Chapter 610 Eighteen gold medals summon Xiang Yan! The King of Chu asked him to betray his country and seek glory!
“Forward!!!”
“Capture the city! Kill the powerful bird!”
The shouts suddenly echoed through Helu City.
Three thousand Qi army warriors shouldered their huge shields and marched forward in neat steps.
Behind the three thousand Qi army warriors, five thousand Zhao'an soldiers carried poles on their shoulders and carried two loads of loess, closely following behind the shield formation.
The shields stacked up like fish scales blocked the Qin and Qi coalition forces from the crossbow bolts thrown from Helu City, and also allowed the Qin and Qi coalition forces to withstand the battle with only three people injured. Near the trench of Helv City.
The Zhao'an army hurriedly dumped the loess in the pole, and then retreated again under the protection of the Qi army warriors.
If you raise the angle of view, the Qin-Qi coalition forces are like ants, transporting gravel firmly but slowly, trying to fill the deep dent outside Helu City.
Tian Zhen clicked his tongue when he saw this and said: "This city is very strong!"
"The trenches outside the city alone are enough to stop our army for more than a month!"
It is not difficult to fill in a passable road with soil.
But in a siege of this scale, having only one passable road is definitely a recipe for death.
If Ying Chengyu wants to face the city wall directly, he must at least fill up all the trenches along all strategic routes, and fill up all the trenches around the main battlefield!
Even if the Qin and Qi coalition forces had 200,000 troops, how long would it take to complete this major project?
Ying Chengyu looked at Helu City with a cold gaze: "Not to mention more than a month, even a few months, our army can't afford to wait."
"The purpose of our army is not in the first place Breaking Helu City will instead pose an increasingly severe strategic threat to the Chu monarchs and ministers, and constantly tighten the rope around the necks of the Chu monarchs and ministers."
"This will force Chu Shangzhu to have no choice. Withdraw troops and return reinforcements."
"As long as Chu Shangzhu's troops withdraw to the south of the Huaihe River, it will be a victory for our army!"
Tian Zhen was stunned and patted his forehead: " It’s actually putting the cart before the horse.”
"With the divisive remarks made by the left prime minister just now, Helu City must be in chaos now."
"Coupled with our army's continuous filling of trenches and constant threats to the walls of Helu City, our army will definitely be able to Great work!"
Tian Zhen looked at Ying Chengyu with stars in his eyes and bowed his hands: "You are a great talent, Prime Minister!"
Faced with Tian Zhen's praise, Ying Cheng But Xi couldn't laugh.
When this battle can be won depends entirely on when Xiang Yan can no longer withstand the pressure from King Qi of Chu and chooses to retreat.
But Ying Chengyu didn't like the feeling that the battle was in the hands of the enemy.
I don’t like it very much!
After pondering for a long time, Ying Chengyu suddenly looked at Su Jiao: "Su Jiao, do you still remember your skills in the past?"
Su Jiao's heart moved and he rode forward: "Master, but If you need it, you will definitely succeed!”
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Seven days later.
Xiapi City.
Hold a fresh roll of Wang Ling in his hand, Xiang Yan did not open it, but looked at the mud seal on the Wang Ling with gloomy eyes.
In fact, there is no need to open this volume of royal orders. Xiang Yan and all the generals in the Chu army know what is written in this volume of royal orders.
Dou Zhan, Jing Li, Zhao Yuan and other generals all began to persuade: "Shangzhu Kingdom, we can't wait any longer, choose the opportunity to break out!"
"Yes, if our army continues to stand here, it is indeed possible to win a great victory, but the price of this great victory is the fall of the capital!"
"Now Qin Chang'an Lord has led twenty troops Wan Qiang attacks Helu City. If Helu City falls, our army will be a great victory and a great defeat!"
"Shangzhu Kingdom, withdraw your troops!"
Almost all the generals will do it! After persuading Xiang Yan to break through and withdraw his troops.
Because every general has received a message from the clan, they also know very well what kind of crisis Helu City is facing.
