People in the Three Kingdoms, start to capture Jiangdong

After Sun Ce's army retreated from Mingjin, they set up camp in Shu County, lighting a fire and cooking.

Sun Ce and a group of generals gathered to discuss matters.

"Young master, you shouldn't have retreated during the day, it's a great opportunity for us to enter the city!"

Huang Gai couldn't help but said to Sun Ce, with a trace of complaint in his words.

Huang Gai was loyal to Sun Ce and to the Sun family, so when he saw that Sun Ce had missed the opportunity to win Shu County, he didn't care whether Sun Ce liked to listen or not, so he spoke his mind directly.

Cheng Pu and the others didn't speak, but they all blamed Sun Ce with their eyes.

If Sun Ce hadn't suddenly told them to stop attacking the city, they should have held a celebration banquet in the Shu county mansion at this moment.

"Hehe, I understand what you guys mean, but in the daytime situation, if we attack by force, our army will lose a lot, at least thousands of people will die.

As the leader of an army, I don't want to see too many casualties among soldiers.

After all, they are willing to fight with me, so naturally we must try our best to ensure that they survive. "

Sun Ce was not angry, but explained with a smile.

"Oh, the young master wants more soldiers to survive out of kindness, I can understand.

But I'm sorry to say it bluntly, young master, if you retreat when it's time to attack the city, more soldiers will die instead. "

Cheng Pu sighed.

During the day, the defenders of Shu County were killed to the point of collapse, they had no fighting spirit, and the city gates were wide open. This was definitely the best time to attack the city.

After today, when the defenders adjust and concentrate on defending, the difficulty of taking Shu County will be doubled.

"Don't worry, Uncle Cheng. I already have a way to destroy the city, and it can greatly reduce the casualties of our army. If I'm lucky, I can control it to less than [-]."

Sun Ce said with a smile, he took out the manufacturing blueprint of the Perak car: "Take a look at what this is?"

Chapter 016 Building Thunderbolt Cars, Lujiang Administration

All the generals came together to look at the drawings.

"Young master, don't you want to use catapults to attack the city?"

All the generals looked worried after watching it, and Cheng Pu said bluntly: "Please forgive me for saying that the catapult is useless for attacking the city."

Historically, catapults were used in the Spring and Autumn Period, and became an important weapon for attacking and defending cities after the Sui and Tang Dynasties.

Now is the period of the Three Kingdoms, which is still very early from the Sui and Tang Dynasties. Although Han Dang and others are first-class generals, they still don't know enough about catapults.

In their eyes, the catapult is bulky and immobile, and it is easy to become a living target for the enemy and shoot it with random arrows.

Moreover, the catapult requires hundreds of people to drive one, and it can only be shot once every once in a while, and only one big stone can be shot each time, which can be said to be extremely inefficient.

The most important thing is that the accuracy of the catapult is so poor that the probability of trying to hit a person is about the same as winning the lottery.

It took a lot of manpower and material resources, but it didn't have much effect. Naturally, Han Dang, Zu Mao and others were not interested in the catapult.

With that skill, why not send someone to storm the city!

"It's not a catapult, it's a thunderbolt."

Seeing the worried faces of the generals, Sun Ce couldn't help smiling and said: "I also know the many shortcomings of the catapult, but the Perak catapult is an improved catapult, which can move very flexibly.

Moreover, ten people can activate it, and the most important thing is that it is highly efficient, and it can launch continuously in a short period of time, and can launch several large rocks at a time!

With such a powerful siege machine, do you think it will be difficult to take down Shu County? "

"Is there such a powerful device in the world?"

Han Dang and others were taken aback when they heard this. Sun Ce said that the Thunderbolt Chariot is an improved version of the Catapult, but why do they feel that the two are not the same thing at all?

Seeing their shocked appearance, Sun Ce smiled noncommittally.

"call."

After a while, the generals took a few deep breaths to gradually calm down their minds.

"If it's as the young master said, with the Perak Chariot, we can indeed take Shu County easily."

After careful consideration, Cheng Pu finally said in a deep voice, his eyes shining brightly.

"Yes, the catapult is rubbish, but the power of the thunderbolt is shocking just thinking about it. I'm sure that the thunderbolt will become the mainstream siege weapon in the future!"

Huang Gai said seriously.

"Yes, what brother Gong Fu said is absolutely true."

Both Han Dang and Zu Mao said with a smile, Gongfu is Huang Gai's character.

Sun Ce glanced at Huang Gai, not expecting him to have such a keen eye.

Historically, the siege engine became the mainstream siege vehicle in the Sui and Tang Dynasties.

"Uncles, do you have any other questions now?"

Sun Ce said with a smile.

"No, the young master is so wise that he can come up with such a magical weapon as the Thunderbolt Chariot, which can not only break through the city, but also greatly reduce the casualties of the soldiers. I am full of admiration."

