The Great Qin Dynasty: The egg of the Black Bird was revered as a national guardian beast.

"When Han Xin encountered a large army attacking him, he remained calm in the face of danger, formed a battle formation with his back to the river, and repelled Xiang Yu's vanguard."

"They quickly swam across, forded the water, and attacked the detachment blocking their way on the north bank, breaking through the encirclement and escaping!"

After listening to the detailed battle report, Xiang Liang fell silent, clearly dissatisfied with the outcome.

Although they failed to capture or kill Han Xin, the casualties among his troops were not as exaggerated as Song Yi had described.

However, tens of thousands died on the spot, and thousands were captured.

Han Xin led an army of 30,000 to 40,000 across the Ji River and fled.

Xiang Liang let out a breath.

He couldn't help but sigh with regret, "This is the Han Xin who caused my downfall. The younger generation is truly formidable."

In Song Yi's memory, Xiang Liang rarely praised people.

Especially since the other party was a member of the tyrannical Qin Dynasty: "General, Han Xin merely took advantage of an opportunity and displayed his power temporarily."

"The general is now personally leading the troops."

"Wasn't Han Xin utterly defeated? What's the big deal?"

"No," Xiang Liang shook his head. "I don't know where the tyrannical Qin Dynasty found such a person as Han Xin."

"They not only marched with discipline, but also had the ability to adapt to changing circumstances."

"Since taking command, he has won one great victory after another. If I hadn't studied his temperament, this battle would not have been so easy."

Xiang Liang couldn't help but feel a little regretful.

"If this boy were under my command, the tyrannical Qin Dynasty would probably be dead by now..."

However, in Xiang Liang's view, Han Xin was not perfect.

He was a very capable general, but since taking command, he had won every battle and became arrogant and complacent.

Ever since Han Xin defeated the Qi-Chu reinforcements, Xiang Liang had been studying him, knowing that Han Xin was a young man.

Not only were they bold, but they were also eager to act rashly.

Therefore, it was anticipated that after capturing Dong'e, he would not take cities along the way, but would instead use the city as a crossing point to advance eastward.

They wanted to go directly to Di County to capture the King of Qi.

He let out a breath and looked around at the people. This time, he absolutely could not let Han Xin escape; he had to eliminate him completely.

Thus, Xiang Liang raised his hand and waved it down.

"On the march, pursue Han Xin's troops and make sure he doesn't escape back to Dingtao to reunite with his old forces."

....................

at the same time.

Han Xin, who suffered his first defeat at the Ji River, fled with his remaining troops.

They bypassed Dong'e and headed straight for Dingtao.

Xiang Liang was also unwilling to give up and pursued them all the way. He caught up with them many times, but quickly broke through each time.

Fortunately, amidst the misfortune,

Despite the fact that most of them were wounded, Han Xin's remaining troops persisted all the way and were about to reach Dingtao.

Dingtao was just ahead, not far away.

Xiang Liang ordered Xiang Yu to lead three hundred cavalrymen in pursuit, determined to kill Han Xin before he reached Dingtao.

"Tap tap tap".

The horses' hooves trampled as they charged toward the routed army ahead.

On the city wall of Dingtao, the Qin army left behind by Han Xin watched the defeated Qin army.

Then, they looked behind them.

Seeing the pursuing army behind them, the general defending the city immediately ordered his troops to come out of the city to meet them.

"Boom!"

The city gates slowly opened.

The dark mass of Qin soldiers marched out of the city, walked behind the remaining troops, and formed a military formation.

Subsequently, Han Xin led his army into the city first.

Only the Qin army responsible for providing support remained in formation, holding their long spears, still there.

After leading his army into Dingtao, Han Xin, without waiting for rest, climbed the city wall alone.

In the distance, a flag came into his view.

A splash of crimson, carried by the wind, flutters forward!

Beneath the banner was a rider in crimson dust, his armor and cloak all fiery red, except for the magnificent black steed beneath him.

Carrying the cavalry general and leading three hundred light cavalry behind him, wielding halberds and spears, they charged towards the army formation!

"A hundred or so people dare to charge into a formation of a thousand?"

However, the imagined scene of attackers being thrown into chaos did not occur; instead, the enemy's formation was directly broken up.

Han Xin stood atop the city wall.

The Qin soldiers around them stared blankly at this scene.

After a long while, he finally came to his senses, decided to abandon the thousand-strong army, and ordered the city gates to be closed.

........…….......

Dingtao.

The rendezvous with the garrison at Dingtao should have been a cause for celebration.

However, the deputy general in the army had a gloomy face and looked coldly at Han Xin, his eyes seeming to want to devour him!

Tens of thousands of his men were either killed or captured, a huge loss. Along the way, more than a thousand more were separated from their men.

But what worries him even more is...

The deputy general in the army was seriously injured while covering Han Xin's retreat during the forced crossing of the Ji River.

He is currently being diagnosed and treated by a military doctor inside the room...

Han Xin also lost his usual spirit; he stood outside the room with a listless expression.

Besides the devastating scene of this crushing defeat, my mind was filled with other thoughts.

All that remains is his stubbornness, his pride and self-satisfaction, and his arrogance.

And, that lone rider outside the city today.

He let out a breath and shook his head. Looking back now, it all seemed so ironic.

Han Xin clenched his fists tightly and pursed his lips.

Then she closed her eyes, as if that would allow Han Xin to forget all the humiliation...

But the military doctor who came out of the room pulled Han Xin back to the cruel reality.

Some things simply have to be faced.

Han Xin looked over, and the general rushed over in a flash, shouting, "How is it?"

"General, Vice General."

The medic raised his hand. "The lieutenant is out of danger, but now... but..."

"Just what?" Han Xin asked with a sense of foreboding.

That time, the general glared at Han Xin, and before the army doctor could answer, he strode into the room.

But not long after, he stormed out again, fuming.

He walked up to the army doctor: "You quack! Where's his hand? What happened?"

The military doctor was shocked and quickly waved his hands to explain.

"Vice General, I have done my best. The Vice General's right hand is injured and ulcerated, and he has not received timely treatment."

"To save his life, the only option is to saw it off..."

The deputy general was unable to accept this, and Han Xin was also struck dumb. He remembered that the last time he returned to Xianyang, the deputy general was perfectly fine.

But now, he has lost a hand, and recalling the journey so far, he feels saddened.

From now on, the young man who loved riding and shooting arrows may be unable to ride a horse or shoot arrows...

For a young officer aspiring to achieve fame and success, there could be nothing more despairing.

That time, the general was naturally aware of this as well.

Gritting his teeth, he picked up his sword and strode menacingly toward Han Xin, the tip of the sword pointing at him.

"Han Xin, you scoundrel, you've brought shame upon your army and led to the defeat of your troops!"

"Tens of thousands of people have died. How can you face the elders of Guanzhong? How can you face the Imperial Physician?"