Han Dang is stronger

Chapter 159
Being able to stand out from the famous generals of the late Qin Dynasty such as Yingbu, Jibu, Luchen and Huanchu, Xiang Liang personally arranged to be the vanguard in chasing the main force of the Qin army. Feng Zhong's status in the main force of the Chu army can be seen. Feng Zhong's trust and expectations are also self-evident. In time, if Feng Zhong becomes Xiang Liang's confidant with a different surname in the army, like Cao Jiu, who once had a great kindness to Xiang Liang, no one will be surprised.

However, Feng Zhong's performance this time was a bit disappointing, and the speed of pursuit with light clothes was extremely fast. Feng Zhong's troops easily caught up with the main rear team of the Qin army on the evening of the day of departure, but faced with the rare opportunity to pursue the victory, he played alone Feng Zhong, who had been bold in using troops since then, suddenly became uncharacteristically uncharacteristically, and suddenly became a little timid. He neither dared to fight and charge, nor dared to use the open terrain to boldly go around and intersperse. In the contact war, after forcing back the rear team of the Qin army who did not dare to stay for a long time, they immediately stopped the pursuit and let the army rest on the spot for the night, and did not dare to take the risk of chasing overnight.

The same was true the next day. After catching up with the Qin army's rear team again by relying on the speed advantage of light-packed pursuit, Feng Zhong still did not dare to take risks, and retreated after losing the contact battle, keeping a certain distance and following Qin's advance. , It's not so much a pursuit of victory, it's better to say it's a gift to the Qin army to retreat.

Feng Zhong’s incompetence cannot be completely blamed for this. The main reason is that the combat effectiveness of Feng Zhong’s troops is not strong. The book once said that, unlike the main force of the young marshal’s army with a policy of elite soldiers, Feng Zhongjun, who made his fortune on the Huainan battlefield, was not strong because of the territory he occupied. The land is sparsely populated and the land is barren. There is no way to choose the best recruits like the main force of the Young Marshal Army. They can only scoop out vegetables in the basket. They also recruited a lot of old and weak soldiers for the sake of bluffing when they went north. The number of troops is huge, but the overall combat effectiveness is actually not high, and the equipment is quite simple.

After going north to participate in the war, relying on the capture of the battlefield and the replenishment of the wealthy rear, although Feng Zhongjun's equipment has improved a lot and has basically caught up with the main force, but the combat effectiveness is still not very strong, and the total strength of the Qin army is ten times higher. It is above Feng Zhong, so it is reasonable for Feng Zhong not to dare to take risks.

On the contrary, Feng Zhong's timid performance this time made Zhang Han a little puzzled, because Zhang Han, who had carefully collected and understood the information of the Chu army, had long discovered that Feng Zhong, the former small pavilion chief, was definitely not an easy character to deal with. He has never been defeated after being alone, and sometimes he is stronger and more difficult than Xiang Kang, who is quite alert to Zhang Han. Showing weakness, pretending to be a pig and eating a tiger, made Zhang Han dare not take risks when he had the opportunity to throw off Feng Zhong's pursuit, and took the initiative to slow down and retreat carefully, not daring to give Feng Zhong any chance.

The paper tiger will be exposed sooner or later. Two days later, the main force of the Qin army retreated to the city of Zhang County. They had to cross the Wenshui River to continue their westward retreat. It was also very easy for Feng Zhong to take the opportunity to attack while crossing the river. Zhang Han, who has always been cautious in using troops, did not dare to be careless, preferring to waste time, first built a full twenty pontoon bridges on the Wenshui River, and left the elite army behind, and then organized the army to initiate the crossing.

Feng Zhong also completely revealed his true colors at this moment. It was clear that the Qin army was heavily guarded and there was almost no way to take advantage of it. The rear of the Qin army who was fighting was so pumped that it looked for teeth, crying and howling, and fled in embarrassment for more than ten miles before stopping. The main force of the Qin army took the opportunity to quickly cross the Wenshui River and the more difficult Jishui River, and retreated directly to Fanyang City. , In turn, the difficulty of crossing the river was thrown to Feng Zhong and the main force of the Chu army behind him.