Han Dang and others said in unison.

"Everyone is too polite. I just made a small improvement on the catapult by following in the footsteps of my predecessors, which is nothing."

Sun Ce smiled: "Since all uncles have no objections, let the craftsmen start to make the thunderbolt car as soon as possible!"

"Yes, young master!"

The four of Cheng Pu responded in unison, admiring Sun Ce, especially Han Dang.

After successfully conquering Wan County, Sun Ce asked him to gather all the artisans in the city and prepare various materials.

It now appears that Sun Ce was well prepared and thought of building thunderbolt chariots to attack the city before attacking Shu County.

After discussing the matter of siege, the crowd dispersed. Han Dang took the blueprints to find the craftsmen who accompanied the army, and supervised them to make Thunderbolt chariots.

Huang Gai, Zu Mao, and Cheng Pu rectified the military discipline, made the soldiers eat and drink well, and only waited for the Thunderbolt chariot to be successfully manufactured, and then they could attack the city in the best condition.

All the affairs under his command were taken care of by the loyal generals. As the commander of the first army, Sun Ce had nothing to do, so he went to look for Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao.

Of course, Sun Ce didn't have the overlord to force his bow, but just chatted with the two girls.

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At this time in Shu County, Lu Kang, the Chief Registrar and other officials gathered together.

Everyone was very silent, and no one spoke first.

When Sun Ce was still a long way from Shu County, everyone was chatting and laughing, and they looked down upon him very much, thinking that the day he arrived in Shu County would be the day of his downfall.

As a result, their faces were swollen from the battle during the day. Sun Ce had only about [-] soldiers and horses, but he chased after the tens of thousands of Shu County defenders.

According to statistics, more than 3000 Shu County defenders died during the day.

Every time Lu Kang thought about it, his heart ached. He only had [-] to [-] troops, and only [-] were in Shu County.

More than 3000 people died at once, and the Shu County defenders lost more than one-third, which can be described as extremely heavy.

What made Lu Kang even more terrified was that Sun Ce's troops were approaching the city, and the Lujiang government was in an extremely dangerous situation!

Sun Ce may attack the city at any time, and he almost entered the city during the day.

"Everyone, at this time, if there is a good way to get rid of the enemy, don't hide it, tell it quickly!"

Seeing that the officials under his command didn't speak, Lu Kang couldn't help saying annoyed.

Many officials looked at each other, not knowing what to say.

Sun Ce's army is too strong, and the defenders in Wanshu County are no match. Now there are only about [-] defenders left. How can they resist?

"Tell me, the prefect usually supports you, not to let you eat for nothing, but to advise me when I have difficulties!"

After a long time, no one spoke, Lu Kang couldn't help saying angrily.

Everyone at the scene lowered their heads upon hearing the words, not daring to meet Lu Kang's gaze.

They want to retreat from the enemy, but the key is that they don't have this talent, and they can't think of a strategy to retreat from the enemy.

Lu Kang was so angry that he almost vomited blood.

These guys are usually better at bragging than one another, saying that they are the reincarnation of Zhang Liang and have the talent of Guan Zhongzhi, but when it came time to test them, they all withered and became shrinking turtles.

"My lord, don't worry, the situation is actually not that critical."

In the end, the chief secretary stood up and said to Lu Kang: "Although Sun Ce is brave, our soldiers are not opponents, but as long as we do two things, we can still defeat the opponent."

"Master, please state clearly."

Lu Kang raised a glimmer of hope and asked the master to continue.

"Sun Ce has only a few thousand soldiers and horses, and he has gone deep into the Lujiang River alone. As long as the Lord can mobilize the power of the entire Lujiang County to surround and kill him, he will not be able to resist.

Moreover, Sun Ce and the others are fierce, but there is one biggest problem of food and grass. How much food and grass can he bring to attack Lujiang County?

As long as our army sticks to Shu County, Sun Ce will have to cut off food and grass in two months and have to retreat! "

The master said confidently.

Chapter 017

"Okay, good plan!"

Lu Kang was overjoyed, he didn't expect the master to be so powerful, he actually came up with a way to make Sun Ce retreat, or even destroy him.

Sticking to Shu County, fighting with Sun Ce, and at the same time gathering the strength of the entire Lujiang County to surround and kill him, this strategy is really clever!

"You should record your first merit in this battle. After forcing Sun Ce to retreat, or even destroying him, the prefect will give you a lot of rewards."

Lu Kang looked at the master and said eagerly.

"Thank you, my lord."

The master book bowed with joy on his face.

Seeing this scene, the others were extremely envious, knowing that Lu Kang would reuse the master book, and his status in Lujiang County would be greatly improved in the future.

"It seems that we are going to make friends with him. Well, my daughter is just about to get married, so let's just marry her off."