Three Kingdoms: I, the eldest son of Cao, a loving father of a great man!

"No need to be polite, just stand up!" Cao Ang waved his hand.

"Thank you, my lord!" Xu Shu and others stood up.

"Are all the things I asked you to prepare ready?" Cao Ang asked.

"My lord, everything is ready." Zhao Yun said respectfully.

"Well then! Go out and prepare now, and kill all those who should be killed!" Cao Ang said viciously.

"We will obey your order!" The generals responded loudly.

Xu Shu frowned slightly and asked, "My Lord, are you planning to use fire attack?"

Cao Ang laughed loudly and said, "Fire attack is too easy for those bastards.

Since they like playing with fire, let them experience the feeling of being engulfed by flames.

I want to see how much they can endure."

But Cao Ang knew that in history, Cao Cao's country collapsed because of a fire.

Cao Ang didn't want to follow in Cao Cao's footsteps, so he wanted to burn the forests around Xiangyang City, leaving Xiangyang City bare and making Liu Biao unable to cry.

As for how to burn it, Cao Ang came up with an idea, which was to pile the wood in one place and then detonate it.

This idea is simple, but it is not very practical. The problem of fuel needs to be considered, otherwise Xiangyang City can be burned down in one go.

Cao Ang felt that Jia Xu could be held responsible for this matter, after all, Jia Xu had done such a thing before.

"Wenhe, this matter is left to you." Cao Ang said to Jia Xu.

Jia Xu smiled bitterly and said, "My lord, this matter is of great importance. I am afraid I am not up to the task."

"Wenhe, this matter concerns the national economy and people's livelihood. Don't refuse." Cao Ang said.

Jia Xu agreed reluctantly.

Cao Ang continued to instruct, "Fengxiao, you are responsible for this matter. Arrange personnel to carry out the task as soon as possible. Also, send more personnel to supervise Wenhe."

"I obey your command!" Guo Jia said with a bow.

Cao Ang then turned his gaze to Xu Shu and said, "Yuan Hao, I hope you can lead the army to Jiangxia County immediately.

Remember, Jiangxia County is the granary of our army.

If we lose Jiangxia County, even if we take Xiangyang, it will be a waste of effort."

Xu Shu said solemnly: "I will not fail in my mission!"

"Well, go ahead!" Cao Ang nodded.

Xu Shu took the order and left, while Cao Ang said to Jia Xu: "Wenhe, I am going to Changsha County. You go with me."

Jia Xu's heart was pounding, this was a huge challenge.

Cao Ang is going to Changsha County, which means that Cao Ang will be on the battlefield in person, which is a great honor.

"My lord, this matter is too dangerous. Please think twice." Jia Xu advised.

"I have made my decision, so don't say anything more." Cao Ang said firmly.

"My lord is wise!" Jia Xu knew that Cao Ang would not change his mind, so he could only obey.

Cao Ang looked at Pang Tong and said, "Feng Xiao, how is Wen Yuan's recovery going?"

"My lord, Mr. Yuanzhi is treating the general's injuries. I believe he will recover soon." Pang Tong said.

"That's good! Yuanzhi is from a medical family, and what I'm most worried about is Yuanzhi's injury.

It seems that Yuanzhi has recovered well from his injury." Cao Ang breathed a sigh of relief.

As soon as Cao Ang finished speaking, Dian Wei walked in.

"My lord, I'm back!" Dian Wei shouted excitedly.

Cao Ang smiled and said, "Thank you for your hard work! Come, sit down and take a rest."

Dian Wei sat down with a swagger, and then said in a simple and honest manner: "My lord, what do you want from me?"

Cao Ang said to Dian Wei, "I plan to have you follow Wen He to Jiangxia County. You must obey Wen He's instructions along the way. If there is any mistake, I will hold you responsible."

"Yes, I'll listen to Wenhe." Dian Wei agreed readily.

When Pang Tong saw that Cao Ang actually asked Dian Wei to protect him, he secretly sighed that Cao Ang really trusted Dian Wei.

"My lord." Jia Xu still wanted to stop Cao Ang's decision.

Cao Ang glared at Jia Xu, and Jia Xu was so scared that he immediately shut up. He didn't dare to refute Cao Ang.

"Wenhe, I know what you are worried about. But I have a foolproof plan. You don't have to worry." Cao Ang said.

"Yes!" Jia Xu didn't dare to refute and could only accept Cao Ang's decision obediently.

"My lord, what should we do next?" Ju Su asked.

Cao Ang said calmly: "Let's do it tonight!"

"Lord!" everyone exclaimed.

"What's wrong? Are you scared?" Cao Ang said coldly.

"No, no." Xu Shu and Ju Shou lowered their heads in embarrassment.

Cao Ang said to Pang Tong: "Feng Xiao, you must immediately mobilize all the craftsmen and deliver the kerosene. I want to burn the city!"

"My lord, are you sure you want to burn the city?" Pang Tong was puzzled.

"Of course, I have long discovered that Cai Mao is insidious and cunning. He must not be left alive!" Cao Ang said affirmatively.

Pang Tong's face was solemn. Although Cao Ang's decision was cruel, it was the only feasible solution.

Jingzhou has abundant water resources. If the water is allowed to flow out, the people of Jingzhou will suffer.

Moreover, Xiangyang City was easy to defend but difficult to attack. Even if the city walls were blown down with explosives, it might not be possible to capture the city. The cost was too high and Cao Ang could not afford it.

"Since the lord has made the decision, I will arrange the craftsmen immediately," said Pang Tong.

"Well, I believe you." Cao Ang was full of confidence in Pang Tong.

"My lord, what about me?" Ju Su asked weakly.

"You are responsible for dealing with the bandits near Xiangyang. I don't want to see a single soldier escape!" Cao Ang said sternly.

"I obey your order!" Ju Su knelt down.

"The rest of the generals may disperse. Have a good rest tonight. Tomorrow morning, I will be at the gate tower of Xiangyang City to watch your heroic presence." Cao Ang said.

"We obey your command!" all the generals shouted in unison.

Then they returned to their own tents to prepare for dinner.

Cao Ang brought Li Gui and others to Lu Bu's tent and asked, "Fengxian, how is your recovery?"

"Thank you for your concern, brother. I am much better now." Lu Bu said gratefully.

Lu Bu's injuries recovered very quickly and he was able to stand up and walk a few steps.

"That's good!" Cao Ang said with relief.

Li Gui cautiously reminded: "My Lord, time is running out, should we get ready?"

"Yes. Pass the order down, start the siege on the city at midnight tonight!" said Cao Ang.

"Yes!" Li Gui gave the order immediately.

Soon, Cao Ang's army was ready.

Cao Ang looked at the dark sky and said, "After tonight, the prestige of the Han Dynasty will spread throughout Jingzhou!"

Lu Bu clenched his fists and remained silent.

Several kilometers away from Xiangyang City, the cavalry under Cao Ang were quietly waiting for Cao Ang's orders.

Cao Ang saw that Lü Bu was a little anxious, so he patted him on the shoulder and said, "Fengxian, don't worry.

My troops are well-trained and can definitely capture Xiangyang City in a short period of time. (End of this chapter)