Wusheng County, Wuzhu threw a few tea bowls without righteous indignation, and the Eastern Chu army at this time was only fifty miles away from him.

If it was a few days ago, Wuzhu would not have taken Xiang Zhuang to heart, but last night's sneak attack by Ding Gu made Wuzhu realize that he looked down on Xiang Zhuang a little, at least, Xiang Zhuang is definitely not a short-sighted, mediocre person, I have heard Wu Rui praise Xiang Zhuang, but Wu Zhu has always thought that Xiang Zhuang is by virtue of the prestige of the Xiang family, and by the prestige of Xiang Yu can be called Wang Jiangdong, at this time his camp has been driven by Xiang Zhuang to the city of Wusheng, Wu Zhu knows, he must do something.

Although Wu Zhu was irritable in his heart, he still suppressed the anger in his heart, and at this time, he looked at Teddy with a cold gaze, and said angrily: "How many soldiers and horses did our army lose in the first battle yesterday? ”

"Wang, I took a preliminary look, there are at least 30,000 people, but the specific data will not be known until they are counted for a while." Teddy replied a little helplessly, and at this time, Wu Zhu had shouted angrily: "Don't care about the loss, you go and gather the soldiers and horses, I want to fight Xiang Zhuang for a showdown!" ”

"The king must not!" On the side, the strategist Nado walked out quickly, he came to Wuzhu's side, and said a little anxiously: "Now the situation is unfavorable to our army, the city is small, it is difficult to resist the ravages of the Eastern Chu army, and our army has not been able to take the city of Damo on the back road so far, if the king is consumed here for a long time, I am afraid that the light troops of Eastern Chu will advance quickly, and return to Damo County and cut off my back road, our army will be buried here for a long time, please think twice!" ”

Nado mentioned that the envoy of Damo County, Wuzhu, thought of Su Shao, after this horseman learned that Dongchu kicked the camp, he actually led his own soldiers to return to the Damo military camp in a hurry, if he hadn't fled first, how could his army flee in a panic?

Thinking of this, the anger in Wu Zhu's heart was almost about to explode again, and after a while, Wu Zhu said hatefully: "Quickly send the order to shake it, and take the end for me within three days, otherwise, this king will definitely want him to be headed!" ”

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Although the Eastern Chu army won a victory, captured nearly 20,000 prisoners of war of the East Vietnamese army, and countless horses and baggage, but the Eastern Chu army was not complacent because of the small victory, at this time the gate of the Eastern Chu army's camp was closed, and the archers and spearmen lined up in a neat line to patrol around, and on the five temporary watchtowers, there were also soldiers walking back and forth to observe the distance.

In the big tent of the Chinese army, Xiang Zhuang sat on the soft seat, staring at the map on the table with blazing eyes, this map was drawn by scouts in recent years to explore the terrain a little bit, and visited the land of Dongyue many times, although the map is not completely in line with the current situation, but for Xiang Zhuang, this map is enough.

Moreover, after Xiang Zhuang ascended the throne, he asked the Ordnance Superintendent to study and manufacture a sand table, and strive to replace the map with a sand table in future wars, so that the defense can be better arranged and the army can be mobilized, and a higher initiative can be obtained on the battlefield.

But the sand table is not as easy to make as Xiang Zhuang imagined, so far, the sand table is still under development, and Xiang Zhuang did not strictly require the ordnance supervisor to complete it within a long time, after all, this kind of thing has not appeared in this era, and it is not easy to develop it.

At this time, all the Wenchen generals sat on both sides of the handsome account, and everyone was silently looking at Xiang Zhuang, thinking that a surprise attack on the enemy camp and capturing 20,000 enemies would make Xiang Zhuang appreciated, but at this time Xiang Zhuang's silence made everyone baffled, especially Ding Gu, the enemy army has been forced to the city of Wu Wound, it is impossible for them to rely on the Wu Wound to resist the Eastern Chu Army, only to confront the Eastern Chu Army head-on or flee south in a hurry, but why is Xiang Zhuang in a heavy mood?

