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Chapter 800 Containment

Xuchang was not too close to Yecheng, but it was not too far either.

Various news about the Great War in Ye City kept coming, and Zhong Hui was a little worried, "The Sima family is really not as good as the previous generation. Back then, Sima Yi fought in all directions and used his soldiers like a god, but Sima Yan was so helpless..."

Jiang Bin said: "Sima Yan is skilled in power tactics. This defeat is inevitable. This year is colder than in previous years. The soldiers in Jiangdong are not tolerant to the bitter cold, and they often suffer from frostbite. There are many complaints in the army."

Wu Jun was used to living a warm and moist life in the water villages in the south of the Yangtze River, so he didn't adapt to the climate in the north.

Now it's just Xuchang, if we cross the Yellow River and go deep into Hebei, wouldn't we immediately mutiny?

But this is human nature, just like in spring and summer, when the northern army goes deep into the south, plagues will often break out.

This was the case in the Battle of Chibi back then.

Many of Cao Cao's elite were infected with the disease, so they could only use the unpopular Jingzhou navy.

Rao is Zhong Hui, who is extremely intelligent, and there is nothing he can do in the face of this situation.

This year is indeed much colder than previous years, and Wu Jun cannot be blamed entirely.

This is the time of day.

"From the point of view of my subordinates, it is difficult for Qin and Jin to decide the winner at the moment. It is better to withdraw the army and return to Jiangxia to avoid the cold winter, replenish food and grass, and come back in spring." Shen Ying suggested.

This is a very reasonable suggestion.

The weather was cold, Yingshui was frozen, Wu Jun's water army could not move, and Jiangdong's grain and grass transportation had problems again.

And the 8000 cavalry, with the cooperation of tens of thousands of thieves, kept harassing the rear.

Wu Jun was tired of coping.

In many cases, eight thousand cavalry can control a big battle.

The river was frozen, and the cavalry came and went freely.

Wu Jun was forced to hide in the city.

During this period of time, it was all supported by the Yingchuan gentry.

But the 20 army was sitting on the mountain, and the Yingchuan gentry couldn't bear it.

Zhong Hui was quite moved, "It's the time and the situation. A certain led an army to avoid Jiangxia temporarily. The second and third younger brothers left [-] elite guards in Xuchang."

"Leader!"

This battle clock will gain a lot, winning more than half of Yuzhou, enough to go back to see Jiangdong's elders.

Just as the army was getting ready, the scouts rode their horses and galloped into the city, "Qin, the people of Qin are here!"

"The Qin people are here!"

A cry of shouts spread in Xuchang City, and people panicked immediately.

Zhong Hui was startled, and led his generals up to the West Tower, only to see billowing smoke and dust in the distance, and the black armor boundless in the cold wind.

The majestic war horses and burly cavalry sprayed white mist from their mouths and noses.

Snow White, Black Armor, Cold Wind, and War Horse all looked more murderous.

In such a cold weather, Wu Jun on the city was shivering from the cold, but Qin Jun below the city was calm and composed.

Not only was he not affected by the severe cold, but he became even more motivated.

Seeing this momentum, Wu Jun was discouraged first.

Zhong Hui's face sank, it was too late.

There must be Qin Jun's secret work in the city!

"What a Du Yuankai!" Zhong Hui quickly knew who his opponent was.

"Qin and Wu are allies, what do you intend to do when you wait for the soldiers to come to the city?" the personal guard shouted loudly.

Not long after, the city replied: "Prime Minister Wen Zhong is impatient with the cold in the north, so I am here to help defend the city!"

"Bah, straight mother thief!" Jiang Shu cursed.

Zhong Hui was also annoyed.

What is "assisting to defend the city"?It's just taking advantage of others' danger!

"Don't bother your Excellency to worry too much, Xuchang has its own defense, please go back."

"There are so many rogues in Yuzhou, Xuchang is an important place in the world, how can the prime minister give up lightly? If you are afraid of the cold, you can come to our army to keep warm." After speaking, the Qin army began to set up a camp.

General Wu Jun cursed loudly.

But cursing is obviously unable to get rid of the immediate predicament.

Zhong Hui suddenly felt that Du Yu's intention was not Xu Chang, but himself!

