In Wushang County, Wu Zhu threw several tea bowls in anger. At this time, the Eastern Chu Army was only fifty miles away from him.

A few days ago, Wu Zhu would not have taken Xiang Zhuang to heart, but Ding Gu's sneak attack last night made Wu Zhu realize that he had underestimated Xiang Zhuang. At least, Xiang Zhuang was definitely not a short-sighted, mediocre person.

Listen to Wu Rui earlier

He praised Xiang Zhuang, but Wu Zhu always thought that Xiang Zhuang relied on the reputation of the Xiang family and the power of Xiang Yu to become the king of Jiangdong. At this time, his camp had been driven to Wushang City by Xiang Zhuang, and Wu Zhu knew

, I must do something.

Although Wu Zhu was irritable, he still suppressed the anger in his heart. At this time, he looked at Teddy with a cold gaze and said angrily: "How many troops did our army lose in the battle yesterday?"

"Your Majesty, I took a preliminary look and found that there are at least 30,000 people. However, the specific data will not be known until they compile the statistics for a while." Teddy replied slightly helplessly. At this time, Wu Zhu already shouted angrily.

: "Don't worry about the loss for now, hurry up and gather your troops. I want to fight Xiang Zhuang to decide the outcome!"

"No, Your Majesty!" On the side, counselor Naduo walked out quickly. He came to Wuzhu's side and said slightly anxiously: "The situation is not favorable to our army now. Wushang City is small and it is difficult to withstand the ravages of the Eastern Chu Army.

Our army's back route, Damo City, has not been captured so far. If the king stays here for a long time, I am afraid that the light troops of Eastern Chu will rush forward and detour back to Damo County and cut off our back route. Our army will be buried here for a long time. Please

Your Majesty, think twice!”

Naduo mentioned that Damo County envoy Wu Zhu thought of Zou Yao. After this man learned that Dong Chu was kicking the camp, he actually led his soldiers back to the Da Mo military camp in a hurry. If he hadn't escaped first, how could his army be in panic?

Escape?

Thinking of this, the anger in Wu Zhu's heart almost burst out again. After a while, Wu Zhu then said bitterly: "Immediately send an order to Zou Yao to capture Da Mo within three days. Otherwise, I will definitely ask him to surrender."

Head!"

…

Although the East Chu Army won a victory and captured nearly 20,000 East Vietnamese prisoners of war and countless horses and baggage, the East Chu Army was not complacent about the small victory. At this time, the gates of the East Chu Army's camp were closed tightly, and the bows were

Soldiers and spearmen were patrolling in neat lines, and there were also soldiers walking around on five temporary watchtowers, observing the distance.

In the Chinese army's tent, Xiang Zhuang was sitting on a soft mat, staring at the map on the desk with sharp eyes. This map was drawn by scouts who had explored the terrain bit by bit in the past few years and visited the East Vietnam many times.

, although the map does not completely conform to the current situation, for Xiangzhuang, this map is enough.

Moreover, after Xiang Zhuang ascended the throne, he asked the Ordnance Supervisor to study the creation of a sand table, striving to replace the map with a sand table in future wars, so that he could better arrange defenses and mobilize troops, and gain a higher initiative on the battlefield.

However, the sand table is not as easy to make as Xiang Zhuang imagined. So far, the sand table is still under development, and Xiang Zhuang has not strictly required the weapons supervisor to complete it within a long time. After all, this kind of thing has not yet appeared in this era.

It is no longer easy to develop it.

At this time, all the civil servants and generals were sitting on both sides of the commander's account. Everyone was looking at Xiang Zhuang silently. They thought that the surprise attack on the enemy camp and the capture of 20,000 enemies would be appreciated by everyone in Xiang Zhuang, but Xiang Zhuang's silence at this time made Xiang Zhuang admire him.

Everyone was confused, especially Ding Gu. The enemy army had been forced to Wushang City. It was impossible for them to rely on Wushang to resist the Dong Chu Army. They could only confront the Dong Chu Army head-on or flee south in a hurry. But why?

