Chapter 630 The desperate King of Chu and the heart-stopping Xiang Yàn
Chu State Shouchun.
In the palace city, King Chu of Chu heard the news from his soldiers. He stood in the palace hall and stood up immediately. He stared at the soldiers with wide eyes and panic.
Lord Changping is dead?
The Chu army of 150,000 was defeated by the Qin army from the east of Chu led by Bai Yan in Puchun. They suffered 50,000 casualties and 40,000 prisoners, while the rest fled.
King Chu was confused!
The old man with a long beard who was over fifty years old had a dull expression on his face and his eyes looked unbelievable.
Bai Yan!
It's Bai Yan again, first Jing Qi, Chang Wenjun, and now Chang Ping Jun...
In a daze, King Chu's mind suddenly came to mind, the way Jing Qi talked about Bai Yan in the past, and what Jing Qi said.
"Ah! Bai Yan!!!"
The King of Chu, with his eyes red, kicked the wooden table in front of him anxiously and angrily. Thinking that with the defeat of Lord Changping, the only one leading the army now was General Xiang Yan, King Chu's heart felt cold.
As the king of Chu, Xiong Beichu didn't know why. Now facing the eyeing Qin, with Chu's situation like this, how far away is the country's subjugation!
A thought of panic filled the heart of King Chu Chu, and a trace of hatred filled the eyes of King Chu Chu.
"Bai Yan!"
They are all Bai Yan! They are all Bai Yan! They are all Bai Yan!!!
Thinking of this, the King of Chu lost his mind as if he was carrying the cud. He was subdued, raised his hand, pulled out the sword on his side, and kept chopping the bamboo slips on the wooden table, as if those bamboo slips were Bai Yan.
Looking around, the King of Chu was filled with rage again, waving his sword left and right as if venting his anger.
When Concubine Jing saw this scene, followed by her maid, she kept retreating in fear.
And in His Majesty's Majesty.
The civil and military officials, who were also stunned by the news, looked at the irrational King Chu holding his cud in the hall. They couldn't help but look at each other, and a deep worry appeared in their eyes.
And right next to the soldier who reported the report, among the civil servants of the Chu State, Kogu, who was wearing the official uniform of the Chu State, also looked confused.
My little nephew actually killed Lord Changping again!
In this way, the two people who betrayed Ying Zheng before, Changping Jun and Changwen Jun, all died in the hands of their young nephew.
With this thought, Kogu was shocked!
Even though he was Bai Yan's younger uncle, Xiao Gu was in a state of confusion at this moment. He blinked his eyes, and then looked at the soldier who reported the report in shock, wondering if he heard correctly.
On the other side, under the main hall, the young master at the front, Xiong Qi, turned to look at the soldier. His face was messy, his mouth was slightly open, and he looked at a loss.
Jing Qi, Chang Wenjun, and Chang Ping Jun all died in Bai Yan's hands one after another. This was completely beyond Xiong Qi's expectation. Xiong Qi knew that Bai Yan was good at leading troops, but he never thought that Bai Yan could be so vicious.
When the leader of the army was surrounded, he not only fought his way out of the encirclement, but also caused numerous casualties to the Chu State.
Jing Qi, Chang Wenjun, and Chang Ping Jun, each one is considered a ruthless person, and which one is not a high-ranking and powerful person. Not to mention the father's confidant and trusted minister Jing Qi, that is Chang Wen Jun. They were all former generals of the Qin State.
Someone who has the trust of Yingzheng and once commanded the Qin army, let alone Lord Changping.
result……
Right now, without exception, they all die in Bai Yan's hands!
Recalling the scenes in the past and the words Bai Yan had said to him, Xiong Qi finally realized that Bai Yan did not rely on him to survive under the siege of the Chu army. This was clearly using him to get rid of Jing Qi.
, Changwenjun, Changpingjun!
With the thoughts in his mind, Xiong Qi woke up and realized how stupid he was at this moment!
"Your Majesty, please immediately mobilize troops to reinforce General Xiang Yan! After Lord Changping's defeat, Wang Ben and Bai Yan will definitely take the opportunity to attack Chu. General Xiang Yan may not have enough troops under his command now!"
Xiong Qi looked up at his father's crazy behavior, chopping the wooden table, listening to his father curse Bai Yan, and while he was blaming himself in his heart, he suddenly saw Qu Luan standing up and facing his father in the hall.
Wang admonished.
"Yes~cough cough cough~!"
