Lu Xuan looked at the confident Zhou Yu and felt happy in his heart.
Zhou Yu was like this. He was confident, calm, fluent, and had the demeanor of a general. He was also outstanding in strategy, and was both civil and military. He was a rare and comprehensive talent.
Lu Xuan asked: "What does Gong Jin plan to do?"
Zhou Yu said directly: "I have considered before that if I die, Xiahou Dun will not miss the opportunity to attack and will definitely go south to counterattack. Otherwise, when the impact of my death is eliminated and the army is stable, Xiahou Dun will still be trapped in Dongjun. .”
"My plan is to spread false news."
"The king pretended to be dead, so the king set up a mourning hall for him and allowed the soldiers to pay homage. Then, the king took the coffin south and let the news spread. In addition, the news that the king came to Yanzhou cannot be hidden. Xiahou Dun will definitely know."
"When the king helps Ling go south, Xiahou Dun will definitely bring his army to pursue him."
A flash of light flashed across Zhou Yu's eyes, and he said with murderous intent: "After Xiahou Dun goes south, he will not attack the county. He will definitely deal with the king. He only needs Taishi Ci to make arrangements in advance to ambush Xiahou Dun. In addition, I will bring another elite force and leave Suanzao County, quietly go to Yan County in East County, raid Yan County, and seize the county seat."
Lu Xuan nodded and said: "The plan is good, but all this is based on the premise that Xiahou Dun will fall into the trap."
"Xiahou Dun will definitely fall into the trap."
Zhou Yu answered firmly.
Lu Xuanxiao asked: "Is Gong Jin so sure?"
Zhou Yu said confidently: "Your Majesty, because Xiahou Dun has no choice. Dongjun has been isolated for such a long time, and the food and grass can no longer sustain it. Dongjun's equipment and supplies are also getting less and less."
"If Yuan Shao blocks the troops of Tian Chou and Zhang Liao in Youzhou, Yuan Shao can distribute supplies and continuously support Xiahou Dun."
"The problem is, Yuan Shao lost."
"Yuan Shao's generals Zhang He and Gao Lan surrendered to Wu, and Yan Liang and Wen Chou were killed. After Yuan Shao fled back to Yecheng, he was frightened and had no courage to fight anymore. He himself needed supplies and could not continue to support Xiahou Dun."
"So Xiahou Dun's life was difficult."
Zhou Yu judged: "If Xiahou Dun does not seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, he will definitely lose."
Lu Xuandao: "Gong Jin's analysis makes sense."
Zhou Yu changed the topic and said again: "Many soldiers in the army are sick. After the soldiers take allicin, they will recover soon. This news must also be blocked. Otherwise, if the news spreads, it will be easy to find flaws."
Lu Xuan nodded and said: "Everything is going according to Gong Jin's plan. You are good at using troops, and I will obey your command."
Zhou Yu smiled and said: "Your Majesty, you have given me a reward."
The two discussed the follow-up arrangements, because Zhou Yu was still a little weak and had no action for the time being, and also needed to be dispatched and adjusted. Two days later, white flags were hung at Zhou Yu's mansion, and there was a scene of sadness in the mansion.
Lu Xuan paid homage in person and announced Zhou Yu's death.
Taishi Ci, Zhou Tai, Xu Chu and Li Tong, all the generals in the army, also dressed plainly, came to pay homage.
In addition, many soldiers came to pay homage.
After a simple memorial ceremony, Lu Xuan personally supported the spirit and set off, taking Zhou Yu's coffin and leaving Suanzao County southward, leaving Tai Shici to lead the army to guard the county. After Lu Xuan left with his people, the news was discovered by Cao Jun's scouts around Suanzao County.
The news quickly spread back to Yan County.
In the military camp, the Chinese army has a large tent.
When Xiahou Dun received the intelligence from the sentinel and learned that Zhou Yu had been killed, he became excited and ordered: "Come here, notify Yu Jin and Ma Chao to discuss the matter."
Yu Jin had returned to Ye County and joined Xiahou Dun.
Zhou Yu's main force is in Suanzao County, and Xiahou Dun's troops cannot hold it, so he must send reinforcements from Yuban.