After the main force of the Qin army withdrew across Wenshui and Jishui, the small town of Zhang County, which was isolated on the east bank of Wenshui, did not hesitate to open the city and surrender to Feng Zhong immediately. Unfortunately, the food, grass and military supplies in the city had already been taken Qin Jun completely evacuated, even if he took it, it would be useless.At the same time, what confused Feng Zhong was that although the main force of the Qin army directly withdrew to Fanyang City, they deliberately gave up the insurmountable natural danger of Jishui and did not send a single soldier to guard the Jishui ferry. The posture of the army crossing the river.

He really didn't understand Zhang Han's intentions, of course Feng Zhong could only ask for help from his own soldiers surnamed Han, and asked the soldiers surnamed Han cheekily aside from everyone else: "Brother Han, what tricks are the tyrannical Qin army doing? Are you not in a hurry to continue the eastward retreat, and deliberately gave us the Jishui ferry, are you tempting us to cross the Jishui, and then take the opportunity to launch a full-scale counterattack? Should we boldly cross the river, or hold off on our advance until our main force comes to join us?"

The soldiers surnamed Han kept silent, looking ahead as if they didn't hear Feng Zhong's words, no matter how much Feng Zhong begged and questioned, he just kept silent, Feng Zhong was very anxious, but there was nothing he could do, finally Feng Zhong came Gritting his teeth, he simply ordered the army to cross Wenshui immediately and advance to Jishui Ferry to disembark. The soldiers surnamed Han still kept silent, letting Feng Zhong make his own decisions with a stern face.

According to Feng Zhong's order, the forward of the Chu army crossed the Wenshui River with ease, and advanced to Jishui Ferry to set up camp on the same day, but the main force of the Qin army still did not move a dozen miles away, and Feng Zhong continued to send people Crossing the river to investigate the enemy's situation and building bridges on the Jishui River is like completely abandoning the natural danger of Jishui.

Of course, Zhang Han’s indulgence also gave the Chu army a chance. If the Chu army’s vanguard can muster up the courage to cross Jishui and set up camp to the west bank of Jishui, then the main force of the Chu army can easily cross the river under the cover of the former army after arriving at Jishui. Crossing Jishui, you don't have to worry about being attacked by the Qin army when crossing the river, which is very conducive to the next battle.Feng Zhong's generals also saw this truth one after another, and almost all persuaded Feng Zhong to take the opportunity to cross the river and open the way for the main force to advance.Feng Zhong hesitated, and said: "Crossing the river is easy, but if the Tyrant Qin army suddenly sends troops to attack our army that is crossing the river, how can we resist?"

"General Feng, this risk has to be taken." The general Yu Kai pointed out: "The general asked us to be the vanguard to pursue the Tyrant Qin army. It is a trust in us. If we don't seize the opportunity that the Tyrant Qin army didn't send troops to garrison the ferry Resolutely cross the river. When our main force arrives, the Tyrant Qin army suddenly divides up to guard the ferry. When the general sees us missing the opportunity, what will he think of us? And what will he think of you, General Feng?"

"General, if you are afraid of a surprise attack by the Tyrant Qin army, we can cross the river secretly at night." Another general Zhu Dan also said: "First send some troops to cross Jishui at night, and build fortifications to protect the ferry. When we let the main force cross the river, the chances of success will be much greater. And even if crossing the river is unfavorable, our army that crosses Jishui first can quickly retreat to the east bank by relying on the pontoon bridge."

After all, Zhu Dan also took the initiative to ask Ying to say: "If the general does not give up, the last general is willing to be the vanguard and lead the army to cross the river overnight."

