Twenty miles outside the south gate of Lantian City, the Korean army camp.

An elegant general looked at the envoy he had sent to the city not long ago, smiled, and teased: "What's the matter, Qu Ping refuses to surrender, right?" ”

The envoy nodded, and said with a smile: "One qiē is not what the general expected!" ”

"You don't have to blame yourself! Qu Ping, who was born in the three nobles of the Chu State, has not yet reached a desperate situation, and he will never surrender! He didn't embarrass you, which in itself is a signal! Be a man and leave a line, and see each other in the future! The general was visibly unimpressed.

Listening to the tone of the two of them, it is obviously not an ordinary relationship between superiors and subordinates, otherwise, a general would not be so pretentious about his subordinates! It is true that the envoy Li Si and the general Han Teng can be called the talents that King Han focuses on cultivating. Now that Korea is under enemy on all sides, King Han handed over the heavy task of finding a breakthrough in the direction of Chu to the two, which is enough to prove that King Han attaches great importance to the two.

Although Yingdu seems to be empty, the Korean army has rushed thousands of miles here, and it does not occupy much advantage! The only thing that the South Korean army could use was that the Chu army in the direction of Yingdu was relatively scattered, and in the local battlefield, the South Korean army still had a numerical advantage.

Since Han Teng was in Lantian, the Yulin Army under his command was naturally here. It's just that in order to relax the vigilance of the Chu State, the Yulin Army is not in the camp, and the banner of the Han Army is just the little-known captain Han Yi of Nanyang County, in fact, Han Yi is still guarding the Qin Army at Wuguan, and he is not in the army at all.

Two days after arriving in Lantian, in addition to reorganizing the military, organizing and training soldiers, and building siege equipment, the most important thing the Korean army did was to inquire about the news of Yingdu. This so-called knowing oneself and knowing one's opponent will not be defeated in a hundred battles! Although direct troops coming to the city can put great pressure on the Chu State at the beginning, it may not be able to achieve the goal quickly! Because Lantian is still in the hands of the Chu State, the tens of thousands of Chu troops in the city mean that even if the Han army divides its troops, it will bypass Lantian. But the strength of the troops that can really go south is almost the same as the Chu army in Yingdu City, and the probability of making the Chu State worried and unable to sleep at night is really pitiful! When the Chu army sees through its own bluff, it will calm down and deal with it, even if the Korean army adds more troops, the casualties will inevitably be heavy if they attack the city again!

In this case, stay in Lantian. Let Chu State not know whether he has follow-up reinforcements, and let Chu State throw a mouse trap is more appropriate. The monarchs and ministers of the Chu State must be anxious to wait for the news of Lantian that whether the Chu army in Lantian City has been destroyed or has surrendered, it can make Yingdu turbulent! To save or not to save Lantian will make Chu State in a dilemma!

Although because of Qu Ping's timely response, the Han army did not take Lantian in one go, but Han Teng found that like now, let the state of Chu mobilize all the troops and people near Yingdu into the city as if it were facing a great enemy. It's a good idea! Because of this, there are tens of thousands of more mouths in the city, and the logistical pressure of the Chu State will not be ordinary! When all the soldiers of the Chu army entered the city, the outside of the city was completely under the control of the Han army. Han Teng just defeated the state of Chu once and for all and forced the state of Chu to sign the alliance under the city! This is self-confidence, and it is also the confidence of South Korea!

Of course, if the monarchs and ministers of Chu were afraid of war, they abandoned the city and fled. It's in South Korea's interest! Han Teng doesn't mind a thousand-mile chase! However, based on the information I have gathered these days. The four gates of Yingdu are closed, as if facing a great enemy, and they want to come to the monarchs and ministers of Chu to save face, and they are unwilling to abandon the city and flee!

Han Teng is now waiting for two things, one is when the siege equipment will be built, and the other is whether the Chu State will send troops to reinforce Lantian! Han Teng had already confirmed with his subordinates. Tomorrow's siege equipment will be built! If the reinforcements of the Chu State have not yet arrived by then, he will not mind storming Lantian to relieve his worries and then surround Yingdu. If the state of Chu sent reinforcements, he could just encircle the point and send reinforcements. Give the monarchs and ministers of Chu in Yingdu an unforgettable lesson! Let the country of Chu be cold!

