My brother Ying Zheng, who dares to kill me?.

Chapter 604 Xiang Yan: I sue you for slander, he slandered me! All the princes in the dynasty are jackals!
June 20th.

Helv Palace.

Seeing Zhuang Jia, who was covered in blood and with an arrow stuck in his left arm, King Qi of Chu quickly stood up and greeted him: "Zhuang Aiqing!"

"How could it be so seriously injured!"

"Where is the imperial doctor? Send the imperial doctor quickly!!!"

King Chu Qi made an extremely concerned look.

Zhuang Jia also showed a weak and grateful expression: "My lord, thank you for your concern."

"But don't worry, my lord."

"I can't die yet~~hiss~~I can't die for the time being!"

While speaking, Zhuang Jia made a look of pain.

King Qi of Chu was about to continue his expression of sadness, but he heard Zhuang Jia continue to say: "Xiong Huanyin and other leaders are willing to sacrifice their lives for the king!"

"I was only hit by an arrow and two swords, so what!"

King Chu Qi's eyes suddenly condensed: "What did you say?"

"Xiong Zhao, Xiong Zhao, what happened to him?!"

Zhuang Jia shed two lines of clear tears and cried sadly: "Xiong Huan Yin him!"

"He has died in Xiapi City!"

Chu Wangqi suddenly stood up in disbelief: "Impossible!"

"Absolutely impossible!"

"How dare Xiang Yan do this? How dare he do this!"

When he was in the Qin State, Xiong Zhao was the military commander of King Qi of Chu.

Xiong Zhao's status in the Qi family of King Chu was equivalent to Gua Fu's status in Ying Chengyu's family.

But Xiong Zhao's status in Chu Wang Qi's heart was somewhat more important than Guafu's status in Ying Chengyu's heart.

After all, King Chu Qi not only trusts Xiong Zhao as much as Ying Chengyu trusts Gua Fu, Xiong Zhao is also a descendant of Chu King Qi’s clan, and there is even a trace of blood and kinship between the two!

Imagine that Ying Chengyu sent a hexagram master to deliver an order to Li Xin. As a result, Li Xin not only disobeyed the general's order, but also killed the hexagram master.

How would Ying Chengyu feel?
The anger in Chu Wang Qi's heart will only be more than that of Ying Chengyu! heavier!
Zhuang Jia knelt down and kowtowed: "I dare not tell any lies."

"When I saw Xiong Huanyin, Xiong Huanyin had no life left. There was only a shocking sword wound on his neck!"

"I did not dare to stay in Xiapi City for a long time, so I hurriedly escaped from Xiapi City with a group of accompanying soldiers and horses, and rushed all the way back to Helu City."

"After a hard battle all the way, even the soldiers around me have been killed and injured!"

"Thanks to the great blessings of the great king, I have the honor to see the great king again!"

What Zhuang Jia said was frank.

Xiang Yan really did not dare to kill Xiong Zhao, at least not until the new King of Chu was chosen.

But Xiang Yan didn't dare to kill, but Xiong Liu dared to kill!
Zhuang Jia did not say that Xiang Yan killed Xiong Zhao. He only said that Xiong Zhao died in Xiapi City and Zhuang Jia saw Xiong Zhao's body.

This is all true!

As for Xiang Yan killing Xiong Zhao?

That was all Chu Wangqi’s own imagination!
After all, Xiapi City is Xiang Yan's territory. Xiong Zhao died in Xiapi City, so Xiang Yan is naturally the prime suspect.

King Qi of Chu shouted angrily:

"How dare Xiang Yan kill his confidant!"

"I haven't held him accountable for the defeat, but he is already planning to rebel!"

Zhuang Jia continued to answer with tears: "As far as I know, Xiong Huanyin once had a violent conflict with Shangzhu Kingdom over whether to withdraw the army or not."

"After the conflict, Xiong Huanyin never left the Xiapi Yamen Office again."

"On the fourth day when Xiong Huanyin entered the city, Shangzhu State tried to lure the enemy deep into a decisive battle, but was defeated."

"Although I have not been able to see the military reports, I also know that at least more than 30,000 soldiers of our army died on the battlefield. Even in the city, many Chinese people rebelled and set fire to the city."

