Yingdu.
Xiong Wuliang's big mouth grinned like a flower!
Zhao people are so particular!
50,000 gold war appropriations, 3,000 carts of grain, 10,000 sets of long and short ordnance, 300 carts of iron materials, 3,000 mules and horses... all had been delivered to Yingdu in less than two months!
Needless to say, 50,000 gold in cash and goods are all real hard goods.
The Zhao people did not fill up the three thousand carts of grain with rotten and smelly inventory - all that was shipped was golden and high-quality military rations.
Three hundred carts of iron materials were sent to the industrial park in Quyang County with a warrant from Xiong Wuliang, and handed over to Shi Erzhuang to build the standard armor and ordnance of the Quyang New Army.
Although the three thousand mules and horses cannot be used as war horses, they can be regarded as strong animals that are rare in Chu State...
It seems that the Zhao people have done their best - all the things they sent are good!
It is estimated that Zhao Yong was afraid that Xiong Wuliang would get some leverage and refused to send troops... so he chose the best from everything sent to prevent Xiong Wuliang from denying his credit.
Only the 10,000 sets of ordnance captured from the Qin people were of varying quality - logically speaking, Qin's standard weapons were actually very well-made, even if they were not as good as the hundred-refined iron swords of the Quyang New Army and the Xiaoqi Army. , the Hundred-Refined Short Halberd is definitely much stronger than the standard weapons of other countries.
But last year, when Zhao attacked Qin, not all of them faced Qin's elite soldiers.
In that battle, the people of Qin fought hard and mobilized many old, weak, sick and disabled people to the battlefield, and then they could barely block Zhao's crazy offensive.
It is conceivable that the weapons in the hands of these Qin militiamen and cannon fodder cannot all be Qin's standard weapons - there are also many poorly made wooden spears, rusty daggers and other broken copper weapons. Rotten iron.
Of course, Xiong Wuliang doesn’t mind it either!
Cleaning up these scraps of copper and iron, and remaking them, they are all made of the best copper and iron materials!
The Zhao envoy sent the last batch of money and food, and then solemnly came to see Xiong Wuliang: "All the assistance promised by General Fei Yi has been delivered."
"I wonder when Marquis Quyang will send troops?"
Xiong Wuliang smiled like a chrysanthemum and clapped his chest loudly: "Don't worry, Ambassador Zhao - I will order the troops tomorrow! The troops can be dispatched within ten days!"
The envoy of Zhao State breathed a long sigh of relief.
OK OK.
Originally, I was still a little worried that Xiong Wuliang would not admit his credit... Judging from this monarch's attitude, he still pays attention to credibility!
"After your envoy returns to the capital of Ying, please express Mi Liang's gratitude to King Zhao and Fei Yi... Now that I, Da Chu, have money and food, I will definitely send troops immediately!" Xiong Wuliang held the hand of the envoy from Zhao. Said affectionately.
The envoy from Zhao State left happily.
Looking at the back of the Zhao envoy... the beaming Xiong Wuliang immediately ordered to Xiao Hei beside him: "Please invite Zhao Hua, Le Yi... General Shaohu, and General Ge Suyi to come! Let's discuss the matter of attacking Vietnam together! "
Um……
That’s reasonable, right?
Although our Quyang Marquis promised to send troops to the front line... he did not say which front line he would send troops to...
Ahem!
Who told Zhao Guoren not to ask clearly?
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In the summer of 301 BC, after the Chu State received assistance from the Zhao State, it began to mobilize its troops intensively.
Ten thousand Quyang's new army and ten thousand brave cavalry army - these two thousand top elites received orders from their lord, Marquis Quyang, and quickly broke out of camp and marched eastward!
The 20,000 elite soldiers showed their excellent qualities - from receiving the order from Qu Yanghou to setting off, it took less than three days.
Their slogan is simple -
Attack and destroy the Yue Kingdom! revenge! revenge!
