Soon, Xiong Huai inspected the city wall, and listened to the arrival of reinforcements from all over the country, and then, Xiong Huai and the others on his side returned to Fangcheng City Guard.

Xiong Huai didn't wait long in the hall when he saw Deng Lingguang walk in.

"Xianqing, what's the situation?"

When Deng Lingguang heard this, he immediately responded: "King, the situation is not optimistic, today is another day of fierce fighting, more than 8,000 reinforcements in Exian County, nearly half of them have been killed or wounded, and the reinforcements in Exian County have been disabled, and the people of Exian County can no longer be allowed to go to the battlefield to act as the main force tomorrow." ”

Xiong Huai froze slightly when he heard this, and a trace of worry and self-blame flashed in his heart.

In just half a month, first the people of Fangcheng were disabled, then the people of Duyang were disabled, and now the people of Hubei who are close to Fangcheng are also disabled. If you don't count Fangcheng County, which has already been disabled, how long has it been, the defenders of two counties have been disabled, and the speed of loss of the people is too fast.

And the casualties of the people were so large precisely because he forcibly requisitioned them, and there were also a large number of old, weak, sick and disabled among them.

Thinking about it, Xiong Huai suddenly asked: "The people are not trained, and they are not even adults, and the widow hurriedly asks them to go to the battlefield, am I too cruel?" Also, are the people already cursing the widow tyrant in their hearts now? ”

When the two of them heard this, they immediately glanced at each other, and they both saw a trace of worry in each other's eyes.

Seeing that the casualties were too great, the king of Chu was already shaken in his heart.

Seeing this, Jiezi took the lead in persuading: "Why did the king say this, the ministers followed the city wall to inspect, and all they saw and felt was that the people supported the king as if they were parents.

Moreover, this time the defense of Hanbei was not just for the king, the people actively participated in the battle to kill the enemy, risking death and did not avoid it, this is because the people are afraid that the tragedy of Hanbei will be repeated again last time, and they are even more worried that the tragedy of Chencheng will also happen to the people of Hanbei.

Now the people are saying that although the war is fierce, they are indeed fighting for themselves, and the people are even saying that the king did not hesitate to come to the battlefield in order to wait for Hanbei.

In this way, it is too late for the people to thank the king for loving and protecting the king, so how can they complain about the king. ”

"Is that really the case?" Xiong Huai calmed down slightly when he heard this.

"Of course, the ministers did not dare to deceive the king, and the people hoped that the king would continue to firmly defend Fangcheng." Jiezi nodded firmly, and then persuaded: "If the king retreats at this time, not only will the king's hard work be ruined, but the people who have been fighting against the Han and Wei coalition forces for a long time will even complain about the king, saying that the king fled because he was afraid of the Wei and Han alliances, causing them to be ravaged by Wei and Han again." ”

"Phew." Xiong Huai cursed: "The widow has even sent his three sons under the age of fourteen to the battlefield, how can he be afraid of Wei and Han." ”

At this time, Deng Lingguang heard what he said, and immediately echoed: "The king is reasonable, according to the minister's opinion, the king is wise and powerful, how can he be afraid of the Wei and Han coalition forces, of course, not only the king is not afraid, but the minister's opinion is that the people of my Chu State are not afraid either." ”

When Xiong Huai heard this, he immediately looked at Deng Lingguang.

Seeing this, Deng Lingguang immediately explained: "Your Majesty, although the officers and men of our army are mixed with old and young, and there are still many people who have not undergone military training, although our soldiers are not as strong as the Wei and Han coalition forces, relying on the geographical advantages, our army has also inflicted great casualties on the enemy.

