In the canyon, as the sky darkened, even Jing Qi's cronies, who were all elite Chu soldiers, were constantly surrounded and attacked by Qin soldiers, and they kept pushing forward. In the end, they were exhausted and were killed by Qin soldiers one by one.
When there were only a dozen people left around him, Jing Qi stood on the snow in complete despair. At this moment, the so-called snow was covered with bright red blood and corpses.
Looking at the surrounding Qin soldiers, Jing Qi had already densely surrounded him. Jing Qi, knowing that he had no way to escape, did not want to be humiliated before his death, so he directly picked up a sharp sword and put it on his neck.
Looking at the dark sky over the canyon and feeling the bleak cold wind, Jing Qi's eyes seemed to be recalling his life at this moment.
All the things he had done, whether it was helping Chu Chu fight for the throne, whether it was killing Li Yuan, the Queen Mother's clan, or wiping out the enemy noble clans, Jing Qi never regretted it. Jing Qi was just a pity that his great cause was not accomplished and the Qin Dynasty was not destroyed.
Before his death, he did not help the Chu State and defeat the powerful Qin State.
"How wonderful it would be if Bai Yan were in Qi and became a general of Qi, so that Qi and Chu could fight against Qin together!"
This was the last thought that came to Jing Qi's mind before he died. Then Jing Qi closed his eyes and pulled the sword in his hand with all his strength.
Within the canyon.
In the eyes of countless Qin soldiers holding Qin swords and long swords, everyone looked at the Chu soldiers covered in blood. The Chu general committed suicide and fell to the ground.
Then everyone saw that the Chu soldiers who had killed an unknown number of Qin soldiers saw the Chu general commit suicide. They looked at each other, and they all made up their minds, holding swords full of blood in their hands, and followed.
The generals of the Chu army committed suicide together.
in a blink.
In less than two breaths, the dozen or so soldiers of the Chu army who had just been killed to the point where the Qin soldiers were a little frightened, fell into a pool of blood one after another, lying on the bodies of countless Chu soldiers and Qin soldiers.
The entire battlefield became completely quiet with this scene, and the breeze after sunset became even colder.
Looking at the corpses of the Chu soldiers, all the Qin soldiers holding Changge and Qin swords around them all breathed a sigh of relief, and their tense heartstrings finally relaxed.
If those Chu soldiers still resist, they may die under the swords of those Chu soldiers.
After all, they are the trusted generals of the big shot. Every one of them is really brave and brave. If they were not surrounded in the canyon today, but if they met on the battlefield, no one would be sure to kill them all.
"Hurry, it's getting dark soon. Don't miss anything before sunset!"
"Be careful!! You, use more force!"
On the battlefield where the roar of killings dispersed, countless corpses were scattered throughout the canyon. In the wide canyon, looking around, corpses were scattered all over the field. Everywhere, soldiers of the Qin Army were collecting arrows, long swords, and sharp swords. Some Qin Army soldiers were also there.
Carrying corpses or carrying injured Qin soldiers.
The most eye-catching thing is that many Qin soldiers, under the command of the general, stabbed under the snow with long swords on some thick snowdrifts, and every time they pulled them out,
They can all bring out some bloody water or bloody water.
The snow that rolled down from the top of the mountain could break up the Chu army's defense, but it also covered up the bodies of many Chu soldiers, many of whom were still alive.
The generals were so cautious because they were worried that when Bai Yan came down the valley, he might be suddenly injured by those Chu soldiers pretending to be dead.
When fighting against Chu people, no one dares to look down on Chu people.
The people of Qin are warlike, the people of Zhao are good at riding, and the people of Chu are martial. Chu is also the favorite place for knights in the world. This is not only because the laws of Chu are looser than those of Qin and Zhao, but also because of the numerous large families of Chu people.
He likes to keep chivalrous people in captivity and has a relationship with his disciples. Under the national conditions of Chu, it is natural that it also nourishes the martial arts and loyalty of the Chu people.
