Da Qin: From a disciple of Fusu to a generation of imperial masters

Chapter 374 Wang Ben Mengfang leads the army to attack! Targeting the Xiongnu's lair!

Han Xin and Wang Ben looked at Meng Fang who was standing aside. It was Meng Fang who had just spoken.

"Brother Meng Fang, what do you want to say?"

Wang Ben looked at Meng Fang with a smile on his face.

"I have been away from the military for many years, and I miss my days in the military all the time."

"This time we have encountered an attack on the Xiongnu's lair. How can I miss such a good opportunity?"

"This time I will follow General Wang Ben to attack the Xiongnu's lair and experience the feeling of fighting on the battlefield again."

Meng Fang said this with a hint of fighting spirit in his eyes.

Ever since the Qin Dynasty unified the six kingdoms, Meng Fang has been in the Qilin Hall with the civil servants almost every day.

He missed the feeling of being in the army, sharing the joys and sorrows with the soldiers and fighting the enemy.

As members of the Meng family, the battlefield is where they should go.

Now the opportunity is right in front of him, and Meng Fang doesn't want to miss it.

Han Xin and Wang Ben were stunned for a moment when they heard Meng Fang's words, but they soon reacted with smiles on their faces.

"Brother Meng Fang, this time you should wait for good news from General Wang Ben at the border."

"You were ordered to deliver food to the border. If you were asked to go to the battlefield."

"Once His Majesty knows this news, I, the commander-in-chief, will be held responsible."

Han Xin looked at Meng Fang and politely refused.

In Han Xin's view, Meng Fang was ordered to deliver food. If Meng Fang was allowed to go to the battlefield to kill the enemy.

There is another reason why I have to take responsibility.

If Meng Fang was injured while attacking the Xiongnu, he would not be able to explain to Prince Fusu and the Meng family.

"Yes, Brother Meng Fang, His Majesty withdrew you from the army precisely for your health."

"This time you stay at the border and wait for my good news."

"I will soon drive these miserable Huns out of the grassland."

Wang Ben looked at Meng Fang and also tried to dissuade him.

He and Han Xin were military generals sent to the border by His Majesty's order, but Meng Fang was not one of them.

Wang Ben refused to let Meng Fang go with him to attack the Huns.

"Humph!"

"After all, you two are still worried that I will get hurt when I attack the Huns."

"Although I have been away from the army for many years, I still practice martial arts every day."

"It's very easy to deal with those Huns."

"Brother Wang Ben, you know my martial arts skills."

As Meng Fang spoke, a hint of fighting spirit flashed in his eyes.

He knew clearly that Han Xin and Wang Ben did not agree with his participation in the plan to attack the Huns.

He was worried that he would get hurt. After all, he was sent by His Majesty to deliver food.

If I get hurt, I won't be able to explain to His Majesty.

Meng Fang understood the good intentions of Han Xin and Wang Ben, but as a former military general, Meng Fang could not accept such good intentions.

When he conquered the six kingdoms, he always took the lead in fighting the enemy and never showed any fear.

It was his own bravery that enabled him to achieve many military exploits.

The soldiers in the army admired him very much, and the Meng family admired him even more.

When Wang Ben heard Meng Fang's words, there was a hint of helplessness on his face. He was very familiar with Meng Fang's martial arts.

When conquering the six kingdoms, Meng Fang was very brave.

His father, General Wang Jian, the commander-in-chief of the Qin Dynasty, also praised Meng Fang.

Meng Fang looked at Han Xin and Wang Ben who were silent, and continued, "You two don't need to worry about His Majesty."

"This time I took the initiative to attack the Xiongnu. Even if Your Majesty blames me, I will take full responsibility."

"Besides, your Majesty will surely be very happy to drive out the Huns in this battle."

“Not only will there be no punishment, there will be rewards.”

Meng Fang said this with a smile on his face.

Your Majesty has great trust in the Meng family, even if he made a mistake in attacking the Huns this time.

Your Majesty will not punish him too severely, and if we win this battle, there will be no more crisis on the border.

Your Majesty will be very happy to know this news.

Wang Ben and Han Xin looked at each other, and there was a bitter smile in their eyes.

"Since Brother Meng Fang is so insistent, Han Xin agrees that Brother Meng Fang and Brother Wang Ben can attack the Xiongnu's lair together."

"But Han Xin needs General Meng Fang to agree to one condition."

Han Xin looked at Meng Fang and his expression turned serious.

"Brother Han Xin, please tell me. I will agree to any condition you give me."

When Meng Fang heard that Han Xin agreed to let him attack the Huns, his face was full of excitement.

As for the conditions proposed by Han Xin, he would not refuse any of them.

Han Xin nodded slightly when he heard Meng Fang's words, "This time we will attack the Xiongnu's lair."

"Brother Wang Ben is the commander of this army. Brother Meng Fang, you must obey Brother Wang Ben's orders."

"Brother Wang Ben asked you to do this, you must execute it decisively."

