he clasped his fists and saluted: "Prime Minister, the losses from today's attack on Liu Xiu's camp have been counted. ”

When Cao Cao' saw Xiahou Yuan's look, he knew that the situation was not good.

Taking a deep breath, Cao '' and said, "How about the loss?"

Xiahou Yuan replied: "The war horses lost 1,800 horses, and the soldiers died more than 2,600 people. In this battle, our losses were too heavy. ”

When the result was said, Xiahou Yuan's face was extremely solemn.

In this battle, the losses were too great.

The most important thing is that Liu Xiu did not lose a single soldier, which is the point.

When Cao '' heard this, he smashed his fist on the desk and said, "How can this be true!"

Xiahou Yuan said: "Prime Minister is angry!"

Cao 'Cao' said: "How can the prime minister calm his anger, the loss in this battle is not small." With so many people lost in just one attack on the camp, how many times can Ben Xiang bear such losses?"

Xiahou Yuan stood below, trembling.

For the loss of this battle, Xiahou Yuan was also speechless.

Cao '' sighed lightly and said, "That's it, sit down." We are discussing a plan to attack Liu Xiu, and you can sit down and listen. ”

Immediately, Cao 'Cao' said the arrangement just now.

After listening to this, Xiahou Yuan said: "Prime Minister, the last general thinks that if you want to attack Liu Xiu's camp, you can't contact the merchants and families of Chang'an City. They had the benefit of Liu Xiu, and they had already been tied to Liu Xiu's warship. Informing them at this time is tantamount to telling Liu Xiu the news. ”

Cheng Yu suddenly said: "Prime Minister, we want to attack the city, why not use the people of Chang'an City?" In Cheng Yu's mind, he suddenly thought of an idea, and said it directly.

Cao '' and said, "How does Zhong Degong plan to use them?"

Cheng Yu said: "As General Xiahou said, the merchants and families of Chang'an City are on Liu Xiu's side, in such a situation, if we pass the news to them, these people will definitely tell Liu Xiu." Therefore, it is better to take advantage of this situation to create a 'mystery' fog for Liu Xiu. ”

Cao's eyes narrowed, and his eyes showed a thoughtful look.

Cheng Yu's idea is indeed good.

After thinking for a while, Cao Cao had already made a decision, and said, "In this case, inform our people in Chang'an City, and ask them to contact the merchants and families in Chang'an City, and ask them to cooperate with us in attacking Liu Xiu's camp." Clearly tell them that we are feintifying to attack the Meridian Road, and we will use this force to contain Liu Xiu's forces, and then attack Liu Xiu's camp. ”

After a pause, Cao 'Cao' said: "In this battle, we should be divided into three ways. ”

"First, on the surface, it is a feint, but in fact it is a real attack, whether it is Liu Xiu's camp or Meridian Road, it is a real attack. This is the army of two roads. ”

"Second, Liu Xiu must have gotten the news and knew that we were feint to attack the Meridian Road, and when Liu Xiu suddenly found out that we had become a real attack, Liu Xiu would definitely no longer stick to the camp and would send troops to rescue. Then, the Third Route Army is killing halfway. ”

Cao 'Cao' said: "With a three-pronged approach, Liu Xiu will be defeated." ”

Xun You nodded and said, "False and real, true and false." We will win this battle. ”

Xiahou Yuan listened to everyone's discussions, and the expression on his face was quite agreeable. After Cao Cao' consulted with everyone, he issued orders one by one and began to prepare for the next plan.