What a bloody battle!

The Qi army was divided and surrounded by the Wu army in several places, and the first could not take care of each other and could not rescue each other. What's even more unfortunate is that several of the main generals in the Qi army were wounded, some were killed, and some were captured.

Those small soldiers had no one to command, and they were besieged in the core, they had long lost their fighting spirit, and from early morning to dusk, everyone was tired and hungry. Fighting a war is definitely a matter of strength.

And Wu Jun was already prepared, everyone carried dry food and water, and when they found an opportunity, they would eat something and drink some water, and then get up to fight, which was full of energy.

As a result, there will be a huge disparity in the combat effectiveness of the two sides. What followed was no longer a battle, but a slaughter.

At this time, Qi Shuai Guoshu was the only one by his side, Lu Qiu Ming. Lu Qiu Ming said: "Marshal, this battle can't be fought, marshal don't hold on any longer." You change into a soldier's costume now, and the last general will cover you and escape among the soldiers. ”

Guoshu looked at the soldiers of Qi on the battlefield, slaughtered by the Wu army like cattle, and couldn't help crying, saying, "It's me who commanded inappropriately." Pride and mania, there is no reason to be invincible. 100,000 strong soldiers are gone, what face do I have to live in the world, and what face do I have to meet Qi Hou? ”

Lu Qiu Ming also shed tears and said: "Don't say such frustrating words, let's run away quietly." ”

Guoshu said: "General, you and I are powerless to save the situation, you should flee quickly." With that, he took off his robe, shirtless, and took up his sword and rushed into the enemy's ranks.

When those Wu soldiers saw it, they rushed up together, their hands rose and fell, and the national letter was chopped into pulp.

Lu Qiu Ming saw that the general trend was gone, so he quietly changed into a soldier's clothes, grabbed a war horse, and fled into the wilderness.

In the camp of the Qi army, Chen Yi also escaped with his life. The other generals were either killed, wounded, or captured.

The battle ended before dark, with more than 10,000 of the 100,000 Qi troops fleeing, more than 10,000 captured, and 70,000 killed. Eight hundred chariots, countless weapons, and countless grains and grasses were captured.

The Wu army suffered more than 20,000 dead and wounded soldiers, and the prisoners were included, and there were more than 100,000 people. But soon after, all the captives fled, and the Wu army still had less than 80,000 men.

King Wu ordered the battlefield to be cleaned up and then returned to the camp. Hold a carnival. King Wu said that all the soldiers worked hard, everyone can drink tonight, let go of their bellies and drink.

The order reached the soldiers, and the 100,000-strong army shouted: "Long live my majesty!" ”

King Wu feasted all the generals in the big tent of the Chinese army, and Zhu Jiying, the main general of the 10,000 troops from the Yue Kingdom, was naturally also present. King Wu came over with a wine glass and said to Zhu Jiying: "General, the widow is conquering the Qi country. How did the general feel about winning the first battle? ”

Zhu Jiying stood up, bowed down and said: "Wu Jun is all brave, everyone is vying to be the first, and he is even more clever, commanding art, and he is as wonderful as a soldier." The last will admire the king from the bottom of his heart. ”

King Wu said: "The general thinks that the combat effectiveness of the Wu army is compared to the Yue army. ”

Zhu Jiying said: "King Qiyu, the army of Wu is strong enough to sweep the world, where can it be compared with those weak soldiers of Yue State? ”

King Wu was happy in his heart, and couldn't help laughing: "The general is really good at talking." The widow will reward 10,000 Vietnamese soldiers. The general can lead his headquarters to report the victory first, and there is no need to follow the army to act together. ”

Zhu Jiying bowed to the end: "Thank you, Your Majesty, the last general will obey the order." ”

The next day, Zhu Jiying led his troops to leave. But he didn't go back directly, but stayed halfway, waiting for the Wu King Huangchi to join the alliance, on the way back, he led his subordinates to quietly attack the grain and grass of the Wu army, so that the Wu army rushed back hungry. That's an afterword.

