There is indeed a gap in strength between the two sides, which is why Chen Gong said to retreat from the enemy instead of defeating the enemy.
Lu Bu frowned and said, "Gongtai, what do you suggest?"
Chen Gong cupped his hands and said, "Marquis Wen, why not leave a soldier outside the city before our army enters the city, waiting for an opportunity to destroy Cao Cao's food route.
As long as Cao's army is out of food, they will no longer be able to hold on and will definitely retreat. "
After hearing this, Lu Bu's eyes lit up and he nodded.
I have a little one at my disposal, so wouldn’t it be the right thing for me to do?
"Gongtai, as you said, after returning to the city, I will lead the Bingzhou cavalry to stay outside the city."
…
On the official road, Cao Jun's soldiers and horses were like a long and winding dragon, rushing towards Dongmin.
"Report!"
A spy rode up to Cao Cao and said loudly.
"My lord, Lu Bu's army has entered the city with food."
After hearing the spy's report, Cao Cao's calm mood suddenly erupted like lava, and his teeth chattered.
"Send the order, hurry up and get the food back."
Cao Cao's city was very deep and he could easily express his anger, but this time he was really angry.
I originally wanted to send most of the troops and horses to harvest the grain as soon as possible before Lu Bu came to kill them.
But never thought that after all the hard work, Lu Bu'er would be given an advantage!
If someone else had robbed the food, he would have been forgiven, but the person who robbed the food was Lu Bu. His own men were defeated, which was undoubtedly a slap in the face.
"Wait a minute."
Xun Yu on the side hurriedly spoke to stop him, "My lord, you must not move too fast."
Cao Cao gritted his teeth and turned to look at Xun Yu, "Wen Ruo, Lu Bu's son robbed certain grain. This revenge must be avenged."
Xun Yu was a thoughtful and resourceful person. Cao Cao once said that he was a certain Zhang Liang, so you can imagine how much he was valued.
Xun Yu looked into the distance, and a slightly contemptuous smile suddenly appeared on his handsome face.
"My lord, Dongmin City is small, so it will definitely not be able to stop the attack of the army, but Lu Bu is good at riding on horseback, so he will definitely not wait to die in the city.
If someone's prediction is good, Lu Bu will definitely lead his cavalry to stay outside the city, waiting for opportunities to destroy our army's food routes. "
After hearing this, Cao Cao's expression changed, and color appeared on his forehead instantly.
The original intention of sending troops this time was to quickly catch up with Lu Bu's army and seize food, so there was not much food in the army.
Although Cao Cao has ordered Cao Hong to return to Juye to collect food, it will take time to transport it.
If the army rushes to Dongmin as soon as possible, wouldn't it be dangerous when Cao Hong arrives with food?
Once the army is short of food, no matter how many soldiers and horses are under its command, it will not help.
Thinking of this, Cao Cao hurriedly turned around and shouted, "Send the order, the army will stop advancing, immediately set up camp and wait for the rear army."
Following Cao Cao's order, the soldiers stopped and began to build the camp in an orderly manner.
It was not until noon the next day that Cao Hong arrived with food. Cao Cao then ordered the army to set off and rush towards Dongmin.
…
Chen Gong returned to the city and kept sending spies out to find out the news. However, he was surprised when he did not find out that Cao Cao was leading troops.
His original guess was that Cao Cao couldn't hold back his anger and rushed over with his troops, then separated from the grain team, giving Lu Bu a chance outside the city.
"It seems that Cao Cao has seen through this plan!"
There is a huge disparity in the strength of the two sides. If clever tactics are not used, this battle will be defeated.
While Chen Gong was waiting anxiously, Cao Cao's army finally arrived.
Boom, boom, boom!
Amid the rumbling war drums, Chen Gong climbed up the city wall and took a breath when he saw Cao Jun outside.
Countless soldiers of Cao's army lined up under the roaring banners, with a huge momentum and a forest of spears. At a glance, it was so dark that it was almost impossible to see the end.
Woohoo!
The desolate horn sound, accompanied by the deep and powerful war drums, resounded across the land, and a murderous aura rushed towards the face.
Cao Cao led the crowd and stood under the main flag at the forefront of the phalanx. He looked coldly at Chen Gong who walked up the city wall and shouted loudly.
"Chen Gongtai, let Lu Feng come to see me first."
Chen Gong shook his head, "Marquis Wen will not see you."
Cao Cao sneered and shouted, "Chen Gongtai, you think I don't know that Lu Fengxian is not in the city. It is just a dream to cut off my food route outside the city."
After hearing this, Chen Gong's expression changed, "Cao Mengde, you have betrayed your trust, why don't you repent?"
Cao Cao sneered and shook his head, "Chen Gongtai, I treat you badly, but you treat me like this. If you are willing to surrender and offer the city today, let bygones be bygones, what do you think?"
"Haha!" Chen Gong looked up to the sky and laughed, pointed at Cao Cao, and shouted angrily, "Cao Mengde, don't have any wishful thinking. I will never surrender to you, an ungrateful villain."
No matter how well-mannered Cao Cao was, he was angered by Chen Gong and shouted, "Chen Gongtai, since you are so ignorant, don't blame me for being rude."
"Come here, attack the city immediately."
As Cao Cao gave the order, there was a cry of killing immediately behind him.
Boom, boom, boom!
At the same time, the soul-stirring sound of the war drums suddenly intensified, which refreshed the spirits of all Cao's soldiers, and they all looked towards the city wall with murderous eyes.
"Kill!"
"Ahhh!"
A sturdy man, wearing half armor, rushed out from behind Cao Cao, roared, led 800 suicide squad members, and rushed towards the city wall holding five makeshift ladders.
The big man's name is Shi Huan. He is a fierce general who is highly valued by Cao Cao. He is loyal and has made many military exploits.
Shi Huan knew that this siege was of great importance, so he volunteered to help Cao Cao solve his problems.
"kill!"
The 800 soldiers who rushed behind him were all elite soldiers in the army, soldiers who dared to fight, and everyone took the lead bravely, hoping to win the first prize.
Gao Shun, who was standing on the city wall, saw Cao Jun rushing towards him. His stubble-covered face did not change at all, but there was a solemn look in his eyes.
"Archers prepare."
"Fire the arrow!"
As the order was passed on, the archers on the city wall used the height of the city wall to take the lead in launching long-range strikes.
Whoosh!
Countless arrows, with the sound of piercing the air, rushed towards the rushing Cao soldiers.
Bang bang bang!
"Ahhh!"
Although Cao's soldiers were protected by shields, some soldiers were still hit by arrows flying through the gaps and fell to the ground screaming.
But at this time, morale was high, and Cao Jun's soldiers who were charging all the way did not care about their companions who fell beside them, and still strode towards the city wall.
"Kill!"
"Ahhh!"
"Fire the arrow!"
Whoosh!
After several rounds of arrows, Cao's soldiers abandoned dozens of their companions and finally rushed to the city wall.
Cao Jun's soldiers put the ladder on the city wall and immediately climbed up quickly along the ladder.
"defense!"
"The enemies are coming. Throw stones quickly to knock them down."
"Stone!"