But Xiang Zhuang feels heavy instead?

No one dared to come forward and ask, and Xiang Zhuang ignored everyone. He just looked at the map silently without saying a word.

Xiangzhuang's previous arrangement was to let Yingliang lead his army to reinforce Damo, cut off Wuzhu's retreat, and strive to defeat Wuzhu in one battle, so that he would not have the courage to go north for a few years. However, during this period, Damo County suffered from the East Vietnamese

Although Xiangzhuang did not fall behind the strong attack and fierce attack of the army, Xiangzhuang knew very well that the combat effectiveness of Damo County was already very weak at this time.

Ying Liang only had two thousand soldiers and horses, and he had also sent an order to cross the river and go south. So, Xiang Zhuang didn't know what his chances of winning were in this battle?

If the East Vietnamese Army is not taught a lesson, even if they are temporarily driven away, they will still come back next year after winter, which makes Xiang Zhuang worried.

Therefore, Xiang Zhuang did not show any joy after winning the battle. At this time, the depression in Xiang Zhuang's heart also brought inexplicable pressure to the generals. They also followed Xiang Zhuang in silence. The atmosphere in the big tent was very solemn. Just before Xiang Zhuang

Zhuang sighed softly, and when he woke up from his deep thoughts, a personal guard had already reported outside the tent: "Your Majesty, Lord Cao Wujiu and General Cao Wushang have come from Wu County and are asking for a meeting outside."

"Why are they here?" Xiang Zhuang was slightly surprised. He stood up and looked outside the tent, and said loudly: "Let them come in."

Soon, the curtain was opened, and Cao Wushang and others walked into the tent dressed in military uniforms. Beside Cao Wujiu, there was a majestic female general wearing red armor. She was Cao Feng whom she had not seen for a long time.

At this time, everyone came to the center of the handsome account, and at the same time they cupped their hands and said, "See you, Your Majesty."

Xiang Zhuang smiled and waved his hand: "You're welcome."

Several personal guards brought soft mats and placed them on both sides of the tent. Cao Wushang and Cao Feng sat in their seats respectively. Only Cao Wujiu still stood there, staring at Xiang Zhuang. This move was quickly dismissed.

When Xiang Zhuang noticed it, Xiang Zhuang couldn't help but laugh and said, "Why doesn't Mr. Cao move?"

"I came here because of a matter that concerns your Majesty." Cao Wujiu laughed heartily. At this time, Xiang Zhuang asked slightly in surprise: "The war is about to begin. I have nothing on my mind at this time. I don't know what Duke Cao is thinking about.

What does it mean?"

"Haha, Your Majesty, you are asking a question knowingly." Cao Wujiu laughed again, and then, Cao Wujiu pointed to the west, in the direction of Wushang County, and then said with a smile: "Your Majesty's concern is the East Vietnam Army.

.”

…

Being exposed by Cao Wujiu, Xiang Zhuang felt calm. After he ordered the accounts to be dismissed, Cao Wujiu and Cao Feng were the only ones left behind. After everyone left the commander's account, Xiang Zhuang ordered people to bring wine and food.

, Cao Wujiu and Cao Feng sat across from each other, each pouring a glass of wine for each other. After drinking, Xiang Zhuang smiled and said, "Nothing can be hidden from Duke Cao."

After adding another glass of wine, Xiang Zhuang continued: "If you want to drive away Wu Zhu, the time is ripe, but if you want to cut off Wu Zhu's return, completely defeat him, and make it difficult for him to go north in a few years, I don't have much confidence.

, Therefore, I have stationed troops here and do not dare to start a war easily."

"Hahaha, the king only considers one side, so he has such concerns." Cao Wujiu drank the wine and continued: "If the king considers from another angle, recognize the throne of Dongou King Zuyao and let him divide Dongyue equally.

, then, will Zu Yao still obey Wu Zhu’s orders? If Zu Yao retreats, Damo County will naturally lift the alarm, and then the king’s original plan can be..."

