On the broad avenue.
The soldiers and horses are connected with the soldiers and horses, and the flags are connected with the flags, covering the sky and the sun.
Xiong Wuwo's 80,000-horse infantry, with the infantry in front, the baggage in the middle, and the cavalry behind, headed for the capital of Chu. Countless spies were scattered within a thirty-mile radius of the army, acting as eyes and ears to listen for movements in all directions to avoid being ambushed.
Under the banner of "Chu".
Xiong Wuwo sat astride a horse, wearing heavy armor. He was sweating all over because of the heat, and his face was red.
"General. We abandoned Shanhaiguan and returned to Chudu without an imperial edict. I'm afraid we will be punished." Linghu Yu rode his horse next to Xiong Wuwo and said worriedly.
"Just punish me. Kill me if you can. Instead, you will feel comfortable." Xiong Wuwo sneered and said nonchalantly.
He knew very well the nature of the imperial court's urine. He was afraid that the day lilies would be cold when the imperial edict was issued.
If the court kills him because of this matter, then let him die.
The state of Chu should also perish.
"Let the soldiers speed up and enter the capital quickly. Protect King Qin." Xiong Wuwo raised his riding whip and shouted.
"yes."
The soldiers responded loudly and conveyed the military order. The Chu army's marching speed was even faster.
...........
Chudu.
In the palace, inside the Yangxin Hall.
Emperor Daojun sat on the dragon chair and couldn't help but shake his right leg. My mind started to have random thoughts.
Prior to this, there was a quarrel in the court over whether to summon Xiong Wuwo back to Chudu for defense.
Now that Xiong Wuwo has come back on his own initiative, the final word has been finalized.
But here's the thing.
Xiong Wuwo led his troops back without authorization. What does he want to do?
Could it be that he had secretly surrendered to Wu Nian and was now approaching Chu Capital, and was Wu Nian's vanguard?
"What on earth do Xiong Wuwo want to do!" Emperor Daojun couldn't hold back, his eyes widened, he stood up from the dragon chair and roared.
In addition to the important civil and military ministers present, there were also the prince and several princes.
Everyone understood what Emperor Daojun meant. Most people think this is nonsense.
What exactly does Xiong Wuwo want to do?
He had been in Shanhaiguan for many years. If he wanted to surrender to Wu Nian, he would have surrendered long ago.
But the emperor was suspicious. and. Judging from the emperor's current complexion, it is rosy and a bit strange. It may be that he has just taken the golden elixir.
Eating too much of this stuff will make you hyperactive and suspicious.
"Father, I feel that Xiong Wuwo has no other intentions and just misses your father. That's why he desperately withdraws his troops from Shanhaiguan and returns to Chudu."
The third prince, Prince Jin, stood up, calmly raised his hands towards Emperor Daojun, and said, "It is very simple to confirm this matter."
"When Xiong Wuwo arrives outside the city, let him wait in formation. Erchen will go out of the city in person and invite him to come in alone. If he is willing to come in, it means that he is magnanimous."
"If he refuses to come in, it means there is something wrong with him."
Among the sons of Emperor Daojun, the prince was a scholar and was weak, while the second son, King Yan, had leg problems and had an impatient personality. Only the third son of the emperor, Jin Wang, was not only handsome in appearance, dignified in manners, but also resourceful.
He is highly praised by both the government and the public. Some people believe that given the current situation, it would be a blessing for the country for King Jin to ascend the throne as emperor.
It's a pity that Chu State has a system of inheritance by eldest son, and the status of the prince is as stable as Mount Tai.
Emperor Daojun felt relieved, sat back, nodded and said, "What King Jin said is true." But soon, he became anxious again.
"Even if Xiong Wu is loyal to me. He abandoned Shanhaiguan and rescued the capital. He let the Han army in from Shanhaiguan."
"When the Han army joins forces, it connects to the outside of the pass. Soldiers, horses, food and grass can be supplied continuously."
"Can Chudu be able to defend it?"
King Jin was about to speak. Chen Xun, the left minister of the Ministry of War, stood up, raised his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I have a plan that can weaken the Han army."
"Speak directly." Emperor Daojun was not interested in talking to him and said angrily.
