xymnovel Chapter 506 The Chu Army of Jiangdong Marches North!
Chapter 506 The Chu Army of Jiangdong Marches North!
He hadn't expected that, as one of the major cities in the south of the Dayong Dynasty, its defenses would be so lax.
Despite possessing such a large number of Mohist defensive siege weapons, they were still able to send their Overlord Cavalry so far in.
And the Sparrow King, one of the so-called three kings of Dayong, was even more unwilling.
If he were to hide peacefully, using the common people and the soldiers in Sparrow King City to block them and wait for the Sparrow King army from the surrounding prefectures to arrive and reinforce Sparrow King City.
At that time, no matter how brave Xiang Yu and his men were, they would still have to slink away in disgrace.
But unexpectedly, the King of Sparrows personally went to the battlefield and even performed the incredible feat of cutting off his beard and discarding his robe.
This directly caused all the Sparrow King City soldiers on the battlefield to fall into chaos, losing all will to fight, and were easily defeated by the Overlord Cavalry.
The moment Xiang Yu stepped into the Sparrow King's Mansion, he knew that the battle was over.
Looking at the extravagant scene inside the mansion, he felt a surge of disgust.
This kind of life corrupted the Sparrow King's will and also corrupted his army.
What Xiang Yu wanted was a hegemony forged in iron and blood, a glory forged by countless warriors with their blood and lives.
He directly wielded the "Heavenly Dragon City-Breaking Halberd" in his hand, ordering that all the extravagance and corruption within the Sparrow King's Mansion be reduced to ashes.
"Today's battle proves that our mighty army is invincible!"
"Gonggong, Longju, and Jibu, you are all my trusted lieutenants. With such brothers, how can I not achieve my goal of hegemony?"
Standing at the magnificent gate of the Sparrow King's Mansion, Xiang Yu surveyed his surroundings, filled with boundless pride.
"I am willing to follow Your Majesty, to conquer all directions, and together create an immortal empire!"
Gonggong, Longju, and Jibu exchanged glances, their hearts filled with excitement and pride, and responded in unison.
"Ding! Detected that Xiang Yu has achieved the achievement of cutting off his beard and abandoning his robe for the first time! Detected that his four attributes will be randomly increased by one point."
"Ding! Xiang Yu's leadership attribute has increased by one point."
Xiang Yu's current command stat has been increased from 95 to 96!
Just as Xiang Yu, with the might of his Overlord Cavalry, was like a tiger descending the mountain, heading straight for the Yellow Dragon City of Que Wang, the vast Jiangdong region south of Que Zhou was also in turmoil, with war drums thundering.
Fan Zeng, a strategist of profound wisdom and seasoned experience, was able to devise plans and win battles from afar. He knew that opportunities in battle were fleeting, so he laid a trap in the south of Quezhou and waited for the right moment.
At that time, the Jiangdong region was strong and well-equipped, with high morale.
Fan Zeng stood atop a high hill, gazing towards the distant direction of Quezhou.
In his mind, he had already drawn up a grand strategic blueprint, and every detail and every step had been carefully calculated.
At this moment, Quezhou is like a headless dragon. Although its body is still huge, it has lost its former majesty and power.
"The time has come; the land of Quezhou will soon be ours to possess."
He gently stroked his long, graying beard, silently reciting something in his heart.
"Pass down the order: the entire army is to prepare for battle. Tonight at midnight, under the moonlight, we will launch a full-scale offensive against Quezhou!"
After speaking, he waved his hand and gave the order. The Chu army surged forward like a tide, marching majestically southward towards Quezhou.
Wherever they went, dust flew and battle flags fluttered, displaying the might of the army.
This offensive aims not only to achieve a swift victory but also to deliver a fatal blow to Quezhou while the southern cities are leaderless after the attack on Quewang City.
As night deepened, the moonlight, like water, bathed every inch of the land east of the Yangtze River.
