Chapter 364

Cao Cao's eyes were sharp, and he said in a deep voice: "Liu Xiu has set up his position at the underwater ferry, obviously waiting for us. Now the prime minister's army has been assembled and ready to fight. How do you attack Liu Xiu? "

Cheng Yu stroked his long beard and replied, "Lord, Liu Xiu's camp is next to the underwater ferry. Can we build a dam upstream and then scour it? "

Cao Cao said: "Liu Xiu knows how to use the military, the most basic preventive measures, he will not make mistakes."

Cheng Yu said, "if a wise man worries a lot, he will lose something. Sometimes, it's just a small mistake that leads to defeat. If Liu Xiu's camp is really close to the river, once the river rises, he will be affected. "

Cao Cao looked at the three men under his command and said, "since Duke Zhongde doesn't believe it, let's go to a high place near xiadukou and find out how Liu Xiu camped."

Immediately, Cao Cao led Cheng Yu, Jia Xu and Xun you to leave the camp. Xu Chu's body has recovered, he took two guards to follow, and also left the camp together.

They came to xiadukou, climbed a hillside nearby and looked down at Liu Xiu's camp.

Liu Xiu's camp is about 100 feet away from the river.

The camp is slightly higher than the official road near the river. Even if it rains heavily, you don't have to worry about the flooding of the river, which will lead to the flooding of the camp.

Cao Cao looked at Cheng Yu and said, "Mr. Zhong, you know the layout of Liu Xiu's camp. Can you still use the strategy of flooding?"

Cheng Yu said: "the prime minister is wise. Liu Xiu has made preparations."

Jia Xu narrowed his eyes and said slowly: "it seems that there are not many soldiers patrolling in Liu Xiu's camp, but it gives people a feeling of loose outside and tight inside. It must be that he has made preparations to prevent sudden attacks. It's not easy to suddenly attack Liu Xiu's camp. "

After a pause, Jia Xu said, "look at the ferry on the south bank. There are boats and rafts moored at the ferry. These boats and rafts are enough to ensure that Liu Xiu's army can cross the river. On the contrary, if our soldiers want to cross the river, they have to transfer ships. "

Xun you looked serious and said slowly, "if you want to fight Liu Xiu, the first problem is to cross the river. You must cross the river before you can fight the Yizhou army."

As soon as Cao Cao brushed his sleeve, he said, "if so, cross the river first."

Xun you said, "prime minister, Liu Xiu is waiting for a rabbit on the south bank. If our troops were all concentrated on crossing the river at xiadukou, we would certainly be hit with Liu Xiu's full strength. I'm afraid it's not easy to cross the river. Even though our bows and arrows are powerful, Liu Xiu's catapult and rhubarb crossbow are stronger enough to suppress a large number of our troops. "

Cao Cao said in a deep voice: "how does Gongda think about it?"

Looking at the camp on the other side of the river, Xun you said slowly, "I have checked the situation of the river. Besides the lower ferry, there is the upper ferry. However, the upper ferry is not in Xinye County, and the distance is too far to choose. "

"However, we can cross the river by boat."

"No matter where it is, as long as it is suitable for launching, you can cross the river."

Xun you said: "the army is attacking here to attract Liu Xiu's attention. Then, on the upper reaches of the river, some soldiers were sent to cross the river. As long as the army crossed the river, it could go straight to Liu Xiu's barracks. At that time, we can not only surprise Liu Xiu's cavalry, but also let us quickly cross the river from the lower ferry, and then attack Liu Xiu

With a smile on his face, Xun you said, "once you cross the river, Liu Xiu's army can no longer stop the Lord's army."

Cao Cao said with a light smile, "Gongda, you mean to make preparations."

Xun you said: "if the crossing at the lower ferry is successful, the troops crossing the river from another place are in reserve, which is regarded as two-way preparation. If the lower ferry does not cross the river smoothly, then the strength of another place will be crucial. "

Cao Cao took another look at the barracks on the other side of the river and said, "let's do this. Let's go."

After the four left, they returned to xinyecheng and gave the order to March.

