Chapter 136: The Valley of No Return
In 314 B.C., the Qin army took advantage of the darkness to cross the river, defeated the garrison on the bank of the Zhao River, and attacked important cities such as Lin and Lishi. If the situation continues to develop like this, the land of Jinyang will be in the bag of the Qin State sooner or later. The Qin general won the battle in Lishi, set up a banquet to reward the meritorious soldiers on one side, and deployed new combat orders on the other side.
Win Ji held the wine bottle and faced everyone, and said loudly: "Our army has won several battles, which is the work of the generals. Ladies and gentlemen, please drink from your glass. β
The generals held up the wine bottle, sent it forward, and said in unison, "Please." β
Winning the disease was in a happy mood, leaning his neck and drinking it all. The waiter stepped forward to refill a bottle of wine for victory, and bowed down.
"May we take Jinyang as soon as possible to repay the king's kindness." Ying Ji held the wine bottle high and raised his voice: "I wish my Great Qin a thousand years." β
"I wish the Great Qin a thousand years of eternity." The crowd shouted in unison.
After speaking, everyone drank the wine in the cup.
Ying Jian put down the wine bottle, his eyes quickly swept to everyone from left to right, and asked, "The Zhao army of Jinyang has learned that Lin Cheng and Lishi have been captured by our army. The Zhao army will also adjust its strategy to start a big war with our army, waiting for an opportunity to recover the land and cities occupied by our army. I expect Zhao Jun to make a big move soon. Next, how should we attack the Zhao army and capture Jinyang. β
"The last general is willing to lead 30,000 horses and horses to capture Jinyang."
Ying Ji shook his head and said: "Jinyang is the old capital of the Zhao Kingdom, and it is also the place where the Zhao family is prosperous. According to the scouts, there were 100,000 defenders in Jinyang City. Jinyang City is impregnable, and the moat is wide and deep. Our military strength can't capture Jinyang City. β
"The Wei Qi coalition attacked the state of Zhao. Zhao Su waited for the river to dig the river to retreat the enemy, and the Qi-Wei coalition army was defeated. Today, we can also follow the example of Zhao and dig rivers to flood the city of Jinyang. We lead the waters of the great river and flood the city. Even if Jinyang has an army of 100,000, it can't withstand the monstrous water. β
"Replacing soldiers with water is indeed a clever plan to attack Jinyang." Ying Ji said: "A hundred years ago, the Zhi clan, the head of the four kings of the Jin Kingdom, also dug a river to flood Jinyang City. The Zhao clan and the Zhi clan fought in Jinyang, have you ever heard of these things? β
The Battle of Jinyang was in 455 BC, at the turn of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. A war fought between the four powerful clans of Zhi, Zhao, Han, and Wei within the Jin State, the overlord of the Central Plains, for the right to rule and annex their opponents. Among the four Qings, the Zhi clan is the most powerful, and its lord Zhi Bo is in power in the court. In the name of Suodi, the Zhi clan united with Han Wei to form a three-clan company army to attack the Zhao clan. The leader of the Zhao clan is Zhao Wuxian. Zhao Wuxian led the tribe to Jinyang, the land of the people's hearts to Zhao. The Zhao army relied on the fortifications of the city wall and held on for three months, but the coalition forces were never able to conquer it. Seeing that the strong attack was ineffective, Zhibo switched to the tactics of siege and water attack, and decided to flood Jinyang City with Fenshui. The flood flooded the city for three years. However, Jinyang City is still solid and stands proudly. The Zhao clan relied on Jinyang City to plot against the Han and Wei clans, and poured river water into the river, but destroyed the Zhi clan.
Zhi's digging Fen flooded Jinyang City, but was flooded by Fen water. The Zhi clan was also defeated by the Zhao clan, and the head of Zhi Bo was used as a wine vessel. The Zhi family dug his own grave and was laughed at by the princes of the world. The Battle of Jinyang not only achieved Zhao Wuxian's prestige, but also made Jinyang City famous among the princes. A hundred years ago, the strategy of water attack did not work. A hundred years later, attacking this Zhao city with water will not work.
Jinyang is known as an unbreakable underground city.
Winning the disease negated the attack on Jinyang with water, and marched towards Jinyang with a steady and steady strategy. If it can be combined with the Qin army in Zhongdu and Xiyang, it will be jointly attacked. Jinyang is not broken. At this time, there was a problem in front of the victory, the army had to advance eastward. If the Zhao army in Yangyi and other places goes south to cut off its way back, the Qin army will face the danger of annihilation.
Ying Ji said: "Which general, I am willing to lead the soldiers of our army to destroy the Zhao army north of Yangyi." Ensure that the rear of our army is worry-free. β
"The last will go." A rough man stepped forward.
