After Zhang Han suspended his troops in Xingyang for a few days, he once again set foot on the southward journey. His goal this time was Chen County, the capital of Zhang Chu State.

At this time, Zhang Chu State had the largest bandit army in the country. As long as Zhang Chu's regime collapsed, it would have a big impact on all bandit armies. It was for this reason that Zhang Han targeted Chen County in Chen County.

Along the wide Wei River, the Qin army marched south. Within a few days, they recaptured Xinzheng. Crossing the river from Xinzheng, the Qin army went straight to Changshe and killed the Changshe guard. After that, the Qin army marched towards Yingyin without stopping.

, facing Xu County from a distance, it was already the end of September.

The weather suddenly dropped, making marching and fighting extremely difficult. However, Zhang Han was eager to achieve success and ordered Aocang to transport grain. The three armies rested in Yingyin County for three days before continuing southward.

At this time, the three-day period had passed, and the Qin army came to the foot of Xu County in a mighty force. The drums were roaring, ladders, catapults and rams were ready, and the war was about to begin.

Xu County has a garrison of 10,000 people. The garrison general Xu W once worshiped Wu Guang as General Zuo. After the Battle of Xingyang, Wu Guang found that he could no longer capture Xingyang in a short time, so he ordered Xu Wu and Deng Shuo to separate their forces and advance in an attempt to establish

A solid logistics base and retreat.

At this time, Zhang Han's troops had entered the city, and Xu Wu was worried. The huge Xu County had only ten thousand defenders. If it was defeated, Chen County would be in danger, but there were more than 400,000 Qin soldiers. How could he resist?

Looking at the bottom of the city, the Qin army's siege equipment was very complete. If they attacked Xu County, Xu Wu concluded that the Qin army would be able to break through Xu County in a few hours. Instead of sitting in the city and waiting to die, Xu Wu decided to go out of the city and fight to the death.

At this time, looking at the Qin army moving back and forth under the city, Xu Wu resolutely ordered: "Beat the drums and assemble the troops."

"Creak!" Xu County City Gate slowly opened. Xu Wu led 7,000 main troops and horses, slowly walked out of the city gate, and formed an array in the open space outside the city. Looking at the endless Qin army formation opposite, Xu Wu couldn't help but sigh.

On the opposite side, Zhang Han had already seen thousands of Chu troops arrayed out of the city. He couldn't help but sneered: "Stupid people, do you still want to resist?"

Zhang Han held up his halberd and rode his horse out. He came to the formation of the two armies and raised his weapons. The Qin army cheered. On the opposite side, Xu Wu saw the Qin army's general going out to fight in person. He also picked up his spear and rode his horse.

When they came out, the two of them were in the middle of the formation, looking at each other coldly.

A moment later, Zhang Han roared, brandished his halberd, and charged forward. Xu Wu also waved his spear and ran forward. The two quickly collided with each other. When the horses crossed each other, the halberd and the spear collided, and the fire broke out.

There was a splash, but soon, with the force of the horse's impact, the two quickly separated.

Zhang Han quickly turned the horse's head. He looked coldly at Xu Wu, who was still running, and couldn't help but sneered. How could a man with such courage compete with himself?

Zhang Han didn't hesitate at all. He rode his horse in hot pursuit and followed Xu Wu. At this time, Xu Wu had quietly hung his spear on the horse hook. At this point, he had already taken out his bow and arrow. Looking at the right moment, he turned sideways and shot the arrow instantly.

, went straight to the door in front of Zhang Han, but Zhang Han took his time and pushed away the arrows with a light blow of his halberd.

Zhang Han didn't stop for a moment. He rode his horse and continued to pursue Xu Wu. Seeing that the sneak attack was unsuccessful, Xu Wu had to rein back his horse, brandish his spear, and fight Zhang Han again.

The two fought against each other for more than thirty years, and no one could gain even half an advantage. When the war was at its fiercest, there was a sudden mutiny in Xu County City, and the shouts of killing could not be heard. Xu Wu was shocked, and turned around to see what was happening on top of the city.

, I don’t know when the Qin army entered the city. Many Zhang Chu flags were thrown down the city, while the Qin army’s flags were hoisted high.

