To the south of the camp, the people were divided into five villages, each with 200 people. The red Chu flag was fluttering in the wind. Several young men dressed like Chu soldiers removed the Qin flag, threw it into the fire, and marched from nearby villages and towns. The purchased red cloth was made into a Chu flag and hung high on the flagpole.

Pieces of red linen were torn off and each person wore a piece. This was a symbol of the red color of the Chu army. Although the clothes were simple, everyone's fighting spirit was high.

A temporary high platform was erected, with two bamboo poles carrying the heads of two generals. This was the Chu army's flag sacrifice.

A few people who knew something about culture took the notice, kowtowed to the sky, and then read: "The brutal Qin government has ruined the people, imposed excessive taxes, and disturbed our country. The people are white and bones, and the war is raging everywhere. Only our country of Chu, We should uphold the ancestral system, conquer the Qin Dynasty, shed blood on the battlefield, and never retreat..."

After reading the message, Chen Sheng strode to the high platform, and Wu Guang followed him on the altar. The two prayed to heaven for protection. Chen Sheng proclaimed himself a general and Wu Guang a captain, flattering the Chu State's orders and announcing to the world.

After all the trivial matters were completed, Chen Sheng personally held a knife, made a cut on the general's head, and dripped blood into the wine bowl. Wu Guang also dripped wine. At this time, two personal guards came up, carrying bamboo poles, and dropped the head of the general. Walking around the crowd, all the soldiers poured their blood into the bowl. This was Tongxin Wine. Chen Sheng raised the bowl high and shouted loudly: "Princes, generals, ministers, would rather have the seed...!"

This sentence made the crowd excited. At this time, Chen Sheng said again: "You are all heroes in overthrowing the violent Qin Dynasty and are the pride of Chu State. From today on, you must march forward bravely, crush the Qin Pass, and conquer Xianyang." , show off my great Chu Xiongwei!"

"King Chen Sheng! King Chen Sheng!" With the crowd shouting, Chen Sheng took the lead in drinking the forbidden wine, and the Chu army marched eastward in mighty force.

Perhaps it was God's favor. The day after Chen Sheng stood up, the heavy rain that had been falling for more than a month suddenly stopped. A rainbow hung high in the sky, and warm sunshine once again enveloped the earth. Many people were talking privately that this was a sign from God. With God’s blessing, the Chu army will surely win!

Three days later, the Chu army led by Chen Sheng sent a message to all directions, announcing to the world that Prince Fusu and Chu general Xiang Yan were in the army, and called on the heroes to fight against Qin together.

The Chu army went straight to Qi County to kill. Red Chu flags were flying all over the sky. Countless people were recruited to join the army along the way. All the villages and towns along the way were looted. All iron tools, hoes, rakes, etc. were taken away by the Chu army. Used as weapons, the number of Chu soldiers was close to 3,000.

Since the second emperor Hu Hai came to the throne, the management of local treasuries has gradually been relaxed. Officials were bought and sold in Changque. Governments in various places also imitated Xianyang, annexing land and acquiring slaves. The garrison in various places also gradually decreased. The originally powerful Qin Iron Army has No longer exists.

At this time, the mighty Chu army had arrived at the gate of Qixian County, and the city gates were temporarily closed. Dozens of government officials went to the city to garrison. There was no garrison in Qixian County. At this time, three thousand Chu troops came to attack in a mighty manner. Although their weapons were simple and their clothes were poorly clothed, However, the Chu army's momentum was murderous.

On the city tower, Qixian County Magistrate Geng Tong was stunned. He had never seen such a large-scale peasant uprising. Moreover, they were holding high the Chu flag, and this place was once Chu territory. Can he withstand the Chu army's attack?

In anxiety, Geng Tong called a close confidant and said in a deep voice: "Go to Pengcheng for help immediately. The sooner the better."

Following the order, he quietly slipped away from the north gate. Seeing the thousands of Chu troops under the city showing off their power, Geng Tong sighed softly and ordered everyone to guard and defend to the death.

