Chapter 341 Break through, go around, and attack the city!

Chapter 341 Break through, go around, and attack the city!

At the same time, Gao Yao, who had successfully broken through the siege, did not dare to stop for a moment. He led the soldiers behind him and ran all the way, breaking through more than ten miles in one breath. Only after confirming that there was no trace of the pursuers behind him did Gao Yao slowly order them to stop and rest as if relieved.

Gao Yao knew that the situation was still urgent and they could not afford to take a break. Therefore, he only ordered the troops to rest for an hour. When the time came, Gao Yao led them to change direction without hesitation and began to outflank the enemy from behind according to the original plan.

For Gao Yao, making such a decision actually contained a bit of helplessness. Under normal circumstances, if Zhang Liang really took the initiative to come to him, Gao Yao, who was cautious and suspicious, would definitely examine him strictly. But the current situation was too special. The mysterious Yi Xiaochuan suddenly appeared on the battlefield, which made Gao Yao feel a strong sense of tension in his heart.

This tension was completely different from the familiar Yi Xiaochuan in the past. Although Yi Xiaochuan was difficult to deal with at that time, his thinking and other aspects had never exceeded Gao Yao's prediction. But the mysterious Yi Xiaochuan in front of him was very different. Not only was he powerful and formidable, but even his marching and fighting strategies and styles were unprecedented and difficult to grasp.

Moreover, the other party was extremely determined, that is, even if it cost the entire imperial army to be annihilated, they would still drag Gao Yao into the abyss of death from which there would be no return. Gao Yao could not help but feel quite troubled by such ruthless and resolute means and methods. What shocked him even more was that the elite level displayed by this imperial army was far beyond his imagination.

After this confrontation, Gao Yao deeply realized how serious the consequences of the collusion between Hu Hai and Zhao Gao in history could be. If Zhao Gao had not been so impatient to put Li Si to death, thus maintaining the relative stability and integrity of the court situation, then those uprisings in the world would have taken more than just a few years to completely overthrow the powerful Qin Empire. I am afraid that even after decades of long years, they might not be able to achieve their goal! It was not until this time that Gao Yao truly saw how amazing the profound foundation of the Qin Empire was that allowed it to sweep across the six kingdoms and unify the world.

Gao Yao stared ahead with sharp eyes, then decisively issued an order, changing the marching direction again, and galloping towards a forest less than five miles behind the imperial army. This forest was in a dangerous terrain, and Gao Yao was well aware of its geographical advantages, and had already carefully selected a hiding place. He confidently led his army to march quickly along the winding mountain trails, cleverly hiding many soldiers in the dense forests. Because of the geographical advantage, standing on the top of the mountain and looking down, one could vaguely see the bright firelight from the imperial army's tents in the distance.

Meanwhile, the mysterious Yi Xiaochuan quietly lurked in the same place, waiting for a whole hour. However, surprisingly, the southern border troops of Xia County in the city did not move at all, as if they were completely unmoved. This situation shocked Yi Xiaochuan, and he could not help but feel a little surprised. He originally thought that his plan would attract the enemy troops in the city to come out to fight, but now it seems that the enemy has obviously not fallen into the trap.

This unexpected situation made Yi Xiaochuan curious about the person who commanded the Southern Border Army in the city. Who was so patient? And what was the reason that allowed them to see through his plan? Yi Xiaochuan frowned slightly and fell into deep thought...

If Gao Yao is so mysterious and has the ability to predict the future, mysterious Yi Xiaochuan will never believe it easily. After all, Gao Yao has already left Xia County. How could he know and arrange so many complicated actions in advance? Even mysterious Yi Xiaochuan himself can't do such a thing. If Gao Yao can really reach this incredible realm, wouldn't he become a true prophet? If so, what is the meaning of this fight? I'm afraid Gao Yao has already relied on this extraordinary ability to take every step carefully and lead them into one deadly trap after another.

The situation between the two sides can be said to be completely transparent, and each other's schemes have been seen through by the other side. Although some of the schemes are helpless, the mysterious Yi Xiaochuan knows that they must be carried out. On the one hand, the court needs to dispatch troops to pursue Gao Yao; on the other hand, it is necessary to ensure that the action will not be noticed by the people in the city. The difficulty of the operation is unimaginable.

The mysterious Yi Xiaochuan frowned and shouted with a firm look in his eyes: "Go quickly and tell the old general to continue commanding the army to attack the city. Make sure to capture Xia County as soon as possible and concentrate all forces to launch a fierce attack!"

