Chapter 359: A game of chess in the country (eight)

Xiang Yu was furious!

Looking at the bloody face of his messenger, he felt angry, "The Liu family bullies me too much!"

The desk placed in front of him was kicked over. Xiang Yu suddenly rose up and roared, "Let the army start immediately. I want to slap the Northern Barbarians and wash away the Mianchi bloodi."

The Northern Barbarians were the titles given by the various princes of the Central Plains for the Tang Kingdom of Liu Kan.

The Tang Dynasty of Liu was born in the northern border and was not the Hu people of the Xiongnu, so it was named "Northern Barbarian" to distinguish the Qin people in the Guanzhong area.

Chen Ying hurried forward, "Adjust calm down, don't fall into the tricks of the Northern Barbarians!"

"Chen Ying, you have also seen that Liu Manzi bullies me like this, is simply too much. If I don't kill him, how will I see the heroes of the world?"

Chen Ying said: "General, our army has fought with the Northern Barbarians many times, but we have never seen the Liu Barbarians.

I was humble and thought that this matter was strange. The Northern Barbarians did not seem to be trying to fight us in a decisive battle, but they seemed to just want to keep us outside the Hangu Pass. Their intentions were unpredictable.

Now Liu Tang has captured Guanzhong and occupied two places in Mianchi and Shan County, forming a junction with Hangu Pass.

Even if the general breaks through Mianchi, Liu Kan can still deal with our army in Hangu Pass in Shan County. The severe winter is approaching, and Heluo is short of food and grass. If it continues for a long time, I am afraid that the army will be in turmoil. Ying thought that since Liu Kan is unwilling to fight to the decisive battle, the general should retreat to Gucheng and quit the army for the time being."

If it were in the past, Xiang Yu might have followed Chen Ying's advice.

However, after he was humiliated by Zhang Liang, he could still listen to Chen Ying's persuasion.

With a thick eyebrows frowned, Xiang Yu said sternly: "Mr. Chen Ying, during the war, how can you say that you are withdrawing troops and shake our morale? If it weren't for your past achievements, I would definitely not forgive you. Why don't you retreat aside quickly... Come and order the troops, I will fight to the death with the Northern Barbarians."

Chen Ying wanted to speak but stopped, and watched Xiang Yu raise his troops and break out of the camp.

Sighing sadly, he shook his head and walked out of the tent.

Now that Fan Zeng is not in Gucheng, there are almost no one in the military camp who can persuade Xiang Yu. Although Chen Ying is a famous military advisor, his status is awkward. Xiang Yu seems to distrust him, and he also reacts coldly to him. With the huge camp and hundreds of thousands of troops, no one can be close to him... Even Fan Zeng may have distrust of him.

Back in his small tent, Chen Ying leaned on the long desk and was depressed.

At this time, the curtain was lifted up, Chen Er walked in and whispered: "Sir, you have not entered the water for a while, so eat something first."

Chen Ying was stunned, "Chen Er, General ordered his troops, why are you still here?"

Chen Er smiled bitterly, "Sir, the general has led his troops out of the camp. Almost all of us who joined the army from Dongyang have been ordered to stay in the camp and never go to fight... Sir, the general seems to have no trust in us!"

Chen Ying's face twitched, and she sighed and said, "I don't believe in you, I really don't believe in me."

Chen Er, I was the one who harmed you... If you didn't save me and let me die in Pengcheng, you would have lost all these troubles."

Chen Er's cheek twitched, "Sir, since the general crossed the river, we have been loyal to each other.

The former 40,000 Dongyang children, now three or fourteen survivors... The general is so awaiting us, and I am not convinced!"

"Waiter, be careful!"

Chen Ying was startled and hurriedly stopped Chen Er. He walked to the door of the tent, looked outside, and then sternly said: "This is in the army. You just need to obey orders, how can you accept or not? Don't say such words again in the future, otherwise don't blame me for being ruthless."

