Chapter 792 Xie

"What did you say? Li Xu was beheaded by the bandit formation, 10,000 troops were defeated, and 30,000 stone grains were burned?" After listening to the scout's report, Jiang Bin looked incredulous, "Is this still a bandit?"

Zhong Hui's face sank.

Guo Dan gritted his teeth and said: "The bandits first attacked our army's camp, and then faced our army, using their cavalry to overcome their footwork. My subordinates were really caught off guard..."

Wu Jun's combat power has always been a mystery.

Thinking that when it is weak, it can often win unexpectedly. Ding Fengxue fought hard with short troops, Lu Kang defeated the strong with the weak, and lost consecutively to Yang Zhao, Yang Hu, and Bu Chan.

When I thought it was very strong, it unexpectedly pulled my hips. Zhuge Ke's 200,000-strong army failed to capture Hefei New City, which was guarded by 3,000 people...

"You mean the cavalry?" Zhong Hui's eyes lit up.

The refugees didn't even have enough to eat, so how could there be a large-scale cavalry?

The geographical location of Yiyang is very critical. If there is a cavalry here, then move one step east, and the entire Wu army's logistics supplies will be within their attack range.

With more than 200,000 troops and more than 200,000 mouths, how terrible would it be to have no food?

Even if the supply of food and grass is not timely, it will cause a major disaster.

"Exactly, not only are there horses, but there are also armors!" Guo Dan seemed to have found the reason for the defeat.

Zhong Hui burst out laughing, "So that's it. I thought Yang Xingyun was aboveboard, but I didn't expect that he would use such methods."

Only the Qin Army could have such a group of cavalry in the Central Plains.

"I would like to lead an army to destroy the traitor army!" Jiang Bin raised his hand and asked for orders.

"No, the enemy has tens of thousands of troops and eight thousand cavalry. It would be inappropriate for our army to divide our troops at this time. We have ordered that grain and grass should not go through Yiyang, but through Fei, Huai, and Ying rivers, and they will all be transported by waterways."

"If that's the case, I'm afraid there won't be enough food and grass."

The waterways are all counter-currents, and the manpower required is no easier than road transportation, but there is no need to worry about being attacked by cavalry.

The year before last, Du Yu captured Xuchang and rewarded the soldiers with money and grain from the treasury to help the people.

Therefore, although the Wu army captured Xuchang, they did not receive supplies.

Zhong Huidao said: "I personally lobbied the Yingchuan nobles and got their support. Our army will have food and grass for at least three months."

"My subordinates don't understand. Since Yang Zheng has gone north to attack Yecheng, why are our troops still delaying in Xuchang?" Shen Ying cupped her hands and said.

Zhong Hui pointed to the map and said: "Lu Qin refuses to defend Huaisi. If our army attacks it, the outcome is unpredictable. Even if we win, it will only be in the Huaihe River Basin!"

The defeat of Yiyang awakened Zhong Hui and fully realized the combat power of the Wu army.

At that time, Zhuge Ke's 200,000-strong army marched northward, but was blocked for several months. Wu's great situation was in vain.

Zhong Hui had to learn a lesson.

Moreover, the only one of his 200,000 troops that can really fight is the original 50,000 Buqu. Most of the other Wu troops are farmers and young men summoned at short notice. Zhong Hui does not have much confidence.

One's own family knows one's own affairs.

A 200,000-strong army can still bluff people and put on airs if they don't fight, but if they do fight, their secrets may be exposed immediately.

Have you ever fought a hard battle on this journey north?

The Jin troops in Dongguan and Hefei were all weak brigades, and Lu Qin's thoughts were not there, so his troops were reduced to Shouchun and Xuzhou.

"Conquering the Huai River is an unprecedented victory. Does the Prime Minister really want to compete with Qin and Jin in the Central Plains..." Shen Ying was worried.

"The mantis stalks the cicada and the oriole is behind. Qin and Jin each have hundreds of thousands of troops. It is still unclear who will win and who will lose. If our army stays in Xuchang, the Qin army will be afraid. If our army attacks Huaisi, it will play into Yang Xingyun's plan.

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"If Qin and Jin decide the winner, wouldn't it be too late?"

"If Qin wins, Lu Qin's morale will collapse. Our army will lead the attack and get twice the result with half the effort. Maybe we can capture Huaisi without a bloody blow. If Jin wins..." Zhong Hui's eyes flashed, "then our army will immediately attack Qin with the Jin army. If Yang Zheng dies, the Qin Kingdom will fall apart!"

In his eyes, Wu's army's advantage was not in fighting quickly, but in waiting quietly. In the decisive battle between Qin and Jin, Wu's army could just sit back and watch.

When both sides suffer losses, it's time for Zhong Hui to show off his talents.