The news of the annihilation of the entire Qi army soon reached Linzi, and the Marquis of Qi was shocked and hurriedly sought out the prime minister Chen Heng to discuss countermeasures. Qi Hou said: "My lord, there is news that the 100,000 army led by Lord Guoshu has been wiped out. National book, Gao Wuping. Zonglou and other generals died in battle. The country of Qi is in danger. Will King Wu lead his troops to attack Linzi? ”

Chen Heng also looked solemn and said, "It's hard to say this. The minister is also in chaos now. ”

Qi Hou said: "The adult is the minister of a country, and the life and death of the Qi country are all on the adult alone." ”

When Chen Heng heard the news of the annihilation of the entire army of Guoshu, he couldn't help but feel happy and worried. Happily, from now on, no minister or nobleman in the Qi State will have the strength to compete with Chen Heng, and Chen Heng will be able to dominate the Qi State from now on.

The worry is that if King Wu turns around and attacks the Qi State, Linzi will be broken immediately, the court will be destroyed, the temple will be destroyed, the Qi State will no longer exist, and Chen Heng himself will be in trouble. Hang as high as Haman.

Said worriedly: "Prince, now that there are no soldiers to fight in the entire Qi country, the only way is to admit defeat and sue for peace, and promise all the conditions of King Wu to keep the state of Qi."

Qi Hou said: "This matter is accurate, your lord, you can handle it." So Chen Heng sent an envoy overnight, with heavy gifts, to Ailing, asking to see the king of Wu, explaining the meaning of the Marquis of Qi's request to strike the army and make peace.

King Wu was on the rise, and rebuked the envoy and said: "Only when you lose the battle do you know that you want peace." Whoever makes peace with you, the widow will send troops in the near future and set foot in Linzi. ”

Bo Yao hurriedly said to the messenger, "Brother, you can rest in the side tent first." We'll let you know as soon as we reach the outcome. The messenger went out of his tent.

Dazai said, "Your Majesty, please calm down, what to do next, we have to think about it in the long run." ”

King Wu said: "What is there to think about in the long run, our army is gaining momentum, and we will not take advantage of the victory to advance, and destroy the Yue country in one go." ”

"King, destroying a nation is not the same thing as defeating it. We should analyze what is best for us. ”

King Wu said, "Okay, let's take a long-term view." ”

was discussing, and suddenly reported that Zigong, the prime minister of Lu State, asked to see him, and King Wu was overjoyed, and hurriedly greeted the big tent, and said loudly: "Mr. Zigong is here, and the widow is thinking about you." ”

Zigong said with a smile: "Duanmu came just in time, and he can get a cup of celebration wine to drink." ”

King Wu said: "This battle is also thanks to Mr. for sending troops and horses to help, General Shusun Zhou Qiu has made great contributions in this war." ”

Zigong said: "This is as it should be, to help His Majesty the King, that is, to save the country of Lu." If it weren't for His Majesty to send troops, the country of Lu would be ruined again. ”

He said, "Sir, please come into the account and speak." ”

Settle in and sit down. King Wu said: "Sir is really good, just now the Marquis of Qi sent an envoy to sue for peace, and the widow and Dazai are discussing this matter?" The widow wants to ask Mr., is it better to send troops to destroy the Qi country, or accept the request for peace? ”

Zigong picked up the tea, took a sip slowly, then put down the teacup, and said: "The Wu army is a strong division in the world, and the Qi country can no longer send soldiers who can fight, Your Majesty's attack on Linzi is as easy as a snap, and it will be successful." Duanmu wants to ask, what are your Majesty's plans after conquering Linzi? ”

King Wu said: "Mr. Wu also said before that after defeating the Qi State, you can move westward and attack the Jin State. ”

Zigong shook his head and said, "If this is the case, Your Majesty will lose the battle in a row." It's hard to say whether you can return to Gusu or not. ”

King Wu was taken aback: "Please sir analyze it carefully." ”