Chu and Han contend for the throne

Chapter 528
Zhou Yafu was worried, and he was still able to hold his breath after all, but Bai Yan and Han Ju could no longer calm down, and they came to Zhou Yafu's central army camp together again.

Bai Yan said: "General Zhou, Shentu Jia and Chu General Gao Lang flirt with each other, if we continue to let things go like this, there is a real possibility that something will happen. If Shentu Jia surrenders to Chu, then our way back to Hebei will be cut off. If this happens, the consequences will be unimaginable, why don't you transfer Shentu Jia to Zizi as soon as possible."

"This matter is absolutely inappropriate." Zhou Yafu shook his head decisively.

If you really want to transfer Shentu Jia to Laizi at this critical moment, wouldn't you be telling Shentu Jia clearly that I, Zhou Yafu, don't trust you?Even though Shentujia was selfless and upright in his heart, he was afraid that strange thoughts would inevitably arise in his heart. Maybe it was really possible to push Shentujia and his [-] army into the embrace of Chu State.

Han Ju immediately said: "Then the matter here in Linzi can't be dragged on any longer, it must be resolved as soon as possible, and then the Chu army is required to withdraw from Jibei County as soon as possible, so as to prevent Shentu Jia from contacting the Chu army."

Zhou Yafu nodded lightly. He didn't believe that Shentujia would turn his back so easily, but it would not be a good thing to let him keep in contact with the Chu army. In this way, the affairs of Linzi can't be dragged on any longer. He said immediately: " Alright, this general will send someone to inform Prince Chu to resume negotiations tomorrow."

Then Zhou Yafu sent his own soldiers to the city to send a message.

Bai Yan thought for a while and said, "General Zhou, regarding the Chu army's plan to take away the people of Linzi, the tyrants, and the pawns, the general thought that he would not give in to Xiang Zheng, and King Qin Yuxi, he would not give in either. Instead of getting entangled in these two matters, it is better to seek some practical benefits, such as Langye County."

Han Ju's eyes lit up, then he shook his head and said, "Langye County as an exchange? I'm afraid Xiang Zheng won't agree, so we have four of the five counties in Qi. Wouldn't it be a big loss to form a vertical alliance?"

"Xiang Zheng can't make no concessions at all, can he?" Zhou Yafu touched his chin and said coldly, "Both of you, we can act according to circumstances when we negotiate later."

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Seeing Yan Crown Prince Zang Yan who was easily dressed as an ordinary soldier, Xiang Zheng couldn't help but said in surprise, "Brother Zang Yan, why is it you?"

Unkempt and embarrassed, Zang Yan gave Xiang Zheng a deep bow, and said sadly, "Brother, you have to give me a hand, otherwise, I won't have the face to see Father Youyan."

This time the Allied Forces of the Six Nations invaded Qi, the Yan army was the most unlucky.

According to the prior agreement of the Six Kingdoms, the sphere of influence designated by the Yan State was Langye County, but King Zang Tu of Yan was not very popular, so he asked Prince Zang Yan to lead the army to log in in Jiaodong, attack Mi County, and trap Chunyu City. He tried in vain to take Jiaodong County into his pocket, but in the end he was ambushed by the coalition forces in Weishui, and he lost his troops and fled to Langye.

After the defeat of the Yan army, Zhou Yafu ordered his deputy general to lead five thousand troops into Langye, and besieged Zangyan's defeated soldiers in Ju County. Reaching out a helping hand, not only would the Yan army not be able to defend Langye, the whole army might be wiped out, and it would be impossible to explain it at that time.

After listening to Zang Yan's explanation, Xiang Zheng made a decisive decision: "Brother Zang, don't worry, my younger brother will send a letter to Feige of Lu County, instructing the guard of Lu County to punish Feiqi and inform Gao Lang to send his troops to rescue Ju County."

"That's it, brother, thank you very much." Zang Yan was so grateful that he saluted again.

In the midst of the hustle and bustle, a soldier came in and reported: "Prince, the Han envoy is asking to see you."

"Han envoy?" Xiang Zheng smiled and said, "It's probably because Zhou Yafu couldn't hold back and wanted to reopen the negotiation."

After finishing speaking, Xiang Zheng said to Zang Yan: "Brother Zang, since you have come to Linzi, you can go with my younger brother."

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Half an hour later, the Hezong and Lianheng alliances negotiated again outside the north gate.

Zhou Yafu, Bai Yan, and Han Ju were a little surprised to see Zang Yan following behind Xiang Zheng, but they didn't take it seriously. Yan Guo became the negotiating party, and in their eyes, Chu Guopei was negotiating with the Lianheng League.

After the etiquette was over, Xiang Zheng, Zang Yan, Zhou Yafu, Bai Yan, and Han Ju entered the table in turn.

Xiang Zheng didn't talk nonsense, and said directly: "Three, the crown prince still said that we can withdraw our troops from Linzi, but those who are willing to go with the Chu army, whether they are ordinary people, aristocratic families or soldiers of the Qi army, you Nothing should be made difficult, this is the bottom line of our negotiations."

"Okay." Zhou Yafu finally compromised, and said, "If you are willing to go with you, we will never make it difficult, but you can't take away the property in Linzi City, especially the Qin King Yuxi, you must keep it."

