Daqin: Prince Peerless, guarding Hangu for ten years!

Chapter 52: Storm is coming, news is everywhere!
Qin State, the capital Xianyang.

The atmosphere in the entire Xianyang City was depressing. Various news coming from the Hedong front line shocked the people of Xianyang City three times a day.

"Wang Lu's army was defeated in Fenshui, and the allied forces of Wei, Chu and Zhao entered Hedong."

"Wang Lu died, and all 25 Qin troops were killed..."

"Wang Ling killed Wang Lu and led the remaining Qin army to surrender to Zhao..."

"The Qin army is defeated, and the Allied Forces of the Six Nations will arrive at Hangu Pass soon..."

The whole city of Xianyang has an atmosphere of impending storm, and the secret agents of the Six Kingdoms are constantly spreading rumors throughout the Qin Kingdom.

Countless true and false news made everyone in Qin panic, and Hei Bingtai was running around to put down the rumors.

At this moment, all the officials in Xianyang Palace arrived, and the entire court was filled with darkness. There was an extremely depressing atmosphere in the air.

In the silence of the whole palace, only the roar of the superior Ying Ji continued to resound throughout the entire Xianyang Palace.

"These news are spreading all over the sky, and have even reached Sichuan and Sichuan. What exactly does Black Ice Platform do?"

"Why are the rumors so hot, but I haven't even seen a battle report from the front line with my own eyes?"

"Do we have to wait until the Allied Forces of the Six Nations have reached Hangu Pass before we can see the battle report from Hedong?"

All the civil and military ministers stood in silence and bowed their heads, but Fan Ju at the front suddenly stood up, raised his hands and said:
"Your Majesty, calm down! These are all rumors spread by the six countries in an attempt to confuse our sight and alienate the trust between Your Majesty and the frontline generals. Your Majesty cannot be trusted."

"Why don't I know this?" Ying Ji flicked his sleeves and robe, sat down on the throne, and said angrily: "But, where are the battle reports? Where are the battle reports on the land east of the river? I don't feel frightened every day that I don't see the battle reports."

After saying this, Ying Ji paused, punched the table in front of him, looked at the ministers anxiously and said, "Qin cannot be defeated!!!"

When the ministers heard this, their expressions became solemn, and everyone knew this.

Qin cannot afford to be defeated, let alone be defeated!
If Qin is defeated, the six countries will definitely take advantage of this opportunity to reunite, attack Hangu, and march straight to Xianyang.

At that time, there was a strong Qi State, so Qin State was able to survive. However, in the past 30 years, Qin State has been rising rapidly, but Qi State has been declining. This time, there is absolutely no chance for Qin State to rise again.

Fan Ju didn't have any ideas at the moment, so he could only stand up and comfort him: "Don't worry, my king. General Yingjun commanded the cavalry to defeat the main force of the Wei army in two battles. After that, Meng Wu led [-] cavalry to gallop through the starry night. With this cavalry, With this hand, we will definitely be able to frighten the allied forces of Chu, Zhao and Wei, and successfully support Wang Lu's army to return to the land east of the river."

However, it was better not to say this. As soon as he said this, Ying Ji exploded in an instant, and the fear and worry that had lasted for many days instantly turned into anger and burst out.

"Wang Lu should not have retreated in the first place..."

Fan Ju immediately said: "Your Majesty, this is not a crime of war. The soldiers have been fighting for three consecutive years and have not returned. The army wants to return. Even if Wang Lu is a general, he cannot stop it."

When Ying Ji heard this, he snorted coldly with a dark face, let alone Wang Lu, it would be useless even if he went.

In the final analysis, Handan has been attacking for too long. All the soldiers have become numb and have no fighting spirit to continue the attack.

Ying Ji understood, but the anger in his heart still couldn't be calmed down. In the final analysis, he was still worried.

