Eight hundred and sixtieth eight chapters bear the pot man
"Northern General Li Xin was ambushed and 30,000 Qin soldiers were destroyed!"
"We have fifty thousand troops from Yan State to help us!"
"Who is so bold?"
Zhou Qing frowned slightly and narrowed his eyes quietly.
This incident... although the losses were not much, the impact on the entire army heading east was not small. In the past few years, except for the former general Huan Jue who was ambushed by Li Mu, 50,000 Qin troops were wiped out in one fell swoop.
There has never been such a defeat!
Li Xin was marching on the north road, intending to march from the north and go south to besiege Handan. As far as he knew, Li Mu's border troops in the north had already taken away their elite troops, and there were not many soldiers left there.
Li Xin's 100,000-strong army should be fine, but if someone learns about the march route and Yan's 50,000-strong army comes to help, then the consequences will be completely different.
After saying that, he looked at Feng Quji again.
"This...has not been found out yet."
Feng Quji felt uneasy. Although he had not found out yet, but... from what he knew about the situation, the king should know something, and he didn't know how he would deal with it.
"Not found out?"
"..., that's all. I am far away from here. Since the king has not let me know about it, just pretend that I don't know about it."
Could it be Xiong Qi?
This was Zhou Qing's first feeling. Throughout the years, he was the only one who had this motive. Within the Qin Ting Center, whether it was Li Si, Zhao Gao, or the rest of Wei Liaozi and others.
Everything that can be achieved depends on Qin.
But Xiong Qi, Lord of Changping, was different. The blood flowing in his body was destined to be different, and delaying the time for Qin to destroy Zhao could also give Chu a chance to breathe.
However, due to Li Si's strategy, Chu State may not be able to stabilize unless it is willing to deal heavy blows.
Since this year, there has been chaos in Xianyang. Changping Lord Xiong Qi should have made a lot of moves. It is impossible that there are no mistakes, but... even if Brother Wang knows about it, I am afraid it will not be easy to deal with.
As far as I am concerned, Xiong Qi's matter is not a big deal.
Ambushing Li Xin can only be done once.
"What's the situation in Zhao country now?"
No documents have been delivered in the past month, and Zhou Qing is still unable to know the latest information about Zhao's domestic affairs.
Since Li Xin's army was ambushed, Zhao Guo should take action.
"According to the news from Shangqing Dunruo, Li Mu and Guo Kai have completely separated. On the contrary, Prince Jia and his party are planning to murder Zhao Wangqian and kill Guo Kai."
"According to the weak analysis, Tai Zijia and the others are afraid that they will not be able to succeed. In this case, the opportunity to fight is coming!"
"Although General Li Xin was ambushed, he still had 70,000 troops and horses in his hands, as well as 50,000 reinforcements from General Meng Tian of Jiuyuan Camp, and he was not afraid at all."
Feng Quji did not hide anything and quickly told what was happening in Zhao. Last year, there was an earthquake in Zhao. Zhao's limited national power was invested in it. Even if Li Xin was defeated, it would not be possible to pursue the victory.
On the contrary, in the Zhaoguo temple, Guo Kai and Li Mu were at odds with each other. Li Mu's idea of not wanting to get involved was obviously not feasible. In the end... it was already clear.
I am afraid that the fighter plane that General Wang Jian is waiting for is about to arrive.
"Hahaha, not bad."
"Sure enough, by defeating the Kingdom of Zhao, I can completely let go of my affairs here and return to Xianyang to have a good rest for a while."
"Feng Qing, if that's the case, you should accept the important tasks of the two counties in Hexi as soon as possible. If there is any obstruction, everything will be strictly enforced!"
Zhou Qing smiled brightly, and Feng Quji made it clear.
I am afraid that this year it is very possible to conquer Zhao State. However, Yan State's intervention is a bit unexpected, but it will not hinder it.
The Wei State has been dragged into the Chu State, and it is powerless to intervene.
Immediately, he said nothing more and spoke briefly to Feng Quji. The purple mysterious light under his feet flickered and disappeared.
Seven days later, all the important tasks were settled, and Zhou Qing led a team of thousands, including Bai Qianhong and others, to return to Tianshui County to wait for the final decision of the Qin-Zhao battle.
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"Only you can protect me in this matter."
After the meeting in Xianyang Palace and Zhangtai Palace, Xiong Qi, the Lord of Changping, who was dressed in a red brocade robe and had his hair bound in a mountain crown, saw Mrs. Chu again with a frown in the side hall.
On the contrary, if you take a closer look, you will see that he is much older, and there are unknowingly more hairs between his temples. He is sitting behind the desk. Although the etiquette is formal, he still lacks a trace of the peace and indifference of the past.
Looking at Mrs. Chu standing quietly on one side in front of him, Xiong Qi said something deeply.
