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Chapter 84 Zhang Han's Intention

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Fan Zeng was not at all excited. He stroked his gray beard and asked intently, "Zhang Han crossed the river and is he still on the north bank of Jishui?"

Ji Bu nodded and said, "That's right. The sentry cavalry reported that Zhang Han set out from Puyang, crossed the big river and arrived at the bank of Jishui River. It was already late at that time, and the Qin army was stationed along the river, but did not move."

Fan Zeng said: "Send more sentry cavalry to investigate, we must grasp Zhang Han's movements in time!"

"Yes, Mr. Fan, don't worry!" Ji Bu readily accepted the order.

Yin Xu asked: "Li You and Dong Yi, is the plan as usual?"

Xiang Liang said: "Leave Pei County to Liu Peigong, and we will attack from Shanfu."

"Okay, we must attack Dong Yi and Li You with all our strength, and force Zhang Han to divide his troops to rescue!" Fan Zeng said: "Old man, Long Qi, Yu Ziqi and Xiang Zhuang followed General Xiang to attack Yongqiu, and Dong Lai and Zhong Limei followed the marshal to meet Dong. Yi. Ji Bu stays in Pengcheng, prepares food and grass and collects military information, and promptly informs the marshal and the old man if there is any situation."

Everyone took orders, and after further discussing the details, they led the army to set off.When going out, Xiang Yu and Xiang Zhuang brothers found Yin Xu together: "Donglai, we can't follow uncle (father), please worry about it."

This is the second time Xiang Yu has been ordered. Yin Xu couldn't help being shocked, and tried to recall the history he had seen in his previous life. It seemed that Xiang Liang died at the hands of Zhang Han before the Battle of Julu.But at that time, they didn't pay much attention to Xiang Liang and didn't know carefully. Now it is impossible to determine when Xiang Liang died?The brothers of the Xiang family said so, could it be that this happened?Wouldn't it be dangerous for me to follow Xiang Liang?Yin Xu suddenly felt unprecedented pressure.

But the military order has been issued, and the battle still has to be fought. Do you want to tell them that Xiang Liang will die in battle?Yin Xu smiled wryly in his heart, and could only bite the bullet. There are many deviations in history, not to mention his own existence.Unknowingly, history has been changing, for example, as the Marquis of Shaoxing, looking for the grandson of King Chuhuai, etc... This encounter may be safe and secure...

Yin Xu didn't dare to think about it anymore, so he forced himself to be calm, with the same expression on his face, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, I will do my best to protect the marshal!" Once the promise has been made, it will definitely be fulfilled.Not only for the Xiang family's uncle and nephew, but also for himself.

Xiang Zhuang patted Yin Xu on the shoulder and said, "Donglai, Mr. Fan wants me to tell you. He said that the reason why he asked you to assist the marshal is because of your wit. and ability, remember that you must be careful about Zhang Han's movements during this expedition."

Yin Xu nodded, his name will remain in history, and he is someone who can make Fan Zeng care so much.General Zhang Han of the Qin State really wanted to see and see.

The next day, Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu, two uncles and nephews, each set out from Pengcheng with 5000 soldiers and horses.Ji Bu left [-] troops behind, relying on Pengcheng's high walls and deep pools to hold on.

At the same time, hundreds of miles north of Pengcheng, a wide and clear river flows slowly.The green trees on both sides of the bank are dense, and the reflection in the river is very quiet.The sound of footsteps mixed with the chirping of insects and birds broke the tranquility of the woods by the river. The two men carefully pushed aside Shun Lin, looked around and walked forward. Judging from their vigilance, they looked like spies in the army.

There was no one else in the forest, the two breathed a sigh of relief, and quietly touched Bianhe.At the beginning of Linhe, a big tree stretched out on the river, blocking the sight of the opposite bank and both sides.Under the shadow of huge trees, a small boat is moored.The two hurried over, untied the cables tied to the branches, pushed the boat into the water, turned over and uploaded.Pushing aside the cover of the branches and vines, first carefully observed the situation on the river surface, and then quickly rowed to the opposite side, and the river surface was full of waves.

This calm river is exactly Jishui. This famous river in ancient times is a bit strange to later generations.The ancient book "Yugong" records: "The water is guided to flow eastward to become Ji, enter the river, overflow to become Xing, flow out of Taoqiu in the east, reach He in the east, meet Wen in the northeast, and flow into the sea in the northeast."

Jishui originated from Taiyi Lake on Wangwu Mountain in Jiyuan City, Henan Province today.The source water flows eastward for more than [-] miles through underground rivers, gushes out from the ground in Jidu and Longtan, forming two rivers, Zhu and Long, flowing eastward. When they leave Jiyuan City, they merge into one river. It is named Ji in the northwest of Wenxian County. water.After that, it submerged underground for the second time and crossed the Yellow River without being muddy. It miraculously emerged from the ground again in Xingyang. Three concealments and three appearances, hundreds of folds into the sea, mysterious and unpredictable.

