Chapter 29 Xiang Yan offers a plan
The Qin army pressed against the border between Qi and Wei, and the news spread like a wind, causing a fight.
The capital of Yan State, Ji City, and Yan State Palace.
King Xi of Yan was drinking hard with a group of ministers as usual, and he was very happy.
While drinking, an eunuch hurried in and reported to King Xi of Yan, saying, "Report to the king, the Qin army has been pressing against the border between Qi and Wei..."
"What? The Qin army pressed against the border between Qi and Wei? What did Qin do? Is Qin going to destroy Qi?" King Xi of Yan was shocked and his eyes almost fell off.
It was not surprising that Qin State destroyed Wei, because Xinling Jun planned to assassinate Qin Yiren, which angered Qin Yiren. If Wei State was not destroyed, Qin would not retreat. However, the Qin army was pressing against Qi and Wei border, and this matter was a bit sudden, and he had to think about the safety of Qi.
"Master, Qin State wants to destroy Qi in this move, and Da Yan should send troops to rescue him." There are also many sober ministers among the Yan State, saying, "If Da Yan does not save Qi State, it will be a cold mouth."
"Why should we save Qi?" A minister immediately retorted: "Qi is the dead enemy of Da Yan. In the past, Le Yi attacked Qi and almost destroyed Qi. Now, Qin wants to destroy Qi, which just fulfills Da Yan's wish."
"That's right. Qi State is the deadly hatred of Da Yan. Da Yan can save other Warring States countries, but even if they cannot save Qi State, they cannot save them even if they die." An echo sounded.
The hatred of Qi and Yan was a hundred years of hatred, let alone Le Yi almost succeeded in attacking Qi, which made Yan people particularly regretful. It was like a fantasy to ask Yan State to send troops to rescue Qi. King Xi of Yan had calmed down and nodded slightly and said, "The proposal to save Qi is a dead hatred for Da Yan, and he must not be saved. Besides, even if Da Yan wants to save Qi, can it be saved with the national strength of Da Yan?"
Yan State was very weak, and to save Qi State, he would be an enemy of Qin State. This was not something that Yan State could bear, and the members of the State were soon reached an agreement. Even the ministers of Yan State, who had a clear mind, had to admit this.
XXOX
The capital of Chu State, Ying, Xiang Yan Mansion.
The short table in front of Xiang Yan was filled with maps. Xiang Yan looked at the map, frowning tightly, pondering without saying a word.
At this moment, a young man came quickly. He was Xiang Chao, the eldest son of Xiang Yan, the father of Chu King. He reported to Xiang Yan fourteen times this year, saying: "Father, the Qin army will probably destroy Qi when it hits the border of Qi."
"Destroy Qi?" Xiang Yan's eyes flashed and he said coldly: "I think beautifully! How can I let the tiger and wolf Qin succeed? I will go to see the emperor now." As he said that, he rolled up the map on the short desk, held it in his hand, and walked away quickly.
When Xiang Yan arrived at the palace, he saw that all the ministers of Chu had arrived, and the entire palace was crowded with people.
King Kaoli of Chu sat upright on the throne, his eyes flashed with light, he glanced at the ministers and spoke slowly, saying, "I received the military report. After Qin destroyed Wei, I was still not satisfied. The army pressed to the border of Qi and Wei, and it seemed that what should be done to destroy Qi and Da Chu? All the ministers spoke freely. If what they said was inappropriate, I would not punish them; if what they said was appropriate, I should choose the good and follow it."
As Wei Liao expected, Chu was very worried after getting the Qin army to suppress the Qi and Wei border. This is reasonable. Until now, Qin destroyed the three Warring States countries of Zhao, Han and Wei. Qin was stronger. If Chu was very relieved, it would be unreasonable.
"Your Majesty, I think Qi is a feud with the Great Chu, and the destruction of Qi has nothing to do with the Great Chu, so Da Chu does not have to rebel against Qin because of this." A minister who is not young took a step forward and said loudly. He is the leader of the Zhao clan of the Chu State's great surname.
"That's right, the Great Chu and Qi have a century-old feud. Qi's wish to destroy the Great Chu. Great Chu does not have to offend Qin for Qi." The head of the Qu clan took a step forward and agreed loudly.
"Every time Qin destroyed a country, its power became greater. Qin destroyed Zhao, Han and Wei in the Three Kingdoms, and its power was extremely strong. If it turned against Qin for the sake of Qi, it would be unwise." The leader of the Jing clan took a step forward and echoed.
The three of Qu, Jing and Zhao clans ranked among the five major families of Chu and controlled the Chu government. Their three of them made a statement, which was the attitude of the three major families. It can basically be said that this court discussion has been decided and Chu will not intervene.
King Kaoli of Chu frowned, and it was obvious that King Kaoli of Chu was not very happy with the statements of the three major families. He turned a blind eye and ignored them. It was not that King Kaoli of Chu had thought about this, but he was not satisfied, because he knew that if Qin was allowed to destroy Qi, it would not be beneficial to Chu. However, if Qi was saved, it would annoy Qin. He was afraid of Qin and did not dare to be an enemy of Qin. Therefore, for a moment, he had no good plans.
"Ling Yin, what do you think?" King Chu Kaoli's eyes fell on Chunshenjun.
Chunshen Jun was the head of the Chu State and the head of the Huang family of the Chu State. His words represent both the Lingyin and the Huang family of the Great Aristocratic Family. He was particularly powerful, and the eyes of the ministers fell on him.
"Your Majesty, I think if I save Qi, I will definitely annoy Qin. Emperor Qin was angry and sent troops to attack Chu. How could the Great Chu stop it?" Chunshen Jun was also a person who was afraid of Qin, so he certainly did not dare to anger Qin.
