General Qin

"Qin Jun is here!"

Standing at the head of Xiangcheng City, Zhou Wen looked up and saw a group of about 5,000 Qin Army infantry in the northwest, walking slowly along the south bank of Yingshui.

This is the vanguard of the Qin army.

Behind it, there was even more smoke and dust, and one could tell at a glance that there was a huge army marching there, at least tens of thousands of people.

"Shangzhu Kingdom is really predictable. The Qin army has already crossed the river in the upper reaches of the Yingshui River. It's a pity that Li Xin is too prudent. If he dares to cross the river in the Yingshui River outside the city, we can go out of the city and beat him halfway across the river. hit."

Zhou Wen shook his head regretfully.

He is from Chen Ying. When he was young, he was Chunshen Jun's disciple and learned some military skills under his disciples. Later Chunshen Jun was ambushed and killed by Li Yuan, and Zhou Wen joined the Xiang family. Relying on the good eyesight he was born with since he was a child, he took up the post of "watching the sun" in the Chu army who specialized in observing the enemy's situation and calculating the time.

Seeing the Qin army coming from the northwest, Zhou Wen turned his head and said to the soldiers under his command: "The Qin army has arrived, go and report to Shangzhu Kingdom."

After a while, Xiang Yan took her son Xiang Qu and stood at the head of Xiangcheng.

Outside the city, countless black flags fluttered in the wind, dust filled the sky, and a marching team of more than ten miles appeared in the distance.

On the north bank of Yingshui, a Qin army also appeared and built a military camp there.

The forwards of the Qin army who arrived first on the south bank also began to set up camp by the Yingshui River.

Dozens of boats came from the upper reaches of the Yingshui River to build pontoon bridges under the cover of the two camps of the Qin Army. As long as the pontoon bridge is built, the Qin army can use this bridge to connect the north and the south, and no longer need to take a long way from the upper reaches.

"Father, the Qin army has just arrived, and their foothold is not stable. And when they come from a long distance, the soldiers must be exhausted. Why don't you let me lead the army to attack and catch him by surprise!"

"If we can defeat the forward of the Qin army in one fell swoop, maybe it will cause them to break back and rush back to the army behind, causing chaos in the Qin army. At that time, my father will lead the troops out of the city, and there will be a chase to the north. Make great efforts to defeat the Qin army and capture Li Xin alive!"

Xiang Qu pointed to the Qin army outside the city with an excited expression. In those piercing eyes, he seemed to have seen the victory scene of defeating the Qin army in one fell swoop.

Xiang Yan glanced at him, and said with a sneer, "I don't know the heights of the sky and the depths of the earth, this kind of war with hundreds of thousands of people, it's ridiculous to want to win in one battle."

As she spoke, Xiang Yan stretched out her hand and pointed to the Qin army marching in the smoke and dust in the distance.

"You only see the Qin army coming from a long distance, and their foothold is unstable, but you don't see that this Qin army is very neat, and there is no confusion between the ranks. Its infantry is covered by chariots and cavalry on both sides. This is the enemy. If you dare to lead the army out of the city to attack, you will probably be confronted with a rain of Qin crossbow arrows, then the Qin people's chariots and cavalry will charge, and then their infantry will attack you."

"At that time, my army hadn't even left the city yet, so you were afraid that you would already be defeated. Instead, the Qin people would drive you to attack my city gate. You said at that time, shall I let you in, or lock you out of the city?"

Seeing Xiang Yan's teasing eyes, Xiang Qu blushed immediately with shame, and said weakly: "Father was right, I was the one who was reckless just now."

Seeing her son bow his head and admit his mistake, Xiang Yan nodded.

"Qu'er, you have to remember that this great battle is related to the life and death of our Chu country, and we must not take it lightly. The rash tactics like yours just now are absolutely unacceptable. We should put defense first."

Saying that, Xiang Yan raised her head, looked into the distance, and her eyes fell on the very conspicuous banner of the general.

