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

Chapter 744: Return to Handan City! A curse of peace before the battle!

April 12, the 14th year of the reign of Qin Shi Huang.

Su Jiao repeatedly ordered: "Speed ​​up! How can we be called elite if we are so slow?"

"Quick! Run!"

Peng Yue rode back at full speed and said solemnly, "Captain Su, we can't go any faster!"

"Otherwise, the Type B baggage truck might overturn!"

"I know that Commander Su is anxious, but no matter how anxious you are, you cannot lose the big picture because of the small one!"

Su Jiao pursed his lips and stopped ordering the army to speed up. He just slapped the horse's back fiercely and said, "Hateful!"

"I failed to complete the king's order and betrayed his trust!"

After half a month of survival in the wild.

Three days ago, Su Jiao finally led his comrades out of the dense forest and reached the outskirts of Wu'an City at night.

Su Jiao and Gua Fu personally led the elite troops in the army. With the belief that they would die, they were extremely cautious and fearful. They took great pains to avoid numerous scouts. After using all their tricks, they finally reached the city of Wu'an.

As a result, I looked up.

Hey!
Isn’t this the military flag of our Great Qin?

He captured another scout to gather intelligence, and when he got closer he held a torch and took a look.

Good guy!
This guy is also an old comrade of Su Jiao!

Only then did Su Jiao realize that Wu'an City, which their 30,000 soldiers were prepared to risk their lives to capture, had already fallen into the hands of Ying Chengjiao.

Ying Chengjiao had even completed the reorganization of his army in Wu'an City, and had led the remaining troops to continue their march towards Handan City.

However, they, who were supposed to take on the most difficult task in this battle, failed to catch up with the entire battle!
Peng Yue said helplessly, "Alas, we will report this to the commander-in-chief. I think he will forgive us."

"After all, we are already trying our best to hurry on. Many of our comrades have even fallen behind because they can't keep up with our speed."

"But who could have thought that the coach would run so fast!"

It took only half a month to climb over the Taihang Mountains without alerting any Zhao scouts and head straight for the heartland of Zhao State. This was a surprise attack that would make any general brag about for the rest of his life!
The three Su Jiao tribes really tried their best.

But what can I do? Ying Chengjiao is not a human being!

Su Jiao took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty is brave and valiant, but that is no reason for us to slack off."

"Your Majesty, you probably only have 70,000 to 80,000 soldiers left, but Handan City is definitely not as easy to capture as Wu'an City."

"Your Majesty needs me to wait!"

"Pass the order."

"Your Majesty is good at fighting quickly. If you don't want to rush for more than half a month without even getting the first level of military merit, then cheer up and keep running!"

The military achievements made by the comrades who stayed behind in Wu'an City made Su Jiao and the other three Qin troops envious.

Su Jiao's threat made the three Qin troops of Su Jiao as impatient as the old men and women who heard that the free eggs were about to be taken away.

More importantly, they knew very well that Su Jiao had not lied to them.

With the speed at which Ying Chengjiao was charging in this battle, if he had arrived too late, he would not even be able to get a bite of the leftovers!
For a moment, the 30,000 Qin soldiers gathered their strength and continued to run with torches in their hands even though it was already dark.

With the whole army's efforts, Su Jiao's three troops finally joined forces with Ying Chengjiao's troops in the early morning of the next day!
But when Ying Chengjiao appeared in front of Su Jiao again, Su Jiao, who had been chasing him all the way, subconsciously slowed down his speed, like a child who had made a mistake. He turned over and dismounted ten feet in front of Ying Chengjiao, moved in front of Ying Chengjiao, lowered his head and said: "Your Majesty! Captain Su Jiao's troops of 14,968 people are coming to join forces."

"We have been delayed in the Taihang Mountains for too long and have not been able to capture Wu'an City and cut off the Zhao army's baggage line."

"Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"

As he spoke, Su Jiao's cheeks turned red.

It has been several years since Su Jiao followed Ying Chengjiao and they have experienced many battles, but this is the first time that Su Jiao has failed to complete Ying Chengjiao's order.

How could Su Jiao not feel ashamed!
Seeing Su Jiao like this, Ying Chengjiao also dismounted, opened his arms and patted Su Jiao's back vigorously, and said in a gentle voice: "The situation of the war suddenly changed, and the opportunity for war suddenly appeared, so I temporarily changed the military strategy."

