The first hundred generals of the coalition army had expressions of disbelief on their faces. The news brought by the scouts was simply horrifying. Xiang Yu, the unrivaled overlord, and Tu Hao, the arrogant and powerful Tiansha King, were actually defeated.
At this moment, everyone began to doubt their ears. Did they really hear wrongly?
"You really saw clearly that Xiang Yu and King Tiansha were defeated!"
"Reply to the general, we are defeated, we are really defeated!"
The scout was panting like an ox, with sweat on his cheeks like rain. He didn't know whether he was too tired or frightened. He was kneeling on the ground, his figure still trembling.
"General, King Tiansha abandoned the 90,000 Tiansha troops and fled in panic. Xiang Yu's army has been routed. At this time, he is approaching the coalition forces, and the Chu army is chasing after him."
"The Emperor of Chu issued an order and vowed to drive the coalition forces out of Chu!"
"What!"
"The Chu army is approaching the coalition forces, why didn't you tell them earlier?"
King Tuyuhun scolded angrily, holding the battle ax tightly in his hand, his eyes twitching slightly, he picked up the reins and returned to his horse, shouting at the top of his voice: "Generals, listen to the order, immediately follow the generals to withdraw from Chu and rush to Jinlong Mountain!"
"withdraw!"
"withdraw!"
"I have long said that it is not appropriate to fight with the Chu army today. Qingyun's army will immediately enter Jinlong Mountain. When the new leader of the alliance arrives, they will come back and kill the Chu army without leaving any trace behind!"
Peng Shun spoke, turned back on his horse and ran forward quickly, while other countries all sneered at him.
The 700,000 coalition forces withdrew in a mighty manner. Just as the Emperor of Chu had guessed, Xiang Yu was defeated, and the coalition forces would surely fall apart and become scattered. It would be difficult to achieve anything great.
.............
Two days later.
News came back from the front line that Xiang Yu was defeated and left towards Wujiang City. 700,000 coalition troops entered Jinlong Mountain and all the land of Chu was recovered.
Emperor Chu sat on the stone bench in the courtyard of the government office, looking at the battle report in his hand, with a calm expression, as if everything was expected.
"Your Majesty, the coalition forces have entered Jinlong Mountain. Our army can take this opportunity to completely wipe out the coalition forces in one go!"
Liu Bowen put down the teacup in his hand and spoke, but Emperor Chu shook his head and said: "The terrain of the Jinlong Mountains is complex, and the coalition forces are hiding in it to occupy the mountains for defense. Our Chu siege equipment cannot be used to its maximum effect."
"They are already defeated generals and pose no threat to Wu Chu. Bowen, count the time, and an edict should have been spread all over the world. I am most worried about the Longtang Empire now. Li Shimin is the rich wolf and tiger leopard, the worst.
There is one person who must be guarded against!"
"Your Majesty, the generals are leading troops to pursue us, but we are running out of food and fodder. Since Your Majesty does not intend to attack Jinlong Mountain, and you are worried that Li Shimin has other means, why not withdraw all the generals, wait and see what happens, and remain unchanged in response to any changes!"
"Furthermore, there are only three days of food and grass left in Jingyang. Should we send someone to collect food and grass?"
Liu Bowen expressed his inner worries, and the Emperor of Chu looked to the side and said to Na Yaa: "Pass on my edict, the army will withdraw to Jingyang City, leaving the scouts at the foot of Jinlong Mountain to pay close attention to the movements of the coalition forces."
"Got the order!"
Na Ya'a walked away quickly. At this time, Xiao Guizi happened to come to the backyard and stepped forward to hand the message from the secret guard to Emperor Chu.
Emperor Chu took a sip of tea, opened the letter in his hand, held his breath and read it carefully. From time to time, he laughed heartily, and a strong smile appeared in his eyes.
"good!"
"very good!"
"Kongming and Zifang really did not let me be released. Shunming and Persia won on all fronts. The Loulan Empire lost its territory. We have sent people to negotiate with Zhu Yuanzhang."
