The Qin army on the northern front successfully escaped from Jingxing.

The Qin army on this road was commanded by two wise generals, Han Xin and Li Zuoche. It should not be too difficult to deal with a mere Xia Shuo. Even if Xia Shuo claimed to have an army of 40,000, the result would be the same.

The only thing to worry about is the supply of grain and fodder for the Qin army. From Pingyang in the west across the Taihang Mountains to Zhao Di, not only the journey is difficult, but the losses involved are also staggering.

Late March.

The northern plain area gradually became warmer. After Han Xin learned that Li Zuoche had successfully attacked Zhao Jun's rear route, he immediately gave up the confrontation with Xia Shuojun and switched to a mobile warfare mode of running and fighting all the way.

In this way of fighting in enemy territory, if there is no familiar person to lead the way and no support, he will soon be surrounded by enemy troops. Han Xin is very lucky because he has a capable assistant: Li Zuoche.

The Qin army diverted troops deep into the Zhao territory, and for a while felt like a fish in water. Chen Yu, a Wei man, had no way to compare with Li Zuoche, who had been a Zhao general for several generations, in terms of appeal in Zhao.

In the name of Zhao Xie, he deceived the city and captured five cities, but then escaped quietly when the Zhao army came back. Li Zuoche's strange use of troops made Xia Shuo miserable. At this time, Xia Xiangguo began to understand,

He was more than one step behind Li Zuoche.

——.

Southern line.

Giant deer takes center stage again.

When Chen Yu used his troops, he liked to be upright and face-to-face. The Zhao army centered on Jiancheng, with the Zhuozhang River and the Qingzhang River as barriers. There were about 25,000 Zhao troops stationed in the city, and Chen Yu personally commanded them.

On the left and right wings of the city were Liu Bang's army and Li Qi's army.

Li Qi's army was camped on the Qingzhang River, with more than 20,000 Zhao soldiers. Liu Bang's army was camped on the Zhuozhang River, with 18,000 soldiers. Another 15,000 Zhao soldiers were responsible for ensuring logistics and supplies.

Smooth, Chen Yu's arrangement is quite satisfactory in terms of tactics. No flaws can be found.

Zhao Jun's left camp.

Liu Bang, the Marquis of Wu'an, squinted his eyes slightly and leaned on the desk to carefully examine the topographic map of the Julu area, especially every ferry and every wilderness trail in the Zhuozhangshui section. He wanted to remember this in his mind.

To say that Liu Bang wanted to sneak attack the Qin army does not mean that he was looking for a way to reverse the enemy's defeat. It was a bit unflattering to say that. Liu Bang was actually just looking for a way to escape as a last resort.

escape.

I don't know when, it has become Liu Bang's habitual behavior when confronting Li Yuan. Liu Bang also wanted to resist, but he could never overcome the fear in his heart.

This was the reaction of being afraid of being killed by Li Yuan. Not only Liu Bang, but also Liu Jun's generals, Liu Jia, and Han Wangxin all showed fear after hearing about Li Qi's disastrous defeat in the first battle.

"It would be great if A Ze's troops were here. None of these Zhao soldiers are of any use." Liu Jia stomped his feet cautiously and muttered.

"What nonsense are you talking about? This great Zhao Jian'er is a brave and skilled soldier. You and I are strangers in Zhao. We should be good at his soldiers and choose his generals as a long-term strategy." Liu Bang shouted.

Liu Jia was his nephew and a close confidant. If Liu Bang said a few cruel words, Liu Jia would not have any resentment. If it were Han Wangxin who complained like this, Liu Bang would have to smile and comfort him.

Among Liu Jun's generals, those who did not accompany them on this expedition were Lu Ze and Lu Shi's two brothers. Liu Bang also asked them, but the answer he received was that this matter must be approved by Lu Pheasant.

Lu Pheasant, when Liu Bang thought of this name, his heart felt cold.

They are a loving couple in front of others, but there are cold wars behind them. Only Liu Bang knows the pain, but what can he do? Lu Fei is now indifferent, no matter Liu Bang is shameless to say nice things, or is stern.

Scolding your mother has no effect on Lu Pheasant at all.

In Lu Zhi's eyes, there was only one person she cared about.

Liu Ying.

This Liu Bang's son did not have the masculinity that an eight-year-old boy should have at all. On the contrary, he was as shy as a little girl, either hiding behind Lu Fei's skirt or following his second uncle Lu Shizhi, facing Liu Bang, a stranger.

Father, Liu Ying can't afford to be close to you at all.

A true man aspires to the world, but is disappointed by his descendants. Every time he thinks of this, Liu Bang feels a twinge of pain in his heart. His struggle for most of his life is really meaningless.

However, Liu Bang's disdain for Liu Ying does not mean that Lu Pheasant thinks that his son is not good. In the eyes of a mother, his son is obedient, well-behaved, virtuous and kind. Compared with that rogue husband, he is infinitely better.

A wife is proud of her husband.

When Liu Bang became the King of Han, Lu Pheasant heard the news in Pei County and was very happy. However, when Qi Ji and Liu Ruyi appeared in front of her, it was like a plate of cold water pouring down her heart.

The relationship was long gone. The reason why Lu Fei wanted to maintain the relationship with Liu Bang and his wife was just to use Liu Bang's power to win Liu Ying's status and gain the support of Liu Ying's generals. Originally, her plan was executed well, like Cao Shen, Zhou Bo and other Pei

The old brothers in the county all expressed their approval of Liu Ying. Liu Ruyi's desire to replace Liu Ying was just Liu Bang's wishful thinking.

