Chapter 81
Wang Li was about to order the treasury seal, investigate the officials and people, and register the household registration, but the guards in front ran over in panic and shouted in a hurry: "Report to General, there are thieves in Ximen who have entered! There are about a thousand people!"
"Is an old man cheating?" Wang Li frowned slightly, and then ordered the soldiers to arrange their arrays and prepare to face the enemy. As for leaving the city, Wang Li didn't seem to have such an intention.
After all, the soldiers had already entered the city, so there was no reason to retreat. Besides, Zhang Han led the soldiers in the rear and would come after a short while, and there was no need to panic.
The Qin army had just set up a formation, and Guan Ying had already led his soldiers to occupy the east gate. The two armies were stalemate and could not help but feel a little embarrassed. Guan Ying's face on the west side looked a little deeper and she walked forward slowly.
About a few dozen meters apart, Guan Ying was the first to shout: "Who are you? Then Gong Ao has already promised the city to the Han army, and the thieves have withdrawn!"
Wang Li suddenly realized his mind and shouted in a hurry: "I am also introduced by Gong Ao. I believe that it is the Han army! Thousands of people, don't deal with the Qin army. If you withdraw your troops at this moment, you will not pursue the matter!"
"Hmph, it turns out it's the Qin army. Why not come up and try it!" Guan Ying said arrogantly, as if he didn't take the Qin army seriously at all. Wang Li was afraid of fraud, so he waved his hand immediately and the Qin army moved side by side.
Guan Ying didn't care about so much. He raised the long halberd in his hand and rushed over. Wang Li said disdainfully: "The courage of an ordinary man! What can I do to accomplish!"
Wang Li was not afraid, and tried his best to move forward, changing his spear in his hand, trying to fight to the death with Guan Ying. The Qin and Han armies also fought instantly. In an instant, the people in the city ran away with their heads and hurriedly hid in their houses to avoid being injured.
The two armies fought for a while, and the casualties were heavy. Guan Ying and Wang Li were even more inseparable from each other. There was no way to decide whether to win or lose. Guan Ying had no rules to hold a halberd. As long as she met Wang Li’s vital points, she would stab her directly, which was very brave.
Although the Han army was all elite soldiers guarding Xiakou, they still could not withstand the tens of thousands of Qin army's troops. The Han army could not withstand such a fight, so Guan Ying had to retreat while fighting.
Moreover, the Xiakou guards in the rear were not good. If Ao withdraws his troops from Jiangling and attacks Xiakou in turn, the Han army will be attacked on both sides, so Guan Ying has to withdraw his troops hastily to avoid disaster.
When Wang Li saw the Han army retreating, he was also worried that it would be a fraud. He just ordered people to close the east gate of Jiangling and left no matters. Shortly after Guan Ying retreated, Zhang Han also rushed over from the west gate. In this way, the lands of Linjiang were all occupied by the Qin army. Guan Ying retreated back to Xiakou and just defended it. Gongao and Sima Yin retreated unscrupulously, Dubin County.
However, in three months, the counties changed their owners, and the most heavy loss was Gongao. However, it was already very good to have a place in the chaotic times.
As for Liu Bang's capital in six counties and settled people's livelihood, Jiujiang was the only county occupied by Liu Bang without a war. Therefore, the people could make a little arrangement to rest and recuperate in order to make progress.
In Xianyang City, what Hu Hai was worried about was the war in Bashu. Now, when he heard about the occupation of Linjiang County, he was very happy and immediately ordered someone to recall Wang Ling and reward him.
In the hall, Hu Hai sat high and Wang Ling also came back from the front line. At the court meeting, Hu Hai smiled happily and said, "For several months, I have lived in Bashu and am worried about the land of Linjiang. Now I have lost and obtained it again in Linjiang. I rely on my deeds."
Wang Ling immediately bowed and said, "It's not that the people and soldiers are united, which makes Bashu grain more powerful. Therefore, every time they encounter battles, they will be able to defeat them and win in battle!"
