Chapter 134: The Flood in Xiapi (6)

"Breach the embankment!" Guo Jia issued this order on behalf of Cao Cao, clearly without Cao Cao's knowledge. His intention was to shield Cao Cao from being blamed as the butcher.

Cao Jun dug open the levees of the Si River and Yi River. The Si River and the Yi River were breached, and a deafening sound of the earth trembling and cracking could be heard in the far distance. It rumbled like the thundering hooves of ten thousand horses. The roaring flood rushed towards Xianping City. Xianping City was located at a lower elevation, and the river water fiercely battered against the obstacles ahead.

In the dark night, a bright silver line suddenly appeared and quickly turned into a monstrous wave, roaring towards the direction of Xia Pi. Due to its relatively low terrain, Xia Pi was quickly submerged as the river water surged in. After accumulating water for nearly a month, the four rivers, including the Yi River, had reached an alarming level. The raging river carried giant logs and boulders as it relentlessly hit the city of Xia Pi.

Boom!

The floods from Sishui and Yishui converged, smashing against the walls of Xiapi with a resounding roar.

Originally, the waters of Yishui and Sishui belonged to the moat surrounding Xiapi City. However, if these waters were to break through, it would greatly increase the water level of the moat and directly flood into the city. Sure enough, as Yishui and Sishui broke through, the entire Xiapi City was submerged. The southwest, north, and west city gates were all submerged by the river water, with only the east gate remaining untouched. Countless houses and buildings in the city were inundated by the river water, and tens of thousands of soldiers from Xuzhou and the people of Xiapi City perished in this sudden flood.

Even if they were already prepared and knew the situation in advance, the Cao army who had retreated to higher ground couldn't help but have their faces change as they watched the raging floodwaters approaching.

As Guo Jia looked at the vastness beneath the mountains, he couldn't help but sigh softly, "Xiapi City is finished!"

With this sigh, a loud rumble came from the direction of Xiapi City.

In the dark night, the western gate wall of Xiapi City finally couldn't withstand the fierce onslaught of the flood and collapsed all at once. A breach, large enough for three horse carriages to enter, suddenly appeared.

"The city is breached, the city is breached!"

In the midst of Xiazhi city, people are running and shouting, their voices echoing endlessly.

Guo Jia's expression is full of misery as he remains silent.

"In the year of Bingzi, the city is besieged with sorrow, in the winter of the second month."

"Near the city of Xiapi, amidst a night of raging flood."

"Rampant chaos persists with incessant rain, uprooting the earth with an unpredictable nature."

"Torrents surge and rush, transforming and rising abruptly."

"Walking alone, ascending the county tower, vast and hazy amidst the dense forest."

"The atmosphere is eerie and the air is filled with chaos, as flames rise with great force."

"Geyishan went to the countryside, seeking refuge and hoping for a change."

"As dawn breaks, the rain intensifies, concealing the dilapidated houses in the village."

"Jumping high in the air, stabbing the intestines, what difference does it make when one sees the vast Bohai Sea." Translated text:

"Countless drifting corpses, only a few will find bamboo rafts."

"Finding shelter in danger may result in survival, but one's concern is the lack of food and clothing."

"Crying out to the heavens, no response is heard. It would be better to disappear."

"Waterfalls split the green mountains, and the riverbank rushes with corpse remains." Translated content:

"Pounding the mortar and grinding empty sand, a snake emerges from a deep cave."

"Riding on the borders, exploiting internal conflicts, initiating wars and causing devastation."

"The livelihood of the people is not secure, facing such harsh punishment once again."

"Hidden worries are not limited to one aspect, the fate of the nation hangs by a thread." Please let me know if there's anything else I can assist you with!

"Although we have devised flood control methods, the people's efforts are exhausted."

"Who could have anticipated being trapped in poverty and feeling perpetually weary all year long."

"Even if we follow a certain path, we dare to challenge and exceed conventional opinions."

