Chapter 620: King Jian of Xiapi City fought fiercely to help King Qi of Chu get rid of a serious problem in his heart!
Huge mountains.
Unlike Xiapi City, where the screams are gradually rising, the shouts of killing in Jushan are gradually fading.
Eventually, it completely dissipated.
Wang Jian drove his horses to trample on the corpses of Chu soldiers, slowly moving upward, and finally stood on the top of the huge mountain.
Taking advantage of the rising sun, Wang Jian looked back to the southeast and saw that the flood was pouring out of the dike that had been cut in the north of Xiapi City.
The strong currents carried silt and slammed heavily against the walls of Xiapi City.
If it were other cities, these water flows would disperse to lower areas after losing their inertia.
But Xiapi City deserves to be a place that must be flooded by military strategists since ancient times!
Even though the water after hitting the city wall lost its inertia, it still accumulated around the city wall of Xiapi City, constantly infiltrating the city wall structure made of rammed earth of Xiapi City.
Further back, there is a steady stream of river water rushing towards Xiapi City.
In just an hour, all the land around Xiapi City was flooded!
Meng Nan tutted when he saw this: "Pengcheng has been experiencing continuous plum rains in June and July, causing the river water to rise."
"Yishui, Shushui and Sishui were cut off by our army again. For nearly two months, I kept saving up."
"As soon as I was released, I ran a hundred and fifty miles straight into Xia Pi City."
"How can Xiapi City resist?"
"I never thought that Lord Chang'an is not only good at attacking with fire, but he is also so good at attacking with water!"
Although the flood of Xiapi City was caused by A strategy proposed by Ying Chengyu and perfected by Wang Jian.
But Wang Jian put all the credit on Ying Chengyu - anyway, Ying Chengyu is not here, Wang Jian can dump his power as much as he wants!
Now that he heard Meng Nan's praise, Wang Jian smiled and nodded in agreement: "Everyone says that Lord Chang'an is good at fire attacks, but I think that Lord Chang'an is better at water attacks."
"It's just that Lord Chang'an is kind and doesn't want to affect innocent people, so he didn't use water attack lightly."
"Otherwise, Daliang City would have fallen into the vast ocean created by Lord Chang'an in the past!"< br>
Thinking of Ying Chengyu’s arrangement during the Battle of Daliang City, Meng Nan nodded in agreement.
At that time, several troops of the Qin army were stationed around the river embankment, and Ying Chengyu had made all preparations to flood Daliang City.
But in the end, Ying Chengyu did not order the embankment to be dug, but used a clever strategy to outwit Daliang City.
Lord Chang'an, you are a great virtuous man!
Wang Jian said with emotion: "Mr. Chang'an is kind and does not want to cause more killings, but he also does not want our soldiers to die in vain."
"Now Mr. Chang'an has determined victory. And we should seize the opportunity to pursue the victory and expand the victory!"
Wang Jian's voice turned solemn: "Order!"
"The navy warships prepare for battle."
"When the water slows down a bit, we will besiege Xiapi City and cut off the Chu army's escape route!"
"I, general, will annihilate all Chu Shangzhu's troops here!"
One All the generals raised their hands in unison: "Wei!"
After responding to the order, Meng Nan avoided the generals of the Qi army and asked in a low voice: "Vice General Wang, the goal of our army in this battle is just to drive the Chu army back to the Huaihe River. To the south. ”
“If this Chu army is completely annihilated, will it weaken the state of Chu and lead to its destruction by Qi in the future?”
"The general thinks that this may not be in the interests of our Great Qin."
For Great Qin, the optimal solution to this battle is to defeat Chu after the great war, while both Qi and Chu suffered huge losses. The country rushed back to the south of the Huaihe River, thus creating a situation where the snipe and the clam quarreled and the fisherman benefited.
But if Chu suffers huge losses, Qi is likely to start another war, swallow Chu in one gulp, quickly restore its former hegemony, and become a stumbling block on the road to Qin's great cause!
Wang Jian shook his head: "Although this Chu army is the main force of the Chu army, this Chu army refused to return to aid when Helu City was in danger."
