The news that Chen She became king was like having wings. In a very short period of time, it spread all over the country, shocking the whole world.
The first people to learn the news were the survivors of the Six Nations who had returned to the National Assembly.
The news that Chen She became king can be said to have deeply stimulated their sensitive and urgent hearts to restore the country.
On the day when the news was received, Julu County was captured in three days. Some of the military officials were so proud that they threw the table on the spot.
Immediately afterwards, the military officials sharply expanded the army to 50,000, leaving 5,000 to guard Julu City. He personally led the remaining 45,000 troops towards Handan in a mighty manner, and his intention to restore Zhao's old capital was clearly revealed.
Unfortunately, things went against his wishes. The military official suffered a severe fall at the foot of Handan City. Thousands of people were injured and killed, and he could not even climb the city wall.
Upon inquiry, we learned that the governor of Beihe Province had made preparations as early as Chen She's rebellion. He spent more than a month recruiting 20,000 young men to join the army. He also called on the wealthy families in the city to contribute money and efforts, and saved countless supplies and equipment.
, stick to Handan.
The military minister and the governor of Beihe were already evenly matched. However, the governor of Beihe was the defender of the city and had a natural advantage. For a while, the military minister had no choice but to do anything.
After ten days of continuous siege, the army of military officials failed to capture the majestic city of Handan. Instead, they suffered heavy casualties and suffered low morale.
Just when he was about to retreat, he heard the soldiers reporting that Zhang Er, a well-known ranger from Yan and Zhao, was asking for an audience outside the military camp.
Naturally, Wu Chen had heard about Zhang Er, the most famous knight-errant after Jing Ke. Although he did not know why Zhang Er was looking for him, Wu Chen still led his generals and ran to the gate of the camp to greet Zhang Er.
The ranger was already very considerate, and Zhang Er burst out laughing when he saw the general, the military minister, coming to pick him up in person.
After warmly entertaining Zhang Er, Wu Chen asked, "I wonder why Brother Zhang came to visit me today?"
Zhang Er was extremely satisfied with the military minister's attitude and did not show any concern. He revealed his purpose in a loud voice: "I heard that the general has been unable to attack Handan for a long time. A certain family is here to help the general solve his problems."
When Wu Chen heard this, his eyes lit up and he said, "I wonder how Brother Zhang can teach me?"
Zhang Er smiled mysteriously and said: "General, if you want to capture Handan, why do you have to attack by force? I have a plan that will allow the general to capture Handan City without any effort."
Wu Chen said excitedly: "Brother Zhang has an internal agent in the city. Can he open the city gate for me?"
Zhang Er shook his head and said: "No, my plan is not like this..."
Then Zhang Er talked secretly with the military officials for an entire hour before leaving the camp.
Three days later, Governor Beihe opened the gates of Handan City, welcomed the military ministers into the city, and honored him as the chief.
With the cooperation of the Governor of Beihe, the entire Beihe Province was determined by the summons, and the counties surrendered in defiance of the wind, and the military ministers easily occupied the entire Beihe Province.
Later, the military minister established himself as the King of Zhao in Handan City, restored the Zhao Kingdom, and made the former Governor of Beihe a general.
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When Tian Dan, who was in Qidi, heard the news that Chen She had become king, he could no longer hold back. He led two thousand people to kill the county magistrate, break through the county town, and launched the slogan "Destroy Qin and restore Qi".
Various branches of the Tian family scattered in other places responded one after another and led their slaves to rebel.
Not to mention anything else, the childbirth technology of the Tian family of Qi State far surpasses that of the other six countries.
Each branch of the Tian family only needs to capture the county where it is located, and it will naturally connect with other branches, and the entire land will return to the hands of the Tian family.
Then Tian Dan called himself King of Qi.
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Xiang Liang rushed back to Kuaiji County in the Chu region, united with the three families of Jing, Zhao and Qu, openly attacked and killed the Kuaiji County governor, and called on the survivors of Chu to rebel against Qin. He obtained more than 8,000 elite soldiers, established Xiong Xin as King Huai of Chu, and restored Chu.
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Chen She became king, Shandong was in chaos, the Six Kingdoms were restored, and all kinds of explosive news flew into Chang'an like snowflakes.
The Zhongshu Provincial officials who had originally followed Li Si's orders and forcibly withheld documents requesting help from various provinces finally panicked and did not dare to hide anything anymore, so they sent the documents to Xianyang Palace.
In the Yangxin Hall, when these documents appeared in front of Hu Hai and one of them was opened at random, Hu Hai was filled with rage, as if he was going to explode.
Huang Banban, who stood aside and took a few glances, almost became unsteady on his feet.
