Han Dang is stronger

Chapter 339

Out of vigilance against Xiang Kang's bad taste, he was forced to postpone the decisive battle for a day. After retreating to the camp, Xiang Yu still asked the soldiers of the Western Chu Army to be on guard at night, in case his scumbag cousin suddenly sent troops to attack. Dare to take it lightly.

The miracle happened again, and another whole night passed. Xiang Kang seemed to be a different person, and once again he honestly didn't play any tricks, and didn't send a single soldier to make trouble outside the Xichu barracks. The Western Chu army passed through the eve of another big battle safely, and Xiang Yu snorted proudly, saying: "Though you guys are smart and dare to play tricks, even if it is a night battle, I will kill every single one of you! "

In the early morning of the next day, according to the agreement, Xiang Yu personally led the main force of the Western Chu army out of the camp early, and formed a formation in the wilderness outside the camp, waiting for his scumbag cousin to keep his promise and lead the troops to a decisive battle with his own army. But just like Kuai Che, Li Zuoche and others who dared to bet their heads, from morning to noon, not only did the main force of the Western Chu army never see the slightest shadow of the Han army, nor did the scouts they sent out see any sign of the Han army. At the slightest sign of leaving the camp, Xiang Yu was furious, so he sent another envoy straight to the Han army's camp, and once again questioned Xiang Kang for his crime of failure.

This time, Xiang Kang was the envoy of the Western Chu Army sitting on the sickbed. He repeatedly apologized that he was still ill and could not lead the troops to fight, and promised that he would personally lead the troops out of the camp tomorrow to fight the Western Chu Army In the wilderness between Aocang and Guangwu Daying, people entertained the envoys of the Western Chu Army with food and wine, and bribed them with gold and jade, hoping that the envoys of the Western Chu Army would speak well for themselves when they returned.

It's a pity that the envoy sent by Xiang Yu this time is different from the envoy last time. He didn't accept Xiang Kang's tricks at all. He not only refused to accept Xiang Kang's bribe, but also repeatedly questioned whether Xiang Kang had the sincerity to fight. He also immediately changed his strategy and gave Xu Ji, the captain of his own army, a wink. Xu Ji understood, immediately drew his sword in his hand, stepped forward and grabbed the clothes of the envoy of the Western Chu Army and shouted: "Go back and tell Xiang Yu, just tell him If he doesn’t have the guts to fight a decisive battle, then retreat and get out! If he has the guts, he will fight to the death at the place we agreed on tomorrow morning at [-]:[-]! If he doesn’t dare to come, he doesn’t deserve the same surname as our king! Get out!”

After all, Xu Ji really ordered Xiang Kang's guards to expel the envoy of the Western Chu Army from the camp. The envoy of the Western Chu Army was furious and reported the situation to Xiang Yu truthfully when he returned. Tomorrow! Tomorrow, if the traitor refuses to keep his word, this king will immediately send troops to attack his camp!"

"Your Majesty..."

Kuai Che hurriedly opened his mouth to persuade, but just as he opened his mouth, Xiang Yu roared: "Shut up! Take the troops back to the camp, give the soldiers extra food tonight, and bring all the weapons for attacking the fortifications tomorrow. If Xiang Kang's traitor still keeps silent Letter, send troops to attack the camp for this king!"

Seeing that Xiang Yu was really angry, even old man Fan could only keep his mouth shut, and honestly followed Xiang Yu to lead the troops back to the camp, and stayed on guard all night. On the third morning, Xiang Yu led the Western Chu The main force of the army came out of the battalion, and came straight to the place where the battle was scheduled. As Kuai Che, Li Zuoche and others expected, they lined up and waited until noon. There was no movement at all, and there was no sign of a decisive battle.

"Send troops! Attack the Guangwu camp of the Han thieves!"

