Chapter 229: People’s hearts are lost, and it’s hard to lead the team
Qu Huan’s pupils were shaking, and he sighed helplessly: “No wonder! No wonder!”
Qu Huan looked at him sincerely Xiang Yan: "Prior to this, the State of Qin has never expressed its intention to marry Qu's daughter."
"The Lord of Chang'an chose to frame Qu two days ago, taking advantage of the fact that he knew nothing about it. All we know is that the Qu family was trapped!”
“All this is Qin’s plan to alienate us!”
As Qu Huan said, important matters such as the marriage with Da Qin must be decided by the clan leader. Other members of the Qu clan have no right to agree, and they also have no right to refuse.
But during the Warring States Period, there were no mobile phones, fax machines, and the only way to transmit information was by galloping war horses.
The State of Qin took advantage of the short two days when the Qu clan leader knew nothing about it and the other members of the Qu clan were not qualified to express their opinions, and sent a series of trap packages to the Qu clan. !
But, is this the only way Qin framed the Qu family?
Xiang Yan nodded: "I naturally trust Qu's loyalty and patriotism, but..."
Before Xiang Yan could finish speaking, Dou Zhan, the leader of the Dou clan, suddenly stepped forward, raised his hand and asked, "Dou dare to ask me."
"The position of one beauty and three good men is indeed a great courtesy."
“For such a big event, did the State of Qin not have a word with Qu beforehand?”
“Suddenly and without warning, a generous gift came to the door?”
Qu Huan Explain in the most sincere manner: "If you can use this courtesy to alienate our Chu army, wouldn't it be a good deal for Qin?"
"So to the Qin State, it doesn't matter whether I, the Qu family, accept it or not."
"As long as we instigate the relationship between the Qu family and the princes and make the princes unwilling to participate in the war, it is worth it! ”
Qu Huan expressed the thoughts of Qin’s monarchs and ministers.
It would be best if Qu can accept the invitation, but it doesn’t matter if he doesn’t.
When Qin State gave this generous gift with gongs and drums, Qin State was destined to not lose!
Dou Zhan smiled noncommittally and asked again: "Dou heard that travelers from the Qin State had visited Qu's clan land more than twenty days ago with generous gifts."
"During this period, the Qin State really did not mention it. "I have to marry a daughter?"
Qu Huan said categorically without hesitation: "Qu will use the honor of the Qu family as a guarantee."
"Qin Guo never said that two days ago. I have heard about marrying a daughter, and it was only today that I learned that the State of Qin intended to marry a daughter of the Qu family. "
For the people of Li, Qu Huan swears by the honor of the Qu family and is very trustworthy.
But for the clans...
Clan glory?
Stop making trouble.
Which of the clans has done a lot of dirty things? The clans even poisoned the King of Chu together!
The only difference between swearing by the honor of the clan and farting is that it doesn’t stink so much!
So Douzhan smiled noncommittally and continued to ask: "Will Qu marry his daughter to the government of Qin?"
It is very common for nobles to marry their daughters to the king of other countries as concubines.
Marrying a daughter is also a common political method.
Qu Huan cannot cut off Qu's future relationship with Ying Zheng, or even offend Ying Zheng to death just to prove Qu's loyalty.
It is impossible for the Qu family to pay such a high price for Chu!
So Qu Huan could only answer sideways: "All the princes have married their daughters to the King of Qin, not just the Qu family."
"But the Qu family promised that they will never marry their daughters to the King of Qin before the end of this war. !"
After saying this, Qu Huan was slightly startled, and then sighed softly: "The government of Qin is so cunning!"
After answering this, Qu Huan has completely woken up.
Ying Chengyu chose the most appropriate time to complete the closed loop of the trap.
But it doesn't matter even if Ying Chengyu misses the coordination time.
As long as Qu received the benefits donated by Qin and reduced the losses in the war, he could not refuse the possible future benefit expectations.