The next day, Han Teng finally looked forward to the news he wanted, Yingdu sent an envoy, and it was Huang Xie, an important minister of Chu and a leftist, since the envoy was sent, it means that Chu's fighting spirit is not so strong. However, this did not dispel Han Teng's idea of attacking Lantian by force, on the contrary, when he learned that Huang Xie was waiting for his summons outside the camp gate, Han Teng ordered the deputy general to lead an army of 20,000 to attack Lantian, and the place where Han Teng met Huang Xie was on a hillside outside the city, although the distance of five miles would not encounter any danger, but it could also be said to be on the battlefield in person, it was obvious that Han Teng wanted to give Huang Xie a dismount!

Naturally, Han Teng ordered a unified voice by the way, so that everyone called himself a captain, and from this moment on, he was a newly promoted captain Han Yi in Nanyang! As for whether Huang Xie will recognize his identity, Han Teng has never been worried, because in the whole of South Korea, although there are many people who know his name, few people have witnessed his true face! Not to mention Yingdu, which is thousands of miles away!

Huang Xie was not surprised that his request was quickly accepted, after all, he came on behalf of the King of Chu, and the other party would probably guess his intention, but Huang Xie was surprised that the Han army that led him forward actually passed through the entire camp and walked directly in the direction of Lantian City. Huang Xie's heart suddenly hung up, could it be that Han Jun had already taken Lantian? If that's the case, then things are too bad! Qu Ping is also the best among the young generation of generals in the Chu State, how could he be defeated so quickly!

However, soon, Huang Xie found that he was thinking too much! Five miles away on the head of Lantian City, the banner of the Chu State is still there! At the same time, Huang Xie's eyes were met by the Korean army that was assembling and preparing to attack the city. Only then did Huang Xie realize the intentions of the main general of the Korean army.

"Get off the horse! It's also suitable! Huang Xie muttered secretly.

Han Teng saw all the surprises that flashed in the corners of Huang Xie's eyes, but he didn't say anything more. Han Teng, who was dressed in military uniform, looked at the important minister of Chu State in front of him with great interest, among the many courtiers of Chu State, Huang Xie can be regarded as an outlier, because a high-ranking official like Zuo Tu has been controlled by the three major nobles for a long time, and it is not easy for Huang Xie to go from a small nobleman to his current status!

Huang Xie originally wanted to wait for Han Teng to speak first, after all, he represented the State of Chu and was the King of Chu, and the other party was just a captain who had never heard of him, even if a captain who could lead an army of 50,000 to invade the State of Chu was definitely not an ordinary person, but in terms of status, Huang Xie had too many reasons to have enough superiority! However, after waiting for a long time, I didn't see Han Teng speak, but the banter on Han Teng's face became stronger and stronger. Huang Xie had to report his home first! There is no way, the shape is stronger than the person, since he is seeking peace on behalf of the Chu State, his posture can only be lowered! However, Huang Xie is also sure that the other party is definitely not easy to deal with!

"Huang Xie, the envoy of the State of Chu and the left disciple, greets the King of Han on behalf of the King of Chu!" Huang Xie pondered his tone. Said.

This sentence was impeccable, although Huang Xie made a slight salute, but he said it clearly in his mouth, it was on behalf of the King of Chu to the King of Han rather than to himself to the other party!

Han Teng nodded deliberately, but did not return the salute, but glanced at the Han military formation that had not yet been assembled, and said indifferently: "I don't know what advice your envoy has for coming to my camp?" ”

Huang Xie secretly hated the other party's rudeness, but his face was impassive, and he responded: "Han and Chu have always been friendly. A few days ago, the king of Chu listened to the villain's slander and sent troops to attack your country, and now the villain is ambushed, and the Chu country is willing to rebuild the old friendship with your country! I hope that your country can withdraw from Lantian to the north, and our Chu country will also withdraw its troops to the south bank of Huaishui! ”

After hearing this, Han Teng secretly sarcastic, if there was no harassment from the Dongyue Kingdom, there would be no one of his own partial divisions to threaten Yingdu. I'm afraid that the so-called villain in the other party's mouth will never be punished! Regardless of whether the other party is sincere or not, even if the other party really wants to make peace. It should not be like a child quarreling, and make peace with one or two sentences, unless everyone in Chu thinks that South Korea is now a soft persimmon, and not attacking South Korea can already make South Korea grateful to Dade!

"Oh? In this way, the fact that your country has gathered 250,000 troops to attack our Korean county of Runnam is over? Han Teng said without sadness or joy. There was no hint of surprise for a moment.

