Chu and Qin suddenly sent troops, and Jin was completely unprepared. Since the rise of the Jin State, the Central Plains has always been regarded as his forbidden land.
Although the relationship between Jin and Chu had eased somewhat due to the Huai State, Chu State had never given up the idea of marching into the Central Plains. The Qin State also held this idea.
If Qin wanted to enter the Central Plains, it could only go through Confucius. The great river of Mount Wei is a natural barrier, blocking Qin's way out to the east.
Duke Mu of Qin helped the Jin king ascend the throne several times just to get the land of confusion, but unfortunately he failed every time.
These young masters of the Jin Kingdom had just begun to promise various conditions, and they wanted to say directly to the Marquis of Qin, "I have been alone for half my life, and I only regret that I have never met the Marquis of Qin. If the Marquis of Qin will not give up, I am willing to worship him as a foster father. That scene is touching, Duke Mu of Qin" Seeing this, he was overjoyed. Not only did he marry his daughter to him, but he also sent troops to escort him back to his country.
But once they return to the country and inherit the throne of the king, they will immediately say, "I, the majestic king, will you be your adopted son?" ,
The Marquis of Qin tried to acquire the land of Huohan several times, but was defeated by Jin. He even annihilated the Qin army and captured the general. It can be said that I have lost all my face and all my dignity.
Therefore, when Chu sent people to form an alliance with Qin, Qin immediately agreed.
The relationship between Qin and Chu was so harmonious because both countries wanted to enter the Central Plains, but were blocked by Jin. They had a common enemy, so they cooperated to prepare to deal with Jin.
When Jin and Huai were fighting in Xu, Qin and Chu agreed to send troops. The purpose was naturally to cut off the retreat of Jin's 50,000-strong army.
You must know that in order to compete with the Huai State, the soldiers dispatched by the Jin State were all elites, not peasant soldiers who worked in agriculture on weekdays and were issued a weapon during war. These are the elites who have food, salary and land. Even the powerful Jin State has only one hundred thousand people.
If the 50,000 Jin army can be annihilated, Jin will no longer be able to prevent Chu from seeking the Central Plains.
Qin State abandoned its chariots this time and sent its elite troops to bypass Confucius Han, join forces with Yong and the Chu army, and attack Zheng State. Zheng State is located in the world, and it is the only place where Jin State must pass to attack Xu State. During the period of Duke Wen of Jin, the State of Jin defeated Zheng State into doubt through several wars, and finally became a subordinate of the State of Jin.
This time Jin conquered Xu, and it was Zheng who went there.
Chu and Qin joined forces, and more than 100,000 elite troops from the two countries attacked Zheng. At this time, Zheng Guo had only a hundred thousand troops in the country. How could he resist?
The two countries' allied forces attacked Zheng Guo. Zheng Guo quickly sent envoys to Jin for help. At the same time, he defended the city tightly and did not dare to fight. The two armies attacked Zheng Guo, but Zheng Guo could not hold on and had no choice but to surrender. After the victory of Qin and Chu, they immediately cut off the food and salary of Jin's 50,000 elite soldiers who were still fighting with Xu and Huai.
According to their thinking, since the Jin State had no food and wages and no way out, the Huai State would definitely take the opportunity to keep these 50,000 Jin troops. Wang Jin heard about the plans between the two countries in Huai'an.
In fact, when the two countries sent troops to attack Zheng, Huai's secret guards passed the news back. Therefore, the imperial edict was given to Chen Yi, asking him to let the Jin army leave. The purpose is to let the three countries compete so that he can reap the benefits.
Because whether Qin Chu wins or Jin wins, for Huai State, the strategy of blocking Huai State around the state is bankrupt.
Chu and Jin are probably going to have a hard time with each other this time. How can they still cooperate with each other after a big war between the two countries?
If Huai State attacks Chu State, Jin State will definitely stand aside and watch. If the Jin State does not interfere, then the Huai State will be able to slowly take care of the Chu State.
