Chapter 594: Ayu, Can You Cross the River?

Although Xiang Yu was successfully forced back to Pengcheng and trapped.

But the battle is not over yet, and the fighting on the periphery continues.

Fortunately, with Han Xin's command, Ji Wushuang led the cavalry to break through at key places.

The battle was going well.

The Qin army's camp was directly within a stone's throw in front of Pengcheng.

After all, the Chu army also had archers, but there were only a small number of them.

The physical requirements of archers are much higher than those of ordinary sergeants.

Zhao Lang also had some free time, standing in the new camp and looking at Pengcheng not far away.

At this time, there were many Qin troops outside Pengcheng cleaning the battlefield.

Mainly because it's hot now, and if we don't clean up in time, we're afraid of an outbreak of disease.

There are children from medical families and young soldiers who have learned battlefield regulations, so there is no need to worry about this.

Zhao Lang was about to go outside to take a look, but when he reached the door of the camp, he was stopped by Wang Li who looked fawning.

"Your Highness, where do you want to go?"

"If you want anything, you can talk to the general."

"Even if I have to go through fire and water, I will definitely do it for you!"

It's just Wang Li's performance that made the slaves on the side shake their heads secretly. This level of pleasing the master is too poor.

Zhao Lang laughed at this time, patted Wang Li on the shoulder, and said with some sincerity,

"Brother Wang Li, I just want to take a look around, and you should come too. It just so happens that we haven't had a good chat for a long time."

When Wang Li heard Zhao Lang address him, a hint of joy appeared in his eyes.

This shows that the other party has not forgotten the friendship between them on Zhuangzi.

After just hesitating for a moment, Wang Li still showed a wry smile and said,

"His Royal Highness, I have an order from you that I will never let you go out again."

Seeing Wang Li's resolute attitude, Zhao Lang didn't want to embarrass him.

It seems that his previous actions scared the other party.

Tatting his lips helplessly, Zhao Lang quickly asked,

"Where is Qing Meng?"

"Cover him..."

Just as Wang Li was about to answer, Meng Yi's voice sounded next to him,

"Your Highness, the old minister is here."

Zhao Lang turned around and saw Meng Yi walking over, dusty and dusty. He seemed to be coming back from outside.

After the two parties saluted, Meng Yi took Zhao Lang directly into the camp, but he did not dare to let Zhao Lang out again.

Last time the other party didn't mean what he said!

You promised to run away when the situation went wrong, but what was the result? He led the men and rushed into the Chu army's cavalry.

At that time, he was almost scared out of his mind!

This made him have some opinions about Hu Hai who was standing beside him.

Didn't you agree to take the prince and run away?

The results of it?

You also drew your sword and rushed forward!

Fortunately, nothing happened.

After returning to the camp, Meng Yi smiled and said,

"Your Highness, don't worry. According to your instructions, we will mainly defeat the Chu army and let them go back to farming."

"Now the Chu army on the periphery is no longer a threat, and only a small number of Chu army elites are still resisting."

"It's only a matter of time before we destroy them."

Soon, Meng Yi told Zhao Lang the news one by one.

"Now, our army only needs to trap Pengcheng."

"Moreover, in the past two days, people have been fleeing in Pengcheng, and the Chu army cannot support them for much longer."

The siege of Pengcheng was carried out in the form of a siege of three and one missing, in order to shake the opponent's will to resist.

Zhao Lang nodded and couldn't help but ask,

"Approximately how long will this siege last?"

Meng Yi laughed and said,

"Your Highness, the siege cannot be rushed."

"And even after the city is broken, the Chu land is vast and the Xiang family has been operating for many years. We will still need time in the future."

A siege is not easy to fight.

If the city is attacked by force, even with the siege equipment of Mohist disciples, the casualties will be extremely heavy.

The current Qin army is unable to launch such an offensive.

Moreover, the Xiang family is not a fool, and this battle can still be fought.

Zhao Lang also showed a smile at this time and said,

"Mr. Meng, you don't have to worry. As long as Pengcheng is conquered, the Xiang family won't be able to hold on for long."

"I want to end the war before winter comes."

His original plan was to end it before autumn.

Now it seems that it is no longer possible.

Just hearing this, Meng Yi couldn't help but froze for a moment and said,

"How can this be?"

The entire Chu region has a population of millions, and the area is even more vast!

The Xiang family is not weak either. Even if they lose this battle, they are still strong.

Therefore, he wanted to hunt down those farmers and weaken the war potential of Chu Territory to the greatest extent.

Then Xiang Yu wants to leave and breaks out with his elite troops, but they may not be able to stop him.

When the time comes to recruit again, it will be another battle.

Zhao Lang was not surprised at the other party's reaction. In Da Qin, no one understood the power of the people better than him. He just said,

"Meng Qing, even if the Xiang family can escape from Pengcheng, if their subsequent food and grass cannot be supplied."

"Soldiers cannot be re-recruited, how long can they support it?"

Meng Yi thought for a while and replied,

"Without food and grass and soldiers, I'm afraid it won't last long."

"But how is this..."

Meng Yi suddenly stopped mid-sentence.

He understood why Zhao Lang shouted the slogan of going home to farm and let the farmers go back!

The Qin army lets them go, and when the time comes the Chu army forcibly warns them, forget it when the Chu army is strong, but it will be difficult to say when the Chu army is weak.

If one is not good, these remnants of the Chu army may not need the Qin army to take action!

Moreover, Zhao Lang is still the leader of the farm family, so he may have already made plans!

As for food and grass, since Zhao Lang said it, he already had the means to deal with it.

Thinking of this, Meng Yi couldn't help but take a breath, and looked at Zhao Lang with a somewhat complicated look.

With such a quick calculation, Xiang Yu was not unjustly defeated.

After a while, he saluted and said,

"His Royal Highness, greetings!"

Zhao Lang smiled at this time and said,

"I still have to work hard to cover up the Qing Dynasty and force the Chu army out of Pengcheng."

Meng Yi nodded and replied,

"My veteran has blocked all the passages into the city. The Qin army's food and grass will not last long. After some time, they will definitely break through."

Zhao Lang nodded, unable to rush for a while.

After saying this, Meng Yi stood up to say goodbye, and Zhao Lang and others stood up to see him off.

Glancing at Hu Hai, who had been following Zhao Lang, he couldn't help but sigh at his life's fate.

He already knew that the princes Fusu and Gao were relegated to the border.

Although the prince Hu Hai has no talent, he is blessed.

I have to say that sometimes, choice is more important than your own strength.

After Meng Yi left, Zhao Lang stood in the camp and looked at Peng Cheng, thinking silently in his heart.

The situation now is different from that of the previous life.

I wonder how Xiang Yu will choose?

"Ayu, can you cross the river?"

Thinking of this, Zhao Lang suddenly felt something in his heart and said to the big dog beside him,

"Send a message to Brother Hai and ask him to dispatch a ship and go up the coast!"

Whether you need it or not, it’s always a good idea to be more prepared. (To be continued)