Xiong Qi also stepped forward and was about to make amends for his past mistakes and wanted to ask for troops to help General Xiang Yan deal with Bai Yan. Before he could say anything, he suddenly started coughing rapidly.
Xiong Qi, who was looking a little pale as he coughed, just thought it was the cold he had caught during this period and didn't think much about it.
"Father! Xiong Qi seconded the proposal. Xiong Qi is willing to lead the troops immediately to join General Xiang Yan!"
After Xiong Qi coughed, he raised his hand and said hurriedly.
After finishing speaking, Xiong Qi suddenly saw his father in the main hall, raising his sword and no longer chopping, looking at him angrily. Xiong Qi was stunned, and suddenly his face changed.
The defeat still made my father very unhappy.
Thinking of this, Xiong Qi knelt on the ground in fear.
"Father! Xiong Qiruo cannot win this battle!"
When Xiong Qi said this, he finally felt relieved, raised his head and said: "I will never return to Shouchun alive!"
Xiong Qi didn't care so much. If the Chu State was really defeated by Bai Yan, then not only his future position as King of Chu, but also his identity as Chu Gongzi would exist in name only and he would become a slave of the Qin State.
Moreover, having been exploited by Bai Yan all the time, Xiong Qi also wanted to kill Bai Yan with his own hands due to old and new grudges.
"Recruit soldiers, and also have food! Send them to the general! Instruct the general... to kill Bai Yan to vent his hatred!"
In the main hall, Xiong Fuchu was so angry that he couldn't speak. He sat tremblingly on the throne, panting heavily. After giving the order, he muttered "Bai Yan" in despair.
At this time, Xiong Negichu's voice was very small, but the hatred in his eyes was extremely deep.
"promise!"
When an official from the Chu State heard what the King of Chu was saying, he quickly stepped forward to accept the order.
"Father!!!"
Xiong Qi saw that his father had not agreed for him to lead the army on the expedition. Thinking of the previous defeat, Xiong Qi knew that this was his last chance, so he looked at his father in the hall with a pleading expression and begged.
Qu Luan looked at Xiong Qi's appearance beside him, sighed, and was about to speak, but when he saw the ranks of Chu State military generals, most of those generals wearing Chu State official uniforms were either fat veterans, or just a
A young nobleman who had been drained of his body by drinking and sex, thinking of the deeds of those disciples in the past...
In the end, Qu Luan also looked helpless.
In order to get rid of the Qin army attacking Qufu as soon as possible and kill the scourge Bai Yan, all the capable, courageous and newly trained Chu generals in the Chu court had gone with the army.
Nowadays, most of those veteran generals and Xinzu have died in battle, and the remaining ones who are still alive are all under the command of General Xiang Yan.
Now these are the only people left in the Chu State's court.
"There is no one left in Chu State!"
Qu Luan thought in his heart, a touch of worry and helplessness appeared in his eyes, and then he said nothing. After all, if he denies Xiong Qi, then who can he recommend to lead the army.
In the main hall.
King Chu, who finally recovered, looked up at the court hall with red eyes.
"Who can retreat from the powerful Qin? Who can retreat from the powerful Qin? I would like to be crowned the king and grant land, I would like to be crowned the king and grant land!!!"
The King of Chu asked with his cud in his hands, and did not let Xiong Qi, who was kneeling under the palace, lead the troops to the expedition.
Anger is anger, but Xiong Qi's previous defeat was so miserable, which proves that Xiong Qi is not Bai Yan's enemy. As the king of Chu, even if he does not consider the people of Chu, he must also consider General Xiang Yan.
Therefore, the King of Chu carried his cud and looked at the civil and military officials in the hall, hoping to find a good general to lead his troops to fight Bai Yan.
In silence.
Following King Chu's inquiry, Qu Luan and other civil and military officials of Chu State did not answer in the main hall. After a few breaths, they saw the King of Chu holding Chu in the hall, with red eyes and a smile on his face.
Crying and shouting hysterically.
"Who can retreat from the powerful Qin! Who?"
Looking at the main hall, the King of Chu looked desperate.
For a time, the court became increasingly silent.
Fortunately, the many civil servants of the Chu State were not good at leading troops in battles. However, when the generals of the Chu State on the other side heard the words of the Chu King, they were all silent and lowered their heads. They did not say a word and did not dare to speak.
, occasionally look at each other and instantly move away.
Look at Jing Xia, a veteran general who has fought hundreds of battles before! Look at Huang Ye, who has never been defeated before and is a famous general of Chu! Look at Xiong Qi, who commands a hundred thousand Chu troops. He never looks at the background when killing people, and never looks at the genocide.
