Of course Zhou Qi understood that Zhao State was not someone Wei State could afford to offend. And if you want to win this battle, Zhao Guo's 80,000-strong army must not make any mistakes. After setting off, the coalition forces cannot fail to take action.
But, if so, what happens when you slow down on your side? What is the use of such a slow march even if the main camp attacks?
"However, if we advance like this, we may not be able to reach the vicinity of Zhou Wangji within two hours. How can we rescue the 20,000 vanguard army?" Zhou Qi obviously still doesn't understand.
Lian Po shook his head helplessly and said, "It's already too late. When our army is assembled and the main camp has not taken action, rescue is already impossible."
"Then let's return it?" Zhou Qi's brows furrowed even deeper.
"Is this unnecessary?" Lian Po continued Zhou Qi's words and said: "Whether we can save the 20,000 vanguard army is actually not important. What is important is that the main force of the coalition must leave the camp."
Hearing this, Zhou Qi seemed to have some enlightenment.
Indeed, although the loss of 20,000 troops is not small for today's coalition forces, it is not completely unacceptable. In fact, it would be a reckless move to easily lead the army out for the sake of this mere 20,000-strong army.
From this perspective, what Lord Xinling did was not wrong.
However, Lord Xinling had somewhat forgotten that the army should not be in trouble. It is correct, but more importantly, the army must leave the camp.
This is not only for the 20,000 vanguard troops who have been trapped in a tight siege and have even been completely wiped out, but also for the remaining coalition forces. Otherwise, it is not enough to stabilize the morale of the military, and otherwise, it is not enough to inspire fighting spirit.
If the 20,000 vanguard troops cannot save us today, who will be willing to be the vanguard tomorrow?
It was precisely because of this consideration that General Lian Po would gather almost all the cavalry of Zhao State without saying a word to rush for rescue.
Of course, General Lian Po never thought that he would really have a decisive battle with the Qin army today. However, what makes Lian Po smarter than Lord Xinling is that Lian Po has already determined that even if he flies away on horseback, he will not be able to save this vanguard army.
Therefore, it is obviously better to attack decisively than to delay in the camp.
As for why the order was given to slow down the horse? Of course, we are still afraid that the Qin army will pursue us. If we meet them head-on, the problem will be huge!
Of course, no matter how slow the cavalry is, it is still much faster than the main force of the subsequent coalition forces. Naturally, there is no fear of any flaws being discovered by the coalition forces.
In this way, under the leadership of Zhao Jun, the main coalition force of nearly 200,000 troops finally embarked on the road to rescue.
However, on this seemingly long road, the main force of the coalition failed to make it very far.
In less than two quarters of an hour, there was a scout from the front army, and Pegasus reported to Lian Po: "The front army has received General Jing from Chu State, the vanguard general of the coalition forces."
When Lian Po heard this, he was slightly stunned, so fast? !
"Is the Qin army pursuing us?" Lian Po asked quickly.
"There is no trace of the Qin army within a few miles." The former army scout horse reported immediately.
"Looking at the last general, General Jing may have abandoned the army and arrived." Tan Ma saw General Lian Po frowning and immediately continued to report: "The number of people around him is less than a hundred."
"What?" Lian Po asked in disbelief: "More than a hundred people? Even if they break out separately, the Qin army will not kill the 20,000 vanguard and only have a hundred people left?!"
"Yes." Tanma replied seriously.
In just a moment, Lian Po had already imagined how the pioneer general abandoned the army and lived alone. With such a general, the fate of the 20,000 vanguard army can be imagined.
Sighing lightly, Lian Po immediately raised his right hand and ordered: "The big banner sends the order, the whole army stops, the rear team changes to the front team, and slowly retreats."
"Yes." Zhou Qi on the side immediately accepted the order. Turning around, Zhou Qi immediately read Lian Po's order loudly and said: "The big banner sends the order, the whole army stops, the rear team changes to the front team, and slowly retreats."
The order quickly spread to the entire army.
"Send a group of messengers to send a message to Lord Xinling of the coalition forces in the rear. Our army has received the vanguard army." Lian Po then said to the messengers on the side.
"Yes." The messenger immediately agreed.
As Zhao's army stagnated and turned around, General Chu Guojing, who had "lost his master and humiliated his country", was also brought to Lian Po.
However, Lian Po didn't have a good impression of a general who abandoned his army to survive alone, even if he was a general from his ally Chu State. After a brief glance, he immediately turned his horse's head and headed back the way he came.
On the other side, the main army, which had just left the camp gate and was not five miles away, immediately received a report from General Lian Po.
Lord Xinling was both surprised and happy.
What was surprising was that his vanguard army, which numbered more than 20,000 people, was defeated so quickly;
Fortunately, I finally no longer have to move forward, and I have saved the main force of the coalition.
Immediately, Lord Xinling informed the generals of Han and Chu of General Lian Po's report, and immediately ordered the troops to return to camp.
Even though his own people had returned, the Chu generals could only agree to turn around, even if they were unwilling to do so.
The return journey turned out to be a few minutes faster than when they came. In just over a quarter of an hour, the army had returned to the camp.
After a lot of twists and turns, it seemed that the 200,000-strong army was just practicing in the mountains and forests.
