General Qin

In the early morning of the next day, the sky was covered with dark clouds, and the sun seemed to be intimidated by the murderous aura on the Huaishui battlefield below. He didn't dare to look up, and could only hide behind the thick clouds, releasing a little light.

The wind in early summer blows across the earth, swirling red and black flags, and hunting.

On the battlefield that stretched for several miles, there were more than 70,000 soldiers divided into two teams, facing each other hundreds of meters apart.

The Chu army with red armor like fire is located in the west, with a total of 40,000 people.

The black and black Qin army stood in the east, with more than 30,000 people.

Zhao Tuo stood on the chariot with the general's banner upright, looking up at the opposite Chu army's battle formation.

"General, our cavalry has explored the range of more than 20 miles to the south and east, and found no ambush from the Chu army."

Shejian came over to report that most of his troops had suffered casualties in the previous defensive battle, and he was unable to participate in this war. Now he is mainly responsible for intelligence and staff matters.

The current main force of the Qin army on the battlefield is mainly composed of Feng Wuze's troops, and the two Qin troops of Meng Tian and Zhao Guang.

Zhao Tuo nodded, looking at the Chu army on the opposite side, especially the big red flag flying high, which was the flag of Ling Yin of Chu State.

To the north of the Qin army was the Huai River, and to the west was Xiang Yan's Chu army.

After investigations on the east and south sides, there were no surprise soldiers dispatched by the Chu army in advance to ambush. It seemed that Xiang Yan was not cheating, and was really planning to fight the Qin army in a dignified manner on the battlefield.

"Soldiers of upright order, stand in formation and fight."

Zhao Tuo whispered in his heart, and there was a fighting spirit in his eyes.

This is actually the first time for Zhao Tuo to command a large-scale force on the frontal battlefield. It is a test for him and his last chance to improve himself.

Now the time has come to the last moment when Qin destroyed the six kingdoms and annexed the world.

After the Qin army destroyed Chu, the world was invincible.

In the Battle of Zhencheng, Qi State was exposed to the nature of a paper tiger, which is nothing to worry about.

As for the remnant generations in the north, they are even weaker and weaker, and they can be quelled with a partial division.

It can be said that after this battle, at least for many years, Zhao Tuo will not have the opportunity to fight this kind of frontal battle again.

If he gave up fighting Xiang Yan and waited for Wang Jian's army to arrive, he might be able to win easily, but he would also lose this opportunity to make up for his shortcomings forever.

He, Zhao Tuo, will always be an incomplete general.

Commanding operations on the frontal battlefield will always be his shortcoming.

And this battle is an opportunity for him to perfect his military skills. Whether he wins or loses, it is a kind of improvement for himself.

Not to mention that Wang Jian's main force ensured the final victory in this battle, and there was a veteran like Feng Wuze as his support, while Xiang Yan on the opposite side was strong, but his men were a group of tired soldiers.

With such an advantage, why did Zhao Tuo not dare to fight?

As for the soldiers under his command, their morale soared even beyond Zhao Tuo's expectations.

"Destroy the Chu army, Nai Gong will be promoted to noble!"

"Cut Xiang Yan, and make meritorious deeds!"

"Follow General Zhao, kill, kill, kill!"

"General Zhao, please lead us to kill the enemy and make meritorious service!"

Not only Zhao Tuo's subordinates, but even Feng Wuze's more than 10,000 Qin soldiers were all high-spirited and their eyes were red with excitement.

Nothing more than others, Qin prospered the country with military exploits. For the common people at the bottom of Guizhou, if they want to achieve a leap in class, the only way is to kill the enemy and make meritorious service on the battlefield. Even if you die in battle, as long as you have made meritorious service, the relatively fair Qin army system will let the descendants of the deceased inherit the meritorious title.

Under such a system, there was a description that "Shandong's scholars were armed with armor and helmets to fight, and the Qin people donated armor and armor to chase the enemy, holding the head on the left and holding the captive on the right".

Up to now, even the lowest-level Qin soldiers understand that after the Qin State destroyed Chu, Qi and Dai are weak, and I am afraid that there will not be many opportunities for them to make meritorious deeds.

So when the news that General Zhao intends to invite the Chu army to fight reached the camp, the entire 30,000 soldiers of the Qin army were extremely excited.

