The Three Kingdoms: The entire Cao Cao camp thought I was weak and frail.

Once the water flows into the pit, the land will become muddy, making it much more difficult for the Xiliang army to attack the city.

Xun Hao nodded. As expected of someone from Jiangdong, he was indeed skilled in naval warfare.

Hearing this, Sun Ce's blood boiled, and he slapped his thigh, "Let's do it! Forget about Li Jue and Guo Si, let them never return!"

As Lü Bu watched the three young strategists work out a series of plans in a very short time, the idea of ​​recruiting them resurfaced in his mind.

He immediately ordered Generals Gao Shun and Zhang Liao to lead the entire army out of the city to carry out the plan.

That night, the moonlight was as white as frost.

On the city wall of Chang'an, several figures stood by the railing, their clothes fluttering in the night wind.

Xun Hao, Guo Jia, Zhou Yu, and Sun Ce stood side by side, gazing into the distance from the railing. Beside them were Wang Yun, his face grave, and Lü Bu, his expression arrogant. Further behind them were Wei Xu and a group of other generals.

Gao Shun and Zhang Liao personally oversaw the command.

"Listen up! Ten people per group, tied with ropes around your waists. The person in front will scout ahead, and the people behind will follow and dig! The pits should be small, only a foot deep. Once you've dug, leave immediately, and don't fall in yourself!"

Long ropes linked groups of people together, like long snakes writhing in the darkness.

They silently wielded their tools, leaving one bowl-sized hole after another in the ground. Under the moonlight, the once flat land was becoming riddled with holes at a visible speed.

Sun Ce was dumbfounded. He had never imagined that a battle could be fought like this. These countless tiny pits were so numerous that even a person walking on them would easily twist their ankle, let alone a warhorse.

"This plan is truly insidious," he exclaimed sincerely.

Upon hearing this, Guo Jia lazily glanced at him, then reached out and put his arm around Xun Hao's shoulder, pulling him closer to him as if declaring ownership.

"Warfare is based on deception. How could someone claiming to be a descendant of Sun Tzu not understand military strategy? Moreover, your Zhou Gongjin was also involved in this insidious plan."

Sun Ce, however, couldn't stand Guo Jia's smug tone and retorted defiantly, "Even if you have a thousand schemes, don't we still have to lead the troops into battle?"

Upon hearing this, Guo Jia reacted as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world. "Otherwise what? Leave your generals behind the city walls to watch the show?"

Sun Ce was speechless, his handsome face flushing red. "That's not what I meant!"

"Then what do you mean?" Guo Jia persisted, shrugging his shoulders.

Xun Hao watched the two exchange words, their arguments sharp and witty, and felt a slight ache in his temples from the night wind. He raised his hand and gently pressed his temples.

Guo Jia noticed this subtle movement immediately.

He immediately stopped arguing with Sun Ce, turned back to Xun Hao, and asked anxiously, "What's wrong? Does the wind give you a headache?"

Having finally found an opportunity to retaliate, Sun Ce immediately said, "Look, even Master Xun thinks you're utterly boring. A grown man, so petty and childish!"

Guo Jia raised an eyebrow.

He turned his head and brought his face close to Xun Hao's. "Yan Ruo, am I childish?"

The night breeze ruffled the stray hairs on his forehead. Xun Hao lowered his hand from his temple, met his gaze, leaned close to his ear, and whispered, "I just like childish things."

This was merely flirting between Xun Hao and his brother Fengxiao. Xun Hao thought his voice was low enough, but he underestimated the sharp ears and eyes of military generals.

Sun Ce's expression froze.

Zhou Yu, with his arms crossed, froze for a moment, the faint smile on his lips.

After a brief moment of surprise, Guo Jia relaxed completely, his smugness almost overflowing.

He was in high spirits, and even his voice became lighter. "General Sun said I was naive, but how much better are you than someone who speaks without thinking and acts purely on instinct?"

Not to be outdone, Sun Ce turned to Zhou Yu, eagerly seeking his approval: "Gongjin! Do I speak without thinking?"

Zhou Yu: "..."

He looked at his best friend's face, which was filled with "You better say no" and "I must beat him," and then at the two people opposite him who were oblivious to everyone else and waiting to see the show. He remained silent for a moment.

Under Sun Ce's expectant gaze, Zhou Yu elegantly and sincerely gave his answer.

"What are you looking at me for?" he sighed. "Do you even have a brain?"

Sun Ce was struck dumb.

Guo Jia could no longer suppress his laughter; he felt he had surpassed Sun Ce by more than one step.

Zhou Yu felt that the renowned genius Guo Fengxiao was vastly different from the rumors. He rubbed his forehead and said, "My relationship with Bo Fu is different from that with Mr. Guo and Mr. Xun."

Sun Ce leaned closer, clearly indignant: "How is it different? We've known each other since childhood, and our relationship is even better than theirs!"

Zhou Yu raised his hand, rubbed his tense temples, and waved his hand, "It's not that bad, it's not that bad."

"As for it, as for it." Sun Ce ignored Zhou Yu's evasive expression and, in a way, felt a surge of competitiveness. "Gongjin, tell me quickly, our relationship is definitely better than theirs!"

Zhou Yu felt that he was the one now suffering from a headache.

As soon as he finished speaking, a series of orderly footsteps came from below the city wall.

The last group of soldiers responsible for digging the pit, led by their general, retreated back into the city along the ropes.

They were all covered in dust and dirt, but their actions were orderly.

"General Gao Shun's strict discipline of his troops is well-deserved," Zhou Yu quickly changed the subject.

Xun Hao watched as the soldiers returned safely, one by one, being led by ropes. Suddenly, he turned to Zhou Yu beside him.

"Gongjin".

"What advice does Mr. Xun have for me?"

Xun Hao asked softly, as if casually, "Gongjin is skilled in naval warfare. I was just thinking, if the warships were linked together with iron chains like these soldiers, end to end, and sailed on the river, would it allow the northern soldiers, who are not accustomed to water, to walk as if on flat ground?"

Zhou Yu was stunned.

Chain the boats together with iron chains? Wouldn't that make them sitting ducks? If a fire were set on fire, no one could escape. This is illogical and contrary to military strategy.

"Mr. Xun is joking." Zhou Yu frowned slightly. "The most important thing about a ship formation is its flexibility. While the iron chains make it safe, they also leave no room for maneuver and are a path to death."

Xun Hao said "Oh," and added, "Wouldn't it be easier to burn this way?"

烧？

Zhou Yu couldn't understand the logic of this statement at all; he found it utterly absurd.

However, Guo Jia, standing on Xun Hao's other side, tightened his grip on Xun Hao's shoulder almost imperceptibly upon hearing these words. Others might not understand, but how could Guo Jia not!

They had only just taken over Yanzhou with their lord, and Yanruo was already plotting how to annex Jingzhou and Jiangdong?

But why discuss burning warships?

The waiting time always seems exceptionally long.

Over the past two days, the atmosphere on the city wall gradually shifted from initial excitement and anticipation to a sense of anxiety. To alleviate this anxiety, Xun Hao suggested that they continue digging, and they dug two trenches in total.

Just as everyone was getting impatient, a scout on lookout duty suddenly let out a cry of surprise.

"They're here!"

Everyone's spirits were lifted!

Everyone looked westward.