Chapter 721 Tiger Roar

Dongjun, Chu army camp.

"How is the situation now?"

Inside the camp, Wei Bao, who had just gone north from Suiyang, glanced at the Flame God Spear not far from Xiang Shaoyu's Seven Seas Dragon Armor, and quickly turned his attention away.

Fan Zeng was looking at the map, while Xiang Shaoyu leaned against the sand table and did not look back.

Obviously, the Chu army encountered a dilemma.

Fan Zeng raised his head and explained.

"In the military report sent by Long Qie, Li Xin was stationed in Handan, building fortifications and deploying heavy troops along the river in the south. At this time, Li You also led the Sanchuan Army and entered Hanoi, and the 160,000 imperial troops had completed the coordination Arm your defenses.”

Wei Bao knew exactly what this meant.

"So, if we cross north from Hakubajin, we will probably suffer heavy losses."

Fan Zeng nodded. The war is approaching, and there is a bit more chilling smell in the air than before.

"Zhao Shuang's movements are much faster than ours. A frontal attack will cause too much damage."

Wei Bao thought for a while and asked.

"How is the situation over there in Zhao State?"

"Zhao Wang Xie led an army of 60,000 to retreat to Julu, and Chen Yu led an army of 30,000 to station in the north of Julu. The rest of the Zhao army was divided in various places and could not be gathered together."

"The Qin army clearly has the advantage in strength, so why doesn't it attack?"

Wei Bao's problem once also troubled Fan Zeng, but not long ago, news from Yandi solved their doubts.

"Zhao Shuang has ordered the Beihe Army to march eastward from Yanmen. Wang Li's 30,000 Tiger Army has now arrived at Daidi, and it seems that they are preparing to attack the Yan Kingdom first. After the Yandi was captured, the Beihe Army and the Taiyuan Army joined forces, and several One hundred thousand troops, let’s take down Zhao Di together.”

"If we really wait until this moment, I'm afraid we will have no choice but to give up."

Wei Bao sighed slightly and suddenly thought of an idea.

"I heard that Li Xin has many surrendered troops from Zhang Chu. They are all Zhao people. Can't we think of a way?"

"Zhang Er has already thought about it. But not long after the surrender of the Zhao State, Zhao Shuang changed the generals of the army. Most of these new generals were from Zhao, but they treated Zhao Shuang quite well. Loyal. Zhang Er’s spies have yet to succeed.”

"Is there really no other way?"

Just when Wei Bao sighed, Xiang Shaoyu suddenly turned around, his eyes shining.

"I have an idea!"

Xiang Shaoyu pointed at the map and said.

"The main force of our army is stationed in Puyang. I led a partial army to march from the plains into Julu County and flank the Qin army's Dahe defense line."

Fan Zeng's expression changed and he persuaded.

"Yu'er, this is too dangerous."

Wei Bao on the side also shook his head, disapproving.

"General Xiang is the commander-in-chief. Even if this is really necessary, just send a general."

"Li You's forward army has entered Chaoge, and the empire's rations can be continuously imported from Aocang to Handan. In addition, when the imperial army captured Handan, the city was almost undamaged. At this moment, the only way is to join forces with Julu Company as soon as possible. Only by forming a line can we turn our defense into an offensive. I must go in person to break the empire's river defense line."

Xiang Shaoyu clenched his fists with confidence on his face.

"This move is inevitable. If it were someone else, I wouldn't worry."

…

Xingyang.

"Prime Minister, the two bandits have met in Puyang. The scouts came to report that the bandit army is huge, with a strength of no less than 200,000."

The government officials discussed the map in detail.

Daily military intelligence reports will be sent to Xingyang, and after analysis, the next deployment will be discussed.

Zhang Liang looked at the map, turned around, and saw Zhao Shuang standing on the verandah outside the high pavilion, looking at the scenery in the city.

"Your Majesty, if the armies of Wei, Chu and Zhao are allowed to join forces, their strength will reach 300,000. The next step will be to Xingyang."

Xingyang is the dividing point between the two major forces of Kanto and Kansai, and it is also the main point of competition between the Imperial Army and the Six Nations Army.

Zhao Shuang squeezed his hand and asked.

"How long will it take for the Yulin Army to reach Xingyang?"

"Ten days!"

"Where's the news from Wang Li?"

"Wuchenghou's 30,000 tiger troops have arrived at Daidi and met the Yan general Zang Tu. After a great battle, the enemy general retreated."

"It seems that it will take at least three months to capture Yandi."

Zhao Shuang murmured, turned around, and walked to the map.

All the staff saluted and retreated to both sides, leaving room for Zhao Shuang.

"Li Xin deployed heavy troops on the north bank of the river to confront the enemy and block the passage from Julu to Baimajin."

On the map, the imperial military force on the north bank of the river is arranged like a U-shaped encirclement, trapping the Zhao army in Julu City, leaving only one side, which is the direction from the east of Julu County to Qidi, without the empire. army.

But on this side, Zhao Jun will not leave.

The strategic intention of the imperial army is not to annihilate the Zhao army at this moment, but to block the connection between the Zhao army and the Yan state and the Wei and Chu armies south of the river, swallow Yan and destroy Zhao, and then wipe out Wei, Chu and Qi in one fell swoop.

Once Zhao Jun leaves Julu, he will have no foundation, which is equivalent to helping the empire complete the most critical step in its strategic plan.

"Prime Minister, the Chu people are good at water warfare, but it is not easy to capture our army's river defense line."

"No, the other party won't wait like this and bump into you stupidly."

"What does the Prime Minister mean that they will take a detour?"

Zhao Shuang looked at the map and moved his eyes down the river.

"The bandit army is likely to send a partial army to bypass the plains, flank the Dahe defense line, and open up the passage from Julu to Baima."

…

In the dark night, the war horses roared rapidly.

The young master of the Xiang family led the coalition's five thousand cavalry, detoured around the plains, and attacked the empire's river defense line.

The imperial army's barrier was in front of them. Xiang Shaoyu passed down the order and slowed down his horse as it approached.

Xiang Shaoyu looked at Yingbu, who nodded, and led the elite of the Thunder Leopard Legion towards the imperial army's fortress outpost.

Soon after, the British-Boer Army sent a signal of success.

"kill!"

With a loud shout, Xiang Shaoyu no longer hesitated and led the army into the camp.

But when these five thousand riders rushed into the camp, what they saw was an empty camp.

Then, fire broke out all around, and soldiers of the Imperial Army came from all directions and surrounded Xiang Shaoyu's army.

"The Prime Minister is so wise, he knew that your army of thieves would attack by surprise."

Xiang Shaoyu looked at the imperial army general standing on the outer wall three hundred steps away, with a burning desire to fight in his heart. He waved his arm and projected the Vulcan Spear.

In the dark night, the flaming red spear was flying at a distance of three hundred steps, and it stabbed the imperial general through.

"How can this be?"

It's a distance that even a strong bow can't shoot. How is that possible?

The imperial general fell down and Xiang Shaoyu sneered.

"Zhao Shuang is wise, but it's a pity that you are too stupid."

Hot fighting spirit burned throughout his body, and as the imperial army was in chaos, Xiang Shaoyu shouted loudly.

"Capture the fort!"