Xiang Mo looked deeply at the young and frail figure on the gate tower of Qi County, feeling really regretful in his heart.
Didn't you say you just left right away? You had to meet that Wei Gongzi Ji Run.
It doesn't hurt to meet him once, but you said it would be nice if you met him once, because you have to think about demoralizing the Wei army in the city.
Now it's good, the retribution will come quickly, and the words of Mr. Wei will immediately leave you speechless.
Although the expression on Xiang Mo's face remained unchanged, he couldn't help but secretly complain in his heart.
To be fair, the 500,000 soldiers and generals under his command at Xiang Mo are all aware of the fact that Fang Zhong is short of food. However, relying on his prestige since Xiang Mo, these soldiers and generals can still get half a ration of food every day.
It won't lead to riots.
But the heart-wrenching words of the Wei Gongzi Ji Run across from him will inevitably frighten the five hundred thousand soldiers and generals. Indeed, when there is insufficient military rations, they simply let their soldiers attack the enemy to death.
Reducing the number of living people to alleviate the embarrassment of shortage of military rations is really not a strange thing in Chu State.
After all, in Chu State, the value of human life is extremely low. In fact, the life of a civilian is not as good as a dog in a noble house.
Therefore, even if Xiang Mo hated Zhao Hongrun's words, he could not say anything to refute them.
But the problem is, he must not acquiesce, otherwise, wouldn't his 500,000-strong army be about to riot?
Thinking of this, Xiang Mo shouted to Zhao Hongrun in the distance with a cold face: "Young Master Run is well informed, but this matter is an internal matter of our army, so I don't need to worry about Young Master Run!"
With that said, he was about to turn around and leave this place of right and wrong. However, Zhao Hongrun seemed to have seen through his thoughts. Before he could turn around, he said with a smile: "General Xiang, don't leave in a hurry... I, the king.
I am curious as to how General Xiang will provide rations for an army of 500,000 people. In my opinion, this is a huge gap."
Seeing Zhao Hongrun pestering him endlessly, Xiang Mo became more and more displeased and said coldly: "Didn't Xiang say that I won't trouble Young Master Run?"
After hearing this, Zhao Hongrun laughed loudly, and then pointed at Xiang Mo and shouted in a deep voice: "I am afraid that General Xiang wants to escape! ... Or in other words, I just hit the point where General Xiang is hurting. Otherwise, if
If General Xiang really has any countermeasures, why don't you dare to explain this matter clearly in front of tens of thousands of your soldiers at this moment?!"
This is none of your business! You are the commander of the Wei army and the enemy! Does the enemy commander understand? What qualifications do you have to care about our army?!
Xiang Mo cursed angrily in his heart.
But his reason made him understand that he must not escape at this time, otherwise, the tens of thousands of soldiers behind him would probably be misunderstood. Once this misunderstanding is confirmed, the half-million troops under his command may become a piece of loose sand.
By that time, the Wei Gongzi Ji Runke in the distance was completely famous: with one word of his words, half a million Chu troops were defeated, and his power of words was far better than a hundred thousand elite soldiers!
Ke Minggui understands that the problem is that Xiang Mo has no way to solve the food problem at all. The only way he has considered a while ago is to end this battle as soon as possible. Unfortunately, this only safe way is to be defeated by Wei Wei in the distance.
The prince of the country was destroyed.
What to do? What to do?
Even Xiang Mo, who was known as one of the four famous generals of Chu State, had nothing to do at this moment.
Some people may say, wouldn’t it be solved if you just tell a lie now?
The problem is that Zhao Hongrun clearly wants to weaken Xiang Mo's prestige in the eyes of his 500,000-strong army, so how can he let him go so easily?
It would be most embarrassing if Zhao Hongrun exposed the lie he told.
Therefore, Xiang Mo chose to remain silent.
Suddenly, his heart moved slightly, he pointed in the direction of Qi County, and said with a smile: "The food and grass are right in front of us! ... Conquer Qi County, and our army's food and grass crisis will be solved immediately!"
Hearing this, Zhao Hongrun laughed. Of course he knew that Xiang Mo wanted to once again arouse the determination of his soldiers to attack Zhi County. Therefore, he immediately said: "General Xiang, don't waste your efforts!"
After that, he took a deep breath and shouted loudly: "Listen, Wei soldiers in Qi County, if Qi County cannot be saved, the food stored in the city must be burned when retreating. Not even a grain of rice should be left to the Chu soldiers outside the city."
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As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a response from the Wei army on the wall of Zhi County: "Yes!"
Xiang Mo: "..."
Tens of thousands of Chu soldiers: "..."
This Ji Run has such a sharp mind...
Xiang Mo frowned deeply. Facing the young and frail figure in the distance, he couldn't help but feel a vague sense of frustration.
Because he felt that no matter what he did or said, Mr. Wei across from him seemed to be able to quickly guess his intentions and counterattack. This insight really made people helpless.
That's all, let's withdraw our troops first and then make long-term plans.
Sighing secretly, Xiang Mo turned around helplessly and prepared to order the entire army to evacuate.
And at this moment, I heard Zhao Hongrun shouting with a smile from the gate of Zhi County in the distance: "Why is General Xiang leaving in a hurry?... You and I haven't agreed on the date for the next attack on the city. How about three days from now?"
General Xiang might as well ask some disobedient soldiers to attack our Zhi County, and I promise to properly resolve this worry for General Xiang."
Solve Xiang’s worries?
Xiang Mo laughed angrily. He didn't need to look back, but he could still feel the gazes of tens of thousands of soldiers behind him. Those eyes that used to be trusting and respectful were now filled with suspicion and uneasiness.