"On the day after the decisive battle, bad news came from the Xiapi County government office, and I saw Xiong Huanyin's body."

"And until I escaped from Xiapi City, Shangzhu's troops still showed no signs of going south to the Huaihe River. Instead, they ordered the people to repair the city wall."

Zhuang Jia told the story of the unhappiness between Xiang Yan and Xiong Zhao in a evasive manner, and emphasized Xiang Yan's indifference to Wang Ling.

Zhuang Jia did not give any positive answer to Chu Wang Qi's question.

King Qi of Chu was suddenly surprised when he heard this.

Things have become clear.

It must have been because Xiang Yan was ordered to go south to the Huaihe River to defend Xiang Yan, which made Xiang Yan dissatisfied. However, Xiong Zhao argued hard for the few, which led to Xiang Yan being placed under house arrest by Xiang Yan.

After Xiang Yan disobeyed the king's order and fought a decisive battle and was defeated again, the conflict between Xiong Zhao and Xiang Yan became more intense, and Xiang Yan killed his confidant!
Chu Wangqi's cheeks turned slightly red, the hairs on his arms stood on end, and he roared angrily like a beast and was squeezed out!

"Xiang Yan? Xiang Yan!"

"It's just for helping me ascend the throne. How dare you be so unscrupulous!"

"I will kill you if I am a widower!!!"

But when the anger burst out, Chu Wangqi's intuition made him feel that something was wrong.

King Chu Qi stared at Zhuang Jia with cold eyes and asked: "Zhuang Aiqing took all the robes and guards under Xiong Huanyin's command and fled together."

"Why did all the people in Paoze die in the battle and only Zhuang Aiqing was able to escape back to Helu City?"

skillful!
What a coincidence!
The extreme degree of cleverness must lead to deception!
However, Zhuang Jia did not panic at all, and answered with a bit of uncertainty in his doubts: "I am the candidate of Qin State!"

"When I was fleeing with Xiong Huanyin's men, I was still in danger."

"But after everyone died in the battle under Xiong Huanyin, how can I be in any danger?"

"I only need to show the Qin State's waiting token when the Qin army scouts inquire."

Chu Wangqi's questioning eyes froze. Right.

On the side of the Qin Army, Zhuang Jia is one of the Qin Army's own.

But the doubts in Chu Wang Qi's heart still did not dissipate, and he continued to question: "Since Xiong Huanyin was first put under house arrest by Shangzhu State, and then killed by Shangzhu State."

"How could Zhuang Aiqing be free and even lead his people to escape from Xiapi City?"

Zhuang Jia's eyes became more and more confused, and he asked in a low voice: "Your Majesty, you once ordered me to enter the palace of Shangzhu State to wait for you, but my identity was discovered by Shangzhu State, and I had to work for him."

"I have reported this matter in detail to the king."

"Even the correspondence between the king and the Shangzhu Kingdom before he returned to Chu was conveyed by his ministers."

"My lord, have you forgotten?"

Chu Wangqi's questioning eyes stiffened again.

Right.

On Xiang Yan's side, Zhuang Jia is also one of his own!
Before King Qi of Chu could question him again, Zhuang Jia was the first to throw out a heavier card: "I hurriedly returned to Helu City. In addition to reporting Xiong Huanyin's sacrifice, I also have something important to tell you."

"According to my investigation, Lord Qin Chang'an wants to lead an army of 200,000 people south, and his target may be Helu City!"

As soon as these words came out, King Qi of Chu no longer had the slightest thought to think about Zhuang Jia's loyalty and treachery. He even forgot to feel sad for Xiong Zhao. Instead, he shouted in shock: "Is this news true?"

Zhuang Jia nodded solemnly: "This news was obtained by a top-secret spy from the Qin Army's camp."

"That spy has a high status in the Qin-Qi coalition, and he even has frequent access to Lord Qin Changan's soldiers."

"I have no evidence to prove that this news is absolutely true."

"But the information this spy sent back to me was never missed!"

"Think about it, it won't take long for other candidates to find out this information based on the movements of the Qin army."

King Chu Qi's heart trembled violently.

