Chapter 129: Capture Xiang Yu at all costs!
The two armies fought, and the Chu army, under the leadership of Xiang Yu, showed unprecedented bravery. The villagers watched the battle and cheered for the Chu army. Their shouts were like the war song of the Chu State, inspiring every soldier.

"General Xiang, they are coming again!" a Chu soldier shouted, his voice filled with excitement and excitement.

"Xiang Yu, you are truly the savior of the State of Chu!" An old man looked at the battlefield with tears in his eyes.

"Looking at his momentum, the Qin army may suffer a great loss this time!" a young man exclaimed.

The Qin general saw that the Chu army was in high spirits and was secretly anxious. He ordered a change in tactics and covered the Chu army's position with a dense rain of arrows. The Chu soldiers sought shelter, but many were still shot and fell.

"General, we can't stop them!" a general reported to Xiang Yu anxiously.

Xiang Yu roared, wielded his giant axe, and rushed into the rain of arrows. His figure shuttled through the flying arrows, and no one could stop him. His bravery inspired the fighting spirit of the Chu army, and they followed Xiang Yu, rushed out of the cover, and engaged in close combat with the Qin army.

"General Xiang, you are so brave!" exclaimed a soldier, gripping his spear tightly and fighting bravely.

The Qin general was horrified when he saw this. He realized that Xiang Yu was not only brave but also a talented leader. He secretly thought that he must find a way to get rid of Xiang Yu in order to undermine the morale of the Chu army.

"Xiang Yu, although you are brave, Chu is ultimately part of the Qin State! Today, I will take your head to show the majesty of the Qin State!" The Qin general brandished his sword and led his personal guards straight towards Xiang Yu.

Xiang Yu gritted his teeth and swung his giant axe to block the fierce attack of the Qin generals. His eyes were burning with anger and indomitable spirit. Even though he was seriously injured, he still stood firm.

Qin Shi Huang was standing on a high platform in the distance, watching the Qin army's defeat, his face livid: "Xiang Yu, how dare you betray me!"

"Xiang Yu, no matter how hard you struggle, you cannot change your fate of failure!" the Qin general taunted, with the tip of his sword pointing directly at Xiang Yu's heart.

The Qin generals fell to the ground, and the Qin army was in chaos. Xiang Yu seized the opportunity and shouted loudly: "Warriors of Chu, follow me and charge!"

"Your Majesty, Xiang Yu is too cunning. We should make preparations early!" suggested the Qin general.

The morale of the Chu army was greatly boosted, and they followed Xiang Yu, like a tiger descending from a mountain, and attacked the Qin army. The Qin army was terrified and defeated.

The Qin army retreated in panic under the pursuit of the Chu army. The Chu army cheered and the villagers also celebrated their victory. They surrounded Xiang Yu and praised his bravery.

"General Xiang, you are truly the god of war of Chu!" a Chu soldier shouted, his voice full of admiration.

Qin Shi Huang gritted his teeth and ordered: "The whole army retreats and prepares for the next attack!"

"General Xiang, be careful!" The exclamations of the Chu soldiers echoed on the battlefield.

"General, are you okay?" A Chu soldier rushed to Xiang Yu and asked with concern.

"General, you will definitely win!" The villagers shouted in the distance, their voices conveying their trust and expectations for Xiang Yu.

Seeing this, Xiang Yu sneered, wielded his giant axe, and fought against the Qin general. The two armies clashed fiercely on the battlefield, and the future of the Chu State hung in the balance.

The soldier smiled innocently: "General, we can't let you fall!"

"Xiang Yu, you are the pride of the Chu people!" An old man shouted excitedly in the distance, tears flashing in his eyes.

The Qin generals fought fiercely with Xiang Yu, and the two sides fought back and forth, and the situation was stalemate. However, Xiang Yu had been wounded in many places and his physical strength was gradually declining.

"General Xiang, be careful!" a Chu soldier warned, his voice full of concern.

"Xiang Yu, you will definitely lose today!" The Qin general took the opportunity to attack fiercely, with swords flashing, pointing directly at Xiang Yu's throat.

Xiang Yu sneered, and he swung his axe to fight back, his power was weak, but his momentum was overwhelming. Suddenly, a black shadow passed by, and a long spear pierced the back of the Qin general, knocking him off his horse.

Xiang Yu barely avoided the fatal blow, but he was already at the end of his strength. He looked at the approaching Qin generals with an unyielding light in his eyes.

Xiang Yu panted, looked at the soldier who saved him, and said gratefully: "Thank you, brother."

"General Xiang, you are really our savior!" A young man excitedly shook Xiang Yu's hand.

