Two years ago, Ying Chengcheng stood outside the Shouchun Palace and gave Chu Wang Han two choices.

And today, Ying Chengcheng stood outside the city and once again gave two choices.

The king of Chu has changed one term after another, and the capital of Chu has also moved, but the options given by Ying Chengcheng are generally the same!

The king of Chu clenched the bricks of the city wall with both hands, and shouted angrily: "Er'an dares to insult the widow!" ”

"Erbu came from an expedition, food and grass are scarce, and he is not good at fighting for a long time!"

"I, Da Chu, only need to hold the city and wait for the reinforcements to arrive!"

"Don't look at the current Er's army, when my Dachu reinforcements arrive, they will definitely annihilate the Er's army!"

The king of Chu analyzed the weaknesses of Yingcheng's department.

But Ying Chengcheng knew that the king of Chu already had the intention of seeking peace in his heart.

Because only at the negotiating table will the opposing sides speak out about each other's weak points!

Ying Chengcheng smiled, and added another chip to the balance of peace: "How many reinforcements are there from the Chu State?" ”

"Three hundred and seventy thousand?"

"Or two hundred and fifty thousand?"

The monarchs and ministers of the Chu State all looked ugly.

370,000 is exactly the total strength of Xiang Yan's troops when they have the most troops, and it is also the total number of enemy troops defeated by Ying Chengcheng during the Battle of Echeng.

And 250,000 is the total strength of Qu Huan's troops when they have the most troops, and it is also the total number of enemy troops defeated by Wang Jian during the Battle of Shouchun City.

Obviously, Chu Guomo said that if he took out another 370,000 troops, he would not be able to take out 250,000 troops!

Since so many of the Chu army had been defeated by the Qin army in the previous time, what confidence did the Chu State have to defeat the Qin army with fewer troops?

Ying Chengcheng just spit out two strings of numbers, and gave a threat far beyond what the King of Chu had done!

Ying Chengyun finally took a deep look at the king of Chu: "This monarch is interested in peace and does not want war. ”

"Therefore, even if the state of Chu betrays the alliance again and attacks our Great Qin, this monarch is still willing to give Qin and Chu the opportunity to strike and sue for peace."

"But if the state of Chu clearly reneges on the covenant but is unwilling to pay the price it deserves?"

"Then fight!"

"At that time, it will not be the territory north of the Yangtze River and west of the Yellow Mountain!"

"For such things as breaking through the capital, destroying the enemy country, and taking all the enemy borders, this monarch is not talented, but he also has a little experience."

Leaving a straightforward and undisguised threat, Ying Chengcheng didn't wait for the king of Chu to answer, he arrogantly pulled the reins and turned away.

But Ying Chengchan's arrogance and casualness in seeking peace make people mistakenly think that Ying Chengcheng has already won the game.

After all, in terms of the experience of destroying the country, there is no one more abundant than Ying Chengcheng today!

The declaration of annihilation issued by a general who has already destroyed two countries cannot be ignored by anyone!

The king of Chu turned his right hand into a fist and smashed it on the battlements of the city wall, suppressing his unwillingness and anger in his heart through the pain.

Turning around, the King of Chu looked at his ministers: "Qin Chang'anjun's intention has been expressed very clearly. ”

"If my Great Chu can hold the city of Lu under the front of the Qin army, then this battle will not be considered a fiasco, and my Great Chu will still have a chance to regain some territory."

"If my Great Chu can't hold the city under the Qin army, then the Qin army will break through the city, or even continue to march south, and take all my Great Chu territory."

"My Great Chu will lose the land like the old Han and the old Wei! Absolute sacrifice! ”

"The country is broken! Death to the family! ”

"The widow will be engraved on the history forever as the king of the fallen country and all the ministers of the fallen country!"

"Ladies and gentlemen, you still insist on waiting for help!"

According to the current battle situation, there is a 60% chance that the Chu army will succeed in defeating the Qin army.