"The ancient Roman army has withdrawn from Mongolia and is fighting against the Persian Empire with all its strength. Now the Mongolian city is safe and sound, leaving only the Jin Empire hanging on."
"But inside the Mongolian city, Liu Bei, Lu Bu, Hua Mulan, Qin Qiong, Yuchi Gong, Yue Yun, and Dugu Fa are guarding the city. The capture of the Jin Kingdom is just around the corner."
"Xiao Guizi, please send a message to Zifang. Loulan will be defeated. If Emperor Shunming accepts the peace talks, ask Zifang's military advisor to send an order to Yue Fei and ask him to lead the Yue family's army to Loulan. Remember, if Loulan is not destroyed, you will not return to Wuchu."
There was a smile on Emperor Chu's face, but his voice was extremely firm. Xiao Guizi took the order and left. Emperor Chu picked up the teapot in front of him and poured a cup for Liu Bowen himself.
"Thanks to His Majesty's strategizing, Wu Chu was able to survive the crisis safely. It's really gratifying and congratulatory!"
"Bo Wen, it is not my fault that Chu can turn danger into disaster. If it weren't for you, my loyal ministers, who are the pillars of Chu's military, how could I have done it with my own strength?"
"All the soldiers share the same hatred. Zifang and Kongming traveled thousands of miles to other countries. All this is due to you!"
Hear the sound.
Liu Bowen was filled with shame. Emperor Chu was so big-minded, so open-minded, and so open to all rivers that he could not be compared with other people. He would definitely become a wise king in the future.
Before you know it, the afterglow of the setting sun is shining, the colors are colorful, and the heaven and earth are like a beautiful picture, quiet and peaceful.
at this time.
Su Lie led his troops back to Jingyang City, and escorted a carriage quickly towards the government office. After a while, Su Lie ordered someone to guard the carriage, and walked quickly towards the government office alone.
Emperor Chu learned that Su Lie had returned and took Liu Bowen to the front hall: "Dingfang is back. What is the result of the pursuit of the coalition forces?"
"Back to Your Majesty, the general discovered the traces of Xiang Yu's beloved wife while pursuing the coalition forces. He captured her without anyone and also captured Xiang Yu's general Yu Ziqi."
"Well!"
"It seems that King Xiang is destined to be with me. The poppy has fallen into my hands again. Wherever King Xiang goes, he will eventually return to me."
"Send someone to take the poppy to the backyard of the government office. As for Yu Ziqi, he will be imprisoned first. I will keep him useful!"
Yu Ji fell into the hands of Emperor Chu for the second time. Now that Xiang Yu had been defeated, Emperor Chu decided to remove the toxins from her body first and leave a pleasing beauty in the palace. It was better than having her bedridden all the time.
"Your Majesty, with Yu Ji in hand, she holds Xiang Yu's lifeline. Overlord Xiang Yu can shake mountains. If she can be brought under his command, it will be even more powerful for Your Majesty."
"Haha~~"
"Bo Wen's words are exactly what I thought. However, King Xiang returns to Chu, and I'm afraid the time has not come yet!"
Emperor Chu's expression was a little sad, and his voice was a little disappointed. He knew that to make Xiang Yu completely surrender, Yu Ji alone was not enough.
Separating from Liu Bowen, Emperor Chu went to the backyard of the government office. Yu Ji had been sent to the room, where she lived for the first time after entering the government office.
Emperor Chu pushed the door open and entered. He looked around and found that Yu Ji's guqin was still placed on the wooden table in front of the window. He stepped forward and lightly ran his fingertips over it. The light and sweet sound of the piano stirred up, making people instantly relaxed and happy.
"Poppy, you are really lucky to fall into my hands!"
Looking at Yu Ji sleeping on the wooden couch, Emperor Chu couldn't help but think of Nangong Xi and Shangguan Bangning in his mind, and couldn't help but feel a little sad.
"Are you okay?"
Because of the war between the Eighteen Enemy Countries and the Allied Forces, the search for the whereabouts of Nangong Xi and the others was once again stranded. They were both prisoners. He could treat Yu Ji politely, but he did not know whether Nangong Xi and the others would be harmed if they fell into the hands of the thieves.