"If something unexpected happens to the Zhao army sent to Chu State..." He pursed his lips and did not finish his words, but everyone understood what he meant.

If the 200,000 elite Zhao troops sent cannot defeat the remaining armies of Chu and Qin, then Zhao will be in a difficult situation.

But how could it be possible to lose?

No matter how you think about it, it is impossible.

It is absolutely impossible for the Qin State to fake its military strength. It is also obvious to the Chu State. It is impossible for him to involve the entire Chu State just to put on a show with the Qin State. So in such an obvious battle situation, if the Zhao Army still loses

Yes, that would be simply unreasonable.

"Why didn't Master Chen come to Zhao State and instead led his troops to Chu State? It was clear that their main intention was to attack Zhao State?"

"You are wrong. Her heart is bigger than everyone else. She wants to swallow both countries in one breath."

There is no leader or deputy, both Chu and Zhao are her targets. She leads troops to Chu to plan and plot, and then uses Qin and Wei's large forces to contain Zhao. She is a master of the two-pronged strategy.

.

Just like him, his approach is very similar to hers. The only difference is that he is a step slower. She even started planning the overall situation when Qin was in danger. Who can think about the long term like her?

Besides, there are so many mysteries about her, it's like... people who don't belong to their world, she has done all those magical and impossible things.

"here we go."

Hou Qing intercepted the topic that Touhou wanted to continue. He walked up to the elevated platform, wearing a purple double-breasted wide-sleeved court robe, a gold-woven auspicious cloud belt tied around his waist, his black hair tied up with a jade-gilt crown, and his forehead fell.

The blood jade makes the complexion white and flawless, and the pair of clear and jade-like eyes reveal a myriad of worlds and profound meanings.

The battlefield below has been specially arranged. There are many flags in the front position, arranged in twenty-eight constellations, seven constellations in the southeast, northwest and four directions. Today they will fight here.

"Which step will he take first? I guess... Canglong Qisu will go first."

On the other side, Xiangbo Xunhuo's somewhat elegant and graceful face was sunk between the fur-lined collar of his cloak, his brows furrowed but not frowning, and he said softly: "He will definitely guess that I want to touch the blue dragon in the east, so he

The next step will be to go to Northern Xuanwu.”

The seven constellations of the Eastern Canglong are horns, kang, di, room, heart, tail, and Ji. When the seven constellations move, it will be like a divine dragon waving its tail and attacking.

The seven constellations of Xuanwu in the north are Dou, Ox, Female, Xu, Danger, Room, and Wall. Each of the seven constellations is guarded, like a solid stone fortress that cannot be breached.

Everything was going on just like the thoughts in their minds. The two armies were fighting each other, each with their own unique moves and ways to break it.

The King of Wei, Zihuang, couldn't help but marvel at this extraordinary fight. He asked: "Right Prime Minister, if we directly attack Zhao with the entire army, what are your chances of winning?"

"If the queen is not here, there is an 80% chance."

"What if he is here?"

He sighed: "Fifty percent."

Wei Wang Zihuang smiled and sighed: "He alone can increase the success of the entire Zhao country by 30%."

"He can turn an empty city into a military city. Even if there is no one guarding it, it can withstand thousands of troops. What do you think?" Xiangbo Xunhuo said without exaggeration.

"But don't we have your right minister here? Can't you defeat him?" Wei Wang Zihuang asked in surprise.

Xiangbo Xunhuo's slender eyelashes were slightly drooped, and his outline was elegant and fairy-like: "We have learned differently. I focus on defense, and he focuses on offense. Now our situation is the opposite. He defends the city, I attack the city, and he focuses on defense.

Attacking is even more superior."

"If Taifu Chen is here, I'm afraid Hou Qing's advantage will be reduced again."

When Chen Baiqi was mentioned, Xiangbo Xunhuo's straight mouth softened a bit: "If there are no accidents on her side, she should have earned half of the country for us."

This game was stalemate for a whole day, unable to break through or attack. The cavalry suddenly turned over and abandoned their horses. The horses occupied the previous star arrangement, drew out their scimitars and formed the white tiger Qixu. The white tiger is the god of killing.

, the main attack, and if Xiangbo's side changes their formation, they will be defeated, but if they don't change their formation, how can they block two with one.

Xiangbo Xunhuo did not anticipate this change in advance, but he took some precautions against various sudden changes. With his order, the Qin army inserted their halberds into the Xuanwu Qisu formation points, and then pulled out their waists.

With the hidden blade on his back, he fought with the charging Zhao army.

The two sides were instantly evenly matched. The cavalry turned into infantry, and the halberd soldiers turned into pawns. Both sides used fighting methods that they were not good at to kill the enemy.

In the end, there was no winner in this game, because at the critical moment, it was Zhao Guo who delivered the urgent news. After hearing the news, Hou Qing's face suddenly changed.

The formation was destroyed and the army returned to the city.

At this time, the Qin army also received a piece of good news, but it was the news from the Chu state that the Qin army defeated Chu. This great news completely boosted the morale of the Qin army in Zhao.

On the contrary, Zhao Guo felt that their sky was half dark.

Returning to the military camp with King Zihuang of Wei, Xiangbo Xunhuo's usually sickly face turned red. He summoned the scouts who summoned him and asked repeatedly: "Is Taifu okay? Is she injured?"

"The master was slightly injured, but he is no longer seriously injured. Everything is fine."