But the price that may have to be paid for the defeat of Sicheng is not something that the king of Chu can bear.

The king of Chu sighed softly: "Come down." ”

"Give up the north of the Yangtze River and the west of the Yellow Mountain, and keep the land of Wu to recuperate."

"While accumulating my great Chu people's strength and accumulating young and strong, I will sit and watch the situation in the world change, looking for an opportunity to go on the expedition."

"In this way, I still have a chance in the future!"

Now that all the nobles have suffered heavy losses, as long as the army is withdrawn and sued for peace, the king of Chu can quickly sweep away the top magnates such as Qu, Jing, and Zhao with Zhuang Qiu and other troops and horses after the war, complete the armed reform, and lead the Chu State to a new era!

Saving land and losing people, losing people and land, saving people and losing land, people and land existing!

The king of Chu believes that with the change of the law of the Chu State, even if the Chu State only has a small area like Wu Land, it will one day be able to restore its former glory!

But will the powerful be willing to sacrifice their own interests?

Qu He was silent for a long time and finally spoke: "I think that my Da Chu is not without a chance. ”

"Qin Chang'anjun's attitude is indeed extremely tough, but no matter how tough his attitude is, he can't hide the fact that the Qin army is on an expedition!"

"Ministers, defend the city!"

When faced with the Winning Python, they were afraid.

But when Yingcheng left, the greed in their hearts rose again.

Even if the odds are only 10%, it is far better than having nothing!

Zhao Cen also immediately surrendered: "The minister has the confidence to defend March with the strength of the city." ”

"If the city falls, please ask the king to behead the ministers!"

The king of Chu was sarcastic.

If the city falls, the widow himself will be arrested and go to study in the Qin State, how can he behead you!

The king of Chu said in a voice that could not be refused: "The widow's mind has been decided!" ”

"The widow can't gamble on the slightest possibility at the expense of the Great Chu Sheji!"

However, the ministers didn't seem to feel the firmness of the King of Chu, and they all bowed their hands: "Ministers, please think twice about the king!" ”

King Chu's eyes narrowed slightly: "Everyone, Aiqing, you want to force the palace!" ”

Zhao Cen bowed his hand and saluted: "Please go back to the palace to rest." ”

"The ministers are determined to be the king, and the city will not be lost!"

The ministers straightened their waists, and their eyes met the eyes of the king of Chu.

In those eyes, the King of Chu clearly saw a strong threat!

The magnates of the Chu State are not only good at forcing the palace, but also good at changing the king of Chu!

The King of Chu was silent and looked around at the ministers for a few breaths, and then smiled softly: "Good." ”

"In this case, the widow will sit here and watch your Aiqing bring a great victory to the widow!"

Zhao Cen took a step forward and said without refusal: "The battle ahead is dangerous, please go back to the palace to rest." ”

The king of Chu finally took a deep look at the ministers, flicked his sleeves, turned around and walked down the city gate.

Looking at the back of the King of Chu, Zhao Cen said softly: "The king's heart has changed. ”

"But Gongzi Qi still has good intentions towards us."

Zhao Cen's voice was quite calm, but it revealed the subtext of changing the king of Chu again.

Qu Huan shook his head: "The king's mind has never changed, because the king has had different demands from us from the beginning. ”

"It's normal and unavoidable."

"When Great Chu was prosperous, the contradiction between the king and us was covered up."

"But with the successive defeats of Da Chu, all the contradictions have been exposed one by one, and the contradictions that were once ignored are also extremely severe."

"If Gongzi Qi ascends to a high position, he will not be able to bridge these contradictions."

Looking at the essence through the phenomenon, Qu Huan believes that even if he changes the king of Chu, he will not be able to solve the current predicament, but will have more troubles due to the successive changes of the throne.

