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

Chapter 383: Retreat without a fight! (Thanks to the monthly ticket support from book friend 2021…1426~)

After listening to Guo Jia's speech, Lu Bu raised his head and agreed:

"Feng Xiao's words make sense. In this case, let's attack the State of Chen now!

"Please tell me what you think."

At this time, Sun Quan, who had just started working and was only fourteen years old, stepped out and said:

"...My Lord, Zhongmou believes that Liu Bei's army has not yet witnessed the power of our gunpowder jars.

"This time we can mass-produce some gunpowder jars to help the army attack the city."

Looking at the young Sun Quan, he dared to express his opinions in front of everyone.

Although this view is somewhat superficial, its courage is truly commendable.

In addition, since he married the other party's mother, Sun Quan could be considered half his son.

Then Lu Bu said in a tone of approval:

"What Zhongmou said is absolutely right, but when our army attacked Luocheng before, it was exposed that there were spies in our army.

"I think Liu Bei's army has already known that our army has such weapons, and they will definitely respond in advance.

"If the gunpowder jar doesn't work, what should we do?"

Lu Bu's words contained both praise and a test.

When Sun Quan faced this question, he thought for a moment and replied:
“Gunpowder jars can be used for more than just sieges.

“Even when two armies are at war, if the front army throws it at the enemy, it can have a very good killing and deterrent effect.

“Of course, in this case, the enemy may also be able to resist with specially made shields.

“Then maybe we could bury the gunpowder jars… in the ground?
"When the enemy army walks over the gunpowder jars, suddenly detonating them will definitely have a very good killing effect!
"After all, there can't be any means of defense under the enemy's feet, right?"

Sun Quan’s words immediately made Lu Bu’s eyes light up!
It has to be said that this historical Emperor Sun Wu was indeed extremely intelligent.

Isn’t the concept he proposed the landmine of later generations?
The reason for the appearance of landmines is, as Sun Quan said, it is difficult to defend under people's feet.

The soles of the feet are actually the most difficult place to arm.

You can wear a level 3 helmet on your head and a bulletproof vest on your body, but it is difficult to defend yourself downwards alone.

At least for the soldiers in the late Han Dynasty, it was difficult to do.

Sun Quan's words undoubtedly gave Lu Bu some inspiration.

Now that the enemy can already make some responses to the gunpowder jars.

It was also time for him to upgrade the powder jar and use some of the new weapons he had created.

The concept mentioned by Sun Quan can lead to the existence of landmines.

Of course, modern self-destructing mines cannot be produced with current technology.

But he could connect long fuses to these gunpowder cans and bury them underground.

When the enemy passes by, the fuse is ignited, thus detonating the gunpowder can.

This thing can be called a "mine can"!
However, mine cans are defensive items and can be used to ambush or block enemy forces, but they are useless in siege warfare.

Of course, when he was free, Lu Bu did not forget the wider use of black gunpowder.

The first was the semi-metallic arrows he used, which contained black gunpowder.

In the past, he could shoot an arrow nearly two hundred meters away with his own martial arts skills.

Now, arrowheads and even arrow bodies are filled with black powder.

Although the range has been reduced, the power when hitting the target will undoubtedly be greatly increased!

His sharp arrows will not only penetrate the enemy, but also detonate them!

Of course, this improvement was only for him to use. In addition, he had ordered craftsmen to make a batch of "double-headed gunpowder guns".

This gunpowder gun has blades on both ends, but one of the gun heads is filled with black powder.

When fighting with enemy soldiers, if the enemy has defensive equipment, you can use the side of the gun with black powder to attack the enemy.

After breaking the enemy's defensive equipment, you can use the ordinary gun head at the other end to attack the enemy!
Of course, this set of equipment has just been put into training, and it will take some time before it can be used on the battlefield...

After thinking this through, Lu Bu discussed it with everyone again and then ordered his soldiers to make preparations.

This time, he will personally lead the army to attack the State of Chen.

Facing Zhuge Wuhou, who was so wise that he was almost a demon in the second round, he never dared to take it lightly.

As for Guangling County, Lu Bu asked Xun You and Yan Yan to continue leading 30,000 troops to recapture the remaining county towns.

Sun Ce and Chen Gong led an army of 10,000 and headed straight to Runan County to join them.

three days later.

Everything was ready, and Lu Bu immediately led an army of 10,000 from Lujiang County, as well as many generals including Yan Liang, and marched towards Runan County in the north.

At the same time, a total of 5,000 double-headed gunpowder guns have been distributed to his 5,000 Bingzhou cavalry.

The explosive power of these Bingzhou cavalry has also been greatly enhanced!

When the army arrived at Runan County, Wen Pin, who was guarding the place, had already prepared 30,000 troops.

The 10,000-strong army led by Sun Ce and Chen Gong would take another two days to arrive.

Lu Bu let his soldiers rest for two days.

After Sun Ce and his men arrived, he personally led an army of 50,000 to the State of Chen.

The one guarding the State of Chen at this moment is still the Tiger Crazy Xu Chu!

After the battle several months ago, the injuries inflicted by Hou Chengsong Xian at his own risk had almost recovered.

Xu Chu was not surprised at all when he learned that Lu Bu was coming with an army of 50,000.

Because just a few days ago, he had learned the news from a spy who was ambushing in the enemy camp.

But what he didn't expect was that Military Advisor Zhuge actually ordered him to give up the State of Chen!
He also took away all the people in the State of Chen and moved them directly to the State of Pei.

Although he was somewhat reluctant in his heart, Xu Chu also knew that Military Advisor Zhuge was helping Uncle Liu to capture two states in the north!

Since the other party has made this decision, he must have his reasons.

Moreover, all the people and food supplies in the territory of Chen State were transported away, leaving an empty city for Lu Bu's army.

Lu Bu's army came from afar but got nothing.

Instead, we need to send troops to garrison here, and continuously transport food from the rear...

Xu Chu felt that he had vaguely guessed Zhuge's intention.

When Lu Bu led his army to Chen County, the capital of the State of Chen, his face suddenly turned ugly when he saw the empty city.

He didn't expect that Zhuge Liang and his men would be so decisive as to directly give the county seat of Chen County to him.

There was nothing left inside, it was empty, like a dead city!
It was the first time that Lu Bu felt unhappy about capturing an empty city.

"This Zhuge Liang is really good at disgusting people..."

But Lu Bu quickly calmed down.

Although everything else is gone, at least the city gates, houses, and fields around the city are still there, and these are also real resources!

Lu Bu immediately ordered half of his army to enter the city and check it out.

After making sure there was no danger, they settled down here...

(End of this chapter)