Three hundred Chu troops went to the mountains to cut down trees and make ladders. Under the city tower, Chen Sheng, Wu Guang and others discussed the war situation with the Chinese army. When the ladders were completed, the Chu army would attack Qixian.

When marching and fighting, outsmarting is the best, and attacking by force is the worst. The reason why Chen Sheng wanted to attack by force was because he knew that Qixian had never stationed troops.

About half an hour later, the Chu army pulled up a five-meter-high ladder, and the roaring drums sounded slowly. The Chu army had no horns, so they had to use gongs as a signal to charge. At this time, the troops on the upper floor of Qixian County were ready.

In preparation for the battle, dozens of government officials were shivering, holding long swords, and were extremely nervous.

The gong suddenly rang. Under Chen Sheng's order, three thousand Chu troops swarmed out and attacked the Qixian city tower. Wu Guang was the first to arrive at the city. More than a hundred Chu troops set up ladders, and everyone held

They used wooden sticks with sharpened front ends as weapons, and some held rakes and hoes. They climbed to the top of the city regardless of their own safety. For their own beliefs and to live a good life in the future, they fought bravely with the Qin army.

There were cries and begging for mercy, and there was chaos at the top of the city. The Qin army was outnumbered and was gradually wiped out. A few people who knelt down to beg for mercy were also beaten by the Chu army with hoes, and their blood flowed. They fell to the ground and struggled.

After about three hours of fighting, the gates of Qixian City slowly opened. On top of the city, red Chu flags fluttered in the wind, and soldiers shouted and cheered on the top of the city.

Chen Sheng suppressed the joy in his heart, arranged his robes, and led more than a hundred people with him, and walked slowly towards Qixian City. The people were crawling on both sides of the road, eating glutinous rice paste to welcome the Chu army. However, some Chu soldiers also captured Qixian County.

Uncontrolled looting began, and women were raped and killed. For a time, Qixian County fell into dire straits.

In the early morning, a team of about 500 people marched towards Qixian County. The leader of this team was named Deng Zong, who was from Ruyin. He had been a ranger in Sishui County since he was a child and had made many friends. At this time, Deng Zong learned that Chen Sheng

He first raised the flag of righteousness, raised the pole, and conquered Qixian County. More than a hundred people gathered to join him.

There was a desolate scene everywhere near Qixian County. Although the rebels conquered Qixian County, they also brought disaster to the people near Qixian County. Hundreds of miles of gunpowder smoke and white bones. Deng Zong sighed and continued towards Qixian County.

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Xicheng, Qixian County, is where Qixian's grain is stored. There are three warehouses with more than a thousand grains. Next to the granary, there is a courtyard. This is where Qixian soldiers and armor are stored. Although the quantity is not large, there are only

Several hundred sets, but for Chen Sheng, who started from scratch, it was a large amount. At this time, Chen Sheng and others walked out of the granary and headed to the warehouse on the side.

With more than a hundred sets of military armor, Chen Sheng decided to arm his own army, but this did not satisfy Chen Sheng's appetite. He wanted to occupy the entire Shandong and completely split the Qin State.

After walking for a while, they crossed the bluestone path and arrived at the warehouse compound. Several Chu soldiers walked over and used stones to break the lock. After a crisp sound, several Chu soldiers pushed open the warehouse door.

Chen Sheng and others walked in and looked at the Qin army's cloth armor and more than a thousand sword heads. Chen Sheng couldn't help but laugh heartily. These were the best gifts Qin had given to him.

"Leave three hundred sets for distribution to my soldiers, and the rest will be given to the soldiers who have made meritorious service." Chen Sheng gave an order, and Wu Guang on the side took the order. At this time, a soldier ran over, cupped his hands and said: "General, outside the city

Two troops came to surrender, the leader of one called himself Deng Zong, and the leader of the other called himself Ge Ying."

