xymnovel Chapter 818 Xiang Yu, Preparing to Develop a Brain
Chapter 818 Xiang Yu, Preparing to Develop a Brain
Moonlight streamed through the gaps in the tent, bathing Han Xin in its light and draping him in a layer of silver armor.
He slowly stood up, walked out of the tent, looked up at the stars in the night sky, and silently prayed.
"Xiang Yu, relying solely on his own strength and mere bravery, will ultimately not last long."
"Let me show you what a true commander should do!"
A gentle night breeze carried a hint of coolness, but Han Xin's heart was filled with fervor.
The next morning, as dawn broke, Han Xin and Pei Xingjian were already fully prepared to set off. Their Jiuxiao Army and Wenzhou Army, like two winding dragons, marched south in high spirits and with great fighting spirit, completely entering the territory of Quezhou and heading straight for the two northernmost important counties.
The spring breeze caressed their faces, carrying the fragrance of earth and the lingering heat of war. As the army marched, dust billowed, yet it could not conceal their pent-up, ready-to-go spirit.
Meanwhile, the atmosphere in the county seat of Guangque County in Quezhou was unusually heavy.
Xiang Yu sat upright in the main seat, his face calm, a stark contrast to his usual domineering demeanor.
Gonggong, Longju, Jibu, and the other five tiger generals surrounded them, each with a face full of resentment.
"Your Majesty, that scoundrel Han Xin is truly going too far!"
"It's bad enough that they drove us out of Wenzhou, but now they dare to set foot in our Quezhou! They simply don't take the Jiangdong Chu army seriously!"
Gonggong was the first to lose his temper, his voice filled with anger.
"Your Majesty, give me a force, and I will surely twist that brat Han Xin's head off to vent my hatred!"
Long Qie also clenched his fists and gritted his teeth.
Although he's aware of his own abilities, it's not shameful for him to brag in private.
Would Xiang Yu really let his "confidante Ai-chan" lead troops alone to deliver the goods to Han Xin?
Whether you go or not is one thing, but you should at least show some attitude...
"Your Majesty, this battle is unavoidable. We must give Han Xin a resounding victory and show those restless bandits in Jiangdong that the Chu army's fighting strength remains undiminished!"
Although Ji Bu was relatively calm, he could not hide his indignation at this moment and said in a deep voice as well.
The defeat at Wenzhou was manageable because they were the invading side.
If they get breached and don't react, their morale will truly collapse.
Other generals echoed his sentiments, and the camp was filled with excitement and high morale.
However, faced with this situation, Xiang Yu, who should have been more agitated and irritable than the crowd below, was uncharacteristically silent, listening quietly with his eyes vacant, seemingly lost in thought.
"Your Majesty, why are you silent? Our Chu army still has tens of thousands of elite troops in Quezhou, enough to fight another battle. Why should we fear Han Xin?"
Seeing this, Gonggong became somewhat anxious. He stepped forward and asked loudly.
Upon hearing this, the tent fell silent, and all eyes were focused on Xiang Yu.
"Fear? I, Xiang Yu, have never been afraid of anyone. However, this battle is no small matter and requires careful consideration."
Xiang Yu raised his head slightly, his gaze sweeping over the generals, a calm but unusual expression appearing on his face.
"Your Majesty, there are said to be tens of thousands of strong and well-equipped Jiangdong soldiers in Quezhou. Their fighting strength is still intact. Our current military strength is almost the same as that of Wenzhou at its peak. Why bother with such a long-term plan?"
"Let's lead our troops directly into battle and annihilate them, leaving no one alive!"
Long asked, puzzled.
"Long Ju, you are brave but lack strategic thinking. Han Xin is cunning as a fox, and possesses both wisdom and courage. If we rashly go to war, we may fall into his trap."
Xiang Yu glanced at Long Ju, who looked like a brute, shook his head, and said in a deep voice.
Originally, in Xiang Yu's eyes, Long Ju was the one who most resembled himself.
At this moment, Xiang Yu seemed somewhat immature... Was it Long Ju?
Or... my past self?
Being decisively defeated by the enemy in his most confident and peak martial prowess brought this once arrogant overlord to a rare moment of clarity.
In other words... his eyes have become clearer!
"So, what does Your Majesty mean?"
Gonggong frowned.
"Although we have now withdrawn to Quezhou, our troops have suffered heavy losses, and the morale of most of our soldiers has not fully recovered."
"But Han Xin was pressing his advantage and his morale was high. At this time, a head-on confrontation would be extremely disadvantageous for us."
Xiang Yu took a deep breath and spoke slowly.
"Your Majesty is absolutely right. We should prioritize stability and refrain from any rash actions."
Ji Bu, being somewhat astute, nodded in agreement.
"Moreover, Han Xin's decision to divide his troops into two groups was clearly intended to attack them separately."
"If we concentrate our forces to deal with one side, the other side will definitely take the opportunity to attack cities and seize territory, expanding our gains."
Xiang Yu glanced at the generals below him and continued speaking.
As a commander who received various forms of education and training from a young age, regardless of how he applied his skills on the battlefield, he still had a clear understanding of the most basic situation.
In the Battle of Julu, Xiang Yu led 60,000 Chu troops in a fierce battle against the main force of 400,000 Qin troops led by the famous Qin generals Zhang Han and Wang Li.
Ultimately, with unwavering courage and superhuman determination, he led the Chu army to destroy the main force of the Qin army of 200,000, and Zhang Han and his remaining 200,000 Qin soldiers surrendered.
The Records of the Grand Historian, in the chapter on Xiang Yu, used three instances of "nothing was left undone" to describe the complete conclusion of the Battle of Julu.
The first "all without exception" means that Xiang Yu's army was so powerful that each soldier could fight ten men.
The second "without exception" means that all the armies of the feudal lords were terrified of Xiang Yu.
The third "all without exception" means that all the feudal lords knelt before Xiang Yu, not even daring to raise their heads.
"The Chu warriors fought with unwavering resolve, and the armies of the other lords were filled with dread. When Xiang Yu summoned the generals of the other lords to the camp gate, they all crawled forward on their knees, none daring to look up." — *Records of the Grand Historian: The Biography of Xiang Yu*
It should be noted that before the Battle of Julu, Xiang Yu was an unremarkable general who had never fought a typical battle; otherwise, he would not have been able to stand on equal footing with Liu Bang.
The fact that the Battle of Julu was a legendary victory demonstrates that it was one of the most significant battles fought at the end of the Qin Dynasty.
He was able to win the Battle of Julu, a classic battle in ancient Chinese warfare that has gone down in history, leading his Chu army to victory under extremely unfavorable circumstances, thus firmly establishing his leadership position among various rebel armies.
Xiang Yu's courage and strategic decision-making are absolutely beyond doubt.
After arriving in Tianwu Continent, he simply didn't want to use or see it, but that didn't mean he wouldn't.
After all, judging from the past situation...
Eyes: I can see it. There's an ambush, a conspiracy.
Brain: What's there to be afraid of! Just charge in!
Therefore, Xiang Yu rarely used his brain before. Even when he was at a disadvantage, he could rely on his unparalleled martial prowess to force his way out with the Overlord Cavalry!
However, military force is clearly not enough now, so Xiang Yu has no choice but to pick up his brain, which he has been neglecting all along.