Bai Qi raised five thousand cavalry, and Danyu opened the gate of the camp, and five thousand Qin army cavalry marched out from the camp with battle flags.
Compared with infantry, cavalry have a much higher mobility in the snow and suffer much less pain - even so, going out in the wind and snow is also a chore.
But this time, everyone in Qin Jun expected to be selected.
The reason is simple - Ying Xiao's tragic appearance was noticed by many Qin soldiers. Although the captains of the Qin Army at all levels unanimously issued strict silence orders, all kinds of rumors and conjectures still spread like wildfire in Danyu camp.
These Qin troops really want to know what happened!
In fact, it is not difficult to guess the truth - the young master has just issued an order to reduce the daily dinner and meals, and three meals a day have become two meals a day.
Logistics, there is probably something wrong.
The Qin army cavalry followed Bai Qi's flag all the way north with uneasy thoughts, and arrived at the mountain col where Ying Xiao was ambushed.
Bai Qi took a breath of cold air.
The tragic situation in the col was beyond his expectation.
Mountains of corpses!
Cold snow, solidified bloodstains, pale bodies...the center of the mountain col had the most corpses. This was where the baggage trains endured the first wave of arrows. Seventy percent of the casualties came from the Chu army's first round. volley.
Ying Xiao's voice was a little trembling: "Young Master, this is the place."
In addition to piles of corpses in the center of the mountain col, there are also the remains of a row of carts... It seems that the Chu army burned all the baggage that could be burned.
As for the mules and horses pulling the cart... they were also killed by the Chu army. But the remains of these mules and horses looked incomplete, and many livestock had only a skeleton left... Obviously, this Chu army did not waste food, but spontaneously replenished its meat reserves.
Ying Xiao led Bai Qi to the hillside: "Young Master, those Chu people suddenly appeared at this location!"
Bai Qi looked solemn and walked around in a circle.
From time to time, I squat down and check the garbage left on the ground.
The more I look at it, the more frightened I am!
This was not an accidental encounter, but a well-planned ambush! Judging from the domestic garbage left by the Chu army, this elite Chu army lay patiently in the snow for at least three days! Like a pack of wolves waiting for prey to enter the circle!
But...how is that possible? !
Bai Qi was deeply shocked.
It’s incredible! Why do these Chu people bear the cold so hard?
The Qin army's cavalry also looked pale and whispered: "The Chu people are not afraid of wind and snow... It's scary!"
"I heard that Marquis Quyang of Chu State knows witchcraft."
"In this war, our king wanted to invite Qu Yanghou to come to Qin to be a high official, but he was rejected by Qu Yanghou... That Qu Yanghou must be very capable, otherwise why would he put up such a big battle just for him alone? ?”
"Yes... sorcery! Witchcraft!" Qin's soldiers looked at each other, each one frightened by their own suspicions.
If the opponent uses a cheat, how can we win?
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Bai Qi returned to Danyu Camp and fell into deep thought.
We are short of food and clothing. Should we retreat towards Wuguan?
Once they retreat, will the Chu army pursue them?
Will this pursuit defeat the Qin army on the retreat?
It should be noted that since ancient times, retreating armies have been the most vulnerable - homesickness is prevalent and morale is low... If the general's command is slightly biased, an orderly retreat will quickly turn into a disorderly rout.
Bai Qi thought for a moment...perhaps, the confrontation can continue!
Now the food has been robbed, but there are still some reserves in the camp. As long as you tighten your belt, it's no problem to hold on for a while.
It's better to ask for another amount of food... As long as it lasts a little longer, until the spring of next year, we can have a decisive battle with Chu!
That little Mi Liang, no matter how many tricks he has, he is definitely no match for the Great Qin Rui Shi!
"General Ying Xiao, are you willing to serve your crime and make meritorious service?" Bai Qi looked at Ying Xiao: "I will allocate you five thousand cavalry to guard the grain road!"
"Send enough food to Danyu camp as soon as possible. I will remember your great contribution! What do you think? Do you dare to go there again?"
Ying Xiao was refreshed, stood up and held his hands in his hands: "If you have five thousand cavalry in your hand, you will be absolutely safe!"
No matter how "magical soldiers descended from heaven" those Chu troops are, they are Chu troops after all... The Chu troops represent low organizational capabilities, poor equipment, and weak combat power...
Recall...the Chu army that ambushed me at the beginning seemed to be not poorly equipped...
But it doesn’t matter!
With the same number of people, the Qin army can definitely defeat the Chu army!
The last time we lost miserably, it was because our subordinates were all civilians and they were unprepared.
This time we have five thousand cavalry, and we have to be careful... No matter what kind of magic those Chu soldiers used to get in front of them, if we lose again, I, Ying Xiao, will stand on my head to wash my hair from now on!
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Chu State, the capital of Ying.
It's freezing outside, but it's warm inside the palace. Expensive fruit wood was burned in the huge copper furnace, making the whole palace warm as spring and filled with a light fragrance.
"Your Majesty Yin Zhaoju, please see your Majesty." The palace attendant at the door reported.
King Chu Huai opened his eyes in a daze, and said with a gentle smile: "It's your Ling Yin, come in."
After the Han and Tang Dynasties, it was a very serious crime for a courtier to enter the palace of a prince without permission.
But during the Warring States Period, people's customs were still very open, and there were not so many restrictions on how monarchs and ministers got along. For example, in the history of Chu State, there was even a legend that a former king (King Zhuang of Chu) forgave a general who molested his beloved concubine in the dim light.
If we put it in the dynasties after the Warring States Period, this would be simply impossible - at least it would be disrespectful to the king, contempt for the king's power, and disrespectful... It would be a light sentence to confiscate the house.
Zhaoju walked in, and first greeted King Huai of Chu with a smile on his face for a moment. Finally, when Tu Qiong saw him, a look of indignation appeared on his face: "I'm here to impeach someone!"
"After investigation - Quyang Hou Xiong Liang holds a large army, but refuses to go to war, wasting money and food... delaying the king's plan to dominate!"
"What's even more terrifying is that not only did Qu Yanghou not attack, but the Qin army on the opposite side also didn't attack! If Qu Yanghou has some secret agreement with the Qin people... Your Majesty, you must be on guard!"
After Zhaoju said this, he secretly glanced at King Huai of Chu, wanting to see the latter's reaction.
Logically speaking, the King of Chu at this time was only thinking about dominating the country.
If he heard the news that Xiong Wuliang was standing still... he would definitely be furious!
King Huai of Chu smiled, his fat face full of disdain——
"Old Ling Yin, don't be anxious!"
"Wu Liang has a deep prejudice against Qin and will not have any dealings with Qin people."
"The nephew who was taught by me personally is a famous general in the world! He chose to stand still, so he has his own reasons."
Zhaoju:?
He was once again angered by King Chu Huai!
Are you a normal person when you step on a horse? !
Is it really just mindless trust? !
King Chu Huai confidently shook his finger: "Then Qin General Bai Qi, who is an unknown person, has made a great career by suppressing civil strife... and also wants to fight against my great nephew? How ridiculous!"
"Don't worry, Ling Yin - we all know that as long as the ice and snow melt in the spring, good news will come!"
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