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

Chapter 493 What on earth is King Zhao thinking? ! Li Mu’s whispers

It was the fifteenth day of the fifth month in the twelfth year of the reign of Emperor Qin.

On the ground, the Qin and Qi coalition forces bravely charged towards Handan City.

In the sky, large pieces of flying stone flew into the sky, and then fell heavily to the city wall, shaking Handan City.

"Go first! Charge!"

"The flying stone cart, smash it!"

"Ah!!! The city collapsed!!!"

Finally, a section of the city wall in the east part of Handan City could no longer withstand the heavy damage from flying rocks, and it broke in the middle.

The upper part of the rammed earth wall collapsed!

The defenders standing on the city screamed and fell to the ground, and were crushed into minced meat by rammed earth and stones.

"But if Lord Zhao Wuan arrives, my Great Qin General, General Jian, should also arrive with the main force of our Great Qin!"

Le Cheng shouted repeatedly: "Immediately block the city wall with swords and carts!"

Because Ying Chengxuan knew very well that the Qi army in his hands was not a force that could fight a tough battle. Their persistence until now was entirely due to the temptation of heavy rewards, the encouragement of the Qin army, and the victory of consecutive battles.

"I would like to see whether he has more knife carts in Handan City, or whether he has more stone bullets made from local materials!"

"Is he waiting for Lord Zhao Wu'an to come for help?"

"But why don't you try it from multiple directions and angles?"

All the Qi troops shouted at the top of their lungs with their eyes shining: "Seize the city!"

Holding the reins with his left hand, Ying Chengyu put his right wrist on the back of his left hand, connected his four fingers to the horse's neck, frowned and murmured: "Why haven't you sent out the second batch of lobbyists?"

As soon as Tian Dan and Tian Heng climbed up the half of the city wall with the help of ladders, a door-blocking knife cart was already pushed up the gap along the collapsed earth wall.

"Whoever enters Handan first will be rewarded with a hundred sword coins regardless of life or death!"

"Fire endlessly!"

"Order Bing and Ding's crossbowmen and all the fresh troops to move to the east city. Target the Qin army outside the city and gather fire!"

Lecheng's estimate of the battle situation is not optimistic.

"What on earth was he thinking!!!"

"The person he originally presented to the outside world was that of an ambitious man who couldn't wait to ascend to the throne. Resolute rejection of the first lobbyist is exactly what he should have meant."

Each accurately dropped stone bullet can destroy at least one Semen Cutter, and is further weakening the soil at the gap, constantly expanding the channel for the Qin and Qi coalition forces to enter the city.

"Everyone who climbs first will be rewarded with twenty sword coins!"

"Then we use knives and lathes to build it up and down again and again!"

If you hesitate, you will lose!
Upon seeing this, Ying Chengyu shook his head helplessly and immediately changed his order: "Order! Tian Dan and Tian Heng's troops retreat."

After giving the order, Le Cheng looked at Ying Chengyu standing outside the city in the distance, his eyes full of heaviness.

Le Cheng frowned and ordered in a deep voice: "Ask the civilians to carry the earth up the wall, pour the earth and rocks into the cart, and ram the door into the cart to form a wall."

"Open the north gate and order Captain Huang Gao to lead his troops out of the city to involve the enemy!"

Ying Chengyu's estimate of the battle situation is even less optimistic.

With the passage of time and Paoze's sacrifice, Ying Chengyu could clearly feel the sharp decline in the Qi army's fighting spirit.

The two soldiers and horses quickly changed their routes and rushed towards the gap in the east city.

"Send messengers to report to the king. The east city has been destroyed and all the cities are in danger. Our troops can only hold on to the city wall for three more days at most, and then we can use the fortifications in the city to fight and retreat."

Tian Dan and Tian Heng retreated quickly. The long knife on the Saimen knife cart looked around blankly, but the wooden frame supporting the long knife was hit by stone bullets one after another!

If Su Jiao and Wang Bo were here, they would definitely speed up immediately and take advantage of the opportunity before the knife-cart defense line was fully formed to break through the enemy formation and break into the city.

What greets the Qin and Qi coalition forces is no longer a gap, but a long sword hunting with cold light and a crossbow bolt that blocks the clouds and sun!

