episode_0072

“By the way, Ryan.”

Yugye asked Zhang Liang a question.

“Yes? What nonsense are you talking about again?”

Zhang Liang said, drying his wet hair over a bonfire.

As Yu-gye continued to tease him about his body odor, Jang-ryang was washing up diligently even though he was in the middle of a field battle.

Yugye was tempted to tease her more because she thought it was cute, but she exercised self-control.

‘If I get upset for no reason, don’t tell me again.’

Yu-gye thought this and opened his mouth.

“Why bother fighting like this?”

“Huh? What does that mean? Did you hurt your head at least? Why don’t we fight according to the rules?”

Zhang Liang tilted his head and asked.

“No, that’s why. Taoism!”

“Taoist arts?”

Zhang Liang tilted his head with an expression of still not understanding.

“Why, while I was hiding in Lusan, you used Taoist arts to capture the Jin soldiers. Can’t we continue to practice magic like that and continue to win?”

Zhang Liang’s face distorted at Yugye’s question.

“Hot! What a foolish man he is! Did you think it was some kind of magic?”

Zhang Liang laughed at Yu Ji.

Yu-gye felt aggrieved at the sight and pulled Jang-ryang’s cheek.

“Aaagh! Oh my gosh! Wow, wow!”

As Jang Ryang’s cheeks turned red, Yu Gye let go of them.

Zhang Liang cried and touched his cheek.

“…That’s not Taoism or anything like that.”

“Huh? Wasn’t it?”

“Yes, of course! Where is there such a thing as Taoism? The sky is loveless, and the earth is heartless. There is no such thing in this world as a trickster who relies on a god with great strength.”

Zhang Liang continued his explanation.

“The magic that I used was also not a magic that relies on supernatural powers. All it took was an understanding of the terrain and a little effort, and it only added to the enemy’s confusion. The enemies were just arbitrarily afraid and confused.”

Zhang Liang said and shook off his wet hair.

“Hmm, that’s right?”

“Yes, there is no miracle in this world. Even if it seems like the enemies are using magic, it’s all just a deception. Humans cannot perform miracles that surpass reason.”

All witchcraft is just a deception.

As he explained that, Zhang Liang’s eyes sparkled.

“There is no such thing as an immortal army. There is no such thing as a miracle that raises the dead. There is no need to be afraid of the Lion Army led by Jang Han. Well, it’s just a trick.”

Zhang Liang explained.

*****

Wake’s army crossed the Yellow River.

After crossing the huge lifeline of the central plains, Wake immediately gave orders to his soldiers.

“Destroy all the pears and pots!”

A dug-out ship.

Destroy the pot and sink the boat.

It was a mandate that meant there was no place to retreat now.

The soldiers of the Chu Dynasty destroyed all the cauldrons according to Hang Jeok’s orders, leaving only three days’ provisions per person.

But all the Chu soldiers knew.

The fact is that this kind of behavior is not just a ‘show’.

‘There’s no place for us to return to anyway.’

Chu soldiers thought.

Chu soldiers wasted time stranded in a small city.

They already had no supplies left or the energy to return.

If they are defeated here, the only thing left for them is death or flight.

The spirit of readiness to die spread among the soldiers of the Chu Dynasty.

At that time, Jang Han had his soldiers build a dragon road.

Use refers to a road where walls are built on both sides of the road to prevent pedestrians from being exposed.

It was originally a facility used for Qin Shi Huang’s purification, but Zhang Han used it for military purposes.

The Jin Dynasty soldiers, now safer from the threat of sniping, became bolder in their actions.

After securing mobility and safety, the Jin Dynasty soldiers quickly surrounded Georokseong Fortress.

Moreover, supplies were constantly arriving depending on the purpose, and the military supplies were not even depleted.

There seemed to be no force that could break their thick siege.

“This is the source of the enemy’s power.”

One of the strategists said, pointing out the purpose.

Outside, the soft singing of Chu soldiers could be heard.

The people of Chu originally loved music and would sing no matter how desperate the situation was.

It was a habit unique to the Southern people, who were famous for their optimism.

“There is currently no way to destroy this purpose. It would be best to be patient and see the opportunity.”

The secretaries unanimously declared that now was not the right time.

But Hang Jeok shook his head.

“All you have to do is break it.”

Such simple words.

The strategists were taken aback by the young commander-in-chief’s energetic words.

“No, sir. As soon as they approach this place, the Qin soldiers will do their best to drive out our army. Hitting the target now is not an act of suicide.”

But Haeng Jeok shook his head again.

“All you have to do is break it.”

After saying that, Haengjeok went out of the barracks.

Then they gathered the soldiers with light artillery.

The popularity of wakes among the soldiers of the Chu Dynasty was even higher than before.

Unlike Song Yi, who showed off while riding a fancy chariot, Hangjeok rode a horseback in simple clothing.

