Chu and Han contend for the throne

Chapter 160
Early the next morning, Xiangzhuang sent five hundred armored soldiers to send Yingzhen out of the camp.

Still the same sentence, people without long-term considerations must have near-term worries, Xiang Zhuang considered it again and again, and decided not to provoke Yingzhen.

On the way back to Jiuyuan, Yingzhen's mood was obviously a little depressed, and Xiang Zhuang acted so decisively, which really surprised her.

Seeing Yingzhen's gloomy look, Baili Yishui who was accompanying her couldn't bear it any longer. She immediately caught up with Bailixian and asked in a low voice, "Brother, why does the general want to send the princess sister back to Jiuyuan?"

Bai Lixian shook the feather fan, and said calmly: "Why, little sister, do you think this is not good?"

"Of course it's not good, very bad, very bad." Baili Yishui pouted and said, "Didn't you see it, big brother? The princess seems to have liked the general, but the general sent her away at this time." Going back to Jiuyuan, how sad must the princess be?" As he spoke, Baili Yishui's little mouth pouted even higher.

Bailixian said: "The general has his reasons for doing this."

Baili Yishui pouted and said, "The general is cruel, too cruel."

But Bai Lixian was awe-inspiring and cruel?Just be cruel!If it weren't for Xiang Zhuang's cruel heart, how could he have persisted until now with thousands of remnants of the Chu army?If Xiang Zhuang hadn't been cruel enough, how could he have won the military power from Xiang Bo, Xiang Han, and Chen Xi, and expanded the 2 remnants to the current [-]?
Only a ruthless person like Xiang Zhuang can accomplish great things.

Only a ruthless person like Xiang Zhuang would believe in the old Qin law and the system of farming and warfare.

Moreover, Bai Lixian also does not think that it is a good thing for Ying Zhen to marry Xiang Zhuang. If Ying Zhen really marries Xiang Zhuang, it may make it easier for the old Qin people in the world to accept Xiang Zhuang, but it will inevitably encourage many people to marry Xiang Zhuang. The arrogance of the old Qin people, especially after Yingzhen gave birth to Xiang Zhuang's heir in the future, the situation will become more delicate, and even out of control.

Bai Lixian didn't want to bring disaster to the old Qin people all over the world because of Ying Zhen's ambition.

With Xiang Zhuang's ruthlessness, Bai Lixian has no doubt that once the old Qin people and Ying Zhen's heirs threaten the national rule of Da Chu, Xiang Zhuang will definitely wipe out all the old Qin who dared to shake the foundation of Chu State with thunderous means. People, even the heirs born by Yingzhen, may not escape Xiang Zhuang's murderous hands, even though he is also Xiang Zhuang's son.

At the south gate of Jiuyuan, Meng Ji had been waiting for a long time with more than a hundred of his own cavalry.

Seeing Yingzhen's car, Meng Ji hurriedly got off his horse, stood on the left side of the road, bowed his hands and said, "See Your Highness the Princess."

Yingzhen lifted the curtain of the carriage, showing half of her pretty face, and said to Meng Ji and the hundred-odd relatives who bowed to salute, "General Meng and all the officers and men are exempt from the ceremony. I'm not feeling well, so I won't get out of the carriage."

Meng Ji paused in his heart, and looked at Bai Lixian with a somewhat unfriendly gaze.

As if guessing what Meng Chu was thinking, Yingzhen then said: "General Meng, don't worry, General Xiang Zhuang and the generals of Da Chu treated me very kindly, I just have a little ailment, nothing serious. "

Only then did Meng Xi heave a sigh of relief, then turned his head and shouted: "Escort Her Royal Highness back to the city!"

With an order, more than a hundred Qin cavalry came rushing forward, separating Yingzhen's carriage from the five hundred Chu armors. Raising the halberd and crossbow in his hand, looking at the posture of the Qin army, if the Chu army made a slight inappropriate move, they would immediately attract a thunderous blow from them.

Seeing Qin Jun's appearance as if he was facing a formidable enemy, Bai Lixian couldn't help frowning.

At that moment, Bai Lixian cupped his fists towards Meng Yu, and said loudly: "Brother Tian Fang, Her Royal Highness has already sent her back. Since the old Qin people in Jiuyuan City do not welcome them, we will not enter the city."

Meng Xi was slightly choked when he heard the words, and hesitation appeared on his face.

Reason told Mengji that now is the best time to return to Chu, and for the consideration of the old Qin people in Jiuyuan City, it is indeed time to join Dachu, but emotionally, Mengji couldn't turn the corner at once. Having been a loyal minister of the Qin State for hundreds of years, it is indeed a difficult decision to suddenly turn his back on Qin and return to Chu.

Bai Lixian also knew that it was not easy for Meng Ji to make this decision.

At that moment, Bai Lixian smiled slightly, and said again: "Brother Tianfang, I will take my leave."

After saying that, Bailixian reined in his horse's head and drove off with five hundred Chu Jia, seeing the figures of Bailixian and Baili Yishui's brothers and sisters gradually going away, Meng Ji couldn't help feeling lost.

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Chu army camp.

In one night, the Chu army had set up a solid camp, erected fences, dug trenches, and even arranged deer villages in the trenches. Near the gate of the camp, a temporary sentry The well fence of the pagoda has also been set up, and Xiang Zhuang and Wei Liao will now stand on the well fence which is more than eight feet high.

Wei Liao sighed, and said: "General, it seems that Meng Ji is still unwilling to return to Chu."

