Chapter 274: The Third Central Plains War (I)
Qin was jealous of the power of Han and Wei, and at the same time wanted to disintegrate the alliance of Qi, Han, and Wei. Qin's attack on Han and Wei Shi could be stopped, and the war was not expanded. Qin offered to negotiate peace with Han and Wei. Han and Wei also didn't want to fight with Qin. As a result, the three kingdoms of Qin, Han, and Wei held an alliance in Linjin. Qin Wangji, Han Ziying, and Wei Wanghei negotiated for five days, and the three parties finally reached an agreement.
Qin took the initiative to return the territory of Han and Wei. Peace was restored to the three kingdoms of Qin, Han, and Wei.
Due to the withdrawal of the combined forces of Han and Wei, they returned to China to face the Qin state. The alliance of Qi, Han, and Wei was self-defeating. The melee in the Central Plains also caused a brief peace in the world because of the signing of the peace agreement between Qi and Chu.
However, this peace did not last long. With the killing of the prince of Chu by the prince of Qin, the world once again fell into chaos.
Mi Bazi is dining with Gongzi Fu, Gongzi Kui and Mi Rong in the palace. At this time, Wei Ran broke in directly.
Mi Bazi and Wei Ran had a deep relationship between the brothers and sisters, and they didn't blame Wei Ran for their rudeness, and said with a smile: "Brother Ran, you came just in time, sit down and eat together." ”
Gongzi Fu hurriedly said: "Uncle won't be specifically smelling that we are eating, so he came over on purpose!" ”
Gongzi Kui also said: "Uncle, this is the delicacy of Chu Guo's cooking. Mother and Uncle Qi Rong ate it and were full of praise. It is said that the world's delicacies are all in the Chu State. ”
Wei Ran sat upright in his position, looked at the delicious food in front of him, and didn't have the heart to move chopsticks at all.
Qi Rong said: "Brother Wei led me to the Great Qin Ruishi, severely injured Wei Wushu in front, and then invited Han and Wei to meet the alliance again. Brother Wei's name has already spread throughout the Qin Kingdom. I haven't had a chance to talk to Brother Wei about the war. After eating, can you ask Brother Wei about the military road. ”
Wei Ran raised his hand and said: "Brother Rong conquered South Korea's Wusui, and his ability to use troops is not weaker than mine." We are a family, not to ask for advice, to learn from each other. ”
Qi Rong replied: "Brother Wei's words are very much in line with my heart. It's a pity that there is no fine wine, otherwise I would have toasted Brother Wei. ”
"Looking at your brothers, friends and brothers, my sister is really happy." Mi Bazi said with a smile: "The family should be like this, sit together, eat dinner, and talk about family life." ”
Gongzi Fu sighed: "If my brother is also here, it will be perfect." ”
A trace of dissatisfaction slid across Mi Bazi's cheeks, "He is the king, and he has every opportunity." How can there be time to sit down and eat with us? ”
Gongzi hurriedly said: "Uncle, why don't you taste the dishes of your hometown." ”
Wei Ran lifted the chopsticks, put them down again, and looked at Mi Bazi, "I really can't bear to disturb the family banquet, but the matter is important, I can't help but say it." ”
Mi Bazi said with a smile: "Brother Ran, in the face of the delicious food of his hometown, he has no appetite. Brother Ran, just say something! Family, don't have so much etiquette. ”
Wei Ran weighed his words, "Sister, the prince of Chu killed my country's doctor. ”
"What did you say?" Mi Bazi suddenly became furious, "Prince Chu killed my country's doctor. ”
Wei Ran nodded, "Exactly." Prince Chu killed my country's doctor, I don't know what to do. ”
Mi Bazi asked, "According to Qin's law, what should be done to kill our doctor." ”
Qi Rong replied: "According to Qin's law, you should be beheaded." ”
Mi Bazi's eyes drifted over, and he said with a smile: "Brother Ran, did you hear that?" According to Qin's law, it should be beheaded. ”
Gongzi Fu also said: "Murderer, pay for your life." Prince Chu killed our doctor, how could he let him live. ”
Wei Ran replied worriedly, "Qin Lu, I am naturally familiar with it. But the matter of the prince of Chu is related to Qin and Chu. If we kill the prince of Chu, it will lead to a war between Qin and Chu, and even a war between the two countries. If we don't kill the prince of Chu, Qin Lu will have no face, and the people will be angry. To kill, or not to kill, is really difficult. ”
Mi Bazi asked lightly, "What does King Qin mean?" ”
Wei Ran replied: "The king intends to suppress this matter, and the big thing will be turned into a small matter. ”
Childe shouted, "What. The matter of Prince Chu killing my country's doctor is settled. ”
Wei Ran sighed: "Your Majesty, that's exactly what it means. ”
"King Qin's move is just to curry favor with the Chu girl." Mi Bazi said coldly: "The news that Prince Chu killed my country's doctor has spread, how will the princes of the world despise our country." Where is the majesty of Qin Law? This is a national shame, a national shame. ”
Wei Ran raised his head and said, "Sister means to say." ”
"The Prince of Chu killed our doctor, provoking the law and national prestige of the Qin State. If you don't kill him, what does it mean that the people are angry, and how can the world be peaceful. Mi Bazi's eyes were calm and said: "Prince Chu killed someone, he should be punished." ”
Wei Ran thought for a moment and replied, "He is the crown prince of Chu and the future king of Chu. If we kill him, we will cause the two countries to fight each other. ”
Mi Bazi snorted lightly and said indifferently: "He is the prince of Chu, it's good." But he was sent by the king of Chu to the Qin state as a hostage. This is the State of Qin, not the State of Chu. Protons should keep to themselves, and they should abide by the Qin law. If Prince Chu kills someone, he will pay for his life. ”
When Mi Rong heard this, he also knew that Mi Bazi was talking about Chu protons on the surface, and secretly referring to Qin protons. If it weren't for Qin Proton's return from Yan Kingdom, he took away Gongzi Fu's throne. The current King of Qin should be Gongzi Fu, not Gongzi Ji.
