Han Xiang

Chapter 275
Liu Fu was in charge of the Shouchun government treasury and knew everything about the food stored in the city. After hearing Xiahou Dun's words, he immediately denied it in his heart.

Liu Fu felt that Xiahoudun could fool others, but he should tell the truth to himself. Unexpectedly, he found out that there was really extra food in the city after hearing it.

It turned out that before Xiahou Dun settling the fields in Shouchun, he not only allocated rice seeds from Xudu, but also allocated wheat millet seeds, preparing to plant wheat and millet after the summer harvest, so that the Shouchun garrison could be completely self-sufficient.

It can be selected as a grain seed, and the grains are large and full.

Although there were not many wheat millet seeds, under Xiahou Dun's suggestion, the hulled bran was also used, mixed and ground into coarse grains to satisfy the hunger of the soldiers.

In this way, the seeds alone can be eaten for more than a month, and with the existing grain in Shouchun, there is hope that it will last until September.

With grain in hand, don't panic in my heart.

Liu Fu took the reassurance, had the hope of persevering, and left the city with a smile. He praised Xiahou Dun in his heart, and lamented that the other party insisted on farming, otherwise Shouchun would not have extra food.

Few Jiangdong soldiers believed the rhetoric of Xiahoudun City, but the offensive and defensive battle was dragged down by the scorching heat, and the battle situation was still in a stalemate.

The war was dragged on until August, but Qiuhu was still fierce.

On days when it doesn't rain, Xu Kun deploys to attack the city every day, but Xiahou Dun is still holding on, and there are no rumors of famine in the city.

The more Sun Quan attacked the city, the more hesitant he felt, thinking that Shouchun really had half a year of food in reserve?Is it still necessary to besiege the city and cut off food?

Shouchun has been besieged by Jiangdong, and every grain eaten is one less grain, and Jiangdong's supplies can be continuously sent to the front line through waterways.

Sun Quan was not afraid of continuing to consume, but he was afraid that Cao Cao would suddenly lead troops to reinforce him, so he was very concerned about Hebei's intelligence.

Huainan and Hebei are separated by Yuzhou and Yanzhou. Sun Quan didn't get the information he wanted, but unexpectedly received news that Xuzhou was approaching. Taishan General Changba also rebelled in Donghai County. (Chang Ba is Chang Xi, not Taishan general Zang Ba, Xi means big wild boar, and was renamed after the insult of later generations)

When Xu Kun reported Wanchang Ba's rebellion, Sun Quan's mood was not the slightest wave. He felt that it had nothing to do with the Shouchun battlefield, and he was even a little impatient.

"Uncle, in the future, you will focus more on attacking the city. Even if you collect external intelligence, you must be selective and prioritize. In the future, you will pay less attention to information like Changba. Donghai County will be far away from Xudu, and will Far away from the Hebei battlefield, whether he rebels against Cao or not will not affect our major events."

After listening to Sun Quan's instructions like a 'layman', Xu Kun had to explain patiently: "My lord, listen to me, the general wants to take care of the overall situation. Although Donghai County is far away from Xudu, it has nothing to do with the attack and defense of Shouchun, but we can get a glimpse of it." And seeing Quan Leopard, Changba Anti-Cao can reveal other information, which can also be used by us for reference.”

"Oh? Can you see other information? Uncle, please try to explain it."

Sun Quan said that he had finished straightening his robe and sat upright, intending to listen carefully to Xu Kun's 'defense'.

Xu Kun stroked his beard and replied: "Changba chooses to rebel at this time, which indirectly shows that Yuan Cao is still fighting fiercely; secondly, there is a problem in Donghai County, so Xuzhou can't be distracted elsewhere. It can neither support Shouchun Xiahou Dun nor Guangling Chen. Deng, so we still have plenty of time."

"Can you still look at it this way? My uncle is really a good Jiangdong general."

After Sun Quan praised Xu Kun, he said to himself: "This Changba is interesting. I remember he also rebelled against Cao last year? This fellow is probably Yuan Shao's man?"

