In the newly built camp of the Qin army, the generals gathered again to discuss matters in Pengcheng.
In the middle of the military tent, Qu Ming was sitting on the ground.
One of his legs was crossed, and the other leg could not be curled up. It could only stretch forward crookedly, revealing a twisted and turned foot, which looked quite ugly.
"Can you convince the Pengcheng garrison to let our troops pass, and also provide us with supplies and food?"
Zhao Tuo looked surprised.
After Heiyi came to report that Qu Ming wanted to make suggestions, he immediately summoned the generals for discussion.
"General Xin, Marquis Zhao, and Pengcheng Guards General Qu Song are members of my tribe."
Qu Ming rubbed his hands on his thighs unconsciously.
He swallowed and continued: "The relationship between me and Qu Song was not bad at first, but when I was... after Fu Chu killed the king and usurped the throne, because I followed Fu Chu, Qu Song was very dissatisfied with this, and he also
He sent me a letter to insult me, with the intention of severing relations with me. It can be seen that Qu Song was very dissatisfied with Cui Cu's usurpation of the throne. This is the key to my actions."
Hearing this, Zhao Guang said in a deep voice: "Because Qu Song was dissatisfied with Fu Chu's usurpation of the throne, you could persuade him not only to let us pass through Pengcheng on the main road, but also to provide us with food and fodder supplies? What you are saying is not very good.
It’s easy to believe.”
Zhao Tuo did not speak, but stared at Qu Ming, paying attention to his expression.
Xin Wu on the side looked cold.
Qu Ming laughed dryly and said, "Gentlemen, please listen to me. The reason is not that simple."
"I understand Fu Chu. This man is cruel and ruthless. Not only does he have a strong sense of jealousy, but he is also suspicious of everyone. At the beginning, he was dissatisfied with his younger brother Xiong You becoming the king of Chu, and he also suspected that Xiong You meant to harm him.
That’s why he kidnapped us to kill the king and usurp the throne.”
"Because Fu Chu's act of regicide was criticized and despised, many aristocratic princes in Chu State were dissatisfied with him. Naturally Fu Chu knew this very well, and he killed several princes who supported Xiong You when he first came to the throne.
, and even annihilated a large clan, hoping to scare others."
"But in fact, the more Zhechu behaves like this, the more people will be dissatisfied with him. Many people secretly accuse Zhechu of being cruel and cruel and unwilling to surrender. However, later Qin launched a war against Chu, and everyone was afraid of the more brutal Qin.
When the army arrived, we temporarily joined forces to fight against Qin."
"Hey, Nai Gong thought King Chu was a coward, but he didn't expect him to be so cruel and ruthless."
Black Buttocks blinked.
Zhao Tuo nodded slightly after hearing this. There is no conflict between timidity and cruelty.
Externally, he is as timid as a mouse.
Internally, he is as cruel as a tiger.
A monarch who perfectly combines these two qualities does not need too many.
What Qu Ming said was similar to the information about Chu that Zhao Tuo had heard before. Lord Changping also used this reason to go to Huaiyang for activities last year.
If Qin had not attacked Chu, there might have been great trouble within Chu because of this issue.
But when the Qin army arrived, Chu's internal conflicts shifted to external conflicts. Facing the danger of national subjugation, the Chu people put aside their hatred and discord for the time being and united as one to defeat the Qin army.
Thinking of this, Zhao Tuo also guessed what Qu Ming wanted to say next.
Sure enough, Qu Ming continued to say: "If the Qin army wins this battle, or if Qin and Chu are in a stalemate, then Qu Song may not listen to me. But the problem is that this battle was won by negative Chu."
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"If Fu Chu wins, the Chu State will no longer have a threat from the Qin State in a short period of time. With Fu Chu's character, he will definitely start a large-scale cleanup within the Chu State to deal with all the feudal lords who are dissatisfied with him.
Replace the generals stationed in various places with his confidants."
"Qu Song has been dissatisfied with Fu Chu for a long time. He even had some secret connections with the wealthy clan that was exterminated last year. He has long had the intention of rebelling against Fu Chu. Fu Chu is also very aware that he wanted to deal with him a few months ago.
It just happened that Qin was attacking Chu, so we put it down for the time being, for fear of forcing it to rebel."
"Now that the Qin army is defeated, if Fu Chu frees his hands, he will definitely not let Qu Song go. At least the position of the Pengcheng garrison cannot be preserved. I was once a confidant of Fu Chu, and when the time comes, I will add threats on this basis.
