Chapter 601: Thunder Can’t Strike Every Day, Right?

Finished dealing with this noble who didn't listen to orders.

Xiang Yu watched as the Chu army moved away all the supplies from the noble manor.

Then he turned his horse's head and prepared to return to camp.

At this time, Yu Ziqi on the side looked at Xiang Yu who was silent and stern, with a hint of worry in his eyes.

After he rescued Xiang Yu from Pengcheng last time, Xiang Yu lost the smile on his face and became taciturn.

After that, I finally managed to get the other person to cheer up a little, but found that the other person's temperament had changed drastically.

Yu Ziqi asked with a bit of worry at this time,

"Ayu, are you okay?"

Xiang Yu did not answer the other party's question, but asked,

"Is there any news about my uncle?"

During the night battle in Pengcheng, he was rescued by Yu Ziqi.

But he didn't care about Xiang Bo.

Upon hearing the question, Yu Ziqi hesitated and replied,

"There is indeed news coming from the front, but..."

"Just what?"

Xiang Yu frowned and asked.

Now, he cares more about his younger uncle.

Yu Ziqi returned,

"It's just that the news from the front says that your uncle, Ayu, seems to have defected to the Qin army."

"Now he is helping the Qin army persuade the Chu nobles in front to surrender."

Xiang Yu's face almost darkened by the way.

Yu Ziqi said quickly,

"Ayu, this is probably just a trick of Qin Jun. He is doing these things in the name of his uncle. Then Zhao Lang is the best at this."

"It's just, what do we do now?"

Xiang Yu said indifferently,

"Recruiting soldiers, food and grass, Zhao Lang wants the world, but it's not that easy."

Yu Ziqi showed a look of embarrassment. These days they returned to the Chu land that was supposed to be their rear.

But I found that in the Chu region, both the nobles and the common people regarded them as ferocious beasts.

Just look at this nobleman just now. He would rather die than cooperate with them!

You know how serious the situation is.

If it were normal, it would definitely not be his turn to advise.

But now, he was the only one beside him. He gritted his teeth and said,

"But, Ayu, because of the rumors spread by Zhao Lang, the nobles now think that you killed Emperor Yi."

"The common people are also bewitched by farmers and regard us as a scourge."

"All the craftsmen, Confucian scholars, and doctors in the world are unwilling to be friends with us."

"I'm afraid it's unsustainable."

Zhao Lang's identity is now known to the world.

Before the Battle of Pengcheng, everyone still had some thoughts.

After all, it is normal for even disciples of the same family to belong to different camps.

But after the Chu army was defeated in Pengcheng, everyone already felt that the Chu army was definitely doomed. It was only a matter of time.

No one will work for them.

Hearing this, Xiang Yu's face darkened again, but he still said indifferently,

"Then go and grab it!"

"Also, don't call me by my name from now on."

Yu Ziqi was stunned for a moment, then replied dryly,

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Xiang Yu nodded and then continued,

"Tell Long Ju and Ying Bu to stop the Qin army on the outside. No matter what method I use, I must keep the Qin army out for a month!"

"If they can't do it, they won't come to see me."

"Yu Ziqi, I have ordered you to summon an army of 100,000 troops within a month no matter what method you use! Zhongli Mei will help you."

Upon hearing this order, Yu Ziqi froze on the spot.

Xiang Yu urged with a cold face,

"You still don't accept the order?"

Yu Ziqi then replied with a bitter look on his face,

"I will obey my orders."

When he received a reply, Xiang Yu nodded, then clamped his horse's belly and quickly moved forward.

Looking at Xiang Yu's leaving figure, Yu Ziqi couldn't help but sigh.

How is it possible to recruit a hundred thousand troops within one month?

unless...

As if he thought of something crazy, Yu Ziqi's face suddenly turned slightly pale.

If they really do this, they will have no place in this land in the future!

Thinking of this, Yu Ziqi felt cold in his heart and said to the bodyguard beside him,

"Send an urgent message to my sister and ask her to advise the king!"

Now, the only one who can persuade Xiang Yu is his sister!

At this time, Xiang Yu had already returned to the Chu army's camp.

After returning to the camp, facing the cheers of the soldiers, he just nodded coldly.

Then he returned to his camp and began to deal with military affairs.

It wasn't until night that he said to the guards outside the camp,

"Bring me the wine!"

After Pengcheng, every time he slept, he would dream about Zhao Lang's arrow that could attract thunder from the sky, and then he would wake up.

Only by drinking can I barely rest.

