General Qin

Huai River.

Together with Jiangshui, Heshui, and Jishui, it is called Sidu, and it is one of the most important rivers in the land of Huaxia.

Its water is surging, the river bank is wide, and it is difficult to cross without a boat or a paddle.

"Mr. Jun, I have already sent people to cut down the bamboos. Do you want to use these bamboos to build rafts and let us cross the river on bamboo rafts?"

Shejian came over and asked softly.

Zhao Tuo still looked at the wetland across the river bank.

After a long time, he nodded and said, "Although the Huai River is wide, it has already passed the flood season. After winter, the water volume in the river will decrease and the water will be gentle. If we use bamboo rafts to ferry people, we will definitely be able to cross it!"

Zhao Tuo's voice was very firm, because this was not whimsical, but he knew that there had been such a successful case.

Hengduan Mountain, the road is difficult. The enemy's heavy troops crushed the Guizhou border. Soldiers walk the world with both feet, crossing Chishui four times to send out surprise soldiers. Flying over the Wujiang River with natural dangers...

The red army two thousand years later encountered a more dangerous situation than this in the Wujiang River in Guizhou.

The Wujiang River flows swiftly, there are no boats, no bridges, and even on the other side of the river, there are enemies with gunfire condescending, watching covetously.

In such a critical situation, the army used local materials to build rows of bamboo rafts from the light and dexterous bamboo on the river bank, and then braved the enemy's artillery fire to forcefully cross the Wujiang River, and finally successfully completed the strategic shift.

This living example has been imprinted in Zhao Tuo's heart since he was a child, which is why he vowed so hard that 5,000 people under his command can cross the Huai River.

There are bamboo forests growing on both sides of the Huai River, and there are as many as you want.

Although the Huai River is wider than the Wujiang River, because of the winter, the water is very gentle and gentle, which is far more suitable for crossing the river by raft than the fast-flowing Wujiang River.

And most importantly, on the opposite bank of Zhao Tuo, no enemy intercepted with artillery fire.

The Qin army can take it easy, even if it takes more time for trial and error, sooner or later they will all be able to cross the Huai River.

In winter, the Huaihe River flows slowly, which is the right time; the two banks here are open, and the bamboo forest grows is a good location; there is no enemy to block, and the soldiers under the command are united as one, which is the harmony of people.

The time, place, and people are harmonious, and the Qin army occupies all three, so how can they not cross the river.

Under Zhao Tuo's explanation, Shejian also nodded.

After thinking for a while, Shejian said: "Then I'll pick some water-savvy ones to try later, first tie a few bamboo rafts, and let them cross the river. When they get to the other side, let them explore the terrain over there." .”

"Well, it's safer this way, and I will follow what you said."

Zhao Tuo nodded. Seeing Shejian at this moment, his expression was exhausted, and his armor was covered with mud and filth. There was no trace of the mighty appearance of the Qin army's two or five hundred masters. He looked like a man who had just emerged from the mud. old farmer.

Not only Shejian, Zhao Tuo looked back sideways, and saw near the river bank, the soldiers either sat down to rest according to the formation, or received orders to cut down the bamboo forest.

No one talked, because everyone's face was full of exhaustion. Their faces were as black as coal, and their clothes were dirty and torn. If they were not holding weapons in their hands and wearing armor, I'm afraid Thousands of refugees and beggars will be believed.

Fortunately, it was winter. If it was summer with the scorching sun, everyone would probably smell bad.

"Everyone has worked hard."

Zhao Tuo sighed lightly.

Traveling hundreds of miles this time is also a big challenge for this army. Because they also go deep alone, without logistical support, the food that each person carries is very limited, and it is winter again, everything is withered, and the fruits and vegetables in the forest are scarce.

Food must be eaten sparingly, so everyone's military rations have to be carefully calculated, mixed with the edible wild vegetable roots pointed out by the Chu people's guides, and boiled into porridge before they dare to eat.

What pleased the soldiers most on the road was encountering villages and villages of Chu people. Although Zhao Tuo would not massacre villages and kill people, he would not save the benevolence of women at this time, and he would rob when it was time to rob!

