Chapter 257: Battle of Zhongzhou

In the later glorious annals, there are many important wars in the early days of this great empire. The victories that laid the foundation of the empire bear the feats of the annals of history, and they are also engraved with the mighty and mighty of blood!

However, there is one thing that makes many people in the world feel strange. That is, for the Zhongzhou Battle that took place in the early days of the empire, the record is quite sloppy. It's just a few strokes, and there is no detailed description.

In the eyes of many historical researchers, the significance of the Battle of Zhongzhou is extraordinary. Whether it was the situation of Zhao Guo at that time, or the later development, it was extremely important. It stands to reason that such an important war should not be buried in the vast historical materials. However, even if you rack your brains to search, you still can't find a place. Of course they didn't know that it was just that the people of Zhao Guo wanted to hide something from the world. Or it is deliberately vague because of the instructions of the king of Zhao.

Perhaps, the more mysterious things in this world are, the more interested some people who like to explore. They opened the history books, explored the clues, and looked at those simple words countless times, and their minds were already wild and full of endless imagination.

“…… In the Mid-Autumn Festival of the year, Qin led the princes to besiege Luocheng and edict the king of Qin. The princes are afraid of Qin, and they should not be. Only King Zhao came. The armies faced each other for several days. Sudden heavy rain, rolling thunder and thunder, landslides, blocking the Luo River. The water rose sharply, the land near and far became the ocean, and the tens of thousands of troops of Qin and the princes became fish and shrimp. The floating corpse is a hundred miles, and the living are not one or two ....... ”

Even from this miserable white sentence, you can imagine the turbulence of the water at that time. And in some legends of wild history, the battle of Zhongzhou is said to be miraculous. Most people believe that King Zhao was blessed by the heavens, which is why he had a vision that helped him eliminate his most powerful enemies without bloodshed.

Of course, there are many people who have not believed in such myths and legends. They put it all down to coincidence. The tragic experience of the Qin army and the princes' army can only be said to be too unlucky. It is precisely because of their failure that Chu Jiangmian, the king of Zhao, was fulfilled. Since then, he has soared to 90,000 miles, and it is no longer possible to restrain him!

Of course, whoever thinks this way is an enemy who holds a grudge against him. Or his enemies. The rise of a great empire is bound to be inevitably murdered and annexed. And those princes who refuse to cooperate or resist will not end well. And the fate of the small princes who participated in the siege of Los Angeles was sealed from the beginning.

It's just that, whether it is the army of the Qin State or the army of the princes, under the circumstances at that time, no one would have a premonition that the danger was approaching. It's not that they're not alert, it's that it simply can't happen. No soldier would think so.

At that time, it was the Mid-Autumn Festival. After the rain, the sky is clear, and when the night comes, it is likely that the moon will rise after a long absence. For the soldiers of the Qin army, who have been far away from their homeland for many years, such a festival should of course have a special celebration.

Think of your relatives every festive season! Of course, the soldiers of the Qin State were no exception. However, this emotion did not rise in their hearts for long, and was ignited by the words of the great general, and became the enthusiasm to fight.

"The whole army is dispatched to attack the Zhao camp! After the victory, we will have fun with all the soldiers tonight...... Reward Mingyue with a glass of wine, and don't make the warrior famous!"

Hearing General Wang Feng's call for war, the entire camp boiled. Everyone raised their arms, eager to exchange a hearty victory for their own expedition in exchange for family glory.

Even the princes' camps stationed next to them followed suit. After the Qin army began to act, their vassal armies were naturally not far behind. After so many busy days, it seems that we have to wait for a final result. At this time, of course, we must strive to be the first to perform well, so as to create conditions for the division of fruits after victory.

Don't look at the strength of these little princes, but they are not fools, and the little abacus in everyone's heart is very loud. Although the loss of the ally of Zhongshan Hou a few days ago is inevitably sad. But at this time, when I think about it, it is not a good thing.

The cake in Zhongzhou is so big, although the people of Qin seem to be very generous, on the surface, it is only Jiuding, but if the princes really believe what they say, it will be really unlucky.

There is no doubt that the treasures and beauties in the royal family must be actively dedicated to the people of the Qin State to be selected first. Only when they are satisfied can the rest be done. And when dividing the territory of Zhongzhou in the future, the people of Qin will never interfere. And without the strong man of the Marquis of Zhongshan, it seems that these small princes can all share more. Such a good thing, speaking of which, thanks to Zhao Guoren!

If people do not do it for themselves, the heavens and the earth will be destroyed. If anyone still cares about the unlucky guy of Zhongshan Hou at this time, it is too pedantic. At least in the hearts of these small princes, they are already secretly glad to have lost such a person who shared the fruits of victory.

