It was late at night, and Xiang Zhuang returned to the military camp. He felt that the surroundings were deserted. Except for burning torches, there were only soldiers patrolling around.

Several followers led the horses and followed Xiang Zhuang silently. At this time, Xiang Zhuang came to a chariot, half leaning on the wheel, looking up at the stars,

The memories of childhood are beautiful, especially his memories in later generations, but those vague memories seem to have been diluted by what happened in this era. Even the history of the late Qin Dynasty that Xiang Zhuang originally knew is gradually forgotten. What's left is only endless sadness,

His uncle's decisive refusal made Xiang Zhuang realize that Xiang Liang had gradually become arrogant and complacent after winning many battles. He began to despise the Qin army, and even became insistent on certain major decisions.

But right now, Xiang Zhuang feels so helpless, and he doesn't know how to help Xiang Liang. Maybe leaving is the best choice.

Go to Zhu County, go to Nanyang, break through the Wuguan Pass, and end this chaotic period in the late Qin Dynasty as soon as possible so that everyone can live a happy life.

Suddenly, slight footsteps sounded behind him. Xiang Zhuang thought it was his personal entourage patrolling back and forth, but a pair of warm hands put a cloak on Xiang Zhuang's shoulders. Xiang Zhuang couldn't help turning his head and looked, it was Cao Feng. I don’t know when this little girl came to me,

Xiang Zhuang forced a smile, and Cao Feng nodded with understanding. She didn't say anything more, she just gently leaned her head on Xiang Zhuang's shoulder. In this way, the two of them quietly looked at the stars and the moon.

Finally, Cao Feng said: "You came back so late, did you encounter some difficulty?"

Xiang Zhuang was interrupted by Cao Feng from thinking, and he couldn't help but sigh: "My uncle insisted on letting me return to Junhu County. I am very worried that the war situation in the Central Plains will get out of control, and my uncle will..."

Suddenly, images of the disastrous defeat in the Dingtao battle flooded into Xiang Zhuang's mind. He couldn't help but sigh. If his uncle underestimated the enemy, history would most likely repeat itself. In the Dingtao battle, Xiang Liang would have sacrificed his precious life.

But the root of the crime lies with Zhang Liang. If Zhang Liang had not conspired to persuade his uncle to divide the Chu army, which made his uncle so convinced that as long as he broke through Guanzhong and approached Xianyang, Qin would have destroyed itself without a fight.

All of this is Zhang Liang's conspiracy. Xiang Zhuang couldn't help but feel resentful when he thought of this. At this time, Cao Feng on the side comforted him and said, "Uncle Liang has his own plan. Brother Xiang Zhuang, don't worry too much."

"Plan," Xiang Zhuang muttered silently. Maybe he was too nervous, but Xiang Zhuang was really worried that his uncle would embark on a road of no return this time, but Xiang Liang had already made up his mind. At the moment, he was probably Unable to convince him anymore, Xiang Zhuang sighed softly when he thought of this, and hugged Cao Feng into his arms. The two of them quietly enjoyed the night in the military camp.

In the early morning, with the sound of drums and horns, the Chu army began to regroup one after another. At this time, the Pei army had changed into the Chu army's flag, but the uniforms had not yet been unified. However, Liu Bang had promised Xiang Liang that he would dismantle the garrison after retaking Pei County. Fort, surrendered to the Chu army, changed military uniforms, paid military status,

At this time, the Pei army and the Chu army marched towards the barracks. On the command platform not far away, Xiang Liang picked up the wine bowl and served the two men. Xiang Zhuang originally wanted to stop Xiang Liang once, but Xiang Liang did not give Xiang Zhuang a chance. After Han Xin and Xiang Guan reported, Xiang Liang waved his hand outside the camp and motioned for everyone to get going.

The trumpet sounded in the military camp, and the Chu army slowly left the camp and embarked on the journey south to Peixian County.

