Chapter 48: Temptation
The autumn wind was whining, and the killing air blew the scales of the fish on the Weishui River. Tiny waves crashed on the shore, and the leaves of the weeping willows had turned yellow. Several men swung their axes and cut down the willow trees the size of bowls.
LΓΌ Buwei did not break his promise, and 100,000 migrant workers rushed to Baqiao from all over Xianyang. Teams meandered like earthworms, distributed far and near the Baqiao.
There is no dirt slope, Lao Tzu piles one out. Standing on the improvised corner tower, looking at the ever-increasing foothills, he smiled like a fox stealing a fat chicken.
It is said that ancient emperors could move mountains and reclaim the sea, but Yun Yue didn't believe it before. But now that Yun Yue believed it, 100,000 people actually piled up an earthen wall two feet high and ten miles long overnight. Naturally, the ground in front of the earthen wall was also cut down two feet.
The ground was dug up in a mess, and there were many felled willow trees scattered across it. Whether it is infantry or cavalry, when you encounter such a road when charging, you will scold your mother! No matter how they scolded their mother, the scenery of the weeping willows on the Baqiao Bridge was gone.
The rising sun dyed the Weishui red, like a huge pool of blood. I don't know how many people's blood Weishui has to drink today. The rebel strikers could already be seen on the opposite side, and the scouts of the two armies had already engaged in a round of fierce fighting.
As far as the eye could see, the corpses of several people and horses fell in the morning light. The autumn wind of slaughter is blowing, and the red helmet is swaying in the wind, and many people will die here today. They just go first!
The smoke was rising, and the fireheads carried large vats, which were pork stewed cabbage. The cabbage in autumn is the most watery, and the pork fat is an inch thick, and it is very satisfying to eat it in the mouth. Each person has a large clay bowl. The white flour steamed buns are full to eat. Many soldiers had never seen white-flour steamed buns. Ate barley rice for many years. No matter what the cook said about it, the honest soldiers just didn't believe it.
The soldiers of Pingliang are very ox X, and they have long been accustomed to eating these things. There are waterwheels and windmills in Pingliang, and in autumn, they don't stop grinding wheat. glanced at the strange guys with contempt, and began to nibble on the steamed buns and drink cabbage and pork soup.
Fighting with Yunhou and eating and drinking enough is the most basic condition. The Pingliang soldiers all knew this, even the people who came to help. Everyone has a steamed bun and a bowl of meat and vegetable soup. Many people put steamed buns in their arms. Go home and feed the elderly and children in the family. I drank the oily meat and vegetable soup "slippery" and "slippery", and the ignorant child nibbled on a mouthful of steamed buns. was slapped on the head by his father, and if you have meat and vegetable soup to drink, you kid stinky fart, you dare to eat white and fat steamed buns.
Smoke also rose in the distance on the opposite side, and the rebels, who were apparently exhausted, began to feast on their meals. For many people, this meal is the last meal of life. We Chinese people have a tradition and don't cause trouble to Lord Yama. Even if you die, you have to be a full ghost.
Even in wartime, the commanders of both sides have a tacit understanding. At this time, they will definitely not attack each other. Let the soldier Ben be fed. The two sides faced off in a dignified manner. Although there is no such superb product as Song Xianggong, the relics of the Spring and Autumn Period have continued to this day.
Behind Yun Yue, a black pressure was concentrated on a ship. There is even a tendency to cut off the Weishui waist.
"Ignition!" At the sound of an order, rows of rockets were fired at the ships that were splashed with fire oil and straw. The thick smoke that rushed to the sky "exhaled", and the billowing black smoke formed a column of smoke in the morning sun and rolled up into the sky.
The fire is burning the boats, the fishermen are crying, and the boat bosses are beating their chests. Yun Yue's face was extremely resolute, today he will face the attack of 100,000 rebels, and the slightest mistake will wipe out the entire army. The word weak does not exist in his dictionary.
"Soldiers! Some of you are from the Forbidden Army, and some of you are from Yiqu. There are also people from Pingliang. We are standing here today because Childe Cheng rebelled. I, Yunyue, am ordered to lead you to stop the rebels.
The enemy army has 100,000 troops, and our army has only 60,000 men. Today, Lao Tzu burned the Baqiao and the ships within a hundred miles. It is to tell you that there is no life in the battle of today. If you want to survive, you can only fight to the death. If you want to fight for a background, if you want to fish Xuntian, don't do it with your head on the waistband of your pants! The laws of Great Qin are strict, and the king will not be stingy with rewarding meritorious soldiers. But the ugly thing is clear, if someone retreats...... Hey! Don't hope that Yunyue will not be favored!
Disrespectful of the Command! Kill!
Fear of danger! Kill!
Escapees! Kill!
Delay the fighters! Kill!
Defectors! Kill!
......"Every word of killing is like a bolt of lightning out of thin air, striking the hearts of the soldiers. Looking at Yun Yue's blood-red eyes, everyone knew that Yun Hou had made a desperate determination.
Suddenly the drums and trumpets sounded in unison, and the sound of huge trumpets seemed to come from the sky. A black line suddenly appeared on the horizon, and the black line slowly expanded. Slowly approaching, from blurry to clear seems to be just a matter of inhalation.
