Boo~~Boom~~Boom~~
Jiangdong's army has been surrounding Changsha City for 6 days. Since Zhao Yun defeated Huang Zhong last time, the soldiers in Changsha have tightened their nerves and are always prepared for Jiangdong's army to suddenly attack the city.
But what they didn't expect was that Jiangdong's army showed no signs of attacking the city as usual.
Jiangdong Army just placed the newly made siege equipment there every day, and from time to time shot arrows without arrows into the city, and tied letters of surrender to the arrows.
"Another surrender letter was sent out today?"
Han Xuan took the letter handed over by Han Hao and his expression darkened.
Han Hao smiled bitterly and put the knife on the table aside. He defended the city every day and was ready, but Jiangdong's army seemed to be traveling to Changsha, singing and building siege equipment all day long, and the defense scope became increasingly lax.
Han Hao felt as if all his strength was on cotton, but he still did not dare to let down his guard.
Nodding, he replied helplessly.
"Brother, don't worry. I have sent someone to collect the surrender letter. Anyone who dares to peek or spread these things privately will be beaten with twenty army sticks."
But is this really useful?
The troops are there, the siege equipment is there, and Huang Zhong's previous defeat is also there.
Worry and depression are like bamboo shoots springing up after the rain, growing little by little in everyone's hearts.
The lobby was a little dull. Everyone knew that if this continued, it wouldn't be long before the soldiers lost their fighting spirit. By then, they would probably all surrender as soon as the Jiangdong Army attacked the city.
Huang Zhong hesitated for a long time before speaking.
"Master Taishou, we might as well surrender."
Huang Zhong had already seen that Liu Biao was doomed, and he believed that the prefect Han Xuan had similar thoughts. It's just that Han Xuan felt that there was still a glimmer of hope and shouldn't give up so early, and he was worried that he would not be able to keep his official position after surrender, so he hesitated to make a decision.
It is better to surrender as soon as possible when disaster is imminent and you are caught. This is Huang Zhong's view. Anyway, he has no attachment to Liu Biao, the King of Han.
Sure enough, Han Xuan did not refute Huang Zhong's words. He stared at the unopened surrender letter in his hand with a gloomy expression, and said nothing for a while.
"Sir, it's better to make a decision as soon as possible. If we surrender early, even if we are deprived of military rights, at least Jiangdong Army will treat us as guests. If Jiangdong Army breaks through the city, we will..."
At this time, a scout hurriedly walked in to report the military situation to Han Xuan, interrupting Huang Zhong's words.
"Report, Wuling Governor Jin Xuan personally led 3,000 soldiers and horses to attack Luoxian Port. 3,000 people from the Jiangdong Army were sent north to the direction of Luoxian Port, and another 3,000 people were sent south."
They should be on guard against reinforcements coming from the direction of Guiyang.
Han Xuan's eyes suddenly lit up, as if a man who was dying frequently had grasped a life-saving straw, glowing with infinite energy.
Han Hao walked up to Han Xuan and said with a happy face.
"Brother, give me a thousand soldiers and horses. I will leave the city tonight and attack the rear of Luoxian Port. As long as Luoxian Port is captured, Ji Shu will definitely withdraw his troops!"
Han Xuan did not hesitate and immediately agreed to Han Hao's idea.
Once there is a glimmer of light, the courage is boundless! Still thinking too simply, if Jiangdong Army was so easy to deal with, how could General Cai Mao lose 60,000 troops in Jiangxia.
Huang Zhong frowned and interrupted quickly.
"Sir, this plan is inappropriate. Ji Shu is one of the two major military advisors in Jiangdong and is known for his meticulous strategies. Since he dares to divide his troops, he will definitely take precautions."
When he heard Huang Zhong say surrender, Han Hao had no objection, but now Han Hao turned his back on Huang Zhong with disdain and sneered.
"How can General Huang maximize the ambition of others and destroy his own prestige?"
"You must know that Ji Shu also just received the news. He hurriedly sent 3,000 soldiers and horses to support Luoxian Port and 3,000 soldiers and horses to guard against Guiyang's reinforcements. What's so great about it? I think it's just a false name."
"General Huang, is it possible that you are scared and suspicious after being defeated by Zhao Yun once?"
