At the end of Qin, I became a son of the plane

Chapter 192, Shocking achievements and Han Xin’s plan

Hanoi County, Xiuwu County.

Zhonglang General Zhang He led the army to Xiuwu City, and he immediately convened a high-level meeting of the entire army.

"How many Qin troops are left in front of us now?" Zhang He asked.

Cao Xing confidently said: "There are more than ten thousand people, they are already preparing to retreat, but the general will not let them leave. Now that the general's troops are here, the general will be more confident to annihilate the Qin army."

Although Meng Tian only transferred 30,000 people, the several months of war caused thousands of casualties to the Qin army, so there were not many Qin troops left to practice martial arts.

Cao Xing said happily: "This is how we have successfully completed the mission of the King of Han. The grain road in Aocang has been blocked by us. According to the King of Han, if the Northern Xinjiang Army is destroyed, it will be us."

The Qin army began to retreat, obviously they had successfully completed their mission.

Zhang He shook his head and said: "You really don't have any sense of worry. This song was not spoken out, but performed out. At the beginning, Meng Tian's 30-strong army marched southward with great force. We blocked the Aocang grain road and cut off the north. The food route of the Xinjiang army was naturally the first thing to be done. But now the offensive and defensive momentum has changed, it is our Han army's northern expedition to the Qin army. At this time, it depends on who can annihilate more Qin armies, and whoever has the greater credit.

General Yingbu defeated 60,000 Qin troops in one battle and reversed the decline of Sanchuan County. The King of Han directly composed a poem for Yingbu, praising the whole army. Now you think that we only blocked the way of the Qin army going south. This is a credit Can you compare with General Yingbu? "

And now that they are counterattacking across the board, the number of enemies they have annihilated will definitely increase, and they will win more and more battles. On the contrary, most of the 5 Qin troops on their side have fled, and their credit has also been lost. Thinking of this, Cao Xing is a little depressed here.

Yingbu used fewer troops than the King of Han to annihilate more Qin troops than the King of Han. Moreover, this victory was the largest number of enemies annihilated since the Han army and the Qin army fought. It is no wonder that the King of Han was excited. Yingbu writes poetry.

After Meng Tian's Northern Xinjiang Army was destroyed, the Qin State's military power was completely destroyed by the Han Army. The Qin State's territory would be in the possession of the Han King, and there would be a country in the world that would occupy most of Chu and most of the Three Jins. , the behemoth that occupies the entire Qin State, it can be said that the ownership of the world almost depends on this battle.

Zhang He naturally knew the name of Han Xin. Among his officers, Han Xin was the one who annihilated the largest number of Qin troops. More importantly, he commanded other officers. The soldiers were getting fewer and fewer as they fought. Only Han Xin fought more and more. He trained his troops while fighting. This was the first time he encountered such a thing.

Zhang He looked at Han Xin and said, "What do you think?"

In fact, it is not just Zhang He who wants to make meritorious service, Han Xin wants it even more. He is just a military commander of the Han army and can only command 1000 soldiers. He has made some achievements in this war, but at most he can only become Captain.

Han Xin saw Zhang He's thoughts. He thought for a while and said: "General, there are 300,000 people in the Northern Xinjiang Army. Even if our army annihilates the 10,000 Qin Army in front of us, it will not be a big deal to the huge Northern Xinjiang Army." The loss, and more importantly, such a record is too ordinary for our Han army, and it is not enough for the general to take the lead."

In life, one cannot escape fame and wealth. Now Zhang He is already the lieutenant general of the Han army. He has a high official and a generous salary. He has gained enough benefits, but his reputation is very small. Among the Han army, except for Ying Bu and Jibu, they are famous. Ge Ying and Lu Chen are not very famous. Although they are generals, they have been fighting under Xu Fan. After the war is won, the world will only know Xu Fan's name. Who will know the generals below? Name, Yingbu became famous because of his bravery in killing generals first.

But Cao Xing never expected that Yingbo's exaggerated record would actually affect them. But after thinking about it carefully, it turned out that they were right. They fought for several months and killed and maimed thousands of people. Qin Bing, compared with Ying Bu's record, there is indeed a huge gap.

However, this possibility is extremely likely to happen. Now the Han army is on an all-out Northern Expedition. The Qin army has been beaten and retreated. Yingbu has defeated the Qin army's reinforcements in Sanchuan County. Sanchuan County will be captured by the Han army soon. After the Han army captured Aocang, it would be in an invincible position strategically. At that time, even if it was dragged with grain and grass, it could drag down Meng Tian's northern Xinjiang army to death.