Cao Cao personally led the army to hold the battle line and went down to the ferry. At the same time, he recruited ships of all sizes from the surrounding areas. After the army arrived at the lower ferry, Cao Cao came to the side of the ferry.

At the same time, Liu Xiu also stood at the ferry on the other side of the river.

Looking at Cao Cao on the other side of the ferry, Liu Xiu suddenly said in a loud voice, "Prime Minister Cao is surrounded by soldiers. Are you worried that I will send archers to snipe?"

At this time, on both sides of the ferry, there was only the sound of the river clattering, a silence.

When Liu Xiu opened his mouth, his voice reached the other side.

Cao Cao's eyes fell on Liu Xiu. After 15 Zhang's distance, he still saw Liu Xiu's face. Compared with the time when he met Liu Xiu last year, Liu Xiu is now more calm and has the bearing of a superior.

Cao Cao said in a loud voice: "Liu Xiu, the prime minister has been fighting for decades. How can he be afraid of archers?"

Liu Xiu put a smile on his lips and made a bold decision. He said in a loud voice: "Prime Minister Cao has been fighting for decades, and his courage is amazing. If so, how dare you stay on the river with me for a while? "

As soon as these words came out, Cao Cao and his generals changed their faces.Meet on the river!

Such a move is too risky.

Cheng Yu didn't even want to think about it, but directly remonstrated: "the prime minister can't, Liu Xiu is a tricky boy. From my point of view, he is deliberately agitating the prime minister. If the prime minister agrees to his request, once he gets to the river, Liu Xiu may launch an attack against him. After all, our soldiers are not used to water warfare, but Liu Xiu's soldiers are used to fighting on water. "

"If the prime minister does not agree, Liu Xiu will take this opportunity to attack the prime minister. In contrast, Liu Xiu is just taking advantage of his mouth to make him arrogant and ignore him. "

Cheng Yu said solemnly: "Prime Minister Wan Jin's body, please think twice."

Cao Cao laughed, stroked his short beard under his jaw and said, "Mr. Zhong De, you are serious." As he spoke, his eyes sparkled, and he had already expressed his will.

Cheng Yu said, "there is no trivial matter when it comes to the safety of the prime minister."

Others suggested that Cao Cao should not meet Liu Xiu on the river.

On the other side of the river, Liu Xiu once again said, "Prime Minister Cao, dare you stay on the river for a while?" The words of inquiry once again spread over the water.

The voice spread all over the army.

For a moment, everyone's eyes fell on Cao Cao.

Cao Cao said with a loud laugh: "Liu Xiu, what kind of stratagem has he never met since he has been in the battlefield for decades? What kind of waves have you never seen? With a little provocation, you want me to fall in the trap and underestimate me. "

"Hoo

Cheng Yu was relieved and relaxed.

Jia Xu and Xun you were also relieved when they heard that Cao Cao was impulsive.

As soon as the words changed, Cao Cao continued: "but how can I refuse your sincere invitation? I'll meet you on the river

This is like a storm, swept Cheng Yu, Xun you and others.

One face worried, all dissuaded.

In their opinion, it is not appropriate for a commander to take risks with his own body, and it is also a taboo for a March.

Cheng Yu once again said: "the Lord can not."

On weekdays, Cheng Yu was called "prime minister". In a hurry, he called the Lord directly.

Cao Cao's big sleeve flicked and said: "Mr. Zhong De, the prime minister has decided, so I don't need to persuade him any more. When I meet Liu Xiu on the river, I will bring Xu Chu with me. With Xu Chu in, you don't have to worry about the safety of the prime minister. "

Xu Chu stepped forward and said, "gentlemen, Xu Chu must protect the prime minister."

At this time, Liu Xiu was also quite surprised.

Cao Cao agreed!

How bold!

This courage is not possessed by ordinary people. It's shocking that a man in charge of half of the country, commanding the government, and hundreds of thousands of troops, actually agreed to Liu Xiu's request.

Liu xiulang said in a voice: "Prime Minister Cao is so bold, please!"

Immediately, Liu Xiu got on the boat alone and let the soldiers control the boat and go to the middle of the river. At the same time, Cao Cao on the other side also boarded a boat and went to the middle of the river.

It wasn't long. The two ships met in the middle of the river.