Chapter 449 is here! This general has no intention of attacking Helu City!
Ying Zheng is in a hurry!
Without time to wait for the final outcome of the negotiation, the first batch of messengers had already rushed out of Xianyang City with Ying Zheng's order!
But at the same time, the monarchs and ministers of Great Qin were discussing matters in the imperial study.
Four miles northwest of Helu City, there is Baiyao Mountain.
On the top of the mountain, Wang Jian stood on horseback, his eyelids trembling.
If Wang Jian remembers correctly, at the beginning of this war, Zhao and Chu were trying to use the war to force Qin to recruit young people, disrupt Qin's autumn harvest, and reduce Qin's grain reserves.
This is just a harassing war that serves politics and should end quickly after the autumn harvest.
But the tragic defeat in the Taihang Mountains in the north and the great victory in the Dahongshan Mountains in the south suddenly brought the intensity of the war to a higher level.
Ying Chengyu's behavior of stationing in Echeng and blocking Xiang Yan's retreat forced Qin and Chu to continue fighting, which in turn forced Zhao to continue to help Chu in the north to contain Qin's forces. .
The war has developed to this point, and in the anticipation of war among the three kingdoms of Qin, Zhao, and Chu, this war is still just a local war that serves political purposes and involves the enemy's national power.
But now?
Oh, the Sifang Emperor!
The capital of Chu State has come into sight of Wang Jian!
Half of Chu’s territory has been penetrated by the Qin army!
Wang Jian sighed with emotion: "Before I went on the expedition, I never thought that I would be able to see Helu City in this battle!"
"How did this battle develop to this point!"
Obviously Wang Jian and Xiang Yan can play health care games in Chencheng, then call it a day and go home.
As a result, the Chu State cleverly divided its troops into two groups and managed to pull out Ying Chengyu, who was staying well in the nest!
Wang Jian really wants to ask King Chu, what are you thinking in that smart little head?
Are you satisfied now? Are you happy?
Ying Chengyu could not feel the complex emotions contained in Wang Jian's words at all, and said with emotion: "The Chu army fled all the way towards Helu City, and the cities along the way fell in the wind."
< br>“You can’t do without great military exploits and a free city, right?”
“Chasing, killing, and pushing all the way will allow me to appreciate the wind and frost of Helu City and pay homage to Xi Shi. The old place where I once lived.”
Wang Jian almost put his hand on his forehead.
Look at the rebel army under your command, with their eyes red and howling in pursuit.
Look at your record of attacking the enemy's capital one after another, conquering and destroying the enemy's country, and your past of breaking through Shouchun City.
How can the Chu army not suspect that you want to kill Benhelu City again? How dare they not try their best to return to Helu City!
And you dare to say that you had no expectations for this?
Who said that he would break through Helu City and make Chu pay the price with blood?
That’s you!
But obviously that cannot be said. Wang Jian said sincerely: "Fortunately, this battle is over."
"Now the remnants of the Chu army have escaped into Helu City."
“Our army has not yet received the military order from the imperial court. How about heading north first and resting and reorganizing the army while waiting for the imperial court order?”
“After all, the military strategy for this battle agreed upon before the war is We must fight back the enemy and try our best to seize food and grass.”
"Our troops have fought back the enemy army. We only need to seize the food and grass before we are dead. But the troops have returned to the court!"
"Our army has won such a great victory. Your Majesty will definitely hold a banquet to celebrate our success and make a big show of it." Reward!"
Ying Chengyu looked at Helu City with reluctance: "What the general said is true."
"Yes, everyone is here!"
“Just counting the road distance, General Wang’s troops have traveled more than 2,500 miles, and our troops have traveled more than 3,000 miles!”
"If we include the detours, interludes, etc., the two units of You and I have traveled four thousand miles in this battle!" It feels like there is something wrong with it.”
Ying Chengyu’s words seemed to have some magic power, which silenced Wang Jian.
Yes, they are here!
From Xianyang City to Helu City, the Qin army almost crossed the entire China diagonally!
If you don't do something, it won't be in vain...
Wait!
Wang Jian shook his head fiercely, with a bit of panic in his eyes.
How could I have such a terrible idea!
How the pre-war meeting was decided, what the king’s order said, then what should the general do.
As long as the king doesn't let me kill the King of Chu, even if the King of Chu stretches his neck to my sword now, I can't kill him!
Exerting subjective initiative depends on the occasion.
Otherwise, God knows whether it is your own subjective initiative or the executioner’s subjective initiative that will be used in the end!
Wang Jian said in a solemn voice that he could not refuse: "The great affairs of the country are to be sacrificed to the army."
"War is a major matter, and only the king can decide it!"
"The king has never issued an order to attack the capital of Chu. Even if our troops have arrived at Helu City, we should wait for the king's order before making a decision!"
The eagerness in Ying Chengyu's heart stopped, and his eyes instantly Just fell down.
Wang Jian has already said similar words all the way.
And Wang Jian is a famous general, and Ying Chengyu is not so arrogant that he doesn't care about Wang Jian's persuasion at all.
But again, it’s coming!
The war horse under his crotch swung its tail and moved its hooves uneasily. Ying Chengyu looked at Helu City eagerly: "I have no intention of capturing Helu City."
"I just intend to break Helu City. The city will avenge the soldiers who died in this battle, make the Chu State pay the due price, and make the Chu State not dare to look north to our Qin Dynasty, and then they will withdraw their troops!"
"Just as General Wang said! , before the king’s order arrives, it is indeed inconvenient for our army to attack the city.”
“However, now that our army is approaching the city, wouldn’t it be a loss if we do nothing?” If we don’t conquer Helu City, our army can still set up troops outside the city to intimidate the King of Chu.”