No one dared to come forward to ask, and Xiang Zhuang didn't pay attention to everyone, he just looked at the map silently and didn't say a word.

The previous arrangement of Xiang Zhuang was to let Ying Liang lead the army to reinforce Da Mo, cut off Wu Zhu's retreat, and strive to defeat Wu Zhu in a battle, so that he did not have the courage to go north for a few years, but during this time, Da Mo County suffered from the strong attack of the East Vietnamese Army, although it was not lost, but Xiang Zhuang knew very well that Da Mo County's combat effectiveness at this time was already very weak.

Ying Liang only has 2,000 soldiers and horses, and he also sent an order to let him cross the river to the south, so I don't know how much chance he has of winning in this battle?

If the East Vietnamese army is not taught a lesson, even if they are driven away temporarily, they will still be killed next year after the winter, which makes Xiang Zhuang worried.

Therefore, Xiang Zhuang did not show a trace of joy after the victory of the war, and at this time the depression in Xiang Zhuang's heart also brought inexplicable pressure to the generals, they also followed Xiang Zhuang silently, the atmosphere in the big tent was very solemn, just when Xiang Zhuang sighed lightly and woke up from his contemplation, a personal guard had already announced outside the big tent: "King, Lord Cao and General Cao Wuxian Cao came from Wu County and asked to see outside. ”

"Why are they here?" Xiang Zhuang was slightly surprised, he got up and looked outside the tent, and ordered, "Let them in." ”

Soon, the curtain of the tent was opened, Cao Wuxian and others walked towards the tent in military uniforms, and beside Cao Wuji, a female general was wearing red armor and was majestic, she was Cao Feng who had not been seen for a long time.

At this time, everyone came to the center of the handsome account, and at the same time arched their hands and said, "See the king." ”

Xiang Zhuang smiled and waved his hand: "You're welcome. ”

Several guards brought soft mats and placed them on both sides of the big tent, Cao Wuxian and Cao Feng sat in their places respectively, but Cao Wuyi was still standing in place, staring at Xiang Zhuang, this move was quickly noticed by Xiang Zhuang, Xiang Zhuang couldn't help laughing: "Why didn't Cao Gong move?" ”

"I'm here for a matter of the king's heart." Cao Wuyi laughed heartily, and at this time, Xiang Zhuang asked in a slightly surprised manner: "The war is coming, I don't have any thoughts at this time, I don't know what Cao Gong is referring to?" ”

"Hehe, the king, you are asking knowingly." Cao Wuji laughed again, and then, Cao Wuji pointed to the west, in the direction of Wusheng County, and then smiled: "The king's heart is the East Vietnamese army." ”

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After he ordered the account to be dispersed, only Cao Wuji and Cao Feng were left, until everyone left the account, Xiang Zhuang ordered someone to bring wine and food, and Cao Wujiao and Cao Feng sat opposite each other, poured a glass of wine from each other, and after drinking, Xiang Zhuang smiled and said: "I can't hide anything from Cao Gong." ”

After adding another glass of wine, Xiang Zhuang continued: "If you want to drive away Wuzhu, the time is ripe, but you have to cut off Wuzhu's way of return, completely defeat him, and make it difficult for him to go north in a few years, but I am not too sure, so I am here and dare not start a war easily." ”

"Hehehe, the king only thinks about one side, so he will have this concern." After drinking a glass of wine, Cao Wuji continued: "If the king considers it from another angle and recognizes the throne of Dongou King Su Shao and allows him to divide Dongyue equally, then, will Su Shao still obey Wu Zhu's dispatch? If the donkey retreats, Damo County will naturally lift the alarm, and then, the king's original plan can be ......"

