After Bei Chu's southern defense line lost its general for the second time, Liu Ji, who was attacking Western Chu, made a decisive decision and immediately commanded part of his army to retreat. He seized back a large area of land between the Huai River and the Huai River from the leaderless Bei Chu army. The Northern Chu army was forced to the south of the river.
"The south cannot be given to Liu Ji. We cannot let go of the land of Zhao and Wei even if we don't want the south." Xiang An stood next to the sand table and looked at several generals solemnly and said.
"Han Xin in the north has temporarily retreated. We must take this opportunity to take back the south, otherwise Liu Ji can block us with his back to the river."
Several familiar subordinate generals died one after another, Xiang An couldn't help but feel sad, but he was the king of Beichu, and there was no time left for him to grieve. He needed to cheer up quickly and reverse the current situation of Beichu.
After discussion, Xiang An decided to temporarily abandon the land in the north and instead compete for the land in the south with greater strategic significance.
And most importantly...
Although he didn't say it out loud, there was another reason why Xiang An moved his military center to the south.
He didn't want to see Xi Chu die like this.
In other words, he didn't want to just watch Xiang Yu die.
Maybe Xiang An understands the meaning of death, or maybe Xiang An still has some feelings for his brother who is no longer a son. In short, Xiang An doesn't want to see Xi Chu gone.
He appointed several generals to garrison in the north, and then led his main force to march to the south.
...
Half a month later, May 19th.
Xiang An took the water route, so his marching speed was very fast. At this speed, he should be able to reach the middle of the river and Huai River before six months.
"Ren Ao is guarding here. Fan Hui is attacking Dong'a now. Let's start from Fan Hui." Zijuan frowned and pointed to the location on the sand table.
"Well, try to lengthen the front line. Don't be obsessed with fighting. Focus on dispersing." Xiang An clicked on the sand table and looked at Zijuan and Xiang Lu. "Remember the primary purpose. In the first wave of offensive, we must first seize the land. return."
"Yes, I will obey the order." Xiang Lu nodded to express his understanding.
"Xiao Si, you go to Changyi. After the first wave of defense, try to outflank Fan Hui's troops and march at night."
"The general will obey the order." Zijuan looked serious and gave the order.
"Be careful with Fan Hui, he is not weak." Xiang An looked at Zijuan with a calm look, "When we were in Hongmen, he fought with me several times without losing. His martial arts will not be inferior to yours. Come on, be careful."
"Yes, I understand. Second brother, please be careful." Zijuan's tone was slightly softer, and she looked at Xiang An and sighed.
"We will march tomorrow morning, let's go and rest now."
...
Western Chu, Kangfu.
Pengcheng had been lost, and the pressure from Yingbu on the south side was too great. Xi Chu had no other choice but to retreat to the north, towards Bei Chu.
"Calculating the time, it's almost time."
Although he was constantly defeated, there was no expression of disappointment on Xiang Yu's face. He just squinted his eyes, seeming to be thinking about something.
Poppy did not follow him.
Poppy loved him, there was no doubt about it.
But Xiang Yu's feelings for Poppy...
Maybe it's some remaining humanity. Xiang Yu can't explain his feelings for Poppy, but... one thing is probably clear to Xiang Yu.
He was still a little reluctant to give up.
Whether it's to Poppy, or to... Xiang An.
"...Family." He folded his arms, sat outside the tent, looked at the dusky sky, and sighed deeply.
I probably understand somewhat what you want to tell me...Xiang An.
But, for the sake of the Central Plains, for the world, for everything I had planned long ago... I must do it.
Xiang Yu knows that his thinking mode is still stuck in the rational stage of the salvation machine, and Xiang An is more advanced than himself, so Xiang An thinks that he is a member of "human beings".
Xiang Yu can only be used as a salvation machine, while Xiang An can become a human being.
Two organisms that have long been qualitatively different are destined not to walk on the same road.
Xiang Yu has a future prediction module. His eyes can see some things. Based on these things, he will arrange his own plans.
He...saw it.
I saw Xiang An, defeated Han Xin, broke through the Western Chu army's encirclement and suppression, saw Xiang An kill Liu Ji, saw Xiang An, as a human being, became the co-owner of the Central Plains, became the emperor of Chu, and established the Chu State. dynasty.
And Xiang Yu is not suitable for the unified Central Plains. Weird creatures like him who can only think rationally are not necessary and should not exist in the new era.
So Xiang Yu forced Xiang An away. Although the method was a bit cruel, his goal was achieved.
He looked to the west.
There, Liu Ji's troops had already arrived like a tide.
Xiang Yu lowered his head with a smile and sighed.
It’s really ugly to be reluctant to give up at this time.
...Yu is still crying, please go comfort him again.
...
May twenty-third.
"Push forward! Don't give them a chance to relax!" Zijuan stood at the forefront of the battle line with a spear in hand.
Ren Ao and Fan Hui's sense of smell is very sensitive, and Bei Chu's intention is also very obvious. This is Xiang An's clear sign - I just want to show up and speak out, forcing you to retreat and give up the fertile land between the rivers and Huaihe Rivers.
After Xiang An and Zijuan were in place, Fan Hui immediately began to retreat southward from Kangfu. He wanted to avoid Zijuan's encirclement, but was still pursued by Zijuan with 30,000 soldiers. The two sides fought in the wilderness. An encounter ensued.
Zijuan's eyes were fixed on a general wielding a sword and a gun in the enemy formation. She snorted coldly and tightened her grip on the slanting pine silver-topped gun in her hand.
The spear in her hand has been with her since the time of Kuaiji. Like Xiang Yu's Tianlong city-breaking halberd, Xiang An's three-piece beryllium, and Xiang Jing's Qianjun horn bow, they are all weapons of the highest quality.
The spear is one foot, one foot and one inch long. The shaft of the spear is taken from a century-old pine. The tip of the spear is forged from meteorite iron and is extremely sharp.
"Fan Hui Liu thief - come and fight!"
With an angry shout, Zi Juan said to Fan Hui.
"Hmph - I have long heard that the best female general in the world, let me test your level!" Fan Hui gritted his teeth, glared, and rushed forward.
The spears and swords collided together, making a crisp sound of gold and iron.
And on the other side of the battlefield.
"Quickly - we can't let General Fan Hui be left here!
! "Ren Ao, another Han general who was staying behind, was running wildly on horseback, roaring anxiously.
Fan Hui is of great significance to the Han Dynasty. He is also the most prestigious and most powerful general in the Han Dynasty so far. No matter what the angle is, Fan Hui cannot be allowed to fail here.
We must provide support and rescue General Fan! Otherwise, once Xiang An's reinforcements arrive, Fan Hui will be defeated!
And no one noticed.
By the Wenshui River, a young man was walking in despair.
