I have lived forever since the end of Qin Dynasty

Chapter 28 Bad news

In March, when winter goes to spring and everything competes, there is infinite vitality.

However, the atmosphere in Chen County is still as cold as winter, chilling and bleak.

In the tent of the Chinese army.

Xiang Yu's hands, which were strong enough to carry a tripod, were trembling uncontrollably while holding a thin silk book.

"General Xiang, what happened?" A soft voice came from behind him.

Xiang Yu, who usually responded enthusiastically to her, did not move now.

Concubine Yu felt suspicious, and walked quickly to Xiang Yu's side, and found that Xiang Yu's eyes were red, and he was holding on to the silk book in his hand, even a big hole had been dug out in the middle of it.

She was startled for a moment, then took a step forward, and hugged Xiang Yu from behind. This was not the time for her to speak comforting words, but it was good to just cling to him quietly.

After an unknown period of time, Yu Ji noticed that his tense back muscles had relaxed.

"Yu Ji, go back and rest first, I'm going to summon the general to discuss matters." Xiang Yu let out a foul breath, and patted Yu Ji's little hand on his lower abdomen.

"En." Yu Ji let go of her hand and said softly, "General, don't feel too uncomfortable."

After a while, Xiang Yu called the guards outside the door and asked him to send an order to summon the generals under his command to discuss matters.

In just half an hour, all the people who were supposed to come gathered in the main tent.

When the messenger from half an hour ago arrived, they all knew that something serious had happened, so they were always waiting for Xiang Yu to summon them to discuss matters.

Xiang Yu's face sank like water: "A few days ago, my uncle led the princes and allied forces to a big defeat, fled to Linzi, and gathered the remnants of the soldiers. I thought this was the worst thing, but I didn't expect..."

As he spoke, he lowered his head, unable to suppress his emotions.

Seeing this, the other people in the tent could only lower their heads silently, not daring to look directly at Xiang Yu who was losing his composure.

The heroes who are transported are not free, and they are also helpless in their hearts.

A few days ago, they almost captured Chen County, but the news that Xiang Liang's army was pinched by Zhang Han and Xin Sheng in Jibei, and they were defeated in a big defeat, was a boost to the Qin army in Chen County and breathed a sigh of relief.

The news that came just now was even worse.

When Xiang Liang collected the remnant army and retreated to Linzi City, the king of Qi was too timid to open the city to accept him, and Xiang Liang was so angry that he cursed under the city.

In desperation, he could only lead his troops to Langya County, trying to return to Chu.

But Xin Sheng brought [-] elite frontier fortress Qin troops from Yan, including [-] cavalry, who were almost invincible in the plains and hills.

And after he used the tactics of sweeping back and forth and almost defeated the scattered rebels in Jibei, relying on the mobility of the cavalry, he caught up with Xiang Liang who was retreating to Langya County.

After several melee battles, Xiang Liang was hit by arrows in his body. The old man who was extremely depressed because of the defeat did not survive five days and died in Qidi.

Two days before he thought it was too late, he asked his cronies to convey this information to Xiang Yu quickly.

That is to say, Xiang Yu and others who are now in Huaiyang County knew the news of Xiang Liang's death earlier than King Chu of Pengcheng in Sishui County.

Xiang Yu gritted his teeth and said, "Zhang Han, Xin Sheng, Qi Wang Dan, I will kill them to avenge my uncle."

Suppressing the sadness in his heart, he glanced at the generals and said, "Do you have any ideas on what to do next? Please give us your advice and suggestions."

When he said this, Xiang Yu somehow thought of Chen Luo.

The other party asked him to ask his advisers more about everything except fighting and marching.

It's just that Jiang Ning and his uncle were in the same army. After being defeated by the Qin army, the news from his uncle mentioned that Jiang Ning had not been seen in the chaos.

I'm afraid he is also in danger.

If he was in his tent at this moment, why would he feel powerless!

"General Xiang, the rear has not been supplied with food and grass for half a month. Although we have defeated the Qin army and captured a lot, in general, it is only enough for more than a month." Long Qie said at this time.

The subordinates that Xiang Yu valued were all fierce generals who could charge into battle just like himself.

Generals like Long Qi who are able to rush into battle and are also sensitive to food and supplies are rare under Xiang Yu's command and are especially valued.

Before Xiang Yu could speak, Xiang Sheng answered, "Brother Yu, even so, it is absolutely impossible to return to the army. A few clansmen in Pengcheng sent a message that after Uncle Xiang Liang's defeat, several people in our court were suppressed and dismissed for various reasons. If you go back, I'm afraid..."

Although he didn't finish his words, his meaning was clearly expressed.

And although those who reported Xiang's children for various reasons have always existed, but before Xiang Liang's defeat, none of them succeeded.

More importantly, the king agreed to withdraw the officials of Xiang's children.

Zhong Limo nodded: "General Xiang Sheng is right. General, if you return to Pengcheng, if you are deprived of military power, then I will not accept others."

Long Qi, who was worried about the issue of food and grass before, also agreed: "That's right, the general's soldiers, I really don't think there is anyone else in this world who is worthy to lead them."

Everyone in the tent agreed.

Xiang Yu often went to the camp in person to take care of the ordinary soldiers, and he was very concerned about their hunger, cold, clothing and warmth.In addition, these soldiers are all children of Wuzhong, and they left their hometown together after Xiang's uprising last year.What's more, when fighting, Xiang Yu is usually the first to charge.

Therefore, the ordinary soldiers in the whole army admired Xiang Yu extremely and were willing to die.

Xiang Yu was so entangled in his heart that it was difficult to make a decision.

Seeing his hesitation, Xiang Sheng said eagerly: "Brother Yu, now we go back to return the military power, I'm afraid we can only listen to the king's arrangement. At that time, whether you will be a general or stay at home, you can only be at your disposal."

"But it's futile for us to stay here now. There are still a large number of Qin troops in Chen County, and it is difficult to break through the city." Long Qi reminded.

Xiang Sheng was at a loss for words for a moment, not knowing how to answer.

As for the other people in the tent, they are almost all warriors, let them discuss the matter of marching and fighting, and they can chatter and argue all night.

But now when they asked about power and conspiracy, they were all blindsided.

At this moment when the tent fell silent, a messenger trotted in: "Report to General Xiang. The scouts are here to report that an army of about 7000 people has appeared thirty miles to the southeast."

"Investigate again, report again." Xiang Yu frowned, and stood up, "Everyone, suspend the discussion and prepare for the battle first. Even if you want to return to Pengcheng, you have to fight this group of Qin troops, or you will be depressed."

But before the crowd dispersed, another messenger entered the tent: "Report to General Xiang, the army thirty miles to the southeast has sent someone to contact the front of our army, and Chen Situnai is among them."

Xiang Yu was taken aback for a moment, then sat down blankly, and after a long time, he nodded in silence with a complex expression.

(End of this chapter)