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Chapter 35

%d7%cf%d3%c4%b8%f3Julu City, which was still raging with war a few days ago and where corpses were everywhere, has become extremely quiet now. The Qin army has not attacked the city for half a month. It was once in a state of disarray and was shaking The city wall that was about to collapse has been temporarily repaired, and the Zhao flag has been planted on the city top again. Everything seems to be back to normal again.

On a rare day, all the civilians went to the city to rest. Except for the five thousand Zhao soldiers who were patrolling conscientiously, the rest of the wounded soldiers were also evacuated from the city tower.

King Zhao was in a good mood today. He took Zhang Er, Shen Yang and others for a stroll on the top of the city. Although blood stains were vaguely visible, these blood stains had dimmed under the sunlight. Perhaps, one day, the Qin State would be conquered. If overthrown, Zhao State will still be in the flames of war. After all, there can only be one overlord in the world.

Zhao Xie was extremely emotional. After just one battle with Julu, Zhao Xie seemed to have aged several dozen years. He felt that he had seen through the world of mortals. The former vitality was gone, like a treasure box, the edges and corners had been worn away. At this time, it is already a round sphere,

While sighing with emotion, Zhao Xie saw Li Zuoche in the distance who was directing the soldiers to set up defenses. His right hand was wrapped in linen. It was obvious that he had been injured not long ago. At this time, Zhao Xie had already taken a few steps to meet him. Lang smiled and said, "General Li, haven't you gone home these days?"

"I will see you at last, your Majesty." Li Zuoche heard Zhao Xie's voice and looked back. Seeing Zhao Xie approaching, he hurriedly saluted. Zhao Xie helped Li Zuoche up with one hand, and Li Zuoche replied: "Although the Qin army has temporarily eased their attack on the city, they are still stationed in the Jiyuan area. They have strong soldiers and horses and cannot be underestimated."

Li Zuoche was injured but did not forget to worry about the country. Zhao Xie nodded with satisfaction and turned around and ordered: "From today on, I will appoint General Li as the captain of the country. You can serve the country wholeheartedly. I will follow up one by one in the future." The reward will not be a loss to everyone,"

When all the soldiers heard King Zhao's promise, they all knelt down on one knee: "We will guard the giant deer with all our heart."

Zhao Xie raised his hands and said, "Everyone, get up."

Everyone got up and returned to their posts. At this time, Zhao Xie continued to move forward slowly. Li Zuoche followed closely beside him. There was a brief silence. Zhao Xie was the first to ask: "Qin Jun has been here these days." "Is there any movement?"

"The camp has been closed, and I have sent scouts many times to investigate, and found that they seem to be very afraid of the Chu army," Li Zuoche replied, handing over his hand.

Hearing that the Qin army was afraid of the Chu army, Zhao Xie couldn't help but become interested and said with a smile: "How can you see that?"

"Since the Chu army went north, the Qin army has been defeated in many battles. Now, they have given up attacking Julu and closed their camp. If I am not wrong, the Qin army is about to retreat."

"Really?" Zhao Xie laughed loudly. On the side, Shen Yang also cupped his hands and said: "The Chu army has been controlled by Xiang Yu, and its morale has been greatly boosted. Moreover, Xiang Yu once promised me that he would go north to Julu in a few days. He really did When the time comes, those who are true to their word will surely accomplish great things. Therefore, I think the Qin army is indeed afraid of the Chu army."

Hearing Shen Yang's praise of Xiang Yu, Zhao Xie smiled and asked: "But the Chu army has a small number of people after all. Can they defeat the Qin army?"

"I have confidence in Xiang Yu,"

"Me too,"

"Although the Qin army is large, it may not be the opponent of the Chu army," Shen Yang said with a smile again,

This time, Zhao Xie seemed to have taken reassurance. He had finally let go of his worries. But according to hearsay, Zhao Xie could not completely let down his guard and ignore the Qin army. If Xiang Yu could defeat the Qin army, such a powerful figure, Zhao Xie thought that it was necessary for him to meet him.

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At this time, the main force of the Qin army had returned to Jiyuan camp from Julu. The Julu camp had been entrusted to Wang Li to guard it. However, Zhang Han was anxiously wandering around Jiyuan camp at this time. In one day, Zhang Han fought against Xiang Yu nine times, but lost nine times. Such a dismal record made Zhang Han realize that he was no match for Xiang Yu.

Zhang Han was unwilling to retreat. Once he retreated, would the court hold him accountable for his inability to supervise the war? Zhang Han hesitated.