"This is It is expected that there will be discord between the king of Chu and the state of Chu Shangzhu, and there will even be a fight involving power. ”
"If this army really retreats to the south of the Huaihe River, a civil war may break out with the King of Chu, further weakening Chu's national power and giving Qi an opportunity to take advantage of the chaos to send troops."
"But if this Chu army is Although a total annihilation here will result in the death of a large number of Chu's young men, it will save the King of Chu from having to face civil war."
"After Chang'an Jun's troops retreated, the King of Chu could still retreat with him. The enemy's victory quickly consolidated the national strength, which is enough to compete with Qi!"
"This move is indeed detrimental to Chu, but for us, Da Qin, this is the best choice now."
< br>Wang Jian made the most correct choice through rational consideration and estimation of the Chu court.
As long as this battle develops as expected by Wang Jian, the Chu State will be in a state of serious injury and dying but with a sharp increase in ferocity.
As long as King Qi of Chu can give full play to his abilities, it is impossible for Qi to destroy Chu today!
Meng Nan suddenly realized and said solemnly: "Don't worry, Lieutenant General Wang, our department will definitely do the job!"
Wang Jian smiled: "There is no need to worry too much, our department has reinforcements available. Help.”
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Wang Jian and Meng Nan were in a relaxed mood.
But Xiapi City was already in mourning.
"The Qin-Qi coalition actually breached the embankment and flooded the city! What should our army do? What should our army do!"
"If the water overflows the city wall, we will all die!"< br>
“I will say that our army will definitely be defeated in the face of Qin Changan Lord, why do we continue to fight!”
"It is said that the king has already sent an order to Shangzhu Kingdom to withdraw its troops. If Shangzhu Kingdom had withdrawn its troops early, our army would not be like this!"
Water and fire are ruthless.
The soldiers of the Chu army have already experienced the cruelty of the sea of fire, but today they will face the power of the flood again.
Now that they have been defeated one after another, how can they not be terrified in their hearts!
The morale of the Chu army has almost collapsed!
On the city wall, all the Chu generals also felt extremely heavy.
Looking down at the three-foot-high water under the city wall, Xiong Liu's voice trembled slightly: "Why does this water not recede for so long?!"
"The scouts have never explored the Qin Dynasty. The Qi coalition blocked the river downstream!"
Qu Huan sighed helplessly: "Pi is a low-lying area and has been prone to floods since ancient times." "In the past, Pi City was flooded, and Shang Pi was rebuilt. When it was flooded, it was moved to a new location and built Xiapi. When Xiapi was flooded again, it was moved to a new location and built a new one. ”
"Although Xiapi is slightly higher than Picheng and Shangpi today, it still suffers from frequent floods."
"The Qin-Qi coalition did not need to block the downstream river to create such a situation!"
< br>As long as there is a flood, no matter how you control the water, my city of Xiapi will be flooded.
This is the card for a land that must be flooded by military strategists!
There was a hint of despair in Xiong Liu's voice: "What Qu Zuoyin meant is that this water cannot retreat on its own?"
Qu Huan did not speak, but nodded slightly.
But just this nod almost destroyed Xiong Liu’s belief!
How long can Xiapi City survive the flood?
Soon, the river outside the city will collapse the city wall under their feet and pour into Xiapi City.
While drowning the residents of Xiapi City, he also drowned the dream of King Chu that he had left behind!
Xiong Liu suddenly looked at Xiang Yan: "Shangzhu Kingdom, is there any good strategy?"
Xiang Yan did not answer Xiong Liu, but stared blankly at the water splash outside the city.
He didn’t understand why, even though he had already sent Jingchou to garrison Pengcheng and guard various waterways, the Qin-Qi coalition could still carry out the flood strategy without his knowledge!
He didn’t know that when the war situation developed like this, what chance would he have to get revenge!
He only knew that he had no chance.
King Qi of Chu will not give him another chance, and Xiong Liu will not give him another chance. Even his soldiers will not continue to fight with a general who has been defeated three times!
“Shangzhu Kingdom!”
