At the beginning of the battle, the Chu army showed strong offensive power by virtue of its numerical advantage.
This made the smaller Qi army passive and retreating steadily.
The Chu army's morale is at its peak, their momentum is overwhelming, and victory is just around the corner.
Zhao Kuo was in high spirits, as if he had already achieved first-class military exploits.
However, the battle did not go as smoothly as expected.
After consecutive defeats, the Qi army seemed to have received guidance from an expert, changed its position, and finally launched a tenacious counterattack.
They adjusted their tactics and abandoned the previous head-on confrontation.
They turned to guerrilla warfare to harass the Chu army.
This made it difficult for the Chu army to cope with the vast battlefield and exert its numerical advantage.
The Qi army, which originally seemed to be at a disadvantage, stubbornly resisted the Chu army's fierce attack at this critical moment.
And began to gradually fight back.
Zhao Kuo began to realize that the situation was not good.
He had served as a deputy general under Su Ye for many years and tried to recall how Su Ye responded when encountering similar situations.
However, as the battle progressed, Zhao Kuo's command became increasingly powerless and unable to save the Chu army that was stuck in the quagmire.
Only then did he realize gradually and desperately.
Not everyone can use soldiers like Su Ye like a god.
A military genius like Su Ye is rare to see in a hundred years.
On the battlefield, no matter how dangerous the situation is, Su Ye can be keenly aware of the enemy's weaknesses.
Like a sharp sword, it goes straight to the enemy's weak point.
The 300,000 troops commanded by Zhao Kuo were like a clumsy beast, unable to capture the ever-changing battle situation.
Although he tried to adjust his tactics, he repeatedly fell into passivity in the Qi army's guerrilla warfare.
The chaotic formation and wavering morale caused the Chu army to gradually lose its battlefield advantage.
At this time, the Qi army had gradually taken the initiative on the battlefield.
They used guerrilla tactics to continuously weaken the Chu army's combat effectiveness.
The Chu army, which originally seemed powerful, was now in trouble.
Zhao Kuo was extremely anxious, knowing that if he could not crack the Qi army's tactics, the Chu army would face greater risks.
He reviewed Su Ye's tactics again, looking for a solution.
However, the war situation did not give Zhao Kuo much time to think.
The Qi army had launched a full-scale counterattack at this time, relying on flexible tactics to divide and surround the Chu army like a pack of wolves.
Under the Qi army's offensive, the Chu army was exhausted and suffered heavy losses.
Qi will not give any chance to a general who does not understand tactics!
Taking advantage of the victory, the Qi army pursued and carried out large-scale roundabout warfare, successfully cutting off the Chu army's supply line.
Facing supply difficulties, the Chu army's combat effectiveness was greatly reduced and they were forced to abandon some positions.
The Qi army took advantage of the situation to launch a fierce attack and captured Jialing Pass in one fell swoop!
The seven countries were shocked. The first large-scale confrontation between Qi and Chu ended with the complete collapse of the Chu army!
Chief commander Zhao Kuo made mistakes on the battlefield, which caused the Chu army to retreat steadily.
He himself fled in embarrassment, barely saving his life.
The Qi army pursued the victory and captured Jialing Pass in one fell swoop!
This news was like a shock bomb, shocking the seven countries.
Contrary to everyone's expectations, the first large-scale showdown between Qi and Chu ended in a complete defeat of the Chu army.
This victory greatly boosted Qi's morale, and also caused other countries to begin to re-examine Chu's strength.
People can't help but think, compared with the Chu State that had never failed in the past, what is the difference between Chu State today?
The answer is obvious.
That is the departure of Su Ye in Baiyi!
Is it possible to think so.
The Chu State that left Su Ye no longer has the strength it once had?
In any case, the situation among the seven countries has undergone subtle changes.
The message reached Chu State.
Queen Chu Muxue suddenly tore up the battle report in her hand, feeling even more angry:
"To be defeated on the territory of Chu State constitutes a serious provocation to the dignity of our country!"
She urgently summoned courtiers to discuss countermeasures.
The atmosphere in the Chu court was solemn, and all the ministers looked at each other. The news of the defeat made them shocked and guilty.
Chu Muxue glanced at the ministers with sharp eyes, looking forward to their suggestions.
However, all the generals bowed their heads and were speechless.
Chu Muxue severely reprimanded:
"How useless! I usually boast of my superb tactics, but I am helpless at the critical moment!"
She pointed at the generals angrily, her disappointment palpable.
Chu Muxue unconsciously looked to her right.
Once upon a time, no matter how difficult the situation was, as long as she looked to her right, she could see Su Ye's calm face.
That calm look always made her feel calm and fearless.
Not to mention that Su Ye will give the most ingenious solutions to resolve all problems.
Instead of being like today, there are only a bunch of ostrich-like wastes that dare not make a sound!
No! Chu Muxue shook her head suddenly.
She could no longer think of Su Ye, the traitor.
Even without Su Ye, I will definitely be able to defeat Qi!
Chu Muxue's eyes were as bright as fire and her tone was firm:
"I'll give you three days. If you can't find a solution, you will be executed together with Zhao Kuo!"
The atmosphere was unprecedentedly tense. All the ministers looked nervous and cold sweat broke out on their foreheads.
In the past, under the protection of the talented Su Ye.
Chu State did not need its ministers to think independently. They only needed to follow Su Ye's instructions and capture cities and territories.
The aura of genius dwarfed the art of war and contributed to the laziness of Chu's generals.
Now that Su Ye has left, they must deal with the war situation on their own.
But he found that his originally boastful talent was so powerless at the critical moment.
Facing the wrath of the empress, the ministers were filled with panic and helplessness.
However, a young general stepped forward and broke the silence.
He looked at the empress firmly:
"Your Majesty, I think we can attack the Qi army camp at night and catch them off guard!"
This young general is named Lin Yi.
He is a rising star in the Chu army and is known for his bravery and skill in battle.
His brave speech gave Empress Chu Muxue a glimmer of hope in her eyes.
"good!"
Empress Chu Muxue nodded in praise:
"Lin Yi, you are very courageous. I approve your plan. Prepare as soon as possible and make sure it is foolproof."
Lin Yi accepted the order, but felt a little uneasy in his heart.
I know that this war is of great importance, not only affecting the dignity of Chu State, but also affecting my personal reputation and status.
Thinking of Su Ye in white, Lin Yi's determined face revealed his determination to win.
I want the world to witness that Lin Yi is a more deserving young talent than Su Ye!
Yan State.
After hearing the news of Chu's defeat, Su Ye chuckled unsurprisingly.
The Chu generals relied too much on his presence, and their defeat was expected.
However, it is rare for an army of 300,000 to fight such a bad situation.
This Chu Muxue is used to playing a good hand of cards to pieces and is extremely impulsive.
Thinking of Chu Muxue, Su Ye's eyes were cold.
No matter what, he will never be merciful.
The movements in Su Ye's hands did not stop, and there were only two letters in the book.
Watching the messenger leave, the direction they were heading was vaguely discernible.
One is the State of Chu, and the other is the State of Qi.
