Han Dang is stronger

Chapter 381
"Brothers, please don't discount my Feng Zhong's life in this way. Quickly invite all of you. Don't say anything superfluous. We are brothers. Of course your relatives are my relatives. These things are what I should do, so if you say thank you, you don’t treat me, Feng Zhong, as a brother! Hurry up and invite everyone.”

No need to talk nonsense about the reason, after the war in Pingyuan came to an end, just got together, Zheng Bu, Zhong Limei, Ding Ji, Guan Ying, Gongsun and other relatives rescued the generals of the Han army, and immediately prostrated themselves in front of everyone. Standing in front of Feng Zhong, he bowed his head and thanked him heavily, Feng Zhong quickly bowed to the ground to return the salute, and said the above words.Of course the grateful Zheng Bu, Ding Ji and the others did not listen, and insisted that Feng Zhong would only get up after receiving their great gift. Ken got up first.

Finally, under repeated persuasion by Li Zuoche, Xu Ci and others, Feng Zhongcai was the first to stand up, helped Zheng Bu, Ding Ji and others one by one, and joined hands with these old comrades-in-arms of the Young Marshal Army A hug, sad tears, the scene is extremely touching.

Not to mention, in order to express their gratitude to Feng Zhongjun's officers and men, Zheng Bu, Zhong Limei and others bowed down to Feng Zhong's subordinates Xu Ci, Wang Fang and Wei Bugeng and others, and thanked them. After the second-class people hurriedly helped them up, Zheng Bu said to Xu Ci and the others with tears again: "Brothers, I, Zheng Bu, was born in the head of Guizhou, and I can't say anything nice. , I, Zheng Bu, remember your kindness in my heart, and whenever there is an opportunity in the future, I, Zheng Bu, will definitely repay you twice!"

Xu Ci, Wang Fang and the others hurriedly humbled themselves, while Feng Zhong said, "Brother Zheng, you must not say that. If you hadn't brought the Han King's army so far to rescue us this time, none of us would have escaped." So we don’t owe anyone else, so it’s evened out.”

After finishing speaking, Feng Zhong asked curiously and worriedly: "Brother Zheng, I heard that your army is attacking the giant deer. Have you defeated it yet? Will it affect your campaign against Zhao Lu after running such a long way to save us?" The war of the national bandit army?"

It's good that Feng Zhong didn't ask that question. Before he finished his question, Zheng Bu, Li Zuoche, Zhong Limei and others laughed wryly together, with a bit of bitterness in their smiles. Then Zheng Bu replied: "Brother Feng Don't worry, it's a little bit of an impact, but fortunately it's not too big."

Zheng Bu's words were of course being polite, and he didn't want Feng Zhong to feel too guilty. In fact, the Zheng Bu corps of the Han army suddenly withdrew from the Julu battlefield and traveled four hundred miles to the plains to rescue Feng Zhongjun and the family members of the Han army. The battle between the Han army and the Zhao army?The favorable situation that the Zheng Bu Corps and Uncle Zhou Corps of the Han Army had fought so hard before was almost ruined!
If it wasn't for the rescue of Feng Zhongjun and the family members of the Han army, the Zheng Bu corps of the Han army would only have to take advantage of the fact that the Julu garrison had been severely damaged, and free up their hands to attack the Zhao army's Gangong corps, whose main force had been completely wiped out, and the Gangong corps, which was retreating south. The army of Qi State on the way, coupled with the favorable opportunity that the Uncle Zhou Corps of the Han Army had defeated the Northern Front Corps of the Western Chu Army and the main force of the Jibei Army in Sishui, had every hope of solving the Zhao State issue that had entangled the Han Army for many years, and even Annihilate the anti-Han coalition forces in the territory of Zhao State, and completely establish the overall advantage of the Han army on the northern front battlefield!
But there is no way, Feng Zhongjun must be rescued, the family members of the Han army and Xiang Kang's wife and children must be saved, so the Zheng Bu Corps can only quickly give up the favorable situation on the Julu battlefield, and go east to rescue Feng Zhongjun and the family members of the Han army, so that the Han army The Uncle Zhou Corps of the Army took up the important task of dealing with the anti-Han coalition forces alone for the time being. At the same time, in order to buy time, Zheng Bu and others rushed to rescue Pingyuan without even having time to fight at Cuo County and Tobu City on the way. In fact, it was a risky and dangerous move.

