The Great Wei Empire in the Warring States Period

Qi Army Camp

After nearly half a month of continuous siege, Xiangling City was still not broken, and nearly 10,000 people were lost. Tian Ji wanted to retreat.

Deputy General Tian Ying walked in and said, "General, why don't you order the army to continue the attack!"

Tian Ji didn't even look at him and said, "Wei has the geographical advantage, the city wall is strong, the food is sufficient, and there is no shortage of soldiers. Moreover, the city is guarded by Wei Cuo, the general of Wei. If you want to break this city, you have to fight for at least two or three months."

Tian Ying said unhappily, "General, you don't want to retreat in the face of the battle, do you?"

"Asshole! I, Tian Ji, have been a general for more than ten years and have never thought of retreating in the face of the battle! Tian Ying! I have long been fed up with you! Aren't you just running here to get military merits?" Tian Ji said angrily.

Tian Ying was not afraid but said arrogantly: "Tian Ji, you are just a minister, I am a prince! The son of the king, what can you do to me! Tian Ji, if you don't break Xiangling, you will be punished by military law!"

"You, if it weren't for me turning the tide and defeating the Chu army, Qi would have been finished long ago!" Tian Ji was not to be outdone.

Tian Ying sneered: "The victory of that war was thanks to the help of Mr. Sun Bin. If Sun Bin hadn't been by your side, you wouldn't have won the battle at all!"

Ji Xi, the commander of the Song army, saw the two men arguing, and he felt from the beginning that the two men must be at odds. Since You Bopu's death, the burden of the Song army has been on Ji Xi's shoulders.

Ji Xi stopped the two and advised: "Calm down, you two. Now is not the time for us to quarrel, but how to break through this city."

After suppressing his anger, Tian Ji said to the two: "Okay, everyone, now Xiangling City is strong and the soldiers are strong. It is difficult for our army to break through. Is there any way to break through this city?"

"Use the underground tunnel to break it?"

"It has been used, but Wei Cuo broke it with water."

"Then use water attack!"

"There is no big river next to this."

"Then how about we use fire attack?"

"Do you have so much kerosene!"

Seeing that this is not possible, Tian Ying threw down the sword in his hand and walked out angrily.

When Ji Xi was about to persuade him, Tian Ji stopped him and said, "Let him be quiet."

Tian Ji looked at the map and asked, "Have you found any reinforcements from Wei?"

"General, we have not found any reinforcements from Wei." The commander of the scout camp responded.

"Does Wei not want their Xiangling?" Tian Ji was very confused, but there was no Sun Bin to help him with his advice.

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Shi Ju led the army to the vicinity of Shangqiu, the capital of Song, through a small path. A lieutenant asked, "General, what should we do next? Should we attack Shangqiu?"

Shi Ju smiled and said, "Don't attack Shangqiu, just take a look around. Order the army to set up camp 30 miles away from Shangqiu."

"Yes!"

Song Dynasty Court

Song Gongzi Han was looking at the dancer while painting the enchanting figure of the dancer, and thePrime Minister Zi Bi flattered: "Your Majesty's painting skills are like those of a god! There are only a few people in the world who can match your painting skills."

"Prime Minister, you are joking. I know my painting skills well." Zi Han said with a smile.

Zi Bi flattered: "It's a pity that how many kings in the world have self-knowledge? Your Majesty can be called a wise king if he can know himself."

Report~~"Your Majesty, it's bad. There are a large number of Wei troops stationed outside the city! There are about 50,000 soldiers!"

"What! Prime Minister, our Song State has sent 40,000 troops to attack Wei State, and the troops in the capital are weak!"

"Your Majesty, the only solution now is to transfer the army back!"

"Okay! Order General Ji Xi to lead the troops to support!"

Inside the tent

Shi Ju ordered: "Our army is only to intimidate Shangqiu, not to attack the city, but we must also teach Song a lesson. We will break all the small cities around, burn all their farmland, rob all the food, and even move all the people to Wei State! Destroy the cities of Song people, rob Seize the Song people's food and burn their houses!"

"Yes!"

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Qi-Song coalition camp

After reading the secret report, Tian Ji said to everyone: "Everyone, the scouts have discovered the Wei reinforcements. The main general of the Wei reinforcements is Sima Wutong, and there are an estimated 50,000 men and horses. Our army has twice as many as him. We will win this battle!"

"But I still want to remind you, General, there are still many Wei troops in Xiangcheng. What if the enemy attacks from both sides? And I heard that although Sima Wutong has been unknown in recent years, he has made many plans for the expansion and annexation of Wei in the past ten years. The five countries' attack on Qi to take the opportunity to destroy Lu and Teng was his plan, but he never led the troops and made plans in secret. Now this person is leading the troops in person, I am very worried." Ji Xi said worriedly.

Tian Ying smiled and said, "General Ji Xi, you are too kind. Wu Tong has never led an army. What kind of person is he!"

"General Tian Ying, don't underestimate this man. There are three people in Wei who are good at making plans. Ji Liang is vicious, Wu Tong controls the overall situation, and Gongsun Yue is cunning. Ji Liang used many shady means to help Wei Lang become the king. When Prince Qi of Wei opposed Wei Lang becoming the crown prince, Ji Liang used a trick to destroy his three clans. Gongsun Yue relied on sophistry to help Pang Juan ascend to the position of general." Ji Xi advised.

Report~~"General Ji Xi, Songdu is surrounded by Wei troops. Please lead the army back immediately!"

"What! Generals, I will lead the army to leave first. My king is in danger now." Ji Xi bowed.

Tian Ji thought, isn't this the strategy of Wei to save Zhao used by Sun Bin? He quickly stopped him and said, "General Ji Xi, the Wei Kingdom wants you to come back for help this time and then ambush you on the way! Have you forgotten the strategy of besieging Wei to save Zhao?"

"Then what do you think we should do?" Ji Xi said impatiently.

Tian Ji smiled and said, "General, please think about it. Shangqiu City is the capital of Song State. The city walls are tall and thick. How can it be broken so easily? Even if the Wei army wants to attack by force, they have to attackMore than a year. Why don't you join us in defeating the Wei reinforcements first, and then we go to rescue them together?"

"But my king..."

"General, you know that a general is not subject to military orders when he is away." Tian Ji said hurriedly.

"Okay, then do it your way! But after defeating the Wei reinforcements, return to Shangqiu immediately!" Ji Xi said.

Tian Ji agreed: "Okay! It's a deal!"

Tian Ji looked at the map and ordered: "Since the Wei reinforcements are about to arrive, in order to prevent the enemy from attacking from both sides, I plan to march north to cross the Jishui River and fight a decisive battle with the Wei army!"

"It's good to fight beside the Jishui River, so as to prevent the soldiers of Xiangcheng from taking the opportunity to attack."

"Order the whole army to move the camp immediately!"

"Yes! ”

Wei Cuo lowered his helmet, put his sword aside, and asked: "Is there any news of reinforcements?"

"General, no."

Wei Cuo stood up and said firmly: "Keep holding on!"

Report~~"General, the enemy has retreated!"

"Retreat, could it be that reinforcements have arrived? Order the entire army to stay put for the time being and wait and see."

"Yes!"

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"General, the Qi-Song coalition moved north to cross the Ji River and set up camp there."

A young general complimented: "It's just as Sima said."

Wu Tong smiled and said: "Order the entire army not to move too fast, just follow the normal itinerary, and let the enemy wait there for a while."

"Yes!"

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