The Six Arts of the Gentleman in the Bright Moon of Qin Dynasty

Chapter 676: Big or Small Eats All [Please Subscribe*Please Pass the Monthly Ticket]

"It's such a big deal!" Gongsun Linglong was also stunned when she saw the military report handed over by Yan Yan.

Both Qin and Bing emptied out almost ten cities to use as a combat simulation. Whoever occupied the other side's five cities first would be the winner.

However, it is precisely in this way that the true combat effectiveness of both sides can be tested.

Therefore, Yan Yan and Ying Zheng acquiesced to the actions of Cao Shen and Li Xin.

So Bingzhou continued to ask for money from the princes of the Three Kingdoms.

The Qin State mobilized a total of 100,000 troops from the Lishi Fortress and the Lishan Camp and marched westward in a massive manner. In fact, they quietly left the Hangu Pass and deployed troops in Shangdang and Yangdi Camp.

The Qin army's unusual movements were naturally detected by the princes, but they all thought that the Qin army was marching westward to prepare for a decisive battle with Bingzhou. Therefore, the Three Kingdoms Alliance also began their actions, gathering troops on a large scale and deploying them on the border of Qi.

Gongsun Linglong also went to meet the King of Chu, who was the head of the contract.

"Bingzhou suffered heavy losses this time. Does the King of Chu think that 300,000 shi of grain and fodder can make up for the losses of Bingzhou in this battle?" Gongsun Linglong did not give the King of Chu any face at all and directly asked for money.

However, the King of Chu did not want to give it. Bingzhou and Qin were already at war. If the King did not give it, would Bingzhou and Qin stop?

"Now that Hetao has been occupied by the Qin army, Bingzhou's food and grass will be out of supply sooner or later. How long can it hold off the Qin?" Gongsun Linglong knew at a glance that the Chu State did not want to pay, and then began to play the victim.

Hetao is the granary of Bingzhou, which is known to all the princes, so the Qin State directly sent troops to occupy Hetao.

This is the result of discussions among the princes and generals.

Bingzhou's military action was ruthless and directly curbed Yiqiu, a key town in the west of Qin. However, Qin's counterattack was equally precise and directly occupied the Hetao area, Bingzhou's granary.

It is hard to say who will win or lose between the two sides now, but if the situation drags on, Qin will definitely have a greater chance of winning.

"Don't we still have the Yulin Guards in Bingzhou that haven't been dispatched yet?" King Chu said with a smile.

Bingzhou's elite troops have not yet joined the battle, so the outcome may not be decided yet.

Once the Yulin Guards are dispatched, the Qin State may not be able to occupy Hetao as it wishes.

"Are you planning not to give it to me, King Chu?" Gongsun Linglong smiled.

The King of Chu was stunned and a little flustered by Gongsun Linglong's smile.

Could it be that Bingzhou has any other backup plan?

"Then I won't bother you anymore!" Gongsun Linglong didn't say anything else and led the delegation out of the Chu Palace.

"What... does she mean?" King Chu looked at Li Yuan in confusion.

Li Yuan was also confused. Could Bingzhou have any other tricks up its sleeve?

However, less than three days after Gongsun Linglong left the Chu Palace, news came out that Bingzhou had once again mobilized a garrison army, and it was the world-famous Red Flame Cavalry, which went directly to Dulu, captured the important town of Wusui of Yan State, and was heading towards the capital of Yan State, Jicheng.

"Is the King of Qi satisfied?" Gongsun Linglong did not just complete the task assigned by Yan Yan.

As the foreign minister of Bingzhou, she also has a certain say in state affairs, especially in foreign affairs, where she has a very high degree of freedom.

"Satisfied, very satisfied!" King Jian of Qi has been frightened these days. The three kingdoms of Chu, Wei and Yan have deployed troops at the border and have even begun to attack the city, making him feel that his country is in danger of extinction.

Unexpectedly, Bingzhou's divine soldiers descended from the sky, forcing Yan to not dare to attack Qi on a large scale. "So... King Qi thinks these 400,000 are enough?" Gongsun Linglong asked with a smile.

"It's not enough, definitely not enough. But it's not easy for Qi to send grain and grass to it all at once. Why not exchange it for other materials or money? The value of the grain and grass will not be less than 100,000!" The wealthy King Jian of Qi did not hesitate at all and directly added money.

Prince Jian of Qi, who had just killed many royal family members and confiscated their property, was really not short of money and raised the price without blinking an eye.

