Chapter 618 Ying Chengyu: Xiang Yan is still here, Chu will not perish! I, Qu Huan, will always be loyal!
The eyes of all Qilu great scholars looking at Ying Chengyu became more and more friendly.
Some Qilu Confucian scholars even looked at Ying Chengyu with emotion.
They were looking for benefactors to support in the Qi State, which was known as the country with the most prosperous culture, but they only saw the cowardly and incompetent king and the powerful ministers who ignored the king.
The king is not the king, the minister is not the minister, the father is not the father, the son is not the son!
When many Confucian scholars were desperate and no longer served as officials, they saw a different kind of lord in Great Qin, which was known as the land of tigers and wolves.
Value justice over profit, refuse the throne, be unparalleled in loyalty and filial piety, keep promises and know etiquette.
Although Ying Chengyu is still far from a true ancient gentleman, many of his actions cannot be regarded as observing etiquette, and many of his thoughts are not in line with etiquette.
But Ying Chengyu is already much stronger than Qi Wangjian, Hou Sheng and others!
And as far as they know, Ying Chengxuan has never had a great scholar as his teacher, and only Lu Buwei can barely be regarded as Ying Chengxuan's half master.
It's quite enough to be able to grow to such an extent without being taught by one's own teacher.
So all the Qilu Confucian scholars chose to endorse Ying Chengyu without hesitation!
But Ying Chengyu was completely unable to appreciate the good intentions of the Confucian scholars, and he did not even know that Meng Jiangnu was actually a representative of etiquette in this era.
For a moment he was surprised, and Ying Chengyu returned the gift with his hand: "The overthrow of Helv City was all due to the lives of the officers and soldiers, not just the merit of the general."
"The general should have taken the lead. I would like to submit all your military exploits to the two great kings, please take credit for them!”
"Yes."
"Although the King of Chu has passed away and Helv City has been destroyed, the Chu army is still wandering outside and may cross the Huaihe River at any time."
"At that time, The Chu army and our army may be able to make peace, but they may still fight to the death!"
"Please help your generals quickly pacify Helu City to buy time for our army to rest and recuperate."
"Continue. Come down, there may be a big battle waiting for our army!”
Tian Zhen was slightly startled: "Now that the city of Helu has been destroyed and the King of Chu has passed away, does the Chu State still have to fight in the corner?" After returning home, the Chu State still refused to surrender and elected a new King of Chu. "
"The main force of the Chu State is still there. I thought that the Chu State would be like last year and would not be able to fight to the death. Surrender!”
“For Chu State, it is not difficult to find a new king.”
As he spoke, Ying Chengyu prayed wildly in his heart.
It must be this way!
The plot must develop like this!
If this battle leads to the demise of Chu State, I will not be able to explain it to Brother Wang!
I really didn’t want to cause chaos when I went on this expedition. I really acted seriously in accordance with the military strategy.
As a result, King Qi of Chu actually made me lose so miserably!
Qi Diao Li suddenly changed his color when he heard this: "Absurd!"
"The king is the foundation of the country, how can he change it at will like a child's play!"
Tian Zhen said helplessly: "This move is of no use to me. It is indeed too outrageous to wait."
"However, Chu State has had four Chu kings in three years."
"The Prime Minister Zuo thought that the Chu State would elect a fifth Chu king. King, it’s also reasonable.”
The lacquer carving was so polite that Gongyangba shook his head speechlessly: "Chu is really a barbarian!" There is no way to attack."
"Please prepare for the battle!"
All the generals and scholars raised their hands: "Wei!"
Ying Chengyu looked at him. The north murmured softly: "Chu Shangzhu, Guoyan, how will you choose?"
For the survival of Chu State.
Xiang Yan, you must work hard! ——
At the same time.
On the upper floor of the south gate of Xiapi City.
Xiang Yan's heart suddenly twitched, her muscles all over her body became weak, and her whole body fell down.
"Shangzhu Kingdom!"
Xiong Liu hurriedly supported Xiang Yan and asked in a low voice: "Do you need a doctor?"
