"The sky is dead!"
In the canyon, as the sky darkened, even Jing Qi's cronies, who were all elites of the Chu army, were constantly surrounded and pushed forward by Qin soldiers. In the end, they were exhausted and were killed by Qin soldiers one by one.
When there were only a dozen people left around him, Jing Qi stood on the snow in complete despair. At this moment, the so-called snow was covered with bright red blood and corpses.
Looking at the surrounding Qin soldiers, they were already densely surrounding him. Jing Qi knew that he had no way to escape. He didn't want to be humiliated before his death, so he directly picked up a sharp sword and put it on his neck.
Looking at the dark sky over the canyon and feeling the bleak cold wind, Jing Qi's eyes seemed to be recalling his life at this moment.
All the things he had done, whether it was helping Chu Chu fight for the throne, whether it was killing Li Yuan, the Queen Mother's clan, or wiping out the enemy noble clans, Jing Qi never regretted it. Jing Qi was just a pity that his great cause was not accomplished and the Qin Dynasty was not destroyed. Before his death, he did not help the Chu State and defeat the powerful Qin State.
"It would be great if Bai Yan were in Qi and became a general of Qi, so that Qi and Chu could fight against Qin together!"
This was the last thought that came to Jing Qi's mind before he died. Then Jing Qi closed his eyes and pulled the sword in his hand with all his strength.
Within the canyon.
In the eyes of countless Qin soldiers holding Qin swords and long spears, everyone looked at the Chu soldiers who were covered in blood. The Chu general committed suicide and fell to the ground.
Then everyone saw that the Chu soldiers who had killed an unknown number of Qin soldiers saw the Chu general commit suicide. They looked at each other, and they all made up their minds, holding swords full of blood in their hands, and followed. The generals of the Chu army committed suicide together.
in a blink.
In less than two breaths, the dozen or so soldiers of the Chu army who had just been killed to the point where the Qin soldiers were a little frightened, fell into a pool of blood one after another, lying on the corpses of countless Chu soldiers and Qin soldiers.
The entire battlefield became completely quiet with this scene, and the breeze after sunset became even colder.
Looking at the corpses of the Chu soldiers, all the Qin soldiers around them holding Changge and Qin swords all breathed a sigh of relief, and their tense heartstrings were finally relaxed.
If those Chu soldiers still resist, maybe they will die under the swords of those Chu soldiers.
After all, they are the trusted generals of the big shot. Every one of them is really brave and brave. If they were not surrounded in the canyon today, no one would be sure to kill them all if they met on the battlefield.
"Hurry, it's getting dark soon. Don't miss anything before sunset!"
"Watch out!! You, use more force!"
On the battlefield where the roar of killings dispersed, countless corpses were scattered throughout the canyon. In the wide canyon, looking around, corpses were everywhere. Everywhere, Qin Army soldiers were collecting arrows, long swords, and sharp swords. Some Qin Army soldiers were also there. Carrying corpses or carrying injured Qin soldiers.
The most eye-catching thing is that many Qin soldiers, under the command of the general, stabbed under the snow with long swords on some thick snowdrifts. Every time they pulled out, They can all bring out some bloody water, or bloody water.
The snow that rolled down from the top of the mountain could break up the Chu army's defense, but it also covered up the bodies of many Chu soldiers, many of whom were still alive.
The generals were so cautious because they were worried that when Bai Yan came down the valley, he would be suddenly injured by those Chu soldiers who were pretending to be dead.
When fighting against Chu people, no one dares to look down on Chu people.
The people of Qin are warlike, the people of Zhao are good at riding, and the people of Chu are good at martial arts. Chu is also the favorite place for knights in the world. This is not only because the laws of Chu are looser than those of Qin and Zhao, but also because of the numerous large scholar families in Chu. It is related to the tendency to keep knights and retainers in captivity. Under the national conditions of Chu, it is natural that the martial arts and loyalty of the Chu people are nurtured.