"The King of Qi is so domineering!" Gongsun Linglong was very satisfied. After discussing the exchange of materials with King Jian of Qi, she stayed in Qi and waited quietly for the alliance of Chu, Wei and Yan to come to her.

King Xi of Yan was really panicked. The army was outside, and the Red Flame Cavalry suddenly occupied the gate of Wusui. How could he not be afraid?
Those were the 30,000 Red Flame Cavalry that wiped out 300,000 Donghu.

In particular, someone told him that it was because the King of Chu was unwilling to add more money and Bingzhou accepted money from Qi that it sent troops to Yan State.

This made King Xi of Yan want to kill the State of Chu.

This was entirely intentional on the part of the State of Chu. It did not want the State of Yan to gain more benefits from the division of Qi among the three states.

Therefore, King Xi of Yan directly joined forces with King Wei to put pressure on King Chu, demanding that King Chu agree to Bingzhou's request and provide Bingzhou with food and fodder to fight against Qin.

King Wan of Chu had no choice because both the King of Yan and the King of Wei had come forward. If he insisted on his own way, this temporary alliance would be broken up.

Although Chu had the ability to capture Qi, if Wei and Yan withdrew, Qin would only have to deal with him.

So, in the end, the King of Chu had no choice but to send someone to find Gongsun Linglong and agree to the conditions proposed by Bingzhou.

"I tried to persuade you before but you refused. Now the situation is different. Bingzhou has also dispatched the Red Flame Cavalry. Do they have to pay for the expenses too?" Gongsun Linglong looked at the envoy of the King of Chu with a smile.

"The dispatch of the Red Flame Cavalry means that Bingzhou has received benefits from Qi!" said the envoy of the King of Chu dissatisfiedly.

They really hated Bingzhou for going back on its word and agreeing to help them but also agreeing to Qi's request.

"Oh, I would have forgotten if you hadn't mentioned it. If we don't agree to Qi's request, do you have to provide more food and grass? At least more than Qi!" Gongsun Linglong smiled.

"..." The envoy of the King of Chu wanted to slap himself in the mouth. He brought up something that was not right.

It is recognized by the world that Qi is rich. Can the three alliances afford a higher price than Qi?
"Qi State has offered 100,000 troops and requested the Red Flame Cavalry to attack Yan State's capital Jicheng. My Bingzhou does not ask for much, just 150,000 troops. As long as the Three Kingdoms Alliance is willing, the Red Flame Cavalry will immediately withdraw to Yanmen Pass!" Gongsun Linglong opened her palm and made the number five.

"Fifteen thousand!" The envoy of the King of Chu gritted his teeth, but he knew that if he did not agree, the Bingzhou Red Flame Cavalry would definitely continue to attack Jicheng.

Once the Red Flame Cavalry crosses the Yishui River, the Yan army will inevitably retreat!
"Okay! Let's go!" The envoy of the King of Chu had no choice but to agree.

"Chenghui, Linglong will tell Han Xin to withdraw his troops!" Gongsun Linglong looked at the written treaty and ordered the Red Flame Cavalry to withdraw to Yanmen Pass in front of the Chu envoy.

However, Gongsun Linglong soon received another invitation from King Jian of Qi. After all, she could not hide the fact that she had met the envoy of Chu from the King of Qi.

"Bingzhou accepted benefits from Qi and is going to go back on its word?" King Jian of Qi was a little annoyed.

"Linglong only agreed to let the Red Flame Cavalry return to Yanmen Pass, but she didn't say that Bingzhou won't dispatch other troops!" Gongsun Linglong didn't care about King Jian of Qi's attitude and explained with a smile.

"What does it mean?" King Jian of Qi guessed something, but he was not sure if it was what he thought.

"The Red Flame Cavalry is actually the Danlin Guard, one of the Seven Guards of Bingzhou. It is not under the jurisdiction of the Yanmen Guard. Therefore, the Red Flame Cavalry's withdrawal to Yanmen Pass is just a replacement of guard with the Yanmen Guard. General Luo Bing of the Yanmen Guard will personally lead the army across the Yishui River and force the Yan Army to retreat!" Gongsun Linglong explained.

"..." King Jian of Qi was stunned. Is it possible to play like this?
Moreover, you sent out the Red Flame Cavalry at the beginning instead of the Yanmen Guards. I'm afraid you had already calculated what would happen today!

(End of this chapter)