Chapter 356: Soldiers Arrive at Yongdu
Qin State, Yongdu.
In the residence of the superior doctor Zheng Sheng, several officials from the Qin State were sitting at the table.
Above the group of people, at the rear, Zheng Sheng, the senior official of the State of Qin who was acting in charge of state affairs, was reading a scroll of bamboo slips in his hand with a solemn expression.
After a long time, Zheng Sheng slowly put down the bamboo slips in his hand and looked at the officials below.
"The soldiers and horses have not moved yet, but the grain and grass go first. The smooth transportation of Yongdu's grain and grass to the front line of Jingshui this time depends entirely on you."
"Please rest assured that after this war with Wei is over, Your Majesty will definitely not forget your contribution."
When the Qin officials below heard what Zheng Sheng said, they all felt a bit proud in their hearts.
However, while they are proud of their ability to contribute to the country, these Qin officials are also very concerned about the current battle situation on the Jingshui front line.
After a moment of contemplation on his face, a Qin official asked Zheng Sheng above: "May I ask the doctor, how is the battle situation on the Jingshui front line?"
"Don't worry, everyone, the battle on the frontline is still beneficial to our country, Qin."
Recalling what was written on the bamboo slip just now, Zheng Sheng couldn't help but feel a relaxed look on his serious face.
"This time, with a force of 150,000 troops stationed on the Jingshui front line, and your Majesty personally taking charge, even Wei's general Pang Juan will have difficulty breaking through our defense line."
"Since the beginning of the war, the Wei army has repeatedly launched offensives against our army, but they have all returned without success."
After briefly introducing the battle situation on the front line, Zheng Sheng turned his attention to his eyes again.
"Although the situation on the frontline is favorable to Qin, Wei's national strength is much greater than that of Qin, so Qin cannot slack off in the slightest."
"In order to ensure sufficient food and fodder for the army on the Jingshui front line, I ask you to work even harder."
After saying this, Zheng Sheng stood up from his seat and bowed to everyone in front of him.
"Please, everyone."
"Don't worry, sir, we will do our best."
As they bowed and responded, the atmosphere in the room became heated.
But before the enthusiasm reached its climax, the sound of footsteps interrupted all the progress.
"Report..."
"Reporting to the doctor, traces of the Wei army have been found north of Yongdu."
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On the top of the north gate of Yongdu, the faces of the Qin army generals responsible for guarding this place no longer looked as relaxed as before.
Following his increasingly solemn gaze, looking out, the previously empty plain in the distance was now occupied by figures wearing red armor.
The scorching sun hung high in the sky, and the sunlight shone on the sharp edges of the weapons in the hands of the Wei cavalry, reflecting wisps of cold light that made people feel chilled.
The horses under the Wei cavalry seemed to feel the rising fighting spirit around them, and they neighed loudly from time to time as they moved their hooves.
"Xilulu..."
The neighing sound of one war horse may not be loud, but tens of thousands of war horses outside the city play a war song that can shake mountains and seas.
With the loud noise coming from outside the city ringing in his ears, and his eyes staring at the majestic appearance of the Wei army's cavalry, the Qin army general couldn't help but feel a bit solemn, even a bit fearful, on his face.
"Tap tap tap..."
Just when the Qin general's right hand couldn't help but tighten the hilt of the sword at his waist, a burst of footsteps sounded behind him.
"How is the situation outside the city?"
Following the direction from which the sound came, he looked at the person coming, and the Qin army general immediately bowed and bowed.
"I'm reporting to your Majesty that the cavalry of the Wei army outside the city will number no less than tens of thousands. Judging from the formation, there is no doubt that this is the elite of the Wei army."
While listening to the report of the Qin army general, Zheng Sheng came to the edge of the city wall, and he immediately felt a majestic momentum coming towards him.
When there are tens of thousands of people, the sky is boundless, not to mention the elites riding war horses and holding sharp swords.
Even though Zheng Sheng had gone through ups and downs and was determined, when he saw the huge momentum of the Wei army outside the city, he couldn't help holding the sword at his waist and took half a step back.
Trying to pull himself together and look at the Wei army outside the city again, staring at the red banner flying high in the wind above the military formation, Zheng Sheng suddenly felt a bit of hatred in his eyes.
"Wei Guo!"
After watching for a few breaths, Zheng Sheng suddenly thought of Ying Zhi's headquarters, which had not received any news for several days, and a sadness suddenly arose in his heart.
Since the Wei cavalry can reach outside Yongdu City, then Wuzhi Fortress and Qicheng City in the north must have fallen into the hands of the other party. As for Yingzhi's troops...
On the top of the city, Zheng Sheng, the senior official of the Qin State, looked at the Wei army outside the city. Sun Boling, the commander of the Wei State outside Yongdu City, also looked at the Yongdu City in front of him.
As the longest-standing capital city of the Qin State, it is no exaggeration to describe the Yongcheng in front of us as impregnable.
Sun Boling knew very well that if he used these cavalry under his command to attack this city, it would be doubtful whether it could be captured, not to mention the huge casualties that would occur in the process.
As a descendant of the Soldier Saint and a disciple of Guigu, Sun Boling has always advocated winning the most glorious victory at the smallest cost.
In the previous battle at Maling, it was like this to confuse senior brother Pang Juan with a plan to reduce the number of soldiers. In this life, it is also like the surprise attack on Wushi Sai and the ambush of Ying Zhi's tribe.
What's more, Sun Boling's goal this time was never to capture Yongdu, but to tell the Qin army in the city something with great fanfare.
I, Sun Boling, have led the Wei cavalry to the capital of your Qin state.
Thinking of this, the corners of Sun Boling's mouth slightly raised, and his eyes turned to the deputy general on the side.
"Send my military order to let the Qin army see the style of the Wei army's cavalry and see if they can compete with the cavalry that chased Xirong in the past?"
"Here."
After shouting in response, the lieutenant tightened the reins in his hands and turned to one side.
"Woooooooo..."
The desolate and long sound of the horn ignited the fighting spirit accumulated in the wilderness, and also attracted the attention of all the Qin troops above the city.
Under the gaze of the Qin soldiers, the originally tight Wei army formation suddenly separated into a road, and thousands of Wei army cavalry walked out slowly.
The hoofs of the war horses kept hitting the ground, and the cavalry's eyes were fixed on Yongdu City in front of them. The Wei cavalry was like a sharp sword, attacking directly towards the Qin army.
"Archers prepare!"
The sudden launch of the Wei army's cavalry immediately aroused the vigilance of the Qin army above the city, and sharp arrows were quickly aimed at the outside of the city.
Just when the Qin army thought that the war was about to break out, the Wei army that was moving forward suddenly turned its horse's head and completed a gorgeous turn under the eyes of all the Qin army.
At the same time, the Wei army in the team quickly picked up their bows and arrows from their horses, turned around, and shot towards the Yongdu city behind them.
Compared with the strong bows and crossbows used by the infantry, the cavalry bows used by the Wei cavalry were obviously weaker in power. Therefore, the feather arrows fired by the Wei cavalry did not achieve much, and some even only hit Yongdu.
On top of the city wall.
But looking at these arrows falling in front of their eyes, and looking at the Wei cavalry flying away, all the Qin troops on top of the city were gritting their teeth.
"Wei Jun, Wei Jun, Wei Jun!"
Chapter completed!