The Chu army soldiers, clad in black armor and wielding sharp weapons, surged silently toward Quezhou like a dark cloud.
Fan Zeng personally led an elite force as the vanguard, plunging straight into the heart of Quezhou.
They traveled along the winding mountain road, using the terrain for cover, and avoided the scouts of the Sparrow Army.
The night wind howled, blowing their battle robes, as if playing a stirring battle song for their journey.
When the vanguard of the Chu army arrived at the first city in the south of Quezhou, the Que soldiers in the city were still asleep, completely unaware of the impending disaster.
At Fan Zeng's command, the Chu army soldiers charged down the mountain like tigers, instantly breaking through the city's defenses and catching the sleeping Sparrow Army completely off guard.
At this moment, the Chu army was like a sharp blade drawn from its sheath, and the first to bear the brunt was Qingyue County, an important town in the south of Quezhou.
This prefecture is located at the border of Jiangdong and Quezhou, and has always been a strategic location fought over by military strategists.
When the Chu army arrived, the Qingyue prefect's troops were caught off guard, and countless soldiers surrendered without resistance.
In an instant, the Chu army's iron cavalry shattered the tranquility of Qingyue County, and the flames of war spread rapidly, plunging this land into the vortex of war.
At this moment, Fan Zeng sat in the makeshift command tent, holding a feather fan, strategizing and planning.
They dispatched elite troops and generals, dividing them into multiple routes to either attack cities and seize territory, cut off enemy reinforcements, or appease the people. Every step was meticulously planned and executed.
Wherever the Chu army went, the people were either surprised or afraid. However, seeing that the Chu army was disciplined and did not commit any offenses, they gradually developed a sense of respect for them.
In this long-planned battle, the Chu army not only demonstrated its formidable military strength, but also its profound cultural heritage and benevolent governance.
Fan Zeng knew that war was not only a contest of military strength, but also a struggle for people's hearts and minds.
He ordered that after each city was captured, an envoy be immediately appointed to pacify the people, announce tax reductions and exemptions, open granaries to distribute grain, and provide relief to the people.
This caused the Chu army's reputation, along with its reputation for benevolence and righteousness, to spread rapidly throughout the major prefectures and counties in southern Quezhou.
Meanwhile, in Qingyue County, under the sudden attack, most of the city had fallen into the hands of the Chu army.
In each city, Chu soldiers were busy repairing city walls and comforting the people, creating a bustling yet orderly scene.
Fan Zeng strolled through the streets and alleys of Qingyue County, looking at the people who had been displaced by the war, and a complex emotion welled up in his heart.
While war can bring territorial expansion, it also brings endless suffering.
"Lord Fan, the situation in Qingyue County is now settled. What should be the next step?"
"A guard standing nearby asked."
"With Qingyue County secured, we will be like a tiger with wings. The next step will be to march north and join forces with King Xiang at Quewang City to plan our great cause together."
"However, we must not forget that behind the war lies the allegiance of the people."
"If our Chu state wishes to achieve hegemony, it must first win the hearts of the people in order to remain invincible."
Fan Zeng smiled slightly, his gaze deep and far-reaching.
Led by Fan Zeng, the Chu army advanced northward like an unstoppable torrent, leaving behind a legacy of bravery and righteousness wherever it went.
Meanwhile, the cities of Qingyue County in the south of Quezhou also surrendered one by one under the iron hooves of the Chu army, becoming part of the territory of the Great Chu.
Fan Zeng led the Chu army and ravaged Qingyue County for three days and three nights.
They burned down the Sparrow Army's granaries and destroyed their armories. Every inch of Qingyue County bears the footprints of the Chu army and the traces of war.
However, Fan Zeng was not satisfied with this.
This is just part of his grand strategy; his target is the entire state of Quezhou.
The Chu army continued its northward advance with unstoppable momentum, capturing several cities south of Quezhou in succession.
The fall of each city further dampened the morale of Quezhou.