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

Chapter 922: Qi is ashamed to be the Eastern Emperor of the world! What kind of internationalist humanitarian spirit is this!

Ying Chengjiao panicked.

Really panicked!

"Commander-in-chief, our troops have not yet detected any signs of the Qi army's dispatch!"

After listening to the scout's report, Ying Chengjiao shouted, "Expand the exploration range to thirty miles!"

"Probe again and report again!"

Then Ying Chengjiao looked at the generals and asked in a deep voice: "Have all your men relaxed their efforts to block the Qi army?"

Li Xin, Su Jiao and other generals hurriedly bowed and said, "All my troops have obeyed your orders!"

Ying Chengjiao looked at the city of Linzi in the distance, and slapped his horse's back and shouted, "Why don't you send troops?"

"I have done the best I can do!"

"What else does Qi want from me!!!"

If Ying Chengjiao adopted Wang Ben's marching strategy in the original history and went straight down to Linzi along the coastline from Du Kang, then Ying Chengjiao would only need to besiege the two cities of Qiancheng and Bochang to reach the city of Linzi.

However, Ying Chengjiao chose a more difficult route. He entered the battlefield from Maiqiu City, led his army to climb over large hills and swamps, and left troops to besiege eight cities including Zhai, Gaowan, Qiancheng, and Bochang before he arrived at Linzi City with only 100,000 troops.

Not only that, Ying Chengjiao also ordered the scouts of various units to let go of the Qi army's messengers and scouts, so that Qi could receive the news early and make preparations.

Seeing that the cities of Zhai and Qiancheng were reluctant to send messengers to Linzi, Ying Chengjiao even asked his soldiers from Qi to disguise themselves as merchants and refugees and run to the gate of Linzi to make a fuss, saying that they had seen the movements of the Qin army.

In Ying Chengjiao's opinion, he had really let the water go to the limit, and was even suspected of treason!

As a result, Ying Chengjiao has already arrived outside Linzi City, but the State of Qi still has no reaction at all!

Ying Chengjiao was so angry: "Now my army is already fifteen miles outside Linzi City, why hasn't the Qi army set out yet?"

"It's fine that the King of Qi has a brain disease, but are all the generals left behind in Qi blind?"

"Come!"

"Come and fight!"

"Pooh!"

"Qi is ashamed to be the Eastern Emperor of the world!"

With Ying Chengjiao by his side, Zhao Gao was in an even more dilemma.

He should have persuaded Ying Chengjiao not to be so impulsive and destroy Qi in one battle.

However, Ying Chengjiao would explain each time he released water to Zhao Gao in detail and asked Zhao Gao to keep detailed records, so Zhao Gao knew very well that Ying Chengjiao had really tried his best.

Now facing the furious Ying Chengjiao, Zhao Gao didn't dare to say a single word. He just hunched his back, curled his legs slightly, and tried to reduce his presence as much as possible.

Weak.

Pitiful.

And helpless.

But Ying Chengjiao had no intention of letting Zhao Gao go.

"General Zhao!"

Hearing Ying Chengjiao's call, Zhao Gao was startled and quickly bowed: "I'm here!"

Ying Chengjiao asked sincerely, "Has General Zhao written down all the orders I have issued since he joined our army?"

Zhao Gao quickly replied: "I have written them all down, without missing a single one!"

Ying Chengjiao nodded, looked at Zhao Gao more sincerely and asked, "I think General Zhao will understand my pain."

"Right?"

Zhao Gao cupped his hands again and said very seriously: "I understand!"

"Not only me, but all the other officials in the court, after seeing Lord Chang'an's arrangements and the State of Qi's response, will surely understand the pain Lord Chang'an felt when he was wholeheartedly fulfilling the king's order but the State of Qi dared not cooperate at all!"

Ying Chengjiao really tried his best to leave Qi a way out.

But Qi State really didn't cooperate!

Ying Chengjiao nodded happily, looked at Zhao Gao with a sincere and kind look and asked: "If I am misunderstood by the ministers in the court, I think General Zhao will also speak up for me and argue with reason?"

Zhao Gao said in a voice full of desire to survive: "This is natural!"

"I believe that the superiors in the court will not misunderstand Lord Chang'an."

"If the officials in the court have really misunderstood Lord Chang'an, I will fight for Lord Chang'an even if it means sacrificing my title!"

"A general like Chang'an Jun who resolutely carries out the king's orders and is loyal to the king and patriotic should not be misunderstood and slandered!"

Ying Chengjiao nodded slightly: "In this case, I am relieved."

Ying Chengjiao was relieved, and Zhao Gao finally let out a sigh of relief, and then asked carefully: "May I ask Lord Chang'an, if our army camps outside the city to rest for a day, I think it will not make people in the world doubt our determination to destroy Qi, right?"

Ying Chengjiao nodded slowly while he pondered: "If I take a day off, I think people in the world will understand."

Zhao Gao was delighted and asked again: "Then, how about resting for two days, or even three days?"

"Our army has come from a long distance, so it is only natural that we rest outside the city for two or three days!"

If you can rest for three days, you can rest for four days. If you can rest for four days, you can rest for five days.

Zhao Gao believed that the king and his ministers of Qi might not be so good at fighting, but they were definitely not blind. It was impossible for them not to see the Qin army gathering outside the city, and they would definitely recall reinforcements.

As long as the time is delayed long enough, the Qin army can wait for the troops from Gaotang of Qi to return for support, or even wait for Li Mu to lead the coalition forces to return for support!

Facing an enemy several times larger than him, it was reasonable for Ying Chengjiao to lead his troops to retreat! However, Ying Chengjiao shook his head helplessly: "General Zhao, when have you ever seen me fight such a protracted battle?"