This time, Xiang Yu could no longer hold back the anger in his chest. Regardless of the fact that the camp of the Han army had already been repaired and perfected, and even the trenches of the guard camp had been cleaned up, they were quickly deepened and widened. As a result, it was also at this time that horns were raised and banners were unfurled in the previously silent camp of the Han army, and countless soldiers suddenly appeared on the camp, attacking the attacking soldiers of the Western Chu army head-on with dense feather arrows.

Not to mention, relying on the blessing of anger accumulated in the past three days, even when it was too late to fill the trenches, the angry soldiers of the Western Chu Army still managed to kill the Han army just by relying on the trench bridge carts and trench planks. Under the base, the flying ladders were used to threaten the camp of the Han army. At the same time, under the cover of the long shield, the collision vehicles of the Western Chu army also successfully rushed to the gate of the Han army's camp. It was smoother than the old man Fan, Kuai Che and others who opposed the attack had imagined.

Seeing this scene, Xiang Yu was of course overjoyed, and without thinking about it, he immediately stepped forward and stepped up his attack. However, at this moment, there was a loud drumbeat in the Han army camp, and more soldiers rushed to the wall, waving weapons and ants viciously. The attacking soldiers of the Western Chu Army fought, and the soldiers of the Han Army on both sides of the camp gate looked like ants. They smashed countless large lime bottles, causing many deaths and injuries to the soldiers of the Western Chu Army who were hitting the gate of the Han Army camp. The Western Chu Army suddenly strengthened its offensive.

Xiang Yu's temperament has always been more frustrated and courageous. Seeing the sudden increase of the Han army's counterattack, not only did he not have the slightest fear, but he ordered the soldiers to step up beating the drums to cheer up the front army, and at the same time speed up the speed of throwing in the attacking weapons. A sufficient number of trench bridge vehicles built more temporary bridges on the trenches of the Han army's guard camp, allowing more Western Chu soldiers to rush through the trenches faster and launch an ant-attached attack on the Han army camp. As a result, the offensive and defensive battles became increasingly cruel, fierce and bloody.

It is a pity that the defensive preparations of the Han army are too sufficient. No matter how fierce the offensive of the Western Chu army is, the defense line of the Han army's barracks will always stand still. , stones and gray bottles kept falling down like hail and raindrops, and feathered arrows kept flying from the camp like locusts, blindly shooting and covering the soldiers of the Western Chu Army who were crossing the trench. Even the tragedy could not move the defense line of the Han army's camp.

Seeing such a situation, Old Man Fan, Kuai Che and other Western Chu Army counselors frowned, but they all knew that Xiang Yu was in a fit of anger, and no one dared to open his mouth to make fun of himself. After the third wave of strong attack was beaten back by the Han army, old man Fan said to Xiang Yu cautiously: "My lord, let's accept it when you see it. The guards of the Han thieves are too tight, and it is doomed to be useless if you continue to fight. It will only be in vain." To increase casualties, it is better to retreat and go back to discuss how to defeat the enemy."

Xiang Yu remained silent with a livid face, and Old Man Fan persuaded again: "Your Majesty, there is no need to be angry anymore. The Han bandits can't defend themselves. Forced attack is not an option. Let's retreat."

After kicking over the table in front of him with a black face, Xiang Yu took a few breaths, and finally gave the order of Ming Jin helplessly, and roared extremely unwillingly: "Who can figure out a way to put Xiang Yu on the table?" That rebel Kang made a stronghold to fight the king, and the king will make him the king of Guanzhong! Gold! Jewelry! Jade! Beauty! Give me what you want!"

No one dared to blame Xiang Yu, because everyone present knew that getting the famously treacherous and shameless Xiang Kang out of the camp for a decisive battle was a more difficult task than reaching the sky, so they all shut their mouths and dared not say anything. When Xiang Yu saw this, he was even more furious, so angry that he turned around and left, and he didn't even care about the retreat of the army. Cao Jiu, Xiang Yu's number one assistant in military affairs, had no choice but to take over the important task of organizing the retreat of the army in place of Xiang Yu. With the main force of the Western Chu Army retreating back to the camp in despair, the soldiers of the Han Army were left cheering in the camp, celebrating another victory in the camp defense.