Seeing that no one answered, Zhang Hong got up and took the conversation: "Chang Ba is one of the gangsters in Mount Tai, and he is not a man of law-abiding people. Donghai County where he lives is close to Qingzhou, so he should have been wooed by Yuan Shao."

Sun Quan was puzzled: "There are several bandits in Mount Tai, why can this one be won over?"

"I don't know." Zhang Hong shook his head and sighed: "This kind of bandit only has profit in his eyes, and it's no surprise how many times he rebelled."

"Last month Liu Bei raised an incident in Runan, and this month Chang Ba rebelled in the East China Sea. It seems that Cao Cao's rule is also unstable. I don't know if I can control these rebels after I take control of Xudu."

After Sun Quan muttered, he suddenly frowned again, with surprise in his words: "Zigang, Liu Bei rebelled twice in the past two years, and Changba seems to have rebelled twice, isn't this a coincidence?"

"They are all supporting Yuan Shao. It happened by chance and it is inevitable." Zhang Hong made a brief comment, and then reminded Sun Quan: "My lord can despise Changba, but not Liu Xuande. Even Cao Cao is afraid of him."

"Liu Xuande, after so many failures, he can still match up with Cao Operation, he is indeed a character."

Sun Quan agreed, and asked Xu Kun, "Uncle, is there any new situation in Runan? Did Liu Xuande lead his troops to attack Xudu?"

Xu Kun shook his head and replied: "Compared to last year's aggressiveness, Liu Bei is very cautious this time. I heard that he only consolidated and gathered the rebels in Runan, and did not advance in the direction of Yingchuan."

Hearing that Liu Bei didn't attack Xu Du, Sun Quan thought that you are wise, and Xu Du is left to Jiangdong.

Not everyone has such a thing as destiny. Last month, Sun Quan was annoyed that Liu Bei was fishing in troubled waters, but now he showed an expression of appreciation.

"Liu Xuande has failed repeatedly, so he should sum up his experiences and lessons. It is reasonable to be cautious. When we capture Shouchun, we can send someone to Runan to contact and invite him to join the army in Xudu."

"My lord wants to ally with Liu Bei?"

"Why not?"

Zhang Hong's question was confirmed by Sun Quan, and he hurriedly stood up and cupped his hands to remonstrate: "My lord, please think twice. If you join forces with Liu Bei to attack Xudu, how will you distribute the benefits at that time? This person is really not simple."

Sun Quan said with a serious face, "I don't want to share the fat on my lips, but I have to prepare for everything. Shouchun is so difficult to capture. I'm afraid Xudu will be even more difficult. If Cao Cao returns to the Central Plains, I can't get anything, so I might as well seek skin from a tiger."

"It's still my lord who thinks carefully."

Zhang Hong cupped his hands and sat down after complimenting Sun Quan. He couldn't find a reason to refute.

"It's best not to rely on external forces. If you really want to borrow it, you have to guard against it. But Liu Xuande has no foundation and is weak. I am not afraid."

After Sun Quan narrowed his eyes, he turned his head and told Xu Kun, "It's autumn now, and my uncle needs to adjust the rhythm of the siege in a timely manner. I really don't want to waste time with Xiahou Dun. We have to break the city and go to Xudu as soon as possible."

"Well, I will start to gradually adjust tomorrow, and I expect to return to the offensive of ten rounds a day in ten days."

After listening to Xu Kun's answer, Sun Quan nodded slightly, but gave layman instructions: "The weather will gradually turn cold after autumn, and my uncle doesn't have to be limited to ten rounds a day. How about adding a few more rounds of offensive? Jiangdong Erlang Two months is enough leisure."

"it is good."

Xu Kun fully agreed, but slandered Sun Quan for guarding the tent every day. I would have my own arrangements for how to direct the siege. Obviously, the food in the city could be exhausted. How could it be possible to exceed the normal intensity?

If the soldiers mutinied and fled due to the high damage caused by the siege, how can Xu Du replace Cao Cao?Maybe even Shouchun won't be able to win.

Shouchun was besieged, Runan was in turmoil, and Donghai rebelled
Unfavorable news from the rear was sent to the front line of Cangting one after another, making Cao Cao's Northern Expedition more difficult.

(End of this chapter)