Chapter 632 The first snow falls, Liang Jun withdraws troops
At noon.
The news of Emperor Chu's entry into the city spread like wildfire, and everyone in the city knew about it. It was also widely rumored in the city that Emperor Chu had returned with force and quietly defeated the two armies of the Liang Army.
As news of the victory spread, the gloom over Huyang City dissipated, and the people once again saw hope, and at the same time their confidence in the Chu army surged.
And at this time.
In the Liang Army camp outside the city, one after another bad news came, which made Muye furious. The Blood Spirit Army was defeated and Mu Yun was arrested. Now he received the news of the defeat of the Mad Armor Army.
"boom!"
Along with a loud noise, the items on the wooden table in front of Makino in the big tent were swept away. The generals at the bottom were frightened, and their eyes deliberately avoided Makino's gaze like a razor blade.
"Can anyone tell me what happened, and why I have never been defeated, but why did I suffer two consecutive defeats yesterday?"
"Marshal, the Wu Hengshan defeat is really strange. Based on what Kuangjia Military Academy Captain said, it was definitely not the Chifeng Battalion that attacked them, but rather the Thunder Tiger Qingqi."
"What, the most powerful cavalry regiment of the Chu army? The Thunder Tiger Qingqi that entered the grassland twice and defeated the overlord of the Northern Desert, the Dayue Empire?"
Makino's face was ashen, his clenched palms made a squeaking sound, his eyes scanned the generals below, and he roared.
"What happened to the grain and grass in Zihan City? Why is there no news from it until now?"
The generals looked at each other in confusion. They didn't know what happened in Zihan City. Five days had passed. Logically speaking, the food, grass and baggage should have arrived long ago.
All of a sudden.
In the big tent, the atmosphere suddenly became tense, and the generals were horrified and looked solemn.
"Report!"
"Report!"
Outside the big tent, a rapid sound came, and at the same time a long neigh of a war horse arose. Makino's figure suddenly rose up and looked outside the big tent.
"What happened? Generals, please go out with me to have a look!"
The generals stood up and marched out of the tent, following closely behind Makino. At this moment, a scout swept off his horse, walked quickly on the wind, knelt down with his fists raised, and a trembling voice sounded.
"Marshal, Zihan City has fallen, and the grain and grass supplies in the city have been burned by the Chu army."
"What, say it again!"
Makino's expression was ferocious and terrifying. This news was a fatal blow to the Liang army.
The troops and horses are stationary, but the food and grass go first.
But now an army of 300,000 troops is approaching Huyang City, but the subsequent supplies of food, grass and baggage have been destroyed by the Chu army. This makes the soldiers of the three armies how to raise troops to attack Chu.
Hear the sound.
The generals were shocked, and there was an uproar in an instant. An aura of panic enveloped the military camp, and a deep voice sounded.
"Marshal, we have lost all our food and grass. Our army must retreat immediately. Once this news reaches the ears of Emperor Chu, our army's situation will be very dangerous."
Zhong Bo's shrewd eyes flickered, and after two consecutive defeats, he realized that the Chu army had a keen insight, and the people who led the army had excellent military capabilities. If they were not careful, Liang's 300,000-strong army would fall into irreversible danger.
Earth, the current victory may be in vain at any time.
The bad news that the grain and grass had been destroyed made Muye completely passive. However, Muyun was still in the hands of the Chu army and was very close to the imperial city of Chu State. He felt extremely unwilling to give up the withdrawal and return.
"Marshal, what Military Advisor Zhong Bo said is right. The Chu army is cunning and cunning. If they know that our army's food and grass have been destroyed, they will not give up such a good opportunity."
"Withdraw your troops!"
"I hope the marshal will think twice!"
The generals agreed, Makino's face was as cold as ice, he shouted angrily, turned around and walked towards the tent.