How many defenders are left in Helu City?
Even the guards, eunuchs, and private soldiers of various tribes, plus Zhaoyun's troops who were chasing the Qin-Qi coalition outside, the total number was only 50,000!

If Zhuang Jia's news is true, it means that Helu City is about to face a strong attack by an army of 200,000 people led by Ying Chengyu himself!

Just thinking about it made King Chu Qi feel even more desperate!

King Qi of Chu suddenly stood up and paced back and forth on the spot.

After a long time, Zhuang Jia said weakly: "Your Majesty, if you have nothing else to do, please go and seek medical treatment first."

"The girls of Nulu are still waiting for me."

"Chen, I don't want to die!"

King Qi of Chu finally came to his senses, opened a cabinet, took out two gold horseshoes weighing one yi (24 taels) and threw them to Zhuang Jia, saying in a deep voice: "Zhuang Aiqing has worked hard this time."

"I will take care of the rest, and Zhuang Aiqing will go and diagnose and treat the injury."

"When I verify this information, I will thank you again!"

Zhuang Jia sat up in shock while he was dying. With both hands he deftly grabbed the two gold horseshoes and bowed with a smile: "Thank you, Your Majesty! Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Zhuang Jia hurriedly slipped out of the imperial study, but Chu Wangqi sat in his original position with gloomy eyes.

Zhuang Jia's words were secretive, but it was enough to arouse King Qi of Chu's suspicion and wariness about Xiang Yan.

How did King Qi of Chu ascend to the throne of King of Chu?
How were the three previous kings of Chu killed and captured?

Aren’t they all given by Xiang Yan and other dignitaries of Chu State?

The dignitaries of Chu State have already killed three kings of Chu. What's the problem in killing one more king of Chu?
If Xiang Yan and the other people of the Chu State are really disloyal, what should King Qi of Chu do?

While he was pondering, the side door of the royal study was pushed open, and the former Da Qin Bus Commander and current Da Chu Marquis Yan Jingyue, who had been staying in the side hall, stepped out and bowed his hands: "Your Majesty."

"I see that Zhuang Jia is indeed capable, usable and trustworthy."

"But he works for many parties, has no loyalty at all, and is not worthy of full trust."

"The information brought back by this person also needs to be verified again."

King Chu Qi's voice became more sarcastic: "I naturally know that Zhuang Jia is not loyal to me at all."

"But can the people of our great Chu be loyal to me?"

"One word from me can determine the life or death of the gentleman, and one action from me can give him what he wants."

"Then Zhuang Jia deserves more trust than the common people!"

King Qi of Chu also knew that Zhuang Jia was working for many parties.

But King Qi of Chu thought he could control Zhuang Jia!
Even if there are problems with the information Zhuang Jia brought back, King Qi of Chu could get the truth through multiple verifications.

Finally, King Qi of Chu made up his mind and commanded in a deep voice: "Send more men to sneak into Xiapi City."

"It is necessary to confirm Xiong Huanyin's life and death, confirm whether Xiang Yan is willing to follow my orders, and confirm whether Lord Qin Chang'an really wants to lead his army south personally."

"Other."

"Jing Houyan, please go to the State of Zhao in person and ask the King of Zhao to send troops to attack Qin."

"Let Yongxiang make Xiong dare to go to the Yan Kingdom again, and ask the King of Yan to send troops to attack Qi."

Seeing Jing Yue's expression of embarrassment, King Qi of Chu's voice increased in intensity: "I know that Zhao and Yan have already rejected our proposal to ally with Chu and attack Qin."

"However, Ai Qing wants to warn the two kings of Zhao and Yan that Qin and Qi are strong today, while Chu, Zhao and Yan are weak. Now the situation is really a matter of death!"

"I know that Zhao and Yan are afraid of Qin's power."

"But if our country, Chu, is defeated in this battle, the other two countries, Zhao and Yan, will never be spared!"

Jing Yue could only hold up her hands: "Wei!"

King Chu Qi took a deep breath and continued:
"Summon all the courtiers and hold a grand meeting!"

Xiang Yan's reverse phenomenon has appeared.

Let me see how many jackals there are among the princes of the Manchu Dynasty!

(End of this chapter)