For most of the Qin soldiers, this battle may be their last chance to make meritorious service and rise to the ranks, and want to cross the class!

Give it a go, head for title, Naigong wants to be a master!

Affected by the warlike mood in the army, even Zhao Guang, Meng Tian and other generals became full of fighting spirit.

Thirty thousand Qin troops, up and down, their will and morale to fight have reached their peak!

Zhao Tuo's eyes swept across the faces of the soldiers who were flushed and excited and militant, and his heart became more calm and confident.

"Our soldiers want to fight, and the military spirit is available."

Zhao Tuo looked at the Chu army on the opposite side again, and whispered, "Xiang Yan, what about your soldiers?"

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"Ling Yin, since the news of the imminent arrival of Wang Jian's army was spread, the morale of the army has been unstable. Except for the 5,000 elite soldiers who still have a chance to fight, the other 30,000 soldiers are all timid. If they lose this battle, I'm afraid they Will take the opportunity to flee."

Jing Tong came over and whispered worriedly in Xiang Yan's ear.

Xiang Yan glanced at the soldier's cheek, and he nodded expressionlessly to show he understood.

"We have no choice. If Zhao Tuo stays in the camp, I will not be able to advance or retreat. In the end, I will either lead my army to retreat south and be chased by him, resulting in a big defeat. Or I will stay here until Wang Jian's army arrives and annihilate me. Now Zhao Tuo is taking the initiative The invitation to fight gave me a chance for a fair confrontation, as long as we can defeat Zhao Tuo in the front, our army's morale will be boosted, and we can slowly withdraw southward, this is the only way for our Chu army to survive."

At this point, Xiang Yan's voice was suddenly full of confidence.

"Although morale is low, our army still has an advantage of 10,000 troops, and the old man does not believe that Zhao Tuo's military skills can compare with mine. I can't beat Wang Jian, and I can't beat him, Zhao Tuo."

A cold light flashed in Xiang Yan's eyes.

Non-vegetation, ruthless Practice makes perfect.

His son killed himself with hatred because he was defeated by Zhao Tuo.

How could he not avenge this revenge.

Jing Tong nodded in response, then turned his head to look at the unmoving Qin army in the distance and said: "The Qin army has been confronting our army for half an hour, and there is no sign of attacking. If the stalemate continues, the situation will not be good for our army. .”

Judging from the information, Wang Jian's army can reach the vicinity of Huaiyin today, and his infantry should resist the battlefield here the next day.

But if Wang Jian sent his chariots to come, he might be able to arrive this afternoon. The longer it drags on, the more dangerous the Chu army will be.

The Chu army could only attack first.

Xiang Yan snorted coldly: "As far as I know, Zhao Tuo is good at surprise attacks and ambushes, and he doesn't have much experience in field combat. Presumably he wants to use defense as an offense. If that's the case, then the old man will take the initiative to attack him."

"Beat the drum, march!"

Xiang Yan raised her head and issued an order.

As the drums of the Chu army were raging, there were also drums beating in the camp of the Qin army.

Zhao Tuo stood in the car and looked far away, and he could see the densely packed Chu people coming like a red tide.

The Chu army is divided into left, middle and right armies.

The Qin army was also divided into three parts, each with 10,000 people.

Feng Wucho was on the left, facing the enemy Chu's army on the right.

Meng Tian was on the right, facing the left army of the enemy Chu people.

Zhao Guang was in the middle, facing the Chu people's army.

There are another 5,000 elites living in the rear, serving as the guard and reserve of the general.

At the beginning of the battle, the Chu army led with chariots, followed by infantry to charge.

The Qin army strictly guarded the formation, and according to its usual tactics, the lightly armed crossbowmen at the front knelt on the ground and fired in turn.

Arrows flew all over the sky, accompanied by screams, the charging Chu army fell down, and even a Chu army chariot was startled by the arrow hit by the horse, and overturned on the spot.

But after shooting, the Chu army's vanguard had rushed to the Qin army's front.

On the battlefield, some passionate Chu people began to shout and sing the battle songs of the Chu people.

"Fuck Wu Ge, wear rhinoceros armour, and pick up the wrong car with short soldiers..."