After an hour of discussion, Makino decided to retreat with his army and give up the attack on Huyang City. However, he left the Mu Family Blood Spirit Army behind and asked them to disguise themselves as ordinary people and wait for an opportunity to enter Huyang City to rescue Mu Yun.
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At dusk.
Chu Feifan received news that the 300,000 Liang troops stationed outside the city had withdrawn, and at this moment the first snow of early winter fell.
Snowflakes were flying all over the sky, and the world was shrouded in frosty air. On the Huyang City, Chu Feifan stood with his hands behind his hands, looking at the dusty battlefield in the distance, a cold light flashing in his deep eyes.
"Zifang, Fengxiao, why did the Liang army suddenly withdraw and capture many cities in Wuchu along the way? How could they waste all their previous efforts and give up the victory in front of them?"
Zhang Liang and Guo Jia heard the sound and looked puzzled as to why Liang Jun suddenly withdrew. They were also monks two feet tall and couldn't figure it out.
"Your Majesty, the general knows why Liang Jun withdrew!"
"Why?"
"Your Majesty, it must be General Yue, General Qin and the others successfully attacked Zihan City and burned down the grain and grass that Liang Jun had hoarded in the city. Without the supplies of grain, grass and baggage, why did Liang Jun fight? I'm afraid the morale of the army will be weakened."
"Zihan City, food and grass were burned?"
"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Liang Jun has lost all his supplies. They are now eager to withdraw. Our army is pursuing them relentlessly."
"Your Majesty, we and Chu have suffered heavy losses in this battle. Now that the Liang army has withdrawn and the first snow has fallen, I think it will be difficult to send troops."
"Why, according to Zifang's wishes, there is no need to recover the lost territory, and the people of Chu are allowed to spend this cold winter in the wilderness?"
Chu Feifan's cold voice sounded, and his sideways gaze rested on Zhang Liang, looking questioning.
"Your Majesty, of course the lost land must be recovered, and the war-damaged buildings in various cities must be repaired as soon as possible so that the people can survive the cold winter safely."
"Liang Jun's 300,000-strong army has lost all its food and fodder. In less than three months, it is impossible for them to raise this huge amount of food, grass and baggage. All Liang Jun will withdraw to Liang State or hide their troops in the Ziyun Empire."
"I will raise troops to attack Chu again, probably in the warm spring of March."
Guo Jia made a fist salute to express his approval of Zhang Liang. Chu Feifan looked at the snowflakes falling in the sky and heard a sonorous and powerful voice.
"The generals listened to the order and quickly led their ministries to the five cities and eighteen passes. Before the New Year's Eve, all the generals guarded each city and pass to complete the repairs and resettlement of the people."
"I will return to the imperial capital to raise money and food for each city."
"Qu Bing, Dugu Fan, you two immediately send people out of the city to search for Zhuge's military advisor. Once found, notify Zhuge's military advisor to lead his army back to the imperial capital."
In the first year of the Chu Kingdom, in early winter, it snowed heavily, and the Liang Kingdom raised troops to attack Chu for the first time.
The first snow has fallen and the weather is freezing.
The Shenji Guards, who were alone deep outside the Ziyun Empire's Dragon City, received news from Zhuge Liang and ordered them to withdraw to Tiger Roar City.
Although the Shenji Guards returned in vain this time, they found a shortcut to Dragon City.
After crossing Wuyin Mountain and walking along the mountain road for three days, you can reach Longcheng. This is what Bai Qi learned from a farmer's account. It is said that this passage was used for business travelers and smuggling in the past, but it was abandoned for decades for unknown reasons.
Few people know it anymore.
Heavy snow was flying, and the sky and the earth were covered with white snow. At this time, one day had passed since Liang Jun's withdrawal.
In the General's Mansion in Huyang City, Chu Feifan is preparing to interrogate Mu Yun and Fan Ying. Both of them are the commanders of the two armies of the Liang Army, and they will definitely be able to learn very valuable information from their mouths.