Han Xin looked at Meng Fang and stated his conditions.

"No problem, that's what it should be."

Meng Fang nodded slightly when he heard Han Xin's words. Meng Fang was once a military general.

Naturally, I know that during a war, I must obey the orders of the commander-in-chief.

Han Xin's expression relaxed a little when he heard Meng Fang's words. He looked at Wang Ben and gave him a wink.

Wang Ben saw Han Xin's look and nodded slightly. He understood the look Han Xin was giving him.

Han Xin wanted him to be careful and not let Meng Fang rush to the front alone.

We still have to let Meng Fang act with the army.

Even if Han Xin didn't say it, Wang Ben would have done it.

"Let us drink this cup together to celebrate the victory of this great battle."

Wang Ben raised the wine jar and looked at Han Xin and Meng Fang.

"Dry!"

The three of them raised their wine bottles, drank them all in one gulp with smiles on their faces.

"I forgot to mention it just now. There is one more thing you two should pay attention to."

"Once the Xiongnu start to flee, Brother Wang Ben and Brother Meng Fang can lead the army to continue chasing them and drive them out of the grassland."

“But when we pass by a river, don’t let the army drink the river water.”

"I am worried that the Huns will poison the water during their retreat."

Han Xin looked serious and looked at Wang Ben and Meng Fang.

When the army is fighting fiercely, they will inevitably feel thirsty.

Once the pursuit saw the river, the soldiers would choose to stop in the river and then pursue again.

If the retreating enemy poisoned the water, the soldiers who drank it would be poisoned.

Han Xin had seen such things in books, and this time he specifically reminded Wang Ben and Meng Fang.

When Wang Ben and Meng Fang heard Han Xin's words, they looked at each other with surprise in their eyes.

If Han Xin hadn't mentioned this, they really wouldn't have paid attention to it.

Food and water are very important to the army. If the enemy poisons the water, it will indeed cause harm to the army.

"Brother Han Xin is very thoughtful. I admire him!"

"Brother Han Xin, rest assured that I will order the army not to drink river water while chasing the Xiongnu."

Wang Ben looked at Han Xin and made his promise.

Han Xin nodded slightly when he heard Wang Ben's words, "This time we will attack the Xiongnu's lair."

"General Wang Ben, have the soldiers take all the three sets of horse harnesses and the Zhuge Crossbow."

"With Han Xin in charge, there is no need for these things unless there is a crisis on the border."

"These good things should be used by the soldiers who attack the Xiongnu's lair. This way they can cause more damage to the enemy."

"It can also reduce the casualties among the Qin soldiers."

Han Xin looked at Wang Ben and expressed his thoughts again.

In Han Xin's view, winning a battle was not the best outcome.

The best result is a victory with few casualties. The last time, the Xiongnu leader was beheaded and all the soldiers he brought were annihilated.

The casualties among Han Xin's soldiers were very small.

This time when attacking the Huns' lair, Han Xin's idea was to have as few casualties on his side as possible.

"Don't worry, if you want to win, you have to win with excellence."

As Wang Ben spoke, there was a hint of fighting spirit on his face.

Wang Ben would not consider it a victory if he inflicted 800 casualties on his own while injuring 1,000 enemies.

He and Han Xin had the same idea on this point.

"I won't go home until I'm drunk today, and I'll prepare the army tomorrow."

"Dry!"

Han Xin raised the wine jar and looked at Wang Ben and Meng Fang.

"Dry!"

Wang Ben and Meng Fang also raised their wine bottles and drank them all in one gulp, clinking glasses and passing them around.

In the next few days, Han Xin and Wang Ben began to prepare the army.

Soldiers were selected to attack the Huns' lair. After a few days, all the soldiers had been selected.

The soldiers selected are all experienced veterans.

Those slightly weaker soldiers were left behind to defend the city with Han Xin.

Wang Ben was not worried about this. With Han Xin as the commander, there would be no problem in defending the city with these soldiers.

Han Xin's military ability has been recognized by Wang Ben.

This is also the reason why he felt at ease leading his army to attack the Huns' lair.

After the soldiers were selected, they began to prepare the food needed for the attack on the Huns' lair.

Many large pots were set up in the military camp in the city.

Corn and potatoes were cooked in these big pots. This time the army attacked the Huns' lair.

These corn and potatoes are their food, with these potatoes and corn.

Even if the supply is temporarily insufficient, the soldiers will not starve without food.

early morning!

At the border gate!
Wang Ben and Meng Fang were wearing armor, holding spears and riding war horses and standing at the front.

Behind the two of them were the cavalrymen who followed them to attack the Huns' lair this time.

These cavalrymen were fully equipped, and most of the soldiers had a Zhuge crossbow on the other side of their horses.

When the army went out to war this time, all the Zhuge Crossbows in the armory were taken out and given to the cavalry.

"Brother Wang Ben, Brother Meng Fang, Han Xin is at the border."

"You two don't have to worry. Han Xin is waiting for your triumphant return at the border."

