Chapter 220: For the sake of face
As early as a few days ago, a 50,000-strong infantry army left Xianyang.
After marching hundreds of miles all the way, he chose a zone that was convenient for spreading out the formation and set up defenses.
King Chu Huai made a two-way march, and for the Wei State infiltrated by Heishuitai's secret agents, there was no secret.
Originally, Fusu planned to send Wang Li to lead the troops to meet Wei Bao's 100,000 army.
However, according to the Heishuitai Flying Pigeon Transmission, Han Xin, the general who is the commander of the three armies of the Wei State, did not set off with him this time.
Instead, he led a group of people to start an encroachment operation around the territory occupied by the anti-thieves.
Without Han Xin leading the troops, naturally there would be no such big concerns.
Although accompanied by Zhang Liang, with Zhang Liang's character, I am afraid it is difficult to say that Wei Bao is arrogant.
And this time there was no ambush, no conspiracy and intrigue to directly set up a decisive battle.
Anyway, there is only one road to Xianyang, and the posture has been opened.
Wei Bao either chose to fight, or he could only retreat.
Even if he knew that the other side had been stationed in advance, he had to fight.
This is a conspiracy!
If Wei Bao wants to enter Xianyang, he has to break through!
Anyway, this is the first battle against the anti-thieves, and even Zhang Liang doesn't know the hole cards of the border army.
It is just right to open the formation and fight a decisive battle before the combat power is exposed!
The lord held his head high and proudly ordered: "Prepare for battle!" ”
"No!"
Suddenly, several high-ranking generals responded in unison, with excitement on their faces.
These generals are all old teams brought out from Shangjun.
For its own combat power, it is full of confidence.
From using troops with foreign tribes, directly attacking the Xiongnu royal court, and then capturing Xianyang, the important land of the Beijing Division, in World War I.
The border army of Shangjun is invincible and has no defeat!
Even the fierce Xiongnu and Donghu were defeated, and in the face of the rebel army composed of these exiles, they were even more confident!
In their opinion, this is a military merit!
Soon, the order to prepare for battle was given, and the army of 50,000 moved in an orderly manner.
A cavalry of three thousand men rushed out of the camp and began to assemble on the other side.
……
Da-da-da-da!
"Report, the Qin army has been found ahead! The Qin army has been found ahead! ”
A fast horse galloped down the official road, shouting eagerly all the way.
The scouts scattered by the Wei army found traces of the Qin army thirty miles away.
According to the number of tents on the other side, there are at least 50,000 horses!
It was a big deal for the enemy to get in the way, and the scouts immediately returned quickly.
When Wei Bao heard the report, his brows furrowed, and his face was bitter.
When passing through the previous county, he just sent people into the city to persuade him, and let the defender Kaecheng surrender and annex to the Wei state.
He asked in surprise: "Military Division, there is no city ahead, why is it that there are 50,000 Qin troops all of a sudden?" ”
Zhang Liang frowned, and said in a deep voice: "King Wei, the last county surrendered because Great Qin was under the rule of the Second Emperor, and the people were not happy.
The old ministers in the court were purged, and all of them were replaced by Zhao Gao's cronies.
The feudal officials in these places also hang this Zhao Gao's butcher's knife above their heads all the time, for fear that it will be their turn when.
The defeat of Great Qin was only a matter of time, and these generals defending the city naturally had to find a way out for themselves.
However, the eldest son, Fusu, captured Xianyang with lightning speed, killed Zhao Gao, and ruled the officials, giving Daqin hope to breathe again.
These people who were originally wavering naturally looked back at it.
If Xianyang gives an order, they will definitely block our army, and they will not open the city gate because of a few words of persuasion! ”
In a word, the good days before were smooth and over!
It is impossible to rely on a few words of fooling to make the other party obediently open the city and surrender.
After all, the county guard and county lieutenant in charge of one side are already equivalent to the existence of the feudal officials.
When there is still hope for the Qin State, who would want them to give up everything and become rogue thieves?
Wei Bao blinked his eyes and asked, "Military Division, there is a local army blocking the way ahead, so how should we fight?" ”
Zhang Liang frowned, thought about it, and shook his head slightly.
He said with a solemn gaze: "Xianyang and Shangjun have been confronted before, and all the local defenders have been evacuated, where are there still 50,000 horses in a county?"
I'm afraid that the front is not the local defenders, but the elite of Fusu's lineage, the border army from Shangjun! ”
"Oh, it turned out to be the border army of Shangjun."
Wei Bao nodded, as if he understood something.
He said heroically: "Whether it is a border army or a local army, if you dare to block the king's way, you will be wiped out!" Hmph, 100,000 troops are still afraid that 50,000 Qin troops will not succeed! ”
Zhang Liang stared, knowing in his heart that the last sentence was the point.
King Wei saw that his strength far exceeded that of the Qin army, so his self-confidence exploded!
According to the scout's report, the 50,000 Qin troops in front had already spread out their posture, looking like they wanted to fight head-on.
With an understanding of the combat power of the Qin army, even if it is really a tough match, 100,000 against 50,000 is quite a big chance of winning.
According to normal logic, this battle is indeed beneficial to the Wei army!
However, since the Qin army had already waited in advance, didn't they really rely on the favorable terrain to set up an ambush?
This is what Zhang Liang is most worried about.
Wei Bao only saw the difference in the number of people and horses on both sides, and thought that he could crush it, is it really that simple?
After a moment of silence, he opened his mouth to persuade: "King Wei, this battle still needs to be considered in the long run!" ”
Wei Bao waved his hand and said heroically: "Yesterday, Xiang Yu sent a letter to show off, this king will also destroy 50,000 Qin troops this time, let Xiang Yu Xiao'er see, this king is not a vegetarian!"
In the battle to destroy Qin, this king also made a great effort! ”
After speaking, he turned his head and ordered: "Order the whole army to speed up and destroy the Qin army in front in one fell swoop!" Hmph, will two fight one will still lose! ”
"Hahaha~!"
Wei Bao laughed and got into the carriage, wanting to relieve his nervousness before the big battle came.
Zhang Liang raised his hand and opened his mouth to persuade.
But seeing that King Wei had already got into the carriage, he could only hang his head and sigh helplessly.
In the state of being outnumbered by the enemy, the 50,000 Qin troops still dare to block the road, and they must have something to rely on.
pity
King Wei seemed to be stimulated by Xiang Yu's letter yesterday, and was aroused to be brave and ruthless.
Wei Bao is the king of the restoration of Wei, and Xiang Yu is just a marquis, and he is despised.
After receiving the letter yesterday, there were a lot of mouths, and my heart must be unhappy.
Now that there is an opportunity to fight with absolutely superior forces, how can it be missed.
Even Wei Bao guessed that there might be an ambush, but 100,000 against 50,000 made him full of confidence.
In addition, along the way, the places that have passed have shown the erosion of the situation in Daqin, and I have already carried away a little!
Not only was he not worried about an ambush ahead, but he also ordered to speed up the march, but he was worried that the 50,000 Qin army would flee when he saw the situation!
For the sake of face, this battle is inevitable!
"Alas~!"
Zhang Liang sighed, the superior had a hot brain and didn't listen to anything, even if he planned to be unequaled, it would be useless......!
At the top of the mountain, where the view was excellent, a scout came to report: "General, the thief has arrived ten miles away!" ”