Chapter 627 What? The left prime minister is coming to Zi to handle my funeral affairs!
September 8th.
Wu Palace.
The King of Qi built on the high platform and yelled: "Sending tribesmen to usury in the army!"
"Raising taxes privately!"
"After selling the land, the land was not delivered in full!"
"While the soldiers were away, they lured their wives and parents at home to gamble and spend money on things!"
"What's more, They even directly intercepted the money sent back home by the soldiers!"
Qi Wangjian kicked down the wooden box containing various evidences.
The bamboo slips in the box were scattered all over the floor along the stairs, which made Qi Wangjian's voice become even more angry: "That's all the money that the frontline soldiers gave their lives in exchange for!"
"It's their hard-earned money! Money from selling your life!"
"You have read poetry and books since you were young, how can you bear to do something with this money!"
"You are in vain for my greatness. Your Majesty!”
“I am sorry for the trust I have placed in you!”
In the court, all the ministers from wealthy families raised their hands: “Please calm down, Your Majesty!”< br>
Zhai Tian and other courtiers from Qi's wealthy families still lowered their heads, but a trace of disdain and dissatisfaction flashed in their eyes.
Even though Qi Wangjian has been suppressing the local wealthy families, the benefits are so exciting!
Now all the wealthy families from all over the country have devoted themselves to the feast of wealth, and they are sharing the gains from this war to their heart's content.
Even if King Qi Jian is dissatisfied, can he go against all local forces?
He doesn’t have that strength!
Hou Sheng also stood up and looked around the audience with cold eyes: "Are you colleagues thinking that if you are all like this, what if the court cannot take advantage of you?"
Facing Qi Wangjian, the group I can fool you.
But in the face of the subsequent victory, Zhai Tian had to hand over his hand and said: "I have informed the Prime Minister that all the ministers are determined to govern the place so as not to disturb the army."
"Of course, as the Prime Minister As Bang said, there are too many people who want to make a fortune out of this."
"I, you are so helpless!"
Other officials from the wealthy clan also nodded: "Yes, Prime Minister, there are indeed too many people who are taking advantage of the army, so we can't kill them all!"
"Rather than letting those poor Guizhou leaders guard their money and not spend it, Why not earn their money and let the people spend it? In this way, the life in Guizhou will be much more comfortable, and this transfer will create huge tax revenue and revitalize our country. Why not? ?”
“In order to develop the economy, the interests of a small group of people must be sacrificed, and there is no way around it.”
After Zhai Lin started, these wealthy officials simply gave up. Also let go.
We did make money from the sacrifice of those army lieutenants.
But we are also for the economic development of Daqi!
And what can you do to us?
You still have to thank us!
Hou Sheng smiled: "What your colleagues said makes sense."
"When Zuo Xiang returns home, all colleagues will listen to Zuo Xiang's words."
Hou Sheng's smile turned a little sarcastic: "I really want to know what Prime Minister Zuo will do after hearing what your colleagues have said."
Zhai Tian smiled firmly and said: "Is Zuo Ying capable "I understand."
"After all, the situation has become established, and we really have no good solution."
"If the Prime Minister Zuo can come up with any good ideas, then all ministers will support the Prime Minister Zuo. ! ”
Zhai Tian clearly expressed his attitude.
Ying Chengyu is indeed good at fighting.
But this is an internal matter. Even if Ying Chengyu gets angry again, what can he do?
He doesn’t have the ability, let alone the brain!
The worst he can do is resign his position as left prime minister in anger and return to his Qin state.
Hou Sheng couldn't even hold back his sarcastic smile and shouted angrily: "What good ideas can the left prime minister have?"
"Capture our King of Qi! Destroy our Da Qi! Destroy our people!"
"Incorporate our territory of Da Qi into the State of Qin, and leave this matter to the King of Qin."
" It’s the best solution Zuo Xiang can think of!”
There was silence in Wu Palace for a moment.
All the courtiers in the hall lost their voices and looked at Xiang Sheng in disbelief.
Zhai Tianqiang smiled and shook his head: "Xiangbang is worrying too much."
"We, Da Qi, and Qin are allies, how can the left prime minister attack our Da Qi!"
Qi Wang Jian said quietly: "Therefore Han is the mother country of the Prime Minister Zuo."
"The Prime Minister Zuo still leads the troops to destroy it."
