"The king has a decree, and Lian Po will take it!"
Across the Zhang River, Meng Wu, Yang Duan and generals gathered together, with a total of 100,000 troops. On the north bank of the Zhang River, Zhao generals Lian Po and Zhao Mu also led 100,000 troops to confront each other.
At a glance, they have been stalemate for more than a month, but there is still not much movement between them. On the contrary, General Huanjie, who is stationed in Shangdang, has captured three cities of Zhao Kingdom, making Meng and Wu envious.
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Although the position of general in the army is already at the top, there are still many twenty-level military meritorious officials in the Qin State in front of everyone. Who doesn't want the glory of being a king?
It's a pity that the Zhao general Lian Po on the north bank repeated his old tricks, just like in the Battle of Changping, he never came into contact with the Qin soldiers. If he persisted like this, even for one or two years, there wouldn't be any big problems.
However, while Meng and Wu in the Qin Army camp on the south bank continued to wait, a sound of an edict suddenly came from the Zhao State military camp on the north bank of Zhangshui River, and several men dressed as palace slaves rode on horseback.
After entering, go straight to the main tent of the Chinese army shogunate.
There, Zhao General Lian Po and others were staying together to discuss the strategy against Qin. Suddenly they heard the call, and everyone looked at each other in surprise. They didn't know what the king was announcing at this time.
"The king has a decree, and Lian Po will take it!"
A few breaths later, the palace slave holding the silk document had already entered the shogunate's military tent. He stood at the front, looked at the old man in the lead, and spoke loudly. In the entire military tent, this man was the only one who was the oldest.
No.
"General, this...?"
It has always been a bad thing for the king to receive an edict during a war, especially when he is facing a confrontation with the Qin army. If the edict is issued, if it is a reward, it will definitely not happen. If it is not a reward, it will be a disaster.
In an instant, all eyes automatically focused on the old man in the center of the military tent who was wearing heavy armor and had white beard and hair. Although he was old, his eyes were bright and full of energy.
"Lian Po takes the imperial edict!"
He stretched out a hand to stop the vague chaos in the military tent, and an old voice rose up. He took a step forward, half-kneeled and clasped his fists in salute.
"General Li Mu has served as a general of Zhao many times. His merits are outstanding and I miss him deeply. The general will return to Handan as soon as possible. On another auspicious day, he will be worshiped as a general. All affairs in the army will be entrusted to Julu Marquis Zhao Mu."
The edict was not long, and in just a few breaths, the palace slave who came out of Handan finished speaking, handed the edict to Lian Po, and waited on one side.
During this trip, General Lian Po must be brought back from Zhangshui. This is the king's strict order.
"It's a taboo for military strategists to change generals before battle."
In an instant, the entire shogunate's military tent erupted with angry voices. It was something like this again. During the Battle of Changping, General Lian Po blocked the Qin State in Shangdang for two years. As a result, he was recalled by the king.
He was replaced by Zhao Kuo and was completely defeated.
Today, there is a confrontation in Zhangshui. Before the war begins, the king recalls Lian Po again, which really shakes the morale of the army. Moreover, compared to Mengwu and Yang Duanhe on the other side of Zhangshui, there are not many in the Zhao Kingdom who can resist today.
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Lian Po is definitely one of them!
Although Julu Hou Zhao Mu also had military exploits, those were achievements gained from attacking Yan State. Compared with Qin State, they are not at the same level. If Julu Hou Zhao Mu were replaced, the Zhao army would be in danger.
"Now South Korea and Wei have agreed to send troops to help. We only need to wait another month for the three parties to encircle and defeat the Qin army in one fell swoop. Now that General Lian Po has left, South Korea and Wei will definitely withdraw their troops."
"At that time, the Qin army attacks, and we have no guarantee of victory!"
Another general said with anger on his face, General Lian Po's appearance in the army over the past few months has clearly improved the Zhao army's momentum, and they are also confident in facing the Qin army.
But if General Lian Po suddenly leaves, the morale of the army is unstable, and the Qin army attacks, how can there be any hope of victory or defeat?