Chen Er seemed to have enough courage and whispered: "Sir, even if you kill me, waiter will finish his words.

Since the Xiang family crossed the river, how have you ever thought about the relationship between the people of Chu? In the battle of Lou Cang, my Dongyang children charged forward; swept across Dang County, my Dongyang children died and injured countless times; after crossing the river, I was brave enough to take the lead... In the battle of Julu, my Dongyang children suffered heavy casualties. I only used my life to get the reputation of being brave and brave in the Xiang family. And what about the sir, since I followed the Xiang family, everything has been done, but what is the result?

Fan Zeng, an old man, was ranked among the gentleman.

Han Xin, however, is in charge of thousands of troops. As for Yu Ziqilong and Cao Ju and others, who are better than the teacher, but they are all more powerful than the teacher... I heard that the Xiang family is not missing the old love, but only knows their own face. If they had known this, it would be better..."

"Waiter, shut up!"

Chen Ying was really a little panicked and hurriedly stepped forward to cover Chen Er's mouth.

"If you want to talk nonsense again, don't blame me for being merciless."

Chen Er snorted and turned around and left.

However, others left, but Chen Ying was left in the military tent, with his thoughts fluctuating.

What Chen Er said sounded like a ruthless thing at first glance, but it was reasonable to think about it carefully. Thinking about it, Xiang Yu crossed the river and occupied Guangling, with only more than 10,000 troops. It was Chen Ying who led his troops to join him, and more than 40,000 Dongyang children were included in Xiang Yu's command, which made his momentum soar. Among the 40,000 Dongyang children, there were more than 10,000 children of the Chen family. Now, there are only a few hundred people who are still alive.

Chen Ying was working hard for the Xiang family.

What can be exchanged?

Seeing that all the juniors crawled onto their heads, even though Chen Ying was indifferent to fame and fortune, he still felt uncomfortable.

Today in the big tent, Xiang Yu scolded himself in front of many people, which made Chen Ying unhappy.

Chen Er's words unknowingly made Chen Ying feel dissatisfied...but now, this dissatisfaction has not yet occurred.

For two consecutive days, Xiang Yu attacked the Tang army camp.

However, Zhang Liang made up his defensive idea and refused to fight with Xiang Yu how to challenge and attack fiercely.

But on the other hand, he kept mobilizing his troops, with the Black Flag Army as the main force, divided into dozens of small troops and horses to harass the Chu army. He did not fight during the day, but at night, suddenly the golden drums sounded, making the Chu army panic and difficult to rest. At the same time, cavalry continued to raid the food and grass, and within a few days, the Chu army's food and grass began to become nervous.

In the Heluo area, the food and grass are no longer abundant.

After hundreds of thousands of troops were stationed in, they were even more struggling.

Dong Yi tried every means to collect food and grass in Luoyang, and could transport it once, but it was only enough for the Chu army to eat for five days.

The food route was plagued, and the Chu army suffered a shortage of food and grass. Faced with such a situation, Chen Ying never expressed any comments again.

He delayed for five or six days. After Fan Zeng returned from transporting food and grass, he was shocked when he heard about Xiang Yu and Chen Ying.

On the one hand, he blamed Xiang Yu, but on the other hand, he wanted to appease Chen Ying.

But once the dissatisfaction that is accumulated in the heart appears, it will be difficult to eliminate it...

Xiang Yu was also a hot temper. After listening to Fan Zeng's analysis, he immediately ordered Chen Ying to return to Luoyang to supervise the food and grass.

According to his wishes, aren’t you dissatisfied? Then I will do something for you! It’s fine if you do it well; but if you can’t do it well...

Chen Ying turned back to Luoyang with a resentment.

The battle in Mianchi was in a stalemate, and more than a month had passed in a blink of an eye.

The cold current approached Heluo, and the place in Hebei was filled with heavy snow...