"There are tens of thousands of Zhao troops north of Yangyi." Ying Ji asked, "General Wuhu, how many people do you want?" β
Wu Shu stretched out five thick fingers and said, "Five thousand soldiers are enough." β
"The last general is willing to follow General Wu to Yangyi and annihilate the Zhao army."
"The Yangyi Zhao army is a great threat to our army." Ying Jian advised: "The two generals Wu Yu and Zhang Ruo, attack Yangyi and the Zhao army in the north, and I will hand it over to you." β
"No."
"Tomorrow, you will lead 5,000 men and horses to attack the Zhao army in the Yangyi area to ensure that our army has no worries about the future."
"No."
The next day, the morning sun rose. Win the disease personally sent Wu Shu and Zhang Ruo out of the city.
One said: "Why did the general give them such an important task of attacking Yangyi." β
"Yangyi Zhao Jun is not worried." Ying Ji stared at a cloud in the sky, "Just give Qin Xiang a face." β
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The Qin army crossed the river, and within ten days, captured Lin City, Lishi and other places in Zhao State, and the news reached Jinyang. There was an atmosphere of panic in Jinyang City. There are also rumors in the city that the 100,000 Qin army is invincible and invincible, and Jinyang cannot hold it. The merchants and the common people had heard of the brutality of the Qin army, and they had already been afraid of rewarding military merits with their heads. When I heard that the Qin army was coming, I panicked, packed my luggage, and planned to flee to another country for refuge. Ants are still stealing life, let alone people? Fortunately, Feiyi, Li Dui and Jinyang officials handled it in a skillful way, and there was no major chaos in Jinyang City. The morale of the Jinyang army was stabilized.
After dealing with the affairs in Jinyang City, Fei Yi and Li Dui came to Jinyang Palace to meet Zhao Jun.
Zhao Yong said: "The Qin army came west, and the people panicked. Our army has not yet fought, and has been in disarray. β
Fei Yi said: "Your Majesty, the best way to calm the hearts of the people is to repel the Qin army. β
Zhao Yong asked, "Do you have any good plans?" β
"Your Excellency, please see. This is the whole map of Jinyang County. Li Dui unfolded the map and said: "Jinyang is surrounded by mountains, and there are many rivers and valleys. If the Qin army wants to attack Jinyang, LΓΌyi is the only way to go. Lu Yi has 20,000 soldiers plus 50,000 soldiers led by the county lord of Jinyang, and the county lord of Jinyang personally guards it. It was difficult for the Qin army to pass through LΓΌyi and attack Jinyang. Now what we have to do is to send people to unite the people north of Yangyi, pass through Lin City, burn the Qin people's pontoon bridge, and cut off their way back. The Qin people's army will be in turmoil. When the Qin people are in chaos, we can not only wash away the shame in a war, but also recover the city and land. β
Zhao Yong looked at the map, pondered for a long time, and said, "Who to send to Yangyi." β
Li Dui was silent, he offered a plan, but he didn't want to toss himself over the mountains and mountains to Yangyi.
"Fifteen years ago, the Qin people came to attack. Take away my city and leave the stone. Now, again. I once followed the ancestors to regain the lost land and went to Yangyi. Fei Yi understood Li Duidi's intentions, and took the initiative to ask for help: "No one is more suitable than me." Your Majesty, the ministers are willing to go. β
"Thank you. The people of Yangyi and the Northland are at your disposal. Zhao Yong pondered for a moment, and also prepared for the worst in his heart, "If Yangyi is lost, you can deploy your own troops to fight against the Qin army." β
"Yangyi is very important, and the Qin people will also mobilize troops to attack it." Fei Yi bowed again: "Your Majesty, the minister decided to leave immediately, so as not to miss the fighter." β
"How many men do you want?"
"Fifty is enough."
"Okay." Zhao Yong said: "The widow is waiting for your good news." β
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Wu Yu and Zhang Ruo, leading 5,000 soldiers, marched north.
