Chapter 171: There is no way back
"Gather a large army at once and meet the enemy!"
The guard gave a loud order, thought about it, and turned his head to order: "Immediately report to Xianyang and ask for support!" ”
Although I don't know how many people on the other side called, one thing is certain.
At least, it won't be less than 100,000!
When the two counties were facing each other, Wang Li led 100,000 horses to set up camp at the county boundary to build a defensive offensive, and he had long been eyeing it.
Now the other side dares to cross the line to start a war, and maybe there will be more troops!
But one thing is certain, no matter whether the other side increases the army or not, a mere 50,000 defenders will not be able to resist!
"No!"
Soon, four messengers galloped in the direction of Xianyang.
A lieutenant stood at the end and muttered in a low voice, "The one in Shangjun, why did he suddenly cross the line and start a war, strange?" ”
The surrounding generals heard this, and their faces showed doubt.
Come to think of it, since the other side dares to cross the line to start a war, I am afraid that they have already known the news of the emptiness of the camp!
But the strange thing is that the 150,000 army has only been transferred for five days, and even if the other side finds out the news, it is impossible to move so quickly.
Especially if you increase troops from Shangjun, from leaking news, to spies reporting news, and then mobilizing additional troops.
Finally, the soldiers are in the city!
This series of operations is impossible to complete in five days!
What's more, there is not enough time to prepare food and grass!
Those present asked themselves if they knew about the emptiness of the defense on the other side and took the opportunity to go to war.
From the spy report, it will take a day.
Then, after deliberation and discussion, another day was sent to ask for instructions.
Xianyang received the news, reported it at the first level, and then discussed it in the court, and it was efficient to be able to produce results in three days!
It will take at least ten days for Xianyang to increase troops, allocate grain and grass, and then reach the county border.
That is to say, if you receive the news by yourself and come to the local walled city, it will take at least half a month.
But the 150,000 army has only been transferred for five days, and the opposite side has been killed at the door, and the efficiency is inevitably too fast!
Unless, they are prepared!
The more I pondered it, the more I felt that it was possible.
Even, I am afraid that the other party had already received the news when the court had just decided to transfer the army, and he had prepared in advance!
It was calculated that the army could not return to help, so the war was launched!
The guards are also familiar with military books and have experienced several major wars.
Listening to the sound of the horn in the distance, a captain said angrily: "This is to take advantage of the transfer of the army, and want to swallow us in one bite!" ”
The guard's face was solemn, and cold sweat had been left on his forehead.
I secretly speculated in my heart: "Swallow us? I'm afraid that the other party wants to take Xianyang in one go! ”
The 150,000-strong army did not enter Xianyang City, but went straight to the battlefield.
If Xianyang is attacked, it will be too late to come back to help!
From the return of the message, and then walk for another five days, I'm afraid the daylily will be cold!
The strength of the Beijing division is only 20,000, how can it be able to withstand the siege of more than 100,000 or 200,000 troops!
Calculation, everything is the calculation of the other party!
Otherwise, there would not be a war at this time!
When I was left behind, I was worried that one day the other side would know that the enemy attack was coming, but I didn't expect it to become a reality so soon!
I was anxious and angry.
yelled, "Follow me up to the castle!" ”
The so-called castle tower is more like a wooden gate fence built by a bandit cottage.
It's just wider, bigger.
The group hurried up to the castle tower made of wooden piles and stood behind a half-meter-high guardrail made of bamboo.
In the distance, you can see a dense infantry phalanx on the open ground in the distance.
A captain stretched out his hand to count them, and said in horror: "My lord, judging from the phalanx, there are at least 100,000 people on the opposite side!" ”
Another lieutenant swallowed his saliva and said with difficulty: "Moreover, there are 30,000 cavalry!" I don't know if there are any people who haven't participated in the war in the future?! ”
The guard frowned, and his face was gloomy like water.
Judging from the posture of the other party, it is obvious that the winner is determined by a battle!
There are only 50,000 people on his side, and the other party has already 100,000 people on the surface, including cavalry.
The Great Qin Border Army, that is the real elite.
It's still more to fight less, and it's already doomed before the fight starts!
A group of generals stood behind the guardrail, looking at the black army opposite, their faces extremely solemn.
However, the two sides were more than six hundred paces apart, and no one was worried about a sneak attack by crossbow arrows.
After all, the most powerful bed crossbow in Great Qin had a range of only 300 strides and 570 meters.
Looking around, I didn't see a bed crossbow on the opposite side, so I was relieved!
Da-da-da-da!
Suddenly, a cavalryman crossed the phalanx and rode quickly.
chirping
Suddenly, the archers tightened their bowstrings and shot them at the slightest command.
The guard showed surprise in his eyes, and ordered in a deep voice: "Let him come!" ”
Soon, the cavalryman came to the bottom of the simple city, raised the head of the calligraphy in his hand and said loudly: "My general has a letter to the general!" ”
A bamboo basket was lowered, and the cavalry rode back as soon as they put the letters into the basket.
The general took the letter and glanced at it, gritting his teeth and crumpling it.
explained in the suspicious eyes around him: "Li Jing actually wants Ben General to surrender, it's just wishful thinking!" ”
"My lord, what are we going to do?" Someone was timid and asked in a low voice.
Immediately, many people responded.
"Otherwise, after leaving a group of men and horses, the main force will retreat!"
"That's right, only if you save your strength, can you fight back at the right time!"
"With our combat strength, we can't resist the battle-hardened and brave border army, so it's better to retreat first and then make plans!"
"Yes, the enemy is outnumbered, and there is no chance of winning at all!"
“……”
The guard listened to the persuasion to retreat, and his face became even more gloomy.
Gritted his teeth and shouted: "If anyone dares to retreat again, he will be punished with the heart of the cholera army!" ”
Suddenly, the surrounding generals stopped talking.
Anyway, there are 50,000 horses behind him, and even if he is defeated, he will not necessarily die.
It's a big deal, it's down!
Anyway, the other party is the former eldest son of Daqin, and this battle can be regarded as a struggle for the throne, which is an internal strife.
Even if it falls, it is not considered a betrayal of Great Qin.
At most, it's just a change of team.
The guard didn't know what the people below were thinking, and his gloomy face was full of sadness.
Others can descend, but he can't!
While taking over the 50,000 defenders, his family members were also taken into the care of Xianyang.
If it does, the family will surely die.
Even if they retreat after defeat, they will be punished for their crimes, and even their family members will be used as official slaves.
Only by dying in battle can we keep our families from being implicated.
The guard's face was solemn, and he looked at the soldiers and horses that had been assembled behind him.
He shouted in a low voice: "Who dares to take a step back, slash!" ”
Suddenly, the atmosphere became gloomy.
Li Jing sat on horseback and saw that the opposite side did not have the slightest intention of surrendering.
He shook his head helplessly.
He said: "Order Wang Li, start the war as planned!" ”
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