episode_0064

My soldiers’ victory streak continued.

Low fields east of the Guanzhong Plateau. There, the Yugye army surrounded the city and launched a field battle.

However, the winning streak did not immediately lead to a rapid advance.

This is because the situation was different from Jinseung, who had only one goal: ‘Let’s cut off the emperor’s head!’

My purpose is to conquer and rule.

Attacking with only one goal was tantamount to suicide.

Because of this, numerous castles had to be conquered and efforts had to be made to stabilize the rear.

In addition, since he held the title of ‘the first rebellion against the Qin Dynasty’, many warlords could not hope for the good fortune of the Qin Sheng, who was naturally recruited.

The purpose of the Xiangliang Army, to which I belong, is the destruction of the Jin Dynasty and the revival of the Chu Dynasty.

It was a fact that Samcheok-dong knew that the weight was placed on the latter.

As a result, it was difficult to expect new members to join because there was a lack of elements to appeal to people from other six countries.

‘The lack of weapons is also a problem.’

Although Soha stabilized Paehyeon and was able to hold on with the supplies coming from there, there were limits to that.

My army is ultimately a refugee army.

The displaced army had no choice but to rely heavily on requisitions from conquered villages.

Even if Paehyeon’s production capacity doubled from its current level, it was difficult to secure a stable supply for this army.

As mentioned before, the main reason for the weapons of this era was alloy, which made manufacturing them difficult for the private sector.

Moreover, after the First Emperor of Qin annexed the six countries, he made a show of bringing their weapons to Xianyang and melting them down.

Thanks to this, there was a severe shortage of weapons on the market.

A fight between the Qin army and the Yumin army, which virtually had a monopoly on weapons.

In terms of movies, it should be said that it is a battle between the iron man of Skunk Industries and the eagle-eyed man.

The difference in weight classes was too big.

‘The most vicious place among them is Gaebongseong.’

The walls of Gaebong Castle were solid and thick.

Moreover, the skill of the Qin soldiers firing oars from the walls was so incredible that it was difficult to even dare to approach them.

This was because the previous great victory had stimulated the enemy’s alertness, and their resistance became stronger.

Thanks to this, my soldiers were besieging Gaebong Castle, but they were unable to capture the castle and were just wasting their time.

“Extreme Nigawa.”

I frowned and muttered that.

“Are you coming? Oh, do you want this to come? That’s an interesting expression.”

Zhang Liang chuckled and laughed.

“From the enemy’s point of view, there is no reason to engage in open combat. Because they know that time is on their side.”

Zhang Liang waved his fan and said.

As always, Zhang Liang’s comments hit the nail on the head to the point of being obnoxious.

“Soha’s misbehavior is getting worse day by day, and His Majesty King Huai is also becoming anxious. We have to somehow capture that castle to open the way to Hamyang…”

When he said that while frowning, Zhang Liang laughed and said, ‘Heh.’

“That’s not it.”

“Huh?”

“It’s good to reverse the idea.”

Zhang Liang folded the fan and hit his palm with it.

“The enemy’s goal is to force us to attack that castle and then retreat due to exhaustion, right?”

“Yes.”

“And that’s exactly what we’re doing now.”

Zhang Liang raised the corners of his mouth and continued speaking.

“Is there really a need for that?”

At Zhang Liang’s words, it felt like a ray of light passed through my head.

“…I see.”

I muttered absentmindedly.

“There was no need to do what the enemy wanted.”

“That’s exactly it.”

Zhang Liang let out an old-fashioned laugh, ‘Hehe.’

“I won’t give up on opening it.”

Zhang Liang nodded at my words.

“Give up on opening and turn the situation around. The opponent has no choice but to come out. Get off that heavy ass. I’m casting Extreme Nigawa.”

I said that and looked at Zhang Liang.

“So, I will capture the enemies. So where are the enemies?”

“…This is so damn vulgar.”

Zhang Liang grumbled. However, perhaps because they had become accustomed to my speaking style, they did not criticize me too much.

“I like the southern part.”

Zhang Liang continued his explanation.

Shirt. It did not mean the south, but the area that was part of the old Han Dynasty.

There were many small castles there, so not only were they easy to control, but they were also like Zhang Liang’s home ground.

Even before Qin Shi Huang’s assassination, Zhang Liang, who dreamed of avenging the fallen Han Dynasty, made numerous arrangements in the old Han Dynasty lands.

These were the numerous guerrillas and spies who were influenced by Zhang Liang.

“Take control of that place and shake up the enemy!”

Zhang Liang’s eyes sparkled.

“Our side is to make Nigawa sick and cut off the enemy’s supply!”

“Good!”

I felt like my mind was becoming clearer.

Unable to overcome his passion, he hugged Jangryang.

“Of course, Jangjabang! My bag of tricks! love you! Let’s get married!”

“…sigh.”

Zhang Liang sighed as he was hugged like a puppet with no strings.

Rather than saying that my passionate courtship worked, it was closer to giving up because I was tired of it.

What is it like? I’m so happy to have a tactician like this with me, really.

Oh, I’m about to kiss you, really.

“…But Jangryang.”

“…What’s going on again?”

“You smell like sweat.”

“…!”

