Daqin: Prince Peerless, guarding Hangu for ten years!

Chapter 17 The Wei army is destroyed, can Zhao still win?

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In Handan City, in the palace, King Zhao Dan convened his ministers to discuss the military situation.

At the top of the hall, Zhao Wang Dan was sitting on a soft tiger skin. He looked at Li Mu below and asked with confusion:
"General, do you think the Qin army is preparing to retreat?"

As he spoke, the expectation flashed across Zhao Dan's eyes.

Three years of war at Lu.

Zhao State has reached its limit. If the stalemate continues, Zhao State will collapse.

Although Handan seems to have been defended, Zhao Guo has been fighting a major war for six consecutive years since the Battle of Changping.

"Blessed by our ancestors, Qin is really retreating, and Zhao is really unable to hold on!"

Not only Zhao Dan, but also all the court officials also showed expectant looks at this moment.

Hearing this, Li Mu replied without hesitation: "Your Majesty, the Qin army's offensive was already exhausted a month ago. Wang Lu, a veteran on the battlefield, will never let an army of 25 fight until it is exhausted."

Having said this, Li Mu paused, then raised his hands to King Zhao with a serious look on his face: "If it were before, I would have only guessed, but in the past two days, the Qin army has had a truce, and I can be sure that the Qin army must be preparing to retreat!"

The ministers were startled when they heard this, and then there was a loud bang. They all clenched their fists in excitement, and exploded with a buzzing sound.

"The Qin army has had a truce for two consecutive days. I am afraid that it is indeed unable to succeed."

"Oh, it's too late for the Qin army to retreat now!"

"The Chu army has five more days to completely block the Qin army's return path."

"Ha, as long as Lord Xinling's force reaches Handan, it will be the end of the Qin army."

"Yes, when the time comes, we will first destroy Wang Lun's 25-strong army, and then attack Hangu in one go."

As soon as these words came out, there was a bang, and all the civil and military personnel of Zhao State in the hall turned red with anticipation.

It's not impossible.

In real terms, Qin and Zhao have been at war for six consecutive years.

Both countries are exhausted.

Even though the Qin State has blood transfusions from Bashu, the domestic situation is by no means optimistic.

After all, Qin is not famous among the other six countries for its wealth.

After hearing the following words, Zhao Wangdan jumped up excitedly and looked at Li Mu and asked: "General, we must not let the Qin army retreat easily."

Li Mu immediately replied: "Your Majesty, don't worry, even if Zhao does not send troops, Wei and Chu will never let Wang Lu's army return to Qin."

As soon as these words came out, all the civil and military ministers of Zhao State in the hall showed tacit smiles.

Wei and Chu also bordered Qin.

This time the two countries rescued Zhao State and had completely broken with Qin State.

If Qin cannot be defeated and Qin regains its breath, it will immediately retaliate against the two countries and plunder resources to restore its national strength.

Zhao State has exhausted its resources, but is relatively safe.

Right now.

"Report!!!"

A high-pitched and rapid roar came from outside the hall.

Zhao Wangdan frowned and looked outside the palace, and all the officials turned around after hearing this.

the next moment.

With a burst of hurried footsteps, a blood-stained Zhao Jun knight rushed into the hall in a hurry.

The ministers' eyes instantly focused, with worried looks on their faces. What kind of bad news is this?

Only Li Mu looked at the knight, his eyes sparkling, and he couldn't help showing a look of surprise on his face.

All the knights were in a state of embarrassment. Their broken armors were still stained with donated blood that had not yet solidified. They all had anxious looks on their faces.

Seeing this, Zhao Wangdan waved his hand and asked hurriedly: "No need to salute. What are you waiting for to report?"

The first knight gasped and reported: "Your Majesty, the [-]-strong Wei army has been defeated!"

"What?" Zhao Dan was shocked and shouted: "How is it possible? The main force of Wang Lu's army has not moved yet!!!"

The knight who reported the news said in horror: "It's the reinforcements from the Qin army in Liangcheng."

"Ah!" Zhao Dan jumped up like a cat with explosive fur and asked: "The Qin army still has reinforcements? How many troops are coming?"

All the officials' expressions changed.

Is Qin going to fight Zhao to death?
However, the knight shook his head and said: "I don't know the exact number. Colonel Zhao Shitou is personally leading his soldiers to go out to Xinliang to investigate..."

"Did the Qin army's reinforcements not use their full strength?" Zhao Dan had a look of disbelief on his face.

The knight hesitated, then said: "The Wei army of [-] was defeated by the Qin army of [-] cavalry."

As soon as these words came out, the entire court fell silent at first, and then exploded with a bang.

"Nonsense!" "Impossible!" "Lying about military information!"

