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Chapter 89 Target Qi Country
"What Zhang Han disappeared?"

In the camp of the Chu army to the east of Yongqiu, Fan Zengchang turned pale with shock.Xiang Yu, Long Qi, and Xiang Zhuang also looked at each other in blank dismay. The most worrying thing about this expedition was Zhang Han's 7 horses. He suddenly disappeared and his movement was unknown. He undoubtedly dropped a depth bomb in everyone's hearts and set off a huge wave.

After receiving the news, Ji Bu, who was in charge of intelligence collection, notified Xiang Liang in Dangyi in time on the one hand, and Fei Ma reported to Xiang Yu and Fan Zeng in Yongqiu on the other hand.The messenger said: "Yes, Mr. Fan, there was heavy fog around Jishui the day before yesterday, and the scouts could not see the situation on the other side, but they could hear the neighing of war horses and the noise of soldiers. The fog dissipated in the afternoon, and we could still see Smoke and flames. But yesterday morning, the sentry cavalry found something unusual, and there was an empty camp on the other side, and Zhang Han's army had disappeared."

Fan Zeng coughed twice, and asked, "Can the Sentinels investigate? Are there no other clues?"

The envoy said: "After investigation, there is no sign of Zhang Han within [-] miles along the Jishui River, and no trace of the army's mobilization was found."

Long Qiedao was puzzled and said: "How is it possible, unless Zhang Han never crossed Jishui."

The envoy argued: "The Qin army has been searching for ships along the Jishui these days, and now those ships are gone."

Xiang Zhuang said: "Could it be that Zhang Han crossed the river somewhere upstream or downstream by boat? Outside the scope of the sentry's investigation?"

Fan Zeng murmured: "I haven't crossed Jishui...upstream...downstream!"

Xiang Yu asked: "Mr. Fan, did you think of something?"

"Where is the lower reaches of the Ji River?" Fan Zeng's old voice trembled.

"Qi State! The lower reaches of Jishui River is Qi State!"

"Could it be that Zhang Han went to Qi State?" Fan Zeng muttered to himself, and suddenly asked, "What's the situation with Qi State? Have you received any news?"

Yu Ziqi said: "I heard that because of the battle for the throne in Qi State, Tian Rong and Tian Jiazheng fought fiercely, and the fight was to the death."

The envoy heard Tian Jia's sudden movement and said: "I remembered that shortly after the Marshal and the Major General left, Tian Jia was defeated and fled to our Great Chu, and took people through Pengcheng and fled to Xuyi."

"Tianjia went to Xuyi? Why didn't you report it sooner?" Fan Zeng was a little angry and asked sharply.

The emissary was startled, and explained in a low voice: "Tian Jia didn't stay in the city, but went there in a hurry. General Ji Bu thought it had nothing to do with the military situation, so he didn't care."

Xiang Yu waved his hand and asked, "Mr. Fan, do you mean that Zhang Han went to Qi State..."

"It's very possible!" Fan Zeng sighed: "The place on the north bank of Jishui is narrow, and there are big rivers blocking it on both sides, so it's inconvenient to move around. It's strange that Zhang Han was stationed there. I thought he was making a plan before moving, but who knew he was actually It's not me, Da Chu, but Qi Guotian Rong who set up such a big game."

Xiang Zhuang was surprised: "Why is this happening? What should we do?"

Fan Zeng said: "First send sentry cavalry to investigate and determine Zhang Han's specific movements. The marshal must be more careful in fighting on the Eastern Front. We will attack Li You with all our strength, strive to capture Yongqiu as soon as possible, and return to the division for rescue. The old man will come back later. Explain why!"

In Dangyi, Yin Xu and Xiang Liang discussed and came to the same conclusion. Zhang Han's goal is probably Qi.

Zhong Limo shook his head and sighed: "It's so strange, Zhang Han went around such a big circle, and the target turned out to be Da Chu, but Qi State."

Yin Xu said: "It's not surprising. Zhang Han is the general of the Qin State. His mission is to quell the chaos of the six countries. We must proceed from the overall situation. The goal will not be limited to our Chu State. On the contrary, we have limited vision and are somewhat passive."

Xiang Liang said: "That's right! The situation in Qi State just gave Zhang Han an opportunity to take advantage of it. The last time Linji aided Wei, Qi Wang Tian Dan died in battle, and his younger brother Tian Rong made his elder brother's son Tian Shi the king. The hometown of Qi State The nobles were the first to support Tian Jia, the younger brother of King Jian of Qi, as king, and for the throne of King Qi, the two families fought fiercely. The snipe and the clam are fighting, and Zhang Han is taking advantage of the fisherman!"