But now, there are not many generals left by Liu Bang's side, and there is only Zhang Liang as an adviser. If he wants to make a comeback, Liu Bang can only turn to Lu Ze and Lu Shizhi. Although the Lu family's army is not large in number, it only has a thousand people.

Up and down, but the combat effectiveness of this army is much stronger than that of Zhao army.

Of course, Lu Pheasant would not agree with Lu Ze following Liu Bang. The lesson learned from the previous trip to Yingdu was especially in front of her. If Lu Ze hadn't stayed behind, it would have been a question of whether she and Liu Ying could escape alive.

——.

Chaoge City.

The base camp of the Qin Army's southern line.

After spending a cold winter, the generals of the Qin army gathered together again. This gathering also gave Cao Xin, Su Jiao and other rough generals the idea of ​​​​competing each other.

"Lao Su, your heavy cavalry is not very good this time. Why, it's impossible to be hungry all winter. If you don't have strength by then, just say that my Yuezhi soldiers have strength." Cao Xin glanced at it with one eye.

The generals finally rested on Su Jiao. As both strong generals, Cao Xin certainly would not go to the juniors such as Gan Yong, Chen Chu, and Wang Huang to compete. Su Jiao was a senior in the Qin army and had always been straightforward.

Cao Xin got along with each other tacitly.

"Cao Duyan, this Julu City is so solid and tall that even our 400,000-strong army could not defeat it. If your Yuezhi barbarians are really capable, don't be a soft-footed crab when Marquis Wu orders the city to be attacked." Su Jiao

He sneered and responded unceremoniously to the general.

"Okay, let's storm the city. This time our Yuezhi army has brought a secret weapon. Lao Su, don't be jealous when you see it." Cao Xin burst out laughing.

Every time we get together.

It was all a big competition in actual combat. Su Jiao certainly had his own trump card, but he was more mature than Cao Xin, so he just smiled and did not respond.

The military meeting of the Qin army began in this harmonious and competitive atmosphere.

Li Yuan did not say anything to stop Su Jiao and Cao Xin from belittling each other. He just glanced at the generals in the hall one by one with his cold eyes, and immediately made all the generals shut their mouths tightly and not say another word.

"Everyone, our army has two goals in this battle against Zhao. The first is to completely defeat the Chen Yu forces in Zhao who are enemies of Da Qin, and then move Da Qin's territory eastward from the Taihang Mountains to the Hebei Plain. The second is to

Pursue and annihilate the remaining forces of Liu Bang, and completely eliminate this old opponent who has escaped many times. Do you understand?"

"Promise!" Su Jiao, Cao Xin and others agreed in unison.

"Colonel Gan Yong will explain the Zhao army's defense situation in detail——!" Li Yuan ordered, casting an encouraging look at Gan Yong who had just returned from the front line.

"Ahem, Marquis Wu, generals, Zhao Jun's 80,000 men in Julu are divided into three parts. Liu Bang, Li Qi, and Chen Yu will lead one part. Zhao Jun's strategic idea is to delay time and win over the princes and troops from various places.

To come for reinforcements, they center on the strong city, so no matter which side our army attacks, it is likely to be reinforced by the other two Zhao armies. If we directly attack the city, we will not be able to capture it for a while. Therefore, this battle is very difficult.

It’s difficult to fight.” Gan Yong thought for a while and reported back truthfully.

However, he also added his own judgment in his words. For an officer at the rank of captain, this ability to analyze the battle situation is rare.

"We must fight even if it is difficult. According to the general's opinion, we will attack Liu Bang first. Liu Bang has just defected to Zhao, and his cooperation with the Zhao army is still unfamiliar. If our army attacks Liu Bang fiercely, Chen Yu and Li Qi may not give full reinforcements."

." Su Jiao admonished.

"I'm afraid it's inappropriate. Chen Yu is very cautious in using troops. This time, the Zhao army and our army were unfavorable in the battle. Chen Yu adjusted the offensive layout and sent 80,000 troops to defend along the Zhang River. This

It shows that this person has considerable confidence in defending the city. If our army attacks Liu, Chen Yu will definitely raise his troops to fight in order to protect himself. If that happens, our army will be attacked on both sides and will fall into a bitter battle." Li Yuan shook his head.

He shook his head and rejected Su Jiao's proposal.

If you know yourself and the enemy, you can fight a hundred battles with no danger.

As for Chen Yu's temperament, before Li Zuoche went to Han Xin's camp, Li Yuan asked Li Zuoche. Generally speaking, Chen Yu was more upright and less adaptable. This was also his characteristic in history.

One of the reasons why he was defeated by Han Xin's strategy in the battle.

Now, the time and place have changed, and even the generals on both sides of the battle have been replaced by a more complex Li Yuan versus Chen Yu and Liu Bang. Under such changes, the Qin army must not be careless.

Hearing what Li Yuan said, Su Jiao, Chen Xi and others also started to analyze. As for Cao Xin, he closed his one eye and stood aside to rest his eyes.

Planning these nerve-wracking things gave me a headache. Cao Xin could only wait until Li Yuan gave the order, and then he commanded his Yuezhi soldiers to rush out with shouts, cutting the enemy's heads into mud one by one.

"Marquis Wu, why don't our army attack Li Qi first? He was defeated in one battle and is now frightened. Among the three Zhao armies, Li Qi is also the weakest. As long as Li Qi's army is captured, the other two Zhao armies will be frightened."

Don't be afraid, then the victory will be determined." Gan Yong was a little cautious at first, but then he heard the heated discussion and began to express his own opinions. (To be continued...)
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