"Xiang Yu, the State of Chu has been reborn because of you!" a middle-aged man said loudly, his eyes full of admiration.

Xiang Yu smiled and looked at them, his heart filled with gratitude: "It is you, the people of Chu, who gave me strength. Only together can we overcome everything."

At this time, a messenger came hurriedly and knelt on one knee: "Report to the general, I just received intelligence that the Qin army is mobilizing a large army and preparing to attack the Chu State again!"

Xiang Yu heard this and his eyes were determined: "Warriors of Chu, we have not won the final victory. Get ready for the next battle!"

"General Xiang, we are ready to go through fire and water for you!" the soldiers shouted in unison, their voices echoing through the valley.

"General Xiang, the people of our Chu State will also fully support you!" An old man spoke on behalf of the villagers, his tone full of determination.

Xiang Yu looked at them, and a warm feeling surged in his heart: "The future of Chu depends on our joint efforts!"

Xiang Yu's bravery and determination left a deep impression on the people of Chu, who were proud of him and regarded him as their savior. However, the threat of the Qin army still existed, and the future of Chu was still full of uncertainty.

Xiang Yu sat in the tent, frowning, thinking about the next countermeasures. The generals around him were also discussing how to deal with the next round of attack by the Qin army.

"General, the Qin army will definitely mobilize more troops after this defeat. How should we respond?" asked a general.

Xiang Yu clenched his fists, his eyes flashing with determination: "We must take the initiative, find the weaknesses of the Qin army, and give them a fatal blow."

At this time, a messenger hurried into the tent: "Report to the general, spies have discovered that the Qin army has built a large number of fortifications on the front line, and it seems that they are preparing for a long-term confrontation."

Xiang Yu heard this, his eyes gleamed with a gleam of light: "It seems that the Qin army wants to take advantage of our rest and consume our strength. Pass the order, the whole army will rest, and at the same time send a small team to scout the enemy and look for loopholes."

After a short rest, the morale of the Chu soldiers was high. They firmly believed that under the leadership of Xiang Yu, the Chu State would definitely defeat the Qin Army.

In the village, the people were also preparing for the next battle of the Chu army. An old man said to his grandson: "My son, General Xiang Yu is our hero. He will definitely lead us to victory."

"Grandpa, I also want to be a man like General Xiang Yu!" The grandson's childish voice was full of longing.

On the other side of Chu State, Qin Shi Huang was listening to the reports of his generals in the palace. With a gloomy face, he said to one of the generals: "Xiang Yu is so cunning, how can you not find his flaws?"

The general bowed his head, full of guilt: "Your Majesty, Xiang Yu's whereabouts are secretive and elusive. I am incompetent. Please punish me, Your Majesty."

Qin Shihuang snorted coldly, "As long as Xiang Yu is not eliminated, the great Qin kingdom will be in turmoil. Send me more people and make sure to find his weakness." On the border between the Chu State and the Qin Army, a secret deal was taking place.

A mysterious businessman provided intelligence to the Chu army's spies: "The Qin army's food and grass supply line is in the rear. If this line can be cut off, their army will be in trouble."

When the spy heard this, he was inspired and quickly reported the news to Xiang Yu.

After hearing this, Xiang Yu's eyes flashed with cunning: "Very good, this is our chance. Pass the order down, select elite soldiers, and we will attack the Qin army's grain depot at night!"

As night fell, the elite troops of the Chu army sneaked into the rear of the Qin army, as silent as ghosts.

They quietly approached the granary under the moonlight, preparing to launch a surprise attack.

The Qin guards did not realize the danger until the Chu army's arrows fell like rain.

However, it was too late. The Chu army's attack was like a thunderbolt, instantly destroying the Qin army's defense line.

"General, we succeeded! We have burned the Qin army's food and grass!" a soldier reported excitedly.

Xiang Yu stood in the firelight, his eyes sparkling: "Tell my brothers, our action tonight is to let the Qin army know that the warriors of Chu are not something they can easily bully!"

When the news reached the State of Chu, the people cheered and praised Xiang Yu's wisdom and courage.

In the Qin army camp, Qin Shihuang learned that the food and grass had been destroyed, and angrily smashed the jade cup in his hand.

"Xiang Yu, how dare you challenge my majesty like this! Pass the order down, mobilize the entire army, and capture Xiang Yu at all costs!" Qin Shihuang roared.

The anger of the Qin army was like a volcanic eruption. They advanced frantically towards the Chu army's positions. The survival of the Chu state was once again in crisis.