Zhao Cen turned his head to look at Jing Chou: "What does Brother Jing think?" ”

Jing Chou said in a deep voice: "Chang'anjun should not be underestimated, now that we are fighting against Chang'anjun, we must go all out, and there can be no distractions and interference." ”

"I'll leave it all to after this battle is over!"

Jing Chou didn't have the heart to pay attention to the court disputes.

Against Ying Cheng, Jing Chou didn't dare not go all out!

Zhao Cen pointed out: "However, the tree wants to be quiet and the wind does not stop." ”

Qu Huan said lightly: "If he doesn't want to stop, he has to stop!" ”

Zhao Cen smiled and arched his hand: "There are two brothers Lao in the rear." ”

"Ben Yin will do his best to defend the city without losing it, and protect my glory of Great Chu!"

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The soldiers and horses in the city climbed the city wall and began the intense and exciting work of defending the city.

The children of the major clans guarded outside the palace of Helu, and seemed to be loyal to the king of Chu.

But there was a faint rumor of the angry shouts of the King of Chu in the palace.

"It's the other way around! It's the other way around! ”

The courteous and resourceful noble son of the past is now completely out of control.

The cherished and priceless ornaments were smashed and shattered by the angry King of Chu!

He had understood what the powerful were thinking.

If this battle is won, the king of Chu will be released from the palace, and at that time, even if the king of Chu is angry, he will not be able to punish the magnates, but he needs to reward the magnates.

Otherwise, the whole country of Chu will be cold, and the king of Chu will not be able to serve as the king of Chu for long.

If this battle is lost, the strength of the Qin army will also be weakened by most of the city.

Although Zhao Cen and the others may not be able to survive, the major clans have the opportunity to block the remnants of the Qin army with the power of food and fiefdoms, and then support the new king of Chu.

As for the king of Chu?

He will be controlled by Qin along with Lu City!

At this moment, the king of Chu finally understood a truth.

The eldest brother, father, and ancestors whom he looked down on were not all fools.

It's just that in the face of the huge difference in strength, all conspiracies and tricks and tricks are paper tigers!

Finally, throwing out a jade cup, the king of Chu gasped heavily, and hissed: "Someone!" ”

"Chuan Zhuang Jia!"

After a few hours, Zhuang Jia hurriedly ran into the imperial study: "Your Majesty! ”

After bowing, Zhuang Jia hurriedly explained: "The palace gate is heavily guarded, and the ministers were able to enter the palace after several rounds, and King Lao waited for a long time!" ”

The king of Chu had already collected his mood, got up and walked to Zhuang Jia, and said softly: "It's okay." ”

"The widow also knows that those rebellious ministers have the intention to make trouble, it is not easy for Aiqing to enter the palace, Aiqing is willing to enter the palace at this moment to see Aiqing's loyalty!"

Zhuang Jia hurriedly surrendered his hand: "The minister is willing to go to the soup for the king, and he will not give up!" ”

The king of Chu shook his head with a smile: "The widow doesn't need Aiqing to go to the soup for the widow." ”

"The widow only needs Aiqing to contact the Qin State candidate for the widow."

"Let them tell Qin Chang'an Jun on behalf of the widow, and the widow agrees to strike the army and truce!"

Even though the strength is huge, the king of Chu is the king of Chu after all.

The power of war and peace is the only one that can be exercised!

Zhuang Jia's eyes showed unfeigned shock: "King, you intend to stop the army and truce?!" ”

The king of Chu sighed softly: "Widow, also heart for peace!" ”

"This battle is not what the widow wants."

Zhuang Jia couldn't help but be speechless in his heart, and said with a smile in his mind: "Such major matters related to the strike of the army should be said by Dazai. ”

"I'm just a squirrel in the dark, how can I be qualified to convey such an important matter?"

"And the minister is just a little spy in the Qin State, and he is soft-spoken."

"Even if the minister passed the news, Qin Chang'anjun may not believe it!"

(End of chapter)