The Qin State made such a big fuss just to let people in Jin and Chu know that they were going to ask Qi for help.
When Emperor Mi Xiong of Chu learned the news, he seemed a little worried.
Although he had been recruiting troops in the country, his purpose was to prevent a sudden attack from Qi.
But when he learned that Qin had sent an envoy to Qi, he still couldn't remain calm and immediately asked Huang Xie:
"Do you think Qi will agree to Qin's request?"
It goes without saying that Qin must be hoping for help from Qi.
However, Qi State lacked an opportunity to send out large-scale troops.
National war and small-scale conflicts are different concepts.
If it was a small conflict, Qi would not gain any advantage, but would instead suffer from trouble and gain, which would not be worth the loss.
If you want to start a national war, it will alarm all the other countries, so you must find a suitable reason.
The Qin State can give this reason.
Huang Xie responded, "Your Majesty, long before the New Year, the troops within Qi State had already begun to gather, but their purpose was unclear.
What I am most worried about now is that Qin has been plotting with Qi for a long time, but this time, they want to make it clear to us, Chu, that we are not the only ones looking for help."
What he meant was that he believed Qi would send troops.
As for how many troops can be dispatched, it depends on what Qi wants to achieve.
If you just want to capture some cities, then it doesn't matter.
The fear is that Qin persuaded Qi to send a force strong enough to destroy Chu.
In fact, everyone knew that Qi would definitely get involved in the campaign between Jin and Chu to attack Qin.
Otherwise, Qi would not be Qi.
"I heard that the Prime Minister of Qi, Jiang Ziya, was extremely strategic and was praised by the scholars of the Jixia Academy as the Grand Master of a Hundred Schools of Thought?
The military and political power of Qi now rests with this man. How well do you know him?"
Mi Xiong asked.
The title of Grandmaster of a Hundred Schools is really too heavy.
However, Jiang Ziya can afford it.
In Qi State, Jiang Ziya was in charge of military and political affairs, while Ji Dan was in charge of politics.
The cooperation between the two can be said to be seamless. In recent years, the national strength of Qi has been greatly enhanced.
As national strength grows, ambitions will naturally grow as well.
Huang Xie shook his head and said, "Although I don't know much about Jiang Ziya, according to the past practices of Qi State.
If they choose to help Qin this time, their military strength will probably be around 500,000."
Five hundred thousand troops could not launch a war to annihilate a country, but they were enough to pose a threat to the State of Chu.
They can even seize large tracts of land without paying too much of a price.
"Five hundred thousand..."
Mi Xiong frowned and said, "Since Qin has chosen to send envoys to Qi, then we will also send one, under the pretext of making peace with Qi."
Hearing this, Huang Xie smiled and said, "Your Majesty is wise."
First of all, Qi would certainly not miss this opportunity to weaken the strength of its neighboring Chu.
Therefore, the Chu State's sending of envoys seemed a bit unnecessary.
But at least, it can disgust the Qin State.
After all, it gave Qi a reason to raise the price, and also let Qin feel the treatment that Chu received in Shangjing.
As for the 500,000-man army...
As long as the troops dispatched by Qi are not capable of destroying the country, there is no need to worry too much.
At worst, we can let Qi conquer some territory.
As long as we can destroy Qin, everything will be worth it.
Having said that, why was the State of Chu so determined to destroy Qin?
This is because by now, they have paid too much. If they return empty-handed, huge conflicts will inevitably break out in the country.
Therefore, they had no way of escaping from the quagmire of Qin.
Since this is the case, the best thing to do now is to make a concerted effort and fight to the end.
There's no way out anyway.
...
Hangu Pass.
Zhuge Liang's mission to Qi must be reported to Ying Yuan.
Although before this, the latter had agreed to Daji's plan.
But that is assuming that you don’t know who Zhuge Liang is.
Daji thought it was time to tell him everything.
After all, Zhuge Liang used all his wisdom and ability for the sake of the country, and he couldn't let his name remain unknown to the emperor.
So, when Huo Guang received the news, he came to report to Ying Yuan.
However, the latter was waiting for Xiang Yu's return.
Everyone was hoping that he would come to the city gate and continue to curse.
After waiting for a long time, Huo Guang finally arrived to report what had happened. He couldn't wait to ask, "But Xiang Yu is coming to attack us?"
Hearing this, Huo Guang was stunned, shook his head, and said, "Your Majesty, that fellow has not come to kill us."
"Not Xiang Yu?"
Ying Yuan couldn't help but feel a little depressed, but he still had a glimmer of hope, "Is that the Chu army launching a large-scale siege on the city?"
Huo Guang shook his head again and said, "Your Majesty, the enemy has not made any moves yet."
The Chu army is not moving?
Then what is he here for?
Do you want to report Youyun's affairs to me?
Thinking of this, he became a little excited again, "But Youyun was lost?"
Upon hearing this, Huo Guang called Ying Yuan a wise ruler in his heart.
Only a wise ruler would be so nervous and pay constant attention to the war ahead.
"Your Majesty, Youyun has nothing to report either."
Huo Guang said frankly.
Is Youyun okay?
This time, Ying Yuan was completely depressed and felt extremely lost.
"Youyun didn't fall, so who lost the battle?"
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