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Chapter 457 Operation Flood

Su Yao did not agree with such a conservative plan of the crowd.

Why?
It’s not that he doesn’t dare to fight a tough battle, but it’s already February.

On the way out of the border, they first rescued Gongsun Zan, then broke through Yangping City, conquered the Xianbei in the north, and attacked the Wuhuan in the south. Although they won battles one after another along the way, time was passing by every second.

The annals show that the emperor died in April of this year.

Although Su Yao used Hua Tuo to extend the emperor's life, he was not sure whether the system would use any plot-killing methods to force the development of the main storyline.

Therefore, according to the original plan, Su Yao wanted to finish the affairs in Liaodong before April and return to the capital to catch up with the plot.

Then the war with Goguryeo must be resolved as soon as possible.

Is there a faster and more efficient way to take down this wave of castles?
This really posed a difficult problem for everyone. For a moment, there was silence in the hall.

"Actually, there might be a solution." Wuruga's expression was a little conflicted.

"Oh?" Su Yao was surprised. "You guys, are you really hiding something from me?"

"Why? Do you want to see my army and Ming Lindaye both suffer losses, so that you can reap the benefits?"

"I dare not, I absolutely do not dare to do this!"

Wuluga was so frightened that he waved his hands repeatedly and explained hurriedly:
"This method is really dangerous and difficult to achieve. We can only imagine it..."

"Tell me what you want," Su Yao said happily, "I like challenging things."

Wuluga preached helplessly:
"Let the governor know that our city of Zuoyuan is indeed very strong. Its fortress complex was designed with careful consideration. It is backed by a large river and swamp, and is a natural fortress. It can be said to be a masterpiece that Ming Lindafu has devoted a lot of effort to."

"As long as the defenders are determined and fortify their defenses, it will be difficult to conquer them in the short term using common methods."

"But you still found the weakness?" Wei Ming stroked his beard.

"Yes."

Wuluga nodded:
"A strong barrier can sometimes become a weak spot."

"It's February now, the ice and snow have melted, the rain has increased, and the river has become increasingly turbulent."

"If we can use it properly, we may be able to guide the power of the flood to submerge the castle and go straight down to the city!"

"Water attack?" Su Yao's lips curved, "Interesting."

"Harnessing the power of nature is indeed a good idea."

Tian Chou also nodded and said:

"But don't they know about this weakness? Have you ever thought of taking advantage of it? What was the danger you mentioned earlier?"

Tian Chou's problem is also a common concern of others.

Naturally, they would not completely believe this Goguryeo person who suddenly appeared.

The power of nature is immense, and if you are not careful and it affects yourself, there will be no recovery.

"I understand Cao Yuan's concerns."

"But this weakness doesn't actually exist."

"Minglindafu was very thoughtful, but his son Minglindaye obviously did not have his father's vision."

"What do you mean?" Qian Zhao asked.

At this time, Wuluga fetched a piece of paper and pen, and then drew a simple and abstract map, pointing to the area around the river and said:

"Perhaps the long period of peace has made him relax his vigilance, or perhaps his greed for wealth has blinded his eyes, or perhaps it is just pure arrogance and stupidity."

"In short, Ming Lin Daye actually reclaimed land around this river soon after he came to power."

"More importantly, in order to ensure the fertility and adequate irrigation of his own land, he built a dike upstream to block the water."

"Oh——"

This time, everyone understood.

"Now that the river water upstream has thawed, the water flow is accelerating. As long as we destroy this dam, the places downstream such as Zuoyuan will become a swamp." "This is a very good plan."

"feasible!"

Many people expressed their agreement.

It seems that Wuluga's coming here for refuge is not completely useless.

"You are right."

Wuluga looked a little embarrassed:

"However, it is not easy to implement this strategy."

"The most crucial point is that this dam is located upstream in the north, which is the territory of Minglinda Yeyuan. It is not only heavily guarded, but also separated from our territory by a vast and dense forest, making it difficult for the army to enter."

"It is extremely difficult to approach the dam quietly and destroy it without being noticed by Ming Lindaye."

"Secondly, once the dam collapses, the flood will surge down. It will not just flood a certain castle, but the entire area will become a vast ocean."

"Perhaps part of the castle will be destroyed, but the city of Zuoyuan is very strong and has high walls, so I'm afraid it won't fall."

"At this time, if we want to seize the opportunity to attack the city, we must prepare a large number of ships in advance."

"It's probably impossible to achieve these conditions in the short term." Wuruga shook his head.

"That's it?" Su Yao asked.

"Ah? What?" Wuluga was stunned.

"I say, are these the only two difficulties you are talking about?"

"Isn't that enough?"

Wuluga was shocked.

This time, he was completely unreserved.

Although the water attack strategy was indeed a trick they came up with, the conditions were too harsh. The first step of crossing the dense forest was difficult to achieve. Therefore, this trick has always been a castle in the air, just a wild imagination.

This time, he was forced to confess something.

But why does this young prefect look so eager to try?

Could he solve this problem???
How can it be? !
"You still know too little about my Han Heavenly Soldiers."

Su Yao chuckled and immediately decided to act according to this plan.

"Operation Flood, activated!"

At Su Yao's command, the entire Liaodong moved.

The enlisted Hu volunteers and mobilized Han knights, led by Lu Bu and others, conducted naval exercises on the Liaohe River outside the city of Xiangping.

The people of Xiangping City were united in joining the task of felling trees and building rafts, and even the aristocratic families took action.

Due to Su Yao's rising prestige, all resources and manpower were fully mobilized and invested in preparations for this war.

Outside the city of Xiangping, there was a constant stream of people. Dian Wei and Zhao Yun mobilized a large number of people to go out of the city to cut down trees and bring back logs.

Inside Xiangping City, the work was in full swing. Qian Zhao and the craftsmen were busy day and night, directing a large number of people to process the felled wood into sturdy rafts.

These rafts were not only used to carry soldiers across the river, but also served as the main tool for siege after the flood receded.

At the same time, Tian Chou was actively coordinating Liaodong's agricultural production, logistics supplies, and material transportation to ensure that everything was in order.

He was well aware that he had a heavy responsibility. This battle not only tested the army's combat effectiveness, but also the mobilization and logistical support capabilities of the entire Liaodong County.

To this end, he personally went deep into the fields and post stations to ensure adequate supply of food and supplies.

And after this huge war machine had been running for several days, Su Yao finally began to act.

He personally led a team of over a hundred elite cavalrymen, together with Wuluga, to the territory of the Dowu tribe of Goguryeo, ready to explore the depths of the dense forest.
(End of this chapter)