My brother Ying Zheng, who dares to kill me?.

Chapter 418: Holding your thighs means posing, making you numb!

The use of interruptions makes Jingchou and others' depression incoherent.

Reduce the psychological pressure on Jingchou and others by taking the blame.

Finally, through the warning that the baggage was about to be cut off, Xiang Yan finally gave up Jingchou and others' will to die, and focused all the generals' attention on the map of Kun.

The tired and haggard Jingchou directly asked the key question: "All our food and grass have been burned by the Qin army."

"I would like to ask Shangzhu Kingdom, how is your current war situation? How much food and grass are left?"

Xiang Yan said in a deep voice: "Our troops have captured Beijin garrison, Fancheng, Lucheng, and Yancheng, and severely damaged the enemy in the waters of Dengcheng."

"Today, more than 6,700 of our soldiers were killed and more than 300 warships were damaged."

"More than 23,200 Qin troops were killed and more than 640 Qin war ships were destroyed."

"The granary in Fancheng and the granary in Beijin, Zhucheng and Yancheng are all well preserved, and the people in each city are willing to contribute their money to help our army."

"Without considering the baggage transportation, our army's food and grass can be chewed by our army's soldiers and horses..."

After a pause, Xiang Yan continued: "Half a year."

If Jingchou's troops were not damaged, then the food and grass would only be enough for the Chu army to last for two months.

But what a coincidence, Jingchou's entire army was wiped out, and Xiang Yan's army also suffered many losses!

The stored grain does not need to be used by 220,000 soldiers and horses, but only needs to supply more than 74,000 soldiers and horses, and the pressure is relieved.

Jingchou suppressed the self-mockery in his heart as much as possible and calmed his voice: "If this is the case, even if our army goes out of the city to fight in the field, as long as it is still active in the Jianghan area, the food reserves will be enough to support our army's fierce fighting for three to four months."

"Even if our army's baggage lines are cut off, it will not cause unbearable pressure on our army."

"If the Qin army really goes south to the Yangtze River, although our army will be choked, it will still have a chance to breathe."

A breathing space is very important for the Chu army.

Although the baggage line is a must-save point, keeping the baggage line open is to obtain food and grass so as to achieve victory.

Victory is the ultimate goal, not the baggage line!

After pondering for a moment, Jingchou said in a deep voice: "Based on what we will see, it is very likely that Lord Qin Chang'an will continue to move south along the Dahong Mountains and cut off our army's supplies."

"And our army now has three options to choose from."

"First, sit back and watch the Qin army cut off our army's retreat, first continue to fight fiercely with the Qin army's navy, destroy the Qin army's combat power above the water, and then go south to open up the supply line."

"Second, directly turn back to Echeng and use the advantage of the navy to fight the Qin army on the Yangtze River."

"Third, use the power of the navy to blockade the Yangtze River, and immediately ask for help from the imperial court, and cooperate with the reinforcements to attack the Qin army!"

Jingchou's strategies are relatively conservative.

With the main infantry already lost, Jingchou's overall strategic plan was completely biased towards the navy.

Xiang Rong suddenly said in a cold voice: "I think our army has another plan."

"Use the advantage of the boats to quickly destroy the Qin army's navy, then regardless of the baggage, drive straight along the waterway, take advantage of the emptiness inside Qin and the main force outside, and attack Xianyang City!"

"As long as our army breaks through Xianyang City and captures Qin Wangzheng alive, the Qin army will not be able to continue to be arrogant!"

Compared with Jingchou's strategy, Xiang Rong's strategy is extremely radical.

Qu Che immediately refuted: "No!"

"Although Qin's internal forces are sparse today, it still has natural barriers and cities as its backing."

"Once our army fails to break through Xianyang City before the Qin army returns, our army will be caught in a trap by the Qin army and the entire army will be annihilated!"

"And if Lord Qin Chang'an had not gone south to the Yangtze River, but went directly to Deng City to kill him, what would our army have done?"

Xiang Rong asked: "Now the enemy is strong and we are weak, and our army has suffered another major defeat."