According to the minister's statistics, our losses in these five days were roughly equal, while the enemy's losses were similar to ours. And this battle loss ratio clearly tells us that the determination and will of the soldiers to resist the Wei and Han coalition forces are all extremely strong. ”

Xiong Huai couldn't help but nod when he heard this, and at the same time he was relieved in his heart, the loss of the defending side was not large, which showed that the morale of the Chu army had not plummeted, as long as the morale of the soldiers was still there, with nearly 30,000 soldiers near Fangcheng, and a large number of reinforcements coming from the rear, Fangcheng's side was stable, enough to last until the rainy season in Huaibei.

As long as it lasts until the rainy season, the war is over.

Thinking of the battle situation in Huaibei and thinking that it is not far from the rainy season in Huaibei, Xiong Huai suddenly regained his confidence.

Thinking about it, Xiong Huai said in a calm tone: "Xianqing, how did Xianqing arrange tomorrow's defensive battle." ”

"Back to the king, it is the reinforcements of Wuyang who are guarding the city tonight, according to the plan, the soldiers of Pheasant County have initially adapted to the battlefield today, because the reinforcements of Pheasant County are small, only 5,000, so the ministers will let the reinforcements of Pheasant County defend together with the clansmen of the defeated family and the 1,000 private army of Dr. Chen.

Moreover, the 7,000 reinforcements from Li County have arrived in Fangcheng today, and the ministers will arrange for 2,000 reinforcements from Li County to go to the city wall in the afternoon to help defend the city to adapt to the offensive of the Wei army.

In addition, just in case, the minister will also send 1,000 guards to meet in the pass, and send 500 guards as overseers. In this way, even if there is a small rout of the defenders on the city walls, the Guards can immediately reinforce and prevent the whole army from being defeated. ”

"Okay." Xiong Huai nodded. Said with a little ease: "Leave the defensive matter to Xianqing to do, and the widow is very relieved." ”

As he spoke, Xiong Huaiyou looked to the side and said, "Sir, the materials in the city are still abundant now, whether the materials transported from Wancheng are ready." ”

Jiezi immediately responded: "Please rest assured, the arrows and soldiers in the city are all more abundant, and the news that the minister has received is that the first batch of materials transferred by the strong women on the Wancheng side will also arrive in Fangcheng on time tomorrow." At the same time, the 20,000 Chu troops on the Wancheng side have been reorganized and are now on their way to Fangcheng. ”

Xiong Huai was completely relieved when he heard that there was no problem with the woman's transfer of materials.

Although it is very rare for women to transfer materials in all countries in the world, most of the women in this era are also extremely strong, and they can really bear hardships and stand hard work, and they are not inferior to men on their shoulders.

Thinking about it, Xiong Huai was very relieved and said: "The people of the whole county are united as one, and it is impossible for the alliance forces of Qin, Wei and Han to invade Hanbei County. ”

As soon as the words fell, over there, Chen Zhen walked in quickly, and then without waiting for the King of Chu to ask, he immediately smiled and arched his hand: "King, great joy, the Korean should come to report that the King of Han died of illness in the Han Palace last night." ”

"What?" Xiong Huai was stunned for a moment, and then said overjoyed: "Good news, good news, when the big white is floating." ”

At this time, Jiezi and Deng Lingguang also reacted, and saluted to the king of Chu again and again: "Congratulations to the king, congratulations to the king, the destiny of heaven is in Chu." ”

"Hahaha..." Xiong Huai laughed out loud with joy.

On the other side, Chen Zhen continued: "Also, Xiang Chengjun came to report that after King Han died of illness, the crown prince and Gongzi were blamed for competing for the position of King Han, and the two almost fought in the Han Palace.

In the end, the crown prince led the Zhao army into the city and occupied most of Xinzheng, while the prince led the Qin army into the city and occupied a small half of Xinzheng, while the Han palace is now controlled by the uncle.

Because of the relationship between the crown prince and the prince, the person who is now the abbot of King Han's funeral is also an uncle. ”

"Uncle!" Xiong Huai smiled: "This is an old friend of the widow, with an uncle, it is okay to compare the throne of the crown prince." ”