After hearing the order, the soldier next to him immediately clasped his fists and responded, "Yes!" Then he quickly turned around and left to convey Yi Xiaochuan's instructions.

After careful consideration and weighing the pros and cons, the mysterious Yi Xiaochuan finally made the decision to send troops. He was determined to continue to conquer Xia County in one go, because at this moment, the time was ripe for them.

Gao Yao was not in the city, and not only that, he also took away several thousand soldiers, which undoubtedly greatly weakened Xia County's already not-so-solid defense. After all, without sufficient military support and the command and presence of the commander, Xia County's defense system would definitely have loopholes and flaws.

Looking back at the fierce battles between the two sides during this period of time, the mysterious Yi Xiaochuan knew that this was the perfect time to seize the victory and capture Xia County in one fell swoop. After a hard battle, he estimated that the number of defenders left in Xia County would not exceed 30,000 at most. Although the imperial army had suffered considerable losses in the previous rounds of battles, fortunately they had sufficient manpower and a steady stream of reinforcements to come to replenish them. Even though they had lost more than 30,000 soldiers before, they still had a full 100,000 troops available for deployment at this moment.

More importantly, after a long period of fierce fighting, Xia County's defense supplies were on the verge of exhaustion. At present, its reserves were even less than 20% of the initial ones. All of this was under Yi Xiaochuan's control. In fact, from the beginning, he had already made a plan in his mind: no matter what other strategies and tactics were, they could only be regarded as auxiliary means; the key to truly defeating the enemy was how to give full play to the huge advantage of one's own military strength, and use this as a breakthrough point to gradually disintegrate Gao Yao's defense line step by step until it was completely wiped out.

The most important target of the mysterious Yi Xiaochuan is naturally Gao Yao. However, the mysterious Yi Xiaochuan is naturally unable to kill anyone he wants, otherwise why would he need to make so many plans to deal with the southern border?

Mysterious Yi Xiaochuan always thinks about everything and thinks deeply. After all, from his perspective, the conquest of the southern border is indeed easier to implement than killing Gao Yao. This situation is inevitable, because if Gao Yao is determined to escape, then it would be beyond imagination for Mysterious Yi Xiaochuan to find such a person alone. After all, Gao Yao is different from the people in the Qin Dynasty. He is not subject to the limitations of that era and can go anywhere he wants. If he really decides to escape, then Mysterious Yi Xiaochuan may find it difficult to capture him.

But conquering the South Territory is another matter entirely. The South Territory will not flee and move around like Gao Yao did. More importantly, once the South Territory is successfully conquered, it will be equivalent to fundamentally destroying Gao Yao's foothold. Without the support and reliance of the South Territory, no matter how powerful Gao Yao is, even if he can kill a few people, the impact on the entire historical process will be minimal. This is exactly the style of the mysterious Yi Xiaochuan - to be fully prepared. Whether it is whether Gao Yao can be killed successfully or whether the South Territory can be defeated, he will plan the corresponding response strategy in advance to ensure that no matter what the final result is, he can control the situation.

As the majestic order was loudly conveyed, the huge army of the imperial court, like a surging tide, launched a fierce attack on Xia County again. This time, they divided their troops into four groups and rushed towards Xia County from four directions almost at the same time like hungry wolves pouncing on their prey. For a moment, the shouts of killing and the sound of horse hooves resounded through the sky, and the earth seemed to be shaking.

"Dongdong, Dongdong..." The deafening rumble of war drums suddenly sounded, like spring thunder, stirring people's hearts. This exciting drumbeat not only symbolizes the high morale and firm determination of the imperial army, but is more like a torch, instantly igniting the tense atmosphere of the entire battlefield. At the same time, it also sent a clear signal to Xia County: a life-and-death battle is about to begin.

Zhang Liang did not flinch at this thrilling scene. He stood quietly on the city wall, his eyes fixed on the approaching imperial army, his eyes revealing a trace of solemnity and caution that was difficult to conceal. Although the situation was extremely critical, this wise counselor remained calm and composed.

At this moment, Erniu, who had been waiting anxiously, could no longer suppress his worries. He walked quickly to Zhang Liang's side and said anxiously, "Sir, this place is too dangerous. Please leave the city wall immediately!"

For Erniu, protecting Zhang Liang's safety was of utmost importance. After all, Zhang Liang was just a weak scholar, who was powerless, and completely different from Gao Yao, who was strong and skilled in martial arts. Moreover, Gao Yao had previously specifically instructed him not to let Zhang Liang fall into danger.