Fan Li and Mi Xing led a team of 100 people across the border and came to the border town of Zhongli, the army led by the king of Chu had already withdrawn, and it was just an empty city.

The so-called empty city means that there is neither the Chu army nor the Wu army stationed here. Some are just ordinary people in the city.

Before the Chu army attacked, the Wu army had already withdrawn, because there were only a few thousand defenders in this small city, and they could not fight the Chu army at all, and if they did, they would be sent to death. When the defending army withdrew, the common people were also mobilized to withdraw. Take what you can with you.

The Chu army did not use a knife or a gun, and took a small city, of course, it looted the official warehouse, but fortunately there was no bloodbath for the people who did not leave, and the houses were not burned. As for the soldiers, it is inevitable that they will enter the houses and carry some things that can be taken away.

It should be said that the wounds suffered by the small town are also the lightest in the history of war. The Chu army's operation was not a strategic attack. Rather, it is only to contain the power of Wu and gain space for the development of the Yue State. Therefore, in terms of playing style, it is mainly to create momentum. And don't work hard to do it.

The Chu army withdrew, but the war was still ongoing, the Wu army did not dare to come back, and the common people came back one after another.

Fan Li and Mi Xing walked on the streets of the small town with a team of 100 people, and their hearts were full of emotion. Back then, in this small city, the girls of Wu and Chu were in a quarrel because of such a trivial matter, which caused the two countries to form a hatred and fought for hundreds of years.

The people on the street saw a small group of Chu troops walking on the street and avoided them one after another. Fan Li didn't care about them either.

By this time, it was already dusk. The centurion approached and said, "Your Highness, my lordship, it will soon be getting late, and we must leave here and find a place to camp." Although we can sleep comfortably in the city, the defenders of Wu may return at any time. When it comes to war, our team of 100 can't do anything at all. ”

Fan Li said: "That's a good point, a bit military-minded. You should report to the king that you are promoted. ”

Mi Xing said, "Okay, let's get out of here and find another place to camp." ”

The group did not stop, passed through the city, and spent the night in the first small col more than 20 miles away from the town. The next day, they sent out sharp soldiers to explore the way. An hour later, the spearhead returned to report that they had found traces of the march.

It is impossible for the 50,000 army to move without leaving traces, the most obvious traces are the cooking pots and stoves, and there will also be some things with the symbols of the Chu State, such as clothes and hats, etc., according to these signs, not only can you judge which country's army, but also calculate the strength of the army.

Fan Li said: "Can you judge where the army is going? ”

The soldier said, "The army should go in the direction of the nest." "Juchao is another border city of Wu.

Fan Li said: "How far is the nest from here? ”

The soldier said: "About 300 miles, we are all on horseback, and we can arrive in about a little more than a day." ”

Fan Li said, "Okay, you go eat something." Continue to explore the way ahead. Let us go to the nest and join the great army of His Majesty. ”

After more than a day of marching, they had approached the nest of the border city. Tanmalai newspaper, there are still ten miles away from the nest. The army of the State of Chu has already surrounded Juchao and is attacking the city.

Mi Xing said excitedly: "Big brother, let's go quickly and help my father." ”

Fan Li said: "Little sister, we are here, just watch the excitement, and don't participate in the war, so you must not leave me too far away, don't run around, otherwise I won't be able to protect you." ”

Mi Xing whispered: "Big brother really protects me? ”

Fan Li said: "Will this be fake? But you have to listen to me. ”

Mi Xing said with a sense of happiness: "I will definitely listen to you." ”

Everyone hurried up and rushed to the nest. A few miles away from the nest, the sound of war drums and the shouts of soldiers were heard.

The top soldiers had already made contact with the army, and the soldiers dodged a way, and someone brought Fan Li and Mi Xing to the banner of the King of Chu.

When the king of Chu saw the princess coming, he was surprised and delighted. said: "You girl, why did you run to the front line, there is a war here, it's not fun." You know? ”

Mi Xing didn't agree: "Father, you scolded me as soon as you met, and you didn't ask me how I was doing." As he spoke, he blinked and began to cry.

Fan Li said to a few shield bearers: "You stand in front of the princess's horse, pay close attention to the opposite side, there are arrows flying to block the princess's arrows." ”

Several shield bearers immediately stood in front of the star horse.

Fan Li said to the King of Chu: "Your Majesty, Princess Huilan's body has completely recovered her health. ”

King Chu said happily: "Oh, I really didn't expect to recover so quickly. Dr. Fan has endured hardships to take care of the princess, and the widow thanks you. ”

Fan Li said: "It is Fan Li's honor to share His Majesty's worries. Your Majesty, don't say words of thanks. His Majesty's dispatch of troops this time is actually to help Fan Li. ”

When the king of Chu left, Mi Xing was lying on the bed and could not move, but now he was able to march on horseback, and his heart was full of joy.

Fan Li said: "Your Majesty, the minister is not serving in the Chu State now, can he talk more about the war?" ”

The king of Chu said: "Doctor Fan, if the widow can hand over his daughter to you to take care of, he will not treat you as an outsider." How to fight this battle, the widow is about to ask you. ”

Fan Li said: "Then Fan Li is welcome." Please give your Majesty the order to stop the siege. ”

The king of Chu was stunned: "Why stop attacking the city, this small city, you can take it with one go." ”

Fan Li smiled and said, "We will wait for the meeting to discuss this, please ask Your Majesty to order it to stop." ”

The king of Chu said, "Okay, they can't run anyway." So the order was given to stop the attack. The besieging soldiers heard the sound of cymbals in the army, and they raised their shields and slowly retreated.

Fan Li said: "Your Majesty, Fan Li has put on makeup, please keep Fan Li's arrival secret, including your own soldiers can not know Fan Li's true identity." ”

King Chu nodded in understanding: "Don't worry, Doctor Fan, this can be done." ”

Fan Li bowed down and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty." May I ask how many Wu defenders are there in Juchao City? ”

The king of Chu said: "According to the reconnaissance information, there are only 5,000 defenders in Juchao City. ”

Fan Li said: "He has 5,000 defenders, and we have 50,000 troops, and we can really capture this small city in one go." However, I would like to ask Your Majesty, do you really want to take this small city? ”

King Chu looked puzzled, looked at Fan Li and said, "Doctor Fan, what do you mean?" If we don't want to capture the nest, why should we attack the city? ”。

Fan Li said: "Your Majesty, please listen to me, the significance of our attack on Juchao is not to capture this small city in one go, but to the fact that we can't capture this small city." If we can't attack it for a long time, Wu will definitely come to the rescue. If he comes with fewer troops, we will eat him, and if they come with more people, we will consume him. Then our goal has been achieved. ”

The King of Chu nodded thoughtfully and said, "I understand what you mean." ”