That’s why everyone in the world says that the chivalrous people in the world should not be gathered in Chu, the disciples in the world should not be gathered in Chu, and the heroes in the world should not be gathered in Chu!
Just like the Chu soldiers who were close to the Chu general Jing Qi just now, they were very brave. When they were surrounded, they killed countless Qin soldiers, almost killing all the Qin soldiers with fear.
As for their loyalty to Jing Qi, it can be seen from the fact that they followed Jing Qi and committed suicide together in the end.
"General!"
"General!!"
When a Qin Army general saw Bai Yan arriving on horseback with a group of Qin Army soldiers, he quickly raised his hands and saluted.
Bai Yan nodded and looked at the Qin soldiers around him who were finishing their attacks. Then he looked in the distance and saw a general hurriedly taking Jing Qi's head.
"General, the head of Chu General Jing Qi!"
After the general saluted Bai Yan, he raised Jing Qi's head and looked at Bai Yan.
"Send Jingqi's body, together with Changwenjun's head, to Xiang Yan and Changwenjun!"
Bai Yan looked at Jing Qi's appearance and recalled the first time he met Jing Qi in Yanmen. At that time, Jing Qi was still drinking with Zhao Wushang in his mansion in Shanwu City.
Bai Yan admired Jing Qi very much. As a disciple of Xiong Fu Chu, Jing Qi personally helped Xiong Fu Cu to get rid of Xiong You, King of Chu, and Li Yuan and the Queen Mother clan. As a minister of Chu State, Jing Qi helped his King, regain the lost throne, and as a Chu native, Jing Qi personally led the troops to the battlefield, and together with Chu general Xiang Yan resisted the Qin army.
Bai Yan didn't know how much Jing Qi had done in the betrayal of Qin by Lord Chang Ping and Lord Chang Wen, but as far as Jing Qi was concerned, Jing Qi didn't need to have any regrets in his life.
"It's a pity that as early as when Wu Qi was united by the nobles of Chu State and killed in Chu State, Chu State was already doomed to lose!"
Bai Yan thought in his mind, looked away, turned around on horseback, and looked at Zhang Min, Yang Yan, and Yanmao.
"General Zhang Min, General Yanmao, and General Yang Yan, the three of you, immediately command all the cavalry officers and raid the Chu army's camp before the Chu army can react!"
Bai Yan ordered to the three of them.
They raided Zhongwu City, the stronghold of the Qin army. They wanted to make a surprise attack and cut off all the Qin army's retreat. Jingqi and Changwenjun led all elites. At this time, most of the Chu soldiers left in the Chu army's camp were They were the people of Chu and the people of Chu who had been recruited just a few months ago.
At this time, the cavalry, side cavalry, and other cavalry units all attack the Chu army's camp. They will definitely be able to pursue the victory and defeat the Chu army in one fell swoop, thereby solving the siege in the north.
"promise!"
"promise!"
When Yang Yan and Yanmao heard Bai Yan's order, they didn't feel surprised. As early as when Bai Yan didn't let the side cavalry and cavalry participate in the siege of the Chu army, the two of them had guessed that as long as they won, they could successfully siege the Chu army. Later, Bai Yan decided to raid the Chu army camp.
So right now, neither of them are surprised.
However, Zhang Min was stunned when he heard Bai Yan's order. As a veteran general who had led troops for decades, Zhang Min didn't know that it was so easy to lead troops to raid the Chu army camp and achieve meritorious service at this time.
Thinking of this, Zhang Min took a deep breath and looked at Bai Yan.
"Promise! I will obey your orders!"
Zhang Min raised his hand and said to Bai Yan, his tone full of gratitude.
Zhongwu City.
In Zhongwu City in the cold winter, in the night, except for the faint lights moving on the city top and the torches lit on the city towers, looking inside the city, there are only a few lights under the total darkness.
"Open the city gate!!"