"This Li Xin has some skills. Although he is young, he has a solid formation. Don't give me a chance. This battle, it seems, can only be worn down slowly."

Just as Xiang Yan sighed, suddenly a short soldier came to report.

"News from Xin Qi?"

Xiang Yan was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly asked the short soldiers to bring the messenger up.

There is no silk book full of words, only the dictation of the messenger.

The more Xiang Yan listened, the more surprised she became, her eyes bulged.

He murmured: "What a Li Xin..."

...

West of Xiangcheng.

Shang Cai.

Thirty thousand Qin troops are camping outside Shangcai City.

"I really didn't expect it. Li Xin didn't attack Xiangcheng, but brought us around to Shangcai. It's been more than ten years in a flash. I didn't expect that I, Li You, would come back here one day."

Standing outside the city, Li You looked at the weather-beaten walls of Shangcai City in front of him, and couldn't help sighing.

The Li family is from Shangcai.

He, Li You, grew up here since he was a child, and he also used to fight cocks and horses in this city when he was a child, leaving a very impressive memory.

Of course, what Li You misses the most is the unforgettable youth.

Outside Shangcai City, there is an orange grove.

Boys and girls, lingering love.

In the wild, there is dead fructus, which is covered with coriander. There is a girl Huaichun, who is lured by Jishi.

There are puckerel trees in the forest, and dead deer in the wild. The white grass is pure, and there are women like jade.

So easy! I feel embarrassed! No matter what!

The vows made by the mountain alliance, the promise to stay together, was broken when the Li family entered Hangu in the west.

Li You's eyes were in a trance, recalling the infatuated words that lingered in his ears back then.

This land of Shangcai is Li You's lost youth.

"It's been more than ten years. I think she's married as a woman, and even has children around her knees."

Li You shook his head with emotion, feeling a little disappointed in his heart.

"Brother Li, what are you lamenting here?"

A voice suddenly sounded, making Li You's hair stand on end in fright.

Li You looked back and saw Zhao Tuo standing behind, staring at him suspiciously.

Li You turned pale with shock, Zhao Tuo was competing with him for the princess, and he didn't know if he heard what he said to himself just now, if he heard it, it would be troublesome.

Thinking of this, Li You didn't care about being obsessed with the title of "Brother Li", and explained in a panic: "I was thinking about the time when my father took me and my second brother to lead a yellow dog, and we all went to Cai Dongmen to chase cunning rabbits. Now I revisit the old place, so I can’t help but sigh.”

Zhao Tuo blinked and became more puzzled.

"But isn't this the North Gate?"

Li You blushed immediately, and stammered: "Then...what does that matter. I haven't asked you why you suddenly appeared behind me, which surprised me. When did you appear?"

Zhao Tuo smiled and said, "I just received an order from General Li to go to the city for a military meeting. When I passed by here, I saw you, so I wanted to say hello. I didn't hear anything, so I left first. .”

As he said that, Zhao Tuo cupped his hands and walked over Li You to the front.

"Did he really not hear?"

Li You gave Zhao Tuo a hard look from behind.

He turned his head and questioned the short soldiers standing guard in the distance: "This Zhao Tuo is coming, why didn't you report it?"

The short soldiers looked innocent, but he was General Li's celebrity, a dignified military officer, an old subordinate of yours, Li You, and even a senior commander with a higher title than you. For a person of this level, let us not speak up, saying that it is a surprise for you, how dare we defy it.

Li You did not make things difficult for the short soldiers. After reprimanding him, he turned his head and looked at the direction Zhao Tuo entered the city, and whispered, "It is great to have Li Xin appreciate it. In the end, it is not necessary to go to the battlefield to see the truth. Since Li Xin brought Zhao Tuo When I come here, I don’t want to deliberately suppress me, and I will give my father a face. Wait, go to the battlefield to face the Chu army, and I, Li You, will definitely perform as well as you, Zhao Tuo!”

At this moment, in the city of Shangcai.