The Uncle Zhou Corps of the Han Army was also implicated. After defeating the main force of the Chu-Ji Allied Forces in the Sishui battlefield, the Uncle Zhou Corps could take advantage of the victory and go south to help Zheng Bu attack the Qi army and the remnants of the Zhao army, which had lost all their elite troops. The local force advantage easily won, and then freed up hands to deal with the remnants of the Western Chu army that fled to Xindu, clean up the remnants of the Jibei army that fled to the lower reaches of the Si River, and defeated the enemies one by one, completely eliminating the anti-Han coalition forces in Zhao State The remnants achieved the strategic goal of destroying Zhao, and also eased the resistance and difficulty for the Han army to march into Qi and Jibei in the next step.

But there is no way, Feng Zhongjun and the family members of the Han army must be rescued, so Uncle Zhou has no choice but to follow the Qi and Zhao army and immediately go south to Julu, taking over the task of temporarily containing the enemy, so that Zheng Bu's corps can free up their hands and have nothing else to do He tried his best to rescue the plains, and watched the Qi and Zhao coalition forces that could be easily dealt with smoothly retreat southward to the Julu battlefield, occupying dangerous places to build a strong camp, and reinforcing the defenders in Julu City that had been severely damaged before.And watched helplessly as Zhou Yin, the great Sima of Western Chu, collected the remnants in Xindu, regrouped, and re-formed his combat power and threat to the Han army.

Not to mention, Zheng Bu's corps hastily marched eastward for reinforcements, which also caused a chain reaction that was very unfavorable to the Han army. The Jibei Army fleeing eastward from the Sishui Battlefield gave the Jibei Army a chance to regroup in Xiangshi. After discovering the change in the military situation of the Han Army, some remaining Jibei Army took the opportunity to counterattack Han County, and were previously defeated. With the help of Zhao Jun, who was forced to surrender, he quickly recaptured the county seat of Zhao Guo, which was located next to Chidao. It was difficult to communicate with the rear, and the Uncle Zhou Corps could only be forced to switch to the southern Han army for food.

During this period, Zhou Yin, who had regrouped more than 6 troops, also seized the opportunity. Relying on the support of Qi and Zhao's troops, he led the Northern Front Corps of the Western Chu Army, which had re-formed a certain combat effectiveness, and marched eastward to Julu. The army joined forces in one place, expanding the strength of the anti-Han coalition forces on the Julu battlefield to about 16 people, revived the game that had been lost on the Julu battlefield, and also added to the Han army's northern battlefield. Countless unpredictable variables.

It is precisely because of this that no matter how much the Jinbei Army hated the bullying and fearing the tough, after taking down the plain, the Zheng Bu Corps of the Han Army still did not dare to take advantage of the emptiness to enter the hinterland of the Jibei Army, and only rested in the plain for two days. Immediately, the squadron marched westward to return to the Julu battlefield, and was forced to temporarily record the enmity between the Jibei Army and Tiandu in the small black ledger, and report it in the future.

Also because of this, after the news of the successful rescue of the family members of the Han army and Feng Zhongjun was sent to the Julu battlefield, Uncle Zhou did not have much joy on his face, and murmured to himself: "The good news is good news, but it is a pity that the situation in the Zhao Kingdom Now it's hard to predict. As long as Zhou Yin and Zhang Er are not stupid, they will stand by and wait for help. In order to save the war on the northern front and his remaining army on the northern front, Mr. Xiang Yu will definitely lead the army himself. Julu reinforcements, another Julu war, whether we can successfully destroy Zhao, only a genius knows."

Worry is all about worry, such good news still has to be reported to Xiang Kang as soon as possible, so Uncle Zhou didn't dare to neglect, and hurriedly wrote a book by himself, reporting this situation and the latest military situation changes on the battlefield of Zhao State to the general manager who is currently in Puyang. Xiang Kang also asked Xiang Kang for food by the way—boss, send the food quickly, the battle of Zhao Guo has not been known for how long, and my food road has been cut off again, so I can’t guarantee the food, grass and military supplies of Zheng Bu and me However, Zhao Guo may really lose this game of chess that has already been won.

