Competing

Chapter 152

"What? Xiang Yu broke the boat and crossed the Zhang River to attack the camp of the Marquis of Wucheng?"

Zhang Han was injured, probably due to exhaustion from several months of fighting at the beginning, so he rested for more than a day.Dong Yi and Sima Xin will take care of ordinary military affairs, while Zhang Ping will report important matters to him for decision-making.

However, in less than two days, too many reasonable but unexpected things happened.

In the evening, Zhang Han felt much better, and his whole body became more energetic.Think about how a dignified general disregarded his safety that day, and personally stepped forward to direct the charge, so that he was hit by an arrow from Lu Chen's men.Fortunately, there was no serious problem, Zhang Han couldn't help but secretly rejoiced, and at the same time warned himself that he must never be so hasty and careless in the future.

Just thought this way, but after a while, he had to be furious again.When Dong Yi and Sima Xin came to visit him, Zhang Han, who was concerned about the military situation, leaned on the couch and asked casually, "It's been a long day, but what is the important military situation? How is the Chu army moving? Has the corridor been repaired?"

Dong Yi replied truthfully: "General, Xiang Yu's troops of the Chu army have crossed the Zhang River, and they..."

Zhang Han's eyes widened suddenly, and he asked slightly angrily, "Why didn't you report such important information earlier?"

Xiang Yu's movements are very important, and the moment of repairing the tunnel is forgotten.

Sima Xin and Dong Yi glanced at each other, and said in their hearts: What's the matter?He didn't report it truthfully?The eyes of the two fell on Zhang Ping at the same time.

Zhang Ping did receive the news that the Chu army was crossing the river yesterday, and then he received Wang Li's request for help.Zhang Ping learned that Xiang Yu was going to Wang Li's Chinese army camp, and he took it for granted that Wang Li would be able to take care of Xiang Yu, so he didn't take it seriously.

Thinking about the good news, or delaying telling Zhang Han one day later, letting his brother rest for one more night, the injury will be much better.

Who knew that it happened that Dong Yi and Sima Xin came to visit, and the eldest brother just asked about it, and he didn't say hello to Dong Yi and the two beforehand, what a mistake.Zhang Ping is worthy of taking it for granted, he didn't think carefully about the importance of this matter, can Dong Yi and Sima Xin mess with you?

At this moment, he was suddenly pointed out, and Zhang Ping felt a little helpless on his face, and said bitterly: "General, the last general thought that your injury has not recovered, and wanted you to rest for one more night, so he didn't report it!"

In front of others, the two cannot be called brothers, but Zhang Ping's words are actually what the younger brother said to the elder brother.

There was a moment of silence in the big tent, the sound of needle dropping could be heard, and gradually, the sound of heavy breathing could be heard.Zhang Ping felt someone staring at him, turned his head and saw Sima Xin and Dong Yi staring at him silently, there seemed to be some mockery in their eyes.The oppressive feeling on the top of the head still hasn't disappeared, Zhang Ping slowly raised his head, his sharp eyes shot from the front, it was the elder brother Zhang Han who was staring at him closely, his eyes were both angry and helpless!
After a long time, Zhang Han's breath eased, and he asked Dong Yi, "You just said, what's wrong with Xiang Yu?"

Dong Yi was slightly taken aback, and then said the half-sentence just now: "After Xiang Yu crossed the river, he scuttled all the boats, broke the cauldron, and rushed to the Marquis of Wucheng's camp lightly packed!"

Zhang Han was very helpless when he heard that, Xiang Yu crossed the river to attack Wang Li's troops, and it happened that he was injured during the period when he was injured, so he didn't respond, so he let him cross the border easily.What would Wang Li think?What about the situation over there?

What was even more frightening was Xiang Yu's actions. Zhang Han's heart skipped a beat when he heard that, realizing that a huge danger had come.Xiang Yu came here with the belief of swearing to death. Zhang Han, who is familiar with the art of war, is very clear about the purpose and effect of Xiang Yu's doing so.

burn one's boats!It's a shame that Xiang Yu figured it out.There is no way out, no food, and the only way to survive is to fight to the death.Zhang Han couldn't help admiring Xiang Yu's courage in his heart. If he hadn't been pushed into a desperate situation, how many people would take such a risk?Do you want to die like this?

