Three Kingdoms: The Yellow Turbans finally revolt

Chapter 409 Yuan Shao Insomnia

Regarding the siege of Mengxian County mentioned in Cao Cao's letter, with Cao Cao's military strength, Jiyin must have at least [-] troops.

According to previous information, Jiyin Dingyuan, Jiang Qiyuan, and Yuan left the three armies, but there were more than [-] troops, and some of them stayed in the city to guard against Dong Zhuojun in Juyang County. Logically, it is impossible for Meng County to be destroyed. around.

Then it is surrounded.

Naturally, Cao Cao would not play tricks on major military affairs. Liu Qing led his army northward, and at the same time sent fast cavalry to inform Zhao Yunjun to go northward to respond.

Zhao Yun had always paid attention to the wars on all sides. When the passage between Suiyang and Meng County was cut off, Zhao Yun began to pay attention to the wars in the north, and sent out multiple teams of sentries to investigate the intelligence.

After Guo Jia received Cao Cao's letter, he also began to correct his views on the overall situation. The lord was in the south and did not suffer any strong attacks. In Bimeng County, the other two Yuan armies acted like a feint attack, aiming to disperse the lord's troops.

In this way, the north is Yuan Jun's real main attack direction!

His judgment with the lord was wrong from the beginning.

Meng County, north of the city head.

Cao Cao looked greasy and frowning. He looked at Yuan Jun's camp, which was visible in his sight. It occupied a huge area and directly cut off the official road leading to the north.

"Master, are you still worried about defending the city?" Cheng Yu's voice sounded behind Cao Cao.

Cao Cao turned his head and smiled, pretending to be relaxed and said: "No! It's just that the last time I saw Benchu, I was still in Luoyang. Three years have passed in a blink of an eye. When we meet again, we will be in such a situation. Now he and I are both soldiers, but you see Look at Yuan Jun, it has become such a scene!"

Cao Cao knew that Yuan Shao was in the army, and this was the latest news.

Cheng Yu couldn't help smiling, Cao Cao wasn't worried, he was clearly envious, or to put it more bluntly, coveted.

"Don't worry, my lord. As the sphere of influence of the King of Bohai grows day by day, there will be more and more places where the lord will be used. In the future, the lord may not be as small as the current Yuan Jun."

"Hahaha, I hope it's as Zhongde said! Zhongde, just guess when Yuan Jun will launch an offensive?"

"Usually, after the camp is built, it takes three days to prepare for the battle before attacking," Cheng Yu said.

"So, it's tomorrow, and I don't know when the King of Bohai's reinforcements will arrive, and Xuande stationed in the west of the city, can he stand alone against the enemy?" Cao Cao had many uncertainties,
"My lord, don't worry, Liang State is the Liang State of the King of Bohai, and Meng County is the Meng County of the King of Bohai. I believe that the King of Bohai already knows the situation in Meng County and has taken measures." Cheng Yu said.

Cao Cao glanced into the distance again, then turned around immediately, ready to go down to the city.

"I hope so!"

Among the camps opposite Mengxian County, in the largest tent, Yuan Shao was concentrating on reading the letters from all parties. He and Feng Ji had just arrived here, and now, apart from restraining Gao Shun Dingyuan, all the troops have reached the designated positions. Only Yuan Shao gave an order.

"Yuan Tu, are you ready for the offensive tomorrow? If Liu Qing's reinforcements come, what should we do?" Yuan Shao asked.

"Yuan Gong, we have already dealt with it. Our army's advantage lies in its strength, while Liu Qing's side lies in its general's bravery. Therefore, tomorrow our army will adopt a multi-line offensive strategy to contain Liu Qing's troops, and for other soldiers and horses, we must rise up again." A strong attack will surely capture Meng County!" Feng Ji replied.

"Make use of strengths and avoid weaknesses, overcome the enemy's opportunity first, Yuan Tu's consideration is very good!" Yuan Shao praised, "However, Dong Zhuo has already advanced in the rear. Dong Zhuo's [-] troops are disturbing."

It wasn't just Yuan Shao who was disturbed, Feng Ji was also very disturbed.

"My lord, apart from Zhang Yang, I also ordered Ju Yi to go to Dingtao. Both of them are from the Liangbin area, and they are well versed in the defense methods of the Xiliang army. They will hold Dong Zhuo for a while. After the war here is over, we will come back later. Deal with Dong Zhuo."

"Yuan Tu, if Liu Qing comes to help, is our army really sure?" Yuan Shao is still worried. In the past few years, every time he fought with the King of Bohai, he would always lose. Will this time be different?

"Yuan Gong, we don't need to win Liu Qing, we just need to win the battle. According to my observation over the years, Liu Qing's strength lies in his cavalry, and his siege ability is not strong. As long as our army captures Meng County, we can win the battle." Stand firm!"

Yuan Shao nodded and continued: "There is one more thing. After Dong Zhuo heard about the Luoyang Rebellion, he had no intention of withdrawing his troops. Instead, he started to advance. I feel a little uneasy. Could something unexpected happen to Han Sui?"