Cao Wuyi narrowed his eyes slightly, staring at Xiang Zhuang, at this time he had already said very thoroughly, it was estimated that Xiang Zhuang had a countermeasure, until Xiang Zhuang nodded slightly, Cao Wugui continued: "Recently, we received information that the Qi State detained a craftsman from our weapons supervisor not long ago, and then, this craftsman seemed to disappear out of thin air, and there was no trace of him, I am very worried that the Qi State would take this opportunity to steal the art of smelting from the craftsman, which is extremely unfavorable to us." ”

"Is there such a thing?" Xiang Zhuang also seemed to smell the political ambitions of the Qi State, since Tian Rong killed the three kings and proclaimed himself the king of Qi, Xiang Zhuang knew that the Qi State was no longer under the control of the Chu State, and if the Qi State was equipped with iron weapons at this time, their strength would be stronger.

But at the moment, Xiang Zhuang has not yet experienced the matter of dealing with Qi State, and everything can only be decided after a battle with the East Vietnamese Army, thinking of this, Xiang Zhuang asked: "This news, you might as well disclose it to Xiang Yu and let him deal with this matter." ”

Seeing that Xiang Zhuang pushed the matter to Xiang Yu, Cao Wuji sighed slightly in his heart, if this matter was given to Xiang Yu, I am afraid that it would immediately provoke a war between Qi and Chu, he picked up his wine glass and drank another glass, and then sighed: "I am worried that the overlord's temper will start a war against the Qi State, so ......"

Cao Wuji paused, he instinctively looked to the west, and sighed: "In that case, the Han Kingdom will definitely take the opportunity to go north." ”

"Does Cao Gong also think that Liu Bang will go north?"

"I already have a hunch that Liu Bang will never stay in Hanzhong silently." Cao Wuji sighed again, drank a few glasses of wine in succession, Cao Wuji turned around and took Cao Feng's hand and said: "My daughter is too old to stay, her heart has already flown to the battlefield with you, even if she stays at home, she is still a shell, why don't you send her to the barracks and stay by your side to take care of your daily life, is this good?" ”

Cao Wuyi suddenly transferred the conversation to Cao Feng, so that Xiang Zhuang couldn't help but think of the past, Cao Feng, this girl was too stubborn, she had planned to accept her as a concubine, but she insisted on refusing, at this time Xiang Zhuang looked at Cao Feng again, she was much more mature than the previous years, so that Xiang Zhuang had to sigh that the years were ruthless, and how much time had been taken away from mortals.

After looking at Cao Feng for a long time, Xiang Zhuang nodded slightly, and at this time, Cao Wuji had already gotten up and said with a smile: "My matter is solved, the king's heart knot is untied, it seems that I should go back to Wu County tomorrow." ”

Cao Wuyi looked at his daughter Cao Feng again, and instructed: "Take good care of the king, you two have grown up together since childhood, and they know each other well, and I have nothing to worry about." ”

With a light sigh, Cao Wuyi turned around and left the big tent.

At this time, Cao Wuyi is no longer than back then, his age is getting higher and higher year by year, and his health is getting worse year by year, but he is at this time, pushing himself to Xiang Zhuang, Cao Feng knows that Cao Wuji is hoping that Xiang Zhuang will be able to marry Cao Feng one day, but there is a matter in his heart, although he doesn't know what to say, but Cao Feng knows his father's thoughts very well.

At this time, Cao Feng silently looked at Cao Wuyi's departing figure, and couldn't help shedding a line of tears.

Xiang Zhuang also lamented everything that the Cao women had paid for the Xiang family, and he secretly swore in his heart that he would never treat Cao Feng badly in the future, nor would he live up to her deep love for him.

After a long silence, Xiang Zhuang shouted outside the tent: "Someone." ”

A personal guard walked into the handsome account and arched his hand to Xiang Zhuang: "What does the king command?" ”

"You go and arrange a barracks for Miss Cao, and by the way, call Cao Wuxian to me." The guards sang a promise and were about to leave, but Xiang Zhuang shouted to the guards again, hesitated for a moment, and said: "Pass my order, from today onwards, promote Cao Feng to the general of Huwei Zhonglang, and stay under the command of this king." ”

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