Xia Huan did not tell Chen Zhaoming the specific plan, but Chen Zhaoming did not say anything.

Early the next morning, before dawn, he quietly returned to Shoudu with Xia Huan's letter.

From Dongjun to Shoudu, it takes ten days to go back and forth, not to mention, on the way back, you have to pull a car of fine porcelain, and it takes longer.

And in these ten days, the war between the Chu State and the Han State also broke out completely.

The several counties under Zhou Yafu's deployment seem to be firmly rooted in Hanoi County. Between several cities, the attack and defense are orderly.

After more than ten days, several county towns have been seized and lost, and lost and recaptured. No less than five back and forth.

At first, the Han army would occasionally encounter the Chu army in the field.

However, after a few days, it has fallen behind everywhere.

There is no other reason, but because of the existence of the Shenwu Army, which greatly restrained the troops on the battlefield and disrupted the command.

In the face of the well-trained and armed Shenwu army, the cavalry carefully built by the Han army seemed a little unsightly.

After losing some of his people, Zhou Yafu simply and decisively gave up the field battle and directly held the city. Waiting for work at ease made the advantages of the cavalry of the Shenwu Army unable to give full play.

The dismounted Shenwu Army, although its combat power is still considerable, but the siege war is a bottomless pit.

Ji Shu didn't have the courage yet, and ordered the expensive Chu Emperor's army to fill the pit.

In more than ten days of fighting, Ji Shu also tried to attack the city, and even pretended to retreat with blood, trying to lure the enemy out.

However, the Han army, without exception, just held out.

In this way, Ji Shu can be regarded as having understood that the Han army seems to have made up its mind and wants to fight a war of attrition with them.

After discovering this, Ji Shu was not in a hurry.

After a series of orders were issued, more than 100,000 people of the Chu army also set up camp in turn to defend the city. The two armies seemed to be facing each other.

Although the situation on the battlefield in the west will not be conveyed to Xia Huan in detail, Xia Huan still knows the general battle situation.

Judging from the reactions of Zhou Yafu and Qi State, they obviously decided that Chu State was short of food and wanted to drag the Chu army down.

With a light smile, Xia Huan had to admire his emperor Lao Tzu again.

Under the pretext of the Yingchuan flood, a large amount of grain and grass was transported. Even if it is seen, it will only be used as food for disaster relief.

Every few years, there are droughts and floods in various countries, and disaster relief is also a common occurrence.

Moreover, Yingchuan, as a county with a large population, no matter how much grain is transported, no one will doubt it.

I'm afraid that even now, Zhou Yafu still thinks that the Chu army doesn't have much food.

Soldiers, treacherous ways. Xia Huan thought about it, Ji Shu is now dead, and he must want to make Zhou Yafu think that this is to cover up the fact that there is a shortage of food in the army.

Moreover, Xia Huan was sure that in less than a month, Ji Shu would definitely launch a fierce attack on the Han army, creating an illusion that he was running out of food and wanted to fight quickly.

Then, if the plan of luring the enemy into the depths is implemented later, the Han army will definitely be able to take the bait.

"From the perspective of time, Zhou Yafu estimated in his heart that our army's grain and grass could be used for a month. Then, it means that there are about twenty days left for me. ”

"Twenty days, that should be enough......"

While thinking, Xia Huan picked up the pen again, and after writing a letter, he shouted: "Someone!" ”

"Your Highness!" A palace guard dressed in silver armor walked in.

"When you go to Pengcheng, you must hand over this letter to the King of Huainan with your own hands."

"Whoa!"

……

Seven days later, in Lu County, Xue County, more than 30 caravans wearing Zhao people's clothes entered Lu County.

"Stop! What the hell! ”

At the gate of the city, before these Zhao people could walk in, two Qi pawns holding Changge stopped them.

"Merchant! Zhao Shang! The Zhao man said in a panic, but as soon as he opened his mouth, it became Chu Yin.

"Zhao Shang? Are you fools when we are? The Qi pawn holding Changge said viciously.

"What a businessman! Exactly the businessman! The man with a Chu Yin said in a panic.

"Humph! Dare to use strong words, I think you are the meticulous work of Chu State! ”

With that, the two pawns put Changge between the merchant's neck.

Behind the merchant, more than thirty of his entourage looked at it, and Gu all showed a frightened look, and it seemed that if there was a slight mistake, they would run.

"What a businessman! What a businessman! We are Chu Shang! Chu Shang! ”

The man seemed to be genuinely frightened, and waved his hands and begged for mercy.

"Humph! Everyone knows that your Chu State is going to fight our Qi State, at this time, it is a businessman who has run away, who will come! I think you are just doing it carefully, catch it first! ”

As he spoke, he beckoned to his companion and asked him to call more men.

"Don't, don't!"

Chu Shang grabbed the Qi pawn who was leaving, and with a hint of a wincing smile, he said, "What you said is right. However, once this battle is fought, isn't that thing just as expensive? ”

Chu Shang said while smiling, looking at the two honest pawns, he shuddered.

"It is said that there is no treachery and no business, and it seems to be true! I don't even want my life! ”

The previous Qi pawn scolded in a low voice, but from his tone, it could be heard that he had already believed a little bit in the identity of this Chu Shang.

frowned, although this Qi pawn also felt that the person in front of him had some truth, but he felt that something was wrong.

However, before he could think of anything wrong, his hand sank.

A small stone, but with a hint of coolness, was stuffed into his palm.

Although this pawn was requisitioned, there are no less people who accept bribes on weekdays.

Feeling the fleeting coolness of his palms, Qi Zu's heart began to beat wildly.

At this time, silver had not yet become hard currency. In general, the precious metal is gold, and brass is similar to gold.

Touching the size of the metal in the palm of his hand, Qi Zu knew that just such a big point was enough for their family to eat a year's worth of food.

Glancing at his companion, it was obvious that there was a strong desire in those somewhat fiery eyes.

"Two generals, I said it, I am a businessman, since I am a businessman, I still understand how to pay taxes."

As he spoke, Chu Shang grabbed the hand of another Qi pawn and stuffed a piece of gold into his hand.

Touching the size of the gold, the Qi pawn also smiled.

"If we do this, if Shangguan knows......" Then Chu Shang thought that everything was already fine, but who would have thought that the previous Qi pawn was worried again.

"I'll tell you the truth, little brother. My car of things are all for the big families in the city, and the cars are all fine porcelain on the chin, all of which are very valuable. It's a pity that after the war, my identity as a Chu person can't go to Linzi at all. When the time comes, it can only be sold to those big ones at a low price. ”

As he spoke, his voice lowered again.

"I'm making a small head, and they're making a big head. If you stop you like this, they won't be able to make a lot of money by then, and you still have a good life? Besides, national affairs, meat eaters seek it, we little people, just live our lives with peace of mind.

When the war is over, wouldn't it be nice for the two of them to take the money and go back to exchange for two acres of land and get a beautiful girl? ”

Under the temptation of Chu Shang, the two Qi pawns, who were only in their twenties and nodded, were fooled and did not know the east, west, north and south.