Summoning the Peak of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1781 Jiang Xia Returns to Chu
Chapter 1779: Jiang Xia returns to Chu
The Chu army originally had an army of 11, and they fought against the Sun and Huang families for more than a month. Even though tens of thousands of troops have been lost, there are still [-] troops left.

Although Jiangxia originally had an army of 2, due to the defeat in the early battle with the Chu army, many soldiers and horses were lost. If the reinforcements from the Wu army had not arrived in time, the entire army would have been wiped out long ago. Now there are only [-] troops left. Just a lot of troops.

How can Jiang Xia's army of just over [-] resist the [-] Chu army?
Following Liu Xiu's order, the [-] Chu troops attacked across the board, and within three days, Jiang Xia's defense line was destroyed.

In the next three days, the Chu army was as powerful as a broken bamboo, breaking through Shaxian, Anlu and other five counties, and half of Jiangxia had fallen into the hands of the Chu army.

In the process of fighting against the Chu army, the Jiangxia army suffered heavy casualties, leaving only Xiling Qichun and other counties in hand, and its strength was less than half of its peak period.

In Jiangxia Government Office, Xiling County, in the prefect's mansion, Huang Xie was feeding medicine to his sick father Huang Zu.

Even Huang Xie, Chun Shenjun, one of the four sons of the Warring States Period, could not prevent Jiangxia Kingdom from going to extinction.

Since Huang Zu was critically ill, Huang Xie tried every means to save Jiang Xia from demise, and sent envoys to neighboring princes to ask for help.

There are not many forces adjacent to Jiang Xia, and there are only four in total, Qin Hao, Sun Jian, Zhao Kuangyin, and Liu Xiu.

Apart from Liu Xiu, who attacked him, and Sun Jian, who had already withdrawn, the only people Huang Xie could turn to for help were Qin Hao and Zhao Kuangyin.

However, the five armies of the Southern Han Dynasty attacked Qin, and three of them were in Jingzhou, so the Qin army in Jingzhou was too busy to take care of themselves, so how could they have spare energy to rescue Jiangxia?
As for Zhao Kuangyin of the Song Dynasty, he was more focused on seizing the Jianghuai land. In addition, in his eyes, Jiangxia had already become a dead end. Liu Xiu was determined to win Jiangxia, and it was not worthwhile to send troops to fight Liu Xiu at this time.

Even if Huang Xie is willing to cede land for survival, Zhao Kuangyin is unwilling to send troops to rescue, so Jiang Xia is obviously facing a dead end.

"My son, what's the situation outside?" Huang Zu asked weakly.

Huang Xie forced a smile: "Father, don't worry, my son has a plan, and I will definitely not let Liu Xiu's thief take away my Huang family's foundation."

As soon as the words were finished, Huang She, Huang Tingjian, who was in armor, walked in with a panicked expression.

Huang Tingjian was about to say something, but when he saw Huang Xie's eyes, he held back the words that were about to come to his lips.

"She'er, if you have any bad news, just tell us. Your father and I are not so confused that we can't tell the difference." Huang Zu said weakly.

"This……"

Huang Tingjian glanced at Huang Xie. After Huang Xie hesitated for a moment, he said with a wry smile, "Let's talk."

Seeing this, Huang Tingjian said truthfully: "The county magistrate of E County surrendered without a fight. The Chu army is less than fifty miles away from Xiling."

"The old man knew that the general situation is over, ahem..."

As he spoke, Huang Zu coughed violently, even coughing up traces of blood.

"Father, father..."

Huang Xie was in a hurry, and while patting Huang Zu's back, he said bitterly: "My child is incompetent, he is not Liu Xiu's opponent, and he cannot guard my Huang family's foundation."

"No, I don't blame you. I'm not Liu Xiu's opponent as a father. Xie'er, you have done well enough. How can God help Liu and my Sun Huang family?"

Huang Zu said with a wry smile, he never thought that the good form would be ruined all at once because of the Japanese pirates and Shanyue's rebellion.

What else can I say besides bad luck?

"Xie'er, She'er, Jiangxia's general situation is now set, even if you continue to stay stubborn, it doesn't make much sense, it will only increase casualties."

Huang Zu grabbed Huang Xie and Huang She, and said with a serious face: "Let's go, leave Jiangxia, go to the Qin army, come back when you have a chance, and avenge your father."

Huang Xie's expression changed suddenly: "Father, aren't you going with the child?"

"For my father's body, for my father's own understanding, it is better to die on the battlefield than to die of illness on the road. You don't want to die in such a useless way for your father, do you?"

"But……"

Huang Xie and Huang She wanted to refute, but they were speechless. They knew their father's character, and death on the battlefield was also a kind of destination for him.

"I, Huang Zu, have been mediocre in my life. I haven't accomplished any great things. The only one I'm proud of..."

Huang Zu caressed the cheeks of Huang Xie and Huang She, and said with a smile: "It's because of your two excellent sons.

Qin Hao is not a stingy person, even if you are the sons of princes, he can still tolerate you.

From now on, even if the father is gone, with the talents of the two of you, you can occupy a high position in the Qin army. The inheritance of my Huang family will not be broken. "

"Father."

The two brothers hugged Huang Zu together and cried bitterly.

"Okay, don't be a little girl anymore, let's go, if it's too late, once the Chu army besieges the city, we won't be able to leave."

"Father, take care, the child will definitely come back and take revenge on Liu Xiu's thief."

Huang Xie gritted his teeth and said, his eyes were full of hatred and determination.

In the end, Huang Xie did not stick to Xiling, but led more than ten thousand Jiangxia troops, then crossed the Yangtze River north to Zhangling County, and took refuge in Mengwu, Zhangling prefect.

Huang Xie took away all the money and food that he could take away at one time, and burned all the money and food that he could not take away on the spot, leaving nothing to Liu Xiu.

The reason why Huang Xie went to Zhangling County instead of Nan County was mainly because Nan County was fighting. If he went to seek refuge at this time, his [-] troops would definitely be requisitioned immediately.

Facing the hundreds of thousands of troops in the Southern Han Dynasty, and the mere [-] remnants of Jiangxia's army, it is simply a drop in the bucket.

The [-]-strong army was the last bargaining chip in the hands of the Huang Xie brothers. Of course, they hoped to maximize the role of the [-]-strong army in order to create a better future for their brothers, instead of using it as cannon fodder on the South County battlefield.

After the Huang Xie brothers led the army to withdraw from Xiling, Xiling City became an empty city, and it was even more impossible to stop the Chu army.

Before the Chu army entered the city, Huang Zu jumped from the city tower and fell to his death on the spot, ending his life.

So far, of the 14 counties in Jiangxia County, except for the three Jiangbei counties ceded to the Qin army at the beginning, the remaining 11 counties have all fallen into the hands of Chu State, and Jiangxia County has been returned to Chu State.

"Reporting to my lord, before the brothers Huang Xie took refuge in the Qin army, they took away everything that could be taken away from the warehouse, and burned all the grain, grass and ordnance that could not be taken away. It's empty."

After hearing the news, Liu Xiu's eyes suddenly lit up with anger, and said coldly: "Damn Huang Xie, this king will make him pay the price sooner or later."

"My lord, what about Huang Zu's body?"

"Although Huang Zu has always been against our army, but considering that he is considered an outstanding individual, let's give him a proper burial."

"promise."

　Three shifts to... At present, a total of 10 chapters are still owed...

　　
　
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