Chapter 315 Xiang Rong
During the Warring States Period, there were wars almost every year.
In such a living environment, only by maintaining the spirit of martial spirit can people not be eliminated by this era.
However, the martial arts and courage of the Warring States periods are somewhat different.
After Shang Yang's reform, the Qin people were happy when they heard about the war. The martial arts factors in their blood were motivated by the policy of military merit and titles, and they burst out with terrifying power.
With the expectation of going into battle to kill enemies, steal heads and ranks, generations of Qin people have continued to expand the territory of Qin.
As long as the soldiers of Qin made meritorious service, they would be upgraded step by step, and finally they could reach the top of military merit and realize their dream of becoming a marquis.
This is not because the Qin court deceived the head of Guizhou, but because someone has truly achieved this feat, starting from a small soldier, and becoming the first person in Qin to move from the bottom to the top.
This person's name is Bai Qi.
Bai Qi's success has given countless people living hopes.
Since the military merit system was resolutely implemented, the nobles of Qin have achieved the ups and downs between the new and old aristocrats. The old Qin aristocrats monopolized prominent positions in the court with their family background, and there was no possibility of them.
After the Qin State's reform, the country's power grew and the Qin people's appearance was completely renewed, but at the same time, the Chu State continued to struggle in the old confusion.
The aristocratic forces of Chu were very tenacious and firmly grasped the various resources of Chu. Ordinary Guizhou leaders had almost no chance to stand out.
The chief minister of Chu, also known as the prime minister of the Central Plains countries, was basically monopolized by several major families such as Zhao, Jing, Qu, and Shangzhu Kingdom has been under the Xiang family in recent years.
After winning a battle, there is no reward of land and no future.
If you accidentally lose a battle, you will even lose your life.
In Meng Tian's opinion, the blood and energy of the Chu people were not much worse than that of the Qin people. However, when the two armies were fighting, the Chu army did not have the same desire as the Qin army.
Long for victory, long for merit, long for title.
At noon, the sun was hanging high above my head, and my body felt a little warm.
Looking around, the Qin army camp was unable to hold on for half an hour under the bombardment of the stone-cattered instruments, and the Qin army broke into it.
Xiang Yan is worthy of being the old general who fought for half his life. At the critical moment, he personally took charge and commanded the Chu army to retreat south.
The Qin army was short of troops and did not have the ability to fully wipe out the Chu army, so they could only rush up and bite the meat hard.
"General, Xiang Rong from Zhoukou led his army back to the rescue, responsible for cutting off the rear, blocking our army's way to pursue Xiang Yan."
The news that Meng Hu sent back made Meng Tian a little angry.
"What is Li Chao doing? Didn't I order him to entangle Xiang Rong?"
"When Xiang Rong withdrew his troops, Li Chao led his troops to pursue him. Unexpectedly, Xiang Rong turned over and killed him and defeated Li Chao."
Jing Su sorted out the latest information and explained to Meng Tian: "After Li Chao retreated back to the city, he would not dare to pursue Xiang Rong again, so that Xiang Rong could successfully return to help Xiang Yan."
Withdrawal is a technical job. Xiang Rong first pretended to withdraw his troops, lured Li Chao out of the city, and took the opportunity to launch a fierce attack.
After defeating Li Chao, Xiang Rong withdrew his troops again. Li Chao didn't understand whether Xiang Rong really withdrew his troops. He was suspicious and did not dare to fight Xiang Rong again.
Meng Tian sighed. Li Chao was still young and lacked experience, so he was not Xiang Rong's opponent.
If there is someone like Jia Xu around Li Chao reminds you that if you pursue it again decisively, the results of the battle will be very different.
In the Battle of Wancheng, Zhang Xiu pursued Cao Cao, and was defeated first. Jia Xu suggested that Zhang Xiu pursue him again, but he did defeat Cao's army.
"After the war, Li Chao, the position of commander of the army, cannot be allowed to continue to serve as the captain."
Meng Tian thought about it, Li Chao complained that he could not protect Li Xin, and was dissatisfied. He might be cheated when he brought such a person to war.