Qi Rong was also worried that Mi Bazi would be angry with Prince Chu because of the matter of Qin Wangji, which would cause the two countries to become hostile, so he pursed the corners of his lips and persuaded: "Sister, the matter of Prince Chu is very important, please think twice." ”
Wei Ran couldn't let go of his feelings when he saw that the eighth son was still on the throne, and said in his heart: "The battle between Qin and Chu cannot be avoided. ”
"Wei Ran, Qi Rong, now the eyes of the subjects of the Qin State are looking at us. Prince Chu killed people and got away with it, but he was not punished. Qin law is gone, where is the prestige of Qin. "Mi Bazi killed decisively," the prince of Chu did not kill ordinary people, but the doctors of the Qin State. If we don't seek justice for this doctor, the Qin State will be centrifuged up and down, and we will end up with jealousy. Even, we will be ridiculed by the princes. Even if the king of Chu learned that we had killed the prince of Chu, he also felt that he was at a loss. ”
Wei Ran asked, "Shall we inform the King of Chu first?" ”
Mi Bazi waved his hand and said, "No need." ”
Wei Ran swallowed a mouthful of saliva, sweating down his face, "We killed the prince of Chu, and the state of Chu came to ask us for the guilt, what should we do." ”
Qi Rong also said: "Sister, are we going to go to war with the State of Chu." ”
"You have forgotten the days when the State of Chu bullied us. If it weren't for the King of Chu, our family wouldn't have had to be separated for so long to be reunited. The king of Chu is willing to go to war with Qin for the sake of his son, and we can just fight. Mi Bazi said sharply: "Pass the order, kill the prince of Chu, the people are angry, defend the Qin law, and defend the country's prestige." ”
Wei Ran hesitated again and again, and then said, "I'll do it." ”
Although Xiong Heng is the crown prince of Chu, he is hostage in Qin. Doctor Qin ridiculed and ridiculed, and Prince Chu was angry, so he killed him. The prince of Chu killed the doctor of Qin, and then he realized that he had made a big mistake and lived trembling all day. When Prince Chu was flustered, he thought of Queen Qin's younger sister. The prince of Chu sent someone to ask the queen of Qin for help.
Queen Qin was hindered by the love of brothers and sisters, and said that Qin Wangji. Because Qin Wangji took pity on the queen, he thought of Chu Proton having the same fate as him. Qin Wangji planned to personally suppress this matter and let Wei Ran handle it properly in a low-key manner. It is necessary to appease the hearts of the subjects, but also not to kill the prince of Chu to thank the people's anger.
The prince of Chu got Qin Wangji's promise, and the hanging heart was finally comfortable.
The prince of Chu was drinking and having fun in the official residence. Suddenly, a servant crawled in and shouted, "Prince, it's not good. ”
Prince Chu played with the wine bottle in his hand and asked casually, "What's the matter?" ”
The man said, "The Qin Palace sent a message. Wei Ran led his troops to arrest you, ready to kill you, to thank the people for their anger. ”
When Prince Chu heard this, the wine bottle in his hand fell to the ground and shouted, "You are talking nonsense. The king of Qin promised me, and I am not to blame for this matter. How dare Wei Ran disobey King Qin's order and come to kill me. ”
The man said: "King Qin is just a puppet, he has no real power. How can he take what he says seriously? ”
Prince Chu's heart was in turmoil, and he said anxiously: "What should I do, what should I do." I don't want to die in the Qin State. ”
"Prince, we might as well run away!"
