The morale of the Chu army was high.

No one thought that they would fail. The several great victories in the past two years told them that as long as Xiang Yu wanted to win, no one could stop him.

The busyness of the upcoming long-distance expedition replaced the joy of just being reunited. After returning from Guanzhong, Xiang Yu led the Chu army to conquer the east and west, sweeping away the numerous forces in the Chu land, and finally conquered the eastern part of the Chu country in one fell swoop.

It was successfully incorporated into my own name.

The overlord's prestige is as high as the sky.

As long as Xiang Yu went to war, the Chu army never suffered a defeat.

After the court meeting, the Chu army issued a general mobilization order, and a total of 70,000 elite Chu troops began to prepare supplies for long-distance operations. These 70,000 Chu troops also included about 3,000 cavalry troops directly under Xiang Yu.

The leader of this Chu cavalry is Xiang Yu's cousin, the fierce general Xiang Zhuang.

Different from Qin's crossbow cavalry that galloped freely, Xiang Yu's cavalry were completely modeled after the naked cavalry mounted by the Huns on the grassland. In other words, they relied entirely on the strength of their legs and buttocks to support their bodies while fighting. This was very important to the cavalry's riding ability.

Shu put forward very high requirements. Xiang Yu selected from tens of thousands of Chu troops and only managed to gather 3,000 people.

Pengcheng West.

Chu army camp.

After receiving the vanguard mission, Xiang Zhuang returned to the military camp and discussed with his two lieutenants, Xiao Gongjiao and Huan Chu. They said it was a discussion, but with Xiang Zhuang's temper, Xiao and Huan just followed Xiang Zhuang's orders.

"I didn't expect that within a few months, Thief Li would occupy Guanzhong, and his men would also expand a lot. It's such a pity. If Xiang Zhuang were in Xianyang, where would it be Li Thief's turn to be rampant?" Xiang Zhuang sighed,

He stamped his foot to vent his anger.

Among the generals at the court meeting just now, Xiang Zhuang is just a junior. Compared with Zhong Limei, Ji Bu and others, Xiang Zhuang can attend such meetings where important military decisions are decided, but has no right to speak. This makes him

I felt extremely aggrieved, but in fact, in the Chu army's military meeting, except Xiang Yu, no one else could make decisions on Xiang Yu's behalf.

One word and nine tripods.

Decide with one word.

Xiang Yu's unparalleled bravery allowed him to reach heights that people of this era can reach, but it also made him lonely as a hero. From Xiang Yu on down, except for a few generals such as Zhong Limei, Ji Bu, and Long Qie, who could also read and lead battles,

Other young generals such as Xiang Zhuang and Huan Chu basically did not get the opportunity to train.

"Young General, this time the king has agreed to send troops, are we really the vanguard?" Xiao Gongjiao asked with excitement on his face. After experiencing the great scene of more than 400,000 troops from the Qin Dynasty, the Chu army general

I no longer have much interest in small characters like chasing Tian Rong.

"It's absolutely true." Xiang Zhuang's eyes were bright, revealing the passion and impulse of a young man's desire.

"Young General, when the army goes out for battle, food and grass go first. I wonder if the fodder for our horses, the food for the soldiers, and the weapons and arrows are ready?" Compared with Xiao Gongjiao's eagerness to try, Huan Chu is much calmer.

In history, Huan Chu has always followed Xiang Yu in battle. Finally, in the Battle of Gaixia, in order to cover Xiang Yu's breakout, Huan Chu and Xiang Zhuang led the last troops and launched a desperate counterattack against the encircling Han and Qi coalition forces.

It is no less tragic than Xiang Yu who committed suicide in Wujiang River.

Xiang Yu has such generals, but he doesn't know how to let them undergo training. You must know that the younger generations raised in captivity around him will never grow.

However, this time, because of Li Yuan's unexpected appearance, Xiang Yu made an unusually bold decision when sending troops. The possible reason for such a change was that Li Yuan was younger than Xiang Yu and bullied a

As a child, Xiang Yu would feel that he had lost the face of his overlord.

May 10th.

After three thousand Chu cavalry swore an oath to Pengcheng, they embarked on the road to the Western Expedition like a storm. At this time, Xiangzhuang and Huan Chu's hearts were filled with the ultimate desire for victory. Regarding the possible arduous battle, their hearts were filled with

There wasn't much preparation.

March west into the Chu army.

Military Marquis Lu Yong was riding on a war horse, arching his back, his face pale as he endured the dull pain caused by the wound. The wound on his back was left while fighting in Qi Di not long ago. It was not deep, but a lot of blood flowed out.

Blood, Lu Yong only felt that he was swept on the back by the enemy general's halberd. After a burst of burning pain, he could not remember anything.

"Marquis of the Army, what's wrong? My old injury has recurred. A certain store has good gold medicine. Let's apply it first and then talk about it." Yiqi quickly approached, and the one who spoke was a man with a rough voice who joined the army from Jiangdong together with Lu Yong.

The generals of the village are connected with the forest.

"No need. Soldiers are valuable and quick. Please bear with it for a while. It's too late. The young general will blame you!" Lu Yong took a long breath and freed up a hand to refuse.

"Xiang Zhuang, hum, how can such a great man achieve great things?" Lian Lin snorted dissatisfied, approached Lu Yong and said angrily.

"General Liantun, it's getting late. Please urge all ministries to hurry up and camp in Dang County tonight." Lu Yong warned Lian Lin with his eyes, and then shouted an order.

"No!" Lian Lin responded, whistled and ran towards Chu Qi's front.

