HLnovel Chapter 111 Sun Ce launches a sneak attack on Xiaopei? Cao Ren adopts a strategy of seeing enemies e
Chapter 111 Sun Ce launches a sneak attack on Xiaopei? Cao Ren adopts a strategy of seeing enemies e
On the occasion of Su Yu's wedding, several warships sailed upstream on the Huai River.
Honestly, Sun Ce really wanted to open Yuan Shu's head and see what was inside!
Is it permissible to sail upstream?
The answer is, of course, yes.
However, the speed of the boat is much slower than going upstream.
Furthermore, if the boat were to come into contact with rocks or similar objects, it could easily result in the loss of life and the destruction of the vessel.
At that time, the Huai River waterway was far less wide than it would be in later years.
The phenomena of siltation and hidden reefs are simply too numerous to count.
The Huai River waterway in later generations was incorporated into the Grand Canal.
thus.
Sun Ce is now in a rather frustrating situation.
Unfortunately, Yuan Shu, that heartless boss, refused to pay Sun Ce overtime, which undoubtedly pushed Sun Ce to the brink of rage!
Fortunately, the software "Little Red Potato" didn't exist at the end of the Han Dynasty.
Otherwise, Sun Ce would definitely write a long essay denouncing Yuan Shu, the heartless boss, for his inhumane behavior!
But that's how it is for working people; they may complain, but they still have to do their jobs.
Sun Ce, accompanied by four generals left behind by his father Sun Jian, spent several days and was finally about to approach the river near Xiaopei!
Suddenly, Huang Gai, Cheng Pu, Han Dang, and Zu Mao (Zu Mao was saved by Xiahou Yuan in Chapter 13 and did not die) came to Sun Ce's side, their faces showing doubt.
These men were all Sun Ce's elders.
Although Sun Ce is now the lord of the Sun family army, he has always maintained respect for his uncles.
Seeing their hesitant expressions, Sun Ce took the initiative to ask:
"Uncles, is there something you're having trouble saying?"
Zu Mao cupped his hands in a respectful gesture and replied:
"My lord, we were too busy to remember this matter, but upon reflection, we felt we should inform you."
Sun Ce grinned, showing his teeth.
What could be so important?
He had even experienced the death of his father, Sun Jian, so how could he be defeated by a few setbacks?
Besides, Cao Cao's camp didn't have a navy.
How could they possibly be a match for Sun Jiajun, who were experts in naval warfare?
Unless... Cao Cao's camp suddenly produces a navy!
But which legitimate northern warlord would maintain a navy?
Isn't that a complete waste of money?
Before Sun Ce could finish his reverie, Zu Mao spoke coldly:
"During the Battle of Sishui Pass, to thank Cao Cao for his rescue, Liu Bei gifted Cao Cao 500 naval troops."
(The title "Former Ruler" isn't only for emperors; don't argue, or you're right.)
"In other words, Cao Cao actually had at least five hundred naval troops under his command, and they were all former members of my Sun family army."
Sun Ce's smile instantly froze.
With or without online trolls, the course of this battle would be completely different.
Why do you say that?
Because naval warfare is different from land warfare, you must first be able to swim to ensure you don't get seasick while on a boat.
Otherwise, even strong men like Dian Wei and Xu Chu would have their fighting ability completely reduced to zero if they got seasick.
This alone eliminates the vast number of people in the north who cannot swim.
Furthermore, naval warfare emphasizes teamwork rather than individual combat ability.
At this moment, Sun Ce could only look up to the sky and sigh:
"My dear father! Why did you dig such a big hole for me?"
Of course, overall, Sun Ce was a sunny and cheerful person.
He waved his hand dismissively and said:
"It's just five hundred trolls."
"Whether or not he was incorporated into Cao Cao's army is still uncertain!"
Huang Gai and the others exchanged worried glances.
All I can say is... let's hope that Cao Cao didn't give those 500 naval soldiers an important position!
