The thing people fear most is actually the absence of hope.

Back then, when the Jingnan Marquis and Zhenbei Marquis led their Jingnan and Zhenbei elites into Jin, they fought continuously for thousands of miles in ten days, defeating the main forces of the Wenren and Helian families. But in reality, saying that they relied on these ten days to wipe out all the foundations of two great families comparable to countries is almost impossible.

But that battle shattered the pride of the Jin knights and dampened the spirits of the local people. In the past, when the people of Jin faced the saying that the Yan iron cavalry was the best in the world, they often disagreed, feeling that their own cavalry was not necessarily much worse than the Yan people.

However, when the two marquises swept away the elite main forces of the two families with thunderous势, the people of Jin, as if the sky had fallen, directly regressed from their previous self-satisfaction into a fear that the Yan barbarians were truly invincible.

Next, almost half of the cities in Jin were settled by simply sending out a notice. Hundreds of Yan cavalry could directly force a city to surrender, and thousands of Jin defeated soldiers chose to abandon their weapons and surrender when faced with the pursuit of a hundred or so Yan cavalry.

Back then, when General Zheng entered Shengle, he hardly exerted any effort before subduing the local magnate Tufa Chengji, who helped him clean up the city and then opened the city gates wide to welcome his own troops into the city.

When a country, a regime, is constantly winning battles and expanding its territory, the morale of everyone, from the king to the common people, is extremely high.

The opposite of this state is collapsing at the first sight.

In the battle of Wangjiang, the Yan people were defeated, and it was a惨败 defeat. But precisely because of the support of this strong national confidence, the Yan people did not talk about changing color at the sight of the wild men, nor did they fear the Chu people like tigers.

If they lost, they would just fight back!

Just waiting for an imperial decree, once the military register was issued, everyone would learn from their ancestors and drive before the king,浩浩荡荡地 and set off for the front line again to fight bloody battles with the enemy.

With the people's hearts like this, the soldiers in the Eastern Expeditionary Army were even more so.

Defeat brought them a sense of anger and憋屈, not a mentality of畏战and怯战.

In the past few months, many people had dreamed of the慘败 of that day and the tens of thousands of floating corpses in the Wangjiang River on that day.

At this time, the Great Yan was still in a period of rising national and national fortune, and everyone still firmly believed that even if the road was a bit tortuous, the future would definitely be bright.

There is no enemy that cannot be defeated without the Black Dragon Flag!

The army's morale was可用, but the Yan Emperor and the officials of the court still insisted on inviting the Jingnan Marquis to lead the army.

Because everyone knows that accumulating this kind of national confidence is really difficult. Losing once is harmless, but if you lose again, the problem may be big.

If the Yan Kingdom wants to continue to maintain this confidence and enthusiasm for external expansion and external progress, this second time, only victory is allowed, and no defeat is allowed!

The Qian Kingdom is still sharpening its swords and gearing up its horses, the Chu Kingdom is still integrating internally, and the desert barbarian king is old and不死. The Great Yan still has many foreign enemies and is not yet time to stop.

Ran Min, as an ordinary flag bearer, did not know about this kind of macro-level thing, nor did he have the time to think about it.

When the sound of the military drums came, he felt relieved.

The war was finally about to begin, and he could finally go and seek military merits.

Killing people in the hall of the Nanan County Yamen, how spirited, and drinking with that constable, how high-spirited;

He should say what he should say, and at the same time, he should do what he should do.

The military meeting in the commander's tent ended, and it ended much faster than expected.

This is the style of the Jingnan Marquis. Usually, he would not do too much cumbersome rectification, nor would he like to call his subordinates over to establish his authority or lecture them.

Zheng Fan once said to the blind man that the Jingnan Marquis was a man of action who didn't like to hold report meetings.

Anyone who he was not satisfied with, anyone who he felt could not meet his requirements, anyone who made a mistake, he would just kill them.

A human head is more effective than ten meetings to establish authority.

Moreover, the Jingnan Marquis's military meeting, although called a military meeting, is actually a one-man show.

Basically, the Jingnan Marquis issued orders one by one, and you just went to execute them.

It is said that three cobblers are better than Zhuge Liang, but the problem is that everyone in the Yan Kingdom is convinced of his ability to fight.

