Miserable!

It's miserable!

The Changzhi Basin does not seem to be important after more than 2,000 years.

But even in the war years more than a thousand years later, the Changzhi Basin is of great significance to the control of Taihang Mountain!

With the fall of the Changzhi Basin, Great Qin will lose its dominance over the Taihang Mountains, and the offensive and defensive trends of the Qin and Zhao kingdoms in the Taihang Mountains have changed.

And what is even more painful is the defeat of the deputy general Qiang Xiong's department!

Every general who can serve as a lieutenant is a valuable asset to Daqin, but in this battle alone, Daqin paid a painful price of one deputy general and two captains!

And the death of more than 30,000 soldiers made the already insufficient soldiers of Great Qin even worse.

At this point, the war has developed into a defeat that can be written in the history books!

After a few breaths, Meng Wu broke the silence: "Have you ever checked the mud seal letter?" ”

"How could General Qi be so defeated!"

Hearing Meng Wu's question, all the generals looked at Meng Tian in unison.

The defeat was too bad.

Many people, like Meng Wu, have questioned the authenticity of this military newspaper!

After all, the person who led the troops was Huan Qi!

After the death of Bai Qi, Meng Fu, Gong Qi, and Wang Di, Huan Qi is definitely the top three generals that Great Qin can rank.

Just last year, Huan Qi had just been awarded the title of general, becoming one of the two generals of Daqin alongside Wang Qian.

Such a great Qin Zhuliang general, even if the strength is only 30% of the enemy's army, he will not be defeated so quickly! It's so miserable!

Meng Tian said solemnly: "After checking everything, the herald is the family soldier of General Qi, and there will be no loss." ”

Meng Wu asked in a deep voice: "Why did you only receive the military report now?" ”

Meng Tian explained seriously: "At the same time as Zhao Wu Anjun left Fukou, he sent light vehicles to attack the passes of various passes, blocking the way of the interrogation. ”

Meng Wu closed his eyes helplessly: "In other words, this news is true?" ”

Meng Tian was also helpless: "Nine out of ten is true!" ”

Seeing that Yingzheng also bowed his head slowly, there was an uproar in the hall.

"This military report is actually true, and my Daqin front line has been so rotten!"

"But, the general who leads the troops on the Eastern Front is the general of the army! The deputy general Xiong is also a fierce general, even if he will be defeated, how can he be so defeated! ”

"This must be the result of a sneak attack by the Zhao army!"

"Now the Zhao army has 300,000 soldiers attacking our Great Qin, but there are only more than 80,000 soldiers left in the general Qi Suo's department, which is dangerous!"

As early as the Battle of Wu'an last year, the generals of the Qin army already knew that Li Mu could fight.

But they didn't expect Li Mu to be so able to fight!

Ying Zheng's voice spoke calmly: "In this battle, Zhao Guo took advantage of my unpreparedness, tore up the alliance, and carried out a sneak attack against the alliance. ”

"Shameless!"

"The generals are outnumbered, and defeat is common, so there is no need for the Qing to panic."

"The hatred of betrayal of the alliance and the hatred of blood debt should be repaid with blood!"

Ying Zheng directly defined this battle.

Zhao betrayed the alliance and carried out an unjust war, and Qin sent troops with righteousness.

Zhao Guoxing's sneak attack, and the general's defeat was not wrong.

The ministers immediately surrendered their hands: "The ministers seconded the proposal!" ”

Ying Zheng said in a deep voice: "Now, what should we do!" ”

Another sentence that leads the topic of the court discussion to the right track.

Meng Wu took a step forward and bowed: "Your Majesty, Zhao Wu'anjun soldiers went out of Fukou to seize the land of Changzhi, and then went out of Jingcheng to threaten Jinyang. ”

"This move may be to force General Qi to be unable to rescue the Changzhi Basin with heavy troops, and to help Zhao Wu Anjun's troops to encroach on Taihang Mountain."

"However, the last general is more inclined to Zhao Guo's plan for this battle."

"Zhao Guo will definitely not withdraw his troops after encroaching on Taihang Mountain!"

Therefore, the last general advised to send 250,000 troops to reinforce the general Qi Suo's troops, and to send troops as soon as possible, so as to prevent Zhao from continuing to march with a great victory.

From a military point of view, Mengwu's choice is correct.

Regardless of whether it was a sneak attack or not, Li Mudu defeated Sancheng of Huan Qi's troops in one battle, which is enough to prove that Li Mu is by no means an easy person.

In the case of the difference in the ability of the generals on both sides of the front, if you want to win, the only support that the rear can give is more soldiers, horses and food!

Han Cang hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "However, now is the time of the autumn harvest." ”

"If there is a big army now, what will happen to the autumn harvest!"