“It’s inevitable that it will be difficult to wash during a field battle, yes. It’s not a bad smell though, it’s sour and nice.”

“Gyaaagh!”

Zhang Liang couldn’t hold back and started throwing punches, but I leisurely dodged her attacks and giggled.

“Okay, let’s go! Let’s shake up the enemies!”

My orders were issued quickly. The entire army lifted the siege and began to move.

“I did it! The enemies are retreating!”

The defenders of Gaebong Castle shouted in joy, but it didn’t matter.

It won’t take long until their laughter turns into screams.

*****

The first thing I did was give command of the entire army to Zhang Liang.

It seems that even Zhang Liang couldn’t help but be surprised by this outspoken greeting.

She asked me with a puzzled expression if I was sane, but I was 100% sane.

What Zhang Liang needs as his momentum rises is momentum.

If that momentum could be accelerated by entrusting the entire army, it would be a profitable business.

Although she was a strategist by nature, she was not used to handling the military.

Her specialty was formulating grand strategies.

However, the sense of responsibility of commanding the entire army and the weight of life hidden in those words stimulated her.

She acquired a sense of practical combat in just a few days of handling the entire army. A skill that can truly be called genius.

I loved Jang-ryang so much that there was nothing I could do about it.

Zhang Liang slowly moved his troops south outside Gaebongseong Fortress.

After that, he continued to unite and unite his units and conquered small castles in the lands of the old Han Dynasty.

The speed, tenacity, and ease were closer to those of a farmer harvesting a harvest rather than a military action.

My army took the castles of the old Han Dynasty under its power in an instant.

But not everyone was happy.

“It’s worthless.”

The king of the first meeting was annoyed.

“No matter how high the castles here are, they cannot be said to be the enemy’s main strongholds. You are just wasting time doing useless things.”

King Huai continued to criticize Zhang Liang’s actions as if he was displeased with her actions.

When I hinted at this to Zhang Liang, he smiled and said,

“You might think so. That may be true. There is no great value in this castle.”

Zhang Liang said that and continued his explanation.

“In the end, the most important thing in this fight is the quick fall of Guanzhong. If the tributes played by Haengjeok and Song Yi capture Guanzhong while we, the protagonists, are wasting time like this, we will end up like dogs chasing chickens. That would go against the will of King Huai, who wants to make you King Guanzhong.”

“But,” Zhang Liang began.

“I think this is necessary. For you.”

“For me?”

When I looked at her with an expression that asked me what I was talking about, Zhang Liang continued his explanation.

“In the end, what is needed when this war is over is the value of the name. No matter how much you capture Xianyang, even that cannot surpass the value of the prestigious Hang family.”

“Yes.”

I clearly admitted that fact.

“So, this military action has two purposes. The first one is for ‘Niwa’, which you also know. And the second is to give you the myth of invincibility.”

“…I see.”

Only then was I able to guess Zhang Liang’s true intentions.

It shakes up Gaebong, which is one axis of the fortress that stretches from east to west, and raises its reputation.

It was a good strategy.

And the strategy clearly worked.

*****

The Jin Dynasty’s army was stimulated by military action in the south.

Since the supplies coming to the castle were cut off, it would have been difficult to endure any longer.

“Let’s defeat those bandits!”

A general from the Jin Dynasty named Yang Xiong was appointed as the governor.

‘The time has come.’

Zhang Liang smiled quietly.

Yang Woong came all the way to the white horse and waited for the soldiers to gather.

Baekmaran is an area located to the west of Hwalhyeon, today’s Henan Province.

That was Yang Woong’s irreversible defeat.

An information network formed by Zhang Liang, who invested his family fortune to gain influence in the Han Dynasty.

Thanks to this, Zhang Liang was able to see Yang Woong’s movements as if he were looking at his palm, even while sitting still.

Zhang Liang began moving north to attack Yang Xiong’s field army before it increased in size.

diversion, surprise attack, siege.

Zhang Liang inflicted a heavy blow on Yang Xiong’s army by carrying out military acrobatics that were easy to say but difficult to implement.

“Retreat! The entire army is retreating!”

After suffering a crushing defeat, Yang Xiong was greatly surprised and fled to Gogu with a small number of soldiers.

And that was also Jang Ryang’s target.

“Welcome to your home.”

Zhang Liang, who had come to Gogu in advance with a reserve force, smiled.

“And farewell.”

When Zhang Liang beckoned, the reserve troops shouted and rushed forward.

Yang Xiong’s last army was frightened and scattered like a flock of sheep before a wolf.

Only Yangung survived alone and was able to hide in Yeongyangseong.

‘The Jin army’s shocking defeat.’

The news caused great shock in the Jin capital, Hamyang.

The shock even reached the ears of Hohae, who was concentrating only on pleasure in the heart of the palace.

However, for Hohae, whose eyes were healed by the medicine given by the shaman, such trivial things were good.

“Kill.”

Kill the defeated general.

That was Emperor Ise’s only political intervention.

“It’s annoying, so I just take care of such trivial things.”

After saying this to the director, Hohae returned to his home in Abang Palace.

The fall of the empire was coming quickly under the rule of a lord who was unaware of the approaching crisis.