"If we don't have the determination to risk our lives and survive, how can our army fulfill the mission entrusted by your Majesty?"

All the generals spoke one after another and argued endlessly.

Xiang Yan listened to the arguments among the generals, but his eyes always fell on the map of Kun.

Finally, Xiang Yan shouted in a deep voice: "Captain Xiang, don't let hatred blind your mind!"

Xiang Rong, who was fighting with his face red, suddenly became speechless, and then sighed and held his hands in his hands: "Wei!"

Xiang Yan continued: "The Qin Army sent orders faster than Vice Admiral Jing and others. The Qin Army Navy has probably received the news of the Qin Army's main force's victory."

"That's why I want to accept Lieutenant General Jing's one-two strategies at the same time."

Jingchou's eyes were stunned.

It was he who came up with this plan.

Why didn't he know that one and two strategies could be used at the same time?

Xiang Yan looked up at the generals and ordered in a deep voice: "Order!"

"The whole army immediately broke camp, got into the boats and sailed down the river!"

"Captains Qu Che, Douzhan, Jingpo, Sun Xing, and Zhaoxiang were the vanguard and moved at full speed."

"When they arrived at Fancheng, the two corps of Captain Qu Che and Douzhan went north to Xiaoqing River, and the two corps of Captain Jingpo and Sun Xing marched eastward to Feishui River."

"The four troops and horses all went deep into the water, and then looked for hiding places to ambush."

"Captain Zhaoxiang's troops will continue to serve as the vanguard and open up the way forward."

"The rest of the troops must urge the soldiers one after another and act as if they are anxious to leave!"

After listening to Xiang Yan's order, the generals finally understood what Xiang Yan wanted.

Fancheng is truly an excellent battlefield for burying naval forces!

All the generals laughed and handed over:

"only!"

Xiang Yan continued: "Due to my general's fault in command, our army suffered a lot in this battle."

"Qin Chang'an is not an easy person, and I have no confidence that I can win with more than 70,000 troops."

"I would like to ask you all to report to the king together with me, and ask the clan elders to advise the king, and ask the king to continue to increase the number of troops in our army!"

Jingchou, Qu Ou and other defeated generals handed it over without hesitation: "This is what it should be!"

Xiang Yan returned the salute with cupped hands: "Thank you all!"

……

An hour later.

Meng Tian kept pacing back and forth on the boat in excitement.

Cen Bian looked at Meng Tian helplessly and said, "Captain Meng, this is just a great victory for Lord Chang'an's troops."

"How long have you been excited?" Meng Tian said excitedly: "It is extremely difficult for our troops to resist the Chu army. I don't even know whether I can complete the task of being the leader."

"I am more worried that the coach's team will encounter many obstacles. Even if our team holds on for half a month, we will not be able to wait for the coach's return."

"Of course, it only took the coach less than half a month to defeat the main force of the Chu army."

"In this way, the pressure on our army will be reduced!"

Let the fledgling Meng Tian and Cen Bian, who has an average level of water warfare, join forces to stop Xiang Yan with their weak forces.

Even though Meng Tian and Cen Bian had Deng Cheng to rely on, it was still extremely difficult.

After only a few days of fighting, Meng Tian's and Cen Bian's troops were clearly at a disadvantage, with more than one-third of the battle losses!

Now the victory of Ying Chengyu's men has undoubtedly given the two of them a shot in the arm!

Cen Bian said calmly: "The commander-in-chief of our army is Lord Chang'an."

"Victory is what it should be."

Lie down, lie down.

Just wait for Mr. Chang'an to lead us to victory.

Meng Tian couldn't help but laugh: "Cheng, I have little experience."

While they were talking, a scout came in a hurry.

"Captain Meng! Commander Cen!" After handing over, the scout said in a deep voice: "Half an hour ago, the Chu army suddenly started to pull out the camp."

"All the Chu soldiers are approaching the river bank, and some soldiers are boarding the boat!"

"Before my troops returned, the Chu army had already begun to sail down the river with more than a hundred small wings!"

