Bai started with 5,000 cavalry, Dan opened the door of the camp in the big camp, and 5,000 Qin army iron cavalry marched out of the camp with battle flags.

Cavalry was much more mobile in the snow than infantry, and suffered much less than infantry—and even then, it was a chore to brave the wind and snow.

But this time, everyone in the Qin army expected to be chosen.

The reason is very simple - Ying Xiao's tragic appearance was seen by many Qin soldiers. Although the captains at all levels of the Qin army unanimously issued a stern gag order, all kinds of rumors and conjectures still spread in the Danyu camp.

These Qin soldiers really want to know what happened!

In fact, it is not difficult to guess the facts - Shao Shangzao has just ordered that the daily dinner meal will be reduced, and three meals a day will become two meals a day.

Logistics, most of the time, is a problem.

With apprehensive thoughts, the cavalry of the Qin army followed the white banner all the way north, and arrived at the col where Yingxiao was ambushed.

Bai Qi gasped.

The tragic situation in the col was beyond his expectations.

Mountains of corpses!

Cold snow, congealed blood, pale bodies...... The most corpses were found in the center of the col, where the baggage convoy suffered the first rain of arrows, and seventy percent of the casualties came from the first salvo of the Chu army.

Ying Xiao's voice trembled a little: "Shao Shangzao, this is it." ”

In the center of the col, in addition to the mountains of corpses, there is a row of wagon wreckage...... It seems that the Chu army burned all the baggage that could be burned.

As for the mules, horses, and livestock that pull the carts...... He was also killed by the Chu army. But the remains of these mules and horses look incomplete, and many of the animals have only one skeleton left...... Obviously, this Chu army did not waste food, but spontaneously replenished its meat reserves.

Ying Xiao led Bai up to the hillside: "Shao Shangzao, those Chu people suddenly appeared in this position!" ”

Bai Qi's face was solemn, and he walked around.

From time to time, I crouched down to check the garbage left on the ground.

The more I look at it, the more frightened I become!

This is not a chance encounter, but a well-planned ambush! Judging from the domestic garbage left by the Chu army, this elite Chu army has been lying patiently in the snow for at least three days! Like wolves waiting for their prey to enter the encirclement!

But...... How can it be?!

Bai Qi was deeply shocked.

It's incredible! Why are these Chu people so cold?

The cavalry of the Qin army also turned pale and whispered: "The Chu people are not afraid of wind and snow...... Horrible! ”

"I heard that Quyang Marquis of Chu State knows witchcraft."

"In this war, the king of our family wanted to invite the Marquis of Quyang to come to the Qin State as a senior official, but the Marquis of Quyang refused...... That Qu Yanghou must be very capable, otherwise why would he put on such a big battle for him alone? ”

"Yes...... Black art! Witchcraft! The Qin soldiers looked at each other, all frightened by their own conjectures.

The opposite side has opened a plug-in, so how can you win?

……

Bai Qi returned to Danyu Daying and fell into deep thought.

Lack of food and clothing, do you want to retreat in the direction of Wuguan?

Once retreated, would the Chu army pursue?

Will this pursuit lead to the rout of the Qin army on the way to retreat?

It is important to know that since ancient times, the retreating army has been the most vulnerable - homesickness is rampant, and morale is low...... If the general's command is slightly off, an orderly retreat can quickly turn into a disorderly rout.

Bai Qi pondered for a moment...... Perhaps, the confrontation can continue!

Now the food has been looted, but there are still some reserves in the camp. Just tighten your belt and hold on for a while.

Why don't you ask for another sum of food...... As long as it takes a little more time, wait until the beginning of spring next year, and then you can fight a decisive battle with the Chu State!

That good child, no matter how many tricks there are, he will definitely not be the opponent of Great Qin Ruishi!

"General Yingxiao, are you willing to make meritorious contributions?" Bai Qi looked at Ying Xiao: "Ben Shuai allocated you 5,000 iron horses to guard the grain road!" ”

"Send enough food to Dan Yu Daying as soon as possible, and Ben Shuai will remember you a great achievement!" How? Do you dare to go again? ”

Ying Xiao perked up and got up and gave his hand: "If there are five thousand iron horses in hand, it will be foolproof!" ”

No matter how those Chu troops were 'divine soldiers from heaven', they were Chu troops after all...... The Chu army represents low organizational ability, poor equipment, and weak combat power......

Reminiscence...... The Chu army that ambushed them at the beginning did not seem to be poorly equipped......

But it doesn't matter!

With the same number of people, the Qin army can definitely beat the Chu army!

The last time I lost badly, it was because all my men were people, and I was defenseless.

This time, with 5,000 iron horsemen, there is another vigilance...... No matter what kind of magic those Chu Jun used to drill in front of them, if they can lose again, I will directly wash my hair upside down in the future!

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Chu State, Yingdu.

It was freezing outside, but it was warm inside. Expensive fruit wood burned in the huge copper furnace, making the whole palace warm as spring, and filled with a faint fragrance.

"Ling Yin Zhaoju, ask to see the king." The palace at the door reported.

King Chu Huai opened his eyes in a daze, and smiled widely: "It's Ling Yin, come in." ”

If after the Han and Tang dynasties, the courtiers entered the prince's bedroom without authorization, it was a very serious sin.

But in the world of the Warring States Period, the folk customs were still very open, and there were not so many rules and regulations between monarchs and ministers. For example, in the history of the Chu State, there was even a former king (King of Chu Zhuang) who forgave the general who took advantage of the dim lights to tease his favorite concubine, which was rumored to be a good story.

If it is placed in the dynasty after the Warring States period, this is simply impossible - at least the loss of honor in front of the king, contempt for royal power, and great disrespect...... The sentence of a raider is light.

Zhao Ju walked in, first greeted King Chu Huai with a smile on his face, and finally saw the poor dagger, with an indignant look on his face: "The old minister is here to impeach one person!" ”

"After investigation, Hou Xiongliang of Quyang held a large army, but refused to go out of battle and wasted money and food...... Delayed the king's plan to dominate! ”

"What's even more terrifying is that not only Quyang Hou will not attack, but even the Qin army on the opposite side will not attack! If there is any agreement between the Marquis of Quyang and the Qin people...... King, don't be careful! ”

Zhao Ju said that, and secretly glanced at King Chu Huai, wanting to see the latter's reaction.

It stands to reason that the king of Chu at this time is thinking about hegemony.

If you hear the news that Xiong Wuliang will not move...... I guess I'm going to be furious!

King Chu Huai smiled, his fat face full of disapproval-

"Old Ling Yin, don't worry!"

"Wu Liang has a deep prejudice against the Qin State, and he will not have any dealings with the Qin people."

"The nephew who was taught by the widow himself is a famous general! He chose to stand still, and naturally he had a reason. ”

Zhao Ju: ?

He was angry with King Chu Huai again!

Are you a normal person stepping on a horse?!

It's really brainless trust?!

King Chu Huai shook his finger confidently: "That Qin General Bai Qi, that is, an unknown person, has risen to prominence by suppressing civil strife...... Want to fight the widow's good nephew too? It's ridiculous! ”

"Don't worry about Yin-no one expects that as long as the ice and snow melt in the spring, there will be good news!"

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