"Run, where to run. This is the Qin State, we can escape from Xianyang City, and we can't escape from the Qin State. The prince of Chu looked up to the sky and said: "My life is resting." ”
Zhao Zhou said: "The prince Hugh should be discouraged. ”
Prince Chu said: "So far, what else can I do." ”
Zhao Zhou replied: "Qin Wangji promised Doctor Qin, and he is not to blame in the past. Wei Ran disobeyed the king's order, presumably on the orders of the eighth son. It will take time for Wei Ran to come to us. Wei Ran did not hold the edict in his hand, so the matter had not spread quickly in the Qin State. We can use the scouts in Qin to escape from Qin. ”
The Prince of Chu asked, "Where should we run when we flee from the Qin State?" ”
Zhao Zhou said: "Let's go back to the Chu State. Qin Guoan dared to come to Chu to dignitaries. ”
Prince Chu said angrily: "Mi Bazi is really a vicious woman. Chu Guo treated her well, she actually wanted me to die. Someday, I'll take revenge on this. ”
Zhao Zhou said anxiously: "Prince, now is not the time to talk about the eighth son. We have to buy time and escape from Qin. ”
Prince Chu said, "Okay, let's go immediately." ”
Bai Qi walked over and raised his voice: "General Wei, Prince Chu has fled." Shall we chase him back? ”
"Bai Qi, the task of pursuing Prince Chu will be handed over to you." Wei Ran walked into Bai Qi's side, lowered his voice and said, "Remember, you have to pursue Prince Chu with great fanfare." But you can't catch him up, and you can't get him back. ”
Bai Qi asked, "General Wei, what does this mean?" ”
"I'll tell you the details later. Remember to hunt him down with great fanfare, but not catch him back. Wei Ran took a step back and said in a loud voice: "Prince Chu killed my doctor, it is a great crime. Bai Qi, you lead the army to chase him back. ”
Bai Qi commanded: "Oh." ”
Wei Ran entered the palace and met Mi Bazi.
Mi Bazi said angrily: "What are you talking about, Prince Chu has fled." ”
Wei Ran replied calmly: "Minister, I was a step late and let Prince Chu escape." ”
"It's better to run away." Mi Bazi smiled meaningfully, "We can ask the King of Chu for guilt." ”
Qin Wangji rushed in angrily and scolded, "Wei Ran, you are so bold. Have you forgotten what the widow said? ”
Wei Ran pleaded guilty: "Please ask the king to surrender." ”
Mi Bazi said coldly: "Wei Ran is just acting on orders, if you have anything to vent, just look for me." ”
Qin Wangji endured the anger in his heart, "Mother, the child doesn't dare." ”
Mi Bazi reprimanded: "You don't even want national shame for a woman?" Prince Chu killed our doctor, you are indifferent, and you want to suppress this matter. Did King Qin want to provoke the anger of his countrymen? ”
Qin Wangji said: "Child..."
Mi Bazi cut off and said: "You are the king of Qin, and your words and deeds are watched by your subjects." ”
After Mi Bazi finished speaking, he left the palace, leaving only Qin Wangji and Wei Ran and others.
Wei Ran arched his hand and said: "Your Majesty, there is nothing else, please ask Rong Chen to retire." ”
Qin Wangji beckoned and sent Wei Ran back. Alone in the empty hall. Once, Qin Wangji thought that this hall belonged to him. He will also establish world-class feats and expand territory here. Later, he learned that this place did not belong to him, and that he was a lonely king.
The prince of Chu fled back to the state of Chu. The king of Chu was anxious to protect his son, and he would not listen to the advice of his ministers and send his son back to Qin. The king of Chu used his supreme majesty to suppress the remarks of hundreds of officials. All the officials said, "The crown prince killed Doctor Qin, and Qin will definitely come to Chu to ask for an explanation." ”
The king of Chu said angrily: "If the widow refuses to hand over the prince, the Qin State will do nothing." ”
Five days later, the envoys of the Qin State came to Yingdu and met with the King of Chu.
Qin envoy said: "The prince of Chu killed my doctor Qin, and asked the king of Chu to give an explanation." ”
The king of Chu said disdainfully: "The widow's son just killed one person, and if the Qin State wants to rejuvenate the teacher and ask for the guilt, just come." ”
Qin Envoy Wan asked, "King Chu, what do you mean." Are you trying to condone murderers? ”
The king of Chu said angrily: "This is the state of Chu, and the widow has the final say." You're talking disrespectfully, believe it or not, and the widow killed you. ”
Qin envoy Huan said coldly: "If the king of Chu does not give an explanation to the Qin State, he is violating the alliance between Qin and Chu. ”
The King of Chu said with a smile: "The widow has violated the alliance between Qin and Chu, what can the King of Qin do to me." ”
"Since this is the case, the army of the State of Qin will ask the State of Chu for an explanation. What the King of Chu said today, I will pass it on to the King of Qin. The king of Chu looks down on the Qin State so much, you have to pay the price for today's words. "Qin envoy Huan is neither humble nor arrogant," King Chu, we will meet on the battlefield. ”