Han Dang is stronger

Chapter 146
The same people have different fates, and they are also fleeing in embarrassment. The defeated Chu army under Xiang Liang's command, and the anti-Qin coalition army led by Ying Bu, Lu Chen and Wei Bao are undoubtedly much more relaxed than the young commander's army, and the reason is no different. There are almost two. First, the Chu army and the anti-Qin coalition army were defeated and fled far away. They broke away from contact with the main force of the Qin army early and forced the young commander to take up the task of rearing the rear. live.

The second is that Xiang Kang has a bit of conscience. After getting in touch with Xiang Liang who was fleeing, he immediately sent an army to escort the grain truck forward, and sent some overnight rushes to the Chu army and the anti-Qin allied army who had lost all their grain and cooking utensils. The rice balls made by Xiang Liang and other troops had some rations on the way to the bottom of the retreat, and they would not collapse completely because of being too hungry, so Xiang Liang, Lu Chen and others were able to take most of the remnants of the defeated soldiers and flee back to Suiyang As far as food is concerned, there is no further loss.

Having said that, when they fled back to the city of Suiyang, the well-armored Chu army and the anti-Qin allied army turned into a group of beggars when they set off to pursue them. , when they fled, they didn't even know where they dropped their weapons and banners, and they were so embarrassed that the Suiyang defenders almost didn't dare to recognize each other.

To make matters worse, because they fled too quickly, the Chu army and the anti-Qin Yi army lost contact with the young commander in charge of the rear. I don't know how the young commander retreated eastward, whether they were caught up by the Qin army, or whether they were caught by the army. The Qin army was defeated by chasing troops?After turning defeat into victory, will the main force of the Qin army come to attack Suiyang again?So even after having a full meal under the city of Suiyang and reorganizing the army a little bit, there are still many civil and military soldiers from the Chu army who hurriedly spoke to Xiang Liang, suggesting that Xiang Liang should continue to retreat eastward with the army as soon as possible, so as not to be killed by the Qin army. The main force caught up and killed themselves in vain.

Fortunately, Xiang Kang has a bit of conscience, and Xiang Liang is also a good uncle who loves his nephew very much. He shook his head immediately after hearing everyone's advice, and said: "Don't worry, the situation is unclear now, and Kang'er's army is behind us again Behind the Hall of Sacrificial Life, if we leave Kanger's army behind and continue to retreat eastward, if Kanger's army is overtaken by the main force of the Tyrant Qin, or even directly surrounded by the Tyrant Qin army, without our army to respond, his army will be finished."

"Brother, we can't be more benevolent at this time." Xiang Bo, who shouted and retreated to the east the loudest, stomped his feet anxiously, and said, "We have lost too many weapons and luggage, and there are not so many weapons in Suiyang City. Let us re-arm the army, and we don't have so many arrows to continue fighting. Once the Tyrant Qin army overtakes us, the consequences will definitely be disastrous. Soldiers' grasp."

"General, the last general also thinks that we should retreat to the east as soon as possible, and we can no longer take into account the army of Young Marshal Xiang." Jibu's uncle Ding Gu, who also shouted desperately to escape, also said: "At this time, the main force of Tyrant Qin will definitely go east at full speed. Jin, Young Commander Xiang and the others can't escape the pursuit of the Tyrant Qin army. They must have been killed by the Tyrant Qin army before they reached Suiyang. The Great Chu Army that you worked so hard to build."

All the friendly generals, including Ying Bu, Lu Chen, and Wei Bao, believed that it was impossible for the young marshal to get rid of the pursuit of the Qin army, and retreated to Suiyang to continue fighting. Quickly opened the distance from the Qin army's chasing troops.Only Xiang Yu, who valued family affection, Xiang Han, who was recruited by the Chu army in Fuli, and the upright old man Fan, stood up to express their opposition, but Xiang Yu, Xiang Han and others still advocated that Xiang Liang should bring the main force Dong Withdraw, let yourself lead an army to stay and prepare to meet the young commander's army, and it is also convenient for the main force to take up the task of rearing the rear after the young commander's army is completely defeated.

At the critical moment that determines his prestige and face in the future, Xiang Liang made a choice that values ​​love and righteousness. After repeated calculations, Xiang Liang gritted his teeth and said, "We can't withdraw! If it wasn't for Kang'er who gave up his life to be the queen, we would have been tyrannized by the Qin army long ago." The pursuers have been completely killed. Kanger is loyal and filial, as an uncle, I can’t let him down! If we don’t retreat, we will organize the army here and wait for Kanger’s rear team!”

"Brother—!" Xiang Bo wailed, his voice mournful, and his tone full of despair.

