Cao Mengde sat in the middle, looking around at everyone. Although he tried his best to suppress himself, he still couldn't hide a trace of joy in his eyes.
"Zhongde, how are things prepared?"
Cheng Yu hurriedly handed over his hand, "My lord, we are ready. By midnight, the embankment will be dug over there, and the flood will flood the Jingzhou Army camp."
After hearing this, Cao Mengde nodded with satisfaction, then turned to look at Dian Wei, "How are the preparations in the city?"
Dian Wei hurriedly handed over his hand and said, "My lord, don't worry, the raft has been moved to the city wall. As soon as the flood comes, put the raft into the water immediately, select soldiers who are good at water to sit on it, and take advantage of the flood to intercept and kill the Jingzhou army."
"Haha!"
After hearing this, Cao Mengde couldn't help but raise his head and laugh, "Liu Xuande, let's see what you do this time."
Cheng Yu suddenly sneered, "Although Liu Xuande joined the Jingzhou coalition, they all had their own agendas. This defeat is inevitable."
Cao Mengde nodded, sneering in his heart.
Liu Xuande knew that water flooded Xiapi City, but so what?
He just didn't say anything and didn't tell Liu Qi, the eldest son of Jingzhou, about this matter. Even if he knew about it, it would be useless.
If Liu Xuande came here and told the eldest son of Jingzhou, Liu Qi, about this matter first, then this matter could be completely avoided.
Since he doesn't say it, he is seeking his own death and cannot blame others.
This time, it’s time to end things with Liu Xuande.
As long as the scourge of Liu Xuande is eliminated and Xuzhou is firmly established, Cao Mengde will still have the confidence to compete in the world.
If you don’t have such a determined heart, how can you qualify to become one of the overlords of the Three Kingdoms?
Just when Cao Mengde was feeling proud, suddenly, there were rapid footsteps outside the door.
Soon, a spy hurried in from outside the door and said loudly, "Lord, a group of soldiers and horses came out of the Jingzhou Army's camp, and they seem to be going to the South City Gate."
Hearing this, Cao Mengde was surprised and asked hurriedly, "Is it true?"
The spy hurriedly handed over his hand and said, "It's true. Looking at the flags of soldiers and horses on the road, it seems to be Liu Xuande's soldiers and horses."
As soon as this statement came out, everyone exclaimed in surprise.
"Not good!"
Cheng Yu gritted his teeth and said, "I didn't expect that Liu Xuande would still want to use the last attack method. He divided his troops into two groups and took the opportunity to take down Xiapi City. It was just a dream."
Cao Mengde reacted, slammed the table, gritted his teeth and said, "Liu Xuande, you are so cunning."
Cheng Yu frowned and thought for a while, then said slowly, "My lord, I didn't expect Liu Xuande to adopt this strategy. How should our army act?"
Cao Mengde's original plan was that the Jingzhou Army soldiers and horses were stationed outside the west city gate. As soon as there was a flood, the soldiers would immediately get on rafts and rush to the already chaotic Jingzhou Army camp to take the opportunity to defeat it.
But he never expected that Liu Xuande would actually want to divide his troops into two groups to capture Xiapi City.
In this way, all the rafts are to the west. Even if there is a flood, there is no way to build rafts to attack Liu Xuande.
The most important thing is that Liu Xuande is in the south. If he finds a flood, he will definitely think of the river bursting its banks. Moreover, he also knows that the east side of Xiapi City is the highest, so he will definitely flee to the east.
By that time, once Liu Xuande escapes, wouldn't this plan be in vain?
Perhaps, the Jingzhou army could be wiped out during the flood, but Cao Mengde was still a little unwilling to escape Liu Xuande.
In his opinion, even the two eldest sons of Jingzhou, Liu Qi, are not as important as one Liu Xuande.
In fact, Cao Mengde would rather let go of the eldest son of Jingzhou, Liu Qi, than let go of Liu Xuande.
What to do?
Cao Cao anxiously asked himself in his mind, since Jingzhou Jun has divided his troops into two groups, what method should he use to deal with them?
Cheng Yu sneered, "Liu Xuande was so smart that he was confused for a moment. Although Pengcheng and the others used this method to capture it, did he think that Xiapi City could also be captured by this method?"
After hearing this, Cao Mengde nodded and said with a sneer, "Liu Xuande's wish to conquer Xiapi City is simply wishful thinking and absolutely impossible."
Cao Mengde did not lie, because the entire four gates of Xiapi City have been sealed and blocked with big rocks. Even if Liu Xuande bombed them with flame stones, it would be absolutely impossible.
Of course, if Liu Xuande has countless flame stones, it is still very possible, but is it possible that Liu Xuande has countless flame stones?
Cao Mengde can say with certainty that this is absolutely impossible.
Flame stones are valuable, and even using one will cost a lot of money.
Every bombing will probably cause the user heartache for a long time.
Now that Liu Xuande no longer has Xuzhou and no financial income, what can he do to buy more flame stones?
Therefore, Cao Mengde is almost certain that the number of flame stones in Liu Xuande's hands will never be large.
Since there are not many, it is just a dream to use bombing to blow up the big rocks in the city gate passage.
Therefore, Cao Mengde can be sure that no matter how Liu Xuande divides his troops, the final result will be failure.
What he is worried about now is whether Liu Xuande can escape if the dike breaks now.
Liu Xuande is also one of the overlords of the Three Kingdoms. He is extremely cunning. If he is let go, there will be endless troubles.
Therefore, in this battle, we must find a way to eliminate Liu Xuande, which is the main business.
Thinking of this, Cao Mengde raised his head and looked at Cheng Yu, and asked with a wry smile, "Zhongde, if Liu Xuande rushes to the south gate and we dig up the river embankment, is there any way to eliminate him?"
Cheng Yu shook his head without hesitation, "My lord, if you take advantage of the flood to defeat Liu Bei's army, it will be easy, but if you want to eliminate the three Liu Xuande brothers, it is probably impossible."
At this point, Cheng Yu paused, but then, without waiting for Cao Mengde to answer his words, he continued.
"Lord, Liu Xuande knows the terrain of Xiapi City. Once he discovers a flood, he will definitely run to the east. If we want to eliminate him, it may not be that easy."
Cao Mengde nodded, "Zhongde, you are right. This is also what I am most worried about. If Liu Xuande is not eliminated, I will always feel that it will be difficult to sleep and eat well."
Hearing this, Cheng Yu frowned and said, "My lord, it's probably impossible to destroy Liu Xuande by digging holes and pouring water. Unless Liu Xuande stays in the west, even if he wants to run away, it won't be easy."<
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Cao Mengde frowned, "But now that Liu Xuande has gone to the South City Gate, can't we deal with him?"
Cheng Yu shook his head, "The flood method is impossible. Only by letting Liu Xuande rush into the city can we eliminate him.
But the South City Gate has been sealed. If you try to open it, you may alert Liu Xuande, and he will not be fooled into entering the city."