Chapter 596 Threats and Counter-Threats! We all chose the wrong person back then!
The next day.
Xiapi City.
"What? Let us withdraw to the south of the Huaihe River?"
Hearing Xiong Zhao's order, Qu Huan became anxious before Xiang Yan could say anything: "How could your Majesty make such a mess? Life!”
"As long as our army is given enough time, our army will win this battle!"
"But if we miss such a great opportunity, how can I, Da Chu, win in the future!"
"I, Da Chu, will win in the future!"
Chu doesn't even have the national strength to raise such a large army!"
Zhao Yuan, Jing Huan and other generals also looked at Xiong Zhao with dissatisfaction.
The money, soldiers, and food for this battle were mainly raised by the major clans.
It is no exaggeration to say that all the major clans have spent their money on this battle.
If this battle fails to produce results, wouldn’t their sacrifices be in vain?
Moreover, the soldiers of the Qin-Qi coalition blocked the city gate and scolded them every day for a full month!
The reason why they can endure the humiliation is so that they can avenge the shame after enduring it.
But now, King Qi of Chu actually asked them to retreat to the Huaihe River?
So how can they avenge themselves?
Doesn’t this mean that the Qin and Qi coalition forces were right to criticize them, they are just a bunch of cowards!
Xiong Zhao looked directly at Qu Huan without giving up: "This is the king's order, and all the ministers in the court have seconded it."
"Qu Zuoyin actually said that this order was a random order. ?”
“Does Qu Zuoyin think that the king and all the officials in the court are drunk, but Qu Zuoyin is the only one who is awake?”
Qu Huan became more and more stunned.
Zhaocen and the others agreed?
How could Zhaocen and the others agree!
Xiong Zhao's voice became gentler: "I also know that the generals are dissatisfied."
"However, the war is not just about one place, but the whole situation!"
"It seems that there is a confrontation on the front line, and our army has a slight chance of winning."
"But the 20,000 Qin and Qi coalition troops are attacking us from the left and right behind the Chu army, provoking people's anger."
"Your Majesty, Lianhe The guards of Lu City were all handed over to General Zhaoyun, but they still could not complete the encirclement and suppression of this enemy army. Instead, they were beaten back to Wucheng City by the enemy forces!"
"In addition to ordering the army to return, you all can't. What good advice can the general have? ”
The generals were speechless.
After reading the battle description of the Qin-Qi coalition guerrilla forces, even Qu Huan could not complete the encirclement and suppression of this slippery enemy with 40,000 troops.
But just because there were only 20,000 enemy troops, this battle that still had a chance of winning was ruined, and more than 200,000 soldiers were forced to retreat to the south of the Huaihe River. All the Chu generals were really unwilling!
If those 20,000 soldiers and horses were placed on the frontal battlefield, they would be nothing more than a weak brigade.
Why can we decide the direction of this war!
Xiong Zhao's voice became gentler: "So the king must be..."
Xiang Yan, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly said: "If you can't catch it, then wrap it up!"
"If you can't wrap it up, then you're trapped!"
Xiang Yan turned around and pointed with the wooden stick in his hand. Map of Kun: "This enemy army seems to be acting wantonly, but its marching route never strays far away from Helu City."
Qu Huan dropped Xiong Zhao and turned to look at Map of Kun: "Shangzhu Kingdom Do you think this enemy army will eventually kill Helu City?”
Xiang Yan’s mouth showed a hint of sarcasm: “No”
"This enemy army just wants to use this to put pressure on the king and the ministers in the court."
"After all, hundreds of thousands of our soldiers died, which is not as shocking as the death of one person in front of the king." "
"But it is precisely because of this that the enemy has become traceable!"
Xiang Yan pointed at several cities one after another: "Report to the king."< br>
“Order the generals in the rear to send scouts along the line from Nanwu City to Helu City, Wuyuan City, Yuer City, and Wucheng City, and order the defenders to station in teams of one hundred along the way.”
