Saying that, Gan Mao smiled and said: "However, at this time, as long as my Qin army arrives, first defeat Jing Que, and then attack Wancheng with a great victory, then the morale of Xiangyang City will inevitably plummet." In this way, we will be able to break through Xiangyang City without much effort. ”

Zilan opened her mouth when she heard this, although she wanted to say: You didn't say that just now, but when the words came to her mouth, she still didn't say it after all.

After Zilan left, just as Gan Mao was drawing troops, another messenger came quickly to report: "General, General Gongzhong has come to report that in the battle of Wancheng yesterday, the guards led by Gongsun Yan suddenly appeared in the defenders of Fangcheng, the offensive of the Chu army was extremely fierce, our army was defeated, and retreated, please be careful of the Qin army." ”

Gan Mao was stunned, this messenger and the messenger were only half an hour apart, and in just such a short time, the Korean army was defeated. In such a short period of time, the Chu army was able to defeat the Han army, and the strength of the Chu army should definitely not be underestimated. If the Chu army pursues and kills, the Korean army will inevitably be defeated.

Thinking of this, Gan Mao suddenly remembered something, and then his heart suddenly suddenly, he looked at the messenger intently and asked, "Messenger, where is General Gongzhong retreating, do you need the support of my Qin army?" ”

The messenger replied: "Thank you for your kindness, but our army has retreated to the west, so there is no need for the Qin army to rescue." ”

After speaking, the messenger looked at Gan Mao, whose face was ugly, his neck shrank slightly, and then he arched his hand, turned around and left.

Seeing this, Gan Mao's face suddenly turned pale.

The Korean army retreated to the west, and this retreat, the Qin state was in danger.

If Gongsun Yan chased all the way to Danxi, and then blocked Danshui, the grain route of the Qin State, then the 200,000 Qin troops outside Xiangyang City would definitely fall into death.

Thinking about it, Gan Mao was anxious, and immediately ordered: "Pass the order, immediately call the gold to withdraw the troops, and quickly invite the prime minister back to the camp." Order, let the remaining defenders in the battalion immediately pack their things and prepare to retreat! ”

Xiangyang City.

Just as the siege was raging, there was a sound of gold behind the Qin army. The crisp sound suddenly spread throughout the battlefield, startling the three warring parties at the same time.

On the city wall, Qu Yuan was in the fierce defensive battle, and suddenly heard the sound of the Qin army's gold, and his heart suddenly moved, and then he looked up to the north, and secretly rejoiced: "Could it be that the rhino head has already broken the Han army in Wancheng?" ”

Thinking about it, he immediately ordered: "Order, immediately the soldiers on the city wall go down to rest, and let the women and children in the city prepare food." Tell them that today the granary will be opened, and the rations will no longer be controlled, and all the people will receive one piece of meat, and all the soldiers will receive three pieces of meat.

In addition, tell the soldiers that we have won this battle. Let the soldiers seize the time to rest and recuperate, and be ready to go out of the city to fight the Qin army at any time. ”

"No!"

Outside the city.

Zhao Lingjun looked at the figure of the Qin army's rapid retreat, and doubts flashed in his heart, not knowing what happened, the Qin army suddenly retreated when the siege was in a hurry.

It's just that the Qin army retreated, and he had no choice but to let people inquire about the news on the one hand, and let the Chu army retreat on the other.

In the Qin camp.

When he saw Gan Mao, who had returned to the camp, he immediately asked, "Prime Minister Zuo, why is Mingjin?" ”

Gan Mao shook his head and waved everyone back before daring to tell Wancheng about it.

When he heard half of it, he changed color, and when Gan Mao finished speaking, cold sweat broke out on his head.

"Our army is in danger!"