"Since you said that, I have no objection." King Kaoli of Chu had no clever ideas. All the four major families have expressed their opinions. If they are not enemies of Qin, what else can he say?
"Your Majesty, wait." Xiang Yan took a step forward.
"Oh, Xiang Yan, do you have something to say?" King Chu Kaoli raised his eyebrows, feeling quite unhappy.
King Kaoli of Chu admired Xiang Yan's talent very much, but Xiang Yan's proposals were always unbearable. Isn't this annoyance to Qin and bring disaster to Chu? Therefore, the King of Chu was very complicated about Xiang Yan, and he admired his talent, but was not happy with his character.
"Congratulations to you, congratulations to you!" Xiang Yan clasped his fists and congratulated King Kaoli.
"Yan Xiang, where does the joy come from?" King Chu Kaolio asked in confusion.
Not only was King Kaoliu who was puzzled, but no one understood the ministers. They all opened their eyes wide and stared at Xiang Yan.
"Congratulations to the king of the country!" Xiang Yan raised his throat and said loudly.
"What? Destroy the country?"
"Xiang Yan, you are so brave. How dare you say such a ruthless thing."
As soon as Xiang Yan finished speaking, a shout sounded, and the ministers were all angry and wished they could swallow Xiang Yan.
"Hmph!" King Chu Kaoli's face twisted, his eyes flashed sharply, and he wanted to cut Xiang Yan. He snorted coldly, like a thunder explosion, very powerful.
However, Xiang Yan seemed to have not seen it or heard it, and then congratulated: "Congratulations to you for becoming the king of the devastated country!"
This is too rude. King Chu Kaoliu almost fell off the throne and pointed his right hand at Xiang Yan, trying to scold him, but he was so angry that he couldn't even say anything.
"Do you know why I, Xiang Yan, said so?" Just as the ministers were about to accuse me, Xiang Yan rushed to ask.
This question is exactly what the ministers were thinking, all of whom were staring at him and waiting for him to give the answer.
Even the angry King Chu Kaoli was also curious and surprisingly did not scold him, but stared at Xiang Yan and waited for him to explain his doubts.
Xiang Yan did not answer everyone's questions immediately, but expanded the map in his hand and said, "Please look, this is the original world situation map, and the tiger and wolf Qin State is only west of Hangu Pass."
On this map, all seven Warring States countries are present, which is the map before Zhao State was destroyed by Qin State.
What's so good about a map? The ministers were even more puzzled.
Xiang Yan put the map on it, expanded another map, and said, "This is a map of the world's situation after Qin State destroyed Zhao."
There are only six major Warring States on this map. Zhao was destroyed by Qin.
The ministers looked at it for a while and wanted to ask clearly. Xiang Yan didn't give them a chance to ask questions. He took the map and expanded it and said, "This is the world situation map after the destruction of South Korea."
A brief display, closed it, and expanded it again. This is a map after the Qin State destroyed Wei.
Put away this map and expand another one. On this map, Qi no longer exists and was destroyed by Qin. The Qi State has not been destroyed by Qin. This is Xiang Yan's idea.
"Everyone, what do you see from these big trend charts in the world?" Xiang Yan asked loudly with a flash of light in his eyes.
"Puff!" Some minister laughed and said coldly: "Isn't it just a map? What's there to show off? I've seen such a map."
"That's right, there is no such situation chart in the world, so you need to teach us?" The minister kept accusing.
"Baopao!" Xiang Yan was ridiculed and did not get angry. Instead, he hit each other with his hands and sighed: "There are such eyesless people in the Great Chu court, and they can't even see the crisis of the Great Chu country's demise."
"Xiang Yan, you are so brave. Who are you scolding for being blind? "The ministers are really blind, but they don't want to admit it, so they shouted at Xiang Yan.
"Xiang Yan, where do you start?" King Chu Kaoli's eyes flashed and he asked at Xiang Yan.
"Your Majesty, look at it. At the beginning, before Qin destroyed Zhao, the border between Qin and Da Chu was only the westernmost corner." Xiang Yan pointed to the map and explained to King Kaolie of Chu, saying: "As Qin destroyed more Warring States, the border between Qin and Da Chu became wider and wider. If Qin destroyed Qi, then the border between Qin and Da Chu would be to the extreme west to the west and to the coast of the sea in the east. This is a border of thousands of miles."
King Chu Kaolii stood up, looked at the map one by one, nodded, and said, "Xiang Yan, what you said is good, but, what can this be done?"
"Your Majesty, please think about it. At the beginning, Qin State had only bordered the westernmost corner with the Great Chu. In other words, if Qin State wanted to attack Chu, it could only use troops in the westernmost corner and fight from west to east. With the increase in the number of Warring States destroyed by Qin State, the more areas the Qin State bordered, the more places Qin State could use troops against Chu State." Xiang Yan's fingers kept stroking on the map.
King Kaoli of Chu still didn't understand, frowned and asked, "Even if Qin wants to attack Chu, with the vast territory of the Great Chu, how can the Tiger and Wolf Qin do to the Great Chu?"
"Yes." The ministers agreed in unison.
Qin State fought against Chu for hundreds of years and could only seize some land and cities, but could not destroy Chu State. The ministers of Chu State were very confident and believed that Qin State could not do anything to Chu State.
"Your Majesty, this is a bad word!" Xiang Yan shook his head fiercely and said, "At the beginning, Qin State fought from west to east, and the Great Chu had a vast land of five or six thousand miles. Qin State naturally could not do anything to the Great Chu. However, if Qin State destroyed Qi State, Qin State could fight from north to south. The territory of Great Chu was only three or two thousand miles. Can Great Chu still deal with the tiger and wolf Qin State with its vast territory?"
"Hiss!" King Chu Kaoli looked at the map for a while, his face changed drifting.
Chapter completed!