They walked further upstream and saw a small patch of reeds with warships hidden in it, fifty of them in total.

Meng Ji also brought more than a hundred sailors from Yingchuan and stationed them here, waiting for Bai Zhong's arrival and arrangements.

These warships are not as tall as Bai Zhong imagined. One ship can probably carry more than fifty people. There is a kind of crossbow on the deck, and the bow is equipped with a charging horn. This kind of ship is called a sudden attack, and it mainly uses

to ram enemy ships.

The method of fighting on the water is generally to shoot with a crossbow first, then carry out a series of battles, and finally board a ship to fight. You can even use this kind of warship called a sudden attack to attack the enemy's ship to achieve the effect of killing the enemy.

Bai Zhong looked at the warship briefly and said: "The sailors will get on board first and be familiar with operating these warships. Gengwu, you will lead the Iron Eagle warriors to train with the sailors from Nanjun. When Li Xin and the others come back, then cross the river to attack."

Go to Cai."

Sailors from Nanjun boarded the ship first.

Gengwu led the Iron Eagle warriors and negotiated with three 200 to 500 masters of the navy to discuss how to train on the water.

Bai Zhong led his people to withdraw from the reeds and camp outside to rest. At the same time, he asked people to prepare a large amount of wood and build a pontoon bridge, preparing to use warships and pontoon bridges to cross the Ru River and attack the other side of the river.

The military camp has just been set up.

Another scout hurriedly came over and said, "General, the Chu army's scouts were found in the south. There are twenty people in total. We captured seven of them alive and let the rest escape."

"The men of the First Captain, chase after them and kill the remaining scouts."

Bai Zhong did not want their specific location and deployment to be known to the generals of the Chu army.

Ying Shu shouted: "Follow me!"

After spending the few days when her aunt came, she finally returned to her true nature as a woman, and led her subordinates to kill all the thirteen Chu army scouts who escaped.

At the same time, Bai Zhong arranged for the first captain's men to set up defenses around the river bank.

If the Chu army's scouts cannot go back, they will definitely send more scouts across the river to find out the news. They will kill as many as they come. In ancient wars, news is also extremely important. If the news about the Qin army's movements cannot be sent back to Shangcai, then the Chu army will

Very passive.

In the evening.

Finally, another news came from Li Xin's side, saying that they were on their way.

"How long until Li Xin arrives?"

Bai Zhong asked after reading the news.

The messenger said: "According to the current marching speed, we can arrive tomorrow afternoon."

Since he could arrive tomorrow, Bai Zhong made some plans in his mind and decided to forcefully cross the Ru River the day after tomorrow. He waved the messenger to go down and rest, and then go see how the Iron Eagle Rui Shi and others trained on the water.

The elites are all elites in the military and have strong learning ability. However, within a few hours, most of them have learned how to swim. The remaining ones who have not learned are still practicing diving and various swimming movements.

"I will learn how to swim as much as possible today. Starting tomorrow, I will learn from the Nanjun sailors how to form formations and kill enemies on the water, and adapt to fighting on the water."

Bai Zhong stood on the shore and said.

Even if some people get seasick, they have to adapt as much as possible.

Since you become an Iron Eagle warrior, you must learn everything. You cannot quit during the journey. If you dare to leave, you will be treated as a deserter.

However, this time he did not intend to let the Iron Eagle warriors directly participate in the water battle. He only sent some people to the warships to follow the sailors to attack the enemy. If the Chu army did not have warships, it would be best to attack. If there were warships, it would be better to attack.

It might be a little troublesome.

Time passed quickly and it was the afternoon of the next day.

Li Xin and Zhang Han's troops finally arrived and delivered the results of their attack on Chongqiu.

The city was taken, and only a few hundred soldiers died. It can be said to be a great victory, which proves that their ability is not bad.

Battle achievements and the like were also sent to Bai Zhong for statistics.

"Record your military exploits first, then capture Shangcai, and then discuss your merits and reward them together."

Baizhong announced: "You guys have a night's rest, and early tomorrow morning, we will cross the river to attack Shangcai."

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Outside Shangcai City.

More than 20,000 Chu troops gathered here.

The Xiang family, the Prime Minister, has been a noble of the Chu State for generations, and most of the descendants of the family are generals of the Chu State.

The nobles of Chu State defended Chu State not only for the sake of their family and country, but also for the interests of their nobles.

The general stationed in Huaiyang County was Xiang Liang of the Xiang family. When he learned that Xianghe was lost, he judged the Qin army's next move to be either Shangcai or Pingyu, and Shangcai was closest to Xianghe and Chongqiu.

Once you cross the Ru River, you can attack the city.

He believed that the Qin army attacked Shangcai first.

The main force of the Chu army in Huaiyang is stationed on the shore, waiting for the arrival of the Qin army, and is ready.

It was already evening.

"General, all the scouts sent out this afternoon are unable to come back."

A general walked into the tent and said.

This was also the first time that Xiang Liang led an army in battle as a general. He was very careful and sent many scouts across the river to find out the news. Who knew that none of them would come back. They would definitely be discovered by the Qin army and killed.

"The Qin army should have arrived at the shore."

Xiang Liang pondered and said: "The fastest he will cross the river is tomorrow or two days later. Since he can kill our scouts, he must have expected that we will be waiting on the shore."

"Send my military order and call some warships over. The more, the better."

He considered the end and believed that the Qin army would not be unprepared.

Never let down your guard.

The assistant general received the order and immediately went to make arrangements.

Xiang Liang kept frowning. The first battle in his life was a bit stressful.

He has found out that the person who invaded Huaiyang this time was Qin General Bai Zhong. This man has become famous in recent years. He has been involved in the destruction of Han and Zhao. It is said that he also killed many people, as long as he was an enemy on the battlefield.

, those who can kill will basically not be merciful.

It was his first time as a general to face such a ruthless person. His nerves were tense and he continued to order the entire army to be more vigilant to prevent the Qin army from crossing the river elsewhere or having any conspiracy.

Soon, it was dawn.

"General, the warship is coming!"

Last night, General Pi was outside the tent and woke up Xiang Liang.

He hurried to the shore and saw more than a dozen warships docked nearby, and he felt relieved.

Along the Ru River, things have been very peaceful. There is no news of the Qin army sneaking across. The same is true on the Pingyu side.

In other words, the Qin army decided to cross the Ru River to the west of Shangcai to confront them head-on.

The best way to deal with the enemy crossing the river is to attack them halfway across the river. Xiang Liang has already prepared a large number of crossbows. Now the warships are coming. As long as the Qin army dares to cross the river, he is confident that the Qin army will be killed in Ru River.

, can't cross this river.

"General, there's another ship!"

At this moment, a Chu soldier pointed upstream.

"Where are the boats?"

Xiang Liang raised his head and looked upstream in confusion, and was suddenly shocked.

Those warships all emerged suddenly, and the Qin army's black water dragon flag was planted at the bow.

"That's the Qin army's warship!"

General Youbi said in surprise.

The Qin army also prepared warships, which were more numerous than theirs.
Chapter completed!