Twenty thousand cavalry lined up in a strict attack formation, heading east along the national highway, with no intention of hiding their whereabouts...
Marquis Quyang, who was regent of Chu State, personally commanded the troops! His generals Shaohu and Ge Suyi serve as deputy generals! The staff summoned Hua to accompany him!
As for Qu Yuan, Le Yi and others, they stayed in Yingdu to stabilize the court situation.
A determined battle for revenge begins.
The whole court and the public of the Chu State were already in a state of jubilation - in their minds, as long as Marquis Quyang went to battle, it would definitely be a great victory!
Thinking back to last autumn, the Vietnamese people’s shameless backstabbing...
No matter how Chu people are, they will gnash their teeth with hatred!
If it hadn't been for Qu Yanghou's efforts to turn the tide, even if the Chu State had not yet been destroyed, it would have been in a critical situation swaying in the wind and rain... All of this was thanks to the people of Yue!
"Attack and destroy the Yue Kingdom!"
"Revenge!"
"Revenge for the late king!"
"The Great Chu will be victorious! The Marquis of Quyang will be victorious!"
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Zhao State, the front line of the two armies.
The battle flags are like a forest, the military drums are like thunder... The capable Zhao Jun knights shuttle back and forth, flashing the bows in their hands, throwing arrows towards the opposite city head.
On the opposite city wall, a flag with the word '白' swayed slightly... Bai Qi stood under that flag, his face as sinking as water.
The Qin soldiers raised their shields to resist the Zhao people's arrows...but still, from time to time, some soldiers grunted and were hit by arrows shot through the gaps, falling to the ground screaming and rolling around.
The infantry of the Wei army squatted at the back, and when the casualties of the Qin soldiers in front reached a certain ratio, they would attack them.
The soldiers of the Korean army, armed with powerful crossbows, fought back at the Zhao army's cavalry under the city.
This originally inconspicuous pass, through various coincidences, has now become a key node in Zhao Jun's fierce attack. Zhao Yong no longer cares about his own identity, and went to the battlefield in person to start micro-managing.
Bai Qi also came here in person to organize the coalition forces of Qin, Wei and Han to defend the city pass to the death.
While Bai Qi was fighting, he felt mentally aggrieved from time to time——
Since the defeat of Wang Dongqian (entering the Warring States Period), countries have formed coalitions to fight together countless times.
But coalition forces usually unite to invade others.
Like the current situation, where three big countries are fighting a defensive war together, and being beaten up by the other one with their heads covered...it seems that there are not many precedents!
After thinking about it, it seems that there is only one such example of the 'Battle of Yiyang'.
Being blocked at the door of their home and beaten, and having to let the soldiers of Wei and Han enter Qin's territory to help defend it - when had the old Qin people ever experienced such humiliation?
Horse riding!
After thinking about it, it's all the fault of that damn Xiong Wuliang!
I will not be safe until this person dies!
Blanch!
Not to mention how the combined forces of Qin, Wei and Han were struggling under the attack of the Zhao army's cavalry...
Under the city, Zhao Yong wore a helmet and armor and commanded calmly.
This monarch, who was very good at using soldiers, was holding an ancient sword and looking at the city in silence. He didn't say a word for a long time.
As for commanding the battle, it was the eldest son Zhao Zhang who was always standing next to him. The order soldiers and various school captains came in and out, which was very lively.
Everyone passing by would look at the silent Zhao Yong with awe and enthusiasm.
As long as Zhao Yong, a living idol of Zhao State, stands here, Zhao Jun can exert 100% of its combat power!
And Zhao Zhang lived up to Zhao Yong's high expectations and commanded his army in an orderly manner... Although Zhao Yong didn't speak or had any expression, the glint of appreciation that flashed in his eyes from time to time still showed that the hero was very satisfied. .
"Report..." Behind everyone, shouts suddenly came from far and near, as well as the sound of horse hooves becoming increasingly clear.
"Chu State...Chu State has taken action!"
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