Fortunately, the road from Julu to Puyang has been completely controlled by the Han army, and the news is convenient. After a few days, Uncle Zhou’s letter was delivered to Xiang Kang by Kuaima, and he finished reading Uncle Zhou’s letter In the end, Xiang Kang was of course both happy and worried. The happy thing is that all the family members of the civil and military officials of the Han army were rescued. The civil and military officials of the Han army no longer have any worries. The reunion, what is worrying is that the situation in the battlefield of Zhaodi will be repeated. Not only will the good situation of the self army be lost, but it may also give the enemy a chance to turn the tables.

Zhang Liang, who is still a guest minister of the Han army, still has not forgotten his old master. After Chen Ping, Tang Bing and others congratulated Xiang Kang's wife and children for being rescued, he hurriedly asked Xiang Kang: "King of Han, did you save King Han?" Did he come back? Did he break out with General Feng Zhong and be rescued?"

Looking at Uncle Zhou's letter report again, Xiang Kang replied: "I'm sorry Mr. Zifang, General Zhou didn't mention anything about King Han in his letter, so I don't know about King Han either."

Zhang Liang felt very regretful, and said with a glimmer of hope: "I don't know if the concubine and the family members of the courtiers of the Han Dynasty will come back with General Ding Ji by boat. If it is by water, we should be able to do so in a few days." Know the situation."

"Don't blame Mr. Zifang, our family will not come back by water." Xiang Kang smiled wryly and poured cold water on Zhang Liang, saying: "The hydrology of the waterways of the big river is too complicated. Our fleet is neither a navy nor a sailor. There is no combat power on the water, and when we come back, we go upstream again, and the water route changes more. Considering that almost all of our family members are old and weak, women and children, and cannot withstand long-distance wind and waves, when Ding Ji set off, I once told him I told him that even if he rescued our family members, don’t take them back by water, and told him to hand over our family members to Zheng Bu and the others, and let them come back by land, so you may not be able to wait much longer. Less time."

Of course, Zhang Liang was even more regretful when he heard the words. Fortunately, Zhang Liang was naturally free and easy, and quickly put the matter of Han Cheng behind him for the time being. I am afraid that there will be a huge change in the situation in the Zhao Kingdom. The Chu Qi Zhao bandit army will definitely stand by and wait for reinforcements in the next step. After Xiang Yu knows the changes in the military situation on the northern front, he may also personally lead the army to the north for reinforcements. If we cannot Before Xiang Yu's reinforcements arrive, we will annihilate Chu Qi and Zhao's rebel army, take Julu City and destroy Zhao, and if we do not succeed on the battlefield of Zhao, we will turn victory into defeat."

"It's not very likely, but definitely." Chen Ping took up the conversation and said: "As long as Xiang Yu has a little brain, he must understand that we must not let us take down Zhao Guo, threaten to surrender to his Qi rear, let alone His northern army was completely annihilated, and now he has withdrawn and returned to the rear. It is more convenient to reinforce Zhao, so if there is no accident, he will definitely lead the army to the north in person, and try his best to turn around Zhao, who is still hopeful. country situation."

Considering that his overlord cousin is not bad at fighting, Xiang Kang nodded and asked, "If this is the case, how should we deal with it?"

The resourceful Zhang Liang and Chen Ping both frowned a little, because the Han army currently has not many cards to play. Except for the Ding Ji army who is still leading the fleet back to aid, the Han army still has more than 7 troops on the Central Plains battlefield. It is available, and some troops can also be transferred to the north for reinforcements, but less transfers will not have much effect. If there are too many transfers, if the Western Chu Army takes advantage of the emptiness to launch a counterattack, there will be Liu Laosan and the Western Chu Army who have already driven Yingbu to Hanzhong and the southern line of the Western Chu Army The Corps took advantage of several units and took the opportunity to attack Sanchuan to the north. Then the strategic situation of the Han army may not be good.

