However, it was said that the prince of Wu was jealous, and he was ordered by his father to rush all the way between Zheng and Wei, the vassal states of Wu, and persuaded the kings of the two countries to send troops to help conquer Chu. The kings of the two countries were afraid of the prestige of Wu, so they each promised to send 2,000 troops to help Wu, so that Qingji would return to China first to resume his life.

Qingji completed his mission, sat in the canopy's car, led his entourage, and hurried back to Wu. On this day, I saw the border of Wu in Dangyang, and was about to cross the river into his hometown, but I saw from a distance that the military camp outside the small city of Dangyang was entrenched, with a fierce flag and the words "阖闾" written on it, and my heart was a little muttering.

Qingji sent Xizuo to inquire about the news. In the middle of the night, the spy Pegasus reported that the prince was killed by the eldest son Ji Guang, and Ji Guang had already called himself Wu Wang Lu, and was personally leading the army to the border to intercept and kill him.

Qingji was shocked, cried bitterly and said: "My father was killed by a traitor, and I can't return Wu Ye today!" But the revenge of killing his father cannot go unavenged. All the armor soldiers obeyed the order: Prepare and go, follow me to attack the Wu camp, and sacrifice your life for righteousness! ”

The leader of the guard, Wu Gang, stopped: "Prince, slow down! Now that Wu's troops are strong, and He Lu personally led his troops to come, the prince's breakthrough camp is tantamount to asking for his own death. Now it is better to take refuge in other countries in order to plan for the future. As the saying goes: Stay in the green mountains without worrying about no firewood. The prince might as well run to Chu, in order to seek retribution the day after tomorrow! ”

Qingji sobbed: "I am inseparable from Ji Guang! The general's words are bad! Although the state of Chu and I are hostile countries, we can repay Wu. But I am the prince of Wuguo, but for my own selfishness, I went to the enemy country, how can I face my ancestors? This act of disloyalty and unfilial piety is beyond the power of Qingji! Even if I want to repay today's hatred, I will never surrender! ”

When the group was hesitating, He Lu had already been reported and led the army out of the nest.

Qingji saw Wu Bing leaving the camp, and ordered the guards to turn around and turn back the way they came.

Wu soldiers chased closely, and Lu Lu personally rode a horse chariot and led the generals to chase and kill Qingji. Qingji said to Wugang: "You led the guards to flee to defend the country, and I cut myself off." When I arrive in the country, I will come to you to meet you. ”

Wu Gang was ordered, seeing that he had few people, even if he stayed to help, it would be a drop in the bucket, and he was just looking for a dead end. He led the guards to go first, and fled to defend the country in a puff of smoke.

Then the Wu army just chased after Qingji, and when he saw that Qingji and Wugang were separated, he didn't bother with Wugang. Wu Bing saw that Qingji was alone, so he only came to Qingji. The arrows shot by the Wu army flew like rain, shooting Qingji's carriage like a hedgehog. Qing Ji stood behind the car, danced with his sword and splashed the water, pushed away the arrows, and ordered the emperor not to panic and run along the road.

"Poof!" At this time, the emperor who was driving for Qingji was shot off his horse by Wu Jun's arrows, and the carriage lost control and shook for a while, and the situation was very critical.

I saw Qingji jump, jumped out of the carriage, rolled on the spot, and then stood up and walked quickly, rushing forward.

When Wu Jun saw Qingji fall from the car, he shouted and surged like a tide.

He Lu said to Ziwen: "The general's martial arts are strong, why don't you go to make meritorious contributions and attack and kill Qingji?" ”

Ziwen got the order and drove out on horseback.

Qingji was like flying in front of him, and he led the army to chase closely, and when he saw that it was always too late to catch up, he ordered the soldiers to gather arrows and shoot them.

Qing Ji took the arrow with both hands, and no one could be injured, and then continued to turn and run forward.

When Qingji was turning around, he saw a Wu general riding a war horse and chasing after him. Seeing that they were gradually approaching, Qingji turned around and threw the arrows he received in his hand and rushed towards the Wu general.

There are more than a dozen arrows in Qingji's hand, after the shot, an arrow net was formed, but the Wu general was not guarded, and the arrow rain was really difficult to prevent, only to see the war horse neigh, and the arrow fell to the ground.

Ziwen stood up, saw that the war horse was injured by Qingji, and looked at Qingji, who fled like the wind, so he had to give up. When He Lu led the army to arrive, seeing that Ziwen was unharmed, he knew that Qingji could not be removed, so he had to collect his troops and return to the camp.

