36 The beginning of the Great War

“…… Ling Quyang Jun Mi Liang immediately rushed to Yingdu to meet the king! The soldiers and horses of the headquarters are concentrated and ready to wait for the king's order! "The envoy from Yingdu read out the order of the king of Chu.

Xiong Wuliang, Zhong Hua and others all bowed their hands to receive the order: "Minister, obey the king's order." ”

After sending him away, Xiong Wuliang began to prepare for war in full swing.

If the expectations are not bad, this should be an easy march in the style of an outing, and there will be no big battles.

However, Xiong Wuliang still did not relax his preparations, and the two armies of the Quyang Army and the Shaohu Army were quickly armed, set up camps, and were ready to go out at any time.

Shi Er's processing plant was also very busy, and bundles of arrows were lifted down the assembly line and neatly stacked on the cart.

Zhong Hua was very excited, he listened to Xiong Wuliang's relay, and knew the current situation in Yue Guo. As a general who has been fighting on the battlefield for many years, Zhong Hua knows very well that if what Zhao Hua said is true, then today's Yue Kingdom is already a fish belly.

"Do you have any relatives in Yue?" Xiong Wuliang asked Ji Yi.

Ji Yi gave a deep salute, and said with a little expectation: "My father is shocked, I don't know if he is still alive, if the son finds his father......"

Xiong Wuliang waved his hand: "I know." ”

Ji Yi bowed down on her knees: "The slave and maid thanked the son." ”

Xiong Wuliang bowed his head slightly, he and Ji Yi both knew that the Yue Kingdom had been in such chaos that it was difficult to find Ji Yi's family - even her family members were all royal nobles of the Yue Kingdom.

After receiving the royal order from Yingdu, Xiong Wuliang did not delay, immediately packed his luggage, and drove straight to Yingdu with Zhong Hua and several personal soldiers.

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Xiong Wuliang and his party drove into Yingdu, only to find that the heavily guarded armor soldiers patrolled back and forth outside the city gate, and the city walls were full of sentinels and arrow towers, and the whole city was in a solemn atmosphere.

"It seems that the news of Zhao Slip has come back, and this battle is on the line, but it is only a Yue Guo...... There is no need for the king to be so cautious, even Yingdu is under martial law. Xiong Wuliang narrowed his eyes and smacked his tongue secretly, but he didn't feel panicked because of this, but became more excited.

The carriage and horse drove slowly, and on the way, Xiong Wuliang saw that the storefronts on the side of the road were closed, there were few pedestrians on the road, and the whole city was filled with a depressing atmosphere.

Finally arrived at the post station, and after Xiong Wuliang got off the car, he immediately noticed that he was also heavily guarded here. There were also sentinels patrolling at the gate of the post station, and when they saw them coming, the sentries immediately raised the Changge in their hands vigilantly

"Stop!" Two sentries stepped forward to stop Xiong Wuliang and his party, and the other sentries held Chang Ge high, looking like they were facing a great enemy.

"Idlers here are not allowed to enter, everyone get off the car quickly, so as not to have long eyes, hurry up!"

Xiong Wuliang turned his head and glanced at it, he couldn't help but want to laugh, there was a big and thick military general sitting behind him, and there were several soldiers standing next to him, no wonder these city guards who had received martial law were so nervous.

He turned around and pulled out the token to prove his identity.

That's it!

Whoa!

More than two dozen soldiers in armor with Changge came out again, and in an instant, the carriage was tightly surrounded.

Behind the team, a middle-aged man in an official uniform strode over and asked.

"Whoever comes, report your name!"

Xiong Wuliang smacked his tongue, but he didn't expect that a small post station would also be so checked.

He took a deep breath, then got out of the car, and said in a deep voice: "Quyang Jun Xiong Wuliang, came to Yingdu on the order of the king. ”

When the official heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It turned out to be Lord Quyang Jun - the prince has ordered that the prince does not have to live in the post station, and goes straight to the palace." ”

With that, the official bowed deeply and led the group out of the post station and straight to the palace.

It was also heavily guarded, with officers and soldiers patrolling everywhere.

On the way, after inquiring about this official, Xiong Wuliang learned that the soldiers and horses from all over the Chu State have been gathering recently, and all the nobles and feudal lords are on their way.

On weekdays, they are all noble, arrogant and domineering nobles, but now they are gathered in Yingdu, and it is normal for them to have any conflicts with each other. But at this juncture, I really don't dare to make any mistakes.

In order to avoid any accidents, King Chu Huai ordered the vigilance of Yingdu to be strengthened to ensure the safety of Yingdu.

"Soldiers, the place of death and life, the way of survival, must not be ignored." Infected by such a solemn atmosphere, Xiong Wuliang became serious, but he also put away his previous thoughts of being relaxed and just wanting to make money in Yueguo.

Xiong Wuliang secretly made up his mind that this time he must understand the specific situation. ”

Familiarly walked into the palace and went straight to the prince's palace.

The palace is richly furnished, with splendid gold walls and colorful silks, and the palace is hung with huge curtains and lanterns hanging toweringly.

There are also a variety of flowers and bonsai dotted among them. The air inside the palace is filled with a faint fragrance that makes people feel comfortable and pleasant.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has an order early, Qu Yangjun can come in directly, please!" The guard at the door also knew Mi Liang, smiled at Xiong Wuliang, and then led in front.

In the center of the hall, the prince was sitting on a high throne, wearing a brocade robe, and when he saw Xiong Wuliang coming in, he laughed and walked down and patted the latter's arm.

