General Qin

Liaoxi County, at the northern foot of Yiwulu Mountain.

Zhao Tuo was sitting on the carriage, gnawing on dry food.

He has completely integrated into this era, even if he is chewing tasteless food, he can still talk and laugh with others freely.

Only occasionally, he still couldn't help but think of the dazzling delicacies in another time and space.

He took another sip of water, turned his head and looked around, and saw that the soldiers in the army had dismounted to rest, eating and drinking like him.

"Tuo, are you really sure that Prince Yan and his son will flee Liaodong?"

Shejian in the car couldn't help asking, after all, the idea Zhao Tuo put forward before was really bold, and was ridiculed by many generals.

Captain Huan Zhao even threatened that the escape of King Yan to Liaodong would never happen!

"In the Battle of Yishui, although the elite Yan army was defeated, the country of Yan was still struggling. Under the circumstances at that time, the king of Yan was able to send another army to garrison Zhuoyi to continue the fierce battle with our army, trading space for time .”

"But he didn't. Instead, he allowed the entire Dukang land to be successfully captured by our army, and only focused on shrinking his troops to protect Jicheng. From this, it can be seen that King Yan is a cowardly and timid person. Once he is frightened, he will give up the territory and only care about his interests. Be safe."

"During the Battle of Jicheng, our army attacked the city with huge cannons. King Yan fled in fear. If it were replaced by a bloody king, he would definitely defend Miyagi to the death. Or worse, he should be like King Han and Zhao. The king also surrendered. But the king of Yan didn't, he just wanted to escape for his life."

"A person who cherishes his life like this, after our army took Jicheng, I am afraid that he has been frightened and has no courage to fight against our army. So I think he will give up sticking to the two counties of Shanggu and Yuyang and run away directly. .And he ran to Liaodong as soon as he ran, this behavior is in line with Yan Wang's character."

"Of course, the reason why I speculate like this is also because Shanggu and Yuyang counties, although their terrain is dangerous, have a small population, and a group of soldiers were transferred to participate in the war before, and they no longer have the ability to support King Yan to deal with our army. "

"Once our army breaks through Juyongsai, the land of the two counties will be captured in a short time. Holding on to the two counties is just a way to sit and wait for death. King Yan must also be able to see this."

Zhao Tuo blinked. It was impossible for him to say that he knew the final result, but it was still possible to make up a possible reason.

Shejian nodded silently, Zhao Tuo's words made sense, but they were not absolute, but now that they had entered the depths of Yandi, it was meaningless to say anything here.

That day in front of Juyongsai, the generals had a long discussion around Zhao Tuo's ideas.

Basically everyone thought it was impossible for this to happen. After all, Zhao Tuo suggested that King Yan would give up the four counties and flee to Liaodong when everyone did not know the historical results. This idea is too whimsical.

Even Li Xin thought about it for a long time.

Perhaps it was based on Li Xin's trust in Zhao Tuo, or it may be that this idea has a certain possibility.

What's more, it's because the Juyong Fortress in front of us is so strong and difficult to break through. If, as Zhao Tuo said, the King of Yan would flee directly to Liaodong, then after a period of time when they break through the fortress, the King of Yan must have already traveled a long way. catch up.

Due to various reasons, Li Xin finally accepted Zhao Tuo's proposal and led his army eastward, intercepting King Yan and his son halfway.

Of course, as the chief general of the first army, Li Xin would not put all his hopes on Zhao Tuo's bold idea.

Based on Zhao Tuo's ideas, Li Xin formulated a more complete and comprehensive plan.

All the infantry led by Xiaowei Huanzhao continued to besiege Juyongsai.

After the pass was conquered, Huan Zhao led his infantry into Shanggu and Yuyang counties to search for King Yan.

Li Xin, on the other hand, led all the chariots and cavalry in the army, and turned to the east.

They first returned to Jicheng, replenished their food supplies, and then galloped along the road leading to the sea from Jicheng.

The news that Jicheng has been captured has spread.

All the cities of Yan Kingdom to the east of Jicheng were in panic. They only knew that Jidu had fallen into the hands of the Qin people, and there were even more divergent opinions as to whether King Yan was dead or alive.

Under such circumstances, the Qin army did not dare to stop the Qin army who was rushing along the road, and some officials even saw the black flag fluttering and surrendered directly.

Li Xin didn't care about this, he led his chariots and cavalry all the way along the sea road, passing Jieshi along the sea, and finally arrived at the Daling River Basin in later generations.

To the east of this place, there is a vast marsh for hundreds of miles, and the road to the sea is muddy and difficult. It is impossible for their chariots and cavalry to pass through without the assistance of infantry.

Fortunately, they don't need to pass through. The pursuers turned around and headed north, followed the north-south Yiwulu Mountain, heading north, and headed straight for the northern Great Wall of Yan State.

There is the only way for King Yan to escape to Liaodong. As long as the speed is fast enough, they can stop it. If King Yan has passed, they can also follow and attack.

Of course, if Zhao Tuo's judgment was wrong, King Yan did not flee to Liaodong, but wanted to rely on the two counties to hold on.

Li Xin can also directly lead his troops to change directions, go west along the northern road on the inside of the Great Wall, and insert Yuyang County in the opposite direction, in response to the Huanzhao tribe after breaking through the Juyong Fortress, and attack the besieged King Yan from the north and south. In this way, it is the trend of catching a turtle in a urn.

The best of both worlds!

Even Zhao Tuo couldn't help but secretly praised that under such a plan, no matter whether King Yan fled to Liaodong or not, Li Xin's pursuers would not do useless work and could always catch him.

Because Li Xinzheng mobilized all the chariots and horses in the army, he also bought some captured Yan State chariots and horses at Jicheng.

The number of chariots and horses is greater than that of the driver, so he recruited many good riders and riders from the infantry, and then joined the pursuers.

Among them, Zhao Tuo was assigned a chariot to drive because he was good at driving chariots.

According to the military system of the State of Qin, there were three armored soldiers on the chariot, with the imperial hand in the middle, and there were two chariot left and chariot right behind the chariot, each armed with spears, halberds, bows and crossbows to attack. Behind the chariot, there should also be eight soldiers belonging to the chariot, fighting in coordination with the chariot. Responsible for covering the impact of the chariot, and following the chariot to expand the results of the battle.

Of course, because it is a light vehicle pursuit, there is no need for eight infantry in the rear, but the left and right of the vehicle are a must.

In the choice of the car left and the right car, Zhao Tuo naturally played the characteristic of nepotism, and specially selected She Jian and Hei Hip, so as to ensure the close cooperation between comrades-in-arms without mistakes.

Today, Li Xin's pursuers have reached the northern end of Yiwulu Mountain, and the soldiers and horses are resting at the foot of a mountain.

Further north from here, a few miles away is the traffic avenue that leans against the Great Wall.

Li Xin had already let the rangers out, asked them to investigate the road conditions nearby, and waited for an opportunity to capture the Yan people who lived nearby, and asked if there was a convoy passing by.

While Zhao Tuo was chatting with She Jian, Hei Hip was eating dry food.

A knight in black armor came galloping from the north.

"Found Yanwang Motorcade!"

I made three maps and said in the corresponding chapter that the route is marked by myself (generally similar), for reference

(It seems that the map has been reviewed, and I can’t see it temporarily, crying)

The configuration of the Qin Army's chariots refers to "Military History of the Qin Dynasty"