readx;?readx; Chapter 688 Rush! Rush! Rush!

At night, the stars and moon were dark, and they were all obscured by the smoke that filled the lake. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ｂｉｑUｇE。 ｉｎｆｏ

A scarred, smoky battleship swiped lightly across the lake that had just been a battlefield. Torches dripping with pine oil illuminated the deck. King Wu Cheng, who was wearing a black cloak, had a face like a knife and an axe, and his eyes were deep and invisible.

He stood like a javelin, silently watching everything around him......

Amid the pungent smoke and smell of blood, the black night sky was red with burning flames. Floating on the surface of the lake were stumps and broken wooden pieces, wounded soldiers were groaning in pain, and those who had fallen into the water were crying out for help weakly. And the soldiers who had gone mad in this suffocating battle, sitting on the deck in a daze, wailing like night owls.

"Zeguo entered the war map, and the people were happy to be happy. "If the ......time goes back to eight years ago, he will be so sad about the damage." But now, eight years later, such a shocking scene can only be exchanged for a slightly sad sigh from him.

"Lord Wang, the fleet is ready." Yang Wenyu walked up to him and reported softly.

Qin Lei looked back at him and found that there was no trace of joy of victory on that plain face, and all that was left was calm, calm and calm.

Qin Lei couldn't help but smile and said: "You defeated one of the former two heroes, and you will also step into the ranks of famous generals from now on, why aren't you excited at all?" ”

After being silent for a long time, Yang Wenyu didn't know how to answer. Half a lifetime of horse fighting career, his nerves have become steel, his will is as strong as a rock, except for the moment of victory, nothing can make his heartstrings fluctuate slightly. But he didn't know how to express it.

Qin Lei had no choice but to surrender and said, "Okay, okay, let's set off for the next target." ”

"Yes!" Yang Wenyu performed a standard military salute. was about to return to the command post, but saw that the prince returned him a military salute with the same standard posture.

Yang Wenyu couldn't help but be stunned, in his impression, this was the first time that the prince had saluted a certain officer, and he was at a loss for a while, not knowing whether to kneel or return the salute.

Seeing his embarrassed appearance, Qin Lei smiled slightly and said softly, "I'm proud of you...... Go ahead. ”

A warm current flowed through Yang Wenyu's whole body, the corners of his eyes were a little moist, and he lowered his head heavily, and then slowly retreated.

This is the final scene of the unprecedented scale and thrilling water battle of Dongting Lake. In this battle, which lasted three days, the Qin army destroyed a total of 20 huge warships and more than 300 other ships of the Chu army, captured 18 giant warships and more than 300 other ships, eliminated 280,000 Chu officers and men, and captured more than 30,000 people. It dealt a devastating blow to the main fleet of the Chu army and completely reversed the strategic situation of both sides.

But in this kind of fancy-free decisive battle, it has always been to kill 1,000 enemies and lose 800, and the Qin army also paid for the heavy loss of more than 300 warships sunk and 130,000 soldiers killed and wounded.

But now that the Yangtze River is in danger with me, how dare Qin Lei and Yang Wenyu let go of this fleeting rare fighter? Immediately swept the remnants of the army straight to Baling, preparing to attack Yueyang City.

Looking at the tired army, both of them were worried in their hearts, and they were very worried that they would be weak after the attack was frustrated, which would offset the morale boost brought by defeating the main force of the Chu army. Their worries were justified, according to the pre-war intelligence, as an important border town of the Chu State, Yueyang Tower was stationed in the main force of 100,000 Chu troops, the city was tall and strong, the defense equipment was perfect, and the grain storage could last at least a year.

To the surprise of the two, when the fleet sailed past Junshan, they saw the northeast shore and the direction of Yueyang City blazing into the sky, reaching the sky. Qin Lei first stayed for a while, then patted Yang Wenyu's shoulder violently, and laughed: "It's self-defeating!" ”

Yang Wenyu silently endured the ravages of the bear's paws, and said with a smile that was more ugly than crying: "Perhaps...... It's time to revise the plan. ”

Only then did Qin Lei withdraw his palm, rub his chin and say, "Yes, I also have this idea." After a pause, he said, "Let's go to Yueyang first." ”

Yang Wenyu bowed his head and said, "The prince is wise." ”