Other clans cannot trust Qu.
Can Qu Huan continue to harm the interests of the Qu family just to satisfy other clans?
No!
Douzhan chuckled again and bowed his hands to Xiang Yan: "A large number of robbers appeared in Dou's fiefdom."
"In order to ensure the safety of the people in Shiyi, Dou boldly petitioned and led Dou's private Withdraw the troops!”
Dou Zhan and Qu Huan’s conversation was heard by all the clans.
After the battle, a representative of the famous clan also stepped forward: "There has also been a natural disaster in a certain fiefdom. The Cheng clan also please withdraw its troops!"
"Sun clan..."
In the end, representatives of dozens of clans in Chu State all asked for orders to withdraw with their private troops!
Qu Huan said anxiously: "How can we give up such a good opportunity just because of Qin's instigation!"
"If you princes do not trust me, the Qu family, I, the Qu family, can withdraw our troops." Okay!”
But Qu Huan’s proposal still failed to reassure the clans.
Traitors hiding in the army are very dangerous, but aren’t traitors hiding in the court dangerous?
Equally dangerous!
So the representatives of the princes bowed their hands and saluted: "General, please withdraw your troops!"
Looking at the firm eyes, Xiang Yan knew that the hearts of the Chu army had been completely lost.
There is no way to lead this team!
Xiang Yan sighed in her heart, but she also breathed a sigh of relief.
Isn't it a torture for Xiang Yan himself to lead such a scheming army on an expedition?
Xiang Yan said in a deep voice: "I will write a memorial to the king to ask about the withdrawal of troops."
Dou Zhan and others all handed over their hands: "Thank you, general!"
The representatives of the public clan dispersed and went back to the military camp to pack their bags.
Looking at the empty Chinese army, Qu Huan's eyes were full of unwillingness: "What a great opportunity, will it be missed just because of internal strife?"
"The government of the King of Qin is really cunning!"
Xiang Yan said softly: "This is not necessarily a bad thing."
Qu Huan looked at Xiang Yan: "The princes have withdrawn their troops. A bad thing?"
Xiang Yan didn't answer and asked: "Is Qu willing to withdraw his troops?"
Qu Huan shook his head: "Qu will not withdraw his troops without authorization. Report to the king and wait for the king’s order.”
Xiang Yan nodded happily: "Good!" "In this case, please invite Qu's private troops to prepare for war!"
...
Three days later.
Facing the rebellion of all the princes, King Han of Chu had to compromise.
As soon as the order to withdraw the troops arrived, the private soldiers of the various clans who had prepared their bags early did not want to wait even an hour and set off immediately.
"Send an order to Sun, reconnoitre the surroundings!"
"Send an order to Cheng to escort the baggage!"
"Send an order..."
Xiang Yan, Jing Neither the Qu family nor the Qu family are in the army.
Facing a group of petty princes, the Zhao family consciously took over the command of the army.
Zhao Yuan was also able to get over the general's addiction.
Under the command of Zhaoyuan, the Gong clan coalition did not choose to take the more secure direction of Zhaoling. Instead, they turned southeast and accelerated their march towards Shouchun along the nearest road.
No prince has any objection to this.
All the princes are filled with anger and want to return to Shouchun as soon as possible to attack the Qu family!
The army moved in a hurry and arrived at Wuyan Mountain that afternoon.
Seeing that the army was still advancing normally, Dou Zhan rode his horse back to the central army, handed over his hand and reported: "Lieutenant Zhaodu, five miles in front of the army is the Misty Mountain."
"But it is necessary. Order the army to stop and send scouts to investigate carefully?”
It is said that Laozi once preached on this mountain for seventy-seven and forty-nine days, so that there was a patio on the mountain with lush trees, smoke, and continuous sunlight. , It doesn’t look like the scene that the Central Plains should have, so it gets the name of fog.
