Chapter 612 Chang Wenjuns head and Jing Qis corpse
In the city guard's residence in Suiyang City, as grain and grass supplies arrived from the rear, Xiang Yan, Changping Jun, Xiang Liang, Fan Zeng, Lu Qing and others all gathered in the study and looked at the detailed map of Chudong.
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Young Master Xiong Qi is also smiling at the moment, participating in some decisions and giving some insights from time to time.
However, half of the Chu generals in the study room looked at Xiong Qi with dissatisfaction in their eyes. If Xiong Qi had not lost the Chudong land south of Miao River, they would have followed General Xiang Yu and killed twenty
After Wan Qin's army had arrived, he returned to the DPRK early and the whole country celebrated together.
How could he be here now, facing the Qin army in the east of Chu, trying to find a way to defeat the Qin general Bai Yan?
It's such a cold day.
Isn't it more comfortable to enjoy the service of beautiful wives and concubines in Shouchun or within their respective families than in Suiyang City?
"General, now that the food and grass have been delivered, I believe that the general will be able to command our Chu army, break through the Qin army's defense, and capture the Qin general Bai Yan alive!"
Xiong Qi smiled and flattered Xiang Yan.
In the Chu State's court and public, apart from the old guys from the clan, the ones Xiong Qi was most afraid of were Jing Clan Jing Qi, General Xiang Yan, and even other hot-tempered veterans of the Chu State. Xiong Qi was not that afraid.
Although he has made up his mind to let Bai Yan leave alive no matter what, Xiong Qi is not stupid and will not say these words in front of Xiang Yan even if he is beaten to death.
"Bai Yan has led troops for many years and is well versed in the art of deploying troops. After understanding the purpose of our Chu State, he has already deployed heavy troops. In the cold winter, if he wants to break through the Qin army's defense, the cost to the Chu State is not small!"
Xiang Yan's face looked a little tired, but she did not show any dissatisfaction with Xiong Qi. Xiang Yan was not too angry about Xiong Qi's defeat.
Xiong Fuchu was the King of Chu who single-handedly helped Xiang Yan ascend to power, but at the same time, Xiang Yan was also a general of Chu State and a minister of Chu.
In Xiang Yan's eyes, no matter how good the young master Xiong Qi is, he is still the son of Xiong Fuchu. If he doesn't take Xiong Qi seriously and accuses him too much, no matter how good-hearted King Chu Chu is, there will still be rumors in Chu country, and there will be many people who will
He said that Xiang Yan did not take the King of Chu seriously. After all, even the King of Chu succeeded to the throne because of Xiang Yan's secret help.
Some people say something that is fine, but if hundreds or thousands of people say it, it is different, and sooner or later they will feel resentful.
"That's right! I have experienced the power of Bai Yan before. That Bai Yan! Although he is loyal to the violent Qin, his ability to lead troops is really nothing to say!"
Xiong Qi heard Xiang Yan's words and sighed with a smile, then looked at the other Chu generals.
Xiong Qi was also trying to shirk his words. His previous defeat was because Bai Yan was too powerful. You see, even General Xiang Yan, with twice as many troops as Bai Yan, said he wanted to defeat Bai Yan. The Chu army would definitely suffer heavy casualties.
At the beginning, he only had one hundred thousand soldiers and horses, which were not even as many as the Qin army under Bai Yan's command.
"If the general needs troops, Xiong Qi will immediately return to Shouchun and ask his father for orders to recruit an army for the general to help him get rid of Bai Yan and regain the lost territory!"
Xiong Qi turned to look at Xiang Yan, his words were loud and powerful, as if Xiong Qi would obey whatever Xiang Yan said.
"If that's the case, then please ask the young master to return to Shouchun and recruit a hundred thousand troops for the general!"
Fan Zeng, who never liked to talk much, suddenly looked at the map and spoke after Xiong Qi finished speaking. With Xiong Qi's stunned expression, Fan Zeng turned to look at Xiong Qi and suddenly raised his hand.
"If the young master can become a general and recruit 100,000 Chu troops, whether it is to destroy the Qin army or to kill the Qin general Bai Yan, the young master will take the first credit!"
Fan Zeng looked at Xiong Qi.
When Xiang Liang heard Fan Zeng's words, he frowned slightly and turned to look at Xiong Qi with displeasure. In Xiang Liang's eyes, Xiong Qi and Xiong Xin were the same as each other. They didn't have much ability, but they had a lot of thoughts.
, extremely selfish.