The rest of the generals agreed one after another, and they all mustered up the courage to ask Ling Adventure to cross the river first. Unfortunately, although the generals under his command were very courageous, Feng Zhong himself still hesitated and hesitated. After thinking for a long time, Feng Zhong also played tricks The rascal said to everyone: "I'll go to the bathroom first, and we'll talk when I come back."

After all, Feng Zhong really left the military tent and went to the latrine outside the tent. The soldiers surnamed Han who were ordered not to leave Feng Zhong's side had no choice but to keep up as usual.As a result, after leading the soldiers surnamed Han to a place where there was no one, Feng Zhong suddenly stopped, turned around and said to the soldiers surnamed Han: "I'm sorry for you, but I'm sorry for you too. Don't you see that every time I When I received the reward, I didn't share it equally with you, did you get the one and a half taels or a piece of silk that you deserved?"

"Am I a greedy person?" The soldier surnamed Han finally spoke, and asked coldly.

"I know you are not greedy for money." Feng Zhong nodded, and then said: "But have you ever thought about it, if you and I switch identities, would you be willing to hand me over and cut off your most powerful one? Arm? Will you be willing to let everyone know that the victories you fought were all due to me?"

Feng Zhong's words definitely came from the heart, and the soldiers surnamed Han understood after hearing this, but they still kept a straight face and didn't speak.Feng Zhong then said: "Also, do you think that if I recommend you to the general, the general will really use you again? My good brother Xiang Shaoshuai has worked so hard, but he is now under the general's account. Don't you know what the situation is? Do you think that the general will treat you better than Young Commander Xiang after you arrive at the general's tent? Will you obey my words like I treat you, and what you say is what I say? "

The soldier surnamed Han continued to remain silent. Feng Zhong waited for a long time but did not see him speak, so he could only sigh helplessly: "I didn't expect you to hate me so much, well, as you wish, when the main force of the general arrives, I will immediately act like him." I recommend you, but I can't guarantee whether the general will use you again, and I can't guarantee it. In addition, I would like to remind you that after you are under the general's account, you have to change your temper. Don't just look down on this and that. I don't like it, the general is not like me, a country man, I don't have such a good temper, and I won't let your temper go around."

After speaking confidingly, Feng Zhong raised his leg and walked back. The soldier surnamed Han hesitated for a moment, and then he said: "Plain Zhang Han is trying to lure the enemy."

"Zhang Han is trying to lure the enemy?" Feng Zhong stopped, turned around and asked in surprise, "You want to trick me into crossing the river, and then attack me?"

"No, Mr. Zhang Han's target of luring the enemy is not you, but our main force." The soldier surnamed Han said coldly: "While he stationed troops in Fanyang, he deliberately abandoned the Jishui Ferry, in order to let our main force get through with peace of mind. Ji Shui, confront him on the front line of Fan Yang, and then slowly deal with our main force."

"Since Mr. Zhang Han wanted to confront us, why didn't he set up defenses at Jishui, but why did he retreat to the city of Fanyang?" Feng Zhong was very puzzled, and asked, "It's not right for Mrs. Zhang Han to rely directly on Jishui for defense." Safer, more sure of confrontation?"

"Because the rainy season is coming soon, and the area to the east of Fanyang is low-lying (that is, the current Dongping Lake, and the famous Liangshan Water Pond in later generations), it is most likely to launch a water attack." The soldier surnamed Han said with a sneer: "Just put the Our main force has lured Jishui, and when the rainy season comes, the river will rise. Zhang Han just needs to seize an opportunity to dig the dams of Jishui or Wenshui, and the flooded river can easily flood our grain roads, or even directly flood us. Therefore, for Mr. Zhang Han, as long as we lure our main force past Jishui and hold on until the rainy season comes, he will have a sure chance of winning, and he will be able to defeat our main force with more than [-]% certainty."

