The long winter has finally passed, and it is another year of spring when flowers bloom and everything rejuvenates.

For the people of most parts of Zhao Kingdom, they have gradually become familiar with this rhythm of life.

There is no need to worry about the invasion of the enemy, no need to worry about the crops that have been planted in the fields before they are ripe, and there is no need to worry about the enemy killing them to save their lives.

This was the most peaceful period in the territory of Zhao for more than 200 years since its founding.

All this was naturally brought about by the strength and expansion of the Zhao State.

The six major warring states that once stood side by side with Zhao State, now only Chu State is still alive.

In the hearts of all the people of Zhao State, they were extremely sure that the demise of Chu State was only a matter of time.

Therefore, when the people of the counties of Zhao State received the state's requisition order, they did not show fear or frustration, but were full of energy, and embarked on the journey one after another under the expectation and encouragement of their wives and children.

Under the leadership of two old and strong generals, Lian Po and Pang Xuan, the two armies of Zhao State, one east and one west, launched an attack on Li Yuan, the two major forces in the territory of present-day Chu, and the three major families.

With a total of 300,000 troops, plus the young and strong people who followed the logistics support, the number of people who participated in the war alone exceeded one million this time.

This is definitely a huge war, and at the same time a war that is destined to go down in history.

Just as Zhao Dan said at the oath meeting specially held before departure: "Ladies and gentlemen, this expedition of yours will completely end the troubled times of the Warring States Period, let the entire land of China truly usher in peace, and let all the Chinese people no longer distinguish between each other and no longer fight and kill each other." We will witness and create the rebirth of the Chinese people! ”

On the other hand, it is obvious that the Chu side has also been preparing for the southward movement of the Zhao State, and in the past almost half a year, a truce has basically been achieved between Li Yuan and the three major families, and both sides are desperately expanding the armed armaments of the army, waiting for the arrival of the Zhao army.

As for the two main generals of Zhao Jun, they obviously have their own thoughts.

As the head of the Zhao military today, General Lian Po obviously has to strive for the top.

On the first day of his expedition, the heroic general gathered all his generals and convened a military meeting.

Although the old general's beard is white, he still walks with a tigerish style, and when he speaks, he is also domineering.

"Second and third sons, our target this time is Yingdu!" Lian Po's big hand smashed heavily on the very obvious city sign on the map.

"So this time, the second and third sons must cheer up, the whole army will advance at the fastest speed, and it is necessary to rush to Dengcheng within a month, and then cross the Han River and launch an attack on Yingdu!"

General Lian Po's strategy can be said to be extremely simple.

Someone asked: "General, Li Yuan is not a mediocre person, maybe his people will set up defenses south of Hanshui to hinder the advance of our army." ”

Lian Po laughed, and waved his hand very arrogantly: "If Li Yuan dares to go out of Yingdu to fight with me, then I respect him as a man, and I will definitely give him a happy death!" ”

On the other side, General Pang Xuan was also holding a meeting in front of the station, but his style was obviously different from Lian Po.

"Look, according to the latest information, since the three major families have learned that our army is about to attack it, the land south of the Yangtze River near Wucheng that the three major families ceded to me in Zhao has been seized back by the three major families."

"Based on the current pace, our army will reach the north bank of the Yangtze River in about a month. Due to the dense water network in the land of Wuyue, I have specially asked the king to transfer many Wei sailors this time, and they will be a favorable factor for our army in the water war. ”

"According to the analysis of the General Staff, the choices that the three major families can make should be extremely limited. They either held on to the city, or they tried to find a way to stop our army by relying on the Yangtze River. ”

"If they defend the city, our army has such a sharp weapon as the earth-shaking thunder, and it should not be a problem to conquer Wucheng, after all, Wucheng is far from being comparable to Xianyang City. But it is obvious that the three major families are not stupid, so they will definitely choose to deploy on the front line of the Yangtze River. ”

Speaking of this, Pang Xuan smiled very confidently: "They will regret making this kind of decision." ”

There is no doubt that the battle of Zhao and Chu is the most eye-catching battle of the year.

It is precisely because of this that another piece of news from the north does not seem so noticeable.

Li Mu, who had just been awarded the title of Wu Xiangjun of Zhao State, also led an army of 50,000 cavalry in this spring, starting from the west city of Zhao Guoding, and began to cross the Yellow River westward, heading towards the Hexi Corridor.

Fifty thousand cavalry, one man and two horses, this scale is extremely large, billowing smoke and dust obscuring the sky and the sun, like a never-ending dragon advancing on the earth.

The gray-haired Perseus was lying in a carriage, and the cold of early spring was still a little oppressive, so the floor of the carriage was covered with a thick blanket, and Perseus was covered with an equally thick quilt.

At this moment, Perseus looked quite haggard, but the whole person's old eyes looked bright, and there was a sense of excitement and fanaticism that the goal was about to be achieved.

"Ales, tell me, what do you see?"

Of course, Ales was the only one who could sit in the carriage with Perseus.

Ever since that incident last year, Perseus seems to have lost all interest in everything, staying at the door of his residence.

But this does not mean that Perseus knows nothing about the outside world, because Ales is his eyes and ears, as long as Ales is there, Perseus feels that he can deeply understand the country of Zhao.

Ales thought for a moment and said very seriously: "Master, what I see is a powerful cavalry army, and their strength is something I have never seen before!" ”

Perseus paused for a moment, and then laughed very happily: "Of course, if they are not stronger than the Huns, then how can they defeat the Huns?" ”

Ales hesitated for a moment, and suddenly said in a low voice: "Master, in fact, I have an idea, I don't know whether to talk about it or not." ”

"Say it." Perseus is obviously in a very good mood, after all, he and Ales have been somewhat dependent on each other for more than half a year, and they are more casual when they speak.

Ales said: "Master, Ales feels that this powerful cavalry army of Zhao is completely not something that the Huns can contend with, nor is it something that the Governor of Theodotus can contend with. In that case, as long as the master can win the support of this army, can he replace the governor of Theodotus and become the ruler of the entire region of Bactria? ”