But it's different when you take the initiative to attack.
Once Cao Cao is defeated, even if it is immortal, its troops will be greatly reduced, so it will be easy for them to capture Jing Province.
"Even so, Cao Army's Navy's power far exceeds mine. Are we really Cao Army Navy's opponents?"
Lu Su still seems worried.
If it were a head-on battle on land, then Han Army would naturally not be afraid of the Cao Army at all. After all, Han Army's overall strength was several times stronger than Cao Army, so it would be okay even if its military strength was at a disadvantage.
But it's different when it comes to fighting on the water. Their Navy was originally made up of temporary pieces. The last time they were able to defeat Jing Province Navy was entirely with the help of water attack.
But this time, we have to face Cao Army directly on top of the Yangtze River, without any chance of trickery.
"No matter what, we must not withdraw our troops!"
Zhou Yu practiced Han Army Navy. Naturally, he knew the gap between the two sides, but he still insisted on his own opinion.
It should be noted that being timid before fighting is a taboo in School of Military Strategy.
Lu Su wanted to persuade Lu Su, but Zhou Yu directly said to Zhuge Liang, "Military Advisor, I am willing to lead the troops to stop Cao Army!"
Zhuge Liang raised his eyes to look at Zhou Yu, and after seeing the deep hatred hidden in his eyes, he couldn't help but sigh slightly in his heart.
He understood why Zhou Yu strongly advocated a fight.
He is well aware of the grudge between Sun Quan and Cao Cao. As Sun Quan's old minister, Zhou Yu certainly hates Cao Cao extremely.
"It's okay to send troops to intercept Cao Cao, but you can't fight directly. The best thing is to delay the attack."
"According to my calculations, there are not many Grain and Fodders in Jiangxia City, and they cannot sustain it for a month. We only need to delay it for one month, and then Jiangxia can be broken."
After some careful consideration, Zhuge Liang said.
Just as the three of them were discussing how to deal with the Cao Army, a loud voice came from outside the tent.
"Hahaha! Good news! Good news!"
Arriving before anyone arrived, Lü Bu opened the door curtain of Military Tent, holding a letter Confidential Letter in his hand, and said with a bright face, "Military Advisor! This general has just received a message from Your Majesty, and Rebel Army who besieged Chang'an has been defeated by Your Majesty!"
"Zilong was so brave that he actually killed Ma Chao in the midst of thousands of troops!"
"This damn thief was finally put to death!"
Lü Bu said with great joy that during this period he had been worried about Chang'an and his daughter's safety, which made him unable to eat or sleep well every day.
One can imagine how excited he was when he learned the news!
Upon hearing the news, Zhuge Liang and others couldn't help but look happy on their faces, and they all breathed a sigh of relief.
"In that case, we can attack the city with confidence."
After hearing this, Zhuge Liang immediately changed his mind about besieging Jiangxia City and said to Lü Bu, "Please Duke Wen quickly gather troops and attack Jiangxia City in an hour!"
As soon as these words came out, Zhou Yu and Lu Su were stunned.
Didn't Zhuge Liang just say that it would delay time until Jiangxia City was broken? Why did it suddenly say that it would launch an attack?
Zhuge Liang felt the doubtful gazes of the two people, and smiled lightly before saying, "Chang'an is under siege. If we lose again in the frontline battle, it will definitely affect our morale. This is why I did not attack."
"But now that the siege of Chang'an has been solved, there is no need to worry too much. Let's defeat Jiangxia in one go, and then gather all our troops for a decisive battle with Cao Thief!"
If Jiangxia City is not defeated, they can only use part of their troops to besiege the city, and then use part of their troops to hold off Cao Cao. In this way, the chance of victory will inevitably be greatly reduced.
In the past, I had no choice but to do this, but now it is different. I no longer have to worry about affecting morale, and I can freely launch an siege.
"Okay! This general will defeat Jiangxia City in this battle!"
Lü Bu was in a good mood at this time. After hearing Zhuge Liang's instructions, his fighting spirit rose even more, and he immediately complied.
Then he turned around and went to assemble the army.
Within Jiangxia City, General's Residence.
Inside Study, Cao Ren is looking at the map intently.
At this time, a Attendant walked into Study carrying a tray and said to him respectfully, "General, it's time to eat."
"Well, put it there."
Cao Ren said without raising his head, still not looking away from the map, wondering what he was looking at.
Attendant couldn't help but said, "General, you haven't eaten for two days. If you continue like this, your body will really collapse."
"There is Meat in today's meal, please eat some."
Since Jiangxia was surrounded, Cao Ren has been under tremendous pressure. He can't eat well or sleep well all day long, and he has lost a lot of weight visibly.
Even Personal Guard beside me can't stand it anymore.
Cao Ren Hearing this, he looked away from the map, glanced at the food on the tray, and then glanced at the guard with a pale face, and sighed, "I understand, you go and call General Xiahou first."