Yin Xu sighed: "Zhang Han is playing big this time. First, he mobilized all the Qin troops in the Central Plains, and attracted the attention of the world to Chu, making everyone think that he is determined to win Chu. Then he suddenly turned around in Jishui. Dao attack is complete. It is beyond everyone's expectations, and it has the effect of a surprise soldier."

Xiang Liang added: "In addition, Zhang Han grasped the timing very well. Let's just watch Tian Rong and Tian Jia fight to the death with a cold eye. Before Tian Rong could not predict in advance, coupled with the victory over Tian Holiday, it is inevitable to relax, so we can only rush Let's fight. Although Tian Rong has defeated Tian Jia now and brought a new victorious division, but the previous victory was miserable, and his strength was greatly consumed, so he is not Zhang Han's opponent at all."

One of the generals present couldn't help but asked: "It's fine to attack Qi State and fight directly. Why bother to start a full-scale war with our Chu State first. The real goal is Qi State Rong Tian Rong, why bother?"

Xiang Liang explained: "Qi and Chu are bordering each other, and they are both big countries. Simply attacking any country, the other side will send troops to rescue. The previous battle of Linji in Wei State was an example. Therefore, we must defeat each of them. In contrast, Chu State has a large number of rebels. , it is not easy to completely annihilate. Qi State is relatively weaker than Chu State, not to mention that Qi Wang Tiandan is newly mourned, and he is fighting for the throne. Asking Chu for help is not the same as fighting against the armies of Qi and Chu."

Yin Xu interjected: "Qin's army is far more powerful than ours. Zhang Han's layout, Dong Yi, Sima Xin, and Li You seem to have invaded Chu State on all fronts, but in fact they are holding back our troops and preventing us from rescuing Qi State. I am now I even suspected that the assassination in Xuyi that day was planned by Zhang Han, not to stir up suspicion and fight between us and Song Yi, but the real purpose was to lead us to fight against Qin and make Qin and Chu fight well. The assassin I recognized , maybe it was deliberately arranged by Zhang Han?"

Thinking of this, Yin Xu couldn't help feeling a little scared, but it was actually the result of Zhao Cheng's mistake.Zhang Han just took advantage of the beauty he saw in it, and how could outsiders understand the reason for it.Although it was a misunderstanding, Yin Xu didn't know it, and couldn't help breaking out in a cold sweat, deeply feeling Zhang Han's horror.

"Then what should we do now?" Zhong Limo was worried.

Xiang Liang said: "Come from the east, today's battle was very beautiful, and it killed Dong Yi's spirit."

Yin Xu shook his head: "If Fan Kui hadn't appeared in time, it would have been difficult to win. Speaking of which, he should be credited."

Hearing Fan Kuai's name, Xiang Liang's expression was obviously stagnant, and he hesitated: "It should be so!"

Yin Xu said: "Marshal, we must not sit back and watch Qi fall and Tian Rong lose! It is necessary to deal with Dong Yi and Li You as soon as possible and send troops to aid Qi."

"That's right! Your lips are dead and your teeth are cold!" Xiang Liang couldn't help sighing.

Yin Xu said without losing the opportunity: "Marshal, my troops are limited. If I have sufficient troops, I will be able to get twice the result with half the effort. Fan Kuai, Zhou Bo and others under Peigong Liu Bang's command are all brave generals, and Lu Chen, the former subordinate of King Chen, is not far away. If you can participate in the battle, you will surely hasten Dong Yi's defeat."

Xiang Liang showed a wry smile and nodded: "Okay, let Liu Bang and Lu Chen know to discuss and participate in fighting Dong Yi and aiding Qi."

Yin Xu smiled knowingly, and left the big tent with Zhong Limei, and went to the tent to visit the soldiers who were injured today.

But Zhong Limo said that on the way back, he heard someone talking on the side of the camp: "Did you hear what that Huaiyin man said, Zhang Han's goal is Qi State, it's ridiculous..."

Another voice sounded: "Yes, Qin Jun is fighting fiercely with our Chu State, what's the matter with Qi State. That Han is a lunatic, he thinks very highly of himself, and he is just talking nonsense!"

"That's right, it's really worth chopping off a few more heads for us soldiers! What kind of noise, what kind of cold lips and teeth, who does he think he is!"

"Don't pay attention to him, I heard that he was a cross husband before!"

"Really? No wonder, haha!"

Zhong Limo's heart was shocked, how could a small soldier see that Zhang Han's target was Qi?Could it be an expert?Out of curiosity, I wanted to catch up and ask what happened.However, someone shouted from far away: "General Zhongli, Mr. Fan is urgent!"

Zhong Limo didn't dare to neglect Fan Zeng's military newspaper, so he had to give up the idea of ​​finding someone.Heart said: As long as others are in the army, they will be found sooner or later!
(End of this chapter)