Even the Yan people, who have a very bad reputation among the people because of the滅满门 incident,

After learning that the second time was led by Tian Wujing,

They would also gloat and say: The wild men and the Chu people are going to be unlucky.

Absolute prestige and absolute trust from subordinates are the prerequisites for a one-man show; otherwise, just wait for the subordinates to disobey orders and the situation to split.

But obviously, Tian Wujing doesn't need to worry about this problem here.

In terms of military affairs, no one will question him, and no one dares to question him.

After receiving their respective military orders, the generals immediately returned to their camps, and the horns of gathering troops sounded in each camp.

Each army, whether to gather or split, what route to take, how to proceed, and how to respond when encountering problems, the Jingnan Marquis had instructed them one by one.

Although it is not as exaggerated as Zhuge Wuhou giving a brocade bag in advance with brilliant plans, the Jingnan Marquis has always liked to solve problems by peeling away the layers of complexity, and the armies under his command must also be able to be used like arms and fingers.

The gathering of troops was completed in the middle of the night, and Ran Min carried his banner and stood in the position where he should stand.

Generally speaking, large-scale military deployments are rarely carried out at night. First, it will make people panic and the army's morale will fluctuate. Second, it is difficult to enforce orders and prohibitions during night deployments.

But at this time, the Yan army was gathering and setting off in an orderly manner.

The so-called strong army posture, strong, is strong here.

Ran Min turned over and mounted his horse. Under the leadership of the school captain in front, the hundred or so cavalrymen in his department began to leave the camp.

The colleague troops in front were already preparing for the river crossing. Straw, wooden boards, and even chains were prepared in advance.

After all, they had stopped in the middle for so long, and the war had not completely started. It was impossible for everyone to really do nothing.

The location of the river crossing was directly opposite Yupan City, which was where the eldest prince led the central army to cross the river in the previous battle of Wangjiang.

The Chu people on the opposite bank should have detected the strangeness here, but the Chu people did not send troops to阻击 the Yan army from crossing the river.

Because the frozen river greatly reduced the difficulty for the Yan army to cross the river, and it was night, if you sent a large army to阻击 on the shore, it would be easy for the Yan army from other directions upstream and downstream to包饺子 (surround and wipe out).

Of course, the most important reason is that the Chu people have already built Yupan City into the most solid fortress in the city, and have long been prepared for you Yan people to attack the city.

If you want to come, then come, see if you Yan country's iron cavalry dismounts and attacks the city like ants, will your heart ache!

Because there was no阻击 from the Chu people, the river crossing went smoothly. After the front troops crossed, Ran Min's troops also quickly began to follow up.

To prevent accidents, everyone dismounted and led their horses across the ice. The horses' hooves were wrapped in rags, and the ice was already padded with things, which could minimize slipping. At the same time, the fixing of the chains could also minimize casualties in the event of a ice rupture.

After Ran Min crossed the river, his troops were sent to the upstream position of Yupan City and began to line up.

Ran Min carried the banner meticulously. Although he knew that哨骑 (scout riders) had definitely been deployed on the periphery earlier, he was still very vigilantly looking around.

He had been in the caravan and had run the江湖 (martial world), and thought that the江湖 water was deep, and he had to guard against others劫镖 (rob cargo) from time to time. But he didn't really know until he went to the battlefield that even the most unpredictable江湖 could not create such a depressing and solemn scene and atmosphere.

Messengers kept galloping in the military formation, conveying new orders from the参将 (deputy general) above. Ran Min's troops also adjusted their positions several times because of this.

On Yupan City in front, torches were lined up, obviously, the Chu people couldn't sleep this night either.

Ran Min noticed that behind him, civilians and auxiliary soldiers were building temporary camps.

And in front of him, several troops with a scale of 5,000 troops were galloping past.

Learning from the lessons of the failure of the left-wing army last time, the first thing the Yan army did after crossing the river this time was not to attack Yupan City, but to expand the battlefield space.

Even if it includes Yupan City, it doesn't matter.

Sufficient battlefield space is too important for the Yan army, which is dominated by cavalry. Cavalry that cannot run is not as mobile and flexible as infantry.

Because of the darkness, not only was it difficult for the enemy to grasp the situation in time, but Ran Min, who was in the army, was not very clear about how many troops had crossed the river this time.

After estimating in his heart, by this time, there should be no less than 50,000, and the army was still crossing the river continuously.