Shen Ying couldn't help but be shocked by his crazy plan.

"Haha, the prime minister has a strange plan!" Jiang Shu and the generals laughed.

Guo Dan, who was kneeling on the ground, also laughed and said, "With the prime minister's strange plan, how can Qin and Jin do anything about it?"

It was originally a well-intentioned flattery, but it successfully attracted Zhong Hui's attention, "Guo Dan is incompetent, has lost the army and lost food, and has disturbed the morale of our army. He will be punished according to military law!"

Guo Dan's flattering smile froze on his face, making his ugly face even more difficult to look at. "Prime Minister, Prime Minister... I was careless, not incompetent... Prime Minister, spare my life!"

Zhong Hui rolled his eyes with a look of disgust on his face, as if he didn't want to look at him again, "Push him out and kill him! Tell the whole army, there are those who are incompetent in combat and neglect their duties, they are all like this!"

Wu's army was progressing so smoothly during this period that there was much arrogance in the army.

Just use this head to clean up the three armies.

Two soldiers carried the person out, one on the left and the other on the right.

After a moment, a bloody human head was brought in, and the faces of the generals became much more serious...

Chaoge.

When he heard that Zhong Hui's 200,000 troops had stayed in Xuchang, Yang Zheng couldn't help but frown.

This shows that Zhong Hui looks down on Huai Si.

The position of Xuchang is quite critical. If Zhong Hui does not attack Xuzhou to the east, it means that his goal is to the north or west.

"Is it possible that Zhong Hui is planning something against me?" Yang Zheng said casually.

Wei Guan said: "Zhong Hui is fickle, frivolous and arrogant. His nature is still hard to change after so many years. I don't think we need to pay too much attention to this person."

Yang Zheng also wanted to ignore him, but after all, an army of more than 200,000 people, even 200,000 pigs, are powerful enough to attack in one direction. "Our army will destroy the Jin Dynasty. If Zhong Hui attacks my flanks and rear, I will be attacked from the front and back."

"There is Zhang Zichan in Luoyang and Du Yuankai in Wancheng, who are enough to resist." Wei Guan said a little bit that he looked down on Zhong Hui.

With Zhang Te and Du Yu here, Zhong Hui shouldn't be able to make any trouble.

Besides, even if Zhong Hui really had his own intentions, could the army of more than 300,000 people just stop at Chaoge?

When the water comes, the earth will cover it, and when the soldiers come, it will stop it.

Sometimes, if you think too much, hesitate, and miss good opportunities, you may not get anything in the end.

After finishing dealing with Sima Yan, it won't be too late to do the Zhong Hui again.

Yang Zheng then feasted on the officers and soldiers of the Qin army. Those who fought bravely were rewarded with gold, silk, money and food directly in front of everyone.

"Xie Cheng is the first to climb!"

"The final general is here." A young general came out from the crowd and knelt on one knee in front of Yang Zheng.

This man has a face like a crown jewel and a tall and straight figure. He has the ability of a warrior and a certain sense of elegance.

At first glance, they were scholars, and there were a large number of such people among the prisoners of the Jin army.

Either he was from a poor family, or he was a descendant of a powerful noble family.

"You are such a talented person. Where is your ancestral home? Who else is there in your family?" Yang Zheng asked curiously.

"Your Majesty, the last general is from the same hometown as your Majesty, the Xie family of Yangxia, Chen County!"

"Great kindness!" It turned out to be a fellow villager.

Xie family of Chenjun...

Yang Zheng suddenly remembered that the famous Xie An, Xie Shi and Xie Xuan in history were not from the Xie family of Chen County?

"Who are you, Xie Boden, the general of the peasantry in the classic story?" Wei Guan asked.

"It's my father..." Xie Cheng had a look of panic on his face.

Wei Guan whispered in Yang Zheng's ear: "His father Xie Zuan was originally the official of Huan Fan, the Great Sino-Nong. During the Gaoping Ling Incident, Huan Fan was dissuaded from going out. He was placed in high regard by Sima Yi and was awarded the rank of General Dian Nong Zhonglang."

It turns out that there was this past incident in the middle.

So the Xie family received favor from Sima Yi.

No wonder Xie Chengcheng is so frightened...

Yang Zheng was not interested in digging up old scores, "The Sima family deceived the world and stole their reputation. The fault lies with the family and no one else is to blame. The military law of the Qin Dynasty is to reward meritorious deeds and punish delinquent actions. Xie Cheng has meritorious service in breaking the city, sealing the title of Linghou, and promoting Pinglu General!"

This sent a clear signal to the scholars of the Central Plains.

There is always a wrongdoer and a debtor, and the Qin Dynasty did not engage in internecine feuding.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Xie Cheng burst into tears with excitement and knocked his head heavily on the ground.
Chapter completed!