"How can I... protect you?"
"The king already has those rangers in his hands, and they are now being tortured in the state prison. Moreover, the king has long been suspicious of you."
Mrs. Chu, who was still wearing a gorgeous dress, frowned slightly at this matter. The situation that Yu Changping Jun was currently facing, she also knew that it was the State of Yan who conspired with the State of Zhao to ambush Li Xin.
The main force was Yan's 50,000-strong army, but according to Luo Wang's information, Yan had a marching route map for the Qin army, so... the whole thing was completely different.
Because the entire marching route of the Qin army, under the center, the number of people who know it can be counted on both hands, and every one of them is an important minister of the Qin court and can be regarded as a pillar figure of the Qin court.
Your Majesty will not ignore those people who commit crimes, and will definitely investigate them to the end.
Now, all signs have pointed to Changping Lord Xiong Qi. This... Mrs. Chu also knows that, as she is also a relative of Chu's foreign relatives, she and Xiong Qi must be more of a supporter of Chu's foreign relatives.
After hearing Xiong Qi's words, Mrs. Chu was quite puzzled.
He has been living in seclusion in the palace, how can he protect Xiong Qi?
Moreover, for several months, he lived in seclusion in the palace and did not pay attention to many things. The king was still satisfied with himself. Because Gongsun Li was pregnant, he stayed in his palace for many nights.
"Now... although there are witnesses in the king's hands, those people are only acting under orders and don't know much. However, if the king continues to investigate further, it will fall on you and me who are related to the Chu Kingdom."
"Mrs. Chu has been worry-free for several months, and Qi has naturally entered her eyes. This is why we have planned it now. Only... Mrs. Chu has sacrificed everything for Qi to resist, and can we avoid Qi's troubles."
Changping Lord Xiong Qi looked calm and said what he said.
Although I can't bear it,... I have been planning what I did for many years. At this time... if something happens, everything will be completely ruined. After weighing all the considerations, everything will fall on Mrs. Chu.
"What do you mean, Mr. Changping?"
"Why don't you let me bear all the blame for the crime and be sentenced to death by the king just like Mrs. Min a few months ago?"
Suddenly, Mrs. Chu's delicate face changed suddenly, and she looked at Xiong Qi in disbelief.
He... actually wants to bear the consequences for what he has done, and wants to be punished by the king!
This matter... is so ridiculous?
"Could it be that Mrs. Chu wants to watch Qi die by the king?"
"Now in the entire Qin State, everything related to the Chu State is on Qi. If Qi dies, the people of the Chu State in the entire Qin State will completely lose hope."
"Although Mrs. Chu is noble, she lives in seclusion in the harem, so how can she help?"
Xiong Qi's expression did not change and he stood up from behind the case. Although it was a bit unfair to Madam Chu, but... if he had to bear the consequences of this matter, then Chu's foreign relatives would be completely finished.
Mrs. Chu has not given birth to a son now, and there is no hope in the harem. Her death will not be a big loss to Chu's relatives abroad.
But if he dies, then more and more people will die.
"Xiong Qi, you can't do this to me!"
"Before she died, the Empress Dowager gave me orders that all matters within my palace and outside Xianyang Palace should be your responsibility. The things you have committed now cannot be borne by this palace."
Mrs. Chu looked frightened and looked at Mr. Changping with uneasiness.
He can't die, and he doesn't want to die. He still has a princess to raise. With the king's current attitude towards him, it is impossible to say that he will give birth to a son in the future. By then, Chu's relatives abroad will also have a support.
"The person who handled the secret message from Xianyang to the State of Yan has been arrested along the way. What's more, there are also people on the Yan State's side who have trapped the secret message, and the secret message has also fallen into the hands of the king."
"I'm going to be in danger soon."
"Xiong Qi knows that what Madam did was to leave the country. The Empress Dowager Zu did this, and the Empress Dowager Xuan did this. But... at that time, the Chu State was so powerful that the Qin State did not dare to attack or destroy her."
"But now that Li Si's policy has fallen, the Chu State is flanked by the Wei State, and the two kings are fighting in the country. If this continues, the Chu State's national strength will be depleted and it will not be strong at all. From now on, it will be difficult for the Chu State to compete with the Qin State."
Changping Lord Xiong Qi's face was extremely solemn. Maybe the king is not completely sure of himself yet, but... I have a hunch that the king will not give up this time.
As he spoke, his voice became much louder unconsciously. He looked at Mrs. Chu next to him and bowed deeply.
"Xiong Qinai is the former prince of the Chu Kingdom, and he has the purest royal blood of the Chu Kingdom flowing in his body."
