Qiang Qin

Updated: 2010-09-20

When the two armies fought, the Qin army should have had the upper hand. After all, the Qin army was not only much better than the Chu army in terms of training and equipment, but also had a higher morale than the Chu army because of the arrival of reinforcements.But at this time, although the Qin army had the upper hand and constantly exerted pressure on the Chu army, making them retreat, it was difficult to completely wipe out the Chu army smoothly.This is because the Qin army's reinforcements also traveled long distances, and they were far from optimal in terms of mental and physical strength.Zhang Han was also aware of this, so he was not in a hurry to completely devour the Qi-Chu coalition forces in one go, but weakened the Chu army's combat effectiveness through repeated charges, and forced them to keep retreating, lowering their morale. Wear away drop by drop.According to Zhang Han's calculation, maybe in a few days, this Qi-Chu coalition army will collapse, and then he can wipe them all out at a very small price.

This is the third attack today, but the sun is still hanging in the middle of the sky.While Liu Bang commanded the army to resist, he looked at the surrounding soldiers with worry.Liu Bang saw fear and hatred on their faces. If he didn't know that he would die if he escaped, these soldiers would have left cleanly.The army was retreating steadily under the pressure of the Qin people, and at the same time the morale of the entire army was also declining. As long as one soldier ran away suddenly, the army would completely collapse.

Jiang Huan frowned even tighter than Liu Bang, because of the 5 horses he brought, only [-] were left. It was strange to say, as if the Qin army knew where the Qi army was. Once their attack was launched from the position of the Qi army, after a few days of fighting, the Qi army was killed and injured, and if it continued, the entire army would be wiped out.

"General Liu, if this continues, not only my Qi army, but also your army of Great Chu will be wiped out by the Qin army." Jiang Huan said in front of Liu Bang after this battle.

Liu Bang ordered the injured sergeant to be healed as soon as possible. He glanced at Jiang Huan and said, "Then what can we do now? The initiative is completely in the hands of the Qin people. We have to retreat quickly and get to the city of Chu State." Save."

Jiang Huan pointed to the back and said: "Since General Liu is from Chu, he naturally knows that this place is still hundreds of miles away from Sishui City. Now if we lead the army to escape desperately, I am afraid there is still a chance to catch up with the Qin army." We fled to Surabaya before joining us, but if we want to confront them and retreat at the same time, these hundreds of miles can wipe out our army. So in my opinion, it is better to take a gamble now and lead the army with all our strength. After fleeing, don't entangle with Qin Jun any more."

Liu Bang shook his head like a rattle drum: "No, if the Qin army catches up with our army, we will lose the courage to fight again, and the whole army will be wiped out. It’s the same now, go while fighting, maybe there is a chance to escape back with the rest of the troops.” In fact, Liu Bang still has a worry in his heart, but he can’t say it out, that is, even if they escape to Surabaya City, Xiang Yu who occupied Surabaya It may not be willing to let them enter the city, and the Chu army who has lost hope will really be over by then.Just because this is an internal matter of Chu State, Liu Bang didn't explain it to Jiang Huan in detail.

Seeing that Liu Bang refused to agree to his plan, Jiang Huan was very anxious. It is possible that some of the Chu army would stay and flee back, but his Qi army might not be able to withstand such a toss, but he was not good either. Ming said that the atmosphere was very embarrassing for a while, and both of them had something to say, so they could only silently watch the soldiers walking back and forth in front of them.

At this time Xiao He walked over slowly, and said to Liu Bang: "General Jiang's words are unreasonable, and it is indeed time to retreat decisively." These days, Xiao He's illness has not recovered, and today he also heard Liu Bang The conversation with Jiang Huan was the only way to force myself to come to see Liu Bang.

"Old Xiao, it's not that I don't want to do this, it's that I don't dare. If our army has the desire to run away, we won't be able to fight anymore if we are caught up by the Qin people." Liu Bang explained one of the reasons again. again.

Xiao He smiled and said: "Actually, I have been thinking about this reason too, but looking at the terrain here, I remembered that there is a mountain pass three hundred miles to the south. If there is an army guarding that place, even if it is several times The enemy can't be taken down in one fell swoop, why don't we let a group of people rush to the mountain pass to ambush, and when our army arrives there, we will run back with all our strength, and let them stop the Qin army, so that the entire army can be avoided. The situation is over." As he spoke, he coughed a few more times.

Liu Bang also thought of that place when he heard it, and was a little moved, but then he thought of his second worry, the two cities to the south are now all in Xiang Yu's hands, if he refuses to let himself lead the army Entering the city, it is useless for the army to run there.Thinking of this, he gestured to Xiao He with his eyes, asking him to push Jiang Huan away first.

