In late November, the Chu army captured Boyang, signaling that Xiang Yu had regained control of Jibei County.

At the same time, another Chu army, under the leadership of Duo Bu, marched to Licheng (present-day Jinan, Shandong). Hu Yan, the general of the State of Qi, did not make any resistance, and on the day of the arrival of the Chu army, Kaicheng surrendered. Thus opening the passage of the Chu army to Linzi County, and the three shook together.

Tian Heng, the general of the State of Qi, originally retreated to Yingxian County, preparing to fight to the death with the Chu army.

But the loss of Licheng did not make the Linzi portal open. In a panic, Qi Wang Tian Rong gave a mediocre order.

He sent people to live in Ying County, and ordered Tian Heng to immediately turn back to Yuling to rescue Linzi.

Tian Heng disagreed, because in his opinion. Even if Licheng is lost, as long as Yingxian can be held, within three months, the Chu army will be defeated.

There is no other reason, the Chu army was exhausted from mobilizing troops in Mianchi before.

Xiang Yu only relied on a sharp spirit to achieve the current victory. In terms of implementation, the Chu army's grain and grass are heavy, and there has already been a shortage.

Relying on the danger of Mount Tai, after Yingxian blocked the Chu army, it would not be long before the Chu army would sue for peace with the Qi State.

After all, Jibei County was once the hometown of Sanqi. This people's heart is still thinking about the Qi royal family.

As for the cloth, it is just the end of the strong crossbow, so there is nothing to worry about. Don't look at him to get Licheng, as long as Tian Rong sends soldiers and horses to defend the mausoleum. can stop the pace of the cloth. At the same time, he sent people to cross the river and asked Peng Yue of Julu County to send troops, and it was difficult for Duo Bu to gain a firm foothold.

Tian Heng's calculation is extremely exquisite.

If Tian Rong really listened to his plan. The situation of these three Qi may become another way.

But today's expectation of Tian Rong is no longer the Tian Rong who assisted Tian Rong two years ago. After being in a high position, he was a little more suspicious and refused to trust anyone. In addition, Tian Heng's military exploits are outstanding. The prestige in Sanqi is not low, and he has even faintly passed Tian Rong, which also makes Tian Rong a little more worried. Seeing that Tian Heng refused to obey the order and returned to the division to rescue, Tian Rong was even more dissatisfied with Tian Heng.

Tian Heng didn't listen to the dispatch?

Never mind!

Tian Rong's eldest son, Tian Guang, is in Ying County, and he is also quite prestigious.

So Tian Rongmi ordered Tian Guang to lead his troops to aid Yu Ling...... Tian Guang, as the prince of Qi, does not have much respect for Tian Heng, the clan uncle, on the contrary, he is quite jealous. After receiving the secret order. Tian Guang didn't say a word, and immediately summoned the generals. dismissed Tian Heng's military position, led the troops in the starry night, and returned to Yuling. No matter how Tian Heng dissuaded him, Tian Guang refused to listen, and could only watch as the defense line he had built collapsed...... Tian Heng cried loudly at the head of the city, and then vowed to stay in Yingxian County and not return to Linzi.

It doesn't matter if Tian Henghui doesn't return to Linzi.

The important thing is that the army of Qi went to Yuling.

Tian Heng only had four or five thousand men left in his hands. After three days of blocking the Chu army in Yingxian County, he finally trapped himself on a hill on the bank of the Wenshui River and committed suicide. The only remaining 500 retainers under his command all killed themselves, so that those who were as arrogant as Xiang Yu also had to feel Tian Heng's loyalty.

After Ying County was breached, Jibei County was completely controlled by the Chu army.

Xiang Yu ordered General Pu to send troops to Langya County, and he led the troops and horses of the Heavenly Army to fight towards Yuling.

Tian Guang led the army of Qi and returned to the ...... of the tomb But before he could reach Yuling, he was ambushed by Dubu, and the whole army was defeated.

This is also Fan Zeng's strategy, attacking Yuling is fake, and ambushing Qi reinforcements is real.

Tian Guang, killed in the midst of the chaos!

The rout of the Qi army made the defenders of Yuling panic and no longer have the slightest fighting spirit.

Therefore, when Xiang Yu's army and the soldiers and horses of Tu Bu joined forces under Lingcheng, Yu Ling's guard gave up resistance and surrendered to the Chu army in Kaicheng.

At this point, the last barrier of Linzi County was gone, and the Chu army drove straight in, and Qi Wang Tian burned the palace of Qi and committed suicide.

Tian Rong's youngest son, Tian Mao, led the remnants of the defeated army to retreat to Jiaodong, and then sent an envoy to Julu. I implore Peng Yue to send troops.

Xiang Yu's series of victories in Sanqi swept away the decline in Mianchi earlier, and his prestige was shocked.

