The plan to fight Wucheng first and then take Rao An was formulated by Jiang Yu a long time ago.

Rao An was in the north of Wucheng. According to the tips, there were only 15,000 defenders there. With the elite soldiers under Jiang Yu, and the sharp weapon of the city-breaking weapon like a stone catapult, it only takes 30,000 troops at most, and Rao An can break it in a blink of an eye.

Once the two cities of Wucheng and Raoan were captured, more than a dozen small cities west of the two cities, as well as thousands of miles of land, would be fully returned to the territory of Zhao.

However, after occupying Raoan, Jiang Xi had to send troops to guard the two cities, divide the troops to guard the Qi army's prisoners, and also take over other small cities. He was already unable to continue to march towards the capital of Qi.

In fact, even if we join forces with the Chu State to attack Qi, it would be difficult to directly face Linzi with only one hundred thousand troops under Jiang Yu's command.

Next, it depends on how big the King of Zhao’s appetite is.

If King Zhao was satisfied with the current battle situation, he would not let Jiang Xi continue to march, but defend the attacked city. If King Zhao wanted more land for Qi, he would send another army to support him.

The battle between countries lies in both the battlefield, the court, and the entire seven countries.

Only when the five-nation coalition forces were approaching Hangu Pass did Zhao have the courage to attack Qi, but that was limited to this. Unless the five-nation coalition forces defeated Qin, Zhao and Chu would not dare to destroy Qi at all.

But then again, even if Qi is destroyed, we must let Han, Wei and Yan join.

Jiang Yu had already captured thousands of miles of land in Qi. If he had made a big splendor, the coalition forces of the five countries would inevitably fall apart.

It can be said that the Zhao and Chu coalition forces have now bitten a piece of cake on Qi. No matter whether the five countries will win or lose this time, Zhao has now won.

The national strength of the three kingdoms of Han, Wei and Yan was slightly weak, so they could only wait until the victory in the attack on Qin before turning back to attack Qi.

As long as Qin was defeated and dared not go east to Hangu Pass, the coalition forces of the five countries could benefit from Qi at any time.

Although Jiang Xi is a general, he has a very thorough understanding of these things.

"So, next our army will divide into three groups, leaving 30,000 troops to guard against the attack of Qi, and 20,000 troops to attack the surrounding small towns. As for the remaining more than 40,000 troops, I will personally lead the attack on Raoan." Jiang Xi decided on the next strategy after a few words.

When the soldiers in the room heard this, they looked at Jiang Yu with red eyes, waiting for Jiang Yu to assign tasks.

Leading 30,000 troops to Wucheng represents Jiang Yu's trust; leading 20,000 troops to attack the surrounding small town means that there are achievements; as for following Jiang Yu to attack Rao An, it is even more of a great achievement, and there is even a chance to show your ability in front of Jiang Yu.

No matter which task it is, there are credits to be made.

After Jiang Qi glanced at him, he finally landed on Su Qifeng and said, "Emperor Su, the task of staying in Wucheng will be left to you. If Qi comes to attack, remember to defend the dead, remember not to go out of the city to fight."

"The last general will receive the order!" Su Qifeng said happily.

In the next military operations, Wucheng is the top priority. Only when Wucheng is not lost can Jiang Yu complete his strategic deployment.

Staying in Wucheng not only represents Jiang Yu’s trust, but as long as Wucheng does not make mistakes, it is also a great achievement.

"As for the dozen small towns around..." Jiang Xi pondered for a moment, and finally said: "Yan Ju listened to the order!"

"The last one will be here!"

"You will lead 20,000 troops to take over the nearby cities." Jiang Xu said.

"The last general will receive the order!"

Although Jiang Xu could not fully feel at ease with Yan Ju, there were not many generals under Jiang Xu who knew military tactics. Even the generals promoted by Jiang Xu himself were all born into wild ways.

It is not too difficult to accept the surrounding small town, but it is also difficult for others to reassure Jiang Yu.

In comparison, although Yan Ju's talent is also very average, it can reassure Jiang Yan more than others.

Jiang Yan looked at Yan Ju deeply and nodded.

Although he used some small means to conquer Yan Ju, there was no deep hatred between the two, and that little estrangement had disappeared as long as it took.

Trust needs to be established slowly. If Yan Ju is never valued, even if he dares not betray him, he may gradually become dissatisfied in his heart.

"Very good! The entire army rested for two days, and after two days, the soldiers were sent to Rao An!" Jiang Xi stood up and shouted.

"yes!"

Just as Jiang Yu sent the good news to break through Wucheng to Handan, the news also reached Linzi, the capital of Qi at the same time.

When the King of Qi received the news that the Wucheng was destroyed, the entire Qi court was shocked.

Just five days before and after the battle, the 150,000 troops were wiped out. The two generals Tian Fen and Shen Fu died in battle. Wucheng was lost. Jiang Qi personally led 40,000 troops to attack Raoan, and Raoan was in a hurry.

This siege speed made King Qi think of Le Yi back then.

After Le Yi surrendered to Yan, he led his troops to attack Qi. In half a year, he led 72 cities in Qi State, and only two cities remained in Qi State to defend the country, and he was almost destroyed.

Jiang Yu's siege speed was no less than Le Yi in the past.

But Qi State could no longer produce a general like Tian Dan.

If it weren't for the fact that Jiang Xi had too few soldiers, he might have started to march towards Linzi at this moment!

In contrast, although Xiang Yan of Chu has been famous for a long time, he has gained the upper hand in fighting with Qi at this moment, but he has always been unable to gain an overwhelming advantage.

Due to some unspoken rules, although Zhao and Chu sent troops at the same time, the two groups of troops were only 180,000 on the surface, Jiang Yu led 80,000 troops, and Xiang Yan led 100,000 troops.

Qi sent 300,000 troops to resist the two countries.

In the same faced with the 150,000 Qi army, Jiang Qi completely surpassed Xiang Yan at the speed of breaking through the enemy. It only took five days from the field to the capture of Wucheng.

Is it because Jiang Yu is too strong, Xiang Yan is too weak, or is it because the general Tian Bin of Qi is incompetent?

No one knows this kind of thing.

But it is undeniable that Qi's fear of Jiang Xi had reached its peak.

Next, for Qi, there are two choices, either sit down and watch Jiang Xi attack Raoan and completely give up Wucheng and the land west of Raoan; or send troops to support Raoan and at the same time send troops to retake Wucheng.

Although your idea is good, how long will it take to transfer troops?

Unless Rao An can resist Jiang Yu for half a month, Linzi will not have to send troops to support Rao An, and just let reinforcements prepare to attack the city.

If you send troops, who will lead the troops?

To this day, Jiang Qi has never been defeated in leading troops to fight. He attacked Yan twice and Qi once. He has a strong general under his command. He is full of wisdom. Who in Qi is sure that he can beat Jiang Qi?

If the general is incompetent, wouldn’t the troops sent to die?

Moreover, judging from Jiang Yu's previous siege speed, Rao An's 15,000 defenders could only last for three days at most, and even worse, they would break the city in one day.

In this way, Jiang Yu only needs to defend the city, and Qi State needs to send at least another 150,000 troops to be sure to regain the two cities.

But if Qi State increases its troops, wouldn’t Zhao State increase its troops?

Tian Fen's unexpected defeat put Qi in a dilemma.

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