As a flag bearer, Ran Min was not qualified to receive any orders from his superiors, but he also understood that the Jingnan Marquis would not fight if he didn't, but if he did, he would fight a big battle.

Ran Min's troops belonged to the警戒军阵 (alert formation). This was to prevent the Chu people from suddenly attacking from the city or the野人 (barbarians) from outside suddenly leading troops to attack. This army was ready to attack and respond at any time to provide cover for the rear.

When the sky just dawned, a new order was issued. Ran Min's troops and other alert troops around them began to retreat, retreating to the north side of the camp, without entering the military camp.

Those who took care of war horses took care of war horses, and those who ate breakfast ate breakfast. Naturally, there was no time to bury pots and cook food. They were all事先准备好的干粮 (pre-prepared dry food), with a piece of air-dried腌肉 (cured meat) per person.

This was not a luxury, but before the real battle, soldiers had to eat some meat. First, meat was more filling, and second, those who had done hard labor knew that if there was no oil or salt in the stomach, the whole person would not have the strength to work.

However, although they didn't bury pots to cook, they still boiled hot water, and put a little salt in the hot water.

Ran Min ate very quickly, and then found that the comrades around him were eating very slowly. When these people ate, they did not sit firmly on the ground, but sat on their knees, while keeping their upper bodies straight.

Although the subsequent troops had replaced their previous警戒 positions in the front, everyone was still ready to quickly get on their horses and meet the enemy in case of any disturbance.

Gradually, siege towers and arrow towers were also pushed across the river. Those big guys looked extremely reassuring.

These siege equipment were also built during this period. Because the battlefield was actually just a river away, it was very convenient to build them earlier and push them over.

If it was a long-distance raid to attack a city, these equipment would naturally have to be rebuilt.

The Yan people are not good at attacking cities, but they have seen pigs run even if they have never eaten pork. Everyone knows what is needed to attack a city.

During this period of time, the original bureaucratic system of the Cheng Kingdom was operating these things, mobilizing civilians and experienced craftsmen to provide logistical support for the army.

After eating breakfast, everyone began to solve their physiological problems on the periphery. It was a military habit to solve eating, drinking, and defecation together before a big battle.

If you really start fighting, where will you have time to defecate?

Ran Min heard from his squad leader that he had seen a Zhenbei army. When these people drank water by the stream, they all turned their backs to the water and faced outwards. When resting on the way of marching, they solved eating, drinking, and defecation together.

It may sound a little inelegant, but these details are the key to showing whether an army is truly elite.

They are not people, but a group of sharp knives.

Siege equipment was constantly being transported to the opposite bank, and at the same time, troops continued to cross the river from the rear. Ran Min felt that at this time, the Yan army on the east side of the river should have no less than 80,000.

The vanguard had already begun to clear the obstacles outside Yupan City and level the ground, which was to prepare for the upcoming siege.

A military horn sounded,

After receiving the order, his school captain ordered to the surroundings:

"Put on armor, wipe knives, mount horses, and take over the front!"

Ran Min mounted his horse again, carried the banner, and his troops, after resting, began to rotate with the friendly army in front.

Next to Ran Min,

The squad leader spat,

Said:

"Damn it, the Chu people are shrinking their balls. Why don't the野人 come to fight us?"

Ran Min hesitated,

And whispered:

"I guess they won't fight us."

……

On the tower of Yupan City, Qu Tiannan's flag and family flag stood side by side, and Qu Tiannan himself stood on the observation tower, overlooking the Wangjiang River in front, and the huge number of Yan troops from Yupan City at his feet to Wangjiang.

Yan cavalry have already迂回包抄 (outflanked and encircled). It can be said that the Yupan City he is now stationed in has been "eaten" into the stomach by the Yan people.

But whether it can be digested depends on whether the Yan people have such good teeth.

The shortage of food in the city is a problem, but the problem is not very big. If you save a little, you can still support the food transportation after the ice and snow melt in the spring.

At that time, the navy will cross the river again, and whether he advances or retreats will be at his ease.

The Yan people surrounded his city, and Qu Tiannan was not too worried. The Chu army and the野人's plan was for the Chu people to station in Yupan City, occupy this point, and then let the野人 put pressure on the Yan people from the outside, acting as mutual support.