The matter was not over yet, when it was getting dark, after the main force of the Western Chu Army withdrew to the camp, Xiang Yu had just rushed back to the big tent of the Chinese army and sat down sullenly. Old man Fan and others also came to the big tent of the Chinese army dejectedly, waiting for Cao Jiu to count today's attack When the loss was reported, a soldier from outside the account suddenly reported, saying that Xiang You had sent a messenger from the flood, asking Xiang Yu to send him reinforcements as soon as possible.Xiang Yu, who was in an extremely bad mood, became even more furious when he heard it, and roared: "It's only been a few days, why did you send someone to ask for help again? What are Xiang You and Xue Gong doing for food? Could it be that they can't even guard against the natural danger of floods?" ?”

After all, he was his own son, Master Xiang Bo could only stand up and speak, and suggested that Xiang Yu call in the rescue messenger to ask about the situation. Xiang Yu reluctantly agreed, and after a while, Xiang You's rescue messenger was brought to Xiang Yu , As soon as we met, he hurriedly bowed his head to the ground, and begged: "My lord, send us reinforcements quickly, we can hardly survive on the Chaoge battlefield, if we don't send reinforcements, not only Chaoge will not be able to keep it, but our army will also have the entire army." danger of destruction."

"Chaoge?!"

Except for Master Xiang Bo, who knew nothing about military affairs, all the people present, including Xiang Yu, looked up in astonishment, and said in surprise, "Chaoge? What do you mean by that? You fought against the Han bandits on the battlefield of Chaoge? "

"Reporting to the king, it is Chaoge." The messenger Xiang You replied honestly: "The [-] Han bandits marched lightly to attack Chaoge and surrounded our army under Chaoge City. The attacks continued for days. Our army was unable to resist. Could it be that Your Majesty should send us reinforcements as soon as possible, otherwise..."

Before Xiang You's messenger finished speaking, Xiang Yu's one-eyed eyes were already blazing with anger, and he roared like thunder, "What are you doing to eat? The Han thieves rushed to Chaoge, why didn't you immediately retreat to the flood defense line? Why did you stay in Chaoge?" Fighting against the traitors in Gecheng? Do you have any brains?"

"Report to Your Majesty, we dare not withdraw." The messenger Xiang You replied with a sad face: "Our food, grass and military supplies are all hoarded in Chaoge City. If we give up Chaoge, we will have no food and grass to defend the flood defense line, so It can only be Zai Chaoge and the traitors recklessly."

There was complete silence in the large tent of the Chinese Army, and Old Man Fan, Kuai Che, Li Zuoche and others were all dumbfounded, and they couldn't believe that the Western Chu Army's partial division could use such a stupid move.It was only after a while that Xiang Yu jumped up like crazy, rushed to the front and lifted Xiang You's messenger, shook him and shouted: "Are you crazy or stupid? Chaoge City is on the west bank of the flood. , You still hoard all the food, grass and military supplies in Chaoge City, who made the decision? Say, who came up with this idea? Why don’t you hoard the food and grass in Baimajin? Why?!"

After all, it was someone sent by Xiang You. Of course, Xiang You's messenger did not dare to answer truthfully, so he could only reply tremblingly: "Report to Your Majesty, the villain doesn't know, and the villain doesn't know who decided to hoard food, grass and military supplies in the warehouse." In Chaoge City."

"waste!"

In his rage, Xiang Yu threw Xiang You's messenger to the door of the big tent, and broke one of his bones on the spot. Master Xiang Bo, who was next to him, saw that something was wrong, and hurriedly said, "My lord, this must be Mr. Xue." It was a bad idea, Yuer was young and ignorant, that's why he made such a big mistake."

All the people present rolled their eyes, and they all thought that you, Master Xiang, would favor your son. Even if this bad idea really came from Mr. Xue, your son has no brains. Can you think about the danger of hoarding food, grass and military supplies in Chaoge City?

