Chapter 8 The king's intentions, just testing the waters
Chapter 8 The king’s intention is just to test the waters
Author: Prosperous Jinshi
Chapter 8 The king’s intention is just to test the waters
Yang Jing came out and said: "Your Majesty, according to the art of war, victory depends on taking advantage of one's strength. But from what Your Majesty said, it seems that he is unwilling to start another war. I dare to ask Your Majesty, what are your plans?"
"Just testing the waters." Qi Hengyuan said softly.
Yang Jing didn't understand. He understood these four words individually and together, but he didn't understand them when they came from the king's mouth.
He looked at the king on the throne with a slightly confused expression.
Not only did he not understand, but so did all the ministers in the court.
Fu Shan came out and asked: "Your Majesty is testing Jiang Guo's current military capabilities?"
"No." The king threw out two more unexpected words.
Fu Shan raised his eyebrows and said, "I forgive you for being stupid."
Qi Hengyuan dusted off his dragon robe and said tepidly: "Three years ago, the eighteen beacon towers of Qi State were all defeated. My imperial brother died in the battle, Marquis Chen Wu died in the battle, the prince of Qi died in the battle, and Xian Yingjun died in the battle.
, Yan Shaohou died in the battle, Xie Guanhou died in the battle, Chang Wuhou died in the battle, Liu Guanhou died in the battle, Pang Shaohou died in the battle... Many people died, from emperors to generals, they were completely defeated. Do you think it is our Qi country that is corrupt and incompetent?
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"..."
Of course this is not the case. Qi’s military force has always been very strong.
Back then, the late emperor personally campaigned to destroy the Jiang Kingdom and unify the country.
For such a big plan and war, the late emperor naturally discussed it with all the Guanhou and Wuhou, and also decided on the marching route.
It can be said that it is foolproof.
But for some unknown reason, the Qi State was defeated like a mountain. The Jiang State soldiers seemed to have seen through their fighting methods long ago. No matter which way they marched, they would be cut off and surrounded, with no way out.
They suspected that there was a spy in the army who had leaked their battle plan. However, the people involved in the battle plan were all trustworthy Guanhou and Wuhou. Who would cheat?
So, if it wasn’t the mole, why?
In the past three years, the shame of defeat has been nailed in everyone's heart. They are not angry or sad, but they do not dare to declare war rashly.
They believed in Qi's military strength, but they were more afraid of Jiang's magical powers.
Now after listening to the king's words, Fu Shan and Yang Jing seemed to understand something.
Fu Shan raised his head and said in astonishment: "Your Majesty, you are trying to test Jiang Guo's depth?"
"Exactly."
Yang Jing continued: "The old emperor of Jiang State passed away and the new emperor ascended the throne. In that war that year, he was the one who personally led the country and caused Qi State to be defeated so miserably. This man must be a master of military warfare. Although Bo Bei
The start of this war is a bit sudden, but according to the ability of His Majesty Jiang Guo, it is impossible for Jiang Guo to be defeated, but Jiang Guo is defeated."
He frowned as if a little confused.
Qi Hengyuan sneered lightly and spoke with a hint of coldness in his voice: "Bobeiguan is just a small test of the water. It turns out that Jiang Chengchi is not a master of military skills. There must be an expert behind him three years ago."
, and now, this master is no longer here."
"Why is Your Majesty so sure?" Yang Jing asked.
Qi Hengyuan answered the question: "Jiang Chengchi's original wife, the queen, died of illness."
Yang Jing raised his eyebrows in confusion: "..."
What does this have to do with what they said?
"You may not know that the original queen's surname is Mu. She was the princess who was personally pointed out to Jiang Chengchi by the old uncle Wang of the Jiang Kingdom. After she married Jiang Chengchi, she has never appeared in the imperial city."
Fu Shan and Yang Jing looked at each other.
It seems that I can hear something strange and strange in this.