The main force of the野人 is waiting on the periphery. If the Yan people really dare to attack the city recklessly, he, Qu Tiannan, doesn't mind cooperating with the野人 internally and externally, and夹击 (sandwich) the Yan people.

Of course, the premise is that the野人 launch first. Anyway, his Chu army defends the city and is in an invincible position in the short term. If the野人 are sensible and attack from the outside, he, Qu Tiannan, doesn't mind opening the city gate to help them charge, but if the野人 don't move, the Chu army will naturally not move.

However, looking at the Jingnan and Zhenbei armies outside the city,

Qu Tiannan had another idea in his mind,

Is Tian Wujing trying to gamble hard for a permanent solution?

You put the elite troops at the bottom of your Eastern Expeditionary Army under my Yupan City, just to bet that the野人 will come to relieve Yupan City, and want to force a decisive battle?

Heh,

That野人王 (Barbarian King) Gou Moli is not a fool either,

Why should he be forced to have a decisive battle with you?

At this point, Qu Tiannan frowned slightly. He suddenly thought of the野人's actions to isolate the news in the east.

Could it be that

Is there really something wrong in the east?

"Hoo, that Yan country's Nan Marquis is really majestic. The Yan army outside the city, counting them, must be more than 80,000, and they are all the most capable Zhenbei and Jingnan armies of the Yan people. Is that Nan Marquis planning to stop living?

So after tossing for so long, the final result is just this?"

The young man has lost a lot of weight. After eating the "mutton" that day, he didn't eat anything for two days, and he could barely drink some rice porridge on the third day. The flesh on his face was obviously less.

The swordsmith stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the ocean of black armor in front, and after hearing the young man's words, he smiled and said:

"No matter how many plans and schemes there are, in the end, they all have to be fought with real knives. Although that Yan country's Nan Marquis's move is indeed a bit激进 (radical), it's hard to say who will win or lose."

"How is it hard to say? As long as we守 here, you don't know how strong this Yupan City is. The Qingluan Army is also the elite of my Great Chu. Fourth brother once said that Qu Tiannan is the most upright person. In other words, this kind of守城之战 (city defense battle) is most suitable for this pillar of the country.

Furthermore, there is a large野人 army outside watching covetously, and the Yan people cannot attack the city wholeheartedly."

When you are in the midst of attacking the city, the large野人 army suddenly attacks, then all your previous efforts will be in vain.

The swordsmith shook his head and said:

"How could that Yan country's Nan Marquis not see the problems that you can see?

In any siege warfare, the usual practice is to fill the pits and level the ravines with civilians, and then use auxiliary soldiers to take the lead to consume the city wall's defending equipment. Then, the real elites will go up and try to open a breakthrough.

What the Yan people rely on is nothing more than the advantage of cavalry, but cavalry has no temper in siege warfare.

Now you can see,

Adding it up, there are nearly 100,000 troops outside, but they are mainly composed of the Jingnan and Zhenbei armies. Do you really think that Nan Marquis is here to attack the city?"

"围点打援 (Surround the city to strike at reinforcements)?"

The swordsmith nodded.

"That Gou Moli is not a fool. He would jump into the pit when it's so obvious? As long as Yupan City is not lost, we can守 until spring, and then my Great Chu navy will come up when Wangjiang thaws.

If we want to fight, fourth brother can send more troops to support us. If we want to retreat, we can leave safely.

The one who is suffering is the Yan people!"

"It's true, but how can everything go as expected?

On both sides of the Wangjiang River, hundreds of thousands of troops are facing each other, and the amount of food consumed every day is astonishing. In comparison, the Yan people have the Jin region behind them, and Yingdu still retains a set of officials who can still operate. Although supporting the army is extremely stressful, it is not a problem to persevere.

On the other hand, our side has been too badly damaged. Even if we eat the mutton, how much can we eat?

Furthermore, our Chu soldiers do not know what the meat they eat every few days is. If they know, the morale of the army will be a big problem."

"Why do you say that we are in a hurry?"

"Half a catty against eight taels, it's about the same. We are short of food, but the Yan people are short of time. If they don't reverse and break this war situation while the Wangjiang River is still frozen, it will be even more difficult for them after it thaws.

In fact, to put it bluntly, the Yan country's Nan Marquis has already shown his stance, just like a Jianghu martial artist setting up a ring. It depends on whether the野人王 accepts this challenge."

