Chapter 118 Attack

Jianchang Camp, 40,000 Jiangdong soldiers and horses are stationed here. In the past few days, Jiangdong's soldiers and horses have been mobilized frequently. Zhou Yu's dispatch of soldiers and horses from the surrounding counties not only completes the soldiers who have lost in the battle with the Jingzhou army in the past few days, but also added another 10,000 horses.

The weight of grain and grass is also constantly transported, which is enough for 40,000 troops to eat for a month. In addition, all kinds of siege equipment are also fully prepared.

At this time, in addition to Han Dang and Tai Shici, there were more than a dozen young generals in the Chinese army. Just now, Zhou Yu ordered someone to convene everyone for discussion.

Zhou Yu, who was sitting at the table, flashed his eyes at this time, and his face was a little hesitant as if he was doing something important to decide. Just yesterday, Zhou Yu received an urgent letter from Zhang Zhao, which told him in detail what happened in Jiangdong in the past few days. After reading the letter, Zhou Yu had mixed feelings. For Liu Qi, he did not expect that Liu Qi would rob the Qiao sisters and cross the river. At the same time, I have a new understanding of Liu Qi

This person is not as cowardly and incompetent as the legend, but witty, courageous and resourceful. It is not a good thing for Jiangdong to have this person in control of the situation in Jingzhou. Zhou Yu did not object to Sun Ce's mobilization of troops to attack Jingzhou. He guessed a little about Sun Ce's intention, but Zhou Yu was more inclined to annex Jingzhou if Liu Qi did not take over Jingzhou Mu. It would be even more difficult for Liu Qi to annex Jingzhou when he succeeded to the throne.

Therefore, he must drive the Jingzhou army back to Jingzhou as soon as possible to attack Jingzhou from here, but it seems that it may not be big at this time. In the past few days, he has experienced Xu Shu's means that it is almost impossible to take You County from his hands. At present, the most important thing is to take back Ai County and Xiushui counties. Close the gate from Jingzhou to Jiangdong so that he can go to Chai Sang to help Sun Ce take Jingzhou.

In addition, he was also very much in favor of the transfer of Zhang Wei from Xu Du back to Jiangdong mentioned in the letter. Zhang Wei's purpose of staying in Xu Du was to seek an official for Sun Ce. Later, as Jiang Dong's messenger in Xu Du secretly listened to the news, but now the situation in Jiangdong is not optimistic. Zhang Wei can be more sure.

Thinking of this, Zhou Yu no longer hesitated to look up at Taishi Ci and said, "General Taishi, how are you ready?"

Since yesterday, Zhou Yu has ordered Tai Shici to prepare the siege equipment. Tai Shici naturally did not dare to neglect and hurried forward and said, "Dadu, the siege equipment is almost ready, and hundreds of cloud ladders, three cataps and ten wells are also ready."

Zhou Yu nodded and turned his head to Han Dang and said, "Is the army full of food and grass and preparation?"

Han Dang came forward and said, "Big Governor, the army's grain and fodder has been well prepared. Each person carries grain and fodder for five days and the rest is still in Jianchang City."

Hearing Han Dang's words, Zhou Yu got up and looked at Zhu Tao: "This army only carried food and fodder for five days. If it can't capture the two counties within five days, then retreat. You can take care of yourself." After saying that, he said, "Leave 3,000 soldiers and horses to guard Jianchang County. No one is allowed to open the door without my warrant. The army was launched. General Taishi and General Han guarded the army one after the other. They ignored the harassment of the Jingzhou army and just moved forward. The Jingzhou army came to attack and counterattacked, but if the Jingzhou army retreated, they were not allowed to pursue.

"No." Then the people went down to prepare.

Not long after, the rapid sound of the horn resounded through the camp. A famous Jiangdong soldier quickly put down his things in his hand and ran to the school yard. In just half an hour, the 40,000 troops were ready, and Zhou Yu ordered the army to leave for Xiushui County. The colorful flags were hunting, and the heavy footsteps quietly disappeared with the sound of the collision of armor.

