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Chapter 122 Deviating to Tiger Mountain

After Yin Xu buried Li You, he didn't stay any longer and returned immediately.It was already October of the second year of Qin II when we returned to Pengcheng. Because King Huai of Chu moved his capital here, all rebels from Chu and even south of the Yellow River led their troops to guard the capital.Among them, Song Yi, Xiang Yu, Liu Bang, Ying Bu, Lu Chen and others were the main ones. Wei Wangbao and Han Wangcheng also stayed here temporarily.

At this time, Zhang Han, the general of the state of Qin, defeated the Chu army in Dingtao and killed Xiang Liang, an important minister of the state of Chu, and the rebel army.Integrate the 20 troops under his command, plus the 20 Qin border troops led by the general Wang Li from Shangjun in the northwest, cooperated to launch an attack on Zhao.

The Qin army invested a total of 40 troops, all the way was an elite frontier army, and the other was Zhang Han's experienced counter-rebel army.It can be said that on the land of Zhao State, Qin State besieged all the elites who could fight, and assumed a tough attitude that was determined to win.Of course, it was also quite like a gamble, a gamble that determined the fate of Qin.

The instigator of this gamble was none other than General Zhang Han, who planned it all by himself. Now Henan is fighting with Qi and Chu, and after that, Wang Li will be mobilized in a big way.Qin II Hu Hai and Prime Minister Zhao Gao who were far away in Xianyang both expressed sufficient support. As long as this battle is won, the uprisings of the six eastern countries will fall into a trough and be gradually wiped out. 40 Qin Jun and Zhao Guo Junmin are actors participating in the performance. As for the princes of other countries, whether the rebel army wants to be a spectator or participate in it is all up to them to choose.

For the anti-Qin rebels from all walks of life, this battle is also of great importance. If they fail, the good situation they have finally obtained will be in vain, and the anti-Qin cause may also fail.As Zhang Han and Wang Li advanced step by step, the Hebei Rebel Army led by Zhao Wangxie struggled to support them, but in the end they were no match for the elite of Qin.After a large number of land was lost, Zhao Wangxie had no choice but to lead his army to guard Julu, a big city on the Zhangshui River.

Relying on the strong city and the insufficient savings in Julu City, he led the whole country's army and the people of the city to confront Zhang Han and Wang Li.At the same time, envoys were continuously sent to ask for help from the rebels from other countries.After the nearest Yan army and other small rebels arrived, they were shocked by the power of Qin's army and stationed in the north of Julu City, not daring to fight.

At the same time, Zhao Wangxie's urgent request for help was also sent to Pengcheng, the capital of Chu. King Huai of Chu urgently summoned the ministers of civil and military affairs to discuss the military situation with the palace hall.Yin Xu returned to Pengcheng at this time. As soon as he entered the city gate, a guard reported: "Your Majesty has an order. After the Marquis of Shaoxing returns to the city, immediately enter the palace to discuss matters!"

Yin Xu was not surprised. He knew that the battle to determine the universe had finally begun, and he immediately took orders.He ordered Su An to lead his people back to the mansion, and several of his personal guards hurried to the palace.The moment Yin Xu stepped into the palace, Yin Xu felt the solemn atmosphere. Almost all the important ministers of the Chu Kingdom came, and there were dark heads on the hall, all of them looked worried and nervous.

"Meet the King!" Yin Xu greeted King Huai of Chu first.

Chuhuai King Xiong Xin sat high on the throne, nodded and said: "Marquis Shaoxing came back in time, take your seat!"

Yin Xu stood in a row like generals, right between Ying Bu and Lu Chen, very high in order.But in his early twenties, he has become one of the top ministers of the country, which is rare.

Although Xiang Yu is also 24 years old, everyone thinks that he is Meng Yin and his uncle Xiang Liang, while Dangyang Lord Yingbu is in his [-]s, and to some extent also borrowed the power of his father-in-law, Fanjun Wu Rui.General Yin has no one to rely on, and he has come to this point entirely on his own strength, which is incomparable.

From Xiang Yu's side, Xiang Yu sent a look, with a bit of apology and kindness in his eyes.Xiang Yu apologized to himself?court?At present, it seems that this is the meaning, Yin Xu responded with a smile, which is regarded as acceptance.Of course, he also knew very well that Xiang Yu's actions might not be sincere. In view of the current situation, Yin Xu temporarily accepted that winning the Battle of Julu was the most urgent task right now.

