The first thousand three hundred and eighty-nine chapters are only black and white
"Father!"
"Is there something missing from the war?"
After half a stick of incense, in the previously crowded and lively military tent, apart from Xiang Bo and Xiang Liang, only veteran generals Xiang Yan and Fan Zeng were left.
Xiang Bo was a little puzzled and looked at the sand table in front of him. Now, Qin General Li Xin has exposed his flaws. The next time is when they go to war. If nothing happens, they will definitely gain something.
However... Judging from his father's expression, he still seems a little worried?
"How is the defense in Ruyin City?"
Xiang Yan landed on the edge of the sand table with one hand and looked at the approaching city of Ruyin. Qin generals Li Xin, Meng Wu and others expressed their intentions here. Only by capturing this city can they continue to go south and even cross the Huaihe River.
water.
"Father, please don't worry!"
"The current defense of Ruyin City is not only the best among all Xia, but it can also be said that it has been difficult to find for hundreds of years. The Mohist giants have greatly assisted and dispatched capable Mohists from Guancheng."
"Last year, we cast a large number of city defense equipment. There are all kinds of equipment. They are very powerful in defending the city and are also very powerful in fending off enemies. In addition, there are grain, grass, baggage, and military strength in Ruyin City."
"Even if Li Xin's 200,000 troops arrive, they can still hold out for more than ten days. As for the fierce fire oil siege that the Qin army is good at, according to the Mohist's suggestion, a circle of walls was reinforced around Ruyin City and the protection was widened.
The river of the city!”
Hearing his father's question, Xiang Bo couldn't help but smile, and then said something quickly.
Ruyin is located more than ten miles away from the army station. Since last year, I have been responsible for the defense of the city there, so I have a clear understanding of the city's defense.
I have to say.
There are hundreds of schools of thought, each with its own merits.
Everyone in the Xia knew that the founder of the Mohist family was guarding Guancheng, but... the defense and attack were always the same, with slight improvements, they turned into large and domineering siege equipment.
The city in Ruyin has been prepared for a long time, just waiting for the Qin army to attack.
"There is news from Xianyang that the Qin army is equipped with a different kind of powerful weapon this time. It is better to be careful, as long as Li Xin's main force comes out of Pingyu."
"It will be enough if you hold firm there for three to five days in Ruyin."
Xiang Yan's expression was a little heavy, and she was frozen on the sand table. After hearing Xiang Bo's words, she nodded slightly.
"This battle...it is hard to find a fighter plane. If you can wait, Haotian will favor you."
"If this battle is successful, it will greatly defeat the power of the Qin army. Li Xin will have to leave more than half of his 200,000 troops. If it can be done, the old people in the three Jin areas will also rise up and respond."
"Leaving you two behind is the next secret matter. Only you two can make my father feel at ease the most. If this happens..., then the military achievements will not be inferior to winning on the battlefield."
He glanced at Fan Zeng who was approaching, and raised his hand to call his two sons.
Things are kept secret and cannot be known except by those who are truly close to him.
"Secret matter?"
Xiang Bo and Xiang Liang looked at each other, slightly puzzled.
In the past few months, they had basically known all the important military matters that their father knew. But now, judging from their father's expression, there was something more important?
After it is completed, will it be more effective than winning on the battlefield?
This... has never been heard of.
"Please give me your father's orders!"
The two of them did not hesitate at all. Based on their understanding of their father, the fact that his father could do this showed that the matter was definitely not a small matter, but a real big deal.
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"What do you think, sir?"
After a moment of burning incense, Xiang Yan gave detailed instructions to his two sons. Xiang Yan took a deep breath of relief and looked at Fan Zeng, who had been silent until now.
"A strength of two hundred thousand is not a huge strain compared to the Qin State!"
"If we win this battle, it will greatly improve the morale of the Chu army. In the past few years since Qin came to the east, it has fought hundreds of bloody battles. The soldiers of other countries are afraid, and their morale has already dropped to a lower level."
"Sure enough, if Li Xin's main force is defeated, Chu's chance of life and death will be solved. The next step is to face the power of the whole country of Qin. That is... the most important thing."
Fan Zeng lightly stroked his white beard, walked a few steps closer, and stood on the side of the sand table. With the current national strength of the Qin State, with all its strength, it could mobilize more than 500,000 or 600,000 troops.
And they are all men who are good at conquering and fighting.
Compared with this, Chu State was slightly inferior.
The battle between Qin and Chu was not about temporary victory or defeat, but about the long-term battle for national power. That is the important thing.
"And..., after the general wins, he can also use the momentum of victory to reshape the temple situation of the Chu Kingdom with the King of Chu. That is also a very important matter."
"In terms of the potential for war between Qin and Chu, there is actually not much difference. Sure enough, if the temples are reorganized, they can exert greater power. This is the foundation of Qin's strength for more than a hundred years."
Following the preface, Fan Zeng continued.
Winning is naturally important, but there are other things that can be compared with winning on the battlefield.
That was Chu's chance to reverse the fate of life and death.
"Um!"
Xiang Yan nodded deeply.
Immediately, the entire now empty shogunate military tent fell into a different kind of silence.
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"Big Master, why are you here in person?"
"In the battle between Qin and Chu, we can just wait here. We have been supervising the construction of various siege equipment since last year, and Xiang Yan, the great commander of Chu State, has given considerable help."
