Just as King Qingxiang was talking to them, the people who surrounded the banquet hall formed a neat column at some point, and the person who led the way was walking in front of King Qingxiang, and after bowing, he stood up and said, "Report to the king, we are the residents of Yingcheng who have come to ask for war. ”

When King Qingxiang looked at this person, he vaguely remembered it, but he couldn't name it.

The man looked at the king and introduced himself, "The king doesn't remember?" My name is Zhong Yitong, and I am the one who framed General Zhuang yesterday when he confronted the soldiers in the east of the palace. ”

Looking at Zhong Yitong in front of him, King Qingxiang never expected that these ordinary residents of his would come to take the initiative to ask for help in order to recover the lost territory and defend the country.

So, in front of Zhong Yitong, the king said happily: "What a person who framed Zhuang Ji, you have meritorious service in the battle, and tonight's sneak attack is a fool of the ......."

Everyone shouted "Ah......", showing extreme disappointment.

Zhuang Ji stood up and said to everyone: "Don't worry, everyone, you are so active in supporting the king's western expedition, and you are willing to recover Chu with your lives, the king ......."

"Yes, General Zhuang is right." King Qingxiang interrupted Zhuang Ji and said, "In view of your active invitation to resist Qin, King Gu has spared you from the death penalty. ”

The crowd jumped and cheered, "Ahhhhh......h

But the king opened his mouth again and said, "But ......"

The cheers of the crowd suddenly stopped.

Zhong Yitong was shocked and asked, "But what?" King, just spare us, we are not here to make trouble, we are sincerely to follow General Zhuang and recover the city of Western Chu. ”

Zhuang Ji comforted and said, "Don't be in a hurry, listen to the king." ”

King Qingxiang had a serious face at this moment, glared at the residents in front of him and said, "However, the death penalty can be avoided, but-this good wine of Da Chu must be drunk." ”

When everyone heard this, they jumped up and down again, cheering "ahhhh......h

The king shouted: "Come, it's sincere, a mouthful." He took the lead and drank it, and then showed the cup to the people.

After everyone drank their own wine, they poured the wine bowl upside down, showing their sincerity in conquering the west to resist Qin, and cheered: "We can go west with General Zhuang...... We can go west with General Zhuang......" they kept shouting.

King Qingxiang cleared his throat and said, "But don't be too happy......

Zhong Yitong's swollen blood suddenly cooled again, and he relied on the gall of wine and said to the king: "O king, if you don't let us participate in the Western Expedition, just execute us, don't go around like this." ”

"Yes, we'll either die, or we'll see you on the battlefield with the thief Qin." A few of the young boys in the crowd shouted with swelling red faces.

Zhuang Ji made a quiet gesture to everyone and said, "Don't worry, the king has drunk the best wine in Chu with you, you should listen to the king, why are you in such a hurry?" Calm, calm, all calm. ”

King Qingxiang put down the wine glass and said to everyone: "If you want to say that today is to send a strong man to the battle, this king is too happy." As for whether you can go to war? This still needs to be agreed by Zhuang Aiqing. ”

Zhong Yitong listened, and immediately rushed to Zhuang Ji with his brothers, and pleaded: "General Zhuang, the king has a decree, you can accept us." ”

Zhuang Ji knew that this group of people had saved themselves, how could he refute their face? Just as he was about to speak, a voice stopped him.

"Hey—no, they're just a rabble, how can they be soldiers to fight?" Jin Shang ran to the scene in small steps, and said angrily, "You are all once pretending to be Dongdi soldiers, deceiving the king, and endangering the safety of Yingdu, this is a capital crime. But the king was forgiving, and let you live. Now he still wants to blend into General Zhuang's team and continue to make trouble, but he can't do it. ”

At this time, a man who looked like a soldier walked out of the ranks: "Doctor Jin, I am General Zhuang's follower Xiaobu, and I have trained them these days." They are very hardworking, and their ability to go to the battlefield to kill the enemy and regain lost territory is no worse than that of the regular army. ”

"Xiaobu, no wonder I haven't seen you for so many days, it turns out that you are doing this." Zhuang Ji said happily.

King Qingxiang waved his hand and said, "Don't fight anymore." Now, the farewell wine for the soldiers has been drunk, whether these soldiers want or not, the royal family has no power to decide, only listen to Zhuang Aiqing's words. ”

Zhuang Ji stood upright, knelt down and saluted the king of Qingxiang and said: "The king is above, Ji has ordered all the soldiers to hurry up the march, 3,000 large and small warships, 100,000 Chu troops, within three days to Yingdu to assemble, waiting for departure." Please decree the king. ”

King Qingxiang replied forcefully: "Yes." ”

Zhong Yitong said anxiously to Zhuang Ji: "Hey, General Zhuang, what about us?" ”

Zhuang Ji looked at King Qingxiang with expectant eyes, the king nodded slightly, and got the king's nod, and he announced to the people led by Zhong Yitong: "Respect the king's will, quasi." ”

The crowd cheered again.

Zhuang Ji saw that the king's car had been started, so he scanned the surroundings to find Ah Cai, who was dressed as the most beautiful maiko.

Ah Cai saw that Zhuang Ji was looking for him, so he took the initiative to approach him and said, "Brother Zhuang, you are busy with big things, don't worry, I have Xiaobu arrangement, it's just ...... Just ......"