Grab grain and rice, fruits, vegetables and meat, and even clothes and cloth from the Chu people, all for the sake of ensuring the needs of the soldiers.

But along this route, there are no large Chu people's cities, and there are not too many villages. In addition, the Qin army has nearly 5,000 people, and it won't take long to rob them. After walking for hundreds of miles, most of the soldiers were still swallowing saliva and growling in their stomachs.

But compared to the benefits of taking this path, this bit of suffering is nothing.

Zhao Tuo led his army southward along the north bank of the Huaihe River. There were many advantages, the biggest advantage of which was that he directly jumped out of the encirclement of the Chu army.

According to Zhao Tuo's guess, apart from part of the current Chu army defending Xiangcheng, the other part should be in the hinterland of Chu, lying in ambush on Li Xin's only way, waiting for Li Xin to crash in, and then Kill him without leaving a piece of armor.

That road is not to say that you must die, but it is definitely close to death. The main force of the Chu army has no intention to calculate, and Li Xin, who is only thinking about raiding Shouchun, will definitely suffer a disastrous defeat.

If Zhao Tuo followed Li Xin, the 5,000 people under his command would be wiped out, most of them would be killed by the Chu people. Even his own life is in danger.

However, Zhao Tuo hardly encountered any enemies on the road on the north bank of the Huai River that Zhao Tuo was taking. Because the eyes of the Chu army were all attracted by Li Xin who was galloping in Huaibei, all the troops went to Li Xin's side, but left the Huai River line extremely empty, just like the Xincai that Zhao Tuo had previously conquered. Three hundred people guard the city, with little defense.

Of course, Zhao Tuo also paid great attention to the confidentiality of information. Except for senior officers such as Shejian and Heiyu, ordinary soldiers in the army did not know where they were going. Yap.

The advantage of this is that the real purpose of Zhao Tuo's trip is difficult to be seen. Even if some Chu people he met on the way escaped and mentioned the movement of this army to the Chu army, they would only say that they were on the way. Wandering in Huaibei, no one would have guessed that this army without the support of a boat division would want to cross the wide Huai River.

Without a boat or oar, what can we use to cross the Huaihe River?

"Cross the Huai River!"

Zhao Tuo quietly looked at the direction of the Huai River.

Just downstream of this Huai River, less than a hundred miles away, Shouchun, the capital of Chu State, is there.

Surround Wei and save Zhao.

All who attack will be saved!

This is how Zhao Tuo went to Pinyang to ask Wang Jian before the attack on Wei, how to save our army and reduce losses if our army loses in the battlefield and is followed by the Chu army.

Wang Jian, who has always been prudent, actually proposed a rather risky and radical strategy.

When the Chu army defeated the Qin army and chased death to the north.

If the frontal battlefield fails, even if Zhao Tuo is brave, it is impossible to turn the tide on the battlefield of tens or hundreds of thousands of people, let alone change the outcome of defeat.

But if he can jump his gaze out of the battle situation and detour to attack the empty place where the Chu army must save in advance, he can turn the Chu people who were chasing and killing Qin's defeated army, at least part of the opponent's force can be transferred, and Li Xin More Qin soldiers under his command escaped and ascended to heaven, and perhaps they could save the life of Li Xin who was in danger.

Under the current situation, besides Shouchun, the capital of Chu, where else can the Chu army be rescued?

"Li Xin used Meng Wu as a bait to attract the Chu army, and he himself went to surprise Shouchun as a surprise soldier."

"Li Xin is also my bait."

"I, Zhao Tuo, am the real surprise soldier!"

Zhao Tuo muttered, his eyes flickering with madness.

Not far away, under Shejian's command, the Qin soldiers had already pulled out the first batch of bamboo rafts, and were pushed down the wide Huai River amidst a lot of shouts.

...

It was the second day after Zhao Tuo led his troops across the Huai River.

Chudu Shouchun.

A light horse came from the north, bringing the latest news.

"Xia Cai has already ignited the flames."

"Li Xin is here. He is attacking Cai and wants to cross the Huai River from there so as to attack Bugu's capital."

