Zhou Yu, who returned to the military camp, was puzzled as to why Zhao Chen would tell him such important information about the night attack in person.
He couldn't tell whether what Zhao Chen said was just a joke or if he really knew how to attack at night.
After all, Zhou Yu didn't know anything about Zhao Chen. The only information he knew was what Sun Ce said about the battle between Huaipu and Huaiyin.
"With such a decisive move, would a brave and resourceful person tell the truth about the night attack?"
Sun Ce was a straight-tempered person. Faced with Zhou Yu's hesitation, he hurriedly said: "Gong Jin, it doesn't matter whether he comes or not, we are all ready in the camp to make sure nothing goes wrong."
"Bo Fu, having said that, dealing with night attacks requires a lot of energy, which is not conducive to long-term operations. If Liu Bei's army had not attacked at night, slept soundly to recuperate, and launched a general attack the next day, wouldn't our army have to fight for days? He will lose to Liu Beijun in terms of strength and momentum."
"Then we are not prepared. Even if Liu Bei's army comes, he will not be able to attack with our strong camp."
Zhou Yu shook his head and said: "If we are not prepared and Liu Bei's army really attacks at night, won't our army have to suffer losses in vain?"
When Sun Ce heard this, he suddenly lost his temper: "What on earth does this Zhao Chen mean? He dares to play tricks on me?"
Zhou Yu thought for a moment and said helplessly: "We can only prepare first and then think about countermeasures."
At this time, in Liu Bei's camp on the other side, Guan Yu's face was livid and his eyes were full of worry.
Since following Liu Bei on the battlefield, Guan Yu has basically been in the north, and the people he fought against were all soldiers from the north.
The topography of the Central Plains is different from that of the south of the Yangtze River. As far as the eye can see, there is a vast plain. It is common to gallop horses and gallop thousands of miles. However, it is rare to enter the water, take a boat, and travel through the water. Therefore, there is a saying that "people from the north ride horses, people from the south ride horses." People take boats".
Although Guan Yu had seen countless battles, big and small, and faced all kinds of people, from Lu Bu, the most powerful general in the world, to ordinary soldiers, he had seen Cao Cao's domineering cavalry, and he had also seen Gao Shun's trap, but he didn't. I have seen powerful sailors in the south of the Yangtze River, but I have never even experienced a battle on the river.
Facing the camp built by Sun Ce and Zhou Yu on the Yishui River, Guan Yu hesitated. Sun Ce's camp was so solidly built and there was water outside the camp that he didn't know how to attack.
If it were a land battle, even if Guan Yu only had 500 men, he would not be afraid of Sun Ce's 10,000 men.
But this was on the Phoenix River. He could only cross by boat and stand on the boat to fight. Let alone a thousand people, even if Guan Yu had ten thousand people, he had no confidence at all.
He even suspected that his hasty night attack would cost the lives of a thousand brothers in vain.
At this moment, Guan Yu regretted his impulse and should not have followed his temper and issued impossible military orders.
Is it possible that the head on his neck will be handed over to Zhao Chen?
He was unwilling to give in. Why should he be looked down upon by a kid in his early twenties? Why should he listen to the instructions of a kid in his early twenties?
Liu Bei, who was standing by, noticed something strange about Guan Yu and asked, "My second brother is in a daze and his face is not moist. Is he feeling unwell?"
Guan Yu shook his head and replied: "It's okay, brother, don't worry."
"In that case, let's discuss together how to deal with Sun Ce and Zhou Yu."
It turned out that Liu Bei also had doubts, and he really couldn't figure out why Zhao Chen told Zhou Yu about the night attack.
He asked Zhao Chen: "I don't know what the military advisor means. We haven't made it clear yet about our army's attack tonight. Why should we inform Zhou Yu?"
Hearing this question, a glimmer of hope flashed in Guan Yu's mind, and he hurriedly followed up his brother's words and asked: "The military advisor informed Zhou Yu of tonight's actions face to face. What does this mean? Is it possible that he was afraid that he would fail and lose his position as military advisor, so he did such a dishonest thing?" This shameful behavior is because you don’t want Guan to win?”
Zhao Chen heard that Guan Yu wanted to cover up his hesitation and took the lead in attacking him.
Chen Dao on the side stood up and said: "Everyone knows General Guan's bravery. He dares to issue military orders in the face of a strong enemy. I admire him greatly. I have known the military advisor for more than a month, like everyone else, but I feel that the military advisor is not like this." People. We have already understood the strategy of the military advisor, and I think the military advisor must have his own ideas. Why not listen to what the military advisor has to say?"
Zhao Chen was very pleased to hear Chen Dao's support for Zhao Chen.
