The revival of the Han Dynasty must start with Dong Zhuo

Chapter 345 Volume Battle of Yingshui (Additional Update)
Thunderbolt car.

It is three zhang high and two zhang long, and is usually equipped with a drum wheel. It can fly stones to hit the enemy city like a thunderbolt!

Since the imperial court began to promote arithmetic and mechanical techniques in the second year of Jian'an, Cao Cao also began to pay attention to such technologies.

Unlike Yuan Shao who captured Jizhou out of nothing, Cao Cao had the surrendered Qingzhou soldiers as a base in Yanzhou, and the support of relatives such as Cao and Xiahou in Yuzhou. It was not that Cao Cao could not even promote the curved plow.

Not only the curved plow, but also the equal-field system and the system of government soldiers were copied by Cao Cao.

Only the imperial examination system was too much of a hindrance, so even Cao Cao had no way of implementing it in Guandong.

Fortunately, Cao Cao was lucky enough to get the talented Liu Ye.

Under his development, the secret weapon, the Thunderbolt Car, was finally brought to the battlefield and used at this time!

Cao Cao ordered his soldiers to push the Thunderbolt Chariot to the front of the formation and then use flying stones to harass Guan Yu who had occupied the high ground.

Guan Yu ordered his soldiers to fight back with bows and arrows, but found that it was better than nothing and had almost no effect.

He had no choice but to ask Zhuge Liang for help. When Zhuge Liang heard that there was such a mechanism in Cao Cao's camp, he went to the front line to check it out in person.

When Zhuge Liang saw the Thunderbolt Chariot, he instantly understood the principle behind it.

"There is a fulcrum in the lever. The longer the distance, the smaller the force; the shorter the distance, the greater the force... This is the principle recorded in the Mohist Classic. I never thought it could be used to create such a weapon. It's really a fantastic idea!"

Zhuge Liang also sighed at this moment: "The emperor emphasized the display of mechanical devices at the grand court meeting in the second year of Jian'an. At that time, many people thought that this was unorthodox and that the emperor had gone astray."

"With the appearance of the curved plow and the Thunderbolt Chariot today, we should be able to silence those who are complaining!"

It’s admirable, but the most important thing now is to find a way to deal with the Thunderbolt Chariot set up by Cao Cao as soon as possible.

Zhao Yun volunteered to fight: "Military Advisor! Why don't you let me lead the troops to destroy it!"

Zhuge Liang hesitated for a moment and then immediately shook his head.

"There is mud in front of Cao's Thunderbolt Chariot. How can it pass through easily?"

"If you get caught up in it, there's no way back."

Zhuge Liang pondered for a moment and decided to let Guan Yu withdraw from the high ground.

"Originally, I wanted to rely on the terrain to confront Cao Cao, but now that Cao Cao has weapons like the Thunderbolt Chariot, we can't let Yun Chang be a target on it and be attacked all the time."

Zhuge Liang sighed and said, "Uncle, it seems that the strategy of destroying the bridge can only delay Cao Cao's attack for a few days, giving us some time to recuperate."

"After that, I'm afraid I'll have to fight Cao Cao head-on."

Now Cao Cao uses the Thunderbolt Chariot to prevent Liu Bei's army from occupying the advantageous terrain, so the two sides can only fight a fair battle on this land!
After hearing this, Liu Bei was not depressed, but became even more excited!
"Exactly what I want!"

Liu Bei ordered that all the livestock accompanying the army be slaughtered and given to the soldiers.

When Cao Cao saw the smoke and the smell of meat rising from Liu Bei's camp, he understood Liu Bei's intention, and immediately cooked cattle and slaughtered sheep, determined to have a decisive battle with Liu Bei!
Three days later.

Both sides rested their spirits and deployed on the battlefield.

Liu Bei's army consisted of 20,000 men, while Cao Cao led an army of 30,000 to attack.