Looking at Lian Lin's sturdy back, Lu Yong sighed in his heart. Lian Lin had been in the army for two or three years, and he was considered a veteran in the Chu army. Speaking of his meritorious service in battles, Lian Lin should be counted.

He is a general at the rank of captain, but the bad thing is his mouth.

He was repeatedly reported by his colleagues when he was promoted, which made Lian Lin stagnant in the position of general. Lu Yong's ability is actually inferior to Lian Lin's, but now his position is higher than Lian Lin's.

Level one.

The Chu army, which once used military merit as a criterion for promotion, is losing its vitality little by little. Under such a good situation, the Chu army soldiers will not think about the ancient precepts that have flourished but declined, and the continuous battles have actually made those who follow them

The veterans who had been fighting for Xiang Yu for many years were exhausted physically and mentally. Their desire for victory was no longer strong. They hoped more to return home, reunite with their parents and relatives, and enjoy the rest of their lives in peace.

Xiang Yu, who is immersed in the aura of glory, no longer comes to ordinary soldiers' camps to ask them what they are thinking and what they need like before. He is used to giving orders and is getting farther and farther away from the Jiangdong children who once fought side by side.

them.

——.

Chu, royal palace.

The morning sun of a new day shines into the room located on a high hill.

Xiang Yu lay lazily on the brocade couch covered with flowers, his rough palms stroking the delicate white skin, giving it a chilling texture.

"Your Majesty, how long will we have to go this time?" Ci's voice sounded. Yu Ji opened her bright eyes and asked quietly, leaning her head on the strong chest.

"It won't be long, as long as two months or as little as twenty days." Xiang Yu said confidently. His eyes looking at Yu Ji were full of tolerance and love.

This little girl from Yudi is the beauty he just selected. Not to mention beautiful, Guan Jian’s surname is Qing. This woman’s surname is gentle and watery, like a clear spring that can be seen to the end at a glance.

When Xiang Yu was tired from the battle, he felt relaxed and relieved that someone was taking care of him.

"Your Majesty, it's bitterly cold in the northwest. Ayu originally thought of weaving a shawl for your Majesty, but time was too tight, so it only became a short piece of kudzu cotton material——!" Yu Ji said as she got up from the couch.

He took out a fiery red woven towel from the box at the back.

With a smile on his face, Xiang Yu just watched Yu Ji busy without saying anything, letting Yu Ji put a short red scarf on him, and then played with how to tie the knot to look good. This brave enemy on the battlefield

The man returned home and faced his relatives like a child.

Perhaps, Yu Ji's character is not strong, and in the eyes of many people, she is not qualified to be a princess, but in Xiang Yu's heart, Yu Ji is the most suitable.

A beautiful, gentle and affectionate woman, without too much ambition, without the trap of intrigue, and just needs a little love from a man. This kind of woman is what Xiang Yu needs.

Like Liu Bang, who married a strong enough woman, Lu Pheasant's intelligence and energy can make the man who talks to her extremely wary. Such a woman, like a poisonous snake, makes him shudder every day.

"Your Majesty, my eldest brother will also go on this expedition. Can you arrange a more stable mission?" Yu Ji said with some concern.

Xiang Yu's gaze was focused. He held up Yu Ji's pretty face and stared at it for a long time. From Yu Ji's pure eyes, there was not a trace of impurity, but only deep worry.

"Ziqi will serve as the commander-in-chief of the rear army this time. He will be responsible for escorting the grain and crops." Xiang Yu sighed lightly and replied.

"Well, Ayu, thank you for your gift. Next time I go on an expedition, I must accompany you. Your Majesty will not refuse me." Yu Ji jumped up happily, her light body dancing like a butterfly.

Yu Ziqi is Yu Ji's eldest brother. Yu Ji does not need to say anything about his eldest brother's mission. Xiang Yu will also arrange it properly. The rear army travels between Pengcheng and the front army, which is convenient for communication. There is Yu Ziqi's line

Now, the news sent back to Xiang Yu from time to time can also help Yu Ji ease her thoughts a little.

"What if I don't agree?" Xiang Yu teased with a smile.

"Then, if the king does not want Ayu to accompany him, Ayu will not accompany him. However, things are not peaceful here in Pengcheng, which makes the slave family worried all day long." Yu Ji leaned next to Xiang Yu and said softly.

"Ah Yu, don't worry. Which of the princes in the world will be my opponent to Xiang Ji? After defeating the Qin people, I will go back and wipe out the remnants of the Tian family in Qidi to see which one dares to take advantage of me, Pengcheng.

"Xiang Yu was full of confidence and looked arrogant.

"Well, the king is so powerful that he is unrivaled in the world. Others don't know it, but the slave family knows it." Yu Ji's face turned red, and there was a hint of glutinousness in her voice, which made people think a lot.

"Haha, the one who knows me is Yu'er." Xiang Yu laughed, put on the fiery red scarf with satisfaction, and strode out of the palace.

Xiang Yu and Yu Ji have a harmonious relationship, which may surprise many people. In fact, this harmony is normal. This is due to the complementarity of their personalities. Xiang Yu, who has lacked parental care since childhood, although he has his uncle Xiang Liang

However, Xiang Liang is not just Xiang Yu's nephew. The entire Xiang family has to take care of him, so Xiang Yu doesn't get much attention.

Therefore, from the bottom of Xiang Yu's heart, he longs for a family and someone who will always pay attention to him and regard him as his great support.

At this point, Yu Ji did a good job.
Chapter completed!