"How can I punish your tribe for this?"

"According to my estimation, your troops should arrive at Handan City in two days."

"Did your group travel day and night and rush all the way here?"

Su Jiao raised his head and said seriously, "I am ashamed for delaying the military plan due to my slow speed."

"Your Majesty, there are few soldiers around you, so I will come to your aid at full speed!"

Peng Yue also bowed solemnly and said: "In the battle of Handan City, my troops are willing to be the vanguard!"

Ying Chengjiao also patted Peng Yue's arm vigorously and laughed loudly: "Good job!"

"After a fierce battle, I only have about 70,000 soldiers left."

"I am quite worried about attacking Handan with only this army."

"Now that your two divisions have come to help, I feel at ease!"

Meng Tian glanced at Ying Chengjiao speechlessly.

General, this is not what you said when you caught up with the Zhao army from the rear and chased them all the way, biting them as you chased!
But after hearing what Ying Chengjiao said, Su Jiao, Peng Yue and the 30,000 Qin soldiers felt that Ying Chengjiao really needed them.

All their hard work along the way is worth it!
Su Jiao, Peng Yue, Gua Fu and the soldiers behind them all bowed their hands and said, "We are willing to die for our commander!"

Ying Chengjiao laughed heartily: "With your help, our army will surely win this battle!"

Then Ying Chengjiao's face turned serious, and he said in a deep voice: "My troops have experienced the two battles of Yangyi and Wu'an City. Even the troops that are still capable of fighting are mostly injured."

"Although the troops of Commander Su Jiao and Commander Peng Yue have been on the march for more than half a month, they were not injured in the end."

"In this battle, the troops of Commander Su Jiao and Commander Peng Yue will be the main force of our army!"

As the personal soldiers spread Ying Chengjiao's words everywhere, the 30,000 Qin soldiers who were rushing here could not help but straighten their backs.

Serving as the main force not only means Ying Chengjiao's trust, but also means that they will have rich military merits to enjoy!
Ying Chengjiao continued: "Order!"

"The baggage camp will cook immediately."

"Captain Su Jiao and Captain Peng Yue's troops should set up camp immediately and rest after eating to prepare for the battle."

"No mistakes!"

The 30,000 Qin soldiers bowed without hesitation and said, "Yes!"

Full of excitement, the 30,000 Qin troops set up camp on the spot and prepared to rest.

But Peng Yue did not leave, and neither did Su Jiao. They said excitedly, "Your Majesty, although I have been rushing to help, I have been riding a warhorse most of the time, so I am not tired."

"I request that you lead the troops to attack the city!"

Ying Chengjiao shook his head: "Be patient." "If there is a choice, I hope to resolve this Qin-Zhao war peacefully."

Ying Chengjiao no longer cared about the war between Qin and Zhao, nor did he care how much the war would weaken Zhao. He was even willing to return some territory to Zhao.

At this moment, Ying Chengjiao had only one thought in his mind.

Right now! Immediately! Right now!
Tear open a path and kill Yan Dan!
Su Jiao was stunned: "A peaceful solution to the war between Qin and Zhao?"

The Qin army had already penetrated Zhao's defense line and surrounded the city of Handan.

Do we still want to resolve the war between Qin and Zhao peacefully?

But Su Jiao understood immediately: "Your Majesty, do you want to answer in front of the battle?"

Ying Chengqiao smiled and nodded: "Exactly!"

"I only hope that my eloquence can persuade Zhao to allow Qin to pass through its borders!"

understood!

Got it all!

Su Jiao didn't know whether Ying Chengjiao's tongue was exactly three inches long.

Su Jiao only knew the results of Ying Chengjiao's every response in front of the battle!

Su Jiao immediately jumped on his horse and said, "I am willing to follow you, Your Majesty, and answer your questions together in front of the battle!"

Since Su Jiao was interested, Ying Chengjiao would not refuse.

After climbing onto his horse, Ying Chengjiao called out in a loud voice: "My soldiers, listen to my orders! Follow me into battle!"

Leading a group of family soldiers and Su Jiao, Ying Chengjiao drove his warhorse to the west gate of Zhaowang City and shouted loudly:

"Lord Chang'an of the Qin army, Commander-in-chief of the Qin army, Prince Chengjiao, I invite the King of Zhao to answer your questions in front of the battle line!"