"He is stupid? He robbed enough and made a fortune. Why should he come here and fight with the Jingnan and Zhenbei armies?"

In the last battle of Wangjiang, the Yan army suffered a惨败. Whether it was in the snowfield or in the Chu country, what was publicized was that the Yan army suffered a惨败, with tens of thousands of soldiers killed, and corpses covering the Wangjiang River;

But this kind of news is just propaganda for both sides to their own people.

The real upper class knows that the left-wing army of the Yan people who suffered heavy losses last time was actually a seemingly huge but cumbersome military group composed of local troops of the Yan people.

The only armies in the Yan Kingdom that can really fight are the Zhenbei and Jingnan armies.

And now,

Looking at the armor below, looking at the flags林立 (standing like trees) below, with the elites of the two armies gathered here, does he, Gou Moli, dare to come here and try again?

Why should he try?

Isn't it good to be alive?

The swordsmith pursed his lips,

Said:

"Unless, there is a reason why we must fight."

……

Although the Yan army crossed the river last night, it was obviously impossible to hide such a large-scale military operation from the other side.

Not only did it immediately alarm the Chu army in Yupan City, but also a野人 military village 30 miles north of Yupan City received the news early.

During these days, although the Wangjiang line has been safe and sound, the fighting between the two sides' scouts and sentries has actually been焦灼 (deadlocked). Every day, more than 100 sentries and游骑 (skirmishers) from both sides are killed in battle. However, in the face of such a huge size of both sides, the loss of sentries is obviously difficult to put on the table.

When the Yan people crossed the river, the野人 not only sent scouts, but also used three chiliarchs to be responsible for窥探 the situation of the Yan people and the situation under Yupan City.

However, without receiving the 野人王's official order to start the war, these chiliarchs only drove away the outer sentries of the Yan people, took a walk around, and left immediately before the corresponding cavalry of the Yan people pursued them.

In the afternoon, the Yan army began to attack the city.

Battering rams, siege towers, etc. were pushed to the city walls, and Zhenbei and Jingnan army甲士 (armored soldiers) carrying siege ladders began to attack the city.

After learning of this news,

The 野人王 was lost in thought.

Sitting in front of him were his direct generals such as Sanghu. They all knew the news of the fall of Xuehai Pass and the killing of Gelimu. The atmosphere in the王帐 (royal tent) was extremely凝重 (solemn).

……

Ran Min participated in the siege, but he was lucky. Because he was a flag bearer, he was arranged at the back.

This was also the first time Ran Min had seen a siege. The Yan soldiers on the siege towers and arrow towers tried their best to suppress the Chu army on the city walls with arrows, and the Chu army's counterattack was also extremely sharp.

Under the city walls, batches of甲士 (armored soldiers) carrying siege ladders began to attack the city, but the Chu army on the city walls quickly smashed down刺木滚石 (thornwood rolling stones) and hot oil.

Screams were endless.

After the 砲车 (catapults) in the Yan army's position began to launch stones, the 砲车 (catapults) that the Chu army had prepared early also quickly responded, and for a time, several of the Yan army's 砲车 (catapults) were smashed and destroyed.

The Chu people had been忍着 (enduring) not using 砲车 (catapults) to bombard the Yan army's arrow towers, and were waiting for this move.

Ran Min felt that if he was put into this siege, he would disappear into nothingness like a drop of water falling into the river.

This may be the true cruelty of the battlefield.

Finally, it was Ran Min's turn to go up.

Ran Min put down the banner, pulled out his knife, and followed his comrades, shouting and rushing forward.

After crossing the沟壑 (trenches), Ran Min first carried the siege ladder with several comrades. In front of him,盾牌手 (shieldmen) were responsible for protection, and the archers in the rear, even if they put themselves in the line of sight of the arrows of the Chu army on the city walls, had to try their best to shoot arrows to cover their partners in front.

Life, at this time, became the cheapest consumable.

An arrow hit Ran Min, but luckily, the arrow just got stuck on the armor and did not penetrate into the flesh. Ran Min didn't care about pulling out the arrow and continued to carry the siege ladder forward.

But at this time,

The sounds of鸣金收兵 (withdrawing troops) came from behind.