"It's different to stick to the Jishui line of defense." The soldiers surnamed Han explained: "First of all, after the main force of our army is blocked on the east bank of Jishui, it is easier to retreat. It is difficult for Zhang Han to launch a pursuit even if he seizes the opportunity. Second. It is within more than ten miles of the west bank of Jishui. The terrain is also low-lying and prone to water accumulation. If we persist until the rainy season comes, our army may take the lead and dig the dam on the west bank of Jishui first, and use the flood to wash him away. The camp on the west bank of Jishui."

"What a vicious man!" Feng Zhong suddenly realized, and immediately took a breath, and then asked impatiently: "Then how should we deal with it?"

"It's not difficult. You can cross the river with confidence tonight. I can guarantee that Mr. Zhang Han will not send troops to stop him even if he finds out. Tomorrow, you can safely move to the west bank of Jishui River. Then..."

Hearing the countermeasures of the soldiers surnamed Han, Feng Zhong immediately clapped his hands and applauded, then he gritted his teeth and said, "Don't worry, after I succeed this time, as long as you are willing, I will definitely recommend you to the general. I am serious this time." , I will never lie to you again. Also, you have to think carefully about it yourself. If you are willing to continue with me, I will let you lead the army first, and then promote you as soon as possible. In the future, I will let you be in charge of the army like me. If you feel that you have been wronged under my account, you are willing to follow and tell me, and I will recommend you to him."

After finishing speaking, Feng Zhong patted the shoulder of the soldier surnamed Han again, and said: "But Brother Han, I still have to say something from the bottom of my heart. With your temper and character, it is really difficult to be under the general's tent." If you stand out, you will definitely offend countless people you can't afford to offend. If you really don't want to help me anymore, go to Shaoshuai Xiang. My brother has a big stomach, is kind to people, and listens to advice. It's much easier to get ahead when you play for him."

The soldiers surnamed Han did not say a word, and there was some hesitation in their hearts, knowing that with their own status, even if they were recommended by Feng Zhong and appointed by Xiang Liang, it would definitely be difficult for them to be reused by Xiang Liang.As for Xiang Kang, now Xiang Kang has not only handed over the military and political power, but also has an Uncle Zhou who can rival him...

"Maybe it's a good choice to stay here." The soldier surnamed Han even thought so, secretly said: "At the very least, Feng Zhong is obedient to me, and what I say is indeed what he said. "

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Adopting the advice of the generals and soldiers surnamed Han, at night, Feng Zhong resolutely sent 3000 troops to cross Jishui overnight, and launched a full-scale crossing of the river early the next morning, bringing all the more than [-] troops under his command. After passing Jishui to set up camp, guarding the ferry opened the way for the main force of the Chu army to reach Fanyang City. They also immediately started to build camp defenses, and shouted the slogan of defending the ferry early.As a result, after the news was sent to the camp of the Qin Army by the scouts of the Qin Army, all the generals of the Qin Army ran to Zhang Han to ask for orders, asking Zhang Han to send his own army to attack, and killing Feng Zhong was not a stable foothold.

"What's the rush?" Zhang Han rarely showed a smile on his face that had been gloomy for many days, and said, "It's easy to drive Feng Zhongpifu across Jishui, but it's hard to lure the main force of Chu's thieves through Jishui. Don't talk to Feng." Zhong this man, he likes to cross the river, let him come over to die."

The generals of the Qin army were puzzled and asked the reason one after another. Zhang Han didn't explain, but sent people to closely observe the movements behind Feng Zhong and grasp the movements of the main force of the Chu army.As a result, after the generals dispersed, Sima Xin, who knew Zhang Han's plan, suggested: "General, should we hurry up and let our soldiers build a strong camp with deep trenches and high fortifications, so that after the main force of the Chu thieves arrives, we will also be able to fight against the enemy?" You can rest assured to confront them for a long time.”

Zhang Han hesitated for a moment, then shook his head, and said, "Don't worry, the traitor Xiang Liang is old in the military, and the traitor Xiang Kang around him is extremely treacherous. If we expose the fact that we want to confront them for a long time in Fan Yang I'm afraid they will see our purpose. It's better to wait for their army to come, and then we will try our best to make deep trenches and high fortifications, pretending to be forced to fight, so that we may be able to deceive that old fox Xiang Liang."

