Chapter 266: Last Stand
Two days later, Qu County.
When Xiang Liang and the others came here, they found that there were no boats, not to mention the kind of big ships that could sail far, even the small boats for fishing.
After asking the people, I found out that as early as half a month ago, the Han army gathered all the ships together and sent them to the opposite island (now Lianyungang).
Xiang Jiajun's last retreat was also cut off.
Fortunately, they were not unprepared, and two days ago, Xiang Yu left by night.
Although there is only one person, although lonely and weak, being able to leave at least proves that there is still hope.
And now, the hope of belonging to their wave of people is completely gone.
Qu County was strictly guarded, and the city gate was closed.
Although the city is not high, with tens of thousands of pursuers behind, it is impossible and meaningless to attack the city.
Walk?
Where to go?
There are enemies on all sides, and when you cross it, you have your back to the sea, and there is still no way to survive.
At this time, Xiang Liang decided not to leave.
He ordered the soldiers to bury the pot and cook a full meal.
This is the first time they have made a fire to cook since they left Pengcheng.
In order to avoid exposing themselves along the way, they never dared to make a fire, and ate all the dry food prepared in Pengcheng, and caught cold water.
The soldiers were well fed, and Xiang Liang stood on a carriage and looked at the more than 3,000 people under his hands.
This is his last strength, and it is also the last person he can trust.
"Brethren ......"
When Xiang Liang stood on a high place, these soldiers consciously set their eyes on Xiang Liang's body.
They also realized what the current situation meant for them.
"Fan Gong formulated this plan for us, so that Yu'er and some people left the south to Huiji, but the Han army scouts were dense along the way, and there were too many people to leave, so I let Yu'er go alone, do you hate me?"
"Don't hate!"
"Swear to follow Wu Xinjun......"
"Swear to follow Wu Xinjun......"
The reaction of the soldiers made Xiang Liang feel very relieved and happy.
A general can have so many soldiers who are willing to sacrifice their lives to accompany him, what is not satisfied?
But at this moment, Xiang Liang also decided to be willful.
"The matter has come to this, the overall situation has been decided, the death of Chu is a foregone conclusion, the efforts that should be done, we have done it, and the efforts that should not be done, we have also done it."
"In the past few years, we have gone from nothing to something, and from something to nothing, which can be described as stumbling, ups and downs, triumph and frustration."
"It's Xiang's luck to be able to work with you, today's battle, ten deaths, you can follow Xiang so far, Xiang is already satisfied, Xiang is not willing to make this final decision for you, so I will give you the right to decide."
"If you are willing to fight, we will fight to the last person, drain the last drop of blood, if you don't want to fight, just wait on the side, Xiang does not ask for anything else, only to be able to collect the corpses for everyone after the brothers die in battle, so that you can bury them, and if you still have the opportunity for the rest of your life, you can come to chat with the brothers and drink a glass of wine."
"No matter what you decide today, Xiang is grateful for your followers and servants over the years, and for giving Xiang the courage, strength, and confidence ......"
Xiang Liang didn't call himself Wu Xinjun anymore, he was about to die, what is the use of being a gentleman or not?
If nothing else, these old brothers are really powerful.
Without their assistance, the Xiang family would never have become the principal of the Chu State, or even controlled the king of Chu.
If he had a choice, Xiang Liang really didn't want them to die with him.
"We will definitely follow Wu Xinjun, live and die together, and fight to the last drop of blood!"
"We will definitely follow Wu Xinjun, live and die together, and fight to the last drop of blood......"
The shouts of more than 3,000 people can be heard even in Qu County in the distance.
No one has opted out, no one has chosen to sit on the sidelines.
At this moment, they would rather die with Xiang Liang and accompany their brothers than live alone.
After a short rest, the Han army behind him had gradually appeared.
A neat and large military formation.
The Han army did this along the way, and since the appearance of the fight, they have lined up their positions and have never been chaotic.
Fortunately, it is not the busy season for farming, and the seeds have not been planted yet, so even if you advance with such a battle formation, it will not affect the crops.
The more than 3,000 people around Xiang Liang also lined up in battle, and Xiang Liang commanded in the center, showing incomparable calmness at this moment.
And Han Xin, who was on the other side, couldn't help but smile after seeing the Xiang family's army in battle, there is no escape, right?
On their side, only the Xiang family army was the one, and the others who ran out scattered had already been chased by them.
The more than 300,000 troops that were abandoned in Pengcheng also surrendered a few days ago.
The nobles, the generals, the king of Chu, all ran away, what are they doing if they don't surrender?
Is it possible to wait for the burial?
"Advance!" Han Xin rode on his war horse and ordered lightly.
The snare drum officer was stunned and wondered: "General, all advance?" ”
"All forward!" Han Shin confirmed the military order.
Although the snare drum officer was confused, he still followed the instructions to convey the order.
All advances, that is, the six large formations composed of 30,000 people advance towards the 3,000 people on the opposite side, which is completely like killing chickens with a knife.
Even if you are cautious, you don't need so many people, right?
And the battlefield is too small, how can 30,000 people unfold?
Of course, he was only a snare drum officer, and his duty was to receive instructions from the general, convey them to his subordinates, beat the snare drum, and tell the whole army orders.
Soon, the six army formations trotted all the way to the opposite side.
In the first few rows, he held a shield in one hand and a halberd in the other.
In the back, they all hung their equipment on their bodies and fixed them, took out their bows and crossbows, held weapons in one hand, and took out arrows in the other hand and were ready to shoot at any time.
Seeing this, Xiang Liang no longer let the soldiers sit and wait for the Han army to attack.
30,000 people, more than 20,000 arrows, with the urine of the Han army, if you can not die, you will never let the dead.
Therefore, Xiang Liang was sure that if he did not attack, Han Xin would dare to let the army stand within range and keep shooting arrows until they were all dead.
As for attrition?
Arrows can be recycled, hit on hard objects, and can be used after polishing, directly into the body, or in the soil, wiped clean, and can be used again after maintaining a layer of oil on the map.
So, even if he shoots all the arrows, he doesn't have to worry about the next uselessness.
No matter how good the protection is, the Chu army does not have a shield, and no matter how good the protection is, it is impossible to protect the whole body.
Seeing that the distance between the two sides was getting closer and closer, Han Xin smiled slightly and said, "Soldier, treacherous!" Rapid Fire! The Chinese army is fighting! ”