Chu Muxue was immersed in the invincible victory of herself and the Chu army.
Suddenly, a burst of rapid footsteps came from outside the tent.
A messenger rushed into the tent in panic, came straight to Chu Muxue, and handed an urgent letter with both hands.
"Your Majesty, a letter from the border!"
Chu Muxue frowned, and suddenly there was an unwanted premonition in her heart.
She took the urgent letter, opened it, and her face instantly became solemn.
It turned out that the news of Zhao State's dispatch of troops was finally learned by Chu State.
The State of Zhao took advantage of the darkness to attack the border of the State of Chu. The momentum was so strong that it had already advanced for dozens of miles.
The Chu State's border defenders were in dire need of food and reinforcements. They were in critical condition and eagerly awaited the return of the main army for reinforcements.
This must be another good thing Su Ye did!
When he was in Chu State, Su Ye was good at dancing with long sleeves and dressed in white clothes as he shuttled among envoys from various countries.
No matter which country he goes to, as soon as Baiyi Suye's name comes out, he will be treated as a guest.
Zhao Guo is naturally no exception.
Otherwise, how could the timing be such a coincidence!
Chu Muxue stood in the tent, feeling furious in her heart!
When he and the Chu army were victorious, Zhao took the opportunity to launch an attack.
Su Ye used diplomatic means to confuse the public, but in fact secretly prepared for war.
In an attempt to take advantage of the fact that the main force of Chu's army was outside, he took over the border of Chu in one fell swoop.
A trace of determination flashed in Chu Muxue's eyes. She knew that the defenders at the border were in urgent need of help.
So, she made a prompt decision:
"Send the order and immediately mobilize Lin Yi's army to return to the border to support the border!"
Outside the tent, the soldiers received the order and took action quickly.
Although the Yan army was forced into a desperate situation by Lin Yi, they were hiding in the valley and were quite tenacious.
It was impossible to defeat them completely for a while.
If Lin Yi continues to waste time on the Yan side, the border will inevitably be in danger.
Chu Muxue knew very well that this return to the border was not only a military contest, but also a political struggle.
She must win, otherwise Chu's status in the Seven Kingdoms will plummet.
Lin Yi, who thought he could win his first big victory, suddenly received an order from the Empress to retreat.
Looking at the silent valley in the middle of the night, the Yan army was hiding somewhere.
Even if there are all kinds of dissatisfaction in my heart and the military order is difficult, I can only turn the horse's head:
"Follow me back to the border to support you!"
The Yan army in the valley was suddenly relieved, and they were all shocked.
For fear of some conspiracy, until all the Chu army retreated, only the sound of silence could be heard in the valley.
Only then did he quietly raise his head.
The subordinate asked in confusion:
"Why did the Chu army suddenly retreat?"
Qian Zhang, who finally got out of trouble, looked at the chaotic footprints left on the ground after the Chu army retreated.
Even if he didn't want to admit it, he realized there was only one possibility.
Qian Zhang sighed:
"It must be Prime Minister Su. Does he have any clever tricks up his sleeve?"
Soon, news of the Yan State's army's escape reached the Yan State.
During this trip, no one dared to question Su Ye's ability.
The Yan State army was originally in danger, but under Su Ye's planning.
Not only did they successfully get out of trouble, but they also forced the Chu army to return to the border to support them. It could be said to kill two birds with one stone.
Yan Lichu looked at Su Ye approvingly and asked for his opinion:
"Prime Minister Su, in your opinion, should I, Dayan, withdraw from Chu?"
After a tragic defeat, the generals finally learned their lesson and no longer blindly clamored to go to war.
However, Su Ye pondered for a moment and said:
"Your Majesty, I think we should unite with Qi to attack Chu."
Yan Lichu raised his eyebrows:
"How do you say this, Prime Minister Su?"
"Your Majesty, now the main force of Chu's army has returned to the border to support the border, and the internal defenses are empty. Qi and Yan have a long history of friendship, and together with Zhao, they will advance in three directions, and they will definitely be able to capture Chu."
Yan Lichu listened to Su Ye's analysis and deeply agreed:
"What Su Ye said is true, then follow your plan and unite Qi to attack Chu!"
"Your Majesty, don't worry."
Su Ye took the order and left.
He wrote a joint battle report and sent the Jin Yiwei to rush straight to Qi State.
Looking at the direction in which Jin Yiwei disappeared, Su Zhiye had a lot of thoughts.
Attacked from three sides, will Chu Muxue still fight?
Chu State.
In order to deal with the sudden attack of Zhao State, Chu Muxue left behind the guarding army and quickly returned to the imperial city.
The ministers of Chu State have been waiting here for a long time, waiting for the return of the empress to discuss countermeasures.
What's more, they are already secretly packing up their family assets and preparing to leave Chu State.
As soon as Chu Muxue stepped into the imperial city, she sent out the imperial city guards to arrest and bring to justice all those who tried to escape.
Beheaded in public parade.
For a time, people were panicked.
But at least no one dared to escape Chu.
Three armies are pressing down on the border. This is a dilemma that Chu has never faced in decades.
To the east, west, and north, there are enemy troops eyeing him.
Chu Muxue stood in front of the map, her eyes solemn.
With three armies pressing down on the border, Chu State faced an unprecedented crisis.
"Your Majesty, our border defenders have been holding on for several days. If we don't rescue them, I'm afraid..."
A minister said anxiously.
Chu Muxue waved her hand to stop him:
"I know the situation is critical now, but we must deal with it calmly."
She paused and looked at the ministers:
"The strength of our border defenders is acceptable. As long as we provide timely assistance, we will be able to hold the line of defense."
At this time, a guard hurriedly entered the hall and presented an urgent report.
Chu Muxue took it, and after reading it, her expression became more solemn.
"The Zhao army has approached the border city of our country, and the defenders are requesting immediate assistance."
All the ministers looked worried. At this time, the pressure on the border of Chu State was huge.
Any part of the defense line may become an opening for the enemy to break through.
"Your Majesty, the main force of our country is far away in Yan State. It may be too late to return reinforcements at this time."
An old minister said.
All the ministers looked at each other, feeling the crisis at this moment.
The Minister of War was the first to stand up and ask:
"Your Majesty, the three enemy armies are approaching fiercely. I sincerely request your Majesty to stop the war and negotiate a peace. Otherwise, the foundation of Chu will not be protected!"
When the ministers saw someone saying something they were afraid to say no matter what, they all agreed:
"Yes, even when Da Chu was at its peak, it did not dare to confront the three countries head-on."
"The best option is to avoid the edge temporarily. When the time comes, the three of them will kill each other."
"Your Majesty, please think twice!"
The ministers have long been frightened by the current situation and have no fighting spirit at all.
When Chu Muxue heard this, her face turned livid.
The peace talks were just nice words, they were clearly trying to get Chu to surrender!
Once he surrenders, wouldn't he announce to Qi that Chu Muxue, the empress of Chu, lost to her original subordinate Su Ye?
Chu Muxue clenched her fists, no, absolutely impossible!
Thinking of this, Chu Muxue's eyes flashed with determination. She raised her head and said confidently:
"The garrison at the border of Dachu is strong and the people are brave and tenacious. What should we fear?"
The ministers exchanged uneasy looks, all with an ominous premonition.
Sure enough, the next moment, Chu Muxue stood up and slapped the case:
"Da Chu, we will never surrender!"
There was an uproar everywhere!
With this move, Chu Muxue declared war on three countries at the same time!
