People in the Qin Dynasty, entertained during the Warring States period

"Humph! Ha!"

"Humph! Ha!"

Before even reaching the Wusui camp, groups of Qin soldiers clad in armor and wielding long spears were undergoing training.

Even from a great distance, Cao Ze could still feel the intense, almost sky-piercing, murderous aura emanating from it; the "humphs" and "hahs" were no less than the sounds of battle on a battlefield.

Cao Ze sighed inwardly, realizing that such skilled and elite troops were the very foundation of the Qin state.

If 100,000 or 200,000 ordinary soldiers died, the Qin state would at most become a little irritable, but it would not shake the foundation of the state. This is why, even though Lord Changping buried alive 100,000 or 200,000 Qin soldiers in history, the Qin state still had the strength to fight.

If it were an elite force like the Pingyang Heavy Armored Army, even if 10,000 were killed or wounded, it would be enough to make the Qin state cough up blood. If the entire army were wiped out, Ying Zheng would probably go crazy.

Thus, it can be seen that Wang Jian's proposal in court to support several thousand elite troops from Qi's Lantian camp was absolutely sincere.

Soon, Cao Ze saw Meng Tian sitting upright in front of the main tent, engrossed in reading "The Thirty-Six Stratagems".

"Brother Meng, it's been a long time since I last saw you. You're becoming more and more like a general."

Cao Ze stepped forward and made a joke with a smile.

Meng Tian suddenly looked up and, upon seeing Cao Ze, immediately stood up.

"Brother Cao?! What brings you here?!"

He thought it was one of the scouts who needed to report to him, but he never expected it to be Cao Ze.

Cao Ze waved his hand: "Don't be surprised, I came here on orders."

He paused, then chuckled, "I came here to supervise your battles."

Meng Tian suddenly thought of the military report he had received not long ago regarding the movements of the Three Jin states.

"Could it be related to Shanxi?"

Meng Tian invited Cao Ze to sit down and personally ordered someone to bring over some hot tea.

Cao Ze knelt opposite Meng Tian and said, "It is indeed related to the Three Jin."

He briefly told Meng Tian about the court's movements and Ying Zheng's orders.

"His Majesty's idea is to first cripple the state of Han, and then take Nanyang, one of the two major cities of Han, in order to put pressure on Han and intimidate the three Jin states."

Meng Tian laughed and said, "If the State of Han loses Nanyang, it will be just like the State of Wei, isolated and defenseless, truly becoming a fish to be slaughtered."

Cao Ze shook his head slightly: "I think it will be very difficult to win."

Meng Tian's smile faded, and he asked, "What does Brother Cao say?"

Cao Ze pondered for a moment.

"Firstly, we are the attackers, and the Koreans are the defenders. Even if the Pingyang Heavy Armor Army is skilled in battle, if the Korean army holds firm and does not come out, and huddles in Nanyang City, it may not be until next year if it drags on until the cold winter."

Meng Tian hummed in agreement.

“Brother Cao is right. Since ancient times, the defender of a city has always had the advantage of favorable timing and location. This is something that cannot be overlooked. Brother Cao, please continue.”

He doesn't believe that Cao Ze only mentioned this when discussing the matter.

"Secondly, now that the three Jin states have just formed an alliance, the Zhao and Wei states are very likely to send troops to aid the Han state, or even take the opportunity to defeat our army and enhance the reputation of the three Jin states."

At this point, Cao Ze added, "The reason why the three Jin states were able to form an alliance so smoothly is because they have a common enemy. Therefore, it is not just possible for Zhao and Wei to send troops, but it is certain that they will. Brother Meng, you must think deeply and plan ahead."

Meng Tian's face turned serious.

"As Brother Cao said, I wonder if there is any solution?"

He may not value Han, but he would never underestimate Wei and Zhao, especially Zhao, which has produced a plethora of famous generals, far surpassing Han.

Only those who have fought in wars know how important an excellent general is when forces are evenly matched.

Especially in battles of siege and defense.

It should be noted that a few years ago, during the Five Kingdoms Alliance, Zhao's commander Pang Nuan once attacked Zuicheng.

At that time, Zuicheng had only tens of thousands of people, while the five-nation allied forces numbered over a hundred thousand. If his grandfather had not personally directed and stationed himself in Zuicheng, the allied forces would likely have already reached Xianyang and shaken the foundation of the Qin state.

Cao Ze shook his head and said, "There is no solution."

"It is still unknown who the states of Zhao and Wei will send, so discussing this matter is meaningless."

Meng Tian said worriedly, "If Zhao sends Li Mu, it will be very difficult to take Nanyang."

Li Mu, a first-rate general of his time, was famous for his ability to defend cities, and was known as immovable as a mountain and as stable as a mountain peak.

Even if his grandfather were still alive, he wouldn't dare to boast that he could take Nanyang City, which was guarded by Li Mu, let alone him, a young general who hadn't experienced many major battles.

Cao Ze said, "Brother Meng, do not worry. According to the military report, the commander of the army that led the Three Jin states to attack Qi is none other than Li Mu."

"Moreover, Brother Meng, you need not underestimate yourself. Your talent is no less than Li Mu's, and it is only a matter of time before you surpass your grandfather."

