The Qin State has set up granaries and armories in various regions. This is to facilitate the local people to organize quickly and join the war. Of course, it is also because the Qin State has to train the people every year, and these ordnance supplies are to be used in the war.
They were used during drills, and now, because of Lord Xinling's roundabout of thousands of miles, these granaries and armories were made easier for the coalition forces. The Qin people never thought that one day the enemy would bypass Hangu Pass to attack the hinterland area.
The hinterland of Qin State has not encountered an enemy for many years.
And Meng Ao couldn't have imagined that Lord Xinling had cut off his own food supplies by traveling thousands of miles. When Meng Ao first heard the news from Ye Wang and Anyi, he rushed to the map and looked at the people in front of him.
Meng Ao's eyes widened as he looked at the map, and then he began to think about Lord Xinling's purpose, starting from Ambition, all the way to Hedong, and then south... Meng Ao's finger finally landed on Huashan...Yinjin...Xianyang
!!
Meng Ao staggered a few steps and almost fainted.
The warriors on the side supported him in panic, and Meng Ao trembled. Now the troops of Qin State were gathered on the front line of Wei State in South Korea. In the rear area, there were only one hundred thousand troops led by Wang Lu, and these one hundred thousand troops were still there.
They were not the main elite of the Qin State. They were responsible for transporting grain and grass. They were just civilian men who had been trained. No matter in terms of weapons, equipment, age or other aspects, they could not compare with the troops led by Meng Ao.
Meng Ao took a deep breath. Qin State has the largest grain storage warehouse in Huashan. Huashan connects Xianyang and Hangu Pass. Every time Xianyang launches a war, supplies and grain are transported from Huashan to various places. Now, guarding this granary
There are no more than 10,000 soldiers, but Lord Xinling's partial army has at least 200,000 soldiers! If the coalition forces burn down the granary or take them away, it will be a disaster for the Qin State.
What worries him even more is that Lord Xinling must have cut off his own food supplies. The more than 300,000 elite Qin soldiers under his command will definitely collapse if they do not receive food and other material assistance.
, when Lord Xinling attacks from both sides, then his 300,000 people will be destroyed, and the Qin State will no longer say that there is one king in the world... Compared with this, the more terrifying thing is that there are only kings near Xianyang.
One hundred thousand old and weak people commanded by Lu!!!
If Lord Xinling defeated Wang Lu's army and went straight to Xianyang...then King Qin would be captured by Lord Xinling, and the Qin State would be destroyed!
Meng Ao trembled all over. He looked at the generals around him in horror. He slowly sat down and took a deep breath. The more times like this, the less he can panic. The fate of Qin is in his own hands.
In his hands, the Qin State must not perish for his own sake... Meng Ao gradually calmed down, shook his head and said: "I really don't understand how Lord Wu An could easily tear apart the coalition's defense line back then.
...How to chase and beat Lord Xinling and Jingyang..."
"After fighting with his opponent, I respect Mr. Wu An even more."
Zhang Tang on the side almost burst into tears. He shouted: "At this time, don't talk about these things anymore... It's better to withdraw the troops and retreat quickly! Through the waterway!" Meng Ao glanced at him and said,
He just shook his head and said seriously: "If we go back by water, we will be against the wind...it will take more than ten days at the earliest. Besides, do you think the coalition forces on the opposite side will watch us go back?"
"Then what should we do? Continue the confrontation?"
"If the confrontation continues, I'm afraid the coalition forces will lose the granary in Huashan and attack our army from both front and rear..."
Meng Ao was thinking seriously. Suddenly, he looked at Zhang Tang. He stood up and bowed to Zhang Tang... Zhang Tang was stunned immediately. He looked at Meng Ao who was saluting him.
Seemingly understanding something, he closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and said calmly: "Please give me your orders... I am willing to fight to the death for Qin!" Meng Ao stood up and said to him: "
I will recruit 20,000 old and weak people for you. I want you to carry my flag and continue to stand here. Don’t let the enemy find out that I am no longer here..."
"If the enemy discovers it and wants to launch a full-scale attack, then please stay here and never take a step back!"
Zhang Tang nodded. He lowered his head and was silent for a long time before saying: "General Meng Ao..."
"Um?"
"I'm in Xianyang...I still have three children...please help me take care of them..." Zhang Tang said, his eyes a little red. He said: "I originally wanted to wait until they grow up.
I sent them to study with Wu Chengjun... It seems I can't wait for that day..."
