Chapter 381 Ice

Hu Le rode on his horse and led the army southward.

Before they were halfway through the journey, the scouts ahead had already brought news.

"General, Zhou and General Wang both sent military reports. The Qin army burned the bridges and ships and retreated south."

Hu Zou was overjoyed.

"Did the Qin army really retreat to Anyang?"

In the eyes of Zhao Jun's generals, the Qin Army had no choice but to retreat to Anyang. Otherwise, when the Zhao army is encircled, the Qin army will have no choice but to die.

"Ask Wang Bing and Zhou Zhao to prepare immediately, build pontoons, and look for ships. Our army must cross the Huan River as soon as possible and encircle Anyang."

Hu Zou is very proud. If the Qin army retreats, its prestige will be wiped out; if it does not retreat, it will be his opportunity to make achievements.

Hu Zou glanced around and saw that it was still getting dark, but there was no need to move on for the time being.

"Set up camp here and order the garrison on the Great Wall to escort grain, grass and weapons to our camp as soon as possible."

"promise!"

Zhao Changcheng.

Zhao Shuang leaned against the wall of the Great Wall, feeling the strong wind blowing on the Great Wall. He felt a little bored and had a hunch.

It was a quiet afternoon. As the army marched southward, the defenders on the Great Wall no longer felt uneasy as they had not long ago. All Zhao people are waiting for a victory and believe that they will definitely win.

After all, the army sent out from Handan alone numbered 100,000, and together with the defenders from various places, they had an absolute advantage over the Qin army that broke into Zhao's territory.

Because of this, the Great Wall also became the rear, and the guards were less relaxed than before.

By the way, Zhao Shuang's corvee also became free.

“Great city, great water, great scenery!”

A soft voice came, Zhao Shuang frowned, turned his head, and saw an acquaintance of his in a certain sense walking over wearing corvee clothes.

Wei Liao smiled and walked to Zhao Shuang's side without saluting.

"Han Yangjun is really in a good mood. The army is fighting fiercely in front, but Han Yangjun is still leisurely, watching the city and enjoying the water?"

"Why are you here too?"

"This time the Qin army attacked Zhao in a different way. I originally wanted to go to the alleys of Handan to find Han Yangjun for advice, but I only saw that the building was empty and the beauty was not there. Therefore, I took the opportunity to look for him."

"The place where wars are fought is very dangerous. Sir, it is very dangerous for you to come here."

Wei Liao smiled and didn't seem to care.

"Young Hanyang is not afraid, so what do I have to be afraid of?"

Zhao Shuang was a little helpless and couldn't get angry with the people around him. After all, this is within the territory of Zhao State. Once the other party informs, the next step will be very troublesome.

But obviously, the other party had no intention of informing, otherwise, it would have been Zhao Jun. To a certain extent, Wei was also happy to see the Qin army attack Zhao.

In this way, the pressure on Wei can be reduced. After all, once Dongjun and Ye were lost, Wei completely became a small country.

"Now that a hundred thousand troops have moved south, if the Qin army continues to stay on the north bank of the Huan River and fights against the Zhao army, it will undoubtedly be defeated. Is this how Han Yangjun's attack on Zhao will end?"

"General Zhao has no plan, and all the generals in the army are nothing but wine and rice sacks. Although there are many, there is nothing to worry about."

Zhao Shuang said softly. Nowadays, King Zhao trusts Guo Kai. Although the powerful ministers have means, they cannot select talents and use them. Those who use them are close and dependent. This is so different from when Zhao Shuang was in Zhao.

"Why does Mr. Hanyang mean this?"

"Hu Zou thought that as soon as the army came, the Qin army would retreat, so he rushed to build a pontoon bridge and surround Anyang with soldiers. His captain didn't even send any scouts." When he said this, Zhao Shuang couldn't help laughing. "With generals like this, Zhao will be undefeated."

Listening to Zhao Shuang's words, although he was behind the battle formation, he knew the situation ahead well. Wei Liao fell into deep thought and suddenly gained a level of enlightenment.

Could it be...