Meng Tian and Cen Bian looked at each other and said in unison: "The Chu army has received news of their defeat!"

Then another question was asked by both of them at the same time:

"Do you want to pursue me?"

Looking at the other party's serious gaze, Meng Tian smiled and said: "If you and I write at the same time, we will find a countermeasure."

"How is it?"

Cen Bian smiled happily: "Shan! Take the pen and ink!"

Lifting their brushes, Meng Tian and Cen Bian splashed ink on Chang'an paper at the same time, and then stopped writing at the same time.

Seeing the word 'shou' written by the other party, Meng Tian and Cen Bian laughed happily:

"Captain Cen/Captain Meng, you know me!"

Whether it's Meng Tian's family military history or Cen Bian's battlefield experience, they all know what it means to lure the enemy deep.

Although Meng Tian and Cen Bian were not sure whether Xiang Yan was luring the enemy deeper.

However, when Ying Chengyu's troops had already gained an absolute advantage, Meng Tian and Cen Bian were not prepared to further improve their subjective initiative, but chose to complete the tasks assigned by Ying Chengyu.

In other words, they started to wait for the winner to win!

Putting down the brush, Cen Bian smiled and said: "Although this battle does not last long, the intensity is high."

"The soldiers have worked hard, and it's time for the soldiers to take a break."

Meng Tian nodded in agreement: "But we can't let down our guard."

"We still need to send out all the guards and scouts we should have."

"After all, the people of Dengcheng also have their hearts set on Chu, and Chu Shangzhu is actually a mighty general!"

Cen Bian said in agreement: "That's how it should be!"

Watching the Chu army's navy retreat with great fanfare, and hearing that Ying Chengyu had completely wiped out the Chu army at Dahong Mountain, the Qin army's navy finally relaxed their tense hearts.

The soldiers who were preparing suicide notes for their families yesterday were all smiling today.

What followed was the inevitable relaxation and slackness of the Qin Navy.

Two days later.

At rooster crow (1:00), the moon is dark and the wind is high.

A navy consisting of three hundred small boats sailed upstream, with the oars hidden in the water and swaying from side to side.

Although the speed at which the oar drives the winglets is much lower than that of the paddle, the splashing water and the sound it makes are also much smaller than that of the paddle.

With the cover of vegetation and night, and taking advantage of the Qin army's negligence, Xiaoyi's fleet reached two miles downstream of the Qin army's water stronghold.

Three hundred strong Chu soldiers in short-sleeved linen clothes jumped silently into the water with daggers in their mouths, clay pots on their backs, and pouches made of dog stomachs tied around their waists.

The excellent water quality prevented them from making any sound, and the dark night also tolerated their jet-black hair color.

At 3:00, the night becomes darker and darker.

A head emerged from the Qin Army's water stronghold.

Followed closely by more and more heads!

Several Chu soldiers looked at each other, nodded slowly, and then approached the Qin boat with increasingly cautious movements and opened the clay pots behind them.

The lard inside the tank was full of solidification, so they had to use a knife to cut it open, cutting off pieces of grease to make it float on the water.

"what?"

"It's a human! Hit the gong quickly!"

"Clang clang clang!!!"

The loud sound of gongs suddenly broke the tranquility under the night.

The Chu army's sailors no longer hid, and directly smashed the pottery pots against the Qin army's boats.

"Clang~wow~"

Accompanied by the sound of broken pottery, large clumps of lard floated on the water!

Then a group of Chu soldiers hurriedly took off the dog's stomach bag, took out the flint that had not been soaked by the river water, and beat it hard.

"Arrow! Shoot intensively!"

"The sailors are entering the water and must stop the enemy sailors!"

"Secure the camp quickly and beware of the Chu army's surprise attack!"

The Qin soldiers who had just woken up hurriedly picked up their bows and arrows and shot at the water. A large number of Qin soldiers jumped out of the boats and swam toward the Chu army underwater.

However, with the unremitting efforts of three hundred Chu troops, some sparks were finally shot out and splashed onto the lard.

The flames rise!

(End of this chapter)