Chu and Han contend for the throne

Chapter 109 Conflict
In the military camp in the north of the city, the melee between the Chu army and the Wei army has already been decided.

Although there were less than 500 Chu troops participating in the melee, the Wei army had at least 400, but the result of the melee was that the Wei army was completely defeated, and at least [-] people were beheaded on the spot.

This result is indeed somewhat exaggerated.

Zhang Chun, the general under Chen Xi's command, retreated to a corner with the last remaining hundred or so remnants of his soldiers, and while struggling to resist Jing Qian's crazy attack, he shouted bitterly, "Jing Qian, you bloody hell!" Do you want to kill them all?"

Jing Qian's knife was as tight as a knife, and he slashed at Zhang Chun's vitals, while shouting fiercely: "Why did I persuade you to come here just now, you kid just want to rely on the number of people to provoke troubles, and now you think of begging for mercy? Tell you, later It's gone!" After saying that, Jing Qian jumped up again, and with a knife in his hand, he slashed at Zhang Chun's head.

Zhang Chun didn't dare to fight hard, and retreated quickly.

Jing Qian let out a sinister laugh, and the saber suddenly changed from slashing to stabbing. The sharp point of the knife went straight to Zhang Chun's throat. Xiang Zhuang suddenly heard a thunderous roar from outside: "Jing Qian, don't stop!"

Jing Qian's knife stopped suddenly, and the sharp tip was only a hair's breadth away from Zhang Chun's throat.

Zhang Chun's face turned pale in an instant, and beads of sweat had already oozed from his forehead. At this moment, he could clearly feel the coldness coming from Jing Qian's blade. A little earlier, he, Zhang Chun, might have died on the spot.

Amidst the chaotic footsteps, Xiang Zhuang and Chen Xi each rushed into the gate with hundreds of songs.

Only then did Jing Qian let out a muffled snort, put away his saber and retreated behind Xiang Zhuang, and Zhang Chun let out a long sigh of relief, only to find that his back was already soaked in cold sweat.

Looking at the dead bodies of Wei Jun on the ground, Xiang Zhuang and Chen Xi frowned at the same time.

Xiang Zhuang had long expected that Chen Xi would not hand over his military power easily. After all, he now has [-] strong men in his hands, and he might even compete with Xiang Zhuang for the dominance of the Chu army. There will definitely be trouble, Xiang Zhuang just didn't expect this moment to come so quickly and so urgently!
Chen Xi frowned because almost all the corpses of Wei Jun lay on the ground, but there were only Liao Liao and Chu Jun.

More than 500 Wei troops fought with more than 100 Chu troops. As a result, the Wei army was almost wiped out, while only a few Chu troops died, and a dozen people were slightly injured. Such a result is really scary!
Although the Chu army is well-equipped and almost all of them are sharp fighters, the Wei army is poorly equipped and does not even have decent iron weapons. However, it is an indisputable fact that there is a huge gap in combat effectiveness between the two sides. After this incident, Chen Xi had a deeper understanding of the super fighting power of the Chu army.

Xiang Zhuang took the lead and asked, "Jing Qian, what's going on?"

Jing Qian bowed his hands and said, "General, the more than 5000 remnants of the Han army in the barracks have surrendered to our Great Chu, but Zhang Chun rushed into the barracks with [-] Wei soldiers. He couldn't help saying that he wanted to kill the prisoners and take their heads. I went to ask for credit, and the last general said a few words to him, but not only did he not listen, he even dared to use force, he just didn't know what to do!"

Hou Chang, who came with Chen Xi, turned his lips back and said: "So what if the Han army surrendered to your Chu army? If it weren't for our 3000 army to attract most of the defenders in Dongguan, just with your two 500 people, Want to win Hulao Pass? Just dream! Based on this, the [-] Han prisoners of war will also score [-] of us!"

"Haha." Jing Qian laughed back angrily, "I really don't know how to look good. If our Chu army hadn't opened and closed the gate, you would also want to enter the gate? That's wishful thinking!"

Hou Chang was furious and said, "Jing Qian, do you dare to despise our [-] army of Great Wei?"

"A [-]-strong army?" Jing Qian said sarcastically, "How dare a mob of people dare to call it a large army?"

"Crowd?" Hou Chang asked anxiously, "Do you want the two armies to fight outside the pass and fight again?"

"At any time!" Jing Qian said murderously, "It's not that we underestimated you, the Chu army only needs [-] elite soldiers, and can kill you [-] to [-] native chickens and dogs!"

Seeing Jing Qian talking more and more arrogantly, Xiang Zhuang couldn't help shouting: "Jing Qian, shut up!"

Chen Xi's face was already livid with anger. He admitted that the Wei army was not as elite as the Chu army, but the Wei army gathered at Hulao Pass had a total of 3 people, while the Chu army had less than 3000 people. After killing three thousand Chu troops, Jing Qian dared to boast that two thousand Chu troops could kill thirty thousand Wei troops!How arrogant? !
Angry in his heart, Chen Xi's tone became a little stiff, and he said immediately: "General, what do you think about this matter?"

Of course Xiang Zhuang would not show weakness at this time, otherwise his prestige in the hearts of the Chu army would be greatly reduced, and he said very forcefully at the moment: "Hou Chang's troops provoked first. !" After saying this, Xiang Zhuang said to Chen Xi again, "As for how to punish, that is up to you, General Chen."