During the Qin and Han Dynasties, in the area of ​​Wei and Qi, which is today's Henan and Shandong, the Yellow River and Jishui flowed almost parallel.The watersheds are close to each other, forming a long and narrow land in the middle, like an island.Later generations of Jiyuan in Henan, Jinan, Jining, and Jiyang in Shandong all got their names from Jishui.Later, the flooding of the Yellow River became more and more serious, and the silt deposits were serious, and there were many breaches and diversions.The roaring Yellow River poured into Jishui, encroaching on the channel of Jishui. The lower reaches of the Yellow River in later generations were basically the old course of Jishui, and Jishui gradually became indifferent in people's vision.

Today, on the north bank of Jishui River, on the long and narrow land south of the Yellow River, sky-high military tents are built along the river, stretching for several miles.It was the [-] troops of Zhang Han, the general of the Qin State, stationed here. After Zhang Han crossed the river, he stayed on the other side of the river for a reason.He was waiting, waiting for the news from the South Bank, so that he could carry out his trick.

After some hard work, the two spies reached the opposite bank in a small boat. After being inspected by the sentry soldiers, they hurried to Zhang Han's Chinese army camp.

"General, the spies are back!" The man who brought the spies into the account was a middle-aged man in his 30s, Zhang Ping, Zhang Han's younger brother.

"Oh? How is the military situation on the south bank of Jishui?" Zhang Han, the general in command, was a little excited. He had been waiting for a long time.

The spies knelt down and said, "General, General Sima Xin's first mobilization has already approached Fuyang and is advancing eastward along the Yingshui River. General Li You will arrive at Yongqiu in a few days, and General Dong Yi has already transferred to Wuyang according to your military order. .”

"Well, very good!" Zhang Han nodded and asked, "How should the Chu army respond?"

The spy said: "Chu Ni's strategy is slightly different from what the general estimated?"

"Oh?" Zhang Han couldn't help being curious.

"Chu Ni did not stick to the city fortress, but took the initiative to fight against our Daqin army! Order Yin Songyi to march west along the Huai River with 4 people to meet General Sima Xin. Xiang Liang's 5000 people left Pengcheng to the north, and were facing Shanfu Going forward, it seems that we are going to fight directly with General Dong Yi. Xiang Yu, nephew of Xiang Liang, led 5000 men to attack General Li You's troops in Yongqiu."

"Oh!" This time it wasn't surprise, Zhang Han seemed to be a little surprised, a feeling of meeting his opponent, and said with a smile: "Chu people are not simple, they dare to take the initiative to fight when they don't have enough troops!"

Zhang Ping asked suspiciously: "The people of Chu are really bold. The difference in military strength is so great with ours. How dare they take the initiative to fight? What do you think?"

Zhang Han shook his head and asked, "Do you know who suggested this move?"

"It is said that it is Chu Ni General Yin Xu who is following Xiang Liang to fight against General Dong Yi this time!"

"Okay, let's go! If there is military information, send it immediately."

"No!" The two spies withdrew quietly.

Zhang Ping smiled, a little contemptuously, and said: "I've heard of this Yin Xu, but he was a weak crown. Although he had a few small victories before, he was a bit too young to be so reckless. Our army has a lot of troops..."

"Is he reckless? Do we have a lot of troops?" Zhang Han interrupted his brother: "This Yin Xu is not easy! Divide and strike, this is to force me to send troops to rescue!"

Hearing what his elder brother said, Zhang Ping blushed and said, "Eldest brother still has [-] troops, cross the river to support him, and we can take Pengcheng directly and attack Xuyi."

Zhang Han shook his head: "Let's not talk about this first, will there be any results for what I told you?"

"Oh!" Zhang Ping said: "Brother asked me to pay attention to the situation in Qi. There is already news. Last time in the Linji battle, Tian Dan died in battle, and the survivors of Qi made Tian Jia, the brother of Qi Wang Jian, king. , Tian Shi, the son of Tian Dan, is the king, and the battle with Tianjia is in full swing. Tianjia is currently at a disadvantage, and he will soon be ruined."

Speaking of this, Zhang Ping's heart was shocked, he looked at Zhang Han in astonishment, and said in disbelief: "Brother? Could it be that you want... no wonder..."

Zhang Han said: "Don't be reckless, be more thoughtful in everything, and keep your mouth shut! Hurry up and gather enough boats on both sides of the Ji River!"

"Yes!" Zhang Ping understood the key point of the matter and suddenly realized it. Before leaving, he said in doubt, "Brother, this is good! But Dong Yi, Sima Xin, and Li You are under a lot of pressure, will they..."

Zhang Han sighed helplessly, and said: "It was unexpected for the Chu people to take the initiative to attack. It is true that the three of them are under a lot of pressure, but the strength of the troops is equal, and they can support it for a while. It will be enough for a month, and I will be able to return to the division. Rescue! Send someone to notify Dong Yi and tell him to be careful of Xiang Liang and that Yin Xu; also notify Puyang Daying and Sima Xin that if Dong Yi or Li You are in an emergency, send troops to support them immediately! In short, put the Chu army on me Around Pengcheng."

"No!" Zhang Ping took the order to leave the tent.Zhang Han looked back at the map on the screen, and remained silent for a long time...

(End of this chapter)