On Liu Bei's side, there are powerful generals such as Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, Huang Zhong and others who are eager to fight!
On Cao Cao's side, famous generals such as Cao Ren, Xiahou Yuan, Yu Jin, and Le Jin are also eager to try!

"Liu Xuande!"

"Cao Mengde!"

Under the banners of both sides stood the figures of their respective commanders.

Both sides have been looking forward to this battle for too long!

The autumn wind carried the murderous intent that had already become tangible, and rolled up the flags all over the mountains.

The victory or defeat of the two will ultimately be witnessed by these mountains and rivers!

"Wide!"

"Wen Qian!"

Liu Bei and Cao Cao simultaneously issued orders to summon their vanguard generals. Zhang Fei and Le Jin were sharpening their swords against each other, and it was obvious that they could no longer suppress their will to fight!

"Trapped its left wing!"

"Attack their right wing!"

After receiving the order, the two men rushed out of the camp and fought in one place.

Both parties are acquaintances, so there is no need to test each other when they fight again.

Zhang Fei was as brave as a tiger descending from a mountain. In one encounter, he broke up most of Le Jin's army, causing him to suffer a great loss!

But after suffering such a devastating blow from Zhang Fei, Le Jin's army not only did not collapse, but instead gradually gathered together and gradually restricted Zhang Fei.

If Zhang Fei wanted to break out, Le Jin would order his soldiers to hold large shields to block Zhang Fei's way.

If Zhang Fei wanted to retreat, Le Jin would lead the way and fight with Zhang Fei, sticking to Zhang Fei like taffy.

Zhang Fei also got angry for a moment: "Le Wenqian! Come and fight me if you are a man!"

Le Jin is short and taciturn.

Faced with Zhang Fei's provocation, he ignored it, which made Zhang Fei even more angry.

When the two vanguards fought together, Liu Bei and Cao Cao could see each other's strengths and weaknesses clearly.

Liu Bei's strength lies in his generals, while Cao Cao's strength lies in his soldiers.

Now, it depends on who is better prepared and who has better luck.

Cao Cao looked at Liu Bei's arrangements and narrowed his eyes.

"The previous actions made me think that Liu Xuande seemed to have become a different person."

"But now it seems that his deployment of troops is still so crude."

"When fighting, he is always aboveboard, like a young boy, leaving no room for regret at all."

“Admirable, but not smart.”

Cao Cao immediately waved the flag and ordered Cao Ren on the left wing to slowly press towards Liu Bei's formation.

When Liu Bei saw Cao Ren attacking, he immediately ordered Guan Yu to lead his troops forward.

Unexpectedly, Cao Cao did not wait for the collision between Cao Ren and Guan Yu's armies, but immediately ordered Xiahou Yuan on the right wing to attack as well.

This kind of deployment made Liu Bei immediately alert!

"Kong Ming, in your opinion, which side should Cao Cao choose as the main attack direction?"

Zhuge Liang waved his feather fan, and when he saw Cao Cao's left and right wings pressing forward together, he frowned for the first time.

"Does Cao Cao really think that the situation is settled by using the Ying River to disperse our cavalry, and that he wants to confront us head-on and defeat us?"

There was no tactics at all, just hand-to-hand combat...

Would Cao Cao really use such a crude tactic?
Neither Cao Cao's character nor the long period of preparation was enough to make Zhuge Liang believe that Cao Cao would really lead his army forward in such a grand manner.

Moreover, Zhuge Liang always felt that something was missing from the Cao army lineup on the other side...

"Uncle, have you seen the flags of Cao Chun and Cao Zihe?"

Cao Chun?

Liu Bei took a look and immediately shook his head: "I don't see this man's flag on the battlefield!"

Cao Chun is not here?

Zhuge Liang looked at the battlefield, then seemed to think of something and immediately looked towards the north!

"Uncle! Quickly send Zilong to this side to meet the enemy!"

(End of this chapter)