Xiang Yan has never underestimated Qin. He knew in his heart that if he wanted to save Chu in this war, he could only fight a protracted war.
If you place your hopes on the end of the First World War, the countries destroyed by Qin will serve as a lesson for Chu.
However, the attitude of the King of Chu and his ministers greatly disappointed Xiang Yan. He knew in his heart that without the support of the whole country, Chu had no hope at all.
In the palace of the King of Chu, there was singing and dancing, and the faces of King Chu and others were happy, as if the previous tragedy was all an illusion.
During the entire banquet, Xiang Yan was the only one with a cold face and a heart filled with regret. At this moment, he really regretted coming to the palace.
There was no need for him to make a trip.
This meal was the most uncomfortable meal Xiang Yan had ever eaten. When the banquet was over, he said goodbye.
He is a military commander and really doesn't like such extravagant occasions, especially when the current situation in Dachu is precarious.
Xiang Yan left.
This made King Chu Chu breathe a sigh of relief. In his opinion, the outcome of this war was very different if Xiang Yan was present and if Xiang Yan was not present.
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Da Qin.
Xianyang City.
"Sir, there is news from the Twelve Shang Dynasties that the Chu State is reorganizing its army to prepare for war. With Xiang Yan as the general, the army is being mobilized."
Fan Zeng looked calm. He looked at Zhao Shu and reported the news one by one.
In Fan Zeng's view, although Chu State has the ability to change, there is almost no chance.
It's not that he underestimated King Chu and Xiang Yan, but that Qin's side was too well prepared.
First of all, King Qin's government was much more powerful than King Chu's Fu Chu. Although Xiang Yan was also a famous general, Great Qin had General Wang Jian, who even had this young master's skills.
At the same time, the national power of Great Qin was the best in the world, far from being comparable to that of Chu.
The king of Qin's government was like an arm and a finger to the whole Qin Dynasty, but the king of Chu accepted Chu's royal edict and left the royal fiefdom. The gap between them was enough to determine the outcome of this battle.
"Sir, what do you think of Xiang Yan?" Zhao Shu took a sip of tea and asked Fan Zeng.
Hearing this, Fan Zeng said in a deep voice: "The Xiang family has been a Chu general for generations and has a high reputation in the Chu Kingdom. This person is quite capable of commanding troops."
"If we get the full support of King Chu of Chu, it will become the biggest obstacle to our Qin's march south."
"Xiang Yan is indeed a good general, and the state of Chu is indeed vast and rich in resources, but it depends on which country it is compared to."
At this moment, Zhao Ziqiu said with a faint voice: "The legacy of the ancestors of the Qin Dynasty was to leave the Central Plains in the east and unify the world."
"Our Great Qin has a general here, why should we be afraid of Xiang Yan? Besides, our Great Qin has the upper hand in this battle. Even if Xiang Yan is a famous general, he cannot change the general trend."
"Um!"
Hearing this, Fan Zeng also nodded: "The Qin Dynasty is as powerful as a rainbow, and the warriors of the Qin Dynasty are the best in the world. Naturally, they can level the Chu land."
"Haha, not only the Chu region, this time I want to wipe out the Zhuyue as well. Our target is the Zhuyue, and there is a general in the Chu region."
Having said this, Zhao Shu took a deep look at Fan Zeng and said in a deep voice: "Sir, you have great talents. When you destroy Chu and Yue, I will personally ask the king to take credit for you."
"Our country, Great Qin, has a twenty-level military merit title system that runs rampant across the world. As long as one has the ability, it is only a matter of time before he can be crowned a marquis and become a prime minister."
Zhao Shu valued Fan Zeng very much. As long as Fan Zeng could be loyal to him, he would not mind giving Fan Zeng a share of glory and wealth.
Hearing this, Fan Zeng nodded heavily: "I would like to thank you, Master!"
Perhaps before, Fan Zeng was somewhat dissatisfied and had other thoughts in his mind, but as he took charge of the Twelve Shang, the more he learned about the situation, the clearer he became that there was no hope for either Chu or Qi.
This world will eventually be unified by Great Qin.
After sending Fan Zeng away, Zhao Shu continued to look through the case files about the Chu region and Zhuyue. This time he went south to destroy Chu, and all preparations had to be made up front.
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"Sir, news just came from the Beidou Chamber of Commerce that the money and food sent by Ba Qing were taken away by the Zhisu Nei History Office."
Yaoyao frowned and turned towards Zhao Shu, saying: "Now the Beidou Chamber of Commerce and the Nandou Chamber of Commerce will divide the money and food sent by Wu Shiluo equally."
"Based on the current situation, the Beidou Chamber of Commerce is fine, but the situation of the Nandou Chamber of Commerce is not good."
"After all, the Nandou Chamber of Commerce still maintains the expenses of the Hidden Palace."
Hearing this, Zhao Shu frowned slightly. He had discussed with the King of Qin that regarding the money and food for the management of Su Neishi, he would first use his share to pay off the debt.
However, the Zhisu Nei History Office took away the money and food at this time.
Such a move caught Zhao Shu off guard.
With lightning flashing in his mind, Zhao Shu thought for a long time, and then he turned to Yaoyao and said, "People from the Nandou Chamber of Commerce will go and bring back all my share of Qin Wangli."
"At the same time, let Jidu come back."
"Borrow a batch of money and food from the Twelve Chambers of Commerce to make up for the missing part in the administration of the Su Nei History Office."
"At the same time, we order the Beidou Chamber of Commerce, the Nandou Chamber of Commerce, the Twelve Chamber of Commerce, and the three major chambers of commerce to refuse to cooperate with the Governing Aunai History Office from now on."
"Some of the previous cooperation has been suspended. At the same time, the official office of Xu Palace was ordered to have those responsible for the history of Su Nei withdraw from the Agricultural Science Palace."
"As long as there are any matters related to me and cooperation with the Zhisu Neishi Official Office, all the people from the Zhisu Neishi Official Office will be withdrawn."
Hearing this, Yaoyao's pretty face tightened: "Master, if you do this, Xianyang will definitely be shaken. Your Majesty..."
"Don't worry about it, Your Majesty!"
Zhao Shu's eyes were full of ferocity, and he said to Yaoyao: "I can give you some benefits, but I am not a fool either."
"The reason for favoring the Great Qin is because I am the Young Master of the Great Qin, and it is because of the king, not because of the official office of the Governor of Su Nei."
"promise."
Nodding in agreement, Yaoyao turned around and left. Although she wanted to remonstrate, after much thought, she still chose to remain silent.
She knew in her heart that since Zhao Shu did this, he must have already thought through the consequences of doing so.
What's more, she came from the Yin Palace, and by doing this to the Su Nei Historian Office, she not only cheated Zhao Shu, but also the Yin Palace.
If she doesn't tell Zhao Shu about the situation today, there will be big trouble in the Hidden Palace.
Following Zhao Shu's order, an undercurrent arose in the city of Xianyang. First, Jidu came to visit, and then cartloads of grain and grass were sent to the Zhisu Nei History Office.
Immediately afterwards, Ji Du led an inspection team to the Su Nei History Office. In Shanglin New City, all the people who were in charge of the Su Nei History Office were moved back.
As soon as the incident happened, he was sent to Zhangtai Palace by the people from Heibingtai.
"Your Majesty, something happened!"
Dunruo frowned, with a complicated expression.
Hearing this, Qin Wangzheng put down the bamboo slips in his hand, looked at Dunrui, and said, "Did Chu or Qi send troops?"
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