"In the hundreds of years since our ancestors, more than half of the offensive and defensive equipment have been built, plus the improved Ruyin City."
"With Li Xin's strength of 200,000 troops, no matter how many successful weapons the National Protector Academy has rumored to have, it is absolutely impossible to break through the city of Ruyin in a short period of time!"
The land of Ruyin, the city of Ruyin!
Its land is not big, and its city is not wide, with a radius of only four or five miles. If it were not for its proximity to Huai River, Chengfu and other places, it would not have the specifications to build a city of this scale.
This city has been extremely busy since last year. First, the residents were moved to other places, and merchants were not allowed to enter. Now there are tens of thousands of people gathered in the city.
Many people, soldiers, and people from hundreds of families gathered here to defend the city.
When the Qin State moved southward and wanted to go south to the Huaihe River, the most important places were Ruyin, Chengfu, Pingyu, Xinyang, Xixian and other places. Now most of these important places have fallen into the hands of the Qin army.
But the land of Ruyin is still in their hands, and the father of the city is still in their hands. These two important places must not be lost, otherwise, the Qin army will be able to directly cross the Huai River and approach Shouchun.
At that time, Chu State was in danger!
"I came to Huaibei for an important matter."
"In addition, according to the news from Xianyang, the Qin State's traps and secret guards appear frequently in Huaibei, so... I don't worry about you waiting, so I came here."
"Judging from the current situation, although the Chu army is suppressed in a corner of Ruyin, Haotian still favors them."
No longer wearing a black cloak, he was dressed in a splendid robe that he had not worn for a long time, but he wore a black and white mask on his face.
It is not the Taoist Yin Yang Tai Chi shape, but a very simple black and white stripe. It looks a bit weird, but it is in line with the Mohist idea of black and white in the world.
The mysterious light around his body is not visible, and he looks at the Mohists beside him. Some are from the Youshi sect, and some are Mohists from the Guan City. There are quite a few gathered here now.
"Qin General Li Xin's cavalry traveled nearly a thousand miles across Huaibei. The battle line was extremely long. The troops were scattered and the flaws were obvious. The next step was for the Chu army to move out."
The leader of the Mohist clan, Fang Geng, burst out with tears and laughter. Although he had worked hard for several months,... judging from the current situation, everything was worth it. Qin had been in the east for several years, and almost no princes had won from Qin.
They were all defeated in one battle.
Is it really... that Qin is too strong? Or is it that other countries are not doing well?
Unknown.
You can know it now.
"It's a pity that Li Xin only has 200,000 troops under his command. Otherwise, if there were more, he could still cause heavy damage to Qin."
"In the next battle, I must kill those hateful Qin people one by one!"
Carrying a big hammer on his back, he was tall and strong. It was early summer, and his upper body was rarely clothed. This... made his explosive muscles even more visible. Hearing Fang Geng's words made him cry.
He even spoke with anger, saying that too many brothers in the Yan Kingdom had died, and next, he would avenge them.
"Giant!"
"Sure enough, Li Xin was defeated next. I am afraid that the Qin State will use all its strength and troops."
He was dressed in white and plain clothes, holding a long sword that always exuded a cold aura, with cold and arrogant eyebrows. Hearing the words of the people around him, there was no such joy.
Li Xin can be defeated.
Qin was not defeated!
The Qin State still has considerable strength. For the Qin State, the 200,000 troops only shed some blood and did not touch the muscles and bones. Waiting for the Qin State to make a comeback.
Everything is not that simple.
"Commander Gao is too worried."
"If the Qin people can be defeated in this battle, it will greatly boost the morale of the Chu people. When the news spreads, it will also greatly cheer up the remnants of those countries that were destroyed by Qin."
"Sure enough, if there are uprisings in various places, Qin will be in chaos, and the Chu army will counterattack, and they will achieve greater results."
Commander Lan Feng of the Mo family shook his head and smiled. After hearing the words of the people around him, Gao Jianli's words were too unfounded and worrying. In fact... there was no need for that. If he really won, he would gain more.
"Commander Lanfeng is right."
"In recent years, few armies have taken advantage of Qin."
"It will be a great pleasure to defeat Li Xin's army here."
The big hammer is the first to comply with Lan Feng's words.
"Well, Commander Lanfeng's words are not unreasonable."
"With the strength of one battle, much can be gained."
Fang Gengglai also nodded.
In fact, the Shandong states have not lost any victories from Qin in recent years.
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For a time, all the Mohist leaders who came here were arguing and recounting the great events of the Xia Dynasty after the victory. In any case, it was a pretty good scene.
"There is no need to think too much. The most important thing right now is to defend the city of Ruyin well and provide the Chu army with combat opportunities."
"I'm going to leave later."
"More tears, you wait for a good life and wait for your orders."
Lu Zhenlang waved his hand and looked at the people in front of him who were already looking happy. Although he felt it was a little early, but... Judging from the current battle situation, Li Xin had already exposed quite a few flaws.
With the leadership level of Grand Sima Xiang Yan, he naturally noticed it earlier than himself.
Immediately, he nodded to Fang Genglei, took a step forward, and the red flames and mysterious light flickered under his feet, disappearing into the city of Ruyin.