That’s why everyone in the world says that the chivalrous people in the world should not be gathered in Chu, the disciples in the world should not be gathered in Chu, and the heroes in the world should not be gathered in Chu!
Just like the Chu soldiers who were close to the Chu general Jing Qi just now, they were very brave. When they were surrounded, they killed countless Qin soldiers, almost killing all the Qin soldiers with fear.
As for their loyalty to Jing Qi, it can be seen from the fact that they followed Jing Qi and committed suicide together.
"General!"
"General!!"
When a Qin Army general saw Bai Yan arriving on horseback with a group of Qin Army soldiers, he quickly raised his hands and saluted.
Bai Yan nodded, looking at the Qin soldiers around him who were finishing their attacks, and then looking into the distance, a general hurriedly took Jing Qi's head.
"General, the head of Chu General Jing Qi!"
After the general saluted Bai Yan, he raised Jing Qi's head and looked at Bai Yan.
"Send Jingqi's body, together with Changwenjun's head, to Xiang Yan and Changwenjun!"
Bai Yan looked at Jing Qi's appearance and recalled the first time he met Jing Qi in Yanmen. At that time, Jing Qi was still drinking with Zhao Wushang in his mansion in Shanwu City.
Bai Yan admired Jing Qi very much. As a disciple of Xiong Fu Chu, Jing Qi personally helped Xiong Fu Cu to get rid of Chu King Xiong You, Li Yuan and the Queen Mother family. As a minister of Chu State, Jing Qi helped his own
King, regained the lost throne, and as a Chu native, Jing Qi personally led the troops to the battlefield, and together with Chu general Xiang Yan resisted the Qin army.
When Lord Changping and Lord Changwen betrayed Qin, Bai Yan didn't know how much Jing Qi had done in it, but as far as Jing Qi was concerned, Jing Qi no longer needed to have any regrets in his life.
"It's a pity that as early as when Wu Qi was united by the Chu State nobles and killed in Chu State, Chu State was already doomed to lose!"
Bai Yan thought in his mind, looked away, turned around on horseback, and looked at Zhang Min, Yang Yan, and Yanmao.
"General Zhang Min, General Yanmao, and General Yang Yan, the three of you, immediately command all the cavalry officers and raid the Chu army's camp before the Chu army can react!"
Bai Yan ordered to the three of them.
They raided Zhongwu City, the stronghold of the Qin army, in order to attack by surprise and cut off all retreat routes of the Qin army. Jingqi and Changwenjun led all elites, and at this time, most of the Chu soldiers left in the Chu army camp were
They are the Chu people who were recruited just a few months ago, the people of the Chu state.
At this time, the cavalry, side cavalry, and other cavalry units all attack the Chu army's camp. They will definitely be able to pursue the victory and defeat the Chu army in one fell swoop, thereby solving the siege in the north.
"promise!"
"promise!"
When Yang Yan and Yan Mao heard Bai Yan's order, they were not surprised. As early as when Bai Yan did not let the side cavalry and cavalry participate in the siege of the Chu army, the two of them had guessed that as long as they won, they could successfully siege the Chu army.
Later, Bai Yan decided to raid the Chu army's camp.
So right now, there is no surprise for either of them.
However, Zhang Min was stunned when he heard Bai Yan's order. As a veteran general who had led troops for decades, Zhang Min didn't know that it was so easy to lead troops to raid the Chu army camp and achieve meritorious service at this time.
Thinking of this, Zhang Min took a deep breath and looked at Bai Yan.
"Promise! I will obey your orders!"
Zhang Min raised his hand and said to Bai Yan, his tone full of gratitude.
Zhongwu City.
In Zhongwu City in the cold winter, in the night, except for the faint light of fires moving on top of the city and the torches lit on the city towers, looking inside the city, there are only a few lights under the total darkness.
"Open the city gate!!"