"Step by step, we traverse obstacles and hardships, facing difficulties until the end."

"Returning grief strengthens the bed, soul dreams accompany trance."

Dian Wei listened attentively, and couldn't help but shudder. Yes, it was indeed a great massacre. However, if there is truly divine punishment, this one will surely share it with the gentleman!

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As the former capital of Xiapu, Xupu, the sturdy city walls finally couldn't withstand the onslaught of floodwaters and collapsed overnight. The floodwater rushed into the city of Xupu, destroying numerous houses and leaving the people homeless.

However, there are inner and outer small three-layer city walls in Xiapi. After the broken walls of the urn city and the outer city, Tao Qian immediately gathered his troops and led them to retreat, defending the inner city. The current Xuzhou army has less than 10,000 people left, most of whom either drowned in the flood or were captured by Cao's army.

However, although Tao Qian's military forces are not extensive, defending the city is already sufficient. Although the inner city walls are not as high as the outer city walls, they are strong and sturdy. Even if Cao Cao's army wants to launch a strong attack on the inner city, they would have to pay a huge price. But this is not the result that Cao Cao and Guo Jia hope for. To kill a thousand enemies but lose eight hundred of their own, wouldn't that be a lose-lose situation and unintentionally benefit others? Moreover, Guo Jia's five-year agreement with Yuan Shao is already within reach!

Yes, it is true. The promise made in the spring of the third year of Chuping (192 AD) is now in the second year of Jian'an (196 AD). There is only one year left. If we lose so many soldiers just for the sake of a small city like Xiapi, wouldn't it be a waste?

Facing the terrifying opponent Yuan Shao, the current Cao Cao and Guo Jia dare not say for sure that they can defeat him. It is said that the current Yuan Shao has already broken the Southern Xiongnu, and the renowned spear god from Hebei even single-handedly ended the Southern Xiongnu's reign in the grasslands. As for the Northern Xiongnu, they have not yet had the energy to venture south. With the spear god personally guarding Yanmen Pass, at least the northern border can remain stable for the next ten years.

It will not be a problem for Yuan Shao, who has a stable control over the northern region, to take down the remaining territories, including Qingzhou held by small warlords and Bingzhou guarded by powerful forces. Once this battle is concluded, both Yuan Shao and Cao Cao will only focus on recuperating and regaining strength.

积蓄自己的力量,集中兵力在黄河两岸,一决雌雄!

但是众人一时之间也想不出什么好办法,而就在众人踌躇之时,荀攸献出一计。

"Why worry, everyone? Tao Qian is now like a terrapin trapped in a jar. The outer wall of Xiapi has been breached, leaving him with no way to retreat. As the art of war says, if there are ten ways to encircle, there are five ways to attack. Our army has ten times the strength of Lu Bu's, and in recent years, thanks to the agricultural strategy of Fengxiao, we have accumulated an abundance of food supplies, ensuring a constant supply line and relieving any worries of our rear. How much food can the mere inner city of Xiapi have? We simply need to besiege the city, and within half a month, Xiapi will surely fall. At that time, even if Tao Qian possesses great abilities, he will have no choice but to surrender. So, everyone should not worry excessively."

That's right, in the small inner city of Xiaopi, how much food and grass can there be? Tao Qian has nearly ten thousand troops crowded in this small inner city, plus the household servants and slaves in the town, as well as officials and old acquaintances in the inner city, totaling about thirteen thousand people.

这一万三千人每日消耗的粮草,哪怕每个人节衣缩食一天只吃半斗米,半月也要消耗近万石粮食,一万石粮食可不是一个小数目。而且,哪怕下邳城真的撑上半个月,每天食不果腹的徐州军还能有多少战斗力?为了抢粮食,杀人,甚至于吃人的事情,肯定会发生,光是内乱就够陶谦喝上一壶了。所以只要把下邳给围死了,那么用不了多久,下邳城不攻自破。

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