Since Xiang Liang planned to kill Yin Tong, he raised troops in Huiji, recruited 8,000 soldiers, rendezvous Huan Chu, Long And, Xiang clansmen, etc., and used troops in Huiji, and in just a few months, they recovered Haiyan, Wucheng, Qiantang, Youquan, Juzhang and other counties, and their power increased greatly, and the foundation of the Xiang family in Huiji gradually stabilized.

After stabilizing Huiji County, Xiang Jiajun did not stop, they continued to march westward, marching to Yan County, at this time, a thousand vanguard troops under the leadership of Xiang Zhuang, slowly marched on the winding path, and in half an hour, they could reach the county of Yan County.

To conquer Yan County, it can be said that Yan County is in a half-tile state, the dragons have no leader, and Yan County is in the bag.

At this time, a team of scouts rushed to Xiangzhuang's position, and soon, the scouts came to Xiangzhuang's horse, and a scout captain led by him hugged his fists and saluted: "General, there are thirty miles to Yan County, and no Qin army was found along the way. ”

Ma Tun Chang is Xiang Zhuang's right-hand man, the name Ma Tianhong, was a pawn in Yin Tong's private army, there is nothing special, but Xiang Zhuang led the army to fight the vanguard, successively attacked Qiantang and Youquan, Ma Tianhong is the first soldier every time, and the battle is impressive, only to be promoted to Tun Chang by Xiang Zhuang, and let him take charge of the scout, at this time Xiang Zhuang got the information brought back by Ma Tianhong, fell into contemplation.

The so-called siege of the city is the bottom, the attack is the top, Xiang Zhuang thinks that there is no need to act rashly, there are few defenders in the county, and sooner or later it will be in the pocket of the Xiang family, so thinking, Xiang Zhuang looked at the scout captain and ordered: "Ten miles away from the city, go down to the village, and wait for the army to arrive." ”

The captain of the scout arched his hand, turned his horse's head, and left with a few scouts, at this time, Xiang Zhuang looked at the messenger beside him, and ordered: "Order, the whole army will advance at a high speed and march to Yanxian!" ”

In the east of the county, the red Chu flag flutters in the wind, the Chu camp stands proudly on the flat land between the mountains, the fence walls are numerous, the antlers are heavy, the Chu army scouts gallop back and forth, inspecting every inch of land five miles away from the Chu camp, and in the south of the Chu camp, outside the gate, Xiang Zhuang waited anxiously with more than ten relatives.

As the sun was falling, night was about to fall, and according to the time calculation, the army was about to arrive.

Soon, the dust rose in the distance, and a carriage loaded with supplies appeared on the mountain road, which was the arrival of the troops carrying logistics supplies, this force had more than 500 people, more than 1,000 chariots, they were responsible for transporting all the supplies needed by the Chu army, and soon after they appeared, on their flanks, cavalry began to rush towards the camp, which was the arrival of the main force.

Xiang Zhuang saw that the large army had arrived, he couldn't help but rejoice in his heart, rode his horse forward to meet him, about more than 100 meters, he saw a young general wearing silver armor, he held a long lance, waist and crotch hard bow, who is this person not Xiang Yu?

Xiang Zhuang was overjoyed, ten days of rapid march, he and Xiang Yu have not seen each other for a long time, at this time Xiang Zhuang galloped on horse, waved his right hand, and shouted in his mouth: "Big brother ......"

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Late at night, the main force of the Chu army has been densely packed in the mountains and set up camp, at this time the Chu army has more than 50,000 people, they come from Huiji counties, it is the Xiang family in the battle to continue to capture, continue to collect soldiers and horses.

The Xiang family is not worried about the supply of weapons, after all, the Xiang family began to accumulate weapons a few years ago, but these recruits are rarely trained because of the war, and their combat effectiveness is not very strong, but in several battles with the Qin army, these recruits have also been appropriately promoted.

At this time, in the center of the dense camp, there is a very spacious tent, this is Xiang Liang's handsome account, the tent is brightly lit, a map is placed in front of everyone, everyone gathers around the map, discussing something.