Han Xin, standing in front of Wang Ben and Meng Fang, watched them clasp their fists and salute.

"Brother Han Xin, rest assured, we will win this battle!"

Wang Ben and Meng Fang looked at Han Xin with serious expressions on their faces and clasped their fists in return.

Han Xin looked at the two of them and nodded slightly.

"set off!"

Wang Ben issued a military order, and he and Meng Fang urged their horses to leave the border.

The cavalry behind them also followed the steps of Wang Ben and Meng Fang.

Han Xin stood at the city gate and watched the army gradually moving away.

There was a trace of seriousness on his face. This time, the Qin Dynasty took the initiative to attack the Huns' lair.

Although there were some dangers, Han Xin believed that this battle must be fought.

The best way is to take advantage of the enemy's weakness and deliver a fatal blow.

If the enemy is allowed to recover, it will be disadvantageous to the Qin Dynasty.

"Pass the order down, all soldiers be alert."

"No one is allowed to drink alcohol until the army returns."

"Those who disobey will be dealt with according to military regulations."

Han Xin looked at the deputy general beside him and issued a military order.

He now only has a small number of soldiers guarding the border, although the Huns cannot attack the border.

We still cannot let our guard down. After all, the enemies near the border are not just the Huns.

They are just other potential enemies, and their combat effectiveness is average.

Now that the city is empty, Han Xin must be on high alert.

"promise!"

The deputy general clasped his fists inwardly and turned around to issue Han Xin's military orders.

Now the commander Han Xin has conquered all the soldiers at the border, and no one dares to disobey Han Xin's military orders.

"Brother Wang Ben, Brother Meng Fang, Han Xin is waiting for your triumphant return."

Han Xin said softly, then turned and went back to the city.

The border gate slowly closed, and the soldiers on the city wall watched every move around them with serious expressions.

On the way to the border with the Xiongnu, Wang Ben and Meng Fang rode their war horses at the forefront of the cavalry.

"Brother Meng Fang, we can reach the Huns' lair tonight."

Wang Ben looked at Meng Fang beside him and pointed forward and said.

Meng Fang looked forward with a hint of fighting spirit in his eyes. The army had been marching for a few days, and Meng Fang was already a little impatient.

“With corn and potatoes, the soldiers didn’t have to make fires to cook.”

"It saves the army a lot of time."

Meng Fang looked at the army behind him with a smile on his face.

Wang Ben also smiled when he heard Meng Fang's words. This time when the army set out, the soldiers ate the corn and potatoes they brought with them when they were hungry.

This saves a lot of cooking time and allows the soldiers to rest more.

After a few days, the cavalrymen did not feel any fatigue.

"Brother Wang Ben, how do you want to fight when we reach the Xiongnu's lair?"

Meng Fang looked at Wang Ben and his expression turned serious.

When Wang Ben heard Meng Fang's words, his expression turned serious: "The new leader of the Xiongnu."

"They don't have as much battlefield experience as the previous Chanyu leaders, and they didn't expect that the Qin generals would lead cavalry to attack their lair."

"The defense of the Xiongnu's lair is not very high."

“This is a good opportunity for us.”

"Once the two of us and our cavalry show up at the Xiongnu's lair, they will definitely be thrown into disarray."

"At this time, we still need to find the camp of the Xiongnu Chanyu, and it would be best if we can kill this new Chanyu."

"Without the new Chanyu, the other Xiongnu people will lose their backbone and become panicked."

"This way they won't be able to put up much resistance and will just run away."

"This is a good thing for us. It not only completes our plan to drive away the Huns, but also reduces the casualties of the Qin cavalry."

Wang Ben looked at Meng Fang and told him his battle plan.

"Brother Wang Ben's plan is exactly what I want. I think so too."

"Catch the leader first, and catch the thief by surprise."

"Brother Wang Ben, rest assured. I will personally behead the new Khan of the Xiongnu."

"I will bring the new Chanyu's head back to Xianyang City to present to Your Majesty."

A hint of murderous intent flashed in Meng Fang's eyes, and he glanced at the black spear in his hand.

It has been a long time since I used this spear to kill an enemy. This time, it would be a good choice to use it to behead the Huns' Chanyu.

Wang Ben smiled when he heard Meng Fang's words, "Wang Ben is waiting to see Brother Meng Fang behead the Xiongnu Chanyu with this spear."

Wang Ben still has great faith in Meng Fang's martial arts. In terms of personal martial arts alone, he is the best among the generals of the Qin Dynasty.

Few people can compare with Meng Fang, which is why Meng Fang has a high prestige in the army.

Hun base camp!
In the largest general's tent, a middle-aged man wearing many head ornaments sat in the main seat with a smile on his face.

Looking at the women dancing in front of him, there were several burly men wearing animal skins in the tent.

Several strong men looked at the middle-aged man with a hint of helplessness on their faces.

The middle-aged man wearing many head ornaments was the new Khan elected by the Xiongnu.

Those burly men were the generals under the command of the new Chanyu.

(End of this chapter)