The fleet sailed to the waters outside Yueyang City, and quickly sent scouts ashore to investigate, and the news was transmitted back before dawn, confirming Qin Lei's guess - after hearing the news of the defeat of Shangzhu State, the defenders in the city immediately abandoned the city and fled, and the 100,000 defenders were suddenly in chaos, some fled immediately, some wanted to get some entanglement before escaping, some wanted to avenge the past before escaping, and some wanted to have fun before escaping. The rebels raped and plundered in Yueyang City, and attracted the ruffians and hooligans and other lawbreakers in the city to fish in troubled waters, smash and loot on a large scale, and the riots eventually escalated into riots, turning a thousand-year-old city into a hell on earth.

The scouts also brought representatives of the gentry in the city, some panicked decent people, and shouted loudly to see His Royal Highness Prince Qin Cheng, who wrote the 'Yueyang Tower Record'.

Qin Lei ordered someone to bring them in. After confirming his identity, the gentry kowtowed their heads and shed tears, expressing their willingness to belong to Daqin, and asked the prince of Wucheng, who had done the 'Yueyang Tower', to quickly send troops to quell the chaos for the sake of Yueyang Tower.

Qin Lei was a little flattered by the sudden enthusiasm, and secretly asked Yang Wenyu beside him: "Do you think there will be fraud?" ”

"The last general thinks it should be true." Yang Wenyu replied softly: "If the prince is not at ease, the last general will lead a division of men and horses into the city first, and after the situation is completely controlled, how about the army enter the city again?" ”

"That's very good." Qin Lei bowed his head and said, "In this way, I am not afraid of them cheating." ”

Facts have proved that Qin Lei's concerns are purely 'with the heart of a villain, the belly of a gentleman', the so-called 'mourning is greater than heart death', the fiasco of Zhu Lie and his great river water division, the blow to the people of Chu State, is far more than Zhao Wuji's defeat to Qi State.

After all, the people of Qi have been fighting against Qin for many years, and they still have such a bloody and courageous spirit in their bones, daring to face the dripping blood and bleak life. However, the people of Chu relied on the moat of the river and settled in the southern corner, so they thought that as long as they guarded the river, they could maintain peace and stability for a long time and never suffer from war. So immersed in the spring color of the south of the Yangtze River with red flowers and willows, satisfied with the rich gifts of the land of fish and rice, greedy for happiness, not enterprising, the fighting spirit and blood have long been exhausted, turned into poetry and song and warbler song and swallow dance.

So as soon as Huang Liang woke up from his dream, the enemy army set foot on the south bank, and he was terrified, full of ugliness, and had no fighting spirit, and collapsed without a fight.

After successfully occupying Yueyang, the Qin army had a bridgehead to attack the Chu State. Supplies and army units have been brought in in a steady stream, and the Zhennan Army is also stepping up training and replenishment of troops in an effort to restore combat strength at an early date.

In a blink of an eye, at the end of October, the army was basically in place, and Qin Lei went up to Yueyang Tower accompanied by all the generals. At this time, it has entered the winter, looking at it by the railing, but seeing 'the wind is urgent, the high ape is howling, and the white bird flies back. The boundless falling trees are falling, and the Yangtze River is rolling. ’

Looking at the bleak scene in front of him, Qin Lei couldn't help but sigh lightly: "I am often a guest in the sad autumn, and I have been sick for more than a hundred years and has appeared on the stage alone. Hardship, bitterness, annoyance, sideburns, pouring a new turbid wine glass......"

The generals looked at each other puzzled, and Qin Youcai boldly asked: "On the occasion of this great pattern that has not been seen in two hundred years, the prince should inspire the dragon horse, swallow the heaven and earth, sweep the universe, and lead us to make an immortal achievement?" How can there be a sense of lamentation? ”

Qin Lei didn't look back, just looked at the vast Dongting Lake, and said with a faint smile: "It's nothing, it's just that this place has a relationship with Lonely. ”

Only then did the generals know that the prince was reminiscing about the past and sighing what a bad life was.

