The Queen's Engineering Army

Chapter 121 Qin State Envoy
The news of Zhang Jie's killing did not reach Yindu until a month later. The killing of a city guard was definitely a big event for Chu.

But compared to this incident, another major event happened in Yindu.

The king of Chu died.

During the battle with Yue, the king of Chu personally led an army to conquer, and was wounded by an arrow in a battle. The arrow was stained with gold juice, which caused the king of Chu's wound to become infected.

It was not until several months later that King Chu died in pain.

The country cannot be without a king for a day, and Mi Huai, the eldest son of the king of Chu, succeeded to the throne and became the new king of Chu.

Yindu, the royal palace.

"The envoy of the Qin State, Meng Ao, has an audience."

Following the eunuch's scream, Meng Ao walked into the hall expressionlessly dressed in black official uniform and black leather boots.

On both sides are the civil and military officials of Chu State, kneeling on both sides to look at Meng Ao, and Mi Yuan is among them.

When Mi Huai became Queen of Chu, she also promoted Mi Yuan who had a good relationship with him.

There are many old officials in the court, and they still criticize the new King of Chu in many ways. After all, Mi Huai's previous reputation was not very good.

Mi Huai also wants to train a group of her own people to fight against the old aristocratic forces.

"Meng Ao, envoy of the Qin State, has met the King of Chu." Meng Ao bowed his hands and saluted, his tone neither humble nor overbearing.

"Oh, King Qin sent you here, what's the matter?"

Mi Huai sat on the throne in the middle, the crown on his head blocked his face, and he couldn't see the joy and anger on his expression.

"My king sent this envoy to congratulate the king of Chu on his ascension to the throne. Qin and Chu have maintained a good relationship from generation to generation. My king hopes that the two countries can continue the good relationship between Qin and Chu."

Meng Ao still had a set of rhetoric that he had prepared a long time ago, and it was no longer new.

"Secondly, I want to ask the King of Chu for help." Meng Ao changed the subject and looked up at the King of Chu.

"Oh, what can I help you with?" King Chu asked curiously.

"Back then, the remnants of Shang Yang's clan fled to your country and hid in the mountains south of Nanzheng City. I hope the King of Chu can help send troops to capture the remnants of the rebels." Meng Ao said sincerely.

The King of Chu frowned and didn't say anything. Why do you want widows to help you work for nothing?

Sending troops to conquer, wasting a lot of money and food, who wants to be taken advantage of?

The king of Chu looked at Meng Ao, waiting for the next sentence, meaning: What benefits do you give?
"If the king of Chu can help my king, my king is willing to allocate two cities to the state of Chu."

The corners of Meng Ao's mouth curled up slightly, just after finishing speaking, all the civil and military officials in the court were blown up.

Two cities, if it is a war, how many soldiers' lives will be spent in exchange, this is simply a white gift.

Many people looked at King Chu eagerly, hoping that King Chu would agree quickly.

The King of Chu was also taken aback, he was about to agree because he was greedy by nature, but he spoke alone.

"May I ask the envoy of Qin, how many people escaped the remnants of Shang Yang to the mountains and forests of Nanzheng City?" Mi Yuan stood up and said coldly.

"Uh, I can't be specific. There are probably more than 1000 people." The last time Meng Ao attacked Dahan Village, there were indeed only more than 1000 people.

More than 1000 people?
The King of Chu frowned. This number is not too many, but at least five times more troops should be dispatched to be sure.

But if you change two cities, this deal is still a lot of money.

Just as the King of Chu was about to speak, Mi Yuan preemptively said, "Please let the envoy of Qin go to the post to rest, and let the king think about it."

"Okay, this envoy will wait for the good news from King Chu." Meng Ao nodded, bowed his hands respectfully, then turned and walked out of the hall.

Seeing Meng Ao leaving, the King of Chu couldn't wait to ask: "Mi Aiqing, what do you think?"

"I know that the place that the envoy of Qin mentioned is a paradise land. The people there are simple and honest and pose no threat to our country of Chu. If we send troops to attack just for a small profit, it will be unethical." Mi Yuan Gongshou Road.

Small profits?The two cities were still small, and the king of Chu rolled his eyes while sitting on the throne. Fortunately, there was a crown in front of him, so he couldn't see his expression, otherwise Mi Yuan would definitely vomit blood.

At this time, Zuo Sima of Chu State stood up, cupped his hands and said, "My king, there was a major military situation before. The guard of Xuncheng, Zhang Jie, left his post without authorization to suppress the bandits. In the end, he was killed by the bandits. The general died. Only 200 of the [-] soldiers who escaped escaped back.”

In fact, only more than 1000 people were captured and killed, most of the rest fled, and more than 200 people actually came back to report.

"what?"

The King of Chu was startled, he stood up suddenly and took a pat on the long case in front of him, angrily said: "Why didn't you report such an important matter earlier?"