"Yes, General!"
The guard clasped his fists heavily, turned around and retreated.
However, Cao Ren walked to Table and sat down, looked at the food on the tray, raised his chopsticks and then put them down again.
"Alas..."
Cao Ren sighed and looked tired.
The current situation of Jiangxia City is really not optimistic. There are very few Grain and Fodder left in the city. As a result, the Fire Arrows shot by Outside the City Enemy Army was accidentally burned into the granary a few days ago. Now there are only less than half a month of Grain and Fodder left.
If this continues, Jiangxia City will fall before Han Army attacks.
You must know that not giving Soldiers food will cause mutiny.
So right now, he still has no appetite to eat, and all he thinks about every day is how to defeat the situation. For this reason, he doesn't think about food and tea, and he can't sleep at night.
Just as Cao Ren was thinking, Xiahou Yuan walked in and asked, "General, what do you want from me?"
Cao Ren gathered his thoughts, did not go around the bush, and asked directly, "How long will it take for Lord's reinforcements to arrive? Is there any news?"
Jiangxia is surrounded, but messages can still be sent through carrier pigeons.
So he also learned the news that Cao Cao was sending troops for reinforcements.
Xiahou Yuan said, "There is no new news yet, but according to the previous message, Lord is leading his troops to Jiangxia at full speed. He should be able to arrive before Grain and Fodder is exhausted in the city."
"What does should mean?"
Cao Ren's face turned cold when he heard this, and he said angrily, "What I want is the accurate time! The city is almost at the end of its rope!"
"Won't you send a few more letters to urge me!"
After hearing Cao Ren's reprimand, Xiahou Yuan was silent for a moment without any excuse. He raised his hands and said, "The general will finally be convicted."
Cao Ren I wanted to say something, but as soon as I stood up, I felt my eyes going dark, and I sat back down again.
"General!"
Xiahou Yuan was shocked when he saw this and quickly stepped forward to help him.
Cao Ren's face was a little pale. After sitting on the ground and calming down for a while, he waved his hands and said, "I'm fine... I just lost my temper."
It's not Xiahou Yuan's fault that no news came. How could he not know? He just couldn't hold back and got angry just now.
Xiahou Yuan also understood that Cao Ren was under great pressure, so naturally he would not take such a small thing to heart. Hearing this, he said, "General, you'd better eat first."
"The current situation is like this. No matter how anxious you are, it's useless. We can't tire ourselves out anymore."
Cao Ren nodded with a complicated expression.
Just as he was about to eat, a guard suddenly ran into Study and said anxiously, "The general is in trouble! Enemy Army of Outside the City... is attacking the city!"
"What?!"
Cao Ren was shocked when he heard this and dropped the chopsticks in his hands to the ground.
After reacting, he got up directly from the ground, rushed out of Study and headed towards City Wall without even having time to pick up his helmet.
"General!"
Xiahou Yuan Seeing this, he quickly got up and followed.
Soon the two came to City Wall.
When Cao Ren looked at the black and menacing Han Army of Outside the City, he felt his scalp numb and his whole body trembling.
This is not fear, but uncontrollable trembling!
Han Army is majestic, military flags are flapping in the wind, and the entire Fifty Thousand Troops are advancing towards Jiangxia City!
This is an incomparably powerful army. Anyone who sees such an army will be shocked from the bottom of their hearts!
"General, what should we do now?"
Seeing this scene, Xiahou Yuan turned pale and turned his eyes to Cao Ren.
Han Army surrounded Jiangxia City for almost two months without attacking, but now the whole army suddenly attacked, which made their current situation even worse.
Due to the lack of food in the city, they began to reduce the food supply for Soldiers early on, and their combat effectiveness must have declined.
How can we stop Outside the City and these Enemy Army who are so full of morale?
Cao Ren grabbed his trembling right hand that was holding the sword, and raised his head suddenly. He stared at Outside the City's countless Han Army, gritted his teeth and said every word, "Hold on to Jiangxia!"
His mission is to defend Jiangxia City. Now reinforcements are on the way. As long as he holds on for a while, the dawn will come!
And the importance of Jiangxia City is self-evident. Even if he died in battle, he would die on this City Wall. This is his dignity!
In addition to Jiangxia City, Lü Bu visited Battlefield in person.
"Finally the war can begin!"
Looking at Jiangxia City in the distance, Lü Bu grinned, with fighting spirit rising in his eyes and endless killing intent.
God knows how much anger he has been holding in his stomach during this time.
Now I finally have a place to vent!
Lü Bu clasped Sky-Piercer Halberd in his hand, pointed at Jiangxia City from a distance, and shouted, "Attack the city--!!"
This Jiangxia City, he is bound to win this time!
He didn't believe that this bone couldn't be chewed off!