As soon as the Jiangdong army moved, there was a scout to send the news to Xiushui County. Xu Shu, the county government of Xiushui County, also immediately summoned people to discuss. He was also a little surprised that Zhou Yu came to attack Xu Shu today. According to his estimate, Zhou Yu would come to attack the city tomorrow at the earliest, but at this time, Xu Shu could not be allowed to think too much. Xu Shu looked at the prepared people and said, "This time, the Jiangdong army will not want to make such a small fight a few days ago. I'm afraid it will be a forced attack this time."

After Xu Shu finished speaking, the people below were also a little surprised. Although they were not good at the art of war, they also knew that the forced siege of the city would be much more dead and injured than a few days ago.

Xu Shu added: "If it is not as expected, the Jiangdong army will definitely bring hope to capture Xiushui County with Jingluan and the stone-throwing truck."

This time, the faces of all the people below are a little solemn, especially Liu Pan and Ma Liang. The last time Taishi Ci attacked You County, he brought three wells, which made them unable to say hello. This plus the catapult, I'm afraid it will be more difficult.

Seeing several people with a solemn face and a smile, he just wanted them to cheer up. Xu Shu looked at the people and said, "We have to take it if Zhou Yu wants to have a tough battle this time, so we can only do our best to defend Xiushui County."

In the face of Zhou Yu's forced attack on the city, although it can be successful to attack the counties, the number of soldiers and horses in Xiushui County will also be reduced. Under Zhou Yu's repeated attacks, they may not be able to defend. Once Xiushui County is lost, the soldiers and horses sent out will be trapped and killed in Jiangdong. Xu Shu has made the worst plan. If it doesn't work, he can only withdraw from Xiushui County and retreat to Ai County. There are so many soldiers and horses in Changsha that are not as good as Jiangdong. These soldiers and horses are Liu Qi's family and Xu Shu does not dare to spend with Jiangdong.

Xu Shu sighed and looked at all the people: "Go down and get ready. From today on, the army in the city must ensure that they can fight at any time."

"No." Several people went to prepare. Soon after, the order had been issued. The soldiers and horses in the city were quickly transferred to the gate and camped near the gate. The wall is also fully prepared. A piece of crossbow is mixed with bows and arrows in the middle of the wall, while the five giant crossbows are on the concentrated gates. In recent days, in order to prepare for the stone car in Jiangdong, Xu Shu has already ordered people to make changes to the city wall. Not only has the wall been thickened and raised a lot, but it has also been poured with molten iron. After the city wall, small houses were built. These houses can accommodate two or three people at most, but they are extremely strong. Almost all the houses are solid, leaving only a small part of the space for people to hide.

There are more than 200 small houses like this on the whole city wall, almost every three meters. Moreover, the high wall completely blocks these houses. From the outside of the city, you can't see these houses at all, and even the stone-throwing car is difficult to hit.

When the soldiers in the city reached the wall to prepare tung oil, boulder and rolling wood, the Jiangdong army had approached Xiushui County. At this time, Xu Shu and others had already got up the wall and waited on the city. A team of scouts returned to send back the news of the Jiangdong army. Half an hour later, the Jiangdong army finally arrived at the town of Xiushui County.

The banners were rolled up, and the long knife broke through the air. Forty thousand soldiers and horses in the east of the river were neatly placed outside Xiushui County. One after another, phalanxes appeared under the city. Each phalanx had a thousand people and forty squares, which was so murderous.

Zhou Yu, dressed in white armor, seemed to stand out in the army. Next to him, Tai Shici and Han Dang followed closely, one left and one right, followed by more than ten young generals and dozens of messengers. Near the rear of the army, there are ten wells towering, and next to the wells, there are three long catapults lying quietly on the ground, surrounded by no more than 5,000 soldiers and horses, as if they were preparing for Xu Shu's sneak attack.