After finishing speaking, Zhang Han also asked Sima Xin to arrange manpower, deliberately spreading rumors around Fan Yang, saying that the main force of the Qin army was only resting in Fan Yang temporarily, and would continue to retreat westward soon, luring the main force of the Chu army to cross Jishui at any cost Come to Fanyang City to confront the self-armed army, and at the same time send people to Puyang to urge food and grass, and transport food to Fanyang City to stock up, so as to confront the main force of the Chu army for a long time.

One day passed quickly, and in the evening, Qin Jun, who went to investigate the movement of the main force of the Chu army, sent news that the main force of the Chu army would probably arrive in Zhang County within tomorrow. Zhang Han felt relieved when he heard the news, and quickly arranged After finishing the camp defense, I don't care about it anymore. After finishing the military affairs of the day, I went back to the tent to rest in peace. I also saw the wonderful picture of the main force of the Chu army being swallowed by the flood in my dream with a smile on my face.

"Clang clang clang clang!"

"Kill! Kill!"

Zhang Han's dream was interrupted by the sudden sound of killing and the sound of the gong alarm. After opening his eyes, he heard the loud noise coming from outside the tent, and Zhang Han couldn't help pinching his thigh hard. , exclaimed: "How is it possible? Then the night attack? Xiang Liang's bandit army has grown wings, and can fly so quickly to attack my camp?!"

After rushing out of the tent with bare feet, Zhang Han soon realized that the situation was wrong. In the dark night, the Chu army rushed into the Qin army's camp with torches. Obviously not many. At the same time, the rear army of the Chu army who followed the front army into the camp of the Qin army also did not have many torches. It definitely did not seem to be the main force of the Chu army attacking.And then, Zhang Han suddenly came to his senses, and screamed like a slaughtered pig, "Feng Zhong! It's Mrs. Feng Zhong! This countryman, he didn't cross Jishui to clear the way for Xiang Liang's old thief , for the convenience of sneak attacking our camp! This lunatic, with less than [-]% of our troops, dared to sneak attack us, I was fooled! I underestimated the enemy!"

It was too late to find out that he had been fooled, and he was deceived too badly by Feng Zhong. Qin Jun's sudden attack on Feng Zhongjun was not simply caught off guard, but truly unprepared!Even though Zhang Han's Longxi elite took the initiative in time to defend the Qin Army's central camp for Zhang Han, and did not give Feng Zhongjun the opportunity to destroy the Qin Army's headquarters and burn the Qin Army's food and grass, but the Qin Army's outer camp was still occupied by Feng Zhongjun. There was chaos, countless soldiers were killed, countless military tents and military supplies were burned, and countless soldiers of the Qin Army fled the Qin Army camp in a panic, and the outer camp almost completely collapsed.

Fortunately, after all, Feng Zhong's troops were weak, and his combat effectiveness was not enough. Even if he succeeded in a surprise attack, he didn't dare to be too fond of fighting. He only rushed to the five o'clock and decisively withdrew his troops. Before the Qin army launched a counterattack, he quickly withdrew to the west bank of Jishui The camp, and then immediately switched from offense to defense, defending the camp with all their strength to prevent the Qin army from launching a counterattack.It left the Qin Army camp full of devastation, as well as countless burning military tents and camp fortifications, as well as countless Qin Army soldiers who were still in shock. Many Qin Army soldiers were still dizzy until Feng Zhong's army retreated. It's time for the magic soldiers to descend to Fanyang battlefield!
"Feng Zhong! Peasant man! How dare I let this general lose face so much!" Zhang Han, who was so ashamed and angry in front of an enemy whose strength was less than [-]% of his own army, almost vomited blood again, and shouted hoarsely: "I won't kill you, I swear I won't be human! I swear I won't be human!"

(End of this chapter)