The King of Liang was cruel and bloodthirsty, and massacred the people in Shucheng to provide food for the army.
After a few days, the entire city was covered with blood.
After collecting all the supplies in the army, after checking them, a general reported: "Your Majesty, plus the food and grass that the Fanhuan army escorted before, our army now has reserves. If we save some, it will be enough for half a year. In addition, the wealth of this city is , and can also be used as military expenses.”
"Okay!" King Liang was delighted and said, "How Yue Zheng trapped me for half a year during the siege of Shu City!"
This war cannot last half a year.
Yue Zheng thought that by cutting off the food and fodder of the Liang army, he would trap the King of Liang to death, but he never expected that the King of Liang would slaughter the entire Shu City to pieces!
Moreover, the more than 90,000 Liang troops now have money and food, and their morale has not been affected at all.
At the same time, in Yandu, after learning that Huan's army was defeated, King Yan also began to send envoys to Huan on the advice of his ministers, preparing to persuade King Huan to stop the war against Yan.
Before, when the Huan army was not defeated, the envoy might not have much effect, but now, the effect is naturally different.
King Huan was defeated and returned to the country directly due to lack of food and grass.
At this moment, he is also discussing with his subordinates whether to continue to participate in the Five Kingdoms Conquest.
At this time, Yanshi came to see King Huan.
At present, King Huan is not in the capital, but has returned to the border city of Huan State and is temporarily stationed.
After seeing him, Yanshi naturally saluted him first, and then, before he could speak, King Huan took the lead and asked, "Why are you here, the envoy?"
"It's a beautiful thing for Your Highness." Yan Shi said directly.
"Oh?" After hearing this, King Huan couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and asked with interest: "What is a beautiful thing? Tell me about it."
"That's it." Yan Shi organized his speech, and then went straight to the point: "Your Highness is currently withdrawing from the army, and in order to thank His Highness for this move, my emperor has specially ordered me to come and cede the land of the two counties to Huan State. I hope that Your Highness will do so." can restore friendship with our country."
"What!?" Upon hearing this, King Huan's eyes suddenly widened, and he couldn't help but lean forward, as if he was about to stand up.
"Your Highness heard it right, the land of two counties." Yanshi repeated sternly.
Yanguo's territory is very large. If the land of two counties can be used to retreat the army of one country, King Yan will certainly be able to accept it.
As long as there is one less Huan, the Allied supply line will become very long, which is worth planning in terms of the entire war situation.
And these are undoubtedly great temptations for King Huan, who has always been greedy and selfish.
Seeing Yanshi's affirmative tone, his eyes were still wide open. He couldn't help but swallowed his saliva, and then looked down.
Below, also standing were Huan Xiang Qiu Rong, Commander Xiang Ge and others.
Xiang Ge said nothing and frowned slightly.
Qiu Rong stood up and said directly: "What the envoy said is simply that Yan Kingdom can no longer withstand it and is at the stage of imminent defeat. Otherwise, how could it be like this?"
"Huh? What the Prime Minister said is wrong." Yanshi waved his hand and said with a smile: "I come here with sincerity. My emperor's meaning is already very clear. As for what the Prime Minister said, our country can no longer stand it. It’s really nonsense.”
As he spoke, he continued: "As we all know, the current battle situation is that the Qin and Xuan coalition forces are under control of the Lushan area, the Liang army is besieged in Shucheng, and the Ling army is unable to advance. All the fighting conditions here are in our Yan army's favor. How can our country show signs of defeat?”
What he said was superficial, but from the perspective of Huan Guo, who was not in a war situation, it was the truth.
After hearing this, Qiu Rong was silent for a moment, and then continued to object: "It's really a big deal for King Yan to give up the land of the two counties at his request. Doesn't the envoy know that once our Huan army continues to participate in the war, the current battle situation will be different?" , I’m afraid it’s going to change too, right?”
Yanshi shook his head and argued: "Although I disagree with what the Prime Minister said, I have to admit that Huan Jun's participation in the war did have some impact on our country, but these are not important. What is important is that Huan Jun's participation in the war did have some impact on our country. After joining the war, will His Highness King Huan get the land of the two counties?"
"This..." Qiu Rong was somewhat speechless by his words.
Yanshi was right. The alliance between the Huan army and the Liang army was just a pretext, and there were many conflicts with the Liang army afterwards. If they really continued to participate in the war, a lot of troops would be lost. In terms of the allied forces' merits, could they? Being divided into two counties is really a problem.
More importantly, King Huan's defeat this time ruined the supplies of the Allied forces. There is no doubt that the other four kings must have a great opinion of him.
Yan Shi also immediately grasped this point and continued: "His Highness withdrew from the front line and had a lot of gaps with the coalition forces. With the ferocity of King Qin and King Liang, can they still tolerate His Highness? Cooperating with them is like seeking the skin of a tiger. ah."
"Not to mention the final outcome, now that His Highness can capture two counties without spending a single soldier, what else is there to consider?"
King Huan had already been attacked by Li Po and suffered a lot of losses, and he had no determination to defeat Yan. If he didn't join the war now, he would be able to gain two lands, which was undoubtedly the most perfect for him.
He followed the alliance because he wanted to fish in troubled waters and get some advantages!
At this time, what Yanshi said hit the mark.
King Huan rolled his eyes and began to think.
Seeing this, Yanshi knew what he was doing and immediately pretended to say: "You only have one chance, it depends on how your highness seizes it. I will say this and say goodbye."
After he finished speaking, he bowed and was about to leave.
When King Huan saw this, he hurriedly stretched out his hand and said: "Messenger, wait a moment! Wait a moment..."
Yanshi smiled secretly, stopped in his tracks and said, "What else does your Highness have to say?"
"Haha." King Huan laughed dryly and said, "This matter can be discussed. It can be discussed. Which two counties are you planning to cede?"
Upon hearing this, Qiu Rong said anxiously, "Your Majesty!" before Yan Shi could reply.
But just as he started to speak, King Huan raised his hand to interrupt him: "Huh? Prime Minister, there is no need to say more."
There is no doubt that King Huan is greedy and always likes to take advantage. The arrival of the Yan Envoy this time also caused him to directly change his strategy, causing the Five Kingdoms to conquer Yan and become the Four Kingdoms.
After he and Yanshi finished discussing the land cession in the hall, he was so satisfied that he couldn't help but smile.
The matter was finalized and Yanshi resigned. At this time, Qiu Rong couldn't bear it anymore and said urgently:
"Your Majesty! Our country has made alliances with other countries. We have alliances! We must stop our troops at this time, and we must follow the truth!"
"Huh? Prime Minister, you are worrying too much. I was just repelled by Li Po. It's not like I didn't participate in the battle." King Huan waved his hand.
"But Your Majesty, my seal has been sealed!"
"What's the point? It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter."
King Huan said and couldn't help but said excitedly:
"Oh, in this world, two counties are given free land, without any cost of troops, money or food. Do you think I can refuse? There is no reason! Right..."
