Chu and Han contend for the throne

Chapter 514
The charcoal fire in the brazier is burning vigorously, warming the entire warm pavilion, and people will feel drowsy uncontrollably after staying in it for a long time.

However, Bai Mo and Chen Ping, who were sitting opposite each other on the low couch, were not sleepy at all.

"Prime Minister, Yafu has already led his army across the river. Counting the time, it should have arrived in Lixia by now. Also, the [-] troops of Prince Xiangzheng of Chu State have also reached Lu County. Wan Dajun has also crossed the sea and is approaching the city of Mi County, Jiaodong County, Qi State must be finished this time."

"Han He dares to proclaim himself emperor, so he should have the awareness to become a public enemy." Bai Mo's expression was cold.

In today's world, the Chu and Han tyrants coexist, forming a fragile balance, but no matter how fragile the balance is, it is still order. Han He's rash proclaiming the emperor has completely broken this balance. The country cannot tolerate it, and the Han country cannot tolerate it, so the most severe punishment must be imposed.

Chen Ping said again: "The question now is, what should we do after Qi is destroyed?"

"The state of Qi has five counties: Linzi, Jibei, Jiaodong, Xuejun, and Langye. After Qi is destroyed, each of the five kingdoms will get one county. This is the principle. There is nothing to say!" Bai Mo tapped on the table and said softly, "However, no matter which county the big man occupies, it is an enclave far away from Guanzhong. Once something happens, it will be difficult to defend."

"Yes." Chen Ping nodded again and again, "This is what the old man is worried about."

"So, I have an immature idea, and I want to discuss it with the grand master." Bai Mo pondered, and said, "Is it possible to combine the three counties that Han, Han, and Zhao divided from the land of Qi, and take the king of Han as an example?" How about establishing another country in the name of China? In this way, the Lianheng Alliance can add another member state, and the attack on Chu will be even more powerful."

Chen Ping's eyes lit up instantly, and he praised: "Wonderful, wonderful, this plan is very clever!"

Bai Mo smiled and waved his hands, and said again: "However, it may not be easy to persuade King Han and King Zhao to give up the land they have acquired. We may have to pay a considerable price. Also, who can be canonized as King Qi?" It's also a problem." Bai Mo said, looking at Chen Ping, and asked, "But I don't know if the Grand Master has a suitable candidate?"

Chen Ping's heart moved slightly when he heard the words, so he looked back at Bai Mo with his eyes.

If there is a suitable candidate, there really is one, he is none other than Lu Tai, the Great Han Taiwei!

In terms of merit, the Lu family should have been crowned king as early as Lu Ze's generation, but because the Lu family was too powerful at that time, the previous king was concerned about the exclusive authority and royal power of his relatives, so he was not crowned king for a long time. Died to save the former king, the power of the Lu family was purged for the first time, and the matter of the Lu family becoming king was over.

After the death of the former king, the power of Bai Mo carried out a second round of purges of the Lu family's forces.

Not long ago, Bai Mo carried out the third round of cleansing of the Lu family. Lu Shizhi was executed, and Lu Tai was also imprisoned. The power of the Lu family in Guanzhong was almost uprooted. , for the Han Dynasty, it is always a huge hidden danger for Bai Mo, if Lu can be sealed off, it would be a good choice.

Lu Tai's prestige is high enough, and his ability is also extremely outstanding. If he is the king of Qi, he can quickly stabilize the situation!
However, there are not only benefits. Since the former king died, Bai Mo has cleaned the Lu family twice. Not long ago, he even killed Lu Shizhi. It can be said that there is a lot of resentment. Will it fall to Chu State?If Lu Tai really fell to Chu and joined the vertical alliance, then Han would be shooting himself in the foot.

Knowing that Chen Ping had also guessed the candidate, Bai Mo asked with a smile, "Grand Master, can you?"

Chen Ping pondered and said: "If you want to say, Lu Tai is really the best candidate for King Qi, but the problem is..."

"You don't have to worry about this grand master." Bai Mo waved his hand, and said calmly, "Although the truth and the Lu family have deep grievances, it will definitely not affect Lu Tai after he becomes the king of Qi. This is because Lu Tai knows very well that only if Qi joins the Lianheng Alliance can their Lu family's throne continue forever."

"Well, not bad." Chen Ping nodded and said, "Lu Tai is a smart man. Xiang Zhuang's small tricks of entrusting King Wei and King Bei Diao can deceive others, but he can never hide it from him." After thinking for a while, Chen Ping again He said, "However, Prime Minister, do you want to take some time to have a good talk with him? It doesn't seek to resolve the grievances, at least it will be beneficial to the future cooperation between the two countries, isn't it?"

"That's true." Bai Mo nodded and said, "I'll go to the Taiwei's Mansion when I get back to the truth, and have a good talk with him."

Chen Ping rolled his eyes and asked Bai Mo, "Prime Minister, the previous agreement with Chu State seems to be that Chu State gets Xue County, Yan State gets Langye County, and the three northern counties belong to Han, Han, and Zhao. It should be like this. Bar?"

"That's right." Bai Mo nodded and said, "Does the Grand Master have any good ideas?"

Chen Ping stroked his willow beard, and said in a dark voice: "Prime Minister, why don't you make Lu Tai King of Ju?"

"King of Ju? Isn't Ju County in Langye..." Bai Mo was stunned, and immediately praised him, "Wonderful, the grand master's plan is very clever. To make Lu Tai the King of Ju, this will create a plantation between the Kingdom of Ju and the Kingdom of Yan." Once the rift is over, even if Lu Tai wants to join forces with Chu and Yan, it is impossible, hahaha, Grand Master, this Jiang is really old and spicy."