It will take at least two months before the weather is warm, but can Wu Jun last for two more months?

Not to mention the coldest time yet.

"Qin's army is not on a firm foothold, and my subordinates are willing to lead an army to charge!" Jiang Shu cupped his hands.

Shen Ying said: "The last general is also willing to go!"

Whether you can fight or not, Zhonghui knows best.

Although the Qin army only has 3 or [-] people, most of them are cavalry!
In this weather, Wu Jun's infantry went out to seek death?
The Qin army has always been famous for its field battles, and it was Du Yu, Qin's number one general, who came here...

If someone else had come, Zhong Hui might not have been under such a great pressure, but Du Yu was different.

If Zhong Hui remembers correctly, this person has never lost a single game since he came out of the mountains!
Of course, if you get your [-] elite up there, regardless of casualties, you might be able to drive away the Qin army.

But this is Zhonghui's last hole card. If he loses too much here, how can he deter Jiangdong's tyrants when he goes back?

"Close the city and defend yourself! Those who dare to speak out, beheaded!"

In Xuchang City, Wu Jun sighed and felt that the day was getting colder, so they huddled together to keep warm.

Zhong Hui inspected the camps, and the more he watched, the more frightened he became. The morale of the Wu army was low, and the fear of the severe cold far exceeded his expectations.

In this situation, let alone the enemy attacking the city, they couldn't bear it by themselves.

"Why, why, why are Qin people not afraid of the cold, the cold?" Wu Jun in the camp whispered with his teeth trembling.

"Qin and people are barbarians from the frontier. They are not afraid of the cold when they are born or born. I heard that the colder they are, the more powerful they are. Do you know that Feng Sa fought? Sima Zhaoer's 10,000+ army was dragged down in the snow..."

"So powerful... Wouldn't the prime minister also..."

A sentence passed into Zhong Hui's ears, making him even more irritable, "Demolish the wooden hall in the city, cut down all the trees in the city, slaughter the horses and livestock in the army, and provide the soldiers with warmth, and the food supply is limited every day."

Since you can't retreat, you can't fight, then you have to spend it!
under the city.

Du Yu was also so cold that his teeth were chattering. The Qin army was not as unafraid of the cold as Wu Jun seemed. Many horses were frozen to death, and many soldiers were also frostbitten.

It is the Qiang soldiers who are really not afraid of the cold.

In order to deter the Wu army in Xuchang, they put on a posture of not being afraid of the severe cold.

The name of the person, the shadow of the tree, the effect is unexpectedly good, Zhong Hui really hit the trick.

Du Yu's thin body couldn't bear it. He held the stove every day and hid in the carriage every day, so he persisted until now.

But for the sake of Zhonghui, he came decisively.

As with war, the moment is fleeting.

Block Zhonghui in Xuchang, and the advantage on the chessboard will be inclined to Daqin.

Whether or not to attack Xuchang is the second.

"Add more firewood." Du Yu sneezed loudly.

After filling it with dry firewood, the flames were strong, and Du Yu felt much better.

"Why didn't the governor make a surprise attack on Zhonghui when he was leaving the city?" Zhou Zhi was young and vigorous, not afraid of the cold.

"With an army of 20, our army will attack. The outcome is uncertain. Zhong Hui is dead. The power of Jiangdong has fallen into the hands of the Lu family. There is Lu Kai inside and Lu Kang outside. Jiangdong is as solid as gold, and Jiangdong is difficult to determine! Just stay at the clock meeting."

"So, the governor will let him survive?"

"It's not letting go, but our army didn't retain his strength. After a long time, Zhong Hui will get along with him and deal with it. This time Wu Jun went north to Xuchang, it was a mistake. Zhong Hui was exhausted, so he was unable to attack Huaisi. , Jiangdong missed a good opportunity! Chief Zhong Hui is looking for people, not the country."

Zhong Hui has never been a steady and steady person.

Zhou Zhi laughed loudly, "Zhong Hui has always been conceited and resourceful, and he is the best in the world. He didn't expect to be taken advantage of by the governor today. It can be seen that he is nothing more than that!"

Du Yu said indifferently: "Don't take it lightly, Zhong Hui has been famous for more than [-] years, and he has his merits."

"only!"

(End of this chapter)