When Lu Ze blocked Wuguan, Xiangzhuang's army had already entered Liyi, fifty miles east of Xianyang, and as for the armies of Tianheng and Xiao Kai, they had already arrived in Xianyang City.

After two days of burning, killing and plundering, the mental outlook of the recruits of the Chu army has completely changed, at least they no longer look like a farmer, woodcutter or hunter, through killing, arson and plundering, the beast xing of the recruits has been completely released, and each recruit has naturally and unnaturally flowed out of a terrifying murderous aura.

Of course, 'now they can no longer be called recruits', they are already veterans.

However, the towns and villages on the way from Hangu Pass to Xianyang have suffered a catastrophe, especially the defeated soldiers from Hangu Pass, and the 3,000 troops sent by Xiao He to fortify Hangu Pass, which was routed by the Chu army on the way, were endlessly pursued and killed by the Chu army, almost all the way away, and ambushed all the way!

In the dead of night, Xiangzhuang's big tent was brightly lit.

Qin Yu was complaining to Xiang Zhuang, saying that a few female soldiers were harassed by the "recruits", although those recruits were beaten by the veterans of the Chu army afterwards, but what those recruits said was still stabbed to Qin Yu, the little lady, "Speaking of which, Qin Yu is also good at martial arts, so he firmly asked to lead the female soldiers to the battlefield and no longer serve as the horn of the guards."

Xiang Zhuang naturally didn't have time to pay attention to these now, so he still said that he coaxed Qin Yu back.

Seeing Qin Yu leave, Wu Shi said worriedly: "General, these recruits are really getting more and more disagreeable, shouldn't they rectify military discipline?" ”

Xiang Zhuang couldn't help but glance sideways at Wei Yi, who quietly shook his head.

The corruption of military discipline is the inevitable result of the burning and plundering of the army, which is absolutely unavoidable, and now is definitely not the time to rectify military discipline, the only thing that Xiang Zhuang needs to ensure now is that 'all armies, battalions, departments, and songs will strictly implement his military orders, as long as this can be guaranteed, it is enough.

At that moment, Xiang Zhuang turned around and shouted: "Jin Xiang, bring up the map"

Jin Xiang, who was guarding outside the tent, answered, strode into the tent and spread out the map in front of Xiang Zhuang.

Since Gongsun Sui died in Hangu Pass, Jin Xiang has taken his leave and become the captain of Xiang Zhuang's personal soldiers, and at the same time concurrently serves as the right Sima of the first camp.

Wei Yu pointed to the map and said: "General, you see, from Liyi to the southeast for more than 100 miles is the pass, from the pass to the southeast two hundred miles to the southeast is Wuguan, however, from Liyi to the pass this section of the road is a rugged mountain road, it is very difficult to walk, and Daqin has not built a gallop road here. ”

Xiang Zhuang said: "In other words, the ladder, the well and the siege vehicle cannot be transported to Wuguan? ”

"Yes." Wei Yi nodded and said, "This is a small road, and it is not easy for people and horses to pass, let alone baggage?" ”

Xiang Zhuang muttered: "In this case, 'we must send a team of elite soldiers to seize Wuguan now', otherwise, once Liu Bang Lao'er comes to his senses and preemptively sends troops to block Wuguan, we will be in trouble." ”

Wei Yi said with deep thought: "The general is wise and 'old man fully agrees. ”

Wu Shi said: "General, are you thinking too far, and now Xianyang has not yet fallen?" ”

Xiang Zhuang waved his hand and said disapprerovitically: "If people have no foresight, there must be near-term worries, if we don't leave a way to retreat in advance, in case we are trapped in the Guanzhong by Liu Bang's old man, then it will be troublesome."

"Trapped in the pass?" Wu Shi was surprised, "How is this possible? ”

Wei Yu said: "The general's worries are by no means superfluous, the road leading to the outside world in Guanzhong is not the old road of Chencang, the slope of the slope, the meridian valley, the Wuguan and the Hangu Pass, of which the slope of the slope was burned by Liu Bang and then it has not been repaired, the Meridian Valley is deep and dense, and the mosquitoes and flies bite in the summer 'people and horses are difficult to walk, and the old road of Chencang has Chencang Pass to guard the crossing, which is extremely difficult to overcome!" Hangu Pass will soon be blocked by Liu Bang's army', and by that time, only Wuguan will be left to go out of the southeast! ”

Wu Shi pointed to Shangjun and said, "It's a big deal to go to the county and cross the Han land, and then return to Zhao land through His Majesty Jing or Flying Fox Majesty."

"Sir, you're overthinking." Xiang Zhuang shook his head and said, "This is going to Shangjun and Handi, why not thousands of miles?" Liu Bang Lao'er is completely able to send a general to lead a group of elite soldiers to take a shortcut to cross the river to the north, and 'preemptively plug Huguan, Jing Majesty and even Flying Fox Majesty', and at that time, our army can only go north to Hetao to be with the Hu people. ”

After that, Xiang Zhuang turned his head and looked out of the tent again, and shouted: "Gao Chu! ”

Gao Chu responded in response, and replied proudly: "The end will be!" ”

Xiang Zhuang nodded' and said, "Lead the Nufeng Battalion to a thousand elites' Starry Night Rush to Wuguan!" After taking Wuguan, he nailed General Ben there to the death, 'Don't wait for the army to arrive, don't take half a step back!' ”

"No!" Gao Chu suddenly agreed, and then took the order.