"Your Majesty, how about encircling Chu and saving Zhao?" Tang Bing, an old man in Shangshan, made a suggestion and said, "Our detailed work has found accurate information. After the Western Chu thieves escaped Huan Chu and Xiao Gongjiao from the Puyang battlefield, they went to Dingtao gathered the remnants of the defeated generals, and the Xichu bandit army had attached great importance to Dingtao before. No matter how they mobilized troops to reinforce the front line, they never moved Dingtao's garrison. This shows that the Xichu bandit army regarded Dingtao as a For the northwest barrier, we send troops to attack Dingtao, which can not only pose a huge threat to the Western Chu bandit army, but also lure Xiang Yu to lead his army to reinforce Dingtao first, so that our northern army does not have to worry about flank threats, and can immediately return to support when there is a change in the rear. Kill two birds with one stone."

"Your Majesty, this strategy should work." Wu Shi, another old man from Shangshan, also said, "Xiang Yu has been looking forward to a decisive battle with you. If you personally lead the army to defeat Tao, he may take advantage of the opportunity, and he will probably not take advantage of it." On the northern line, come to Dingtao first to fight with you."

Knowing that the Overlord's cousin wanted to chew raw for a long time, Xiang Kang couldn't help being moved, but Zhang Liang who was next to him immediately said: "Don't take risks! Sending troops to Dingtao to encircle Chu and rescue Zhao, such a strategy may be harmful to Xiang Yu. It is effective, but it will never be hidden from the eyes of Yafu Fan Zeng. At that time, he only needs to explain his interests to Xiang Yu and persuade Xiang Yu to ignore Dingtao for the time being and give priority to reinforcements on the northern line. "

"I also object." Chen Ping also objected: "Xiang Yu has been teased by us many times. Even if he doesn't know how to learn a lesson, he knows that you will definitely not fight him head-on. As long as he sends troops to settle Tao, you will definitely be the king immediately." If you turn around and leave, you will never give him a chance to fight. After suffering so much, it will be difficult for him to continue to be fooled."

Seeing Xiang Kang's most trusted Zhang Liang and Chen Ping objecting at the same time, Tang Bing and Wu Shi could only keep their mouths shut, while Xiang Kang closed his eyes and calculated. The situation on the front line, as well as the war situation in the world, suddenly opened his eyes, and said decisively: "Reinforce the northern front! Prioritize helping our northern front army kill the Qi, Chu and Zhao bandits, and take the Zhao land!"

"Your Majesty, how many reinforcements should we send?" Chen Ping cautiously reminded, "We don't have many mobile troops right now."

"100!"

Xiang Kang's loud answer made Zhang Liang and Chen Ping dumbfounded, and then Zhang Liang and Chen Ping hurriedly asked in unison: "Your Majesty, our million-dollar army?!"

"I, plus you, Mr. Zifang, and you, Mr. Chen Ping, the three of us are an army of one million!" Xiang Kang said with a sneer, "and bring five thousand elites to protect us and go north to the Julu battlefield for reinforcements. Isn't it exactly 100 soldiers?" Fifteen thousand troops?"

Zhang Liang and Chen Ping were dumbfounded again, this was the first time they had heard Xiang Kang utter such wild words, and then Tang Bing said in surprise, "Your Majesty, you want to go north to direct the Great Deer War in person?"

Xiang Kang nodded vigorously, and said: "As long as my elder brother is not stupid this time, he will definitely lead his army north to reinforce Julu this time, and fight another Julu war. Since this situation cannot be avoided, there is no need for us to fight again." Find a way to escape, and just deal with it with all your strength. I will personally go to the northern front to command and supervise the battle. It will definitely boost the morale of our soldiers, and I hope to break through the Qi, Chu and Zhao bandits on the Julu battlefield first, and then free up my hands to deal with it with all my strength. My brother."

"Even if we can't kill Qi, Chu and Zhao bandits first, Zifang, Mr. Chen Ping, you and I can still play by ear when we arrive in Julu. You can fight when you need to, and retreat when you need to. You don't have to worry about it in Puyang. It's hard to make a decision." Kang added: "There is another very important point. Only when I personally go to the Julu battlefield can I command the whole army like my arm and order and prohibit it. Otherwise, Zheng Bu and Uncle Zhou will become one. If the opinions cannot be unified , there must be endless troubles.”

