Our cheap uncle is quite clear in his calculations.
Also, since Qin State's Shang Yang's reform, Chu State was almost unilaterally beaten when facing Qin State.
Although King Huai of Chu was in a state of confusion, after he calmed down, he could not help but feel nervous when he thought that he was facing the tiger and wolf Qin State.
Xiong Wuliang came out of the palace, got on his bronze chariot, took his personal camp, and headed towards the Danyang front line.
While moving forward, he explained the 'King of Chu's instructions' to Zhao Hua in full.
Zhao Hua also laughed after hearing this, and said sarcastically: "Your Majesty is still so generous."
"The cold wind is blowing, and drops of water turn into ice - what's the point of starting a war like this? It's just a confrontation between two armies."
"Our country, Chu, has had three wars in three years, and the treasury is empty. It is the time to focus on stability and digest the results of the war in a low-key manner... But the king insists on going to war with Qin just for the sake of the false name of 'overlord'."
"Even if we really want to fight, we will wait until next spring to fight again."
"To say '50,000 Chu troops and 80,000 Qin troops are tied' is just a waste of money and food."
Xiong Wuliang also laughed - Zhao Hua summed it up brilliantly!
Wei Ran came to Ying and wanted people, so he could just drive them away.
Can Qin still start a war in winter?
However, King Huai of Chu suddenly got up and beat Wei Ran severely, and started a war so brazenly on the grounds that "Qin threatened Chu".
In fact, a war this winter would not yield any results. Both Qin and Chu would lose - and tens of thousands of troops gathered in the wind and snow, and fought hard in the cold winter, consuming astronomical amounts of food and supplies every day.
On the long supply line, civilians trudged hard in the snow. When their robes got wet, they quickly condensed into ice... a great torture.
The supply of baggage in winter will make every logistics expert who knows basic arithmetic feel overwhelmed - 80% of the ten portions of food and grass sent from Yingdu will be lost on the long and snow-covered supply line, and what can really be sent to the Danyang front line Ten grains and grasses cannot be saved.
has no meaning? Pointless.
It will only intensify the losses on Chu's already stretched treasury.
The only meaning is that King Chu Huai can brag among other countries that "50,000 Chu troops can tie with 80,000 Qin troops." In fact, who doesn't know how your tie came about?
This uncle of ours was not very smart to begin with, but now that he has won a few battles and lost, he is even more outrageous.
The matter has come to this, and it is useless to say more.
Xiong Wuliang wrapped himself in a heavy bearskin coat, curled up as much as possible to keep warm, and drove the convoy forward with difficulty.
The red and yellow flag of "Quyang Houliang" is looming in the wind and snow. The Eight Hundred Soldiers bundled up as tightly as possible and trudged with their necks lowered.
The snow on the head melted and dripped into the neck, enough to make people shiver.
That snow water will soon condense into ice again...
From Yingdu to Danyang, the straight-line distance from the map is only a few hundred miles, but now it looks like a natural chasm...
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Wei Ran was miserable, very miserable.
This trip through mountains and rivers, facing wind and snow, was not easy.
As a result, the goal was not achieved, and he was even beaten in Yingdu!
When have you ever been so angry?
At this time, Wei Ran had a long red mark on his face that could not be covered up even if he applied something to cover it up - it was thrown by a warrior in front of the Palace of Chu who had killed a thousand swords with the wooden handle of a Changge. , I guess it won’t go away in a few months.
Wei Ran looked at the officials of Qin State and felt that their expressions were holding back laughter!
Blanch!
Empress Dowager Xuan was speechless and helpless - she originally wanted to use force to blackmail the Chu State, but she didn't expect that King Chu Huai had taken advantage of the gun and couldn't wait to tear up the Qin-Chu alliance.
To be honest, it's no wonder Wei Ran doesn't do things well.
King Chu Huai's attitude was beyond everyone's expectations!
A secret agent from Heibingtai sent word that 50,000 Chu troops have gathered at the border of Qin and Chu.