At this time, a thought flashed in Xu Wu's mind. The Qin army must have sneaked into the city from the east. Thinking of this, Xu Wu could no longer care about Xu County. He raised his spear horizontally and deflected Zhang Han's halberd.

He immediately turned his horse's head and headed south.

Looking at Xu Wu's fleeing back, Zhang Han couldn't help laughing. His laughter was so unrestrained and so scornful of the heroes. After a long time, Zhang Han waved his halberd and pointed it at Xu County and the Qin Army.

They swarmed up and attacked Xu County.

Two hours later, Xu County was completely controlled by the Qin army. Zhang Han led his troops slowly towards the city gate. At this time, a general wearing a helmet and carrying armor quickly came up to meet him. He was the one who attacked Xu County by surprise.

Su Jiao, the county's general, once served under Fu Su.

Seeing Su Jiao coming up to meet him, Zhang Han laughed on his horse and said, "General Su, you have made great achievements in this battle. I will report it to the imperial court to express your merits."

Su Jiao bowed his hands in thanks and replied: "Thank you so much, General, for your help, but I failed to stop Xu Wu from escaping. Please forgive me, General."

Hearing Su Jiao mention Xu Wu, Zhang Han instinctively looked southward to see the path Xu Wu had fled in a hurry. Zhang Han couldn't help but sneer: "There is no need to be afraid of a lost dog. Soon, I will bloodbath Chen County. I miss him Xu."

Wu, you can’t escape your bad luck!”

"The general is wise." Su Jiao praised. At this time, Zhang Han pointed to the city and said: "Send the order, enter the city!"

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In Qisi County, Hengshan County, the Chu army from Jiangdong took fourteen days to cross the Dabie Mountains, and used civilians to build a simple road so that they could effectively march northward in the future, and this road would also pass through Xiangzhuang.

After the second construction, it became more open.

At this time, 10,000 Jiangdong Chu troops were arrayed in the south of Qisi County. The drums were beating loudly, and ladders and crossbows were ready for battle. In front of the formation, more than a hundred large shields became the best bunkers for the Jiangdong Chu troops.

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The war drums were beating non-stop, but the defenders of Qisi County had no intention of surrendering, and a brutal attack and capture battle was about to begin.

But in the center of the Chu army in Jiangdong, Cao Feng was holding a piece of blue coarse cloth and was wiping the blood marks on Xiang Zhuang's shoulder. In the battle not long ago, Xiang Zhuang was injured. He was killed by a sudden feather.

The arrow hit the shoulder. Although a simple bandage was temporarily applied, the wound was still suppurating and bruising.

Because of this, the siege battle was temporarily stopped. On the side, Ding Gu and Li Ji were waiting anxiously. Seeing that Xiang Zhuang's wound was not serious, Ding Gu felt relieved and said with a smile: "Young General, this time.

Let me lead the troops to fight."

Xiang Zhuang endured the pain, wiped the sweat from his forehead, looked at Ding Gu, and said solemnly: "It's not that I don't believe in your ability, but we only have ten thousand people. If we can't attack, our trip north will be in vain."

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"Don't worry, Major General. I only need 3,000 men. I will be able to capture this city in this battle!" Seeing Ding Gu's confidence, Xiang Zhuang was about to agree when a scout rushed over and cupped his hands.

: "General, there are troops approaching us from the south."

Xiang Zhuang was startled. He stood up suddenly, but he forgot that Cao Feng was bandaging his wound. When the wound was touched, Xiang Zhuang couldn't help but sucked in a breath, gritted his teeth and shouted: "Hurry up and find out which army it is!"

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The scout made a promise and left. At this time, Xiang Zhuang didn't care about the wound. He personally picked up the coarse cloth, wiped the bruises, put down his sleeves, looked at his followers, and ordered: "Bring the armor!"

Cao Feng said anxiously: "Brother Xiangzhuang, you can't do this!"

Cao Feng grabbed the corner of Xiang Zhuang's clothes and wanted to stop Xiang Zhuang. At this time, a scout rushed over again, cupped his hands and said: "General, this is the flag of the Poyang Army. At this time, their leader wants to see the general."

