Chu and Han contend for the throne

Chapter 538

The Battle of Yuyang ended with the disastrous defeat of the Yan army.

King Yan Zangtu fled to the foot of Yuyang City and looked back, only a hundred or so riders were left behind, and all of them were covered with arrows and blood-soaked heavy armor. Disgust suddenly rose from his chest, and Zang Tu's old face turned red, as if about to ooze blood.

Then Zang Tu let out a muffled grunt and fell headlong from the horse's back.

When the soldiers following him got off their horses and rescued Zang Tu from the ground, they saw that Zang Tu's face was like gold paper and his breath was like a silk thread. One of the old soldiers was a little proficient in medicine, so he only stretched out his hand to hold Zang Tu's hand. Suddenly, his face changed greatly. It's a disaster. King Yan is afraid that his death is imminent.

At this moment, there was a tidal wave of killing sound from behind.

Looking back anxiously, I saw that the dark Zhao Jun had swept over the sky and covered the sky, and the big blue banner in front of him was fluttering in the wind, with a big "white" character embroidered on it.

"Zhao Jun is chasing you!"

"Bai Xuan personally led the troops to kill him!"

"Run, big guy, run..."

From time to time, there were rioting soldiers yelling and rushing past. In the distance, the sound of Zhao Jun's hooves and the continuous scolding and scolding could be vaguely heard. Dare to enter Yuyang City again, but flee eastward in a panic while protecting Zang Tu.

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Taking advantage of the victory, Zhao Jun pursued and captured Yuyang without any effort.

With his sword in his hand, Bai Xuan strode up to the top of Yuyang City. After this battle, more than [-] Yan troops were defeated. Although the remaining [-] to [-] Northern Diao cavalry were watching, it was impossible to cause any waves. All in all, the demise of the Yan Kingdom is just around the corner, and he will be able to free up his hands to go back to Handan to rescue Handan after he conquers Wu Zhong and Ling Zhi.

The only thing that makes Bai Xuan feel a little regretful is that he failed to kill Zang Tu in front of the battle.

Seeing that it was getting late, if they pursued further, they might be attacked by Bei Diao cavalry. Bai Xuan immediately ordered the troops to withdraw, and ordered to collect wine, meat and food from Yuyang City to reward the whole army.

It was night, the lights in Yuyang City were brightly lit, and laughter resounded through the night sky.

Bai Xuan also held a banquet in Xingyuan, and had a banquet with more than a dozen generals under his command. When the wine was in full swing, a soldier suddenly rushed into the hall of Xingyuan with a panicked expression, bowed hastily to Bai Xuan, and said in panic: "General, it's a disaster!"

"Nonsense, where is the trouble?" Bai Xuan frowned in displeasure, and more than ten generals also had a bad look on their faces.

The soldier regained his composure and said in a low voice: "General, just received the report from Handan, the king has issued an edict to abdicate, and the Prime Minister Zhang Jing has succeeded as King Zhao, and has welcomed the Chu army into Handan city!"

The wine glass raised by Bai Xuan stopped in the air, just staring at the soldiers.

More than a dozen generals were also dumbfounded when they heard the words, and they couldn't believe their ears. The king abdicated?countries successively?Also welcomed the Chu army into Handan City?Where is it all?

"What did you say?!" After a long while, Bai Xuan finally recovered from the huge shock, jumped up immediately, strode forward and grabbed the breastplate of the soldier with his hands, his eyes straight Wanting to penetrate into the depths of the soldier's eyes, he yelled again, "What did you just say? If you dare to talk nonsense to confuse the soldiers, you will definitely be killed!"

The soldiers were frightened, and said in a trembling voice: "General, villain, villain..."

"Shut up, drag me down with this general and whip him for eighty years!" Bai Xuan didn't allow him to argue at all, and directly ordered the guards outside the tent to drag the guards who came to report the case to execute the punishment.

Soon there was the sound of cracking whips outside the tent, and the screams of the guards.

More than a dozen generals looked at each other, Bai Xuanqiang smiled to himself, and said: "This guy must have drunk too much somewhere, so he drank in this general's place and went crazy. Come, generals, drink some more cups..."

More than a dozen generals were suspicious in their hearts, but they didn't dare to show it, so they had to raise their wine glasses to respect Bai Xuan from a distance.

But after this disturbance, the originally lively atmosphere of the banquet has disappeared. Bai Xuan and the generals drank a few cups of wine reluctantly, and finally lost interest. At that moment, all the generals got up and left one after another. The soldiers who reported the letter slipped into the hall and asked carefully about the reason for the great change in Handan.

After learning the whole story, Bai Xuan's heart was ashamed.

This is really a draw from the bottom. Seeing that the country of Yan is about to be destroyed, and the strategic environment of the country of Zhao is about to be greatly improved, they never thought that at such a juncture, Handan has undergone unexpected changes!

Bai Xuan never imagined that Zhao Wang Zhang Ao would choose to abdicate to the virtuous!
It would be fine if he really let the virtuous, but Zhang Ao gave the throne to Zhang Jing, a treacherous man. Zhang Jing, a treacherous man, had always been secretly in touch with the people of Chu. After entering Handan City, and with a single edict, Bai Xuan changed from a general to a usurper.

Now the news has not spread, so there is nothing to worry about for the time being, but Bai Xuan can't imagine, once the news spreads, what choice will the [-] Zhao troops under his command make, they will follow him back to Handan City, and drive Zhang Jing away , Welcome back Zhang Ao?Or will he obey Zhang Jing's edict and tie himself up in Handan?