"The grain in my Great Qin granary is simply not able to support more than 400,000 troops to fight outside for a long time!"

Chang'an plough makes farming more convenient.

But Chang'an ploughs it and doesn't care about it!

Chang'an plough did save more manpower in the cultivation stage and helped Daqin to reclaim more acres.

But in this way, the manpower needed for the autumn harvest of Great Qin is even more!

Meng Wu was helpless, and said sincerely: "At least 200,000 troops should be increased as soon as possible!" ”

"In this way, the general Qi Fang can form a defensive position under the front of the Zhao army."

"Otherwise, the territory will fall, and the grain of my Great Qin will only be harvested by the Zhao State and become the food of the enemy!"

Han Cang asked hopefully: "With only 50,000 troops, can it help General Qi Zhi to form a defensive position?" ”

"It only takes more than half a month for my Daqin to complete the autumn harvest, and a month later, I can naturally raise troops to reinforce General Qi."

"General Qi only needs to hold out for a month, and my Great Qin will be more abundant in this battle!"

Meng Wu shook his head: "I thought that this would be difficult!" ”

The other generals shook their heads as well.

The purpose of Li Mu's quick battle was to break the confidence of the Qin State and force the Qin State to give up the autumn harvest and immediately transfer troops north.

His purpose was achieved.

After the Battle of Changzhi, the generals of Great Qin were generally not optimistic that Huan Qi would be able to block Li Mu's 300,000 army with only more than 130,000 troops!

At this moment, Ying Chengyun suddenly asked: "Is there only Zhao Guo's movements?" ”

"There has been no news from the direction of Chu State?"

Meng Tian shook his head: "The State of Chu is still suppressing bandits internally, and has not transferred its troops. ”

Ying Cheng bowed: "Brother Wang, the state of Chu has raised troops to encircle and suppress domestic bandits, however, the state of Chu can also transfer this army to the north at any time to join forces in the attack on Qin." ”

"The threat of the Chu State must also be considered!"

Xiong Qi waved his hand: "The new king of Chu State ascended the throne this year, and it was at the time of civil strife. ”

"Before rectifying the internal affairs, the state of Chu was unable to send troops to the outside world."

Ying Chengcheng asked rhetorically: "Isn't foreign war also a way to rectify internal affairs?" ”

"And the king of Chu is not in the right position, which shows that this person is a person with ambition and ruthless skills."

"If I learn that my Great Qin was defeated in the Taihang Mountains, the King of Chu is likely to take this opportunity to send troops and prove with a victory that he is the more suitable king of the Chu State!"

After Xiong Qi pondered for a few breaths, he slowly bowed his head: "Chang'anjun's words are reasonable. ”

Xiong Qi couldn't help but start groaning, if the King of Chu really participated in the war, would it be a pros or a disadvantage for him?

Wei Yi and other courtiers frowned.

Zhao Guo is menacing this time, and he won the first battle, and his morale is bound to be high.

For the Qin State, the situation was already dangerous.

If Chu also sends troops, the situation will definitely get worse!

Ying Chengcheng continued: "Therefore, the younger brother advised, raise 200,000 troops to the north, and transfer the general Jian to the north. ”

"Order General Qi to drag Zhao Wu Anjun, and order General Jian to turn to the northwest along the Neihuang line, and threaten Handan City from the west, so as to force Zhao to withdraw his troops, and then General Qi will regain the lost territory."

"On the southern front, raise 50,000 troops to the south, and order Yang Wengzi to be the commander of the southern road, hold the city, and resist the Chu army!"

In Ying Chengcheng's opinion, Li Mu is very capable of fighting.

Mo said that if he increased his troops by 50,000, even if he increased his troops by 300,000, Huan Qi would not necessarily be Li Mu's opponent.

Because what Li Mu is best at is to fight more with less, even with a relatively small number of troops, Li Mu can complete the anti-encirclement and anti-encirclement of the enemy army!

But what's the use of being able to fight alone?

Huan Qi couldn't beat Li Mu, but it was easy to beat Zhao Cong, Sima Shang and the like.

Great Qin can completely seize the opportunity that the generals of Zhao State lack to chase and fight!

As long as Handan City is threatened, even if Wang Qian's department is still a few hundred miles away from Handan City, Zhao Wangyan will definitely recall Li Mu immediately.

In this way, even if this battle is not won, it will allow the Qin State to regain the lost territory.

The southern line can be handed over to Yang Duanhe with confidence.

The Warring States Five Five Open is not a vegetarian.

Ying Chenghe believes that Yang Duanhe can withstand Xiang Yan's onslaught!

Han Cang didn't even care that Ying Chengcheng was his benefactor, and asked directly: "What about the grain?" ”

"My Great Qin's food is simply not enough to support such a large army in a foreign war!"

