Several days later.
Chen Mu led his army to set up camp in Guangping.
The scouts reported that the 500,000 Yellow Turban soldiers were divided into three groups, occupying three cities and forming a horn.
In response, Chen Mu immediately led his troops across the Zhang River and set up camp in the territory of Zhuzhang.
The commander's tent.
Chen Mu looked at the map of Julu and said in a deep voice,""Fengxian, you said that he dug a ten-zhang trench at the foot of the city wall and led the water of the Hezhang River to the Great Lake?”
"Yes, sir!"
Lu Bu said respectfully.
Lu Zhi frowned and said," Zhang Jiao is afraid that you will follow the attack in Nanyang. Now that the three cities have formed a corner, no matter which city we attack, they will be able to rush to our rescue at the fastest speed. At that time, our 100,000-strong army will be like turtles in a jar!"”
"Meng De!"
"Guangzong, Julu, Quzhou, how do you think we're going to get rid of this horned force?!" Chen Mu looked at Cao Cao and said in a deep voice.”
"Surround but not attack!"
" 90,000 troops will be divided and surround three cities. 10,000 Northern Town cavalrymen will be the hunting force. The 500,000 Yellow Turban soldiers won't be able to hold on for long with just their rations. Once one of the cities runs out of rations, they will definitely leave the city to look for rations. That will be the time for the cavalrymen to hunt!”Cao Cao said solemnly.
"Meng De, have you ever seen someone exchange their son for food?”
"What you said about surrounding and not attacking might be the way to win, but it will eventually make the people in the city restless and turn them into beasts that have lost their humanity. Moreover, I don't have that much time.”Chen Mu said indifferently.?
"Then what do you think we should do?" Cao Cao squinted his eyes and asked.
"The leader of the army must make good use of the time, place, and people. It's almost the rainy season!”
Chen Mu walked out of the commander's tent and looked at the clouds that were gradually gathering. He said in a deep voice,""Meng De, Bo Gui, each of you will lead 10,000 troops to cut off the Zhanghe River and the Great Marsh that lead the three cities to the river. You must ensure that you are not discovered by the Yellow Turban bandits and that the dam does not collapse!”
"Here!"
Cao Cao's eyes lit up.
Chen Mu looked at Sun Jian and said in a deep voice,""Cut wood and build ships. We'll break through the city in half a month!”
"Northguard Marquis!"
Liu Bei took a step forward and said in a deep voice," This year is a year of great drought. Even if it rains, half a month's accumulation is not enough to flood the three cities!”
"Who said anything about flooding the city?"
Chen Mu turned to look at Liu Bei, his eyes filled with mockery.
"Swoosh!"
Instantly, everyone's gaze fell on Chen Mu, including Cao Cao and Sun Jian, let alone Gongsun Zan and Yuan Shao.
"Chengji!"
Lu Zhi understood Chen Mu's methods and sighed.""Zhang Jiao and the others have already shaken the foundation of the city wall by digging the 100-foot-long trench. After soaking the trench in water for half a month, if they suddenly increase the strength of the water flow, the foundation of the city wall, which has already been shaken, will be destroyed by the water flow in an instant.”
Liu Bei frowned,"But aren't moats everywhere?"”
Cao Cao's eyes were filled with admiration as he sighed,""The moat isn't close to the city wall, and the moat road has been specially treated. The Yellow Turban bandits are in a hurry, and with the limited resources and time, it's naturally impossible to do it perfectly!”
Chen Mu's gaze was profound as he looked at the crowd and said,""Huangfu Song, Guan Yu will lead 10,000 troops to Guangzong to call for battle. Fengxian will lead 10,000 troops to call for battle at Julu. Zhu Wei and Zhang Fei will lead 10,000 troops to call for battle at Quzhou. Ten days later, they will return with their troops to report.”
"Here!"
Huangfu Song, Zhu Wei and Lu Bu replied.
"Hmm?"
Guan Yu looked displeased, as if he did not want to be separated from Liu Bei.
Zhang Fei's face darkened." Northguard Marquis, I want to be with my big brother and second brother. We came out from Zhuo County to help Lu shi put down the rebellion, not to listen to you order us around!"”
"Are you sure?" Chen Mu's gaze was extremely cold.”
"Yes, sir!"
Zhang Fei took a step forward, his eyes filled with anger.
At that time, they had led their troops back to Yingchuan and then back to Julu. They had been defeated again and again by the massive Yellow Turban army. Zhang Fei had long accumulated a pile of resentment in his heart.
Right now, the military's authority was in Chen Mu's hands.
Not only did Chen Mu make Lu Zhi a figurehead, but he also treated the three brothers as his subordinates. Naturally, Zhang Fei could not tolerate it.?
Chen Mu mocked," Lu Zhi, Gongsun Zan, the commander's tent is an important military place. I suspect that these three are Yellow Turban spies. The two of you, lead your troops and kill them immediately!"”
"What?"
Lu Zhi, Gongsun Zan, and Liu Bei's eyes were filled with disbelief.
Chen Mu turned around and pressed down on the hilt of the Chunjun Sword. He said coldly,""Now that I am in charge of the military, anyone who disobeys the military orders will be beheaded!”
"Xuande, are you still not admitting your mistake?"
Lu Zhi's expression changed as he quickly said.
Liu Bei's eyes flashed with hostility, but he suppressed the killing intent in his heart and said in a deep voice,"Second brother, third brother, we are here to quell the rebellion. Northguard Marquis is now the highest commander in the army, so we will naturally listen to your orders!”
"Here!"
Guan Yu and Zhang Fei shouted.
A hint of disappointment flashed across Chen Mu's eyes. He said indifferently,""Lu Zigan will be the Commander-in-chief, and Dong Zhuo, Yuan Shao, and Liu Bei will be his generals. He will lead 30,000 troops to guard Nanhe City. Once the three cities are breached, their main force will definitely charge toward Nanhe and attempt to hide in the Taihang Mountains.”
"Here!"
Lu Zhi, Dong Zhuo, Yuan Shao, and Liu Bei shouted.
Chen Mu waved his sleeve and said," You may disperse. I will lead the army back to Bingzhou after pacifying the Yellow Turban in Jizhou within half a month. You all better take care of yourselves!"”
"Here!"
Everyone responded and slowly left the commander's tent.
Cao Cao left the commander's tent with mixed feelings. He felt that if Lu Zhi had not made a sound, Chen Mu would have killed Liu Guan and the other two.
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