Mythical Qin: I, Gao Yao, will never be a eunuch!

"Shua, shua, shua, shua..." The sharp and piercing sound of breaking through the air suddenly resounded through the sky, as if it was going to tear the entire sky apart. In an instant, countless arrows whistled straight towards Long Jue's direction like dense raindrops. These arrows, with sharp gusts of wind, cut through the sky at an astonishing speed, making people tremble with fear.

"Ding, ding, ding, ding..." A series of crisp metal collisions echoed throughout the battlefield, sparks flew everywhere. Long Qie and his soldiers raised their weapons and fought hard to resist the overwhelming rain of arrows. However, despite their best efforts, many arrows still broke through the defense line and mercilessly shot into their bodies.

"Plop, plop..." accompanied by the dull sound of falling horses, Long Qie's men and horses were instantly hit hard, with heavy casualties. The originally neat and orderly formation also became chaotic under this fierce attack.

Long Qie had no time to look back at the tragic scene behind him. He had only one thought in mind - to escape back to the city as soon as possible to protect himself. He gritted his teeth, whipped the horse hard, and drove the warhorse under his crotch to gallop towards the city like lightning.

Even so, the dense rain of arrows did not let him go, and a sharp arrow hit his arm accurately. Instantly, blood gushed out from the wound, staining his sleeves red. But Long Qie endured the severe pain and did not dare to slow down at all.

If it weren't for the loyal soldiers around him who risked their lives to protect him, Long Ju would have died long ago and would never have been able to return to the city alive.

Han Xin's face was gloomy at this time, and he stared coldly at Long Qie and others who were fleeing in panic. Without saying a word, he stretched out his hand and suddenly drew out the sword at his waist, raised it high, pointed the sharp blade in the direction of the city, and shouted: "All troops, attack!"

“Boom boom boom… boom boom boom…”

As Han Xin issued this order, the messenger beside him reacted quickly and began to wave the flag in his hand vigorously. At the same time, the drummers on the chariots parked not far away also picked up the drumsticks without hesitation and beat the huge war drums heavily. The passionate and powerful drum sound was like thunder, shaking the earth slightly. For a moment, the shouts of killing, the sound of horse hooves, and the sound of golden swords intertwined together, forming a thrilling war symphony.

The archers who were originally aggressive and approaching the city gate suddenly turned their arrows and quickly changed their tactics, forming a pattern of alternating shooting. The bowstrings in their hands were taut, and the sharp arrows shot continuously towards the top of the city wall like meteors.

You know, the distance of these 200 steps of crossbows was too far for the defenders, so they had never expected that the enemy would launch such a fierce attack from such a distance. In an instant, a large number of arrows poured down like raindrops. The soldiers defending the city did not expect this situation at the first moment of the attack, and they were hit and fell to the ground one after another. Some were pierced through the heart by an arrow and died on the spot; others were hit by several arrows and fell to the ground groaning in pain. For a time, the city wall was covered with blood and wailing everywhere.

However, this was just the beginning of the nightmare. While the archers continued to suppress the city walls, the infantrymen seized the opportunity, raised their heavy shields, and marched towards the city with firm steps. They lined up closely together to form an indestructible line of defense, gradually shortening the distance between them and the city.

At the same time, the catapults behind the archers finally began to show their power. As the commander waved the flag, the catapults made a dull sound and threw huge stones into the air. These stones were like meteorites falling from the sky, flying towards the city with a whistling sound and a strong impact.

All you can hear is a deafening roar of "boom! boom!..." as huge rocks hit the city wall fiercely. Some rocks directly made big holes in the city wall, and the broken rocks flew everywhere; others hit the defenders on the city wall squarely, smashing them into a bloody mess in an instant, which was horrible to look at. The whole scene was like hell on earth, which was horrifying.

However, this is exactly why Han Xin waited patiently. As the saying goes, "The first attack is strong, the second is weak, and the third is exhausted." How could Han Xin not know such a simple truth? After arriving at Zhixian, five days had passed without launching an attack. The soldiers' original high spirits had already been worn away by the long wait.

Han Xin did not move his troops and was reluctant to attack because he knew that if he launched an attack at this time, he would definitely encounter setbacks. His army had been marching rapidly all the way, and although the morale was still there, the soldiers' physical and mental state was already poor. If he rashly engaged in battle under such circumstances, it would undoubtedly lead to heavy losses.