After a little silence with him, the generals said to themselves: "It's boring to stand stupidly." Chu Luo then said loudly: "That day, the prince made Yueyang Tower famous all over the world, and the people and gentry here are very grateful to you." ”

Qin Youde hurriedly answered: "Yes, they agree very much with the prince and Daqin, and they can't imagine that a few hundred words can have such a great effect." ”

Qin Lei couldn't help but feel a little ashamed, and said with a smile: "Lone prefers horses that are hidden but not exposed, and they are too direct to accept it." The generals laughed, and then they entered the city gate tower with the prince, and I sat down at the rectangular table covered with velvet carpets, ready to hold the second phase of the pre-war meeting.

Qin Lei naturally sat on the long table alone, picked up the teacup and took a sip and said, "Director Tu, let's report the situation in the east first." ”

"Yes." A military attache with two gold stars at the head of the lower head stood up, and it was Tu Gongchun, chief of staff of the General Headquarters. More than ten years of career as a horse has made him capable and sharp, and the appearance of a scholar no longer exists. Tu Gongchun first saluted Qin Lei and the officials, and then opened the loud voice in front of him: "On the fifth day of the first month of October, the North Road Cluster composed of my Fifth and Ninth Army, under the leadership of Xu Xu, the commander of the Fifth Army, and Shen Wei, the commander of the Ninth Army, attacked the Huguan defense line of Qi State, fought fiercely for three days and nights, annihilated more than 30,000 enemies, and completely opened up the Huguan Grand Canyon. ”

"After the army came out of the valley, it quickly went north, and after the Guangping generation ambushed the Northern Frontier Army of Qi and defeated it, the two armies are now facing each other in the Guangping Valley.

"At the same time, Prince Yong and Mr. Le led the 400,000 troops of the South Road Group to cross the Yellow River north, and after a series of fierce battles, they took the Chaoge defense line half a month later."

He was enjoying reading, and the audience protested, only to hear Qin Youcai pull his voice and say, "I said Xiao Tu, can you say it in detail?" ”

Tu Gongchun looked at him with a puzzled expression, and listened to Qin Youcai add: "Tell me how they fought, what classic combat power they have, and let us have a good time...... Oh no, learn to learn. The generals on the side also coaxed: "That's it, let's learn and learn." ”

"That's right." Tu Gongchun said slowly: "But this process is really nothing to say, because the Qi army is really vulnerable. The crowd was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.

After everyone finished laughing, Tu Gongchun cleared his throat and continued: "After taking the Chaoge defense line, the two commanders did not stop for a moment, attacking Shanxi and Hebei, and approaching the Gyeonggi region of Qi State, all the way like a bamboo...... "One last glance at the briefing, he said in a deep voice: "By the night before yesterday, they had arrived in the Julu area, less than six hundred miles away from the outskirts of Gyeonggi. After speaking, he said respectfully to the prince: "The report of the humble post is over." ”

Qin Lei nodded, motioned for him to sit down, and said to everyone with a smile: "What do you think?" ”

"The brothers are fierce." The senior generals of the Zhennan Army did not laugh.

"Not convinced, huh?" Qin Lei smiled faintly and said: "Let me tell you the news, Gu has already made an agreement with Prince Yong - if they capture Shangjing first, when they triumph in the future, we will line up at the gate of Zhongdu City and applaud each other to welcome each other into the city, and vice versa." ”

Qin Lei's words were like pouring a bowl of water into an oil pot, which immediately caused the generals in the room to be excited. What is the dignity of a martial artist, that is, to make a temperament. If you lose this breath, you will have to bow down to what you do in the future, and you have no face to fight with others, so if you don't steam steamed buns, you have to fight for this breath first.

"The prince himself sits in the south, how can we fall behind them?" Qin Youcai shouted.

"That's it, the prince should give the order quickly." Qin Youde slapped the table and said, "The last general is willing to raise 100,000 heroes and go straight to the capital!" Even the Chu brothers, who had always been calm, followed suit and said, "Lord Wang, give an order." ”

"It seems that there is no need to mobilize." Qin Lei smiled faintly and said, "Wen Yu, announce the order." ”

"Yes!" Yang Wenyu stood up and said in a deep voice: "After careful consideration, the General Headquarters has formulated an overall strategy for implementing a breakthrough in the middle, entering the river along the Han River, and directly taking Shenjing City. In order to achieve the plan, the general headquarters transferred 100,000 reservists to enlist in the army and took advantage of the victory to attack Chu in a big way. Now the fate is falling......"

