Chapter 30: Han Shin's Conspiracy
It was late at night, Xiang Zhuang returned to the barracks, feeling that the surroundings were deserted, except for the burning torches, there were only soldiers patrolling around.
Several relatives led the horses and quietly followed behind Xiang Zhuang, at this time, Xiang Zhuang came to a chariot, half leaning on the wheels, looking up at the starry sky,
The memories of his childhood are beautiful, especially his memories in later generations, but those vague memories seem to have been diluted by what happened in this era, and even, the history of the late Qin Dynasty that Xiang Zhuang originally knew was gradually forgotten, and the rest was only endless sadness.
The uncle's decisive refusal made Xiang Zhuang realize that Xiang Liang had gradually become proud and complacent after repeated victories, and he began to despise the Qin army, and even, on some major decisions, he became obstinate.
But right now, Xiang Zhuang feels so helpless, he doesn't know how to help Xiang Liang, perhaps, leaving is the best choice,
Go to Yi County, go to Nanyang, break through Wuguan, end this chaotic era at the end of Qin as soon as possible, so that everyone can live a happy and happy life,
Suddenly, there was a slight sound of footsteps behind him, Xiang Zhuang thought that it was his own relatives who were patrolling back and forth, but a pair of warm hands put a cloak on Xiang Zhuang's shoulder, Xiang Zhuang couldn't help but turn his head to look, it was Cao Feng, I don't know, when this little lady came to his side,
Xiang Zhuang smiled reluctantly, Cao Feng nodded very understandingly, she didn't say anything, just gently snuggled her head on Xiang Zhuang's shoulder, just like that, the two quietly looked at the stars and the moon,
Finally, Cao Feng opened his mouth and said, "You came back so late, did you encounter something difficult?"
Xiang Zhuang was interrupted by Cao Feng to ponder at this time, and he couldn't help but sigh lightly: "Uncle insists on letting me go back to Junyi County, I am very worried that the battle situation in the Central Plains will get out of control, and my uncle will ......"
Suddenly, the picture of the fiasco of the first battle of Dingtao surged // into Xiang Zhuang's mind, he couldn't help but sigh lightly, if his uncle underestimated the enemy, history is very likely to repeat itself, Dingtao battle, Xiang Liang will pay for his precious life,
But the root of the evil is in Zhang Liang, if it weren't for Zhang Liang's plot to persuade his uncle to divide the Chu army, so that his uncle is so convinced that as long as he clears the pass and approaches Xianyang, the Qin State can destroy itself without a fight.
All of this is Zhang Liang's conspiracy, Xiang Zhuang thought of this, he couldn't help hating, at this time, Cao Feng on the side comforted: "Uncle Liang has his own plans, Brother Xiang Zhuang, don't worry too much,"
"Intended," Xiang Zhuang said silently, perhaps, he was too nervous, but Xiang Zhuang was really worried, his uncle would embark on a road of no return this time, but Xiang Liang had already made up his mind, right now, I am afraid that he would not be able to move him, thinking of this, Xiang Zhuang sighed lightly, hugged Cao Feng into his arms, and the two of them were quiet, enjoying the night in the barracks,
Early in the morning, the drums and horns were noisy, and the Chu army began to assemble one after another, at this time, the Pei army had changed into the banner of the Chu army, only the military robe was not unified, but Liu Bang had promised Xiang Liang that after recapturing Pei County, the fort would be demolished, the Chu army would be surrendered, and the military robe would be changed and the military registration should be paid.
At this time, Pei Jun and Chu Jun were in separate columns, and went to the outside of the barracks, not far from the command platform, Xiang Liang picked up the wine bowl, and practiced for the two, Xiang Zhuang wanted to discourage Xiang Liang once, but Xiang Liang did not give Xiang Zhuang a chance, after Han Xin and Xiang Guan reported, Xiang Liang waved his hand outside the camp and motioned for everyone to go.
The sound of the horn whimpered in the barracks, and the Chu army slowly left the camp and embarked on the journey south to Pei County.