"This is impossible." Xiang Zheng said indifferently, "The property in Linzi City belongs to the people of Linzi, so of course they have to be taken away. As for the King Qin's Yuxi, it was dedicated to my father by the emperor Han He. Delegate authority to others."

Zhou Yafu frowned and said, "You don't want to give in at all, it's too insincere, isn't it?"

Xiang Zheng shook his head and said with a smile: "General Zhou's words are wrong. On the premise that our alliance is the first to capture Linzi, it is already a huge concession to advocate the transfer of Linzi City and even the entire Linzi County."

"It's a joke." Zhou Yafu said angrily, "Linzi City has long been in my alliance pocket. What's the difference between whether you agree to surrender or not?"

Xiang Zheng smiled, shook his head and said: "If the general still thinks so, there is no need to continue today's negotiations, because there will be no results if we continue to talk, why not let the facts speak for themselves, the prince would like to see, Is Linzi already in the possession of your Lianheng Alliance?"

Zhou Yafu froze there. He knew that before the Chu army and the Qi army ran out of food, it was unlikely that the coalition forces would capture Linzi. For the coalition forces, it is nothing less than a catastrophe, so it is the coalition forces, not the Chu army, that can't afford it right now.

However, it was impossible for Zhou Yafu to admit this in front of others, so the situation froze.

Bai Yan took a good look at the situation and hurried out to smooth things over: "Prince, to negotiate and negotiate is to talk first and then judge. In any case, we are not even willing to expand the situation in the horizontal alliance. Presumably you will not be willing to go to war in the vertical alliance, right? So If there are any conditions, the two sides may wish to put them on the table first, and then talk slowly."

Xiang Zheng smiled and said, "General Bai, the terms of our alliance have been clearly stated."

Zhou Yafu thought about it carefully, and it was indeed impossible for the Chu army to keep Linzi's property and Qin Wang Yuxi, and he deliberately asked for a high price in order to draw a follow-up foreshadowing, and said immediately: "Well, you can take Qin Wang Yuxi away, But Gao Lang's army must immediately return to Xue County, and Langye County must also be let out."

Langye County is Zhou Yafu's real goal. If Langye County can be captured from the Hezong Alliance, then in this battle against Qi, the Lianheng Alliance will have four of the five counties in Qi, which can be said to be a complete victory. .

"Why?" Zang Yan shouted anxiously, "Why should Langye County be surrendered to you?"

"Just because the coalition forces have already controlled almost the entire Langye County." Zhou Yafu sneered, and then said to Xiang Zheng, "Prince, this is the final bottom line of our alliance, if you can't even satisfy this point, the negotiation will come to an end. "

Zang Yan was furious, and was about to get up to argue but was held down by Xiang Zheng, who immediately smiled and said: "Okay, that's it, the crown prince will send a letter to Gao Lang, asking him to lead the army back to Xuejun immediately, There is no problem in giving up Langye County, but not now, after our army returns to Xue County from Langya."

After a pause, Xiang Zheng said again: "Besides, I have to trouble General Zhou to order the coalition forces to give up the passage for our troops to return south."

"This is no problem." Zhou Yafu waved his hand and said calmly, "I will withdraw the army outside the east gate later, and the crown prince can leave with the Chu army and everyone who is willing to go with you."

Immediately, a scribe stepped forward to write the agreement, honored five copies in one form, and handed them to Xiang Zheng, Zang Yan, Zhou Yafu, Bai Yan, and Han Ju respectively. Under the suggestion of Xiang Zheng, he still pinched his nose and signed the calligraphy and painting, and the agreement to carve up Qi came into effect.

The next day, Zhao Xi led the Qi army to escort the people of Linzi to Xue County. The Chu army did not withdraw for the time being. This was also to prevent the coalition forces from breaking their promises. Therefore, Linzi City cannot be handed over to the coalition forces before the army and civilians of Qi State retreat into Langye.

As for the transfer of the Qi army, the [-] Chu army had to face the nearly [-] coalition army, but Xiang Zheng didn't care. With more soldiers, it is not as flexible as the Chu army, so it is not a problem to escape from Linzi.

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As soon as he returned to the city, Zang Yan complained to Xiang Zheng: "Brother, you can sell my brother."

Spreading his hands together, Zang Yan continued to complain: "Before the expedition, my father can say that not only will I take Langye County, but I will also take Jiaodong County from the Lianheng League. Now it's good, not only Jiaodong County The county is gone, and even Langye County has to be handed over to the Lianheng League, tell me, what will my brother explain when he goes back?"

Xiang Zheng smiled, and said lightly, "Brother Zang, don't worry, the so-called agreement can be signed or torn up, isn't it?"

"Well, break the contract?" Zang Yan suddenly said, "Brother, are you saying that the agreement signed with them is just a way to delay the attack?"

"Naturally, it's a strategy to slow down the troops." Xiang Zheng patted Zang Yan's shoulder and said in relief, "Brother Zang, don't worry, as soon as the Linzi soldiers and civilians retreat into Xue County safely, I will send troops to help you take back Langye."

Zang Yan breathed a sigh of relief, and then worried again: "Brother, Zhou Yafu won't have the same idea, will he?"

Xiang Zhengdao: "My younger brother has the heart to break the contract, so naturally Zhou Yafu will not have any good intentions, but my younger brother is not afraid of him, there is a saying that soldiers will block you, water will cover you with earth, and he will do whatever he can."

(End of this chapter)