The strongest Marquis in history

Wang Qi said: "Someone tell Shatana to come and see him."

"Yes!"

Qu Ping quickly gave orders.

The soldiers went to deliver the order, and after a while, the soldiers came back in a hurry, with a flustered look on their faces, and said, "Report to King Qi, Shatana is gone. Even the personal guards of Shatana disappeared. These are in the city with Shatana The savages are all gone."

Wang Qi narrowed his eyes, revealing a trace of coldness.

The barbarian sect really escaped quickly!

Qu Ping said: "King Qi, Shatana was still there before. Shatana has disappeared now. It should be that Cai Heng took the King of Chu to leave before, and he left because he saw that the opportunity was not good."

Wang Qi waved his hand and said, "It's okay, just leave as soon as you leave, and you will naturally encounter them when you deal with the Barbarian Cult. I will ignore this matter for the time being."

After a pause, Wang Qi said: "Qu Ping, you were the prime minister of Chu State before. Now Xiong Huai submits to this king and becomes the Changle King of our Qi State. Are you willing to submit to this king and serve him?"

Qu Ping said: "I would like to serve King Qi."

He didn't have any ideas, because Xiong Huai surrendered first, so what else could he hold on to?

No wonder he.

Wang Qi looked at Li Jinglong again, and said, "Li Jinglong, what about you?"

Li Jinglong said: "The last general is also willing to serve King Qi."

Wang Qi said: "Your official positions will be arranged after the Chu Kingdom is pacified. We will rest in Qichun County for a day, and the next step is to set off for Xiangyang, the imperial capital of the Chu Kingdom."

"Yes!"

Qu Ping, Li Jinglong and others answered in unison.

Now that they belong to Qi State, there is not much resistance, after all, after Qi State destroyed Chu State, Wei State could not support it either.What's more, Cao Xuan of Wei State has already been defeated, and the next step for Wang Qi to occupy half of the country is to seize the entire world.

The general trend of the world is in Qi.

Serving Qi is not bad.

Wang Qi waved them all down. For Chu Ping, Li Jinglong and other Chu generals, Wang Qi did not restrict their movements. That is, Xiong Huai must be under the control of Wang Qi's soldiers, and it is impossible to move at will.

In one day, Qichun County was attached.

Wang Qi's army rested for a while, and at the same time completed the reorganization of the Chu army here in Qichun County.Today's Chu army is directly incorporated into the Qi army, and there is no separate arrangement.

After all, the entire state of Chu will be merged into the state of Qi.

Wang Qi led the army, left Qichun County, and began to go to Jiangxia County.

After conquering the entire Jiangxia County, the next step is Xiangyang, Chu State.

Chapter 752

Xiangyang, the capital of the Chu Kingdom.

It's just that the current capital of the King of Chu is a bit chaotic, because there has been news from the front that the King of Chu was defeated at the border of Xunyang County, Lujiang County, and retreated to Qichun County to guard.

This news caused turmoil in the entire capital, and countless people had different thoughts.

Imperial City, inside the East Palace.

Today's Chu State has established a candidate for the crown prince.The current prince of Chu State is named Xiong Zhuang, the fifth prince of Chu State.His current age is only in his early twenties.

The former Xiongzhuang was very common among the princes, nothing special.Even Xiong Huai named Xiongzhuang as the prince of Chu, because compared to other princes, Xiongzhuang was the most down-to-earth.

The rest of the people are either presumptuous or unruly.It's just that after Xiong Zhuang became the prince, he was quite wise, down-to-earth and diligent, respecting the sages, and gradually won the support of the courtiers, praised by the court officials of Chu State, and believed that Chu State had successors.

Xiong Zhuang is not only down-to-earth, but also courageous.What he was determined to do, he carried out meticulously.It is precisely in this way that he can be recognized by the courtiers and Xiong Huai.

Xiong Zhuang was sitting in the main hall at the moment, with a sad face, because he also got the news of the defeat of King Chu on the front line.

Xiong Zhuang looked down at a middle-aged man, and said in a deep voice: "Mr. Wei, the situation this time is very bad. The frontline father retreated to Qichun County, what should we do?"

"I summoned the courtiers to discuss this matter for two or three days. They argued endlessly, and the debate was a mess. There was no result at all. Some courtiers even wanted to surrender directly."

"These people are really damned."

Xiong Zhuang said: "The court supported them, but in the end, they all wanted to surrender."

The middle-aged man's name is Wei Xi, he is the prince of the East Palace Xiong, and he can be regarded as Xiongzhuang's counselor.

Wei Xie stroked his beard under his chin, and said slowly: "Your Highness, the current situation is quite unfavorable. The army of Chu State collapsed at the front line. The only thing we can do now, in fact, is to recruit soldiers again and arrange people. Send it to the front line, and resist the army of Qi State together with the king."

Xiong Zhuang shook his head and said: "I have considered this matter and discussed it with the courtiers. However, the ministers in the court all made excuses, saying that recruiting the people would require a lot of money, and there was too little time. These people are all looking for reasons to evade .”