Ying Chengcheng smiled: "King Zhao is also trying his best to promote Chang'an plow. ”

"This year, Zhao's grain production is also quite abundant."

"As long as I can break through the Zhao defense line and seize the granary of Zhao, I will be able to solve the dilemma of grain and grass in Daqin."

Ying Chengcheng looked at Ying Zheng expectantly: "Brother Wang, what is the policy of the minister?" ”

The corners of Ying Zheng's mouth twitched slightly: "Brother Wang, you are a little aggressive." ”

Ying Cheng's plan is good.

But all this was built on the basis of Great Qin's ability to quickly achieve victory.

Only if the battle between Qin and Zhao is won, the grain of Zhao can become the grain of Great Qin.

If the war is not won for a long time, then Daqin will definitely reap a defeat due to the difficulty of grain and grass, and even cause domestic starvation for thousands of miles!

It's too much of a bet!

Ying Cheng's eyes widened: "How can my brother's policy be radical!" ”

"It's a safe move to transfer the general Qian's department to the north!"

Ying Zheng said in a deep voice: "Unknown priorities are taboo in soldiers!" ”

"General Jian and General Qi are both my Great Qin Generals."

"If the two generals go north at the same time, who will be the master and who will be the deputy?"

Ying Chengcheng said as a matter of course: "Since I have been the general above, I am the main one." ”

Is it possible for Huan Qi to be the main general?

Indeed, Huan Qi once served as Wang Qian's main general.

But in Ying Chengcheng's opinion, Huan Qi is not capable enough!

Ying Zheng waved his hand: "Changing generals in battle is even more taboo. ”

"The widow will not deny the ability of the general because of a defeat of the general."

"The loss of this battle is only due to the fact that the general is outnumbered."

Ying Chengyun said solemnly: "From the perspective of the younger brother, General Qi is indeed a gap compared to Zhao Wu'anjun. ”

"Even if the two armies are equal in strength, it is still difficult for General Qi to win in battle."

"The strategy of the subordinate brother is the safe policy!"

The generals looked at each other.

If other generals said this, even if he cited a lot of evidence, he would definitely be angrily reprimanded by all the generals.

Huan Qi is my Great Qin General, how can you put your beak!

But on the contrary, the person who said this was a win.

Even if Ying Chengcheng didn't give proof and reason?

Ying Chengcheng's record is the best endorsement for him to make such a judgment!

However, Ying Zheng did not hesitate to scold: "Ridiculous! ”

"Victory and defeat are a common thing in soldiers, how can you deny the ability of the general because of a small defeat?"

"No need to admonish again!"

At present, there is a theory that Fan Yuqi and Huan Qi are the same person, and the person who put forward this statement is the modern Professor Yang Kuan, Professor Yang Kuan believes that "Warring States Policy: Zhao Ce" 'Li Mushu broke the Qin army and killed the Qin general Huan Qi. The 'kill' in 'is a clerical error, and it should be written 'go', that is, the meaning of escape, and from this it is speculated that Huan Qi Benyan has become Fan Yu.

Professor Yang Kuan's overall inference has no circumstantial evidence or basis, and the only fulcrum of the third is that the "Warring States Policy" may have been written incorrectly, and there was no record of Fan Yuzhi before the fifteenth year of Qin Wangzheng, and there was no record of Huan Qi after the fifteenth year of Qin Wangzheng. Cheese thinks that unless Professor Yang Kuan is a traverser, this inference is a very irresponsible suspicion of the ancient school of evidence, it is okay to use it to issue marketing accounts, but it is ridiculous to use it for research, according to Professor Yang Kuan's logic, we can even suspect that Wang Ben changed his name to Fan Zeng and followed Xiang Yu to fight the world!

And in the "Criminal Virtue and Jia" unearthed in Mawangdui, there is such a paragraph: "The fifteenth year of punishment and virtue is combined...... The army is defeated and will die. It is to the effect that in the fifteenth year of the reign of King Qin, the Qin army was defeated and the generals died. The owner of Mawangdui No. 2 tomb is Xin Chai's husband, and the marquis Li Cang who followed Liu Bang to fight the world, the age in which Li Cang lived was only a few decades away from the era in which Huan Qi and Fan Yu lived, and the elders of Xin Chai's clan had been ministers in the same hall as Huan Qi, and as the information that could be buried with Li Cang, Cheese believes that the credibility is relatively high, so Cheese has reason to support Professor Wang Yuchang's point of view, that is, in the battle of Fanwu in the fifteenth year of Qin Wangzheng, the Qin army was defeated and Huan Qi died in battle, that is, Huan Qi and Fan Yu are not the same person!

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