The location of the river is so important. The river split in two, dividing the Qi army. Most of the Qi troops were still on the north bank of the river, especially the Qin army besieged by the Qi army. The Qin army pinned down, attracting a considerable number of Qi troops there. Moreover, taking advantage of the defensive properties of the river's water. It was difficult for the Qi army to cross the river. Once the river was occupied by the Zhao army. Then the entire Qi army on the north bank of the river will be cut off from the back road. The Qi army will be very dangerous.

It is precisely because of the strategic location of the river that it is extremely important. Therefore, Zhao Jun boldly moved forward. With the rapid mobility of the cavalry, it quickly inserted into the rear of the Qi army. Occupy a defensive position at the location of the river, at that point. The Zhao army will greatly block the retreat of the Qi army. At the same time, the barrier effect of the river water is used. To achieve the idea of completely encircling and annihilating the main force of the Qi army.

"It's a good idea. But. Can we do that? Li Mu got a battle plan from the front-line Zhao Jun, and Li Mu was very optimistic about this plan. Because the Zhao army currently lacks such combat effectiveness.

"We don't have to do this, we just need to drive the Qi army away." Li Mu believed that there was no need for the Zhao army to encircle and annihilate the Qi army on the north bank of the river. Because to encircle and annihilate the other party, you need to pay a considerable price. Moreover, the Zhao army did not have so many troops to do so. Zhao Jun is on an adventure.

"This operational report. I wouldn't agree. Li Mu said directly.

"But the people below are probably already taking action." A Zhao Jun staff officer said.

"Then stop immediately." Li Muqiang ordered.

"Yes. Sir. The staff officer said.

Zhao Jun was not optimistic about the prospects of this battle plan. And the Qin army. Wang Jian also thinks that Zhao Jun's idea is very bold.

"Zhao Jun's appetite is not small. They want to eat the entire Qi army. Wang Jian said.

"I don't understand that, logically. There was no need for Zhao Jun to do this. To know. The cost of doing so will be significant. Wei Yu said.

"Yes. I think so too. Zhao Jun's actions are really incredible. Wang Jian said.

"From a military point of view, though. Zhao Jun's actions were too risky. We have never encountered such a battle. Moreover, the combat distance. Those outflanked armies will be under a lot of pressure. Combat casualties will be significant. Wang Jian said.

And Wei Yi could only nod in agreement. This is a matter for the State of Zhao, for the State of Qin, it does not matter much, the State of Qin only provides the necessary logistical supplies, and these States of Qin have already done it.

As for Zhao Jun's actions, that was completely Zhao Guoren's own thoughts. In this regard, the state of Qin was not obliged to intervene. The state of Qin also did not have the energy to interfere.

"Zhao Jun's actions were too bold. They actually had to cross the river and cut off the entire Qi army's rear route. A Yan army staff officer said.

"No matter what, we're not going to take the initiative to move forward." Another staff officer said.

"We just have to drive them away. As for the rest, it's their business. The staff officer said indifferently.

"Yes." The colonel nodded in approval. There was no need for such a huge battle plan for the prince army of the Yan Kingdom, they wanted to preserve their strength. strength after the end of the war. Force will decide everything. This is what these generals meant. Although the lowest officers at the bottom were eager to fight, the middle officers did not have any sense of fighting on their own initiative, and they believed that there was no need to lose their lives in the event of victory.

The attitude of the parties is not clear. And the Qi army side. But they are combing through the situation on the entire front.

"This river is of great significance to our army." A commander of the Qi army said to the river behind him.

"Our logistical supply lines, and our reinforcements, retreat. All pass over this river. The commander said.

"Now winter is coming to an end. The weather is getting warmer. The ice is getting thinner. We're having trouble walking. Therefore, we need to erect the pontoon bridge as soon as possible. Only by erecting pontoon bridges can we ensure the smooth flow of our logistical supplies. The commander said.

"General, I think we should pay attention to those Qin guerrillas nearby. They harass us a lot. There are a lot of losses to our logistical supply lines, and I think, we should pay attention there. A centurion said.

"Those don't matter. The important thing is here. It's all about here. The commander said.

"We are stationed here with more than 1,000 people to defend this key point, and it is about the whole army." Qianfu said loudly.

"The last will understand." The centurion said.

"No matter what happens. None of us can leave here. The commander said.

The centurion nodded as if he didn't understand.