"We will send half of the warships south to station in Zhenze, and fill the gap in the upper defense line in Zhenze."
"And not far to the east of Helu City is the sea, and the enemy has nowhere to escape."
“Once the enemy army hits this line of defense, the surrounding soldiers will immediately reinforce it.”
“In this way, we can seize the tail of this enemy army and pursue them one after another! ”
Under Xiang Yan’s guidance, Nanwu City, Wuyuan City and Zhenze formed a westward semicircular defense line with Helu City as the center.
To the north of Helu City, the coastline naturally provides an eastward semicircular defense line for Helu City.
The two lines of defense merged into one, loosely surrounding Helu City in the center!
Xiong Zhao was shocked: "In this way, the enemy can be defeated?"
The ministers in the court thought about this enemy army for several days, but they could not think of any way.
The result was that Xiang Yan came up with a strategy to defeat the enemy just by looking at it? !
Xiang Yan threw the wooden stick on the table and said calmly: "This will make the enemy's troops fearful and reduce their activities." This army can be destroyed with a wave of your hand!"
Xiang Yan also has no good method for guerrilla warfare.
But Xiang Yan is not prepared to completely eliminate this guerrilla force.
As long as there are restrictions, Da Chu will have a chance to persist longer than the Qin and Qi coalition and win this battle!
This guerrilla force can completely wait until the battle is won before dealing with it.
Xiong Zhao came back to his senses and his voice became stronger: "If we follow the arrangement of Shangzhu Kingdom, the defenders of Helv City will inevitably disperse to the surrounding cities."
"Shangzhu Kingdom can Are you sure that this army will not take the opportunity to attack Helu City and threaten the king?"
Xiang Yan frowned: "War is inherently dangerous."
"If Lian has the courage to take risks. None, so why start a war?”
"I believe that since your Majesty dares to initiate the Alignment War, he has already made up his mind to bear the price."
Xiong Zhao:...
It doesn't hurt to stand and talk.
It’s not you who died, so you’re not panicking at all, are you?
Xiong Zhao said in a solemn voice: "It would be better for Shangzhu State to report this policy to the king himself."
"Now, please Shangzhu Kingdom obey the king's order and withdraw immediately."
Xiang Yan looked at Xiong Zhao steadily, but Xiong Zhao did not give in at all.
Xiang Yan finally understood. It was a lie that King Qi of Chu ordered Xiang Yan to withdraw his troops due to an attack by guerrilla troops.
It is true that King Qi of Chu used the excuse of guerrilla troops to order Xiang Yan to withdraw his troops!
After Xiang Yan was silent for a long time, he finally slowly handed over his hands: "General, take your orders!"
Xiong Zhao put his sweaty hands behind his back, and finally showed a smile on his face.
Qu Huan and other generals shouted anxiously: "Shangzhu Kingdom, think twice!"
"The last general will write a letter, and then order the clan soldiers to rush out and pass the letter back to the clan. Please tell the king again!”
“How could we miss such a good opportunity just because of the king’s order?”
Xiang Yan sighed softly: "What the generals said is what I think."
"But, Wang Ling..."
After a moment of silence, Xiang Yan suddenly looked firmly. Xiong Zhao: "Please report back to the king and give me five days."
"Within five days, I will definitely withdraw our troops!"
Xiong Zhao was wary: "Shangzhu Kingdom is here. What does it mean? ”
"It's just a withdrawal, why does it take five days?"
Xiang Yan explained seriously: "Now the morale of the Qi army has changed, and our army has a chance to win."
" The news that the king ordered me to withdraw my troops may have been discovered by the Qin army.”
“Therefore, I intend to take advantage of the fact that Qin Changan Jun thinks that this battle is a victory, and launch a surprise attack on Qin Qi. Coalition forces!”
“Our army may have a great victory!”
Xiang Yan faced the direction of Helu City and bowed his hands: "In this way, I can live up to the king's trust!"
I have to say that Xiong Zhao was moved.
King Qi of Chu ordered Xiang Yan to withdraw his troops only when he believed that the battle was unwinnable.