At this time, Fan Ju's self-blaming voice sounded again: "It was also my fault in recommending people. If I hadn't recommended Zheng Anping..."

"That's enough..." Ying Ji immediately interrupted Fan Ju's words of self-blame, turned to Fan Ju and scolded: "I have ordered to keep silent and not to discuss this matter. Now what does the Prime Minister ask him to do?"

The Qin Law clearly stipulates that if someone makes a mistake in promoting a talent, the person who recommended him will also be punished in the same way. If Zheng Anping rebels, if the Qin Law is followed, the Fan Ju clan will also be annihilated.

However, Ying Ji had a deep personal relationship with Fan Ju and was very aware of Fan Ju's important role in Qin, so he directly pardoned his crime.

Fan Ju bowed his head and said: "I always know people poorly. If I had directly selected General Yingjun back then, the situation would definitely not be like this."

Hearing this, even though Ying Ji looked stern, a trace of relief flashed in his eyes.King's father, King's father.

Even though he is the king of Qin, he is also Yingjun's father.

This son, who was originally thought to have mediocre talents, was indeed very proud this time.

Thinking of this, Ying Ji couldn't help but soften his tone. He waved his hand to Fan Ju and said, "Zheng An has been rehabilitated. What does it have to do with you Fan Ju? It's not like you put a knife on his neck to force him to surrender. You Fan Ju's contribution to the Qin State is seen by everyone as well as the Qin State."

Fan Ju's strategy of communicating far and attacking directly pointed out the direction for Qin, allowing Qin's power to begin to be exerted in a targeted manner.

This time the attack on Handan of Zhao State failed, not because Fan Ju's strategy was wrong, but because his tactical arrangements were wrong.

Ying Ji paused, then said with a dark expression, "But it's okay if there is no news about Wang Lu, but there is no news about Ying Jun either. This is what worries me the most."

In fact, Ying Ji was very worried that Ying Jun would get carried away and act recklessly this time.

He was like this when he was young, so much so that Hangu Pass was attacked by the allied forces of Qi, Han and Wei, and Qin was spared by ceding territory and suing for peace.

Yingjun was put under guard in Hangu for ten years. Now he led his army to defeat Wei Wuji, the king of Xinling, in one battle. Yingji was very worried that Yingjun would be arrogant after this battle.

Even disobeying Wang Lu’s dispatches and orders...

However, these worries were suppressed by Ying Ji in his heart, but he murmured:
"If you are really so unworthy, the position of King of Qin will never be yours."

For a moment, Ying Ji had no intention of talking anymore, and sat on the throne in deep thought.

When the courtiers in the entire court saw this, they all started whispering to each other, and the buzzing chatter instantly broke the silence in the hall.

At this moment, a long warning sound came from outside.

"Report-"

"Hedong urgent report!!!"

"The Hedong army has an urgent battle report of one hundred thousand troops!!!"

When these words came, all the talking voices suddenly stopped. Everyone turned their heads and looked in the direction outside the hall, and their hearts tightened.

Is it really defeated?

Even the king of Qin, Ying Ji, was no exception. He suddenly stood up from the throne, looked outside with wide eyes, clenched his fists, and murmured.

"You must not lose!!!"

Concern is chaos.

Ying Ji was not originally a calm character. He had always been famous in the Six Nations for his impatience and radicalism. At this moment, he completely lost his previous calmness.

In the silence of the whole hall, the next second, messengers carrying red flags rushed into the hall like wind, holding high the bamboo slips in their hands, and reported to Qin King Ying Ji:

"Urgent report from Fencheng!!!"

"Wang Lu's army fought with the allied forces of Chu, Zhao and Wei on the east bank of Fen River. General Wang Lu was seriously injured and fell into coma. General Ying Jun led his troops to repel the Chu, Zhao and Wei allied forces and won a great victory!"

As soon as these words came out, the ministers were stunned, and immediately the whole Xianyang Palace was boiling.

(End of this chapter)