Soon, someone brought drinks, and Xiang Yu picked them up and drank without any hesitation.

But the other party actually held on to the wine. Xiang Yu was about to get angry and see who dared to be so bold.

When he looked up, he saw a stunning beauty. He was stunned for a moment and said,

"Yu Ji, aren't you in the city? Why are you here in the military camp?"

The person coming was none other than Yu Ji.

Yu Ji smiled slightly at this time and did not answer, but said,

"Your Majesty is in the mood for drinking today, why don't you like Yu Ji to dance for you?"

After saying that, without waiting for Xiang Yu to answer, he spread out his wide sleeves, sang softly, and then started dancing with all his strength!

Naturally, she received Yu Ziqi's message and came to persuade Xiang Yu.

But there are many ways to persuade a man, and you don't necessarily have to use your words.

Xiang Yu looked at Yu Ji who was dancing with all her heart, and his ice-cold heart could not help but melt a little.

Sit down calmly and start drinking by yourself.

Soon, Yu Ji finished her dance, and Xiang Yu was also a little tipsy at this time.

Looking at Yu Ji who was dripping with sweat, Xiang Yu couldn't help but feel guilty in his heart, and he really wanted to say something.

But Yu Ji put her finger on her lips to stop him, and then said with a smile,

"The king is a great hero, why do you drink this wine?"

"I must be dancing well enough. Then please ask the king to watch another song."

After saying that, he started dancing again.

Xiang Yu closed his eyes slightly at this time, then picked up the entire bottle and laughed,

"Okay, I will take a good look at it."

After the second dance, Yu Ji came to Xiang Yu, who was eager to get drunk. She still didn't speak, but hugged Xiang Yu gently.

At this time, Xiang Yu suppressed his voice and said repeatedly,

"Yu Ji, I don't understand. I obviously protected Da Chu, why do they all hate me?"

"The eldest uncle is dead, and A-Zhuang and the younger uncle were also arrested. I, the Xiang family, am worthy of Da Chu!"

"Then King Chu, if he hadn't made those moves repeatedly, I wouldn't have killed him!"

"Did I force the people to rebel in the first place?"

"They forced me, the Xiang family, to rebel!"

"But now, why do they want to betray me? They also say that I am the one who created the lightning strikes."

"Also, everyone knows that Young Master Lang is cunning, but those people still surround him."

"I have been fair and upright until now. They started to say that I was a talented person, but now they say that I am just a reckless man."

"Why is this!"

"I've never changed!"

Yu Ji felt the other party's doubts, anger and pain, and could only hold the other party tightly.

Xiang Yu was talking at this time, his voice gradually became quieter, and finally fell into a deep sleep.

Yu Ji looked at Xiang Yu who was actually not very young in her arms and felt extremely distressed.

She didn't expect that the young man who was once so high-spirited would now look like this.

But she couldn't answer these questions.

"Young Master Lang, I, Xiang Yu, will never admit defeat like this!"

In his sleep, Xiang Yu murmured to himself.

A few days later, outside Chu Di.

Zhao Lang was listening to the slave's return,

"Master, most of the villages in this area have been abandoned by the Chu army."

"Even the immature crops were destroyed."

"And the carcasses of livestock were thrown into the wells. Fortunately, there are many rivers in the south, otherwise drinking water would be a problem."

"All the Chu troops are concentrated in these small cities. If we defeat them one by one, it will probably take a lot of time and troops."

I will explain the situation one by one.

Zhao Lang also looked a little solemn.

The Chu army's move to strengthen the wall and clear the country was indeed effective.

Of course they can go around it, but if they don't clean up these small towns, the logistical pressure will be great.

They also face the danger of being flanked at any time.

The Chu army's intention was obvious, that is, they wanted to slow down their advance.

It seems that Xiang Yu still hasn't given up.

It's not difficult to get rid of these small towns, it just costs people's lives.

It's just an exchange of lives.

Thinking of this, Zhao Lang couldn't help but look at Han Xin who had joined him at the side.

"Is there any way?"

Han Xin said with great confidence,

"Chief, I already have tens of thousands of troops under my command."

"As long as you give the order, I will definitely open a passage for you."

Zhao Lang nodded. He had to say that Han Xin was reliable.

Others fight, and the more people fight, the fewer people fight.

It's good for him, the more people beat him, the more people he fights.

Of course, there is support from the farmers, but the other party's ability to command an army is simply terrifying.

So he ordered,

"Okay, then I will give you an order to capture these cities with the least casualties and the fastest method?"