On the city ladder, a Qin Army general and two Qin Army soldiers holding torches hurried to the city gate and said to the soldiers guarding the city gate.
At the command of the Qin army general, the city gate slowly opened.
Immediately, in the dark night, he could clearly see countless Qin army soldiers holding torches entering the city one after another outside the city.
Inside Zhongwu City.
Like all restaurants, the place where the candles are kept open all night is the Zhongli family's mansion.
At this moment, in the main hall, Zhongli Hao, Zhongli Chuan, and other members of the Zhongli clan were all gathered together. Zhongli Chuan was walking back and forth, his expression full of restlessness.
At this time, the sound of rapid footsteps came from outside the courtyard. Everyone was alerted when they heard the movement. Even many young disciples of the Zhongli clan, as well as Zhongli Ji and other noble women, their originally sleepy faces also started to shudder.
Spirit.
Everyone knew that after they helped Qin and handed over all their private soldiers to Bai Yan, their clan had no way out.
If Bai Yan wins, they can continue to enjoy the wealth and honor in Zhongwu City. If Bai Yan loses, their family must leave Zhongwu City immediately, whether they go to Qi State, Yan State, or even Qin State, but they must not stay.
"Gentleman, gentleman! A great victory, a great victory for the Qin army. Bai Yan led the Qin army and killed more than 70,000 Chu soldiers. He also beheaded the Chu generals Jing Qi and Chang Wenjun!"
A servant hurriedly came to the study, panting heavily, and reported to Zhong Lihao and others.
Hearing this, Zhong Lichuan opened his eyes wide and looked at the servant.
"really?"
There was a slight tremor in Zhongli Chuan's tone when he spoke. It was not until he saw the servant nodding seriously again, saying that the Qin army had returned to the city with a great victory, that Zhong Lichuan breathed a sigh of relief and felt as if he had collapsed.
In the main hall, all the other members of the Zhongli clan, regardless of gender, old or young, all had happy faces and looked at each other excitedly.
Big win!
Great! The Qin army won a great victory!!!
This also means that their tribe can continue to enjoy the glory and wealth in Zhongwu City.
"Okay, okay!"
Zhongli Hao also stood up excitedly, looked at Zhonglichuan, and then turned to look at his father.
"I will go immediately to congratulate Bai Yan!"
Zhong Lihao said to his father. On the other side, Zhong Lichuan also came back to his senses and nodded quickly.
"I'll go too!"
Zhong Lichuan looked at the other elders and said.
When Bai Yan helped their branch seize the Zhongli clan, they had no choice but to surrender to Bai Yan.
Later, the news of Li Xin's defeat came, followed by Xiang Yan and Jing Qi, who had already commanded the Chu army and wanted to besiege Bai Yan and all the Qin troops in the east of Chu. When they got the news at that time, they were filled with despair and despair.
At this time, they had even made preparations to let the tribesmen leave immediately if Bai Yan was defeated, and the two brothers stayed behind to resist the Chu army with Bai Yan.
Unexpectedly, Bai Yan gave them a huge surprise, pulling them out of their despair.
Xiang Yan and Jing Qi's plan to besiege Bai Yan in the east of Chu not only failed, but Bai Yan used the Qin army to rebel, and took advantage of the eagerness of Chu generals Jing Qi and Chang Wenjun to lead troops to ambush the Chu army.
At present, they have successfully killed Jing Qi and Chang Wenjun.
Faced with Bai Yan's great victory, and also killed Jing's Jing Qi, whom they always feared when thinking about it, how could the two brothers not go to congratulate him, even though it was already late at night.
"Go! Remember to bring more gifts to General Bai Yan!"
"Yes, yes! You two should go quickly to congratulate General Bai Yan on such a great victory. You can tell General Bai that tomorrow we can hold a banquet to celebrate General Bai at Zhongli's residence!"
Whether it was Zhongli Hao's father or other elders in the clan, they all nodded when they heard Zhonglihao and Zhonglichuan's words. It seemed that they were elders, but in fact, if the Zhongli clan had important matters, it was the two brothers Zhonglihao and Zhonglihao.
