Cao Cao was stunned.
"Zhongda, why are you so happy?"
"King Wei, please take a look. The Han camp is well-defended and well-arranged. This illustrates a problem!"
"What?"
"No defense!"
Sima Yi spoke with great certainty in his tone.
"Just imagine, if Liu Zhang wanted to seduce our army to attack, would he arrange the camp like this?"
When everyone heard this, they suddenly realized.
Certainly not!
On the contrary, it will create the illusion of being unprepared.
Only if the defense is intensive and impeccable can the front be undefended.
But there is another problem.
"Military advisor, the Han army is heavily fortified. How can we attack at night?"
Cao Cao nodded, he also had this doubt.
In fact, night raids are a contradictory place.
If you are not prepared, you have to be careful of falling into a trap. If you are prepared, there is no good chance.
It's quite a dilemma.
Sima Yi raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a confident and proud smile.
"Before coming here, my military advisor's only worry was that the Han camp was unprepared and seemed to open its gates to allow sneak attacks. If that were the case, it would be really difficult to advance and retreat."
"Now, the Han camp is heavily guarded, and my military advisor is relieved."
"You don't have to worry, just watch. Behind this seriousness, there is just no defense!"
Everyone was still puzzled and couldn't help but ask.
"Military advisor, what should we do specifically?"
"Just wait patiently!"
Sima Yi had no intention of explaining, and it was difficult for everyone to ask questions.
But Cao Cao was itchy and called Sima Yi to his side.
"Zhongda, what are you going to do?"
Sima Yi can be dissatisfied with others, but he cannot be dissatisfied with Cao Cao.
He could only lean over and tell Cao Cao in a low voice.
"King Wei, the Han army is so defensive, it's just an appearance. This situation further illustrates their arrogance because of their constant victory!"
"All we have to do is wait here. When it's late at night and when we're most sleepy, it will be the perfect time for us to launch an attack!"
Cao Cao now completely understood that he was waiting for time.
"Zhongda, how many people are needed for a night attack? We can't attack all 100,000 troops, right?"
Sima Yi slapped his forehead and secretly cursed himself for almost being negligent.
"What King Wei said is absolutely true!"
"You can leave 30,000 troops here to launch the attack, and 20,000 troops as support."
"The remaining 50,000 troops can temporarily retreat ten miles to serve as our back-up. If any situation arises, they can handle it calmly!"
"Zhongda is thoughtful and considerate, which comforts his lonely heart!"
Cao Cao was very satisfied with Sima Yi's arrangement and immediately summoned the generals.
"Zhang He, go and lead the 30,000 people in the front army. Let them rest where they are temporarily and wait for orders to attack together."
"I will obey your orders!"
"Cao Hong, you lead the remaining 20,000 former troops. Later, Gu Gu will lead his army to attack. You stay here and wait, and you can lead Gu Gu at any time."
"I obey!"
"Xiahou Dun, lead the remaining 50,000 people back ten miles to provide backing for the army."
"I obey!"
"etc."
Cao Cao did not stop anyone, except Xiahou Dun.
"Yuan Rang, you must form a military formation and set up your position! Once the Gu attack is frustrated, you will be needed to stop the Han army's pursuit!"
Xiahou Dun nodded heavily.
The previous defeats were due to external factors and had nothing to do with him.
Unjustly defeated!
Today is the day to wash away this shame.
"Don't worry, King Wei, leave everything to me!"
Cao Cao stared at Xiahou Dun for a long time and then nodded slightly.
"Yuan Rang, don't let me down!"
"I am determined not to disappoint King Wei!"
Cao Cao didn't say any more and waved to the three of them.
"Action! Remember, keep the noise to a minimum!"
Soon, the three of them started their respective arrangements as ordered.
This time, it went extremely smoothly.
Even when Xiahou Dun retreated with 50,000 troops, there was only a slight movement.
Almost blending in with the roar of the night.
Fifty thousand people retreated and 50,000 people rested.
Everything is making final preparations for the night attack.
Cao Cao and Sima Yi stared in the direction of the Han army's camp, looking for any opportunities.
I have to say that Sima Yi's guess was very correct.
As the night progressed and the night wore on, the defense became more and more relaxed.
Even the soldiers stationed at the gate couldn't help but lean against the door and fall asleep.
It seemed that Cao Cao couldn't hold himself back any longer.
"Zhongda, how are you now?"
Sima Yi looked up at the sky and shook his head slightly.
"King Wei, don't be anxious!"
"This battle is of great importance, and everything must be ensured!"
Cao Cao also knew this, but he was worried that something would happen if he waited.
"It's already the end of the Zi period, and it's approaching the ugly period."
"Not yet!"
Sima Yi's attitude was extremely firm and did not tolerate any rebuttal or questioning.
"When you are young, people in ugly times may be tired, but they can still persevere."
"Only when you are halfway through your ugly life is when you are most tired and want to sleep the most!"
"Please wait patiently, King Wei!"
Cao Cao could only nod in agreement and continue to stare ahead.
Maybe it’s because the eyes are looking too hard, maybe it’s because the night is too hazy, maybe it’s because of the exhaustion after a high degree of mental stress.
Cao Cao actually fell asleep.
While he was dreaming about defeating the Han army, capturing Liu Zhang alive, and unifying the world, he was about to ascend the throne and proclaim himself emperor, when a swaying awakened him from his dream.
Cao Cao was so angry that he gritted his teeth.
Just a little bit close to becoming emperor!
"Zhongda?"
Sima Yi was a little helpless.
What time has it been? You still have time to sleep!
"King Wei, it's almost time."
Cao Cao quickly rubbed his eyes and looked towards the Han camp.
Just one glance and his spirit was shaken.
The soldier stationed at the gate actually sat on the ground and fell asleep!
There are no patrolling soldiers around, so the defense of the Han camp is ineffective!
The time for war has finally arrived!