After hearing this order, Han Xin, who was full of confidence, showed a wry smile and said,

"Chief, you are too greedy. I can only meet one of these two conditions."

If the casualties are small, then take your time and grind slowly.

If you want to be quick, you have to pay for it with your life.

It needs to be fast and the casualties should be small. This is a difficult task for someone to do.

Zhao Lang was dissatisfied. This war between Qin and Chu had directly killed and injured hundreds of thousands of people!

The number of people indirectly affected is hundreds or even tens of millions!

He doesn't want too many people to die anymore,

"Nowadays, everyone in the army is saying that you are like a god in using soldiers. Why can't you meet these requirements?"

Han Xin was about to refute at this time, but Xiao He secretly pulled him aside.

It's a pity that I didn't catch it.

Han Xin knew what Xiao He meant, but he felt that he was not afraid of offending the other party. He was confident. Right now, Zhao Lang couldn't do without him!

Besides, Zhao Lang is not that kind of person.

Said directly,

"Chief, how can there be such a solution to both problems in this world, unless, like the rumors in the army, you have help from heaven and summon the thunder from heaven to help!"

Zhao Lang looked at the big dog on the side at this time,

"When will our supplies arrive?"

The big dog replied,

"It should be ready in a few days. This time we shipped almost a thousand kilograms."

Zhao Lang nodded. He could still afford to wait these days.

"Okay, let's go back first."

It was too late to go back, and Meng Yi wanted to talk about him again.

As for other things, he no longer has to worry about it. The management of a large army of hundreds of thousands is not what he is good at.

All he has to do is do a good job of supervision.

After returning to the camp, Zhao Lang escaped Meng Yi's words and returned directly to his tent. However, instead of resting directly, he asked,

"What's the situation in Chudi now?"

Soon, I briefly explained all the information.

"The progress in the Chu land is good. Now farmers everywhere are resisting, causing many casualties to the Chu army, but..."

"Just what?"

"It's just that now, corruption among farmers is slowly increasing."

Nu said with a solemn expression at this time.

He knew that his master hated these things the most.

Sure enough, just after he finished speaking, he heard Zhao Lang curse in rare anger,

"A bunch of bastards! They've only had enough to eat in a few days!"

"We will punish them severely! We will even parade them through the streets! All money will be recovered!!"

The slave hesitated and said,

"Master, if this happens, the farmer may not have enough manpower to carry out the work."

Manpower at the most basic level is actually very rare.

Zhao Lang said coldly,

“Just execute it!”

"I don't believe it. Without these people, this thing can't be done!?"

Seeing Zhao Lang's excitement, Nu could only agree.

"Okay, you all go out."

Zhao Lang waved his hands irritably at this time.

Great Qin's laws in this area are still very strict, so it seems that moral guidance must keep up.

Everyone must know that if you don’t reach out, your life will be ruined!

Soon, time flew by.

A few days later, when a convoy composed entirely of teenagers arrived at the Qin Army's camp.

Early the next morning, the Qin army, led by Meng Yi, arrived outside a small city where the Chu army was stationed.

At this time, the Chu army general in the city was Long Ju.

Long Ju stood on the city wall, looking at the dark area with no end in sight of the Qin army, but a smile appeared on his face and he said to the deputy general beside him,

"Are you scared?"

The deputy general knew that today was a certain death situation, so he said coldly,

"The last general was promoted by the general, and he just died to repay his kindness."

Long Ju nodded slightly and sighed,

"Yes, it's just death in return for kindness."

"The king asked me to stay here for a month, and now more than ten days have passed."

"This general and Yingbu, with the help of these small cities, can be considered worthy of the king if we can defend them for more than ten days."

"With my brothers, I'm not lonely."

As he said this, the surrounding Chu army generals all laughed heartily.

They want the Qin army to know that there are real heroes in Chu.

But before they finished laughing, they saw that the Qin army did not attack the city.

Instead, racks of crossbows were rolled out.

They also knew how powerful Qin Nu was.

But the deterrent effect of shooting through the city wall is greater than the actual effect.

Longju even managed to dodge for a moment. Such large crossbow arrows were actually quite easy to dodge.

Only the Chu troops who had participated in the Battle of Pengcheng before.

I felt slightly nervous.

They had vaguely seen before that it seemed that before the thunder struck down, the Qin army also fired a burst of crossbow arrows.

However, this thunder can’t strike every day, right?

Just when everyone has their own thoughts.

There were already bursts of piercing sounds in the air.

Hundreds of crossbow arrows have already risen into the air, heading towards the city!

(An) (To be continued)