Xiao He understood and said: "General Jiang, let me talk to my general to convince him." Jiang Huan knew that there were some things that the two of them didn't want to know. He said a lot, so he went to the ranks of the Qi army, and said in his mouth: "Let's discuss it carefully, this is about the lives of hundreds of thousands of horses."

After he left, Liu Bang expressed his worries, and then asked Xiao He: "Old Xiao, you said that if this is the case, even if our army reaches Jiujiang City, it will be a dead end. So I think it's better to try to rely on the location Fight a few battles with the Qin army, and if you win, you can keep these troops."

"Pei Gong, you think too much. Although that Xiang Yu hated us for causing Xiang Liang's death, in fact, it was the Qin people who really let Xiang Liang die. Xiang Yu can't deny this. And he also The people of Chu will never watch the hundreds of thousands of Chu troops die under their noses. Once we are all dead, the next target of the Qin army will be his city. He will not be ignorant of this. So After arriving in Sishui City, I can persuade Xiang Yu to open the city and let us in, and then the army will be saved." Xiao He said confidently.

Liu Bang looked at Xiao He for a long time before making up his mind and said: "Since you are so confident, Lao Xiao, then I can only trust you. Okay, I will immediately pick out the most elite soldiers and rush to the mountain pass to make an ambush , and then retreat back with the army when you get there.”

In Shangjun City, all the people in the city knew the news that Fusu was going to lead troops to Xianyang, and all the people flocked to the school grounds outside the city to watch Fusu's swearing-in meeting before the army went out.At this time, the entire school field was already fully occupied by the soldiers under Fusu's command, so the common people could only watch the excitement outside.

The one on the east side is full of archers wearing leather armor and holding crossbow arrows. Apart from the crossbow bolts in their hands, the most eye-catching thing is the fried bags on their backs. With hundreds of crossbow bolts, it is enough for a big battle.To the south is a row of infantry wearing thick chain mail. Not only is the chain mail they wear better than those of the crossbowmen, but they also wear silk next to their bodies. The way to get out, because silk is extremely flexible, even if an arrow shoots through the chain mail, it will block more than half of the force, which can improve the survivability of soldiers to a higher level.These infantry are the most numerous, and each of them holds different weapons. Some of them hold ordinary daggers and spears, and some use Ou Yangke's new mace and other weapons for Fusu. These are the pillars of Fusu's army. .But to the west is Fusu's biggest capital - cavalry.Like the crossbowmen, they were also dressed in leather armor, but the stirrups they stepped on showed the difference between them and other cavalry, they were faster and more flexible.Among them were thousands of cavalrymen dressed only in commoner clothes. This is Fusu's last secret weapon - chain horses, but it can't be displayed yet. Their armor and copper chains are still hidden in the army camp. , They will not be allowed to wear them unless necessary.On the north side, a high platform was built, which was the platform where Fusu stood when he swore an oath.

After the three-way drum beat, Fusu rode out slowly from the south side surrounded by several generals. Today he was wearing a close-fitting gold chain armor and a black battle robe outside. , making him look even more majestic.Seeing the general appearing, all the soldiers present shouted in unison: "Drink!" The weapons in their hands fell to the ground and made a deafening sound.Fusu smiled and waved his hands to the soldiers, then climbed onto the high platform.On both sides are Zhang Liang, Han Xin and others.

Fusu glanced down, and then said loudly: "The traitor Zhao Gao, together with Ziying, conspired to usurp the throne and kill the emperor, and steal the high position. As the prince of Great Qin, I, Fusu, must not just sit idly by , so I decided to take the troops from the county and the city to fight against the guilty, restore the prestige of the first emperor, and revive our Great Qin! The three armies obey the order, and follow me to take Xianyang, and take down the heads of Ziying and Zhao's two thieves!" He lifted the long sword at his waist and pointed it to the southwest.

The sergeant below followed Fusu's words and said loudly: "Take Xianyang and take the head of the second thief! Take Xianyang and take the head of the second thief!" Just stunned and fell down.

After the swearing-in meeting, Fusu led his troops out of Shangjun City and headed south, and the people in the city rushed to the gate of the city with food to send their relatives on the road.Seeing the touching scene, Fusu was deeply moved. At this moment, he saw a person in the crowd looking at him with a big belly. It was his wife Xiaotao. Fusu hurried forward and took Xiaotao's hand Said: "Don't worry, when the child is born, I will send someone to take you to Xianyang. Xiaotao's eyes were full of tears, but she just nodded.