Zhuang Ji felt that she must have something inside, so he asked, "What else is difficult, just say it." ”

Ah Cai said with embarrassment: "Say it, I'm afraid you won't feel at ease." But you have to take care of it, and you can't leave them alone. ”

Zhuang Ji urged: "What's the matter, you say." ”

Ah Cai said directly: "Xiao Bu and I are both worried, we haven't seen Li Wu and Huaiyue, I don't know what the reason is?" ”

Speaking of Zhuang Li Wu and Ding Huaiyue, Zhuang Ji's expression became solemn, but he said: "Don't worry about this, men's business, oh, they are both men, what are you afraid of?" ”

"But they are still young, young people have little experience, and this is complicated, you don't care, I'll take care of it." Ah Cai did not agree with Zhuang Ji and urged him to tell him where the two young people were.

Zhuang Ji had no choice but to tell her that Li Wu and Huaiyue were left by Jin Shang as hostages, but they were both free and secure in Ying, and there was no need to worry about them. said that unless I surrendered to the enemy and treason, I could threaten their lives. Now rest assured.

When Ah Cai heard it, how could he rest assured? She persuaded Zhuang Ji and said, "This Jin Shang doesn't trust you, and the king doesn't trust you either?" No, if you ask the princess for help, you have to fish them out anyway. If you don't want to look for it, I'll look for it. ”

Zhuang Ji hurriedly stopped and said: "Hey, don't come nonsense, now it's okay to get along, if you look for it, they jump off the wall in a hurry, but it's not good for them." Remember, now we have to swallow our anger, and when we recover the Qin Zhan City, it's not too late to come back and clean up Jin. ”

"yes, I see." Ah Cai finally put down the stone hanging in his heart, and after speaking, he turned around to leave.

Zhuang Ji saw that he didn't know when they would meet again, so he grabbed Ah Cai's arm, and before Ah Cai turned around, his hand jumped away like a thunderbolt.

Ah Cai turned to look at Zhuang Ji with an embarrassed face, and asked, "Is there anything else with Brother Zhuang?" ”

Zhuang Ji quickly regained his composure and said affectionately: "I think, this time the Western Expedition is more auspicious and less auspicious, you stay in Yingdu, you must take care of yourself, of course, they will definitely allow you to see Wu and Huaiyue, you as their aunt, take good care of them, so that I can rest assured." ”

Ah Cai said with tears in her eyes: "Brother Zhuang, you can rest assured of these, it's just ...... It's just that you, with heavy responsibilities on your shoulders and busy with military affairs, must take care of yourself. I told my sister who stayed in my hometown before, so that you must fight, and she will arrange everything at home. You can rest assured. ”

Zhuang Ji said with relief: "Okay, after what you said, I feel much better." If I have a chance, I will also send a letter to your sister, saying that I am all right, but I will be back in a few days. ”

"Really?" As soon as Ah Cai heard that it was not long, he begged, "If the war can be completed in a few months, I also want to ...... with Brother Zhuang."

"Well, don't think like that." Zhuang Ji interrupted Ah Cai's words and said, "I went to lead the troops to fight, go alone, the battle will end smoothly, you just wait for our good news." ”

King Xiang's chariot drove away, and the people in the garden gradually decreased. Xiao Bu trotted all the way over, looked at Zhuang Ji and Ah Cai and said, "Oh, it turns out that you are here, I am looking for it everywhere, General Zhuang, Aunt Ah Cai I have already arranged it, you can rest assured, let's go, Aunt Cai." Xiao Bu pulled Ah Cai's arm, and she was forced to leave Zhuang Ji.

Zhuang Ji looked at them, raised his hand and greeted: "Okay, all good, goodbye, I will definitely see you again." ”

Xiao Bu turned his head and said goodbye: "General Zhuang, don't worry, get ready to go." ”

The day has finally arrived.

Thousands of warships docked on the river in unison, and 100,000 troops gathered majestically on the riverbank, just waiting for the general's order, thousands of sails will be sent together, and 10,000 people will march straight to Xichu.

"Are you all ready?" Zhuang Ji asked in a sonorous voice.

A majestic voice responded: "Report to the general, mighty army, always ready, ready to meet the battle." ”

Surprisingly, King Qingxiang personally brought all the ministers to the riverside to fight Qin Zhuang for Zhuang Ji.

When Zhuang Ji saw the king's car, his heart was hot, and he couldn't help kneeling down in front of the luxurious car. This action led the soldiers behind him.

The mighty and majestic army just now all bowed down in front of the chariot of King Qingxiang.

King Qingxiang was deeply surprised to see such a mighty and majestic army, and bowed down to himself in unison. He looked forward to the entire military port, the wide river, the water ripples, the mighty and mighty, full of emotion, and the bears were majestic......

At this moment, he trusted Zhuang Ji more than ever. I thought to myself, the lonely king entrusted Zhuang Ji with the heavy task of recovering the lost city, and he was not wrong. He got out of the car and went straight to Zhuang Ji.

Zhuang Ji took the lead and shouted: "Bow to the king-"

The soldiers behind him followed in unison: "Bow down to the king—"

King Qingxiang pulled up Zhuang Ji and said to the 100,000 army: "Thank you, soldiers, excuse me, and stand up." ”

Zhuang Ji, who had already stood up, waved his powerful arm and ordered: "All of them have, stand upright, and chant in unison: The king is healthy, and the great Chu is strong!" ”

Then, Zhuang Ji made a gesture to the king, and the king of Qingxiang stepped forward and waved his hand to the 100,000 army: "Go!" ”