After passing through Shenyuan Pass, the Chu army marched eastwards in great strength. The mountain road here is difficult to travel and it belongs to the remaining mountains of Shaoshi Mountain. But by going north from here, the Chu army's journey can be shortened by two days.

Most of the Chu army was cavalry, and the Poyang army was the main one. The horses ridden by the Poyang army were mostly southern horses. They were short in stature, but their limbs were thick//strong, making it easy to walk in the mountains. This also made the Chu army easy to walk through the mountain roads.

.Many fewer obstacles.

Traveling along the remaining veins of Shaoshi Mountain and passing through the winding mountain road, there is a not very spacious road. This road leads directly to Gong County, which is today's Gongyi City. From here, head west to Luoyang.

As long as they pass through Luoyang and a few days' journey, the Chu army can reach Hangu Pass. In the past few days, Gong Ao, Li Hong and others gathered together to discuss the situation. They all hope that Xiang Zhuang can rush to Xianyang as soon as possible. It has been controlled.

The situation in Guanzhong.

But King Huai once said that whoever enters Guanzhong first can be the king of Qin. This also made many people worried. Even if Xiangzhuang rushed to Xianyang, he might not be able to reverse the situation.

These days, Xiangzhuang has been sending scouts to the north to spy on Xiang Yu's march. Many counselors led by Kong Ji are speculating whether Xiangzhuang has plans to join forces with Xiang Yu.

But many people don't know that a large-scale conspiracy in history is secretly brewing. The only one who knows this is Xiang Zhuang. He relies on his understanding of this era and wants to rely on his own ability to stop this conspiracy.

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But the scouts came out one after another, but there was no return. These days, Xiang Zhuang couldn't sit still.

Although the army is still marching and passing through this not-so-wide road, the army can enter Gong County. However, Xiang Zhuang has not yet grasped the specific situation of Xiang Yu at this time. This forced him to increase his efforts. And

.Once Guanzhong is crowned king, the world will enter into another struggle. The conflict between Chu and Han is inevitable.

Will happen. Then, whether we can obtain the greatest benefits in this war and whether we can establish our own world in Jiangdong. These are all unknown. But Xiang Zhuang knows that these two hundred thousand surrendered soldiers are not as good as those by Xiang Yu.

It is better to leave them to yourself than to kill them. They can also be used as an important labor force for your own construction of Jiangdong garrison in the future.

Xiang Zhuang was anxious and uneasy. Kong Ji, who had been watching the scenery along the way, came closer on his horse. Seeing that Xiang Zhuang was in a daze and seemed to be worried about something, he comforted him and asked, "General, are you preparing for Liu Bang's entry into the pass?"

Worry. In my opinion.

Although Liu Bang broke through Wuguan, it is not easy for him to continue to advance westward and break through Aoguan. Moreover, Aoguan is the last barrier of Qin. Qin will not let Liu Bang easily enter the pass. I think he is in Aoguan.

The battle of Guan will definitely be very tragic."

"You underestimate Liu Bang too much." Xiang Zhuang smiled coldly. His understanding of history allowed Xiang Zhuang to guess that Liu Bang would definitely be able to enter Xianyang in the next few days without the need for scouts to investigate.

But Kong Ji looked at Xiang Zhuang in astonishment. He didn't know why Xiang Zhuang was so sure. Just when he was about to ask, Xiang Zhuang had already seen Kong Ji's confusion. He smiled and said: "Qin is at the end of its war effort.

.The only great army that has fought a hundred battles is fighting fiercely with Xiang Yu on the front line of Hebei. Guanzhong is empty. Liu Bang will definitely be able to enter Xianyang soon."

Speaking of this, Xiang Zhuang raised his head and looked at the sky. If he had gone north half a month earlier, maybe he would be the one to take charge of Guanzhong at this time. Then, would the Chu-Han struggle in history still happen?

After a while, Xiang Zhuang said to Kong Ji again: "We have been marching in the mountains during this period and have lost much contact with the outside world. Therefore, I will let Ma Tianhong personally lead the scouts to explore the situation in Hebei. If nothing happens, Xiang Yu The troops have already begun to march into Guanzhong."

Maybe he didn't believe it. Maybe he couldn't accept this reality. Kong Ji smiled helplessly: "This... can't be true."

As soon as Kong Ji finished speaking and Xiang Zhuang did not discuss the matter with him too much, the front army suddenly became restless. Xiang Zhuang immediately looked ahead warily. Soon, someone shouted: "General Ma is back."