"The weakness of Qi is known to everyone in the world. When I was destroying Chu and Zhao, I didn't even rest for three days outside Shouchun City and Handan City. But when it's my turn to attack Linzi, I have to rest for three days instead?"

"Two days of rest outside the city is the limit of what I can do. One more day will make people doubt the determination of our Great Qin to destroy Qi!"

At this moment, Ying Chengjiao felt deeply what it meant to be burdened by fame.

If Ying Chengjiao was not used to fighting quickly and decisively, he would not have aroused suspicion from the people of the world even if he rested for a few more days.

Zhao Gao nodded with some regret and said, "Two days is fine. There are still 30,000 Qi troops in Linzi City. They can definitely hold out for a long time."

"In this way, our army has a good chance of obtaining the full king's order!"

After a few moments of silence, Ying Chengjiao asked with a curious look in his eyes: "How can our army have a good chance of obtaining the king's order?"

In Ying Chengjiao's opinion, Zhao Gao's words clearly showed the word "solution" and then gave the answer directly.

What about the steps in between?

Zhao Gao was stunned and said as a matter of course: "As long as our army does not capture Linzi before the reinforcements from Qi arrive at Linzi, Qi can hold out with the support of the reinforcements until the main force of the coalition arrives."

"It is only natural that our army would choose to retreat in the face of the main force of the coalition forces."

"In this way, our army can naturally obey the king's orders!"

Is this difficult?

Ying Chengjiao's curiosity grew stronger: "How can our army avoid conquering Linzi before the Qi reinforcements arrive, and still make people in the world mistakenly believe that our army really wants to destroy Qi?"

"I dare to ask General Zhao to teach me!"

Zhao Gao was stunned: "This..."

After hearing Ying Chengjiao's question, Zhao Gao finally realized that this was really difficult!

Imagine that Bai Qi led several world-renowned generals such as Wang He, Wang Jian, Yang Duanhe and 100,000 elite soldiers to attack a city with only 30,000 weak troops and low morale, but failed to capture the city after a long siege.

Who believes?

No one in the world is stupid!
Zhao Gao apologized and said, "It is your humble servant who should not worry too much!"

Ying Chengjiao sighed softly and shook his head, saying, "It's OK. Doctor Zhao's strategy is meaningful. We just need to fill in the key points."

Ying Chengjiao turned his gaze behind him and asked sincerely, "Do you have any good advice, comrades?"

The generals looked at each other in silence.

Ask Yang Wengzi to answer this question. Maybe he can give you an answer.

But we are all brave generals who charge into battle, we really can’t do it!

Ying Chengjiao had no choice but to bite the bullet and throw out a suggestion: "I think I can go out and invite the King of Qi to answer questions in front of the battle line!"

"Then, when I was answering the question in front of the battle line, I angrily scolded the King of Qi, which made the King of Qi and the Qi soldiers all furious."

"While the morale of the Qi army is rising due to their rage, I will pretend to be defeated and retreat!"

"What do you think of this strategy?"

All the generals looked embarrassed, and Su Jiao had no choice but to bite the bullet and say, "I think it would be better to try another strategy."

"Otherwise, Qi's defeat is inevitable!"

Ying Chengjiao was slightly stunned. Although he didn't think that this strategy could really help him complete the strategic plan of the Qin Dynasty, it wouldn't have a counterproductive effect, right?

Ying Chengjiao was puzzled and asked, "Why did Captain Su say that?"

After hesitating for a while, Su Jiao whispered, "According to the prisoners, there are many rumors in the enemy army, saying that the commander-in-chief has a curse for answering questions before the battle, and anyone who answers the commander-in-chief before the battle will not have a good end!"

Ying Chengjiao's eyes suddenly widened: "Slander! This is a complete slander!"

"How could I have ever cursed you to answer questions before the battle? Dai Wu'an Jun has answered questions with me before the battle many times, but he is still alive and well!!"

Su Jiao's voice lowered a few notches: "Dai Wu'an Jun is indeed still alive, but Zhao Wu'an Jun is no longer alive."

Ying Chengjiao was dumbfounded and speechless!

It seems, really.

But the reason why they didn't have a good end was because they were defeated by me, and not because of that damn curse that was cast before the battle!
If everyone in the world misunderstands me like this, how can I use my lobbying skills?

Ying Chengjiao suddenly found that his career as a lobbyist was almost cut off. He was somewhat discouraged and sighed softly, "I will definitely correct the prejudices of the people of the world!"

"Since my plan to invite the King of Qi to answer questions in front of the battlefield has failed, do you have any good suggestions?"

The senior generals of the Qin army gathered together and worked hard for the survival of the Qi state.

The internationalist humanitarian spirit shines brightly over the Qin Army!
As if dazzled by the light, the State of Qi finally responded.

"Report!" A scout came back with a happy face on his horse, and shouted with his hands clasped: "Qi's Foreign Historian Chunyu Hu is coming towards our army with a seal!"

Ying Chengjiao was immediately overjoyed: "Good! Very good!"

"Hahaha~ I said Chunyu Hu is a gentleman. He will not be deceived by rumors and will not dare to answer me in front of the battle."

"My fellow soldiers, follow me and answer questions at the front of the Qi army!"

The chance to fulfill Wang Ling and correct prejudice has come!

As long as I order the entire army not to kill Chunyu Hu after Chunyu Hu and I say a few good words for him in the court and arrange a position for him where he can retire peacefully, so that Chunyu Hu can live peacefully until he is old, the rumor will be self-defeating!

(End of this chapter)