At the beginning of April, the Allied forces moved together to officially start the battle against Qin.

The spirit army took the lead in sending troops from the east, gathering 300,000 troops, and the goal was Yiyang.

In terms of distance and the speed of its march, it will take about five or six days for the army to arrive at the city.

After Xiao Yuan's highest order, strategically, it was decided to abandon Yiyang.

Su Yi also conveyed the military order as soon as possible, ordering the Qin general He Zhen, who was still guarding in Yiyang, to withdraw to Shanyuguan.

Yiyang.

Because of the order he received in advance, the county shou Zhang Gongyou had already prepared and could evacuate at any time, and before leaving, he naturally found He Zhen.

At this time, at the head of Yiyang City, the soldiers of the Qin army were still three steps and one post, five steps and one sentry, waiting for the battle, He Zhen was also doing fortifications, commanding the soldiers, and preparing some stones and rolling logs and other equipment to defend the city one by one.

When Zhang Gongyou came, he saw this scene, and couldn't help asking, "What are you doing here?" ”

Seeing this, the soldier hurriedly stopped what he was doing and said respectfully: "Lord Hui, the general has an order, the enemy army is coming, and the whole army is ready for battle." ”

"What?" Zhang Gongyou frowned, no longer paying attention to the soldiers, but quickly stepped forward, walked to He Zhen's side, and shouted urgently: "General! ”

"Huh? Lord-sama? The latter turned around and gave a fist salute.

Zhang Gongyou pointed to the busy soldiers around the city defense: "Hasn't the imperial court already decided to give up Yiyang, the general should immediately lead his troops to withdraw to Shanyuguan and join the main force of our army." ”

"Nope! I'd rather die than withdraw! He Zhen decisively refused.

"What did you say!?" Zhang Gongyou was shocked when he heard this: "Didn't the general receive a military order!" ”

He Zhen said: "Su Shuai's military order has indeed been received, but as a general of the Qin army, my duty is to guard Yiyang!" An Neng retreats without a fight! Abandon the city and flee! ”

"But this is the highest order! It's a strategic deployment! Zhang Gongyou said.

"These doomers don't care!" He Zhen said with a stiffness: "Let me run away like this, I can't do it!" Even if there are more enemy troops! What's the matter! It's a big deal! Even if the city is broken, it will make the enemy pay a terrible price! ”

As he spoke, he said: "My Great Qin was so poor before, no matter how fierce the enemy was, the whole army never fought timidly!" Not to mention the mere spirit army! Adults don't need to say much! ”

This is a reckless man, among the middle and low-level generals of the Qin army, there are many such people, most of them are military pawns, and they fight hard all the way, and the blood on their bodies is visible!

They have the determination to fight to the death, but sometimes, in terms of grand strategy, it is necessary to make concessions.

After hearing this, Zhang Gongyou was also anxious: "General, this is not a reckless time, if you want to be angry for a while, when the time comes, it will be the blood of the soldiers!" How can you let them die in vain! ”

"How can this be a sacrifice in vain! We'll defend the city to the death! Fight the enemy! Isn't this what a general and a soldier should do! He Zhen retorted.

This is really a show of talent meeting soldiers, and it is unreasonable. Zhang Gongyou took a deep breath, and had no choice but to say again: "This official now orders you to immediately lead your troops to evacuate, this entire Yiyang, or this official has the final say!" ”

"Nope." He Zhen said seriously: "Although the lord is the county guard, he has no command over the military department. ”

"You!" Zhang Gongyou was extremely angry, knowing that it was useless to talk about it, so he could only throw off his sleeves and leave.

As soon as he walked down the city defense, at this time, Jun Cheng hurriedly looked for him, "My lord, since the notice was posted, the people have panicked, and many people have begun to take their families with them, preparing to flee to Shanyu Pass. ”

This is not surprising, because the policy of the Qin state, among the nations, is the best for the people, and it is reasonable that people are unwilling to give up a stable life and flee to the mountain pass.

After listening to this, Zhang Gongyou muttered slightly: "It's okay, this is not a bad thing, open the city gate, there is no need to stop it." ”

"Yes." Jun Cheng answered, and Zhang Gongyou said again: "Is there anything missing from the county government?" ”

"No, the archives and books, all the officials, have gone to Shanyuguan." Jun Cheng said: "It's just that the grain and grass reserves ......."

"Leave it to He Zhen to deal with." Zhang Gongyou had no choice, He Zhen did not withdraw, and he was worried that his subordinates would have no food and grass, so he could only make this decision.

After finishing speaking, he also immediately said: "In addition, I immediately uploaded the book to Shanyuguan to explain the situation of He Zhenyi." ”

"Yes! The next official will do it. The county took the order and left.

This is a very qualified county guard, and it is not difficult to see from the fact that the people fled to Shanyuguan that his governance in Yiyang is deeply popular with the people.

And even if you evacuate, you will arrange everything before leaving, rather than being the first to escape for life and death.

Yiyang is not far from Shanyuguan, and the next day, the news reached Su Yi.

After the latter read the letter, he was furious, slapped the handsome case on the spot, got up and said: "He Zhen Pifu! Dare to disobey military orders! Come! ”

"Su Shuai." The sergeant immediately entered.

Su Yi pointed his hand and said angrily: "Go to Yiyang immediately!" Tell He Zhen that this is a royal order, and let him retreat immediately! If they don't listen, behead them on the spot! Military law engaged! ”

"No!" The sergeant clenched his fists and left.

Don't look at Su Yi's weak appearance, but on the battlefield, his heart is harder than a stone! If He Zhen really dared to disobey the military order this time, Su Yi would definitely behead him to show the public, and there would be no room for any water!

By the time the herald arrived in Yiyang, three days had passed.

Along the way, you can see groups of people everywhere, dragging their families, pushing wooden carts, and carrying bags.

Yiyang City Head.

He Zhen was wearing a general's armor, a general's helmet on his head, a cloak on his back, and he was still commanding.

After a while, a herald came running quickly, knelt on one knee, raised his hands and said, "General, Su Shuai military order." ”

In his hand, holding a silk book, He Zhen heard this, reached out and pulled it, and at the same time said in a flat voice: "This second military order is still an order to retreat, right?" Tired of returning to Su Shuai, the last general would rather die in battle than abandon the city. ”

"General, giving up Yiyang is the king's order, Su Shuai has a word, if the general dares to disobey, he will immediately engage in military law!" The herald said.

Hearing this, He Zhen took a deep breath and pinched the silk book for a long time without speaking.

The herald glanced at him secretly, and said tentatively: "General, the military order is like a mountain, if you die under the military order, you can't even serve the country." ”

This sentence said to He Zhen's heart, of course he was not a disobedient person, but he was just unwilling to give up Yiyang.

It wasn't until a long time later that he spoke: "I know, please tell Su Shuai, and the last general will evacuate immediately." ”

"No!" The herald saluted and left.

He Zhen waved his hand irritably: "Okay! Don't get it! Gather immediately, first escort the grain and grass materials to Shanyu Pass! ”