General Ma Tianhong came galloping on his horse. He was almost in front of Xiang Zhuang. Ma Tianhong got off his horse and knelt on one knee and said: "General, we are traveling day and night. We have inquired in the Pingyin area and learned that General Xiang Yu has defeated Zhang Han. Han led his army to beg for surrender. At this time, General Xiang Yu recruited the coalition forces from various countries, which numbered as many as 200,000. The Qin army also surrendered 200,000 soldiers with great momentum. They stationed troops in Anyang and sent Sima Yan's troops to Hedong. If nothing happens. General Xiang Yu will head west in the near future."

"It's just as I expected." Xiang Zhuang finally let go of his hanging heart. On the side, Kong Ji stared at Xiang Zhuang with incredible eyes. He couldn't believe it. Xiang Zhuang had guessed all this. So... When Liu Bang's troops entered Guanzhong and Qin was destroyed, would Xiang Zhuang also guess it?

Xiang Zhuang looked at Ma Tianhong who was kneeling on one knee and ordered: "Get up."

Ma Tianhong got up and mounted his horse. Xiang Zhuang looked at everyone and ordered: "Speed ​​up."

The cavalry and chariots marched in front, and the infantry followed. The Chu army accelerated their march. Xiangzhuang's originally calm mood became tense again. If history had not deviated from its footsteps, and Xiang Yu stationed his army in Anyang, then the traps would arrive as scheduled. .Xiangzhuang must rush to Anyang as soon as possible.

With this in mind, Xiang Zhuang once again ordered Gong Ao and Ding Gu to lead the army to slow down. Xiang Zhuang led 20,000 cavalry and hurriedly marched north.

When Xiang Zhuang arrived in Pingyin, Gui Yinghao also came to Xiang Zhuang after many searches. He told Xiang Zhuang about Liu Bang's capture of Xianyang and the chaos in Xianyang. This news shocked everyone again, especially Kong. Ji, he couldn't believe that Xiang Zhuang was right in all of this.

But Xiang Zhuang didn't care what happened in Guanzhong at this time. Liu Bang was just a clown. What he really cared about was the 200,000 Qin troops under Xiang Yu. Therefore, Xiang Zhuang once again ordered to cross the river quickly and march towards Anyang.

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To the north of Anyang, 200,000 coalition troops and 200,000 Qin troops surrendered and were stationed here. Xiang Yu, who originally planned to organize his troops and stabilize the surrender, then head west, received news that Liu Bang's troops had entered Xianyang in the past few days.

This news was like a bolt from the blue, shattering Xiang Yu's dream of becoming king in Guanzhong. What made Xiang Yu even more furious was that Liu Bang actually took advantage of his fierce battle with Zhang Han in Hebei to go south to Wancheng, enter Wuguan, and capture Xianyang.

As for himself, since he had collected 200,000 surrendered soldiers from the Qin State, he had been short of food and grass, and his marching speed had also been affected. This made Xiang Yu depressed these days. If he continued to drag Qin's soldiers, Xiang Yu knew that although the number was huge, this army would be dragged down. Destroy your own coalition forces.

Xiang Yu, who originally planned to march westward, gave an order in the early morning to station the entire army on the spot and postpone his westward march.

Long Qie and a group of generals hurriedly arrived at Xiang Yu's camp. Soon, several coalition generals also arrived in batches. As soon as Zhang Er walked into the tent, he saw Xiang Yu with a worried look on his face. He couldn't help but smile happily and said: "General What are you worried about?"

Xiang Yu was interrupted by Zhang Er. He looked up at Zhang Er and asked with a smile: "Liu Bang has conquered Xianyang. Have you heard the news about Qin's defeat?"

"I just heard about it." Zhang Er nodded, walked closer, and asked, "General, do you think we should return home or continue to march westward?"

There was something in Zhang Er's words. Fan Zeng, who had remained silent on the side, stood up and said with a smile: "General Zhang, do you think we should march westward?"

"The General's battle with Zhang Han shocked Hebei. Now our soldiers are serving our orders. Allied forces from all countries are willing to obey the General's orders. If the General does not take advantage of these people's desires, it will be unjust." Zhang Er finished. Throw your head back and laugh.

Fan Zeng nodded silently. Xiang Yu also nodded and smiled: "I am about to march westward, but I don't have enough food and grass."

"Since there is insufficient food and grass, why don't the general abandon the Qin soldiers and advance with light troops and rush to Xianyang as soon as possible." Tian Zang also stood up and interjected.

