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Chapter 819 Building a Defense Line, Fan Zeng Heads North

"Your Majesty, we can't just sit here and wait to die, can we? We have to think of a way to deal with this."

At this moment, Long Qi, who was sitting below, was also getting impatient and said urgently.

"Of course, sitting idly by and waiting for death is not the style of me, Xiang Yu. Although we cannot confront Han Xin head-on for the time being, we can take advantage of the terrain to set up an ambush, lure the enemy deep into our territory, and give them a hard time."

Xiang Yu smiled slightly, a cold glint flashing in his eyes, and then said in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty is truly insightful! The northern part of our Guangque County is strategically important, with many mountains and forests, while the southern part is crisscrossed by waterways, connecting many major rivers and lakes in Jiangdong. It is the perfect place to set up an ambush."

"Moreover, the advantage of our Chu army in Jiangdong lies in our navy. On the water, if Han Xin dares to come, we will make sure he never returns!"

Upon hearing this, Gonggong's eyes lit up, and he exclaimed excitedly.

Most of his skills were in naval warfare, and he still harbored resentment about being thoroughly defeated by Yang Jian in land battles.

If Yang Jian dares to continue fighting me on the water during this battle of Quezhou...

During the naval battle, he would definitely show Yang Jian... what cruelty truly meant!

Then, Xiang Yu paused, his calm gaze slowly sweeping across the faces of his generals, as if he were considering his next words.

He coughed lightly, his voice not loud, but enough to instantly quell the commotion in the tent.

"As for whether the Chu army of Jiangdong should engage in a decisive battle with Han Xin's Jiuxiao army in Quezhou, or whether they have other plans, this matter... still needs to be discussed in detail."

Xiang Yu spoke slowly, his tone revealing an unprecedented level of caution.

"Although we are brave, on the battlefield, strategy is also indispensable."

"This decision concerns the future of our Jiangdong Chu army, and we must not act rashly."

At this point, a complex look flashed in Xiang Yu's eyes as he recalled the crushing defeat in Wenzhou. The unforgettable sense of frustration forced him to re-examine his decision-making methods all along.

"I have decided to wait for Fan Zeng, my mentor and advisor, to come to the Chu army in Jiangdong, and then discuss the matter with him before making a decision."

Xiang Yu's words revealed an unprecedented expectation for Fan Zeng.

The previous crushing defeat finally made Xiang Yu, who had previously refused to listen to Fan Zeng's lectures, realize the importance of Fan Zeng as the strategist of the Chu army in Jiangdong.

This made him realize that Fan Zeng was not only the brain of his Jiangdong Chu army, but also an important pillar for him to consolidate his foundation in this chaotic world.

"My father is wise and insightful; he will surely find a clear path for me."

A deep sense of confusion flickered in Xiang Yu's eyes, as if he could already see Fan Zeng's aged face and the reprimands uttered from his mouth.

Upon hearing this, the generals exchanged glances, then nodded in agreement.

Although they both believed in conquering everything by force, the previous battle of Wenzhou not only awakened Xiang Yu, but also them.

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Gonggong spoke first, his voice filled with genuine relief. It was truly remarkable that Xiang Yu was able to recognize Fan Zeng's importance at this crucial moment.

"Yes, Your Majesty, Fan Zeng is a man of exceptional wisdom and strategy. With him by our side, the Chu army of Jiangdong will surely turn defeat into victory!"

Long Ju echoed, his eyes gleaming with excitement, as if he could already see the Jiangdong Chu army, under Fan Zeng's strategy, utterly defeating Han Xin's Nine Heavens Army.

Unlike Xiang Yu, who was the leader of the Chu army in Jiangdong, Xiang Yu could be willful and could ignore Fan Zeng's words as if they were nothing.

However, Long Ju and his men were not so capable, and as a result, they were often taught a lesson by Fan Zeng.

Therefore, Long Ju both feared and respected Fan Zeng.

Ji Bu, standing below, smiled slightly, secretly pleased that Xiang Yu, who had always been clueless, was finally starting to value strategy.

This was undoubtedly a turning point for the Chu army in Jiangdong.

As long as Xiang Yu continues to maintain this respect for and thirst for wisdom, the future of the Chu army in Jiangdong will surely be bright.

If Xiang Yu could truly remain in this state, although it would be somewhat immoral, Ji Bu still believed that it would be worth it to exchange the lives of 60,000 to 70,000 Jiangdong men for a slightly more rational mind in Xiang Yu!

"Your Majesty, Han Xin's army has approached Guangque County, and the vanguard has made contact with our army."

Just then, a scout rushed into the tent, knelt on one knee, and spoke urgently.

Upon hearing this, Xiang Yu abruptly stood up, the heavy table seeming to tremble slightly at his movement. "Good! Perfect timing!"

Xiang Yu said in a deep voice, a resolute look flashing in his eyes.

"You must hurry to the front lines, construct fortifications and set up defensive lines using the terrain, and do everything you can to delay Han Xin's army's advance as much as possible!"

He then turned around and gave orders to Gonggong, Longju, and others.

Gonggong, Longqi, and the others obeyed the order and left, leaving the camp much emptier in an instant.

Xiang Yu stood alone in the center of the camp, staring at the map, his double pupils seemingly burning with flames.

Time flies like an arrow; in the blink of an eye, several days have passed.

In the past few days, Gonggong and others led the soldiers to work day and night to build defenses, dig trenches, and set up roadblocks, turning the entire northern part of Guangque County into a series of fortified strongholds.

In the past few days, Gonggong and others led the soldiers to work day and night to build defenses, dig trenches, and set up roadblocks, turning the entire northern part of Guangque County into a series of fortified strongholds.

Xiang Yu, meanwhile, remained stationed in the central army, constantly monitoring the situation at the front and devising strategies to deal with Han Xin.

Just then, the sound of rapid hoofbeats approached from afar, breaking the tranquility within the camp.

"Your Majesty, Lord Fan has arrived!"

A messenger leaped off his horse, strode into the tent, knelt on one knee, and loudly reported.

Upon hearing this, Xiang Yu was startled.

Fan Zeng, whom he both revered and relied on, was now seen as a savior in his heart.

He hurriedly stepped out of the tent and saw Fan Zeng, covered in dust and looking exhausted on his aged face, walking quickly toward him.

Originally, after stabilizing Quezhou, Fan Zeng had returned to Jiangdong to take charge, but upon hearing of Xiang Yu's crushing defeat, he immediately traveled north from Jiangdong to Quezhou.

They dared not linger along the way, and arrived at Guangque County, covered in dust, to meet Xiang Yu.

Fan Zeng was covered in dust and looked somewhat haggard, but his eyes were still as sharp as an eagle's.

"Your Majesty, you've worked hard."

When he met Xiang Yu, he did not give him a lecture or reprimand as Xiang Yu had expected. Instead, he smiled slightly and spoke with a hint of comfort in his tone.

Xiang Yu was taken aback; he never expected Fan Zeng to say such a thing.

He opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.

"Father, I...I have lost."

After a moment, he slowly spoke.

Upon hearing this, Fan Zeng's expression did not change much. He looked Xiang Yu up and down, a hint of concern flashing in his eyes.

At this time, Xiang Yu was at a low point in his life. The crushing defeat at Wenzhou dealt him a heavy blow, but Fan Zeng also understood that this was a crucial moment for Xiang Yu's growth.