This rain came suddenly and heavily.

It rained all night and then stopped in the morning.

In a place like this border region, which is already dry, it is quite rare for it to rain all night.

Liu Wei knew that the jar containing coarse salt at Li Su's house near Daihai Lake that day had already foreshadowed something.

I just didn't expect it to come so unexpectedly.

At the foot of Manhan Mountain, beside the Qingshui River, in the basin of Shanwu City, which is about thirty square miles in size, the air is exceptionally clear.

The lingering smells of blood and feces from a few days ago have completely dissipated.

Is this going to be another day of feeling down?

Liu Wei was reluctant to leave Diao Chan's warm body.

It wasn't until 9 AM, when Xiao Guizi came to report that Yang Yi had returned, that Liu Wei suddenly woke up.

It rained last night, and Yang Yi came. Could it be that something strange is happening over at Daihai?

After a brief moment of thought, he immediately notified Xue Rengui, Liu Du, Zhang Liao, and others to come here right away!

Liu Wei arrived in the hall, where Yang Yi was already waiting.

"My lord, the water level in Daihai Lake has risen, and Lieutenant Li dares not dig any further."

Yang Yi, covered in mud and dust from his journey, looked anxious.

He secretly arrived from Daihai early this morning and reported the situation to Liu Wei immediately.

Just as Yang Yi finished speaking, Xue Rengui arrived and, upon hearing Yang Yi's words, immediately continued:

"My lord, the water level of the Qingshui River is still normal; it hasn't risen!"

"Fortunately, the rain stopped. If it had continued, the water level of the Qingshui River would have risen, and the Xiongnu people who were camped on the riverbank would have moved to higher ground."

"Then our flooding plan will be greatly compromised."

Seeing the expectant looks in Xue Rengui and Yang Yi's eyes, and the confused expressions on Zhang Liao, Liu Du, and the others' faces, Liu Wei made a decisive decision:

"It seems that divine retribution against the Xiongnu will come sooner than expected!"

"There's no time like the present, so let's do it today!"

Now that almost all of the Xiongnu cavalry have gathered here, it should be possible to launch a massive flood for a devastating attack.

"There is no time to lose. Prepare the entire army immediately and light the beacon fires!"

"I want to turn this basin, thirty miles in circumference, outside Shanwu City into a vast swamp!"

"I want Qiangqu and his people to be buried here forever!"

A cold, ruthless glint flashed in Liu Wei's eyes.

Of the 60,000 to 70,000 Xiongnu people, almost none could swim.

They wailed, struggled, and were helpless amidst the raging floodwaters, before turning into bubbling corpses.

This scene will surely leave an indelible mark on the Xiongnu people for eternity.

At this moment, Zhang Liao suddenly realized why Liu Wei dared to say that he could annihilate all the Xiongnu people here in five days; it turned out that he had planned this all along.

hiss!

Zhang Liao couldn't help but gasp in astonishment; what a grand gesture!

Under this devastating flood, it is estimated that very few of the elite Xiongnu cavalrymen in the low-lying areas remained.

For the Southern Xiongnu tribes, this was tantamount to annihilation!

I never expected this prince to be so explosive in his methods and determination to deal with foreign tribes.

Moreover, the plan was brought forward by two days.

So, that means Ding Yuan can be rescued sooner!

This strategy of diverting water to bury the city was ruthless and domineering, leaving the Xiongnu with nowhere to escape!

Liu Du's face also turned pale, relieved that he hadn't become Liu Wei's enemy.

"Lieutenant Liu, lead your troops and three thousand Xiongnu soldiers to collect soil and seal the four gates to prevent floodwaters from flowing in."

"Captain Xue, the infantry of the Great Wall Legion are guarding the city walls. If any Xiongnu dare to try to climb up, shoot them down!"

"Lord Zhangqu, the important task of lighting the beacon fire is now entrusted to you!"

Liu Wei chuckled at Zhang Liao, "Yang Yi, you accompany Marquis Zhang Qu to light the beacon fire."

Now?

"Yes, now!"

After Liu Wei gave the order, the various departments went their separate ways, and the entire city of Shanwu was thrown into turmoil.

Four thousand cavalrymen immediately assembled, with Xue Rengui personally leading the troops.

They would take advantage of the opportunity before the flood to distract the Xiongnu and draw out more Xiongnu cavalry to gather!

When the area became a vast expanse of water, they first occupied the high ground to the west, killing as many of the fleeing Xiongnu nobles as possible.

Before long, a plume of thick smoke rose from the top of Shanwu City, reaching straight into the sky.

Before the Xiongnu could react, the west gate opened, and Xue Rengui, wielding his halberd, charged ahead!

Four thousand black-armored cavalry surged forth like black dragons!

......

Meanwhile, on the Xiongnu side, Qiangqu was drinking and making merry with two beautiful women in his arms, while several dancers danced gracefully, displaying their seductive charms.

Qiang Qu watched with a look of utter fascination.

The arrival of the Left Wise King's 10,000-strong army further boosted their prestige.

Qiangqu waited for the reply from the Right Grand Commandant, and for the food supplies in Shanwu City to run out.

"Father, the Right Grand Commandant has been in Bingzhou for three days now, why haven't we received a reply yet!"

“It’s not good for us to just stand here every day! The daily consumption of 60,000 to 70,000 people is also enormous.”

"The longer this goes on, the more worried we become."

"I think it's better to force a siege, lest things get complicated!"

After Huchuquan arrived, Qiangqu told him everything that had happened in the past few days.

Upon learning that the Right Grand Commandant was going to Bingzhou to request supplies, Hu Chuquan was unimpressed.

The Han people are very cunning; how could they possibly send supplies just because you say a few words?

There might be some conspiracy behind this.

Huchuquan had a Han Chinese teacher who taught him strategy and the Thirty-Six Stratagems every day. He was fascinated by it, and his mind was quite sharp, allowing him to see through many things.

The Han people were skilled at defending cities, so this kind of attrition would be more advantageous for them.

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