Empire's Summoning Generals System

Chapter 631
Zhang Fei led his army to capture Licheng and controlled the entire northern part of Dongzhou. The rest of the counties were terrified, and there were many people who sent envoys to ask Zhang Fei to surrender.

Hearing Liu Renshan's remonstrance, Zhang Fei still ordered these people to serve as the chief officials of the city to temporarily appease the hearts of the people in the lower half of Dongzhou. Then Huang Zhong led the troops to join Zhang Fei.

Liu De had previously issued an order to let Huang Zhong cooperate with Zhang Fei to pacify the entire Dongzhou, drive Xiang Yu's forces out of Dongzhou, further damage the morale of Xiang Yu's army, cause internal instability in the Qi army, and approach Huaizhou, It made Xiang Yu unable to concentrate on fighting against him.

Zhang Fei received the order to leave a part of the defenders in Licheng, preparing to approach the southern part of Dongzhou, which is the seat of Dongzhou - Quancheng.

It was winter, and most of the coast was frozen. Sun Zhongjin's navy could not move forward and could only stop temporarily on the coast of Dongzhou. The coastline of Huaizhou moved southward, attacking the coast of Huaizhou.

Liu De and all the counselors had expected that Xiang Yu would lead Qingqi to attack the grain and grass, but what he didn't expect was that Xiang Yu would be so bold that he would personally lead three thousand Qingqi to burn Liu De's convoy transporting grain and grass. More than a thousand soldiers fled back. Not many people, one school lieutenant and two captains died in battle.

"This is really a blow to Gu Lai from the very beginning!"

Looking at the map hanging in front of the big tent, Liu De smiled and said to the generals.

At this time, Luo Cheng asked for orders: "Your Highness, the general is willing to go to escort the food and grass. As long as Xiang Yu arrives, the general will definitely take the head of this thief and offer it to Your Highness!"

Luo Cheng was young and irritable, and he was eager to fight. Whether it was to make contributions or to express his loyalty to Liu De, the starting point was definitely good. Liu De also understood it very well, so he spoke a few words of comfort. Then he remonstrated: "Your Highness, the main force of the Qi army has never appeared, and this time Xiang Yu personally attacked our army's grain road. From my point of view, Xiang Yu wanted to show his strength, and secondly, he wanted to show his strength for the upcoming big battle." Prepare for the decisive battle."

"A decisive battle? How do you say it?"

Jiang Lin didn't quite understand.

Guo Jia cupped his hands, and then said: "It is difficult for our army to march, and the transportation of food and grass is tight, and the situation of the Qi army should be worse than ours. Jizhou is rich in food and grass, so we have the confidence to send troops south. The state is dilapidated, the people are displaced, the people's livelihood is dying, and there are more disasters and less food year after year. There are even tragedies like Yizi eating each other. How much food and grass can Huaizhou, which is not attached to people's hearts, support? So don't think that Xiang Yu is so in a hurry Not slowing down, it seems to be slowing down our army, but it is just looking for a powerful opportunity, waiting for a decisive battle."

"What Guo Shizhong said is very lonely."

Liu De nodded and said contemptuously: "Xiang Yu used light cavalry to attack our army's grain road, but one must not be separated. Presumably Xiang Yu also knows that a single sneak attack will not shake the foundation of our army, unless from now on, our grain road will be completely destroyed by him. Cut it off, but is that possible? Now that Xiang Yu personally leads the Qingqi sneak attack, it can also show that Xiang Yu's main army is not far away from us. After all, the commander of the first army, even if he is brave and reckless, cannot be too far away from his own army "

"Luzhou is a plain. It is very conducive to the cavalry of the Qi army, but now most of our cavalry is concentrated in the hands of Huo Dudu and Bai Dudu."

Du Ruhui added: "Although there is snow now, it does not hinder the cavalry from marching."

Liu De also nodded to express his understanding, but said: "Xiang Yu has cavalry, but the elite is limited, and the horses are even more uneven. Although our cavalry is small, they are elite knights who have followed me for many years. The horses are even more excellent and strong. How can a big battle be achieved with cavalry alone? Du Qing, don't worry."

"Yes!"

Liu Gui stood up at this time, looked at the map hanging in front of the tent, and said: "The main force of the Qi army is likely to be deployed in Yuanyang, which is located a hundred miles away from us. Yuanyang is backed by the Huai River, and the terrain is flat and open. Suitable for large-scale battles."

"A fight to the death?"

Liu De muttered to himself.

"Your Highness, what did you say?"

"It's nothing."

Liu De waved his hand and said, "Xiang Yu is basically deploying an army in Yuanyang and waiting for our army. Send the order, and the army will continue to march and head to Yuanyang."

"Yes!"

On the shore of the Huai River.

Because the Huai River is located in the south, the freezing period is very short, so even though it is winter, it is not frozen. Even if there is ice, it is brittle ice, which will shatter when stepped on lightly.

Fan Ji stood on the bank, looking at the surging Huai River, thinking for a while, at this time a young man who was crowned came up to greet him and said, "Master Fan has been standing on the bank of the Huai River for two hours. May I ask Master Fan, what are you thinking about?"

Fan Ji didn't answer, but asked instead: "Wang Yu, you are one of the most outstanding disciples of the teacher, what do you think of the current situation?"

"The general trend of the world is something that a disciple who has just reached the crown can talk about. This disciple dare not speak nonsense."

Wang Yu lowered his head and said.

After hearing this, Fan Ji felt a little relieved, and praised: "Among my disciples, seven out of ten are young and frivolous, and they haven't even reached the championship, but as long as it involves the general situation of the military and the country, they will talk about it and give pointers to the country to honor their names.

From the teacher's point of view, the military strategy and political strategy they talk about are nothing more than rhetoric and talking about soldiers on paper. , That is really insulting and irresponsible to the soldiers! "

"Teacher Fan."

Just as Wang Yu wanted to comfort him, Fan Ji directly stopped him and said, "When you're old, you just like to say a few more words. It's okay. I know you must have some questions in your heart, just ask if you want!"

"Yes"

Wang Yu cupped his hands and replied: "I don't know why Duke Qi is in Yuanyang. In fact, in my opinion, there are many places in Luzhou where you can camp to wait for the enemy. Yuanyang is not the best choice, after all. If we are defeated, our army will not even have a final retreat, and this Huai River will be the burial place of our army!"

"If other generals, even Duke Qi, hear your words, you will definitely be punished for the crime of disturbing the morale of the army. Even if you are a teacher, you will not be able to protect you!"

"The disciple knows, but there are only two of us, the master and the disciple, here. The disciple has doubts in his heart, so he can't complain."

Wang Yu said anxiously.

"I know it."

Fan Ji nodded and said, then turned his head to look at Wang Yu, and said in an unhurried voice: "Han Gong occupies the land of Kyushu, there are Jizhou and Danzhou with abundant land, Yanzhou and Beizhou, which are bitter and cold and good at fighting, and there are horses. In Weizhou, there are as many as a hundred well-known generals who are good at fighting, and there are countless capable ministers and officials who govern the country and assist the people, and Liu De can also be called a Mingjun. In such a situation, can the Han Kingdom be destroyed in one battle?"

(End of this chapter)