When the dawn came, the murderous atmosphere in the bitter city was soaring, and the smell of blood spread endlessly.

Even if the killing is over, the aura will never dissipate in an instant. The smell of blood rages around, as if to remind people of the evil that has just occurred.

……

Although Chen Yu's army defeated the defenders, the losses were too great to make up for it in a short period of time. In the hall, everyone hurriedly ate a pile of fat mutton, with sad faces.

From the day the army broke through Kucheng, the group was thinking about this step of the battle strategy, how to break through the east wall at the minimum cost.

After all, the loss of breaking through Kucheng was too great, and Chen Yuxiang and the others couldn't accept it for a while. Compared with the entire Hengshan County, its advantages almost no longer exist.

Even due to the leakage of news, the Nanpi army was at a certain disadvantage at this time. Chen Yuzhi's overall situation is very clear, once Hengshan County gathers the county officials, it will inevitably increase its strength significantly, several times its own.

Kucheng City was broken and damaged by 2,000 troops, and only 3,000 troops were left in Nanpi at this time, which made Chen Yu lose his courage in his heart.

According to the information collected before, there were 5,000 soldiers in Hengshan County, and the total number of county soldiers in each county definitely exceeded 5,000. Although the combat power is not high, the army already has an absolute superiority in numbers.

Chen Yu's eyes were like torches: "Everyone, the city of Kucheng is broken, and Dongyuan is only one step away from our army." As long as the army advances, it will be able to completely control Hengshan County. ”

When Chen Yu's words came out, everyone was silent, and no one responded at all for a while.

Xiang Sanqian and the others have their own ideas in their hearts, and they are clear about the current situation, and they naturally know that it is far more serious than what Chen Yu said.

At this moment, the Nanpi army can be described as a dilemma. It is extremely difficult to move forward or backward, and there is only a choice between life and death.

After the stalemate between the two sides reached a quarter of an hour, Xiang Sanqian also knew that it was not a way to continue the stalemate. Standing at the juncture of choice, whether it is for life and death or for the future, we must take this step.

As soon as he thought of this, Xiang Sanqian remembered that he had just finished counting the casualties in a hurry, and bowed solemnly: "Nanhou, overnight, our army suffered a total of 2,370 casualties, the war horses have decreased by more than 300, and the bow and crossbow of the infantry equipment have been lost and damaged and cannot be used anymore. ”

"A small bitter is neither an important pass, nor the seat of Hengshan County. For our army, such losses are too great, should we immediately mobilize all our troops to the north to support? ”

Xiang 3,000's words represent the meaning of everyone, and it is simply a fool's dream to break through a city that has been defended with an army of 3,000.

Not to mention that it was led by Chen Yu, even Xiang Yu, the overlord of Western Chu, could not be so demonic. Today's army in Hengshan County is at least more than 10,000, and Rao is Nanpi's army is brave and good at fighting, but the gap in number is too big.

Even if he immediately sent troops to Dongyuan, I am afraid that he will not be able to break it at the first time, but a huge trap is waiting for him and others.

Regarding the concerns of Xiang Sanqian and others, Chen Yu can understand. Because he had the same worries in his heart, he was equally ignorant of the future.

just embarked on this road of no return, even though the road ahead is long, he has no way out. Thinking of this, Chen Yu's tone became stern in vain: "Don't you think that now you and I still have a way out?" ”

"If we don't succeed, we will be benevolent, once we fail, the 20,000 Qi troops in the plains will probably retreat as soon as possible. Because we are losers, we can't bring enough benefits to King Qi. ”

"So from the army leaving Nanpi, there is only one way for us to wait, and that is to occupy Hengshan County and welcome back King Zhao!"

Chen Yu's solemn words made the rest of the people stunned. In an instant, Xiang Sanqian and the others came to their senses. Indeed, from the moment they stepped out of the three counties of Nanpi, there was no way back.

Thinking of this, Xiang Sanqian and the others stood up and bowed deeply to Chen Yu: "Please give the order of Nan Hou to break through the East Wall and kill a road to heaven." ”

"Hmm."

bowed slightly, and saw that everyone was working together and uniting as one. Chen Yu immediately decided: purge the troops, and immediately set out after an hour. ”

"At the same time, immediately fly to the Qi army in the plain, and order it to immediately attack the giant deer and help our army."

"Yui!" Nodding in agreement, Xiang Sanqian and the others strode away.

At this moment, Chen Yu had only one thought. That is a dangerous move, starting from the most incredible direction, and taking Dongyuan in one fell swoop.

This is the only way, and at this point, Chen Yu and the others have no choice.

……

Until dawn, the Nanpi army had all rushed to Dongyuan. The Kucheng County Government, which was still full of people just now, has already been empty.

This time it was the same, Chen Yu ordered the army to go out day and night for the sake of safety.

At the same time, a large area of rangers was dispatched to fan out, and in order to prevent news from leaking out, all the people encountered along the way were killed regardless of age.

Three days later, the army appeared ten miles away from Dongyuan City. Because Chen Yu was extremely cautious during this trip, and at the same time went out day and night, it reduced the possibility of exposure.

In addition, there were only three thousand troops, so they naturally avoided Chen Chu's eyeliner perfectly.

The armies hide in the mountains and forests, and the scout rangers hunt and kill the hunters. Chen Yu's eyes were like torches, just staring at the northernmost river, the Yuchi River, and his eyes were uncertain.

Chen Yu knew that if he wanted to reduce casualties and break through Dongyuan at the same time, he had to outwit him. can only go off the rails and make strange moves, and this one is the best choice.

"Our army has been approaching Dongyuan for a day, I don't know when Nanhou will attack the city?" Xiang Sanqian hurriedly walked over, and there was a certain bitterness between his expressions.

An army of more than 3,000 people cannot be bored in the mountains every day. Especially now that it's autumn, winter is approaching, and the grass and trees are yellow.

Whether it is a large army or a war horse, the problem of grain and grass is a major problem. Because of this, Xiang Sanqian had to force Chen Yu.

"Siege?" Chen Yu was stunned for a moment, shook his head casually, and said: "Sun Tzu's Art of War has a cloud: Therefore, the method of using soldiers, ten rules to surround it, five to attack it, and to fight it if it is doubled, the enemy can divide it, if it is less, it can be defended, and if it is not, it can be avoided." ”

"Sir, do you think that with the strength of our army, we can break through the East Wall?"

Chen Yu's question made Xiang Sanqian stunned all of a sudden. As Sun Tzu said in the Art of War: Ten are to surround it, and five are to attack it.

At present, there are only 3,000 people in the Nanpi army, and whether it is besieging or besieging the city, it is somewhat unrealistic.

As soon as he thought of this, Xiang Sanqian couldn't help but bow deeply and said, "Nanhou, the army should not stay for a long time." Think about the strategy of breaking the city, otherwise it will change later. ”

……

In desperation, Xiang Sanqian had no choice but to point out. No matter what the future holds, Chen Yu's foothold at this moment is still fundamentally these three thousand troops.

Xiang Sanqian felt that he needed to remind Chen Yu that he must not give up his foundation because of a momentary pie.

(End of chapter)