Xiang Zhuang said with some emotion: "This shows that Meng Ji is a true man who values ​​friendship very much. If he doesn't make a decision, it's fine. If he makes the decision to return to Chu, then in this life, I'm afraid he will never betray again! "There is another sentence that Xiang Zhuang didn't say. If Mengji returns to Dachu, then in the future, Mengshi will probably protect Xiangshi like Yingshi.

Compared with the five thousand great Qin cavalry in Jiuyuan City, Xiang Zhuang obviously values ​​Mengshi's family precepts and traditions more!

Although the [-] Great Qin Iron Cavalry is a force that cannot be ignored, it is only a force. At the current stage, the [-] cavalry is indeed an important force, but in the future, the mere [-] cavalry is really nothing However, if you get Mengji's allegiance, then what you get is likely to be a loyal and good Meng family from generation to generation!

Wei Liao stroked his long beard and said, "I believe that General Mengji will make a wise choice in the end."

Xiang Zhuang nodded, and said solemnly: "However, Meng Ji needs time to make a decision, so don't act too hastily."

While speaking, Bailixian had already returned to the camp with five hundred armors, while Wu She, in light clothes, quietly left the gate under the guard of two followers, and went straight to the camp on the north tower of the city.

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In the Loufan camp, King Loufan was losing his temper, and even his favorite orchid was beaten.

The reason is very simple, because early this morning, the Linhu tribe retreated without saying hello.

When King Loufan got the news, he was furious for a moment. If his uncle hadn't told him to stop him desperately, he would have sent all Loufan's army to hunt down the Linhu tribe.

If it wasn't for what the uncle said, Lou Fanren and Lin Huren might have started fighting by now.

The Linhu people retreated without saying hello, and this annoying person who went downstairs fell into an embarrassing dilemma. Stay in Jiuyuan, and face the Central Plains army and the old Qin people in Jiuyuan alone. The pressure is too great , but if they retreat, it seems useless. Could it be that the people from the Central Plains will let Lou Fanny go back to the old camp in Beijia?

The uncle said with a sigh, and persuaded Wang Loufan: "Your Majesty, don't hesitate any longer, and join the Huns."

Lou Fanwang's eyes were fixed, and he frowned displeasedly: "Military Master, do you really have such deep hatred with the Central Plains people?"

Uncle Gong shook his head, and said darkly: "The enmity between me and the Central Plains people is irresolvable, but I persuade the king to join the Huns, but it is entirely for the king's good."

Lou Fanwang snorted and said, "Talk about it."

Uncle Gong said: "People in the Central Plains are arrogant and arrogant. For races outside the Central Plains, they always call them Donghu, Xirong, Nanman or Beidi. If your king joins the people of the Central Plains, he can only be an inferior person at most. The Xiongnu, no matter how bad they are, can still be appointed as a household or captain, and even become a little king!"

King Lou Fan said: "How can you trust Mao Dun to kill his father and usurp the throne?"

Uncle Gong said: "Modun's ability to kill his father just shows that he is an extraordinary hero. After ascending to the throne of Shanyu, he attacked Donghu in the east, chased Yuezhi in the west, and drove Dingling in the north, expanding land in one fell swoop. For thousands of miles, if the king goes to the Xiongnu now, at least he can keep his honor and status. If the Hunnu army goes south in the future, I'm afraid..."

Loufan Wang remained silent, he knew what his uncle said was reasonable, but he was really unwilling to let him suddenly give up the throne and become the accountant, captain or Xiaowang under the Xiongnu Shanyu's account, so he When King Loufan was hesitating, an attendant suddenly came in and reported, "Your Majesty, there is an envoy from the Central Plains seeking to see you."

The uncle frowned and said, "Your Majesty, it's better not to see you."

King Lou Fan didn't take it seriously and said, "What's the harm in seeing you?"

After finishing speaking, King Loufan ordered his attendants again: "Go, invite the envoys from the Central Plains to come in."

The attendant went to take orders, and within a short time, he led a green-clothed gentleman into the big tent. King Loufan just sat cross-legged on the tiger skin mattress and didn't get up to salute, but the green-clothed gentleman didn't take it seriously at all. He cupped his hands and bowed to himself and said: "Wushe in Xuyi, under the order of General Da Chu Xiang, have important matters to discuss with the king."

King Loufan naturally didn't understand, but the uncle was surprised when he heard it, and it was the Chu army who had been arguing for a long time?
Hearing the translation of what the uncle said, King Lou Fan was also a little surprised, and asked, "Are you from the Chu army, not the Han army?"

Although King Loufan is far away in Jiuyuan, he has heard a little about the Chu-Han struggle for hegemony in the Central Plains. Now it seems that it is not the Han King's army that is coming to take back Hetao, but the Chu army that was defeated in the Central Plains and fled to Hetao. up.

Regarding this matter, Xiang Zhuang has no intention of concealing it. In fact, this matter cannot be concealed at all. Before long, the secret work of the Han army will infiltrate Hetao on a large scale. It is better to be generous now than to be exposed by others. If you admit it to yourself, at least it seems that Chu Jun is upright and open-minded, doesn't he?

At that moment Wu She responded: "Our army is only passing through Jiuyuan, and we just want to take a rest here for a while. Before winter, we will definitely leave, so there is no need for your majesty to be hostile to our army. If possible , Our army can even take out silk, cloth, tea, ironware and other goods to trade with your ministry.”

After listening to the translation of what the uncle said, King Loufan was astonished, and his heart finally fell back into his stomach. After a long time of trouble, it turned out to be like this?Made myself worry for a long time in vain!

(End of this chapter)