People decide.
After all, it was the two brothers Zhongli and Hao who kept running around and persevering that their clan could have this day.
In the main hall.
The two brothers Zhonglihao nodded and quickly turned around to leave. However, at this moment, Zhonglihao suddenly noticed that Zhongliji's longing eyes had been looking at him. After thinking about it, he asked Zhongliji to go with him.
City Shoufu.
In the study, Bai Yan yawned under the candlelight, endured his sleepiness, took a pen and ink, and wrote a message to Xianyang on a bamboo slip.
Not only Jing Qi, King Chu's confidant Jing Qi, but also Lord Chang Wen, who betrayed Qin, had his head cut off and sent to Lord Chang Ping. Naturally, Bai Yan wanted to send a letter to Xianyang about this matter.
Jingqi's army was defeated, and it was no longer possible for the Chu State to encircle the Qin army in the east of Chu.
When Bingdong passes and the winter snow melts, it will be the time when the Chu Kingdom will be destroyed, and at that time, the crisis here will also disappear.
He picked up the wooden cup on the side and took a sip of tea.
Bai Yan looked at the contents on the bamboo slip and after confirming that it was correct, he put down the bamboo slip.
"General, outside the mansion, Zhonglihao and Zhonglichuan are asking to see you!"
A close aide came to the study at this time and reported to Bai Yan.
Bai Yan was not surprised when he heard this. After all, thousands of people in the Qin army that participated in the siege of Jingqi and Lord Chang Wen were Zhongli's private soldiers. When the Qin army returned to the city, the Zhongli family would naturally know the news.
"Bring it in!"
Bai Yan said softly.
The confidant took the order and turned around to leave. Not long after, in the darkness outside, brothers Zhonglichuan and Zhonglihao arrived along the way.
"Congratulations General on your victory!"
"Congratulations General Bai!!!"
Brothers Zhong Lihao and Zhong Lichuan came to the study room with happy faces and congratulated Bai Yan.
Bai Yan stood up and returned the salute with a smile. Then he noticed the woman behind Zhonglihao who was greeting him. His mind turned and he guessed why Zhonglihao brought the woman here.
Thinking of this, Bai Yan felt a little helpless, but fortunately, it was not the first time. Whether it was in Pingyang, Xianyang, or even Yanmen Shanwu City in the Qin State, there were many noble clans who would bring their women to him.
, to give him as wife and concubine.
Among those noble clans, there were also some wealthy clans like the Zhongli clan, and some were officials and generals' daughters who were related to him, such as the Bao clan Baoyu, who was even more beautiful than the woman in front of him.
Thinking of Bao Tong, Bai Yan couldn't help but think of the Bao clan in Yanmen.
I don’t know if she and her father have ever met any of their own people.
"General, there is no shortage of wind and cold in this place late at night. Why don't you go to my mansion and I order the maids and Ji'er to warm wine for the general to drive away the cold!"
Zhonglihao noticed a scroll of bamboo slips placed on the wooden table under the candlelight. Then he looked at Bai Yan and asked softly. He glanced at Zhongliji behind him. In Zhonglihao's eyes, he had made it so obvious that Bai Yan didn't
Maybe you don't know what he meant.
"General Yang Yan and others have led troops to raid the Chu army's camp. The news has not yet come. It is related to the war. Bai Yan dare not neglect it, let alone disturb others in vain. Please forgive me!"
Bai Yan heard Zhong Lihao's words, came to his senses, and politely declined, then looked at Zhong Liji who looked disappointed, and saluted with his hands.
When Zhong Lihao and Zhong Lichuan heard Bai Yan's words, they looked at each other with a sigh, but then nodded to Bai Yan.
"Then tomorrow we will hold a banquet at the mansion to celebrate the general's victory. I don't know, general..."