"Han Wang Sheng Duan!" Zhang Liang, who came back to his senses, applauded and said: "At present, we are not at a disadvantage on the northern front. The only thing we need to worry about is that Qi, Chu and Zhao's bandits will not fight. Xiang Yu's reinforcements will arrive in time. If you come to Julu to command and supervise the battle in person, you will definitely inspire the three armies and cheer up the soldiers, and if you want to defeat Qi, Chu and Zhao's bandit army, it will definitely be much easier!"

Chen Ping also nodded in approval, and said: "Your Majesty is still careful. General Zhou Shu and General Zheng Bu do not belong to each other. When things happen, we can only discuss them. It is indeed easy to have disagreements. Only when Your Majesty comes to Julu to command and supervise the battle can they let them go." Let’s be sincere and sincere, and order and prohibit. And if you come to the front line of Julu in person, even if Xiang Yu really leads the army to arrive in time, the king can make a decision on the spot, fight when it’s time to fight, and retreat when you have to retreat, so that you won’t be in a hurry and be in a hurry.”

Xiang Kang smiled and said in his heart: "More than that, I have another consideration. Uncle Zhou's contribution is already too great, and Mie Qi Mieyan is likely to rely on him next time. If I don't take over Mie Zhao Dagong If not, Uncle Zhou will become the second Han Xin who is hard to get rid of, and then I will be in big trouble. Although Uncle Zhou's temper is far less arrogant than Han Xin, it is better to be careful."

To make a digression, the history is messy. What Xiang Kang didn’t know was that Han Xin was not the only one who helped Liu Laosan destroy Zhao Guo in history. There was also a man who broke through Handan and invaded the capital of Zhao Guo, and killed the main force of Zhao Guo’s southern line alone. Jin She was also an important hero for the Han army to destroy Zhao. Afterwards, Han Xin not only did not thank him, but instead forced Liu Laosan to make Zhang Er, who was actually controlled by him, the king of Zhao. This caused Liu Laosan to be jealous of him Dissatisfied, Zai Xiuwu stole his military talisman, depriving Han Xin of his military power for the first time.

Closer to home, after deciding to go north to command the Julu battle in person, Xiang Kang, Zhang Liang, and Chen Ping first discussed the matter of staying behind, and then discussed how to go north. Do you want to tell Uncle Zhou and General Zheng Bu about the deer war in advance? Do you want to hide it temporarily and give them a surprise?"

Xiang Kang is indeed very talented in strategy, but after a little calculation, he immediately said: "Tell them in advance, and let them make the news public, so that Qi, Chu and Zhao bandits know that I am going to Julu in person, I believe With the cleverness of Uncle Zhou and Li Zuoche, they will definitely make use of this point to make some fuss, and in turn give me a surprise."

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On Xiang Yu's side, Chen Ping and Zhang Liang did not guess wrong. In fact, when they received the news that the Zheng Bu Corps of the Han Army was attacking the plains, Xiang Yu, who was resting in Xue County after defeating Peng Yue, couldn't wait to start mobilizing troops to go north. Assemble, ready to personally lead the army to Pingyuan to fight a decisive battle with the Zhengbu Corps of the Han Army, but when he received the news that the Han Army had broken through the Pingyuan and the situation of the Northern Front Corps of the Western Chu Army was critical, Xiang Yu became even more furious, cursing Zhou Yin's incompetence, while stepping up to urge the army to gather in the north, determined to fight another giant deer war, kill Xiang Kang's lackeys on the northern line, and save his own crisis on the northern line.

Fortunately, the main force of the Western Chu army is still in the Pengcheng area. It will take time to go north, and the hinterland of Western Chu has been stirred up by Peng Yue and others. It took time even more, so even though Xiang Yu knew the situation on the Pingyuan battlefield earlier than Xiang Kang, he failed to lead his army northward one step earlier than Xiang Kang, which left some time for Xiang Kang and the Han army on the northern front.

(End of this chapter)