"Send an order to Duke Zhong to lead an army of [-] to set off immediately to cross the river at Baima and defend the flood defense line for this king!" Xiang Yu was also completely out of breath, and roared: "There is no need to rescue Chaoge, tell Xiang You and Duke Xue to come to me." Defend the city to the death, lose Chaoge City, and kill them together!"

"Nephew..."

Master Xiang begged tremblingly, but Xiang Yu rolled his eyes and shouted at Master Xiang: "What? What's your opinion? Your good son, the king told him to stick to the flood defense line, and he stockpiled food, grass and military supplies for the king. Going to Chaoge City, which can be surrounded by traitors at any time, and doing such a good thing, even if this king kills him, what will you do?!"

Knowing that the nephew in the hall was completely mad, Master Xiang didn't dare to say anything, he could only keep his mouth shut obediently, while Old Man Fan next to him reminded: "Your Majesty, Mr. Zhong rushed to the flood fortification with light clothes, relying solely on the city of Puyang. The grain and grass will definitely not last for a few days. The minister thinks that we should send an order to our rear to divert our newly transported grain and military supplies to Baimadu River. "

Xiang Yu nodded helplessly, and then roared unbearably, "Xiang You, Mr. Xue, you two are as stupid as puppies! You are the only ones who can do such a stupid thing like hoarding food and grass on the west bank of the flood. Come out!"

"You're not going to get any better." Kuai Che and Li Zuoche said together in their hearts.

According to Xiang Yu's order, General Zhong Gong of the Western Chu Army set off eastward overnight, and rushed to the white horse to reinforce the Hanoi battlefield along the spacious road left by Qin Shihuang. However, Zhong Gong never dreamed that he brought the army just now When they arrived at the Baima Ferry, before they even had time to understand the preparations of the ships on the Baima side, they immediately saw more than a dozen ships with extremely deep drafts approaching the pier on the south bank, and many soldiers of the Western Chu army in disheveled clothes rushed down from the ships. , Zhong Gong was also taken aback immediately, and secretly said: "No way? Could it be that Chaoge and the flood defense line have been lost?"

Mr. Zhong guessed right. When he arrived at the scene, he not only immediately asked about the news that the Han army's partial division had captured Chaoge and broke through the flood defense line, but also saw General Xiang You who was fleeing across the river with large and small bags. After the meeting, General Xiang You asked confidently, "General Final, why did your rescue come only now? Even if you arrive one day earlier, you won't lose Chaoge!"

It was rare for Mr. Zhong to pay attention to General Xiang You's unreasonable questioning. He just quickly looked around Xiang You and saw that his friend Xue Gong was nowhere to be seen. He hurriedly asked, "General Xiang, where is General Xue? Why don't you see him crossing the river?"

"Should have died in battle." Xiang You replied very easily: "When the Han bandits broke into our camp outside Chaoge City, I lost contact with him, and I didn't see him after the flood. He must have died in battle."

Duke Zhong's face darkened immediately, and he asked, "General Xiang, since the Han thieves broke through your camp outside the city, why didn't you return to the city to defend the city? You hoarded all the military supplies in the city, and The city can be defended, so it won't be a big problem if you persist for a while?"

"General Zhong, do you want my life?" General Xiang You became more confident and shouted: "Chaoge is on the west bank of the flood, and it is still ten miles away from the flood. The Chinese thieves only need to block the ferry. Once the city is surrounded, won't I become a turtle in a urn?"

Mr. Zhong was completely speechless, and he said after a while: "General Xiang, you should go back and explain to the king yourself, don't blame the general for speaking badly, this time, I am afraid that Master Xiang will not be able to keep you."

