dognovel Chapter 1240 Mistake
Chapter 1240 Mistake
"General, General Zhao has defeated the Chu army and is currently pursuing them in the direction of Hecheng!"
After the Chu army retreated, a messenger immediately returned to the Qin army camp to report.
In fact, he didn't need to report, because Wang Jian, who was standing on the observation tower, could see the battle situation outside the camp clearly.
The Chu army was indeed very powerful. Even though the Qin army caught them off guard, they still held out for almost an hour.
If the Chu army had not been so small in number, the Qin army might not have been able to repel it.
However, since the Chu army retreated, the Qin army would naturally pursue the victory and expand the results of the battle.
According to the information obtained by the spies, the Chu army at hand was no more than 10,000 people, so there was not much danger in chasing and killing this group of people.
Wang Jian nodded slightly: "Tell General Zhao to kill as many enemy soldiers as possible. When he returns to the camp, I will celebrate his success!"
"Yes!" The messenger bowed and responded, then went down to make arrangements immediately.
At this moment, Wang Jian didn't know that Zhao Tuo had his own ideas.
What's the point of just chasing after this Chu army?
It does not help the overall battle situation at all!
But if he took the opportunity to break into Hecheng, the situation would be different.
If the news from Heibingtai is true, Chu Ning should be suffering from the poison at this moment and is receiving treatment in the city and unable to command the troops.
The Chu army in Hecheng was not prepared at all. Once the city gate was opened to receive Ran Ming's troops, he could lead his troops into the city.
"Chase, chase!"
Zhao Tuo led the way, constantly urging: "The cavalry must hold on to the enemy and rush to the city gate. As long as we take down the city gate, the general will definitely send troops to support us!"
Amid the shouting, the Qin army was extremely excited.
They knew Zhao Tuo's plan, which was to rush into Hecheng in one go.
Once they really capture the city gate, they will have made a great contribution.
Faced with this unprecedented achievement, no one wants to give up.
The Qin cavalry's eyes suddenly lit up, and they kept urging their horses to chase madly.
However, the Chu army did not collapse. While retreating, they shot arrows at the Qin army from time to time.
But the more the Chu army did this, the happier Zhao Tuo became.
Considering the fighting strength of the Chu army, if they were defeated at this point, he would definitely think there was a trick.
The Chu army retreated in an organized manner, which means that the Chu army had no reinforcements and no ambush.
He felt relieved and bold enough to lead his troops to charge!
Sure enough, they chased them all the way until noon, when the sky was already bright, and both sides finally reached the outskirts of Hecheng.
"Open the city gate quickly, the Qin army is coming!"
"Open the door quickly!"
The returning Chu army kept shouting towards the city wall.
When the defending Chu army saw that they were their own people, they did not dare to neglect them and immediately lowered the drawbridge and opened the city gate.
The Chu cavalry breathed a sigh of relief and immediately rushed into the city.
But at this time, the Qin army behind also rushed over.
Ran Ming was furious: "Shoot, shoot them to death!"
“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~”
Sharp arrows whistled from the city wall, knocking down a large number of Qin cavalrymen who were rushing up.
But even so, it was impossible for so many Chu soldiers to enter the city gate at the same time, and many people were still blocked at the city gate.
Ran Ming saw that the formation was in disarray, and immediately shouted angrily: "Form a formation for me to resist the Qin army, and those in front will return to the city immediately!"
He wanted to leave some people to resist the Qin army, and the others to return to the city immediately. At the same time, the archers on the city wall also shot arrows at the Qin army.
Under the cover of the archers, it would be impossible for the Qin army to rush over.
Sure enough, the archers shot their sharp arrows, causing the Qin army to scream in pain.
But Zhao Tuo was not surprised by this, and said coldly: "Shieldmen, keep an eye on them, rush forward, entangle the Chu army, and rush into the city gate!"
As long as the gate of Hecheng is opened and the drawbridge is lowered, he will have the opportunity to rush into the city.
There were not many soldiers and horses around Ran Ming, and it was impossible for them to stop his fierce and ferocious soldiers.
At a command, the Qin army's shieldmen rushed out, staring at the sharp arrows and moving forward.
The Qin army behind also pressed forward step by step and soon arrived at the city gate.
Ran Ming glared and roared, "Kill!"
He swung the axe in his hand suddenly and smashed it hard on the Qin army's shield!
"Boom~"
The shield was smashed into pieces, and the shield bearer was unable to withstand the gravity and was smashed to the ground.
"Kill! Kill! Kill!"
Ran Ming was like an enraged tiger, swinging the giant axe wildly in his hand, killing the surrounding Qin soldiers one after another.
But at the same time, the Qin army also rushed up and defeated the Chu army.
Although the Chu army was also very brave, their numbers were too small, and their companions were constantly entering the city behind them, so their morale was affected.
After a fierce battle, both sides suffered losses, but the Chu army was obviously unable to withstand the attack of the Qin army. In addition, their number was decreasing, which made them retreat towards the city gate.
Zhao Tuo, who was watching the battle from a distance, clenched his hands tightly and his whole body was shaking with excitement.
He was only one step away from rushing into the city!
But at this time, a lieutenant general came on horseback and reported: "General Zhao, our army has suffered heavy casualties. Please suspend the attack!"
Zhao Tuo's eyes turned cold when he heard this, and he turned around and stared at the man, saying coldly: "Our army suffered heavy casualties, but did the Chu army also have no casualties?
Now the city gate is right in front of us. Do you want me to give up this opportunity that I have finally obtained?
Pass the order down, telling each battalion not to worry about casualties, and that if they are all killed, we will provide them with replenishment.
If we can capture Hecheng and make great contributions to the world, we will surely go down in history!
If anyone is cowardly or retreats, he will be killed without mercy!"
The strong order made the Qin army dare not hesitate and rush towards the city gate frantically!
Although the Chu army archers on the city wall continued to shoot arrows and even threw down rolling stones and huge logs, the Qin army still had no intention of retreating.
Both sides knew the importance of this battle and neither was willing to give in!
But after a while of fierce fighting, Ran Ming remembered that his goal was to lead his troops into the city, not to fight to the death with the Qin army at the gate.
Ran Ming, who had reacted, patted his bald head, took a deep breath, and shouted in a deep voice: "Everyone retreat to the city immediately!"
At the command, the Chu army that was fighting fiercely suddenly breathed a sigh of relief and retreated into the city.
But it was different for the Qin army, which had already gone mad with killing.
The bodies of their companions were everywhere around them, and the city gate was close at hand and still open. If they couldn't take the opportunity to attack, their companions would have died in vain.
"Kill!"
"Come on!"
At this moment, the Qin army burst out with tremendous fighting power, staring at the sharp arrows on the city wall and rushing forward madly.
The Chu army, thinking that the Qin army would retreat, was caught off guard and was defeated, and continued to retreat into the city.
The battle situation was changed in an instant!
The Qin army rushed into the city like a tiger.
Zhao Tuo, who was watching the battle from a distance, laughed wildly when he saw this: "Hahahaha, we finally made it into the city!"
"Pass the order, the rear troops will follow immediately and must guard the city gate!"
"Send the message to the general immediately. Please send reinforcements immediately!"
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, he believes that Wang Jian will definitely send reinforcements!
If we can capture Hecheng, we might be able to kill Chu Ning!