The Zhao room is full of flowers, and the land of Qin is ablaze.
Outside Qinting City, Yingji finally let out a long sigh of relief as he looked at the Hu and Rong coalition forces retreating like a tide in front of them.
After more than a month, he repelled three general attacks launched by Quan Rong. He finally lived up to his brother's expectations and defended the place where the Qin people rose.
Fortunately, the prime minister planned to burn the western grasslands, leaving Rong Di with no subsequent supply power.
Feeling something, Ying Ji turned his head and looked behind him. He still didn't know what the situation in Xianyang was like.
But it was not good to think about it. At this moment, Yingji wished he could grow wings and fly back to Xianyang to share the worries of his elder brother.
In the battle of Sangqiu, Qin's vitality was severely damaged. Yinghua and Sima Cuo fled back to Qin in embarrassment with only dozens of soldiers.
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The exciting news that Yingji defeated Ronghu has not yet reached Xianyang City.
At this time, Xianyang Palace was still full of panic.
In the court hall, Ying Si angrily swept the simple books off the desk.
When the Qin army first defeated Qi, in order to stabilize the three Jin states, Qin did not hesitate to return the large area of land it had captured over the past ten years.
Now it seems that it is a self-defeating thing. Sanjin's appetite is bigger than he thought.
"Our rhinoceros head, our Daliang creation, has now come to attack my country, Great Qin, with the seals of the five kingdoms!" Ying Si roared through gritted teeth.
Ying Si already knew at this time that the reason why Qin was defeated by Qi in Sangqiu was precisely because Gongsun Yan was advising Wei behind the scenes. If Wei had not rebelled behind the scenes, the Qin army would not have been defeated by Qi.
Ying Si now really wants to tear Gongsun Yan into pieces.
"If there was no attack on Qi, I don't think Gongsun Yan would have succeeded easily." Ying Sheng, the son of the clan, glanced at Zhang Yi in front of him and said dissatisfiedly.
Ying Sheng had a good relationship with Ying Hua, and he and Ying Hua both disliked the new prime minister.
Now I see my former friends and brothers lying in bed sickly. Ying Sheng believed that all this was thanks to Zhang Yi.
Ying Sheng's words immediately aroused the agreement of the ministers.
Nowadays, in the court of Qin State, there are too many people who are dissatisfied with Zhang Yi.
They all attributed the responsibility for Qin's defeat to Zhang Yi.
Some people are like this. When they encounter setbacks, the first thing they think of is not to solve the problem, but to shirk responsibility.
"I dare not agree. Wei's intentions are known to everyone. The reason why our Qin State was defeated by Qi was because Wei was duplicitous behind its back. If Wei had not cut off our Qin Army's retreat, how could our Qin Army be defeated? You guys? How can you attribute all the faults to the prime minister?" Wei Zhang, who had always been a good friend of Zhang Yi, retorted.
Gan Mao also stood up and expressed his support: "I believe that everything with advantages has disadvantages. If Wei State had not interfered with it, our Qin State might have succeeded. Moreover, although our Qin State was defeated, You Geng (Ying Hua) won three Ten thousand against fifty thousand, even if the Qi army wins, it will be a miserable victory."
Gan Mao had studied at Shi Ju and was originally recommended by Zhang Yi and Ying Ji. At this time, he did his best to speak for Zhang Yi.
"This is wrong. The countries in the Central Plains will not agree with Zuo Geng (Gan Mao). They will only think that the arrogant Qin State has been defeated, and they will think that Qin State can be defeated." Ying Sheng retorted.
Ying Si scanned His Highness for a week and saw that the enemy was approaching and the Qin courtiers were still busy fighting among themselves, and he couldn't help but feel angry.
"Shut up, everyone!" Ying Si suddenly shouted at His Highness and everyone, and then turned his gaze to Zhang Yi who had not said a word: "What does the Prime Minister think our Qin country should do at this time?"
A few days ago, Ying Si calmed down and thought about it. He also understood that Zhang Yi had no qualms with Qin, and the battle of Sangqiu was just a self-defeating situation because the situation was not on Qin's side.