Cao Xing shook his head. Although the Han army's combat effectiveness was slightly stronger than that of the Qin army, it could defeat twice as many enemies in one battle. This was only done by Yingbu. You must know that even the battle where the King of Han ambushed Li You was nothing more than annihilation. The Qin army defeated less than 5 people.

Even Xu Fan didn't know how big a sensation his poem for Yingbu caused.

The King of Han wanted to learn from the First Emperor to establish a system of prefectures and counties, and continue to destroy the princes of Yan, Qi, Chu and other places.

Zhang He continued: "Now, under the leadership of the King of Han, our army is counterattacking across the board. Your thinking is about to change. We must now take credit for annihilating the number of enemies, so we must not let go of any of the more than 1 Qin troops in front of us." .”

After defeating the Qin army, the whole world will belong to the King of Han. If the King of Han wants to divide it, the world will be peaceful and there will be no place for Han Xing to fight.

Like Zhang He, a lieutenant general in the Han army, only few people except his enemies knew about him. Zhang He seriously doubted that even Meng Tian knew his name.

The King of Han also envied Yingbu when he wrote poems for him, but he only envied Yingbu's fame and spread it all over the world, but he was not jealous. After all, Yingbu dared to lead 5000 soldiers to raid the Qin army's camp where 6 people were stationed. This was a real ability , luck and courage, only Yingbu dares to do this kind of thing, he can't do it and dare not do it, so he will not be jealous, only envious.

"You want to make greater contributions than Yingbu, unless you lead an army of 3 to defeat Meng Tian's Northern Xinjiang army, kill Meng Tian, ​​and let the King of Han completely win the Qin-Han war. With such a shocking achievement, maybe The King of Han will also compose a poem to praise you."

Zhang He also wants to become famous like Yingbu, which requires them to achieve a higher record and attract more people's attention. That's why he is so impatient and wants to annihilate all the more than 1 Qin troops in front of him. .

If at other times, he could become a captain, it would be enough to satisfy Han Xin. The captain would also be a high-ranking official worth 2000 shi. With his status at this time, he would reach the sky in one step.

But this captain is most likely the highest official position he can achieve in his life, but it is not what Han Xin wants. He has not yet shown his abilities, how can he end up like this in his life.

But in such a small-scale war, he may not be able to get a place to fight, and even if he goes to fight, it will be difficult to make much contribution. For Han Xin, this game of world hegemony was about to be stopped when he had just logged in and had not yet mastered the level. This was unbearable for Han Xin.

Therefore, Han Xin judged that if he could not take the lead in the Han Army's Northern Expedition to Mengtian, the captaincy would probably be the limit of his life.

If Han Xin wants to stand out among hundreds of army commanders, he must win by surprise. He must be in the most important position in the battle to annihilate the Northern Xinjiang Army. Only in this way can he stand out.

Zhang He rolled his eyes and said: "Meng Tian's Chinese army has hundreds of thousands of troops. We are not doing meritorious service, we are seeking death."

"If you want to make a shocking contribution, you must have a shocking move. Just like General Yingbu was able to achieve such a great contribution, it was because he dared to lead 5,000 soldiers to raid the 60,000 Qin army camp at night. Attacking a larger In a camp with more than ten times more troops, this was not an act seeking death, but it was because no one could have imagined that he could accomplish such a shocking feat.

General, your 3 men have to defeat the 30 Qin army. Compared with the achievements of General Yingbu, if you can really do this, even the first emperor will know your name, and the world will spread your name. The generals of the Qin army will be frightened when they hear your name. "

Zhang He rolled his eyes even more. The Northern Xinjiang Army only had 30 troops. Where could he find a camp with 30 troops for a sneak attack? Let alone if there were actually 30 troops, he would not dare to go there.

Han Xin continued: "If a general wants to achieve a shocking feat, he must win by surprise."

"How to win by surprise?"

Han Xin said: "Mengtian's Northern Xinjiang Army is already in a state of siege after the food routes on the north and south lines were cut off. Now their only food route is through Hedong County and the Shangdang line. If the general can go north to capture Shangdang County and block the Staying at Hukou Pass, Meng Tian's 30-strong army will become a turtle in the urn, unable to escape. This is the general's opportunity to make a shocking contribution."

"Go north and conquer Shangdang?" Zhang He also discovered that this was a real possibility.