Chen Xi frowned and said, "How does the general plan to punish Jing Qian? Caning or beheading?"

Xiang Zhuang said coldly: "That's my general's business, so I don't need General Chen Xi to ask about it."

"What?" Hou Chang protested, "Is this the way to forget it? So many of us died in vain?"

"Presumptuous!" Xiang Zhuang said angrily, "Hou Chang, do you really think that this general dare not kill you? Don't forget, this general is still the supervising general of the Great Wei Kingdom!"

Hou Chang suddenly fell silent.

Chen Xi's heart trembled slightly, nothing else, Xiang Zhuang's fierce power was too strong.

It does take a bit of courage to sing against Xiang Zhuang, but soon, Chen Xi secretly encouraged himself. No matter what, he now has 5000 strong men in his hands. If the armor and weapons of the army prisoners of war are not used, then the Wei army will immediately become a powerful army. What will Xiangzhuang have to be afraid of?
Having figured this out, Chen Xi immediately lowered his stance, and immediately yelled: "Zhang Chun, as a general of the rear army of the Wei State, provoked troubles with the Chu army, resulting in an armed fight between the Chu and Wei armies, resulting in several battles between the two sides. Hundreds of soldiers were either dead or injured, and they should have shown their heads to the public, but because of his meritorious service in breaking the barrier, he was spared the death penalty, and he was flogged eighty times immediately, as a warning to everyone else!"

As soon as Chen Xi said this, the faces of the Chu and Wei soldiers present all changed immediately.

Immediately, two elite soldiers of the Wei army rushed forward, tied Zhang Chun to the gate without any explanation, and then swung a long whip to Zhang Chun's back. It was long and heavy, and with just one whip, a hole was pulled out of Zhang Chun's upper body shirt, and a striking bloodstain appeared on his back.

After eighty lashes, Zhang Chun's back was already bloody, and he was only half breathed.

Chen Xi sighed, and said to Xiang Zhuang, "General, are you satisfied with how the last general will deal with you?"

Xiang Zhuang couldn't help taking a serious look at Chen Xi, this guy is capable of bending and stretching, he is a character, but Xiang Zhuang will not punish Jing Qian just because Zhang Chun was whipped!A good soldier is boasted, but a strong general is habitual. For a strong general like Jing Qian, as long as he doesn't betray himself, even if he pokes a hole in the sky, Xiang Zhuang will never blame him!

Seeing that Xiang Zhuang didn't express anything, Chen Xi sighed again, and said: "General, Zhang Chun acted recklessly, and he was to blame for being flogged to death, but there was a reason why he stormed the barracks." , Chen Xi pointed to the soldiers behind him again, and said, "General, you have also seen that the equipment of our Wei army is very poor. There are 3 soldiers in the whole army, and almost all of them have no armor. It's even a bamboo sword and a wooden halberd, it's really heartbreaking."

A faint smile appeared on the corner of Xiang Zhuang's mouth, this Chen Xi was quite calculating.

However, it was difficult for Xiang Zhuang to refuse Chen Xi's request, or it was impossible to refuse at all, because the Chu army is not short of armor and equipment, but the Wei army is indeed in urgent need of these armors and weapons. It's the allied army again. If Xiang Zhuang refuses to meet even this requirement, how can he collect the morale of the Wei army?

At that moment Xiang Zhuang smiled and said: "General Chen Xi, even if you don't tell me, this general will give it to you."

Chen Xi was overjoyed, and immediately bowed deeply and said: "So, the last general will thank the general."

Xiang Zhuang nodded, and immediately ordered Jingqian: "Jingqian, immediately escort the Han army prisoners out of the customs and return to Luoyang. As for the food, supplies, weapons and armor in Hulao Pass, they all belong to the Wei army. The Wei army also restrained a large part of the Han army guarding the pass, and these trophies should be regarded as rewards for them."

"Promise!" Jing Qian agreed with a bang, and then led the trapped camp to escort the Han army's soldiers out of the pass.

When the eastern sky was slightly pale, Xiang Zhuang also left Hulao Pass with the Chu army. Before leaving, he repeatedly told Chen Xi that once the soldiers and horses were reorganized, he would leave an army to guard Hulao Pass, and then lead the army to Luoyang. Joining forces and attacking Hangu Pass together, Chen Xi wished that Xiangzhuang would leave earlier, so he naturally agreed.

As for Tian Heng and the eight hundred disciples, they naturally followed Xiang Zhuang.

On the way back to Luoyang, Wu She caught up with Xiang Zhuang on horseback, and said worriedly: "General, this Chen Xi seems to have a heart of disobedience?"

Xiang Zhuang didn't answer, but just smiled lightly.

Chen Xi was originally a very ambitious person. Historically, even when Liu Bang had already ruled the world and proclaimed himself emperor, this guy dared to rebel. Now Chen Xi is required to submit to Xiang Zhuang. How is it possible?However, Xiang Zhuang never had any illusions about Chen Xi.

Long before Ao Cang divided his troops, Xiang Zhuang had reserved a hand.

Now, it's time for the chess piece buried at the beginning to play a role.

Xiang Zhuang's only worry was that it was nearly 150 miles from Hulaoguan to Luoyang, and it would take at least a day or two to go back and forth. In case Liu Bang got the news, he joined forces with Peng Yue , and then rush to lead the army to attack Hulao Pass before Xiangzhuang starts, the situation will become very bad.

(End of this chapter)