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After thinking for a moment, Zhou Yu said: "Since there is no way to attack, then find another way and choose the most clumsy strategy." ”

Lu Meng asked, "What is the general going to do?"

Zhou Yu smiled, explained the plan in his mind in detail, and then instructed Lu Meng and Ling Tong to take charge of the arrangement. After Lu Meng and Ling Tong heard this, a smile also appeared on their faces, and the two of them hugged their fists and retreated, and went down to prepare.

Nothing was said all night, early the next morning.

The silent Jiangdong soldiers were busy again, but the Jiangdong soldiers did not choose to attack, but built an earthen wall outside the city. The distance at which the earthen wall stands on the ground is precisely at the edge of the range of the bow and arrow.

Even if the bow and arrow from the castle tower were fired, they had lost their lethality and could not affect the construction of the earthen wall outside the castle.

On the city tower, Liu Xiu leaned against the female wall and looked carefully. The corners of his mouth curled into a smile, and the distance of the earthen wall, although not within the range of the bow and arrow, was still within the range of the catapult.

"Deng Zhan, order the catapult to attack with the catapult. ”

Liu Xiu ordered, and Deng Zhan immediately arranged it.

Yuan Ye led a series of catapults to prepare, arranged on the city tower, and attacked the earthen wall outside the city.

"Boom"

About fifty pounds of stones fell on the wall, and the wall that had just been built collapsed in an instant, and all the results were destroyed.

The walls that had been erected were quickly destroyed by catapults.

Zhou Yu was sitting in the rear, and after noticing this situation, he sneered and ordered the soldiers to build an extensive earthen wall around the city of Ai County. At the same time, catapults were also sent to influence the catapults on the upper floors of Ai County.

There were thirty catapults under Yuan Ye's command, which was much more than the original. However, the thirty catapults were far from satisfying compared to the earth walls outside, and they could not be attacked all, because there were more than thirty earth walls outside the city.

Liu Xiu noticed this situation, and his eyes became solemn.

Zhou Yu's method was very clumsy, but it made it difficult for Liu Xiu.

It can't be destroyed, so it can only be built by the other party. Or, he sent his soldiers out of the city, attacked the Jiangdong soldiers, and then destroyed the earthen walls built by the other side. But once the city gate is opened to meet the attack, it is in Zhou Yu's arms.

Liu Xiu instructed: "Focus on striking at the earthen wall that is about to be built, and then destroy it." ”

After Yuan Ye received the order, he slowed down the speed of his attack and focused on the earthen wall that was almost completed. After all, it is also difficult to find a large number of stones in the city, so you can only slow down for the time being.

Two days passed, and with the efforts of a large number of soldiers under Zhou Yu's command, a city wall was built outside Ai County.

Looking at Wang Ru, it seems to be the outer city of Ai County.

"Boom"

Yuan Ye ordered an attack, one catapult after another, and constantly destroyed the earthen walls outside the city. However, catapults began to appear on these earthen walls and began to attack the city walls.

Zhou Yu stared at this scene outside the city, the corners of his mouth hooked, and muttered: "Liu Xiu, how do you resolve it?"

Zhou Yu's attack on the city wall was also arranged.

There were countless earthen walls outside the city, and the focused attacks were concentrated on three earthen walls. When attacking, attack with clay pots filled with tung oil, and then attack with fireballs that burn the walls drenched in flammable tung oil.

On top of that, attack with stones.

In this way, the walls of the city were destroyed.

Once the city wall cracked and Zhou Yu was able to enter the city, Liu Xiu was defeated.

Liu Xiu was also aware of this situation.

The catapult under his command is more advanced, which has been modified by Huang Yueying. However, after a long attack, the stones in the city have been exhausted, and it is difficult to continue the attack with stones. The only thing used is to attack with a fire cup. Although the fire pot was lethal, it did not affect the rhythm of the opponent's siege. At the end of the day, part of the wall in the direction of the south gate collapsed.

After nightfall, the attack continued.

Liu Xiu's face had a trace of solemnity. confronted Zhou Yu for a long time, and encountered difficulties in garrisoning Ai County.

In the room, Liu Xiu, Deng Zhan and others sat down.

There was still a rumbling sound of impact on the city tower, Liu Xiu's gaze swept over several people, and he said in a deep voice: "Zhou Yu used the stupidest method to attack the city, but this method worked. Ai County is about to be breached, and we can only prepare to evacuate. ”

Deng Zhan said: "Lord, Zhao Yun has been away from Ai County for a while. It stands to reason that there should be news. ”

At the mention of Zhao Yun, Liu Xiu's eyes showed a hint of expectation.

