Half a month later.
Tai'an City of Chu State.
The urgent military report from the direction of Hangu Pass reached the hands of Chu Emperor Mi Xiong.
Inside the Zhenghe Hall.
Mi Xiong sat upright, staring at the battle report on the table with a frown on his face.
Chunshen Jun Huang Xie realized the seriousness of the matter.
Because he hadn't seen His Majesty look so depressed for a long time.
The last time was because Qi rejected Chu's marriage strategy.
"May I ask, Your Majesty, what is happening on the front lines?"
Huang Xie asked.
Hearing this, Mi Xiong said in a serious tone, "Xiang Yan is dead."
Huang Xie was shocked and subconsciously said, "Then Hangu Pass..."
"It has fallen into enemy hands."
Mi Xiong sighed.
"Trouble."
Huang Xie also felt that things were becoming difficult at this moment.
Mi Xiong thought it over again and again, and said, "Order Jing Cui to come see me."
This man was a famous general of the Chu State.
There are records in the history of Ying Yuan’s previous life.
He attacked Qin many times, with both sides winning and losing.
It can be said that within the territory of Chu, apart from Xiang Yan, Jing Cui is the only one who understands Qin.
Huang Xie asked, "Your Majesty, do you intend to appoint Jing Cui as commander-in-chief of the troops that will soon arrive outside Hangu Pass?"
"That's exactly what I was thinking. Does the Prime Minister have other suitable candidates?" Mi Xiong asked.
Huang Xie bowed and said, "Although Jing Cui is well versed in military tactics and has a knack for leading troops, she is at best a general, not a commander."
Mi Xiong's expression suddenly turned ugly. "In your opinion, who should we send?"
Huang Xie said bluntly, "I wonder what your Majesty thinks of Wu Qi?"
Wu Qi was a master of military strategy who could be compared to Sun Tzu.
According to information about Ying Yuan's previous life, this person had successively pledged allegiance to the three kingdoms of Lu, Wei and Chu.
But Wu Qi in this world had to flee to Chu and became a general of Chu because he offended the powerful people in Qi.
This person is quite familiar with the situation in Qi State.
Over the years, if he had not guarded the border, the iron hoof of Qi would have already stepped into the territory of Chu.
A wise man in the world once said that if Wu Qi left the border, there would be a war between Qi and Chu.
Mi Xiong said worriedly, "Wu Qi is indeed a good candidate, but if Qi knew he had left the border, I'm afraid they would send a large force to the border."
Recently, the State of Qi has learned about the battle between Qin and Chu.
Therefore, 400,000 troops were gathered in the border areas.
Plan to reap the benefits.
It was obviously not a wise move to transfer Wu Qi out of the border at this time.
Huang Xie said, "Your Majesty, our army has lost the initiative in the battle against Qin. Rumor has it that the Qin commander, Cao Cao, is quite adept at military tactics. If he chooses to defend Hangu Pass, does Your Majesty think this battle is still necessary?"
"What do you mean?" Mi Xiong asked puzzledly.
Huang Xie continued, "Your Majesty, the opportunity to conquer the Qin Empire is gone. However, our Chu army is almost at Hangu Pass. If we retreat without a fight, we will be ridiculed by the world."
Therefore, I suggest that Wu Qi win a few battles and then declare victory. Even if Qi were to launch a massive attack, Wu Qi would be able to rush to the border immediately and stabilize the situation.
"You mean, a quick victory?" Mi Xiong understood his idea.
Indeed, the Qin State could not be destroyed.
At such a critical moment, we can only be on guard against the State of Qi.
Jing Cui's military skills were indeed inferior to Wu Qi's.
Let Wu Qi quickly win a few battles to ensure that the court maintains its reputation.
Then go deal with Qi.
This method is the safest.
Huang Xie nodded and said, "Your Majesty, there are still many opportunities to destroy the Qin Dynasty. There is no need to rush."
Mi Xiong said in a deep voice, "We will follow your plan. Come, draft an edict to appoint Wu Qi as the General of the Western Expedition. From now on, march towards Hangu Pass!"
Afterwards, he wrote another secret decree and sent someone to deliver it to Wu Qi on horseback.
With this, Huang Xie left the Zhenghe Hall.
Mi Xiong looked at his departing figure and murmured, "Huang Xie, Huang Xie, you make me love and hate you at the same time!"
...
After Huang Xie left the palace, he ordered people to go to the Xiang family army that was rushing back to Tai'an City one after another.
I want to get Li Yuan back.
He didn't quite believe that Li Yuan would betray the Great Chu.
Compared with this reason, he believed more that it was because he and Xiang Yan had different political views.
That's why Xiang Chao attacked Li Yuan.
No matter what, the defeated general must be punished even if he returns safely to Tai'an City.
...
Qin State.
Xianyang City.
Go to the palace.
A scout brought a battle report.
It is said that our army won a great victory and Xiang's army was defeated and fled. At present, Hangu Pass has been recaptured.
As soon as this news came out, all the civil and military officials were excited.
It started when Xiang Yan led his troops to capture Hangu Pass and even a large area of Qin's land.
No one could have imagined that one day they would be able to recover their homeland.
But now, it has indeed been done.
Moreover, the commander who led the troops to recover the homeland was recommended by Your Majesty.
Your Majesty truly has the ability to judge people!
"Minister Cao is truly a military sage descended to earth!"
"Yes, after Hangu Pass is recaptured, the territory of our Great Qin will be complete."
"All this depends on Your Majesty."
“…”
All the civil and military officials in the court were whispering.
Ying Yuan felt very unhappy after hearing these voices.
It feels like someone has dumped my ancestral grave, and the key is that I can’t find out who dumped it.
I feel so depressed in my chest, with nowhere to vent.
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