What if Helu City falls and Wu Yue falls, even if they really win in Xiapi City?
More importantly, can they really win in Xiapi City!
Qu Huan paced back and forth anxiously in front of Xiang Yan, and then couldn't help but ask: "Shangzhu Kingdom, what do you want to do?"
"The king has already sent eighteen messages in a row. Wang Ling, everyone is urging our army to return to Helu City!"
"Why has Shangzhu Kingdom not set off yet?"
"Does the Shangzhu Kingdom really want to sit back and watch our great Chu country perish?"
There are indeed some arrogant generals who shout that the generals will not accept the king's orders, and then do not listen to the king's orders and do whatever they want.
But Xiang Yan is the only one in history who remained indifferent to eighteen orders to withdraw!
Even Ying Chengyu had to call him an expert when he saw him. When Wei Liao saw him, he suddenly realized that Ying Chengyu was actually quite obedient.
Qu Huan couldn't understand why Xiang Yan was so determined to disobey the king's order!
Facing the questioning of the generals, Xiang Yan raised his eyes and asked: "Is the land of Wu Yue the land of Chu?"
Faced with Xiang Yan's sudden question, Qu Huan frowned slightly: " What does Shangzhu state mean by this?"
"Although the land of Wuyue originally belonged to the state of Wu and the state of Yue, today, the land of Wuyue is the foundation of our great Chu."
"How can we do that? Not counted as Chu Land? "
Xiang Yan said solemnly: "My Da Chu was originally located in the southwest of the world, dominating the Chu Land around Danyang."
"Then Danyang is the ancestral land that our great Chu should strive for the most!"
"It's just that our great Chu is currently in trouble, and that's why we are trapped in the Wuyue land in the southeast."
"But then. , since you think that Wu Yue is the foundation of our great Chu and want to defend it, why can't you think that the land of Lu is the foundation of our great Chu?"
A terrible thought rose in Qu Huan's heart, and he couldn't believe it? Question: "Shangzhu State means..."
Xiang Yan emphasized his voice and said: "Since the Qin and Qi coalition forces intend to seize the land of Wu and Yue, then I, the great Chu State, will change homes with Qin and Qi!"
"The land of Lu has a flat terrain, many fertile fields, and has been cultivated for a long time. There are many green and strong villages in the countryside. It is really a fertile land."
"If the land of Wuyue can be exchanged for the land of Lu, then our great Chu The territory does not increase, but the national power can also increase dramatically!"
"It is beneficial and harmless to our great Chu!"
Faced with Xiang Yan's words, the generals were speechless. There was even a bit of impulse in my heart.
Is Wuyuedi a good place?
After the Wei and Jin Dynasties, Wuyue land was indeed a very excellent territory. But at the end of the Warring States Period, Wuyue was just a desolate and barren border land!
Looking at Lu Di?
During the Shang Dynasty, it was convenient for the state of Yan to thrive and cultivate land here.
After King Wu of Zhou destroyed the state of Yan, Bo Qin, the son of Duke Dan of Zhou, established the state of Lu here and cultivated it carefully.
Today, the land of Lu has gone through more than a thousand years of improvement and is an excellent anointed land.
If the land of Wu and Yue is exchanged for the land of Lu, Chu will definitely not lose!
Qu Huan could not refute Xiang Yan, but the knowledge in his heart still drove Qu Huan to shake his head: "After all, my great Chu has been cultivating Wu Yue for a long time."
"How can I give it up lightly?"
Xiang Yan retorted: "We, the great Chu, have cultivated the land of Wu and Yue for a long time, and the state of Qin has cultivated the land of Qin for even longer."
"However, when the Qin State was in crisis last year, the King of Qin decisively ordered the people in the capital to move to the southwest and made preparations to swim to Chu." , Why can’t we, the great Chu, abandon Wu Yue and grow stronger?”
Originally, Xiang Yan, like Qu Huan, always regarded the existing territory of Chu as fundamental and did not dare to move lightly.
But Ying Zheng’s decisive operation last year awakened Xiang Yan.
