Yuan Yao quickly helped Xu Shu up and praised,"Yuan Zhi is not only talented, but also a loyal and upright person who speaks bluntly."”
"I got Yuan Zhi, just like King Wen got Taigong, and Gao Di got Zhang Liang!”
When Xu Shu heard Yuan Yao compare him to Jiang Taigong, who had flourished for 800 years in the Zhou Dynasty, and Zhang Zifang, who flourished for 400 years in the Han Dynasty, he couldn't help but feel moved.
When he met a wise ruler who admired him, Xu Shu had to remonstrate even more.
"Your Majesty, although the iron chain can help our army offset the Wu army's advantage on the water, the risks involved are difficult to estimate. Your Majesty should be cautious.”
"Even if our army can't quickly defeat the Wu army, it's better than the danger of being completely annihilated.”
Seeing Xu Shu's anxious look, Yuan Yao did not keep him in suspense anymore.
"Yuanzhi, if we use iron chains to connect the boats, will Zhou Yu think of using fire to attack us?”
Xu Shu thought for a moment and nodded.""Zhou Yu is proficient in water warfare and has far-reaching wisdom. He will definitely think of using fire to break our iron chains.”
"Since we already know what the other party will do, why don't we beat them at their own game and pretend to use iron chains to connect the ships to lure Zhou Yu's army away from Wankou Water Stronghold to attack us?”
Yuan Yao said with a deeper meaning.
"Beat him at his own game and lure the enemy into attacking!"
Xu Shu's eyes lit up when he heard this, and his expression was one of amazement.
"I didn't expect Your Majesty to be so resourceful. As a military counselor, I didn't see through it.”
Xu Shu couldn't help but mock himself after exclaiming.
The two of them had already made up their minds. Yuan Yao immediately sent people to forge iron chains and build warships.
With this order, all the citizens and soldiers in Wan City were mobilized and rushed to work.
Soon, hundreds of battleships were connected by iron chains, forming a huge platform on the water.
On this surface, soldiers who did not know how to swim could walk as if they were walking on flat ground and did not have to fear the turbulence of the wind and waves.
He could even ride a horse and run a few laps without any problems.
Yuan Yao ordered his ten thousand soldiers to board the battleships and train day and night to familiarize themselves with water battles.
They even sent a huge ship out of the water stronghold to patrol the Yangtze River, afraid that the Wu army would not know.
…………
Wankou County, Wu army water stockade.
In the central tent.
"Viceroy, I didn't expect that scoundrel Yuan Yao to be able to come up with the idea of connecting the boats with iron chains, making the boats as flat as flat ground.”
"Now that his soldiers who are not good at swimming can participate in the battle on the ship, our advantage on the water is almost gone.”
"Yes, there are only 10,000 navy troops in Wankou. It's probably difficult to hold on. Why don't we ask the lord for help and send reinforcements?”
"This won't do, the soldiers at the rear have already been sent to surround the Shan Yue people, where would there be any reinforcements?”
The generals in the tent discussed animatedly.
Their expressions were solemn, and their voices were filled with fear.
Zhou Yu sat in the main seat and listened to the discussions of the generals under his tent. His brows were tightly knitted.
He was also quite wary of Yuan Yao's iron chain plan.
Suddenly, a thought flashed through Zhou Yu's mind. He seemed to have understood something and couldn't help but sneer.
"Yuan Yao, Yuan Yao, I didn't think of a way to deal with you. I didn't expect you to seek your own death.”
Zhou Yu suddenly stood up and pulled out his sword. He shouted angrily at the generals who were discussing animatedly,"
"You don't have to say anything. I know how to use troops.”
"If anyone dares to retreat, it will be like this case!”
"Clang!"
A corner of the table was chopped off by Zhou Yu's sword.
All the generals were awe-inspiring and repeatedly promised, not daring to speak again.
Even Vice Governor Cheng Pu was stunned by Zhou Yu's aura.
After reprimanding the generals, Zhou Yu announced the disbanding of the army.
The generals left.
Zhou Yu called out to Lu Meng, who was behind the crowd.
"Ziming, stay here. I have a secret to tell you.”
Lu Meng heard this and stopped in his tracks. He turned around and cupped his hands." What orders do you have, Viceroy?"”
"If I asked you to surrender to Yuan Yao, would you agree?”
Zhou Yu stared into Lu Meng's eyes and asked in a deep voice.
"What is it? Surrender to Yuan Yao!"
"This one is loyal to the lord and the Viceroy. Why would I surrender to that dog thief Yuan Yao?”
Lu Meng was shocked and quickly refused.
Zhou Yu nodded in satisfaction at Lu Meng's reaction.
"Ziming, don't worry. I'm only asking you to pretend to surrender to Yuan Yao.”
"That bastard Yuan Yao is seeking death. He actually dared to use iron chains to connect ships to deal with my Jiangdong Navy. I only need a fire to destroy his entire army.”
"But we lack a person who can approach the Yuan Army's warships and set fire to them.”
"Ziming, I know that you have always been loyal and brave, so I gave you this important task. I hope you won't disappoint me.”
Lu Meng heaved a sigh of relief.
However, he immediately looked hesitant, as if he had something to hide.
"Ziming, if you have any requests, feel free to ask. I will do my best to satisfy you.”Zhou Yu quickly asked.
"Viceroy, I don't know Yuan Yao at all. I'm afraid it'll be difficult for me to gain his trust and find a suitable opportunity to set fire to the ship.”
"Why don't I pretend to have angered the Viceroy and have him give the order to punish me with a cane? I might be able to gain Yuan Yao's trust this way.”
Lu Meng gritted his teeth.
Zhou Yu already had this thought in his heart. Seeing that Lu Meng had taken the initiative to bring it up, he gladly agreed.
"Alright, Ziming, since you have such a responsibility, you will be a great hero of our Dongwu after this matter is completed. I will definitely report to the Lord to reward you well.”
After the two discussed, they prepared to put on a show in front of the generals the next day.
After all, he had to deceive his own people before he could deceive others.
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