And Xiang Yu is full of confidence, determined to break through Jiaodong in one fell swoop before the arrival of the first month, and then regroup and regain the lost territory in Hebei.

But at this moment, an astonishing news came.

Wei Bao took advantage of the stalemate between the Chu army and the Qi army to suddenly send troops and capture Pengcheng.

Pengcheng, that is the national capital after the restoration of the Chu State, the official signature of the King of Chu, the four dishes of the macho man lying down

Stay there. Previously, the Chu army was powerful, and although Wei Bao and others were ambitious, they did not dare to act rashly. But now, the situation is different...... The Kanto beacon fire was burning everywhere, and Xiang Yu was busy fighting the fire and was embarrassed.

That ambition followed, and it was ready to move.

Especially after the Tang State Yushilang Zhong 6 Jia secretly sent an envoy to the Wei State, Wei Bao could no longer bear it.

6 Jia said: "Wei and Tang have always been good friends.

In the past, when the Tang King was not yet there, he had a very good cooperation with the Wei State. Now although Tang Mu has captured Guanzhong, he actually has no intention of touching the area south of the Kanto River. Therefore, the Tang king was willing to cooperate with Wei again and support Wei to establish a state south of the river.

If the king of Wei agreed, the king of Tang promised to divide and rule with Wei with the chasm as the boundary.

The land east of the chasm can all be brought under the rule of Wei; To the west of the chasm is to the area of Michi. It can be used as a buffer zone between the two countries, and neither Tang nor Wei can send men and horses to station in Heluo, so that everyone can coexist peacefully. Generationally friendly. ”

When Wei Bao heard this, he was quite moved.

"It is indeed a good idea to divide Heluo into a buffer zone, and the two sides do not send personnel.

It's just that now the Heluo region is still in the hands of the Chu people...... King Gu heard that the guard stationed in Luoyang was Zhang Han, the former general of the Qin State, but he didn't know who sent troops to capture Heluo? ”

The implication is that Heluo is a hard bone. Who's going to gnaw?

Wei Bao was reluctant to send troops, in his opinion, sending troops to attack Heluo would not do any good. Not to mention the loss of troops and the loss of money, let alone the actual benefits, and finally have to withdraw, it is really not cost-effective. Of course, Wei Bao won't say it too clearly.

6 Jia stroked his beard and smiled.

Wei Bao's little bit of caution, how could he not see it?

"My king and the state of Chu are in need of recuperation, and I am afraid that I will not be able to send troops.

It is better to send troops to attack Heluo by the king...... The land that gets the most grain and grass is heavy. All of them are assigned by the king? ”

Wei Bao sneered in his heart: Are you a stupid boy for me?

Since Zhang Chu, Heluo has experienced five years of war. It has long been dilapidated. You and the Chu army clashed in Michi, and Heluo's wealth was looted. What else is there to talk about? You don't want to waste money and money, but let me attack Heluo? Ha, don't think about it!

Thinking of this, Wei Bao shook his head again and again.

"6 Langzhong, it is not that the lonely king is unwilling to send troops. It's really powerless."

He made a helpless expression, shook his head and sighed, and said, "The state of Chu is strong and prosperous, and it will take all the rich land." Wei is now trapped in a corner, but it is just a remnant...... To attack Pengcheng, the lone king can succeed in capturing Heluo with the strength of the country. There is more than enough solidity, but not enough strength.

In the opinion of the lonely king, it is better for the king of Tang to send troops to Heluo.

The Tang Dynasty had to pass the Qinchuan River in 800 miles, which was the country of ten thousand times and had strong national strength; The Tang Dynasty was known for his bravery. The soldiers are like gods, and the strategy is outstanding, with hundreds of thousands of male soldiers, countless generals, and strategists like clouds. Although Zhang Han is stationed in Luoyang, he is by no means the opponent of King Tang. ”

6 Jia hurriedly excused himself, expressing his reluctance to attack Luoyang.

But the more he looks like this, the more Wei Bao wants Tang to send troops.

The two sides talked for a long time, and in the end, 6 Jia had to reluctantly agree.

Wei Bao, so proud......

Out of the Wei Palace, 6 Jia and Fan Xu converged and prepared to leave.

Unexpectedly, I just walked to a secluded and uninhabited place. But he saw a person blocking the team head-on, and shouted: "The public is here, intending to destroy the Wei people?" ”

6 Jia was startled, and after seeing the person clearly, the spirit of the spirit shook a cicada.

"Prime Minister Zhou, why are you here?"

The person who came was Zhou Shi, the prime minister of Wei State, and I saw him come forward and said in a deep voice: "6 Langzhong, are you bullying no one in Wei State?" ”

6 Jia did not see Zhou Shi on this mission.

I heard that Zhou Shi was not in good health and had been recuperating behind closed doors for several months.

But what about the actual situation, 6 Jia also heard clearly.

