Three Kingdoms: I choose Xiao Qiao and Da Qiao, why are you crying, Diao Chan?

Chapter 121 This plan will harm Yin De but not Zhong De!
After listening to Xun Yu's words, Cao Cao said "hmm" calmly, but then asked his own question:

“Although Yundu City is not a big city, as a border city, its defenses have been strengthened recently.

“It’s not easy to take it by force.

"Do you have any good ideas to reduce the cost of our siege and weaken the enemy's strength?"

Xi Zhicai pondered for a moment and was the first to give his thoughts:
"Sun Ce, the commander of Yundu, and Zhou Yu, who was guarding Runan, were like brothers.

“We can first send a large force to besiege Runan and spread the news to Yundu County.

"If Sun Ce heard that Zhou Yu was in trouble, he would definitely lead his troops to support him.

"We can ambush a group of soldiers on the road and catch him off guard!

"Even if we can't completely annihilate the enemy, we can at least try to wear them down as much as possible and increase our chances of winning!"

At this moment, an old man dressed in black, with a gloomy face and a cruel heart came out and bowed to Cao Cao and said:
“Recently, a small-scale plague broke out in a village outside Xinye City, causing many casualties.

“My Lord, you can send people to collect the bodies of those who died of the plague and throw them into Yundu City using catapults.

“I believe it won’t be long before the plague spreads among them.

"Then the defenders of Yundu City will not be able to stay there for long, and the city will fall without a fight!"

When this plan came out, everyone in the audience was shocked and their eyes were all focused on the old man!
Even Boss Cao couldn't help but sit up from the bed, looking at the man who came up with the vicious plan with a look of surprise:
"Zhongde is really a vicious person! But... this general likes him!"

The person who offered the advice was none other than the famous poisonous strategist during the Three Kingdoms period - Cheng Yu, Cheng Zhongde!
Now, he is fifty-two years old.

But in history, this person lived to the age of seventy-nine!

This was extremely rare at the time; even Sima Yi only lived to the age of 72.

Both Cheng Yu and Sima Yi were well-known vicious people.

Facts have also proved that in troubled times, vicious people can live longer than kind-hearted people as long as they are smart enough.

As for the statement that "being too vicious will harm one's life span", it is obviously groundless.

However, at this moment, Cheng Yu's plan was immediately opposed by everyone.

The first to stand up were Xun Yu and Xun Wenruo:

"My lord, you must not do that! We are attacking the city, not massacring it.

“If the plague spreads in Yundu City, the entire city will become a living hell.

"Even if we succeed in taking it, what if the plague spreads to our army?"

Without waiting for Cao Cao to express his opinion, Cheng Yu responded indifferently:

"This plan will damage your hidden virtue, but not your Zhongde.

“The enemy’s soldiers and civilians will die if they die.

“If they cannot be used by our army, then both the soldiers and the civilians are our enemies.

“Besides, the enemy is not stupid. If a plague really breaks out in the city, they will naturally not stubbornly defend the city, but will abandon it and leave.

"As long as the enemy loses their city defense advantage, we can easily defeat them from outside.

"As for how to prevent our soldiers from being infected with the plague...

“Plague is not a terminal illness, and it is not that easy to be infected as long as it is properly prevented and treated.

“Even if someone is really infected, as long as they are isolated and treated in time, the spread of the plague can be effectively curbed.

"Especially since we are outside the city, the air is circulating and the chance of us contracting the plague is much lower than that of people in the city."

After listening to Cheng Yu's sophistry, Xi Zhicai immediately began to speak for Xun Yu.

But his words were much more tactful:
"Mr. Cheng's plan certainly has an immediate effect, but the plague is an external force that cannot be controlled.

"In my opinion, we can try other methods first. If we really cannot win in a short period of time, we can try your plan later."

After hearing this, Cheng Yu fell silent.

Seeing that everyone had almost finished discussing the matter, Cao Cao slowly stood up with a smile on his face.

In fact, he was very satisfied with Cheng Yu's strategy.

It was effective in achieving strategic results while also seeing the enemy’s civilians and soldiers being afflicted by the plague.

This was a rare feast for him, who was bloodthirsty by nature.

However, Xi Zhicai and Xun Yu's concerns were not without reason. If the plague infected their own army and caused a large-scale impact, it would be more trouble than gain.

However, as a backup measure, Cheng Yu's strategy is still acceptable.

Cao Cao immediately began to issue orders:
“Then let’s act according to Zhicai’s plan.

"Yuan Rang, Miao Cai!"

A man in leather armor and a man with sword-like eyebrows walked out at the same time.

The former was Xiahou Dun, who had a scar on his face but his eyes were intact.

Because of the changes in the timeline, Cao Xing, who shot out his eyes in history, had died in a previous war.

In addition, since Lu Bu never went to Xuzhou again, the Battle of Puyang no longer existed in history.

Therefore, Xiahou Dun's eyes were preserved.

Next to him is his cousin Xiahou Yuan, who is also a fierce general!
"You two will lead an army of 50,000 to attack Runan. Find the city where Zhou Yu is, surround it but don't attack it. Beat the drums every day to boost your strength and intimidate the enemy!"

"I obey your command!" The Xiahou brothers took the command flag and left.

"Zi Lian."

Cao Hong came out upon hearing the sound.

"You lead dozens of soldiers to sneak into Yundu County and spread the news that Zhou Yu is besieged, so as to attract Sun Ce to lead his troops for support."

"I will obey your orders!"

"Dian Wei, Le Jin, listen to my orders!"

"You two will lead 10,000 soldiers and ambush on the north and south sides of the Thompson Lake Bridge.

“When Sun Ce’s army reached the middle of the bridge, the soldiers on the north side quickly dismantled the bridge.

"When the enemy army is about to retreat, the soldiers south of the bridge will attack the enemy and defeat Sun Ce's army!"

Dian Wei, who was extremely strong, immediately took the order and left with Le Jin.

Cao Cao then glanced at the remaining generals and continued to give orders in an orderly manner:
"When Sun Ce is ambushed, we will quickly attack Yundu County.

"We must capture Yun Du before Lu Bu's army reacts!"

"Yes!" Everyone responded in unison.

"Let's all go."

Cao Cao lay back on the couch and waved his hand lazily, as if he had no worries about the outcome of the battle.

…………

Runan County, Pingyu County.

Zhou Yu was playing the piano in his mansion.

The pleasant sound of the piano made the maids around couldn't help but close their eyes and appreciate the wonderful string music.

But at this moment, the sound of hurried footsteps disrupted the maids' happy mood.

The maids looked at the newcomers with dissatisfaction.

But after seeing the face of the person who came, they immediately lowered their heads, not daring to show any dissatisfaction.

Because the person who came was none other than the city’s defender—General Yamen, Zhang Liao!

Zhou Yu also heard familiar footsteps, and the piano music that had not yet finished was interrupted.

Zhou Yu looked up at Zhang Liao, who had a solemn expression, and asked with a smile:

"General Wenyuan is here, what's the important matter?"

Zhang Liao bowed to Zhou Yu:

"Sorry to bother you, Gongjin, I have no other important business here.

"It's just that I recently heard that the Cai family in Xiangyang City was suspected of colluding with Cao's army, so the lord went there in person to take charge.

"But I felt something was wrong, so I wanted to discuss it with you..."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yu was immediately stunned.

The next moment, he suddenly thought of something and his face changed instantly!
(End of this chapter)