Zhai Tian's forehead showed some sweat: "But most of the troops led by the Prime Minister Zuo are. We have the troops of Qi.”
"Even if the left prime minister has this intention, he can't mobilize his troops!"
Hou Sheng said coldly: "If our Daqi soldiers know that the rewards they have fought so hard for have been intercepted by you and others, everyone will Colleagues, do you think our Da Qi soldiers will obey my Da Qi orders or the orders of the Left Prime Minister?”
“Don’t forget that after the attack on Zhao last year, I, Da Qi, lent us the troops. Nine out of ten horses voluntarily follow Zuo Xiang to Qin!"
Hou Sheng's words reminded the officials of the wealthy family of the old incident last year.
Ying Chengyu’s allure and lobbying ability to the lowest level Guizhou leaders are simply terrifying!
What if Ying Chengyu promised that all the military achievements in this battle would be converted into Qin's title, then...
A layer of cold sweat broke out on Zhai Tian's back: "Now the battle between Qin and Qi against Chu is in full swing."
"Zuo Xiang, don't you think you have any intention of counterattacking our Qi country...?"
Thinking of Ying Chengyu's apparent attack on Zhao, but actually the destruction of Han, and his obvious intention to attack Zhao, but actually the destruction of Han. Wei, who was openly attacking Chu but actually talking about killing King Zhao, Zhai Tian couldn't help but hesitate when he spoke.
As soon as Ying Chengyu steps out of Qin's Shijun, even Qin Wangzheng doesn't know where he will attack next!
The officials of the Qi Kingdom's wealthy families, who had looked indifferent just now, were all sweating profusely.
It’s just their greed for profit that still tempts them to refuse to give in!
Qi Wangjian sighed softly: "My dear friends, I..."
Before Qi Wangjian could finish his words, a loud shout suddenly sounded from outside the door.
“Urgent military information from the Left Prime Minister’s headquarters!”
Qi Wangjian swallowed his unfinished words and hurriedly said: "Quickly pass!"
However, before the door of Wu Palace was pushed open, another cry sounded again.
"General Tang Jiu wants to see you!" King Jian of Qi was slightly startled.
Isn’t Tang Jiu in Ying Cheng’s army?
Why did Tang Jiu and Jun Bao arrive one after another?
Qi Wangjian hurriedly said: "Simultaneous interpretation!"
The palace door opened.
A messenger floated into Wu Palace with the support of two eunuchs.
Besides the messenger, Tang Jiu, whose legs were a bloody mess and blood was dripping from his lower clothes, was also helped into Wu Palace by two eunuchs.
Looking at Tang Jiu, who was covered in dust, with a gray face, and even the gaps in his hair were filled with dust, Qi Wangjian thought for several breaths before he matched the person in front of him with the Tang Jiu in his memory.
Hurrying down the stairs, King Qi Jian asked anxiously: "General Tang!"
"Could it be that the front line was defeated? How could General Tang return in such a mess?! ”
“Send a quick message to the imperial physician!”
“Give me wine”
Tang Jiu said in a hoarse voice: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, the front line will win a great victory."
"However, the general hopes that the front line will be defeated, so that the general will not return in a hurry."< br>
Seeing the eunuch bring a jug of wine, Tang Jiu quickly stretched out his hand to grab it.
In this summons, Tang Jiu had one person and three horses. He replaced horses with a new batch every five hundred miles. He changed horses without changing people. He traveled day and night without sleep. Even eating and going to the toilet were done directly on the horse. !
In this way, Tang Jiu could reach Linzi City in only two days!
This time, Tang Jiu really fought for his life!
Qi Wangjian and the ministers of Qi State were confused when they heard Tang Jiu's words: "What does Tang Jun mean by saying this?"
As a general, why do you still want our army? What about defeat?
And since our army has not been defeated, why did you return to Linzi in such a hurry?
After Tang Jiuman drank the sweet rice wine in Jue, he gained some strength and immediately spoke: "On August 29th, Prime Minister Zuo ordered our army to dig tunnels and cause the wall of Helu to collapse. The city was destroyed that day.”
"King Chu, die in battle!"
Qi's monarchs and ministers couldn't help but widen their eyes: "Helu city was destroyed, King Chu died in battle?!"
"Hahaha~ I will fight with Qi I just asked Lord Chang'an to drive the Chu army back to the south of the Huaihe River. I never thought that Lord Chang'an would actually capture the capital of Chu!"