King Huai of Chu's face was solemn, and his immature face was even paler. The pressure brought by the current situation was too heavy.Xiong Xin picked up a bamboo slip from the table, and said in a deep voice: "Zhang Han and Wang Li's 40 troops besieged Zhao Gao. The situation is critical. Almost all the cities in Zhao State have fallen. Now Zhao Wangxie is retreating to Julu and sticking to it." , sent someone to send a letter for help to the widow, hoping that Da Chu can rescue Zhao Guo. This is a big matter, and I called all the noble families to discuss it, and you can speak freely if you have any opinions!"

A minister came out and said: "Your Majesty, this opinion is nothing more than whether Zhao Guo will save or not? It stands to reason that at the same time, the allied forces against Qin should help each other, so that allies are in danger. However, the Qin army is powerful, and the current situation in our country is also difficult. Don't be optimistic, it's a dilemma!"

"Yes!" Many courtiers echoed their words, all of them were embarrassed, but none of them had any practical and effective suggestions.Yin Xu couldn't help snorting, and summoned the ministers to discuss a solution, which turned out to be an embarrassing complaint meeting.Above the main hall, there are not a few people who eat vegetarian meals in corpses.

Xiong Xin was obviously disturbed by what he heard, and the first to speak were officials who talked empty words but did not do practical things. As for the generals in charge of fighting, they reached a tacit understanding with some key officials, and it was very quiet, no one said a word.

Things always had to be resolved, so King Huai of Chu had no choice but to call and ask by name. The first person to ask was naturally Song Yi, the Minister of Zhu Kingdom who was high above him and ranked first. "Song Qing's family, you are my Great Chu Lingyin, General, what do you think about this matter?"

When King Huai of Chu was the first to ask by name, Song Yi felt that his face was bright, and he came out with a smile: "Your Majesty, Wang Li led the frontier army to infiltrate the Zhao Kingdom. It was unknown before. Zhang Han was in Dingtao. Defeat Wu Xinjun..." Speaking of this, Song Yi glanced at Xiang Yu intentionally or unintentionally, not knowing whether it was because of guilt or other reasons.

I just heard him continue: "After defeating Lord Wu Xin, he didn't take advantage of the victory to pursue and attack me in Pengcheng, but instead quickly crossed the Hebei River. It is strange. Now it seems that Zhang Han's purpose is to cooperate with Wang Li's army and encircle the Zhao Kingdom. And He had prepared in advance, and the benefits were so great that he was willing to give up the good situation in the south of the river. Now there are two Qin armies outside Julu City, with a total strength of 40 troops, and they are all elites of the Qin State. It cannot be rescued."

Song Yi's status and attitude affected a large group of people, and many people echoed him.After all, many people are afraid of the Qin people.I am certain in my heart that the 40 Qin army is powerful and commanded by peerless generals like Zhang Han and Wang Li, it is impossible to win.Some people even said: "My Great Chu has just experienced the defeat of Dingtao and damaged tens of thousands of troops. Now it can mobilize only [-] to [-] troops. With this meager force to rescue Zhao, is it not hitting a stone with an egg?"

King Huai of Chu set his sights on Xiang Yu again, who had been the leader of the Kuaiji Army since Xiang Liang's death.Xiang Yu came out and said decisively: "Your Majesty, I think that the country of Zhao must be saved!" His voice was full of aura, and everyone in the hall could hear it clearly.

I only heard Xiang Yu continue: "The lips are dead and the teeth are cold. If Zhang Han destroys the State of Zhao, the State of Yan will not last for a few days. It will not take long for the land of Hebei to fall into the hands of the Qin people. At that time, Zhang Han and Wang Li won the victory together. The army is going south, and 40 troops are approaching the city, can we, Great Chu, resist independently?"

An official from the Song Yi Department retorted: "General Xiang, now that King Zhang Han is away from the two of them, one south and the other north, pinching the giant deer, the reinforcements can't go deep at all. Looking at Zhang Han's formation, I'm afraid it's just waiting for everyone. The Lu Yuan army is going there, and the 40 troops are outflanking and attacking from both sides. It can be said that there will be no return. If you go to the rescue in this form, will you be sent to death?"

Song Yi smiled lightly and said, "General Xiang, I know that Wu Xinjun's death has hit you hard, and I also know that you are eager to take revenge, but this matter needs a long-term plan. Knowing that there are tigers in the mountains, don't use your emotions to make thousands of soldiers in Chu I don’t care about my life!” The words pointed out that Xiang Yu sent troops not to rescue Zhao, but to avenge his own personal revenge, and because he disregarded the lives of Chu soldiers and the interests of the country.

Xiang Yu's face was livid with anger, and when he was about to refute, he heard someone behind him say loudly: "Knowing that there are tigers in the mountains, it is a wise move to go to the mountains with tigers!"

Looking back, it was Shaoxing Hou Yinxu who was speaking, looking at him with a smile.

(End of this chapter)