Chapter 551: Li Yuanba’s challenge

Chapter 551 Li Yuanba’s Challenge

 Chapter 550: Li Yuanba’s Challenge

 After listening to Xiang Yu's narration, Zhang Liang's face became extremely solemn.

In order to save these prisoners of war, Zhang Liang only brought two guards, and three horses were killed in two days. Only then did he arrive before Xiang Yu's night attack, and while preventing Xiang Yu from stepping into Li Shimin's trap, the little Li Shimin was calculated.

 Zhang Liang originally thought that after the successful night attack, the defenders with more than 10,000 morale boosted would be enough to hold on until reinforcements arrived, but the situation of the Han army exceeded his expectations.

 A fierce general of Xiang Yu's level can completely control a war by himself, and there are actually three of these peerless fierce generals in the Han army.

 "Li Cunxiao, Li Yuanba, Yu Wencheng - all?"

Zhang Liang couldn't help but talk about it, but no matter how he recalled it, he didn't have the slightest impression. It could be seen that they were all newcomers, so he couldn't help but feel bitter in his heart.

There was a time when, in terms of fierce generals, Xiang Yu’s Yellow Turban could beat the big men.

Now the Han Dynasty has more and more powerful generals, but the Ming Dynasty still only has one Xiang Yu, and the gap has been completely widened.

It is very rare for one peerless general to appear in a lifetime, but there are so many of them in this era, and most of them are in the Han Dynasty...

“God, how unfair you are.” Zhang Liang muttered to himself in a low voice. He who never believed in God began to complain. This shows how urgent the current situation is.

“Xiang Yu, are you sure the opponent has three generals who are not too weak to you?”

Zhang Liang asked with a serious face. He didn't dare to believe that this was true. He even thought that it might be Xiang Yu's humble words. Seeing Xiang Yu's affirmative nod, he dispelled all the luck in his heart.

Zhang Liang is indeed good at planning, but he must do so under the premise that there is a possibility of success.

 But now the strength gap between the enemy and us is too big. If the three of them and the fierce generals of the same level as Xiang Yu join together, even Xiang Yu may fall.

 The current situation is that we can’t fight against generals, but we still can’t fight against soldiers.

In terms of resourcefulness, the strategy of the Han army commander is also not weak, and Baiqi will definitely be on guard against Zhang Liang after hijacking the camp, so ordinary strategies are impossible to work.

 So no matter how smart Zhang Liang was, he would not be able to think of any good solution when faced with such a completely disadvantageous situation.

 Zhang Liang thought for a while and then asked Xiang Yu: "Xiang Yu, are you sure you can stop two of these three generals?"

Xiang Yu thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "I have never fought against Li Yuanba, but judging from the intelligence, his strength is still higher than that of Yuwen Chengdu.

 If either of the two Lis is coupled with Yuwen Chengdu, I am sure that they can block it in a short period of time, but they will definitely lose in the end. Li Cunxiao's strength is only slightly inferior to mine. If he and Li Yuanba join forces, I have no chance of blocking him. "

 Zhang Liangning nodded. After thinking for a while, he finally shook his head and said, "No, the overall strength gap is too big. It's difficult to hold on."

Now Xiang Yu is completely convinced by Zhang Liang's resourcefulness, and since Zhang Liang said it was difficult, wouldn't all his previous efforts be in vain?

"Is there really no other way?" Xiang Yu said with a look of reluctance.

Zhang Liang frowned and let out a long breath. When he saw the gloomy weather, a light suddenly flashed in his eyes.

"It's not that there is no way. Has it rained in Hulao Pass recently?" "Yes, that was before our army captured Dagu Pass."

A hint of joy flashed across Zhang Liangyan's face and he said: "Go and spread the news quickly. Let's say that because of the rain and the road blockage, the reinforcements will not arrive until seven days later."

 “Seven days?”

A trace of hesitation flashed across Xiang Yu's face, and then he asked: "The morale of the army has finally recovered. Once this news gets out, the morale will probably fall again."

In order to appease morale, Xiang Yu told the outside world that he only needed to hold on for five days, and at the same time sent people to urge reinforcements to arrive within three days, but he didn't know whether they would arrive.

Now that one day has passed, the defenders thought they would have to hold on for another four days, but at this time they were told that reinforcements would arrive in six days. Even if Hulao Pass could be defended in the end, there would definitely be very few survivors. So morale is bound to plummet.

Zhang Liang did not seem to care about morale at all, and explained calmly: "Based on the current strength comparison between the enemy and ourselves, if the Han army tries its best to launch a fierce attack, it will be difficult for our army to last even one day, so what we have to do is not to let the Han army The army tried its best to attack the city."

Xiang Yu's eyes suddenly lit up and he said: "So, if the Han army knew that the reinforcements would arrive in seven days, and there was enough time, they would definitely worry about casualties and attack the city steadily."

"That's right, as long as there is enough time, Li Shimin will definitely worry about casualties, and he may even rely on fighting generals to suppress the morale of our army again. Xiang Yu, please remember that you can only fight with one general from the opponent, and the Han army has two. Just be ready to retreat, and run away as soon as the three of you come out.”

"clear."

After saying that, the two discussed the matter of defending the city, and then Xiang Yu went out to arrange it.

Looking at Xiang Yu's leaving figure, Zhang Liang couldn't help but sigh: "Both the Li and Yang families have a grudge against you. If you don't go to war, the situation of the three generals working together to attack the city will be even worse. If you go to fight, it will delay time." …It’s up to you whether you can hold Hulao Pass.”

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 Early the next morning, Li Shimin received news that Ming reinforcements would arrive in seven days.

Li Shimin had doubts that this might be false news. However, if the enemy deliberately spread it, it would only make the defenders more confused. This would totally outweigh the gains and losses, so it was more likely to be true.

Although Li Shimin wanted to kill Xiang Yu immediately, he suffered six thousand Xiliang elite casualties along the way. Li Shimin was also extremely heartbroken, so he decided to be more cautious, so he called everyone together to discuss the siege.

After hearing this, Yang Jian nodded and said, "Since we have so much time, let's send someone to challenge first."

Li Shimin nodded, and then took Li Yuanba, Qin Hao and other generals to Hulao Pass to challenge.

Looking at the majestic pass in front of him, Li Shimin thought of the bad past again. After shaking his head to dispel the distracting thoughts, he said to Li Yuanba: "Yuanba, go ahead, you will challenge this time."

Li Yuanba was overjoyed and rushed out immediately, while Li Shimin said to Qin Hao and Yang Jian: "Generals Li Cunxiao and Yu Wencheng must also be prepared."

Yang Jian nodded, but Qin Hao asked: "What if Xiang Yu refuses to go to war?"

 After all, Xiang Yu already knew that there were several people in the Han army who were weaker than him, so it was normal for them to hold on.

 (End of this chapter)