In fact, there are more than just two roads from Hangu Pass to the Chu army camp.
There are many mountain roads alone.
But, first of all, those mountain roads are rugged and difficult to walk on.
If you are not careful, falling into the valley or mountains, or being bitten by snakes, insects, rats or ants, will be a trouble.
Secondly, it is not advisable for a large army to march.
If the army is too numerous, it would be a waste of time to march there.
When a large army moves, speed is always important.
Therefore, if the Qin army sent troops to attack the camp, they could only choose to march along the main road.
If they marched along that mountain road, they would generally be discovered by their own side very easily. After all, with an army of 50,000 or even 100,000 soldiers, how many torches would be needed?
The march was slow, and with so many torches, how could they not be noticed by our own side?
If the Qin army had only 10,000 or 20,000 soldiers, they could have taken the mountain road. The number of torches they needed was small, and they would have been buried by the forests and difficult to detect.
But, wouldn't it be courting death for just 10,000 or 20,000 people to attack the camp?
Therefore, for Wu Qi and even the Chu army, it was enough to guard the two main roads.
"Yang Youji, I order you to lead 30,000 troops to shout and curse outside Hangu Pass day and night. Remember, as long as you can't make it possible for the Qin soldiers to sleep and rest, it will be fine.
They're afraid our army will attack the city, so they'll be on high alert. As time goes on, their morale will inevitably drop, and that's when we'll launch our main attack!"
Soon, Wu Qi issued another order.
He only allowed Yang Youji to lead his troops to curse at the enemy, but did not allow them to attack the city.
I have to say, this job is actually very easy.
Yang Youji gladly accepted the order.
...
Late that night.
Yang Youji led an army of 30,000 to Hangu Pass to challenge him.
At first, the Qin army thought that the Chu army was attacking the city again.
He quickly lit the signal fire.
Even the drums were beaten.
Inside and outside the city, a voice resounded, "Enemy attack! Enemy attack!"
Soon, Yu Jin and other generals were awakened from their sleep by the noise.
They put on their armor as quickly as possible and then reached the top of the city wall.
Compared to their worry and solemnity, Ying Yuan seemed extremely excited.
He also put on the armor as quickly as possible.
Then he rushed to the top of the city wall.
Along the way, I was still secretly wondering whether the Chu army felt sorry for missing the opportunity during the day, so they came again at night?
If this is true, it means that the Chu army is still pretty good!
After all, it is never too late to mend the fence.
I am still waiting for your army to break down the gate of Hangu Pass!
Soon, he arrived at the top of the city wall and saw Yu Jin and others. Without waiting for them to greet him, he asked, "What is the situation now?"
Hearing this, Yu Jin clasped his fists and responded, "Your Majesty, the enemy troops, for some unknown reason, are only shouting and cursing outside the city, but show no signs of attacking.
I am worried that if we let the soldiers rest, the enemy will take advantage and attack the city. It seems that tonight will be a sleepless night for our army."
He knew very well that just shouting and cursing without attacking the city was the most commonly used tactic when preparing for a long-term siege.
The purpose is to break the enemy's psychological defenses, prevent them from getting a good rest, and make them lose the spirit to fight.
Ying Yuan looked outside the city.
I could also hear the enemy's shouting and cursing:
"You Qin army are cowards. If you have the guts, come out of the city and fight!"
"That's right, what's the point of hiding in the city? Come and fight!"
"The Qin army, you cowards, are just a bunch of spineless fake men!"
“…”
In fact, such shouting and cursing was very serious in ancient times.
In ancient times, cursing could result in the death penalty.
"Your Majesty, as long as our army is fully prepared, the enemy will not attack the city tonight. Your Majesty, please return and rest. We will find a way to break this enemy plan tomorrow."
Jia Xu stood aside and spoke slowly.
If we are on high alert, the enemy will not attack the city?
Hearing what he said, Ying Yuan frowned deeply.
How is this possible?
We finally waited for the enemy to attack the city, how could we let them give up like this?
So he shook his head and responded slowly:
"No problem. I have a plan. I will have my army open the city gates again and order the soldiers to sleep. I don't need to pay any attention to the enemy. Tonight, I will personally take charge here."
Since you said that our army is on high alert, the enemy dare not attack the city and can only shout and curse outside the city.
Then I will open the city gate again.
Then let all his soldiers go to sleep.
The enemy must think that there is an opportunity to attack the city!
By then, won’t my plan be possible to be realized?
I just said it, God will not always treat me unfairly.
You will definitely give me new opportunities!
At this point, the generals and soldiers thought that His Majesty had a new trick in mind, or was going to use the same old trick again, so they didn't dare to say anything.
After all, the emperor's plan today was indeed successful.
However, Jia Xu couldn't help but say with some worry: "Your Majesty, sometimes this strategy may succeed once, but not necessarily the second time.
To be on the safe side, Your Majesty, please go back and rest first. General Lu or General Pan will pretend to be Your Majesty to intimidate the enemy.
I wonder if Your Majesty thinks this plan is feasible?"
feasible?
It's fucking feasible!
Ying Yuan flatly refused, "I have made up my mind, no need to persuade me!
Listen up, soldiers of the Great Qin. From now on, I order you not to act on your own, no matter what you hear.
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