Chapter 62 Who said mountain roads cannot transport food?
For the people who farm, the Quyuan plow is like good news.
After feeling the benefits brought by Qu Yuuli, Liu Bei wanted a talent like Xi Yu from the bottom of his heart.
It's a pity that he has never met a talent like Xi Yu.
After entering Xuzhou this time and seeing the changes in Cao's army, Liu Bei was even more moved.
Not long after Liu Bei led his army to station outside Xuzhou City, Cao Cao's army began to attack Xuzhou again.
After learning of this situation, Tao Qian quickly supervised his generals to resist Cao's army, and at the same time dispatched four thousand Danyang troops directly to Liu Bei.
Tian Kai then came to join Liu Bei, and Tao Qian sent them to garrison Tancheng.
In less than a few days, Cao's army captured Xuzhou towns one after another.
With the Xuzhou defense line collapsed, Cao's army began to occupy Donghai County.
Under such circumstances, Tao Qian could only pin his hopes on Liu Bei. Fortunately, Cao's army stopped after capturing several cities.
But, to be precise, there is no problem if you have a single-wheeled vehicle to transport grain.
The most important thing is!
It's just that he didn't regard it as a way to transport food at all.
However, Cao Bao's ability was not outstanding, and Sun Guan and Zang Ba were not the people he relied on. Only Liu Xuande led troops to help.
Just like the previous four counties.
The mountain road is rugged and not a road for transporting grain at all.
With the previous experience of waterwheels, the craftsmen came very quickly.
At this time, Tao Qian knew in his heart that Cao Cao was planning to annex Xuzhou in one go.
The appearance of the waterwheel made the people of Yanzhou and the craftsmen praise it a lot. Today, these craftsmen are somewhat proud of it.
The only person he relied on was Liu Bei.
Xun Yu, who was on the side, naturally also noticed the mountain road.
After returning to the station, Liu Bei began to train his soldiers as usual.
How to resist a force that is several times or even dozens of times stronger?!
Now, the only option is to defend!
The best strategy is to wait until Cao's army runs out of food and supplies and then retreat naturally.
It is also because of this that Tao Qian also has great trust in Liu Bei, not to mention that he is a member of the Liu family.
However, Yanzhou has a good harvest this year, and it may be difficult to prevent Cao Cao from running out of food and grass.
Since the mountain road is passable, there is no problem!
Who said mountain roads can no longer transport grain?
Among all the mountain roads in the world, are there any more difficult ones than those in Xishu?
In another ten years, Prime Minister Zhuge, who will be famous in later generations, can transport grain on the mountain road, which has proved everything.
"Um?"
The previous waterwheel made these craftsmen admire Xi Yu very much.
"It just takes a few days. By then, the food and grass will naturally arrive on time!"
Xi Yu was full of confidence, and Xun Yu's eyes couldn't help but light up after hearing this.
Inside Xuzhou City.
When it comes to resisting Cao Cao head-on, Liu Bei has no choice.
He had forgotten that Xiyu had built a series of things such as the Quyuan plow, the waterwheel, etc. before.
In the future, I am afraid that it will become the territory of Yanzhou!
"Fengyi, are you serious about this?!"
Maybe transporting grain through mountain roads won't be a problem at all.
Is there any good strategy?
When Tao Qian asked Liu Bei, the latter couldn't help but sigh.
"By then, Cao's army will definitely retreat!"
On the entire terrain map, there is no other way to pass.
But as soon as he asked the question, Xun Yu couldn't help but smile.
Immediately afterwards, the craftsmen headed by Ma San soon appeared in front of Xi Yu.
Xun Yu frowned, and Xi Yu beside him suddenly placed the topographic map on the desk, pointed at the mountain road on the map and said.
Xi Yu nodded, and after leaving the Juancheng Yamen Office, he began to gather the craftsmen again.
"Brother, is this road accessible?"
And at the same time!
“Who said mountain roads can’t transport food?”
Xun Yu shook his head. It was too difficult to transport food from the mountain road!
This time Cao Cao came with an army of 200,000. Even if it was divided into three armies, it was not something he could resist head-on.
He was a little confused about how Xiyu should transport food on the mountain road.
"In this case, I will leave the rest to my brother!"
Over the past few days, he had learned why Cao's army did not continue the attack after capturing the four counties.
Xi Yu looked at Xun Yu, and then smiled: "Leave this matter to me. Brother, please write a letter to the lord, so that he can rest assured!"
After examining the topography of the two places, Xi Yu couldn't help but set his sights on one of the mountain roads.
"Winter is approaching and it is difficult to transport food and grass. It won't be long before Cao's army will be short of food and grass!"
"Sir, what are you going to do this time?"
"Your Majesty, now that winter is approaching, Cao Jun's delay is not a bad thing for Xuzhou!"
Tao Qian was a little helpless about this situation.
But now, with the Xuzhou gentry at both ends, the only confidant he can rely on is Cao Bao.
After Cao Jun stopped attacking again, Tao Qian took the initiative to invite Liu Bei to discuss how to resist Cao Jun.
Hearing Xun Yu say that the road was fine, Xi Yu couldn't help but chuckle.
In the previous episode, Liu Bei helped Beihai, and Kong Rong has already spread his reputation!
"Xuande, do you have any good strategies to resist Cao's army this time?"
The spies came to report that Cao Cao had begun to implement the Yanzhou policy within the four counties.
Cao Jun's actions made Tao Qian realize that Xuzhou had no way out now.
Thinking about it, as long as it is delayed until winter, Cao Cao will inevitably retreat out of desperation, right?
Thinking like this, Liu Bei raised his eyes and looked at Tao Qian.
Yanzhou Juancheng!
After Liu Bei's words came out, Tao Qian felt helpless, and he naturally understood the reason.
To be precise, Tao Qian had no way out, and those wealthy families in Xuzhou would probably end up surrendering to Cao Cao.
Thinking like this, Xun Yu nodded immediately: "Fengyi, just go ahead and do it, I will send a letter to the lord!"
Including Tao Qian's 4,000 Danyang soldiers, Liu Beiman's full force was only 8,000 soldiers, and even Tian Kai's 3,000 soldiers were no more than 10,000 soldiers.
Chen Deng and his son beside him said nothing, Liu Bei had no good strategy, and the morale of the generals was low.
Of course, at this time, there were no wooden cows or stray horses, and such craftsmanship in previous lives had long been lost.
Tao Qian was worried, but there was nothing he could do.
Because of this.
Where does he have any good ideas!
He also needs someone who can provide him with good advice!
However, we are about to enter deep winter, and winter is not conducive to combat.
In the main hall at this moment, Tao Qian didn't care about the eyes of others and took the initiative to look at Liu Bei.
Xun Yu took a quick look and saw that it was indeed the mountain road he had seen.
If Cao Cao is really allowed to drag on like this, not only Dongguan County, but also half of Donghai County will be affected by that time.
"The road is feasible, but this is a mountain road. It can only be used by people, but it is difficult to transport food!"
And all this has never happened before.
"Make a car!"
Xi Yu said casually, and then took out the drawings he had just prepared.
It was a drawing of a wheelbarrow.
Chapter completed!