On the city ladder, a Qin Army general and two Qin Army soldiers holding torches hurried to the city gate and said to the soldiers guarding the city gate.
At the command of the Qin army general, the city gate slowly opened.
Immediately, in the dark night, countless Qin army soldiers holding torches outside the city were clearly seen entering the city one after another.
In Zhongwu City.
Like all restaurants, the Zhongli family's mansion also has candles that are not put out at night.
At this moment, in the main hall, Zhongli Hao, Zhongli Chuan, and other members of the Zhongli clan were all gathered together. Zhongli Chuan was walking back and forth, his expression full of restlessness.
At this time, the sound of rapid footsteps came from outside the courtyard. Everyone was alerted when they heard the movement. Even many young disciples of the Zhongli clan, as well as Zhongli Ji and other noble women, their sleepy faces started to shudder. Spirit.
Everyone knew that after they helped the Qin State and handed over all the private soldiers in the clan to Bai Yan, their clan had no way out.
If Bai Yan wins, they can continue to enjoy the wealth and honor in Zhongwu City. If Bai Yan loses, their family must leave Zhongwu City immediately. Whether they go to Qi State, Yan State, or even Qin State, they must not stay.
"Gentleman, gentleman!! A great victory, a great victory for the Qin army. Bai Yan led the Qin army and killed more than 70,000 Chu soldiers. He also beheaded the Chu generals Jing Qi and Chang Wenjun!"
A servant hurriedly came to the study, panting heavily, and reported to Zhong Lihao and others.
Hearing this, Zhongli Chuan widened his eyes and looked at the servant.
"really?"
There was a tremor in Zhongli Chuan's tone when he spoke. It was not until he saw the servant nodding seriously again, saying that the Qin army had returned to the city with a great victory, that Zhong Lichuan breathed a sigh of relief and felt as if he had collapsed.
In the main hall, all the other members of the Zhongli clan, regardless of gender, old or young, looked at each other with joyful expressions.
Big win!
Very good! The Qin army was victorious! ! !
This also means that their tribe can continue to enjoy the glory and wealth in Zhongwu City.
"Okay, okay!"
Zhongli Hao also stood up excitedly, looked at Zhonglichuan, and then turned to look at his father.
"I will go immediately to congratulate Bai Yan!"
Zhonglihao said to his father. On the other side, Zhonglichuan also came to his senses at this time and nodded quickly.
"I'll go too!"
Zhong Lichuan looked at the other elders and said.
When Bai Yan helped their branch seize the Zhongli clan, they had no choice but to surrender to Bai Yan.
Later, the news of Li Xin's defeat came, followed by Xiang Yan and Jing Qi, who had already commanded the Chu army and wanted to besiege Bai Yan and all the Qin troops in the east of Chu. When they received the news, they were filled with despair and despair. At this time, they had even made preparations. Once Bai Yan was defeated, he would immediately let the tribesmen leave, and the two brothers stayed behind to resist the Chu army with Bai Yan.
Unexpectedly, Bai Yan gave them a huge surprise, pulling them out of their despair.
Xiang Yan and Jing Qi's plan to besiege Bai Yan in the east of Chu not only failed, but Bai Yan used the Qin army to rebel, and took advantage of the eagerness of Chu generals Jing Qi and Chang Wenjun to lead troops to ambush the Chu army.
At present, they have successfully killed Jing Qi and Chang Wenjun.
Faced with Bai Yan's great victory and the fact that he also killed Jing's Jing Qi, whom they always feared just thinking about it, how could the two brothers not congratulate him, even though it was already late at night.
"Go! Remember to bring more gifts to General Bai Yan!"
"Yes, yes! You two should go quickly to congratulate General Bai Yan. For such a great victory, you can tell General Bai that we can hold a banquet to celebrate General Bai at the Zhongli residence tomorrow!"
