Qin Dynasty: Sword Asks the Bright Moon

"Wei Yong is indeed a talent." Under the setting sun, Yang Ming, who was sitting on the city wall, looked at the retreating Wei army and wiped the blood on his hands. This was already the twentieth day of the Wei army's attack on the city.

After Chaoge City was captured by the Qin army in a sneak attack, Wei Yong not only did not withdraw his troops, but launched a more violent attack on Diqiu City. Wei Yong's decision cannot be said to be wrong. At the very least, if he and Wei Yong were to switch positions with each other, If so, Yang Ming is very likely to be like Wei Yong now.

After all, in a war, if you don't know what choice you should make, it is definitely a good choice to make the other party unable to do what you want. Wei Yong chose to attack Diqiu City for this reason.

But there is a premise for all this, that is, one's own side can really see the enemy's intentions. If it cannot be seen, then the so-called good thing is just a joke.

And did Wei Yong really see Yang Ming's intention?

Of course not. To deal with Wei Yong, Yang Ming did not need to attack Chaoge to save Emperor Qiu's strategy of "surrounding Wei and rescuing Zhao". Wei Yong was not as powerful as Pang Juan, and the Qin army was stronger than the Qi army back then. Yang Ming's real purpose was to Chaoge City is not only Chaoge City, but also the cities of Wei State on the south bank of Pu River and north of Jishui River, such as Guiling, Yancheng, Xucheng and other places.

When Wei Yong was storming Diqiu City, Wang Jian, who was supposed to be in Baimajin to guard against the Zhao army's attack across the river, suddenly led the main force of the Qin army southward, crossed the Pu River, and headed all the way towards the Wei State. He then divided his troops into several groups. Launched an attack on Wei's city north of Jishui.

Under the powerful front of the Qin army, Wei's northern troops had already mobilized many cities in the northern border of Wei to attack Diqiu City. In less than ten days, the Qin army captured five cities in a row. , including important towns like Guiling.

For a time, even Daliang felt the pressure from the Qin army.

At this time, Wei Yong, who was still attacking Diqiu City, couldn't help but fell into deep suspicion. Wasn't the main force of the Qin army guarding against the Zhao army? Why did he suddenly go south to attack Wei?

What is Zhao Jun doing?

Of course Wei Yong didn't know what Wei Yong was doing, because a big event was happening in the capital of Zhao.

The new queen of Zhao State is actively planning to depose the crown prince of Zhao State and promote her son to the throne of crown prince. Zhao Cong, the general of the Zhao army, is an ally of Queen Zhao. Naturally, she cannot take care of crossing the river to attack the Qin army at this time. Instead, he was recalled to the capital of Zhao, where he worked with Queen Zhao and Prime Minister Guo Kai to actively plan for the crown prince's dethronement.

At this time, the defenders of the southern border of Zhao State only hope to live in peace with the Qin army. As for Wei State, what is that?

When the Qin army was galloping across the Wei plain between Pu River and Jishui, Wang Ling from Daliang finally appeared at the Wei army camp under the city of Diqiu City.

"Return troops?" Wei Yong looked at the Wang Ling in his hand, and then saw Lord Long Yang who had grown a beard since the death of King Wei, and he didn't know what to say for a while.

"Wei's country is beyond salvation. Protecting the northern border of our country is the most important right now." Lord Long Yang said.

"I'm afraid the Qin army won't let us return to the army so easily." Wei Yong sighed.

"If we wait for the Qin army to come back for reinforcements, Sikong will be in even greater danger." Lord Long Yang said.

"I know, but it has been more than half a month since the army attacked Diqiu City. The Qin army in Diqiu City has almost reached its limit. If they can do it all at once, they may not be able to capture Diqiu City. As long as they can capture Diqiu City City, with the momentum of a great victory, our army has great initiative whether it is to return reinforcements or anything else. It is really difficult to know the future of retreating at the moment." Wei Yong still wants to struggle again.

If he retreats, then this time he will really lose his troops and return without success. This will make it impossible for him to continue on his path to power.

"How can Sikong be sure that the Qin army can't hold on?" Long Yangjun asked.

"There is a shortage of food in the city, and I have a messenger to deliver the news. From the city down from Yang Ming, no matter whether they are soldiers, common people, or former dignitaries, everyone in the city has to queue up to receive food. The summer food in Diqiu City In previous years, the food was sent to Daliang as soon as possible after harvesting, so there would not be enough food in the city." Wei Yong said approvingly.

As a vassal of Wei State, Weiguo is not just a mere talk. Weiguo cannot keep much strategic materials such as money and grain.

"How many days?" Long Yangjun said after a while.

He also knew that what Wei Yong said was reasonable. For the sake of Wei State, he could be a little accommodating without disobeying the king's order.

"Three days, only three days. After three days, whether I can capture Diqiu City or not, I will withdraw my troops." Wei Yong said firmly.

"Okay, then three days." Long Yangjun said.

Just as Wei Yong said, food has been distributed according to population in Diqiu City. Over the years, although the Wei State has not been able to completely occupy the Wei State due to some reasons, things between gains and losses are inherently fickle.

Although the Wei State cannot directly swallow up the Wei State, the form of a tributary state allows the Wei State to exploit the Wei State more wantonly. Anyway, with Wei Jun at the front to bear the dissatisfaction from the people of the Wei State, the Wei State only needs to keep quiet. Just make a fortune.