Wei sarcastically said: "His Royal Highness, at this point, we can't stop conscription because there is too little time. Your Majesty is resisting in Qichun County, and there are few troops. Once you allow your Majesty to be trapped for a long time, your Majesty will not be able to defend. So At the moment, we need speed. As for the evasion of the DPRK and China, His Royal Highness should make a decision."

Xiong Zhuang frowned slightly when he heard Wei Xi's words, he understood Wei Xi's meaning.

Keep him from being a good guy all the time.

To be a good person, you can only make peace with each other, and it is impossible to make everyone obedient.Once encountering things, these people will shirk and refuse to obey orders.When necessary, thunderous measures must be taken.

Xiong Zhuang said in a deep voice: "Mr. Wei, I have no objection to using thunder to suppress the court. However, I am worried that if this situation is adopted, it will easily cause shocks in the court. The shock in the court may affect the frontline battlefield."

"Wrong, terribly wrong!"

Wei Xi shook his head with a look of disapproval.

He was originally sitting, but now he stood up a little excitedly, and said loudly: "Your Highness, if the court continues to push back like this, it will definitely lead to the defeat of the front line."

"Because there is no one to help the front line, the king fights alone, and can only be defeated in the end. Now, thunderous means must be adopted. Moreover, the prince is the candidate appointed by the king to supervise the country. If the king ordered you to supervise the country, then everything in the court is The prince has the final say."

"So now, as long as it is beneficial to the state of Chu, the prince can boldly do it. Everything is for the state of Chu, even if there is a killing, so what?"

Wei Xi's attitude was extremely tough.

Because when the Thunderbolt method should be performed, the Thunderbolt method must be performed.

Xiong Zhuang was originally a hardliner, and after hearing Wei Xi's words, his heart became completely firm, without any hesitation.

Xiong Zhuang nodded and said: "Mr. Wei, I already know what to do. This time, I will be crazy once. Even if I bear the infamy, even if the whole court opposes me, I will not turn back. My father is the lord of the Chu Kingdom. The country. Now I have the order of my father to supervise the country, and I will die as a country, and I will not hesitate."

Wei Xie said: "The prince is righteous."

Xiong Zhuang laughed at himself and said, "Actually, this is my duty."

Wei Xi changed the subject and said: "This time, not only our Chu State and Qi State are at war, but Wei State is also at war. But now, I don't know how the Wei State is progressing? It stands to reason that there should be news Send it back. It’s just that until now, Wei Guo has not sent back any news.”

The news of Chu Wang Xionghuai's defeat on the front line came back, but the news of Wei State never came back.

As a result, the country does not know at all.

Xiong Zhuang said in a deep voice: "It shouldn't be a big problem. After all, the Wei State is not weak. And the Dachan Temple is there to help. Under such circumstances, the Wei State is defeated, and that is too bad."

"Report!"

At this moment, a servant hurried in and reported: "Prince, there is news from the Northern Wei Kingdom."

"bring here."

Xiong Zhuang gave an order.

As he was talking, the message came back, just in time.

The servant handed over the letter, Xiong Zhuang took it, and quickly opened it to browse, but as soon as he saw the content in front of the letter, his brother's face suddenly collapsed, there was no smile on his face, only a full face. dignified.

Wei Xi waved his hand, and asked the servant to step back, "Prince, is Cao Xuan defeated?"

"Failed!"

Xiong Zhuang said: "Just like my father, Cao Xuan was defeated. My father was on the front line and lost [-] to [-] troops, while Cao Xuan was on the same side. Even Cao Xuan's military advisor, Cen Wen, was captured alive."

"Now the army of Qi State has entered the territory of Qi State, constantly attacking the city and plundering land, and Wei State is becoming more and more in decline. Originally, our Chu State and Wei State joined forces, and the two countries sent troops to destroy Qi State."

"In a blink of an eye, it became Qi State that defeated the armies of the two countries and directly killed them."

Xiong Zhuang said with a dejected expression, "The situation is quite unfavorable."

Wei Xi said solemnly: "The current situation is indeed not good. We originally attacked Wang Qi together, but now we can only sweep the snow in front of the door to see who can block Wang Qi's attack. Your Highness, in fact, the more unfavorable the situation, the worse it will be." Be steady and don't lose your footing. In the same way, it is even more critical to deter the surrender faction in the court, and it is imperative. Only in this way can we recruit soldiers to help the king in the shortest possible time."

Xiong Zhuang said: "Don't worry, Mr. Wei, I understand what to do."

At this moment, another servant came in and saluted, "His Royal Highness, the Priest of the Barbarian God Sect, Shatana has come outside the East Palace to ask for an audience."

"Please!"

Xiong Zhuang gave an order.

Xiong Zhuang turned to look at Wei Xi, and continued: "Sha Tuana is by Father's side, and he is coming back now. It is very likely that he came back with Father's order. Next, he will know Father's arrangement. "

Wei satirized: "The prince is wise."

Both are looking forward to it.

Not long after, Shatana, who was slightly hunched over, stepped into the hall, stood still with a bow, and said, "Shatana, pay homage to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Xiong Zhuang couldn't wait to say: "Priest Shatana, you came back from the front line, could it be that you brought back the order of the father. Father, do you have any arrangements?"

Sha Tuana shook his head and said: "His Royal Highness, I did not bring back the order of the King, I escaped from Qichun County. Now the King has surrendered to Wang Qi, and Qi's army took Qichun County and began to march towards Jiangxia The next step is to go to Xiangyang."

"impossible!"

The moment Xiong Zhuang heard the news, he stood up abruptly.

He retorted loudly.

Xiong Huai's surrender to Wang Qi is definitely a fantasy, and it is absolutely impossible.

Xiong Zhuang said sharply, "Shadana, tell me, what's going on?"

Sha Tuana's voice was hoarse, and said: "Prince, I said that the king has surrendered to Wang Qi, and the news will come later, there will be no falsehood. What's the use of me deceiving you?"

Xiong Zhuang said almost hysterically, "Say, what's going on?"

Shadana explained: "Your Majesty was defeated at Changmen Mountain in Xunyang County, so he quickly retreated to Qichun County to garrison. Then, Wang Qi mobilized troops to surround the entire Qichun County, and first reported the news of Cao Xuan's defeat in the north. , and said that he completely blocked Qichun County and cut off the way for the king to retreat."

"Finally, Wang Qi told His Majesty that he was going to spread the news that His Majesty was besieged in Qichun County, and that he was going to surround the points to send reinforcements, and destroy the troops rushing to help His Majesty."

"After the news was finished, Wang Qi immediately withdrew his troops and stationed outside the city of Qichun County. The hearts of the people in the city were completely confused because of Wang Qi's words.

"On this occasion, Grandmaster Cai Heng directly arrested the king. He thought he could not defend it, so he took the king out of the city and went to Wang Qi's camp. At that time, I knew that Qichun County could not be defended, so I Led by the warriors of the Barbarian Cult, they quietly left the county seat and watched outside the city."

"I didn't expect to see Wang Qi bring the King of Chu to Qichun County soon, and then the King of Chu ordered Qu Ping and Li Jinglong to surrender. The next step is that Wang Qi brought the King of Chu and the army to Xiangyang."

Shatana said: "His Royal Highness, if you want to resist, you can prepare."

"Damn, damn Cai Heng."

After Xiong Zhuang listened to it, he had no doubts, because in general, what Shatana said was tenable.

Besides, the news will indeed come back soon.

Xiong Zhuang was furious, and even a little flustered, but he forced himself to be calm, stared at Shatana, and said in a deep voice: "Saitana priest, the father and king have surrendered now. You come back to see me first, what is it?" What do you mean?"

With deep hatred in Shadana's eyes, he gritted his teeth and said, "Wang Qi killed two great masters of my Barbarian Sect, and slaughtered my Wuxierlang. Originally, I had more than 2 Wuxierlangs under my command. The line is going to help the king of Chu."

"After I withdrew, this force also withdrew. Now, they are temporarily stationed outside Xiangyang City. I, the Barbarian God Sect, want to take revenge and not surrender to Wang Qi."

Shatana said: "Now that I have entered the city to meet the prince, I just want to know whether the prince also intends to be a subjugated slave, or is he planning to fight to the end?"

Xiong Zhuang froze for a moment.

He thought about Shatana's words, and thought that there were many possibilities in Shatana's thoughts, but he never thought that Shatana would make such a statement, and the Barbarian Sect would dare to contend with Qi.

Xiong Zhuang said: "Shatana sacrifices, the Barbarian Sect is not too strong, dare to compete with Qi?"

"Hahaha……"

Sha Tuana laughed lowly, and he said in a deep voice: "People in my Mang God Cult don't obey the sky, they don't obey the earth, they only respect the Mang God. Even if King Qi is powerful, so what? Could it be that he can kill Mang Mang?" Is it in the mountains? Our Barbarian Cult will resist to the death, and even if we can’t stop it, we can still retreat into the mountains and continue to resist. What’s more, our Barbarian Cult will never give in, nor will we surrender.”

Xiong Zhuang said in a deep voice, "What a barbarian sect."

Shatana hehe said: "In the eyes of some people, my Barbarian Cult is very cruel. But the members of my Barbaric Cult have always fought against heaven and earth, and will never admit defeat. Prince, just say it directly, whether you resist or not. Resist and I will leave immediately."

Xiong Zhuang said: "Mr. Wei, what do you think?"

Wei Xi's eyes gradually became firmer, and he said: "Prince, the king was coerced by Cai Heng to leave. There must be some last resort for him to surrender. We don't care what happens to the king."

"However, I remember what the crown prince said earlier, we will fight to the death. So even if the king surrenders, we will fight to the death. Whether Chu can survive depends on this battle."

"We blocked Qi Wangqi's attack and defended Xiangyang, so Chu State can continue."

Wei Xie said: "This is my attitude."