"General Zhang, Zhao Di is so beautiful. It's a pity that it will be my Qin State's right away. Wu Shu said with a smile: "It is said that the Zhao clan can fight well, the people are fierce, and they advocate force." Zhao Jun faced my Great Qin Ruishi, and it was nothing more than that. β
"Yes! Most of the Zhao family are capable people. Zhao Wu and Zhao Ying are the most powerful figures in the world. The princes of the world do not look at the eyes of the Zhao family. Subsequently, there was also the martyrdom of Jian Xiang praised by the world. Zhao Cheng Houchong and Zhao Su Houyu father and son are also able to fight well, stirring up the peace of the princes in the world. Now, Zhao can't beat Qi in the east, Qin in the west, and Wei in the south can also resist Zhao in the south to dominate the Central Plains. Even the Zhongshan Kingdom, which was despised by the princes of the Central Plains, could not help it. Zhang Ruo sighed: "Zhao's wisdom is gone!" β
"The Zhao clan can't manage their own land well." Wu Yulang smiled: "I, the Qin State, can take care of the Zhao family." β
"General Uyu is right." Zhang Ruoying said: "The Zhao family can't control the land, and I, the Qin State, can't control it." β
"Capture Yangyi, high-ranking officials are just around the corner." Wu Yu said: "General Zhang, when the time comes, you will say a few more kind words for me in front of Qin Xiang." β
"Well said, well said." Zhang Ruo asked: "General Wuhu, there are 20,000 Zhao troops in Yangyi. How are you going to take it. β
"What if there are many soldiers in Zhao, a group of rabble." Wu Shu said disdainfully: "My Great Qin soldiers are invincible. How many Zhao people come, how many I kill. β
As the two were talking, they came to a canyon. Zhang Ruo stopped the advance of the army and watched the changes in the canyon. Wu Huo asked, "General Zhang, what's wrong?" β
Zhang Ruo asked, "General Wuhu, do you know what this place is called?" β
"It's just a canyon, whatever you call it."
"The Zhao people call this the Valley of No Return. The meaning is that you can't get in and out. Zhang Ruo pointed to the steep cliff and said sadly: "This place is made of nature. At its widest point, it can accommodate three carriages, and at its narrowest, it can accommodate two people walking side by side. If the Zhao army lays an ambush here, rely on the terrain to block us. Our army is in danger. β
"Zhao Jun has already been frightened by the threat of my Qin army, and it is too late to escape. How could you have thought of setting up an ambush here to block our army? Wu Yu said: "General Zhang, you must be too cautious. β
"If you're in danger, be cautious. The Valley of No Return, I'm afraid it is really the place where we are buried. Me! I also want to go back to Qin to drink wine and hug beauties. I don't want to be buried in the wilderness and be eaten by animals. Zhang Ruo said solemnly: "The whole army is on alert." β
Dozens of Qin troops set up a position at the mouth of the valley, on high alert.
Zhang Ruo pointed to the long and narrow valley road, "Come and explore the way." β
Dozens of Qin soldiers went to Gudao to explore the way. After a short time, the Qin army came back from exploring the road, "General, there is no one in the valley." Passable. β
"General Zhang, did I just say that the Zhao people don't have the guts?" The order was issued, "The army advances. β
"Hahahaha." Zhang Ruo sneered: "Such a good terrain, Zhao Jun abandoned it." Zhao's ah! It's really a bloodless man."
Wu Yu and Zhang Ruo spent half an hour, walked out of the Valley of No Return, and walked three miles forward, which was the Yangyi of Zhao State. Wu Hou immediately commanded the army and attacked Yangyi, which lasted for three consecutive days, but could not win. Zhang Ruo saw that the defenders of Yangyi were built in the fortress and attacked for three days to no avail, so he said: "Yangyi is easy to defend and difficult to attack, and there are 20,000 Zhao troops in the city. Now we don't have much food with us. General Uyu, we have no chance of winning this battle, let's withdraw our troops! β
"If we go back like this, how will the Lord spare us."
"We are Qin Xiang's people, what can we do if we win the disease."
Wu Yu pondered for a moment, and said, "Withdraw the army." β
"General Qiyu." A soldier said: "The Qin people have withdrawn. β
"Order General Gongsun to intercept the return of the Qin army." Zhao Ying, the guard general of Yangyi, said angrily: "I want these Qin troops, there is no return, and all of them will not return to the valley." β
Gongsun Yi came to Yangyi with his soldiers and told Zhao Ying, the guard of Yangyi, the news of the fall of Lishi. Zhao Ying and Zhao Zhuang met in Dai County, Northern Xinjiang, and had a deep relationship. When Zhao Ying learned that the Qin people attacked Lishi and killed Zhao Zhuang, she was grief-stricken. Zhao Ying stepped up the repair of the fortifications and beware of the Qin people; While boosting morale, vow revenge. Now, five thousand Qin troops are coming, how can Zhao Ying let them go. Gongsun Yi received the order to see the Qin army enter the Valley of No Return. With a loud bang, a boulder fell from the sky, blocking the mouth of the valley. Boulders and arrows flew in the sky. The Qin army died countless times, wailing all over the field. Wu Shu and Zhang Ruo led a hundred soldiers to break through. Uyu looked at Taniguchi, "My thousands of soldiers are gone." β
Zhang Ruo stepped forward and said: "General Wuhu, stay in Qingshan, today the Zhao army inflicts the humiliation of the land, and we will double it back in the future." If we don't leave, Zhao Jun will catch up, and no one will be able to leave. β
Wu was indignant and howled, "Go." β