Yuan Shao, the father of Fanghua in the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1022 Turtle in the Urn
Placed in front of Zhou Yu was a salvaged clay pot. He stretched out his fingers and dug out a little viscous oily liquid in the clay pot, put it in front of his nose and smelled it.

The pungent smell made him frown, and the guard next to him quickly reminded Zhou Yu that it might be poisonous, so Zhou Yu found a piece of cloth and tried to wipe off the grease on his fingers, but he couldn't wipe it clean.

In Zhou Yu's opinion, this thing seems to be the waste residue of oil extraction, but the smell is so unpleasant, it must not be the same thing. What is the other side doing by launching so many things into the river?
Zhou Yu immediately thought of several possibilities, including a fire attack. But for a fire attack, shouldn't it be lit and then thrown?

People cannot make correct judgments on things outside their cognition in the first place, even a smart person like Zhou Yu.

He was keenly aware that something was wrong, because unusual things happened at the same time, so there must be a conspiracy on the other side, but Zhou Yu was unable to respond in time because he lacked key cognition.

What's more, there is a more important thing in front of him, that is, the Huanggai ship that was just set on fire has been burning for half a quarter of an hour, and the fire on the ship is gradually getting bigger.

The time and place where Zhuge Liang launched the clay pots were precisely calculated. Although Zhou Yu's fleet was far away from the fire ships at this time, subtle changes were quietly happening on the lake surface that no one noticed.

The place Zhuge Liang projected was seven or eight miles south of Zhou Yuzhong's military fleet. On this end of the river, a large number of ships had already gathered. Thousands of clay pots entered the water, and the crude oil inside began to spread on the water. Come.

The oil film began to spread toward Zhou Yu's fleet as the river flowed. At the same time, due to the east wind, its spreading speed was a bit faster than the normal river flow.

But even so, it will take a long time to spread to a distance of ten miles. Maybe when Huang Gai's ships are burned out, they may not spread to Zhou Yu's ships.

Dongfeng!

Only Yuan Xi understood the reason. When the water surface catches fire and the heated air rises, the surrounding cold air must come to replenish it, thus forming a huge air vortex.

So the last thing left is the means prepared previously.

Zhuge Liang saw that thousands of clay pots were all thrown into the river. Jiangdong Army was afraid that sooner or later they would send people ashore, so he knew that there was only the last step left in this matter, and it was also the most critical step.

Everyone on the battlefield was keenly aware that something was wrong. Why did the wind direction suddenly become stronger?
The area where the burning warship was burning was like a huge black hole, attracting wind from all directions, making the fire burn stronger and stronger, and the wind force became stronger and stronger!

The soldiers on Zhou Yu's ship were a little puzzled. They had no knowledge of such a situation, so they couldn't understand it at all.

Yuan Xi's originally accompanying face finally burst into a happy smile.

Rows of Dongfeng were placed diagonally on the wooden frame, aiming in different directions at the center of the river inside and outside the tree, as well as the warships on the center of the river.

Zhuge Liang asked the soldiers to move the wooden box off the cart and pry open the lid. Among the straw inside were thick bamboos with sharp tops and four tail fins and leads at the tail.

In other words, the wind direction on the river at this time is accelerating towards this vortex, which is driving not only the river water, but also the spreading oil film!
If there is a fire on the river at this time, this vortex will bring all the fire on the water to the center of the fire!
Zhuge Liang saw the change in the wind direction from the telescope, and thought of Yuan Xi's explanation of staying away and what he said, and he was filled with thoughts.

With the burning warship as the center of the circle, a thick column of smoke rose, but the wind gradually began to rise on the water.

However, at this time, another change occurred on the river.

How to start a fire!

And it was blowing towards the fire area from all directions.

"That's Dongfeng!"

Zhuge Liang asked Yuan Xi why he had this name. Yuan Xi showed a mysterious smile and said, "This is a kind of belief."

Lu Xun was on the bow watching the hundreds of warships burning at the mouth of Ruxushui. Brother Dao could not hold his composure. When the ships were burned out, the Jiangdong Navy would attack, right?
Suddenly, his eyes flashed, and he looked at the sky more than ten miles away in surprise. In the woods over there, hundreds of fire snakes suddenly appeared, pulling long tail flames up into the sky!
He subconsciously turned his head and shouted to Yuan Xi: "My Lord, what is that?"

"Whatever the military advisor wants, there will be wind. This is the power of science."

Zhuge Liang saw that the time was right, waved his hand decisively, and shouted: "Light the fire!"

This is the huge rocket that Yuan Xi showed Zhuge Liang on the boat, and Yuan Xi named it.

Zhuge Liang has tested it and found that although this so-called oil can burn in water, it is actually not that good. Moreover, if they want to send someone to light a fire at the current distance, Jiangdong Army must be prepared.

"The east wind blooms thousands of flowers at night, and even blows them down, and the stars are like rain!"

Everyone in the Jiangdong navy, including Zhou Yu, stared blankly at the top of their heads behind them. Thousands of stars were flashing above their heads, and then they fell overwhelmingly towards their own fleet!

Zhou Yu yelled immediately: "Get into the cabin and dodge!" Before he could finish his words, rockets as tall as a person fell diagonally, smashed into Zhou Yu's fleet, and then exploded violently.

Amidst the explosion of gunpowder, the kerosene prepared in the rocket spattered in all directions, falling on the deck and even the sails, and immediately burst into flames.

