The water in the lake flows straight down like a bound dragon!

The rumbling sound of the water echoed in the valley, giving people a breathless and suffocating feeling.

Trees as big as a bowl were uprooted and then swept into the torrent, becoming generals in charge traps; large rocks on the cliffs mixed with sand, rolling and jumping, domineering all the way, smashing all obstacles blocking the way.

opponent--.

Witnessing this scene, Li Yuan, the instigator, couldn't help but be stunned. The destructive power of nature is so powerful. Just a man-made mudslide makes people feel how insignificant life is.

Looking from a distance, the Chu army generals in the valley finally began to wake up after being stunned for a while. Faced with the huge threat of losing their lives, the Chu army had completely dispersed.

The overwhelmed soldiers were running in panic, and the experienced ones began to climb up the hillsides on both sides, hoping to quickly occupy a place where they could gain a foothold. The soldiers who didn't know what to do followed the large troops towards

He ran in the direction of Taniguchi, hoping that his two feet could run faster so that he could escape before his companions.

The torrent is surging.

Looking down from the top of the mountain where Li Yuan is standing, he can only see the ant-like Chu soldiers below like small red dots, moving little by little in the narrow valley. Behind them is a giant white python.

, is quickly devouring the red dots one after another.

"Xiangzhuang is over!" Li Yuan let out a long sigh. Although there were some twists and turns in the process, fortunately there was no deviation in the result. Han Xin's young army also felt the tense atmosphere on the battlefield for the first time. I believe that after enduring the experience,

, these teenagers will become stronger and stronger.

"Jiang Yu, order all ministries to pursue the remnant enemy, target Luoyang!" Li Yuan ordered.

It is better to use the remaining brave men to pursue the impoverished bandits.

Don't be a famous scholar.

Li Yuan clearly remembers this poem by Taizu of later generations. Although Xiang Yu's lesson has not yet happened, it seems difficult to change the arrogant personality of this overlord of Western Chu who returned home in glorious robes.

Li Yuan led his entourage from the top of the mountain to the bottom of the valley. Han Xin and Jiang Yu had already received general orders and led their troops to chase down the remaining soldiers. The soldiers in the valley road who were responsible for clearing the roads and guarding the captured soldiers were carrying corpses. After the flood, there were everywhere.

The devastated bodies of the Chu soldiers who had failed to escape lay scattered in the valley. The expressions on their faces were still in a state of panic when they saw the flood pouring down.

Xiao Gongjiao is dead.

He never died with his eyes in peace.

He desperately tried to climb up the overhanging slope on the side of the valley, but in the end he failed to become a survivor. The heavy armor once protected his safety, but now it has become a burden that took his life. All along,

Xiao Gongjiao, who worked hard in the Chu army system, finally failed to escape the killing pattern on the battlefield. As the first unit to enter the valley, Xiao's soldiers became the victims of this ambush battle.

Li Yuan did not find Xiang Zhuang's body at the bottom of the valley. There are two possibilities. One is that Xiang Zhuang is indeed dead, but the body has not been cleaned up. After all, if you want to identify which one of the corpses covered by the sand, you have to identify which one it is.

It was not a matter of time; second, Xiang Zhuang escaped. Before the flood caught up with him, the young general of the Western Chu State used the skill of traveling a thousand miles to quickly escape from Hongnong, which frightened him.

Valley Road.

No matter what the outcome is, even if Xiang Zhuang is alive, he is probably scared now. The Qin army was well prepared for this battle. The Chu army was overwhelmed by the water and almost wiped out all the power of the princes in Henan. Henan

She appeared in front of the Qin army with nothing hidden, just like a woman with her white breasts open and ready to receive guests.

June 4th, noon.

The strong wind swept through the tower and broke the red banner of the Chu army into two pieces with a creak.

"What a bad omen!"

Shen Yang, who was on the city tower eagerly awaiting Xiang Zhuang's triumphal return, felt anxious. Zhang Zhonggong was actually the enemy's enemy. His every move was under the eyes of the Qin people. If Xiang Zhuang's pursuit failed again, what would happen to others?

If we don't tell him, Shen Yang, the first one, will not be able to escape the blame.

"Your Majesty, look, it's Major General Xiang who's back?" The soldiers lying on the city wall looking out exclaimed. What's surprising is not that Xiang Zhuang left so quickly or came back quickly, but that he was standing next to Xiang Zhuang.

The remaining twenty riders followed him.

"The young general has come back victorious. Hurry, put on a banquet and help the young general take the wind and wash away the dust——!" Shen Yang called urgently. Being fat, he had difficulty moving and could not climb up steep places like the city tower. Therefore, he could not move for a while.

Seeing Xiang Zhuang's embarrassed appearance, Fa thought that Xiang Zhuang had won another great victory.

"Your Majesty, it seems not." Hearing Shen Yang's words, the soldier couldn't help but become anxious. Xiangzhuang was still some distance away from the city, and he couldn't see clearly from a distance. If he made a mistake, he could bear the responsibility as a soldier.

Can't bear responsibility.

"What is it? Hurry up and prepare the car. I'm going to meet the major general." Shen Yang couldn't wait to shout loudly. Shen Yang, who was eager to express his loyalty to Xiang Zhuang, didn't have the patience to listen to what a little pawn said. He wanted to do it as soon as possible

He was ready to reward Xiang Zhuang and the Chu army with everything until Xiang Zhuang was satisfied.