Behind Ying Chengjiao, a group of family soldiers shouted in unison:
"Lord Chang'an of the Qin army, Commander-in-chief of the Qin army, Prince Chengjiao, I invite the King of Zhao to answer your questions in front of the battle line!"

The sound waves created by hundreds of people entered Zhaowang City, but from outside the city, they did not cause any waves.

But in Zhaowang City, it has already caused a huge stir!

Zhao Wangqian swallowed hard, grasped Guo Kai's sleeves tightly with his hands, and looked at Guo Kai with fear: "Qin Chang'an Jun summoned me to answer questions in front of the battle."

"Xiangbang! Xiangbang!"

"What should I do?"

Rumor has it that Ying Chengjiao's answers before the battle were filled with the power of ghosts and gods.

King Yan of Zhao died young because of his conversation with Ying Chengjiao in front of the battle line.

Neither Guo Kai nor the Queen Mother of Zhao corrected this rumor.

How could King Qian of Zhao not panic?
Zhao Yi said in a deep voice: "Qin Chang'an Jun is a great sorcerer of the time, and his curse of 'Answering Before the Battle' will not fail."

"I think that for the sake of your Majesty's safety, you must not answer to Qin Chang'an Jun in front of the battle line."

"The Prime Minister can speak to the King on his behalf and ask him what Qin Chang'an is really up to."

Zhao Wangqian grabbed Guo Kai's sleeve with even more force, staring at Guo Kai eagerly and calling out, "Prime Minister!!"

Guo Kai gave Zhao Yi a look that seemed to have the power to kill him.

Let me find out what Qin Changan Jun wants to do?

In my opinion, you clearly want me to die!

Guo Kai decisively counterattacked: "I am in charge of defending the city. I must always observe the movements of the Qin army and must not act rashly."

"I think Chunping Jun can answer for me!"

Zhao Yi immediately shook his head: "How can I be worthy of answering for the king?"

Guo Kai and Zhao Yi argued endlessly, and neither of them was willing to answer on behalf of King Zhao Qian in front of the battle line.

Ying Chengjiao outside the city lost his patience and shouted again:
"The King of Zhao lightly started a war, causing suffering to the people of both countries."

"I come here for peace!"

"Now that I have a large army outside, is the King of Zhao still stubborn and unwilling to learn his lesson?"

"I only hope that King Zhao will discuss with me in person the matter of stopping the fighting and restoring peace to our two countries as soon as possible!"

As soon as Ying Chengjiao's earnest words came out, it was like a cold wind blowing across the top of Zhaowang City.

He is coming. He is coming.

He came with peaceful negotiations!

Zhao Yi murmured incoherently, "The last person who was spoken to by Qin Chang'an Jun in the name of 'peace' in front of the battle line."

"It should be Wu Anjun, right?"

"According to the time, Wu Anjun should have entered Handan two days ago."

"Where is Wu Anjun?"

Guo Kai replied subconsciously: "Wu'an Jun has not returned yet, and there is no news from him!"

If it was an ordinary conversation before the battle, Guo Kai would still dare to respond.

But the last time Ying Chengjiao spoke to the Zhao army in the name of "peace", Li Mu was missing and most likely dead!

The last time Ying Chengjiao spoke to the Zhao army in the name of "peace", King Yan of Zhao died!
Although all this seems to be a coincidence, when there are so many coincidences, who can not believe it?
Even if Guo Kai had the courage of a bear or a leopard, he would not dare to risk his own life to test the authenticity!

Zhao Wangqian's face turned even paler. His hands almost tore through Guo Kai's sleeves, and he cried out in tears: "Prime Minister!!!"

Guo Kai shuddered inwardly and said solemnly, "I think that what Qin Chang'an said before the battle was all a conspiracy."

"Ignore it!"

"My fellow officers, immediately open the armory, distribute weapons, recruit all able-bodied men in the city to serve as guards, and recruit all the common people in the city to transport supplies to the top of the city walls."

"No mistakes!"

It was as if Ying Chengjiao's request for an answer in front of the battle line had never happened.

All the Zhao ministers and generals on the city wall bowed their hands, accepted the order and left.

Even Zhao Yi had no objection at all!
Only Ying Chengjiao's gaze outside the city became increasingly confused.

(End of this chapter)