The Yan army on the city walls began to retreat in an orderly manner. Ran Min did not hesitate,丢下了 (dropped) the siege ladder, and then carried a comrade next to him who had been shot with an arrow on his shoulders and ran back as if he were flying.

The gate of Yupan City was opened at this time, and a group of Chu army刀斧手 (swordsmen and axemen) took advantage of the Yan army's retreat and rushed out, trying to destroy the Yan people's towers or chase down a group of Yan people's retreating soldiers.

But at the time of鸣金收兵 (withdrawing troops), a group of Yan army弓弩手 (crossbowmen) had already been ready. Under a round of拋射 (volley), the Chu army刀斧手 (swordsmen and axemen) who tried to take advantage of this opportunity to leave the city and occupy a point fell down a lot and had to retreat back into the city.

A siege, fought lively, and ended perfunctorily.

It seemed like just a practice, to find the feeling. This was just an appetizer.

After returning to the camp, the soldiers who attacked the city during the day did not have to participate in the night watch tonight. Ran Min lay in the tent, and the squad leader came over with a bowl of soup.

"Come, drink some to get rid of the cold."

Ran Min shook his head and looked at the squad leader's water bag.

Drinking alcohol is not allowed in the army, but there are exceptions. Drinking a sip of alcohol in winter can warm the body, so some will be distributed from above, but drinking is not allowed, and those who are found to be drunk will be killed without mercy.

"Hehe."

The squad leader was a little reluctant, but he still unlocked the water bag and threw it to Ran Min, not forgetting to remind him:

"Just take a couple of sips, others still need it."

Ran Min only took two sips. When he took the first sip, he swallowed it directly. He savored the second sip in his mouth for a long time.

Then,

Ran Min handed the water bag to the squad leader.

The squad leader took the water bag, hesitated, and handed it to Ran Min again.

Ran Min didn't understand.

"I think you're a good drinker, so drink two more sips."

Ran Min really likes wine and can drink it, but he still said:

"What about the others?"

"Our squad, there are two less today."

……

On the city wall of Yupan City, Qu Tiannan was inspecting the city defense. The morale of his subordinates was still good, because the Yan people's attack during the day did not bring too much pressure to the defense here.

But Qu Tiannan's mood has not been very high.

The swordsmith accompanied him, and the two walked together on the city wall.

"What does Mr. think of the Yan people's siege during the day?" Qu Tiannan asked.

"It seems like a试探 (probe), not really trying, but things are虚虚实实 (a mix of real and unreal), pillar of the country, I don't understand military affairs, I really dare not make a reckless decision."

"Outside the city, the Yan people's Zhenbei and Jingnan armies are placed here, not for us, they are waiting for the野人 to rescue us."

"That野人王 (Barbarian King) is as cunning as an old fox, don't look at him usually shameless in front of us, but he is really not simple."

"So, this is what makes me feel strange. The Yan country's Jingnan Marquis, why did he do this? Is he determined that the野人 will not be able to wait and will take the initiative to seek a decisive battle with him?"

"Hasn't there been any news from the east?"

"Not yet, but it should be soon."

"Pillar of the country, perhaps when the army that went out to investigate returns, we will be able to know what happened in the east."

"Let's see. Let's see tomorrow what the 野人王 will react. We can only守城 (defend the city) now, and everything has to change according to his trend."

"Can he retreat?"

"Sir, you don't know the wind direction during large-scale cavalry operations. If the 野人王 really wants to retreat, he would have directly led the main force to retreat east when he saw the Zhenbei and Jingnan armies coming across the river today. Even if he doesn't directly retreat back to Xuehai Pass, but moves east a little, I wouldn't be so纠结 (conflicted) and疑惑 (confused).

Today, he doesn't retreat. If he wants to retreat tomorrow, the Yan iron cavalry will directly follow, and his retreat is likely to become a rout. He himself gave up the best time to retreat."

"In this way, the pillar of the country is not wondering about the Yan country's Nan Marquis's plan, but wondering about the 野人王's response?"

"Yes, these莫名其妙 (inexplicable).........畜生 (beasts)."

……

The piercing cold wind kept pricking people's faces, but for the野人, compared to the crying in the snowfield, this cold wind is really nothing.

The several large armies of the野人 outside began to gather.