It is conceivable that the Chu army has been driven to a desperate situation, and the will to survive will stimulate their potential infinitely. What a desperate way to fight!As long as they are mobilized again and the soldiers are motivated with hatred and rewards and punishments, the combat effectiveness of this army will increase infinitely.

The most terrifying thing is not here, but Wang Li's attitude and importance.Will Wang Li be as clear about the facts as he is?Will Wang Li value Xiang Yu as much as he does?Is Wang Li ready for a battle?A series of questions flooded Zhang Han's mind. This matter was so important that he had to think far and wide.

Suddenly, Zhang Han remembered something, and his hands and feet were cold.He remembered that Wang Li's troops were the Northwest Frontier Army, and he had no experience in fighting the "rebels". Wang Li's understanding of Xiang Yu was also very limited.He remembered that Wang Li was born in a family of famous generals, and he was arrogant and arrogant. Such a person is easy to be careless, if he is a little negligent, the consequences will be disastrous.

I don't know what's going on with Wang Li?
Worrying is worrying, after all Wang Li is experienced in many battles, and he still has 20 elite troops in his hands, so it shouldn't be... Zhang Han doesn't know, whether it's a fluke or a hope!
Zhang Han couldn't help sighing, his eyes fell on Zhang Ping.Quite angrily said: "You didn't report such important information in time, you followed me for so long, and you still don't know the importance!"

Zhang Han's words meant to reprimand, but also to excuse.After all, they are brothers, and it is true that the military situation was delayed for some reason, but the starting point was also to allow himself to rest and recuperate, and Zhang Han was helpless about this.

Zhang Ping was very honest, he shook his head and said, "General, I know I was wrong!"

Zhang Han glanced at him sullenly, and asked casually, "Is there anything else? Don't make any other delays."

Uh……

When asked about this, Zhang Ping suddenly remembered Wang Li's request for help, and seeing the expression on his elder brother's face, could it be that the content of the request for help is true?Thinking of this, cold sweat broke out suddenly, and the matter was so important that he dared not hide it, but he hesitated and couldn't speak.

Dong Yi and Sima Xin couldn't help being surprised, what's going on?Could it be something else?Seeing this, Zhang Han felt a bad premonition, and asked in a deep voice, "What's going on?"

Beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, Zhang Ping hesitated for a long time, and then stammered: "I received a letter from Marquis Wucheng at noon, he said...he said that Xiang Yu's army was attacking, please...ask the general... ...Send troops to support!"

"What?" Zhang Han couldn't help sitting up from the couch, startled and angry!Shaking violently suddenly, the freshly healed wound on his shoulder opened again. Zhang Han couldn't help but groaned, and a mouthful of blood spattered out in a fit of rage.

Seeing this scene, Zhang Ping didn't bother to think too much, and stepped forward to help his elder brother to check the injury.Unexpectedly, just approaching, he was pushed out by Zhang Han and fell to the ground.Zhang Ping's eyes were hesitant, and only then did he realize that something serious had happened, and he was immediately speechless.

Both Dong Yi and Sima Xin rushed over, supported Zhang Han and said, "General, calm down, take care of yourself!"

Zhang Han's mouth was bloody, his face was as cold as ice, he raised his hand tremblingly, and pointed at Zhang Ping.His lips kept moving, but he couldn't say a word, but from his eyes, he could see anger, helplessness, panic, regret, and worry...

Wang Li asked for help, what does that mean?Xiang Yu's army was fierce and he couldn't resist, so he asked himself for help. Does that mean Wang Li is in danger now?

There have been examples in ancient times of winning more with less, and Zhang Han had already figured it out, Xiang Yu broke the boat, and the soldiers regarded death as home.The morale of the Chu army was soaring, and the combat power doubled. It was indeed terrifying, and it was possible to defeat Wang Li.He was worried, but he had a little luck in his heart, but Zhang Ping's basin of cold water poured down on him suddenly chilled him to the bone, and his heart sank to the bottom of the valley.

Dong Yi and Sima Xin also cast angry and disdainful glances from time to time, Zhang Ping, oh Zhang Ping, they are so self-righteous, they don't know the seriousness.It is related to the safety of the 20 troops, the result of the entire Julu Battle, and the future fate of the Great Qin State. He regarded it as a child's play and delayed the past like this.