"Threatening the destruction of the city, forcing the King of Chu to cede the Jiangbei territory to our Great Qin, and at the same time asking the King of Chu to provide food and grass to our Great Qin!"
"What to do?"
Wang Jian was wary. He went a little bit, but still shook his head: "Although Chang'an Lord's move is not to break the enemy's capital, it is related to the diplomatic relations between the two countries, and more to the world structure."
"How much price will the King of Chu pay? ? Do we, Da Qin, want to severely damage Chu? "
"These are not things you and I can decide, let alone what we should think about!" "Chang'an Jun's plan is feasible, but You should report it to the court before making a decision.”
Wang Jian was not only the most capable general in the late Warring States period, but also the general who best understood the court, court disputes, power schemes, international situations, and enemy courts in the late Warring States period.
But even so, Wang Jian will never make any move that is inconsistent with the character of a general, let alone cross any red lines!
Rather than seizing every opportunity, Wang Jian longs for bringing the nine tribes together to die together!
After Ying Chengyu pondered for a moment, he said in a deep voice: "Can't wait!"
"Now our army is in the enemy's territory, and the speed of the messengers is far inferior to that in our territory of Daqin."
"It will take at least seven days for the messengers to run from Helu City to Xianyang City. "
"Even if you don't count the time for the king to discuss with your colleagues, this trip lasts for half a month!"
"Half a month is enough for the Chu State to mobilize! The common people have sent all the remaining troops here."
Wang Jian emphasized: "If you can't wait, you have to wait!"
"Such major national affairs cannot be decided by generals like you and me. Otherwise, the king will severely punish you and me after the war."
"I will never take the initiative to attack or besiege Helu City!"
"Even if Lord Chang'an decides to besiege the city, I will only camp here and wait for the king's orders!"
"For the sake of the safety of our friendly troops, please give up Lord Chang'an's delusions!"
Looking at Wang Jian's extremely determined gaze, Ying Chengyu suddenly smiled: "If this general is in a difficult battle, General Lao Wang will lend a helping hand to this general."
Whether Wang Jian took the initiative to participate in the attack or siege was not important to Ying Chengyu.
Wang Jian led his men to camp here, which was already the greatest support for Ying Chengyu.
After all, King Chu did not know that Wang Jian would not take the initiative to attack!
Wang Jian sighed helplessly: "I would like to advise Lord Chang'an again not to have such an idea."
"However, if the friendly forces are in a bitter battle, I will try my best to save them!"< br>
If Ying Chengyu insists on beating him, what can Wang Jian do?
I have no choice but to follow him!
Who makes Ying Chengyu the most beloved cub of Ying Zheng!
Once the Chu army leaves the city to fight, Wang Jian will immediately join the battlefield in the name of reinforcing friendly forces and rescuing Ying Chengyu!
Ying Chengqiao smiled and cupped his hands: "Thank you, General King!"
"The general will also write all the three times the king has persuaded me in the military report."
Wang Jian nodded with satisfaction.
You are sensible!
As soon as he tightened the reins, Wang Jian shouted loudly: "Send an order to the entire army to camp and rest fifteen miles west of Helu City!"
"Send a message to Xianyang City immediately and request the king's order!"
Ying Chengyu also ordered: "Send the order to the whole army, continue to advance!"
"Order the rear army to camp ten miles west of Helu City."
"Order the heavy camp to cut down the big trees to build an offensive City equipment."
"After two hours of rest, besiege the city!"
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At the same time, Helv City.
Which company is stronger in building the capital? I am looking for workers in the palace of the King of Chu.
After more than a year, this group of craftsmen who are the best in building new palaces in the world finally transformed the Chunshen Palace into what a palace should look like.
But the atmosphere in the magnificent Helv Palace was not pleasant.
Xiang Yan, with her upper body exposed and thorns on her back, knelt down in the main hall.
"In this battle, the general will lead an army of 420,000 to the expedition, and the king will increase his troops by 300,000 to fight Qin."
"However, the general will not trust the king and only leads 9,000 troops. Flee back to Helu City."
"The last general is guilty!"
"Please punish me!"
After Xiang Yan's death, Jing Chou, Qu Huan and other generals There were no thorns to bear, but they all knelt on the ground, kowtowed and shouted:
"Please punish me!"
Listening to Xiang Yan's words, Zhaocen almost fainted.
“Forty-two thousand elite soldiers went out to fight, but now there are only more than 9,000 left!”
“Three hundred thousand Zhao’an bandits went out to fight, but only about 20,000 defeated troops fled back. ”
“Nearly 700,000 young people were buried in a foreign land”
"A disastrous defeat! What a disastrous defeat!"
"My great Chu has lost all its essence!"
The faces of other courtiers were also full of sadness.
The defeat of 300,000 Zhao'an troops made all the efforts of many nobles come to nothing.
The annihilation of the 420,000 elite army almost emptied the standing military strength of Chu State.
What makes them even more uncomfortable is that many of their relatives and descendants also died in this battle!
This battle by Ying Chengyu almost broke the backbone of Chu State, destroyed the younger generation of Chu State, and eliminated the possibility of Chu State launching a foreign war in the next twenty years!
Until the next generation grows up, Chu State will remain in a state of constant panic.
This is a fiasco that shakes the country!
If given a choice, the Chu courtiers would rather let the Qin army attack the capital of Chu again, or even kill the King of Chu to add to the fun, than suffer such a disastrous defeat!
On the high platform, the King of Chu looked ugly.
It’s his mother’s fault!
Take it off for fun!
(End of this chapter)