After the Jin State learned that its retreat was cut off, it immediately wanted to retreat. It was originally worried that the Huai State would take the opportunity to entangle them. However, the commander-in-chief of the Huai Army sent an envoy to say that they knew that the Chu State had cut off the Jin State's rear path of food and grass, and that the Huai State could not win this battle. Wu, they can retreat thirty miles and let Jin withdraw its troops.
The Jin general thought at first that the Huai army was using a trick to lure the enemy and did not believe it. However, the next day he saw the Huai army retreating under the cover of night, leaving only an empty military camp.
Seeing that Huai State actually withdrew its troops, the general of Jin State was overjoyed and burst into tears, saying to his left and right, "Huai State is really a gentleman!"
Huai State did not stop Jin State from withdrawing its troops, so Jin State's 50,000 elites immediately rushed to Zheng State without stopping, trying to open up a way out.
On the other hand, when the Jin State learned that the Qin and Chu coalition forces were heading north to attack the Zheng State, they were shocked and quickly sent an army to rescue the Zheng State.
But by the time the Jin army arrived at Zheng State, Zheng State had already surrendered, and the armies of Qin and Chu were already ready.
Jin originally wanted to mobilize more troops to fight, but Qin attacked Hangu Pass at this time. Although Hangu Pass is a dangerous place, if the Qin army attacks, Jin can only send reinforcements. Therefore, Jin only sends 100,000 troops this time.
When Wu She, the coach of the Chu State, learned that the Huai State did not retain the Jin State's 50,000 elites, his expression changed, but now he had to take action.
"General Ying Yue, the Huai Army did not leave the 50,000 Jin army behind. If the two Jin armies encircle us this time, we will be attacked from both sides. Does General Ying Yue have a plan?"
Ying Yue is the official of the Qin State. He led the Qin army to cooperate with the Chu State this time because he is the most adept at fighting among the officials. Hearing Wu She's words, he immediately understood the situation of the armies of Qin and Chu, and said immediately: "The two armies are attacking from the front and back. Our army will definitely be defeated. It is better to defeat one of them first."
"Which route do you think we should attack first?" Wu She asked.
"North Road!"
"The Jin army is eager to rescue the 50,000-strong army that has been cut off. It will definitely move forward quickly. The army is moving quickly and the soldiers are exhausted. When the time comes, our army will take the opportunity to attack. If the Jin army has not stabilized its foothold, it will definitely be defeated."
Wu She nodded repeatedly after hearing this. Ying Yue had the same idea as him, and immediately said with a smile: "General, I think the same. In that case, let's attack the Jin army on the northern route first!"
"good!"
The two men immediately gathered their troops and headed north. After the army crossed the river, the allied forces of Qin and Chu and the Jin army met in Bi County to the north of the river.
The Jin army came from a long way, traveling at a fast pace, and they were exhausted of men and horses. Qin and Chu had been recuperating for a long time. As soon as the two armies met, the Qin and Chu coalition launched an attack.
Tens of thousands of troops fought in the north of the river. The morale of the Qin and Chu allied forces was high. The two countries had long been angry with the Jin State. This time, taking advantage of the Jin State's fatigue and unsteady footing, they defeated the Jin Army in three formations.
Xun Linfu, the chief general of the Jin Kingdom, commanded the army to fight, but under the crazy attacks of the Qin and Chu armies, it was impossible to stabilize the military formation. Three formations were broken by Qin and Chu in a row. Seeing that the Qin and Chu allied forces were about to break through the Chinese army's formation, Xun Lin's father had no choice but to lead the army to retreat.
Seeing the retreat of the general, the morale of the Jin army plummeted, and they could no longer resist. The Jin army was defeated and suffered heavy casualties. If Qin and Chu had not had to deal with the 50,000 Jin army that Xu had withdrawn, Xun Lin's father would not have been able to resist this time. They would suffer a big loss, but even so, the Jin Kingdom suffered 30,000 casualties in this battle.