Whether it was Zhongli Hao's father or other elders in the clan, they all nodded after hearing the words of Zhongli Hao and Zhongli Chuan. It seemed that they were the elders, but in fact, if the Zhongli clan had important matters, it was the two brothers Zhongli Hao and Zhongli Hao. People decide.
After all, it was the two brothers Zhongli and Hao who kept running and persevering that made their clan possible.
In the main hall.
The two Zhonglihao brothers nodded and quickly turned around to leave. However, at this moment, Zhonglihao suddenly noticed that Zhongliji's longing eyes had been looking at him. After thinking about it, he asked Zhongliji to go with him.
City Shoufu.
In the study, Bai Yan yawned under the candlelight. Holding back his sleepiness, he took a pen and ink and wrote a message to Xianyang on a bamboo slip.
Not only Jing Qi, King Chu's confidant, had been killed, but also Lord Chang Wen, who betrayed Qin, had his head cut off and sent to Lord Chang Ping. Naturally, Bai Yan wanted to send a letter to Xianyang about this matter.
Jingqi's army was defeated, and it was no longer possible for the Chu State to encircle the Qin army in the east of Chu.
When Bingdong passes and the winter snow melts, it will be the time when the Chu Kingdom will be destroyed, and at that time, the crisis here will also disappear.
He picked up the wooden cup on the side and took a sip of tea.
Bai Yan looked at the contents on the bamboo slip, and after confirming that it was correct, he put down the bamboo slip.
"General, outside the mansion, Zhonglihao and Zhonglichuan are asking to see you!"
A close aide came to the study at this time and reported to Bai Yan.
Bai Yan was not surprised when he heard this. After all, thousands of the Qin army that participated in the siege of Jingqi and Changwenjun were Zhongli's private soldiers. When the Qin army returned to the city, the Zhongli family would naturally know the news.
"Bring it in!"
Bai Yan said softly.
The cronies took the order, turned around and left. Not long after, they arrived in the night outside with brothers Zhonglichuan and Zhonglihao.
"Congratulations General on your great victory!"
"Congratulations General Bai!!!"
Brothers Zhong Lihao and Zhong Lichuan came to the study room with happy faces and congratulated Bai Yan.
Bai Yan stood up and returned the salute with a smile. Then he noticed the woman behind Zhonglihao who was saluting. His mind turned around and he guessed why Zhonglihao brought the woman here.
Thinking of this, Bai Yan felt a little helpless, but luckily this was not the first time. Back then, whether in Pingyang, Xianyang, or even Yanmen Shanwu City, there were many noble clans who would bring their women to him. , to give him as wife and concubine.
Among those noble clans, there were also some wealthy clans like the Zhongli clan, and some were the daughters of officials and generals who were related to him, such as the Bao clan Baoyu, who was even more beautiful than the woman in front of him.
Thinking of Bao Tong, Bai Yan couldn't help but think of the Bao clan in Yanmen.
I don’t know if she and her father have ever met any of their own people.
"General, there is no lack of wind and cold here at night. Why don't you go to my mansion? I will order the maids and Ji'er to warm wine for the general to drive away the cold!"
Zhonglihao noticed a scroll of bamboo slips placed on the wooden table under the candlelight. Then he looked at Bai Yan and asked softly. He glanced at Zhongliji behind him. In Zhonglihao's eyes, he had made it so obvious that Bai Yan didn't Maybe you don’t know what he means.
"General Yang Yan and others have led troops to raid the Chu army's camp. The news has not yet come. It is related to the war. Bai Yan dare not neglect it, let alone disturb others in vain. Please forgive me!"
Bai Yan heard Zhongli Hao's words, came to his senses, and politely declined, then looked at Zhongliji who looked disappointed, and saluted.
When Zhong Lihao and Zhong Lichuan heard Bai Yan's words, they looked at each other with a sigh, but then nodded to Bai Yan.
"Then tomorrow we will hold a banquet at the mansion to celebrate the general's victory. I don't know, general..."
