The Battle of Nanyang was a raging fire with heavy casualties. Song Liu was finally outnumbered and suffered a heavy defeat. He begged Zhang Han to surrender. However, Zhang Han could not be loyal to Qin because Song Liu was the magistrate of Chen County and defended Chen County. Instead, he sought refuge with Chen Sheng.

And handed him over to Hu Hai for disposal.

After repairing troops and horses in Nanyang for several days and pacifying some areas that refused to surrender, Zhang Han once again embarked on the eastward journey. At this time, the mighty Qin army stationed troops in Yingyin County, waiting for logistical supplies, and repaired for several days, preparing to return again.

Conquer // Chen County and completely defeat the Zhang Chu regime.

At this time, Zhang Han had experienced hundreds of battles and was famous all over the world. When all the rebels heard Zhang Han's name, they were all worried and kept strict guards, fearing that they would be one of Zhang Han's targets.

The Qin army's camp was set up more than thirty miles south of Yingyin County. There were three camps. Zhang Han's commander's tent was located among the Chinese army with the largest concentration of soldiers and horses. The surrounding area was extremely tightly defended. At this time, Zhang Han

Han stood in front of the map, looking at it with deep eyes. He was now considered a general who had fought a hundred battles, and the arrogance in his heart was indescribable. To Zhang Han, the rebel armies everywhere were just ants, and he only needed to move his own feet.

, then they can all be killed.

Seeing Zhang Han staring at the map and saying nothing for a long time, Sima Xin stepped forward, cupped his hands and said, "General, if you capture Chen County, what are your next plans?"

Zhang Han was interrupted by Sima Xin. He raised his head and looked at Sima Xin. After a brief look at each other, Zhang Han could tell that Sima Xin must have something to say. He couldn't help but laughed heartily and said: "If you have something to say, Chang Shi, you might as well say it directly.

No need to beat around the bush.”

Seeing through Zhang Han, Sima Xin nodded and smiled. After thinking for a moment, Sima Xin said in a deep voice: "I heard that Mi Jingju is a descendant of a partial tribe in Chu State. Although he is not orthodox, he is far more popular with the people than Chen Sheng.

At this time, he has received the support of Qin Jia and established himself as the King of Chu. I think he is the real spiritual pillar of the Chu State. Although the Chu regime is only continued by Lu Chen, it is already at the end of its power and there is nothing to be afraid of."

Seeing that Sima Xin was really worried about Mi Jingju and not Li Liang, Zhang Han couldn't help but raise his head and laugh. There was more of contempt in his laughter. At this time, he had pushed away the map and looked at Sima Xin.

He smiled and said, "I have nothing to fear about either of these. I will attack Chen County first and then Tan County. Which of them will perish first depends on my mood."

As he spoke, Zhang Han raised his head and laughed again. Sima Xin looked slightly worried and reminded softly: "General, arrogant soldiers will be defeated. You..."

Sima Xin's advice was not recognized by Zhang Han, but made him unhappy. At this time, Zhang Han glared at Sima Xin angrily and scolded: "How can you become such a coward? I have an idea in my mind about this matter. If you don't do it any more,

Talk too much!”

Zhang Han felt the indifference in his words, and he quickly added: "Defeating Lu Chen is also a deterrent to the Chu State. The so-called killing one as a warning to others and subduing the enemy without fighting is the best policy. Perhaps, the Zhang Chu regime will be destroyed."

Will it arouse fear and surrender from the Chu State? Therefore, Lord Changshi, there is no need to make things too complicated."

Seeing what Zhang Han said, Sima Xin couldn't persuade him any more, but at this moment, a county captain and two soldiers walked in quickly, cupped his hands and said: "General, there is a man outside who calls himself Handan Guard General Li Liang.

Come and join us, I am waiting outside the camp and ask the general to come down."