There is an obvious difference between the two. Chen Dao truly believes in Zhao Chen and can carry out Zhao Chen's instructions 100%. Although it is a good thing that Guan Yu has his own ideas, if he is not convinced, it will affect the advancement of the entire strategy. This is what Zhao Chen is worried about.
Faced with Chen Dao's persuasion, Guan Yu not only did not appreciate it, but instead squinted at Chen Dao and said disdainfully: "You are just a guard under my eldest brother. If Zhao Chen hadn't pointed you out, you wouldn't be qualified to lead the army, let alone Stand here and talk to us.”
As soon as these words came out, Chen Dao's expression suddenly changed, and the atmosphere in the camp dropped to freezing point.
Zhao Chen wanted to come forward to explain for Chen Dao, but looking back, it was inconvenient for him to come forward at this time. If he stands up to support Chen Dao, he will become a small group in Liu Bei's eyes. As a king, he is most worried about his ministers forming cliques for personal gain. This is absolutely undesirable.
He could only look at Liu Bei, believing that he would come out to ease the atmosphere.
Sure enough, Liu Bei heard Guan Yu's arrogance and accused him: "Second brother, don't talk nonsense. Uncle Zhi and you are both very important generals in our army. The military advisor has a keen eye for talents and promoted his uncle to the late Wu Dynasty. Uncle Zhi has never let down the military advisor and the military advisor." My great trust, you are brave and invincible when charging into battle. On the battlefield, you are relying on each other. We should advance hand in hand, and we must not shout at each other to hinder unity."
After listening to Liu Bei's words, Guan Yu said no more.
Chen Dao quickly knelt down and thanked him: "Uncle, thank you so much for your trust, I will do my best to repay you for your kindness."
Zhao Chen had to admire Liu Bei's skill in winning people's hearts. He shut up Guan Yu in just a few words and allowed Chen Dao to receive favors. He did not forget Zhao Chen's role in it.
It is estimated that in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, no other person could be found with such skills.
Liu Bei helped Chen Dao up, turned around and asked again: "Please ask the military advisor to clear up our doubts."
Zhao Chen smiled slightly. He had noticed Guan Yu's abnormal behavior for a long time, but he couldn't point it out because of his face.
Every time he mentioned Sun Ce's army, Guan Yu would look nervous. Zhao Chen understood that he must be worried because he saw that the military order he had issued could not be completed.
He said: "My lord, General Guan's night attack is of great importance. I think Sun Ce's camp is strong and it is difficult to break through in a frontal assault. I wonder what General Guan has to do to defeat ten thousand people?"
Facing Zhao Chen's question, Guan Yu was speechless for a moment and didn't know how to respond.
After a little while with Zhao Chen, Liu Bei suddenly understood why Guan Yu was acting strangely.
"Second brother, both Xianhe and Houde feel that Sun Ce's water stronghold is too strong to break through, so why don't we take a long-term approach to avoid losing big for small things."
Seeing his elder brother paving the steps for him, Guan Yu would be embarrassed if he didn't get down.
"Brother, I listen to you."
Liu Bei nodded. This second brother is not too stubborn and there is still room for salvation.
Zhao Chen said before that as long as Guan Yu can change his aloof character, he can become a handsome man.
Lowering your head today is the best start.
Then Liu Bei turned his head and looked at Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen knew in his heart that everyone was angry about the military order this time. Since Guan Yu was the first to give in, Zhao Chen had to express his feelings.
He began to introduce his plan: "My lord, please be patient. The camps of Sun Ce and Zhou Yu on the other side are vast and strong, and it is indeed difficult to attack them head-on."
Everyone unconsciously glanced at the other side again through the cracks in the camp tent.
"Military advisor, what should we do? Now our army can't take a detour, and it's not advisable to attack the camp. How can we get past this small Chenzhuang?"
Zhao Chen replied: "But Chen has a way, which can not only satisfy General Guan's thousand-horse night attack, but also allow our army to win."
Liu Bei became interested after hearing this. If the powerful Sun Ce could be defeated, it meant that they could gain a firm foothold in Guangling.
When Guan Yu heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up. After all, the military order is real, and if you can't do it, you have to follow the military order.
"Military advisor, please come quickly."
"Military advisor, is this related to telling Zhou Yu about the night attack?"
…
Everyone asked questions.
Zhao Chen slowly said: "Most of our troops are northerners. They are good at horseback riding and archery, but they are not good at water fighting. They often get seasick. Sun Ce and Zhou Yu set up camp at the mouth of the river to force our army to fight with him on the water. So that he can use his strengths to attack our army's weaknesses. If our army wants to win, we must lure Zhou Yu and Sun Ce ashore as much as possible."
Everyone nodded.
"Then what does this matter have to do with the night attack?"
Zhao Chen smiled mysteriously: "The night attack was just to scare Sun Ce and Zhou Yu."
Everyone was dumbfounded.