"Sure enough, the Chu Kingdom will no longer exist, and Xiong Qi will be able to retain some hope of the Chu Kingdom. But... if Xiong Qi dies, the Qin Kingdom will destroy the Chu Kingdom, Zuo will not survive, and the Chu Kingdom will be reduced to ashes for hundreds of years."
"At that time, what will happen even if my wife is the Queen of Qin? What will happen even if she gives birth to a son? After all, they are people of Qin, not Chu!"
Xiong Qi continued to speak.
Mrs. Chu doesn't want to die, and she doesn't want to die either. But with the current situation, it's not far away from the King finding out what happened. One of the two people must take responsibility.
It is impossible to introduce maids to the past. They involve the marching route of the Qin army and must be obtained by noble people in the palace.
Maybe the king has already set his sights on him, but... no matter what, someone needs to answer for General Li Xin's 30,000-strong army.
Quietly.
Mrs. Chu's whole body trembled with trembling, and her bright eyes looked at Xiong Qi in horror.
"If Xiong Qi survives, with Qi's power, he can unite hundreds of families and control all countries. Even if he is deposed by the king, Qi will still have a place in Chu State, and Chu State will still have hope."
Mr. Changping said another word.
Suddenly, Mrs. Chu collapsed on the floor for no reason, her eyes were weeping and she was silent.
"If Madam can help Xiong Qi, one day, the entire Chu Kingdom will be grateful to Madam."
Lord Changping continued to speak. Looking at Mrs. Chu who was sitting on the ground, he couldn't help but kneel down for her and bowed again.
"..., I... what should I do?"
With brocade sleeves wiping the tears from the corners of her eyes, Mrs. Chu was filled with endless sadness, her hair hanging down to cover her pale face. She looked at Xiong Qi beside her, her hoarse voice echoed, maybe... as Xiong Qi said, there is nothing she can do for Chu.
There really aren't many left.
The Empress Dowager Zu also wanted to join forces with Xiong Qi to protect the Chu Kingdom.
But...now that it has reached this point, what can I do?
"Madam only needs to admit to the king in person that those things were her own doing, and then she can also bring in Ningxiang Beauty from Ningxiang Palace. If she stays in the palace, it will only cause unnecessary trouble."
Xiong Qi suddenly raised his head, came slightly closer, and said again.
Deep in his eyes, a different kind of hope flashed across his eyes.
"What should I do with my Man'er?"
Man'er is still young now. If she is like this, only Man'er will be left in the harem and left to her. How can she rest assured? Mrs. Chu's heart became even sadder and she looked at Xiong Qi with helpless eyes.
"Man'er is the princess of the Qin Dynasty. Now that Su has grown up, she will protect her and she will have a stable life."
Xiong Qi responded.
"Xiong Qi, what I did... was not for you."
"But for Chu State."
"If you abandon the Chu Kingdom one day, I, the Queen Mother, and everyone in the Chu Kingdom will never forgive you."
"You..., you go."
Mrs. Chu raised her beautiful eyebrows and looked at Changping Lord Xiong Qi bitterly.
He is responsible for his own affairs, and he is responsible for the future of Chu State. If Xiong Qi fails to do what he says, no matter what, he will not let Xiong Qi go, even if he is dead.
According to "The Tribulation of Heaven and Man", there are ghosts and gods in the world, and you should do the same.
"Xiong Qidan will not let Madam down!"
Xiong Qi bowed again.
After saying that, he stood up from the floor, bowed and left the area.
In the side hall, Mrs. Chu stayed for a long time, and the tears on her face gradually dried up. Although her appearance was damaged, it was no longer important. She summoned her personal maid and returned to the harem in a daze.
After a stick of incense.
In the side hall of Xianyang Palace, the meeting between Changping Lord Xiong Qi and Mrs. Chu fell into the ears of Qin Wangzheng, who was handling political affairs in Xingle Palace.
"knew."
Qin Wangzheng wrote the document without raising his head, and spoke coldly.
After more than ten breaths.
Qin Wangzheng put down the pen in his hand with a rather irritable expression, placed it behind the desk, took a deep breath, looked at the entire empty hall, stood up leisurely, and walked down the stairs.
"Zhao Gao, show off to Zhaode Palace!"
With a casual word, Qin Wangzheng walked out of Xingle Palace, facing the cold winter wind. It was already a new year, but the climate was still cold, but... the cold breath was not as cold as the heart.
The chariots and chariots were all ready, and they boarded it. They were lifted up by the palace attendants and slowly went to Zhaode Palace, the harem.
Zhaodeokgung Palace.
The palace where the harem Gongsun Li lives, although it is a cold winter, the palace and gardens are all green, with cherry trees transplanted from Shushan. The Yin Yang family used a unique formation to allow many flowers and plants to still bloom in winter.
Walking inside, you can smell the fragrant fragrance of flowers.