Zhang Han couldn't help but raise his head and laugh after hearing this. He had also heard about Li Liang's murder of his master. At this time, he actually came to seek refuge with him. Of course, Zhang Han would not miss this opportunity. At this time, he looked at the captain

, laughed loudly and ordered: "Bring him in, I am also thinking of meeting him!"

The county captain made a promise and left. At this time, Sima Xin also held up his hands and said: "Since the general has something to do, I will take my leave first."

"Well, this is official business. How can Master Changshi leave? Why don't you come with me to meet this person?" Zhang Han smiled and pulled Sima Xin. Seeing Zhang Han's behavior, Sima Xin could only return the greeting: "Since the general has

Order, it is better to obey orders than to respect my humble position."

Zhang Han and Sima Xin each returned to their seats and sat down. Several soldiers walked into the tent and tidied it up. At this time, there was a rush of footsteps outside the tent. Soon, Li Liang was led by several soldiers.

After entering, the county captain who had just made the report came forward and said, "General, this person is Li Liang."

Zhang Han nodded, but before Zhang Han could speak, Li Liang had already taken a step forward, cupped his hands and said, "Li Liang, the guilty general, has met the great general."

Seeing Li Liang like this, Zhang Han couldn't help but smile and asked: "Tell me, what are you guilty of?"

Li Liang knelt down on one knee, looking repentant, and sighed: "General Sin, I am a general in Hebei. He only surrendered to the rebels because the rebels were so powerful and he was greedy for life and feared death. Now every time I think about it, General Sin is very upset.

I don’t dare to hope for anything, I just hope that the general can forgive the sinner for his past mistakes.”

Li Liang's words were just an excuse for him to surrender to him, and there was no sincerity. However, Zhang Han considered that he lacked people under his command. At the moment, he had to recruit him to consolidate his strength, so he had to stand up with a smile, went up to him and said with a smile.

: "It is gratifying that General Li was able to find his way back. We are not saints, and we make mistakes sometimes. As long as we can find our way back, this is the best result."

Zhang Han had already helped Li Liang up, patted his shoulder lightly, and said: "I am about to march to Chen County in the next few days. When the time comes, Li Liang's army will lead the battle for me!"

Zhang Han's words were extremely plain, but the meaning behind his words was that he wanted to reuse Li Liang. However, the purpose of Li Liang's trip was to seek help to resolve the crisis in Handan. He never thought that Zhang Han would march towards Chen County at this time.

Li Liang looked a little anxious at this time. He thought for a moment, then cupped his hands and said: "General, I don't know whether to say it or not if the guilty general has something to say."

Seeing that Li Liang was still hesitating, Zhang Han was a little surprised, but Li Liang had already handed over his hand and said: "Although attacking Chen County is very important, the general thinks that the top priority is to rush north to rescue Handan and save Handan. Hebei can be conquered in one fell swoop."

If it is determined, there is nothing to fear from the bandits in Shandong."

At this point, Li Liang stopped talking and glanced at Zhang Han. Seeing that he was still listening, Li Liang continued: "If the general insists on conquering Shandong, he will only be tired of running around. Besides, there is rebellion between Yan and Zhao in Hebei, and there is rebellion in Henan.

The Xiang family, Wu Rui and other forces are entrenched in Shandong. Wei, Qi, Chu, Zhang Chu and other forces are even more complicated. If they want to wipe them out one by one, they will not be able to wipe them out within a few years. However, the situation in Hebei is completely different.

If the general is willing to listen to me, I guarantee that the situation in Hebei will be fully recovered within a year."

Hearing what Li Liang said, Zhang Han couldn't help but become interested and said with a smile: "Tell me what good strategy you have to pacify Hebei within one year?"

"First, the guilty general has taken control of Handan City. If the general can move north, Handan will be the most stable logistics supply base to the north of the general."