This was not a consolation. In history, in terms of merit, reputation, and ability, Meng Tian was far superior to his grandfather Meng Ao.

Meng Tian said with a wry smile, "Brother Cao, you underestimate my grandfather and overestimate me..."

He grew up under his grandfather's tutelage, and probably no one knew his grandfather better than him.

Cao Ze said calmly, "Brother Meng has always been confident, so why are you hesitant now?"

"Don't you know the principle that the student surpasses the teacher?"

"Even if Li Mu comes to guard Nanyang, Brother Meng should have the confidence to ride the waves for three thousand miles."

"You should know that the Qin Dynasty behind you is the strongest country among the seven kingdoms and the undisputed hegemon."

Meng Tian solemnly replied, "Brother Cao is right. I have failed the King and the Great Qin."

"Tomorrow, I will personally lead the troops to Nanyang!"

Cao Ze said, "I still don't know who the current garrison commander of Nanyang is. Does Brother Meng know?"

Meng Tian thought for a moment and said, "According to the front-line military reports, not long ago, the Han general Ji Wuye arrived in Nanyang. Combining what Brother Cao said, it seems that he is stationed in Nanyang."

Cao Ze couldn't help but look strange. "Ji Wuye?"

He understood why his brother-in-law Han Fei didn't kill Ji Wuye.

But unexpectedly, Ji Wuye was sent to guard Nanyang.

He thought they would force Brother Wang Weizhuang to come over.

Isn't the brother-in-law worried that Ji Wuye might defect to Qin?

But these things are no longer relevant to him.

……

Chapter 471 A few cannon shots on the frontier, three families become slaves!

Nanyang City, city gate tower.

Ji Wuye, fully armored and holding an eight-foot-long sword in one hand, gazed at the Qin army that seemed to be migrating like ants on the horizon.

He unconsciously gripped his sword tighter, and in the chilly autumn air, beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

He hadn't expected the Qin army to act so decisively and swiftly.

He had only been in Nanyang City for two days...

"asshole!"

Ji Wuye gritted his teeth and couldn't help but curse under his breath, trying to overcome his fear.

The once obese Jade Tiger, for reasons unknown, lost three or four sizes in just a few months, resulting in loose skin and his face looking like it had two flat water bags hanging on it.

As a long-time loyal follower of Ji Wuye, Emerald Tiger knows Ji Wuye very well.

When he heard the fear in Ji Wuye's curses, his body trembled slightly, and he felt a deep worry for his future.

If Ji Wuye dies, he will likely find it difficult to survive.

"General, the Qin army is advancing with overwhelming force; I fear this will not end well..."

Emerald Tiger glanced around nervously, then whispered in Ji Wuye's ear, "General, why don't we surrender secretly? The Qin army... we can't afford to offend the Qin army..."

Today, there are those who can rival the Qin state, but that certainly doesn't include the Han state, which has only 100,000 soldiers cobbled together from various sources.

Mo Ya and Bai Feng stood not far from Ji Wuye and Fei Cuihu, quietly watching the two talk in secret.

The King of Han ordered them to keep an eye on Ji Wuye, and that if Ji Wuye tried to defect, the Quicksand would step in to stop him.

As if sensing the gazes of Mo Ya and Bai Feng, Ji Wuye glanced over, snorted coldly, and said to Emerald Tiger, "Do you think this general still has a chance?"

He'd probably send the letter at night and be beheaded by morning.

Jade Tiger hesitated for a moment. In the past few months, Nightfall had become a mere shell of its former self.

The once bustling night was now empty except for him, the general, and a dozen or so Hundred Birds Assassins.

"If all else fails... shall we surrender to Qin? With the abilities of both the general and me, we can certainly become wealthy and powerful in Qin..."

As a merchant, Fei Cuihu was adept at weighing the pros and cons. He naturally didn't want to risk losing his life in a deal. Since the state of Han was going to lose, siding with the state of Qin was the most advantageous option for him.

As for matters of national importance... he didn't care at all.

If he weren't incapable of martial arts and lacked military power, he would have long ago abandoned Ji Wuye and taken over the reins himself.

Ji Wuye's fierce eyes narrowed slightly, and he hissed, "Say less, or I won't be able to protect you either!"

Not to mention that his only son was still under Han Fei's nose in Xinzheng, he was also being monitored by Mo Ya and Bai Feng. He knew the capabilities of these two traitors very well, and he knew that it would be difficult for him to hide his actions from them.

Emerald Tiger shrank back, glanced at the vast army of black-clad warriors not far away, and sighed, "General, the Qin army..."

In a short time, the Pingyang heavy armored army led by Meng Tian was less than a kilometer away from Nanyang City.

Ji Wuye raised his eight-foot-long sword and looked down at the tens of thousands of Qin soldiers below the city.

For a military general like him, with his excellent eyesight, he immediately spotted Meng Tian, ​​the commander-in-chief, who was wearing silver armor and a bright red cloak.

But his gaze did not linger on Meng Tian; instead, it fell upon a young man standing beside Meng Tian.

He will never forget that it was this guy who brought him to this state!

“…Cao Ze!”

Ji Wuye spat out two words through his teeth, causing Emerald Tiger to pause in surprise.