In the Qin army, he couldn't help but be surprised when he learned that Gan Mao had hindered the Chu army for less than an hour and a half, so the whole army was defeated and left.

When Gan Mao returned, he found him as soon as possible, and asked strangely: "Prime Minister Zuo, what happened to Fang Cai, why did the 10,000-strong army rout so quickly." ”

Gan Mao took three breaths before responding: "Prime Minister, for some reason, the Chu army under Ying Jun's command was all fearless of death, and he personally charged into battle with his personal guards, and frantically launched an attack on our army's front, our army could not resist, and General Fu of the front army was killed, and the soldiers collapsed, so they could only retreat." ”

Hearing this, he couldn't help frowning.

According to the original estimate, the Chu army under Ying Jun was a temporary patchwork army from all over the country, and Ying Jun and others betrayed continuously and attacked the city for more than a month. Therefore, when Gan Mao planned to break off, he gave 10,000 troops and told him to hold out until dark before retreating.

As a result, the combat power of Ying Jun and the others greatly exceeded their expectations.

At this time, Gan Mao's breathing gradually calmed down, and he spoke: "Prime Minister, this situation in the Chu army is probably because Ying Jun was persecuted by the King of Chu, such as the whole clan being demoted to a concubine, and those who have no merit will humiliate their ancestors, and they will be dug up ancestral graves, etc., so Ying Jun and they have no choice but to fight to the death." ”

He nodded, and Gan Mao's guess was exactly what he was thinking. If they hadn't been pushed to the extreme, it wouldn't have been.

It's just that although we know the reason, we haven't changed the current situation in the slightest.

At this moment, a scout came to report: "General, the Chu army has chased our army twenty miles away. In addition, a Chu army of 30,000 people also appeared forty miles north of the Han River, and they seemed to be reinforcements from Yancheng of the Chu State under the banner of Yin Jun. ”

Zhu Liji's heart sank, and for Qin State, the worst thing happened.

If the Chu army did not have the strength to fight with the Qin army not long ago, then with the arrival of Yin Jun and others, the Chu army behind them would already be able to compete with the Qin army. Coupled with Gongsun Yan's department, even if it is a head-to-head duel, the Chu State will not fall into disadvantage.

Once the Qin army is blocked in the Han River and is attacked from the front and back, it is really dangerous.

Thinking about it, Zhu Liji looked at Gan Mao beside him, and then asked with anticipation: "Prime Minister Zuo, the matter is urgent, what should we do?" ”

Gan Mao's heart suddenly stagnated, and he said secretly: Fang Cai has already broken off the queen once, do you want to break it again?

Obviously, this time the broken army is different from the last time, last time the army of Ying Jun Qu Yuan and others was on the south bank, and the broken division could still retreat calmly. But this time, once Yancheng Yinjun's army killed from the north and blocked the road in front, there was no way to retreat, and he could only be captured.

Thinking about it, he ignored the expectant gaze of Zhu Liji, and said, "I am willing to listen to the orders of the prime minister." ”

Seeing that Gan Mao didn't answer, he was unwilling to take the initiative to ask for a break, and he didn't say anything to force him. If he opened his mouth and forced a Zuo Prime Minister to death, even if he was the uncle of King Qin, I am afraid he could only commit suicide and apologize.

Thinking about it, Zhu Li pondered for a while, and then spoke: "The matter has come to this, it is impossible to return with the whole army, and the strong man must break his wrist, leaving a large army here to block the Chu army, and then the main force can retreat to the Qin State." ”

As he spoke, he looked at Gan Mao again and asked, "I don't know who Prime Minister Zuo is interested in?" ”

When Gan Mao heard that he asked him again, it was difficult to shirk, he thought about it, and said: "Prime Minister, Feng Xi, who is a guest in the lower door, accompanied Zhang Yi to various countries in his early years, and is quite talented, if he is allowed to lead 50,000 elite soldiers, he will be able to stop the pursuit of the Chu army." ”

Hearing this, he immediately scolded in his heart, and at this time he didn't know if Gongsun Yan was waiting in front of him, if he left 50,000 elite soldiers at this time, plus the nearly 10,000 elite soldiers that Gan Mao himself had lost just now, he would have lost 60,000 elite soldiers this time. Although the probability of meeting Gongsun Yan all the way is very low, what if Gongsun Yan blocks the road in front of you?