Huang Xie was not surprised, but felt that it was all reasonable! After all, if you really talk about it, Chu State offended South Korea first, and put yourself in their shoes. If you are on the South Korean side, you will also be very dissatisfied with the conditions of your strike. But now it is a negotiation, and if you negotiate, you can't throw your bottom line out all at once, even if at the beginning, your side is playing a delaying tactic, but even so, you must show "sincerity", otherwise, you will not be able to win the trust of South Korea!

"Hehe, General, this officer thinks that at such a time, it is good for both sides to strike their troops! Although South Korea is strong, if there are 200,000 Chu troops in Huaisi, your country will not be comfortable! Huang Xie kindly persuaded.

Han Teng nodded and said jokingly: "I don't know much else, but I know that your country is not comfortable now!" ”

Huang Xie sighed and said with emotion: "Has the general ever heard the story of the sandpiper clam ... ”

Han Teng was silent, and Huang Xie said to himself: "Last year, when this official crossed the river (Yangtze River) to the north, he saw an interesting scene. It was a sunny day, a mussel opened its shell to bask in the sun, and a sandpiper wanted to peck at its flesh, but the mussel shell caught its beak. The sandpiper said, 'If it doesn't rain today, and tomorrow it doesn't rain, there will be dead mussels.' The mussel is also called the sandpiper and says, 'If it does not come out today, it will not come out tomorrow, and there will be a dead sandpiper.' 'The two will not give up each other, and the fisherman will get it! Nowadays, Han and Chu are both big countries, and they have been holding each other for a long time, and I am afraid that Qi will be the father of fishermen! And Qin and Zhao are eyeing each other, and your country is holding on to Hedong and Hanoi, for the sake of Korea, and the official thinks that the general should offer a plan to the king of Han! ”

Han Teng's expression began to be stern, and he said, "Dare to ask the envoy, how well does Korea treat the Chu State?" ”

Huang Xie was speechless, over the years, South Korea has been quite wooing the Chu State, and even said from a certain Cheng dù that the reason why the Chu State was able to recover the Yingdu and the threat of the Qin State was that South Korea contributed a lot! But this does not mean that the state of Chu has to obey South Korea!

Han Teng said with a smile: "Thick is thick, but Chu State hasn't turned its back on South Korea?" How do you make us South Korea believe in your country again?! The envoy should know that the reason why your country wants the two countries to strike is only because we have surrounded Lantian and threatened the safety of Yingdu! Once we withdraw our troops, your country will increase its troops in Huaisi, what can we do in South Korea?! ”

Huang Xie nodded, as if he agreed with Han Teng's statement, and said tentatively: "It's better to do this, our Chu State will withdraw its troops to the south bank of Huaishui first, and you South Korea can send envoys to supervise our withdrawal, during this time, the general must promise not to attack Lantian again, and after confirming the news of our Chu State's withdrawal, how about you withdraw your troops?" ”

Of course, Han Teng scoffed at this, Chu Guo was wishful thinking! This time and again, even if the Chu State really retreated, it would take more than a month and a half, and this time was enough for the Chu State to mobilize a large number of troops to return to Yingdu, and at the same time eliminate the Dongyue Army entrenched in Jiujiang County. After the Chu army drove their own division back to Nanyang, they could continue to attack Runan, and if they wanted to attack Yingdu again, it would be even more difficult!

"It's not right, it's not right! Judging from the future, if your country has the intention to negotiate peace, why should you send protons to our South Korea! Otherwise. Just based on the words of your envoy, you can't win the trust of us in Korea! Moreover, we are determined to win Lantian! Unless Lantian is in the hands of our South Koreans, otherwise, this peace negotiation will still be abandoned! ”

"Don't deceive too much!" Huang Xie said angrily.

Han Teng looked like a villain and said, "This is the bottom line!" You, the Chu State, feel that it is difficult for us to protect ourselves under the siege of the Four Kingdoms. But what if only three countries are really attacking South Korea, and we in South Korea have co-opted an ally?! ”

Huang Xie's heart suddenly sank, and he was judging how true what the other party said! Isn't the current shape shì Qin, Zhao, and Chu Vahan?! Qi Guo is completely making a show, otherwise the casualties would not be more than thousands! Could it be that Qi has secretly reached some kind of agreement with South Korea?! Did the other party reveal this news on purpose or was it unintentional?! If it's the former, the other party just wants more price; If it's the latter, the news is amazing! Chu really has to think about whether to continue to attack Korea!

"The king of Chu has no heirs yet, and I am afraid that the candidate for this proton will be difficult to determine for a while! To be fair, though. This proton should be sent by your country as well! Of course, this is just the official's personal thoughts! This official will report this matter to the King of Chu truthfully! In addition, the ownership of Lantian is a big matter, although the general has tens of thousands of troops under his command, I am afraid that he is not sure about such a national event! It's better to do this, the general sent someone to Luoyang to ask the king of Han, and the official sent his cronies to Yingdu during this time. How about this official being held hostage in your military camp?! ”

When Han Teng heard this, he felt a dilemma in his heart, so promise the other party. His own side is tied up, and he still wants to take advantage of this time to storm Lantian and increase his own bargaining chips; If you don't agree, it seems insincere!

In the end, Han Teng decided to reject the other party's suggestion.

"What your envoy said is reasonable, you and I can't be the master of peace negotiations! But. Before leaving, Ben General received the will of the King of Han, the State of Chu lost Korea first, if the State of Chu sued for peace, or the King of Chu led hundreds of civil and military officials to welcome our army into the capital of Ying. Either cede Lantian to us Korea! Therefore, if your country is not willing to do either thing, don't talk about this peace negotiation! Truce and stop the war without authorization, this general will be suspected of collaborating with the enemy, so I'm sorry for the left! General Ben is also carrying out the orders of King Han! ”

After a pause, just when Huang Xie felt that his strategy of delaying the army was no longer effective, Han Teng's next sentence made Huang Xie feel that the peak was turning around!

"However, the general is outside, and the king's order is not subject to it! Although General Ben cannot stop the fighting, he can slow down the offensive! After all, Lantian soldiers are strong and strong, and they will never be able to take it in three or five days! General Ben felt that if he delayed for three or five days, King Han should not be blamed! ”

Huang Xie was suddenly overjoyed, but on the surface he was silent, just slightly convincing: "The general has good intentions!" ”

Han Teng waved his hand and said disapprerovitically: "General Ben hasn't done anything!" However, General Ben heard that your envoy is familiar with Qu Ping, the defender of Lantian, so he might as well write a letter to explain it, so as not to cause too many casualties, isn't it?! In fact, General Ben wanted your envoy to meet with General Qu Ping, but there were many people, and it was easy to keep it secret in letters! ”

Huang Xie thought about it and agreed to Han Teng's construction! Although because Han Teng was beside him, he was destined to not be able to tell the true plan and disposition of the Chu State, but it was still possible to make the Lantian defenders feel at ease! If Qu Ping is smart enough, maybe he can understand the true meaning of his entrustment between the lines!

"The general is thoughtful, (Huang) Xie is better than being respectful!" Huang Xie agreed.

"Someone! Pen and ink waiting! Han Teng said to the guards on the side, but Han Teng had no intention of walking away. Obviously, Han Teng was very interested in what Huang Xie would write in his letters!

Huang Xie did not shy away from it, and quickly wrote a sprinkling letter, and after the handwriting was dry, he handed it to Han Teng for review. Han Teng waved his hand and motioned for his guards to put away the letter. Then he bowed his hand to Huang Xie for the first time and said: "The matter of peace, Ben Jiang has some ideas, I don't know whether to talk about it or not!" ”

Huang Xie smiled back and said, "Naturally! That's right! ”

"If your country is serious about peace, you might as well send troops to help South Korea, although without your country, we in South Korea can easily get through this crisis, but it is always good to have one more helper. After our victory over Korea, the benefits of your country will naturally be indispensable, what do you think? ”

Huang Xie laughed twice and said, "This, the invasion of the Dongyue Kingdom, I'm afraid it will not be easy!" However, this official will do his best! Relax the general! ”

Han Teng smiled and nodded, not caring whether the other party listened to his own construction or not, and arched his hand: "In this way, General Ben is waiting for good news here!" ”

Huang Xie glanced at the assembled Han army, and his meaning was self-evident. Han Teng laughed and said to the guards on the side: "Pass the order, the power will be disbanded today, and attack Lantian tomorrow!" ”

"Lord Zuo, I will send someone to the city later! Go all the way! ”

Huang Xie breathed a sigh of relief and left! How to continue to delay time, Huang Xie still has a headache! I didn't do proton in the Korean military camp, I was both lucky and unlucky! However, Huang Xie wanted to know more about which country suddenly reneged on the alliance and reconciled with South Korea! (To be continued......)

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