"General!" Ding Gu also screamed, his eyes turned red with anxiety.

"Shut up!" Xiang Liang yelled angrily, and roared: "If you are afraid of death, you can go first! If you want to go there, go there! But I, Xiang Liang, won't leave. I must wait for Kang'er's army to come back!"

Fearing his majestic elder brother since he was a child, Uncle Xiang could only keep his mouth shut obediently, and retreated to the side to be dejected with Ding Gu, who was also scolded, and hated Xiang Kang, who was dragging him down, to the extreme.However, Xiang Liang repeatedly ordered the Chu army to enter the strong camp left by the young commander's army, arrange the soldiers, horses and weapons to prepare for another battle. Outside the Bingcheng, it is convenient to join hands with the Chu army to send troops at any time to meet the young commander who was hunted down by the Qin army.

Of course, Xiang Liang is also a cautious person. In addition to being determined to prepare for his nephew's army, he also secretly ordered the Suiyang defenders to transfer the food and grass in the city out of the city, and at the same time rush to make a large amount of dry food, so that they can be immediately dispatched when the situation is wrong. Evacuate Suiyang.

Just after noon the next day, Kuai Ma, the scout sent by Xiang Liang to the west to investigate, finally saw the main force of the Young Marshal's army retreating westward, and reported the news to Xiang Liang immediately.Xiang Liang was overjoyed when he heard the news, and hurriedly asked: "How is Kang'er's army doing now? Have you seen the Tyrant Qin army chasing and killing them?"

"Reporting to Zhuguo, I didn't see the pursuers of the Tyrant Qin army." The scout who came to report the letter replied truthfully: "However, the situation of Young Marshal Xiang's army should be very bad. Except for chariots, there is no chariot. The trucks carrying food, grass and military supplies, and the army of Young Marshal Xiang retreated in a hurry, and the situation is probably not good."

"Oops!" Xiang Bo yelled like killing a pig: "There must be a chasing soldier from the Qin Dynasty behind him, maybe the main force of the Qin Dynasty will also come to kill him!"

"General, don't hesitate anymore!" Ding Gu shouted again: "We must make preparations to withdraw our troops immediately, otherwise, once the Tyrant Qin army follows Young Commander Xiang's army and kills us, our situation will be bad. "

After hesitating for a while, Xiang Liang made up his mind and ordered: "Order the whole army to pull out the battalion and load the vehicles immediately, and prepare to retreat. Yu'er, you take the cavalry to attack and go to fight for Kang'er. When you find that the Tyrant Qin army is chasing Kang'er, resolutely block it. Give Kanger time to retreat."

Xiang Yu agreed loudly, and immediately rushed out to organize a cavalry attack. Xiang Bo, Ding Gu and others couldn't wait any longer, and rushed out of the big tent even faster to convey the order to prepare for Xiang Liang's retreat. In a panic, he hurriedly packed up the tent and quickly loaded all kinds of military supplies into the car.The camp of the anti-Qin coalition army not far away was also in chaos, panicked as they hurriedly prepared to retreat, as if the end was approaching.

After a while, Xiang Kang finally rushed back to the city of Suiyang with the main force of the Young Marshal Army, and then Xiang Liang, who had not waited to leave the camp in person, saw clearly the current situation of the Young Marshal Army, and his face was full. Xiang Kang, who was dusty and sweaty, had already stumbled to Xiang Liang. While saluting in a panic, he asked impatiently, "Uncle, is there anything to eat? My nephew's soldiers are almost starving."

Knowing that the situation of the Young Marshal's Army was not good, Xiang Liang had of course prepared a large amount of dry food and drinking water. Hearing Xiang Kang's plea, he immediately sent someone to deliver water and food, and personally handed a rice ball and a scoop of water to Xiang Kang. The star-studded Xiang Kang gnawed on the rice balls, choked when he ate, and rushed to drink water.Xiang Liang felt distressed when he saw it, and hurriedly said: "Eat slowly, drink slowly, don't worry, it's not good for your health."

"Kang'er, where is the Tyrant Qin army?" Xiang Bo next to him was even more impatient, and hurriedly asked, "How far is it to Suiyang?"

"Baoqin army?" Xiang Kang was taken aback by Xiang Bo's question, and then he said: "Don't worry, third uncle, the front team of the Baoqin army's chasing troops was defeated by me the night before yesterday. I don’t know, but my scouts haven’t found them yet, so they should be far away.”

"The front team of the chasing troops of the Tyrant Qin army? Was it defeated by you?" Uncle Xiang opened his mouth wide and asked in disbelief: "You retreated so hastily, you still managed to kill the chasing troops of the Tyrant Qin army on the way. defeat?"

