Since Zhou Wen broke through Hangu Pass, he marched westward, stationed troops in Hudi, reported his victory to Chen Sheng, and received a reward from Chen Sheng. He gave a large reward to the three armies. After half a month, he began to cross the river and continued to advance westward, gathering soldiers along the way, recruiting troops and horses, and his reputation was growing day by day.

However, in the Guanzhong area, the mountains blocked the march, and the march was difficult. It also encountered continuous rain. When Zhou Wen's troops arrived at Ningqin, they could no longer move forward. At this time, the transportation of supplies was the biggest problem, and if Zhou Wen continued westward,

If we advance, there is a risk of being cut off from supplies.

At this time, on the hill, Zhou Wen was wearing a cloak and staring into the distance, looking at the wide flow of people. His army was advancing one after another. This place was only a few hundred miles away from Xianyang. Seeing that his dream of overthrowing the violent Qin was about to come true.

In the difficult situation, Zhou Wen wanted to fight to the death, but the soldiers were exhausted by this time, so he had to rest here for a few days.

Just when Zhou Wen was thinking wildly, the chief secretary Deng Chen came over. He had also been watching the flow of people in the distance for a long time. At this time, he sighed softly, looked at Zhou Wen, and sighed: "General, we are so frivolous.

It is too dangerous to advance into Guanzhong, I suggest that it is better to delay the attack."

Zhou Wen was thinking about how to march into Xianyang. At this time, his thoughts were interrupted by Deng Chen. He was slightly unhappy, turned around and yelled: "Soldiers need to be quick. Besides, our army is marching all the way, and the Qin army cannot intercept it. It is conceivable that the Qin army is useless."

, what do we have to fear?”

After a pause, Zhou Wen continued: "Besides, Xianyang is close at hand. I only need to wave my troops and I will be able to enter the capital of Qin in half a month and crush the Qin regime. How can you disturb the morale of our army at this time?"

Seeing that Zhou Wen was stubborn, Deng Chen became a little angry. He pointed at the advancing Zhang Chu army in front and shouted: "But general, look, these are our most elite troops. Qin is not that weak. They are still

We have hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses stationed in Xianyang. If we underestimate the enemy, we will lose these soldiers, general. You must think about this matter carefully!"

"Stop talking! Get out of here!" Zhou Wen was furious. He looked at Deng Chen angrily, pointed in the distance, and said angrily: "Get out of here!"

Seeing that Zhou Wen still refused to listen to him, Deng Chen had no choice but to sigh and turn around to leave. At this time, Zhou Wen looked at the marching commander on the side with displeasure and ordered: "Send the order, rest for three days, and continue marching westward!"

Sima Changnuo left. At this time, Zhou Wen looked at one of his followers and ordered: "Take my token and go to Chen County immediately to request reinforcements without any delay!"

After personally singing the promise, Zhou Wen let out a long sigh and stared into the distance again. He had already sacrificed too much in this battle, so he really couldn't do it if he was asked to postpone the army.

...

Panic enveloped the entire Xianyang City. Within ten days, Xianyang lost as many as 30,000 people and more than 7,000 army deserters. This caused Xianyang City to be immersed in wind and rain several times, and panic gradually spread to neighboring counties.

The news of Zhou Wen's entry spread to every corner of Xianyang as if it had wings. Moreover, even Xianyang Palace was also rumored about the matter at this time. At this time, Zhao Gao could no longer suppress the expansion of the situation.

Xianyang City suddenly closed half an hour ago. The continuous loss of population will affect the lifeblood of the entire Xianyang. For now, the only way is to block the city gate and not allow anyone to leave Xianyang. This is the only thing Zhao Gao can do

.

At this time, Zhao Gao stood at the top of Xianyang City. He looked at the noisy and anxious people below the city tower and sighed in his heart. He had misjudged the situation. How can he save the defeat now?

If Zhou Wen really comes to the city, can Chang'an's 400,000 troops hold on? Even if they hold on, how long can they hold on? Once rebels from all over the country gather in Xianyang, that day will really be the day when the Qin Kingdom is destroyed.