In the main hall of the Chu Palace, the King of Chu announced the news to all the officials in the palace with a grim face.

Suddenly there was a gasp in the hall.

This is the first time since the Chu State moved its capital to Shouchun, the enemy soldiers came to the Huai River to threaten the Chu capital. One can imagine the psychological pressure on the Chu State's monarchs and ministers.

Songyang Lord Jingzhao glanced at the hall, cupped his hands and said, "Don't worry, my lord. If there is no accident, Shangzhu Kingdom should lead our Chu army to follow behind Li Xin. When Li Xin crosses the Huai River, the soldiers will come to Shouchun City." Next time, the Shangzhu Kingdom will also cross the Huai River and attack from behind, so that the Qin army can be blocked in Huainan and wiped out!"

"This is a good strategy, as long as the Qin army crosses the Huai River. There is a strong city in the front, and there will be a large army chasing after it. Once the Qin army is defeated and blocked by the Huai River, no one can escape. Our army will definitely be wiped out here! In this battle, no one in the Qin army can escape!"

Chu Chen echoed and said, his face was full of joy.

However, King Chu's face was still extremely ugly.

"30,000 people... Then Li Xin has 30,000 people! The guards in Shouchun City sent a group to Xiangcheng before, but now there are only more than 10,000 people." Chu Wang whispered.

Jing Zhao's eyelids twitched, he knew what the king was worried about.

He hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, my Shouchun City has a high wall, and more than 10,000 people are enough to guard it. Li Xin's 30,000 chariots and riders... No, he must have suffered losses all the way. At most, there are more than 20,000 people. Under such circumstances, it is impossible to conquer Shouchun! Your Majesty, don’t be anxious. If it’s not possible, you can recruit the young and strong Chu people in the city, and you will be able to recruit another 10,000 to 20,000 people. With such a large number of people defending the city, Shouchun will surely No problem."

Hearing this, King Chu's face softened slightly, but his heart still did not let go.

Too dangerous!

Let the 20,000 to 30,000 people under Li Xin's command let go of the Huai River, and let the Qin army soldiers approach the city of Shouchun.

As long as he thought of the ferocious Qin people holding spears and halberds outside the capital where he lived, and would attack Shouchun at any time, the king of Chu would be frightened and couldn't relax for a moment.

That's Qin Jun!

The so-called invincible Qin army!

In the past, the old capitals of the Chu State, Yan, Ying, and Chen, fell one by one under the war horses of the Qin army, how miserable and helpless they were.

But now, for the sake of the so-called total annihilation, he actually wants to let the Qin army pass the Huai River and put them down in Shouchun City.

What if?

What if Li Xin is really brave and invincible and captures Shouchun before Xiang Yan arrives?

What if there is an unexpected situation on Xiangyan Road and cannot return in time?

just in case……

As long as there is a problem in any place, he will become a prisoner of the Qin army, and this Shouchun will also fall into the hands of the Qin people.

This is really too dangerous!

King Chu Chu's face turned blue and white, just thinking about the possibility, his palms started to sweat, and his body felt a little weak.

In the palace, Jin Xia, the confidant of King Chu, knew the expression on the king's face.

He stood up and cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I believe that the Qin army must not be let go of the Huai River and let Li Xin's soldiers approach the city. Otherwise, even if we win this battle, it will dishonor the prestige of our Chu State. We should immediately send troops to the south bank of the Huai River. Set up an array to block the Qin army to the north of the Huai River."

"Then if Li Xin can't cross the Huai River, the army's morale must be in turmoil, and the Shangzhu Kingdom will lead a large army to attack from behind, and the Qin army will definitely be defeated. In this way, our Chu Kingdom will not only win, but Shouchun will not be in any danger at all."

King Songyang Jingzhao was shocked and shouted: "How can this be so? If the Qin army is not allowed to cross the Huai River, how can we wipe it out?"

Jin Xia didn't pay any attention to Jing Zhao's words, he just stared at the king's couch, and finally smiled when he saw King Chu Chu.

Jin Xia also smiled.

Wipe out the Qin army?

Does the king want to wipe out the Qin army?

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