"Good luck, I took the risk to set up an ambush on the road, and I was lucky enough to kill the chasing soldiers of the Qin army." Xiang Kang replied smoothly, and then said: "But in order to fool the chasing soldiers of the Qin Dynasty, I was forced to spend all the food, grass and military supplies. Throw it away, I ran out of food yesterday, and the soldiers were extremely tired, so they escaped in a very embarrassing situation."

Xiang Liang, Xiang Bo and the others were tongue-tied together, and then, seeing that the main force of the Young Marshals arriving one after another was still intact, not even a single general flag was lost, Xiang Liang hugged Xiang Kang laughed loudly and said, "Good boy! Good boy! Be brave! Sure enough! When the situation is so critical, you can still win the battle and bring the army back intact! Uncle is not as good as you, uncle is not as good as you what!"

Xiang Kang smiled modestly, and when Xiang Liang was finally happy enough to let go, Xiang Kang knelt down on one knee to Xiang Liang, clasped his hands together, and said in a tired but very clear voice: "Marshal, the last general Xiang Kang is ordered At the rear of the palace, we fought twice with the enemy, one draw and one victory, we were lucky enough to defeat the chasing soldiers of the Qin Dynasty, and successfully retreated to Suiyang, we did not disgrace the general order, please check with the marshal."

The one who answered Xiang Kang was Xiang Liang's excited hug again. While shaking his beloved nephew excitedly, Xiang Liang also scolded Xiang Bo, Ding Gu and the others: "It's a good thing I didn't listen to your nonsense! Otherwise, the old man will be in trouble today." You will have no face to see Kang Er and his soldiers again! Be careful with what you say in the future, and if you dare to speculate wildly and confuse the morale of the army, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

Xiang Bo, Ding Gu and other fugitives were ashamed, and they all bowed their heads and shut up. Although Xiang Kang knew that Xiang Liang said these words to offend others for himself, there was nothing he could do. In addition, the main force of the young commander was too tired, so Xiang Kang also begged Xiang Liang to allow him to lead his army into the city to garrison and sleep in the open in the safest city of Suiyang. Xiang Liang agreed and immediately asked the defenders in the city to open the four doors. As a result, the main force of the young commander who was extremely exhausted After entering the city, he immediately lay down on the streets in the city, and fell into a drowsy sleep.

Because it was repeatedly confirmed that the Qin army did not pursue, the Chu army and the anti-Qin coalition army of course also gave up their plans to withdraw from Suiyang immediately, and re-established camps to continue the garrison. At the same time, the young general army defeated the Qin army on the way back. , It also quickly spread among the Chu army and the anti-Qin coalition army.Naturally, the generals and soldiers of the Chu Army and the Anti-Qin Allied Army were all amazed, they were amazed at Xiang Kang and the Young Marshal Army, but Wen Wu, the generals who believed that the Young Marshal Army would inevitably be wiped out before, all had no face. Guang, became the laughing stock of everyone, and also brought a lot of resentment to Xiang Kang, who was already a wunderkind.

After resting for a day, the exhausted main force of the Young Marshal quickly regained some energy and went out of the city to set up camp again. At the same time, the secret agent of the Chu army who ventured to the far west to inquire about the situation also sent accurate news that the main force of the Qin army had died. They gave up the pursuit, crossed Sui River and retreated towards Chenliu.Xiang Liang was overjoyed when he heard the news, and hurriedly called everyone to discuss the matter of withdrawing troops. As a result, when the army was too exhausted and the military supplies were seriously insufficient, Xiang Kang also raised his hands in favor of withdrawing troops, and withdrew to Pengcheng to rest and reorganize. Without hesitation, Liang immediately decided to withdraw his troops the next day and go eastward. At the same time, he sent messengers to invite all the anti-Qin rebels around Huaisi to Pengcheng for an alliance, preparing to discuss the anti-Qin plan with all heroes.

After the meeting, of course, there will be a big banquet, wishing this successful draw against Zhang Han. During the period, Xiang Kang and the young generals, who performed eye-catchingly, naturally became the focus of the banquet. Not to mention the toast, Yingbu, Jibu and Lu Chen, who were not very convinced by Xiang Kang before, also went out of their way, and ran to Xiang Kang to toast and thank Xiang Kang, expressing their admiration for Xiang Kang.Even old man Fan, who was so arrogant that he was so arrogant, brought a glass of wine to Xiang Kang for the first time, and sincerely asked Xiang Kang to drink it.