Chen Ping waved his hand and said again: "By the way, there is another matter. An Yi sent a letter saying that a group of bandits on Taihang Mountain attacked Yanchi, ransacked Feng's salt field, and set fire to the granary at the mouth of Yanchi. The Feng family then threatened to the outside world, saying that the more than 200 million shi of grain hoarded there for wine making was also burned."

"More than 200 million stones of food have been burned? Return the bandits?" Bai Mo sneered, "Do you believe it, Grand Master?"

"This is simply a blindfold." Chen Ping said coldly, "Before this gang of bandits made their move, more than 200 million shi of grain hoarded at Yanchikou had been secretly transported away by the people of Wumuya. It's secret, but it can't be hidden from the eyes and ears of our Black Ice Terrace, but unfortunately, Han Xin was bewitched by that enchantress of the Feng family, so he didn't believe it at all."

Bai Mo said in a deep voice: "Grand Master, do you know where the batch of grain was transported?"

Chen Ping nodded and said: "According to the information from the Black Ice Terrace, this batch of grain was transported into the depths of the Taihang Mountains, but the old man believes that there is only a transit, and the final destination of this batch of grain must be Ao Cang!"

Bai Mo pondered: "Can you send someone to intercept this batch of food? Or burn it?"

"I'm afraid not." Chen Ping said with a wry smile, "Wumuya's infiltration into South Korea and Zhao is extremely serious. When they transported grain from Yanchikou to Taihang Mountains, the old man wanted to intercept the next batch of grain and catch them. He alerted the King of Han, but in the end he was beaten by Feng and Wumuya, and lost a lot of good players."

"Forget it." Bai Mo said helplessly, "The top priority is to destroy Qi and then divide it up!" We won’t obediently abide by the agreement, or something will happen, we must plan ahead and take precautions early.”

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There was a new heavy snowfall in Luoyang, and the thick snow covered up the messy streets, and the new city finally looked less messy, and the dignitaries, relatives, and ordinary people who moved to Luoyang were also very happy. One after another took to the streets, piled up snowmen and had a snowball fight. Luoyang has not yet repaired the arena, and there is a lack of entertainment.

Walking in the snow-capped suburb of Luoyang, Xiang Zhuang was also in a great mood.

A group of half-grown children ran from not far away, and before the accompanying Sirius Guards came forward to drive them away, they turned into a small forest nearby, and suddenly a group of people who were looking for food in the forest were startled. The bird flapped its wings and flew into the distance. On the surface of Luoshui in the distance, someone was digging ice for fishing.

Bai Lixian still shook his head and feather fan in the cold weather, and said, "Your Majesty, Luoyang has returned to life."

Xiang Zhuang nodded happily. As the grain hidden in the Taihang Mountains was transported to Ao Cang one by one batches, the food shortage hanging over the people of Luoyang had disappeared. Worried about rations, he, the monarch, can breathe a sigh of relief.

A fast horse came galloping from a distance, and delivered an urgent letter to Jin Xiang.

Jin Xiang read the letter, and then went forward to report to Xiang Zhuang: "Your Majesty, the prince has entered Lu County, but the Han, Han, and Zhao allied forces have entered Lixia, and the Yan Army has also reached Mi County."

"Hehe, good." Xiang Zhuang said with a smile, "Qi is in trouble."

Bai Lixian also said: "There is a way that if a tree grows in the forest, the wind will urge it, and if it is piled up on the shore, the current will be turbulent. With the national strength and military strength of Great Chu, the king dare not be called emperor, but Han He dares to be called emperor. , is purely looking for death, and now the armies of the six countries are marching in three directions, unless Han Xin comes back to life, otherwise, the country of Qi is definitely doomed."

Bi Shudao: "The question now is, which one will go to Linzi first?"

"Yes." Bailixian shook his feather fan lightly, thoughtfully, "Go to Linzi first, not only can you win the Qin King's Yuxi, but also gain an advantage in future negotiations. After all, the division of the five families is only verbal. The agreement, whether it is the Han, Han, Zhao coalition army, or our Chu army, Yan army, and Bei Diao army, I am afraid that they will not really abide by it."

Xiang Zhuang looked back at Bi Shu and asked, "Do you think the prince can do sword learning?"

This time, the crown prince led the crusade against the state of Qi, which was strongly recommended by Bi Shu. Originally, Xiang Zhuang wanted to use Bi Shu as the general and the prince as the deputy general. It is recommended that the crown prince be the leader, and another young general, Gao Lang, is also recommended.

Xiang Zhuang was actually not optimistic about the crown prince Xiang Zheng, but Bi Shu, as the teacher who taught the prince's military strategy, since even he recognized the prince, there must be a reason, so he agreed with the mentality of giving it a try. How to put it this way, the cultivation of the prince is related to the future of Chu, and it cannot be ignored.

But Bi Shu said with a smile: "Your Majesty, I have confidence in the Crown Prince."

"Learning swords, good luck to you." Xiang Zhuang folded his arms, looked at the vast snow field to the northeast, and said leisurely, "I hope that kid didn't read the art of war into his ass."

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PS: The update has been unstable in the past few days because it is rumored that the creditors there have sued, and the sister-in-law of the mother-in-law and the wife’s aunt have been implicated, and they have also avoided my house, saying that the income of these years, the money in the bank card, etc. The reason for the son, including the swordsman's remuneration for seven or eight years, must be cleared up, so that when the police come to the door, they can't explain clearly, and they are regarded as "dirty money" from the mother-in-law, and they are also discussing selling the house to her aunt to pay off the debt. It's been a mess at home these past few days, so please forgive me.

(End of this chapter)