In the tenth year of the Qin Dynasty, at the end of November and the beginning of December, Chu King Xiong Han quickly rewarded the Korean land to the clan. With the clan's efforts to maintain it, Qin's strategy of recruiting refugees failed.
To a certain extent, in order to retain these frightened people, the interests of the Chu clan were slightly harmed.
The destruction of Korea gave these people a good meal, and the remaining Wei State, which was also crippled by the Qin State, naturally became the target of attack by the various clans of the Chu State.
"Your Majesty, it was said that Korea was blessed by heaven, but now it is a remnant soul under the hegemony of our great Chu. It is our great Chu that is blessed by heaven. Your Majesty, your great king will lead our country of Chu to regain the land of Nanyang and open the way to the Central Plains.
This is the beginning of Overlord’s foundation.”
After the war that destroyed Korea, the interests of the Xiang family were greatly satisfied. Xiang Yan, who was from the Shangzhu Kingdom, took the initiative to brag to Xiong Han.
Long Zhan, who was standing behind Xiang Yan, then came out and suggested: "That's right. Now everyone in our Chu country is singing, Great Chu is rising, and the overlord will appear. The people's hearts can be used, and the military's morale can be used. Your Majesty, now is the time to conquer Wei in one go.
In order to avoid giving the Wei State time to train tens of thousands more elite soldiers, our army will have to spend a lot more effort to destroy Wei."
Qu Pei, who is a Sanlv official, also agreed with Long Zhan, a man he usually didn't think highly of. "General Long's words are reasonable. We cannot give the Wei State time to recuperate. It will only take one or two days to destroy the Wei State at this time."
In a month's time, we can just catch up with the spring planting. If we hesitate again, we will not be able to start the war again in the next few months."
The paddy field sowing time in Chu State is roughly in March and April every year. Generally speaking, wars between countries in this era will not be held during spring plowing. If the farming work is delayed, the consequences will be too serious.
This is why these people in the Chu State are anxious to quickly send troops to destroy the Wei State. They think that the Wei State will be destroyed within two months, and then they just rush back to plant seeds in the spring. Perfect!
"Yes, Dr. Qu's consideration makes sense. Once he hesitates, he will miss such a great opportunity."
"Well, our Chu army has the courage to defeat South Korea, but Wei's elite has been depleted and the sun is thinning. Our army has no victory but no defeat, so it's time to advance."
"Yes, Your Majesty, with the might of my great Chu State, it is not worth mentioning that the Wei Kingdom is just a state at present! Your Majesty, please send troops."
"Your Majesty, send troops."
Xiong Han, who was sitting on the throne, sneered in his heart when he saw that all the leading figures in the country were eagerly requesting to invade Wei.
This group of people is not here for the hegemony of the Chu State, they all want to benefit their own family.
The Ji family, who suffered the heaviest losses in this battle to destroy Korea, said two different words amidst the calls for a quick attack on Wei.
Ji Ying's sunken eye sockets were filled with pain and exhaustion. That night, a meteorite fell from the sky and hit his army camp. His direct family members were ruthlessly torn apart by the sky. In the lava and fire, their
The wailing and struggling gradually became silent. This scene became his eternal nightmare, waking him up in the middle of the night from time to time. Since that battle, he had not had a good night's sleep.
"Your Majesty, our Chu State is destroyed by South Korea. This is the beginning of the downfall of the Seven Heroes of the Warring States Period. All countries will be greatly alert to this. At this moment, I directly send troops to attack Wei. It is very likely that all countries will join forces to attack me, especially Qin! If Qin also
If you join the Hezong queue, our country of Chu will be in danger, and your Majesty must not ignore it."
When Xiong Han heard Ji Ying's words, although he didn't say anything openly, he gave him a thumbs up in his heart. Regardless of whether he was right or wrong, he was at least thinking about Chu State. Those who were anxious to attack Wei would be in trouble.
It's really ugly.
Yingmeng, the leader of the Thunder Leopard Army who has always been taciturn and has no sense of presence, immediately agreed: "General Ji Ying's concerns are very reasonable. All the kings of the Qin State have the ambition to go east. The current King of Qin Yingzheng, his court methods are what we expect.
We already know that the previous Battle of Puyang and the Battle of Nanyang also showed his ambition for the general trend of the world.
At this moment, Chu State is attacking Wei State. If the King of Qin raises his arms, he can directly become the leader of the alliance. Our great cause of conquering Wei may become a disaster, and the king has to guard against it."
When Long Zhan heard that the two of them were quite opposed to sending troops to Wei, he immediately taunted with guns and sticks: "Hmph, the Thunder Leopard Army and the Shadow Tiger Army have always been known for their good defense. What? General Ji Ying and General Yingmeng
, Could it be that I have lost my courage, as a soldier of our Chu country, I am so timid and restrained."
When Ji Ying and Yingmeng heard this, they both frowned and looked at Long Zhan who was speaking.