Huang Zhong was a little anxious. He was about to continue arguing when he saw Han Xuan reaching out to stop him. The two brothers' ideas are also very similar.
"Okay, Han Sheng doesn't need to say any more. I believe you are not scared by Zhao Yun. I was in a bad mood a few days ago and I spoke a little harshly to you. Don't take it to heart. But I have made up my mind and will send troops tonight to cooperate. Jin Xuan attacked Luoxian Port from a double flank."
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"Surround the site for reinforcements?"
Yes, this is the strategy for Changsha planned by Ji Shu this time.
He did not rush to attack the city, just to annihilate Liu Biao's reinforcements in front of Han Xuan, put Changsha into a desperate situation of isolation and helplessness, and force Han Xuan to open the city and surrender.
Gan Ning touched his chin and said.
"In that case, wouldn't it have been better to have Zilong offer more favorable conditions to Han Xuan? I don't think Han Xuan is a tough guy."
The words Ji Shu asked Zhao Yun to shout at the beginning had a semi-coercive tone, but in fact they did not actually promise any preferential treatment to Han Xuan. This is what people are confused about.
Ji Shu didn't know how to explain it to everyone. He thought for a long time and asked Gan Ning with an example.
"Brother Gan, your 500-strong Jinfan Army was the largest water thieves in Jingzhou. Then if a group of 1,000 water thieves suddenly appeared and asked you to submit to them, and the leader opposite would leave you the position of second in command, you Are you willing?"
Gan Ning blushed slightly when he mentioned the past and saw everyone looking over, but he also roughly understood what Ji Shu meant.
"Of course I won't. Of course you won't know who is strong or weak until you fight!"
Ji Shu asked again.
"After defeating you once, you will surrender?"
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It's not that simple. As the saying goes, people make mistakes and horses make mistakes.
How can people be so willing to give up so easily?
Seeing that Gan Ning remained silent, everyone found their own answers.
Ji Shu saw this and continued.
"For the same reason, we also need to give Han Xuan appropriate despair. It is just wishful thinking to expect Han Xuan to surrender just because the situation is unfavorable."
"But after we defeat the reinforcements from Wuling and Guiyang, what else can Han Xuan expect?"
"When he reaches a desperate situation, and I offer to retain his official position, he will have nothing to hesitate. If he doesn't surrender by then, I don't think his soldiers will be willing to risk their lives for him."
Everyone nodded, and Zhao Yun opened his mouth to bring the topic back to tonight's issue.
"Jin Xuan has led his troops out of the Public Security Port. Counting the time it takes for the news to reach us, he will arrive at Luoxian Port almost tomorrow. So what do you mean, we leave Changsha alone and defeat Jin Xuan in one fell swoop with heavy troops? "
Ji Shu also meant this, but he also wanted to set a trap for Han Xuan.
"Changsha is under siege, and the intelligence lags behind ours. I have ordered the comprehensive siege to be changed to a three-sided siege. Han Xuan should receive news about Jin Xuan's attack on Luoxian Port tomorrow. Let us see how big his heart is? "
At that moment, Ji Shu ordered Ling Cao and Commander Ling to lead 2,000 soldiers and horses to quietly leave the camp at night and go to guard Luoxian Port. He also ordered Gan Ning to lead 3,000 troops north tomorrow and ambush them on the two roads from Changsha to Luoxian.
"If Han Xuan, Han Hao, and Huang Zhong lead troops to attack Luoxian Port, they must be captured alive. If you don't see them coming out after waiting for a day, go straight to Luoxian Port with Ling Cao and Ling Tong to annihilate Jin Xuan's reinforcements. "
"Don't worry, leave it to me."
Gan Ning raised his uninjured hand and cheered, happily agreeing.
Xu Sheng stood up and objected.
"Military advisor, why don't you leave it to me? Brother Gan is injured, so it's better to stay and recuperate."
How is this possible? When Gan Ning heard this, he immediately started arguing with Xu Sheng without showing any weakness.
Ji Shu knew that Xu Sheng had no intention of competing for credit. He was an honest man who would say whatever he wanted and always think about issues from the most practical direction.
With a slight wry smile, Ji Shu interrupted the argument between the two and said.
"Stop arguing. I also know that Brother Gan is a little injured, but this time each of you has a task, so Brother Gan can't take any time off even if he wants to."
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