"After this battle, I, Da Qi, can do without the help of Lord Chang'an! , with the power of our Da Qi, we will destroy the Chu State and expand our territory!”
“However, although Helu City was destroyed, the main force of the Chu army still went to Pi City, the city where our Da Qi army fell. It’s still in the hands of Chu State!”
All the monarchs and ministers of Qi State couldn't help but jump for joy.
This wave, blood profit!
Tang Jiu said bitterly: "On the same day, General Jian of Qin dug out three waterways: Sishui, Yishui and Shushui, and the water flooded Xiapi City."
"Xiapi City Guards The army fell, the main force of the Chu army escaped, and Chu Shangzhu committed suicide. "
As soon as these words came out, the cheers and laughter of the monarchs and ministers of Qi gradually disappeared, and the eyes looking at Tang Jiu became a little stunned. .
Tang Jiu looked at Qi Wangjian with a gloomy look: "On September 3rd, General Duanhe, the general guarding Zhaoguan of the Qin State, led the Qin Navy to fight with the remnants of the Chu army in Hangou, completely annihilating the Chu Navy and the main force of the Chu State."< br>
“At this point, the Chu State is dead!”
“And the Chu State is no longer able to recover!”
“Zuo Xiang said frankly to us that he has no intention of destroying Chu. Everything was just an accident, and he was very angry that the generals had not stopped their hands."
"After asking the big families in Chu and learning that none of them had any intention of returning to the country, Prime Minister Zuo came to Zicheng in person to meet with the king. Discuss how to deal with funeral affairs! ”
Everyone looked at Tang Jiu in disbelief. There was silence in the Wu Palace. Only Qi Wangjian muttered absentmindedly: "The Kingdom of Chu is dead now?!"
That was the case in recent times. Chu State has been suppressing Qi State for ten years!
If Qin had not repeatedly supported Qi, Qi would have been destroyed by Chu long ago!
As a result, when Qin, Qi and Ying Chengyu were not prepared to destroy Chu, Chu died in such a dramatic way? !
The reason for the demise of Chu State was actually because Ying Chengyu confiscated it? !
Qi Wangjian and all the officials of Qi State didn't know what words to use to describe their feelings, they just stood there in a daze.
Is this the happiness that the monarchs and ministers of Qin often experience?
It’s a bit too exciting!
"That's not right!" Qi Wangjian suddenly looked at Tang Jiu: "What did you just say?"
"Zuo Xiang said frankly that he had no intention of destroying Chu, and he wanted to go to Linzi in person to discuss how to do it. Dealing with the widow’s funeral? ”
Tang Jiu hurriedly explained: "We are discussing with the king how to deal with the war."
Qi Wang Jian said anxiously: "What's the difference!"
Tang Jiu was slightly startled.
Is there a difference?
Of course there is a difference!
But is there really a difference?
There seems to be no difference!
The Wu Palace fell into silence again. Everyone looked at each other and could see the pale faces of their colleagues.
Ying Chengyu did not say that he would attack Qi, nor did Qin say that he would attack Qi.
But Ying Chengxuan never said that he would attack the Chu State. Ying Chengxuan even did not want the Chu State to be destroyed!
The result? Isn’t Chu State dead yet?
And Ying Chengyu took the initiative to tell Tian Zhen and others that he planned to keep Chu State in this war, and he also bluntly expressed Qi State's vigilance and suppression.
Who dares to let Ying Chengyu, who is wary and repressive of Qi State, lead his troops to Zi?
Who dares!
Who can guarantee that Ying Chengyu will be able to stop after he comes to Linzi City!
Zhai Tian said without hesitation: "I will return to Zhai City in person today."
"Two days! I only need two days!"
"Withhold all rewards from the frontline soldiers. They will be returned in full!"
"The families of all the soldiers on the front line will be properly arranged!"
The rest of the courtiers also said, "The same goes for Tangcheng!"
"In addition to this, we should give Qin some more grain and grass!"
"And the territory, why don't we, Da Qi, not want it?"
I was still stubborn just now. The courtiers who were unwilling to talk about their profits now wished they could give all their wealth to Qin!
Qi Wangjian even made the final decision: "My dear friends, we must discuss a result as soon as possible!"
"We must satisfy the Prime Minister Zuo!"
"At all costs, we must not give the left prime minister any reason to come to Linzi!"
(End of this chapter)