Human Jingqi!
There are also Lord Changping and Lord Changwen who betrayed Qin and led to the death of 200,000 Qin soldiers.
Look what happened to them!
Who wants to provoke the evil star Bai Yan?
Not to mention now, even in the future, as long as Bai Yan leads the troops, and as long as Bai Yan is still the leader of the brave cavalry in the north, they will not even have the slightest idea of raising troops to take revenge and attack Qin.
It's not that they are cowardly, it's not that they are timid, but they really can't beat Bai Yan! If they go there, they will die! Look at the generals Bai Yan brought out, they are all brave and good at fighting, look at those
It had only been a short time since Wei had surrendered, but all of them had devoted themselves to serving Bai Yan.
That kind of people.
I really don’t dare to provoke him!
"Who is it? Who is the widow? Get rid of Bai Yan!!!"
The King of Chu was lying on his back in the hall, shouting one after another.
However, in the palace hall, all the civil and military officials lowered their heads in silence. Occasionally, when they looked up at King Chu holding the cud in the hall, they did not look like before.
Among the people who can serve as officials in Chu State, which one has no background or family, and which one is not a human being.
Not to mention those generals, at this time, most of the Chu officials were already thinking about sending the news to the clan as soon as possible, whether it was hiding the clan's wealth or finding a way to take it to Qi. In short,
You can never stay in Chu State and be snatched away by Qin State.
Thinking of the place where Qin and Chu fought before, and the descendants of the clan had been ordered to go to Qi to buy fields and mansions, all the ministers of Chu felt relieved.
In the future, if Xiang Yan is unable to withstand Qin's attack, no matter what happens to Chu, they can leave early before the Qin army reaches Shouchun. When the news passes, they can immediately go to Qi.
The fields, houses, mansions and servants in Qi State are still enough for them to enjoy for a lifetime.
"Kings!"
Qu Luan saw the King of Chu carrying the cud with a lost expression on his face, full of decadence and sadness. He reluctantly handed over his hands, hoping to cheer up the King of Chu and not lose the majesty of the King of Chu.
However, the king of Chu was not able to hear the news at all.
"Who can kill Bai Yan for me? Who can get rid of Bai Yan for me? I am granted the title of marquis, a city of ten thousand households, and a reward of thousands of rides... Who can kill Bai Yan for me?"
The King of Chu looked at His Highness with a dull expression.
Looking at the civil and military officials who had all fallen silent except Qu Luan, and looking at the arrogant and domineering faces in the past, all of them now had their heads lowered, the King of Chu stood in the hall with his cud in his hands and stared at it.
Looking at everyone standing silently, no one said that they would lead the troops to get rid of Bai Yan, not one of them!
In a daze, the King of Chu, carrying his cud, seemed to see the figures of Jing Qi and Xiang Yan in the past, both wearing the official uniforms of the Chu State, advising him under the Grand Highness.
The King of Chu held his cud in his hands and his lips trembled. He wanted to say something, but no sound came out.
It was very quiet inside the hall.
However, unlike the others, Xiao Gu, who also lowered his head but managed to get to his current position step by step, lowered his head, felt the silence of the entire Chu Kingdom's court, and listened to the cry of the King of Chu.
Shout.
Kogu's mood is different from others.
At this moment, Kogu's mood was indescribable. He was in a daze, and he couldn't even imagine that where he was standing was the Chu State's court hall and the King's Palace of Chu, which was thousands of miles away.
Feeling the atmosphere of the court, Kogu suddenly remembered something for some unknown reason.
"If you hear about it in the Chu court, you will avoid it. The king will not respond, and no one will dare to fight!"
At this time, while drinking, Kogu overheard some businessmen friends talking about the world-famous Qin Wu'an Lord Bai Qi decades ago. Only then did he sigh with admiration and describe the legendary scene.
.
However, at this time, he lowered his head, feeling the silence of the palace hall in front of him, and looked at all the officials on the left and right with their heads lowered and silent.
Thinking of those words this time, what came to Kogu's mind was not only the imaginary Bai Qi, but also the Qin Wu'an Lord who shocked the six countries. There seemed to be...
The second son, the younger sister whom my mother has pampered and protected since she was a child, the kid who followed him and picked out bird eggs from a young age!!!
Bai Yan!
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Chu conquered nine barbarians, and its territory was thousands of miles away, with Jianghuai in the south and Fuli in the north.