Seeing this scene, Uncle Xiang, who didn't like Xiang Kang very much since he was a child, of course had an extremely ugly face. He excused himself to be unwell and went out for a walk after not drinking a few drinks. He would rather miss a chance to eat and drink than see Xiang Kang's villain again Dezhi's ugly face.To Uncle Xiang's surprise, Zhang Liang, a good friend who had stayed in Suiyang before, also walked out of the tent of the Chinese army. The bored Xiang Bo hurriedly waved Zhang Liang to him, and said in a low voice. He asked with a sneer, "What? You can't understand that little Zhuzi's despicable appearance?"

"Brother, what do you mean by that?" Zhang Liang was a little surprised by Uncle Xiang's nonsensical question. After he quickly came to his senses, Zhang Liang hurriedly laughed and said, "Brother, I misunderstood. You also know that my health is not good, and I dare not drink too much, so I used the excuse of peeing to hide from alcohol."

Uncle Xiang certainly knew that Zhang Liang was not in good health, but Uncle Xiang still said bitterly: "It's fine if you don't drink, just talk with me, I really don't want to see that little Zhuzi."

"Brother, why are you doing this?" Zhang Liang persuaded with a wry smile: "After all, he is your nephew. Although he is indeed disrespectful to you, as an elder, you don't need to haggle over every detail with him. Besides, this If it wasn't for him giving up his life to be the queen, we would be in real danger this time, and it is only natural for everyone to be grateful to him."

"Don't mention him, I'll be annoyed if I mention him." Uncle Xiang waved his hand angrily, and said bitterly, "It's just bad luck! If I were in command instead, I would definitely not do worse than him!"

Zhang Liang smiled, unwilling to continue discussing this topic with Uncle Xiang, but Uncle Xiang refused to let go, and said: "Zifang, this time we will withdraw to Pengcheng to reorganize the army, do you think my brother will hand over the military power to you?" Me, let me be alone and lead the army to fight alone?"

After hesitating for a moment, Zhang Liang told the truth, "Brother, don't blame me for pouring cold water on you, I'm afraid it will be difficult. First of all, you have no military achievements, and secondly, you have never commanded an army. Xiang Zhu Kingdom should not do this, otherwise Not only will the generals be dissatisfied with the words, but Xiang Zhu Country will never rest assured. If my prediction is not bad, even if Xiang Zhu Country lets you lead the army, it will only keep you in the tent and will never take the risk of letting you go. You are alone."

Knowing his brother's selfless temper, Uncle Xiang's face inevitably became more gloomy. After thinking for a while, Uncle Xiang simply asked again: "Then what about that little Zhuzi? How will my brother arrange it?"

"Brother, if you don't like to listen, he will definitely be reused by your elder brother." Zhang Liang said very cautiously: "Because Huaisi was basically laid down by him for your elder brother. He has worked hard and won a lot. The morale of the army has a great influence in the Huaisi Army, so no matter whether it is emotional or reasonable, your brother will definitely use him, and you will definitely let him continue to be alone. Otherwise, not only will everyone be dissatisfied, but your brother's reputation and prestige will also be destroyed. will be greatly affected.”

"Is there no way to take this opportunity to suppress this little Zhuzi?" Uncle Xiang said angrily: "If he continues to be so arrogant, he will not only ignore the old man even more, but he will also treat my elder brother as well." Sooner or later, disrespect will be born.”

"If only..."

Zhang Liang replied smoothly, but he swallowed the words forcefully after finishing his words, not daring to give Xiang Bo any bad ideas.It's a pity that Uncle Xiang also had some understanding of Zhang Liang's personality, so he hurriedly said, "Zifang, why do you only talk in half? Do you have a way? Why don't you say it?"

"Brother, I have to advise you that the anti-Qin cause is the most important thing." Zhang Liang said helplessly: "At this time when unity and concerted efforts are most needed, it is best for us not to make extra troubles, and to be relatives and enemies. thing."

"I was trying to suppress that little Zhuzi just for the sake of opposing Qin's great cause." Xiang Bo said angrily, "Just like what you said, Zifang, Huaisi was basically defeated by him stealthily, and his total strength is still there. On top of my elder brother, if my elder brother continues to be reused on him, there will be one army and two masters after a long time, and disasters will happen sooner or later. Only by taking this opportunity to suppress and weaken him quickly can my elder brother truly Control the army so that no disaster will be left behind!"

Zhang Liang still didn't say a word, but Xiang Bo looked at his words and snorted again: "Zifang, I'm begging you. Don't forget, you want to ask my elder brother to find King Hengyang, the successor of King Han, and make him king to restore Korea." , My brother has not made up his mind on this matter."

