Chapter 707 Nothing Gained
War horses were galloping in the forest, and Xiang Shaoyu was galloping with several cavalrymen.
The field of vision gradually broadened, and the two groups of people were fighting fiercely in front of them. At the center of both sides was Long Qie and a Wei general wearing silver-white armor.
The two of them fought, but neither could defeat the other.
Until, the Wei general wearing silver-white armor took out his long bow and shot an arrow.
Xiang Shaoyu was a little surprised. Wei Yu's posture of shooting arrows in the air was extremely beautiful, and his movements were smooth and smooth.
The most important thing is the arrow technique used by the opponent!
"Chasing Wind Arc Arrow!"
Long Qie was obviously on guard. He raised his spear at an angle and tried to block the arrow, but failed in the end.
The arrow deflected and lightly penetrated the armor, but it did not hit the dragon's vitals, obviously leaving his hand intact.
The winner was decided, Xiang Shaoyu rode over.
"May I have your name?"
"Zhong Lihuan!"
This place is not far from Suiyang, Xiang Shaoyu knew in his heart that Wei State was eyeing Suiyang, and the Wei army's forwards had even fought against them.
Now, both Wei and Chu have sent troops to recruit rebel leaders and bandits from various places to expand their territory. It can be said that the two sides are in a competitive relationship. However, neither side has the ability to control this big city for the time being.
However, Xiang Shaoyu did not expect that there were such people in the Wei army.
"With your ability, can you only serve as a captain in the Wei army?"
"Who are you?"
Zhong Lihuan looked at the person in front of him and asked.
"Xiang Shaoyu!"
"The young master of the Xiang family?"
Xiang Shaoyu smiled and stretched out his hand.
"Come with me, I can make you a general leading an army."
Zhong Lihuan raised his hand.
"Thank you for your kindness, General Xiang. However, I am a captain of Wei State at this time, not Chu State."
Zhongli Juan is neither humble nor arrogant, Xiang Shaoyu sees it and appreciates it very much.
"For your sake, our Chu army will not compete with the Wei army for this territory."
"Thank you, General Xiang!"
Zhonglihuan got Xiang Shaoyu's promise, believed this promise, and left with the people.
"Shaoyu, what you just said has offended those Wei soldiers."
"oh?"
"It's not that you don't know that the Wei army only has 50,000 troops. The captain Zhong Lihuan has 5,000 troops, which is rare in Wei."
"I know."
Xiang Shaoyu naturally knew that what he said made the Wei army feel that he was mocking their small country and using power to suppress others, but he didn't care.
"Do you think Zhongli Huang was angry just now?"
"He's not like that."
Xiang Shaoyu was a little strange. You know, Long Qie is also a person with eyes higher than his head.
"Are you familiar with him?"
"That's not true. However, I have heard that Captain Zhongli treats his soldiers and the people under his rule very well. Coupled with his courage and military strategy, he is a hero, and his temper should not be so narrow-minded. "
"That's it!" Xiang Shaoyu said happily, "What I want is to gather all the heroes in the world to be my subordinates. As for those villains, I don't care what they think or think."
"Do you want Zhong Lihuan to serve you? But I heard that King Wei attaches great importance to him and will not let him go easily."
"He will!"
Xiang Shaoyu said with certainty, pointing into the distance with his hand.
"I will trade this city with him."
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Kunyang.
"Xia Kui!"
In the courtyard, the Zhu family bowed their hands.
"The six elders went to Guanzhong?"
"Yes!"
The Zhu family didn't hide it from Tian Yan and said it out.
"Why didn't you tell me?"
The six elders of the farm family have a distinguished status, and like the heroes, they all wear nine-star bead grass. However, in theory, Xiakui is the supreme leader of the farm family. Even if the elder makes any move, he should tell her in advance.
"The six elders said this is a private matter and has nothing to do with the farmer's family."
Tian Yan shook his head. She knew that because of the death of the two farm leaders, the six elders were suspicious of her and would not discuss some matters with her. But Tian Yan also knew that the six elders' efforts were in vain.
"The six elders can't see Zhao Shuang."
"Why is Xiakui so sure?"
"Zhao Shuang is not a fool. How could he compete with the six elders at this time? Now that the farm family is in decline, the six elders' decisive blow is destined to hit an empty space."
The Zhu family thought for a while and nodded.
"Xia Kuai, now that the rebel army is completely wiped out, do we, tens of thousands of people, want to go east to join forces with Lu Chen?"
All the rebel armies have perished, and now only Shennong and Lieshan are left. Kunyang, as the west gate of Zhang Chu, is an important defense town for the Qin army in Nanyang and a logistics base for attacking Nanyang.
But at this time, the strategic value has been lost. After all, the rear is already empty and it can be said that there is no leader. What is the point of this west gate?
What's more, the so-called annihilation is not just the loss of soldiers. In fact, there are now rogue bandits everywhere in Zhang Chu's territory, and there is no shortage of soldiers.
When Zhang Chu's army started, they captured cities and territories and robbed the military supplies left by the empire in various counties and counties in Guandong to arm the army.
But now, these huge amounts of military supplies have been consumed as the war progresses.
The smelting and making of weapons and armor, and the production and assembly of chariot parts all require craftsmen and time. What's more, how many of today's gangsters know how to manage?
Also, among these military resources, there is one thing that is difficult to replenish, and that is military horses.
Whether or not there are cavalry is a huge change for an army.
Kunyang is an important town and has a lot of military resources left behind, but if the Qin army comes, they will never be able to withstand it.
But the Zhu family didn't expect that Tian Yan's attitude would be very firm.
"No, we're not leaving!"
"Why?"
"The rebels in the Central Plains will be eaten up by the princes of the six countries sooner or later. We have too little resources in our hands, and they are nothing in the eyes of the princes of the six countries."
The old tribes of the Six Nations know how to manage and lead troops, and they also know the terrain and resources of every part of their country. They can appease the people, run the cities of their own territory, maintain production, manufacture military supplies, arm the army, and train soldiers.
When the Six Kingdoms were destroyed, these old tribes were moved to other places by the empire, monitored by officials, and had no way to ascend.
But now that the world was in chaos, they quickly gathered under the banner of the old royal clan and reestablished the old kingdom.
Compared with them, Tian Yan has too few talents.
"If we leave now, even if we go to Chendu, it will be difficult to compete with Wei Chu. On the contrary, it will be very eye-catching. It is better not to go."
Although Tian Yan could muster 100,000 troops, he was still far behind the armies of the six kingdoms. After all, their troops were fully armed, but Tian Yan's side was not fully armored.
If there was a fight, there would be no suspense at all.
"Then what should we do next? Meng's cavalry is in Nanyang. They are going to attack. We don't have reinforcements and we won't last long."
"Wancheng is one of the iron manufacturing centers of the empire and supplies a large amount of military supplies to the empire. The naval force stationed in Xiangyang is also related to the situation in Nanchu. It must reinforce Nanjun at any time and cannot afford to lose anything. The Nanyang army of the empire will not take it lightly. Out in force."
Tian Yan took a sip of tea and showed enough patience.
"Wait! The power of the world will change again."