In the past month, Han Xin has been in a state of great power, defeating Sima Su and Chen Yu's troops, occupying almost most of Hebei.

Speaking of which, Han Xin is not easy either.

When Xiang Yu left Hebei, he took away almost all the elite troops.

But Han Xin swept across Hebei in just a few months with the mobs he temporarily recruited.

The Qin army, who was a bandit in Handan, fought so hard that they dared not take a step beyond Taihang; Shangdang and General Pu, Chai Wu, joined forces to defeat Sima Seo, tens of thousands of troops; returned to Julu, and defeated the Qi army under Peng Yue's troops, forcing him to cross the river to retreat to Nanpi County.

He mobilized his troops and defeated the Zhao army in Xiaquyang. He swept the remaining clouds with the wind and the troops were approaching Jingxing Pass.

This kind of spirit is in sharp contrast to Xiang Yu being dragged under the city of Mianchi.

Long Qi was now convinced by Han Xin, almost reaching the point of obedience. He urged the horse to catch up with Han Xin's chariot, but was half a horse behind, and said with a smile: "Brother Han, as long as he passes through Jingxing Mountain, this Hengshan County will fall into our hands."

Half a horse was behind, to some extent, showing Long Qi's attitude.

In the past, Han Xin rose with dragons, and today, dragons recognize Han Xin's dominance.

Han Xin nodded, "After capturing Hengshan County, we will temporarily quit."

"truce?"

Long Qi was stunned, "Why should we quit? If we break through Hengshan County, we can take over Guangyang County and completely destroy Zhao State."

"No!"

Han Xin held the car railing, and the blue veins on the back of his hand were exposed.

His pretty face showed a trace of solemn expression, "Zhao Xie and Chen Yu are just clowns, it is not worth worrying about. It is easy for us to destroy Zhao State. However, after destroying Zhao State, it also means that we will face the elite Tang army in Yanmen and the four counties in the northern border.

General Long, I understand Liu Kan’s method of training troops. He has many soldiers and many generals and many counselors, which is definitely not comparable to the little Zhao State.

I don't know much about the Left Ying Yangfu General Li Zuoche. However, I know very well about the left guard of Yanmen Zhonglimei and Guan Ying. These two were Liu Kan's right-hand man at that time. Zhongli was good at defending, and his power was as strong as a mountain, and it was hard to shake. Guan Ying was good at attacking, and his power was as strong as a wind, and it was irresistible. Liu Kan left all his right-hand man in the northern border. We are now fighting with the Northern Barbarians, but I am afraid that there are fewer wins and more defeats."

Long Qi didn’t know that Han Xin had lived in Lou Cang in the past, but after Han Xin said this, he became a little solemn.

Han Xin continued: "Although Zhao Xie was afraid to conquer Hengshan County, he might not have made excessive moves; but if we attack Guangyang County, if we don't do it well, Zhao Xie will be anxious and surrender to the Tang Dynasty of Liu. Now that winter is coming, our army has fought one after another, exhausted.

Fighting with Tang Jun at this time is definitely not a good thing.

So, after I occupy Hengshan County, I will take some rest. When the troops are rested next year, it will not be too late to launch Guangyang again!"

The dragon heard it and agreed.

At this time, a provocateur came to report: "Report to the general, he went out of Jingxing Mountain and found the traces of Zhao's army."

Han Xin was shocked and asked quickly: "How many people are there in the Zhao army? Where are they camping?"

"Report to the general, Zhao's army camped on the north of the Qingchi River... Looking at the soldiers and horses, there were about 10,000 people."

The Hutuo River was also known as the Hutuo River in later generations.

It originates from the area of ​​Gushan Village, Taixi Mountain, Fanzhi County, Shanxi Province, flows southwest between Hengshan and Wutai Mountain, and flows eastward at the boundary river. It is a very important river in Hengshan County.

Camping with your back?

Han Xin couldn't help but be stunned: This seems to be incompatible with the method of using troops.
To be continued...