Chapter 307: Great Army, Crossing the River!
Wulong River.
It has been nearly ten days since Qincheng had 10,000 boatmen, 8,000 foot soldiers, and 2,000 cavalry soldiers in the Tunjun Tun Army Building in Huiji County, and in the past ten days, the army has not made any moves, as if the military camp has moved to the bank of the Wulong River, and it is training as usual every day. Qin Cheng did not move, Chen Dajin, who was stationed in Zhangzhi City on the other side of the Wulong River, naturally would not move, and the two sides seemed to be unable to see anyone on the surface, taking care of themselves every day, and treating each other as air. It's just that secretly, how much the two sides have done to pay close attention to each other's actions is absolutely beyond imagination.
These days, Qincheng has nothing to do, and will always spend a little time sitting on the bank of the Wulong River, taking a bamboo pole, digging up a few earthworms, using a thin rope to bend the hook and string it, making a simple fishing rod, looking at Zhangzhi City on the opposite bank, and fishing quietly for a while.
"When I was a child, I lived in the countryside, the fish was a fresh thing, and I couldn't eat it a few times a year, but then I got older, and I knew the practice of this fishing rod, and every time the river rose in heavy rain, I would pull a few partners, go to the river to toss in general, and often I could harvest a lot, and I could taste a fresh meal after coming back. At that time, I was more polite and humble, and the result was often that the fish were eaten by others. Qin Cheng held the fishing rod in one hand, and his face reflected on the water had a faint look of intoxication, and he smiled at Qin Qingzhi who was standing behind him.
"Presumably, the fishing partners with the general are President Nangong and General Le Yi, right?" Qin Qingzhi answered, a smile of admiration flashed in his eyes, "The friend who made trouble in his childhood, the arm of growing up and establishing a career, his subordinates are really envious of the general." β
"Hmm...... Very good indeed. Qin Cheng was stunned, and there was a little more loneliness between his eyebrows. How would Qin Qingzhi know that what Qin Cheng just said was a matter of another world.
"General, the messenger of the Eastern Squire has arrived." The second soldier came to report.
Every day, Dongfang Shuo will send a messenger from Minyue Wangcheng to send back the latest news of Minyue Wangcheng, mainly to tell Qincheng Yu Shan's itinerary - Dongfang Shuo has not seen Yu Shan, when will he be able to see Yu Shan. These messengers in Minyue Wangcheng naturally did not dare to stop them, at least after making sure that the messengers did not carry any news that should not be carried, those Yu Shan's henchmen in Minyue Wangcheng would not stop them, because what Dongfang Shuo's letter said was innocuous "business". As everyone knows, the really useful information is conveyed by the messenger himself.
"The waiter said: Although Yu Qiong and others kept saying that Yu Shan was already on the way back, according to my speculation, Yu Shan was still in Panyu City and had no intention of coming back. Now the entire royal city has not received the news of the victory of the army, and it is thought that Panyu City is still in the hands of the king of Nanyue. After the messenger handed the letter to Wang Er, he whispered Dongfang Shuo's words to Qin Cheng.
Qin Cheng nodded, motioned for the messenger to retreat, he put away the fishing rod himself, stood up, and looked at Zhangzhi City on the other side of the Wulong River. Today's sky is quite dark, the low sky is covered with thick gray clouds, Zhang Zhicheng looks a little solemn under the gloomy sky, and it also makes those who see him feel a little coercive. Qin Cheng was silent for a while, his eyes gradually became firm, and he muttered, "It's been a full ten days, it's time." β
After saying that, Qin Cheng turned around and ordered: "Gather the generals, and the big tent will be discussed!" β
"No!"
Qin Cheng walked out for a few minutes, suddenly stopped, turned around and pointed to the fishing rod and wooden basin by the river, and said to Qin Qingzhi: "Put those away." β
Qin Qingzhi turned his head to look over, and several fish of different sizes in the wooden basin were swimming gracefully.
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At noon, the defenders at the head of Zhangzhi City suddenly became nervous, and many people couldn't help but clench the swords and guns in their hands, and their eyes looking at Wulongjiang became solemn, and they seemed to be breathing a lot heavier.
Chen Dajin, who has been bored in the city for ten days, and insulted his subordinates more than once that the Han army on the other side of the river is a bad kind and does not dare to cross the river, at this time there is no longer the arrogance of some time ago, and the scene in front of him is that he has fantasized and even looked forward to it countless times, because he always wants to compete with the famous general who is famous in the desert, and he also imagined that if that day really comes, he will definitely meet it with fighting spirit and create another glory in his life.
But at this moment, when Chen Dajin had to face the reality with the swords and guns in the hands of the 10,000 people behind him, when he saw the Han army on the other side of the Wulong River began to pour out of the barracks in an orderly manner, lined up to reorganize the army, and prepared to cross the river, his heart was still beating wildly!
He knew that the great war was coming! But his heart was beating wildly, not because of excitement, but because of nervousness.
Complete tension.
Perhaps it was only at this moment that Chen Dajin realized that how many people's names, the shadows of trees, and the characters of the whole country were wasted?
Chen Dajin clenched his fists, his eyes staring at the Han army on the other side of the Wulong River like a sleeping lion waking up.