Therefore, even though Diqiu City is a large city on both sides of the river, has a large population, is located on the north-south transportation artery, and is well-known for its developed agriculture, industry and commerce, its treasury has never been full.

The population of Diqiu City was very large. Under the siege of the Wei army, and with the presence of large consumers like the Qin army, the food reserves of Diqiu City were soon not so rich, so they could only be distributed according to population.

On a street, the people of Diqiu lined up in a long line to receive food. Although the line was very long, these people did not show any signs of anxiety. After all, the food distributed according to population was too cheap, even if it was distributed per person. They had to wait in such long lines for three days and they were willing to do it.

On one side of the queue, Gongsun Li, who was wearing a curtain hat, looked at the long queue and couldn't help but sigh, she still had to queue up.

While Gongsun Li was frowning, a shadow enveloped her.

Gongsun Li subconsciously took a step back, but when she saw the person in front of her clearly, she became even more panicked. Her steps that could have been stopped were even more out of control. She was walking backwards in panic, almost falling down. fall.

Until a hand grasped her weak and boneless forearm.

"You, you, you?" Gongsun Li looked at the person who suddenly appeared in front of her, her delicate little face turned pale.

In Gongsun Li's mind, the words her grandfather once said came to mind, die, die.

But who is the person in front of me?

When Gongsun Li heard from her grandfather that the bandit in front of her was killed by the Qin army, she was so sad that she couldn't fall asleep for half the night, and then she felt guilty for several days because of her sadness.

She was sad because someone she knew died like that, and felt guilty because she actually sympathized with the robber. After all, sympathizing with a bad person was not what a good person should do.

But no matter how complicated his thoughts were at that time, the matter has passed after all. Maybe in the days to come, Gongsun Li will occasionally think of the special robber he saw at noon. As for the others? There is nothing more. In one's life, one always encounters many people and many things.

But right before her eyes, the already dead person appeared in front of Gongsun Li again, and in such a sudden way. For a moment, Gongsun Li felt that her mind was in chaos, but she was most afraid.

Even under the sun, Gongsun Li still felt a chill coming from the soles of her feet.

people? Or a ghost?

Yang Ming looked at the panicked Gongsun Li and couldn't think of a reason for a moment. He subconsciously touched his face and felt nothing unusual about the feeling in his hands.

"What's wrong with me?" Yang Ming asked.

"Are you a human or a ghost?" Gongsun Li asked in panic.

"Is it a human or a ghost? Why would Miss Gongsun ask that?" Yang Ming let go of Gongsun Li and said in surprise.

"Grandpa said you are dead." Gongsun Li tried his best to control his desire to escape, and at this time he also came to his senses.

"Old..., the old man said that I am dead?" Yang Ming was stunned, what on earth did that old guy Gongsun Yu say in front of his granddaughter.

"Yes." Gongsun Li nodded, looking at Yang Ming with fear still in her eyes.

"Aren't I alive and well? I'm still alone."

Yang Ming said that he pulled over a person who dared to queue up and asked, "Do you think I am a human or a ghost?"

The people who were waiting in line anxiously glanced at Yang Ming, with a look of impatience on their faces, and said, "I think you are neither a human nor a ghost. You are sick. Don't pull me away. I have something urgent to do."

The pedestrians cursed and walked away.

Gongsun Li had already realized at this time that she had been deceived by her grandfather. How could any ghost dare to walk outside in broad daylight? When she saw Yang Ming's stunned expression when he was told that he was sick, she couldn't help but laugh. Made a sound.

"Okay, I know you are a human being." Gongsun Li said.

"No, why do you think I'm a ghost?" Yang Ming asked curiously. He wanted to know how Gongsun Yu arranged himself in front of Gongsun Li.

"I want to queue up too." Gongsun Li pointed to a long queue in front of her.

"I'll help you arrange it." Yang Ming took the bamboo basket from Gongsun Li's hand and said.

"Okay." In the past, Gongsun Li might have rejected Yang Ming, but now, she was also curious about why her grandfather said that about Yang Ming. You know, saying that someone else is dead? But it was a very rude thing, even suspected of being a curse. What kind of person would let his grandfather say such a thing?

"What's going on?" Yang Ming looked at Gongsun Li beside him and asked.

"Grandpa said you are a robber." Gongsun Li also looked at Yang Ming. No matter how he thought about it, it was difficult to associate Yang Ming with a person like a robber.

In Gongsun Li's narration, Yang Ming finally understood what happened in Gongsun's house.

Gongsun Yu, this old guy, really does everything he can. Being called a robber doesn't matter, but even if he is a robber, he is also the most powerful robber. How can he be caught and tortured? After being beheaded, am I that unbearable?

After Gongsun Li finished telling the story, she couldn't help but feel uneasy. No matter how she looked at it, her grandfather had done something wrong. Wouldn't it be bad if she sold her grandfather?

It’s just that my grandfather was wrong in the first place, so it shouldn’t be a big deal, right?

Also, he won't be angry anymore, right?

Under Gongsun Li's gaze, Yang Ming scratched his chin. At that moment, Gongsun Li thought of a creature he had seen in the wild under the protection of his grandfather when he was a child, the napping... tiger.