"If there are changes, there will be news. Yuan Gong doesn't need to speculate. It's getting late. I will retire first, and Yuan Gong will also rest earlier!"

At the ceremony of discipline, leave the camp.

After Yuan Shao read the last letter and newspaper, he also fell asleep on the couch, but his head was extremely clear. He suddenly remembered the Battle of Hanoi, thinking about it, and inexplicably thought of the Battle of Puyang, when he was imprisoned.

"Go to sleep, go to sleep, tomorrow will definitely be victorious..." Yuan Shao closed his eyes and muttered to himself, but the more he wanted to fall asleep, the harder it was to fall asleep.

The next day, Feng Ji came to Yuan Shao's tent early in the morning, but was told by his personal guards that Yuan Gong was still awake.

Feng Ji couldn't help being puzzled. In the past, Mr. Yuan was very diligent. Even in the cold weather, there were no exceptions. Why did he sleep late at such a critical time?

"you sure?"

Feng Ji couldn't help being suspicious of the guards, he involuntarily pressed his right hand on the hilt of his sword, and hurried in, only to find that Yuan Shao was soundly asleep.

"Yuan Gong, Yuan Gong?"

Yuan Shao's eyes suddenly opened, and there was a flash of astonishment. When he looked at Feng Ji, he hurriedly said, "Oh, I fell asleep!"

When Feng Ji saw Yuan Shao, not only his complexion was bad, but also his eyes were dark.

"Yuan Gong didn't rest well last night?"

Yuan Shao didn't deny it, "I thought about some things, but the more I thought about it, the more I became sober, I didn't feel sleepy at all, and I didn't fall asleep until dawn."

Feng Ji's face remained calm, but he sighed in his heart: Yuan Gong still has no confidence in today's battle.

"Yuan Gong, all the troops are ready, just wait for Yuan Gong's order!"

Yuan Shao got up from the couch, and since he still had his armor on, he walked directly outside the camp: "Okay, let's go!"

Yuan Jun came to the big camp, which occupies a very large area. At this time, the army was lined up and the flags were covering the sky. The troops still came from time to time and shouted, as if they were waiting for the general to give an order.

Yuan Shao stepped onto the stage, facing the soldiers of the three armies, he drew his sword and pointed south. Although he was not awake, his voice was still loud and high-pitched: "All soldiers, expel the foreign thieves, restore Liang Guo, target Meng County, let's go to war!"

"Go to war!"

"Go to war!"

Yuan Jun shouted, and under the leadership of their respective generals, they turned around and headed south...

In the early morning of Meng County, Cao Cao patrolled the city, especially the south gate, which must be the primary target of Yuan Jun's attack.

"There is still time to leave the battle, prepare more stones!"

After saying that, Cao Cao looked down the city again. The original flat ground under the city was dug with ravines and ravines. Cao Cao was satisfied, and then said to Cheng Yu, "Zhongde, the west gate and south gate, can everything be arranged properly?"

Cheng Yu was also very helpless to Cao Cao's detailed inquiries, and replied: "Don't worry, my lord, everything has been prepared, not to mention that we can keep Meng County intact, if we keep it for a few days, there will be no problem."

The seriousness on Cao Cao's face did not disappear, and he murmured, "Where is King Bohai?"

Liu Qing just arrived in Suiyang yesterday, and after resting overnight, he is ready to set off now, while Zhao Yun has already driven north yesterday, and can reach Meng County today, while Liu Qing needs a day later.

"My lord, don't worry, the King of Bohai will arrive within three days. Our army only needs to defend for three days. But I'm worried about Liu Bei's east gate. Liu Bei has few major generals. Those who can be used are only closed. If they can't defend, Fear of losing the overall situation!"

"Zhongde is worrying too much. Cao thinks that with the courage of Guan Zhang, the city will not be lost!" Cao Cao was very optimistic about the two, and he was very relieved. As he talked, Cao Cao saw Yuan Jun soldiers approaching slowly from afar. Moreover, at a distance visible to the naked eye, there were groups of soldiers and horses, and there were more than a dozen of them.

"Yuan Jun is really powerful, attacking a city, why did he divide so many troops?" Cao Cao was puzzled.

"Naturally, it's a strategy of suspicious soldiers. Four of them should be attacking the four gates of Meng County, and the rest should be used to ambush reinforcements." Cheng Yu judged.

"Around the point to help?"

"That's right, but it's a pity, no matter how good Yuan Shao's wishful thinking is, what can he do? In my opinion, Yuan Jun doesn't have any troops under his command that can block the attack of King Bohai."

"Haha, what Zhong De said is good! Cao also thinks so! With the bravery of the king of Bohai, even if all these soldiers and horses go away, they may not be opponents. What kind of siege to help, I think Yuan Shao's plan is just a mantis. !"

With that said, Cao Cao drew out his sword and said to Xiahou Dun who was standing in front of him, "Yuan Rang, prepare for battle!"