He quickly shook his head and said: "It's too difficult. The terrain of Shangdang County is very dangerous. We can be blocked at any pass. We can block Mengtian's 5 troops in Xiuwu for several months. It's too dangerous. One man can hold the barrier, but ten thousand men cannot break it. The difficulty of conquering it is ten times, even a hundred times more difficult than that of Xiuwu County. If our small army is all attached, we may not be able to conquer Shangdang."

"It is precisely because it is difficult to conquer that we can achieve a surprise victory. Otherwise, how can we call it a shocking achievement? Conquering these dangerous places is more dangerous than General Yingbu's raid on the 6 Qin army camp! The general wants to take any risks If you don't take risks, how can you achieve world-shaking achievements?" Han Xin said firmly.

Han Xin said Yingbu's name finally strengthened Zhang He's determination. Indeed, annihilating 1 Qin troops did not involve much risk, but it did not achieve much merit, let alone comparing with Yingbu.

What completely convinced Zhang He to attack Shangdang County was the battle report from Sanchuan County on August 8. Yingbu, who had besieged Xingyang for less than half a year, finally captured this strong city, and the Aocang defenders surrendered to Yingbu. Bu, with the war situation developing to this point, it can be said that Ying Bu's identity as the number one hero can no longer be lost. If he tries to find a way, he is afraid that among the heroes, his name Zhang He may not be among the top twenty.

So Zhang He agreed with Han Xin's strategy of northern expedition to Shangdang County.

August 37, the 8th year of the First Emperor's reign.

The last 1 troops of the Qin Army broke out from Xiuwu and returned to Chaoge. However, the general Zhang He no longer cared about such a small fish, and instead appointed Cao Xing to lead 5000 soldiers north to attack the Qin Army's Gaodu County.

"This is so dangerous!" Han Xin looked at the surrounding mountains and ridges, with winding tunnels like silk threads. Many of the roads were steeped in dangerous cliffs, deep ravines, rugged and winding, and covered with rocks. I couldn't help but sigh. Their march along the way was like climbing a mountain. They had to rest after marching less than 30 miles in a day. Moreover, he found too many places to build passes along the way. As long as someone stood in front of them, their 5000 men and horses would be destroyed. Even if you die, you can't get through it.

Cao Xing leaned on his exhausted body with a long spear and said, "This doesn't look like a road. Are we lost in the Taihang Mountains?"

Cao Xing is from Jianghuai, where there are only small hills, like the Taihang Mountains, which are several thousand meters above sea level. He has never seen the mountains that traverse the entire Central Plains. From the plains of Hanoi County to Taihangxing, it rises to a relative height of more than a thousand meters. It is really difficult for southerners to adapt to such changes.

Han Xin smiled and said: "Captain, don't worry, we are still on the Taihang Trail. This is not a wilderness, but an extremely famous place. In the forty-fourth year of King Qin Zhao, Bai Qi attacked South Korea's Nanyang Army. In the forty-fifth year, he attacked South Korea. The wild king surrendered to Qin, and Shangdang County severed its ties with South Korea."

"At that time, the officials of Shangdang County were unwilling to surrender to Qin, but instead surrendered to Zhao. For this reason, the Changping War between Qin and Zhao broke out. After the two strategic stalemates in Shangdang for three years, the famous general Bai Qi finally surrounded 40 Zhao military.

King Zhaoxiang of Qin led hundreds of thousands of young men from Hanoi to the north from Taihang Road to the battlefield of Changping, and finally wiped out 40 young men of Zhao State, leaving the powerful Zhao State in a state of collapse. The Taihang County under our feet now is the route from Qin State to Changping. The strategic transportation line of the battlefield, King Qin Zhao also went to Shangdang County from here. "

When Cao Xing heard this, he suddenly said happily: "This is a good sign. Back then, King Qin Zhao led the army to a great victory. Now we are going through this Taixing Trail to cut off Meng Tian's retreat. Isn't this the same as the Battle of Changping?" Just the same, I think we will win."

Han Xin said: "Goodbye, Captain!"

It was night on May 37, the 8th year of the First Emperor's reign.

After two days of long journey, Cao Xing and other 5000 soldiers hid in a small valley 10 miles away from Gao Gao County. Then Han Xin sent Tan Ma Zhuang to gather information.

Not long after, Tan Ma came back and reported: "Captain, there are only 1000 defenders in Gaodu City."

Cao Xing was surprised and said: "Why are there only this few defenders?"

In Cao Xing's view, it is such a dangerous place. If you don't build the pass, you won't even send more troops.