He didn't know how long Handan City could last under his command. He only hoped that he could hold on longer and not lose his uncle's reputation!
As if aware of Le Cheng's gaze, Ying Chengyu also raised his head and looked in Le Cheng's direction.

"Try more, and I will agree!"

Facing the dense array of long knives and crossbow arrows, they hesitated.

But if King Zhao did not surrender for one day, Ying Chengyu would have no choice but to attack fiercely, lest King Yan of Zhao would get lucky and be unwilling to surrender or make peace.

Ying Chengyu gave the order without hesitation: "Order! Commander Tian Dan and Commander Tian Heng will immediately lead their troops along the gap in the east city to seize the city!"

"Please, Your Majesty, decide immediately whether to defend Handan Palace or to abandon the city and flee!"

But Tian Dan and Tian Heng's troops showed the reaction that normal soldiers should have.

"What on earth is King Zhao thinking?!"

Tian Dan shouted excitedly: "Paozes, seize the city!"

"The general's rejection of Mao Sui's lobbying does not mean that the general will not accept the military strike and peace talks!"

"Order the baggage battalion to dispatch ten catapults, targeting the gap in the east city wall."

More than half a month of offensive and defensive battles flattened Le Cheng's arrogance, and also made Le Cheng understand that he not only lacked an opportunity to take command, but also compared to the top generals in the world, Le Cheng did have obvious advantages. difference.

If Ying Chengyu still maintains the current intensity of his attack, perhaps in three to five days this army will lose all fighting spirit and collapse at the first touch.

Before Li Mu and Wang Jian arrived on the battlefield, Ying Chengyu was about to be overturned by Le Cheng!
But, it shouldn’t be like this!
According to Ying Chengyu's prediction, Zhao Wangyan should have been eagerly suing for peace!
"Coach!"

A group of scouts galloped over on horseback, bowed their hands weakly in front of Ying Chengyu, and said in a hoarse voice: "Jun Zhao Wu'an broke into pieces in the Taihang Mountains and divided his troops into nine groups."

"Some of the soldiers and horses dispersed in Taihang, and some of the soldiers and horses returned eastward to Zhao."

"Of course, Lord Zhao Wu'an sent a large number of scouts to intercept our army's scouts."

"We have not yet found out how many soldiers and horses under Lord Zhao Wu'an's command remain in Taihang and how many soldiers and horses return to Zhao!"

Ying Chengqiao hurriedly said: "Idiot, bring me some wine!"

"Let the robes drink some wine to warm themselves up first."

"Eight husband, get the map of Kun!"

The slightly sweet wine was poured into the throats, nourishing the dry throats of the scouts and providing some energy to their weak bodies. Only then did Ying Chengxuan display the map of Kun in front of the scouts and said: "Mark the distribution of Zhao's troops that you know on the map of Kun."

The scout quickly pointed to Xiang Kun's map with his finger: "As far as we can find out."

"There is a Zhao army stationed in Changzhi, a Zhao army in Jingxing, Feihuxing..."

As the scout pointed, a troop distribution map also appeared in Ying Chengyu's mind.

Ying Chengyu finally showed a smile: "Although I don't know why King Zhao is reluctant to communicate with me, but fortunately there is someone in Zhao who can communicate."

"What Mr. Zhao Wu'an said has won my heart!"

Tian Jiu blinked and looked at Ying Chengyu in confusion: "Has Mr. Zhao Wu'an summoned the coach?"

Ying Chengyu pointed at the map of Kun with his finger: "Facts speak louder than words."

"This force distribution map is the message from Lord Zhao Wuan to this general!"

Seeing that Tianjia was still confused, Meng Wu explained patiently: "If Lord Zhao Wu'an leads all the troops to rush back to Handan, I, General Jian of Great Qin, can lead my main force of Great Qin to follow him to Handan."

"At that time, Lord Wu'an of Zhao will lead more than 200,000 Zhao troops to fight outside Handan City against the main force of 200,000 Qin troops and 100,000 Qi troops led by our Great Qin General Jian and Great Qin Chang'an Lord's son Cheng Xi!"

"Zhao will be at an absolute disadvantage and may even be in danger of subjugation!"

"Jun Zhao Wu'an doesn't want to do this, but because our army is sieging the city, he cannot get in touch with King Zhao."

"Therefore, Lord Zhao Wu'an sent part of his troops to the Taihang Mountains to form a blocking position against my superior, General Jian."