The other party did not show any weakness, glanced at the two men, and asked loudly: "The Qin State has lost 150,000 elite soldiers and is currently licking its wounds. In addition, a large number of civilians in the country have invested in building large canals. At this moment, he
How dare you send troops to fight against my country, Chu?"
The ministers in the Chu court began to discuss each other, each holding their own opinions on whether Qin would take this opportunity to send troops.
"Haha, although some of General Long's words are biased, I also believe that Qin will not become the leader of this alliance."
The person who spoke was actually Ling Yin and Li Yuan, the leaders of the officials.
The court hall became eerily quiet, and everyone looked at Lord Ling Yin with interest, who was uncharacteristically prepared to analyze the situation.
Long Zhan glanced sideways, and the other party said, "Some of General Long's words were biased," which made him purse his lips in displeasure.
Li Yuan straightened out his large abdominal muscles and walked out before the ministers. He said: "Your Majesty, I think that Qin will not send troops when I attack Wei this time. The reason is not because General Long said that the Qin army was greatly damaged.
, or the people in other countries have invested in building large canals. It’s because the situation in the entire world has changed dramatically.”
"The situation in the world has changed dramatically?"
"What's the meaning?"
The officials were whispering to each other.
Yingmeng took the initiative to ask: "Lord Ling Yin, what does it mean that the situation in the world has changed drastically?"
All the officials looked puzzled, looking forward to Li Yuan's explanation. Xiong Han, the king of Chu, sat on top with his eyes slightly closed, as if he had expected this scene.
Li Yuan began to explain with great air: "With the destruction of Korea by Chu, the situation of the seven heroes of the Warring States Period disappeared, and what will happen next will be a short-term struggle for hegemony among the Three Kingdoms."
"Three Kingdoms Struggle for Hegemony?"
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Some people may think that there is collusion, but in fact there is not.
"In today's world, the two strongest countries are Qin and Chu. The remaining Wei and Yan are basically vulnerable and can be destroyed at any time. Qi has not repaired its armaments for many years and has been in good relations with Qin for decades. It can be regarded as
An ally of Qin.
There is only one State, Zhao, with a special strength and status. Its army is powerful in combat, and there are many famous generals in the country. It has been competing with Qin all the year round. Due to its domestic population and land, Zhao's overall national strength is weaker than Qin and Chu. The ensuing struggle for the general trend of the world will actually be
It is the struggle between the Three Kingdoms of Qin, Chu and Zhao.
At this time, I send troops to the Wei State. The Wei State is weak and cannot resist our great army of Chu. It can only ask for help from other countries. Who should I turn to? Only Zhao State."
"This is a good analysis. The State of Wei asked for help from the State of Zhao, and then, I, the Chu State, are afraid that he will succeed with the State of Zhao?"
Long Zhan said, I regard the Zhao State as nothing more than a piece of grass.
Li Yuan immediately praised loudly: "General Long's bravery is exactly what our Chu army looks like. How dare Zhao dare to fight alone with the power of one country, he must call on all countries to join forces. Facing the combined forces of all countries, General Long still dares to claim victory."
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"Hmph, didn't you say that Qin won't send troops? If Qin doesn't send troops, what can the remaining weak countries do if they unite together? Let me destroy them all in one battle!"
"How magnificent! The Tenglong Army! Your Majesty, I believe that General Long should be the vanguard general in this attack on Wei."
Yingmeng saw Li Yuan and Long Zhan, who had never dealt with each other, singing and singing, and felt baffled. He quickly stood up and interrupted, "Please wait a moment, Lord Ling Yin. You haven't said why the Qin State will not send troops to participate in the joint expedition."
As for me, why did I jump to debating who should lead the army?"
"If the State of Qin participates in this collusion war, then the State of Zhao will not be able to become the leader of the coalition. King Zhao hates King Qin Ying Zheng deeply. He will never agree to the state of Qin becoming the leader of the coalition."
Li Yuan's explanation did not convince Yingmeng. He asked instead: "No matter how much King Yan of Zhao hates King Qin, this is a national matter. Will he abolish public service for personal reasons?"
"This reason is just private anger. The real decisive factor is that if Qin participates in the attack, Chu will definitely not be able to resist the coalition forces of other countries."
"Lord Ling Yin, you..." Long Zhan took half a step forward and suddenly stopped.
Li Yuanyuan opened her small eyes and smiled at him and asked: "What? Is General Long confident in defeating the Qin and Zhao coalition forces?"
Long Zhan curled his lips and stepped back, "No."
"Our Chu State is unable to resist the coalition forces. Once the casualties are too large in this war, the newly acquired land of Korea will be handed over to the Qin State. The Qin State will dominate the world. Moreover, with the Qi State as an ally, the Zhao State will
It's dangerous.
In order to prevent this kind of thing from happening, Zhao Wangyan would never let Qin participate in the alliance, and would definitely do something secretly.
Referring to others, there are so many talented people in the Qin State's court, and they should be able to think of this step. The Qin State just lost 150,000 troops, and 200,000 civilians in the country threw themselves into the canal. To participate in the attack on our Chu State is to fight hard, and to face the King of Zhao.