Xiong Liu’s repeated calls finally awakened Xiang Yan’s thoughts.
Xiang Yan looked at Xiong Liu. After a few breaths of silence, he said in a hoarse voice: "Let's go."
Xiong Liu was stunned: "What does Shangzhuguo mean by this?"< br>
Xiang Yan's voice was plain and sad: "Xiapi City can't be defended."
"If the general's prediction is correct, when the water calms down, Qin's General Jian will definitely order the navy's boats to Lock down Xiapi City and then annihilate our army."
"The period before the water calms down is our only chance to escape from Xiapi City."
Xiong Liulong! The hands in his sleeves were clenched into fists, and his eyes were fixed on Xiang Yan: "Where are we going?"
"Most of our southern cities have been captured by the Qin-Qi coalition."
"Could our army have to go all the way back to Helu City?!"
Xiong Liu has already paid so much for the throne, and he even openly solicited various tribes to elect him as the King of Chu.
If Xiong Liu escapes back to Helu City, King Qi of Chu will never let him go!
Xiang Yan said softly: "Go south to the Huaihe River, and then enter the Yangtze River. Take the Yuganshui River to bypass Wu Di, and turn all the way into Yue Di."
"If Mr. Wen of Fujian has If you can, you can occupy Kuaiji and become the king, and dominate the country."
Listening to Xiang Yan's planned escape route, Xiong Liu nodded repeatedly.
But suddenly, Xiong Liu felt something was wrong with what he said, and smiled tentatively: "With the help of Shangzhu Kingdom and the generals, I can occupy Kuaiji and become king."
"At that time, I should ask Shangzhu State to take command again, and march south to Ouyue for me to expand the territory!"
Xiang Yan shook his head: "I won't leave, general."
Xiong Liu's heart sank to the bottom, and he asked desperately: "Shangzhu Kingdom, what do you mean?"
Xiang Yan walked to the edge of the city wall, and his voice was full of unwillingness: "If Zhaoling City can't be defended, I'm leaving."
"E City can't be defended, so I'm leaving."
"Shouchun City cannot be defended, so I still leave."
"I, Xiang Yan, will not leave today!"
Since the consecutive defeats, Xiang Yan has no face to face Jiangdong's elders.
Unworthy of the trust of all parties, Xiang Yan was no longer able to raise troops to avenge Xiang Rong.
The only thing that makes Xiang Yan happy is that yesterday Xiang Yan received an order from King Qi of Chu urging him to return for reinforcements, indicating that Helu City is still holding on.
His Xiang Yan was lucky enough not to be the sinner responsible for the demise of the Chu Kingdom!
There is nothing more to be desired in life, so why bother to die?
After making up his mind, Xiang Yan felt relieved: "While we can still go, Lord Wen of Fujian and the generals should leave with the soldiers."
"I will cut off the queen for you all!"
Xiong Liu wanted to say something.
But looking at Xiang Yan who was determined to die, Xiong Liu could only sigh softly in the end: "Shangzhu Kingdom, take care!"
Without any reluctance, Xiong Liu faced Qu Huan and others shouted in a deep voice: "Send the order to the entire army to quickly go to Dongshui Gate."
"Get on the ship and go south!"
All the Chu generals raised their hands in unison: "Wei!"
Finally, he glanced at Xiang Yan with complicated eyes. Qu Huan and other generals followed Xiong Liu closely and galloped eastward.
Xiang Yan looked at Xiang Han and the few other Xiang descendants who were with him, and calmly ordered: "You can leave as well."
Xiang Han smiled and said, "The patriarch is interested. After the break, we always need some manpower.”
“I can’t wait, and I’m willing to die for the clan leader!”
After Xiang Han died, hundreds of Xiang's descendants raised their hands in unison:
"We are willing to die for the clan leader!"
Xiang Yan was very pleased, but also very heartbroken.
With a smile, Xiang Yan issued the last order: "Order!"
"The emperor turned to the White Gate Tower in Nancheng."
"All disciples, board the warship and leave the city to stop the enemy!"
(End of this chapter)