But if he didn't retreat, Zhang Han was worried, could he defeat Xiang Yu? Zhang Han also thought about a question, what would happen if he closed his camp and had a stalemate with Xiang Yu? Xiang Yu would have no winter clothes due to insufficient food and grass. And leave quietly? Or, Xiang Yu will attack fiercely and attack the camp with ten times the casualties. But in the end, an answer that worries Zhang Han appears. Once Xiang Yu runs out of food, he can turn to sneak attacks on his own. Liangdao, in this way, Xiang Yu can be self-sufficient.

Thinking like this, Zhang Han couldn't help but dumbfounded at his ridiculous idea. Just like this, Zhang Han was still wandering in the tent, his mind wandering. On the side, Sima Xin saw Zhang Han being so hesitant. He could only sigh and said in a deep voice: " General, are you still hesitating? Time waits for no one. Once we are trapped here by the Chu army and the road is blocked by heavy snow, we will really not be able to escape."

Sima Xin and Dong Yi always advocated leaving Julu and returning to Sanchuan County to rest and recuperate. It would not be too late to join the Chu army when the spring comes next year. However, Zhang Han's ideas were different from the two. He knew very well that once he returned to the army, , the imperial court blamed him, he couldn't bear it, but if he didn't return to the army, he would be in danger here. Zhang Han was still hesitating, Dong Yi on the side sighed: "Are you worried about the imperial court blaming you, general?"

When Dong Yi said something important, Zhang Han suddenly raised his head, looked at Dong Yi, and said anxiously: "General Dong has a clever plan."

"It's not a good idea, but it can ensure the smooth retreat of the general to the south, and the imperial court will not blame him at all," Dong Yi said with a smile,

"Hurry up..." Zhang Han looked a little anxious,

"General, you still remember the news brought back by the scouts yesterday. Yang Xiong was defeated and retreated to Xingyang. He did not dare to fight. At this time, Hangu Pass was in danger. Why didn't the general lead his army back in the name of rescuing Hangu Pass? Luoyang is guarding the main road. Liu Bang is not the opponent of the general, but Xiang Yu will definitely not follow the general because he retreats south. In this way, the general can gain a year of breathing space and wait until next spring. , we can recruit new troops and fight Xiang Yu before it is too late,"

Dong Yi's plan was indeed brilliant. At this time, the gloom in Zhang Han's heart was swept away. He looked at Sima Xin beside him, and when he saw that Sima Xin also nodded in agreement, he made up his mind and couldn't help laughing happily.

Zhang Han came to the map and was about to think about the withdrawal route, but a soldier outside the tent reported: "Report, General, Julu Camp was attacked by Xiang Yu and is very critical. General Wang Li ordered me to come and ask for help."

"What?" Zhang Han was shocked. Julu had nearly 70,000 troops stationed. Once swallowed by Xiang Yu, one of his wings would be broken. Thinking of this, Zhang Han sighed helplessly, turned around and ordered: "Go back and report to General Wang Li." , I will come to your aid immediately,”

The Qin soldiers outside the tent were ordered to leave. At this time, Zhang Han shouted to the tent again: "Go quickly and inform my son Zhang Ping, asking him to assemble an army of 50,000 and go out with me."

The sound of a personal attendant singing a promise sounded outside the door. Zhang Han looked at Sima Xin and Dong Yi helplessly and sighed: "If Wang Li is defeated, my main force of 70,000 will no longer exist. You two will guard Ji for me." I'll go back to the original camp,"

"General, if you continue to fight, you will suffer chaos. You have to think carefully." Dong Yi was also a little anxious. Wang Li's camp has been trapped in Julu alone. If Zhang Han comes to help, it will only increase the number of troops. There were casualties, but Zhang Han refused to give up this army. He waved his hands and sighed: "I will never give up this army. You don't need to persuade me anymore."

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The war was cruel. On the plain more than thirty miles away from Julu, the Qin army camped on the mountain. This was the frontline camp of the Qin army. At this time, the general Wang Li was anxious and anxious. Half an hour ago, because of The Chu army invaded the camp. Wang Li once led his army to fight, but happened to encounter Xiang Yu. He was killed by Xiang Yu after several rounds. At this time, Wang Li had to defend the camp with She Jian, waiting for reinforcements.

It can be said that Wang Li is indeed worried. He is very afraid that Zhang Han will jump over the wall and abandon the 70,000 troops, but he has nothing to do. If Zhang Han does not lead his troops to help, Wang Li will not be able to save the Julu Camp.

Just when Wang Li was deep in thought, an arrow suddenly penetrated through the fence wall and headed straight for Wang Li. Before Wang Li could react, a follower on the side had already spotted the arrow, and he shouted: "Be careful! ", and then pushed Wang Li down, and the arrow passed through the two of them,

Just when Wang Li was still in shock, a rumble of drums suddenly sounded in the distance. I don't know who was the first to cheer: "The reinforcements have arrived, the reinforcements have arrived,"

Just when the Chu army was in a hurry to attack the camp, the Qin army's reinforcements did arrive. To the west of the Julu camp and east of Quliang, a cavalry team of 3,000 people rushed forward first. Behind the cavalry team Three miles away, the 50,000 main force of the Qin army was also rushing over. This was Zhang Han leading his army to reinforce.

