Rebirth of Wu Ba Spring and Autumn

Chapter 932

Wu State has never had the tradition of "overthrowing the army and killing the general".

However, if the entire army is wiped out, the general must be duty-bound.

As a general of the Wu army with a very high sense of honor, he would usually choose to apologize with death instead of waiting for Qingji to issue a death penalty order.

At this time, Goujian kowtowed to Qingji with a look of grief and indignation, "Your Majesty, I lost Jinjiling, causing the army to lose one hundred thousand shi of food, and almost wiped out all the troops and horses. The crime of the minister, the death penalty."

"I know that I can't escape the guilt. If I don't want to live, I don't have the face to see the king again. It's just that the situation is critical at that time. As the general, if I draw my sword and kill myself, I'm afraid very few soldiers and horses under my command will be able to escape!"

"Furthermore, committing suicide before battle is a coward's act. The minister must fight to the death in an upright manner, and no matter how bad it is, he must go to the king to confess the crime!"

"Now, the minister leads three or four thousand people back to Ye County, hoping that the king will bestow death on him."

"Chen, die without regret!"

As soon as the words fell, Gou Jian slammed his head on the floor, bleeding profusely!
Qingji's eyes turned cold, and he waved his big hand and said, "Well said!"

"Gou Jian lost his army, lost his general, lost his position, and even lost a hundred thousand stones, food and fodder. This is an unforgivable crime! Someone, drag Gou Jian out and behead him!"

"Ming canonical punishment!"

"promise!"

Two old guards rushed in and were about to take Gou Jian away and pull him out to kill him.

"Wait a minute!"

At the critical moment, Gong Zizhang hurriedly called to stop, and knelt down towards Qing Ji who was sitting in command: "Father, calm down!"

"Wu Zhang, do you want to intercede for Gou Jian?"

"Father, Wei Wei's defeat is also justifiable!"

Young Master Zhang gritted his teeth and said, "That guy, Happy, actually conspired with Bo Tong to betray our country of Wu. In the Jinjiling camp, half of the soldiers and horses are Bo Tong's old troops. They should cooperate with the enemy to seize the camp. No one can stop it."

"It's really not easy for Wei Wei to lead three to four thousand troops to break out of the encirclement."

"Father Wang Nian also asks that Wei Wei has made countless contributions to our great Wu, and pays off the merits, so that Wei Wei will not die!"

Hearing this, Qing Ji said indifferently: "Wu Zhang, my merits and demerits of the Wu Kingdom cannot be offset. Although Gou Jian has a lot of military exploits, the death penalty cannot be exonerated."

"Your Majesty, I think what Brother Zhang said is very true."

The always tolerant Young Master Hong stepped forward and said, "The loss of Jinji Ridge cannot be entirely blamed on Wei Wei."

"Anyone else would not be able to keep the Jinjiling Camp under such circumstances."

"Furthermore, it is really a taboo for military strategists to cut generals before the battle. Father, Wang, please learn from me!"

Gong Zizhang is Goujian's nephew, his own nephew.

Therefore, it is reasonable for Gong Zizhang to plead for Gou Jian, why can Gong Zihong plead for Gou Jian?

At that time, Gong Zihong missed the position of the crown prince, and was calculated by Gou Jian.

This kid is really too kind!
Qingji secretly shook his head.

"Your Majesty, it's better to let Wei Wei pay for his merits!"

Generals such as Xumenchao, Zhanru, Heifu, Xiong Zidan, etc. all stood up to intercede for Goujian.

I have to admit that Gou Jian has indeed been popular in Wu country for so many years.

Qingji thought for a while, then said: "Goujian, I will spare you from death. In this battle, you must fight the enemy bravely and make meritorious deeds for my great Wu. If you don't, you will be punished for multiple crimes, and no one will be able to protect you at that time."

"promise!"

Goujian knelt down gratefully.

