Rebirth of Wu Ba Spring and Autumn

Chapter 461 The Shepherd Girl

"General, what strategy do you have to defeat the enemy?"

Chu King Xiong Zhen asked puzzledly.

"Wait!"

Shen Zhuliang's face was rather dignified, and he said: "My lord, our Chu army has already taken the initiative, but we can't carelessly underestimate the enemy."

"Qin's army will go south in a few days and come to reinforce our Chu country everywhere."

"If the Qin army arrives, then it will be the end of the enemy!"

Hearing this, Xiong Zhen just nodded, but still had a worried look on his face and said: "General, I know what you said, it's not unreasonable."

"However, the food in Suicheng is actually not much. It can only supply our army for at most fifteen days..."

"enough!"

Shen Zhuliang narrowed his eyes and said, "Your Majesty, I have already sent out scouts to keep an eye on movements in the coalition camp."

"You Sima's troops are also harassing the flanks. If the coalition forces show signs of withdrawing, it's time for our Chu army to attack!"

Shen Zhuliang's tactics are very safe.

Even a layman like Xiong Zhen can see that this is a fatal situation for the coalition forces.

Without sending troops to rob food, the coalition forces retreated, only to be seized by the Chu army and rushed down.

If the coalition forces do not retreat, what awaits them will be that all the food and fodder will be consumed, and then they will collapse without fighting.

……

At this time, outside the coalition camp, Qingji, accompanied by Sun Wu, Wu Zixu, Bo Tong and other generals and guards, came to observe on a hillside.

The sky is blue, the wild is vast.

After all, they did not expect the Chu army to attack!
The Chu army in the city showed no sign of invading, but a lot of scouts were arranged near the camp of the coalition army to inquire about the news.

"It seems that Shen Zhuliang has seen through our strategy of luring the enemy."

Qingji looked in the direction of Suicheng and sighed.

All the generals behind them couldn't help but look at each other, and slowly lowered their heads.

If the Chu army didn't take the bait, what awaited them could only be annihilated.

The current coalition forces are in a dilemma.

In order to ensure Qingji's safety, Bo Tong had already prepared an elite army and enough food and fodder, and planned to take Qingji with him and flee back to the state of Wu when the situation was exhausted.

"Da Sima, do you have any news from Wan County?"

Qingji set his sights on Sun Wu again.

Sun Wu replied: "My lord, the Qin army is already besieging Wan County. Shaobo (Fan Li) speculated in the battle report that Wandi will fall within half a month at most."

This is a wave of ups and downs, and another wave!
At this time, Qingji had already retreated in his heart.

It is a pity for Qingji to see the defeat of the coalition army and loss of soldiers and generals, but he would not really risk his life for this!

Victory or defeat is standard issue!
In the previous Wu Kingdom, people with bare feet were not afraid of those who wore shoes.

But the current state of Wu is different.

The state of Wu has a great cause, and these tens of thousands of soldiers and horses can afford to lose it.

What's more, this time, it was a battle against Chu, and the Chu country was basically tossed by the coalition forces. In a few decades, I am afraid that they will not be able to relax!

In a sense, Qingji's strategic goal has been achieved, but the effect is not satisfactory.

Not so good!

"BAA Baa baa……"

Just then, the cry of sheep came.

Qing Ji looked around and saw a group of sheep with fluffy white fluff, being driven by a petite figure.

It was a young girl who was not yet of age, wearing plain clothes and holding a long whip in her hand, directing the group of sheep to march down the hillside.

At this time, the sky is gray and the air is dull, and it seems that there is an atmosphere of heavy rain.

It is conceivable that it will not be long before the heavy rain will pour down.

"sheep?"

Qingji was stunned for a moment, and then couldn't help but brighten his eyes and said: "Second and third sons, we are lucky!"

"Uncle, do you have any property with you?"

Hearing this, Bo Tong said with embarrassment: "Report to Your Majesty, I have no money."

"Two or three sons?"

Qingji looked at Sun Wu, Wu Zixu and others behind him.

All the generals and guards shook their heads, indicating that they did not carry any belongings with them.

Right!

When marching and fighting, who would carry money on their body for nothing?

Even Bo Tong, who is good at filling his own pocket, would not carry money with him at this time.

"Your Majesty, why don't you confiscate that girl's sheep?"

Bo Tong said with a shy face.

It is said to be expropriation, but it is actually taking away the flock of sheep from others.

Qingji was accompanied by dozens of guards with big armour, big arms and round waists. It was a breeze to snatch a shepherdess' belongings.

However, Qingji is a principled person.

He wants to eat mutton and make tooth sacrifices, but he has no money with him, and he doesn't want to rob other people's sheep, so what can he do?
"Walk."

Qingji thought for a while, and then walked down the hillside step by step.

The girl who was commanding the flock couldn't help but change color when she saw Qingji and the others, and quickly pulled out the dagger in her hand, ready to fight to the death.

"Girl, don't get me wrong, I mean nothing malicious."

Qingji came to that girl, clasped his fists in salute, and said with a smile like a spring breeze on his face.

Seeing such an approachable Qing Ji, the girl let go of her guard a little bit, but she still didn't put the bronze sword back into the scabbard.

The guards who were following Qingji also looked like a tiger watching. As soon as Qingji gave an order, they immediately controlled the girl and snatched her flock of sheep!
"You guys are Wu Jun?"

The girl stared at her beautiful eyes and asked curiously.

"Exactly."

"Oh."

The girl nodded, and immediately sheathed her sword, looking straight at Qingji.

"Girl, are you not afraid of us?"

Qingji was a little surprised.

The girl chuckled lightly, shook her head and said, "What's there to be afraid of?"

"There are so many of you, and you are all fully armed. If you really want to kill me and take away all my sheep, isn't it very simple?"

"Hahahaha, yes."

Qingji smiled and said, "Girl, are you a follower?"

"Yes."

"We are attacking Suiguo, the girl is Suiren, won't you be hostile to my Wu army?"

"Where does the saying of hostility come from?"

The girl opened her big innocent eyes, and replied with a smile: "It's true that Wu Jun is attacking Suiguo. But, what's the matter with us Lishu?"

"Since Wu Jun entered Suidi, Yu Minqiu has committed no crimes, nor has he done anything harmful."

"So, you beat yours, and we go on with our lives, and the two have nothing to do with each other!"

"..."

Qing Ji nodded slightly and said, "Young lady, you can see it. However, if Sui Guo perishes, where will you Sui Ren go?"

The girl glanced at Qingji, and then said: "In this world, there are not many countries that have been killed in war."

"Naturally, carnivores will plan for important affairs of the country. As for us petty people, where are we not alive?"

"Whether it is under the rule of Sui Guo, under the rule of Chu State, or under the rule of Wu State, for us, there is actually not much difference."

(End of this chapter)