After a few breaths, Xiang Yan recovered her strength. After standing up straight, he faced Xiong Liu's worried eyes and smiled and said: "Maybe I haven't eaten enough in the morning, so I am a little hungry."
Xiong Liu immediately waved his hand: "Go and kill two sheep quickly and give them to the pillars Let’s make a mutton soup.”
Xiong Liu’s soldiers immediately handed over their hands: “Wei!”
After the instructions, Xiong Liu just said in a warm voice: "Shangzhu Kingdom has been under too much pressure recently, so you should also pay attention to rest."
"Your health is the most important thing!"
No one is more serious than Xiong Liu now. Concerned about Xiang Yan's health.
Because only if Xiang Yan is good can he support Xiong Liu to ascend to the highest position!
Xiang Yan cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Mr. Minwen, for caring about me. I will be fine."
But the strong feeling of palpitations still made Xiang Yan a little uneasy.
Xiong Liu smiled warmly: "That's good, that's good!"
"I am still waiting to work together with Shangzhu Kingdom to strengthen our great empire!"
Hearing Xiong Liu's overtones, Xiang Yan said softly: "Now the officers and soldiers of all tribes are all devoted to the king."
"However, Helu City is still holding on, and Qin Chang'an Lord has not yet attacked Helu. Lucheng.”
"Now that the king is still here, if Mr. Wen of Fujian ascends the throne in a hurry, he may not be successful in his reputation."
"Please wait for the opportunity patiently, Mr. Wen of Fujian."
Xiong Liu nodded and said : "What Shangzhu said is true."
"It's just that Lord Chang'an of Qin's strategies are strange and often unexpected."
"I thought that Helu City was under Lord Chang'an of Qin. It is almost impossible to hold on for half a year.”
Xiong Liu seemed to nodded in agreement, but in fact, could Xiong Liu not be anxious?
That’s the throne!
The throne!
Ascending the throne one day earlier will reduce the number of variables you don’t know!
Ascending the throne one day earlier, Xiong Liu could completely tie Xiang Yan and other generals to his ship and cut off these generals' escape route.
Moreover, after Xiong Liu ascended the throne, he could order Xiang Yan naturally without having to discuss everything with Xiang Yan.
Xiong Liu joked: "Perhaps Lord Qin Changan has already broken through Helu City and Helv Palace now!"
"After all, that is Lord Qin Changan! "
"I believe that although Helu City is still holding on, preparations for enthroning should be made."
"A country cannot be without a master for a day, nor can it be without ministers. There is no king for a day.”
"Lest it be too late by then!" Xiang Yan said silently.
As Xiang Yan began to support Xiong Liu, Xiang Yan clearly felt that Xiong Liu was becoming more and more anxious.
Xiong Liu couldn't wait to sit on the highest position, and he didn't even consider the many consequences!
But, get used to it.
Wasn't the same thing true for King Qi of Chu last year?
At least Xiong Liu did not impatiently claim to be a widower like King Qi of Chu before he ascended the throne, which is already good.
Xiang Yan replied calmly: "The general has already piled up sacrifices in the city. As long as the various ritual vessels and sacrifices are in place, the enthronement ceremony can be held at any time."
"It's a pity that the Xiang family is a small clan, and I am also a war general. I really don't know how to sacrifice."
Xiong Liu's eyes immediately turned to Qu Huan: "Clan leader Qu."
"Would you like to lend a helping hand to me?"
After Qu Huan was silent for a few breaths, he spoke: "I have obeyed the order of Shangzhu State and ordered my subordinates to dig up the tomb of Pi State and take out the ritual utensils. Sacrifice."
"Let the craftsmen in the city forge the remaining ritual vessels according to the rituals."
"Currently, I have prepared the most basic ritual vessels, and the remaining ritual vessels are still being cleaned. Or forging.”
“I am not talented, so I can be the main priest.”
"Of course." Qu Huan said in a more serious tone: "I am the left Yin of the king, and I will never betray the king!"
This was Qu Huan's choice.
Qu Huan didn't care who the King of Chu was.