After reading everything, Hu Hai directly drew out his dagger, split the table in front of him with one blow, and said angrily: "Bastard Li Si, does he really want to destroy my empire?"
At this moment, a eunuch suddenly rushed in and announced: "Your Majesty, the Prime Minister is asking for an audience outside the palace."
Hu Hai's eyes were red and he said: "If he is told that he has come in, I will ask him what he wants to do? Do you really think that I dare not destroy his entire clan?"
The eunuch bowed his hands and stepped back.
Hu Hai was still angry and waved his dagger, splitting the table into two pieces and smashing it into pieces.
Suddenly, a piece of paper slowly floated in from the air and floated in front of Hu Hai. After three breaths, it fell to the ground.
The first time Hu Hai saw it, his pupils shrank sharply, and he asked with a shocked look on his face: "Who is it?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Huang Banban rushed out.
Huang Banban quickly circled around the Yangxin Hall, but saw no trace of anyone. He was worried about Hu Hai's safety and quickly returned to the Yangxin Hall.
After seeing that Hu Hai was fine, Huang Banban breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Your Majesty, I am incompetent and no one has been arrested."
Hu Hai didn't take it seriously and said: "Since the person adopts this method, he will not reveal his flaws easily. Huang Banban, come here and take a look. There are words on it."
Huang Banban leaned over and was surprised to find a line of writing on the paper that floated in: Never agree to Li Si's request to lead troops to suppress the rebellion. The letter will be destroyed as soon as it is seen.
Hu Hai and Huang Banban looked at each other with countless questions in their minds. Who wrote this letter? What did he want to express?
At this moment, the eunuch shouted loudly from outside the palace: "Your Majesty declares that Prime Minister Li Si has an audience."
Huang Banban immediately took the piece of paper in his hand, shook it into pieces with a breath of anger, and whispered: "Your Majesty, please wait and see what happens."
After a few breaths, Li Si stepped into the Yangxin Hall, bowed to Hu Hai and said, "Your Majesty, Li Si, pays homage to you."
Hu Hai stared at Li Si. After Huang Banban repeatedly signaled, Fang suppressed his anger and said, "Ping Shen."
Hearing this, Li Si stood up straight and said: "Your Majesty, due to the misjudgment of the humble minister, the Chen thieves have grown stronger and the land of Shandong has been in ruins. In order to make up for the mistakes, I am willing to personally lead the army to quell the rebellion, so I have come to ask for your Majesty's decree."
Hu Hai? A look of surprise appeared on Hu Hai's face. He had just received a mysterious piece of paper asking him not to agree to Li Si's request to quell the rebellion, and now Li Si came in to ask for an order? Is there such a coincidence in the world?
At this moment, another eunuch came in: "Your Majesty, Tingwei Zhao Gao is asking for an audience outside the palace."
Hu Hai frowned and said, "Xuan."
Soon, Zhao Gao also came to the Yangxin Hall and saluted Hu Hai.
Hu Hai couldn't help but ask: "What is the purpose of Lord Tingwei coming here?"
Zhao Gao said with a stern look on his face: "Your Majesty, the black-clad guards have sent news that the Chen thief is very powerful and the rebellion needs to be put down as soon as possible."
Hu Hai had a strange look on his face: "Oh, the Prime Minister just said that he would personally go out to quell the rebellion. What did Wei Ting think?"
Zhao Gao said with joy on his face: "That's great. With the Prime Minister taking action, why worry about Chen's injustice?"
Looking at Zhao Gao's smile, the sentence written on the piece of paper came to Hu Hai's mind, and he suddenly felt cold all over.
Seeing that Hu Hai did not respond for a long time, Li Si couldn't help but urge: "Your Majesty, the situation is urgent and the rebellion needs to be put down as soon as possible."
If Li Si had asked so actively to suppress the rebellion a month ago, Hu Hai would have agreed immediately.
If he hadn't seen the piece of paper, Hu Hai might have simply hesitated and then agreed.
At this time, Hu Hai became more vigilant and said decisively: "As the saying goes, there is no need to use a bull's knife to kill a chicken. The Prime Minister's status is extremely noble. How can he be compared to mere thieves? I have my own thoughts on countering the rebellion. Please be patient and calm."
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Li Si said with a worried look on his face: "But if Chen Thief really becomes a traitor, our Great Qin will be in danger."
Hu Hai waved his hand and said forcefully: "I have my own thoughts on this matter. The Prime Minister can just go back and wait for orders. If the Prime Minister really needs to take action, I will definitely not hesitate."
Li Si and Zhao Gao looked at each other and stepped back helplessly.