Because Zhou Yu and Sun Quan were supervising the battle, the mobility of Soochow soldiers was much higher than last time.
With the help of Pan Zhang, Zhu Huan, Jiang Qin, Zhou Tai and other powerful generals, it only took the Soochow people half a day to build a tall earth fort south of Shishui.
The Battle of Ci Xiangyang was created by Yi Xiaotian, and with the fortifications using the Moon-Chasing Crossbow to exert astonishing attack power, Zhou Yu was not a simple-minded person.
Since the opponent can use some novel method to defeat them, why can't they "turn enemies into friends" and learn from the foreigners' skills?
So this is the biggest change after Zhou Yu replaced Zhang Zhao in attacking the city——
Once the earthen fort was erected, even Zhang Liao, who initially wanted to lead the cavalry to attack the Wu army but was on an unstable footing, now had to think twice.
In the blink of an eye, when he saw the archers in and on the earth fort, Zhang Liao simply gave up such an idea.
Although Zhang Liao said he was ready and had made sufficient preparations, Zhang Liao still felt terrible pressure when facing Zhou Yu.
One day.
The Soochow army relied on the cover of the earthen forts and quickly moved their camp forward. Half of the 100,000-strong army crossed the Shishui River in one day. Unable to help but do so, the Soochow ships coming from Chaohu were already leaning against this moment.
When the water rose, he rushed forward crazily and entered the stage of bow and arrow suppression.
If anyone were to stand on the tower in Hefei at this moment and look at the surroundings of Hefei City, he would surely be shocked by the ferocious encirclement of Soochow.
But - just these, Zhou Yu is still not satisfied.
"Isn't it just a Thunderbolt car?"
"I'll show it to you! Let you taste the feeling of being defeated by the weapon you developed!"
On the second day, under the guidance of Zhou Yu, a dozen Pili chariots passed the wooden bridge that the Dongwu people had arrived at all night on Shishui River, and came to a place less than ten miles below the city. After setting up their formations one by one,
Quickly and indiscriminately bombarded the seemingly weak city wall of Hefei City.
For a time, even Zhang Liao felt helpless.
A long-term worker versus a trebuchet is like a mantis trying to use a cart as a moth to fly into a flame.
In just half an afternoon, under the cover of the main force of Zhu Huan, Jiang Qin and others, a series of indiscriminate bombings caused heavy casualties in the city of Hefei.
If it weren't for Wenpin's command, the troops in the city quickly evaded the situation, and Zhang Liao led the light cavalry, relying on the first batch of cavalry equipped with horseshoes, to launch a powerful counterattack against Soochow's supporting troops, I believe that it would not have been long before.
, Hefei City would be attacked so brutally.
But this did not really resolve the real crisis in Hefei City.
"Wenyuan...this is the casualty report on the first day...1,700 people died in the battle...and nearly 600 people were seriously injured and lost the possibility of fighting again...We must not continue like this tomorrow!"
Wenpin held the crumpled report in his hand, and in his anger, he clenched the paper with a creaking sound.
Standing on the city, Zhang Liao was still wearing his battle armor, and his body was covered with blood from earlier when he charged into battle to kill the enemy. The thickened blood added a bit of chill to Zhang Liao's stern face at this moment.
"We can only hope that Wen Qian and Wen Zhen can regain the territory south and east of Juchao as soon as possible. As long as we can cut off the route of Ruxushui, we can wantonly outflank the Soochow people's retreat and easily cut off their food!"
Zhang Liao saw the problem very clearly.
Hefei, which is nominally the main battlefield, is actually by no means the winner of this war.
In his plan, as long as he and Wenpin could withstand the siege of the Soochow people for a period of time, relying on the newly equipped Youzhou cavalry with horseshoes, Yu Jin and Le Jin would be able to sweep away the Soochow people.
the rear.
Ruxu Water, a tributary in the southeast of Chao Lake, is currently being protected by the Soochow general Lu Fan who occupies Juchao. This is where the most important water supply route for Soochow's northern expedition to Hefei was.
Whether they were transported from Wu County or from Kuaiji, all military supplies were transported by water, along the river, passing through Ruxu River, and across Chaohu Lake before arriving in front of Hefei City.
The size of Chaohu Lake makes it almost impossible for Zhang Liao to intercept.
Only living in the nest——
It is a place that can really deal a ton of blows to the Soochow people in one fell swoop.
However...Zhang Liao did not expect that he only needed to hold on for less than ten days to form a pincer attack on the Soochow army in front of Hefei City, but his side would become a difficult one to resist.
"But...if we keep this pace...the repair of the city wall will no longer be possible tomorrow! We must...must find a way!"
As the famous Iron Turtle, Wenpin was even more accomplished than Zhang Liao in building city defenses.
He understood at a glance that with this momentum, let alone time, they would not be able to hold on even for three days. If Hefei's biggest reliance, their city wall that had been reinforced countless times, was broken.
Then they will have no chance to make a comeback and resist.
Wenpin's words fell into Zhang Liao's ears, but they only made him more depressed.
"Sure enough... If Mr. Yi is here, he will definitely be able to come up with a way to break the situation... If I lose this battle, I, Zhang Liao, will not dare to live... Wenpin, when the time comes, you will behead me and take my head to the Prime Minister and Yi
Apologize, sir..."
"Wenyuan! You...it's just now! How can you say such discouraging words?"
Wenpin was really shocked. He took advantage of the night to catch a glimpse of Zhang Liao's eyes full of determination - the Zhang Wenyuan in his mind who was invincible and powerful in Jiangdong was not someone who gave up so easily... However, for a moment, he
I couldn't find anything better to say to dissuade the other party.
at this time…
A voice sounded from outside the corridor, and along with the sound of hurried footsteps, Zhang Liao and Wenpin couldn't help but look in the direction of the door in confusion.
"Yes, General Wenyuan, this battle has only been fought for a day or two, and you are so discouraged. If you tell me, you will make the Marquis of Guannei in Hanzhong laugh."
"who?"
Zhang Liao stood up suddenly, and for a moment he didn't realize who the voice belonged to, but the joking meaning in the words made Zhang Liao's face turn red, and his consciousness suddenly came to his senses.
Following Zhang Liao's scolding, a thin but not frail figure appeared outside the door.
The man in Confucian robes and a turban on his head, with a sense of travel all over his body, although he was old and had slightly frosty hair on his temples, his appearance made Zhang Liao feel relieved.
"Zi Yang...how...how did you come to Hefei at this time?"
"If it's what Xun Lingjun said, you don't have to worry too much and just go to Shouchun... Hefei is not a safe place at the moment..."
Liu Ye, who in another time and space had served the Cao family for three generations and played an important role in Cao Cao's group of advisers, now came to Hefei in crisis alone.
"Ahem, cough, cough - General Wenyuan, what are you talking about? Ziyang and I spent the whole night thinking about a strategy to defeat the enemy on the road... Are you planning to give away the key to defeating the enemy in Hefei like this?"
Perhaps because he was tired, or perhaps because of the cold, another person slowly walked out from Liu Ye's side. This person's figure was slightly stooped, but precisely because of his appearance, hope was finally ignited in Zhang Liao's heart.
"Zhicai! You...you're here too!"
Compared to Zhang Liao's shock, Wenpin's beaming look could better reflect the attitudes of the two of them at this moment.
Xi Zhicai smiled and waved his hand:
"Our powerful General Zhang Wenyuan is in trouble, how can we old guys sit at home?"