Han Xin smiled and said: "Captain, please don't forget that the Qin State sent 50 troops to the Central Plains. Qin State still has soldiers now. Thousands of soldiers in Gaodu County are already too many."

But Cao Xing still frowned and said: "Even if 1000 soldiers are stationed, it will be difficult to capture this city with our current strength."

Han Xin said: "The general will lead 1000 soldiers to camouflage themselves in the grass. When dawn comes, Gaodu will open the city gate. The general will then take the opportunity to capture the city gate. Captain, how about you lead the soldiers to provide support from the rear?"

Cao Xing couldn't think of a good way, so he could only arrange it according to Han Xin's tactics.

So Cao Xing's 5000 soldiers slept during the day and ate dry food at night. Everyone helped Han Xin's soldiers and cut down tree vines to cover them. Soon the tree vine men appeared one by one. Many Han soldiers couldn't help but react when they saw such a scene.

"Be careful and don't expose any flaws." Han Xin said seriously. This is no joke. If the Qin army sees the flaws, their tactics will be useless.

Cao Xing also said seriously: "We can't use tactics to seize the city, so we can only attack forcefully. I don't know how many people will die. By then you will all have to fill the moat."

Hearing Cao Xing's words, the soldiers around him became serious, understanding that this matter was closely related to their own lives.

It was night on May 37, the 8th year of the First Emperor's reign.

Han Xin led thousands of camouflaged Han soldiers, one mile away from Gaodu City, and slowly leaned against the bushes towards Gaodu City. Most of them hid their figures within 1 to 200 steps. Although there were some people on the top of Gaodu City. There were a few sentries, but they had already fallen asleep and did not notice the movement of the outside world.

Cao Xing, on the other hand, led the remaining 4000 soldiers to hide under the hillside 3 miles away from Gaodu.

It was early morning on August 37, the 8th year of the First Emperor's reign.

For the Qin army and people in Gaodu County, the chaos in the Central Plains was very far away. Except for the people who were captured to serve as corvees, the chaos in the Central Plains was like a legend to this small county.

"Excited!"

As the sun rose, the gate of Gaodu County was opened. The Qin soldiers guarding the city yawned and stretched out. The sky in the east was red, and it was another beautiful day.

"Kill!" Han Xin suddenly jumped out and stabbed the yawning Qin soldier to death with a spear.

The soldiers surrounding Han Xin also came out and killed all the soldiers guarding the city before the Qin soldiers could react.

"Boom!"

"Enemy attack!" The Qin soldiers on the city wall saw this scene and immediately sounded the gong to alert others and shouted.

"Quickly, climb up the city wall and kill them!" Han Xin ordered.

Cao Xing, who was 3 miles away, heard Gaodu's shouts of killing and immediately shouted: "Soldiers, kill!"

Under his leadership, 4000 soldiers rushed to Gaodu County, shouting and killing.

South Gate of Gaodu County.

The soldiers of the Qin army had already discovered that the enemy was coming to kill them, but they were too negligent. There were only a hundred Qin soldiers in the entire south gate. Facing Han Xin's attack by thousands of Han soldiers, they were killed in less than half a stick of incense. It was empty, and the soldiers in the Qin army camp had just finished gathering.

But at this time, Han Xin not only captured the south gate of Gaodu County, but even the city wall of the south gate was captured by them.

"Kill the enemy!" The soldiers in the Qin army camp had only reached the south gate at this time.

"Fire the arrow!" Han Xin said.

"Boom!" Hundreds of long arrows were shot at the Qin soldiers. Caught off guard, dozens of Qin soldiers fell to the ground.

"Shoot quickly and shoot all the long arrows in your hands!" Han Xin shouted.

The archers of the Han army began to shoot rapidly, and the long arrows shot at the Qin army like a rainstorm, causing a large number of casualties to the Qin army soldiers.

"Han Xin, Mr. Nai is here to support you."

"Soldiers, kill!" When Cao Xing's 4000 Han soldiers arrived, the Qin soldiers realized that there was no way to save the day and surrendered to the Han army. This time Gaodu County was captured.

After capturing Gaodu County, Han Xin said to Cao Xing: "Now inform General Zhang He to lead the troops and leave 500 troops here to guard Gaodu County. We will occupy Changzi County all the way before the Qin army can react. Tunliu County, and the most important Hukou Pass, only by blocking Hukou Pass will Meng Tian's army truly be unable to fly."

(End of this chapter)