Chapter 234: Reinforcements from the Wall
Above the great river, countless boats began to cross the river.
There are warships with clear water chestnut angles, and more small boats and sampans.
Tens of thousands of people crossed the river at the same time, and there were simply not so many ships for transportation.
After several days of collecting, all the ships that could be snatched were snatched.
In the end, as long as it is placed on the surface of the water and does not sink, it is also used!
It was also the other princes who did not participate, otherwise it would be a difficult task for 200,000 people to cross the river.
Countless floating sampans floated in the river, as if they could sink at any moment, making the hearts of those who watched on the shore tremble.
On the top of a hill with a wide view, a group of rebel leaders looked down at the boats that fluttered like leaves below, their eyes full of surprise.
In the afternoon, these people again received a notice from the Chu army to cross the river.
Ask them to cross the river together to support the besieged King Zhao.
However, these princes and kings still prevaricated for various reasons and resolutely refused to cross the river.
Standing on the mountain at this moment, looking at the boat below that could capsize at any time like leaves, I couldn't help but feel a thrill.
Especially when I see a sampan sinking in the river, my pupils can't help but shrink.
It's just a matter of playing with your life!
In the process of crossing the river, the army has been lost, and there has been a situation of attrition.
Although the attrition is not much, the non-combat attrition is also distressing.
The disparity in the strength of the two sides is huge, and if there are some losses in the process of crossing the river, the gap in strength will be even greater!
On the top of the mountain, many people rejoiced.
Fortunately, Xiang Yu's request was refused, otherwise what the Chu army experienced now would have happened in their army.
Whether the Zhao Kingdom will be destroyed or not, they don't care.
Whether Zhao Wangxi will be captured alive or not, these princes and kings don't care.
Only the soldiers and horses in their hands and the territory they have laid are what they care about.
Even in his heart, he secretly hoped that the Qin army and the Chu army could fight and lose both.
At that time, the Chu army, which was greatly injured, would not have the confidence to point fingers at them anymore!
And the Qin army suffered serious losses, so they had no strength to exterminate them again.
What kind of anti-tyrannical Qin is fake.
It was a slogan shouted in desperation, an excuse to fight for territory.
Now it has almost reached the point of dividing the river and ruling it, and the princes of all walks of life have formed a situation in which the vassal states stood side by side in those days.
Although the land area is not as good as the Seven Kingdoms back then, it can be regarded as a vassal king.
The powerful have soldiers in their hands, there are countless beauties in the harem, and they still shout and shout to kill, isn't it fragrant to hug the beauty!
Wasn't it just for the enjoyment of this day that I was carrying my head to death before!
If the Chu army can fight with the Qin army this time, they can sit back and relax!
A flash of disdain flashed in someone's eyes, and he sneered: "Xiang Yu, there are brave and unscrupulous reckless men!" ”
Someone on the side immediately chimed in: "Without Fan Zeng's assistance, the situation of the Chu army is worrying!" ”
Another teased, "Isn't that what you want to see?" ”
Suddenly, the people present looked at each other, and a tacit smile appeared on their faces.
Since Chen Sheng's defeat, the rebel armies from all walks of life have begun to encroach on Chen Sheng's territory before.
Among them, Xiang Liang's uncle and nephew were the most active, swallowing up a large area of territory in a short period of time, absorbing many displaced people who had fled and growing rapidly.
There are those who dare to compete with the Chu army for territory, and they are directly slashed, and they are very domineering!
Especially after supporting the king of Chu Huai, he regarded himself as the co-lord of the world and ordered all the princes!
If it weren't for the tyrannical Qin still existing, and it was necessary to rely on the princes of all walks of life to jointly resist Qin, I am afraid that the suppression would have begun long ago!
Therefore, Qin and Chu were both defeated, which was what these princes who watched from the wall were most happy to see.
All they have to do now is wait for the results.
As for whether Xiang Yu can win, he hasn't considered this issue at all.
Yingbu led 20,000 people to cross the river in the early days, and then led 80,000 people to cross the river, for a total of only 100,000.
Zhang Han's army is as many as 400,000, and the disparity between the forces of the two sides is huge, and no one is optimistic about the Chu army.
Being able to lose both is already the best result.
Many people believe that it may be difficult for Xiang Yu to come back alive.
At that time, there will only be a nominal King of Chu Huai and a small number of defenders left in the Chu State.
I have already begun to calculate in my heart, how to fight for the territory of Chu State......!
In Julu City, Zhao Wangxie, General Chen Yu, and Minister Zhang Er gathered together and discussed in a low voice.
Chen Yu asked worriedly: "I just received a letter from Yingbu, Xiang Yu has led the Chu army to cross the river, and wants us to send troops to cooperate in attacking the Qin army!" ”
Zhao Wang raised his eyebrows, and his face showed joy.
Excitedly said: "Great, I can finally leave this dangerous place!" ”
Julu City has been blocked by the Qin army, and the people in the city are already panicking.
King Zhao was worried every day, and he was worried that he would become a prisoner after the city was broken.
If you want to escape, there are five ways to escape.
You can only hold on to the high wall and wait for reinforcements to arrive.
In fact, they knew in their hearts that with the defenders of the city, it was impossible to hold the city.
As long as the Qin army attacked, it would be able to break the city within three days!
The reason why the city has not been broken now is that Zhang Han did it on purpose.
asked Zhao Guo to ask for help, just to be a bait.
Attract the help of all the princes, and then annihilate them with superior forces.
The main armies of the princes of all walks of life were wiped out, and it would not be easy to cross the river and regain the lost territory.
At the same time, after receiving the letter asking for help, the princes from all walks of life responded to the call of King Chu Huai and rushed to the other side of the river together.
Xiang Yu sent 20,000 soldiers and horses from Yingbu to cross the river first, so that they could coordinate with each other and cut off the grain route of the Qin army!
To put it bluntly, he also used Julu City as a bait to lure the Qin army.
When all the princes and I gather, I will fight with the Qin army!
After all, according to the information summarized from various sources, Zhang Han's main army and the local defenders drawn from various counties are here.
The Qin State is empty, as long as Zhang Han is defeated, he can go all the way to Xianyang, which is guarding the emptiness!
This battle is a decisive battle between the two sides!
Of course, due to the lag of intelligence, these princes and kings did not know that the border army of Shangjun had already stationed 200,000 troops in Xianyang!
Xiang Yu and Zhang Liang had some guesses, but they tacitly did not reveal it to the princes.
Therefore, King Zhao, who is used as bait, is on pins and needles every day.
Now when I heard that reinforcements had crossed the river, I was naturally excited.
Zhang Er frowned, and added: "King, although the Chu army has crossed the river, the princes from all walks of life have not responded, and they are watching from the wall on the other side!" ”
"Ah~!"
Zhao Wangxie's eyes widened in surprise, and he couldn't help but exclaim.
The Chu army of 100,000, even if it crosses the river and faces the 550,000 Qin army, it is undoubtedly an egg hitting a stone!
Asked in surprise: "How can this be, didn't you say that they all agreed to jointly resist Qin?" When people are on the other side but don't cross the river, what do they want to do? ”
Chen Yu and Zhang Er glanced at each other, and they both saw the meaning in each other's eyes: sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight!