The strongest Marquis in history

Qu Ping said: "No problem!"

Yuan Cang said: "Farewell!"

Qu Ping said: "Mr. Yuan, wait a minute."

Yuan Cang asked, "Does Prime Minister Qu have anything else to say?"

Qu Ping had a look of approval on his face, and said: "Mr. Yuan, you are extremely sharp in observing things, you stick to principles and don't give up an inch in handling things, and you are alert and decisive in dealing with things, which is very good."

"For a talent like Mr. Yuan to stay in Qi State, it is a waste of grievances. Qi State looks tyrannical, but actually has no background. But my Chu State is different."

"The national power of the Chu State is strong. In the future, we must go north to compete in the world. We must wipe out all the countries in the world and destroy the Great Zhou Dynasty. Mr. Yuan is willing to serve as an official in the Chu State. The truth promises that Mr. Yuan will be one of the six ministers and take charge of the power in the court. .”

There was hope in Qu Ping's eyes.

If Yuan Cang could be instigated, it would be easier to deal with Wang Qi.

After Yuan Cang heard it, he sneered twice, his eyes were sharp, and he said in a deep voice: "Qi Xiang said that Qi State has no potential and poor background, but such Qi State first killed Xiong Tai, defeated Gu Kang, and conquered Lujiang County. , and later captured Xiong Yuanxiang alive."

"Chu State lost one after another to Qi State. What is Chu State? Why should I work for a Chu State that can't even compare with Qi State? Is my brain kicked by a donkey, or my brain is stupid."

"The tyranny of a country does not depend on how long the country has been established."

"Great Zhou has been established for hundreds of years, is it strong? Chu is also established for hundreds of years, but is it strong? It's all because of being beaten. Qu Xiang, to be honest, you are a capable person. If you follow the emperor of Chu, then you will It's a real waste."

"As long as you serve my king, I can guarantee that you can serve as a minister."

"I'm by His Highness's side. Even though I've just joined you, I think I can speak up. As long as my words are reasonable, naturally there won't be any problems."

At this time, Yuan Cang still refused to give an inch, using his own way to deal with his own body.

What did Qu Ping say, how did he change back.

Never admit defeat.

Qu Ping said with a smile: "Mr. Yuan, it doesn't really make any sense to raise an argument like this."

In Qu Ping's view, Yuan Cang's words were just showing off.

Chu State is stronger.

Yuan Cang looked as usual, and said calmly: "Qu Xiang, I have a few questions, I want to ask Qu Xiang."

Qu Ping said: "Although Mr. Yuan said, if you know the truth, you must know everything without saying it."

Yuan Cang asked: "Qi State and Chu State, when it comes to their respective kings. Xiong Huai of Chu State, or my lord Wang Qi, who is more powerful? In terms of martial arts, strategy, age, resourcefulness, etc., who is stronger? Can it be great?"

Qu Ping frowned.

Everyone knows about Wang Qi's situation. Everyone knows that.Compared with Wang Qi, Xiong Huai is incomparable in age.In terms of martial arts, he is not even worthy of lifting shoes.When it comes to strategy, I'm afraid Wang Qi is even stronger.

Seeing that Qu Ping was silent, Yuan Cang took the initiative to say: "Xiong Huai is getting old, but my lord is rising like the sun; Xiong Huai is mediocre, but my lord is shining brilliantly, and has made a fortune in a short period of time. In terms of martial arts, my lord even captured the grand master Xiong Yuanxiang alive. When it comes to the lord, Xiong Huai can't be compared with my country of Qi."

Qu Ping never answered.

Yuan Cang continued: "When it comes to the combat effectiveness of Chu and Qi, which country is stronger? It's very simple. Xiong Tai died in the battle, and Gu Kang's army was defeated. The strength of the two sides will be judged."

"When it comes to potential, Chu State is in a corner, and Qi State occupies the land of Qingzhou and Xuzhou, which is far stronger than Chu State. Besides, whether it is population, or folk customs, or civil servants and generals, Qi State is crushing From the state of Chu."

"Under this premise, why do you want to serve Chu State?"

"Qu Xiang said that I was arguing, but in fact it was right in front of my eyes. There was no arguing, but you turned a blind eye to it. Qu Xiang, you will not be able to stay with the king of Chu, Xiong Huai, for long."

"The general trend of the world is all in my country of Qi. In the future, it must be that the country of Qi will control the world and rule the Kyushu."

Yuan Cang said with a determined expression: "You are serving my king now, and you have the merit of being a dragon. In the future, when you want to submit to my lord again, you missed the opportunity and lost everything. Qu Xiang, the opportunity Don’t miss it, don’t miss it!”

On the contrary, Yuan Cang seemed to be thinking about Qu Ping.

Qu Ping was extremely aggrieved.

He wanted to refute.

Just thinking about it carefully, Wang Qi is indeed in the limelight, extremely powerful.The most important thing is that the matter of Xiong Tai and Xiong Yuanxiang made the state of Chu extremely passive, and it was difficult to show the prestige of the state of Chu.