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Under the city of Xiangcheng, the war has been burning for several days, nearly 20,000 Qin troops have fortified the city, and the Chu army has attacked three times, but it can not shake Xiangcheng at all, which makes Xiang Yu extremely angry, but the Chu army is tired from afar, and Xiang Yu can no longer forcibly attack the city, so he had to give an order, and the army camped along the bank of the Ru River, rested for a few days, and prepared to attack the city again,
In the big tent, Xiang Yu stood in front of the map with his hand, he was in an extremely bad mood at this time, first, it was the Chu army that failed to attack Xiangcheng, Huan Chu checked the soldiers and horses, and there were as many as 2,000 casualties, second, according to the scout's report, Wu Rui and Xiang Zhuang also went south, each with its own tasks, and Xiang Liang At this time, he still stationed troops in Xue Cheng, but at this time, he already had the idea of fighting Zhang Han, which was the source of Xiang Yu's anger, and he could fight against an opponent worthy of his own battle, what a happy thing, but Xiang Yu couldn't meet Zhang Han for a while,
Moreover, Xiang Yu originally planned to end the battle of Xiangcheng as soon as possible, return to Xuecheng, and after resuming his life, he would be the vanguard for his uncle, so that Xiang Yu could participate in the battle with Zhang Han, but the sky did not follow people's wishes, but Xiangcheng was firmly defended, so that Xiang Yu could not return as soon as possible.
In anger, Xiang Yu knocked on the map and made a few muffled sounds, and on the side, Yu Ziqi hurriedly admonished: "Why should the general be like this, just Xiangcheng, don't be afraid, I am willing to be the vanguard, attack Xiangcheng again, and vent my anger for the general,"
On the side, Long Ji also bowed his hand and said loudly: "I am also willing to go,"
The two sang and harmonized, and said Xiang Yu again, Xiang Yu's eyes were slightly red, and he quietly stared at Xiangcheng on the map, and roared angrily: "Order, send troops, and attack Xiangcheng again,"
The rumbling drums hovered over Xiangcheng, and under the city tower, 17,000 Chu troops lined up, nearly ten cloud platforms were built, several crossbow beds, and hundreds of cloud ladders were waiting in battle.
At the opening of the door flag, Xiang Yu slowly came out surrounded by everyone, he stood up with a halberd, looked up at the city tower, above, the guards of Xiangcheng were also staring at themselves, looking at each other for a short time, Xiang Yu's halberd waved forward, and ordered loudly: "Long And, I'm handed over to you, let me kill it,"
Long He bowed his hand on the horse, sang a promise, and then turned around and shouted: "Brothers, kill me with me."
A new round of drums sounded, because Xiangcheng was backed by the Ru River, he only had three city gates in the east, south and north, at this time, the Chu army surged like a wave // to Xiangcheng, Yuntai, and the crossbow bed moved forward, and after a while, hundreds of cloud ladders in the slogans of the soldiers, set up the city, and began to have the first batch of Chu troops to climb to Xiangcheng,
On the city tower, the Qin army has always tensed their nerves, they didn't expect that the Chu army had just retreated, but they quickly came back, in this battle, the morale of the Chu army was high, and in terms of momentum, it had overwhelmed the Qin army.
Thousands of people were recruited to go to the city, throwing rolling wood and thunder stones to the city downstairs, the houses closest to the city were also demolished, and some of the house beams and foundations were shouted by the people and transported to the city, but from time to time there would be crossbow arrows from the Chu army, and some people would often be shot by crossbow arrows, screaming and rolling down the city,
Some of the Qin soldiers were holding bows and arrows, and some were holding Changge, trying their best to prevent the Chu army from ascending the city, but the number of Chu troops was too large, and they were like ants, constantly approaching the city tower.
Not long after, three PTZ set up the head of the city, they came faster than the ladder, just want to advance, but it is extremely difficult, at this time, more than 100 Chu troops on the PTZ opened the guard, some held bows and arrows, shot to the head of the city, some brandished swords, spears, jumped to the head of the city, under the PTZ, there were ladders to climb up, some of the Chu troops abandoned the ladder, began to climb the PTZ, from here to the head of the city,
The first batch of Chu troops ascended to the top of the city, and they fought a bloody way and approached the Qin generals.
