klisemfg Chapter 300: Attack on Qi (Part 1)
Chapter 300: Attack on Qi (Part 1)
Chapter 300: Attack on Qi (Part 1)
Meng Yi led 5,000 cavalrymen from Chenjun and rode non-stop to Sishuijun.
As soon as he stepped into the territory of Sishui County, Meng Yi couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
He reined in the reins, stared ahead, and muttered to himself, "I never thought that because of my arrival, the contrast between Liu Bang and history would be so great..."
Meng Yi's gaze traveled through time and space, as if he saw the historically ambitious and brilliant Emperor Gaozu of Han. However, Liu Bang was now solely focused on protecting the country and the people, and only wanted to be promoted.
Meng Yi couldn't help but sigh, "It seems the working people at the bottom of society, whether they're rebelling or rising up, are forced into it. If they had any hope of survival, they wouldn't rise up in rebellion."
Then, Meng Yi collected his thoughts.
A moment later, the scout came galloping like the wind. When he reached Meng Yi, he reined in his horse and said, breathing heavily, "Report, General, we have found out that Liu Bang is in Fengyi City."
Meng Yi nodded and shouted, "Okay! All troops, listen up! Speed up and advance! Target Fengyi City!"
At Meng Yi's command, five thousand cavalrymen rushed towards Fengyi City like a surging tide.
The sound of horse hooves resounded through the sky, as if to shake the entire earth to pieces.
Along the way, the people saw the Chu cavalry and gave way, with expressions of fear on their faces.
Some people hid in the corners, while others hurried back home and closed the doors.
Meng Yi looked at this scene and couldn't help but feel a surge of pity in his heart.
At this time, in Fengyi City, in the government office.
The spy hurried over, knelt on one knee, and reported with a fist: "Report, Lord Pei, a group of cavalry dressed in Chu uniforms are coming from the southwest, heading straight for Fengyi like a gust of wind!"
Liu Bang's face suddenly changed in surprise when he heard this. In his memory, the Chu army had always been cautious in its military actions, always avoiding Sishui County and never invading it.
Now, this Chu army suddenly headed straight for Fengyi, which is really puzzling.
Cao Shen, standing by, frowned and asked hurriedly, "Who is leading the army? How many soldiers are there?"
The spy gasped and quickly replied, "Sir, the Chu army has no conspicuous flags, and the leader is difficult to identify. The number of troops is about 5,000."
When everyone heard this, they were suddenly in an uproar, whispering to each other and talking about it.
After all, these 5,000 cavalrymen are a powerful force and should not be underestimated.
Liu Bang stood up, put his hands behind his back, and paced back and forth in the hall, secretly pondering the intentions of this unknown cavalry, as if weighing various countermeasures.
Seeing this, Cao Shen stepped forward, bowed, and said, "Pei Gong, no matter what their intentions are, we must be prepared."
Liu Bang stopped, stared at Cao Shen, and nodded slightly to show his agreement.
"Pass on my order, the soldiers in the city will immediately enter a state of combat readiness, strengthen the city's defenses, and closely monitor the enemy's movements." Liu Bang's voice was sonorous and powerful, echoing in the government office.
The soldiers acted quickly upon hearing the order.
On the city wall, the soldiers, led by Zhou Bo, were on full alert.
The entire Fengyi City was filled with a tense atmosphere, and people's heartbeats and breathing seemed to be clearly audible.
Meng Yi led the cavalry to the city of Fengyi.
He pulled the reins, and the warhorse raised its front hooves and neighed.
Meng Yi stared at the heavily guarded city wall, the corners of his mouth slightly raised in a faint smile.
Li Ziwei spurred his horse forward, his voice resonating like a bell, "General Meng Yi has led his troops to support Sishui. Commandant Liu, please come forward and have a chat!"
Zhou Bo, who was on the city wall, heard the shouts and looked over. He saw the imposing cavalry below the city, and his heart was finally at ease.
Zhou Bo thought to himself, "I heard that General Meng Yi and the Duke of Pei are brothers-in-law. He must have come here to lend a hand to the Duke of Pei."
Zhou Bo then hurriedly bowed and said respectfully, "I am Zhou Bo, a subordinate of the Lord of Pei. I greet General Meng Yi. Please forgive me, General. The situation is dire and I cannot tell whether it is true or false. Please wait a moment. The Lord of Pei will be here shortly."
When Liu Bang heard the news of Meng Yi's arrival, he was overjoyed and quickly climbed up the city wall.
Liu Bang stood on the city wall, anxiously searching for Meng Yi. He shouted, "Liu Bang is here, where is General Meng Yi?"
Seeing this, Meng Yi spurred his horse forward a few steps, took off his helmet, and shouted, "Brother Liu, I'm here."
Liu Bang stood on the city wall and saw that it was indeed Meng Yi. The joy in his heart became even stronger.
He quickly shouted, "Open the city gate quickly."
Before he finished speaking, Liu Bang turned and walked down the tower in a hurry. As he walked, he ordered the soldiers around him: "Hurry up and prepare a banquet to welcome General Meng Yi."
After a while, Liu Bang personally led a team of soldiers to the city gate to welcome Meng Yi.
The city gate slowly opened, and Liu Bang went forward to meet Meng Yi, shaking his hand tightly. He said excitedly, "Brother, your visit really gives me peace of mind."
Meng Yi said with a smile, "Brother Liu, this is not the place to talk. Let's go into the city and discuss it in detail."
Liu Bang nodded in agreement and led Meng Yi and his party into the city.
Afterwards, Meng Yi ordered the army to camp outside the city to rest.
Entering the city, I saw that although Fengyi was not big, it was well-organized.
The two walked side by side into the city, discussing the current situation.
Meng Yi smiled and said, "Brother Liu is truly talented and has a good way of governing this place!"
Liu Bang quickly waved his hand and said modestly: "Brother Meng Yi, you are too kind. This is the result of everyone's concerted efforts."
When they arrived at the government office, they sat down as host and guest.
Meng Yi sat upright in his chair and was the first to break the silence, saying, "Brother Liu, I've come here to discuss an important matter. The current situation is incredibly volatile. The six kingdoms have been restored one after another, and wars have broken out everywhere. The people are displaced and suffering unspeakably, their lives plunged into dire straits. If this situation is allowed to continue unabated, it will undoubtedly cause great harm to the very foundations of our Great Qin!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Bang's face darkened, his brows furrowed, and he asked, "Brother Meng Yi, I wonder what your opinion is on this matter? I hope you will be able to offer your guidance."
Meng Yi took a deep breath and spoke slowly, "Now, Prince Fusu has ordered my brother Meng Tian to lead a large army south to Guanzhong, intending to recapture lost territory and recover Xianyang. With my elder brother's ability, coupled with the bravery of the Qin army in the northern border, I believe it won't be long before we accomplish our mission. When that time comes, we will reorganize our armaments, march eastward through Hangu Pass, sweep across the world, and unify the world in no time! Back then, our great Qin army swept across the battlefield, invincible. I'm sure Brother Liu has heard of that sharp edge."
Having said that, Meng Yi stared at Liu Bang.