Chapter 743: Doubtful

"General Xiahou's expedition across the sea?"

"So, doesn't our army have a sure chance of victory?"

When the civil and military generals in Cao's camp heard this, they all looked at each other with expressions of surprise.

Cao Ren, the leader of the military generals, strode out, clasped his fists and said: "Prime Minister, now that Wu County has been besieged by our legions, Zhou Yu's army must also know that the enemy's army is in chaos. If our army seizes this opportunity to launch a fierce attack, what will happen?" Isn’t it a great victory?”

Cao Xiu also said proudly: "What Uncle Xiaozi said is true. Since Zhou Yu's army is morally confused, why don't our army launch a fierce attack?"

"Yes, our army is besieging Wu County, and the enemy's morale will definitely be in chaos. It is a good time to attack at this time."

However, Cao Zhen put forward a different view.

"There hasn't been much movement in Zhou Yu's army in the past few days. I'm afraid it may not be affected, right?"

Cao Cao glanced at Cao Zhen approvingly.

"What Zi Dan said is true. The letter from Miaocai Miaocai just now stated that although Sun Quan was besieged by him for a long time, he did not send a messenger to Zhou Yu for help."

"What the prime minister means is that Zhou Yu doesn't know that Wu County has been besieged?" Cheng Yu asked.

Cao Cao nodded.

Cheng Yu added: "In this case, can't our army just let Zhou Yu know about it?"

Cao Cao laughed loudly: "What Zhongde said coincides with the truth."

After that, Cao Cao stood up and said generously: "Push out the Jiangdong Army prisoners sent by Miaocai and let them tell Zhou Yu the news personally!"

Cao's army has not launched a large-scale offensive in the past few days, so Jiangdong's army is quite relaxed. After all, ordinary soldiers are not war madmen and naturally do not want to fight. The most important thing is to save their lives.

But today seems to be a little different. The gate of the camp suddenly opened. The Jiangdong soldiers on top of the city couldn't help but feel a tremor in their hearts. Could it be that Cao Jun is going to attack the city again?

It can be seen that the number of Cao's troops in the stronghold is not large, only a few thousand in total. They do not carry large siege weapons, and they do not seem to be here to attack the city.

The man stationed at the north gate today was Tai Shici. He was a marksman and naturally had amazing eyesight, so he could easily see who Cao's army was guarding outside the city.

In front of Cao Jun's formation, there was a whole row of Jiangdong soldiers. Their hands on their backs were connected by ropes, and they all lowered their heads dejectedly. Behind them, Cao Jun's cavalry was showing off their power, which formed a sharp contrast with the Jiangdong soldiers who were being held captive. .

Cao Jun's cavalry drove Jiangdong's soldiers forward until they were a hundred steps away from the city. In fact, this distance was already a bit dangerous. Jiangdong's arrows shot down from the city and were able to cause damage to Cao's troops outside the city. . However, these Cao soldiers were not worried. They had the prisoners of Jiangdong soldiers in front of them as shields, so they were naturally confident.

Cao Zhen, who was leading the troops, did not take any action. Instead, he saw the Jiangdong soldiers gathering on top of the city in greater numbers, and then he ordered: "Let them shout!"

The Cao Bing in the front row waved his whip without hesitation at the Jiang Dongbing in front of him. The sharp tip of the whip hit Jiang Dongbing's back and immediately tore his thin clothes, revealing a bloody streak.

"ah!"

"Shout to me, hurry up!" Cao Bing said coldly.

"We are soldiers of Wu County, and now Wu County has been besieged by Cao's army!"

"Yes, Wu County is surrounded by Cao's army. This is all true."

"We didn't lie to you. Cao Jun really captured Wu County."

Dozens of Jiangdong soldiers were whipped on their bodies by Cao Jun's horsewhips. They were all in terrible pain, so naturally they shouted loudly and spread far to the top of the city.

Jiang Dongbing's faces showed shock after hearing this.

"Wu County was captured by Cao's army? How did they get there?"

"Is this true? My hometown is in Lou County."

"It's over, it's over, I don't know how my mother is doing."

Everyone in the Jiangdong Army looked ashen, especially those soldiers whose hometown was in Wu County. If this news was true, wouldn't it?

"Asshole!"

Taishi Ci shouted sharply: "Cao Cao found a group of Cao soldiers to put on the uniforms of our Jiangdong army, and tried to disturb the morale of our army. Cao Cao's army has no navy at all, how can it attack Wu County by surprise? Are you confused?"

Hearing Tai Shici's words, Jiangdong soldiers, who were in a state of confusion, came to their senses.

What Taishi Xiaowei said makes sense. Cao Jun has no navy at all. How could he attack Wu Commandery by surprise?

It seems that Cao Cao is indeed planning to confuse the people and disturb the morale of the army.

Unexpectedly, a low-ranking officer from the Jiangdong soldiers was pushed out. He shouted helplessly: "Everyone, listen to me, this is Sima Zhaoke of the Lou County River Patrol Battalion. Do any of you know me?"

When Jiang Dongbing on the city saw Zhao Ke, some of them knew him and shouted out.

"I know him. He is Army Sima Zhao Ke."

"Isn't he stationed in Lou County? How did he come here? Is it true?"

Zhao Ke continued: "Cao's army really conquered the counties of Wu County. Xiahou Yuan led his army across the sea from Guangling and is now besieging Wu County - ah!"

Zhao Ke's words stopped suddenly, but Taishi Ci was so angry that he drew his bow and arrow, and hit him in the throat with one arrow. He tilted his head and fainted.

The bow string was still vibrating slightly, and Taishi Ci shouted: "The enemy is deceiving the people with their evil words, archers are ready, shoot for me!"

"Colonel Lieutenant, that's my comrade." Someone urged.

"They have surrendered to Cao Jun and are our enemies!"

Taishi Ci grabbed his collar and shouted loudly, then ordered: "Archers, come forward."

"Ready to--shoot!"

Whoosh whoosh!

The arrows flew towards them, and most of the dozens of Jiangdong soldiers and prisoners were killed immediately, and many of the Cao soldiers behind were also killed or wounded.

"retreat!"

Seeing that the situation was not good, Cao Zhen gave an order and Cao Jun immediately retreated with the few remaining Jiangdong soldiers.

Although Tai Shici seemed to have taken advantage, he was actually shocked inside.

"Cao Jun's evil words are misleading the public, so don't take it to heart, you know?"

After a few words of warning, Taishi Ci immediately walked down the city in a hurry and walked into the city.

After galloping on his horse for a while, Taishi Ci galloped to the governor's house, handed the horse over to the guard, and then strode in.

"Tai Shi Ci wants to see the Governor." He said loudly with his fists clasped.

After a while, someone led him in.

Zhou Yu was thinking deeply about something when Taishi Ci walked in.

"The general will pay homage to the Grand Governor."

Zhou Yu nodded slightly and asked, "What important matter does Ziyi have to ask this governor?"

Taishi Ci worriedly recounted what had just happened, and Zhou Yu's expression suddenly became cautious.

"You mean, Wu County may have been captured by the enemy?"

If this is really the case, then the situation in Jiangdong is really critical.