Gan Mao nodded and responded: "Prime Minister, the battle of Wancheng happened yesterday, if Gongsun Yan kills Xiang Danxi, I am afraid that he will arrive in Xiyi tomorrow at the latest, cutting off the retreat of our army." Therefore, when Ming Jin withdrew his troops below, he planned to withdraw immediately, otherwise, when Gongsun Yan arrived at the intersection of Dan and Han, I am afraid that we would even block the passage of Shangyong. ”

Zhu Li nodded quickly: "Prime Minister Zuo is reasonable, and he must withdraw immediately." ”

As he was talking, a soldier reported outside the tent: "General, the king of Chu is visiting." ”

"Chu Zilan!" He was stunned.

At this time, Gan Mao showed a hint of joy: "The king of Chu came at the right time, and the king of Chu was invited to come in." ”

"No!"

After Gan Mao gave the order, seeing that he looked at it suspiciously, he immediately opened his mouth to explain: "Prime Minister, right now, our Qin army is in danger, and those Chu nobles who were forcibly subdued by Chu Prince Lan will inevitably rebel immediately after learning the news, and it is very likely that they will fight back." Therefore, at this time, the Chu army was no longer of value to our Qin army, on the contrary, they had become our enemies at this time.

But Chu Zilan is different, a Chu king is in the hands of my Qin State, whether he kills or releases, it is an important bargaining chip. Therefore, I thought that the prince of Chu would inevitably be brought to the Qin State. ”

As soon as he groaned, he understood what Gan Mao meant.

Although the 50,000 Chu troops on the side of the Qin army are already friends and foes, the future may not be known.

The nobles of the Chu State who took refuge in Zilan have already been branded by Zilan, even if they turn against each other and make meritorious contributions, after returning to the Chu State, I am afraid that they will be hit by the King of Chu. In this way, these nobles who have strong connections in the Chu State will inevitably have a grudge against the Chu State, if there is nothing to do, it will be fine, once something happens, as long as the Qin State uses Zilan's chess piece, it will definitely be able to cause great trouble to the Chu State.

Moreover, after the new monarch of Chu State ascends the throne, even if Chu State is fine, it can be wasted, and Zilan can exchange many things from Chu State, I believe that the new monarch of Chu State will definitely be willing to pay the price.

Thinking about it, Zhu Liji nodded and said: "There is Prime Minister Lao Zuo to receive Chu Zilan, this general will go to rectify the army, tonight we will retreat overnight, and strive to enter Shangyong before Gongsun Yan kills Hanshui." ”

"No."

The other side.

In Xiangyang City, Qu Yuan received Gongsun Yan's military order, and immediately showed great joy, and sighed: "After many years of war, after all, my Chu State has won!" ”

After sighing for a while, Qu Yuan ordered: "Order, immediately send someone to find out where Yin Jun's army is, and let him come quickly to join me."

In addition, send people to Chuying outside the city to persuade them to surrender! ”

That night, Chu camp outside the city.

Zhan Yangjun looked at Ying Jun opposite and asked, "Ying Jun, I don't know what you have to do when you visit at this time?" ”

Ying Jun shook his head, and after letting the guards guard outside, he whispered: "Benjun got the news that Gongsun Yan broke the Han army in Wancheng yesterday, and the Han army was defeated and is fleeing to the west of Xishui. ”

Zhan Yangjun was stunned, and his mind was suddenly in chaos, he had only been taking refuge in Chu Zilan, who was supported by Qin and South Korea, for more than a month, how could South Korea be defeated if it was defeated!

After a long time, Zhan Yangjun reacted slightly, looked at Ying Jun in disbelief and said: "Ying Jun, now that you and I are working under the king's tent, how can you curse our allies, this kind of joke can't be made!" ”

Ying Jun shook his head and said solemnly: "Zhan Yangjun, this gentleman doesn't dare to make such a joke at this time. Have you forgotten why the king came to Xiangyang today, and why the Qin army suddenly withdrew its troops today, all kinds of signs show that this is true, the Korean army is really defeated, and it is very likely to return directly to South Korea. ”

As he spoke, Ying Jun looked at Zhan Yangjun, stretched out his index finger, pointed to the land under his feet and said, "And right now, here, the army of the Qin State has become a lone army!" ”