Qu Ping smiled and said: "Mr. Yuan, I still believe that Chu State will definitely rule the world. Although Wang Qi is strong, it is just a flash in the pan and will not last long."

Yuan Cang said: "Since that's the case, let's wait and see. I hope that Qu Xiang will not regret it."

Qu Ping said: "I will never regret the truth."

Yuan Cang said: "Since that's the case, let's wait and see. Prime Minister Qu, farewell!"

Qu Ping nodded, he watched Yuan Cang leave, looking at Yuan Cang's leaving back, Qu Ping actually felt a little regretful.Because Qu Ping felt that Yuan Cang was a talent, but he worked for Wang Qi.

Pity!

Chapter 536 Reinforcement

After Yuan Cang left Xiangyang, he went straight south.He took a boat from the ferry in Xiangyang, went south by water and entered the Yangtze River, and then went east all the way to Lujiang County.Back in Lujiang County, Yuan Cang hurried all the way without delay, and in late September, he returned to Shu County in Lujiang County.

Yuan Cang returned to the city and hurried to the barracks, where he saw Wang Qi.Yuan Cang returned all the way back, he was full of travel and dust, and was quite tired. He solemnly saluted and said: "My lord, I pay my respects to Your Highness."

Wang Qi said: "Yuan Qing has worked hard, sit down!"

Yuan Cang didn't sit down immediately, and said: "This minister went to Xiangyang, and after negotiating with the Chu State, he fulfilled his mission and successfully completed the mission. Your Highness, please read the agreement reached."

He handed the booklet to Wang Qi before returning to his seat and sitting down.

Wang Qi opened the brochure, read the contents of the treaty, laughed immediately, and praised: "Yuan Qing is indeed a great talent. This mission not only successfully completed the mission, but also got more money and food."

Yuan Cang said: "This is what a minister should do."

After a pause, Yuan Cang said, "Your Highness, I have some thoughts about the handover of weapons and food at the border between Lujiang and Chu before the agreed October [-]th."

Wang Qidao: "How do you think about it?"

Yuan Cang looked solemn, and said: "When I negotiated with Qu Ping, Prime Minister of Chu, I could feel Qu Ping's resentment and the dissatisfaction of Chu. After such a clause, I can be sure that Chu will not let it go."

"Even when I left Xiangyang and was still on my way, news came out later that the Chu State would make compensation. Obviously, Chu State did this on purpose to arouse public indignation, so that the people of Chu State, from top to bottom, all Hatred me Qi."

"That's why I believe that there must be some twists and turns in this food handover and hostage exchange. Here, we must make early preparations and be on guard."

Yuan Cang was thinking about this all the way.It was precisely because he had an idea that he hurried on his way so urgently.

to make arrangements earlier.

Wang Qi immediately understood the meaning behind the words, and said, "Do you think they are going to use force to start a war?"

Yuan Cang said: "Your Highness is wise, that's how a lowly position judges. It's a very simple truth. The minister is the emperor of Chu, Xiong Huai. He died first, his best son, Xiong Tai, and the pillar of Chu, Xiong Yuanxiang. If you are captured, you will have to pay a huge price in the end to exchange Xiong Yuanxiang back."

"In such a situation, if you don't retaliate, then you are not the emperor of Chu, and you are in vain as a father. Therefore, I believe that Chu will definitely mobilize troops and horses to fight."

"As long as we complete the transaction and release Xiong Yuanxiang, the other party will send troops to attack us directly. If we don't have any defenses, we will definitely be caught off guard."

"This is the judge's judgment."

Yuan Cang said: "Your Highness, this is a big matter, and we must plan it well in advance and arrange it in advance."

Wang Qi also nodded.

A look of approval.

Yuan Cang's proposal is extremely important, and even Wang Qi thinks that it will happen with [-]% certainty.

Wang Qi thought for a while, and said: "From now to October [-]th, there is still about half a month, we have enough time to arrange. Since it is judged that there will be a war, then we will send another batch of troops over."

"Now Xiao Qing's department guarding Guangling County has no mission for the time being, so Xiao Qingzhi is quietly assigned to Lujiang County. When the Chu army wants to attack, then the two armies will attack and destroy this Chu army."

"It just so happens that now, if you want to beat Chu State, and then destroy Chu's army, and cut off an arm of the King of Chu, he will not dare to jump."

"Lujiang County will be stable for the time being."

Wang Qi said: "Mr. Yuan, what do you think of the arrangement for dispatching troops to join the war?"

Yuan Cang said: "His Royal Highness's arrangement is very good. With General Xiao Qingzhi's army participating in the battle, it is enough to deal with this battle. But even if there is Xiao Qingzhi's army, we still need to make some arrangements and start the battle in an orderly manner."

"Regarding the location of the transaction and the war, when Beizhi returned, he investigated the land situation on the border between Lujiang County and Chu State. This is at the foot of Taihang Mountain, and we have to pass under the mountain."