Who is the King of Chu, he is the King of Chu Zuo Yin.
Qu Huan is always loyal!
It's just that he is loyal to the King of Chu, not a specific person.
Such a statement is enough for Qu Huan to benefit from.
The power of the Qu family prevented Qu Huan from being rejected or even attacked by the King of Chu because of his attitude.
Xiong Liu laughed loudly: "Good! Good! Very good!"
Xiong Liu walked up to Qu Huan and made a low-pitched but extraordinarily firm promise: "In the past, Qu and Jing were the great Chu kings. ”
"Of course, the Qu family is the family that has truly supported our great Chu for hundreds of years."
"From the day I ascended the throne, there are no more Qu, Jing, or Zhao in this great Chu, but only Qu, Xiang Liu emphasized the word "Qu" and downplayed the word "Xiang".
Xiong Liu believes that Qu Huan can hear that Xiong Liu clearly wants to support the Qu family as the largest clan and make the Xiang family rank second!
In this regard, Qu Huan said nothing, only bowed slightly to indicate, and then changed the subject: "Qin Chang'an is a strange and treacherous general, but Qin's General Jian is an upright general."
"However, since yesterday, General Jian of Qin suddenly stopped attacking the city and only surrounded the city."
"I don't know what General Jian of Qin wants to do. What does Shangzhu Guo have in mind?" A plan?”
The smile on Xiong Liu’s face slowly faded.
He naturally understood the meaning of Qu Huan's words.
There's a war going on here, we'll talk about all that nonsense later!
Xiong Liu stopped talking, and Xiang Yan also turned his gaze outside the city: "I thought that General Jian of Qin might be testing whether our army is willing to rescue Helu City."
"And our army's This performance, I think, has made General Qin Jian make a judgment."
"It's just that I can't be sure yet whether General Jian of Qin will continue to attack Xia Pi City or open the door to convenience. , forcing our army to return to Helu City? "
The end of Xiang Yan's sight.
Under the banner of the Qin army general, Wang Jian rode his horse and stood up.
Looking at each other from a distance, Wang Jian smacked his mouth: "Cruel!"
"It's so cruel!"
"The king is in trouble but he doesn't rescue him. This is because he deliberately recommends the royal family members in the city to be the king. A new king?”
Wang Jian spent nearly a month finally confirming his suspicion.
Don't look at the Qin and Qi coalition forces who made careful plans and used many methods to force King Qi of Chu to issue a royal order asking Xiang Yan to return for reinforcements.
But for Xiang Yan, he was not prepared to come back for help at all!
Meng Nan was stunned: "The change of the throne is something Chu Shangzhu has the right to control?"
"Chu Shangzhu could actually do such a treasonous thing?"
"Last year, the king clearly ordered the world, and if he passed away, it would be passed to the Lord of Chang'an. The Lord of Chang'an did his best to help the king."
"Now even if the King of Chu dies, it will not be his turn to be the king of Chu. Zhu Guo succeeded to the throne, how could he, Chu Shang Zhu Guo, still do such a thing? ”
All the generals nearby were shocked.
Wang Jian also found it incredible.
But after eliminating all impossibilities, whatever is left is the truth no matter how impossible it is!
Wang Jian said with emotion: "Not everyone is Chang'an Jun."
"In other words, people with Chang'an Jun's temperament are truly rare!"
Meng Nan said numbly: "Doesn't that mean that everything our army has done is ineffective?"
"Then what should our army do next?!"
Xiang Yan can continue to wait at the cost of King Chu's death.
But the Qin-Qi coalition could not wait.
As Ying Chengyu led his army southward and left the main force, Ying Chengyu's deterrent power plummeted rapidly.
Many Qi nobles could not help but reach out to the military and use various financial tools to destabilize the military morale.
Even Wang Jian's violent suppression had little effect, and occasionally even backfired.
If we wait any longer, this Qin-Qi coalition will collapse without a fight in a short time!
After being silent for a long time, Wang Jian finally spoke in a deep voice: "Send the order to Meng Tian."
"Open the river!"
(End of this chapter)