Soon, Xiang Yu's rough voice sounded: "I don't agree to make peace, tomorrow my uncle will give me 5,000 soldiers and horses, I will definitely take this city, present the head of the Qin general, and give my uncle wine!" ”

This is Xiang Yu refuting Cao Wuyi, he doesn't think that Cao Wuyi's first salute and then soldiers will have any effect, but it will be a waste of time, it is better to kill it happily, but since Cao Wuji put forward the principle of peace first, he must have his reason, at this time, Cao Wuji saw that Xiang Yu disagreed, he said slightly angrily: "Fighting, killing and killing, after all, it is not the work of a wise man, Brother Liang, I think we still have to attack the heart!" ”

Cao Wujiao's words are very in line with Xiang Liang's thoughts, even if Cao Wuyi does not propose to make peace, Xiang Liang will first surrender Yan County, if they are obsessed, Xiang Liang will consider attacking Yan County, after all, after every war, it will bring a lot of harm to the army, to the people, and to the city.

At this time, there was silence in the tent, everyone was waiting for Xiang Liang to make a decision, and on the side, Xiang Bo also coughed dryly and said with a dry smile: "I also agree with Brother Cao's opinion." ”

Xiang Yu saw that everyone didn't support him, so he only snorted coldly, picked up his sword, and walked out of the tent, looking at Xiang Yu's departing figure, Xiang Liang sighed lightly, his nephew was too irritable.

Xiang Yu left, Xiang Liang thought of Xiang Zhuang on the side again, he couldn't help but look at Xiang Zhuang, and asked with a smile: "Tell me, talk about peace first or attack the city first?" ”

"I think that attacking the heart is the first, and I agree with Uncle Cao's idea." Xiang Zhuang said with a smile.

Xiang Liang nodded with satisfaction and ordered: "Since everyone agrees to make peace first, tomorrow the fifth watch will rebel, send troops early in the morning, and take part in the battle, salute first and then soldiers." ”

Everyone sang aloud, Xiang Liang put away the map, and ordered: "Disperse." ”

Everyone left one after another, but Xiang Zhuang didn't leave, he saw that everyone was almost gone, so he said: "Uncle, there is something I want to discuss with you." ”

Seeing that his nephew was so polite, Xiang Liang couldn't help but smile and said, "What's mysterious?" ”

Xiang Zhuang smiled embarrassedly when he saw his uncle say this: "It's about iron ore, not long ago, I caught a Qin army chief, and he learned that there are three iron mines in the Dabie Mountain area of Hengshan County, and the Qin army does not attach much importance to these iron mines. ”

Speaking of this, Xiang Zhuang glanced at his uncle, saw that he was still listening, and continued: "Although the Qin army does not attach importance to iron mines, if these three iron mines are in our hands, they will be of great help to military and political reform, and can also increase military supplies and increase the production of weapons?" ”

Listening to Xiang Zhuang's words, Xiang Liang nodded slightly, he pondered for a moment, and said his thoughts: "Although the hardness and toughness of the weapons made from iron ore are the best, but the output of weapons cannot be increased, for us, there is no meaning, I prefer to mine copper ore, at least, we can produce weapons in large quantities." ”

Seeing that his uncle was not interested in iron ore, Xiang Zhuang was a little anxious, and said loudly: "Uncle, the matter is man-made, one day, we can develop a method for mass production of iron tools, but the premise is that there must be a stable iron ore supply base." ”

Seeing that his nephew was so interested in iron ore, Xiang Liang had to nod and sighed: "Okay, I will promise you first, and then discuss this matter after the county is stable." ”

After speaking, Xiang Liang walked quickly to the outside of the tent.

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Early in the morning, under the city of Yanxian County, nearly 20,000 Chu troops lined up and waited, the Chu flag fluttered, the war drums roared, and soon, the door flag opened, Xiang Liang led the generals to gallop out slowly, Xiang Liang was in front, everyone was behind, lined up.

On the city tower, the county guard Ma Dai also came to the city tower accompanied by everyone, watching the Chu army array, strict formation, fierce flags and shining weapons, Ma Dai had mixed feelings in his heart, once dominant, the Great Qin Empire, which dominated the world for a while, why did it fall to this now, as a county guard, but he did not have the ability to go out of the city to fight and suppress the rebellion.

At the moment, the city can only be fortified, but the defenders of Yanxian County are less than 2,000, and it is so difficult to fight against the Chu army.

Downstairs in the city, Xiang Liang raised his right hand, the drumming gradually disappeared, all the Chu troops were ready for battle, and on the city tower, Ma Dai also immediately ordered: "Archers prepare." ”

The archers immediately rushed to the battlements, drew their bows and arrows, knelt on one leg, and aimed their bows and arrows into the air, waiting for orders.

