C21

Lu Bu was holding onto the last straw of hope, so he could only listen to Kong Ming's plan and see if it was effective. If it really was a strange move, then breaking through this encirclement wouldn't be impossible.

"I wonder if there is a zither in the general's tent?"

Li Jie frowned. Could it be that Zhuge Liang wanted to talk about the zither? Those soldiers wouldn't care about your talent display, right?

"Madam seems to have one, but this …" Lu Bu was similarly puzzled. Right now, he no longer had this sort of leisure and elegance.

If Kong Ming dared to mess with him, he would have his head smashed into the ground right now.

"Right now, the situation is critical, and the difference in strength between the enemy and me is huge. We can only outsmart them and have a slight chance of winning." Zhuge Liang waved his fan as he spoke.

Who didn't know how to use their wits? Why did Li Jie feel that Zhuge Liang was so unreliable? Why did he keep saying useless words.

"Now, if we attack from both inside and outside and use this as a strategy, the chances of winning will increase by a lot. I wonder if there are any secret passages in the city."

Zhuge Liang spoke at a leisurely pace without the sense of urgency or danger that came from outside the city. It was as if he was casually discussing something with someone else.

"There are, but the middle seems to have collapsed. I don't even know where it leads to." Lu Bu pondered for a moment before saying.

Damn, there really is one. Li Jie also admired the ancients. Indeed, everything had to be done in a way that left a way out.

"This way, it'll be easier. From tonight onwards, the general can order his men to dig all the secret tunnels during the night. Afterwards, we can send some elites to set up camp there." Wait until the secret passage is dug up, I will discuss the next step. " Zhuge Liang was still trying to keep the truth in check after he finished speaking.

Li Jie was also curious as to what good idea would allow Lu Bu to overcome this obstacle.

Soon after, Lu Bu quickly gave the order and sent some strong and strong people to start digging the secret tunnel through the night.

As for Li Jie, he and Zhuge Liang had always been in the army. He could not help but sigh. If he had been born in ancient times, he definitely wouldn't have died in wars. He could have died from boredom for no other reason.

After nightfall, there was only silence. The army relied on only a few lights to light up the place, and it was also to guard against enemy attacks. The contrast with the modern city was huge, and there were no entertainment items available.

Li Jie could only stroll around the army and chat with Zhuge Liang. However, he also admired Kong Ming. Indeed, what was written in the history books was not a lie. A wise man was a wise man; everything he said and did was thought-provoking.

As for the secret passage, it was finally opened on the third night. Some of the soldiers who had been digging during the night could not hold on for much longer.

Lu Bu had given them permission to rest as well. Now that the first step had been completed, they all looked forward to what they had to do next.

"Mister, now that we're all ready, what should we do next?" Lu Bu was already impatient. His army did not have much grain or fodder. If he did not act now, he would not have any more chances.

"I'm afraid I'll need the help of this righteous person next." Zhuge Liang looked at Li Jie and said.

Nani?

"No, I …" "What can I do? I don't have the strength to tie up a chicken, so I'm afraid I won't be able to take on any big responsibilities." Li Jie panicked a little. If this advisor had such a bad idea, wouldn't he want him to charge into the fray? Wouldn't he just be drowned by the hooves of the horses and become cannon fodder?

"Please lend me a hand. If I were to retreat, I, Lu Bu, would definitely thank you." Lu Bu cupped his fists and bowed to Li Jie.

According to the historical records, Lu Bu had an arrogant personality, so how could he lower his head so easily? Moreover, he did not expect the other party to repay him, and if he was willing to sacrifice his life for such a small mission, it would not be worth it.

Don't panic. You don't need to go up on the battlefield to kill the enemy. You just need to bring some people to plant some vegetation around the army and pour some combustible materials over them. Zhuge Liang lightly smiled, as if he had seen through Li Jie's worry.

"This …" Li Jie was still hesitant. After all, there were a lot of soldiers outside. If they were careless and were discovered, then they could feel the chill.

"If you're afraid of death, then forget it. I can arrange for someone else to go."

F * ck, you are even provoking me!

"How is that possible? Although I, Li Jie, am not some courageous and scheming person, I am not afraid of death." Even though he knew he was trying to agitate Li Jie, he didn't want to admit his mistake. In addition, his blood was boiling and he really wanted to go and fight.

"That's good, that's good. Let's start then. Let General Lu arrange some men for you."

Seeing Zhuge Liang's smile, Li Jie felt like he had been schemed against.

When he left the city through the secret passage, he was truly regretful.

It was dark outside the city, and they were all carrying a large amount of sulphur, saltpeter, and firewood. They were obviously preparing for a fire attack.

When they got closer, they realized that it was the soldiers stationed outside the city. It must be Cao Jun.

Li Jie did not hesitate and began to arrange everything according to what was previously agreed upon. Moreover, he had to be very careful.

This trip lasted for several hours. At least, it felt like a long time, and he was also feeling a bit sleepy.

He had left his office untouched, so why did he have to come here to work? Cao Jun's surroundings were basically filled with combustible materials.

There would definitely be a good show to watch!

After they were ready, they found a place to hide and waited for the signal to move on.

Suddenly, the melodious sound of a zither could be heard, breaking the silence of the night.

What the hell? There was someone playing the zither in the middle of the night?

Li Jie suddenly saw the lights on the lower city gate tower light up. He could vaguely see a person's figure sitting in the middle.

Who else could it be other than Zhuge Liang? Just which part of the ruckus was going on and was using the sound of the zither to boost their morale?

It sounds like nonsense, and it would alert the enemy, so what's the purpose of this operation?

Li Jie could clearly see that the troops stationed outside the city had lit up even more. They were also attracted by the sound of the zither, but this way, Cao Jun had already made his preparations.

As such, Li Jie was unable to figure out what Zhuge Liang was up to.

He shouldn't have foolishly agreed to his request. If he were to come out to do all these, even if he was half dead from exhaustion, it would all be in vain.

At this moment, something even more unexpected happened!

At this moment, the city gate below suddenly opened …

This scene made Li Jie feel a sense of déjà vu.

MMP! Empty City Strategy?