On the watchtower, Wang Li saw the reinforcements. His panicked heart finally calmed down a little. At this time, the Chu army's siege rhythm also changed. Not far away, Shejian came running quickly. Soon, he climbed up. The watchtower looked into the distance and said anxiously: "General, the reinforcements are coming. We should go out of the city to fight and cooperate with the general inside and outside. The Chu army can be defeated."

"The Chu army is elite, let's observe and observe." Wang Li was a little timid. After hearing this, She Jian became furious and shouted: "If you continue to fight, you will suffer chaos. If the general refuses to fight, you can give me Ten thousand soldiers and horses, I swear to fight to the death with the Chu thieves,"

"Bastard, do you dare to underestimate me?" Wang Li was furious and ignored Shejian, and hurriedly walked to the bottom of the watchtower.

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On the battlefield, Zhang Han brandished his halberd and was invincible, attacking directly into the heart of the Chu army. He killed the Chu army and made them scream in agony. The Qin army behind him also followed closely, and the battle gradually became chaotic.

Zhang Han originally thought he would encounter Xiang Yu, but he charged into three square formations of the Qin army in a row. No generals could stop him. At this time, Zhang Han gradually calmed down. He vaguely guessed that the one attacking Julu here was not Chu. The main force of the army,

Thinking of this, Zhang Han became even more unscrupulous. He rode his horse to kill the Chu army, one by one with a halberd. Zhang Han picked off six or seven people one after another, but suddenly a general came out from the diagonal thrust. He waved his big halberd and went straight to Zhang Han. Han hit the vital point, Zhang Han was caught off guard, and was knocked off his horse by the big halberd. After rolling for more than ten times, Zhang Han stabilized his body and started to stagger to fight. At this time, he looked forward with a pair of frightened eyes. The person who came was actually Xiang Yu.

Zhang Han did not dare to hesitate. He endured the pain, picked up the spurge on the ground, and wanted to fight Xiang Yu. However, from the diagonal thrust, a young man came riding a horse and shouted anxiously: "Father, don't fight forcefully, get on the horse quickly." ,Escape for your life with me,"

Zhang Han followed the sound and saw that it was his son Zhang Ping. Without hesitation, he reached out and grabbed the right hand handed over by Zhang Ping, turned over, jumped up, mounted his horse and rushed towards the outside of the Chu formation.

Zhang Han's high banner was cut off, and the Qin army was in chaos. The Chinese army guarding Zhang Han saw that their general was defeated and fled south. The Qin army returned with another disastrous defeat. The main force of the Chu army suddenly rushed out from the mountains and forests. , cut off the Qin army's path, but the Qin army was too numerous, and finally broke through the Chu army's defense line and ran as hard as possible.

In this battle, the Qin army was completely frightened by the Chu army, and no one dared to stay on the battlefield. On the side of the Julu camp, after seeing Zhang Han's main force fleeing, everyone was panicked and watched uneasily. Outside the camp, the Chu army was about to attack the camp again.

Xiang Yu was riding on a horse and was about to stab Zhang Han to death with a halberd, but he ran away again. Although he was a little unwilling, Xiang Yu had no choice but to do anything. When he stared at Zhang Han's escape route, Long Qie laughed. He ran over, holding a majestic Guanzhong horse in his hand. The horse was dark all over and had smooth hair. Xiang Yu looked at the horse and couldn't help but praise: "What a Guanzhong horse."

"This is Zhang Han's husband. He was just knocked down by Brother Yu's halberd. The war horse panicked and didn't choose the way, so I brought it here."

Xiang Yu had already turned over and dismounted, took the reins, and gently stroked his mane with his hands. Suddenly, Xiang Yu suddenly turned over and jumped up. The horse raised its front hooves in fear and kept neighing, but Xiang Yu used his body to push down hard. Press, just like that, after about a cup of tea, Xiang Yu finally tamed these fierce horses. He patted the horses' chests and laughed and said: "From now on, you will be my mount. I'll call you Wu Zhui." ,"

As if he could understand Xiang Yu's words, Wu Zui neighed and led Xiang Yu on the battlefield. The speed was so fast that everyone was stunned.

Zhang Han's main force gradually disappeared on the battlefield. Xiang Yu ordered again. Pu Shan and Ying Bu led their troops to attack Chidao. The rest of the main force besieged the camp with all their strength. The battle became more and more fierce.

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