At the same time, the sky above Chenliucheng was covered with clouds, and strong winds were blowing under the hazy weather. Raindrops as big as soybeans fell continuously, and those that failed to flow in time quickly accumulated on the ground.
The 40,000-strong army led by Gao Fei was stationed outside the west gate of Chenliu City. A violent storm hit the newly built camp. The wind roared, thunderstorms combined, and the water on the ground soon covered the ankles of the soldiers.
Gao Fei rode a horse on dark clouds and snow, and patrolled the camp in the violent storm. His clothes were already soaked through. He looked at the busy soldiers in the military camp and couldn't help but look at the hazy sky and shouted loudly.
He cursed: "Damn God, it won't rain sooner or later, but it rains at this time. You are blind!"
At this time, Xun You, who was following Gao Fei, said: "My lord, if this continues, within half an hour, this place will become a vast ocean. Now General Zhao is leading people to re-build the camp on the high slope, but they are working in the rain.
, but it is also very difficult. The ground is slippery and the soil is soft, making it difficult to get to the village. It is better to retreat ten miles temporarily. There is a lush forest there where big trees can be cut down and made into wooden houses to protect against wind and rain. "
Gao Fei nodded and said, "Let's do it like this."
Xun You could then order the few followers behind him to deliver the order.
Gao Fei saw a soldier carrying food falling into a puddle, jumped off his horse in a hurry, ran straight over, helped the soldier up, and said with great concern: "Fortunately, you are fine.
, you should be more careful when walking in the future, especially in puddles like this."
When the soldier saw his lord coming to greet him in person, he was so moved. When he saw the bag of grain that had been soaked in the water, he said with a guilty look on his face: "My lord, it's all my fault. It's all my fault. I ruined the grain."
It’s wet…”
"Hey, it doesn't matter. As long as everyone is fine, the grain is soaked. Just wait for the sun to come out and dry it again. Give me the grain and I will carry the grain with you!"
With that said, Gao Fei grabbed the food from the soldier's shoulders, carried it on his back and ran out.
When Xun You and others saw this, they also dismounted and joined the team transporting food. The soldiers who were originally transporting food were encouraged to see Gao Fei taking the lead in such physical work, and they worked harder and harder. After a while,
In a short time, they rescued the grain soaked in the puddles, loaded it into trucks, and transported them westward one by one.
The weather at this time of year is very abnormal. The rainy season comes very early. It rains every three days, making the ground always wet. It is precisely for this reason that Gao Fei has not launched an attack for a long time, because the entire Central Plains is covered with rain.
It was raining and the muddy road was not conducive to the use of cavalry. Cao Cao stayed in Chenliu City, and gradually the two armies formed a confrontation.
It rained heavily all day and only stopped in the evening. If the Yan army had not moved the camp, they would probably have taken a bath in the camp.
The terrain here in Chenliu is low-lying, so when it rains, water easily accumulates on the ground. Sometimes the water in particularly low-lying places can reach up to your chest.
As soon as the rain stopped, Cao Cao climbed up the city wall of Chenliu City and looked at the wilderness outside the west gate. Seeing that a country had already formed, he smiled and said: "It seems that God still has some mercy on me. This time
The heavy rain came just in time. Judging from the appearance outside, it will take a few days for the water to recede and the ground to dry up. Xun Yu should also be back in the next few days."
Turning around, Cao Cao went down from the tower and walked on the streets of the city, with a smile on his face.
There is a world of difference between the inside of Chenliu City and the outside of the city. I don’t know which governor of the Han Dynasty built Chenliu City. He took into account the low-lying terrain and heavy rainwater in the local soldiers who could not escape, so he spent a huge amount of money to build it for Chenliu.
Some underground drainage pipe networks have been installed. As long as there is a heavy rain, the pipe network in the city will be effective, and you no longer have to worry about being soaked in water.
After returning to the Prefect's Mansion, Cao Cao summoned Xu Shu, Liu Ye, Cheng Yu, Mao Jie, Man Chong, and Dong Zhao, and inquired about the city's territory, food, weapons and equipment one by one.
, I also have confidence in my heart.
"Mr. Ziyang, what kind of car did you advise me about last time? How is it being built now?" After Cao Cao asked about logistical issues, he said to Liu Ye straight to the point.
"Your Majesty, this is a Thunderbolt Chariot! We have already supervised the construction of more than 20 of them. If we have three more days, there will be no problem in making fifty of them." Liu Ye replied.
Cao Cao said: "Well, hurry up as soon as possible. The water outside is very deep, and the water in the moat has spread to the ground. If the Yan army wants to attack the city, they can't even think about it until the ground dries up. During this time, everyone
You all have to work harder, and after this disaster is over, I will definitely not treat you all badly."
"I dare not fail to do my best to serve the king!" everyone said in unison.
"Well! You all go down, Dong Zhao, Man Chong, and Mao Jie stay."
So Xu Shu, Liu Ye, Cheng Yu and others all left, leaving only Dong Zhao, Man Chong and Mao Jie in the room.
"My lords, now we only have seven days of food left. After seven days, our army will be in danger of running out of food. Is there any way you can turn these seven days of food into ten days of food?" Cao Cao looked at it.
Glancing at the three people in front of them, they asked slowly.
Dong Zhao, Man Chong, and Mao Jie looked at each other. After looking at each other, all three of them knew that the most effective way was to withhold food and grass, but no one dared to say anything. Because once food and grass were withheld,
, if soldiers don’t have enough to eat, it is likely to trigger a mutiny.
"You can just say it, I won't blame you." Cao Cao said.
Man Chong took the lead and said: "Your Majesty, if you want to use seven days of food to turn it into ten days, then the only way is to deduct the soldiers' food and grass, and then misappropriate part of the extra storage to pay for the three days of extra education."
