Chapter 126: Turtle in the urn
Xianyang Chidao.
The land transportation artery connecting Fufeng and Xianyang actually appeared in Qin cavalry and looted the logistics and supplies troops of the Ji army. This news made Long Qi feel like a bolt from the blue. No wonder he always felt something was wrong.
"Li Zhei, you are so bold!" Long Qi was shocked.
Li Yuan actually dared to hide the most ace army in the battle of life and death. Aren’t he afraid of the defeat in Qishan’s battle?
Long Qi was at a loss for a moment. He found that his so-called courage in front of Li Yuan was like a blown bubble, which broke at a touch.
At this time, he finally admitted that he underestimated the enemy.
The Qin cavalry was haunted by the rear, and the front was facing the main force of the Qin army like Mount Tai. Long Qi was trapped in Fufeng City, and he was already like a turtle in a jar and could not escape.
"So quickly send an order, please ask King Yong and King Zhai to meet. In addition, send a letter to Lantian Pass, and say that the Qin thieves have counterattacked and asked King Han to go out to seize Xianyang." Long Qi had no choice but to issue an order to retreat.
According to his ideas, Zhang Han and Dong Yi's two armies had more than 20,000 troops, and the remaining soldiers he collected could barely add up to 23,000. With this pieced-up army, with Fufeng City, it may be able to block the momentum of the Qin army in front.
After all, after a big battle, the Qin army suffered losses of no less than 10,000 people. Li Yuan probably did not have the strength to fight another protracted battle of offense and defense.
As for the Qin cavalry on the back, they could only be handed over to King Liu Bang of Han to deal with it. The front door resisted the tiger and the back door entered the wolf. The two of them were in power. Long Jie still felt that Liu Bang was an anti-Qin alliance force at least, and he had a few confrontations with Li Yuan and had a bad relationship. If he introduced such an alliance army, at least in the current unfavorable situation, it would be the best choice. When the crisis was lifted, the reinforcements of the overlord Xiang Yu arrived, and then he would regain the lost territory, defeat Li Yuan, and expel Liu Bang. Long Jie could become a real Qin King in Guanzhong.
The idea is beautiful, the reality is cruel.
Long Qi never seemed to have thought that with his ability, how could he beat the treacherous Liu Bang, let alone Li Yuan who rose like a brilliant star.
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In the twelfth month of the new calendar of Qin, winter.
In a fierce battle between Qin and Chu army in Qishan, the Qin army beheaded more than 15,000 enemy soldiers and captured more than 20,000 enemy soldiers. After the victory, Li Yuan ordered the veteran general Xin Sheng to be responsible for pursuing the fugitives of the Chu army and dealing with the aftermath. He led 10,000 elite troops to capture Fufeng.
Long Qi, who was still expecting Zhang Han and Dong Yi, stayed in Fufeng County for ten days, but could not wait for Zhang. The report that Dong and the two armies won the victory was unfavorable news that Fufeng was surrounded by the Qin army.
Li Yuan had 10,000 infantrymen, and together with Luo Jia's cavalry, surrounded Long Qi's defeated generals in the small city. At the same time, in Gaonu County, Su Jiao, Meng Hu, the vanguard of the border army led by Su Jiao and Meng Hu and Dong Yi also began a decisive battle for the Wuding River ranch.
Outside Fufeng City, the Qin army camp.
The war to siege Fufeng City is about to begin. Facing a fierce opponent like Long Qi, Li Yuan chased and fought hard all the way without any intention of slacking off.
Eliminate evil.
As soon as Long Qi died, overlord Xiang Yu broke his arm. No matter how the future battle situation develops, Li Yuan naturally would not let go of the matter that could weaken the enemy.
Let your opponent become weak little by little and make yourself stronger little by little, this is all about survival in the chaotic times of the end of the Qin Dynasty.
Han Xin was waiting outside the Central Army tent with some anxiety. Beside him, his clan brother Han Si was full of energy and his face was full of energy. He had just sent a letter to his wife at home, talking about the rewards he received for making great contributions this time. Thinking about the gentleness and consideration of the beautiful woman after returning home one day, Han Si couldn't help but become a little confused.
"Fourth brother, what kind of person is General Li? Let me talk about it?" Han Xin was still hesitant and asked Han Si quietly. He had such a treacherous behavior from one camp to another. Li Yuanneng didn't care about it, and Han Xin had no confidence.
"Brother Xin, you don't have to worry. General Li only uses his ability and does not talk about his identity. One day, our brothers will let those princes, powerful people, and scholars see their abilities!" Han Si laughed confidently.
Central Army tent.
The night was getting darker, and the pine oil lamp lit up every corner of the tent. Li Yuan was still checking the quick horse reports from several aspects. At the same time, while the victory in Qishan was the situation in Chencang, Gao Nu and the West Plank Road, the situation was complex and changeable. If there was a problem in any link and the enemy fled into Yongqi's hinterland, Li Yuan's base area that he had finally managed would be damaged.
"General, Han Si, the military marquis outside the tent, asked for a meeting?" The personal soldiers guarding with halberds came to the tent and reported it.
"Come in!" Li Yuan agreed. Han Si was also an old acquaintance. In this battle, a team of Han Si was following Xin Sheng to attack the camp, laying the foundation for the Qin army's counterattack. Such a diligent military marquis-level officer, although he was lacking in calculation ability, could faithfully carry out the mission. The powerful Qin army back then was supported by many low-level officers like Han Si, who became the Great Qin army that made the princes of Guandong scared.
"General, my subordinates dared to recommend one person to the general. This is my brother Han Xin. He once studied military skills from famous teachers and was the doctor of the Chu army. Now he came to join us." Han Si was brave enough and stepped forward and said.
"Han Xin——, but is the native of Huaiyin County, Donghai County?" Li Yuan looked up and saw Han Si by his side, a pale young man was also looking at him.
"Han Xin in Huaiyin, I have seen General Li." Han Xin was swept by Li Yuan's eyes, and he felt a cool air flowing out from his heart. He had been in the top position for a long time and fought on the battlefield for several times. The intimidating aura emitted from Li Yuan's body could not be concealed.
"Dragon Zhong Han, since he has learned military tactics, let's see, how about our army's defense in the battle of Qishan?" Li Yuan pressed his surprise and pointed at the sand in the tent and asked.
"General Li, how dare you ask what this is? He can actually collect all the mountains, rivers and rivers in a tent?" Han Xin stepped forward, looked at the sand table carefully, and asked in surprise.
"This is called a sand table. The terrain of Qishan and Wei River is all within this world. It can be used as an auxiliary object for marching and combat, and this is just a terrain." Li Yuan replied with a smile. The person in front of him was interested in military affairs. If there was no accident, he would be Han Xin, one of the three heroes of the Han Dynasty. This was a big surprise for Li Yuan, who lacked the generals under his command.
"General Li, Han had a question about the battle of Qishan. When he saw him today, he happened to ask. The Qin army was deploying the formation behind the water. Do you dare to ask if it was forced or intentional?" Han Xin stared at the sand table and thought for a while, and finally couldn't help asking.
Chapter completed!