Zhong Lihao looked at Bai Yan again and said, asking Bai Yan whether they would all go to the mansion to drink tomorrow.
"Bai Yan is so disrespectful!"
Bai Yan thought about it and did not refuse.
Zhongli Hao and Zhongli Chuan were relieved after hearing this. Although Bai Yan seemed to have no idea about Zhongli Ji, it was a pity. After all, Zhongli Ji was a woman of their Zhongli clan, but it was a pity and it did not prevent their Zhongli clan from continuing to work together.
Getting close to Bai Yan, Bai Yan just has no thoughts about Zhongliji, but it doesn't mean that he doesn't like women, he just needs to find another beauty for Bai Yan.
It is true that the Zhongli clan cannot find the kind of beauty that makes people enchanted, but as long as the Zhongli clan is not taken into account, for the Zhongli clan now sitting on countless wealth and land, it is not difficult to find such a beauty.
Disaster.
……………………
Suiyang City.
In the study room of a mansion, Xiang Yan stood up angrily and looked at the pale wizard.
"You personally said before that the poison can be cured! Why are so many soldiers still vomiting now?"
Xiang Yan was looking straight at Xuan Cao at this moment.
At the beginning, Xiang Yan was worried that there would be problems if the soldiers of the Chu army ate the grains and grains. After all, they were soaked in poison. If Cao Xuan had not repeatedly assured him later, even if Xiang Yan burned the grains and grains, he would not let the soldiers of the Chu army suffer.
Take it and eat it.
Things are going well now. The soldiers have been poisoned for two days after eating those grains and grains. Thousands of them are vomiting and tens of thousands are suffering from fatigue and discomfort.
As for the poison that Xuan Cao said could be cured, two days later, no effect was seen at all. Even Xuan Cao himself was now poisoned and it was difficult to cure it.
"General..."
The elderly Xuan Cao could naturally see the anger in Xiang Yan's eyes at this moment. However, at the moment, Xuan Cao was completely confused.
The poison was indeed a poison passed down from his ancestors. Not only had he used it several times, he had also eaten it himself and then detoxified it himself. Now he didn't understand why the antidote didn't work after this poisoning.
"No matter what method is used, those soldiers must be cured!"
Xiang Yan closed her eyes and suppressed the anger in her heart.
At this time, Xiang Yan was very suspicious that Bai Yan had tampered with Liangsu and that it was Bai Yan who hid it deliberately. However, no matter whether he asked Xuancao before or after the soldiers were poisoned, Xuancao would always shake his head.
He said that no other poisons had been found.
"General, the food and grass have been delivered!!!"
A Chu soldier hurriedly came to the study and reported to Xiang Yan.
Xiang Yan opened his eyes and heard the food and grass being delivered. He was relieved. It would be good to have food and millet. Although tens of thousands of soldiers were poisoned, he still had absolute strength under his command to besiege the Qin army.
Inside Suiyang City.
Along with countless Chu people wearing commoners, wooden trailers filled with grain and millet were transported into the city one after another. Under the supervision of Chu soldiers, grain and grass were continuously delivered to the city.
At this time, a very exquisite carriage, escorted by hundreds of Chu cavalry, also entered the city along with the grain and grass.
"I told you, Mr. Ying, please remember to stay in my residence with peace of mind! Don't be discovered by anyone!"
Young Master Xiong Qi felt the slight shaking of the carriage and said to Ying Kan beside him.
At this time, Xiong Qi also truly admired Ying Kan's courage. He even dared to come to the Chu army camp alone. Regardless of whether he could convince some Chu generals this time, Young Master Xiong Qi would always admire Ying Kan's courage.
"Don't worry, young master, Ying Kan will not do anything without permission. It is about the life and death of General Bai Yan of the Qin State. How dare Ying Kan do so!"
Ying Kan sighed, feeling helpless at Young Master Xiong Qi's uneasiness.
