On the first day, Yang Ting sent out a group of spies.
Ancient warfare also focused on information warfare, especially when using alienation tactics.
Whether the letter is delivered, whether King Zhao believes it, whether the situation of the battle changes... every point may determine the outcome.
The spies sent by Yang Ting were divided into two groups.
One group went straight to Handan to inquire about news.
The other group entered the dense forest and even infiltrated into Li Mu's army, hoping to get some news.
The former is relatively easy. After all, it is the capital of Zhao State, where people are mixed. You can sneak into the city by disguising yourself as a commoner or a businessman.
The latter was much more difficult, especially those of Li Mu's Northern Soldiers. Not to mention other things, the unique military orders and contact information of the Northern Soldiers alone stumped many spies.
Yang Ting "treats others in their own way" and ordered spies to disguise themselves as wounded soldiers and infiltrate the Zhao army.
There was news the next day.
Handan is only more than eighty miles away from Ci County. If the spies take a carriage or horseback, they can go back and forth in a few hours.
Liu Xu happily ran to Shen Bing who was busy lifting batches of heavy objects onto the city wall and whispered:
"Miss asked me to tell you that the Northern Cavalry has returned to Handan."
"They were summoned to the palace to meet King Zhao early this morning."
"I'm afraid your estrangement plan has come to fruition..."
It is not difficult to find out this information. The Qin army spies can be targeted.
For example, if you want to know whether the Northern Cavalry has returned to Handan, you only need to guard the dock.
If you want to know whether or even when the cavalry will meet King Zhao, you only need to look at each door of the palace.
Of course, Shen Bing doesn't need to worry about these.
Shen Bing pondered for a while and then replied:
"I'm afraid it may not be possible. I can't slack off until the last moment."
LiuXu nodded and replied:
"That's how it should be."
"The lady has ordered the spies to continue to investigate, even at the dock."
Then Liu Xiu said "Hey".
At first she only saw a few people spinning the wheel, so she wasn't surprised.
At this time, I saw two baskets of stone bullets slowly rising up along the city wall, and I couldn't help but wonder:
"What...is this thing again?"
"How can you lift heavy objects up so quickly?"
Shen Bing was too lazy to answer and just raised his head towards Fatty Tun.
Fatty Tun understood and stepped forward to explain:
"This is the pulley block made by the master."
"As Shangzo can see, it would have taken a dozen people to lift the stone bullet."
"At this time, only three or two people are enough."
"And it's faster."
Liu Xu nodded and praised:
"But it's a good thing."
"I'll report it to the commander-in-chief to promote it throughout the army."
"It can save a lot of effort and effort."
Then he suddenly reacted with a "Huh" sound, looked at the fat man in surprise and asked:
"What did you call Shen Bing just now?"
Fatty Tun puffed up his chest with full pride:
"Created by God."
"The Gongcheng is the master of his subordinates."
"The apprenticeship ceremony just took place yesterday..."
Liu Xu immediately cast an expectant look at Shen Bing:
"Sir, how about taking another one?"
Several black lines couldn't help but fall on Shen Bing's forehead.
What is this all about?
At this time when the enemy is facing us, when life and death are at stake...everyone comes to be my disciple!
Just when Shen Bing was thinking about how to refuse, Yang Ting hurried over.
Shen Bing immediately realized that it was bad news, otherwise Yang Ting wouldn't need to be so anxious.
Sure enough, Yang Ting stepped forward and whispered:
"That guy from Xuchang is still alive."
"And has returned to Handan."
Shen Bing couldn't help but be stunned... Xuchang, the Zhao army coach who was trapped in Wo Niushan and thought he was burned to death?
It turned out that Xuchang was not burned to death. He escaped by climbing down the cliff with a group of personal guards.
After that, he hid in the forest for a few days. After the Qin army left Woniu Mountain, they escaped through the mountain road.
After many twists and turns, I happened to return to Handan at this time.
Life in Xuchang is easy.
Shen Bing originally planned to let Xuchang return to Zhao State alive.
Because the return of incompetent people like this can only be a disaster to the Zhao State and will not pose a threat to the Qin Army.
However, this time and that time.
Xuchang was the commander-in-chief of the First Army, and he knew best how Li Mu commanded the battle.
If Li Mu was determined to surrender to the enemy, he would not have turned from passive to active and ordered Xuchang to attack the Qin army's supply line.
If Wang Bai had wanted to surrender to Qin, he would not have fought tooth and nail and even led more than a thousand of his men to break through.
Xuchang knew clearly in his heart that Wang Bai had been framed by him and had no choice but to surrender.
In this way, as long as Xuchang said a few words in front of King Zhao, Shen Bing's alienation plan would be declared bankrupt.
However, there was nothing anyone could do at this time. We couldn't go to King Zhao and file a complaint, claiming that Li Mu was a collaborator!
So Shen Bing had no idea and could only take one step at a time.
The atmosphere on the city wall was very tense for a while...
Others who don't know are fine.
They originally knew that there would be more losses than wins in this battle, and they knew nothing about the strategies and investigations involved, so there was not much difference.
However, Yang Ting, Liu Xu and Zhang Xuan, who rarely say they know anything about it, are different.
The twists and turns are like riding a roller coaster.
At first, I thought I would be defeated, but then Shen Bing came up with a divorce plan and I was full of hope. Then my hope was shattered because of the appearance of Xuchang...
Shen Bing hoped that he had never thought of such a stratagem, so as not to be disappointed again after having hope.
On the third day, the situation continued to deteriorate, and a large number of Zhao army infantry rushed to the foot of the Great Wall.
As if to respond to the speculations of Yang Ting and others, Shen Bing was awakened by a burst of noise and shaking before it was dark in the early morning.
When I walked out of the tent, I saw that the city wall was covered with rubble and arrows were flying everywhere.
Occasionally, a few rockets crossed the Great Wall and landed on the muddy ground in front of them.
Fatty Tun ran to Shen Bing and reported:
"master!"
"It's Zhao Jun. The main force of Zhao Jun has arrived."
"It is said that there are more than 50,000 people, and beacon fires are lit everywhere!"
Shen Bing looked around and saw black smoke everywhere on the beacon tower.
Shen Bing secretly thought it was going to be over now.
At this time, the Qin army barely had 20,000 troops on the Great Wall.
Originally, 20,000 troops were not at a disadvantage against Zhao Jun's 50,000 troops.
After all, the Qin army was guarding the Great Wall and had a favorable geographical position, so it could still take advantage of them in a head-on confrontation.
However, the 20,000 Qin army was "tortured" by Li Mu's Northern Goblin Cavalry to the point of losing all morale.
However, Zhao Jun's 50,000 soldiers were the 50,000 soldiers who had just rushed to the battlefield after recharging their strength.
Coupled with the fact that Li Mu is leading the northern cavalry to harass everyone, the Great Wall may no longer be able to be defended.
Shen Bing doesn't care whether the Great Wall can be defended or not.
However, there are no eggs left under the overturned nest.
If the Qin army is completely defeated, what will happen to Shen Bing?
Prisoners of war?
slave?
Or directly turn into a headless corpse...
The more Shen Bing thought about it, the more frightened he became. He went back to his account and took out the bronze sword, hung it on his waist, waved his hand at Fatty Tun and the others, and ordered:
"Climb the city and fight the enemy!"
Everyone shouted "Nuo" and followed Shen Bing towards the city wall.
Sometimes the battlefield is like this.
It leaves no room for greed for life and fear of death.
Because the more you fear death, the faster you will lose.
The faster you lose, the faster you die.
Therefore, even if I am afraid of vomiting bitterness, I have to bite the bullet.