Aware of Uncle Xiang's unruly temper, Zhang Liang hesitated again in order to prevent this despicable villain from deliberately disrupting his major event of revitalizing Korea, and said: "If Brother Uncle just wants to suppress and weaken him, that's very simple. Brother, as long as you persuade your elder brother to use Feng Zhong more, let Feng Zhong take charge of himself like your nephew, and directly follow your elder brother's orders, you will cut off one of his arms."

"Feng Zhong? Is that country man so important?" Xiang Bo asked in surprise.

"Brother, to your nephew, Feng Zhong is only more important than we imagined." Zhang Liang said in a low voice, "Brother may still not know, the reason why your nephew was able to predict the Tyrant Qin army in advance The timing of the night attack is actually not his credit, but Feng Zhong's ingenious strategy."

"Is there such a thing? Is it true?" Uncle Xiang was surprised again.

"It's absolutely true." Zhang Liang nodded, and then said in a low voice: "Although your nephew claimed in front of your elder brother that it was his arrangement to steal some smoke from the Qin army's kitchen, I happened to be his prisoner at that time. Army, inquiring accurate information from his army, this matter is actually a masterpiece of Feng Zhong, as early as when the Tyrant Qin army deliberately showed weakness, Feng Zhong had already asked his soldiers to steal the amount of cooking smoke from the Tyrant Qin army every day, Only then did we discover the clues that the Tyrant Qin army was preparing to attack."

Uncle Xiang opened his mouth wide, and Zhang Liang said in a low voice: "Also, this time in Xiangyi, Feng Zhong was the first to realize that the situation was not good, so he immediately ordered his army to get up and prepare for the battle, and then blocked it for your nephew. The sneak attack soldiers of the Tyrant Qin army allowed your nephew's army to survive the big defeat that night and became the only undefeated army."

"Or him? How do you know?" Xiang Bo asked even more surprised.

"Your eldest son told me." Zhang Liang replied: "When your nephew's army left the city to set up camp this morning, I met with your eldest son Xiang You, and he told me that Feng Zhong He first asked him to wake up the army to prepare for the battle, and then he went to your nephew to warn the police. So in the big battle that night, it was actually Feng Zhong, the countryman you have always looked down upon, and not your nephew."

"In addition, brother, have you found out?" Zhang Liang reminded again: "Since Feng Zhong got the chance to be alone, has he suffered a defeat? Whether it is military tactics, has he ever missed? Even with the The poorly equipped southern line division, he still defeated the Qin elite in Fuli. I am afraid that your nephew may not be able to fight such a battle! It's just that he is low-key, has little ambition, and is like a brother to your nephew. He was driven by your nephew willingly, so he was overshadowed by your nephew's brilliance! Otherwise, his achievements would definitely not be inferior to your nephew."

It was Zhang Liang who reminded him, and Xiang Bo was also surprised to find that Feng Zhong, the country man he had always looked down upon, had indeed won every battle after being on his own, and had never lost a lot. Better and more beautiful!After realizing this, Uncle Xiang quickly slapped his thigh again, and said with great joy, "That's right! It's a good idea! I persuade my brother to use Feng Zhong again, and let Feng Zhong's man and that little Zhuzi be on an equal footing, and directly accept my brother's orders." Commanding is tantamount to cutting off the little Zhuzi's arm and weakening his strength. In addition, it can make him have nothing to say, and even resent Feng Zhongsheng! This plan is great, I must do it! "

After finally knowing the way to weaken and suppress the unfilial nephew, Uncle Xiang was overjoyed, but Zhang Liang, who came up with this bad idea, lowered his head helplessly, and thought to himself: "Young Master Xiang, don't blame me, it's your uncle who forced you to Mine. Also, for the sake of the anti-Qin cause, Xiangzhu Kingdom has to weaken you appropriately, otherwise, if you let you continue to grow like this, the Chu Kingdom, the main anti-Qin force in the world, may really be split."

"It's not enough!" Uncle Xiang was gearing up again in his heart, and said to himself: "In addition to cutting off Xiao Zhuzi's arm, I have to find a way to try my best to bring Feng Zhong, a countryman, so that he can be used by me. By the way, I heard that this man has several sons and daughters. It just so happens that the two sons of the old man are not married, so it is better to marry him directly, so that it will be much easier to win him over and buy him."

"Ah!"

At the same time, in the Chinese military tent, Feng Zhong, who was drinking, suddenly sneezed, and couldn't help feeling a chill in his heart, thinking: "What's the matter? Usually the hotter you drink, the colder you drink today? Don't The past few days have been too hard, have you caught a cold?"

(End of this chapter)