Why Zhang Ping still doesn't understand, I really regret it!At that time, I thought this matter was insignificant, and it was Wang Li who moaned without illness and made a fuss out of a molehill.I didn't expect the matter to be so serious, and the eldest brother was so angry, so...

For a moment, Zhang Ping was so frightened that he couldn't help himself, and it took him a long time to say: "It was at noon when I received the letter from Marquis Wucheng, and at most the battle had just started. The battle report has not been sent back, maybe the situation will not be so bad!" Zhang Ping didn't know either. , This can be regarded as self-justification and comfort to the elder brother!

Zhang Han's mood eased a little, he glared at his younger brother fiercely, and quickly made up his mind.If so, the battle has only just started, Wang Li would not be so vulnerable, did he send the letter to invite himself to besiege Xiang Yu together?

Or was he aware of the danger?Thinking of this Zhang Han secretly let go, it seems that there are only two explanations.That is to say, at least Wang Li did not take this battle lightly, he paid attention to it, and probably made preparations.If so, the situation will not be so bad, there are still opportunities.

However, there were too many mistakes in this matter, how could Zhang Han think that Wang Li had no good intentions when he wrote the letter, just to test him.As for attention and preparation, hmph...it is destined to be nothing but joy.

Zhang Han thought about it for a while, and ordered: "Dong Yi, quickly lead 8 troops to the north to support Marquis Wucheng, and cooperate with him to fight against Xiang Yu. Sima Xin, you lead [-] troops, and attack Xiang Yu's rear from the east side! The rest of the troops are all Transfer back and guard the camp of the Chinese army!"

"No!" Dong Yi and Sima Xin took the order and left immediately.

Zhang Han glanced coldly at Zhang Ping who was on the ground, and said angrily, "Go, face the wall and think about it, and don't step out of the tent without a military order!"

Seeing Zhang Ping hunched over and leaving, Zhang Han let out a long sigh, looked beyond the small window of the tent to the north in the distance, and murmured: "Wang Li, are you okay?"

In the north of Julu City, Wang Lizheng was extremely anxious, his hair was messed up, and he was almost collapsed in panic, his precious silver armor was already covered in dust and blood.

Xiang Yu was too fierce, and the Chu army was so brave that Wang Li couldn't remember how many times this was the Chu army's attack.

Since the line of defense was torn apart by Yingbu and Longqie, and Xiang Yu led the whole army to charge and defeat his central army, the battle situation has shown a one-sided pattern.Wang Li also tried to mobilize the two wings to encircle the Chu army, but the morale and combat power were not at the same level, and soon ended in failure.

After dividing and encircling, Xiang Yu waved his army to attack violently wave after wave, and took the lead in defeating Wang Li's left army.

Wang Li gathered the remnants and moved closer to the right army, trying to organize an effective resistance.However, the attack of the Chu army has not stopped, and the offensive has not diminished at all, and the Qin army has been somewhat unable to resist.

"Zhang Han, why haven't you come yet?"

"Zhang Han, where are your reinforcements?"

Wang Li shouted over and over again in his heart, looking forward to the only hope that was unintentionally planted.It's a pity that the hope was in vain, Zhang Han never came, and Wang Li was already starting to despair!

The Qin army finally couldn't support it, and the defense line just set up was defeated by the Chu army again.Wang Li's distorted face was trembling, he couldn't see the expression anymore, and there were tears in the tiger's eyes.

The defeat was inevitable, Wang Li couldn't hold on any longer, turned his horse's head, and ordered his troops to retreat westward after the soldiers were cut off.There are still [-] elite soldiers from Su Jiao, who may hold their ground and plan to fight again!

However, will Xiang Yu give him a chance to successfully retreat?Su Jiao must be the reinforcements waiting there?

　Regarding the Battle of Julu, the reason why Zhang Han did not rescue Wang Li.Some people think that there was a conflict between Zhang Han and Wang Li, and Zhang Han deliberately delayed.I personally think that Zhang Han will lead the overall counter-insurgency, and will not be so narrow and disregarding the overall situation.There is another way of saying that Zhang Han was injured, and his younger brother Zhang Ping did not report the news in time so as not to disturb his recovery, which caused a delay.Personally, I prefer the latter, and the former is both, and this is how it is dealt with in this article.The second update, ask for a subscription, ask for a monthly pass!

　　
　
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