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Qin Cheng is still wearing the red robe and black armor, and the ring head knife hanging from his waist is still the ring, because the sky is gloomy, so the wind is extraordinarily strong, Qin Cheng's scarlet cloak flutters in the wind, and the cloak seems to have a feeling of taking Qin Cheng into the air. The war horse snorted, and its front feet rubbed on the ground, as if it was infected by the battlefield atmosphere that suddenly permeated the surrounding area, and it was a little difficult to help itself. Qin Cheng, who was standing at the front of everyone, had a calm face, his eyes were as deep as the vast Wulong River in front of him, and his eyes crossed the Zhangzhi City on the other side of the Wulong River as if he had crossed an obstacle, looking directly at the Minyue land behind the Zhangzhi City.
There, for Qin Cheng, it is still an unknown place. If you don't really know the map.
The first thing to act after receiving the order was 100 large and small building ships on the Wulong River, which were divided into several batches, one of which was divided into the upper and lower reaches of the Wulong River, cruising on guard; One sailed to the other side of the Wulong River to dock, as a road-opening force, after these building boats docked smoothly, there were building boatmen to put the planks on the shore, and hundreds of thousands of soldiers poured out of the boats, taking the lead in setting up a posture on the shore, which can be regarded as laying a foothold for the troops behind. The last and most important boat docked in front of the Han army barracks, ready to pick up the Han army to cross the river.
Flags and cloaks fluttered together, and halberds and knives stood proudly together.
Qin Cheng raised his right hand and simply waved it to the opposite bank, his movements were as clean as swinging a knife, and he ordered: "Great army, cross the river!" β
"Woo~~" The sound of horns and footsteps played the rhythm of the heartbeat of the Wulong River.
"Drive!" Qin Cheng lightly clamped the horse's belly with his legs and took the lead in boarding the ship, followed by 10,000 Han troops, following closely in formation.
As Qin Cheng expected, when the army crossed the river, the defenders of Zhangzhi City did not make a single move, they were like spectators watching the play, staying out of the matter.
After the army crossed the river, it advanced ten miles and camped ten miles outside the city of Zhangzhi.
Ten miles away, the cavalry raid arrived in the blink of an eye.
But Qin Cheng didn't realize it, and the military order was unquestionable. Because he knew that the Minyue army in Zhangzhicheng seemed to be fully prepared for a battle, but in fact it was just a papier-mΓ’chΓ© tiger, and they didn't dare to attack first.
Because Yu Shan needs a stable rear.
Therefore, Yu Shan's subordinates did not dare to act rashly, even if the Han army forced the city, they could only pretend to be deaf and dumb.
"When I came to Wucheng the day before yesterday, it was us who were timid and didn't dare to start a battle lightly, and now, it's time to change positions." Qin Cheng looked at Zhang Zhicheng and smiled a little proudly, "Actually, Yu Shan is more afraid of war breaking out here at this time than we are, isn't he?" β
"The general is wise!" Kong Jin, the governor of Huiji County, admired.
"But now, I don't have any worries, but Yu Shan's concerns are even deeper, you say, do I have any reason not to go to war?" Qin Cheng said with a smile again.
The clarion call of a war of tens of thousands of people was sounded by Qin Cheng in a faint tone.
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Under the gloomy sky, people could not see the sunset, but they could clearly feel the darkness.
The same lights were lit in Zhangzhi City and the Han army camp outside the city. On the city of Zhangzhi, Chen Dajin inspected the fortifications at the head of the city back and forth. It's just that after being forced into the city by the Han army's battalion, Chen Dajin's face was not anxious, but calmed down a lot. This kind of unconventional behavior can make ordinary soldiers defending the city feel at ease, but it makes Chen Dajin's generals very puzzled.
"Triple the number of guard posts at night, remember to put some guards outside the city, and warn if you see any suspicious signs." Chen Dajin arranged the defense of the city in an orderly manner, and seemed extremely calm, "The rest of the soldiers don't have to worry too much, they should eat well, and sleep well when they should sleep." However, we must give the general a sober mind, and if there is a war, we must be in place quickly. β
"Rest assured, general, these generals have been arranged." Aribu General said.
"Good." Chen Dajin said, "It's not too early, you can rest and rest, and only by raising your spirit can you ensure that the defense of the city is foolproof." β
"No." A general replied, hesitated for a while, but couldn't help asking: "General, the Han army has already arrived in the city, why don't you see the general worrying at all?" β
"Worried?" Chen Dajin laughed, "What is there to worry about?" There was plenty of food and grass in the city for three months. The defense of the city is well-equipped, even if it continues to fight for a month, there is nothing to worry about. Moreover, how can a siege force of 10,000 men be able to capture a large city with 10,000 people defending the city? Wait, what would have been there to worry about in such a situation? β
"What the general said is that I am ignorant." The general said softly.
Chen Dajin patted the man's shoulder and said arrogantly: "What are you afraid of, no matter how powerful the Han army is, it's still a human being, isn't it?" Just with their current people, there are not enough people for us to see. If I was worried, the only thing I would have worried about was that they wouldn't come to attack the city! As long as they dare to attack the city, Ben will guarantee that they will not return! β
"General, do you want us to send someone to attack the camp at night?" Aribu General asked.
"No, you don't." Chen Dajin said lightly, "It's too much." If the fortified city is not defended, it is completely unnecessary to go to the field battle with the Han army. You and others should remember, we only need to defend the city and wait for the Han army to attack, and there is no need to worry about the rest. And the Han army can't break the city at all! β