While Zhao Gao was sighing, not far away, Zhao Cheng was walking quickly, looking like he was in imminent disaster. With a cry, he said anxiously: "Brother, there is news. The rebels have arrived in Wucheng. If we don't send troops to fight,

, we will be able to attack the city in the next few days!"

Zhao Gao was shocked. The sword in his hand suddenly fell to the ground and there was a sound. All the soldiers on the tower looked at Zhao Gao. Zhao Gao quickly picked up the sword and left in a hurry with Zhao Cheng.

In the Zhao Mansion, Zhao Gao had just sat down when a soldier brought tea. Zhao Gao was no longer in the mood to taste the tea. He pushed the tea cup aside, then looked at Zhao Cheng and asked anxiously: "Is the news reliable?"

"It's absolutely true! Moreover, I heard that there are more than 400,000 rebels." Zhao Cheng looked outside the door and whispered. At this time, Zhao Gao looked a little desperate. He was already in chaos. He really didn't know what to do.

How can we repel these 400,000 bandits?

Anxious and uneasy, Zhao Gao got up and walked around the house. At this time, a soldier walked in quickly and said beside Zhao Gao: "Sir, there is a message from the palace asking you to enter the palace immediately!"

What is supposed to come will come. Zhao Gao sighed and walked quickly outside the house!

...

In Xianyang Palace, Hu Hai was furious. At this time, he had broken several appliances, but he still couldn't eliminate his inner anger. The rebels had entered the pass and captured Wucheng, facing Xianyang from a distance. This made Hu Hai no matter what.

, can’t accept it either.

"Why didn't you report it to me for so long?" Hu Hai turned around and shouted. The servants were so frightened that they knelt down and trembled all over. At this time, an old eunuch whispered: "Your Majesty, Yushi Zhongcheng once reported it, but..."

Before he could finish speaking, Hu Hai had already picked up the inkstone and threw it over. There was a "bang" sound, and blood splattered everywhere. The old eunuch was beaten to the head and bleeding, but Hu Hai did not calm down. He roared: "Put him in."

Pull me down and kill me with a stick!"

Several guards walked in, lifted the old eunuch up, and dragged him out. Although the old eunuch begged, the ruthless guards dragged him away alive. At this time, Zhao Gao had already bowed his waist and walked in quickly.

He walked into the main hall and said, "I, Zhao Gao, have met Your Majesty!"

Zhao Gao! Hu Hai suddenly turned around, glared at him, and said hatefully: "Didn't you promise me? They are just a small group of rebels who can be wiped out in an instant! How can you explain to me at this time?"

Zhao Gao was so frightened that he knelt down and sighed: "Your Majesty, I sent six armies to suppress the bandits, but they were all defeated by Zhou Wen. Your Majesty, I did not know that the situation would be so serious!"

Hu Hai saw Zhao Gao burst into tears, and the anger in his heart subsided a little. He sighed, and Hu Hai ordered: "Get up!"

At this time, a chamberlain hurriedly walked in and reported: "Your Majesty, all the officials have arrived. Please see me in the front hall!"

Seeing that hundreds of officials had arrived, Hu Hai had no choice but to order: "Zhao Gao, follow me to the front hall!"

...

In the main hall, all the officials bowed their heads and remained silent. Only Feng Quji knelt in the center of the main hall, with a hearty voice, and reported: "Your Majesty, although Xianyang has an army of 400,000, but if we want to have a long-term confrontation, the chance of winning is still slim. If we want to gather from all directions,

The troops and horses will take at least half a year. I sincerely request your Majesty to move the capital immediately to the north, which is safer!"

Feng Quji's words were like a knife, piercing deeply into Hu Hai's heart. Will the Great Qin Empire that the Ying family has worked hard to build for generations be destroyed in his own hands? What's more, the capital must be moved for refuge?

Hu Hai couldn't believe it. At this time, the young man Zhang Han came out and said: "Your Majesty, once the capital is moved, the whole country will be in turmoil, the foundation of Qin will be shaken, and the country will be in danger!"