In Liu Xiu's plan, Zhao Yun is the most important link. Huang Zu attacked Chaisang to attract the attention of Chaisang's defenders, and at this time, an army led by Zhao Yun intervened in the battle between the two sides, and it became a weight on the scales. Zhao Yun is the key to breaking the situation, as long as Chai Sang is broken, Zhou Yu's offensive will not be self-defeating.

Liu Xiu said: "Zhao Yun's situation is not known for the time being, and it cannot be predicted. Hold on for another day, if there is no news from Zhao Yun, we will withdraw our troops and march towards Chaisang. ”

"No"

Deng Zhan nodded, turned around and left the room to go on a night patrol.

Liu Xiu went down to the city tower and went to the county office.

When he came to the backyard of the county government, he went straight to Tai Shici's courtyard. At this time, the oil lamp was still lit in Tai Shici's room, and Tai Shici had not rested.

In the past few days, Tai Shici has not seen Liu Xiu, and he is very surprised that Liu Xiu actually came. With a smile on the corner of his mouth, he said with a smile: "Master Xiu came to me at night, is it to show off the result of winning?"

Liu Xiu said: "Zhou Yu is not an easy person, Ai County can't hold it, you prepare and be ready to evacuate at any time." ”

"Oh, you can't stop it"

Tai Shici's eyes showed a hint of curiosity.

After Liu Xiu entered Youxian, he never failed to lead the troops in battle. This time against Zhou Yu, it was a rare problem, which was really surprising.

Liu Xiu said: "It's just a temporary retreat, this is called a strategic retreat. ”

Tai Shi Ci laughed, and said noncommittally: "The specific war, what is going on?"

This time Zhou Yu won, and he also had the idea of wanting to know.

Liu Xiu did not hide Tai Shici and said: "Zhou Yu just arrived in Ai County and chose to attack Ai County. However, his strategy to storm failed. Subsequently, Zhou Yu built an earthen wall outside the city, and placed catapults on the earthen wall to bombard the city wall. Although I have catapults to fight back, there are not enough stones in the city, and there are not enough catapults to stop them. ”

After a pause, Liu Xiu sighed lightly: "Zhou Yu chose the stupidest and most time-consuming way to break the city, although it was clumsy, I couldn't stop it." However, he only gained the advantage in the offensive and defensive battles. Perhaps, the next moment, the situation will be reversed. ”

For Zhao Yun, Liu Xiu still has great confidence.

As long as Zhao Yun wins, the situation will immediately turn around.

Tai Shi Ci's eyes narrowed, and he said, "Master Xiu said that the next moment, the situation may be reversed." Could it be that Gongzi Xiu still has a backhand, or you are waiting for Huang Zhong and Pang Tong's army. ”

Liu Xiu said: "The specific situation cannot be disclosed. I'm here to tell you to get ready to retreat. ”

Tai Shi Ci said: "I know"

Liu Xiu solemnly admonished: "At this critical time, I hope you will cherish your life, and I don't want you to make any moths at this time." Otherwise, I don't mind killing you and then leading my troops out of Ai County. ”

For Tai Shici, Liu Xiu admires it a lot and hopes to keep Tai Shici. But if Tai Shi Ci wanted to plan to leave at the last moment, Liu Xiu didn't mind killing Tai Shi Ci.

Tai Shi Ci said: "The defense under the command of Master Xiu is very strong, how can I have a chance?"

Liu Xiu smiled slightly, turned around and left.

Outside the city, the barracks are stationed.

There was a thick smile in Zhou Yu's eyes. According to the progress of the attack, one day, the city wall outside the south gate can be completely destroyed. In this way, the soldiers under his command can enter the city in a mighty way.

Lu Meng looked excited and said, "Grand Duke, by tomorrow night at the latest, the city outside the south gate of Ai County will collapse. At the end of the day, it is expected that Liu Xiu may choose to break through. This time, Liu Xiu can't be allowed to escape. ”

Ling Tong said: "Outside the gate of the Sifang City, soldiers must be arranged to guard it. ”

A smile appeared in Zhou Yu's eyes, and he ordered: "Outside the city gate, no army will be arranged. The square city gate only needs to leave the soldiers stationed outside the south gate. ”

"Ah, why is that?"

Ling Tong's eyes showed an incredible look.

Zhou Yu said: "There are no soldiers outside the Sanfang City Gate, but it is even more confusing, let Liu Xiu guess." Although the troops were withdrawn on the surface, in fact, the soldiers had to be hidden outside the Sanfang City Gate, and Liu Xiu could not be allowed to escape. ”

When Ling Tong and Lu Meng heard this, they both understood.

The two left in a hurry to arrange to block Liu Xiu's withdrawal of troops. Zhou Yu waved his hand to let the generals under his command leave, a smile on the corner of his mouth, looking forward to how Liu Xiu would solve the current situation