Moreover, the Chu army was well-rested and had already made strict defensive arrangements. Once the strength of the two sides was compared, the difference was obvious. Therefore, Han Xin would naturally not rashly choose to launch an offensive immediately.

The reason why Han Xin was praised as the "Military God" by the world is that his military tactics were as mysterious and unpredictable as those of a god descending from heaven. He often made unexpected moves, and was always able to flexibly select the most appropriate strategies and methods according to the ever-changing battlefield situation, and never adhered to those so-called conventional practices. It was also because of this that he was able to win by surprise time and time again.

This situation is closely and inevitably related to the era in which they lived. In the early Warring States period, the wars between countries did not even have the concept of strategy. At that time, the two sides would often agree on the specific time and place before the battle, and there were also extremely strict restrictions on the number of troops each side would send. What is even more surprising is that they would stop to eat and rest in the middle of the battle. The whole scene was as relaxed and casual as children playing house at home.

To some extent, the combat style of that period was more like a turn-based mode with clear rules. However, as time went by and the wheel of history rolled forward, this situation gradually changed.

It was not until the later period that the so-called strategy came into being and began to play a role on the battlefield. However, it is worth mentioning that even if we count from that time to the present period, the time that has passed is less than a hundred years. This shows that strategy is not something that can be achieved overnight, it also takes a long time to gradually deduce, develop and evolve.

Among the many generals, Han Xin was undoubtedly the most outstanding one. If defeating a larger force with a smaller force is a difficult situation, then when the enemy is outnumbered and has the upper hand in terms of manpower, personnel, and weapons and equipment, the strategy adopted by Han Xin is more far-sighted.

At the beginning, it was not a wise move to attack rashly, so he decisively chose to stay put and wait for the opportunity. At the same time, he also knew that a long confrontation would inevitably make the Chu army gradually relax their vigilance. As the saying goes, "I will not move if the enemy does not move." Once the Chu army relaxed a little, it would be the perfect time for him to take action, and this attack would be as powerful as thunder and lightning, taking the lives of the Chu army.

Long Ju had never fought Han Xin before, and knew nothing about Han Xin's combat habits and tactics. Because of this, he was caught off guard in this battle, fell into Han Xin's trap, and suffered a great loss.

After the catapults completed two rounds of fierce throwing, the Southern Border Army quickly rushed to the bottom of the city wall like a tide. Long Ju saw that the situation was not good, and immediately led the remaining soldiers to retreat back to the city. However, there were still a considerable number of Chu soldiers left outside the city. They were either too seriously injured to move, or they simply did not have time to escape. Faced with these unarmed wounded soldiers and desperate Chu soldiers, the Southern Border Army unexpectedly did not kill them all, but handed over the follow-up disposal work to the Southern Border Army following behind.

This was also Han Xin's order, or Gao Yao's order. If they wanted to gather the Chu army or further recapture Kuaiji, they needed the support of the people, and these wounded soldiers on the battlefield were undoubtedly one of the best choices. Killing these people directly would not be of any benefit to the Southern Border Army. On the contrary, if they could be used reasonably, these people would be of much benefit.

After all, soldiers basically know what the consequences will be on the battlefield. If the injury is slightly serious, the probability of survival will not exceed 30%. Infection of the wound and untimely treatment are very fatal. If these people can survive, they can be regarded as the attitude of the Southern Border Army towards Kuaiji and help promote the benefits of the Southern Border Army.

Gao Yao was not worried about not being able to win back the people's hearts in Chu, but no matter how good the policy was, it would take time to execute it, and what Gao Yao was worried about was that he didn't have time. So before the expedition, Gao Yao had already told Han Xin that if there were wounded soldiers of the enemy on the battlefield, they could receive the same treatment as the soldiers in the southern border. It might seem insignificant, but it would be different if these wounded soldiers were sent back.

After treatment and brainwashing, these people returned to their homes and influenced many people. After all, the treatment of the wounded was so good, not to mention the rest of the people. From the small to the big, the influence is accumulated little by little. It requires top-down means, and bottom-up means. Of course, Li Yi also explained to Han Xin that this is a small means. In fact, it is better to do what is convenient, without being bound, and save if you can, and it will not affect if you can't.

"The Southern Border Army is simply a group of people without moral principles. They actually acted so brazenly. They are simply villains! Han Xin, I swear I will not be a human being if I don't kill you!"

On the other side, Long Ju, who rushed into the city, had his wounds treated simply while he kept cursing the Southern Border Army and Han Xin.