The heavy snow fell continuously for several days, falling and stopping, stopping and falling again. Looking around, the snow in the mountains and rivers connected the sky and the earth. With the strong wind, it was like white dust floating on the earth.
On the hill next to Fuli Fortress, Bai Yan was wearing coarse cloth and looking at the ice and snow in front of him.
for a long time.
There were footsteps behind me.
"General, the water in the mountains is covered with thin ice! I don't know how long this snow will continue to fall. Since there are prisoners in the camp, the food and grass will not last long."
Yang Yan came to Bai Yan's side, looked at Bai Yan's head and body covered with snow, and said softly.
Looking at the sudden heavy snow, Yang Yan had a premonition that after this snow, the cold winter would gradually recede. At that time, Xianyang would definitely dispatch the Qin army to attack Chu again.
At the moment, apart from Xiang Yan who has not yet attacked, Yang Yan is worried about the army's food and fodder.
"forage!"
After listening to Yang Yan's words, Bai Yan naturally knew how terrifying the amount of food and grass consumed by the entire Qin Army camp every day was.
Suddenly, a soldier hurriedly came behind the two of them.
"General, Master Xiao has sent a message!"
While the soldiers were saluting, they handed the bamboo slips in their hands to Bai Yan.
Bai Yan and Yang Yan looked at each other. When they heard the message was from Xiao He, they reached for the bamboo slip and opened it to read.
Yang Yan on the side was full of worries. Thinking back to Xiao He's time in Wei, and thinking about the situation in Wei, Yang Yan was afraid that the news Xiao He sent was that there was no food in the rear.
"One hundred and fifty thousand stones?"
Bai Yan suddenly frowned. After reading the bamboo slips, he put away the bamboo slips under the heavy snow.
Bai Yan couldn't help but look in the direction of Dang County. Bai Yan's eyes were full of doubts as to who on earth would send him so much food.
150,000 stones of food and grass! I am afraid that ordinary nobles would be hard-pressed to find this despite spending all their wealth.
Xiao He once said, but Bai Yan, like Xiao He, always thought that the person who sent the food would come to see him sooner or later. No matter what the reward was, Bai Yan was ready to discuss it with him.
But with the 150,000 grains and grains sent this time, Bai Yan suddenly realized that the person who had not appeared for a long time was probably not seeking wealth or official position.
But who would give him food again and again without asking for anything in return? Even so far, it has been as much as 250,000 shi. This is 250,000 shi of food!
"General, what's wrong? But what happened?"
Yang Yan looked at Bai Yan's frown and became more and more worried. Looking at Bai Yan who was silent, he couldn't help but ask.
Bai Yan did not answer, but handed the bamboo slip in his hand to Yang Yan.
When Yang Yan saw this, he glanced at Bai Yan, then took the bamboo slip and opened it aside to read.
"What? One hundred and fifty thousand stones!!!"
Yang Yan's eyes widened when he saw the contents on the bamboo slips.
What followed was great excitement. Looking at the bamboo slips, Yang Yan subconsciously thought that with these 150,000 stones of food, plus the previous capture of Chu State's food garrison, the Qin army would not have to fight for food in a short time.
worry.
After getting over the excitement, he noticed Bai Yan's doubts. Yang Yan recovered from his excitement, looked at the bamboo slips in his hand, and then remembered that the person who sent food and grass in the letter did not even have a name.
"Who could this person be?"
Yang Yan was puzzled.
So much food and grass was given to them, the Qin army in the east of Chu, without leaving their names. Is there anyone in the world who would be willing to do such a thing?
"The food and grass from the Qin State should not be delivered, so only the gentry in Dongjun and Dangjun are left. After calculation, there are not many big families who can afford 250,000 shi of food.
Not to mention being willing to give it to Qin Jun..."
Yang Yan looked at Bai Yan and shook his head in confusion, analyzing in confusion.
Bai Yan stood in the heavy snow and frowned. Neither Gou Ze and others in Yingchuan County nor Rui Wei in Daliang City had the ability to raise so much food and grass. Those who had this ability were in Bai Yan.
Among the people Yan knew, they either wouldn't give it, couldn't deliver it, or wouldn't hide it.
Who would not even want him to know his name, let alone see him...
wrong!
Bai Yan suddenly thought of a person, a person who had the ability to provide food, but was unwilling to see him!
"General, the scouts are here to report that Chu army scouts were found fifty miles away!"
At this time, Mang hurriedly came to Bai Yan's side and reported to Bai Yan. Under the severe cold, white mist kept coming out of Mang's mouth while he was breathing and talking.