If Xiong Qi had not lost Chudong, how could so many people have died here in Suiyang City a few days ago? Not to mention that more than half of Huang's soldiers and horses were killed or wounded, but Xiang's soldiers and horses, as well as Xiang's elite, were all seriously damaged.
However, Xiang Liang endured it when he saw that his father didn't say much to Fan Zeng, but looked at Xiong Qi.
"Ah! Okay! When my son returns to life, he will definitely recruit an army for the general!"
Xiong Qi came back to his senses, looked at Xiang Yan looking at him, and quickly agreed with a smile.
If he had heard these words just now, Xiong Qi might have really considered whether to kill Bai Yan. After all, not only was he meritorious, but he could also avenge Bai Yan's past, killing two birds with one stone. But now, after seeing Ying Kan,
After learning about Qin's conditions for peace and the privately donated cities, compared with Fan Zeng's words, Xiong Qi could think of which one would be beneficial to him with his eyes closed.
Recruiting 100,000 troops for Xiang Yan and waiting for Bai Yan's defeat was indeed a great achievement, but it was not the first achievement, and Xiong Qi was not stupid! And if he agreed to the Qin peace talks, Xiong Qi would definitely be the first meritorious service, and the fiefdom he obtained was the benefit he received secretly
, those are real benefits. Not only does it allow Xiong Qi to make friends with more nobles, thereby gaining the support of more nobles, but it can also make up for the loss and reputation. More importantly, it is only his contribution.
, the most conspicuous, not Xiang Yan, Jing Qi, and those Chu generals who didn't like him.
In the study room.
Just when all the Chu generals and scholars saw that Xiong Qi had agreed, hurried footsteps suddenly came from outside the study, and then everyone saw a Chu general running into the study with a pale face and a panicked look on his face.
Xiang Yan, Chang Pingjun, Xiang Liang, Fan Zeng and others all turned their heads to look curiously.
Everyone looked at the general and didn't understand what had happened and why the general came running in such a panic.
"It's not good, General..."
I saw the Chu army general kneeling on the ground tremblingly. As he spoke, his eyes were red and full of fear, and then he looked at Lord Changping again.
This scene.
It made everyone frown, wondering what happened to make this general behave like this.
"What's the matter? Tell me quickly!"
Xiong Qi looked at the Chu army general with his mouth open and trembling, as if he wanted to say something or not. He urged him impatiently. He had been polite just now, but he didn't expect Fan Zeng to be more serious. Now he has agreed to do something for Xiang.
Yan summoned an army of 100,000, and Xiong Qi was upset just thinking about it. Like Ying Kan, Xiong Qi didn't want Bai Yan to die in the hands of Xiang Yan and Jing Qi.
Otherwise, he will be completely reduced to a joke. Not only will he get nothing, but his reputation will be ruined. As long as the world mentions this clear battle, they will say that Chu relies entirely on Xiang Yan, Jing Qi, Chang Wenjun, Changping Jun and others.
The country's only defeat was all because of him, Xiong Qi.
"You should tell me quickly! What a waste of effort!"
Seeing the general's frightened expression and Xiang Yan's fear of opening his mouth, Xiong Qi lost all patience and urged him again.
This scene.
Xiang Yan, Chang Pingjun, Xiang Liang, and many Chu generals frowned, but because it was Xiong Qi, no one dared to refute and scold him. Moreover, the general's behavior at the moment really made people curious about what he was saying.
Things that made this Chu army general behave like this.
"What's the matter?"
Xiang Yan also looked at the general at this time, gave a don't worry look, and said softly.
The Chu army general's eyes calmed down when he looked at Xiang Yan, but his face was still extremely pale. Then he looked at Xiang Yan and told what happened.
"General, the Qin Army has sent General Jingqi's body, and Chang Wenjun's... head!"
The general of the Chu army reported the report. At the end of his speech, he looked at Lord Changping with a worried look.
quiet!
For a moment, the study was extremely quiet. Everyone stared at the Chu army general with wide eyes and shock, their eyes full of fear.
The first reaction in everyone's mind is, impossible, absolutely impossible!!!
However, looking at the appearance of the Chu army general.
A thought emerged in my mind involuntarily.
"Jingqi!"
Xiang Yan was the first to look outside the study. Her old face was no longer calm and calm, and she hurriedly walked out of the study.
After hearing the general's words, Chang Pingjun's expression suddenly changed. He was bloodless at the moment and left with the general Xiang Yan.
Xiang Liang, Fan Zeng and others were also in a daze, being caught off guard by the news. After coming back to their senses, they looked at Xiang Yan and Jing Qi after they left, and then they came to their senses and hurriedly walked out of the study.
