Chapter 50: Layers of Pressure
The capital of Qin, Xianyang, the palace of the king of Qin, the upper study.
Qin Yiren wore an imperial crown on his head, an imperial robe, a smile on his face, and stood straight.
Fan Sui, Wei Yi, Meng Wu, and Cai Ze sat on the low table, all with smiles on their faces.
Qin Yiren glanced at them and asked with a smile, "You say, is the general's trick clever?" ”
"Wonderful! Wonderful! Fan Sui gave a thumbs up, praised it, and said: "If Great Qin wants to annihilate all the resistance forces of the Chu State, the first task is to lure the army of the Chu State to the land of Huaishui, if you can't do this, everything will be in vain." The general chased Xiang Yan and forced Xiang Yan to confront him, and the first step was successful. Next, as long as Great Qin continued to increase his troops and pose a huge threat to the Chu State, the Chu State had to increase its troops to deal with it until there were no troops to adjust. ”
Fan Sui's words made Wang Qian's intentions clear. Wang Jian led 300,000 Qin troops to chase Xiang Yan, not to fight or kill, but to catch up, forcing Xiang Yan to no longer retreat, and had to confront. As long as Xiang Yan confronts each other, Qin's plan to lure the Chu army to the land of Huaishui is already half successful. The other half, as long as the Qin State continues to increase its troops and create huge pressure on the Chu State, then the Chu State can only increase its troops to deal with it.
"This general, Xiang Yan's army is current, he can bear it, he doesn't swallow it in one gulp, the general's endurance is incredible, incredible." Meng Wu stroked his forehead with emotion.
"That's right." Wei Yu also agreed with this, and said: "If it is said that 100,000 soldiers of the Xiang clan are nothing if the general does not swallow them, then the 300,000 Chu army is current. The Admiral did not swallow it. The General's endurance is amazing. ”
In the beginning. Xiang Yan led 100,000 Xiang soldiers to ambush Wang Qian, but Wang Jian saw through it, and Wang Jian could completely kill these 100,000 Xiang soldiers. However, Wang Jian proceeded from the overall situation and did not do so, which is understandable. The problem is that at the moment of the 300,000 Chu army, Wang Jian also did not start. Wang Qian's endurance is astonishing.
"Huh!" Qin Yiren smiled very comfortably and said, "This is Wang Qian!" Not only is it far-sighted, it can see the problems that others can't see, but it also knows how to make trade-offs. Not only are the 100,000 soldiers of the Xiang clan a lure, but even the 300,000 Chu troops are also bait, if they swallow it in one bite, it will certainly be happy, but they will lose the opportunity to lure the Chu State into being deceived, and such a thing will never be done. ”
If you want to lure the Chu army to the land of Huaishui. First of all, there must be bait. The bait chosen by Wang Jian is a rich land of Huaishui. In order to protect the land of Huaishui, the state of Chu will definitely send troops to the land of Huaishui. But. This is not absolute and can be variable. If Wang Jian didn't hold back and swallowed the 100,000 disciples of the Xiang clan in one swallow, then Xiang Yan would have lost his pillar, and the Xiang clan would have been wiped out by Qu Jingzhao and Huang Si, and it would be difficult for Xiang Yan to lead the army.
If the 300,000 Chu army is killed by Wang Qian, then Xiang Yan will have a great sin and will be punished by Qu Jingzhao and Huang Si's righteous and bright Ming canon.
Xiang Yan is an anti-Qin diehard, as long as he has military power, Chu will do his best to mobilize troops to confront Qin, and Qin does not have to worry about Chu retreating without a fight.
Therefore, it is a wise choice for Wang Jian not to kill Xiang Yan's 300,000 army. However, at the moment of the 300,000 army, the Qin army does not start, which is tantamount to a gluttonous cat sleeping with a salted fish, what kind of endurance is required, Wang Qian's endurance is amazing.
"Wang Jian has already dragged Xiang Yan, it's time for Great Qin to increase his troops. passed the decree and immediately increased Wang Jian by 100,000 troops. Qin Yiren raised his eyebrows, like a sharp sword out of its sheath.
Qin Yiren's will was passed down, and 100,000 Qin troops set off to join Wang Qian. Qin's army in the land of Huaishui reached 400,000 people.
"The Qin State has increased its troops, and it is difficult to resist with the 300,000 troops in my hands, so I immediately asked the king for help." After Xiang Yan got the news, he knew that the 300,000 army in his hands could not compete with the Qin army, so he immediately asked for help.
XXXXXX
"What, the Qin State has increased its troops?" King Chu Kaolie was taken aback, raised his eyebrows, and said, "Great Chu can only increase his troops." Quickly, gather the ministers to discuss. ”
The will was handed down, and the ministers rushed to the palace to gather, and King Chu Kaolie stated his affairs directly, and said: "The widow received the military report, the Qin State increased its troops by 100,000, Xiang Yan was difficult to resist, and it was in great need of reinforcements, and Qu Jingzhao and Huang Si wanted to send more troops." ”
"Your Majesty, in order to protect the land of Huaishui, the minister is willing to send 2,000 troops." The Qu clan patriarch said busily.
"Two thousand? You can say it. King Chu Kaolie's eyes flashed, and he scolded in a deep voice, saying: "When you want to be Xiang Yan's deputy, you are willing to send tens of thousands of troops, but now you only send 2,000 troops, what is your reason?" ”
"Your Majesty, since Xiang Yan set out on the expedition, the minister pondered, Da Chu was as stable as Mount Tai, so he disarmed his soldiers and returned to the field, isn't this no soldiers?" The patriarch of the Qu clan had a smile on his face and hurriedly explained.