If it is possible that our hometown cannot be defended, there is another way to break the situation besides holding on.
Change home!
Change to a better home!
After a pause, Xiang Yan's voice turned gentle: "However, although I have made psychological preparations to switch territories, this is only the worst outcome."
" Helu City is extremely strong!”
“The king has 50,000 soldiers and horses to guard Helu City, and it will take some time to attack even an army of 500,000 people.”
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"Now Qin Chang'an Lord has led 200,000 troops to attack Helu City. I thought it would take at least half a year to break the city."
"And this half year is enough for our army to drag down the morale of the Qi army and sit back and watch. The Qi army is in chaos, so we can defeat the enemy with one strike!"
"After our army defeats Qin General Jian's troops, we can then move south to annihilate Qin Chang'an Jun's troops and recapture Wu Yue's territory!"< br>
Xiang Yan stood up and looked at each general with fiery eyes: "After this battle, our great Chu will be able to get rid of the fatigue!"
"And all of you present here Not only can you become a hero of my great state, but you can also enjoy a large amount of rich food! ”
Many generals were completely moved!
As long as the change of ownership is successful, Chu will make money.
If the land of Wu and Yue can be kept after taking over the land of Lu, then Chu will definitely make a lot of money!
Qu Huan suddenly turned his head and glared at Xiang Yan: "Shangzhu Kingdom is using the king as bait for this move!"
"Shangzhu Kingdom refused to return aid and sat back and watched Qin Changan When you led your army south, did you already have the idea of using the king and Helu City to consume and involve the Qin army? "
"Is this the way to be a minister?"
Chu State indeed often changes kings.
The dignitaries of Chu State did not have much respect for the King of Chu.
But the game between king and minister in Chu State has its own rules.
Xiang Yan’s move is too bad!
Xiang Yan said calmly: "Your Majesty is fond of fishing. I think your Majesty can understand my general's intentions."
"If this battle can be won, your Majesty will also be able to open up new territory and expand his territory. He will be worthy of his unparalleled achievements." Ancestor!"
Qu Huan stepped forward and asked in a deep voice: "Has Shangzhu Kingdom ever thought that Lord Qin Chang'an is no ordinary general?"
"Helu City may be able to do so. It can hold off other generals for half a year, but it may only take a few months to be defeated by Qin Changanjun's troops."
"What if Helu City is destroyed and the king dies in battle? ! ”
Xiang Yan said calmly: "That means Zhu Rong does not bless the king."
"We should jointly recommend a promising person as the king!"
Qu Huan's figure shook and retreated. step.
It worked!
All worked!
No wonder Xiang Yan didn't care about the cost of disobeying the king's order, let alone the punishment he would face after the battle.
It turns out that it is because Xiang Yan has already made plans to change to the King of Chu!
In the government office, a famous general could not help but look at Xiong Liu.
If they could recommend anyone to be the King of Chu, then Xiong Liu would be their first and only choice!
Facing the various eyes, Xiong Liu stood up, bowed his hands, and said in a serious voice: "Not only has this king been the prime minister of Qin, but he has never set foot in our country before he ascended the throne!"< br>
"After the king came to the throne, he couldn't wait to launch a war of alignment, which put our great Chu into such a predicament. If it weren't for the bravery of Shangzhu Kingdom and all the generals, our great Chu would have been destroyed!"
"Now the king is really in trouble!" Do you care about me, Chu?"
"I am old and have no intention of becoming a high official."
"However, I cannot sit back and watch the traitors who are in Chu and love Qin. Be my king of Da Chu!”
“If Zhu Rong really doesn’t bless this king, then I will support Shangzhu Kingdom and nominate a new king!”
Xiong Liu said some high-sounding nonsense.
Others don’t know why this battle developed like this, but all the generals present know it clearly.
But Xiong Liu’s nonsense gained him a great reputation.
It’s not that Xiong Liu deliberately usurped the throne, but that he, King Qi of Chu, betrayed his country and sought glory!
(End of this chapter)