"At that time, let Xiao Qingzhi's army sneak into the mountains and hide. We chose to retreat at the beginning to attract the enemy into the urn. After all, the terrain in the northwest of Lujiang County is more complicated, and there are mountain roads everywhere. As long as the Chu army enters the urn, it will be a turtle in the urn. .”

Yuan Cang explained the detailed arrangements again.

After explaining all the details, Yuan Cang looked at Wang Qi and said, "Your Highness, please judge."

"can!"

Wang Qi nodded in response.

Immediately, Wang Qi said: "Yuan Qing, you have been exhausted all the way, and you have worked hard. Let's go down and have a good rest. Replenish yourself, and when the time is up, we will set off for the border."

"Yes!"

Yuan Cang got up and left.

Along the way, he was busy with the wind and dust, and he was in a hurry. He was indeed very tired and needed a good rest.

Wang Qi immediately arranged for someone to spread the news at a speed of [-] miles.When the news reached Guangling County, only three days had passed.

Xiao Qingzhi and Zhou Zishan are now staying in Guangling County, and have been assisting in handling local government affairs.

The army of the two men sat in town to ensure the stability of the place.In addition, except for Lu Yuanda, the prefect of Guangling County, who did not take up the post, the county magistrate and the rest of the house assistants have all been in place, and the government affairs of Guangling County are handled normally.

When Xiao Qingzhi received Wang Qi's order, he was still training soldiers in the army.After destroying the army sent by Yuan Wei and taking down Shi Chong, Xiao Qingzhi was free for a while to train the soldiers to ensure their combat effectiveness.

When Xiao Qingzhi learned that he was going to Lujiang County to fight against Chu State, he immediately became excited.

The battle has finally come.

He has been staying here in Guangling County, and his whole body is almost rusted.

Xiao Qingzhi immediately arranged for someone to invite Zhou Zishan, quickly explained Wang Qi's arrangement, and then said: "Military Master, we are going to Lujiang County. As for Guangling County, do you want to leave some soldiers to guard Guangling County to ensure the stability of Guangling County?"

"unnecessary!"

Zhou Zishan shook his head and answered.

Xiao Qingzhi said: "What I am worried about is that Yuan Wei will suddenly send troops to attack again, so that Guangling County will be in trouble. It even caused us to encounter obstacles in our actions in Lujiang County."

Zhou Zishan shook his head and said, "Lieutenant Xiao Du, Yuan Wei is not a person who has been defeated and fought repeatedly. You also know the news from Jiujiang before. After His Highness won in Lujiang County and surrendered Gu Kang, Yuan Wei was actually They retreated without a fight, directly returned to Wu County, and no longer sent troops."

"Here in Guangling County, we have wiped out Yuan Wei's [-] elite soldiers twice in a row. Under such circumstances, Yuan Wei has actually been seriously injured. Even if Yuan Wei had the idea of ​​sending troops, he would not dare to send troops."

"So we leave without worrying about anything. Yuan Wei is as cowardly as a mouse and has no guts to send troops. And right now, we have to hurry up and arrive at the ambush location before October [-]th."

"Based on this calculation, the time for us to arrive in Lujiang County must be advanced again. If this cannot be done, then the follow-up will affect our planning."

Zhou Zishan's arrangements for the general direction are very clear.

Analytical, methodical.

This is the advantage of the wise.

After hearing this, Xiao Qingzhi pondered for a while, then nodded and said, "The military commander is right. That being the case, we will set off west and head straight to Lujiang County. However, we must hide our whereabouts a little bit, otherwise the news will be leaked, and people in Chu State will easily be caught." Discover."

Zhou Zishan said: "This is what it should be."

After a pause, Zhou Zishan said: "I will arrange for someone to notify the magistrate of Guangling County to handle government affairs on behalf of the magistrate temporarily. You are here, Captain, and arrange for the soldiers to assemble and prepare to leave."

"it is good!"

Xiao Qingzhi responded immediately.

The two made their own arrangements, and within half an hour, everything was arranged properly, and then they led the army to leave Guangling County.

Chapter 537 Trading Day

Time flies, and it is October in a blink of an eye.

The weather in October is high and crisp, and the weather is very comfortable.

Wang Qi is still in Shu County, preparing for the war with Chu.During this period of time, he never returned to Qingzhou, but he also had news from Qingzhou, so he could know the news from Qingzhou.

This year's autumn harvest has been a bumper harvest.Not only is the conventional grain a bumper harvest, but the two crops of potatoes and corn are equally harvested, and the harvest of these two types of grains is enough to be completely planted.

By next year, it can be widely planted in Qingzhou and Xuzhou.

As for the sweet potatoes, although they haven't been harvested yet, according to the news sent back, the growth of sweet potatoes this year is also good.

It is foreseeable that it will be another bumper year.In particular, the output of sweet potatoes is huge, and when the sweet potatoes are harvested, it will be a huge amount of catties.At that time, not only Qingzhou and Xuzhou, but also other places such as Youzhou, there will be no problem at all.