——.

Finally we saw Luoyang Castle Tower.

Xiang Zhuang's legs were already extremely sore from running. This time, he was completely defeated.

Nearly 3,000 Chu army elite cavalry and more than 5,000 princes' infantrymen escaped with him. Only a handful of 20 people were left. The rest were either buried in the valley or captured by the Qin army.

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Among the two lieutenants, Xiao Gongjiao was definitely not going to survive. When he was escaping from the mouth of the valley, Xiang Zhuang turned around and took a look. Xiao Gongjiao was still a long way away from the mouth of the valley, and behind him,

The water flow like white water was suddenly approaching. Another deputy general, Huan Chu, was injured in the previous night battle and stayed in Luoyang to recuperate before escaping with his life.

completely annihilated.

Xiang Zhuang has never encountered such a tragic battle since he joined the army with his cousin Xiang Yu. Compared with the huge casualties of the Chu army, the Qin army's losses were almost negligible. The only casualty was the battle between Gudao and Xiao.

The public has been entangled for a period of time, and this is probably just a way for the Qin army to train its young team.

"Young General, what's going on?" Shen Yang led a group of servants and happily walked out of the city. However, they met Xiang Zhuang's disgraced fleeing approach.

"Quick, if you don't want to die, pack your things and retreat!" Xiang Zhuang shouted, and without waiting for Shen Yang's reply, he rode his horse into the city and headed straight for the inn.

Station.

Not only is it a place to transmit military information, but there are also horses for exchange. The war horse under Xiangzhuang's crotch has been running so fast that he is frothing at the mouth. The Qin army's pursuers behind him are getting closer and closer. Luoyang is an empty city, guarded by

It is definitely impossible to defend. Now Xiang Zhuang just wants to run as far as he can, as long as he can no longer look back and see the Qin army's flag.

Shen Yang stared blankly at Xiang Zhuang's back for a while before finally realizing what he meant. He hurriedly ordered his servants to return to the city to pack their things and flee. It was pitiful that the thousands of men and horses he had managed to save were lost to Xiang Zhuang.

This prodigal son was completely defeated. Thinking of this, Shen Yang couldn't help but feel like a knife was twisting his heart.

Three quarters past noon.

The Menghu cavalry in pursuit appeared near Luoyang. Their arrival time was only a quarter of an hour later than Xiangzhuang. The strong horses in Hetao still maintained considerable foot strength after running for a long distance.

June 5th.

The whole territory of Henan was occupied by the Qin army. Li Yuan once again climbed up to the familiar city wall of Luoyang and looked at the gurgling Luoshui River not far away and several vaguely identifiable smelting sites by the river. He couldn't help but be filled with emotion.

This enclave that was once part of the Sanchuan County of the Qin State finally returned to the embrace of the Qin State after experiencing changes in the city for more than a year.

Hangu Pass.

It is the dividing ridge between the Qin Kingdom and the Guandong Kingdoms. It is very necessary to obtain a buffer area in front of Hangu Pass for the Qin Army, which is not strong enough at the moment.

You can attack when you advance, and you can defend when you retreat.

After acquiring the territory of Henan, the Qin army took the initiative on the battlefield in the following wars. It mainly stationed a force at Woguan Pass east of Luoyang (i.e. the famous Hulao Pass during the Three Kingdoms period), so that it could control the battlefield.

May come

The invaded Chu army is blocked from the east and cannot advance westward. When the Qin army has the upper hand, it can also use Henan as a springboard to gather military supplies, attack Wei and Qi in the east, and attack Yan and Zhao in the north, thus achieving the unification of the Central Plains.

strategic intentions.

——.

The arrogant Xiang Zhuang was completely defeated. After escaping back to Dongjun, Xiang Yu, who was extremely resentful, immediately dismissed all military posts of Xiang Zhuang and demoted him to the Jiangdong area. At the same time, Xiang Yu's army accelerated their march.

The Chu army's vanguard crossed Daliang and appeared near Xingyang.

The Qin army appeared in Guanzhong again.

Banners as black as a forest, Qin soldiers carrying their heads and shouting for a fierce battle, and a line of Guanzhong warriors with serious military discipline that made people feel chilling, once again appeared on the land of Guandong.

Xiang Yu was not the only one who felt the pressure of the Qin army's resurgence. Liu Bang, Zhang Er, Chen Yu, Wei Bao and other princes sent envoys to inform each other of the news.

"It is true that the King of Han was defeated repeatedly. Although the King of Han was defeated, he also figured out who Li Yuan was. At this point, no one among the princes could match him."

In this regard, Liu Bang, the king of Han, who had clashed with Li Yuan several times, became the target of various princes competing to pay homage. In a sense, in this long-distance race of who failed more miserably, Liu Bang actually relied on

Despite being defeated several times without chaos, he won the respect of all the princes.

Who is Li Yuan?

Unexpectedly, in just one year, he was able to quickly become the focus of discussion among princes from all walks of life. According to well-informed sources, it can be said that Li Yuan has never really encountered anything since he led the army.

Defeat, when Liu Bang occupied Xianyang City, it was also because Li Yuan gave up on his own initiative.
Chapter completed!