After this small defeat, Huangfu Ye returned to the tent in anger.
Not long after, the deputy general came in, clasped his fists and said, "General, after inspection, our army's casualties were less than a thousand, and a few camps were destroyed. Su Yi's actions did not achieve much results."
"What do you know!" Huangfu Ye glared at him and said angrily: "Su Yi wants to destroy the morale of our army! Prepare in advance for the next war."
"Ah? This..." The deputy general swallowed.
"First think of ways to improve morale." Huangfu Ye said: "If this continues, if Su Yi dares to fight, our army will be intimidated. This is not a solution."
"What does the general mean..." the deputy general asked tentatively.
Huangfu Ye took a deep breath: "Currently, apart from a strong attack on Ningyang, I have no other good tactics, but with Su Yi here, I am afraid it will be difficult to achieve anything with the current strength of our unit. I intend to do it first." King of Messages, please ask the country to find a way to get rid of Su Yi, and then use troops against Ningyang."
As he spoke, he added: "In addition, Su Yi's use of troops does not follow common sense. You don't know what his military action will be. Immediately put the camp on full alert and set up secret sentries further ahead to prevent him from stealing the camp next time. "
"Yes! General, get ready now!" the deputy general took the order and left.
On the other side, after Lian Xiao came back, he couldn't help but say: "Shuai Su expected it to be true, and Huangfu Ye really didn't dare to pursue him."
Inside the tent, there were generals from various ministries on the left and right. When Su Yi heard this, he habitually clenched his right fist into a fist, coughed slightly, then smiled and said:
"Although it is a small victory, it also allows our soldiers to see that although our troops are small, we can definitely defeat the Wu army!"
"This is very important!"
"Generals in all ministries should boost their morale and make full preparations for the coming war!"
After hearing this, all the generals became energetic.
On the Ningyang side, Su Yi really dared to fight, but Huangfu Ye was a little timid.
His letters soon reached Wudu.
After receiving his request, the King of Wu immediately discussed it with the ministers of the State of Wu.
Now Su Yi has already become famous all over the world after the battle to destroy Jin.
A minister said: "Su Yi, today's first-class military general, with this person here, guarding Ningyang with a hundred thousand troops, it is not easy to break this place. General Huangfu's request is not wrong. Before the war, except for It would be a good idea to get rid of the opponent’s key figures.”
"How to get rid of it?" King Wu asked.
"Maybe it can collapse from within." The minister said.
"This strategy won't work." Before the King of Wu could speak, someone else stood up and said, "When Qin Liang attacked Jin, the King of Qin used Su Yi as his commander. The King of Jin once tried to drive a wedge between the monarch and his ministers. As a result, Instead, he was taken advantage of by the King of Qin, which shows the trust that King Qin has in Su Yi."
"Today is different from the past, and now the King of Qin is not in the country at all. This strategy can be implemented."
"Then there must be some instigation by Qin ministers in the capital of Qin to have the effect and make the Qin court suspicious of Su Yi. But now, after the last contact with Ding Rong, most of our country's agents lurking in Qinzhou have been killed It’s clean, who do you want to tell me?”
"this……"
"Okay, this strategy really doesn't work. Let's try another method." King Wu waved his hand to interrupt the two of them.
"Maybe we can send assassins to assassinate him." Another person said.
"This is even more ridiculous. Su Yi is the commander-in-chief of the army, and there are many generals around him who are all extraordinary in martial arts, and Lian Xiao is the bravest of the three armies. Furthermore, how did the assassin enter the military camp?"
At this time, the Prime Minister of Wu State stood up, raised his hands and said: "Your Majesty, I think that instead of trying to get rid of Su Yi, it is better to use it for yourself."
"Oh?" King Wu was shocked and quickly asked: "What does the prime minister mean?"
Wu Xiang said: "Now that the King of Qin is away, Su Yi can mobilize all the troops in the Qin State. It is conceivable that his current military power, if we can convince Su Yi, will be a disaster for the Qin State!" It will perish directly!”
Yes, Su Yi is now fully responsible for Qin's defensive war. Wherever he deploys troops is a matter of military order!
If he can be persuaded, the Qin Kingdom's gate will be opened immediately without spending a single soldier!
Thinking of this, King Wu also became a little excited: "Yes, yes, yes, how to persuade?"
"Xu Chongli! Duke, General of the State of Wu!" Wu Xiang said directly.
After hearing this, King Wu was a little dazed on the spot.
Duke is already the highest title under the king, and this general is generally not set up by other countries.
This official position is the head of the military generals, commanding the country's troops and horses, and only appears in small numbers during wartime.
Just like when Xiao Yuan defeated Yan before, the emperor appointed him as the general of the empire. In name, he was to command the soldiers and horses of the world!
After being stunned, when Wu Wang was about to say something, other ministers already spoke one after another:
"How is this possible! Our country of Wu has not had a general for many years. Even if it is established, it cannot be an outsider!"
"That's right! The Duke has reached his limit..."
King Wu also laughed dryly: "Haha, Prime Minister, is this, is this too exaggerated?"
"Your Majesty!" Wu Xiang said seriously: "If this were not the case, how could Su Yi be tempted? His current title in the Qin Kingdom is just an earl, which is thousands of miles away from a duke, but a general, to the leader of the army, It is the highest pursuit in life. If you can conquer the Qin Dynasty easily, why should you be stingy about your official position?"
As soon as he finished speaking, King Wu made up his mind: "Okay! Just as the prime minister said, send an envoy immediately to meet with Su Yi!"
Wu State discussed various decisions regarding Su Yi's issue, and finally decided to buy him off with heavy profits.
This also illustrates Su Yi's military talents from the side.
The envoy responsible for lobbying was named Lu Cong, a civil servant in the state of Wu, and currently the censor in the palace. The king of Wu was willing to use him as his envoy, so he naturally had a certain degree of eloquence.
After receiving the king's order, he did not delay and took the nearest route by water to the border between the two countries. Then he first went to the Wu Army camp.
Upon learning of his arrival, Huangfu Ye invited him into the tent and said with some worry during the conversation:
"Su Yi started from the Qinzhou Army. He was one of the earliest generals under the King of Qin. He made great achievements in the Qin State, opened up many territories for the King of Qin, and was a founding hero. When it comes to persuading surrender, I don't think there is much hope."
Lu Congdao: "The conditions offered by my king this time are not something that anyone can refuse. No matter how good he is, Su Yi is still a human being, and I have already thought of a way to say it."
As he spoke, he added: "In addition, if the king of Qin is in the country, this strategy is not feasible. Su Yi may not have the courage. But now, the king is not here and he has military power. It is hard to say. General, just wait for good news." ."
After hearing his explanation, Huangfu Ye also nodded secretly and said nothing more: "So, I wish Mr. Lu success."