Yan's conspiracy, isn't this asking for trouble?"
Li Yuan's words were basically finished here. Long Zhan was very excited after hearing this. He patted his chest and shouted: "What a new thing. The Qin State actually wants to sit back and watch me destroy South Korea first and then the Wei State... Haha, this tiger and wolf
It seems that the Qin Dynasty is only strong on the outside and weak on the inside. No wonder it still suffered such a disastrous victory against weak countries like Han and Wei."
The princes in the court looked at Li Yuan, with doubts in their eyes. This Li Yuan was good at engaging in small conspiracies, but when could he have such a detailed insight into the affairs of the world and talk about it in a convincing way?
Xiong Han saw that the effect was almost complete, and finally began to speak: "Master Ling Yin's analysis has hit the mark. If Ying Zheng sends troops to participate in the joint attack on me, it will not be of any benefit to the Qin State. It seems that this time,
I can peacefully destroy Wei."
Upon hearing that King Chu decided to send troops to attack Wei, most of the ministers in the court couldn't help but prostrate themselves in joy, shouting, "The king is wise. The great Chu will be victorious!"
Since it was expected that the Qin State would not participate in the alliance, in response to the possible appearance of Zhao and Qi armies, the Chu State court continued to discuss the deployment of troops and generals, preparing to start the second battle to destroy the country.
After the court meeting, Xiong Han walked back to his palace with cheerful steps, where a new great talent was waiting for him.
"Concubine Yan has met the king."
In a side hall, the soul-stirring and beautiful figure of Concubine Dongjun Yan appeared, her red lips lightly opened, and she saluted Xiong Han Yingying.
"Master, you don't need to be polite. Today, my uncle used the words that the master taught him, which made all the princes in the court of Chu Dynasty marvel at him. The master is a great talent. I wish I had listened to the master's speech earlier." Xiong Han walked up to him.
In front of Concubine Yan, he solemnly helped her up, his hands parted at the touch, his eyes did not squint, and he was very sincere.
"Your Majesty, your Majesty praised me. Compared to the talents in governing the country in the court, my concubine's knowledge is nothing but trivial matters."
"Hmph, some of them may have great talents, but their thoughts are all focused on their own interests. When will they consider me, the king?"
The corners of Concubine Yan's mouth curled up, and her smile lit up half the palace. She comforted: "Your Majesty, don't worry, the situation in the world is gradually becoming clearer. Qin's laws are strict, and the system of prefectures and counties is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Today, the King of Qin has
He is an ambitious British master. The state of Qin cannot provide the benefits these people seek, only the state of Chu can provide them. Therefore, although they are selfish, they can still be trusted in their affairs."
It's not like Xiong Han didn't know this truth. He snorted angrily, "Sooner or later, I will have to deal with these people."
"Your Majesty, this attack on Wei is an opportunity."
Xiong Han's eyes lit up, and he politely urged Concubine Yan with some excitement, "Master, please speak quickly."
"Your Majesty, the State of Qin will not participate in the alliance, so the State of Zhao will be the leader of the coalition. The State of Yan has just fought with the State of Zhao to a bloody battle, so it should not respond to the call of the State of Zhao; although the State of Qi used to look at Qin's face
But now that the anti-Qin forces in the country are on the rise, the possibility of sending troops is not small.
Therefore, this so-called coalition should be the Zhao Army, the Qi Army, and the extremely weak Wei Army. When fighting against these three coalition forces, the only thing worth worrying about is the Zhao State."
Concubine Yan's words were recognized by Xiong Hande, who nodded and continued, "Yes, I am also worried about this matter. In the previous war, our Chu State lost more than 100,000 soldiers. If this is the case with Zhao State,
If we fight head-on, I'm afraid it will give Qin an advantage."
Xiong Han didn't feel guilty at all when he said this, and looked like he felt sorry for the soldiers of Chu State.
The more than 100,000 people injured in the Battle of Daze Mountain and the Battle of Korea were all not his direct descendants, but all legions with clan backgrounds.
At this moment, he asked Concubine Yan for advice, also in order to further weaken the power of these huge clans.
Perhaps the clan was aware of Xiong Han's knife, but under the temptation of the land's population, this suspicion quickly disappeared.
Concubine Yan's cold voice came, "If the Qin State does not intervene, Zhao Wangyan will seriously prevent our Chu State from destroying Wei. With the combat effectiveness of the Zhao army, this will be a tough battle and the losses will not be small."
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In the battle of Daze Mountain, Xiang Yan lost his prestige, and the Tenglong Army lost nearly 50,000 of its 100,000 troops.
During the war in Korea, Ji Ying suffered physical and mental setbacks, and the Shadow Tiger Army lost nearly 70,000 of its 100,000 soldiers. (Of course, this matter in Korea is not Xiong Han’s fault.)
Now there is still Yingmeng's 100,000 Thunder Leopard Legion unscathed, so let Yingmeng deal with Zhao Jun this time.
Xiong Han had already decided in his mind the leader of this battle to attack Wei.