Rebirth of Wu Ba Spring and Autumn

Chapter 460
Sun Wu is Qingji's confidant and beloved general, someone who can entrust important affairs.

Therefore, when getting along with Sun Wu, Qing Ji was able to say something in his heart without too many taboos.

"I don't mind being infamous and being cast aside by Chu people."

"However, if we send troops to plunder the rations of the Li and common people in all parts of the Chu State, I am afraid that the two countries of Wu and Chu will never die from now on, and the rebellion in Chu will continue."

Qing Ji frowned and said: "If the siege of Suicheng is withdrawn, our coalition forces will also be in danger of being destroyed. At that time, all the efforts we have made before may be in vain."

"Changqing, if you are a widow, what choice should you make at this time?"

Sun Wu heard the words, and said slowly: "Your Majesty, to tell the truth, after thinking about it for a long time, I finally came up with a third option for your Majesty and our army."

"please say."

Is there a third way for the coalition to go?

This made Qingji quite surprised.

I saw Sun Wu groaning and said: "My lord, the third choice of our coalition forces is to capture Suicheng and completely wipe out the main force of the Chu army!"

"..."

Qing Ji squinted his eyes and said, "Is it feasible within ten days?"

"If we only use conventional tactics, it is absolutely impossible. Our army is short of supplies now, and the only way to turn the tide of the battle is to move the sword forward and lure the Chu army to attack."

"inappropriate."

Qingji waved his hand and said, "Mr. Changqing, I have considered the plan you mentioned before."

"However, now that the food roads of our coalition forces have been cut off, the people in the army are in panic."

"Evacuate in a hurry, even if the retreat is done well, once the Chu army comes to attack, our coalition army will definitely be unable to defend against it, and will eventually be defeated by the Chu army!"

Hearing this, Sun Wu pondered for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, the minister's countermeasure is not to withdraw but to lure the Chu army to attack."

"..."

Instead of withdrawing, lure the Chu army to attack?

Qing Ji was stunned for a moment, then he came to his senses and said with a bright light in his eyes: "Changqing, you mean to show weakness to the Chu army and use the plan?"

"Exactly!"

Sun Wu was also very impressed by Qingji's wit.

Just one click!
Qing Ji already understood Sun Wu's countermeasures in general.

Now the coalition forces are just running out of food and grass, but they can still give it a go when they are not completely exhausted.

Chu people certainly don't know how much food and fodder the coalition forces have.

This led Qingji to take advantage of this to lure the Chu army to attack.

However, will Shen Zhuliang take the bait?
Qingji frowned, and said: "Master, the plan is a good plan, but if Shen Zhuliang sees through this plan, I'm afraid it will be a waste of time with us, then..."

At that time, the coalition forces will definitely be defeated, and even Qingji and others will lose their lives, so they can only flee back to the mainland of Wu in embarrassment.

For how can an army fight without food and fodder?
I am afraid that before the Chu army can attack, the coalition army will not be able to hold on!
"Your Majesty, this is a gamble. If we win, our army can take advantage of the situation and take down Suicheng. If we lose, we will have no chance to stand up. We can only return to Wu Kingdom to wait for the time to change."

Qingji pondered for a long time, and finally decided to adopt Sun Wu's strategy.

Whether it was looting or withdrawing troops, in Qing Ji's view, it was not a good idea.

The only way to go is to fight the Chu army with the determination to die!

This is the so-called "put to death and live later"!
……

Suicheng.

On the top of the city, accompanied by Shen Zhuliang, Wu Jubei and other generals, Chu King Xiong Zhen looked around and looked in the direction of the coalition camp.

"For two days in a row, the coalition forces have not launched an attack on Suicheng. Is Wu Wang Qingji planning a bigger conspiracy?"

Xiong Zhen said worriedly.

He was already frightened by Qing Ji's beating, he only thought Qing Ji was a scheming person, now that things are so abnormal, how could Xiong Zhen not feel strange?
Standing aside, Shen Zhuliang squinted his eyes, stroked his beard and said, "Your Majesty, I'm afraid the right Sima (Mi Ji) has already succeeded."

"As early as when I led my troops to Suiguo, I ordered You Sima to lead a boat division of [-] people to lie dormant along the Qingfa River, waiting for an opportunity to cut off Wu's food and supplies."

"Now it seems that You Sima must have led the army to burn the enemy's food and supplies, so that the coalition forces who attacked the city violently a few days ago are now like a rest, staying behind closed doors and avoiding fighting."

Hearing this, King Xiong Zhen of Chu couldn't help being overjoyed, and said: "General, in this way, Suicheng has turned from danger to safety, and our Chu army has turned defeat into victory?"

"My lord, it is too early to say that defeat has turned into victory."

Shen Zhuliang shook his head and said: "I don't know how much food and fodder is left on the side of the coalition army, but it is definitely not much. It may last for a few days, and it may barely last for about half a month."

"Hehe, Wu people also have today!"

Xiong Zhen sneered.

In the Battle of Zhenzi back then, the Chu State lost [-] soldiers. The reason was that the Chu army's retreat was cut off and there was not much food in the army.

This led to the main general Shen Zhuliang having to surrender to Wu.

At this time, it can be said that the roles of the two parties have been reversed!
"Report-"

At this moment, a small school came to Xiong Zhen and reported: "Your Majesty, General, the scouts have come to report that there have been a few deserters in the camp of the coalition army, and they have been banned repeatedly!"

"After the scouts captured two enemy soldiers and tortured them, they learned that the coalition army had run out of food and grass. Each person could only eat more than one liter of rice (1.5 catties) per day, and the ration was halved. Everyone was hungry."

"In addition, the coalition forces also sent many soldiers to go fishing and hunting to obtain rations!"

"Okay! Hahahaha!"

Hearing this, King Xiong Zhen of Chu couldn't help laughing loudly, saying: "The enemy is at the end of their battle! They won't last for a few days!"

"General, in your opinion, should our Chu army take advantage of the situation to attack and wipe out the coalition forces in one fell swoop?"

"inappropriate."

Shen Zhuliang frowned, and said hesitantly: "Your Majesty, Wu Wang Qingji is full of tricks, and Sun Wu, Wu Yuan and others under his command are even more insidious and cunning, so we have to guard against them."

"General, do you want to sit back and watch the coalition forces retreat?"

Xiong Zhen was a little unconvinced.

However, Shen Zhuliang sighed and said: "Your Majesty, in the face of Ji Ji, we should be more careful. There is nothing wrong with being cautious."

"I have already calculated for the coalition forces that when the grain roads are cut off, Qingji will either choose to collect grain on the spot and plunder with troops, or he will break the siege of Suicheng to preserve his army."

"Or, regardless of everything, attack me with the city."

"However, no matter which option you choose, it may put the coalition forces in a situation where there is no end to redemption."

Hearing these words, Chu King Xiong Zhen immediately became deep in thought.

If it was in the past, he would definitely put pressure on Shen Zhuliang as a king, let Shen Zhuliang seize such a favorable opportunity, send troops immediately, complete his meritorious deeds in one battle, and wipe out the enemy army here.

However, the current Xiong Zhen has matured a lot.

He knew that Shen Zhuliang was a handsome talent worthy of entrusting great things.

Xiong Zhen knew almost nothing about military affairs, but this did not prevent him from trusting Shen Zhuliang to do things.

Professional things should be done by professional people.

As a superior, Xiong Zhen is a "layman", if he blindly criticizes Shen Zhuliang's actions, he may be defeated and die.

(End of this chapter)