The sound of rumbling drums was immediately recalled at the top of the city of Meng County. Nearly a thousand Cao soldiers stood on the top of the city, some with spears and some with bows and crossbows. Many young and strong men in Meng County were still working hard to carry stones, wood, Arrows and other supplies for defending the city.

Yuan Jun moved from far to near, although the speed was not fast, he did not stop. It was not until he entered the charging distance that Yuan Jun rushed forward.

Immediately, Cao Jun began to counterattack, and arrows rained down from the top of the city. Facing the arrows, Yuan Jun's first ascending troops would climb up the city wall on ladders, and then began to climb up with their arm shields on their shoulders.

Several arrows swished down, all hitting the wooden shield.

"Smash it with a stone, hurry up!" shouted the whole body of the city, and after a few breaths, a huge boulder rolled down from the crenel.

There was a continuous sound from below, and the boulder smashed several Yuan Jun, and Yuan Jun fell with the people below, directly clearing Yuan Jun from the ladder.

Jiang Qi looked at the top of the city from a distance. After a wave of stones fell, he waved his hand and ordered: "Battering ram, move!"

Yuan Jun immediately opened a big opening, a four-wheeled battering ram was pushed by more than a dozen Yuan Jun, above the battering ram there was a protective roof made of hardwood to defend against the arrows above, facing the potholes on the ground, and Some Yuan Jun held the wooden boards and ran ahead, using the wooden boards as shields. Every time they reached a tunnel, Yuan Jun put the wooden boards on it. Obviously, Yuan Jun had already had a countermeasure for Cao Cao's plan.

Cao Cao looked at the huge battering ram, which was bigger than all the battering rams he had ever seen, which showed that its power was not trivial.

"Yuan Rang, keep an eye on the battering ram!" Cao Cao reminded.

When Xiahou Dun heard this, he looked around and saw that no arrows were coming, so he stuck his head out to check, and the battering ram was gradually approaching the city wall.

"You guys, get ready!" Xiahou Dun ordered.

The so-called preparations are the several crenels above the city gate, where several huge boulders are placed, and it takes several people to forcefully push them. They are Cheng Yu's secret weapons to prevent the city gate from being attacked. When the door is attacked, these stones are pushed down.

The huge impact would directly destroy any siege weapon. Even if the battering ram approaching the city was the largest Xiahoudun had ever seen, it might not be spared.

The team leader in charge of the battering ram glanced at the huge stone at the top of the city, and immediately understood its purpose. If the battering ram reached the city gate, it would push the stone down, and the battering ram would be smashed to pieces. , he immediately ordered to stop the march, and shouted to the rear: "Siege ladder, take the siege ladder!"

The siege team is the most important thing. Once his request is met, several engineering ladders are quickly approached by several Yuan Jun, and according to the team leader's request, they are lined up under the city gate in a neat way. A barrier was created, and the battering ram turned around, heading sideways, apparently intending to turn from the side into the protection of the engineering ladder.

When the moat is pried down, it will hit the engineering ladder first. Even if the engineering ladder can be broken, the rebound and slope of the ladder will drop the moat behind the battering ram.

"Unexpectedly, there is such a hand! Come here, try smashing a piece first!" Xia Houdun didn't believe in evil, and immediately ordered to smash it.

Several Cao Jun used crowbars to pry the boulder down.

There was a sound of "click", and only the part of the engineering ladder was heard, but only a little rebound force caused the stone to deflect, and finally fell outside the ladder, while the battering ram under the ladder was still fine, but annoying What's more, the ladder was smashed, and there were dozens of Yuan Jun in the distance, carrying the ladder and rushing over. Obviously, they were worried that there were still rocks above, and they continued to bombard.

"My lord, it's bad, the battering ram cannot be destroyed!"

Cao Cao was also anxious when he heard it. Although he was holding a sharp sword, there was some commotion with nowhere to put it. He glanced casually and caught a glimpse of the brazier beside him. Thinking that the beacon fire representing the beginning of the station had already been lit, it would be useless to keep the brazier, so he ordered: : "Quick, put down the brazier!"

The brazier is an abandoned cauldron, which is full of firewood, but in order to make the fire fierce and burnable, a lot of grease has been added, so the fire is extremely fast.

Several Cao Jun stepped forward, raised their shelves, and threw them away towards the city.

A fire dragon descended from the city, and the brazier collided with the ladder, sparks flew into the sky, and the stars fell like a rain of fire, many of which landed on Yuan Jun.

"It's Fire Attack! It's Fire Attack!" Yuan Jun said anxiously.

A few unlucky Yuan Jun were doused in the oily flames, and they turned into half firemen immediately. They ran away in a hurry. Seeing this, Cao Cao said, this method is effective!

This kind of brazier was originally used by crossbowmen to light fire arrows. On the top of the city, one was placed at intervals. Cao Cao was about to ask the soldiers to move a few more to smash down, but when he thought of fire arrows, Cao Cao immediately rolled his eyes. Light up!
Cao Cao turned to Cheng Yu and said, "Zhongde, hurry up and find some kerosene! The more the better!"

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