He Lu discussed with the soldiers: "Qingji is the prince of the prince, and he has the name of the prince, if he flees to another country and borrows troops to try against me, won't there be endless troubles?" Let him get rid of it today, it's really a worry for the widow! If he votes for Chu State again and colludes with Chu State, I don't know what to do? ”

Wu Yuan said: "In Yichen's opinion, although Qingji is brave, he is still young and intellectual. As long as the king can stabilize the domestic situation, be diligent and love the people, what is there to fear? The prosperity and ruin of the country is not external troubles but internal worries. In the humble opinion of the ministers, it is better to return to the court. ”

He pondered for a long time, and there was no good plan. But worrying about Qing and avoiding Chu, with Chu as the backing, is really worrying.

Wu Yuan said: "According to the minister's guess, Qingji will not vote for Chu." Qingji has the name of the prince, and the state of Chu is my enemy country. Defection to an enemy country is not the work of the incompetent. Furthermore, will Chu restore the country for him? Chu has always had the heart to destroy me, how can Qingji be like-minded? ”

Wu Yuan said: "The minister thought that there were still 20,000 soldiers and horses in the hands of Candle Yong, although he was trapped in the land of Qianyi by the Chu State. If the second general learns of the change of the king's bureaucracy, surrenders to the state of Chu, joins forces with the Chu army, and then takes advantage of the emptiness and no one in our country to drive straight in, then the king is in danger! Therefore, the celebration of taboo is the trouble of the day after tomorrow, and covering up the surplus and candlesticking is an urgent need. Why didn't the king first deal with the trouble of the two, and then try to celebrate the jealousy? ”

He Lu suddenly realized, and thought that he had just won the country and succeeded to the throne, the country was not stable, and the hearts of the people in the DPRK were undecided, so he ordered him to be the general of the central government according to the plan of the soldiers, and he guarded the border with his heart, strictly took precautions, and then returned to the court.

He Lu returned to Ducheng Meili and ordered his husband to lead his troops to guard Chaocheng and Zhongli to prevent the change of cover and candles.

Besides, the two generals of Cover Yu and Candle Yong, who led 20,000 soldiers and horses to be surrounded by Chu generals Shen Yinshu and Di Wan in Qianyi, have not seen reinforcements coming, and they are very worried.

Cover Yu said: "Now that the spring rain is extended, my army is trapped, the grain and grass have been exhausted, and there are no reinforcements, the situation is really worrying, I don't know what news will be reported after the secret agent sent by my brother returns to Wu?" ”

Candle Yong shook his head and said, "This matter is very strange. If the king gets our battle report, he will naturally send troops to help. But there is no movement to this day, and my brother has sent secret agents many times, and it is impossible that there is no breakthrough, could it be that there is a change in the country? ”

Covering his eyes and not saying a word, he was worried.

At this time, a guard outside the tent came to report that a secret agent had returned to the camp, and the rest hurriedly summoned him.

The man was covered in cold rain and was already soaking wet. As soon as he entered the account, he cried loudly: "General, there is a change in the country!" Ji Guang has killed the king and set himself up as king. Not only did he not send a single soldier, but he ordered his husband to be a general, and he stationed troops in the nest city and Zhongli to cut off my way back to China. ”

The second general cried loudly when he heard this. After a while, he said: "Since Ji Guang has done such a rebellious thing, he naturally will not allow you and me." Even if you can escape back to Wu, you will die, what can you and I do? ”

Candle Yong said: "This is nature, we will never return Wu." Now the most haode way is to raise troops to surrender to Chu, and then ask the king of Chu for his life to avenge this. ”

Cover up and said: "It's just that I defected to the Chu State, and there are some obstacles." You and I are nobles of the Wu royal family, leading the troops to join the Chu State, will the monarchs and ministers of the Chu State believe us? They will inevitably think that we are a deceitful plan, and they will not accept it, and then they will also seek death. ”

The two of them just can't go back to their homes, and they can't vote for their countries. I saw the rain outside the tent, but it was the end of the hero, and the road ahead was shaky.

The two of them thought hard, so they returned to the back account, withdrew from their entourage, and secretly discussed a way to get out.

Candle Yong said: "You and I are trapped here today, and there is no end to it, so it is better to escape by night." Flee to the surrounding small countries first, and then seek an opportunity to plot to revenge today's hatred! ”

He sighed and said: "The Chu soldiers are wrapped in front and back, like birds in a cage, where is there a way out?" ”

Candle Yong said: "My brother has a plan: we will first make an appointment with the Chu soldiers for a decisive battle, and then gather the soldiers and announce a decisive battle with the Chu soldiers." Then take advantage of the night, change into civilian clothes and flee secretly, your own soldiers will not be suspicious, and the Chu army will be unguarded. ”

Cover up and say: "This plan is very good. Just threw down these 20,000 soldiers and horses for his brother, how could he bear it? ”

Candle Yong said: "Ji Guang is wise and has great achievements, because he failed to succeed to the throne, he has always been resentful. Today's usurpation and victory will not be compatible with you and me. Although the land of Wu is vast, how can you and I have a place to stand? ”

After covering up in silence for a long time, Fang made up his mind to get rid of 20,000 soldiers and horses according to the candle plan, and get out by himself.