Inside the王帐 (royal tent),

The 野人王 reached out and rubbed his face hard,

Licked his teeth with the tip of his tongue,

Said:

"We can't retreat, because there is no way to retreat."

Before the generals below could speak, the 野人王 continued:

"Gelimu is dead. No news of breaking through has come from Xuehai Pass. Don't think that we can quickly take down that pass if we retreat to help attack Xuehai Pass.

The Yan country's Nan Marquis on the opposite side may be waiting for us to do this.

Once the army retreats, the Yan people will definitely pursue. Once we retreat, the morale will be scattered by half. When we return to Xuehai Pass and see the Yan flag inserted on it, the remaining less than half of the morale will basically be scattered."

"Don't look at the fact that Nan Marquis led his army to attack the city under Yupan City so lively during the day. That was all敲锣 (beating drums) for us to hear."

"The Jiang River will thaw after spring. He can't wait;

At the beginning, we eagerly transported the looted food and slaves back to the snowfield. Now, even the two-legged sheep are hard to find. We can't wait either.

The Zhenbei and Jingnan armies crossed the river overnight, actually waiting for us.

That Yan country's Nan Marquis is issuing a challenge to me, meaning that since everyone can't wait, it's better to have a happy fight."

At this time, a 野人 general stood up directly and said:

"King, if that's the case, then let's fight him. The Yan people still believe that their iron cavalry is invincible, then let them see that the warriors of the Holy Race, who are equipped with armor, iron arrows, and good knives, are definitely no worse than the Yan people!"

Sanghu said cautiously:

"Or, let's wait and see, let the Chu people grind off the edge of the Yan people's锋芒 in Yupan City first?

The Yan people's Zhenbei and Jingnan armies are their real elites. If they suffer more setbacks under that Yupan City for a few days, it will be easier for us to attack during the decisive battle."

Sanghu has a high status, and what he said makes sense. Using the lives of the Chu people to grind off the Yan people's锋芒 (sharpness) is a good deal.

The other激进 (radical) main battle 野人 generals could not say "no" to this measure, after all, everyone still cherishes the lives of the warriors under their command.

The 野人王 smacked his lips,

Shook his head,

Said:

"The news can't be blocked for too long."

This is the real key to the problem.

You can主动 (proactively) block the news from Xuehai Pass in the east, but the problem is that half of your army is your direct line, and half is contributed by the tribes that follow you.

They originally had connections with the mother tribes in the snowfield. When they looted something, they immediately sent people to transport it back, like仓鼠 (hamsters) moving warehouses.

This blockade cannot last long at all. When the leaders of those tribes find that they have中断 (interrupted) contact with their mother tribes, they will inevitably become suspicious.

It has been many days since the fall of Xuehai Pass, and this news is difficult to hide.

The 野人王's most helpless thing is that

His original idea was to maintain the puppet regime of Situ Yi well. He wanted to support this local regime like the Yan people supported Situ Yu, so that it could输血 (transfuse blood) to himself in a steady stream.

The Yan people on the opposite side do not have to worry about food and equipment, because the spring and autumn harvests on the opposite side were carried out this year.

But the 野人王 also has no way,

Rather than saying that he is a king,

It is better to say that

He is the leader of several of the most powerful tribes in the snowfield.

After entering the pass,

He could no longer control the 野人 army to劫掠 (loot),

Even if you know that this behavior is竭泽而渔 (draining the pond to get the fish).

But the reason why everyone is willing to follow you is to搶奪 (rob) people,財貨 (wealth), and粮食 (food). If you don't allow them to do this, why should they follow you? Why should they listen to your orders?

Why not change someone?

When you cannot represent the interests of this group, this group will abandon you. This is an unchanging truth in all walks of life since ancient times.

The Chu people are even more ruthless, directly driving Situ Yi's small court out of Yupan City. It was originally a pseudo-dynasty, and it was treated as a joke to move the capital, and its legitimacy and legality were instantly swept away.

Situ Yi was completely ruined.

Furthermore, the 野人 were really afraid of being poor. When they saw good things, food, things for use, and people, they all moved them home.

In the end, I suddenly found that I couldn't even meet my basic food needs!

What the hell is this!

But to put it bluntly, the 野人王 also knew in his heart that he could not completely blame them, because even himself, although he kept saying that the land under his feet was the homeland where our Holy Race multiplied and inhabited, he was actually preparing