"Secondly, the two countries of Yan and Zhao in Hebei have always been at odds. If the general goes north, he can defeat the two countries one by one. Even if the two countries join forces, they may not be the general's opponent. With these two advantages, I would like to ask the general, which side is more advantageous?

?”

Li Liang looked at Zhang Han expectantly. At this moment, his decision would affect his future and destiny. At this time, Zhang Han was also deeply lost in thought.

Sima Xin heard the clues in Li Liang's words. After all, Li Liang wanted to lure Zhang Han north to protect Handan. Although Li Liang had selfish motives, Sima Xin felt that he could use Li Liang's help to protect Handan.

At least, after Hebei is stabilized, Shandong will no longer be afraid.

But Sima Xin was not sure at this time how Zhang Han viewed this matter. If Zhang Han insisted on attacking Chu first and then going north, not only would Li Liang lose the city of Handan, but Li Liang might also hate Zhang Han for this.

By that time, although the Chu land was gained, the foundation of the Zhao land was lost, and the gain was not worth the loss.

Thinking of this, Sima Xin coughed dryly, stood up and took two steps. At this time, Zhang Han also woke up from his meditation. He couldn't help but look at Sima Xin and said with a smile: "Does Mr. Chang Shi have something to say?"

Seeing through Zhang Han, Sima Xin couldn't help laughing and asked: "General, do you think it is more important to go eastward or northward?"

As soon as Sima Xin spoke, Zhang Han guessed that he must have something to say later, so he looked at Li Liang and ordered: "I will remember your proposal. You go down and rest first. I will give it to you tomorrow."

reply."

Seeing that Zhang Han did not reply directly, although Li Liang was unhappy in his heart, he did not dare to show it on his face, so he had to bow his hands respectfully and said: "Thank you, General, for your hospitality. I will retire at the end."

Li Liang retreated. At this time, Zhang Han looked at Sima Xin and said with a smile: "You can continue talking."

"I think what Li Liang said is true. We might as well go north to attack Qi first. After Hebei is stabilized, we can then move the victorious army south to level Shandong in one fell swoop. By then, we can advance eastward along the Yangtze River, and Jiangdong can be conquered.

!" Sima Xin cupped his hands and smiled, but at this moment, Zhang Han fell into deep thought again.

At this time, in Zhang Han's mind, there is no difference between heading east or north, because Zhang Han has an army of 500,000 and has an absolute advantage. For Zhang Han at this time, the mere rebels are nothing to fear.

What he was always hesitant about was Li Liang's sincerity. He was thinking about whether Handan City would still be in Li Liang's hands when he went north to Handan.

Regarding the turbulent situation in Hebei, Zhang Han still wanted to take a wait-and-see attitude. At this time, Sima Xin said again: "If the general is still hesitating, you might as well listen to me and let Dong Yi lead the army to march to Chen County. The general might as well change his route and go north.

, first go and stabilize the situation in Hebei, and why not leave the entire Shandong war situation to Dong Yi?"

"The troops are divided into two groups?" Zhang Han said to himself, got up and walked around in the tent. At this time, Sima Xin smiled slightly and said: "Since the death of Chen Sheng, the Chu Kingdom has been divided into two groups. There is nothing to fear. When it comes to Qi Kingdom, Li Liang

Conspiracy and execution of military ministers have caused internal turmoil in the Qi state. The general goes north, maybe he can take advantage of the instability in Qi to pacify Hebei. This is what the people want. I hope the general will think carefully and not make the mistake."

After Sima Xin finished speaking, seeing that Zhang Han was still deep in thought, he returned to his seat and sat down without saying a word. This kind of thing is enough, and it would be unintentional to say more. I don't know how long it took, Zhang Han's footsteps started to pace.

He suddenly stopped, looked at Sima Xin attentively, and said with a smile: "The words of Master Chang Shi are very commendable. I will ask Dong Yi to lead an army of 30,000 to march into Chen County. The rest of the troops will follow me north tomorrow. How about that?"
Chapter completed!