If it were not for the fact that the attitude of the Chu general who led the Chu army was very important here, Ying Kan would not have risked coming here. You must know that in Suiyang City at this moment, there are not only Chu general Xiang Yan, but also Qin.
The rebellious minister Changping Lord might also meet Changwen Lord or Jingqi.
Under such circumstances, Ying Kan not only dared not make fun of Bai Yan's life, but also considered his own life, so he had to be cautious and wait for Xiong Qi to find an opportunity to privately invite the generals to meet at the mansion.
In Shouchun, the king was already very anxious and extremely worried about Bai Yan's safety. He had sent two letters in a row and the stakes were increasing. Ying Kan knew that he could not delay it any longer.
At this time, the Qin army in the east of Chu had already run out of food and supplies. Faced with the encirclement of the Chu army, not to mention the worries of Ying Zheng in Xianyang, even Ying Kan knew that if he delayed for one more day, Bai Yan would be even more worried.
is the risk score.
"As long as you don't mess around!"
Xiong Qi nodded when he heard Ying Kan's words, and now he could only believe Ying Kan.
Reaching out to open the cloth window, Xiong Qi saw that the streets were full of Chu soldiers. Countless Chu soldiers were patrolling with long guns in their hands.
Thinking that Bai Yan had led his troops in this city to resist General Xiang Yan and led an army of 200,000 from the Chu State to attack, Xiong Qi breathed a sigh of relief. In the court, his father, who had received the news, finally stopped.
Blame him.
Look! He was not the one who led the troops improperly and was defeated by Bai Yan.
But Bai Yan was too good at leading troops. No wonder he was able to defeat the 200,000 Qin troops led by Generals Xiang Yan and Li Xin, and killed them all. As a result, Bai Yan couldn't even face a Suiyang city.
To capture it, you must know that the Qin army led by Bai Yan in the city was still composed of Wei soldiers. In the past, Bai Yan led the troops to attack him, but they were all elites of the Qin army, either iron cavalry or side cavalry. Which one was not
The elites of the Qin State who were famous in the past.
Half an hour later,
Just when Xiong Qi arrived at the city guard's mansion, and just as the Chu army was continuously transporting grain and grass into the city, just ten miles outside Suiyang City, several Chu army scouts suddenly discovered that several Qin soldiers were on the official road in the distance.
Riding a war horse and driving a wooden trailer, they came in a hurry. When they saw them, Qin Zu stopped and turned around to leave.
At first, several Chu army scouts were shocked when they saw the Qin soldiers, but when they saw the Qin soldiers leaving, they looked confused.
Not knowing the purpose of the Qin soldiers, several Chu army scouts thought about it and rode forward. When they saw a coffin placed on the wooden trailer abandoned by Qin Qi, the Chu army scouts were full of doubts.
Why did Qin Zu do this?
Just as he was doubting, a Chu army scout suddenly came to the back of the wooden trailer on horseback and suddenly saw a bloody head with a pale face.
"Who is this? Go and report to the general!"
The Chu army scout did not know the owner of the head, but the scene in front of him made the Chu army scout realize that something was wrong. Since it was a Qin soldier who sent it, he must not be an ordinary person. Then he quickly asked a scout to go back and report to the general.
After watching a scout soldier beside him turn and leave, the scout who spoke had the courage to get off his horse and climb onto the wooden trailer. He thought for a while and glanced at the other scouts. When he saw the other scout soldiers, he understood and drew his sword.
, then looked at the coffin with a solemn face, bent down, stretched out his hand and slowly pushed open the coffin.
When a corpse was introduced into the coffin to the eyes of the Chu army scout, the next moment, the Chu army scout's eyes widened with a look of horror on his face, and he kept retreating with a pale face. Then, the whole person fell off the wooden trailer.
.
"Quickly report to the general, General Jing Qi has been killed!"
Under the frowning and confused gazes of the other Chu army scouts, the Chu army soldier who fell to the ground ignored the pain and shouted loudly with a look of horror on his face.