The simple aspect of this wake made the hearts of the people of Chu pound.

“Advance!”

That was enough.

The Chu soldiers, who heard the order to wake up, moved like lightning and destroyed the enemy’s plan.

The Jin soldiers resisted desperately, but they were unable to stop the offensive of the Chu soldiers, whose morale was already high.

A wake that ended its purpose in an instant and returned.

The strategists looked at the wake with bewildered expressions.

“Destroyed the power of the enemies.”

After saying that, Haengjeok sat down again.

Behaviors that do not make sense through common sense.

And the awesome power of the wake that makes it successful.

‘perhaps…’

A faint hope arose among the schemers.

‘I might be able to win!’

Complex emotions were etched on the faces of the Chu lords.

The hope of the Chu nation for victory.

A strategist who was calculating how to benefit from the defeat of the wake.

The two emotions clashed and they were neither happy nor sad.

Leaving the military tent where such diverse desires came together, the wake began to advance again.

*****

The Chu army continued to advance, destroying the Qin dynasty’s lands.

Destroying the purpose was for two reasons.

The first was to cut off the supply of the Jin army mentioned above.

And secondly, there was no way to feed the soldiers of Chu without receiving supplies from the enemy.

‘Supplies can be taken from the enemy.’

In Korea, you might think of the dark liberation army’s Mudaguchi Renyaza who said, ‘The Japanese are herbivores,’ but in reality, supplying supplies to the enemy during war was routine.

This was especially true in ancient wars where it was not clear where the base would serve as a logistics base.

The enemy army moved like a flock of wolves.

The Gyeongpo and Baekgun armies constantly raided the enemy’s supply units and took food, and the main body of the enemy army repeatedly advanced towards Georok, breaking up the siege network.

‘That’s not good.’

Zhang Han frowned and watched the advance of the rebel army.

If things continue like this, not only will the feudal lords be suffocated, but the main army will be in danger.

Jang Han called his generals and ordered them to defeat the rebel army.

Jang Han had the generals Sogyeok and Nie Gan lead the army, and at the same time, he had Wang Li take command.

“I will also join you.”

Jang Han led the troops forged by shamans and declared war.

The morale of the Qin soldiers soared.

“Invincible Jang Han is with you!”

The soldiers of the Jin Dynasty chanted Zhang Han’s name.

Jang Han and his immortal army defeated numerous rebels.

As long as they are together, there is no defeat.

The Qin soldiers believed so.

Jang Han’s soldiers marched out to intercept Hang Jeok’s army, leaving only the minimum number of troops necessary to surround Georok.

The battle between Jang Han, the current strongest force in the central plains, and Hang Jeok, a new force, has begun.

*****

Georok Daejeon.

The soldiers of the Jin Dynasty united to prevent the destruction of their country.

The soldiers of the Chu Dynasty move forward, risking death.

A great battle for the fate of two heroes, Jang Han and Hang Jeok!

Perhaps because of this perception, people consider the Georok War to be a series of heated battles that do not even allow time to breathe.

But the reality was different.

The Jin soldiers under Wang Li had built a fort and were not moving.

Like a turtle hiding its head in its shell, they persevered and persevered.

They were just cooking rice without moving even as they watched the Chu soldiers advancing with trembling momentum from afar.

‘Our supply is still strong!’

It was a ploy to send such a signal to the enemy.

But in reality, it wasn’t that relaxing.

Because Gyeongpo’s detachment destroyed the main military purpose, the Jin army was also running out of supplies.

If they lose this battle, they will have no future.

‘At best, what about the army of Chu!’

However, the Qin generals were not impatient.

They hid in the redoubt and waited for the Chu soldiers to charge.

If the Chu army rushed in hastily, that would be the end.

While the Jin soldiers were leaning against the redoubts and holding on to the enemy’s ankles, the invincible Jiang Han army attacked the enemy’s main camp.

That was the Qin Dynasty’s plan.

“Coming!”

‘You’re here! ‘You idiot!’

Sogak raised the corners of his mouth and clapped his hands.

I heard that it was an inexperienced young general who led the enemy.

It was as expected that a guy who was blinded by the ball and had no patience whatsoever would rush forward without any hesitation.

‘Come, you fool! ‘This will be your grave!’

Sogak adjusted his golden helmet and twitched his big nose.

Wake kicked Ochuma in the stomach with a clear expression on his face.

Ochuma let out a long howl and charged fiercely.

‘This is where I will die today.’

Thinking about this, Haengjeok lifted out his window.

If you don’t die here, you will only die.

The wake, the generals, and the soldiers.

Everyone knew that.

“Wow!”

The wake let out a roar.

“Wow!”

The Chu soldiers also rushed towards the enemy’s fort, letting out thunderous cries.

Today, in this place, two armies with fate on their hands collided.

Ga-ga-ga-ga-gak!

The sound of weapons intertwining resonated high in the sky.