Only Xiong Qi stayed where he was, and Xiong Qi was also a little confused at this moment.
no!
The Qin army sent... Jing Qi's body, and Chang Wenjun's head?
This, how is this possible!!!
Xiong Qi had a ridiculous expression on his face, but looking at the Chu army general who was crawling and walking towards the outside, not to mention others, even Xiong Qi knew that the general could not lie about this matter to his face.
Moreover, the generals themselves said that the Qin army had sent Jingqi's body and Changwenjun's head.
Inside Suiyang City.
Behind the city gate of Suiyang City, the surrounding towering city walls are covered with Chu flags, and countless Chu soldiers standing guard, as well as some Chu soldiers holding long swords, are all gathered together at this moment, looking not far away
Among the many generals of the Chu army, there was a wooden trailer with coffins tied to it.
"I heard that the person inside the coffin is our Chu State general, General Jing Qi!"
"How is that possible? General Jingqi is leading troops in the north. Don't spread rumors and be careful about being overheard!"
"Really, I heard them all say that, and look at the head on the back of the carriage, do you know who that person is? Mr. Chang Wen!!!"
"ah!!!"
More and more Chu soldiers and soldiers gathered together, watching this scene from a distance in the crowd.
Amid the bustling sounds, the discussions among the soldiers of the Chu army could be heard everywhere. After all, when the Qin army sent it, they did not send envoys to deliver it, but the Chu army scouts discovered it. Naturally, the news could not be concealed.
When they learned that the person in the coffin was Chu General Jing Qi, all the Chu soldiers were a little confused and couldn't believe it. After all, in the eyes of all the Chu soldiers, General Jing Qi was leading the Chu army to surround the Qin army in the north.
General Qi has more than 100,000 soldiers and horses under his command, and is constantly supplying soldiers. Rumor has it that the number of soldiers and horses will soon reach 200,000.
With such a large army, the Qin army would be fine if they were not surrounded and trapped to death. How could they possibly defeat it?
In particular, the Qin army was still here in Suiyang City a few days ago, defending the Chu army here. They all saw with their own eyes that the Qin army struggled to defend the city. During the attack, the Chu army suffered no less than 30,000 or 40,000 casualties.
How could General Jingqi in the north be killed, and there was also Lord Changwen?
Who is Chang Wenjun? They may not be very familiar with them and may forget it, but before that, near Chengfu on the western side of Chu, they were fortunate to have the help of Qin Prime Minister Chang Ping Jun and Qin General Chang Wenjun.
With the help of the traitorous Qin State, the Chu people just defeated the Qin army of 200,000.
How could they not know who Chang Wenjun is now?
"It seems that it is really Lord Changwen. I happened to meet him once before in Chengfu's camp. At that time, I was curious about who he was. I asked the general afterwards..."
Among the Chu army, there were many old soldiers. Looking at the head on the wooden trailer from a distance, they immediately recognized the head. It was surprising that they had seen Lord Chang Wen in the Chu army camp before.
This time.
Countless Chu soldiers and soldiers started shouting and looked at each other in surprise.
Looking at the wooden trailer in the distance, looking at the solitary head on the wooden trailer, all the Chu soldiers could not help but feel a deep panic and fear in their minds when they thought of the Qin army in Chu Dong.
First, they captured Suiyang City, but suffered successive defeats. Not only were they unable to capture it for a long time, they even suffered numerous casualties. Then there was a shortage of food and grass. Within a few days in the city, many soldiers fell ill...
At the moment, I saw that the generals of the Chu army in the north, General Jingqi, and Lord Changwen were all killed by the Qin people, and even their bodies and heads were in front of me.
A sense of panic could not help but appear in the hearts of every Chu soldier.
Different from the two hundred thousand Qin troops who were surrounded and killed in the west, now all the soldiers of the Chu army have doubts about the Qin army in the east of Chu. Can they really defeat that Qin army? It took a few years to defeat them.
, there is a lot of rumors about Qin general Bai Yan.
"The general is here!"
"General!"
"General!!!"
On the street, the sound of dozens of horse hoofbeats was heard. When the Chu army generals beside the carriage saw the arrival of General Xiang Yan and a group of Chu generals, they all made way.
Looking at General Xiang Yan who hurriedly dismounted from his horse, all the Chu army generals fell silent. Many generals looked at each other, with deep worry in their eyes. What the soldiers thought was not their worry, they were also human beings.