As an old minister of Wei, Zhou's situation is not good now.

Especially after the death of King Wei and the ascension to the throne of Wei Bao, he gradually alienated Zhou City. Once a son of heaven and a courtier, this is the law since ancient times. Zhou Shi, as Wei Bao's cronies, was even above Wei Bao in the past. But Wei is dead. Wei Bao looked at Zhou City very uncomfortable, and in many problems, it was contrary to Zhou City.

For example, Zhou Shi believes that the Wei State is not strong now, and it is under the fence.

Wei Bao should lie down and try his courage, follow the example of Goujian, the king of Yue, and secretly accumulate strength; But what about Wei Bao. is a person who likes luxury, and Zhou Shi's background is not high, Wei Bao looks down on him even more. once said to others in private: "Zhou City." An old man of the soil actually steals a high position. ”

It means that he is just a hillbilly in Zhou City. Can you also be the prime minister of a country?

Over time, Wei Bao alienated Zhou City.

And Zhou Shi is also quite self-aware, although he is very angry in his heart, he never shows it on his face. Later, he simply complained about his illness and ignored government affairs.

Wei Bao didn't see Zhou City, so he was naturally comfortable.

Although Zhou Shi is the prime minister, in fact, he has long been set aside, just because he is an old minister, so he is still allowed to hold this position.

Because of this, when 6 Jia visited Wei, Zhou City had no road surface from beginning to end.

Unexpectedly, he actually stopped him on the way......

6 Jia was startled at first, but immediately understood Zhou Shi's intentions.

"Prime Minister Zhou, 6 Jia came on official business this time, and he failed to visit the old prime minister, and I ask for forgiveness.

I was thinking that I was done with the matter, and I came to the house to see you. But he never thought that the old prime minister would come in person...... Hehe, before leaving, King Tang also asked 6 Jia to say hello to the old prime minister on his behalf. ”

Zhou Shi sneered, "Tang Wang still remembers the old man? ”

"Hehe, not only King Tang remembers, but among Jia's followers, there are still old prime ministers."

As he spoke, he saw Fan Xue come out of the middle of the house, and said with a smile: "Zhou Toutou, do you still remember Fan Tuzi in Pei County in the past?" ”

"Ahh

Zhou Shi couldn't help but be stunned when he saw Fan Xu.

"Tuzi, you're not ......"

He was halfway through his words, but he stopped and said softly: "I've heard that Liu Ji is dead...... Unexpectedly, King Tang would dare to use you. ”

Fan Xu's expression froze, and after a while, he said softly: "King Tang is a broad-minded person, and he misses the old very much.

Not only me, but also Mr. Xiao He, and Lu Juan, are now under the command of King Tang, "Lao Zhou, you look old"

Zhou Shi showed a bitter smile on his face.

"Since the old people are reunited, why not find a quiet place to tell the old feelings?"

Zhou Shi hesitated, nodded and said, "It's okay, I was about to question you." ”

The tone was not good, but 6 Jia didn't seem to hear it. took Zhou Shi's hand, boarded the chariot together, and came to a secluded wine shop.

Everyone sat down separately, and Zhou Shi and Fan Hao told their old feelings again.

When he learned the news of Tang Li's death, Zhou Shi's face showed a look of loneliness and sighed again and again.

"In the past, the old people of Pei County, how much do they still exist?"

"But it's not much......

6 Jia interjected on the side, "Tang Wang is a person who misses the old days, and often talks to us about the old Peixian time. Especially when Zhaoyang Daze was in the past, it was always embarrassing. ”

"Yes, if there was no Tang King back then, Zhou City would have been dry bones now."

When Zhou Shi said this, he suddenly smiled, "However, I still underestimated King Tang." When he went north to Jiuyuan, I still felt that it was difficult for him to make a difference. I didn't think that in just two years, it has been dominating the north. Become the biggest hegemon today...... It's ridiculous to think about it now. ”

Ridiculous what?

Is it to laugh at his short-sightedness, or at Liu Kan's luck?

I'm afraid only Zhou Shi knows it in his heart.

However, he suddenly changed his words, glared at 6 Jia and said, "6 Langzhong, I know that you are clever and eloquent. can speak well, and is known as Su Qin Zhangyi of the Tang State together with Cho Che. It's just that you came to persuade King Wei to send troops this time, obviously trying to trap King Wei to death? What an unrighteous act.

The state of Chu seems to be embarrassed, but it is dominant in the south, and it is by no means comparable to the state of Wei.

Although Qi Mu said that he dragged the Chu State, in my opinion. Tian Rong is by no means a place of origin. Once he ends the Sanqi War, he will inevitably take revenge on Wei. When the time comes...... Hehe, whether it's me Wei Guosheng or Chu Guosheng, what Tang Wang Bingfeng is pointing to, who can resist it?

