Chapter 2014: Yue and Han join forces (Part 1)
Chapter 2014 Yue and Han join forces (Part 1)
Chapter 2012: Yue and Han join forces (Part 1)
Many people thought that Gao Yao would never come back, but Gao Yao not only returned whole body, but not even a hair was missing. This shocked the entire Shu-Chu coalition, even Liu Ji was very surprised.
Although Liu Ji also believed that with Gao Yao's eloquence, it might not be difficult to escape from the Qin camp, but with Yue Fei's temperament, even if Gao Yao was not killed, he would definitely be in trouble, but nothing happened to Gao Yao. None, which made Liu Ji extremely curious about what happened after Gao Yao's mission.
Gao Yao smiled and explained: "My lord, after I arrived at the Qin camp, all the Qin generals, including Yue Fei, wanted to eat me alive on the spot."
“Then how did Mr. escape unharmed?” Liu Ji asked puzzledly.
“Ahem…”
Gao Yao pretended to cough twice, moistened his throat, and then said: "Although Yue Fei's murderous aura is strong, I can't let my lord's majesty fall, so I took the lead and relied on my impeccable tongue. I made it clear to Yue Fei. The pros and cons, clearly state the disadvantages that the various improper killings of envoys will bring to the Qin army..."
Gao Yao had long wanted to say what he wanted to say when he came back, and in his vivid description, he became an image of a wise and brave man who entered the Qin camp alone but would rather die than surrender, fight alone with hundreds of Qin army generals, and finally retreat intact.
Gao Yao created his character just right. Liu Ji didn't have too much doubts and couldn't help but applaud when he heard the wonderful things.
"The more Yue Fei heard, the angrier he became. He wanted to draw his sword and kill me on the spot, but he was too hesitant to do it. In the end, he was so angry that he took the initiative to leave..."
After listening to Gao Fei's words, Liu Ji still looked like he was still unfinished, clapped his hands and said with a smile: "Sir, you are really a master of arts and brave. When Yue Fei is so angry, he dares to anger Yue Fei's people. In the whole world, except for Mr. No one else."
Gao Yao said seriously: "My lord, Yue Fei has been completely angered. He probably won't continue to withdraw his troops, but I'm afraid he won't engage in a direct battle with our army. After all, it's impossible for Yue Fei to miss such a clumsy way of provoking a general."
Liu Ji didn't care about this, and said with a smile: "It doesn't matter, as long as Yue Fei doesn't run away to Xiangyang, there will always be opportunities to attack him in Nanjun."
If Yue Fei fled back to Xiangyang, then Liu Ji would have no choice but to follow the strategy discussed with Liu Xiu before, giving up the attack on Jingbei and switching to defense. After all, the gap in strength between the two sides was already very small, and continuing to attack would only be a waste of troops. That’s all.
Liu Ji was not willing to switch from offense to defense unless it was absolutely necessary. After all, the attack was the party that had the initiative.
As long as Yue Fei does not return to Xiangyang, within the remaining ten days, before the Qin army from Hebei arrives, Liu Ji, who has an army of more than 200,000, will always find an opportunity to swallow the 50,000 Qin army in one fell swoop.
"Report...to inform my lord, the Qin army's east and west armies have stopped withdrawing, and now the Qin Zheng army leads the army to join Yue Fei's troops." Soldiers reported.
After hearing this, Liu Ji was overjoyed and excitedly said to Gao Yao: "If we win this battle, I will take the lead."
“Everywhere, it is all the credit of the Lord.”
Gao Yao was modest and evasive, but he was secretly relieved.
Qin Zheng must have told Yue Fei the information he conveyed, and Yue Fei must have stopped retreating because he knew the news.
To be honest, Gao Yao didn't know how Yue Fei would get through the difficulties next, but he believed that since Yue Fei dared to stay, he would be sure to escape unscathed.
"Report...to inform my lord, Yue Fei has mobilized another 20,000 troops from Xiangyang to the front line."
"What?"
Liu Ji was surprised at first, and then overjoyed. He originally only wanted to eat Yue Fei's 50,000 troops, but now Yue Fei took the initiative to increase his troops by 20,000. As long as he could devour the 70,000 troops in one go, even if it was 100,000 from the Hebei Qin Army. The reinforcements have arrived, so why should he be afraid?
"Quickly, send troops north quickly. We must completely surround this 70,000-strong army before Yue Fei reacts." Liu Ji said excitedly.
"But Lord, is it too hasty to send troops now? What if we scare the snake away and scare away the 20,000 beddings?" Gao Yao's eyes flashed and he said: "It's better to wait two days and wait for two days. Ten thousand troops joined forces with Yue Fei, and it was not too late to send troops in one fell swoop."
“Yes, that makes sense.”
In just two days, the 20,000 Qin troops who left Xiangyang met up with Yue Fei's army, which excited the Shu-Chu coalition even more.
"My Lord, the 70,000 Qin troops have gathered together. It's time to send out troops." Fan Kuai said with excitement.
“That’s right.”
Liu Ji also looked high-spirited and said with a smile, "Where is Zhou Bo?"
“The end is here.” Zhou Bo stood up and said with his fists clasped.
"I have ordered you to lead an army of 30,000 men and guard Jiangling. Zhou Bo, do you dare to take on this important task?"
“Zhou Boding has lived up to his lord’s trust.”
After leaving Zhou Bo to guard Jiangling, Liu Ji personally led 110,000 Shu troops, plus Liu Xiu's 90,000 Chu troops, for a total of 200,000 troops, and went north to surround Yue Fei's 70,000 Qin troops.
The Shu-Chu coalition forces just moved here, and Yue Fei a hundred miles away also moved.
“Report...to inform my lord that Yue Fei has led the army to withdraw.”
“Did you evacuate to Xiangyang?”
Liu Ji was not worried at all. Instead, he mocked: "Yue Fei wants to withdraw now? It's too late. I ordered the cavalry to go around three days ago and block Yue Fei's road to Xiangyang. He can't escape."
"This... my lord, Yue Fei did not flee to Xiangyang, but led his army to retreat to the Han River."
Liu Ji was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "Why did Yue Fei retreat to the Han River? Did he want to imitate the Marquis of Huaiyin and fight against the odds, and rely on his 70,000 troops to defeat my 200,000 elite troops?"
"Ha ha…"
All the generals suddenly burst into laughter and laughed at Yue Fei for not overestimating his abilities. Only Liu Xiu and Chen Ping looked serious.
"Brother King of Shu, have you forgotten that in addition to the allusion of a last-ditch battle, Qin Hao also dug up the Han River and flooded Xiang Yu?" Liu Xiu said with a serious face.
Hearing this, Liu Ji's heart suddenly pounded, and he asked with some lack of confidence: "Brother King Chu, what you mean is that Yue Fei did this on purpose, wanting to lure our army to the Han River and flood us." Catch them all in one fell swoop?”
“This is not impossible, we must be cautious in our decision.” Liu Xiu said in a deep voice.
Hearing this, Liu Jixian looked at Chen Ping and Gao Yao as if they were asking for help. He was unwilling to let go of such a good opportunity. It was obvious that both of them nodded at him and could only give up the idea of immediately marching and instead sent spies. Go upstream to explore and see if the Qin army has stored water to prepare for a water attack.
A strange scene appeared. The 70,000 Qin army clearly arrived at the Han River, only tens of miles away from the Shu-Chu coalition. But the Shu-Chu coalition turned a blind eye to the Qin army. They only moved forward a few miles every day, completely losing their previous strength. He looked anxious, as if he was not afraid of Qin Jun running away at all.
Three updates, still 6 chapters owed
(End of this chapter)