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Beside the wooden trailer.
As the Chu soldiers carried the coffin off the wooden trailer, Xiang Yan walked to the coffin and looked at Jing Qi's head and body inside the coffin with eyes full of disbelief.
In the past, Jing Qi, who frightened countless people and nobles, died like this?
Die at Bai Yan's hands?
How is this possible! This is Jing Qi!!!
"Brother Zhong!!!"
Lord Changping, dressed in Chu silk clothes, stepped forward tremblingly, knelt on the ground, and approached the head on the wooden trailer with trembling hands. He looked at the head of his former close relative, but now only one head was in front of his eyes.
Lord Changping, a man who had dominated the Qin court for decades, had tearful eyes full of pain at this moment.
"ah!!!!"
The moment when Mr. Changping's hands touched his head, it was definitely not an illusion. The bloody fact of this moment made Mr. Changping filled with grief and anger. He looked up to the sky and screamed in pain, roaring uncontrollably.
All the Chu army generals around and countless Chu soldiers in the distance all saw this scene.
Fan Zeng, Xiang Liang and others also came to the coffin at this time. When they saw Jingqi's body in the coffin with their own eyes, and then looked at the head in front of Lord Changping, they saw that it was really Lord Changwen.
At this moment, the faces of Xiang Liang and the others all changed drastically. The confident and energetic look of the past no longer existed.
Fan Zeng frowned even more worriedly, his eyes filled with worry.
Jing Qi and Chang Wenjun were killed, which means that the situation in the north may not be good.
"It's so dead!"
Xiong Qi came over, and when he saw Jing Qi's body and Chang Wenjun's head, he also looked blank. At this time, Xiong Qi's whole body was extremely messy.
Xiong Qi didn't know whether to be happy or worried.
Before, Xiong Qi didn't want Bai Yan to die in Chudong, but it didn't mean that Xiong Qi didn't hate Bai Yan and didn't want revenge. It was just that this time he helped Bai Yan because of his reputation and interests. But from the beginning to the end, Xiong Qi was worried about Bai Yan.
Death, I never thought about it...
Faced with Xiang Yan and Jing Qi's siege, Bai Yan not only did not die, but also killed Jing Qi and Chang Wenjun together, and even specially sent his body and head!
this……
It seems that there is no need for Ying Zheng to sue for peace. This guy Bai Yan led his troops and broke through the encirclement of hundreds of thousands of Chu troops.
"This Bai Yan is too fierce!"
Xiong Qi frowned, with a look of confusion on his face, and sighed with shock in his heart.
"General, this is the bamboo slip that the Qin people tied to Lord Changwen...!"
At this time, a general came over and handed Xiang Yan a roll of bamboo slips tied to Chang Wenjun's hair. While speaking, he looked at Changping Jun on the side. The general was also afraid of irritating Changping Jun again.
After all, not only did the head come, but the bamboo slip was tied with Chang Wenjun's hair. No one else would be able to accept this.
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Inside the mansion.
Ying Kan was sitting on his knees in the pavilion, feeling the cold wind blowing by.
Although a biting coldness filled his body, Ying Kan had no intention of returning to the study until Xiong Qi returned. Bai Yan's survival was at stake, as well as the lives of more than 100,000 Qin soldiers in Chu Dong.
No matter how cold it is, Ying Kan doesn't dare to leave easily.
Xiong Qi had already convinced many nobles in Shouchun before, and many nobles were already hesitant. Now it was time to see if he could convince half of the Chu generals here and thus influence Xiang Yan. Thinking of this, Ying Kan felt a little nervous.
"I hope Yao Jia can come as soon as possible!"
Ying Kan was not only worried that he would fail in lobbying the Chu State, that he would be betraying the king's orders, and that he would be ashamed of Bai Yan, but he was also worried that the Chu people would take this opportunity to hold off the Qin army until the Qin army was cut off from food and grass, resulting in numerous casualties.
Therefore, Ying Kan also hoped that Yao Jia could receive Ying Zheng's letter as soon as possible and come to Chu State as soon as possible.
Although the king attaches great importance to the mysterious old man riding a bull in Qi State, Bai Yan's life is now at stake. The king does not hesitate to send a letter to Qi State, asking Yao Jia to put aside the investigation of the old man riding a bull and sneak into Chu secretly.
country, using his former contacts and connections to help him rescue Bai Yan.
"Counting the time, Xiong Qi should be back soon!"
Ying Kan turned his head and looked at the corridor in the direction of the distant door, thinking in his heart, and then sighed helplessly.