"This defeat is my responsibility. I dare not shirk my responsibility. Please also ask the monarch to remove me from my position as prime minister!" Zhang Yi bowed to Ying Si.
Zhang Yi did not take Ying Si's words.
"Is Prime Minister going to leave me when our Qin country is in danger?" Ying Si looked at him and replied in a calm tone.
"I don't dare, and I can't. I will be punished for my mistakes!" Zhang Yi bowed to the ground and replied.
Ying Si stared at him without answering. What he wants to see is not how Zhang Yi bows his head and pleads guilty, nor does he want to hear how he shirks the blame.
Now what if the Qin State kills Zhang Yi? Can soldiers who died in battle be resurrected? Will the Five Nations withdraw their troops?
"I believe that the most important thing for Qin State today is not to use strong troops to resist the five countries, but to seek differentiation." Zhang Yi continued.
"What does Xiangbang mean by this?" Ying Si didn't understand what he meant.
“In today’s world, Qin, Qi, and Chu are the strongest, followed by the rest.
At this time, the five kingdoms of Chu, Yan, Wei, Han, and Zhao wanted to join forces to attack Qin, but Qi refused. It can be seen that although Qin has been defeated by Qi, Qi has no intention of destroying Qin. This is all because the Jin Kingdom dominated the Central Plains for hundreds of years, and all the princes were afraid of Jin. Fortunately, the three families were divided into the Jin Dynasty. However, the Wei State became dominant again for a while, which shows the strength of the three Jin Dynasties. At this time, other than destroying Qin, the other countries are probably even less willing to see the three Jins unite. "
Ying Si's eyes lit up, "Does Xiangbang have a countermeasure?"
"Our Qin State only needs to unite with Qi, unite with Yan, divide Chu, and isolate the three Jins to make our Qin State invincible." Zhang Yi said slowly.
Ying Si understood the truth behind Zhang Yi's words and saw a way out from Zhang Yi's words.
"The king can send the daughter of the royal family to join the Yan Kingdom with heavy treasures. The Yan Kingdom is constantly harassed by Donghu attacks, and is also oppressed by Zhao and Qi. There has been a gap with the Zhao Kingdom for a long time. All you need to do is to tell the Duke of Yan that he is powerful, and he can be divided. I wish..."
Before Zhang Yi finished speaking, Ying Si interrupted him and said, "I know that Su Qin is serving as an official in the Yan Kingdom. What should he do if he interferes with it?"
"Your Majesty, there is no need to worry. My brother Su Qin once had an affair with the first monarch of the Yan Kingdom, Mrs. Wenhou. At this time, my brother does not have the trust of Duke Yan in the Yan Kingdom." Zhang Yi said expressionlessly this secret that was not a secret among the nobles of various countries. .
Even his relationship with Su Qin didn't mean to hide it at all and was straightforward.
The courtiers of Qin State suddenly sighed.
Ying Si nodded, and Zhang Yi continued: "I would like to invite you again to go to Chu, Qi, and Song to discuss the alliance."
"I'm afraid it won't be easy for the prime minister to encourage the three kingdoms to send troops to attack Jin." Qin's newly appointed Daliang Zao Yuechi replied at this time.
Lechi once served as the Prime Minister of Zhongshan and once turned the tide of Zhongshan when the country was in crisis.
The new king of Zhongshan succeeded to the throne and only favored his sycophantic minister Sima Xi. Sima Xi wanted to fight for power, so he bewitched the Lord of Zhongshan and drove him out of Zhongshan. After Yuechi entered the Qin Dynasty.
Zhang Yi still had great respect for this great talent who was also famous for his wisdom and conquest. He bowed his hands towards the orchestra and said: "There is no need for the Three Kingdoms to send troops. As long as the Three Kingdoms make Bishangguan, our Qin Kingdom can protect the country from the enemy." Yu."
After hearing this, Ying Si straightened his body and said to His Highness's ministers: "I want to depose Zhang Yi from the prime minister position and drive Zhang Yi out of Xianyang City!"
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