After hearing this, King Zihuang of Wei frowned: "Who can hurt her?"

He knew her abilities, and there were very few people in the world who could hurt her.

"It's the King of Chu. When the Taifu was fighting with the King of Chu, he was unfortunately struck by a sword."

Chu Cangyue? Although his skills are strong, he can't reach the level of Chen Rui's extraordinary skills. Maybe there is something hidden in it.

"Then King Chu..."

"The King of Chu was stabbed to death by the Taifu's sword."

Xiangbo Xunhuo was greatly shocked when he heard this and could not recover for a long time.

Did she...really kill him?

Xiangbo Xunhuo couldn't believe it. She was once so loyal, but she risked her own life for him. She could really... be ruthless enough to kill him?

"What about the current situation in Chu State...?"

The scout replied: "The Chu State encountered the Zhao State army. Fortunately, the Taifu guarded the capital city of Ying. Now the army is stationed in the city and everything is in order."

"Zhao Jun? Houqing secretly sent Zhao Jun to attack the enemy's rear?" Wei Wang Zihuang said in surprise.

"Yes, if the Taifu had not led tens of thousands of private troops to defend against the enemy, the Qin army would have been destroyed this time, and the Chu country would have fallen into the hands of the Zhao army." The scout said in admiration.

Wei Wang Zihuang's face turned green and white for a long time, and it took a long time for him to return to his original state: "The Queen is such a good strategist, and he is also very courageous. Although we are defeated here, he planned to wait here and do nothing, but in fact

He found another way to pick up the leak behind us."

If Chen Rui hadn't been aware of all this and had made arrangements in advance, wouldn't they have worked in vain to marry Zhao Guo.

"Everything goes well, that's good." Xiangbo Xunhuo looked a little worried after this sudden incident.

"In addition, the Grand Tutor has a secret letter that I want to give to You Xiangqing to open."

The scout took out the secret letter in his arms and handed it to him.

Xiangbo Xunhuo came back to his senses, straightened his expression and took it. After unfolding it and reading it, his face was shocked.

"What's wrong?" Wei Wang Zihuang asked.

However, Xiangbo Xunhuo did not reply to him first, but said to the scout: "I will reply to her immediately."

"The Grand Tutor said there was no need to reply. She told the right minister to feel free to give it a try. She will take care of everything."

King Zihuang of Wei still didn't know why, but Xunhuo, his brother-in-law, tightened the letter in his hand and let out a long breath when he handed it over to King Wei for his own reading.

"...She is so brave."

——

The monarchs and ministers of the Zhao Kingdom were in an emergency chamber of commerce, and they were all anxious. They had sent out troops several times, but they had been defeated again and again. Now they were in decline and unable to recover.

Qi Ran's army of 200,000, the army of more than 200,000 supported by Li Mu, and the 200,000 sent to Chu State, totaling more than 600,000, which was almost all the troops they could mobilize and recruit outside.

How long has it been since they were all defeated by Qin and Wei?

Now that the strategy of "surrounding Wei and rescuing Zhao" is no longer effective, with only a hundred thousand troops left in Handan, can they really withstand the three to four hundred thousand troops living outside?

Hou Qing stretched out his hand to rub the swelling on his forehead, but found that it was of no avail, so he withdrew his hand and turned his gaze downwards.

"Now that I know I'm afraid? Who can tell me who leaked the news about our army to Qin?"

Liang Han's shallow voice was devoid of emotion and could make people shiver.

This sentence directly blew up everyone's eardrums. They had never been very innocent in their daily behavior, so they began to recall and panic, and then accused each other. Some people claimed that they had never done anything harmful to Zhao Guo.

Over the years, the State of Zhao has been strong and prosperous, and there are many people who are fawning. When these high-ranking officials are carried away with their complacency, they can more or less lose control of their hands and mouths.

Hou Qing curled up his lips and said sarcastically: "Don't tell me? How did you think that the other party was so accurate? You have not revealed a word about Zhao's military strength, deployment, mobilization, and even the march route to the outside world?"

Many ministers below began to look a little pale, and they lowered their eyes out of guilt and fear, not daring to look up.

Not long ago, no, clearly before the Qin State launched the mutiny, they had a private meeting with Mengchang Jun, and they were heavily bribed by him while they were drunk and talking. It seems that... maybe... probably... they told some stories about Zhao.

They couldn’t remember exactly what they said about the country’s affairs, but looking back on it now, there was something strange about it.

Snap——

The files on the case were thrown to the ground, which shocked their backs.

"You know, if you talk to smart people and know the subtleties, if you interact with people with ulterior motives, you may have already dug out all the secrets. Now Zhao State is in trouble both internally and externally. You don't think about the danger of the country. You are all loyal ministers and good generals of Zhao State.

ah."

Plop, all the civil and military officials in the court were already covered in cold sweat, and they all knelt down.

Regret is not enough to describe their mood.

"I am guilty."

Hou Qing stood up suddenly and faced them with a cold and awe-inspiring body: "You should pay compensation to the State of Zhao for this crime. I can't bear it."

As soon as he finished speaking, he turned around and left the palace, surrounded by the chamberlain ministers and his followers, regardless of the bleak and panicked look behind him.

"Your Majesty, it's time. If it's later, I'm afraid it'll be too late." The confidant who was following the Queen showed a solemn look on his face.

Hou Qing paused for a long time and uttered three words: "Declare war."

Too late?
Chapter completed!