The clattering horse hooves have begun to accelerate, and a killing is approaching!
Unlike the galloping horses in the wilderness, hundreds of miles away in the mountains and forests, the Yan army was complaining constantly - the mountain road was really difficult to walk!
Qing Qin, the general of Yan State, who knew that troops are valuable and quick, had already tried his best to increase the speed of his advance.
It's a pity that he forgot that most of the army given to him were farmers who had just put down their hoes. Such high-intensity marching was obviously not their strength, although they were also able to endure hardships.
In particular, in order to hide his intentions, Qing Qin still walked on the difficult and difficult mountain road like now. The many recruits who had no concept of collective cooperation could only hold on with their own will. It was obvious that they had reached their limit in a short time. .z.br>
The falling behind started two days ago and is getting worse!
Therefore, a slowdown in the march was almost inevitable.
Seeing that there were still more than two days left to go to Yanyucheng, which he planned to reach tonight, Qing Qin felt helpless as he looked at the panting sergeants.
Camping is the only way! If we continue to advance, more and more people will fall behind. I am afraid that half of my 60,000-strong army will have to be disbanded before we can reach Yanyucheng.
The helpless Qing Qin could only hope that the Zhao army over there would be slower to discover his hidden march, and that Zhao Kuo could return to Shiyan and the city later!
What he didn't know was that Zhao Kuo thought the same way!
You go slower!
Of course, compared to the main army of King Yan, Qing Qin's speed was already fast.
The King of Yan, Xiang Guo Li Fu and other important ministers of the State of Yan, who had always been pampered and pampered, never experienced such hardship as marching.
After entering the Zhao border, the marching speed increased significantly. Even sitting in the frame, it was difficult to avoid bumps at such speed and road conditions. This bump really made everyone lose their dignity.
Fortunately, before Qing Qinlin left, he repeatedly explained the importance of "soldiers are wiser and faster", and then he managed to keep everyone under control for a few days. And Li Fu understood the importance of this battle. He gritted his teeth and never complained about being tired, and even punished a group of ministers who complained about being tired.
But the problem is, if he doesn't shout, someone will always shout, and there will always be someone who shouts who he can't deal with!
That's right, when the march was less than a third of the way, King Yan already shouted that he couldn't stand it anymore!
When it comes to heat, as a king, you should set an example. Saying that you can't stand it is impossible. King Yan obviously knew this, so the reason he gave was very high-sounding: "It is not wise to attack an army that is comfortable with this tired army. We should postpone the advance so that the army can be repaired so that we can win with full force." And defeat the enemy!"
In this way, under the king's order, which seemed to be for the sake of the army and the war, the main force of the Yan army began to slow down, and even in the end, they could only march more than ten miles in one day, which was simply outrageous!
Soldier Yan, who had a little experience, was no longer thinking about how to make achievements, but how to save his life in the next battle.
It's strange that a war like this can be won by marching like this!
Such a march surprised even Lord Pingyuan who had been preparing for war in Handan City. Thinking about it, the journey from Anping City to Handan City is only three to five days, so why should the Yan army march to the city? !
Could it be that Yan Jun had other plans? !
The confused Lord Pingyuan quickly sent out his scouts and conducted a survey of the Yan army's march.
Soon, the scouts sent back the latest situation: the cunning Yan army indeed had another conspiracy. Outside Anping City, the Yan army divided its forces!
Tens of thousands of "elites" of the Yan army, led by General Qing Qin, marched directly to Daibei, while another hundred thousand troops came to Handan in a confident manner under the leadership of King Yan and Prime Minister Li Fu.
Although it is said that there are not many troops coming to Handan, Lord Pingyuan knows that sometimes the number of troops does not mean the strength of the battle.
As for the two armies, which one is stronger and which one is weaker is already obvious to Pingyuan Jun.
The reason is very simple. Qing Qin has already made an appearance this time.
He was the most capable general among the Yan army during the campaign, and neither the King of Yan nor the Prime Minister Li Fu had ever been in the military camp for a day, so how could he general the troops?
Coupled with the way the 100,000-strong army came to Handan, Lord Pingyuan was very sure: the real main force of the Yan army was not the King of Yan's troops who came to Handan, but Qing Qin's troops who went to Daibei. department!
In other words, the siege of Handan by the Yan army was a lie, but the heavy army advancing into Daibei and the ambush of the general were real!
Thus, a beautiful misunderstanding arose in Mr. Pingyuan's speculation!
And the so-called "crisis" also came. King Zhao sent Pingyang Jun to recall the general. Once the general returns with his army, wouldn't he be caught in the Yan army's ambush? !
This is really killing me!
Lord Pingyuan, who wanted to understand this, wished he could fly to Daidi immediately and tell the general not to come back, there was an ambush!
But, is it possible? Obviously impossible!
Then lead the army to rescue the general? Don’t even think about it! The Yan State's 100,000-strong army is about to arrive. At this time, you don't want to send troops to help, but also want to send troops away. Neither the ministers nor the king will agree!
Lord Pingyuan knew that even if he put all the evidence in front of everyone and told everything about his judgment, King Zhao would not agree to his idea of leading the army north.
Mr. Pingyuan could even imagine the faces of King Zhao, Dr. Lou Chang and others:
What? Is the Yan army going to ambush the general? !
That's great, a double happiness!
Oh no, what I mean is that the above-mentioned generals can definitely turn danger into safety. We should just defend Handan and wait and see what happens!
Yes, it is like that! Don't you believe the general? !
Precisely because Lord Pingyuan had already thought about the possible faces of King Zhao and others, after making this judgment, Lord Pingyuan said nothing to anyone except Lin Shangqing.
On the same day that I met Lin Shangqing, another uninvited guest was welcomed into the Zhao Mansion.
But less than a quarter of an hour later, Zhao Ping personally mounted his horse and hurried out of the north gate with thirty of Zhao Kuo's soldiers.
It was also on this night that the door of the palace was quietly knocked open by Lord Pingyuan again.
Immediately, the 30,000 elite troops who had been waiting for a long time in Handan City were suddenly mobilized. Jianfu troops transferred from various families and tribes took over most of the defense, while the 20,000 elite troops also quietly mobilized under the cover of night. After leaving Handan City, he went to hide in the mountains and forests five miles outside Handan City and wait for orders.
So, in the early morning of the second day, the desk of King Zhao was almost filled with memorials as heavy as snowflakes. Yes, they were all for impeachment of Lord Pingyuan. When it comes to the lives of the family and the country, it is obvious that there are too many pairs of eyes staring at these soldiers and horses in Handan City...