Cao Cao naturally knew, but he hadn't thought of an effective way yet, so he asked: "If this happens, the soldiers will not have enough to eat. If a mutiny breaks out, the gains will outweigh the losses."
Man Chong continued: "Your Majesty, even so, ten days of food can suffice. Your Majesty only asked me how to get together ten days of food, but did not ask me how to prevent the soldiers from rebelling. So I just answered what your Majesty asked me.
The question asked, as to whether the soldiers will rebel, that is another question."
Cao Cao liked Man Chong, a counselor who spoke very interestingly and could always understand the feelings of others. He smiled and asked: "So, how can we get enough food for ten days without causing a mutiny?"
Man Chong thought for a while and replied: "The king only needs to kill one person."
"Oh? Who to kill?" Cao Cao asked curiously.
Man Chong said: "Just kill one of the ministers!"
Dong Zhao and Mao Jie were shocked after hearing this. They both pricked up their ears and squinted at Cao Cao to see what his reaction was.
After hearing this, Cao Cao's eyes shone with wonder. He seemed to have understood what Man Chong meant, so he smiled and said, "Bo Ning, I understand. Thank you for your advice!"
Man Chong said modestly: "It's just a small skill that can only make the king smile."
"Haha, in short, Mr. Boning has solved the doubts in my heart. You can go down first!"
"promise!"
Dong Zhao, Mao Jie and Man Chong walked out of the room together. After taking two steps, they both asked at the same time: "Bo Ning, what did you mean by just now? Why didn't we understand it?"
Man Chong smiled and said, "What is my current position?"
"Zan Junjun, marching chief, military advisor offering wine, and chief grain and grass promotion officer." Mao Jie was the first to answer.
"Then you still don't understand?" Man Chong asked.
Dong Zhao chuckled and said, "I understand."
Mao Jie said suspiciously: "I still don't understand. How does this relate to the king's problem?"
Dong Zhaodao: "There is a huge connection. Since you don't understand, just wait and see. Within three days, you will definitely understand."
Mao Jie stopped asking. He didn't like beating around the bush, so he just said, "Forget it if you don't tell me."
Man Chong smiled and said: "Starting soon, my chief grain and grass promotion officer should be replaced..."
After hearing this, Mao Jie thought about the details, laughed, and said, "I understand. Boning, I really admire you more and more."
"It's a small skill, nothing worth mentioning."
Half an hour later, Cao Cao called Wang Jie, one of Man Chong's food officials, and said to him: "Man Boning has worked too hard recently. He occasionally feels cold and feels unwell. He needs to rest for a few days. You can replace Man Boning for the time being."
Chief Promoter of Grain and Grass, please go and count the grain stored in the granary, and then report to me."
Wang Jie made a "promise" and hurriedly replied: "Please tell me, your Majesty, that the food and grass are only enough to last for seven days. I will count them every day, so keep it in mind."
Cao Cao said "Yeah", looked at Wang Wei, and thought to himself: "It would be a pity to kill such a dedicated food officer. But if he doesn't kill him, the food and grass will not be enough to last ten days..."
After thinking for a moment, Cao Cao finally made up his mind and said to Wang Jie: "From tomorrow onwards, change the food for seven days to enough for ten days, and change the big bowl into a small bowl, so as to solve the urgent need."
Wang Jie was shocked and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, if that's true, if the soldiers are unwilling, I'm afraid it will trigger a mutiny..."
"I have my own way to resolve this problem. Just follow my orders."
Wang Jie had no choice but to obey, said "Promise", and exited Cao Cao's room.
Early the next morning, when the soldiers were having breakfast, they found that the food was much less than before, and it was also sparse. Under the leadership of several camp leaders, they immediately arrested the cook who was on duty that day for questioning. The cook said this
It was the order of Wang Jie, the new chief grain and grass promotion officer, and he just followed the order.
As a result, the soldiers who gathered to make trouble rushed directly into the barracks of the new general grain and grass dispatcher Wang Jie, arrested Wang Jie, and took him to the prefect's mansion to ask Cao Cao to severely punish him.
Wang Jie couldn't express his pain. He couldn't say that Cao Cao asked him to do this, so he didn't say a word until he was taken to Cao Cao by the soldiers, and then he said: "Your Majesty, I am not guilty..."
Cao Cao nodded slightly, summoned Wang Jie alone, and said to Wang Jie: "I also know that you are not guilty, and I am the guilty one. However, once I die, the Kingdom of Wei will inevitably fall apart. Therefore, I can only ask
You died in my place. Now everyone knows that it was you who was responsible for defeating me.
Withholding military rations, if I don't kill you, it won't be enough for the people to be angry. Once a mutiny occurs, the Wei State will inevitably collapse. Therefore, your death is for the Wei State and for this king. After your death
, I will take care of your wife and children for you, what else do you have to worry about?"
After hearing this, Wang He understood that he had to die, so he no longer ran away. He bowed to Cao Cao and said, "Your Majesty, please take care of yourself. Wang He is leaving!"
After saying this, Wang E hit a pillar and died on the spot.
After seeing this, Cao Cao also felt very sorry. He sighed and said slowly: "He is really a righteous man!"
Later, in order to calm the anger of the soldiers, Cao Cao had Wang Ji beheaded and falsely accused Wang Ji of stealing grain and grass, leaving the army without ten days of food. He asked everyone to save food and clothing, which was unanimously agreed by the soldiers.
As a result, Cao Cao resumed his position as the general officer of Man Chong Food and Grass Promotion, and the city actively prepared for the upcoming battle...
(ps: The belated third update has arrived. In addition, I would like to thank the author of the female video on this website "Just Like Yijiang Yiyi" mm. Due to her hard work, she gave the book a new cover, which is more beautiful than the last time.
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