Yun Yue suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, chariot, heavy riding. There are also infantry like the sea, each with bright armor. Everyone has a blade in their hand, and there is absolutely no such big stick that has been groomed into a sword.
Cheng Zhen was really prepared, and no one could equip 100,000 elite soldiers in a few days.
Fortunately, we were well prepared last night, otherwise these heavy tanks would have rushed over. Even if it is an iron camp, it will be crushed.
"Master Hou! The rebels on the opposite side were in a strict formation, advancing and retreating in an orderly manner, and their morale was like a rainbow. It's definitely not a rabble, Master Hou, you have to be careful. Fan Zeng stroked his beard, and he didn't feel strange at all with the telescope. It's extremely easy to use.
Yun Yue understands that all the characters who can be passed down through the ages in the future. All of them are the best people in a million, it is estimated that this Fan Zeng is also the first time to go to the battlefield, and he actually knows that this is a strong enemy after seeing the enemy's military formation, and he is really a human spirit.
"Then how do you think our army should meet the enemy?" Yun Yue asked Fan Zengdao with a smile. On top of the tall tower, there are only bolt pillars Zheng Bin, iron tower and Fan Zeng. The bolt pillar held two small red flags, which were used as commands.
"The enemy army is coming from afar, and they want to cross the Weishui behind us. They are in a hurry to attack, we are not in a hurry. Hou Ye is just waiting for work, if they dare to kill, our army's massive bows and crossbows will cause heavy casualties to the rebels. β
Yun Yue looked at Fan Zeng, who was worthy of being the one who would give advice to King Chu in the future. At the moment, staying on the job is the best thing to do.
As the two were talking, the sound of "dong" and "dong" war drums suddenly sounded on the opposite side. Unexpectedly, a convoy of ox carts stepped out of the rebel formation. Seeing that the two oxen were still struggling to pull the cart, we knew that the things on the cart were extremely heavy.
When the distance was about 800 paces, the ox carts stood one by one. The soldiers cut the ropes and led the oxen away. It turned out that the ox cart was full of stones, and it was only a blink of an eye. A stone wall appeared in front of Yun Yue, but every three or four zhang away, there would be a gap. But I don't know what to do, and I think it may be reserved for the soldiers who set off.
Everyone was confused and didn't know what kind of plane Du Bi was doing. In a strange moment, a team of ox carts came out of the gap. Look at this posture, it is still loaded with stones.
Yun Yue understood in an instant that Du Bi was building a starting position. The stone wall was only eight hundred paces away from him, and if he was allowed to get closer to him, step by step. With a solid starting position, the rebels will rush over like a tide, even if they are defeated, their own cavalry will not be able to pursue, so if they go on, they can squeeze themselves step by step into the Weishui to feed Wang Ba, worthy of being a famous general of Daqin who has been guarding the southwest for many years.
"Three-bow bed crossbow, nail these ox carts to Lao Tzu." Yun Yue gave an order, and the red flag flew in the bolt pillar's hand. The sound of tearing the brocade silk sounded, and the ox cart on the opposite side with the head pulling the stone suddenly overturned.
Javelin-like bolts shot the sturdy oxen in pairs, and some clusters of arrows pierced the oxen's body and slammed into the rocks behind the cart, sending sparks flying everywhere.
Although there were only twenty three-bow bed crossbows, they were very quick to reload. A tall, strong soldier was shirtless, shaking his arms desperately. The other guy stuck a javelin into the huge slot, and the guy on the far left of the ballista crouched down and tried to knock on the lookout mountain. Aiming at the enemy's ox cart, a javelin flew out with a hammer strike.
Twenty three-bow bed crossbows were fired in succession, and the ox carts on the opposite side fell in rows. There were bursts of surprise from time to time in the military formation, obviously the rebels did not expect that the three-bow bed crossbow would be so sharp.
Unlike the opposite, each shot of a Bullock. The Qin sergeant would smack the cuirass and shout, "Wind, wind, wind!" The loud wave turned into a torrent that rushed towards the rebels on the opposite side like a tidal wave, striking at their self-confidence.
In the rebel barracks, Dubi stood on top of the chariot. Cheng Zhen is only thirteen years old this year, and he is just a doll in Du Bi's eyes.
"General, our cattle were killed by them." Cheng Zhen turned his head and looked at Du Bi with big eyes. There was a hint of panic in it, and it was obvious that the initial battle was unfavorable for this Great Qin Prince, and he felt a little overwhelmed.
"It doesn't matter! Anyway! Yun Yue is a handsome talent today, if he doesn't have these two hits. It was beyond the old man's expectations. It doesn't matter, we have 100,000 people. Judging by their military formation, there were only fifty or sixty thousand people. Looking at the banner, almost all the forbidden troops were dispatched, and Xianyang was already an empty city. As long as we win this battle, it will be ours to cross Weishui and Xianyang. βγ
Du Bi patted Cheng Zhen's shoulder dotingly, according to Empress Dowager Xia's words. This is his grandson of Du Bi, which is also one of the reasons why Du Bi dared to unswervingly follow Cheng Cheng to rebel. The temptation to put the descendants of the Du family on the throne of King Qin is too great. Even Du Bi, who has always been calm and unfazed, could not resist such a big temptation. (To be continued.) )