After Yang Yan heard the news, his face became serious and he turned to look at Bai Yan.
Since the Chu army scouts were discovered, this also means that the Chu army led by Xiang Yan is not far away.
"Fifty miles away! I don't know if Xiang Yan is going back to defend Cai and Shouchun, or if he is leading his troops towards here to fight with our Qin army!"
Yang Yan and Zhang looked at each other, then looked at Bai Yan and said.
Since he doesn't know who the person who sent the food is, Yang Yan doesn't want to think too much. He believes that he will know who it is sooner or later. Now that the Qin army has received food supplies, the only thing they need to worry about most is Shang Qi, who leads the elite of Chu State.
Xiang Yan, the heroic soldier.
"Go back to the camp first!"
Bai Yan also knew what fifty miles meant, and his expression could not help but become solemn, but before turning to leave, Bai Yan once again looked in the direction of Yingchuan.
next day
As the heavy snow subsided, one Qin army scout after another continued to ride in and out of Fuli Fortress.
Fifty miles, forty miles, thirty miles...
Listening to Xiang Yan commanding the Chu army and getting closer and closer to Fuli Fortress, Bai Yan, Yang Yan, Yan Mao, Zan Shou, Yan Yue and other Qin generals in the camp all gathered around the map and looked carefully.
He watched the movements of the Chu army.
"General, Xiang Yan is preparing to fight with us!"
Yu Feng frowned and said, looking at Bai Yan.
"General, you can take advantage of the Chu army's long journey and send cavalry to ambush the Chu army ten miles away! Then the army can encircle it!"
After Yang Yan and Yan Mao looked at each other, they pointed to the map, which was ten miles away from the fortress, and turned to look at Bai Yan.
Hearing Yang Yan's words, Yan Mao, Zan Shou, Yan Yue and others nodded, and they all agreed to take the initiative to send troops. Taking advantage of the Chu army's running back and forth, they were tired and seized the opportunity to attack the Chu army.
After all, everyone in the camp knows that Bai Yan has never been willing to fight Xiang Yan head-on!
Thinking of this, not to mention Yanmao, Yang Yan, Yu Feng and others, even Zhang looked at Bai Yan with strange eyes.
That day, Bai Yan fought with Lord Changping in the plains. However, when the Chu army had a square formation, he defeated the Chu army and killed Lord Changping.
He obviously has a great talent in military formations and can even break the square and round formations, but he always boasts that he is no match for Xiang Yan!
"Xiang Yan is known for his stability when leading troops. If he suddenly leads his troops south, he must be prepared!"
Bai Yan looked at the map and did not agree with Yang Yan's suggestion.
However, Bai Yan was also a little confused at this moment. He didn't understand why Xiang Yan led the Chu army to rush to attack in the cold winter when the snow fell. Obviously, as a general of Chu State, he should know better than him that the terrain of Fuli Fortress was easy to change.
It is difficult to defend and attack.
"Why is Xiang Yan eager to attack? It's because he is afraid of Qin's attack..."
Bai Yan looked at the map while he was thinking, and suddenly woke up, looking at the locations on the map with rapid breathing.
wrong!
It's not him. Xiang Yan's purpose is not him.
But Wang Ben!!!
Bai Yan finally understood Xiang Yan's purpose, and instantly, a flash of panic appeared in Bai Yan's heart.
No, I don’t know if it’s too late.
"Yanmao, call all the cavalry soldiers immediately and wait outside the camp!"
Bai Yan raised his head and told Yanmao.
"promise!"
Yanmao was a little confused when he heard Bai Yan's words. Didn't he say that he couldn't send troops? But after thinking about it, after hearing Bai Yan's words, Yanmao took the order and left without hesitation.
"General, what is this?"
Yang Yan, Zan Shou, Yan Yue, Yu Feng and others all looked at Bai Yan, because Bai Yan did not give Yan Mao any other orders, but only summoned the cavalry.
"Xiang Yan led his troops south, and the intention may not be us, but General Wang Ben!"
Bai Yan frowned and did not hide anything. He explained directly to everyone and expressed his worries.
As Bai Yan finished speaking, when Yang Yan, Zan Shou and others heard the words, they all looked at the map. As what Bai Yan said came to mind, the originally unremarkable map and the position of the Chu army suddenly became a bit strange.
Become different.
In an instant, the expressions of Yang Yan, Zan Shou, Yan Yue, Yu Feng and others changed drastically, and a touch of horror appeared in everyone's hearts!
Xiang Yan's intention made everyone shudder.
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