Li Xin pointed to the spread out map, and said to the crowd: "Shangcai is about a hundred miles away from Pingyu. The soldiers rest in Shangcai for a day, and then they can go east to take Pingyu quickly. With the speed of carts, it can take up to two days. In time, I can arrive at Pingyu. The small town of Pingyu can be taken in one battle, and then I will immediately send my master to the sleeping hill."

"Pingyu is quite far from Xiangcheng. Even if the news leaks, it doesn't matter. When Xiang Yan receives the news of my attack on Pingyu, I have already taken down the sleeping hill. Xiang Yan was shocked, and on the one hand, he had to resist the attack. For Meng Wu's attack, on the one hand, we need to mobilize our troops again, and it may take several days for the Chu army to pursue us on the road!"

"In this way, one step is fast, one step is fast! When he, Xiang Yan, gathers the troops to chase after us, by that time, my strange soldiers will have already drunk the water from the horses and rivers, and looked at the city wall of Shouchun!"

Li Xin was full of spirits, looked up at everyone, and said with a smile: "General Meng Wu is dull in fighting. When I lead the lords to make great achievements in destroying the country and capturing the king, he may still be entangled with Xiang Yan in Xiangcheng, hahaha... ..."

Seeing Li Xin laughing, Xin Wu, who was sent by Meng Wu to follow Li Xin, also laughed dryly.

Zhao Tuo also helplessly echoed with a smile.

Even Lieutenant General Meng Wu was suppressed by Li Xinxin's axe, how dare they say no. This Qin army has already become Li Xin's voice.

When Li Xin finished laughing, Zhao Tuo saw that the atmosphere was getting better, he took a deep breath, and said bravely, "General Li, the speed of the chariot is so fast that we can reach Pingyu in two days, and most of us are infantry. I'm afraid I won't be able to keep up. Why don't you let me escort the food and fodder in Shangcai city and follow slowly for supplies."

Hearing this, Li Xin frowned.

A batch of food and grass was stored in Shangcai City, which could last half a month for the 30,000 troops. Although it could not last long, it was still better than nothing, and it was not impossible to let a team of infantry escort them behind.

It's just the choice of escort.

Li Xin glanced at Zhao Tuo, and let the others go down first.

Only then did he say to Zhao Tuo: "I know you, Zhao Tuo, are afraid that your meritorious service will be promoted too quickly, which will cause others to be jealous, so you intend to be the queen and let the credit go to others, right?"

"Zhao Tuo, don't be afraid, the king loves our brave and courageous young people the most. The more meritorious service you do and the faster you get promoted, the more your king will like you! It doesn't matter if you cause others to be jealous, as long as With the favor of the king, who dares to be dissatisfied with us."

Speaking of this, Li Xin smiled triumphantly, raised his head and said: "You can see how arrogant and domineering Meng Wu was during the military meeting before, and the deputy general also wanted to suppress me. In the end? Didn't he bow his head in front of me, haha .”

Hearing this, Zhao Tuo was speechless.

What did he want to do, but he wanted to hang behind Li Xin by escorting the food and fodder. In case the former army suffered a crushing defeat, as the rear army tens of miles away, he would at least have time to react, not to mention retreating.

But before Li Xin finished speaking, he showed a playful smile at Zhao Tuo.

"The thing you said about transporting food and fodder is also feasible, but well. I have a good candidate for the person in charge of transporting."

"Li You."

"Let him escort the food and fodder in the back, and you and I will make meritorious deeds in the front. Wouldn't it be easier for you, Zhao Tuo, to want Princess Shang? When we triumph, no one in Xianyang City will say you, Zhao Tuo, than you He Li You is stronger, hahaha!"

Li Xin patted Zhao Tuo's shoulder and laughed.

How could he not have heard about the matter between this little brother and Princess Li Youzheng.

When it's time to make a move, let Li You be the queen, even if the state of Chu is destroyed in the end, Li You's contribution is far from being comparable to that of Zhao Tuo, and he is not qualified to compete with Zhao Tuo for the princess.

"I……"

Zhao Tuo looked at Li Xin blankly.

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