"Disarming and returning to the field? Okay, you're disarmed. King Chu Kaolie had a gloomy face and said coldly: "The widow only heard that your Qu clan did his best to recruit soldiers, but I have not heard that your Qu clan has been disarmed and returned to the field. ”
"Your Majesty, it's true. Otherwise, the minister will go and recruit 1,000 and send 3,000 troops. The patriarch of the Qu clan had a flattering smile on his face, and his attitude was absolutely respectful, but there was no expression of substance.
"Humph!" King Chu Kaolie has fought with these great families all his life, and he knows their temperament very well, don't look at their words very well, and their attitudes are good, they will not say anything substantial, so they have to let go of the Qu clan patriarch, and asked the Zhao clan chief: "How many troops did you Zhao clan send?" ”
"Your Majesty, in order to collect more money and food, the minister also disarmed his soldiers and returned to the field, this time for the sake of Da Chu, the minister decided to recruit immediately. Well, there can be four thousand. The patriarch of the Zhao clan pretended to make a calculation and said a number that could make people angry.
When King Chu Kaoli heard this, he almost died of anger. When there is interest, they can send tens of thousands of soldiers, and once there is no benefit, they are not willing to send troops even if they are killed.
In this way, King Chu Kaolie and Qu Jingzhao and Huang Si clans quarreled, you came and went, it took more than half a month, and finally reached an agreement, the four major families each sent 10,000 troops, and the government sent 60,000 troops. Scraping together, there are finally 100,000 troops.
After reaching an agreement, the four great families used the word "drag" trick, one dragged two delays, three delays and four dragged down, and it took more than a month for this reinforcement army of hundreds of thousands to hit the road and rush to the land of Huaishui.
What's more, the marching speed of the soldiers of the four great families is slower than that of a snail, when it is fast, it can walk ten miles a day, and when it is slow, it will not move for ten days and half a month.
After Xiang Yan got the news, she was very anxious and urged vigorously, but it was useless. Because these big families don't like him at all, Xiang Yan can't help it.
By the time the armies of the four great families arrived at the land of Huaishui, four months had passed.
In the past four months, Xiang Yan was afraid that Wang Jian would lead the army to attack. Fortunately, Wang Jian didn't do anything.
If Xiang Yan had extraordinary political vision, he would know that the Qin army would not attack before the Chu State had transferred all its troops to the land of Huaishui, and he was worried in vain.
XXXXXXX
Qin Yiren put the military report and said coldly: "This Chu State is really hopeless, it took more than four months to increase the army by 100,000, my God, did they have a leg?" Or will they not be able to walk? ”
"This is the State of Chu, each with its own calculations, and it is impossible to twist it into a rope." Wei Yu shook his head fiercely and said, "Four months, if Daqin could do it, he would have killed Xiang Yan ten times and eight times." ”
The efficiency of the Chu State is too low, which makes people speechless. If the Qin State could make a move, Xiang Yan's 300,000 army would have been wiped out by the Qin State many times.
"If Great Qin increases its troops by 100,000, and when all the troops of the Chu State are lured to the land of Huaishui, will it take four or five years? It's too long, it's not going to work. Qin Yiren raised his eyebrows and said, "This time, Great Qin will increase his troops on a large scale. Passed the decree and increased Wang Jian by 300,000 troops. ”
Qin Yiren's will was passed down, and 300,000 Qin troops set off and rushed to the land of Huaishui.
"What? Qin increased its troops by 300,000? Isn't that 700,000 anymore? When Xiang Yan got the news, she jumped up, her face full of shock.
The mobilization of 700,000 troops at one time is the first time in Chinese history, even the famous Changping War did not have such a scale, not to mention witnessing it with your own eyes, but it is shocking to hear this huge number.
"Quick, come to the rescue of the king, Da Chu must send reinforcements in a big way." Immediately afterwards, Xiang Yan raised her throat and yelled.
Although Xiang Yan has extraordinary military talent, however, he only has 400,000 troops in his hands, and he definitely can't compete with 700,000 Qin troops, so he can't help but be in a hurry.
XXXXXX
"What? Chu increased its troops by 300,000? When King Chukaoli got the news, he was shocked, his face was frightened, his body staggered, and he did not stand firmly, and fell to the ground.
"Goo!" There was a strange sound in King Chukaoli's throat, like an old hen being choked by the neck.
"The 700,000 tiger wolf Qin army is in the land of Huaishui, oh my God!" King Chukaoli longed to faint, so there was no need to be so frightened. But he just couldn't pass out and had to endure the fear.
"No, I can't. Hurry up to the court and convene the ministers to discuss. Immediately afterward, King Chukaoli thought of the upper court.
As soon as the decree was handed down, the minister Bi Ji, and King Chu Kaolie did not go around in circles, and said: "The widow has just received the military report, and the Qin State has increased its troops again, this time the Qin State has increased its troops by 300,000, 300,000!" ”
"What? Qin increased its troops by 300,000? An exclamation rang out, and the ministers were terrified.
"In this way, the army of the Qin State in the land of Huaishui has 700,000. God, 700,000 troops, who has ever heard of such a thing? Since Pangu opened the world, there has never been so many armies gathered. ”
"This battle can't be fought, Da Chu should withdraw his troops quickly."
"Withdraw? Where to retreat? The land of Huaishui is the shape of Da Chu, if there is no land of Huaishui, is Da Chu still Da Chu? ”
"Even with the vast land of Great Chu, it can't withstand the attack of the 700,000 tiger and wolf Qin army, the tiger and wolf Qin country is immortal this time, and Da Chu has no place to retreat if he wants to retreat."
"700,000 tigers and wolves are coming to kill the Qin army, how is this good? How is it good? ”
A group of ministers exclaimed in surprise, and there were many discussions, some advocated fleeing, some advocated fighting, and some knew that Chu had nowhere to escape. (To be continued......)