"He also ordered some troops to go to Handan, posing a threat to you and our troops."

"If you then deliberately ask our scouts to find out the location of Zhao's troops, but do not allow our scouts to know the strength of Zhao's troops, this is a declaration of aggression against our army."

"If our army refuses to retreat, Zhao Jun will not hesitate to fight on two fronts in Taihang Mountain and Handan City!"

In terms of scouting battles on plains and mountain battlefields, Wang Jian can't even beat Li Mu!

The scouts sent by Ying Chengyu traveled thousands of miles and were able to obtain such detailed information. It was obvious that Li Mu did this deliberately.

Li Mu didn't give Ying Chengyu a word.

But the card he deliberately opened has clearly expressed his feelings.

Tian Jia showed an angry look on his face: "Is Mr. Zhao Wu'an threatening our army?"

"Now our army has the upper hand, how dare Mr. Zhao Wu'an threaten our army!"

Meng Wu shook his head: "This is not just a threat, but also a compromise."

"Zhao Wuanjun's withdrawal from Neishi County and the establishment of a position in the Taihang Mountains was originally a compromise with our Great Qin."

"Jun Zhao Wu'an is just warning our army not to bully others too much."

Then Meng Wu looked at Ying Chengyu and said with a hint of encouragement: "Commander, can our army withdraw according to the situation?"

Meng Wu also knew the problems discovered by Ying Chengyu.

Meng Wu also knew a little about the worries in Ying Chengyu's heart.

If Ying Chengyu is determined to withdraw his troops, now is the best opportunity!

As expected, Ying Chengyu said without hesitation, or even impatiently: "Jun Zhao Wuan is not a kind person."

"Since Lord Zhao Wu'an has withdrawn from the siege and is rushing towards us, our army no longer has to trap Handan City."

"Pass this general's order!"

"Ming Jin, withdraw your troops!"

"After resting for the night, withdraw our troops to Jipu City!"

Ying Chengyu was almost moved to tears.

He was now like a swordsman holding a sharp and brittle sword.

He knew that the sword in his hand might break into pieces at any time, but in order not to show his cowardice in front of the enemy and to continue to maintain the deterrence of the sword in his hand, he still had to keep on attacking with confidence.

Now, Li Mu finally handed over a suitable reason for retreat.

How could Ying Chengyu miss it!

Tianjia hurriedly handed over his hand: "Commander, our soldiers still dare to fight! They can still fight!"

"Now that the wall outside Handan City has been broken, our army will definitely win this battle before Lord Zhao Wu'an's troops arrive in Handan!"

"The last general invites you to fight!"

The corners of Ying Chengyu's mouth twitched slightly.

Can our army win this battle before Li Mu's troops arrive?
Why is this general so disbelieving!

But Ying Chengyu can also understand Tian Jia's thoughts.

If this battle can be won, this battle will be the first great victory for Qi State to conquer the capital of another country after its restoration!

Although this battle was led by Ying Chengyu, the main force in this battle was the Qi army. How could it not be considered a victory for Qi?
Although this victory cannot bring any substantial benefits to the Qi State, it can boost the morale of the Qi State's military and give Tian Jia and other generals participating in the war a smooth future!
After Ying Chengyu pondered for a moment, he shook his head: "Our army can indeed continue to attack Handan City."

"But after our army breaks through Handan City, it will inevitably face a fight to the death from Zhao Wuanjun's troops."

"Once the main force of our Qin Dynasty is entangled by Lord Zhao Wu'an, Chu Shangzhu State is likely to take advantage of our Qin Dynasty's lack of time to look east and go north to capture Huaiyin!"

"This is not good for Qiguo University!"

Tian Jia was stunned.

There seems to be nothing wrong with what Ying Chengyu said!
Tian Jia reluctantly bowed his hands and said, "This is a mistake!"

Ying Chengyu looked at Tian Jia sincerely: "Although you and I are only in Paoze for a few months."

"I deeply feel that Vice General Tian has the ability to run the army, but he is trapped in the weakness of the Qi army, has nowhere to learn military strategy, and has no exchanges with generals, which is a waste of talent."

"I sincerely invite Vice General Tian to serve as our general in Daqin."

"I wonder if Vice-General Tian is willing?"

(End of this chapter)