But if this battle can be won, who likes to lose?
Furthermore, the three generations of Chu kings, including Chu Wang Fu Chu, Chu Wang Han, and Chu Wang You, failed to bring a victory to Chu Wang, but Chu Wang Qi did it.
Regardless of whether it is a great victory or not, it shows that King Qi of Chu is better than his three brothers and is the most suitable successor!
Xiong Zhao asked with a bit of eagerness in his vigilance: "How sure is Shangzhu State?"
Xiang Yan said calmly: "Fifty percent."
Xiong Zhao suddenly lost interest: "Only 50%?"
Xiang Yan looked at Xiong Zhao coldly: "Even if this battle fails, it can relieve the frustration in the hearts of our soldiers. .”
"Otherwise, it is hard for me to say what the soldiers under my command will do!"
Xiong Zhao's eyes narrowed: "Shangzhu Kingdom, what does this mean?"
Xiang Yan said nothing, but Qu Huan and other generals understood.
“Canglanglang~”
The sound of drawing swords is endless.
The more than forty captains in the main hall all drew their swords and pointed them at the men brought by Xiong Zhao!
Xiong Zhao immediately pressed the hilt of the sword with his right hand and shouted angrily: "Shangzhu Kingdom, do you want to rebel?"
Xiang Yan showed a smile: "I can't afford this crime. . ”
“However, I can’t control the rebellion. I will plead guilty to the king for this.”
Xiang Yan has made it clear that if Xiong Zhao disagrees. , that Xiong Zhao can't get out of Xiapi City!
Even if Xiang Yan kills Xiong Zhao, what can King Qi of Chu do?
Can Xiang Yan also be killed and buried with Xiong Zhao?
Xiong Zhao is not worthy!
Xiong Zhao tightly grasped the hilt of the sword with his right hand, but still did not draw the sword after all. He just squeezed out a smile and said: "The anger in the hearts of the soldiers should really be relieved."
Xiang Yan He restrained his smile and nodded slightly: "It would be great if Xiong Huanyin could understand."
"The war is dangerous, so Xiong Huanyin lives in the lower Pi Yamen office."
"In five days, I will come again to invite Xiong Huanyin to go on the road!"
After saying this, Xiang Yan Passing by Xiong Zhao, he stepped out under the gaze of Xiong Zhao gritting his teeth.
After leaving the government office, Qu Huan spoke in a low voice: "Today's matter will be reported to the clan immediately to admonish the king for the national strength of Shangzhu!"
Xiang Yan said warmly: " Thank you.”
"However, we will discuss matters after the war."
"All generals are aware of the predicament our country is currently facing."
"This battle may be our battle." The army's last chance."
Xiang Yan bowed his hands to all the generals: "Please give me your orders, generals!"
Qu Huan and other Chu generals suddenly bowed their hands: "Dare you disobey the order? ! ”
Xiang Yan smiled happily: "Good!"
"You generals can go on your own, but Captain Xiong Liu will stay behind."
The generals dispersed, leaving only Xiong Liu standing. Beside Xiang Yan, he chuckled softly: "In the past, the Shangzhu Kingdom supported Xiong Qi to ascend the throne."
"Have you ever imagined the situation today?"
Xiang Yan sighed softly: "I am just a general, a general who wants to win the war."
"I thought that the king is familiar with the Qin State and can help our great Chu to fight for a turnaround."
"But I didn't expect that the king would act like this when facing the Qin State!"
>"Your Majesty, how can I, the great Chu, win?!"
Xiong Liu stood side by side with Xiang Yan, his voice low: "In the past, my cousin King Kaolie ascended the throne and destroyed Lu alone, but in vain "The years have passed."
"The sons of King Kaolie are even more cowardly and weak, unable to bear the heavy responsibility!"
"In the past, my uncle really chose the wrong person!"
After Xiang Yan was silent for a long time, he finally spoke slowly:
"I really chose the wrong person!"
(End of this chapter)