After being reprimanded, the minister swallowed his saliva and bravely said: "But, my lord, only by solving this matter can we retreat the Xuan army and deal with the Qin army with all our strength."
"How can I admit it if I don't have it! Furthermore, once compensation is made, it will mean that our country admits its mistake. If Xuanguo uses this to demand cession of territory and compensation for money, how can he agree! If you don't agree, you have already admitted it! There will be no room for maneuver. Isn’t this pushing me into a pit of fire!” King Ling said angrily.
"This, this..." The minister was also a little panicked and quickly saluted: "Is it because the minister is stupid and speaks inappropriately, or the king is more thoughtful."
The Spirit King glared at him, and the latter was so frightened that he bowed his head and returned to the train.
Seeing this, Ling Xiang pondered for a moment and said: "Can you send a letter to Wu Chu and join the previous four-nation alliance? This will be enough to deter King Xuan."
After hearing this, King Ling thought for a while, then slowly shook his head: "Old Prime Minister, do you think that after attacking Qin, Wu Chu will still send troops?"
"Go as a debater, you can know the pros and cons." Ling Xiang said.
King Ling continued to shake his head: "It's useless. The King of Wu is seriously ill and the prince is supervising the country. The country of Wu is only trying to protect itself. Even if the King of Chu wants to send troops, there are not many troops in the country to mobilize."
"That……"
Lingxiang didn't know what to say.
King Ling sighed again and said helplessly: "Let's send more troops to Fan Que first, continue to deal with the matter with Xuan Guo, and try our best to resolve it diplomatically. I hope King Huan can survive for a while."
This is a decision that King Ling has no choice at the moment. He cannot ignore the Xuan army and forcefully go to fight in Huan. In that case, Lingguo himself will be in danger.
In the next period of time, it is very likely that the Xuanling and Ling armies will have a long-term confrontation at the border, with no one moving.
At the same time, Huan Guo also responded to the war in three aspects.
First, with Xiang Ge as commander, he led 70,000 troops and garrisoned Wuxia Pass. These 70,000 people can be said to be the entire central army of Huan State.
Second, Zhu Hui, the Marquis of Pingnan, ordered all prisons to be relocated and 100,000 prisoners to be eliminated to eliminate Zhou Ce's power in Anyang. There is no problem with Huan Guo's decision, because Xiao Yuan will most likely ask Zhou Ce to send troops from Anyang to threaten Huan Du.
Third, under the leadership of Minister Guo Kai, a nationwide forced conscription was carried out to capture strong men for military service.
At this time, the Qin army gathered 300,000 people and had already arrived outside Wuxia Pass.
This place is the gate to the shrinking territory of Huan Kingdom. Including 70,000 Huan troops, it will not be so easy to capture if they hold on desperately.
It's just that most of the current Huan Army officers and soldiers have low morale. This is related to the quality of the army and also to fear.
The same is true for the coach Xiang Ge. It's okay to let him brag in the temple, but if he really wants to fight against 300,000 Qin troops, his mentality can be imagined.
Guan Nei meeting hall.
Xiang Gezheng said with a sad look on his face: "Today, 300,000 Qin troops are pressing on the border. Not only are Su Yi, Peng Shuang and others, but also Qin King Xiao Yuan is personally on the ground. How can we resist the enemy? Do you have any good ideas?"
He looked around, and all the generals lowered their heads slightly and remained silent.
"Alas." Xiang Ge sighed helplessly. Just when he was filled with worries, a soldier hurried in.
"Come to Commander Xiang, the Prime Minister is here."
"Oh!?" Hearing this, Xiang Ge was shocked. Without saying a word, he quickly stepped out to meet him, and the generals followed him.
Not long after, Qiu Rong arrived. After seeing him, Xiang Ge quickly bent down and bowed deeply: "Prime Minister Qiu."
The prime minister is a minister who assists the country and leads hundreds of officials. No matter how high Xiang Ge's military rank is, he is still greater than the prime minister.
Qiu Rong also returned the gift, and just as he was about to speak, Xiang Ge couldn't wait to say: "Is Prime Minister Qiu here to defeat the enemy?"
Qiu Rong shook his head slightly: "In the battle at Wuxia Pass, we still have to rely on General Xiang to defeat the Qin army. In fact, I am here just to ask for an audience with the King of Qin on the king's order."
"This." Xiang Ge was a little anxious: "The Qin army has arrived outside the pass and is setting up camp. Its intention is obviously to launch a long-term fierce attack. With the strength of our army, we may not be able to defend it for a long time. The prime minister should report to King Ming and send troops as soon as possible. Reinforcements."
"The country is already thinking of ways to deal with this matter." Qiu Rong said: "What the general has to do now is to hold on to the city and not give in an inch."
"Okay." Xiang Ge had no choice but to say, "When will the Prime Minister go to Qin camp, so that I can send you some guards."
"No need." Qiu Rong raised his hand and said: "Although the King of Qin is treacherous, he is the king of a country after all. He will not take the truth seriously. Otherwise, how can he be trusted by the world."
What's the point of going to the other side's camp, even if he brought some guards with him? Qiu Rong was very magnanimous, and after arriving here, there was no delay. He left Wuxia Pass that afternoon.
Qin army camp.
In the large tent of the Chinese army, Xiao Yuan, dressed in black brocade clothes and with his hair bound in a jade hairpin, was discussing the war with the generals.
Just as he was talking, a guard in charge of reporting came in, knelt on one knee and said:
"Your Majesty, the Prime Minister of the State of Huan wishes to see you."
"Oh?" Xiao Yuan frowned. He didn't want to see him at first, but after thinking about it, he had no choice but to say: "Invite him to come over."
"No." The guard took the order and left.
After a while, Qiu Rong entered. He was dressed in the official uniform of Prime Minister Huan. After entering, he first looked at the Qin generals on the left and right, then stepped forward, bowed his hands, saluted and said, "I have met His Highness the King of Qin."
"You don't need to be polite, Prime Minister." Xiao Yuan smiled slightly and said politely: "Why don't you tell me why you came here today?"
"Why do you ask, Your Highness, knowingly?" Qiu Rong smiled bitterly and said, "There shouldn't be such a war between Qin and Huan, and Your Highness shouldn't start such an unjust division..."
"Wait a minute." Xiao Yuan interrupted him: "Huan will kill my minister and ask King Huan for an explanation, but King Huan resists and refuses to hand over the culprit. In this way, our country is indignant. As a king alone, Is there any reason not to attack Huan? If we don't attack Huan and the army and the people criticize us, how will the world view Qin?"
"This matter is completely a misunderstanding." Qiu Rong said anxiously: "That Ji Ao rat, deceives the emperor, is so audacious, and has betrayed our country long ago."
"Xiangbang's theory is really ridiculous. Qin will know whether he has misunderstood it." Xiao Yuan said: "It's just like now. Ruo Gu orders a young general to kill Xiangbang, and then tells the world that that young general is no longer Qin. He is a general, does anyone believe him?"
"This." Qiu Rong hesitated.
Xiao Yuan continued: "Furthermore, the emperor had an edict to recover the lost territory of the empire. King Huan split the earth and refused to go out. Instead, he ordered the king's master to fight against the crime."
Huang Qi pointed out that this was really a high-sounding reason that no one could refute.
In addition, regarding Yang Qing'an's matter, Qiu Rong knew that if he really wanted to argue, he would not be able to argue.
He couldn't help but sigh, feeling sad for a while.
Seeing this, Xiao Yuan slowed down and said, "Xiang Qiu seems to be very tired."
