Lu Bu's strongest strategy

Chapter 123 Reinforcements
"My lord, Lu Bu's army has already set up camp ten miles away."

When Cao Cao heard the news, he hurriedly asked, "How is Lu Bu's army doing?"

"There are about 1 soldiers in Lu Bu's army, and the rest are civilians and refugees."

Hearing this news, Cao Cao was immediately relieved, and snorted coldly, "A mob is nothing to worry about."

"Pass down the order to let everyone guard the camp. Whoever dares to neglect will be punished without mercy."

According to the long-established plan, as long as Lu Bu's army is held here for seven days, the whole situation may collapse.

At that time, as long as we take advantage of the victory and pursue it, we can easily win.

……

The fact is also true, what Cao Cao guessed was also what Lü Bu was most worried about.

This time, with the participation of common people and refugees, they are equal to Cao Jun in terms of numbers, but they are not dominant.

Most importantly, food!
So many people eat every day, even if they only drink a bowl of porridge, the food consumed is huge.

There was a disaster in Yanzhou, and the food supply was already insufficient. As a result, the food gap was even greater.

Lu Bu sat on the main seat of the central army tent, looked at the people in front of him, and asked slowly.

"Our army doesn't have much food, so we must defeat Cao Mengde as soon as possible. Do you have a good strategy?"

When everyone heard this, they shook their heads.

Cheng Lian stepped forward and said, "Marquis Wen, our numbers are about the same as theirs. I don't think there is any good strategy. When we take up weapons and attack Cao Jun's camp tomorrow morning, we will surely beat them to flee."

Hearing this, Lu Bu frowned, looked around, and seeing that everyone was speechless, his frown tightened even more.

Wanting to lead a group of people to attack the enemy's camp is simply courting death.

To be honest, bringing so many people here, Lu Bu never thought about defeating Cao Mengde head-on.

The result he really hoped for was that Cao Mengde retreated despite the difficulties, rather than defeating him head-on.

Just when everyone was frowning, suddenly, there was a rush of footsteps outside the door, and then Zhang Hu's voice came in from outside.

"Report to Marquis Wen, someone from Fan County sent a letter."

Lu Bu was taken aback immediately, and hurriedly said, "Let him in quickly."

Could it be that something happened to Fan County?
Soon, a soldier came in from the door and said with cupped hands.

"Reporting to Marquis Wen, the people of Fan County heard that Cao Mengde was attacking, so they came here to support them. They should be here tomorrow morning."

"what?"

Chen Gong hurried forward and asked loudly, "How many people are here?"

"About 2 people."

Hearing this number, Chen Gong couldn't help laughing, "That's great, in this way, our military strength has surpassed that of Cao Mengde, haha."

Before the laughter ended, another soldier rushed in to report.

"Reporting to Marquis Wen, there are also people and officers and soldiers coming from the Dong'e direction. The number of people is about 2. It is expected to arrive at noon tomorrow."

Uh!
Chen Gong stared blankly at the soldier delivering the message, and couldn't help laughing again.

"That's great, that's great, haha!"

With the laughter, another soldier came in to deliver the message.

"Reporting to Marquis Wen, people from the direction of Dingtao also rushed over. The number of people is about 15000."

"From the direction of Juye, there are also people rushing over..."

The people in the big tent, hearing the news that came one after another, suddenly boiled.

"Haha, that's great. With so many people joining, our army is far stronger than Cao Jun. This time, we will definitely win."

Seeing everyone's ecstatic expressions, Lu Bu felt a little relieved and couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.

……

Cao Cao was worried that Lu Bu's army on the opposite side would change, so he called everyone to discuss it early in the morning.

Xiahou Dun stepped forward and cupped his hands and said, "Lord, don't worry, the general sent someone to investigate last night.

Although Lu Bu's army built a big camp, it can be seen that there are many people in the big camp, there is no military discipline, and it is messy, which is nothing to worry about! "

Hearing this, Cao Ren hurried forward, "My lord, since Lu Bu's army has no fighting skills, how about our army directly dispatching troops to defeat them in one fell swoop?"

After hearing what the two said, Cao Cao felt relieved immediately, with a smile on his face. He turned to look at Cheng Yu and asked with a smile, "Zhongde, what do you think?"

After all, it was Cheng Yu who proposed to wear down the opponent, even if he changed his tactics, he had to ask.

Cheng Yu naturally understood Cao Cao's intentions, and cupped his hands with a smile, "Since General Xiahou has found out the reality of Lu Bu's army, it would be better to defeat them in one fell swoop, and save time."

Cao Cao nodded, coughed lightly, and was about to speak when suddenly, hurried footsteps came from outside the big tent, and a soldier came to the door.

"My lord, just now, a team of about 2 people entered the camp of Lu Bu's army."

"what?"

Hearing this news, Cao Cao's face changed and he was taken aback, "Isn't that wrong?"

"No, [-] people have indeed entered the camp of Lu Bu's army."

Cao Cao turned his head to look at the crowd, and asked slowly, "Now that Lu Bu's army has increased in strength, what suggestions do you guys have?"

Hearing this, everyone frowned.

Even Xiahou Dun, who advocated the attack just now, hesitated at the moment.

The increased number of people is just common people, but [-] common people are not easy to deal with.

Cheng Yu and the others did not speak, but cupped their hands and said, "My lord, since Lu Bu's army has increased manpower, it is better to postpone the attack."

Speaking of this, Cheng Yu sneered, "The increase in Lu Bu's army is a good thing on the surface, but it is a pity that the more people increase, the faster the food will be consumed.

Our army only needs to secure the camp, and within a few days, the seemingly powerful Lu Bu army will collapse due to lack of food. "

When Cao Cao heard these words, he immediately relaxed from his nervous mood.

"Haha, what Zhong De said is right, our army only needs to hold the camp, and Lu Bu's army will surely collapse."

When everyone heard these words, they also burst into laughter.

"Little Lu Bu wants to rely on some common people to defeat us. It's ridiculous, haha!"

Just when the big tent was filled with laughter, there were hurried footsteps again outside the door.

"My lord, it's not good. Another 2 people's team has entered the camp of Lu Bu's army."

"what?"

Cao Cao stood up suddenly, and looked at the soldier who sent the message in disbelief, "What are you talking about, another [-] civilians have entered the camp of Lu Bu's army?"

Already [-] civilians have entered the camp of Lu Bu's army, and the difference in numbers between the two sides has already doubled.

Thinking of the horrific fighting power of those refugees when they were by the river, cold sweat broke out on Cao Cao's forehead.

"Everyone, what should I do?"

Xiahou Dun's face turned pale, "Lü Bu's army has already doubled our strength. If we want to take the initiative to attack again, we may have no chance of winning!"

Cheng Yu suddenly sneered, "My lord, don't worry, there are more people, and naturally there will be more consumption.

As long as our army can hold the big camp, Lu Bu's army will undoubtedly be defeated. "

Cao Cao was stunned for a moment, then turned his gaze to Xun Yu.

(End of this chapter)