When Xiang Zhuang heard that it was the Poyang Army, he felt relieved and took a breath. What he was most worried about at this time was that the Qin Army on the Jiujiang front line would advance westward and cut off his retreat. At that time, he would be in a dilemma. At this time, the Poyang Army came for reinforcements.

Xiang Zhuang couldn't help but smile and said: "Let them come over."

The scout made a promise and left. Seeing that Xiang Zhuang was no longer struggling to put on his armor, Cao Feng said happily: "Brother Xiang Zhuang, your wound hasn't been healed yet, I'm cleaning it for you."

Looking at Cao Feng's concerned eyes, Xi Jinping really didn't want to refuse, so he had to take off his sleeves. Cao Feng carefully wiped the abscessed wound with a coarse cloth. At this time, a familiar voice sounded: "I heard that our General Xiangzhuang was injured!

What an anecdote!”

Ting Bu's rough voice sounded, and soon he rode his horse to the center of the army, dismounted, and walked towards Xiangzhuang. But behind him, there was a female general who had already run over first. She anxiously took out a handkerchief and

Said: "You have such a coarse cloth, please take it away quickly!"

The woman snatched the coarse cloth from Cao Feng's hand, threw it aside, and carefully wiped Xiang Zhuang's wound with a handkerchief. After about half a cup of tea, she finally finished it. Then she breathed out easily and wiped her forehead with her hand.

Han Han looked at Xiang Zhuang and smiled with concern: "If you encounter this kind of thing in the future, don't blindly wipe the wound with a coarse cloth, it will easily fester."

After saying that, the woman glanced at the person who had just applied the wounds to Xiang Zhuang. She was actually a woman?

At this time, Cao Feng also recognized that the person in front of him was none other than Wu Fang, the female general of the Wu family whom he had seen on the ship that day.

Wherever the two women's eyes touched, there was lightning and thunder, and murderous intent arose.

Tingbu, who was standing by, saw something was wrong in the atmosphere, and couldn't help laughing: "Brother Xiangzhuang is injured. I will take the lead in this siege!"

After saying that, Yingbu turned around and ordered: "Send the order, form your formation, prepare to attack the city!"

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In the distance, seven thousand Poyang troops were waiting in formation, and Ying Bu led the way to the formation. At this time, the war drums were also beating in Qisi County, and several beacon fires were blazing with black smoke, soaring into the sky. This was Xiang Yuan.

A signal for help.

Soon, Ting Bu took a few steps forward on his horse. He slowly took out the iron sword from his arms. This was an iron sword of exquisite workmanship. It was the first batch of iron swords made by Poyang. At this time, Ting Buang shouted an order.

: "Siege the city!"

Three thousand vanguard troops were dispatched. Carrying ladders, they rushed towards Qisi County together with the Chu army from Jiangdong.

Soon, the second wave of troops also began to run forward like a wave. They followed in the footsteps of the first group of vanguards and rushed towards the foot of Qisi County.

Not long after, ladders were set up on the top of the city. Whether it was the Jiangdong Chu army or the Poyang army, they were all climbing the ladders and fighting towards the city tower. The battle was extremely fierce.

But not far away, Xiang Zhuang, who was always watching the battle on his horse, was not excited about the start of the war. Beside him, the two women looked at each other with burning eyes, as if there was an invisible war that could not be touched or seen.

Just when Xiang Zhuang felt uncomfortable, in the distance, flames were raging on the city tower, and countless Qin army flags were thrown down from the city gate. The city gate slowly opened. Xiang Zhuang saw that the opportunity had come to get out of the sight of the two women.

He immediately waved his sword and shouted: "Kill out!"

The main force of the Chu army in Jiangdong, together with Ying Bu's troops, rushed towards Qisi County. This was the last wave of attack. The shouts of killing were like thunder in the sky, shaking the whole country.

Xiang Zhuang tightened the reins with his right hand and wanted to rush out, but found that there seemed to be something missing around him. When he calmed down and observed carefully, two women, without knowing when, had already rushed towards Qisi County, each holding a weapon in their hands.
Chapter completed!