The Qi army only stationed a thousand-man squad here, but the number of this thousand-man squad was less than 600 people, and the front line was in dire need of manpower to draw away the river defense forces, and they thought that this position was not important to them. Therefore, they used half of the defensive forces here to attack. This is nothing to Qi Jun.

But now the battle situation is very unfavorable for the Qi army.

"The latest news is coming from the front. Our army was defeated under the city of Yandu. Most of the soldiers in the city laid down their arms and surrendered. A general said.

"What else?" Tian Heng asked.

"And there's that. With the Zhao army as the main force, the combined Yan army and the Korean army. The Allied forces that have been formed are constantly increasing their troops. And our army has become a tired division, difficult to resist. Our army shall. At this time, the general looked at Tian Heng.

"What should our army do?" Tian Heng asked.

"Our army should retreat immediately, otherwise our army may be completely annihilated." The general said.

"Nonsense." The general's words immediately drew everyone's opposition.

"I'm talking nonsense, how can I be talking nonsense. If you look at the map, our army is scattered in all directions. And the Allied forces are new. Their military power is far greater than we think. They have all kinds of new weapons, and they have the support of the weapons of the Qin army, and our army's chances of victory are extremely slim. If the other party goes south in a big way at this time, it is hard for me to imagine. Will our army be able to resist it? The general said excitedly. What he said was true. The Qi army is currently at the end of its crossbow. On the Allied side, however, a large number of new forces arrived. The two sides are not the same.

"I think you're scared by some Allied forces." A rude general stood up and yelled loudly.

"What are the fears of the four countries of Qin, Zhao, Yan, and Korea when they unite. Our army struck them in the same way. The general shouted loudly.

"Yes, we'll beat them the same way." The other generals said in unison.

"But ・・・・・・," the general shook his head helplessly. He judged very rationally that the Qi army could not fight again at present.

"Tell me about it." At this time, Tian Heng said.

"Our army has been fighting for months. The soldiers were very tired. And on the side of the Allies. Constantly increase the number of troops, and constantly add new forces. And new weapons are being added. Our soldiers have to fight to the death to repel the enemy. The general said.

"It's like the city of Yandu. Our army met the opponent's ironclad chariots, and our army defeated the opponent with great sacrifices. And our army in the city of Yandu encountered stubborn resistance from the Zhao army. Heavy losses. Many of the soldiers were exhausted, they were no longer able to fight. Our army fought from spring to winter. Now spring is just around the corner. The soldier was homesick. For our army, the morale of the army is extremely unstable. The general said.

"Our army fought continuously, and the number of soldiers was seriously reduced. There are many new recruits who have deserted, and many young men have been recruited in the country. Our army can no longer fight. The general said at this time.

Hear this. Tian Heng felt deeply in his heart. What the generals said did happen.

A certain number of deserters began to appear in the Qi army, although every day the pro-guards would catch a lot of them. They will be repatriated to their original combat units. For some who refuse to change their ways, capital punishment will be used as a warning. However, there were still a large number of deserters. The combat effectiveness of the Qi army also declined sharply. The soldiers' rations were seriously insufficient. Many soldiers could not run because they did not have the strength to escape. It can be seen that the current state of the Qi army is no longer suitable for war.

However, it is not suitable for combat and cannot be able to retreat immediately. The Qi army could not retreat casually. Moreover, the retreat needs to be agreed by Qi State. Will Qi agree in China? Apparently they would not agree.

"Domestic, we are not allowed to retreat. And the battle will continue. Tian Heng said helplessly.

"The current situation is extremely unfavorable for our army. But we should hold our ground as much as possible. Perhaps only in this way will we have a new way out. Everyone, hold your ground. Tian Heng turned around and said.

The generals present realized at this time. Something is wrong with them. But they believe that if the war is so stalemate, it is very likely that the army will be aligned, or it will be of great help to end the war.

Faced with the new situation, the Qi army was simply unable to take new actions. They are no longer in a position to take new action. The worst thing is that they don't have any new forces to arrive.

Tian Heng could only pin his hopes on the inability of the Allies to shake their defensive lines. So. It's very beneficial for them. As long as this tacit relationship is reached, then they are in favor of ending the war. It is a situation in which a military stalemate leads to victory in the war. This situation will be very beneficial to the Qi army.

And in fact it turned out that in the era of muskets, the attacking side would have to pay a great deal to occupy positions that had taken refuge in trench bunkers. The ease of handling of the musket, combined with its very lethal nature, especially the appearance of bunker fortifications, will favor the defending side, while the attacking side will pay a great price.