"My lord, now that our army has lost Jinji Ridge and lost the first battle, what should we do next? Is it to regain Jinji Ridge?"

Hei Fu asked suspiciously.

Before Qingji could speak, Young Master Zhang gritted his teeth and said, "That guy Bo Tong dared to betray his father. Father, please send someone back to Xianyang to execute all Bo Tong's family members as an example to others!"

"Let's not talk about Bo Tong's affairs. After all, he has made great contributions to my country of Wu, so I won't be too mean."

Qing Ji said indifferently: "The most urgent thing is to deal with the next battle."

"After the loss of Jinji Ridge, the enemy gained an important position."

"The widow's intention is to set the decisive battle at the Huan River. After the whole army rests for a day, they all move to the banks of the Huan River to build camps, and the widow's central army will also move there."

"promise!"

……

With the main force of the Wu army stationed on the front line of Huanshui, more than 30 soldiers and horses marched out, and the movement was so great that the scouts of the coalition forces could not be concealed.

The coalition forces also marched towards the Jinjiling and Zhongmou lines. The Chinese army camp was set up in Zhongmou County, with hundreds of thousands of troops battalion hundreds of miles away.

After conquering Jinji Ridge, the coalition forces concentrated their superior forces and stormed the Wu army's Lishan camp, trying to pull out another important position of the Wu army.

It's a pity that Qingji didn't give the coalition forces this chance this time.

Whenever the coalition forces launched an attack on the Lishan camp, on the side of Huanshui, the Wu army would always send troops to attack from the flanks, causing considerable casualties to the coalition forces.

The war stalemate for a while.

At the critical moment, Bo Tong took the initiative to offer advice.

"Your Majesty, the fortifications of the Lishan camp are too strong, and Tian Rangju is a good defender. I think that instead of desperately attacking Lishan, our army should attack the Wu army on the front line of Huanshui instead."

Hearing this, before Lu Ren could speak, Tian Heng who was standing aside shook his head and said, "Bozi, the Huan River line is the main force of the Wu army. They occupy the water fortresses and rivers, are easy to defend and difficult to attack, and have many soldiers and horses." , in the wilderness, our coalition forces can't take advantage."

"If you attack the camp of the Wu army's central army and capture and kill Wu Wang Qingji, what should you do?"

Bo Tong said with a smile.

"hiss!"

Hearing this, the princes, ministers and officials present couldn't help but gasped and were shocked.

Tian Heng asked suspiciously: "Uncle, according to what you said, is there a way to make my army capture and kill King Wu?"

"I don't dare to say that King Qingji of Wu can be captured and killed. At least I can open the gate of the camp of the Chinese army where Qingji is located, and let our army rush in."

"This... how to do it?"

Everyone was deeply puzzled.

Bo Tong said in a slow voice, "I have a secret message from the old department of the Wu camp. Wei Wei Gou Jian, because he lost the Jinjiling camp, was almost executed by Qing Ji. Fortunately, the generals interceded, which saved Gou Jian's life. "

"Of course, capital crimes can be avoided, but living crimes cannot be escaped. Gou Jian was deprived of all fame and was demoted to a military official guarding the camp gate, and he felt dissatisfied with it."

"If you can persuade Goujian to surrender, open the gate of the camp, and let our army enter the camp of King Wu's central army, the Wu army must be defenseless. If Qingji can be captured and killed in one fell swoop, the Wu army will definitely lose this battle, and our army will surely win!"

"good!"

Tian Heng and Lu Ren exchanged glances, the corners of their mouths raised wildly.

Immediately, Bo Shuang wrote a letter and sent someone to take advantage of the night to quietly send it to the Wu army camp.

This secret letter, in the eyes of others, was sent to Goujian.

After the Battle of Jinjiling, Bo Tong has won the trust of the princes of all countries.

This time, if they can successfully break through the camp of Wu Jun's Chinese army and seize Qing Ji, there will be no need for this battle to continue.

(End of this chapter)