Chapter 510: Jiangdong Chu Army Heads North!

He didn't expect that as one of the largest cities in the southern part of the Dayong Dynasty, its defenses were so lax.

Even with such a large number of Mohist city defense equipment, he was able to allow his Overlord Cavalry to advance so far.

And the King of Que, one of the so-called Three Kings of Dayong, was even more unwilling.

If he hid himself peacefully, he could use these civilians and the soldiers in Quewang City to stop himself and others, and wait for the Quewang army from the counties around Quewang City to arrive to support Quewang City.

At that time, no matter how brave Xiang Yu and others were, they would still have to retreat in disgrace.

But no one expected that the King of Sparrows would go to the battlefield himself, and even performed such an incredible feat as cutting off his beard and abandoning his robe on the battlefield.

This directly caused all the soldiers of Quewang City on the battlefield to become chaotic and lose their will to fight, and they were easily defeated by the Overlord Cavalry.

The moment Xiang Yu stepped into King Que's Palace, he knew that the battle was over.

He looked at the extravagant scene in the mansion and felt disgusted.

Such a life corroded the will of the King of Sparrow and his army.

But what Xiang Yu wanted was a hegemony of iron and blood, the glory forged with the blood and lives of countless soldiers.

He simply swung the "Tianlong Breaking City Halberd" in his hand and ordered that all the luxury and corruption in the King of Que's Palace be reduced to ashes.

"Today's battle is enough to prove that my Overlord's army is invincible!"

"Gong Gong, Long Ju, Ji Bu, you are all my pillars of support. With brothers like you, why should I worry about not achieving my ambition?"

Standing at the magnificent gate of King Que's Palace, Xiang Yu looked around with great pride.

"I wish to follow the king, conquer the four directions, and create an immortal hegemony together!"

Gonggong, Long Qie and Ji Bu looked at each other, their hearts filled with excitement and pride, and responded in unison.

"Ding! Detected that Xiang Yu has achieved the achievement of cutting off beard and abandoning robe for the first time! Detected that his four dimensions will be randomly improved by one point."

"Ding! Commander Xiang Yu's attributes have increased a bit.

The current commander of Xiang Yu has been upgraded from 95 to 96!"

Just as Xiang Yu, with his mighty Overlord Cavalry, was like a tiger descending from the mountain and attacking Huanglong, the city of Quewang, the vast Jiangdong area south of Quezhou was also in turmoil and the drums of war were thundering.

Fan Zeng was a wise, experienced and wise strategist who was able to plan and win battles thousands of miles away. He knew that opportunities for battle were fleeting, so he laid a tight net in the south of Quezhou and waited for the opportunity.

At that time, the people of Jiangdong were strong in both military and military power and their morale was high.

Fan Zeng stood on a high hill, looking towards Quezhou in the distance.

In his mind, he had already drawn up a grand strategic map, and every detail and every step had been carefully calculated by him.

At this moment, Quezhou is like a giant dragon without its head. Although its body is still huge, it has lost its former majesty and power.

"The time has come. The land of Quezhou will soon be in the hands of the Great Chu."

He stroked his long gray beard and muttered to himself.

"Pass the order down, all troops are ready to go, tonight at midnight, take advantage of the moonlight, launch a full-scale offensive against Quezhou!"

After saying this, he waved his hand and gave orders, and the Chu army surged like a tide, marching towards the south of Quezhou in a mighty force.

Wherever they passed, dust flew and battle flags fluttered, demonstrating the power of the army.

This offensive must not only be a quick victory, but also take advantage of the moment when Quewang City is attacked and the southern cities are leaderless to deal a fatal blow to Quezhou.

As the night deepened, the moonlight was like water, sprinkling every inch of land in Jiangdong.

The soldiers of the Chu army, dressed in black armor and holding sharp weapons, moved silently towards Quezhou like a dark cloud.

Fan Zeng personally led an elite force as a vanguard and headed straight into the heart of Quezhou, marching along the winding mountain roads and taking advantage of the terrain to avoid detection by the Que army.

The night wind howled, blowing their battle robes, as if playing a passionate war song for their journey.

When the vanguard of the Chu army arrived at the first city in the south of Quezhou, the Que army in the city was still asleep, completely unaware of the impending disaster.

At Fan Zeng's command, the soldiers of the Chu army rushed through the city's defenses like a tiger descending from a mountain, catching the sleeping Que army off guard.

At this time, the Chu army was like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath, and the first to bear the brunt of the attack was Qingyue County, an important town in the south of Quezhou.

This county is located at the junction of Jiangdong and Quezhou, and has always been a battleground for military strategists.

When the Chu army arrived, the Qingyue County garrison was caught off guard, and countless soldiers surrendered.

In an instant, the Chu army's cavalry broke the tranquility of Qingyue County, and the flames of war spread rapidly, dragging this land into the vortex of war.

At this time, Fan Zeng was sitting in a makeshift tent, holding a feather fan in his hand, planning his strategy.

Send out elite soldiers and generals, divide the troops into multiple routes, or attack cities and seize land, or cut off enemy reinforcements, or appease the people. Every step is closely linked and seamless.

Wherever the Chu army went, the people were either shocked or frightened, but when they saw that the Chu army was strictly disciplined and did not harm anyone, they gradually began to respect them.

In this long-planned battle, the Chu army not only demonstrated its powerful military force, but also showed its profound cultural heritage and benevolent spirit.

Fan Zeng knew very well that war was not only a contest of military strength, but also a battle for people's hearts.

He ordered that after each city was captured, a pacification envoy be immediately appointed to announce tax reductions and exemptions, open warehouses to release grain, and provide relief to the people.

The reputation of the Chu army, along with its spirit of benevolence and righteousness, quickly spread to all the major counties and prefectures in the south of Quezhou.

At this time, in Qingyue County, due to the sudden attack, more than half of the city had fallen into the hands of the Chu army.

In each city, the Chu army soldiers were busy repairing the city walls and pacifying the people. It was a busy and orderly scene.

Fan Zeng strolled through the streets and alleys of Qingyue County, looking at the people who were displaced by the war, and a complex emotion surged in his heart.

Although war can bring about territorial expansion, it will also bring endless suffering.

"Mr. Fan, the situation in Qingyue County has been decided. What should we do next?"

The guard at the side asked.

"Now that we have captured Qingyue County, it will be like a tiger with wings. The next step is to lead our troops north and meet with King Xiang at Quewang City to plan for a great cause together."

"However, we must not forget that behind the war lies the support of the people."

"If we want to achieve hegemony, we must first win the hearts of the people, only then can we be invincible."

Fan Zeng smiled slightly, his eyes far-reaching.

Under the leadership of Fan Zeng, the Chu army continued to advance northward like an unstoppable torrent, leaving behind the reputation of its bravery and righteousness wherever it passed.

The cities in Qingyue County south of Quezhou also surrendered one by one under the iron hoof of the Chu army and became part of the territory of the Great Chu.

Fan Zeng led the Chu army and wreaked havoc in Qingyue County for three days and three nights.

The Que army's granary was burned down, their arsenal was destroyed, and every inch of land in Qingyue County was left with traces of the Chu army and war.

However, Fan Zeng was not satisfied with this.

This is just part of his grand strategy. His goal is the entire Quezhou.

The Chu army continued to advance northward with unstoppable force, and captured several cities south of Quezhou.

The fall of each city made the morale of Quezhou even lower.

(End of this chapter)