The civil and military personnel of Zhao State stared at the knight who reported the news.

Two thousand cavalry defeated the Wei army?

Not to mention Qin's cavalry, even Qi's martial arts knights couldn't do it.

The ministers simply did not believe such news.The news was really too shocking, subverting their cognition, and they were unable to make rational judgments at all.

The Zhao Jun knight who came to report the news immediately became anxious, fell to his knees with a bang, and shouted towards Zhao Dan:

"Your Majesty, the news is absolutely true. After the captain confirmed it again and again, he ordered us to report it as soon as possible."

As soon as this word comes out.

All the sounds in the palace hall suddenly stopped, and the officials were silent for an instant.

Seeing that the three armies were encircled and the Qin army was about to be defeated, the Wei army was actually defeated?

How can we fight with the Qin army?
As the news spread, wouldn't Wang Lu's army continue to fight outside the city?

Even after three years of suffering, the kings and ministers of the Zhao Kingdom were still caught off guard by the news.

Even the original look of surprise on Li Mu's face solidified in an instant, and then his face darkened and became filled with solemnity.

The hall was dead silent.

Everyone's heart was in chaos.

More expectation, more disappointment.

Some people even felt panic in their hearts.

"Is God going to destroy our Zhao country?"

Zhao Dan sat on the soft tiger skin with confusion, then looked at Li Mu below and asked in a deep voice:

"General, without the Wei army, can we and the Chu army defeat the Qin army alone?"

At this moment, there are [-] soldiers in Handan City, all of them veterans who have been eliminated after three years of fighting.

Strong combat power.

Definitely not inferior to the Qin army.

However, it was impossible for him to send out all [-] soldiers.

He also wanted to leave at least 5 troops to defend Handan, and beware of Qin reinforcements in Xinliang City.

Hearing Zhao Dan's profound words, all the ministers of the Zhao Kingdom were shocked, and they all looked at Li Mu.

Li Mu stood up without changing his expression and said decisively: "Yes!"

The next moment, Li Mu turned to look at the messenger knight and asked: "Wei's army originally had [-] troops. Do you think it's [-]?"

"The Wei army seems to be newly defeated and is regrouping."

"The entire Wei army was wiped out?"

The knight shook his head decisively: "There should be [-] soldiers scattered."

Li Mu asked again: "Where is Lord Xinling of Wei State?"

"No one has been found." The knight hesitated for a moment, then continued: "It seems to have retreated early."

Hearing this, Li Mu felt calm in his heart. He immediately turned to look at Zhao Dan, who was standing above him, and said:

"Your Majesty, the Wei army was unexpectedly defeated by the Qin army. Although the Wei army was defeated, as long as Lord Xinling is not dead, the Wei army will still reach Handan. Your Majesty, there is no need to worry."

The shadow of the tree, the name of the person.

Everyone in Wei Wuji's court was unconvinced.

What's more, as long as the Wei army's flag appears on the battlefield, it will be a deterrent to Wang Lu's army.

However, this alone cannot make everyone make up their mind.

"But Xinliang reinforcements?" Zhao Xiangpingjun Zhao Sheng said with a worried look on his face.

"Xinliang's army is nothing to worry about. Our top priority is Wang Lu's army."

Zhao Sheng was a little confused: "What does the general mean by this?"

Li Mu, however, raised his hand towards Zhao Sheng, and then said: "I expect that Xinliang's reinforcements must be Hangu defenders, and their number will definitely be less than [-]. As soon as Wang Lu's army retreats outside the city, Xinliang's army will definitely retreat."

The army of 25 kings retreated.

If Liang's army of [-] people doesn't leave, there will only be a dead end.

Moreover, Li Mu also had his own plans in mind.

Hangu's reinforcements had just arrived and their morale was at its peak. The Qin soldiers were eager to fight and must avoid such an edge.

However, Wang Lu's army had low morale and was even less able to achieve results.

not to mention.

"How can Xinliang's army compare to Wang Lu's army? I have endured it for six years and will never miss this opportunity!"

"Bai Qi killed 40 of my Zhao army and was granted the title of Wu'an. I, Li Mu, can also use Wang Lu's army to be granted the title of Wu'an!!!"

Li Mu's heart was burning and his eyes were shining. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Zhao Dan didn't know what Li Mu was thinking, but at this moment Zhao Guo couldn't hold on any longer and immediately stood up and shouted:

"Then please leave it to the general. If we can destroy Wang Lu's army, I will make the general the Lord Wu'an of Zhao Kingdom!"

Li Mu immediately raised his hands towards Zhao Dan and said, "My lord, Wang Lu's army will be destroyed."

(End of this chapter)