When Zhou Yu saw it, he quickly said to Han Dangcheng Pu: "Let each ship fetch water to put out the fire!"

"The fire doesn't look very big, and there is no fire starter inside the warship. As long as we respond in time, there shouldn't be any big problems!"

At this time, he vaguely guessed Yuan Xijun's intentions, and instinctively felt that there was a larger conspiracy behind it. Then at the next moment, his guess was finally confirmed.

Many rockets did not fall on the ship, but exploded above the river. The burning gunpowder fell into the river. Instead of being extinguished immediately, it stayed on the black grease for a moment and then ignited it!

In just half a cup of tea, the flames spread from the river surface, and the fire took advantage of the wind and gradually ignited the entire river surface, dyeing it red!

Seeing the fire following the direction of the wind, rushing toward his warship, and surrounded by the frightened cries of Jiangdong navy, Zhou Yu finally understood what the other party was planning, and couldn't help but feel chills all over. Such an unheard-of method, How did the other side come up with it?
But he knew it was time to make a decision, because if he stayed here, all the ships would be burned!
At the moment, Zhou Yu seems to have only two options. One is to retreat with all the warships.

But it is inevitable to pass through the fire area. Now the thousands of warships in these areas are in chaos, and it is difficult for them to turn around. If they get halfway through, all the ships are crowded together and the fire starts. This is the result of the entire army being annihilated!
Since the first way is not feasible, then the second way is to have a glimmer of hope if the entire fleet rushes north into Chao Lake and fights Yuan Xijun to avoid the fire before the fire reaches this side!
Thinking of this, Zhou Yu looked at the hundreds of burning Huanggai Ganning warships blocking the river mouth, and couldn't help gritting his teeth. If the Jiangdong navy forced its way through the burning area, the losses would certainly be considerable, not to mention the warships on the opposite side. It's still connected to the chain, so he may not be able to rush through it!

It turns out that the other party had already calculated all the situations. This was a premeditated plan. He wanted to trap the Jiangdong navy in this difficult position and let himself be burned alive!
Zhou Yu only felt his throat was sweet, as if a mouthful of blood was about to spurt out. Today's miscalculation was more unjust than last time. The fierce tiger took advantage of something he didn't know and led him into the trap. It was really despicable and unwilling. Not willing to give in!

But no matter how Zhou Yu beat his chest, he knew that he had to make a decision immediately, otherwise the fleet would be completely destroyed!
Lu Xun, on his side, was also stunned as he stared at the burning red river. Although Yuan Xi had mentioned it to him before, the scene in front of him was obviously beyond his understanding.

After a while, he finally reacted and said: "My lord, Zhou Yu is finished now!"

"But he will definitely respond, either by retreating south or by rushing north into Chao Lake and fighting us to the death!"

Yuan Xi nodded, "Which one does Boyan think he will choose?"

Lu Xun said without hesitation: "The fire is so strong right now, it may not be possible to retreat. According to Zhou Yu's character, he will definitely not give in, so he will fight us to the death!"

Yuan Xi smiled and said, "I think so too."

"So send two more chain ships over to completely seal the river mouth. I'll see how many ships they have to pay to break these three chain formations!"

"Before that, let them smell the fireworks more."

Lu Xun thought to himself that Yuan Xi was really weak. He complained in his heart and ordered the backup ships to block the river mouth.

Zhou Yu covered his mouth and nose with a wet cloth, but the pungent and unpleasant smell kept getting into his lungs. The smell was too unpleasant!

He was dizzy and saw that Han Dang and others next to him were also walking in vain. Knowing that the smoke was strange, he immediately shouted: "Raise the sails immediately and attack the entrance of Chaohu with all your strength!"

Han Dang, Cheng Pu and others held on to the side of the ship and tried their best to issue orders one after another. Chaotic screams kept coming from the surroundings, making it extremely difficult to convey the orders. However, with the efforts of the two men, hundreds of warships took the lead and rushed towards the river mouth. .

Behind them was the Ruxushui River that was spread by fire. Many ships had begun to catch fire. The sounds of soldiers crying and screaming were everywhere, just like purgatory on earth.

Zhou Yu gritted his teeth, his mouth filled with the taste of blood. He was unwilling to be defeated like this. Now he had no way out, he could only fight to the death and live towards death!

And it may not be hopeless. As long as he breaks through the blockade and confronts the opponent in Chao Lake, even if only half of the navy is left, his side will have the numerical advantage in the future!

And as long as Sun Quan takes Hefei and blocks the Chaohu waterway, the fierce tiger navy will become a turtle in the urn and will still be wiped out by the Jiangdong army!

Standing on the boat, he saw that he was approaching the area of ​​the burning ship where Huang Gai and Gan Ning were entangled, but two more fleets pulling iron chains were sent out from the opposite side. They lowered their anchors and locked the mouth of the river, almost spitting out another mouthful of blood.

Who is the turtle in the urn?

But now Zhou Yu had no way out. He had to endure the pungent smell blown by the wind and shouted loudly: "Speed ​​up and rush over to fight the enemy to the death!"

At the same time in Hefei, Zhang Liao saw the moon in the sky and said to the soldiers guarding the city gate: "Open the city gate!"

The city gate slowly opened, and Zhang Liao stepped out, followed closely by the eight hundred cavalry behind him, galloping towards Xiaoyaojin where Jiangdong Army was encamped!

(End of this chapter)