However, even though he already had a vague answer in his mind, Wei Liao still had some doubts. As the Lord of Hanyang, Zhao Shuang had a settlement of 30,000 households, a vast territory under his command, and a private army of more than 10,000.

But after all, he did not have a military position in the Qin army. How could he have such strong control over the army? Even if such a dangerous plan has the possibility of success, ordinary generals would not have the courage to do it.

What's more, listening to a faceless person. The safer and wiser approach is to return to Anyang. After all, it was a great achievement to capture such an important town without spending much force.

Wei Liao was a little in disbelief. When he looked at Zhao Shuang again, a loud roar in his ears blocked their thoughts.

"What are you two chatting about? There's an order from above. Come and move the rocks."

At this time, a group of corvees walked past Zhao Shuang and the two of them, muttering.

"Damn it, this place is only a few dozen miles away from Huan River. If we don't drive the Qin people away quickly, we won't be able to set up camps or transport ice in the middle."

A group of corvees complained. The general of Zhao State had not left for long before he set up camp. Importantly, a group of corvees were urged to load and unload supplies destined for the front.

Wei Liao smiled bitterly and shook his head.

"It seems you are right. A arrogant soldier will be lazy, and he will be undefeated."

With that said, Wei Liao and Zhao Shuang walked down and carried supplies together.

Military tents are in a row.

The summer is sultry and the air seems to be a little scorched.

Hu Noi was in the military tent, shirtless and looking a little irritable.

"General, the ice is coming."

The captain who once wanted to collect money from Zhao Shuang in Handan City held an ice box and walked into the tent with a smile.

Hu Noi glanced at it and cursed.

"Absurd, this ice is only for the palace. How can it be used by the army?"

The captain smiled and was scolded, but he was not depressed at all.

"General, who in Handan doesn't know that you have worked so hard and accomplished so much, so what happened to using some ice? There is a big businessman in Handan City who built an ice cellar to collect ice in winter and sell it in summer. This is how he honors you."

Hu Zou's expression changed, but he didn't pursue the matter further.

"That's alright, I won't allow it next time. If someone who wants to see it sees it, he will be able to accuse me in front of the king."

"well!"

The captain smiled, stuck out his butt, hit the ice box, and took out a bowl of lotus seed soup.

"General, this is a good time to drink."

Hu Noi nodded, took the bowl, and asked.

"How's the front going?"

"The two generals Wang Bing and Zhou Zhao are building the pontoon bridge. Everything is going well so far. As soon as the pontoon bridge is completed, our army of Zhao can cross the Huan River and defeat the Qin army."

Hu He waved his hand and was about to drink the bowl of iced lotus seed soup when he saw that the captain in front of him had not left.

"Is there anything else wrong with you kid?"

"I was in Handan City and saw a businessman with three beautiful concubines..."

"What do you tell me about this kind of thing?"

"That businessman was loyal to our Zhao country, and I'm afraid he died in Anyang and was killed by the Qin army. Those three young women are also pitiful. I was thinking about gathering them and dedicating them to Hu Zou after returning to Handan this time. General and Lord Guo Kai."

"Guo Qi, didn't you play a part in this?"

"General Mingjian, that businessman is devoted to our country of Zhao. There is no compulsion on my part."

"I know, let's go!"

Hu Zhe waved his hand impatiently. After Guo Qi left, the tent was empty, and Hu Noi felt a little lonely.

Ever since the five kingdoms failed to attack Qin, and one of Pang Nuan and Zhao Shuang disappeared and the other died, the Zhao country has changed. More and more Guo Kai's cronies appeared among the army and court in Handan.

Now, the military style is completely different from what it was back then.

While Hu Zhe gained power, the morale of Handan's army was deteriorating. Hu Zhe didn't know whether it was luck or misfortune to rely on the power and status Guo Kai had at this moment.

Hu Zhe shook his head, not intending to pay too much attention to it, but he heard the noise in his ears. He walked out of the camp and saw smoke and dust rising in the distance, and the extremely dazzling black military flag heading this way.

"Qin...why did the Qin army appear here?"

For a moment, the bowl in Hu Zhe's hand clinked and fell to the ground. On this day, Hu Zou was in a state of panic and embarrassment that he had never experienced before.