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The war has been raging for several days under the city of Xiangcheng. Nearly 20,000 Qin troops defended the city. The Chu army attacked Xiangcheng three times, but could not shake Xiangcheng at all. This made Xiang Yu very angry. However, the Chu army was tired from the distance, and Xiang Yu could not stop After forcibly attacking the city, they had no choice but to order the army to camp along the banks of the Ru River and rest for a few days in preparation for another attack.

In the big tent, Xiang Yu stood in front of the map with his hands behind his hands. He was in an extremely bad mood at this time. First, the Chu army failed to attack Xiangcheng. Huan Chu inspected his troops and suffered as many as 2,000 casualties. Second, according to the return of the scouts, According to reports, Wu Rui and Xiang Zhuang also went south one after another, each with their own tasks. At this time, Xiang Liang was still stationed in Xuecheng, but at this time, he had the idea of ​​​​fighting Zhang Han. This was the source of Xiang Yu's anger. It was such a pleasure to face off against his opponent, but Xiang Yu couldn't understand Zhang Han for a while.

Moreover, Xiang Yu originally planned to end the Battle of Xiangcheng as soon as possible, return to Xuecheng, and fight as a vanguard for his uncle after his return. In this way, Xiang Yu could participate in the battle with Zhang Han, but God did not go with people's wishes, and Xiangcheng Gucheng was chosen. Hold on tightly to prevent Xiang Yu from returning as soon as possible.

In anger, Xiang Yu banged on the map, making several muffled sounds. On the side, Yu Ziqi hurriedly admonished him: "General, why do you do this? Xiangcheng is nothing to be afraid of. I am willing to be the vanguard and attack Xiangcheng again to vent your anger for the general." ,"

On the side, Long Qie also stepped out of the queue and said loudly: "I am willing to go too,"

The two sang together and persuaded Xiang Yu again. Xiang Yu's eyes were slightly red, he stared at Xiangcheng on the map quietly, and shouted angrily: "Send the order, send troops, and attack Xiangcheng again."

The sound of rumbling drums hovered over Xiangcheng. Below the city tower, 17,000 Chu troops were waiting in formation. Nearly ten cloud platforms had been built, several crossbow beds, and hundreds of cloud ladders were waiting in formation.

When the gate flag opened, Xiang Yu slowly came out surrounded by people. He held his halberd horizontally and looked up at the city tower. Above, the guard of Xiangcheng was also staring at him. After a brief moment of looking at each other, Xiang Yu waved his halberd forward. , shouted loudly: "Long Qi, I leave it to you, let me kill you in."

Long Qie raised his hands on his horse and sang a promise, then turned around and shouted: "Brothers, follow me and kill."

A new round of drums sounded. Since Xiangcheng was backed by the Ru River, it only had three city gates in the east, south and north. At this time, the Chu army surged like waves // towards Xiangcheng, cloud platforms and crossbow beds moved forward one after another. After a while, hundreds of ladders were set up on the top of the city amid the slogans of the soldiers, and the first batch of Chu troops began to climb towards Xiangcheng.

On the city tower, the Qin army was always tense. They did not expect that the Chu army had just retreated, but they quickly came back. In this battle, the Chu army's morale was high, and it had already overwhelmed the Qin army in terms of momentum.

Thousands of people were recruited to the city and threw rolling wood and thunder stones at the city tower. The houses closest to the city were also demolished. Some house beams and foundations were transported to the top of the city by the people shouting slogans, but from time to time there would be crossbow arrows from the Chu army. When shooting, some civilians would often be hit by crossbow arrows and roll down the city with screams.

Some of the Qin soldiers were holding bows and arrows, and some were holding long swords. They tried their best to prevent the Chu army from ascending the city. However, the Chu army was too numerous. They kept approaching the tower like ants.

Not long after, three cloud platforms set up on the top of the city. They came faster than the ladders, but it was extremely difficult to move forward. At this time, more than a hundred Chu troops on the platform opened the shields, some holding bows and arrows, Shooting towards the top of the city, some brandished swords and spears and jumped towards the top of the city. Under the cloud platform, there were ladders for climbing upwards. Some of the Chu soldiers abandoned the ladder and began to climb the cloud platform, heading towards the city from here. head attack,

The first batch of Chu troops climbed to the top of the city. They fought a bloody path and approached the Qin general.

