On the other side, the Chen Kingdom battlefield.
Zhong Bai's military deployment was for both land and water armies to advance together, finally join forces, land with infantry, and advance directly into Chen State.
At this time, Chen Guochaotang had already exploded.
In the small court meeting hall, the ministers were panicking, whispering to each other, and it was noisy.
"I, Chen Guo, have always obeyed the emperor of the Shang Dynasty, why do I do this..."
"Yes, it is completely unreasonable for the emperor to attack Chen..."
"Now, Zhong Bai, the general of the Zhenwu Army, has led an army of 100,000, and is advancing on both land and water. His naval warships are approaching Linkou, and his cavalry have also arrived at Huaicheng..."
"This, this, this, what should I do..."
People's tone was anxious and worried.
The face of King Chen above him was gloomy, his fists were clenched, and there was no need to say more about the resentment in his heart.
It wasn't until a while later that he took a deep breath, suppressed his anger and said, "Shut up!" The ministers became quiet one after another.
King Chen said: "I, the State of Chen, have always been loyal to the royal family, but now Shang Rui has done despicable things to humiliate me and the State of Chen! This is unbearable! I, the State of Chen, will resist to the end!"
"But your Majesty..." A minister said anxiously.
"There's nothing more to worry about!" King Chen interrupted him directly, pointing his finger and shouting: "Immediately send an order to reduce the level of peace! Let him lead the troops to Huaicheng!"
The worries of the ministers are justified, because the Chen State does not have much force.
This is a very small principality and a docile country. It has never engaged in war before, and it has no more than one county under its jurisdiction. The total military strength in the country is probably only 30,000, so how can it resist Zhong Bai's army.
But King Chen had made his decision, and the ministers could only sigh.
After going to court, the concubine who heard the news also hurriedly came to find him. After seeing King Chen, she looked worried and said full of sadness: "Your Majesty, has the emperor really sent troops to attack Chen?"
"Yes, Shang Rui, this foolish king, has no regard for etiquette and integrity. I have ordered General Jiaping to lead his troops to Huaicheng." King Chen said.
"But..." The concubine's worries continued: "My country, Chen, has simple folk customs and kind people. I never fight with others. What will happen if a war breaks out?"
As she spoke, she added: "Your Majesty, Shang Rui's intention is only to treat my concubine. It's up to me to reduce this sin."
"No!" King Chen refused directly.
"But your Majesty..." The concubine's eyes were red and she cried, "If a war breaks out and harms the people, how can I bear it..."
"No matter what! In this world, no one can ever try to separate you and me!" King Chen said harshly, and he also hugged his beloved concubine into his arms and gently wiped her tears.
"Your Majesty, just listen to my concubine..." The concubine cried and begged.
Of course she didn't want to follow Shang Rui, but it was just that she didn't want to bring disaster to the people of Chen State.
But how could King Chen be willing?
He loves his concubine deeply.
She did the same to him.
This is a beautiful couple, and the story spreads all over the country.
But that's it, the foolish king wants to steal someone's beloved wife!
A few days later, Zhong Bai's land and water armies joined forces and approached Huaicheng. At the same time, General Chen Guo reduced his troops and led 30,000 troops to station in Huaicheng, preparing to resist the imperial army here.
In his heart, Zhong Bai absolutely did not want to fight this war, but the reason the emperor gave him was that King Chen openly resisted the imperial decree. He actually did not know the inside story until now.
To be honest, with Chen Guo's combat power, the result is self-evident.
The battle in Huaicheng didn't last long at all. In just half a month, the draw was unstoppable.
On this day, in terms of the imperial army, the Chinese army held a large tent.
Zhong Bai is convening the generals to discuss the army.
Huaicheng has been shaken and can be broken at any time. This can be seen by all the generals from the previous battlefield, and this war is not too bloody.
A partial general said: "General, judging from the current situation, if our army attacks for one more day, Huai City will be defeated. At that time, the last general suggests that the troops can be divided into three routes, from the southeast, northeast, and center, and advance in parallel. , meet again in Chendu."
"No." Zhong Bai raised his hand to stop him and said: "This battle is not to capture the Chen land. There is no need to capture the city. We only need to force the King of Chen to surrender. Therefore, I intend to fight quickly. Just approach Chendu."
"This..." The generals looked at each other.
"In addition, in this battle, innocent people must not be harmed, and no prisoners must be killed. Anyone who violates this rule will not be pardoned! Do you hear me clearly?" Zhong Bai said again.
"No!" All the generals clasped their fists together.
He arranged a battle plan here, and on the next day, Huaicheng was forcibly captured. Then Zhong Bai was unstoppable, approaching Chendu.
Due to Chen Guo's docility and military strength, there was no obstruction at all. To put it simply, after breaking Huai City, Zhong Bai was equivalent to marching to Chen's capital.
This battle was too easy. In less than three months, the army was already approaching the city.
At this time, Chen Guochao was even more panicked. A minister came out and said in a trembling voice:
"Your Majesty, Zhong Bai has arrived at the capital. I beg your Majesty to hand over your beloved concubine to avoid this attack..."
"Yes, Your Majesty, if there was no concubine, how could the Chen Kingdom be in such a state..."
"Your Majesty, this disaster is all caused by your beloved concubine. Please be kind and kind..."
Either for survival, for a way out, or for their own future, in short, this group of civil servants began to target the concubine.
After hearing what everyone said, King Chen laughed. He chuckled lightly at first, and then laughed on his back.
After the laughter, he pointed at the ministers below and said sternly: "You bunch of weaklings! You actually blame a woman! How ridiculous!"
"I would rather die than suffer this humiliation!"
This is really a man who is not guilty, but who is guilty of having a jade.
To be honest, it's not the concubine's fault that she is beautiful.
Maybe... beauty is a curse?
The next day, because Zhong Bai's troops were approaching the city, King Chen also went to the city in person.
At this time, the Chen State had no troops to stop it. It could be said that Zhong Bai could enter Chen Capital at any time if he wanted to. The reason why he kept waiting was that he did not want to attack the palace.
Seeing King Chen wearing royal robes and a crown on his head at the top of the city, Zhong Bai couldn't help but be shocked. He quickly smashed the horse's belly lightly, rode alone to the front, and then raised his voice and shouted:
"King Chen, unless Zhong Bai is willing to attack Chen, he has no choice but to do so. You have seen the current situation. As long as you are willing to plead guilty to the emperor, I will withdraw my troops immediately and will not harm the people at all!"
"Zhong Bai!" King Chen shouted, pointing at Zhong Bai: "Stop being hypocritical! Now that our country, Chen, has been defeated, what else is there to say!"
"That foolish king! He is just coveting the beauty of my beloved wife and wants to take it for himself! He is just using this to send troops!"
"Such a filthy and despicable person is not worthy of being the common master of the world!"
"What did you say!?"
Zhong Bai was shocked when he heard this.
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