Just say that there is already a negative cud
I want to kill Qu Song, but after my threats, Qu Song will definitely listen to me."
"If I let you go back, Qu Song will have done meritorious service to Qin. Even if he wants to deal with him later, he can still escape to Qin. This is a way out for himself. I think General Xin will do it for him."
As a sign of merit, how about a gift of wealth?"
Saying that, Qu Ming looked at Xin Wu who was sitting on the main seat.
Xin Wu looked blank, but still nodded, acknowledging Qu Ming's words.
Seeing this, Qu Ming smiled and said: "As long as the general allows me to go to Pengcheng, I can convince Qu Song that he will never block your way back to Qin, and will also provide you with food, fodder and luggage. In this way, you
If he can return to Qin safely, he can also find an escape route, and everyone can get what they need, wouldn't it be nice?"
Shejian suddenly said: "Zuo Sima of the Chu State is following behind with ten thousand troops. If Qu Song lets us leave, won't he be afraid of being captured by Zuo Sima behind him?"
When Qu Ming was asked this question, a look of embarrassment flashed across his face, but he was already prepared and hurriedly said: "What Lord She Erwubai said makes sense. But we know about Zuo Sima, but Qu Song may not know
Ah. Zuo Sima was chasing a Qin army north in Qiyi. He didn't even know that he had chased the wrong person, let alone thought that the military commander would lead his troops to leave from the Pengcheng line, so he definitely would not inform Qu Song in advance.
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"Qu Song didn't know about Zuo Sima's existence, so he wouldn't worry about it. Afterwards, he could have asked Qu Song to exaggerate the number of Qin troops, saying that he had few people in the city and was responsible for defending the city. He was afraid of going out to block the attack, but instead
He was defeated by the Qin army and lost Pengcheng, so he could only carefully defend the city and watch the Qin army leave."
"Such an excuse can be used to evade the past. Anyway, if it's a big deal, let him escape to Qin to avoid being killed."
Zhao Tuo glanced at Shejian, who understood and said loudly: "What you said sounds good, but if you are let into the city, not only will you fail to convince Qu Song, but you will betray us to him.
, what should we do if we design a murder?"
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Qu Ming hurriedly said: "I dare you to know that although I, Qu Ming, was once a confidant, the one he wants to kill most now is definitely me."
"Not only was I defeated and surrendered to the army, I also defrauded more than a dozen cities and towns in Huainan and Qiyi. Based on my understanding of Fucu, he will definitely hate me to the bone. Once caught, my
The fate will either be broken or cut in half. So now I just want to go to Qin for refuge, how dare I betray you."
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Having said this, Qu Ming smiled bitterly.
"I came up with this strategy not only for the sake of you, but also for myself. If I don't leave here early and go to Qin, and are caught up by Zuo Sima, not only will you be in trouble, but I, Qu Ming, will end up miserable. On the contrary, if I can
Convincing Qu Song is a great achievement. I think General Xin and Junhou Zhao will not treat me badly. When I get to Qin, at least I will not have to worry about my life."
"If I help you, I will live. If I betray you, I will die. So, please believe in Qu Ming!"
After Qu Ming finished speaking, the tent became quiet.
The generals stared at each other, uncertain for a moment.
Qu Ming's words are very reasonable. From his motives for doing this to how he will act, he analyzes everything so thoroughly that it is difficult not to believe him. And from what he said, there is indeed a possibility of success in this matter.
Pengcheng blocks the road back to the north. If Qu Song, who is guarding the city, leads his army to block the attack, it will definitely be difficult for the Qin army to pass. If they choose to attack the city, it will be even more difficult.
But if Qu Ming's persuasion succeeds, then they can cross Pengcheng without spending a single soldier and embark on the road to Fengfei.
There are risks in this matter, but the benefits are really great and exciting.
"General Xin, what do you think of this matter?"
Zhao Tuo turned around and asked Xin Wu.
Unexpectedly, Xin Wu chuckled and said evasively: "I said that it is up to you, Zhao Tuo, to decide this return trip. Whatever you say will be whatever you say. Just make your decision on this matter."
Zhao Tuo responded, then looked at the generals in the tent and asked, "What do you think of this matter?"
Black Butt shouted first: "I think we can give it a try. If Qu Song refuses then, at worst, we will have to fight again. Anyway, give it a try."
