Han Xiang

Chapter 620 Long Xiang pioneered the art of sealing the door

Long Xiang deliberately divided his troops at Yingyin in order to draw out Xu Du's troops.

At this time, Xiahou Dun was seriously injured and defeated, and it was almost futile to use tricks to lure the enemy. Therefore, Long Xiang did not rush forward after the war, but rested enough before slowly advancing to Xudu.

Thirty thousand Huainan troops came to the city. At this time, Long Xiang finally displayed his carriage and horses, and all the flags he had hidden before were displayed, indicating his arrival with great force.

The guards all held bows and arrows and stood ready, with solemn expressions on everyone's faces.

Hao Meng and Cao Xing took turns approaching to challenge them. No matter how harsh their words were, none of the soldiers on the city spoke to them, and they pretended to attack the city and ask for help.

Xun Yu issued strict orders to the four gate guards. Anyone who did not obey the orders and went out to fight privately would have the three tribes wiped out.

Cao's army in Xudu was unable to hold on, as Long Xiang had expected.

Seeing Hao Meng and Cao Xing returning disappointed, Long Xiang smiled and comforted them, and arranged for others to continue to challenge and insult them. There was no trace of worry on his face.

Long Xiang was calm and unhurried, but Taishi Ci was not. He frowned, cupped his fists and admonished:
"General Long, Xiahou Dun is seriously injured in front. At this time, fighting is in vain. They are already frightened and will not leave the city again in a short time. We must either move elsewhere or directly attack Xudu. There is no need to waste time here. Cao Cao's 30 troops Outside, if he cannot be forced to return to Xudu, Uncle Liu Huang and General Guan will definitely have a hard time."

"Haha."

Long Xiang smiled leisurely and comforted: "Ziyi, don't worry. Cao Cao knows Xiahou Dun's military level better than you and I. If he knows that I am raising troops to invade Xu, he will definitely send a partial division to come back for reinforcements. Before defeating this partial division, Cao Cao will It is impossible to withdraw the main force, and the mobilization of 30 troops is not child’s play.”

"Since reinforcements are expected, we should capture Yingyin as soon as possible and then use the Lishui River as a base to block the attack. If Cao Cao's reinforcements are allowed to cross the Lishui River, we will have no geographical advantage and will inevitably be at a disadvantage in terms of military strength. At that time, we will have to retreat to Xinji. Or withdraw to Huainan."

Taishi Ci was both wise and brave, and he knew the terrain around Xudu very well, so he hit the point right away when he opened his mouth.

Long Xiang stroked his beard, nodded in agreement with Tai Shici's point of view, then patted the other party on the shoulder and gave an explanation cordially.

"It took less than five days from the capture of Xinji to the defeat of Xiahou Dun. I'm afraid Xu Du's messenger has not arrived at the front line yet, so there is no point in rushing now. It is estimated that it will take at least half a month to see Cao Cao's reinforcements. shadow."

"Even if there is still half a month, we don't have to waste time here. Can't you think of other ways? For example, like the surprise attack on Wu County, let the internal agents in the city wait for an opportunity to open the city gate. You also placed internal agents in Xudu. right?"

Hearing Tai Shici's suggestion, Long Xiang frowned and smoothed his beard but did not answer.

Seeing this, Xu Chu thought for a while, then clasped his fists and whispered: "I think General Taishi's plan is feasible. Luo Yicheng has been in Xudu for many years. Xu Wei should also be in the city at this time. Both of them are not capable." Weaker than Yao Xuan, he should be able to help the general achieve great achievements."

"No."

Long Xiang waved his hand and shook his head, and explained with a flat mouth: "The situation in Xudu is not as good as that of Wujun. If you carefully look at the status of the defenders in the city, you will know how tight the defense is. The two of them will be captured if they take the risk. Wujun is like a throat to Sun Quan. Xujun This is not the case for Cao Cao. He moved his family members and officials to Yecheng. Even if Xu Du was really captured, it would not collapse like a torrent. Moreover, Cao Cao has an army of 30 and can fight back at any time."

"Uh, is that so?"

Xu Chu scratched his head and smiled awkwardly, "Sure enough, using my brain is not suitable for me. It's better to just follow orders and act simply."

Taishi Ci saw Long Xiang's calm demeanor and thought that the other party must have a plan in mind. Out of curiosity, he approached Long Xiang and asked for advice.