"General Lian Po, the king is looking forward to seeing you in Handan."
Facing the roars of the generals, the expressions of the palace slaves did not change. They had the edict in hand, so why should they be afraid of anything? Seeing that Lian Po, who had already accepted the edict, had no response, they couldn't help but give a reminder.
"I accept the order!"
"You don't need to do this. I have already sent a message to South Korea and Wei. Everything has been arranged. As long as the troops of South Korea and Wei arrive, they can wipe out the Qin army in one fell swoop. It doesn't matter whether I am there or not."
"Since the king wants to see me, I will go to Handan and his party. General Zhao Mu, everything is free from you!"
Although he is nearly eighty years old, he is still tall and strong. Under the half-long gray beard, a trace of sadness appears on his wrinkled face. He never expected that the king would summon himself at this time.
Enter Handan.
This move is definitely a alienation plan created by the Qin State. It is no different from the original Battle of Changping. When Prince Jia invited himself to return to the country, he vaguely thought that this day would happen, but he did not expect that it would come.
So fast.
Wearing heavy armor, he ignored the palace slaves in front of him, turned around and looked at the people in the shogunate's military tent, and said in a deep voice, and there was silence for an instant. If everything goes according to plan, Zhao will not be defeated.
He was afraid that as soon as he left, the Qin army would cross the Zhang River and attack in large numbers. His morale would be damaged and everything would be in jeopardy. And that was not the result he wanted to see. Yuluo walked to another soldier in the military tent.
The middle-aged general came forward and bowed his hands.
"General Lian Po, please rest assured, Zhao Muding will live up to his expectations."
Zhao Mu, the Marquis of Julu, was also dissatisfied. Although the military power of this march was taken away by Lian Po, as long as he could win the battle, the credit would still be his. Now, under the good situation, although Lian Po had a plan, he was still in the army.
Being in the military and not being in the military are completely different.
The king issued an edict, so this was the only way.
"Everyone, even if the Qin army attacks, as long as we hold on for a month and wait for the help of South Korea and Wei, we will be victorious."
Nodding deeply to Zhao Mu, Lian Po strode out of the military tent, leaving behind a voice of entreaty. If Zhao Kuo could have listened to him in the past, he would have been defeated in Changping and 400,000 Zhao troops were killed.
Now, we can only place our hope on them.
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"General, according to a report from a spy, an envoy from Handan, Zhao State, entered the army an hour ago, and Lian Po left because of it!"
At the Qin Army's garrison on the south bank of the Zhang River, a hundred thousand troops gathered on the river bank, stretching for a long time. In the shogunate of the Chinese Army, Meng Wuduan, wearing a cangyun armor, sat at the head, and Yang Duanhe sat on one side, looking at the tent.
A lightly armed soldier.
"General Meng, it seems that Handan's plan has been successful."
"Zhao General Lian Po has always been good at holding on to the battle, and now he has joined forces with Han and Wei. It will be very disadvantageous for us to continue to wait. Now that Lian Po has left, it is a great opportunity!"
"When are we going to send troops out?"
Lian Po's persistence was difficult for even Bai Qi, the king of Wu'an, to break through. Now that Zhang Shui is blocking his way, it is even more difficult to break through. But without Lian Po in charge, even if he has a plan to stay, it is futile.
The same thing, used in the hands of different people, has completely different effects.
Yang Duanhe looked overjoyed. Since he succeeded in lobbying Chang'an Jun to be successful a few years ago, his status in the army has risen sharply. Now he is a former general. He is only one step away from becoming a general. Although it is difficult to cross, it is still possible. Contented.
After listening to the spies' words, I already had the urge to send troops immediately. As long as the 100,000 Zhao troops were wiped out, I would achieve great success, and my title would be further improved. After saying this, I looked at the superior General Meng Wu with gleaming eyes.
"According to the news from Xinzheng and Daliang, it will take a month for South Korea and Wei to take action. If we send troops now, I am afraid that the morale of the Zhao army will still be strong."