After finishing speaking, Zhang Han pointed at Feng Quji and said: "You Prime Minister ignored the danger of the country and only wanted to prolong his life. He should be punished for his crime!"

Feng Quji pointed angrily at Zhang Han and said hatefully: "You are talking nonsense!"

But Zhang Han ignored Feng Quji and continued: "If your majesty allows it, I am willing to carry a three-foot bronze sword and shed blood on the battlefield to drive away the bandits for your majesty, restore peace to Xianyang, and stabilize the Qin Dynasty!"

Zhang Han's self-recommendation gave Hu Hai a glimmer of hope. He couldn't help but leaned over and asked urgently: "Does Zhang Aiqing have a plan to retreat from the enemy?"

Zhang Han nodded, raised his hands and said: "There are prisoners in Mount Li, with nearly 200,000 corvees. If Your Majesty is willing, I sincerely request Your Majesty to release them and open the treasury to distribute weapons. I only need three days to train and train these corvees.

Then it can be used for war. Your Majesty is allocating two hundred thousand troops to me. I should lead the army eastward and drive Zhou Wen out of Hangu Pass!"

The hall became silent again. Feng Quji saw that Zhang Han was still willing to fight, but he only blindly advised him to move the capital. He was so shy that he had to bow his head and remain silent. At this time, Hu Hai was already lost in thought.

Many people were talking endlessly in the main hall. The enemy and we were evenly matched. The bandit army also had an army of 400,000. They were huge. Can Zhang Han and the Lishan prisoners win this battle?

With doubts, many people accused Zhang Han of being too hasty and reckless, but some people supported Zhang Han. Once the capital was moved, the foundation of the Qin State would be shaken, and chaos would inevitably occur. If the defenders everywhere had no intention of holding on, the Qin State would only fall faster.

.

In the main hall, while everyone was talking endlessly, Zhao Gao walked out. He had already thought in his heart that Zhang Han was the person he promoted. Regardless of victory or defeat, Zhang Han would be on his side. Maybe this

This is a good opportunity to further win over Zhang Han.

At this time, Zhao Gao had come to the center of the hall, knelt down on the ground, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, the enemy is approaching, we can no longer hesitate, we must make a decision. I support Zhang Shaofu's opinion, send troops to fight, if we win,

We can drive Zhou Wen out of Hangu Pass. If we are defeated, we will retreat to Xianyang. Xianyang will defend the city. There are nearly 200,000 Qin troops. The rebels will not be able to get in for a while."

Zhao Gao's words were like a reassurance. At this time, Hu Hai finally made up his mind. He looked at the crowd and loudly ordered: "Accurate!"

...

In the early morning, the major military headquarters in Xianyang began to assemble troops. The 200,000 elite soldiers selected by Zhang Han began to march outside Xianyang. They would gather at the foot of Lishan Mountain to prepare for the final battle.

The treasury also began to count weapons and prepare 200,000 usable weapons and military uniforms for the Lishan corvee for Zhang Han to take away. For a time, the whole Xianyang was busy. When the people saw Xianyang starting to use the army, they were ready to fight to the death. Many people

He gave up the decision to escape and started to return home.

The drums on the tower of Xianyang City were loud. This was the drumming performed by Hu Hai for Zhang Han. At this time, Zhang Han got on his horse under the protection of the generals. Several of his followers handed over wine bowls, and Zhang Han took the wine.

He held the bowl high above his head. On the city tower, Hu Hai also held the wine bowl, took a big sip, and then slammed the bowl. Below the city, the generals also drank the wine in their glasses one after another, smashed the bowls, and Zhang Han loudly ordered: "Let's go!

"

In the afternoon, Zhang Han led 30,000 soldiers and horses to take over the Lishan construction site, gathered the civilians, and informed everyone that they would be used as troops. Those who had made meritorious services would have their past crimes wiped out, and those who escaped would be killed without mercy. He also ordered his son Zhang Ping to be responsible for transforming the prisoners into the army.
Chapter completed!