"The general is thoughtful and has a far-sighted vision than ours. I wonder how you can make a plan?"

"How can we plan our death in advance when we don't know our opponent yet? But we are not unprepared."

In the middle of speaking, Long Xiang suddenly turned to Xu Chu and asked seriously: "Where is Qiao Jianguo now?"

Xu Chu was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then pointed to the rear and replied: "Master Qiao led the craftsman battalion in the middle of the army. Although he had no chance to participate in the battle, he still commanded the march in a decent manner."

"Take me to him quickly." Long Xiang raised his hand and turned around to tell everyone: "You continue to take turns to fight and give the Xudu defenders an appearance. We have no choice but to yell and curse outside the city. Challenge to fight, this will make the defenders look down upon you." "Wei."

When Cao Xing heard that Long Xiang was going to perform again, he was the first to stand up and respond.

He had an epiphany about Long Xiang's intention, and he thought to himself that you are really one of the best tricks in the world.

Long Xiang and Xu Chu just rode away. Hao Meng saw that Cao Xing was still excited, so he curiously asked: "Why are you so happy? Do you know the general's intention?"

"Isn't it obvious? The general asked us to pretend to be weak, and other tactics will follow."

After Cao Xing finished speaking, he spread his hands, as if to say that General Long explained clearly, why come to me to ask again?
Hao Meng smiled bitterly, shook his head and corrected: "Of course I know this. I was asking the general if he had any other intentions in going to Mr. Qiao?"

"Mr. Qiao? There must be."

Cao Xing didn't know the answer, so he hesitated and speculated: "After all, he brought 1 people with him. He might have to arrange for the transportation of grain and goods, or fill in the moat of Xudu. After all, they were all craftsmen before."

"is it?"

"right."

After listening to the conversation between Hao Meng and Cao Xing, Taishi Ci seemed to have understood. He stroked his long beard and nodded slightly.

"Master Qiao is good at building bridges. General Long deliberately brought him and his craftsmen to Xudu. It was by no means as simple as transporting baggage. Don't forget that there are several ships of cement parked at Xinji Pier, perhaps to deal with the incoming reinforcements. Let Mr. Qiao lead the craftsmen to build war fortifications. I heard that Cao Cao’s tiger and leopard cavalry are invincible. If a concrete wall is used to block the front of the battle, the advantage of the opponent’s cavalry will be gone in an instant.”

"Ah, yes, yes, that's what I mean."

After hearing this, Cao Xing hurriedly clasped his fists in agreement. Seeing this, Hao Meng smiled leisurely and looked back.

Not long after, Xu Chu led dozens of tiger guards to protect Long Xiang and Qiao Yu as they walked towards the north gate. As they walked, they pointed at the city wall and seemed to be inspecting the four gates of Xudu.

Seeing this situation, Hao Meng looked at Tai Shici next to him.

A trace of doubt suddenly came to mind. General Long was patrolling the city with his bridge. Could it be that he wanted to set the battlefield nearby?Aren't you afraid that Xudu's defenders will come out of the city to attack?
Taishi Ci and others were half right. Long Xiang brought the bridge workers and craftsmen to the expedition. It must have military purposes, but it was not limited to constructing fortifications.

After looking at the North Gate and East Gate of Xudu clockwise, Long Xiang suddenly asked Qiao Min a question.

"Jianguo, I think the size of the capital gate should be slightly larger than that of Hefei New City. If you use rubble concrete to seal the gate, how long will it take for your 1 people to complete it?"

"Ah? Seal the city gate?"

Not only Qiao Nian was so shocked that he couldn't speak, but Xu Chu on the side was also dumbfounded, wondering what kind of strange tactic this was?

Seeing that Long Xiang was serious and not joking, the bridgeman blinked and answered: "This amount of work alone can easily be done by ten thousand people. If there are enough materials and there can be no harassment from the defenders, it can be completed in two hours."

"I will ask people to cover the construction. You can immediately arrange for the craftsmen to prepare materials. People can prepare more stones. They will also be used to seal other city gates later. Construction must start the day after tomorrow."

"Uh, okay, brother-in-law, I'll go deploy immediately."

Qiao Miao agreed at first, and then asked curiously: "I have never heard of the tactic of closing the door. I wonder what my brother-in-law's intention is?"

Long Xiang smiled leisurely, stroking his beard and asked meaningfully: "Do you know about Gu?"

(End of this chapter)