This winter, is there any ice in Mihuai? ?
"General Bai Qi has led 80,000 troops and is stationed in Danyang, ready to be ready." A Qin minister stood up and handed over his hand——
"Eighty thousand warriors of the Qin Dynasty will surely be able to repel the southern barbarians from Danyang! Don't worry, Queen Mother, Your Majesty!"
Empress Dowager Xuan shook her head - although she was a female, she lived in the troubled times of the Warring States Period and had a basic understanding of marching and fighting.
For now, there's nothing to worry about.
Not to mention that the Chu army was unable to launch an offensive due to the heavy snow - even if there was no ice and snow blocking the road, the 50,000 Chu army was far from the opponent of the 80,000 Qin army.
But just because you are not panicking now doesn’t mean you won’t be panicking all the time.
Wait until the spring of next year... Qin may not be the only opponent facing Chu!
South Korea and Wei have always held a grudge against the loss of the important land of [Yiyang]. It is very likely that after the beginning of spring, they will seize the opportunity to send troops westward in an effort to regain Yiyang.
At that time, Qin will face the joint offensive of Chu, Wei and Han!
"Immediately send envoys to Wei, Han and other countries to appease their emotions." Empress Dowager Xuan said: "If necessary, Yiyang can be temporarily allowed to be returned to South Korea."
The ministers nodded one after another - even though Empress Dowager Xuan was a female figure, her eyesight was still sharp.
There is no need to worry about fighting the Chu State alone.
The great Qin warriors beat up those Chu barbarians as if they were playing for fun.
But if you are attacked by multiple parties... it will be troublesome.
Empress Dowager Xuan then ordered: "We, the Great Qin Dynasty, must also be prepared for Han and Wei to be unyielding - mobilize the whole country this winter, and if Wei and Han join the war in the spring, we will fight them to the death!"
The Qin State has had bad luck in the past few years, with civil strife and snow disasters... It must be very difficult to carry out general mobilization under the pressure of snow disasters this winter.
but……
I, Da Qin, am not afraid!
The ministers all raised their hands and said impassionedly: "Jiujiao Lao Qin, let's fight against the national calamity together!"
All difficulties will be overcome!
Wasn't he just being beaten? The rise of Great Qin in the Western Frontier was due to the fighting among countless Rong and Di tribes! For Qin people, fighting is as common as eating and drinking!
Let's not talk about the distance for now - the Chu State in front of us, with only 50,000 people, also wants to seduce the tiger and wolf masters of Great Qin?
Don’t overestimate your capabilities!
The people of Chu are really crazy, right? After winning so many battles, I don’t know what my last name is anymore! Have you forgotten the story about how I, Da Qin, held Xiang on the head and beat him up in Danyang a few years ago?
That is to say, the King of Chu, Mi Huai, is still a bit of a thief, knowing that a war will not start in winter - if we wait until spring, we can first repel South Korea and Wei, and then watch my 80,000 Qin army chop off 50,000 Chu barbarian heads, march straight into Xia Ying All!
Let those stupid Nanman people see what combat power is!
"The people of Chu do not underestimate their own capabilities. Even if they survive this winter, they will be defeated by General Bai sooner or later!" A Qin minister was full of confidence.
"Chu people are the people who sell their heads by inserting bids, and they are the people who rise to the top despite being fooled by monkeys!"
"Danyang will be the heartbreaking place for the people of Chu! In the first battle of Danyang, 80,000 Chu barbarians were killed. Now King Huai of Chu feels that it is not enough, and he diligently sends 50,000 military merits. He will still be accepted by our great Qin warriors. In the bag!”
"Beat the Chu dogs and stop their ambition to dominate!"
"Even after the beginning of spring, if Wei and Han join the war, I, the Qin Dynasty, will not be afraid! They are just living heads."
"Let the 50,000 Southern Barbarians survive this winter for the time being... When spring comes next year, I am willing to pick up the rusty sword passed down by my ancestors and go into battle to kill Chu Dog's head!"
The ministers of Qin State are furious!
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