"I see."
Meng Ao secretly mobilized the army, left the battlefield by land, and quickly returned to the rear for reinforcements. He left Zhang Tang with a weak brigade of more than 20,000, allowing him to continue to confront the coalition forces here. Zhang Tang would fight in large numbers every day.
When cooking, they would also light a lot of bonfires to give the illusion that the army was still there. Jingyang of the coalition army soon discovered something was wrong, and sent his soldiers to test it. As a result, the Qin people attacked on all fronts.
Zhang Tang tied branches behind the battle vehicle to look like a large army attacking.
Jingyang hurriedly shrinks his troops and defends to death again.
.....
In Yinjin City, General Wang Lu listened to the scout's report, his eyes full of anger.
"Meng Ao just let Wei Wuji lead the army to bypass Hangu Pass??" Wang Hao angrily smashed the wooden case in front of him. He thought for a moment and then said: "Stop sending people to transport grain and grass...
These grain and grass shipments were all given to Wei Wuji in the past. Send someone quickly to report to Xianyang and ask Xianyang to send me some troops..." He said before letting the scouts leave the inner room.
He frowned and looked to the east worriedly. He could only plead, hoping that Wei Wuji didn't know about the granary in Huashan. Now that he didn't have many soldiers and they weren't elite enough, he had absolutely no way to stop Wei Wuji from destroying the granary in Huashan.
When the news reached Xianyang, Lu Buwei was also frightened. At that time, he was in the Prime Minister's Mansion, still chatting with everyone about the direction of the war. Suddenly, a scout came and told him that the coalition forces had bypassed Hangu Pass and cut off their food and grass.
, when the troops were stationed outside Huashan, Lu Buwei's reaction was similar to that of Meng Ao, almost fainting... His face changed drastically, and he repeatedly asked about the situation of the coalition forces, then trembled, and hurriedly shouted, asking the warriors to move him
Send it to the palace.
When Lu Buwei drove to the palace, he happened to see some warriors rushing out. When the warriors saw Lu Buwei, they were also very panicked. They hurriedly pulled Lu Buwei and ran towards the palace. Lu Buwei asked: "The king already knows.
?"
"What?"
the warrior asked in surprise.
Only then did Lu Buwei realize that something was wrong, and he hurriedly asked: "What happened in the palace?"
"The king was dealing with government affairs when he suddenly vomited blood and fainted... The imperial doctor was treating him..."
"What did you say??" Lu Buwei's eyes widened, and he felt something hit him hard on the head. At that moment, Lu Buwei's vision turned black and he almost fell down. The warriors around him hurriedly supported him.
After hurriedly walking into the palace, Lu Buwei came to the back hall and saw King Qin lying on the bed. The imperial doctors around him were shouting and running back and forth. The room was filled with the unpleasant smell of herbs.
Lu Buwei rushed to King Qin. He knelt down beside King Qin and looked at the unconscious King Qin.
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty..."
Lu Buwei shouted, his face was pale, and his hands were weakly pulling his hair... Is this God trying to destroy the Qin Dynasty... Is this God trying to destroy me, Lu Buwei? Lu Buwei trembled, looking at the King of Qin in front of him, he just
Neng kept praying to the gods he knew and the gods he didn't know, hoping that King Qin could open his eyes soon. The imperial doctors were still busy. Zhao Ji also heard the news and came over.
She had been crying. Lu Buwei looked at King Qin blankly and said angrily: "Don't cry!"
"Your Majesty, he... he is strong, he will be fine..."
As Lu Buwei said, he suddenly thought of the coalition forces outside Huashan. He woke up suddenly. He stood up and looked around, feeling at a loss. He thought for a long time before hurriedly walking out of the palace. He quickly returned
When they arrived at the Prime Minister's Mansion, they summoned the ministers. The ministers were still unaware of the situation. Lu Buwei suddenly asked them to come to the Prime Minister's Mansion, and they arrived in a hurry.
Lu Buwei looked at everyone present and then said: "The king is ill..."
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The ministers immediately became uproar, and the scene became very noisy. Lu Buwei stretched out his hand to stop them, and said: "The coalition of princes has bypassed Hangu Pass. There are at least 200,000 of them, and they are now outside Huashan.
It's not far from Xianyang..." As soon as this sentence came out, everyone was stunned. The atmosphere was so silent... Lu Buwei looked at everyone's faces and then said: "The king is not because of this news.