Xiang Yu's army galloped across the land of Chu. The people along the way saw their flags and cast their eyes in awe. When they heard that Xiang Yu was going to challenge the Qin army, they were both afraid and expectant. Some people were talking on the roadside, their voices were low but full of enthusiasm.

"General Xiang is so brave that he dares to fight against the Qin army." An old man exclaimed, his eyes flashing with admiration for the hero.

"But the Qin army is very powerful. Can General Xiang do it?" The young man's voice was filled with a hint of worry.

"That's not necessarily true. I heard that General Xiang's Chu army is in high spirits, and every soldier is a brave warrior who can fight one against a hundred." Another middle-aged man retorted, his tone full of confidence.

In the military camp, Xiang Yu was encouraging his soldiers: "We are not fighting for personal honor or disgrace, but for the dignity of the Chu State and for our homeland. As long as we work together, nothing is invincible!"

The soldiers shouted in response, their voices echoing through the valley, shaking the people.

At the same time, Li Si and Ye Chi were also secretly plotting to find several nobles of the Chu State, tempting them with power and benefits, and letting them spread doubts about Xiang Yu among the people.

"Xiang Yu is just using you. If he fails, what will happen to you?" An aristocrat was moved by Li Si's words and began to waver.

In the palace, Qin Shi Huang listened to the progress and nodded in approval: "Very good, if this continues, Xiang Yu's influence will gradually weaken."

However, Qin Shihuang's plan did not go smoothly. On the border of Chu, a mysterious team suddenly appeared. Their leader was a young man named Long Xiaotian, who claimed to be an orphan of Chu and wanted to avenge Chu.

"Long Xiaotian? Who is he?" Qin Shihuang asked with a frown.

"Your Majesty, according to intelligence, he is the son of a former general of the Chu State. He has been living abroad. His sudden appearance now may bring help to Xiang Yu." Ye Chi reported.

Qin Shi Huang's eyes became deep: "Then, let him become a chess piece on our chessboard."

On the other side, Xiang Yu heard the news about Long Xiaotian, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes: "Is there still such a warrior in Chu? It seems that this battle will be more complicated."

Xiang Yu looked at the information in his hand and pondered in his heart.

He knew that Long Xiaotian's appearance was not accidental, and there must be someone behind it.

He found Fan Zeng to discuss countermeasures.

"Fan Zeng, do you think Long Xiaotian is an enemy or a friend?" Xiang Yu asked in a deep voice.

Fan Zeng twisted his beard and pondered: "This person's identity is unknown, but if he can be used by me, he is a friend; if he is manipulated by others, he is an enemy. Yu, we must treat him with caution."

Xiang Yu nodded, his eyes firm: "Then send someone to contact him and see what he means. At the same time, we must also be wary of Qin Shihuang's conspiracy."

In the streets of Chu, Long Xiaotian's name spread like wildfire. People were talking about him, some praised his bravery, and some worried that his appearance would bring more chaos to Chu.

"Have you heard? That Long Xiaotian repelled the Qin army with just one move. He's truly a hero!" exclaimed a hawker.

"Don't forget, Qin Shihuang's methods are ruthless. It may not be so easy to deal with Long Xiaotian." The old man next to him reminded.

When the news reached Ye Chi's ears, he sneered: "Long Xiaotian, humph, is just a jumping clown. We only need to guide him a little, and he will dig his own grave."

Li Si frowned slightly when he heard this: "We still need to be cautious about this matter. If Long Xiaotian is really capable, we must not underestimate him."

Ye Chi said indifferently: "I have my own plans."

After discussing with Fan Zeng, Xiang Yu decided to send a messenger to contact Long Xiaotian, and also strengthened the surveillance of the Qin army's movements. In the villages of Chu, people were talking about this new hero, speculating about his identity and purpose.

"I heard that Long Xiaotian is a descendant of the former king of Chu State, and he came back this time to revive Chu State." A young man said excitedly in the tavern.

"Alas, the State of Chu is in a turbulent time now. If he is sincere about serving the country, that would naturally be a good thing." An old man shook his head and sighed, his eyes full of worry.

In a corner of the tavern, a messenger was quietly reporting to Xiang Yu: "General, I have met Long Xiaotian, and he promised to meet with us to discuss major plans."

Xiang Yu heard this, and a hint of expectation flashed in his eyes: "Okay, we will wait for good news. But be careful, the Qin army may have noticed his presence."

At this time, in Qin Shihuang's palace, Li Si and Ye Chi were plotting a strategy to deal with Long Xiaotian.

"Ye Chi, what good idea do you have?" asked Qin Shihuang.

(End of this chapter)