Cao Wujiu narrowed his eyes slightly and stared at Xiang Zhuang. At this time, he had made his words very clear. He estimated that Xiang Zhuang already had countermeasures. After Xiang Zhuang nodded slightly, Cao Wujiu continued: "We have received intelligence recently.

The State of Qi detained a craftsman from our weapons inspection not long ago. Then, the craftsman seemed to disappear out of thin air without a trace. I am very worried that the State of Qi will take this opportunity to secretly learn the art of smelting from the craftsman. This pair

We are extremely disadvantaged."

"Is there such a thing?" Xiang Zhuang also seemed to smell the political ambitions of Qi State. Ever since Tian Rong killed the three kings and proclaimed himself King of Qi, Xiang Zhuang knew that Qi State was no longer under the control of Chu State. At this time, if Qi State

Equipped with iron weapons, their strength will be even stronger.

But at the moment, Xiang Zhuang has not yet experienced how to deal with the affairs of the Qi State. He can only make a decision after a battle with the East Vietnamese Army. Thinking of this, Xiang Zhuang asked: "You might as well reveal this news to Xiang Yu so that

He'll handle it."

Seeing Xiang Zhuang pushing the matter to Xiang Yu, Cao Wujiu sighed slightly in his heart. If this matter was handed over to Xiang Yu, it would probably immediately trigger a war between Qi and Chu. He picked up the wine glass, drank another glass, and then sighed:

"I'm worried that the overlord will have a bad temper and launch a war against Qi. That would..."

Cao Wujiu stopped talking. He instinctively looked to the west and sighed: "In that case, Han will definitely take the opportunity to go north."

"Does Mr. Cao also think Liu Bang will go north?"

"I have a premonition that Liu Bang will never stay silently in Hanzhong." Cao Wujiu sighed again and drank a few more glasses of wine. Cao Wujiu turned around and took Cao Feng's hand and said, "My daughter is too old to stay here.

, her heart has already followed you to the battlefield. Even if she stays at home, she is still a shell. How about sending her to the military camp and staying by your side to take care of your daily life? "

Cao Wujiu suddenly turned the conversation to Cao Feng, causing Xiang Zhuang to recall scenes of the past in his mind. Cao Feng was too stubborn. He had originally planned to accept her as his concubine, but she refused. At this time,

Xiang Zhuang looked at Cao Feng again. She was much more mature than in the past few years. Xiang Zhuang had to sigh that the years were ruthless and took away so much time from mortals.

After looking at Cao Feng for a long time, Xiang Zhuang nodded slightly. At this time, Cao Wujiu stood up and said with a smile: "My matter has been solved, and the king's knot has been resolved. It seems that I should return to Wuxian tomorrow.

"

Cao Wujiu looked at his daughter Cao Feng again and said, "Take good care of your Majesty. You two have grown up together since childhood and are familiar with each other. I have nothing to worry about."

With a sigh, Cao Wujiu turned around and left the tent.

At this time, Cao Wujiu was no longer what he was before. He was getting older and his health was getting worse year by year, but at this time, he pushed himself to Xiangzhuang. Cao Feng knew that Cao Wujiu

The reason is that he hopes that Xiang Zhuang can marry Cao Feng in the future, so as to solve a problem in his heart. Although he doesn't say it clearly, Cao Feng knows his father's thoughts very well.

At this time, Cao Feng silently watched Cao Wujiu's leaving figure and couldn't help but shed a line of tears.

Xiang Zhuang also lamented everything the Cao women had done for the Xiang family. He secretly swore in his heart that he would never treat Cao Feng badly in the future, nor would he live up to her undying love for him.

After a long silence, Xiang Zhuang shouted outside the tent: "Here comes someone."

A personal guard walked into the commander's tent and bowed his hand to Xiang Zhuang: "What are your orders, Your Majesty?"

"Go and arrange a barracks for Miss Cao, and call me Cao Wushang." The bodyguard promised and was about to leave, but Xiang Zhuang called the bodyguard again, hesitated for a moment, and then said: "Pass it to me.

Order, starting from today, Cao Feng will be promoted to the rank of Huwei Zhonglang General and stay under my command."

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