So, he immediately shouted angrily: "Ji Run, Xiang Mou is kindly advising you, why do you repeatedly slander this general?... Do you think you can alienate our army with just a few words? Stop wishful thinking! Xiang Mo swears here.
, As long as Xiang has a mouthful of food, he will never starve his soldiers!"
After hearing this, the doubts in the eyes of the tens of thousands of soldiers and generals behind him gradually faded away, replaced by looks of admiration and even admiration.
Zhao Hongrun also secretly praised this.
He did not doubt the authenticity of Xiang Mo's oath. After all, in this era, it is impossible for a person who goes back on his word and has no integrity to gain the trust and respect of others. Since Xiang Mo made this oath, then
This means that the Chu State general will definitely fulfill his promise.
For such a respectable general, Zhao Hongrun could not bear to slander or plot against him from the bottom of his heart. It was a pity that they were on the battlefield and were enemies of each other, and could not tolerate any mercy.
Thinking of this, Zhao Hongrun sighed secretly in his heart, and then said with a smile: "General Xiang is indeed a famous general of Chu. I admire this magnanimity!... Out of respect for General Xiang, I am willing to take action.
Please use your strength to help your army."
You want to "help" me again?
Xiang Mo felt a chill on his back for no reason and quickly refused: "Xiang Mou understands Mr. Run's kindness. If Mr. Run listens to Xiang Mo's advice and withdraws from this battle early, it will help our army... As for the rest,
I'm sorry Xiang Mo didn't dare to agree."
After hearing this, Zhao Hongrun was not angry, but said with a smile: "General Xiang's words, does it mean that General Xiang can decide the life or death of 500,000 Chu soldiers?"
"Huh?" Xiang Mo's expression changed slightly.
After all, Zhao Hongrun's words are also very cruel and heart-wrenching words.
You know, although this is true, who is willing to let others control their life?
Furthermore, how could Xiang Mo admit in front of tens of thousands of soldiers that he could decide the life or death of half a million soldiers?
After opening his mouth several times, Xiang Mo was speechless and had no choice but to remain silent.
Seeing this, Zhao Hongrun's eyes flashed with light, and he praised with a smile: "General Xiang is indeed a good general who loves his soldiers as much as his son. I admire him! ... In this case, I am willing to help General Xiang."
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As he spoke, he took a deep breath and shouted to the tens of thousands of Xiang Mo soldiers outside the city: "Chu soldiers outside the city, listen, this is the time when my king conquered Xiangcheng, Zhi County, Qi County, and Suxian County.
, the commander-in-chief of the Western Wei Army who forced you to evacuate Fulisai, King Su of the Great Wei Dynasty Ji Run... Just now, I saw through your general Xiang Mo’s strategy,
The general followed his plan and used his water attack strategy to defeat the 80,000-strong army of your country's Guling Lord Xiong Wu... The 80,000-strong army was wiped out in an instant, but our Wei soldiers did not lose a single soldier... Today, my king defeated 80,000 soldiers.
Army, tomorrow, I will be able to defeat 800,000 people! You have 500,000 people in your military area, and the army has run out of food and grass, so why should I be afraid?!"
After hearing this, both Xiang Mo and the tens of thousands of soldiers under his command, as well as the Wei soldiers here in Zhi County, all looked horrified.
The reason is that Zhao Hongrun's words are really too arrogant and overbearing.
What does it mean that today the king of Japan can defeat 80,000 soldiers, but tomorrow he can defeat 800,000? Can this be considered in a war?
But the problem is, the example of Zhao Hongrun defeating Guling Lord Xiong Wu's 80,000 troops without losing a single soldier is right in front of him. Who can guarantee that this Wei prince will really be unable to defeat him in the future?
What about an army of 800,000 men?
At this time, Zhao Hongrun's words continued.
"Just now General Xiang Mo said that your Chu country will win this battle... Then I am here to tell you that no matter whether your Chu country wins or loses in this battle, it has nothing to do with you! Because as long as I am here to take charge,
County, but it is impossible for you to capture this city!... Even a grain of rice in the city will not be given to
You!... After a while, the weather will turn cold and enter winter. Then, heavy snow will block the roads. How will you attack this city?!... The only thing waiting for you is death! In hunger and severe cold,
Die silently, no one will remember you, no one will respect you as the heroes who surrounded Chu!"
Hearing Zhao Hongrun's words, the tens of thousands of Chu soldiers outside the city turned pale.
It's no wonder, after all, everything Zhao Hongrun said was reasonable, except that he insisted that the 500,000 Chu troops would definitely not be able to conquer Qi County.
At this time, Zhao Hongrun changed his tone and said with a smile: "Of course, I come from the Wei Dynasty. We Wei people are unparalleled in benevolence and righteousness, so naturally we will not ignore death... At this moment, there is a large amount of food and grass piled up in our Zhi County.
, Oh, it’s the food and grass brought from Su County. If you are willing to defect to me, the Wei Dynasty, I am willing to take you in and save you from the fate of dying of hunger..."
After that, with a wave of Zhao Hongrun's hand, the Wei soldiers on the city wall put down bamboo baskets one after another, and the bamboo baskets were filled with steamed buns that had just come out of the cage.
"Think clearly, today, I will only accept five thousand people!"
Looking at the stunned Xiang Mojun outside the city, Zhao Hongrun said with a smile.
Looking at Xiang Mo now, the general whose expression remained unchanged despite the collapse of Mount Tai finally revealed a look of deep horror that was difficult to conceal. (To be continued.)