It’s not like we’ve lost much, the most we’ve lost is this one prisoner.”
Zhang He also echoed: "Yes, yes, it is difficult for us to attack Pengcheng anyway, why not give it a try, maybe we can succeed."
Zhao Tuo turned to look at the others again.
Bai Rong said: "I listen to the military commander."
Zhao Guang glanced at Qu Ming and said, "I think this matter is quite risky, and the outcome is hard to say."
When Shejian saw Zhao Tuo blinking at him, he knew it and said, "I also think we can give it a try."
Hearing this, Qu Ming couldn't help but feel a flash of joy on his face.
He has been captured by this Qin army for a long time. He knows that in this Qin army of more than 5,000 people, although the one with the highest title and position is Xin Wu, the person in charge is actually the sixteen-year-old young soldier.
Hou, and the two most trusted confidants of this military Hou, one is Black Buttocks, and the second is Shejian.
Now that Zhao Tuo's two confidants agree with this matter, is there any need to ask about the outcome?
Sure enough, when Zhao Tuo saw that most of the generals agreed, he laughed, stood up, walked towards Qu Ming on the ground, and said pleasantly: "In that case, I will leave this matter to General Qu. After the matter is completed, we will return
The Qin State will definitely report to the king and tell the story of General Qu's merits, so that the general can enjoy wealth and honor in our Qin State, and the general's hard work will not be in vain."
Qu Ming burst into tears and said, "I will try my best. If I deceive the military commander, I, Qu Ming, will be shot to death with thousands of arrows!"
Clear your mind with mantras.
This shows the sincerity of his heart.
Sure enough, when he heard Qu Ming swearing, Zhao Tuo became more and more moved and said, "General, you don't have to be like this. I naturally believe in you."
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【In view of the general environment,
Qu Ming also thanked the Prime Minister.
A smile appeared on his lowered face.
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A carriage galloped on the road leading to Pengcheng.
Qu Ming leaned comfortably on the carriage. Except for the driver driving the horse in front, there were no Qin people watching him. This made Qu Ming feel very relaxed.
Since being captured by the Qin army, he has never experienced such a free life.
Qu Ming turned his head and looked at the Qin army in the rear where he could no longer see clearly, with a cold expression.
In the Qin army's main camp, Qu Ming offered a plan to help the Qin army, which sounded reasonable. In fact, there were some truths and some lies in what he said.
The true one.
Fu Chu hates betrayers the most. Once he, Qu Ming, is caught by the Chu army, he will definitely end up miserable.
The car was broken and the waist was chopped off, which was not something he just talked about casually.
Fake.
Even Qu Song, the Pengcheng garrison, was not a disloyal opponent at all!
How important is Pengcheng? It is the hub city of the Song Dynasty for the Chu State to control the Lu Territory and the Wei Dynasty.
Although the Qin State mobilized some troops to the west to support the attack on Chu, the remaining three thousand Chu troops could never be handed over to a general who opposed him.
Qu Song, like Qu Ming, was a close confidant of Guo Chu. Even if Qu Song had not received a message from Zuo Sima, he would never have let this Qin army pass under his nose, let alone be defeated.
Qu Ming said he surrendered.
That is completely impossible.
Qu Ming's strategy has no chance of being realized.
The reason why he did this was naturally for another purpose.
Just as Qu Ming was going through the plan in his mind, the carriage had already arrived outside Pengcheng.
At this time, the city gate was not closed yet, and there were still people coming and going from Pengcheng. When the soldiers guarding the city saw the carriage, they immediately stepped forward to question it.
"I am Qu Ming, the Qu family, and I want to see General Qu Song."
Qu Mingdan spoke calmly.
When he heard that the other party was from the Qu family, although he was suspicious of Qu Ming's twisted legs and feet, the Chu soldiers who interrogated him did not dare to neglect and hurriedly sent people into the city to report back.
Soon, a group of cavalry galloped out of the city, charging all the way without any scruples. All the Chu civilians on the road were so frightened that they ran in both directions.
At the front of the cavalry team was a fine brown horse, with an armored man with a curly beard sitting on it.
General, it is Qu Song who is guarding here.
"Qu Song."
Qu Ming called out affectionately, they were good friends.
Qu Song reined in his horse and stopped, looking at Qu Ming's twisted legs and feet.
He sneered: "Where does a cripple dare to pretend to be a son of my Qu family?"
"Where are the left and right? Let me kill this thief with random arrows!"