Not long after, Long He also held an iron shield, brandished an iron sword, and struggled to climb the city tower, five or six Qin soldiers waved Changge and rushed towards him, the dragon roared, blocked Changge with an iron shield, and then jumped forward, swung his sword and slashed, and the Qin army was killed immediately,
General Qin was not far away, and he still wanted to resist the Chu army, so he kept shouting to the Qin army behind him: "Press up, don't let the Chu army get close,"
But more and more Chu troops climbed the city tower, many Qin army flags were pulled out, thrown down the city tower, the city was full of flames, gunpowder smoke was filled, the Qin army was gradually suppressed, some of the recruited people had already fled, and the screams of the Qin army sounded from time to time on the city tower,
With the last spear piercing into his body, General Qin's slightly unwilling face no longer had any expression, he was pierced through the chest by several Chu soldiers with spears, and finally, he knelt on the ground, his eyes glared at the Chu army in front of him, and fell in a pool of blood,
I don't know how long it has passed, the gate of Xiangcheng City slowly opened, and the banner of the Chu army has been planted at the head of Xiangcheng City, Xiang Yu watched Xiangcheng being taken, he couldn't help but sneer, although the Chu army suffered heavy casualties in this battle and paid great casualties, but he would make the Qin army and the people of Xiangcheng pay the price, this is to stop his end,
Xiang Yu waved the halberd forward and roared: "Rush in, whether it is the people or the Qin army, anyone who resists will be killed,"
The Chu army descended from the mountain and rushed towards Xiangcheng with a roar.
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For Yongya, he knows very well that although Peixian is a county and Liu Bang's lair, Fengxiang is the place that Liu Bang loves the most, and it is also the place where Liu Bang will swear to recapture, so Yongya gathered all the main forces to Fengxiang and established a solid defense system here, ready to resist Liu Bang's attack.
At this time, the Chu army went south from Xuecheng, all the way to the horse, and within a few days, it arrived in Pei County, and without much effort, the Chu army controlled Pei County.
But a Peixian did not stop the Chu army from continuing to advance, and the next day, they marched westward and headed straight for Fengyi.
At this time, nearly 50,000 soldiers and horses surrounded Fengyi, and the powerful Chu army made the Fengyi defenders shudder, and fear swept everyone's heart.
After the three-way drum sounded, the Chu army began to line up, giant shields, cloud ladders, cloud platforms and battering rams, everything, but Xiang Zhuang at this time, surrounded by everyone, walked out of the flag gate, and looked up at Fengyi not far away,
There are no less than 10,000 defenders on the city tower, and you can faintly see that the people are transporting rolling wood and thunder stones, which is the rhythm of a desperate battle.
If Fengyi is stormed, the Chu army will definitely have the strength to capture the city in one day, but the price of the assault will be very casualty, which Xiang Zhuang does not want to see.
Thinking of this, Xiang Zhuang looked at Han Xin on the side, and said with a smile: "General Han has a clever plan to help me attack the city,"
Han Xin thought for a while, and was just about to speak, not far away, Liu Bang had already arrived on horseback, and said hurriedly: "Isn't the general going to attack the city yet?"
Liu Bang soon came to Xiang Zhuang's side, and wanted to speak again, but Xiang Zhuang waved his hand to stop Liu Bang, he still looked at Han Xin, waiting for Han Xin to speak, thinking for a while, Han Xin smiled: "If the general is willing to listen to me, I have a clever plan, I can take Fengyi in half a day,"
As soon as this sentence came out, not only Liu Bang, but Xiang Zhuang was also extremely surprised, but Han Xin turned his head to look at Fengyi, and continued: "Fengyi City is short, why don't you divide five thousand troops, dust the soil at night, attack the city during the day, and within half a day, Fengyi can be broken,"
Xiang Zhuang was surprised, Han Xin made a move, and it was really extraordinary,
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