Hearing his name, Chu Luo immediately stood up and said loudly: "Here!" ”

"I order you to lead 50,000 naval troops for the general of the West Road, and strictly guard the front line of Dongting, so as to block the eastward aid of the Chu army in Shuzhong and protect the important town of Yueyang." To put it nicely, he is actually a queen general.

"Yes." Although he was a little unhappy, Chu Luo also knew that the military order was like a mountain, so he could only respond in silence.

"Ordered Chu Po to be the chief general of the East Road Water Army, Qin Youcai to be the deputy general of the East Road Water Army, and the two of you will lead the 200,000 water army under your command to march east along the river to destroy the main force of the martyrs, and you must not let him slow down." According to top-secret intelligence, Zhu Lie was seriously injured in the battle of Dongting Lake, was in a coma for nearly a month, and has only just woken up in recent days.

"Yes!" The significance of destroying the martyrs was no less than the capture of Shenjing City, and both of them were very happy.

"Order Yang Wenyu to be the chief general of the East Road Infantry Army, Shen Qing and Qin Youcai as deputy generals, lead the 200,000 troops under the department, and take Shenjing City directly along the river!"

Waiting for the generals to take orders, Qin Lei thought about it and emphasized one thing, that is, after conquering the city, you can't kill casually. He didn't use the that everyone is a descendant of China, but wrote lightly: "In the future, it will be all our territory, and it will be all killed and burned, what use will it be for us?" The generals agreed.

Three days later, the army marched. According to the plan, Chu Luo stayed in Yueyang City, and the rest of the generals divided into two routes, water and drought, and marched eastward.

The Chu army has always been unable to accept the strong combat power of the Great Qin army, and it is basically a one-touch collapse, retreating again and again......

Therefore, on the imperial case of Emperor Chu Feijiao of Jiankang of Chu State, a black war report is always placed every once in a while, sometimes even a day. According to the rules of the state of Chu, if the battle is won, the battle report will be wrapped in a red seal, and if the battle is lost, it will be replaced with a black skin......

On 7 November, Jiangxia was lost, and more than 50,000 officers and soldiers under the garrison were killed and more than 30,000 were captured.

On the 10th day of the lunar month, Wuchang was lost, and the defenders abandoned the city and fled, more than 30,000 officers and soldiers were killed, and more than 80,000 people were captured.

On the night of the 30th Chinese New Year's Eve, the two naval divisions decided at Poyang Lake, and the Qin army installed a firearm called 'Great General' on the captured giant ship, and used it to bombard the Chu warship, sinking five giant spirit ships, and the rest fled. The Qin army took the opportunity to cover up and kill, destroyed more than 200 warships, captured more than 100 ships, occupied the Poyang Lake Navy Base, obtained the entire shipyard, and obtained two brand-new giant spirit ships.

On the eighteenth day of the first month of the eighth year of Jiankang, the Qin infantry army captured Jiujiang, when the city gate was opened, the officers and soldiers defending the city disappeared without a trace, and the gentry and people asked to surrender......

In March of the eighth year of Jiankang, the Chu army set up an ambush in Wuhu to attack the Zhennan naval army, and the Qin army was caught off guard, and more than 30 warships were sunk. However, Chu Po mobilized all eighty artillery pieces and broke through the siege by blasting a bloody road, and half of the giant ship was lost. This is also the only red seal war report.

In April of the eighth year of Jiankang, the second army of the Qin army attacked Taiping and attacked Yingtiancheng, and the western part of the Great Qi was in danger......

This piece of bad news made His Majesty the Emperor lose his appetite all day long, and his liver was hot, and he didn't know how many objects he smashed and how many slaves and maids he was angry with. He couldn't figure out why the army was so wiped out all the way? Even killing pigs isn't so fast, is it?

The situation has fallen to this point, Chu Feijiao doesn't seem to understand his situation, he frequently sends envoys, wanting to negotiate peace with Qin Lei. He also wants to continue to have the so-called Jiangnan Banbi and live his happy life.

But Qin Lei told him with practical actions that in this contest for the world, there is only one winner, and his prize is the whole world. Those who are delusional about Gou An are only worthy of living like dogs!

In June of the eighth year of Jiankang, the Qin army conquered Yingtian and finally touched the Gyeonggi of the Qin State......