And just when the two armies were facing each other nervously, Xiang Liang rode his horse and walked a few steps forward, he looked at the horse wearing an official robe on the city tower, and said loudly: "Please talk to Lord County Guard!" ”

Ma Dai replied in the city: "I am Ma Dai, the county guard, if you have anything to say, say it." ”

"Since ancient times, tyranny could not survive for a long time, Shang invaded Xia, Zhou invaded Shang, and now, the Qin State is even more heavy taxes, the emperor is mediocre, and the descendants of the Six Kingdoms are all looking forward to the revival of the Chu State, and my Xiang family is behind the Jiangmen, and it is even more ......"

Before Xiang Liang finished speaking, Ma Dai roared angrily: "Release the arrow, shoot him!" ”

On the city tower, arrows and stones are like rain, Xiang Liang reacted very quickly, he immediately reined in the horse and returned, Xiang Yu on the side saw in his eyes, he roared angrily, took out a bow and arrow from his waist, and aimed at Ma Dai at a very fast speed, and shot towards the city, but only shot Ma Dai's left shoulder, Ma Dai was in pain, and ran back, but at this time, an iron arrow roared and stabbed Ma Dai in the back of the head.

"Poof......" iron arrow from Ma Dai's eyebrows, the city tower was in chaos, Xiang Liang so far, had to give up the plan of peace talks, he pulled out the sword from his waist // out of the sword, and waved forward, the Chu army was like a landslide tsunami, a rush up, Long And, Ji Bu, Xiang Han, Xiang Guan and others took the lead, regardless of their bodies, Xiang Yu couldn't bear it at this time, waved his long lance, and rushed forward, the war started at this moment.

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Ten days later, the Chu army continued to advance westward, appearing near Yixian, the westernmost part of the county, the mountain road was difficult to walk, the Chu army was slightly tired, everyone frowned, and in the middle of the team, was the general of the 1,200 army, Xiang Zhuang.

Since the first battle of Yanxian, the Chu army has conquered the three cities of the Qin army one after another, and the war is burning from east to west, but the Chu army has gradually become physically exhausted, as long as Yixian is captured, Xiang Zhuang will rest in Yixian for half a month, which is also something that the soldiers of the Chu army are extremely looking forward to.

The sun was hanging high, several scouts came on horseback, Xiang Zhuang raised his eyes, looked forward, the person who came was the scout tun chief Ma Tianhong, he seemed extremely anxious, soon, he came to Xiang Zhuang, arched his hand and said: "General, I found three thousand Qin troops in front, and they have galloped in the direction where we are." ”

Xiang Zhuang was slightly surprised after hearing this, and after a short period of contemplation, Xiang Zhuang shouted and ordered: "Stop advancing, hold down the formation, and line up!" ”

"Array!"

"The general has an order, and the formation is ......"

The war drums beat slowly, more than 20 chariots in front, the cavalry wore // inserted // among them, the infantry followed behind, the army was quickly completed, at this time, the dust on the opposite side was big, the scouts of the Chu army rushed back, and soon after they returned to the formation, a Qin army of about 3,000 people came on the opposite side, but their banner was not the black of the Qin army, but the grass green unique to the Wu State.

Just when Xiang Zhuang was surprised, in the opposite formation, a general rushed out and shouted in the middle of the two formations: "You are Xiang Zhuang's army? ”

Xiang Zhuang recognized that the person who came was Di Bu, he couldn't help but be overjoyed, rode out of the horse, and greeted Di Bu, the two were a hundred steps apart, Di Bu arched his hand on the horse and smiled: "Since I learned that you raised troops in Huiji, I have been worried every day, and recently learned that the Chu army has crossed the border, and I have come to help." ”

Xiang Zhuang was overjoyed, and said with a smile: "Thank you, Brother Dubu." ”

Tu Bu nodded, turned around and shouted: "Turn around and open the way for the Chu army!" ”

The soldiers and horses behind Di Bu began to be restless and turned around, and at this time, from the path behind Xiang Zhuang, a messenger soldier galloped over, shouting: "Urgent!" Urgent report ......! ”

Soon, the messenger came behind Xiang Zhuang and reported: "Dongyue is stupid // stupid // wants to move, there is a snooping meeting, General Xiang Liang ordered you to return to the army immediately, without delay!" ”

The messenger left, Xiang Zhuang sighed lightly, and looked at Di Bu helplessly, "It seems that you and I will say goodbye." ”

Duo Bu was also a little lost, and said helplessly: "In this case, let's say goodbye, I hope that in the future, you can come to Lujiang County to talk about it, I am there, waiting for you!" ”

With that, he bowed his hand again, turned his horse's head, and galloped away with his army to the west.

[End of this volume]