Chapter 266

Only by using the marshland can we have the strength to fight a four-hundred-thousand army!

But charging into the marshland means Chanyu Modu Chanyu Chanyu Modu's twenty thousand men might break free!

Han Xin was certainly unwilling. He ordered the entire army that, even at the cost of their lives, they must hold back Chanyu Modu Chanyu Chanyu Modu—even if they couldn't take him alive, dying in the attempt would still count!

He gave the order in fury!

However… Chanyu Modu Chanyu Chanyu Modu was, after all, the Xiongnu King.

His martial prowess was formidable!

He was said to possess the valor of a man who could face ten thousand!

Even Xu Chu could not hold him back. Lu Bu, fighting on the front lines, along with the seven thousand men he led, not only had to face the charge of Chanyu Modu Chanyu Chanyu Modu's twenty-thousand-strong army, but also the assault of Xiang Yu's five-thousand-strong army and a host of experts!

And on top of that… the attack of Wanyan Dalai's four-hundred-thousand army, which was hot on their heels!

With so many people, just one Xiang Yu alone was already more than Lu Bu could handle.

Let alone so many experts?

Even someone as fierce as Lu Bu could not withstand it!

In the end, under Han Xin's orders, they could only retreat to both sides of the marshland!

As such, although Han Xin was deeply unwilling, in the end he could only watch helplessly as Chanyu Modu Chanyu Chanyu Modu led twenty thousand men out of this stretch of marshland.

Inside the camp!

When Han Xin finished recounting all of this.

Facing Ying Su was shocked!

Wang Jian was equally shocked!

Neither of them had expected that, by the time this battle reached its final stage, it would have become so perilous!

"How are our troops?"

"What are the army's casualties?"

Facing Ying Su helped Han Xin to his feet at once and began to ask!

This was the point he cared about most!

After all… these hundred thousand troops were the apple of his eye!

Han Xin said:

"Wanyan Dalai was too desperate to rescue Chanyu Modu Chanyu Chanyu Modu and did not pursue, so in this battle, the army's casualties were not heavy!"

"Moreover, upon learning that Wanyan Dalai was coming, I had already ordered messengers to ride fast horses to notify Fan Kuai, as well as Zhou Bo, Qiao Feng, Lu Da, and the others, to retreat entirely and not to block them!"

"Even Li Yuanba and Li Cunxiao must be moved to a hidden location—keeping them in the camp is too dangerous!"

"So please rest assured, Your Majesty!"

"That's good then!"

Facing Ying Su nodded. At this moment, he looked at Han Xin and could not help but nod in approval!

This man truly is the Soldier Immortal!

Not only could he make reasonable deployments and arrangements before the battle!

Even when faced with sudden developments, he could remain calm and make the most correct choice at the very first moment.

Especially upon learning that Han Xin had captured Chanyu Modu Chanyu Chanyu Modu alive to solidify his own imperial position, he could not help but feel a touch of gratitude!

Han Xin—his having such a heart is truly rare!

One must know that the Han Xin of history, when following Liu Bang, was a complete blockhead who knew nothing of flexibility and nothing of how the world worked!

But… how could a person of high intelligence truly not understand how the world works?

He simply couldn't be bothered to think about such things!

To put it bluntly, he was proud and arrogant—even knowing full well that continuing this way would eventually land him in the Zaowan Society, he still couldn't be bothered to soften up!

Following Liu Bang was also for only one reason—because Liu Bang let him lead troops into battle!

That was all!

But… when facing him, he was willing to put in such thought!

On military matters, on political matters, he was willing to take pains!

Just this single thought alone was enough to move Facing Ying Su!

Then, he pulled Han Xin to sit beside him, personally sliced mutton for him, and then poured him fine wine!

Letting him eat and drink, to properly relieve his fatigue.

And Han Xin, faced with such treatment, bowed deeply to Facing Ying Su with immense gratitude!

Then… he tucked in heartily and began to eat and drink!

In his heart he cried out again and again: "I must capture Chanyu Modu Chanyu Chanyu Modu alive and present him to Your Majesty as a gift!"

As he thought this in his heart, at that very moment, Wang Jian walked over toward Facing Ying Su!

He whispered into his ear:

"Han Xin has truly put his whole heart into serving Your Majesty!"

"In the future, Your Majesty may let Han Xin take my position!"

"Once this battle is over and we return, confer upon him the title of General!"

He spoke thus, and these words were spoken in complete sincerity!

Toward Han Xin, Wang Jian felt both admiration and praise.

He admired his military talent, admired his godlike command of troops!

And he praised even more the degree of care Han Xin showed toward Facing Ying Su!

In this world, finding someone as loyal to Facing Ying Su as Han Xin truly is rare!

Very few!

And these words, in fact, did not need Wang Jian to say; Facing Ying Su would definitely do this anyway!

Otherwise, why did he let Wang Jian follow on the expedition?

After Han Xin had eaten his fill and drunk his fill, next, the three began to discuss the plan for the coming days!

How to deal with the four hundred thousand new troops added by Chanyu Modu Chanyu Chanyu Modu!

Han Xin said:

".. First, the camp position cannot be set up there. The most urgent matter should be to send ten thousand men over to collect the camp tents and related supplies, etc., and to set up the camp here at the very first moment!"

"After all, this is a swamp; before Li Yuanba and Li Cunxiao have both awakened, we must ensure the safety of our army!"

"As for the detailed attack plan, give me a few days to think it over!"

"Good!"

Facing Ying Su did not make things difficult for Han Xin and nodded directly.

Then, he directly ordered men to start setting up several camp tents on the spot.

To allow Han Xin and many wounded soldiers to rest.

And he, meanwhile, rushed to the battlefield to visit these wounded!

Every single soldier here is his heart's flesh!

Even if one person dies, his heart aches!

Inside the Hulun Grass Field!

At this very moment, the camp tents have already been set up!

Moreover, not only have the camp tents been set up, but flames have also shot up to the sky!

Fragrant beef and mutton are being roasted on firewood.

Chanyu Modu Chanyu Chanyu Modu, having survived the disaster, was extremely excited and began to hold a grand banquet to reward the three armies!

This scene made many Xiongnu soldiers excited!

Previously, because of Fan Zeng's order, no soldiers were allowed to set up camps, and no soldiers were allowed to light fires to cook!

Later, they finally engaged Han Xin face-to-face, and their position had already been exposed!

At this moment, Fan Zeng finally gave the order, stating that they could light fires to cook and set up camps.

But... before the crowd had time to enjoy themselves, they received news that Li Yuanba and Li Cunxiao had been poisoned.

They needed to take this opportunity to attack.

Now, they could finally eat and drink to their heart's content.

But many soldiers also cried while eating!

Because too, too many compatriots could not eat these delicacies.