Not long after, Yu Jin and Ma Chao entered the camp together, clasped their fists and said, "General."
Xiahou Dun waved to the two of them to sit down and said quickly: "I just got the news that Zhou Yu died of illness. Lu Xuan left Suanzao County with Zhou Yu's coffin and is on his way back to the south."
Yu Jin and Ma Chao became excited when they heard this.
Zhou Yu put too much pressure on them. Zhou Yu had been in Yuzhou, silent and a completely non-biting dog. In the blink of an eye, Zhou Yu captured the Chen and Liang states with lightning, like a fierce tiger descending from the mountain.
Immediately afterwards, Zhou Yu sent his army north to Yanzhou, gathered Taishi Ci and Gao Shun, and was invincible, forcing Xiahou Dun to retreat into Dongjun. If Yuan Shao hadn't provided materials in the early stage, Xiahou Dun would have been unable to bear it long ago.
The pressure on Xiahou Dun, Yu Jin, Ma Chao and others was too great.
Now, Zhou Yu is finally dead.
Yu Jin was a little more cautious and asked: "General Xiahou, could Zhou Yu have faked his death?"
"impossible!"
Xiahou Dun answered decisively.
Yu Jin said: "I'm worried that Zhou Yu is cheating."
Xiahou Dun stroked his beard under his chin and said confidently: "If Zhou Yu could move and plot against us, he would have come to attack Dongjun long ago. During this period, our people have been asking for news, and the news they got is that Zhou Yu is bedridden and his condition has worsened. .”
"Zhou Yu was unable to handle military affairs. Tai Shici was responsible for everything. The most important point is that Zhang Zhongjing went to Suanzao County and personally treated Zhou Yu. Even Zhang Zhongjing's ability cannot cure Zhou Yu. Who can cure him?"
"Epidemic is not an ordinary disease."
"Miraculous doctors can't solve the disease."
"The only thing that makes me regretful is that Lu Xuan arrived in Suanzao County and was still intact. It would be better if Lu Xuan was also infected by the disease after visiting Zhou Yu and fell completely ill in Suanzao County."
Xiahou Dun looked regretful, shook his head and said: "Zhou Yu's death must be true. No one can survive the epidemic."
After Yu Jin thought about it for a while, he also showed an expression of approval and said, "It is indeed true."
Xiahou Dun stood up and said: "When I sent the message to the King of Qin, I said that we should wait for Zhou Yu's death and take advantage of the popular sentiment after Zhou Yu's death to attack."
"Now, our chance has come."
"This is the only chance."
Xiahou Dun said: "If we don't send troops to retake Yanzhou now, our food, grass and supplies will not last long. This battle has no choice. It is the only opportunity we can seize to counterattack."
Ma Chao said loudly: "The general is wise."
A flash of light flashed in Xiahou Dun's eyes, and he ordered: "This time we go south to counterattack, our entire elite army of more than 20,000 people will be dispatched. The army will not attack Suanzao County, but directly attack Lu Xuan."
"This time the battle will be dominated by the cavalry attack, followed by the infantry rearing."
"Yu Jin is responsible for leading the infantry. On the one hand, he will follow closely and cooperate with me to capture Lu Xuan. On the other hand, when we attack Lu Xuan, Taishi Ci will definitely come from Suanzao County to help. You have to stop Taishi Ci's army."
"In one battle, kill Lu Xuan."
"Then send troops to fight back and defeat Tai Shi Ci."
Xiahou Dun looked at Yu Jin and asked, "General Yu Jin, what do you think of the plan?"
Yu Jin said: "It can be done!"
Xiahou Dun said solemnly: "In that case, prepare for action. Let's hurry up and arrange the troops. We must send troops in an hour. We must be quick, otherwise Lu Xuan and his party will be far away. It will be difficult to lure Tai Shici of Suanzao County to send troops by chasing Lu Xuan." .”
"Here!"
Ma Chao and Yu Jin answered in unison.
An hour later, Xiahou Dun left Yan County with his 25,000 elite soldiers and headed towards Suanzao County.