"Oh, my dear talent is obvious to all. Let's enter for the time being and reward it in the future. Now, after the southeast, the Jiangling area is guarded. There is no worries in Bashu and Han. Moreover, Ao is entrenched in Hengshan, and Liu Ji has no way out."
"I thank Your Majesty for your kindness!" Wang Ling said excitedly.
Hu Hai nodded slightly, then sighed, "Now that Zhao Yan is strong, Wei Bao is defended by Wei Guoliang. Although there is a city, Xiang Liang can still be prevented from advancing west. I don't know what happened to Wu Hou on the border of Zhao recently?"
With Hu Hai's sigh, Meng Yi hurriedly stepped out and said, "Your Majesty, Wu Hou has occupied several cities on the border of Zhao State, and Zhao State dare not be arrogant at all."
"Oh, so that's it. The emperor ordered the conquered city to be returned to Zhao State to show sincerity." Hu Hai said casually.
Who knew that without waiting for Meng Yi to reply, Fusu took the lead and walked forward: "Your Majesty, it is very difficult for Marquis Wu to fight in the north and south outside, occupying the city, so why should he return it? Besides, it is not the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, and the city is a city, so why bother to think about the future!"
Hu Hai did not answer, but Chen Ping walked and said, "The Prime Minister, this is Your Majesty's plan to slow down the army. Now Wei has only one city, and its power is between Qin and Chu. However, Han was destroyed by Qin and all the thieves were in danger. Now he shows his favor to Zhao. The purpose is to capture Wei. I would like to ask the Prime Minister not to worry. Besides, the city is not fortified, so it is easy to give it to you, and it is not difficult to retake it."
"As the doctor said, brother, don't worry!" Hu Hai also comforted him.
Fusu was a little helpless. Qin had never stopped fighting since the chaos. Instead, Qi Yan was resting and recuperating, which was not conducive to the country and the people. This was also something that Fusu was worried about. Now that the city was returned, the morale was sluggish and Qin was unable to survive.
"Your Majesty, please think twice about everything. Use troops in moderation and the country can last forever. Now, the land of the river is 500 miles long. It can be cured first, and then it is not too late to attack the Wei Kingdom. Besides, the country must not be without a mother. Please ask Your Majesty to establish an empress as soon as possible to prevail the harem!" Fusu said seriously.
Hu Hai's eyes turned and waved his hand slightly at Meng Tian, "Super you, please tell me, do you have any reason for your brother? If it is reasonable, please bring your children into the palace."
"But I feel that Wei is not determined and Xianyang is uneasy."
Meng Yi didn't know how to speak when he heard this. Fusu was right beside him and urged directly: "Meng Shang You, now at this age, all his descendants have read it. Is Your Majesty late?"
"This matter is right, let me report it to my brother. Your Majesty is indeed a matter of his children. You must report it carefully according to etiquette." Meng Yi said tactfully.
Fusu wanted to refute, but Hu Hai hurriedly continued: "What you said is reasonable, everything should be followed by etiquette. The sacrifice has not ended for a long time, and everything should not be too hasty."
"In addition, I ordered Ying Bu, Li Mai, Li You, and Peng Yue to rectify their troops and choose a date to attack Daliang. Let's see where Wei Bao will go! Let's retreat to the court for the time being if there is nothing to do." Hu Hai said panickedly and left the front hall directly.
The ministers were left to look at each other. Seeing this, Chen Ping came to Fusu respectfully and spoke first: "The Lord Chang is just troubled by His Majesty."
"But Your Majesty is so old that he is very playful. The Queen is really anxious. After Zhao Yan and Qi Chu are pacified, Your Majesty may think about this matter."
Fusu was beside him, and he couldn't help but sigh, "The four countries have thousands of miles of land. The late emperor has worked hard for the six generations to pacify one by one, and has made many plans and has good intentions. If Your Majesty wants to restore the affairs of the late emperor, it will not be decided for ten years!"
"It's fleeting, don't worry, long time." Chen Ping whispered slowly.
Chapter completed!