After hearing the soldier's report, Chen Sheng couldn't help but laugh heartily, looked at Wu Guang, and said excitedly: "Our team has grown stronger again."

Chen Sheng and others rode their horses to the east gate. At the gate of the city, two young men had been waiting for a long time. They were chatting about something. When they saw Chen Sheng coming on his horses, they hurried to greet him. They held their hands and smiled and said, "You must be the one who is here."

General Chen Sheng, right? I am Deng Zong, and this is Ge Ying. Each of us has gathered more than a hundred people, and we sincerely come to vote. I hope General Chen Sheng will accept it."

When Chen Sheng saw the two men's burly physiques and majestic weapons, he couldn't help but raise his hands and said with a loud smile: "On behalf of the Chu army, I welcome you to join us. Let's go and talk in detail in the city."

Ge Ying and Deng Zong returned the gift with their hands in hand and laughed: "There are more than a thousand brothers outside the city. I hope General Chen Sheng can accept them all!"

"It's natural!" Chen Sheng couldn't help but laugh heartily, turned around and gave a few instructions to his followers, sang a promise and ran towards the city gate. Chen Sheng jumped off his horse and walked to the county government office with the two of them.

On the way to the county government, Deng Zong sighed softly, looked at Chen Sheng, cupped his hands and said: "General Chen Sheng, please forgive me for saying something bluntly. On the way here, I saw that the people along the way were miserable, and the military disaster was far greater than that of the Qin Dynasty.

If General Chen Sheng wants to restore Chu and overthrow Qin, I think we must stop the soldiers from looting and open warehouses to release grain. In this way, the people can support the Chu army and we can compete with Qin. Otherwise, we will have to fight against the bandits.

No different."

After listening to Deng Zong's words, Chen Sheng nodded and said with a smile: "Brother Deng's words make sense. I will make arrangements immediately after I return."

"So, I thank General Chen Sheng on behalf of the people." Deng Zong cupped his hands and smiled. At this time, Ge Ying also smiled and said: "I'm afraid it's not enough to just have the support of the people. I think we must consolidate it before the Qin army arrives."

The best strategy is to use your own power to attack cities and seize territory."

After hearing this, Chen Sheng couldn't help but smile and said: "Brother Ge Ying might as well come and listen."

Ge Yinggong cupped his hands and continued: "Chen County is the seat of Chen County. It has rich reserves. Moreover, it is also an important sergeant transfer station for the Qin State on the eastern front. It is connected in all directions. If General Chen Sheng can seize Chen County with his army, it will be a big deal.

Can become!"

After hearing Ge Ying's words, Chen Sheng couldn't help but stop. He lowered his head and pondered. Ge Ying's idea was indeed good. If Chen County could be captured, the Chu army would have a solid foundation and the world would be in control.

But Chen County is a big county after all. I don’t know what the garrison situation is like. Can I capture it? When Chen Sheng was hesitating, Ge Ying seemed to read Chen Sheng’s mind and reminded: "Even if we can’t capture Chen County, we can still

If we change our route to Lu and attack Sishui County, we won’t have to worry about the great cause failing."

After a long silence, Chen Sheng nodded and said with a smile: "Let's go back and discuss this in detail."

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In the early morning, the Chu army posted a notice in Qixian, apologizing for the looting by the Chu army a few days ago, and promised that the Chu army would be a rebel army and try to prevent such things from happening again.

The next day, the Chu army once again announced that they would distribute some food to relieve the people. Similarly, in the afternoon, several food distribution sheds appeared. Some Chu soldiers began to release food to the people, and 40% of the food in the Qixian granary was distributed.

go out.

In order to further consolidate his power, Chen Sheng decided to march to Chen County. He appointed Ge Ying as the vanguard and led the army all the way north. Soon, Cai Ci, a famous scholar from Shangcai, came to join him. Chen Sheng was overjoyed and appointed Cai Ci as his staff officer. He followed the army north and conquered Zhi County.
Chapter completed!