"Tell me the order, I must eat the broken Chu army!"
After receiving Meng Tian's order, a personal soldier holding a cow's horn in his hand began to play the horn.
The shrill sound of the horn seemed very rapid.
The captain under Meng Tian's command instantly understood Meng Tian's order when he heard the sound of the horn.
Quickly resolve the enemy in front of you and end the battle.
As Xiang Yan's eldest son, Kong Wu Youli, is said to be the number one warrior of Chu.
Killing Xiang Rong not only cut off Xiang Yan's arm, but also greatly impacted the morale of the Chu army.
Even the first warrior in the State of Chu died in battle, and the remaining Chu army had to weigh their own weight in their hearts.
"General Xiang Rong, the veteran general said, remember to go back alive!"
Xiang Yan's personal soldiers, with Xiang Yan's instructions, finally squeezed to Xiang Rong.
Xiang Rong led his army to block the road, regardless of casualties, and fought to the death, which won valuable time for Xiang Yan to lead his army to evacuate.
"Where is the old general now?"
Xiang Rong wiped the sweat from his face and the heat-blowing blood.
"The old general is retreating in Xinyang." The personal soldiers replied, "General Xiang Rong, let the war here be given to the deputy general. You and I will retreat to Xinyang with you!"
Xinyang is close to the Ci River, and can attack when advancing and defend when retreating. Behind it is Chu State, and to the southeast is Chu State's capital Shouying.
The troops stationed in Xinyang took advantage of the situation to repair and replenish reinforcements, and could continue to fight with the Qin army.
"The soldiers are still fighting, how can I be afraid of death and only care about my own life?"
Xiang Rong shook his head vigorously and rejected Xiang Yan's order.
A general is determined to die, and the soldiers are not greedy for life.
The soldiers under Xiang Rong's command were the most combat power in the entire Chu State, largely because Xiang Rong was brave and always fought side by side with the soldiers.
The Qin army's attack became more and more fierce. As long as the Chu army noticed that Xiang Rong was gone, the morale that was hanging on him would soon disappear.
"You go back and tell your father that I will block the Qin army here and will never retreat." Xiang Rong held the bronze sword in his hand tightly, looked up at the sky, and was passionate, "Even if I want to die, I will die with my soldiers!"
Xiang Rong's words reached the ears of the Chu army around him, and immediately attracted a burst of shouts.
Xiang Rong's strategy was not outstanding in the Xiang family, but the soldiers prefer to follow Xiang Rong to fight.
"Keep the green mountains here, and you won't be afraid of burning fire. General Xiang Rong can save his body of gold so that he can better fight the Qin army..." The personal soldiers looked anxious and wanted to continue persuading.
"You need to say nothing, I'm determined."
Xiang Rong stared at his eyes, and the words of personal soldiers persuaded him went back to his stomach along his throat.
"You go back and tell my younger brother Xiang Liang, and Yu'er will entrust him."
After saying that, Xiang Rong arranged his personal soldiers to leave the battlefield, head south to Xinyang, and go to find Xiang Yan.
Seeing the figures of the personal soldiers disappear, Xiang Rong turned around and sighed quietly.
When Xiang Rong chose to cut off the rear, he realized that he probably couldn't go back.
The Qin army was not afraid of hard fighting. The two armies fought and fought in close combat. If the Chu army wanted to retreat, it would inevitably turn into a major defeat.
It has never been easy to get out of the battlefield.
The gecko had to leave a tail to escape, and the team led by Xiang Rong was the tail left to the Qin army by the Chu army.
Half an hour later, the Qin army finally broke through the position that Xiang Rong was defending.
When Meng Tian rode a horse to the battlefield, he witnessed with his own eyes that twenty Qin soldiers worked together to kill Xiang Rong.
During the Warring States Period, there was no shortage of warriors in every country.
After pondering for a long time, Meng Tian pointed at Xiang Rong's body and ordered Meng Bao:
"I'm so happy to clean up Xiang Rong's body, and after I remember the merits, I sent someone back to Xiang Yan..."
Chapter completed!