The one who fell ill doesn't even know these things... When he wakes up, I don't dare to tell him the truth..."
"My lords... Qin has reached its most critical moment... I wonder what you can do?"
"Isn't there Wang Lu's army in Yin Jin?"
"Indeed, Wang Hao has an army of one hundred thousand troops, but these people are all old and weak...and cannot bear to fight."
"Li Si! What can you do?" Lu Buwei suddenly looked at Li Si.
Li Si also looked a little scared at this moment. He looked around and said seriously: "We must not leak the news that the king is seriously ill... In addition, recruit soldiers to reinforce General Wang Lu and let him guard Xianyang... Waiting for Meng Ao
The general's return..."
Lu Buwei thought for a moment and then nodded.
Lu Buwei did not lose his sense because of panic. He immediately ordered his ministers, recruited soldiers, and temporarily used his title to borrow food from the people... Qin State began to defend Xianyang. Xianyang did not have a city wall, so these
The soldiers cannot stay in Xianyang and must be sent to Wang Lu's side in time.
.......
Wei Wuji was stationed by the river at this moment, continuing to block Qin's material transportation. After a few days, Qin stopped continuing the transportation, which made Wei Wuji unable to obtain food through interception, and all the 200,000-strong army
The food consumed was still very large. He sent Pang Gong to lead the army to attack the granary of Huashan, and sent Ju Xin to continue to obtain food and supplies for the army, while he continued to stand here.
His deputy general Wei Qing looked very confused at this moment.
He looked at Lord Xinling who came to take a sip of wine from time to time, frowned, and asked: "Why do you continue to stay here? The Qin people no longer transport grain and grass, we can attack Yin and Jin directly, and then
Capture Xianyang and completely destroy Qin... Why do you hesitate? If Qin starts mobilizing now, you will miss the best opportunity..."
Lord Xinling smiled and handed him the wine bag in his hand. Wei Qing took the wine bag and put it away without drinking. Then he said seriously: "Please don't hesitate, not to mention the general who is commanding the army."
,How can you be drunk every day?"
Lord Xinling curled his lips helplessly, and then said: "You underestimate Wang Lu... He is stationed in Yinjin and occupies a favorable terrain. Do you think that with these 200,000 people, he can conquer the enemy?"
What about Yin Jin? I don’t have any extra food and grass, so I need to wait until Ju Xin comes back..."
"Then you can lead the army to attack the Huashan Granary...Why do you still stay here?"
"I've already told you that Wang Hao occupies a favorable terrain and is not easy to deal with..."
"What do you want?"
Lord Xinling raised his head, looked at the sky, and then said with a smile: "Well... now he should know the news that Pang Gong is leading troops to attack the Huashan Granary... Next, we can go to greet him
He is dead..." Lord Xinling looked at everyone, then waved his hands and said: "Let everyone get ready, we are leaving here today!"
Lord Xinling prepared a bag and waited for Wang Lu to arrive. Meanwhile, Pang Gong led Zhao's army to attack Huashan Granary. Although there were not many soldiers in Huashan Granary, the defense here was still very tight. Pang Gong used
Rockets covered with butter were fired at the first granary. While the Qin people were putting out the fire, Pang Gong ordered the army to shoot the soldiers and then besieged the granary. After a day of attack, the first granary was captured.
On the other side, Ju Xin led the army to continue to obtain sufficient supplies of food and grass for the army.
The amount of food and fodder consumed by the two hundred thousand army is staggering. Ju Xin must constantly plunder the city to replenish it... Unless Pang Gong captures the intact granary. Unfortunately, whenever the Qin people cannot hold it,
, will spontaneously ignite the grain, and will never let the coalition forces get it... When the news of the attack on the granary reached Wang Lu, he finally couldn't help it. If this continues, the granary will be destroyed by the Zhao people.
was burned.
Wang Lu had no choice but to lead his army and attack in the direction of the granary. He did not hope to repel the enemy, he just hoped to save some food.
The Hangu Pass of the Qin State became a hell on earth. Although Wei Wuji had ordered not to kill the people, Ju Xin did not have high control over the army. He divided his troops to attack each city. He could only ensure that he
The army he brought out would not invade the people, but he had no way to control the rest of the army... He didn't seem to take Pang Gong's reminder to heart.
Within a few days, the Yan people massacred more than 20,000 Qin prisoners... and burned countless farmland and residential buildings...
At the same time, the number of people who died in the fire exceeded 60,000...
Chapter completed!