"Well, the old minister wrote the memorial the day before yesterday, didn't my king see it?" Zuo Sima raised his head and asked back.

cough cough.

The King of Chu sat down in embarrassment, playing games with Zheng Meiren these days, how could he have time to read the memorial.

This is not important anymore. The important thing is that the general of the Chu State was killed by a bandit. If the news spread, wouldn't the countries laugh at him.

No matter what you say, you must find the venue and dismantle the heads of the thieves, so as to demonstrate the prestige of the Chu State.

"The two thousand soldiers of my state of Chu were defeated by the bandits. Where is the bandit so powerful?" The King of Chu calmed down and asked about the bandit's strength.

Zuo Sima cupped his hands and said, "It is reported that the bandit is hiding in the same place as the envoy of Qin State said. The old minister guessed that it should be the same place."

"what?"

Mi Yuan was shocked, and looked at Zuo Sima in disbelief.

Miss Su's village turned out to be the bandit who killed the guard of Xun City?

Thinking back to the villagers in Miss Su's village, they are indeed a little unusual, but it's really surprising that they can have such combat power.

"So, wouldn't it kill two birds with one stone?"

Together, the king of Chu can not only maintain the national prestige of Chu, but also obtain two cities, which is of great benefit.

"I am Wang Yingming."

All the ministers clapped their hands together and flattered.

Mi Yuan looked a little ugly and stood alone in the middle of the hall, not knowing what to do.

"Mi Aiqing, what do you think?"

The king of Chu is a little dissatisfied, you don't give face, you don't support the widow's wise decision?
"To report to my king, I was warmly received by the village chief when I went to Dahan Village. The people there are simple and honest, and they are definitely not evil people. There must be some misunderstanding." Mi Yuan did not want Miss Su's village to be destroyed.

"Have you ever been to the mountain bandit's village? Don't plead for them. Those bandits killed the guard who killed me, Da Chu. This angry man can't swallow it." King Chu's tone was a little dissatisfied.

It's not just a matter of face, it's also the face of the two cities, who will send troops for anything.

Mi Yuan was anxious and wanted to stop everything she said. She cupped her hands and said, "Now the conquest of various countries is a world of great contention. Even if these bandits are not innocent, they can defeat two thousand Chu troops, which shows that their combat power cannot be underestimated. Accepting it for my king's use, wouldn't it strengthen our army's combat power?"

"You mean Zhao'an?" King Chu was a little moved.

"I am willing to go to Dahan Village to persuade you to surrender." Mi Yuan recommended himself.

The King of Chu frowned, hesitating a little, he could take two cities and take revenge if he went to fight, but it would be good to surrender, which would increase his combat power a lot.

But does it seem too weak to surrender? After all, that group of thieves killed the general of Chu State.

Mi Huai is not a decisive person, and she can't make up her mind when it comes to this kind of thing.

"Let's think about it, let's all retreat." King Chu waved his hands impatiently, stood up and left.

Civil and military officials stood up, bowed their hands and saluted.

……

Harem, Zheng Xiu's bedroom.

Since Mi Huai became the king of Chu, Zheng Xiu has also risen with the tide, and was named his wife, second only to the queen.

After all, Zheng Xiu's family background is relatively low, the queen is the princess of Wei, and the biological mother of the former queen, Mi Huai, refers to her marriage, and Mi Huai has no choice.

In order to make up for Zheng Xiu, the king of Chu usually comes here at night, and the queen can't go there a few times in a month.

The cost of food and clothing is higher than that of the queen.

Zheng Xiu enjoyed exclusive favor in the Chu Palace, and all the maids and eunuchs from a few kilometers away were attracted by the news and tried their best to fawn over him.

"Quick, go and eat."

Many court ladies and eunuchs in the hall excitedly raised their hands to cheer for the two young eunuchs in the middle.

I saw the two little eunuchs kneeling on the ground, looking up at Zheng Xiu who was sitting on the chief seat.

Wearing a luxurious pink skirt, Zheng Xiu lazily picked up a red date from the table and threw it into the air.

Rolling and falling on the main hall, the two young eunuchs crawled over quickly like crazy, one young eunuch crawled fast, biting the jujube with his mouth, dancing and celebrating the victory.

The rules of the game are: two people must put their hands and feet on the ground and grab the thrown food with their mouths. Whoever grabs the food first wins, and the loser will be punished.

"Hit, hit quickly." The maids and eunuchs of the people around started to boo.

The winning eunuch rolled up his sleeves, smacked his palm, and slapped the losing eunuch's face several times.

If you lose, you will be slapped ten times in the face.

A scornful smile appeared on the corner of Zheng Xiu's mouth, the performance of these little eunuchs was just a fun for her.

For those in power, these lowly servants are just for teasing.

Dignity, personality, does not exist for inferior servants.

(End of this chapter)