"Starting from tomorrow, spies will spread among the Zhao army, spreading word that Lian Po has been recalled to Handan by the King of Zhao. He will meet in person, but in reality he will be imprisoned to knock down the morale of the Zhao army. Seven days later, there will be another battle!"
General Meng Wu shook his head. It was inappropriate to send troops at this moment. Even if we could win, we would have to pay a huge price. At this time, every Qin soldier is precious.
As long as the Zhao army's momentum is disturbed, after seven days, their morale is low, they will be able to succeed in one battle, wipe out 100,000 Zhao army, return in triumph, intimidate the six Shandong countries, and unite the power of the world.
"good!"
Yang Duanhe bowed his hands.
The plan was carried out, and early the next morning, in the Zhao military camp on the north bank of Zhangshui River, there was suddenly a rumor that King Zhao had imprisoned General Lian Po and wanted to kill General Lian Po.
When the news came, the 100,000-strong army was shocked, and the faces of the soldiers were full of disbelief.
For one thing, I don’t believe that King Zhao would recall General Lian Po during a war. Even the soldiers knew that this was a taboo for military strategists. However, successive King Zhao seemed to have done it repeatedly.
Secondly, for decades, they faced many defeats against the Qin State and Qin Army. Unless General Lian Po was in charge, they had no belief in winning. Now that this belief does not exist, can they really win this battle?
When Julu Hou Zhao Mu wanted to suppress the news, he was already unable to do anything. He patrolled the military camp and looked at the soldiers with different auras from yesterday, feeling worried in his heart.
The current plan is to hold on and wait for the troops of South Korea and Wei to arrive and surround and kill the Qin army.
However, seven days later, the Qin army secretly crossed the river and attacked the Zhao army's food and grass location.
In an instant, the entire Zhao military camp was in chaos. The worries and fears of the past seven days came true. The military formation failed. Qin troops from the south bank of the Zhang River continued to pour in. Wherever they passed, corpses were everywhere and blood flowed into rivers.
In a night of killing, the 100,000 Zhao troops stationed on the north bank of Zhangshui slaughtered nearly 70,000 and captured more than 10,000. The rest fled north in a hurry. Julu Hou Zhao Mu and others also took advantage of the night to leave.
After a successful battle, General Meng Wu and former General Yang Duan defeated 100,000 Zhao troops in the Zhangshui area of Pingyang.
The news came out instantly and was directly delivered to the hands of Qin Wangzheng who was wandering around Puyang at the moment. After reading it, he was suddenly overjoyed. After several years of silence, he could wipe out nearly one hundred thousand Zhao troops for the first time in the east, which was a great victory. .
"Hahaha, Zhao Gao, sent an order to General Meng Wu to reorganize the military and consolidate the territory of Pingyang. In addition, the results of the battle will be passed to Xianyang, so that the state captain and the long history will discuss their merits and reward them on a given day!"
As long as there is meritorious service, Qin Wangzheng will never be stingy with rewards.
"Here."
"Your Majesty, this is also the battle report that just came in. It is the battle report of General Huanjie's battle at Shangdang."
The young man ordered Zhao Gao to come forward and bow, and took the order. However, his expression seemed to be different from what Qin Wangzheng had seen. Strangely, Zhao Gao had already handed over another volume of documents he was holding.
Compared with the document Qin Wangzheng was holding in his hands at the moment, this document was stained with drops of blood. Thinking back to the appearance of the messenger who had just returned from the party, he felt uneasy again.
"General Huanjie's battle report?"
"I wonder how many cities the old general has captured this time?"
Qin Wangzheng stretched out his hand to take the blood-stained battle report, raised his eyebrows, and did not take it seriously. There were no major enemies in Shangdang's camp, and General Huanjie's march had been going smoothly, which was completely different from Meng Wu and others.
Over the past few months, five cities have been captured in a row. He smiled while slowly opening the battle report in his hand. Both groups of troops sent out, both achieved great results, which is considered auspicious... Suddenly, Qin Wangzheng looked at the look on his face as he read the document.