Chapter 821: Two Fronts Against Quezhou

Finally, the Chu army from Jiangdong returned to Quezhou.

The land that was once controlled by them now seems so strange and desolate.

Inside the camp, the soldiers were silently setting up tents and preparing dinner.

The entire camp was immersed in a depressing and dull atmosphere, as if even the air had solidified.

Xiang Yu walked into his tent, sat in front of the desk, and stared at the sphere of influence of Wenzhou and Jiuxiao Army on the map.

As night fell, the sky of Quezhou was covered with dark clouds, foreshadowing that the wind and rain in the future would be even more violent.

As the remnants of the Jiangdong Chu army retreated to Quezhou with difficulty, Han Xin and Pei Xingjian, who were located in the rear of Wenzhou, did not slack off in the slightest.

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

If we want to completely secure the safety of Wenzhou, we must pursue the victory and not give Xiang Yu any chance to breathe.

Therefore, after leaving behind 10,000 Jiuxiao troops and 20,000 Wenzhou troops to guard the captured Jiangdong Chu troops, Han Xin quickly reorganized his troops and took the remaining 20,000 Jiuxiao troops and 60,000 Wenzhou troops and rushed non-stop in the direction where Yang Jian, Wang Xiangyang and others were pursuing.

On a spring night, the moonlight was hazy and the stars were twinkling. The army marched in the night, raising dust but in an orderly manner.

Han Xin was riding on his horse and had a preliminary plan in his mind. War is not only a contest of military strength, but also a game of wisdom.

This pursuit will not only deal a heavy blow to Xiang Yu, but also win long-term peace for Wenzhou.

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

When the generals met each other, they all had happy expressions on their faces. Han Xin's arrival meant that the next action would be faster.

Han Xin ordered the army to set up camp temporarily, and the generals took orders and acted quickly.

Soon, tents were built in an orderly manner, and smoke rose up, bringing a touch of life to this desolate battlefield.

There was bright candlelight in Han Xin's tent. He sat in front of a desk with a solemn expression.

Pei Xingjian, Yang Jian, Wang Xiangyang, Long Junzuo and other generals came in one after another and sat around Han Xin. The atmosphere suddenly became quite tense.

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

It was a detailed map of Quezhou that had been carefully drawn by many Luowang intelligence agents over a month, with mountains, rivers, cities, and counties all clearly marked.

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

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

"If we can directly attack him, we will be able to force him to retreat further, and maybe even destroy his army's morale in one fell swoop."

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

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

Pei Yuanqing's eyes flashed with excitement when he heard this.

“Yes, but it’s more than that.”

"I suggest that we split our forces into two groups. I will lead one group myself, along with Generals Wang Xiangyang and Yang Jian, as well as the main force of the army, and march straight to this county."

"The other route will be led by General Pei Xingjian, who will bring General Long Junzuo, General Guan Changcun, the Great Yong Dragon Bird Army, and 20,000 Wenzhou troops to capture another large county."

Han Xin nodded, but then shook his head.

"General Han Xin, are our troops divided into two groups too dispersed?"

"Although Xiang Yu was defeated, his power is still there. Besides, there are still many Chu troops in Quezhou. If he concentrates his forces to attack one route, we may be attacked from both sides." Yang Jian, who was standing aside, frowned slightly when he heard 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 the victory to pursue him."

"We divided our troops into two groups so that he would be unable to concentrate his forces."

"Moreover, our Taoist soldiers, the Yonglongque Army, are now very powerful, and with General Long Junzuo and others, they are able to deal with any emergency. Even if Xiang Yu wants to cut off his arm to survive and pick a weak persimmon, the Yonglongque Army is there, which is enough to deal with it."

Han Xin smiled slightly and then waved his hand.

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

After thinking for a while, Wang Xiangyang also agreed.

"Moreover, the most important thing for us now is speed."

"The follow-up reinforcements from the Jiangdong Chu Army in the southern Jiangdong area have not yet arrived. This is our best chance."

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

Han Xin nodded, glanced at everyone, and continued.

"General Han Xin's words make sense. If that's the case, then we should split our forces into two groups and act quickly."

"But General Han Xin should be careful. Xiang Yu is a very brave man, but he is brave but not wise. He is not to be feared."

"But I heard that there is a man behind Xiang Yu whom he calls his father-in-law. He is the think tank of the entire Jiangdong Chu army. Please be careful, General."

Pei Xingjian pondered for a moment, nodded, and then reminded Han Xin.

"General Pei, rest assured. How could I, Han Xin, underestimate the enemy?"

Han Xin laughed. If Pei Xingjian could get the news, how could Han Xin not know it when he had the full support of many intelligence agencies in the territory of the Dayong Dynasty?

After saying that, Han Xin looked at the map again, ran his finger across the map, and planned the marching routes of the two armies.

All the generals gathered around and listened carefully to Han Xin's deployment, all of them were amazed at the strategy of this young general.

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

"The two generals are still needed to continue this battle and teach Xiang Yu a more profound lesson!"

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

"As ordered!"

Yang Jian and Wang Xiangyang responded in unison, their eyes full of fighting spirit.

"General Pei Xingjian, General Long Junzuo, General Guan Changcun, you must be careful and cautious along the way, and make sure to capture that large county as quickly as possible."

Han Xin looked at Pei Xingjian and others again and gave instructions.

"General Han Xin, rest assured, we will accomplish our mission!"

Pei Xingjian and others also responded in unison, looking excited.

It was late at night, but the candlelight in the tent was still bright.

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

Han Xin sat in front of the desk, staring at Quezhou on the map, his heart full of anticipation.

(End of this chapter)