Mr. Zhong guessed right. After the report of the disastrous defeat of the Western Chu Army and Xue Gong’s death was sent back to the main camp of the Western Chu Army, Xiang Yu was so angry that he almost went crazy. Back in Xingyang, he was executed in public. The old man Fan, who had long been displeased with General Xiang You, also fanned the flames, urging Xiang Yu not to be merciful, but to kill his relatives righteously, and resolutely kill General Xiang You, who was a disaster for the country and the people.

But there is no way, General Xiang You has a good father. Seeing that his son's life is in danger, Master Xiang Bo put down his elder airs decisively, and ran to Xiang Yu's tent and knelt down and begged bitterly, begging with snot and tears The nephew was extrajudicial, thinking about his brotherly love, and let his precious son live. After being flatly rejected by Xiang Yu, Master Xiang played a rogue again, hugging Xiang Yu's legs and crying loudly, what did he say? They all asked Xiang Yu to save his son's life.

There is still no way, in history, Master Xiang even saved the lives of outsiders Liu Laosan and Liu Taigong, let alone his own son. They are brothers of flesh and blood, and General Xiang You is always respectful to him. Xiang Yu, who is known for his benevolence as a woman, softened his heart and shouted: "Okay! Don't cry! Xiang You will be demoted to three ranks and retained. Give him a chance to make meritorious deeds!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty, thank you, Your Majesty, on behalf of the dog, I would like to thank you for your great kindness!"

Master Xiang Bo was overjoyed when he heard that, and quickly saluted and thanked Xiang Yu, but Xiang Yu was still angry, and roared: "Your son has done a good job! Chaoge and the flood defense line were lost together, and even Baimajin was lost by the Han bandits." Take it, now we are passive! Whether the Han thieves go north to attack Zhao, or go south to reinforce Xingyang, it is enough for us!"

"Your Majesty, don't worry." Master Xiang hurriedly comforted: "Nephew, you are brave and invincible. Even if the Han bandits have millions of soldiers, they will never be your opponent. As long as the Han bandits dare to send troops to fight, the veteran will guarantee us Western Chu The army will definitely be able to kill all the Han thieves."

"The problem is that the traitors are hiding in the camp and can't come out. What will you do, my lord?" Xiang Yu roared angrily.

Master Xiang blinked his eyes, then suddenly changed his tone, and said, "Nephew, if you want to force the Han thieves to come out for a decisive battle, there is nothing you can do, it just depends on whether you can be ruthless."

"What do you mean by that? Do you have a solution?" Xiang Yu asked doubtfully.

Master Xiang Bo nodded, and said darkly: "Nephew, have you forgotten that Xiang Kang's wife and son are in your hands? There are also Long Qie, Zhongli Mo, Zheng Bu, and Ding Ji. The family members of these thieves, they can also use them?"

"You mean...?" Xiang Yu vaguely understood what Master Xiang meant.

"Bring them all to the front line of Xingyang." Xiang Bo, Master Xiang's expression was extremely ferocious, and said fiercely: "Bring them to the front of the Han bandit camp, and use them to force the Han bandits to send troops to fight us! If the Han bandits still refuse, we will Cook a few of them to death with a cauldron a day, and see if they can hold their breath!"

Xiang Yu was a little tempted, and said in a deep voice: "If it is the family of a traitor general of the Han Dynasty, it is nothing. I am afraid that the second aunt will never agree to the wife and son of that traitor Xiang Kang."

"Nephew, you can lie to your second aunt." Master Xiang said with a sly smile, "You write to her and tell her that you are going to negotiate peace with that little bastard Xiang Kang, and that you want to get his wife Send the son back to him, and your second aunt will definitely let go of them immediately, and will never protect them again."

Xiang Yu hesitated for a while, but in order to completely break the current deadlock and reverse the situation that has become increasingly unfavorable to him, Xiang Yu still nodded and said, "Okay, let's do it this way."

　Today is the 21st birthday of Pure Wolf. I wish myself a happy birthday, a smooth job, lots of money, a windfall, and better and better coding status. By the way, I have the cheek to ask my friends for birthday gifts.

　　
　
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