……
Xiaopei Main City
Cao Ren stood with his hands behind his back, his face expressionless as he surveyed the waterways behind the main city.
He's been in a bad mood lately.
There are two main reasons.
First, because he was stationed in Xiaopei, he missed the strategist's banquet, and he would definitely be laughed at by Cao Hong, Xiahou Yuan and others when he returned.
Second, his elder brother Cao Cao gave him a crucial task: to expand Cao Cao's navy from 500 men to 3,000!
Moreover, these three thousand people must possess a substantial fighting force.
If this matter is not handled properly, then hold him accountable!
Honestly, Cao Ren really wanted to complain.
Shouldn't a real man be charging into battle on horseback?
Training an online army here, what kind of skill is that?
Of course, Cao Ren only dared to think these words in his heart.
The meticulous Cao Ren ultimately chose to obediently complete the task assigned to him by Cao Cao.
Fortunately, the 500 Jiangdong naval troops were truly effective.
Under their guidance, even those who were previously unable to swim can now get used to boating without getting seasick.
Of course, there are definitely some of these that are really not suitable for naval warfare.
These soldiers had no choice but to be transferred to the army, and other people were selected to supplement the naval forces.
suddenly.
Yu Jin arrived by small boat from the other side of the waterway.
Cao Ren, with his sharp eyes, quickly spotted Yu Jin and immediately sent men to hoist him up the city wall in a basket.
"Wenze, what's wrong with you?"
Why do you look like you're in such a hurry?
Cao Ren asked curiously.
Yu Jin patted the water off his clothes and replied:
"Zixiao, according to the report from the sentry brothers, there seems to be a naval force of four or five thousand men fifty miles away, which is attacking our waterway!"
Upon hearing this, Cao Ren's face suddenly showed surprise.
But then, Cao Ren waved his arm and cursed angrily:
"What kind of petty thief came here? Daring to launch a surprise attack on Xiaopei via the waterway?"
"Do you think I, Cao Ren, am easy to deal with?"
Cao Ren was furious.
The anger that had been building up for days was finally ignited at this moment.
Not letting him lead cavalry is one thing, but having just trained a decent navy, someone actually came to humiliate him.
Tolerable or unbearable!
Yu Jin cupped his hands and said:
"I believe that the navy should be Yuan Shu's army."
"But most of Yuan Shu's troops were land forces; only two armies could be considered naval forces."
"One group were river pirates from Jiujiang who were granted amnesty by Yuan Shu a few months ago."
"The other one is Sun Ce's Sun family army, which is very powerful."
When Sun's army was mentioned, Cao Ren immediately became alert.
When Sun Jian handed over five hundred sailors to Cao Cao, Cao Ren was right there watching!
If the invaders are indeed Sun Quan's army, Cao Cao's current navy is probably no match for them.
In modern terms:
Still have to practice!
"Damn it!"
"Am I, Cao Zixiao, destined to watch helplessly as my navy fights the Sun family's army to the death, only to be completely annihilated?"
Cao Ren was unwilling to accept this.
The same applies to Yu Jin.
Although this online army is in its early stages, it is truly the result of the hard work of the two of them.
Watching the entire army he led be wiped out is something no general can tolerate.
However, if the waterway is abandoned, the farmland and crops around it, as well as the fishing boats that come and go, will all become the enemy's spoils of war!
From now on, Cao Ren and Yu Jin can forget about being able to get by; they should just change their names and become cowards!
suddenly.
A flash of inspiration struck Cao Ren.
He recalled a conversation he had with Su Yu during a leisurely time.
Su Yu told him a story he had never heard before, called "every bush and tree looks like an enemy soldier" (from the Battle of Fei River in the Eastern Jin Dynasty).
The current situation is quite different from the story of seeing enemies everywhere.
But Cao Ren was inspired.
What if our hard power is inferior to that of our enemy?
They can use someone else's power to intimidate them!
……