The army of Qin and the alliance of princes with all kinds of thoughts were all gathered in this way. There are nearly 50,000 horses in total, fully equipped and imposing. While the drums of war were beating, they began to march out of the camp.

The princely armies were lined up on both sides, and when the battle began, they would attack from the flanks. And in the front direction, of course, is the army of the Qin State. Ten thousand shieldmen and archers are in front, and when they are in effective range, they will protect themselves while delivering a devastating blow to the Zhao military camp with a rain of arrows.

The bows and arrows of the Qin people are both long and sharp. If you don't have a strong defense, you can't resist it at all. In the case of a volley of 10,000 arrows at close range, ordinary shields do not do much. It can be said that the lethality is very huge.

It was followed by more than 10,000 elite cavalry. When the archers formed an effective suppression of the Zhao army, the cavalry phalanx would rush out one by one, and the camp would be fully broken with lightning speed. The ancients of Qin rode all high-headed horses, which were majestic and strong. The horses are armoured on the front, and it is difficult for ordinary bows and arrows to damage them during the charge. It can be said that the cooperation between man and horse is very tacit, which greatly enhances the combat effectiveness. Coupled with a long knife in hand, it is almost invincible. Therefore, it is not without reason that the cavalry of the Qin State is called a strong army in the world.

The other foot soldiers and the Chinese army were all in the rear. The Qin army was all dressed in black armor and had long swords. The march of the army is unified as a whole, and the majesty is unmatched. In contrast, the quality of the princes' armies is very different from it, and it seems a little chaotic.

Hundreds of war drums sounded together to cheer for the soldiers and horses who went out to fight. And one of the biggest cowhide war drums was personally beaten by Nie Wushuang, the young master of the Qin State. This prominent big man seems to be addicted to beating drums in the past two days, with the drumstick in hand, I have it in the world! He loved to see the thousands of soldiers stride forward as his drumsticks fell. As long as his drums don't stop, they will always charge forward, with long knives and iron hooves like thunder. Until all enemies are wiped out.

When Nie Wushuang rolled up his sleeves and slammed the drum hammer in the most beautiful posture, he felt as if there was an aura that was combined with heaven and earth, and the infinite power was in his hands. It seems that with a wave of his hand, this iron-blooded army that will be loyal to him in the future will break through the sky and tear the shore apart!

Nie Wushuang, who was intoxicated with his imagination, suddenly opened his eyes. His drumming arm froze for a moment, and just now he seemed to really hear a loud noise coming from a distance. This is definitely not the sound of war drums! That's a thunderbolt, a thunderbolt on a sunny day!

In fact, it wasn't just Nie Wushuang who heard the sound of the drums. Many of the soldiers who were preparing to step out of the camp also raised their heads in unison, with a look of surprise and uncertainty on their faces. They look around for anomalies that may occur. But as far as the eye could see, he could only see the banner that covered the sky and the sun and the dazzling light of the sword and armor.

"On this sunny day, the rain has long since stopped. The sun has also come out, why is it suddenly thundering again? ”

Many people don't pay much attention to this thought when it flashes through their minds. The big war is just around the corner, and they won't stop moving forward because of anything.

Nie Wushuang stood on the high place of the temporary platform, and suddenly realized that something was wrong. Because after that loud bang, something seemed to crumble. The rumbling sound lasted for a long time. Then, in the wind, there was the whimper and roar of the torrent as it broke through the barrier.

In just a moment's effort, where Nie Wushuang's eyesight could reach, he saw a vast flat ground rising, and turbid waves rushing in. His face turned pale. The kind of worry he and Wang Feng said in a joking tone not long ago is really about to become a reality!

Where is the veteran Wang Feng now?! When Nie Wushuang hurriedly wanted to consult with him, it was already too late. Wang Feng's position in the Chinese army was far away from him. And the thousands of troops on the march seemed unaware of the impending danger.

"Hurry up and give the order to dodge! There's a lot of water coming over......!"

Nie Wushuang shouted as hard as he could. The drummer beside him also came to his senses, and tore his voice and screamed wolf.

However, it was too late. The flood came so fast that it seemed like the whole river had been poured down. In the blink of an eye, the waves that are more than a foot high are already visible to the naked eye. Many of the men in armor who heard the movement and shouts finally sensed that something was wrong. The screaming and panic began immediately.

Especially those cavalry units, once the horses were frightened, they relied on the animal's escape instinct, regardless of the master's tight reins, desperately fled.

In this panic, the first wave hit the periphery of the camp, and the Qin army camp was immediately swept by the flood, with a radius of dozens of miles, forming an ocean.