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Chapter 817 Two Armies Confront Quezhou

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Finally, the Chu army from Jiangdong returned to Quezhou.

That land, which they once controlled, now seems so unfamiliar and desolate.

Inside the camp, the soldiers quietly set up their tents and prepared dinner.

The entire camp was immersed in a depressing and somber atmosphere, as if even the air itself had frozen.

Xiang Yu entered his tent, sat down at the table, and stared at the map showing the territory of Wenzhou and the Nine Heavens Army.

As night fell, dark clouds shrouded the sky over Quezhou, foreshadowing even fiercer storms to come.

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As the remnants of the Chu army in Jiangdong made a difficult retreat back to Quezhou, Han Xin and Pei Xingjian, who were located behind Wenzhou, did not slacken their efforts in the slightest.

Although Xiang Yu was defeated at this moment, his influence remained, and the foundation of the Chu army in Jiangdong was not completely shaken.

To completely secure Wenzhou's safety, we must press our advantage and give Xiang Yu no chance to regroup.

Therefore, after leaving 10,000 Jiuxiao soldiers and 20,000 Wenzhou soldiers to guard the captured Jiangdong Chu soldiers, Han Xin quickly reorganized his troops and led the remaining 20,000 Jiuxiao soldiers and 60,000 Wenzhou soldiers to rush towards the direction Yang Jian, Wang Xiangyang and others were pursuing.

On a spring night, with the moonlight hazy and the stars twinkling, the army marched through the darkness, raising dust, yet maintaining perfect order.

As Han Xin rode on his horse, he already had a preliminary plan in mind. War is not only a contest of strength, but also a battle of wits.

This pursuit is not only to deal a heavy blow to Xiang Yu, but also to secure lasting peace for Wenzhou.

Soon, Han Xin's army joined forces with Yang Jian, Wang Xiangyang, and others.

When the generals met, they were all overjoyed. Han Xin's arrival meant that the next operation would be even faster.

Han Xin ordered the army to set up temporary camp, and the generals obeyed and quickly sprang into action.

Before long, tents were set up in an orderly fashion, and wisps of smoke rose from them, bringing a touch of life to this desolate battlefield.

Inside Han Xin's tent, the candlelight was bright, and he sat at his desk with a solemn expression.

Pei Xingjian, Yang Jian, Wang Xiangyang, Long Junzuo and other generals entered one by one and sat around Han Xin, and the atmosphere suddenly became quite intense.

Han Xin coughed lightly, breaking the silence, then reached out and picked up a map from the table, slowly unfolding it.

It was a detailed map of Quezhou, meticulously drawn by numerous intelligence agents of the Luowang (Net of Heaven) over a period of more than a month, with mountains, rivers, cities, counties, and prefectures all clearly marked.

After wandering around for a while, Han Xin's gaze quickly fell on the two large counties in the northernmost part of Quezhou, which are close to Wenzhou. That is where Xiang Yu's main army is currently located.

"Gentlemen, look at this map. Although Xiang Yu was defeated, his main force in Quezhou is still here."

"If we can directly press on their borders, we will be able to force them to retreat further, and may even crush their morale in one fell swoop."

Han Xin gently pointed to one of the prefectures with his finger and looked at the generals beside him.

"General Han Xin, do you mean we should attack this county directly?"

Upon hearing this, a hint of excitement flashed in Pei Yuanqing's eyes.

"That's good, but it's not just that."

"I suggest we split into two groups. One group, led by myself, will consist of Generals Wang Xiangyang and Yang Jian, along with the main force, and head straight for this prefecture."

"The other route was led by General Pei Xingjian, along with General Long Junzuo, General Guan Changcun, the Dayong Longque Army, and 20,000 Wenzhou soldiers, to capture another large prefecture."

Han Xin nodded, but then shook his head.

"General Han Xin, isn't dividing your forces into two routes too dispersed?"

"Although Xiang Yu was defeated, his influence still remains. Moreover, there are still many Chu troops in Quezhou. If he concentrates his forces to launch a fierce attack on one of them, we may be in danger of being attacked from both sides."

Yang Jian, who was standing to the side, frowned slightly upon hearing this.

"General Yang, there is no need to worry. Xiang Yu and even the Chu army in Jiangdong are in a state of panic right now. What he fears most is that we will take advantage of our victory and pursue us."

"We split our forces into two groups precisely to make him unable to concentrate his forces and thus unable to attend to both sides."

"Moreover, our Daoist army, the Dayong Dragon Sparrow Army, is now a formidable force, and with General Long Junzuo and others around, it is capable of handling any unexpected situation. Even if Xiang Yu wants to cut off his arm to survive and pick on an easy target, the Dayong Dragon Sparrow Army is there to deal with it."

Han Xin smiled slightly and then waved his hand.

"General Han Xin is right. If we can quickly take these two major counties, we can completely cut off the risk of Xiang Yu's connection with Jiangdong in the south and then invade Wenzhou again in the north, thus gaining the initiative for subsequent battles."

After thinking for a while, Wang Xiangyang echoed the sentiment.

"Moreover, speed is our top priority right now."

"The reinforcements from the Chu army in Jiangdong in the south have not yet arrived, which is our best opportunity."

"Once their reinforcements arrive, it will be much more difficult for us to take these two large counties so easily again."

Han Xin nodded, glanced at everyone, and continued.

"General Han Xin is right. In that case, let's split our forces into two groups and act swiftly."

"General Han Xin is right. In that case, let's split our forces into two groups and act swiftly."

"However, General Han Xin should still be careful. Xiang Yu is incredibly brave, but he is all courage and no strategy, so he is not to be feared."

"I have heard that there is a man whom Xiang Yu calls his 'Prime Minister' behind him. He is the strategist of the entire Chu army in Jiangdong. Please be very careful, General."

Pei Xingjian pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement, before offering a reminder to Han Xin.

"General Pei, rest assured, am I, Han Xin, someone who underestimates the enemy?"

Han Xin laughed heartily. If Pei Xingjian could obtain such information, how could Han Xin, now supported by numerous intelligence networks within the Great Yong Dynasty, not know it?

After saying this, Han Xin looked at the map again, his finger sweeping across it, planning the marching routes of the two armies.

The generals gathered around, listening attentively to Han Xin's plans, all marveling at the young general's strategic brilliance.

"General Yang Jian and General Wang Xiangyang, you two are now the strongest war gods in our army."

"This battle still requires the continued efforts of both generals to teach Xiang Yu an even more profound lesson!"

Han Xin looked at Yang Jian and Wang Xiangyang, his tone softening.

"Yes, sir!"

Yang Jian and Wang Xiangyang responded in unison, their eyes filled with fighting spirit.

"General Pei Xingjian, General Long Junzuo, and General Guan Changcun, you must be careful and cautious on your journey, and make sure to take that large prefecture as quickly as possible."

Han Xin then looked at Pei Xingjian and the others and gave them instructions.

"General Han Xin, rest assured, we will certainly not fail in our mission!"

Pei Xingjian and the others responded in unison, their expressions excited.

Night had fallen, but the candlelight inside the tents still shone brightly.

After Han Xin finished discussing with his generals, they dispersed to prepare for tomorrow's battle.

Han Xin sat at his desk, gazing at the map of Quezhou, his heart filled with anticipation.