Just as Baixuan was fighting between heaven and man, footsteps like tides suddenly sounded outside Xingyuan.

Immediately, another soldier rushed in and reported in panic: "General, something is wrong. The left general Zhao Deng led a brigade to surround Xingyuan!"

"Zhao Deng? Hehehe." Bai Xuan's heart skipped a beat, and then he laughed miserably.

General Zuo Zhao Deng is the distant nephew of the old General Zhao Wu, who is quite capable. Bai Xuan boasted that he was open-minded, and he did not engage in a murder company after killing Zhao Wu, so Zhao Deng was able to save his life and military power. In normal times, even if Zhao Deng really had a different intention, he wouldn't be able to make a fuss, but at such a juncture...

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In the northern suburb of Yuyang, on the left bank of Gushui.

The [-] northern mink cavalrymen of Mengji were stationed here, and the northern mink cavalrymen also participated in the daytime battle, but they could not change the outcome of the Yan army's defeat at all. Zhao Jun's heavy armor, which was pushed flat against the wall, and the infantry's longbow with a range far beyond that of cavalry bows, the Northern Diao cavalry didn't have much to do.

When Meng Liao strode into the tent of the Chinese army, he saw his father and brother discussing matters in front of the map, and said immediately: "Father, brother, I just got the news that King Yan Zangtu collapsed and died on the way back to endless!"

"Zang Tu is dead?" Meng Ji and Meng Yuan looked at each other in astonishment, but also relieved.

Meng Liao paused for a moment, then said again: "Also, General Bai Xuan of the Zhao Kingdom is also dead!"

Meng Chu was taken aback when he heard the words, but Meng Yuan cried out in shock: "What, Bai Xuan died too?"

"Well, Bai Xuan is also dead." Meng Liao nodded heavily and said, "And he was killed by the left general Zhao Deng. This Zhao Deng is said to be Zhao Wu's distant nephew. This time it can be regarded as avenging his uncle. .”

"How could this be?" Meng Yuan asked confusedly, "Isn't this in line with common sense?"

"I don't know exactly what's going on." Meng Liao shook his head with a wry smile, and said, "However, the Zhao armies in Yuyang City have started fighting with each other. Just now, a group of Zhao armies have seized the south gate and left for Ji County."

Meng Chu thought for a while and told Meng Liao: "Liao'er, immediately report to Luoyang the news that Zangtu died halfway, that Bai Xuan was killed by a general, and that the Zhao army was fighting in Yuyang."

"Here!" Meng Liao responded loudly, and took the order to go.

Watching Meng Liao's figure go away, Meng Yuan said again: "Father, are you taking this opportunity to attack Yuyang?"

"No, it's better not to act rashly before you figure out what's going on." Meng Ji was mature and prudent, he would rather give up some immediate benefits than act rashly, and immediately ordered Meng Yuandao, "It's better to send more scouts and cavalry, and be careful. Monitor Zhao Jun's movements in Yuyang City."

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Han Wang Han Xin was gently shaken awake by his servants from his sleep, and broke away from Feng Miaonv who was wrapped around him like an octopus. Han Wang Han Xin walked out of the bedroom sleepily, and while putting on his clothes, he asked, "What's the matter? It's the middle of the night It disturbs the dreams of the widow."

The servant bowed slightly, and followed Han Wang Han Xin step by step, saying: "Your Majesty, just received the report from Handan, Zhao Wang and Zhang Ao have abdicated for the virtuous!"

"You mean?" King Han Han Xin was taken aback, his drowsiness disappeared immediately, "Zhang Ao abdicated?!"

"Yes, Zhang Ao has given way to Zhang Jing!" The servant said, "Not only that, Zhang Jing also abolished the Lianheng alliance and joined the Hezong alliance instead, and the [-] troops of Xiangzheng, the crown prince of Chu, have also entered Handan. The city! It is said that Zhao Wang Zhang Jing has ordered Feiqi to go to Yan, and secretly ordered the left general Zhao Deng to hunt and kill Bai Xuan."

"Why, how could it be so sudden?" King Han Han Xin couldn't help being a little upset.

When he settled down, Han Wang Han Xin ordered his servants again: "Hurry up, summon the Prime Minister, Military Advisor, and General into the palace. If I want to see them, I will see them soon!" Such a big thing happened in Zhao State, The strength comparison between the two camps of Chu and Han has been so severe that it is out of balance, and its momentum is almost as if the sky is tilting. South Korea must also choose sides as soon as possible.

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Xianyang, Weiyang Palace.

The night is as cool as water, Han Wang Liu Heng is leaning on the attic looking up at the starry sky and bright moon.

Amidst the sound of light footsteps, a graceful and graceful figure came out from the attic, but it was the Queen Dou Yifang. Dou Yifang put the light fur in her hand on Liu Heng, and said softly: "My lord, the night is cold, go back Have you rested?"

Liu Heng turned his head to return to Dou Yi's room with a faint smile, and said, "Queen, go to bed first, I want to stay here for a while."

Dou Yifang sighed helplessly, she understood Liu Heng's mood very well at this moment, how could he not be sad when he suddenly learned the sad news of Taifu and Taishi Chen Ping?After Chen Ping's death, the old ministers left by the previous king to the king became more and more withered. It is human nature for the king to feel hurt when he witnesses such a full moon.

At this moment, there was a sudden noise from the attic.

Dou Yifang frowned, and when she leaned out from the balcony to look down, she saw a servant moving her fat body and panting across the round arch bridge, heading straight for the attic here. Seeing the servant in a hurry, Dou Yifang paused in his heart, it's not good, I'm afraid something happened again.

(End of this chapter)