"The defense line of the Great Wall has collapsed. It is an indisputable fact that the Han army has entered. It is better to send someone to contact the Slavs and agree to attack the Han army from both sides. Kill Wu Nian in Hebei. At that time, all the land of Han will be given to the Slavs."
Chen Xun immediately clasped his fists and said, with a look of excitement on his face after speaking. This is a strategy to drive away the tiger and devour the wolf. If we can achieve peace and stability in the country, I will be indispensable for my contribution.
Everyone was stunned, and most people's eyes lit up. What he said made sense.
The Great Wall defense line has collapsed. Anyway, the Han army has already entered, so why not drag the Slavs into the water as well.
Wu Nian is a bear and a tiger.
Slavs are jackals.
When two wild beasts meet, a fight is inevitable.
King Jin frowned slightly, this is the truth. But what if the Slavs entered Yanmen Pass and burned, killed and looted in Shanxi?
He was about to speak.
Emperor Daojun immediately said: "Okay. The Ministry of Rites selects an eloquent person as an envoy to go to Yanmen Pass to contact the Slavs."
"Yes." Zhong Changzheng, the Minister of Rites, took a step forward, bent down and said.
Prince Jin had no choice but to suppress his urge to speak, and looked at his nose and heart.
The matter has reached a point of urgency.
After the meeting at the Yangxin Hall, Zhong Changzheng, the Minister of Rites, discussed with the two ministers and sent an official from the Ministry of Rites to lead more than a hundred followers to Yanmen Pass.
.............
afternoon. The sun is fierce and the earth is like a steamer, steaming. Xiong Wuwo's 80,000-horse infantry arrived in the north of the capital of Chu.
Xiong Wuwo has sent people into Chudu and requested to enter the capital for defense.
But there was no reply for a long time.
Xiong Wuwo guessed that the court was suspicious of him, so he just sneered, neither angry nor angry. He asked someone to find a bamboo mat, took off his armor, and lay on the bamboo mat and fell asleep.
A huge umbrella stood next to him to protect him from the sun. Several personal guards changed the direction of the umbrella cover according to the movement of the sun to avoid exposing Xiong Wuwu to the sun.
"General. Prince Jin is here." Linghu Yu rode his horse to Xiong Wuwo's side, turned over and dismounted, and said with cupped fists.
"I'm here to test." Xiong Wuwo opened his eyes and sat up. After adjusting his clothes, he said, "Please."
"Yes." Linghuyu responded, got on his horse and left. Not long after. King Jin came to Xiong Wuwo surrounded by dozens of people.
"General Xiong." King Jin was very polite and saluted with clasped fists.
"Your Majesty." Xiong Wuwo didn't have much contact with Prince Jin, but he had heard of the virtuous name of the third prince, so he respected him and returned the courtesy with cupped fists.
"The emperor was very moved when he learned that General Xiong was returning to the capital of Chu. He has prepared a banquet in the palace and sent me to invite the general into the city."
"Please general, please hand over the army to the deputy general and set up camp outside the city." King Jin said simply.
"Okay." Xiong Wuwo said with a sincere heart, clasping his fists.
King Jin nodded secretly, as expected. How could Xiong Wume have any dissatisfaction?
After Xiong Wuwo explained something, he took dozens of soldiers and entered the Chu capital from the North City Gate with the King of Jin.
King Jin and Xiong Wuwo's troops galloped forward, but Xiong Wuwo was half a step behind.
"General Xiong. Chen Xun, the former Minister of War, suggested driving away tigers and devouring wolves." King Jin told Xiong Wuwo the matter and asked in a low voice: "What does the general think?"
"Confused." Xiong Wuwo's eyes widened and he said angrily: "Although the defense line of the Great Wall has collapsed, Da Chu has a vast land and rich resources. It has been a country for many years and has a strong foundation."
"As long as your majesty holds the capital and calls in foreign troops to protect King Qin, you can deal with Wu Nian."
"Let the Slavs in. It muddies the waters."
"That's a good idea. Drive the tiger and devour the wolf. What if the tiger and the wolf collude and the Slavs get Shanxi and Wu Nian gets Beizhili?"
