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Chapter 409: Wenpin¡¯s strategy of exhaustion

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    Xiahoulan decided not to risk an attack and divided the five thousand soldiers into three teams. Two thousand men were stationed at the top of the city. The other two thousand men were in the military camp in the city, on standby. The remaining one thousand men mounted their horses and patrolled the city.  .

    Sure enough, at dawn, countless Cao troops rushed outside the city.

    Zhang Hu and Cao Chun led an army of 10,000 people all the way to the city. However, when they saw that the soldiers on the city were ready, they retreated more than two miles and began to set up camp.

    ¡°Obviously, they originally planned to attack the city in one go if the defenders on the city were lax, but now they found that they had no chance and decided to take a rest.

    About an hour later, Wenpin's army arrived.  Xia Houlan was secretly glad that he did not attack rashly. Otherwise, with Wenpin's marching speed, he could have arrived within an hour after learning the news.

    After the army set up camp, about five thousand soldiers of Cao's army gathered outside the military camp, carrying various siege equipment and slowly coming towards the city.

    Xia Houlan, who was on top of the city, was a little surprised. Generally speaking, Cao's army had to rest after a night's march. After all, it was empty of men and horses.  But looking at this situation, Wenpin wants to attack the city immediately.

    Xia Houlan immediately ordered the soldiers on the city to make all preparations. The crossbowmen put their swords on the strings, and the shields on the top of the city were set up. The strong men also stood next to the rolling wooden thunder stone, and the cauldron filled with gold juice was added under the  When we have enough dry firewood, we are waiting to light the fire.

    When the Wei army outside the city reached a certain distance, more than 20 thunderbolt chariots lined up in a row, followed by carts and carts of stones.

    The siege soldiers were carrying ladders, knocking wood, and pushing arrow towers, and were ready to charge.

    At this time, General Wenpin waved the big gun in his hand, and the thunderbolt chariot began to fire stones at the top of the city.

    "Quick, hide behind the planks!" Xia Houlan commanded from the top of the city. Five hundred soldiers hid behind the planks, and the rest of the soldiers immediately got off the top of the city.

    The Thunderbolt Chariot attacks the city with great momentum, but once the defenders gain experience, they will basically not cause much damage.

    About half an hour later, the whistling finally stopped. Xiahou Lan quickly asked the soldiers to throw the wooden planks aside and take the defensive equipment. At the same time, his soldiers quickly came up to the top of the city.

    "General, the Wei army has retreated!" A commander reported to Xia Houlan.

    In fact, Xia Houlan had already seen that Wenpin, Cao Zhen, Cao Chun, Zhang Hu and other four people led five thousand soldiers and retreated.

    "It seems that Wei is just feinting, they must be very tired!" Xia Houlan thought to himself.

    Watching the Wei army return to the camp, Xiahoulan was about to go down to the city and take a rest.  But at this moment, they suddenly discovered that another five thousand Wei troops were approaching the city in formation.

    "What exactly does Wenpin want to do?" Xia Houlan wondered, but he didn't dare to be careless at all, and asked the soldiers to quickly put their arrows on the strings and get ready.

    Under the leadership of Zhang Hu, the Wei army came to the bottom of the city. They looked at the Han army on top of the city and found that it was heavily guarded, so Zhang Hu led five thousand soldiers and retreated with siege equipment.

    Just after Zhang Hu returned to camp, Cao Chun continued to lead five thousand soldiers to the city.  Like Zhang Hu, he turned around and then retreated.  At this time, Cao Zhen came with another five thousand soldiers.

    "General, they are just showing off, we don't have to be so nervous." A captain seemed to be used to the behavior of the Wei army and said to Xiahoulan.

    "Are you just showing off?" Xia Houlan shook his head, "If we relax even a little bit, they will attack the city immediately. Didn't you notice that they bring siege equipment with them every time?"

    "But general, there are many of them, so they can take turns to rest. If we keep doing this, we will eventually relax!" the captain said worriedly.

    The Wei army had 40,000 soldiers and horses, and five thousand came each time, while the other soldiers were resting. However, every soldier of the Han army, including Xiahou Lan, was highly nervous!

    "We have few people and there is no other way!" Xia Houlan was a little helpless and angry. At the same time, he also admired Wenpin's method. He completely grasped his own weakness.

    When his soldiers are exhausted, Wenpin will definitely attack aggressively, but he has no good way to deal with it.

    In Wenpin's commanding camp, both Cao Zhen and Cao Chong were present. This time Zhang Hu led five thousand soldiers to the city.

    "General Wen's plan is really wonderful. It's an honest conspiracy. Even if Xia Houlan sees through it, there's nothing he can do about it. If this whole day goes on, he won't even have time to eat, let alone rest!" Cao Zhen said to him.  Wenpin was very satisfied with this strategy."General, when will we start attacking the city?" Cao Chun obviously couldn't wait.

    "Zihe, don't worry. In the afternoon, the soldiers on the city are most tired. At that time, we will attack the city with all our strength!" Wenpin said.

    "Yes, General Wen chose the most appropriate time. The Han army has not eaten, and the sun is shining all the time. By then, I am afraid there will not be much strength left. With one go, we can break the city!" Cao Zhen said excitedly.

    "Zi Dan should not underestimate the enemy. This Xiahoulan has no reputation, but judging from his defense on the city, he is quite organized. These generals under the command of the King of Han must not be underestimated!"

    "General, you are too ambitious and will destroy our prestige! Why should Xiahoulan care about me? I am willing to lead five thousand soldiers and horses to break through Baima City!" Cao Chun said with confidence.

    Xiahoulan used to be a military commander in Xiahoudun's army and had no reputation.  After the Battle of Bowangpo, he was captured by Zhao Yun. He and Zhao Yun were from the same hometown, so he surrendered to Zhao Yun's tent.  Therefore, most of Cao's soldiers did not know him.

    "Okay, Zihe, let the soldiers under your command have a good meal, and then have a good rest. When the time comes, attack Baima City with the momentum of a tiger descending from the mountain!"

    "No!"

    "Zidan, we and Zhang Hu will continue to use the tactics of exhaustion, so that Xiahoulan and the Han army will not have any time to rest."

    "No!"

    Xiahoulan did not have time to rest on the top of the city, but the soldiers under his command did not always stay at the top of the city, but took turns to rest and have meals.  Because Xiahoulan knew that Wenpin would definitely attack the city today, and he was using the strategy of exhausting his troops.

    At the same time, Xia Houlan also paid attention to observation. He found that after Cao Chun led his army once, he never appeared again. Therefore, it can be concluded that the next time Cao Chun appears, he will definitely launch a strong attack on Baima City.

    The sun was slowly setting towards the west, and there seemed to be a fire above the city. Although the soldiers had just changed into the city, their clothes and armor were soon soaked through. This was the hottest time of the day.

    "Cao Chun" Xia Houlan suddenly discovered that Cao Chun had appeared.  (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com
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