After more than two thousand years, the altitude of Wuyan Mountain has no longer been worthy of the name "mountain", and the scenery of fog and smoke has disappeared.
But today, Wuyan Mountain is a towering peak!
Looking up at the Misty Mountains ahead, Zhaoyuan frowned slightly: "What Brother Dou said is true."
"Order the army to set up camp."
"Send the order to the scouts. Go up the mountain to investigate! "
At sunrise the next day, all the scouts who had been sent out returned to the military camp, but no trace of the enemy was found.
Dou Zhan still had a strong sense of uneasiness in his heart: "Captain, would you like to ask the scouts to climb higher?"
Zhao Yuan also frowned, but finally shook his head: "Our army is already here This has been delayed for too long."
"It's time to set off."
Sun Xing, the son of the Sun clan leader, even laughed and said: "Now that the Shangzhu Kingdom has not withdrawn, how can the Qin army still survive. Do you have the energy to sneak into our territory and ambush our army?"
"Just put your heart back in your stomach, Captain Dou."
Thinking about it, this is also true.
Wuyan Mountain has always been within the territory of Chu State. Forty miles southeast is Chencheng, the old capital of Chu State.
Isn’t it crazy to waste several days searching and reconnaissance in dangerous places within your own territory?
Dou Zhan also forced out a smile: "What the two captains said is true!"
"I will give the order to Dou to set off immediately!"
An hour later, the top of Mist Mountain was reached.
A middle-aged general with a beard, tiger eyes and a red face, wearing a helmet and armor, is sitting on a boulder, surrounded by mist.
The banished immortal-like background and the murderous tiger general collide to create an extremely absurd sense of conflict.
Captain Xin Sheng hurriedly ran to the tiger general's side through the fog, and shouted excitedly: "General Wang, the Chu army is really coming!"
"You really know what's going on. Ah!”
Wang Ben chuckled: "The Chu army is in turmoil and the clans are at odds. If they return to the court first, they can seize the opportunity."
"They will naturally choose the fastest route."
"In this case, we must pass through Wuyan Mountain!"
Xin Sheng nodded repeatedly: "What the general said is true!"
"But, general, our scouts have not discovered 'Xiang' The word military flag was not found, and the Chu army’s banner was not found!”
Wang Ben chuckled and shook his head as soon as his thoughts changed: "General Xiang is trying to imitate the oriole behind the mantis stalking the cicada?"
Xin Sheng was slightly startled: "General Xiang guessed that our army was going to Ambushed?"
"Then if our army goes down the mountain, will it fall into General Xiang's trap?"
Wang Ben stood up and walked down the mountain, saying quietly: "Then. Let him come!”
“Why should I fear a grand battle?”
Walking all the way to a raised stone, Wang Ben's sight was finally able to penetrate the smoke and see the Chu army walking through the valley.
Wang Ben ordered in a low voice: "Send orders to all ministries, prepare to roll the stone!"
With the order, 50,000 Qin troops quickly arrived at their respective positions. Each five Qin troops grasped a piece with both hands and polished it slightly. boulder.
When the Chu army's front troops walked out of the valley, Wang Ben said: "Order!"
"Rolling stones!"
With an order, 50,000 Qin troops mobilized together, and 10,000 boulders half a man's height were pushed and rolled down the hillside.
“Boom!”
Since entering the scope of Mist Mountain, Douzhan has been very uneasy and has been observing his surroundings.
Hearing a faint collision, Douzhan immediately looked in the direction of the sound, but saw nothing.
"What's the sound?" While muttering, Douzhan wanted to order his subordinates to go down and investigate.
However, before the order was issued, Douzhan saw a huge boulder break through the smoke and roll towards him!
Dou Zhan exclaimed: "Children of the Dou family, quickly exit the Misty Mountain!"
"Quick!"
However, at this moment, more people The huge boulder has rushed out of the smoke, rolling and jumping towards the Chu army marching in the valley!
(End of this chapter)