You want to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight, let the snipe and clam fight, and the fisherman will benefit......"

Fan Hao suddenly became nervous, and involuntarily held the saber under his side.

On the contrary, it was 6 Jia, smiling and calm. "Don't hide it from the prime minister, 6 Jia came here, and I never thought that I could hide it from the prime minister. But 6 Jia also knows. The current situation of the prime minister in the Wei State. Even if you go and explain to King Wei now, I'm afraid that King Wei won't listen. ”

"This ......"

6 Jia said: "When the Tang King went north, he had the heart to invite Cheng to go with him.

It's just that at that time, the situation was chaotic, even if King Tang said that the sky was broken, the prime minister might not believe that King Tang could have the power to return to heaven and was a man of destiny.

The prime minister is a great sage, since it is difficult to gain a foothold here, why don't you go to Guanzhong with me?

You must know that the Tang King has never forgotten the prime minister, and the prime minister helped him in Daliang back then. Tang Wang still kept it in mind. ”

Zhou Shi's cheeks twitched, and he seemed to be a little moved.

But he's still hesitating...... Anyway. He used to be a retainer of King Wei, and Wei was not thin on him back then, but he could be said to be obedient.

Before he died, he took Zhou Shi's hand and said, "Mr. Zhou, the future of the Wei Kingdom, please take more care about it." ”

He's a lonely minister.

Although he is not happy now, he really hasn't thought about betraying Wei. But he also knows. It was difficult for the Wei state to last long.

Whether it is the Chu State or the Tang State, the ambition of great unification is undoubtedly manifested, how can the Wei State be allowed to exist?

6 Jia's persuasion made Zhou Shi a little tempted.

But he has a lot to consider, in addition to the word loyalty, there are other factors. For example, if you take refuge in King Tang, how can you gain a firm foothold? He does have a friendship with Liu Kan, but most of them are just friends of interest...... compared to the old courtiers like 6 Jia, he can't compare; Maybe even Fan Xu and Lu Huang are not as good as those who surrendered later, so what's the point?

If you surrender, you must get the right to speak in front of Liu Kan.

But this right to speak is not easy to take......

Fan Xue said: "Old Zhou, you are also the best of benevolence to the Wei State, what are you hesitating about in this situation?"

My king has made up his mind to solve all the problems in the coming year, do you think that the state of Chu can resist the edge of my king's army? ”

6 Jia was startled and hurriedly wanted to stop it.

This is a big matter involving confidentiality!

Fan Hao smiled and shook his head, "6 Langzhong, don't worry, I know Lao Zhou's personality." He's a guy who sometimes is too awkward to speak clearly. He couldn't make a decision...... Lao Zhou, there are not many people who participated in the Battle of Zhaoyang Daze together back then.

I really hope that everyone can be together, do things together, and drink together, just like when they were in Peixian, so that they can be happy.

That's all I have to say, what do you say? ”

Zhou Shi looked at Fan Hao with a wry smile, "Tuzi, you are forcing me." ”

"I'm just forcing you"

Fan Xu's unreasonableness made 6 Jia couldn't help laughing.

Zhou Shi pondered for a moment, "The city has long had the heart to vote for the Tang King, but it is just suffering from the gift of no audience, so ......

However, 6 Langzhong's visit this time gave me a chance. Please also tell His Royal Highness the King of Tang that Zhou City is willing to surrender. But...... When the king seized Heluo, it was the day when Zhou City returned to Shun. When the time comes, the city will still have a generous gift, and please be patient with King Tang. ”

Fan Hao couldn't understand the meaning of Zhoushi's dialect.

But 6 Jia heard it.

He took a deep breath and asked softly, "What does Prime Minister Zhou mean, is it to ......?"

Zhou Shi hurriedly made a silent gesture, and then nodded, "This matter still needs the cooperation of King Tang, Heluo is not quiet, and it is difficult for Zhou City to do anything." ”

6 Jia Lian nodded, "This matter is very important, I should return to Xianyang as soon as possible."

Prime Minister Zhou, if something can be done, do it, if it can't be done, don't force it. The king needs not a state or a county, but the gentleman himself. ”

This is said to make people feel comfortable no matter how they listen to it.

A warmth flowed in Zhou Shi's heart, and he got up and arched his hand: "Thank you 6 Lang Meiyi, please stay in Zhou City and greet His Royal Highness King Tang." ”

After speaking, Zhou Shi said goodbye and left.

Fan Hao asked suspiciously, "6 Langzhong." What do Lao Zhou's words mean? ”

6 Jia did not answer, but smiled. He said softly: "Tuzi, let's leave for Xianyang as soon as possible...... This matter needs to be known to the king as soon as possible, and a decision must be made as soon as possible. Hehe. If it goes well, we can't say next year, and we'll be back to the same place. ”

Fan Hao listened, and his eyes sparkled.