How can a force of more than 100,000 troops break through from the nearly 100,000 army in the hands of Gongsun Yan.

Thinking about it, Zhu Li responded: "The general can only leave 30,000 elite soldiers behind. ”

Gan Mao hesitated for a moment, shook his head and said, "Prime Minister, with Feng Xi's ability, I'm afraid that it will be difficult for 30,000 elite soldiers to stop the crazy Chu army. ”

Hearing this, he glanced at Gan Mao, and when he saw that his face was expressionless, he knew that Gan Mao didn't want his doorman to stay and die.

Thinking about it, Zhu Liji said to himself: "Li Tong, a guest in Xiamen, is proficient in the art of war and is familiar with warfare, if he is allowed to stay and intercept the Chu army, he will definitely succeed." ”

Saying that, without waiting for Gan Mao's response, he ordered: "Let the doorman Li Tong come to see the general!" ”

Then, when the night fell, the Qin army, which had been 30,000 people, continued to move forward with torches.

Next.

After Ying Jun and others pursued for more than an hour, a scout came to report: "General, a Qin army camp appeared on the road fifteen miles ahead, and there were many Qin troops in the camp, the specific number is unknown. ”

"Barracks?" Ying Jun was stunned for a moment, and then immediately ordered: "Order, the army continues to move forward." In addition, he sent someone to inform Qu Yuan, who was guarding Xiangyang in the rear, and told him that there was a Qin army blocking the road. ”

"No!"

Not long after, Qu Yuan and Ying Jun came to the Qin army barracks, and when they saw a barracks with only simple wooden fences, they couldn't help frowning, this was another broken army.

After inspecting outside the Qin camp, I saw that the size of the Qin army in the camp was at least 20,000.

Ying Jun paid for himself, and with the strength of his subordinates, it was difficult to conquer the heavily guarded Qin camp in a short period of time, even if it was a temporary camp. So, he asked: "General Qu, in the current situation, I don't know what the general thinks?" ”

Qu Yuan said with a smile: "This matter is easy to hear, the Qin army is trapped in the barracks, we can ignore it at all, just leave an army to contain it again, and then the main force will directly cross the river to the north bank, bypass the Qin camp, and then continue the pursuit." ”

Ying Jun frowned and hesitated: "General, at the moment, our army does not have the means to cross the river, and I am afraid that it will be difficult for the whole army to cross the river in a short time." ”

Qu Yuan replied lightly: "This is simple, if you don't have the tools, then order the soldiers to build a raft immediately, as long as the raft is completed, immediately let some soldiers cross the river, and then continue to transport the soldiers, I believe that within half a day, the army can all cross the Han River." ”

"This..."

Different from Qu Yuan's plainness, Ying Jun was a little impatient at this time, half a day's effort to cross the river, plus the time to reorganize the army, I am afraid that today's day has passed like this, and how can I catch up with the Qin army next.

In this battle, Qu Yuan was without fault, so he naturally didn't have to hurry. But Ying Jun and they can't help but be in a hurry, if they don't achieve a big victory over the Qin army and kill the Qin generals and return, how can they atone for their crimes?

Seeing that Ying Jun was silent, Qu Yuan opened his mouth and asked, "Is there a better way for Ying Jun?" ”

Hearing this, Ying Jun looked at the simple Qin camp in front of him again, and he was also helpless in his heart, if he attacked the Qin camp, whether he could break through the Qin camp in half a day, Ying Jun was not at all sure, it seemed that the speed of shipbuilding near the river was faster.

Thinking about it, Ying Jun replied helplessly: "The general's plan is very good, and he seconded it below." ”