Behind the crown prince, Huang Xie looked at Xiong Wuliang and frowned, obviously still unhappy.

Xiong Wuliang stepped forward and saluted the prince.

The prince smiled and said, "Brother Wang has come from afar to work hard, sit down!" ”

"I'm a little surprised that Qu Yangjun can come over so early!"

The prince suddenly calculated: "From Quyang County, the road is far away, the road is uneven, and there are mountain roads, but Brother Wang has arrived in only two days, presumably because of state affairs, I am very relieved!"

Hearing this, Xiong Wuliang really didn't refute, and after receiving the king's order, he came in a hurry and hurried along the way.

Speaking of which, the two horses under the crotch are really powerful enough.

After all, they are here to make money for their exploits, who is not active?

But Xiong Wuliang still said it nicely-

"I am the king's servant and the ruler of the kingdom, and now that the war is imminent, then I will do my best, and this is my duty."

"Hahaha, that's my sincere heart for offending Brother Wang!"

"Then the boy will drink a jue first, as a sign of welcome to you."

As soon as the words fell, a cup fell into my stomach.

Seeing this, Xiong Wuliang did not hesitate, and also drank a handful of wine, but he was keenly aware that on the long table in front of the prince, the wine jar was messy, and he must have been drinking before he came.

Coupled with the fact that the war is coming, the two are one, Xiong Wuliang immediately thought that the prince was worried about the war.

"Your Highness doesn't have to worry...... Xiong Wuliang also thought about being relieved.

"Hahahaha...... Worried about what? The country of the country of chickens and dogs, a battle can be decided! You and my brother are about to show their talents! "As soon as the prince released the wine, the sound was like a bell!

Xiong Wuliang was speechless.

I almost forgot, this guy is stunned, and he is excited when he hears that he is going to fight.

A cup of belly, the general next to Zhong Hua has also been drinking, as for the few Quyang Army soldiers brought, they are standing guard outside, they are not qualified yet.

Next, the prince asked a lot about a series of things Xiong Wuliang had experienced recently, all of which were about Quyang County.

Since I came back from Quyang County, I looked at those mediocre townships and counties along the way.

Mi Heng's mind is full of the prosperity of Quyang County.

Xiong Wuliang replied one by one, and he couldn't help but be a little arrogant.

With the 5,000-gold sponsorship of the Prince's Mansion, Quyang County now wants grain and soldiers, and the weapons are not bad, almost omnipotent.

"Okay, it's really good, Brother Wang will definitely be my great Chu's humerus minister in the future!"

The prince laughed, but soon, the smile gradually dissipated, and the tone of the words suddenly changed-

"The big war is coming, and good generals are needed, although Yue Guo is just a fish belly, but it also needs a good enough general to lead our army."

Xiong Wuliang and Zhong Hua glanced at each other, and they both saw the smile in each other's eyes.

Finally to the point!

That's true! The so-called will be the courage of the first army, I don't know if Brother Wang knows a thing or two about this? Xiong Wuliang instantly became energetic!

He came here just to learn about the war, and it was of course a good thing that the prince was willing to talk to him about it.

"Zilan and Qu Ping, who do you think is more suitable?" The prince asked coldly.

"Uh...... This one. Xiong Wuliang secretly thought, how could he let himself be provoked.

The crown prince snorted lightly, but he didn't hide it: "These two people are arguing in the political hall."

Xiong Wuliang and Zhong Hua looked at each other, a little uneasy in their hearts.

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Zilan and Qu Ping are both ministers of the Chu State, and both sides have their own positions - Qu Ping is the younger brother of Qu Yuan, the doctor of Sanlu, and he once had a great record of generals. This person is highly used by King Huai of Chu, and his ability to command troops is second to none in the Chu State.

The only pity is ...... This person belongs to Qu Yuan's faction.

As we all know, now King Chu Huai reuses Zhaoju and snubs Qu Yuan.

As for Zilan, who is in charge of military and political power, belongs to Zhaoju's die-hard fans, but Zhaoju is the first to look forward.

It is already an open secret that these two factions do not deal with each other very well, and they are the two major forces that are surging in the undercurrent within the Chu State.

The war is imminent, and there are still internal disputes, which is not a good sign.

And if Zilan is allowed to lead the army, Qu Yuan and Qu Ping will probably be dissatisfied. If Qu Ping is chosen, it will be difficult for Zhao Ju to explain.

But Xiong Wuliang has a God's perspective.

"In this battle, it must be Qu Ping who leads the troops."

Xiong Wuliang is determined.

"Oh?" Mi Heng was stunned, but he didn't expect his clan brother to start prophesying again. Huang Xie stood behind the prince and snorted softly again, noncommittally.

Xiong Wuliang looked at Huang Xie and grinned.

The prince pondered for a moment and nodded, "Qu Yangjun is right-when it comes to ability, Qu Ping is even better. ”

After Xiong Wuliang's several times like a god, Mi Heng was already very convinced of Xiong Wuliang's words.

At the beginning, Xiong Wuliang made it clear that the Qin soldiers would attack Yiyang in a big way, and now it is indeed the case.

Now Qin Xiang Gan Mao, leading an army of more than 100,000 people, is fighting a fierce battle with the Han and Wei coalition forces in Yiyang - it is precisely after getting this exact news that the indecisive King Chu Huai is relieved and determined to take advantage of this God-given opportunity to swallow the country.

"No matter what, you have to be fast." Xiong Wuliang suddenly said-