Not long after, Long Qie also held an iron shield and brandished an iron sword, and climbed up the tower with all his strength. Five or six Qin soldiers rushed towards him waving their long swords. Long Qie roared, blocked the long swords with his iron shield, and then moved forward. With one leap, he slashed with his sword, and the Qin army was killed instantly.

General Qin was not far away and wanted to resist the Chu army. He kept shouting to the Qin army behind him: "Press up, don't let the Chu army get close."

But more and more Chu troops boarded the city tower. Many of the Qin army's flags were pulled out and thrown down from the city tower. The city was on fire and filled with smoke. The Qin army was gradually suppressed. Some of the enlisted civilians had already fled. The city tower From time to time, the screams of the Qin army were heard,

As the last spear was thrust into his body, General Qin's slightly unwilling face no longer showed any expression. He was stabbed through the chest by several Chu soldiers with spears. In the end, he knelt on the ground and glared in front of him. The Chu army fell into a pool of blood,

I don't know how much time passed, the gate of Xiangcheng City slowly opened, and the Chu army's flag was planted on the top of Xiangcheng City. Xiang Yu watched Xiangcheng being taken, and he couldn't help but sneered. Although the Chu army suffered heavy casualties in this battle and paid a great deal of effort. Huge casualties, but he will make the Qin army and the people of Xiangcheng pay the price. This is the end of blocking himself.

Xiang Yu swung his halberd forward and roared: "Charge in, and anyone who resists, whether it's the common people or the Qin army, will be killed without mercy."

The Chu army roared like tigers down the mountain and charged towards Xiangcheng.

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For Yong Chi, he knew very well that although Peixian County was the county seat and Liu Bang's hometown, Fengxiang was the place Liu Bang was most attached to, and it was also the place Liu Bang would fight to the death to recapture. Therefore, Yong Chi gathered all his main troops there. Fengxiang established a solid defense system here to prepare to resist Liu Bang's attack.

At this time, the Chu army marched south from Xuecheng and galloped all the way. Within a few days, they arrived at Peixian County. Without any effort, the Chu army took control of Peixian County.

But Pei County did not stop the Chu army from continuing to advance. The next day, they marched westward and headed straight for Fengyi.

At this time, nearly 50,000 soldiers and horses surrounded Fengyi. The powerful Chu army made Fengyi's defenders tremble, and fear swept through everyone's heart.

After the three-way drum sounded, the Chu army began to form an array, with giant shields, ladders, cloud platforms and siege rams. At this time, Xiangzhuang, surrounded by people, walked out of the flag gate and looked up not far away. of Fengyi,

There are no less than ten thousand soldiers on the city tower. You can faintly see the civilians transporting rolling wood and thunder stones. This is the rhythm of a desperate fight.

If they attack Fengyi by force, the Chu army will definitely have the strength to capture the city in one day, but the cost of the attack will be heavy casualties, which Xiangzhuang does not want to see.

Thinking of this, Xiang Zhuang looked at Han Xin aside and said with a smile: "General Han, does he have a clever plan to help me attack the city?"

Han Xin thought for a moment and was about to speak. Not far away, Liu Bang came on horseback and said hurriedly: "General, why don't you attack the city yet?"

Liu Bang quickly came to Xiang Zhuang and wanted to speak again, but Xiang Zhuang waved his hand to stop Liu Bang. He still looked at Han Xin, waiting for Han Xin to speak. After thinking briefly, Han Xin smiled and said: "If the general is willing to listen to me, I have a clever plan to capture Fengyi in half a day,"

As soon as this sentence came out, not only Liu Bang but also Xiang Zhuang was extremely surprised, but Han Xin turned to look at Fengyi and continued: "Fengyi city is short, it is better to divide the army into five thousand, dust the soil at night, and attack the city during the day, without leaving. In half a day, a rich city can be destroyed."

Xiang Zhuang was surprised, Han Xin took action, and it was indeed extraordinary.

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