Xianyang' in front of Changle Palace.

Looking at the palaces and palaces that still looked magnificent and meteorological under the night sky, Xiao He couldn't help but sigh a long sigh, and spent a lot of effort to finally renovate the Thai Palace, and built Changle Palace on the foundation of Qinping Palace.

Although Xiao He did not have detailed information about the Chu army, but from the mouths of the defeated soldiers who fled back in the past two days, Xiao He still basically judged the strength of the Chu army, and the Chu army that entered from Hangu Pass and Kou Pass was 20,000 people, and all of them were bloodthirsty and warlike tiger and wolf divisions, and in the face of such a large army, Xianyang was absolutely unable to hold it.

After all, there are only 2,000 defenders in Xianyang City now, and there are no people to recruit.

Xiao He was just a little heartbroken, "Since the Chu army entered the customs, it has been burning, killing and plundering all the way, and after breaking Xianyang, how can it be reined?" When the time comes, the Changle Palace, which was finally repaired, will inevitably be burned again! It's a pity, it's a pity, such a good palace is about to be destroyed in the war' can't help but make people sigh.

Suddenly, hurried footsteps sounded behind Xiao He.

When he looked back in a hurry, he saw that Xianyang Captain Shang Qi had already strode over under the swarm of more than a dozen small schools.

"Prime Minister, let's go quickly!" Shang Qi shook Xiao He and said urgently, "The vanguard of the Chu army has already approached the city, and according to the report of the defeated army, Xiang Zhuang Xiao'er's army has also entered Liyi!" The last general is worried that the Chu army will encircle Xianyang City on all sides, and the prime minister will not be able to leave even if he wants to. ”

"Don't rush." Xiao He waved his hand and said quietly, "Let's go, let's go." ”

Shang Qi frowned, and ordered the two junior colonels behind him: "You two, protect the prime minister and get out of the city quickly!" ”

"No!" The two junior colonels suddenly agreed, and immediately took two steps forward and said to Xiao He: "Prime Minister, please!" ”

Xiao He took one last look at Changle Palace, and then got into the carriage with a lot of pity, and then even though the two guards of the junior colonel disappeared into the dark long street.

In the east of Xianyang City, the Chu army camp.

The right general Tian Heng summoned his nephew Tian and his disciples into the big tent to discuss how to attack Xianyang at night.

Tian Po said: "Uncle's little nephew heard that Xiao Kai's rear army is also planning to attack the city, we don't fall behind, breaking Xianyang is a great achievement, no matter what, we can't let Xiao Kai rob it."

Tian Heng said: "Am I discussing with you?" ”

Zidu said: "General, the last general went out to inspect just now, and found that Xianyang City is no more than five zhang high, and there is a forest not far from the east gate. ”

Tian Heng immediately said to Tian Run: "Dilapidated, the wood and ladder will be handed over to you." ”

"No!" Tian Po suddenly replied, "Uncle, don't worry, the little nephew will never be dishonored!" "After that, Tian was ruined and shook off his long hair, and then turned around and walked away.

Tian Heng rubbed his hands and said to Zidu: "General Zidu, you will go to the army to select five hundred sharp soldiers" and then take out all the wine and meat for them to eat, this time, "General Ben will personally lead the troops to attack the city!" ”

Tian Heng was a descendant of the late Qi royal family' Soon after he was born, the Qi state was destroyed by the Great Qin.

So 'Tian Heng grew up under the shadow of Daqin' when he was a child playing with his brothers in the mud, Tian Heng had more than once fantasized about leading the army to capture Xianyang 'Destroy the Great Qin Empire, now although the Great Qin Empire has perished', but Xianyang was the capital of the Great Qin Empire after all, Tian Heng wanted to personally lead the troops to attack the city, just for the sake of his childhood long-cherished wish.

Almost at the same time, Xiao Kai was also making the same preparations.

Xiao Kai is a native of Chu State, and he is the old tribe of the former king'In Xiao Kai's eyes, Tian Heng is a guest secretary, how can he let a Qi country rob him of such a great credit for the capture of Xianyang?

Xiao Kai had participated in the Battle of Luoyang, so he planned to sneak attack from the drainage.

However, all Xiongcheng and Dayi 'have water supply and drainage systems', unless they are like Linzi's 'inlet and outlet are designed to be impeccable', otherwise there is not much defense capability at all with one or more layers of iron fences, and although Xianyang is the capital of the Great Qin Empire, the drainage outlet is only installed with a few layers of iron fences.

Xiao Kai personally selected a hundred sharp soldiers' to have a full meal first, and then led by the deputy general Ding Gu, taking advantage of the cover of the night, quietly went to the moat in the east of Xianyang City, "Xianyang City is bordered by Jingshui in the north, and Weishui in the south", with two big rivers as natural moats, only digging trenches on the east and west sides to introduce backfilling, and it became a moat.

As soon as Ding Gu led a hundred sharp soldiers to leave, Xiao Kai quietly sneaked out of the left east gate of Xianyang with his 5,000 troops.

There are ten city gates in Xianyang, three city gates in the east and west, two city gates in the north and south, in addition, there is also a palace city in Xianyang City, and the palace wall is six zhang high, which is one zhang higher than the outer city.