Soon, Zhao's army gradually returned to camp, and Lian Po immediately took General Jing of Chu and more than a hundred of his soldiers to the coalition camp.
Over there, in the coalition camp, Lord Xinling also led the generals of Han and Chu to greet him outside the stronghold.
But, who is being greeted?
General Lian Po, who worked in vain, or General Jing, who lost his army and humiliated the country? Or, a combination of both?
But none of this matters anymore! What everyone is eager to know now is how the Qin army managed to eat up 20,000 elite vanguards in such a short period of time.
"General Lian Po, thank you for your hard work." Lord Xinling greeted him as soon as he arrived at the gate of the camp. His sincere words were like caring for an old friend he hadn't seen for many days.
Lian Po waved his hand helplessly and said: "The army has set out without making any achievements and has not killed a single enemy. How can we say it's hard work?"
Immediately, Lian Po withdrew half a step back, leaving the stage to General Jing, the "defeated general" of Chu.
"General Jing! Thank you for your hard work!" What no one expected was that Lord Xinling not only did not pursue General Jing's defeat, but instead took the initiative to hold General Jing's hand and greeted him with concern.
In fact, looking at the soldiers behind him dressed as personal soldiers, Lord Xinling didn't know that he had exchanged the lives of the soldiers for his own life. This exchange meant that he lost 20,000 elite soldiers for nothing. Lord Xinling couldn't wait to see him. Cut this defeated general into pieces with a thousand swords!
But Lord Xinling not only cannot blame him, but must try his best to appease him. The reason is very simple. Although Chu State has lost more than ten thousand soldiers, it still has tens of thousands of troops. If it wants to defeat Qin State, Chu State's this time You can't pursue guilt, and if you pursue it, it will be the beginning of disintegration.
Of course, it is not easy to take advantage of Lord Xinling.
As if reciprocating a favor, General Jing of the Chu State rushed in front of Lord Xinling with a single step, then knelt down on one knee, cupped his fists with both hands, and said with tears in his eyes: "The defeated general, I can hardly see you again! The last general has lost his army and lost his general. Just to save myself, I ask you to punish the last general for defeating the army!"
Mr. Xinling couldn't help but comment in his heart: The drama is a bit too much! They are all thousand-year-old foxes, why are they engaging in such a tragic drama!
Although he felt sick in his heart, Xinlingjun would not miss a single performance that should be coordinated.
"What are you talking about, General! It's a blessing to be able to return safely!" Lord Xinling helped General Jing up with both hands and comforted him: "Those who strengthen Qin are the masters of tigers and wolves. How many countries have suffered defeats? Defeats are an ordinary thing. Our army, General Jin Bi, has become a life-or-death enemy. General Kuang has defeated many with a small number, and if he can return safely, he is already undefeated!"
"That's right, that's right. I'm so lucky to be back." The general from the Chu Kingdom on the side also immediately said in support. This is normal. After all, if his subordinates are convicted, he will inevitably be held responsible. At least he will not be able to escape the charge of improper recruitment.
Being carried away so gently was obviously the result that the general of Chu State wanted to see the most.
"I'm so ashamed, General!" General Jing continued to lower his head and clasped his fists in apology.
"General, are you so persistent in this matter? Are you blaming me for only giving the general 20,000 vanguard troops?" Lord Xinling pretended to be slightly angry. The meaning is obvious: That's alright, those 20,000 troops are mostly soldiers of your Chu State, and no one will hold you responsible for losing the 20,000 troops.
"I don't dare, I don't dare!" General Jing obviously heard the implication of Lord Xinling's words, and immediately walked down the donkey road.
"Come on, come on, follow me into the camp." Immediately, Lord Xinling took General Jing's arms and the whole group returned to the Chinese army's tent.
And the lives and deaths of more than 20,000 people were wiped out in just one moment of worship and support, without any further impact.
However, when Lian Po behind him saw this situation, he felt even worse - how could he fight this battle if the rewards and punishments were so unclear!
No matter what, for now, we can only cope with it.
Immediately, the generals of the four kingdoms and General Jing sat down in order. Lord Xinling's soldiers immediately followed the instructions, handed over the map, and then exited the tent.
Seeing that there were only five people left in the tent, Lord Xinling, as the commander-in-chief, took the lead and said: "General Jing, please tell me and others about the battle with Qin in detail!"
"Yes!" General Jing immediately agreed with his hands clasped in his fists.
Immediately, an unclear and untrue description began. The words in it began to be organized as early as the moment he ran into the forest. Although it cannot be said to be seamless, it is almost there.
Of course, the process of the battle was naturally due to the strength and cunning of the Qin army's sharp soldiers, as well as his own decisiveness and helplessness.
Several people present, including Mr. Xinling, had never thought of hearing the real battlefield from General Jing's mouth. After all, no one could save fuel.
Of course, General Jing's words are not completely useless.
At least, everyone has a preliminary understanding of the Qin army's military composition and combat strength. It can be regarded as an end to everyone’s intention of underestimating the enemy.
From this perspective, maybe losing for a while is not such a bad thing.
But don’t be afraid that there will be no good things, just be afraid that there will be no good people!
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