The Chu army did have cavalry, and it was not weak.
Although there was no way to compare with the most elite cavalry of the Great Qin, if in the event that these two armies were tangled together.
If a cavalry suddenly emerged from the flank, it would be extremely deadly!
Thinking of this, Zhao Lang quickly said to the big dog at his side that
“How is the Junior Army preparing?”
Big Dog returned with confidence that
“House Master, everyone has been ready for a long time.”
“Just the ‘Justice’ grenades and crossbows tied together, as you said.”
“I’m afraid it won’t be easy to light them when the time comes, with such a long distance and the wind, our fuses might not hold up.”
“Besides, we only have enough crossbows to shoot two rounds.”
Zhao Lang frowned slightly, they had brought less than a hundred crossbows over in total, two rounds was indeed not much.
After thinking about it, he returned.
“This time, the crossbows will only be used against the cavalry that is.”
“Ignition is not much of a problem, as long as one ignites, then the others will be set off too.”
“You take the men and keep everyone ready to strike.”
The big dog nodded at once and left.
At this time, Zhao Lang said to the attendant at the side of
“Urgently report to Shangqing Meng, beware of Chu’s cavalry!”
The attendant at the side hurriedly led the order and left.
This action of Zhao Lang directly startled Hu Hai, who was at the side, for a moment.
“Brother Long, are you saying that the Chu army still has a cavalry hiding in the shadows?”
“These rebels are quite rich.”
Cavalry is not something ordinary people can afford to raise.
Zhao Lang nodded his head and
“That’s right, it was reported before that at the earliest, Xiang Yu led a cavalry run of a hundred miles and then took Ding Tao.”
“But in the past two days of engagement, there was no cavalry in sight.”
As for why the Chu army could afford to raise them, Zhao Lang had some guesses in his mind.
Just look at how poor the Chu land, which was still quite rich, had become in just two years.
Not to mention, almost all the nobles in the Chu land were now contributing to the Xiang clan.
Zhao Lang looked at the battlefield slightly nervously at this time, but fortunately no cavalry appeared on the Chu side until both sides closed in again.
It was just that today’s engagement was significantly longer than yesterday’s.
These Chu troops, led by Xiang Yu, were extremely fierce in their attacks.
When Meng Yi returned to the camp, Zhao Lang hurriedly greeted him and
“Shangqing Meng!”
“Your Highness, the Crown Prince.”
Meng Yi continued, after saluting
“Your Highness the Crown Prince need not be worried, the cavalry of the Chu army, I have already prepared for it.”
“There are two thousand halberdiers and shields on the flanks, and a thousand more in reserve, which, together with the others, will be enough to intercept the other side.”
Hearing these words, Zhao Lang was only slightly relieved and smiled, saying
“It is I who have been overly concerned.”
It was also true that Meng Yi had fought and suffered losses from his opponent, so how could he not be on guard against his opponent’s cavalry?
Meng Yi laughed at this point and said
“His Highness the Crown Prince has not seen Chu’s cavalry before, it is extremely rare for him to have such a defensive mind.”
Hearing this, Hu Hai at the side could not help but say, with a bit of self-satisfaction
“It’s still thanks to this prince for reminding Brother Long about this!”
Faced with Hu Hai’s boasting, Zhao Lang was already used to it, but he was indeed reminded by the other side.
On the side, Meng Yi made a surprised look and said that
“The Emperor’s son is greatly talented!”
“A minor point.”
Hu Hai proudly returned, before standing aside with his head held high in satisfaction.
Dismissing Hu Hai, Meng Yi took Zhao Lang and the others all the way back to the tent at this time, before saying.
“Your Highness, the Chu army has taken the initiative today and is attacking extremely fiercely.”
“The intention is to wear down our army, and the military reports from the periphery are slow to come in.”
“I think that the Chu army’s big attack should be in the next two days.”
Zhao Lang also nodded with a grave expression.
Seeing Zhao Lang’s understanding, Meng Yi then said that
“But now at this critical juncture, the food and supplies at the rear are also somewhat tight.”
“I hope that His Highness the Crown Prince and Imperial Prince Hu Hai can go to the rear to sit for me and ensure the food and supplies for the army.”
When Zhao Lang first listened, he nodded his head repeatedly, but soon, he came back to his senses.
It was only at this time that Hu Hai, who was on the side, said
“Brother Long, what Shangqing Meng said makes sense!”
Zhao Lang ignored him, revealed a smile, looked at Meng Yi and said
“Is Shangqing Meng asking me to run away from the battlefield?”
Meng Yi shook his head at this time and said with extreme sincerity that
“I have heard from His Highness the Crown Prince’s sergeant that there is no distinction between high and low in this military duty, only different duties.”
“And as they say in the army, food and grass are crucial before the army moves.”
“His Highness the Crown Prince is sitting at the rear, how can he be on the verge of deserting?”
It must be said that a good courtier who kisses a horse’s ass is indeed comfortable.
Rigidly turning a desertion from the battlefield into sitting at the rear.
Looking at the other side’s meaning, if the battle was won, the credit would all go to him, Zhao Lang.
If he loses, Meng Yi will take the blame himself.
Where can one find such a courtier?
However, this also shows that Meng Yi did not seem to be sure of victory.
It is also true that as long as one is on the battlefield, no one can claim certain victory.
The opponent was merely old and experienced.
Knowing Meng Yi’s bitterness, Zhao Lang nevertheless shook his head firmly and
“Admiral Meng, I want to fight with the army in this battle.”
“And I have one more weapon that I must personally command.”
The combination of the repeating crossbow and the ‘Justice’ grenade is something that no ordinary person could really grasp.
Meng Yi wanted to persuade again, he was really afraid to take the risk.
But Zhao Lang quickly said.
“Admiral Meng, I can promise you that if the times are really bad, I promise to be the first to ride off.”
“You also know that I am skilled, ordinary people are no match for me.”
“And my escort, Tianyi, is not weak either.”
Meng Yi still had some hesitation, he just saw Zhao Lang’s nature, how could he be the first to run?
It was still possible to be the first to rush.
At this time, Hu Hai said with a big grin that
“Meng Shangqing, don’t worry, I will definitely pull Long when the time comes.”
Hearing these words, Meng Yi was immediately relieved.
As far as escaping was concerned, Hu Hai was still trustworthy.
Soon, the matter was discussed, and after Zhao Lang left the tent, he looked in the direction of Pengcheng.
He had a hunch that he would have to fight the other side after all!
At this moment, the Chu army camp in Pengcheng.
Xiang Yu is now listening to the report of a messenger with a serious face.
“Your Majesty, Long Tho, General Ying Bu has reported that the Qin army is frantically marching towards Pengcheng.”
“Our troops have all stopped them, but they have suffered heavy losses.”
Xiang Yu frowned and returned.
“Never mind these losses, they must be stopped!”
“When my king has defeated the Qin army, he will naturally go to support them!”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
The messenger led the order and left.
Xiang Yu, however, did not rest, but began to deal with all kinds of government affairs.
Fan Zeng was imprisoned by him and he had to deal with these matters personally.
It was then that he felt the tedium of it and could only look at the important matters first.
Things like a minor problem with the transport of grain and grass did not bother him at all.
There was enough food and grass in the city now for a month, so there was no need to worry.
And tomorrow, it was time for him to smash the Qin army!