At this time, Tian Zang came to the center of the tent and said softly: "In the past few days, if the Qin army's surrender had not delayed the journey, we would have arrived at Hangu Pass. In addition, I have heard recently that the Qin army complained that Zhang Han surrendered to Chu for no reason. As a result, they are unable to return to the west. Many people have secretly plotted to wait for an opportunity to rebel. If the general does not set up defenses as soon as possible, I am afraid they will be attacked by the Qin people."

When Xiang Yu heard this, he couldn't help but said: "How dare they do this?"

"There are already discussions about the Qin army in more than one camp. It is estimated that the Qin army will take action in a few days." Tian Zang said urgently.

After a brief thought, Xiang Yu slammed the table and said angrily: "Don't worry, everyone. I have my own opinion."

Seeing that Xiang Yu had expressed his position, everyone said no more and began to discuss the matter of marching westward. But Xiang Yu had no intention of discussing it at this time. He was more focused on how to deal with these surrendered soldiers.

At night, when the soldiers of each battalion fell into sweet sleep, Xiang Yu ordered his personal followers to fetch Xiang Bo, Pu Shan and Ying Bu. They had just arrived. Xiang Yu's relatives casually lowered the curtains and sealed the big tent outside the tent. No one was allowed to do so. Anyone comes close.

Xiang Yu was always wandering in front of the map. It was not until his determination gradually strengthened that he looked at the three of them and said with hatred: "Qin's soldiers are immoral. I spend tens of thousands of grain and grass every day to feed them, but they are plotting in secret. "If you want to rebel against the Chu army, you don't need this kind of army."

"What are your plans, General?" Pu Shan stepped forward and asked in a deep voice.

Xiang Yu made a gesture of wiping his neck. Xiang Bo looked at it and said in shock: "The two hundred thousand Qin army, if not handled properly, will cause a mutiny in advance. This must not be done."

"Uncle, don't worry. I have a perfect plan." Xiang Yu saw that Xiang Bo was so panicked, so he comforted him and said, "In just one night, I can turn all the 200,000 Qin troops into scorched earth."

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At night, except for a few Qin soldiers who were on patrol in the Qin army's camp, everyone else returned to their tents and fell into a deep sleep.

On the sentry tower, several Qin soldiers were taking a nap. Only one person was staring into the distance. Tonight, the clouds were overcast and it was pitch black everywhere. Without the dim light of the fire, it would be impossible to see what was going on in the distance.

Occasionally, cavalry would go out to patrol the camp. But in the past few days, the Chu army would often send additional scouts nearby. The Qin army no longer paid attention to its own defense. As time went by, the soldiers became more relaxed.

Suddenly, flames shot up into the sky in the distance. I don’t know how many torches were ignited. Like a fire dragon, it galloped towards the Qin Army camp. The Qin Army soldier who had been staring into the distance sounded the gong on the side in horror: "Dang Dang Dang Dang Dang Dang Dang Dang Dang Dang Dang Dang Dang Dang Dang Dang Dang Dang Dang Dang Dang." "

This is an army coming to kill. Although I don't know how many people there are, veterans generally know that with so many torches, I'm afraid this army is no less than tens of thousands.

At this time, many gongs in the Qin Army's camp were ringing at the same time. The Qin Army soldiers ran out of the tent in panic. Before they had time to put on their cloth armor, they hurriedly picked up their weapons and came to the camp gate. Only to find that in the distance, there were flames shooting into the sky. It was as bright as day. Tens of thousands of Chu troops had surrounded the Qin army's camp. Two strong Chu generals on horseback stood out from the formation. They came to the front of the camp and shouted: "Let Sima Xin come out quickly and answer."

Soon, the camp gate opened wide. Sima Xin and Dong Yi hurried over. Pu Shan shouted on his horse: "There is a rebellion in the camp. Why are you so indulgent?"

The sudden change left Sima Xin nowhere to complain. He could only say in a hurry: "I really don't know."

Pu Shan pointed his spear in the direction of the Chu army's camp and shouted: "The general is in the camp right now. You can go quickly and explain the matter clearly. Otherwise, the general will be angry and everyone will be burned."

Sima Xin had no choice but to hurriedly mount his horse with Dong Yi and gallop towards the Chu army's camp. Seeing Sima Xin walking away, Pu Shan showed a strange smile. He and Yingbu each commanded an army and rushed towards the Qin army's camp. .

Immediately, Pu Shan shouted: "Drive the Qin army westward and push them all into the valley."

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Chapter completed!