Since ancient times, Wuguan has been a place of strategic importance for military maneuvers.
It was precisely because numerous large-scale battles had occurred here in the early years that the pass was built.
Today, a decisive battle that determines the rise and fall of a dynasty is being fought here.
Qin Shi Huang knew that if Wuguan were to fall, there would be little future for the Qin Dynasty:
The last line of defense has been breached. What future is there to talk about?
However, the soldiers of Wuguan knew that Liu Bang's power was strong. They were the old Qin people who believed in Qin Shi Huang.
Believe that Li Si and Zhao Zi would reform the Qin Dynasty as well as Liu Bang had depicted.
But, they had no confidence in themselves:
Han Xin sent people to challenge Wu Guan daily, making noise.
This battle formation method was rarely used by Liu Bang before, when the enemy army was approaching, it often could destroy the morale of the defenders.
Within Wuguan, the Qin army was in a state of panic.
The main force of the Qin army was not at Wu Guan, but far away in Luoyang, over a thousand miles away.
Originally, there was a highway between Luoyang and Wu Guan that could allow for swift travel, but the route of the highway had been completely occupied by Chu.
The arrival of the relief forces would take at least two months.
Han Xin also sent spies into Wu Guan to spread rumors, "Even if Mong Yun's army cannot defeat the Chu army, how much more so can our army led by ordinary people without famous generals?"
Within Wuguan, the battle will was fading. They didn't want to fight a lost cause.
Amidst the tense atmosphere of the camp, such sentiments often spread quickly.
It was probably anticipated long ago, and Qin Shi Huang summoned Fusu to return from guarding the border.
He then led the troops himself and headed for Wu Guan!
"I am now over seventy years old, an old thing. In my youth, I sought immortality and killed my vassals, even daring to distrust Li Si and Zhao Zi who regarded me as their own son."
"In the end, I am still not able to attain immortality, but I will ensure that the Qin Dynasty makes a great name in history!"
On the phone, the animation of model loading appears.
Does it seem that this era is indeed coming to an end?
Zhao Anping looked at his phone, the same situation occurred in the last modeling gathering, but that time was the end of the Warring States era.
This time, the massive modeling appeared, is it needed to end the Qin Dynasty era?
...
Outside Wu Guan, the wind howls, and the yellow sand is whipped by the wind.
It is not the frontier, there is no "Great Desolate Smoke Straight, Long River Setting Sun Round" by poets in later generations, but still looks desolate.
The sky was overcast, as if the heavens themselves were wailing for the upcoming battle.
Inside Wu Guan, the city walls are tall, and watchtowers are built in clusters.
But these once symbolized invincible defense, but now seem to be somewhat dilapidated.
Wu Guan has been holding out for ten days; the majority of the troops are in Luoyang, leaving only a remnant force here.
The soldiers who were defending the city were tense, passing by in a hurry, whispering to each other, and their expressions conveyed intense worry. Of course, there were also many people who had "Let's run?" in their eyes.
On the city wall, the sentries had glazed eyes, occasionally glancing toward the outside, their hearts filled with unease.
Outside the city wall, there were occasional screams of curses, "Damn the Qin people, why don't you dare to fight against your father?"
"You guys, no one wants you. Do you know why no one wants you?"
"Your emperor was emasculated by Zhao Gao! Hahahah, your emperor has no face to see people. That's why he dares not come to lead you in battle, unlike our Hong Gong!"
"Hiding in the city, it's no wonder your Qin Dynasty likes to wear black robes, like a turtle."
This is specially arranged by Han Xin.
The cursing content of these people is that Liu Bang specially found some elderly people from his original Xin County to help him think about it. These elderly people had helped Liu Bang a lot in the past, but later with Liu Bang.
In the tent, the firelight was dim, and the cold wind kept seeping in, causing a chill to the bones.
The entire Wu Guan was filled with a heavy atmosphere of oppression, and there was a general sense of unease among the people.
...
West of Wu Guan.
Two soldiers stood against the wall, talking in low voices.
They were responsible for guarding the Western Gate of Wu Guan. Due to insufficient troops, the Western Gate of Wu Guan usually only had two people guarding it:
It was just facing their own door.
One soldier had a pale complexion and a gaunt face, looking rather emaciated. Looking at his companion beside him, he asked in a low voice:
"How many more grains of food do you have in your hand?"
The other soldier was muscular, his face full of stubble, and his eyes showing a hint of fatigue, "A little bit of meat."
"Ha ha, this bit of meat was the one I salted when I killed a horse."
The thin soldier slightly widened his eyes, and a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes. He eagerly said:
"Let's share it!"
The muscular soldier coldly smiled and shook his head: "Get lost! I'm saving it for myself to eat."
"The last time, you stole a bowl of millet from me, and I haven't even reckoned with you yet."
The thin soldier helplessly sighed, leaning against the wall, his eyes filled with confusion:
"When will this kind of life end?"
The muscular soldier sighed and said in a low voice:
"I feel like we can't win this. Really. We don't have any generals here anymore! But the strength of Liu Bang and his men out there is so strong, can we really win?"
The thin soldier nodded, a faint smile on his face: "If we could win, maybe we could represent the Qin Dynasty to create another era of glory. But the Chu nation is so powerful now..."
He shook his head, "Who knows what will happen?"
"Maybe what they say is true?"
He turned his head and looked at his comrade:
"How long has it been since we've heard any news from the emperor? How long has it been since he issued any edicts?"
"Don't you think what they're saying outside might be true? It's possible that the emperor has really been overridden by Zhao Gao, you know?"
Across from him, the muscular soldier looked contemplative, "But..."
"Don't hedge with 'buts' and 'maybes.' I'll be honest with you; that cured meat is from the army of Liu Bang across there."
"Do you want some?"
He looked at his comrade whose mind was already in turmoil, and he felt a bit of secret joy:
He had deceived another one.
He was a spy sent by Han Xin.
The muscular soldier shook his head and said, "Never mind, I trust the Minister Li."
"I am a Qin man, Qin gave me honor and titles, I will not believe in the Eastern states again."
"You... Ah, there is no remedy for it..."
Before he could finish, a figure in white beard and black robe appeared like a phantom before them. His voice, though hoarse with age, burst into laughter:
"Excellent! A true Qin man!"
The keen blade was unsheathed, the cold light flashing, and the thin soldier had no time to react before he fell to the bloodstained ground.
The muscular soldier, terrified, widened his eyes and stared at the figure in front of him, almost dropping his weapon.
He quickly realized who the figure before him was:
"Common people bow before the king!"
"There's no need for formalities. Here's a small goldfish, with spine. This is the reward for those who have spine!"