Zhonglihao looked at Bai Yan again and asked Bai Yan whether they would all go to the mansion to drink tomorrow.
"Bai Yan is so disrespectful!"
Bai Yan thought for a while and did not refuse.
Zhongli Hao and Zhongli Chuan were relieved when they heard this. Although Bai Yan seemed to have no idea about Zhongli Ji, it was a pity. After all, Zhongli Ji was a woman of their Zhongli clan, but it was a pity and it did not prevent their Zhongli clan from continuing to care about each other. Getting close to Bai Yan, Bai Yan just has no idea about Zhongliji, but it doesn't mean that he doesn't like women, just find another beauty for Bai Yan.
In the Zhongli clan, it is indeed impossible to find that kind of bewitching beauty, but as long as the Zhongli clan is not taken into account, for the Zhongli clan who now has countless wealth and land, it is not easy to find such a beauty. Disaster.
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Suiyang City.
In the study room of a mansion, Xiang Yan stood up angrily and looked at the pale wizard.
"You personally said before that the poison can be cured! Why are so many soldiers still vomiting now?"
Xiang Yan was looking straight at Xuan Cao at this moment.
At the beginning, Xiang Yan was worried that there would be problems if the soldiers of the Chu army ate the grains and grains. After all, they were soaked in poison. If Cao Xuan had not repeatedly assured him later, even if Xiang Yan burned the grains and grains, the soldiers of the Chu army would not be harmed. Take it and eat it.
It's good now. The soldiers have been poisoned for two days after eating those grains. Thousands of them are vomiting and tens of thousands are feeling weak and uncomfortable.
As for the poison that Xuan Cao said could be cured, two days later, no effect has been seen at all. Even Xuan Cao himself is now unable to cure the poison.
"General..."
The elderly Xuan Cao could naturally see the anger in Xiang Yan's eyes at this moment. However, at the moment, Xuan Cao was completely confused.
The poison was indeed a poison passed down from his ancestors. Not only had he used it several times, he had also eaten it himself and then detoxified it himself. Now he didn't understand why the antidote didn't work after this poisoning.
"No matter what method is used, those soldiers must be cured!"
Xiang Yan closed her eyes and suppressed the anger in her heart.
At this time, Xiang Yan was very suspicious that Bai Yan had tampered with Liangsu and that Bai Yan had deliberately hidden it. However, no matter whether he asked Cao Xuan before or after the soldiers were poisoned, Cao Xuan would always shake his head. Said not a trace of other poisons had been found.
"General, the food and grass have been delivered!!!"
A Chu soldier hurriedly came to the study and reported to Xiang Yan.
Xiang Yan opened his eyes and heard the food and grass being delivered. He was relieved. It would be good to have food and millet. Although tens of thousands of soldiers were poisoned, he still had absolute strength under his command to besiege the Qin army.
Inside Suiyang City.
Along with countless Chu people wearing commoners, wooden trailers filled with grain and millet were transported into the city one after another. Under the supervision of Chu soldiers, grain and grass were continuously delivered to the city.
At this time, a very exquisite carriage, escorted by hundreds of Chu cavalry, also entered the city along with the grain and grass.
"I told you, Mr. Ying, please remember to stay in my residence with peace of mind! Don't be discovered by anyone!"
Young Master Xiong Qi felt the slight shaking of the carriage and said to Ying Kan beside him.
At this time, Xiong Qi also truly admired Ying Kan's courage. He even dared to come to the Chu army camp alone. Regardless of whether he could convince some Chu generals this time, Young Master Xiong Qi would always admire Ying Kan's courage.
"Don't worry, young master, Ying Kan won't do anything without permission. It's a matter of life and death for General Bai Yan of the Qin State. How dare Ying Kan do anything like this!"
Ying Kan sighed, feeling helpless at Young Master Xiong Qi's uneasiness.
If it were not for the fact that the attitude of the Chu generals leading the Chu army was very important here, Ying Kan would not have risked coming here. You must know that in Suiyang City at this moment, there are not only Chu generals Xiang Yan, but also Qin. The rebellious minister Changping Lord might also meet Changwen Lord or Jingqi.
Under such circumstances, Ying Kan not only dared not make fun of Bai Yan's life, but also considered his own life, so he had to be cautious and wait for Xiong Qi to find an opportunity to privately invite the generals to meet at the mansion.
In Shouchun, the king was already very anxious and worried about Bai Yan's safety. He had sent two letters in a row and the stakes were increasing. Ying Kan knew that he could not delay it any longer.
At this time, the Qin army in the east of Chu had already run out of food and supplies. Facing the encirclement of the Chu army, not to mention the worries of Ying Zheng in Xianyang, even Ying Kan knew that if he delayed for one more day, Bai Yan would be more Points for danger.
"Just don't mess around!"
Xiong Qi nodded when he heard Ying Kan's words, and now he could only believe Ying Kan.
Reaching out to open the cloth window, Xiong Qi saw that the streets were full of Chu soldiers. Countless Chu soldiers were patrolling with long guns in their hands.
Thinking that Bai Yan had led his troops in this city to resist General Xiang Yan and led an army of 200,000 from the Chu State to attack, Xiong Qi breathed a sigh of relief. In the court, his father finally stopped after receiving the news. Blame him.
Look! It was not that he led the troops improperly and was defeated by Bai Yan.
But Bai Yan was too good at leading the army. No wonder he. Look at General Xiang Yan and Li Xin commanding 200,000 Qin troops. They were able to defeat them all and kill them all. As a result, Bai Yan was unable to face even Suiyang City. To capture it, you must know that the Qin army led by Bai Yan in the city was still composed of Wei soldiers. In the past, Bai Yan led the troops to attack him, but they were all elites of the Qin army, either iron cavalry or side cavalry. Which one was not The elites of the Qin State who were famous in the past.
Half an hour later,
Just when Xiong Qi arrived at the city guard's mansion, and just as the Chu army was continuously transporting grain and grass into the city, just ten miles outside Suiyang City, several Chu army scouts suddenly discovered that several Qin soldiers were on the official road in the distance. Riding a war horse and driving a wooden trailer, they came in a hurry. When they saw them, Qin Zu stopped, turned around and left.
At first, several Chu army scouts were shocked when they saw the Qin soldiers. However, when they saw the Qin soldiers leaving, they looked confused.
Not knowing the purpose of the Qin soldiers, several Chu army scouts thought about it and rode forward. When they saw a coffin placed on the wooden trailer abandoned by Qin Qi, the Chu army scouts were full of doubts.
Why did Qin Zu do this?
Just as he was doubting, a Chu army scout suddenly came to the back of the wooden trailer on horseback and suddenly saw a bloody head with a pale face.
"Who is this? Go and report to the general!"
The Chu army scout did not know the owner of the head, but the scene in front of him made the Chu army scout realize that something was wrong. Since it was a Qin soldier who sent it, he must not be an ordinary person. Then he quickly asked a scout to go back and report to the general.
After watching a scout soldier beside him turn around and leave, the scout who spoke had the courage to get off his horse and climb onto the wooden trailer. He thought about it and glanced at the other scouts. When he saw the other scout soldiers, he understood and drew his sword. , then looked at the coffin with a solemn face, bent down, stretched out his hand and slowly pushed open the coffin.
When a corpse was introduced into the coffin, the Chu army scout's eyes widened. The next moment, the Chu army scout's eyes widened with a look of horror on his face. His face turned pale and he kept retreating. Then, he fell off the wooden trailer. .
"Quickly report to the general, General Jing Qi has been killed!"
Under the frowning and confused gazes of the other Chu army scouts, the Chu army soldier who fell to the ground shouted loudly with a look of horror on his face, regardless of the pain.
