He glanced at the ministers in the hall who bowed their heads and dared not speak.
Chu Mu Xue Longyan was furious and cursed:
"They are all useless trash! At the critical moment, no one can help Da Chu!"
The atmosphere in the palace was tense, the ministers were trembling with fear, and no one dared to raise their heads.
There was only one minister in the Ministry of Etiquette who was promoted to a second-rank official by flattering Chu Muxue.
As if he couldn't understand the tense atmosphere in the air, he said with a shy smile:
"Your Majesty, the recent war in Chu State has been unfavorable. This is not because of the incompetence of the ministers, but because of the cunning and cunning tactics of the enemy. Su Ye was able to successfully repel an army of 400,000 people, which is rare in the world. Your Majesty, under your wise leadership, our great Chu State is There is still some breathing room, if only we—"
The last thing Chu Muxue wanted to hear at this moment was the word Su Ye.
Before he finished speaking, he was coldly interrupted by Chu Muxue:
"That's enough! What use do you rotten scholars have besides flattery? Now that Chu has been defeated and has suffered heavy losses, how can you have the dignity to survive!"
Only then did the Minister of Rites realize that his flattery had been slapped on the horse's hoof. He knelt down in panic and kept begging for mercy:
"Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"
The Minister of Rites looked at Chu Muxue in horror, with tears streaming down his face.
However.
No matter how much blood he knocked out from his forehead, he could not shake Chu Muxue, who was now being touched.
She glanced at the courtiers in the palace with burning eyes, her heart filled with disappointment and anger.
Chu Muxue clenched her fists, and her knuckles made a harsh sound from the exertion.
"Come here, drag him down and behead him!"
The guards immediately rushed into the hall and dragged the Minister of Rites out.
A panicked cry for mercy gradually disappeared outside the hall, and a trace of cruelty flashed in Chu Muxue's eyes.
the other side.
Wu Qi, the defeated general, escaped from the battle.
He didn't give up, running around looking for forces that could protect him.
Losing Chu Muxue doesn't mean that he won't make a comeback.
He would never give up the opportunity to make a comeback, with determination shining in his eyes.
Just wait, Su Ye, one day, I will completely defeat you!
Yan State.
Su Ye successfully defeated the Chu army, defended the country's territory, and became a great hero of the Yan State.
Riding on a white horse, he returned in triumph.
Like a god of war, he returned to Linxi City and received unprecedented cheers from the soldiers.
Su Ye's name is like a dazzling light, illuminating the hearts of the people of Yan country.
His deeds are praised by people, and his image is respected by people.
They regard Su Ye as a national hero, whose status and reputation are unparalleled in the Yan Kingdom.
In Linxi City.
Su Ye understood that as the front line.
The soldiers and civilians of Linxi City, who had been suppressed for too long, most needed a grand celebration to boost morale and inspire people.
So he ordered a grand victory celebration.
The people and soldiers of Linxi City were invited to participate.
The celebration scene was very lively.
The people cheered all over the city, celebrating the joy of victory.
Every house was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and Su Ye's name was on people's lips.
Su Ye stood on the high platform and looked at the faces filled with joy and pride.
There is a transcendent peace in my heart.
Behind him, Linxi City guard Wang Zhicheng keenly felt that Su Ye was not in a high mood.
But he still held the wine glass and warmly invited him to drink the wine of victory.
"Prime Minister Su, it is not easy for us to win today. Let me toast you with this glass of wine on behalf of the people of Linxi City!"
Wang Zhicheng's tone was sincere, with respect shining in his eyes.
Su Ye smiled slightly and did not shirk.
He took the wine glass and said calmly:
"General Wang deserves the award. This is the result of the joint efforts of the army and people of Dayan. Today's victory is also a reflection of everyone's loyalty and perseverance to the country."
After saying this, Su Ye drank it all in one gulp, showing the bold spirit of a Yan State soldier.
Suddenly, Su Ye saw a familiar figure out of the corner of his eye.
Taking a closer look, it was the empress Yan Lichu who came in casual clothes!
She was alone among the cheering crowd, with a faint smile on her face.
Looking at Su Ye, there was endless meaning in his eyes.
Rao was as calm as Su Ye, but he was slightly shocked at this moment.
Wang Zhicheng followed Su Ye's gaze and also recognized the empress.
His eyes kept going back and forth between Yan Lichu and Su Ye, and he seemed to understand something.
Although he is a military commander, he also knows how to advance and retreat.
He wisely left immediately, leaving Su Ye and Yan Lichu alone.
Yan Lichu slowly walked up to the high platform, stood next to Su Ye, and together they looked down at the celebrating crowd and said softly:
"Prime Minister Su, thank you for everything you have done for Dayan."
Su Ye didn't speak, as if he should have done all this.
Seeing this, the empress raised her wine glass, motioning to toast to Su Ye, and then drank all the wine in one gulp.
Su Ye also drank the wine, and the two of them looked at the celebrating crowd below in silence.
At this moment, Linxi City is prosperous and lively, with a festive atmosphere.
After a moment, Yan Lichu suddenly said:
"Prime Minister Su, since the enemy has retreated, how about returning to Beijing with me tomorrow?"
The empress personally invited us back to the capital, which was a supreme honor for any general.
However, Su Ye shook his head and said:
"Your Majesty, now is not the time for me to go back."
Yan Lichu didn't expect that her invitation would be rejected. She raised her eyebrows slightly and asked:
"Why?"
Su Ye lowered his head and was silent for a moment, then raised his head, looked at Yan Lichu firmly, and said:
"The current turmoil in Chu State is an excellent time to take advantage of the situation and counterattack. Tomorrow, I will lead troops to raid Beimen Pass and catch Chu State off guard. In this way, Chu Army will lose the opportunity to attack Yan State again for a long time. A chance to start a war.”
When Yan Li first heard this, he was filled with emotions.
Historically, Yan State has won less and lost more in its confrontations with Chu State.
Therefore, Yan Lichu was quite satisfied with being able to defeat Chu.
However, she didn't realize it.
Such frivolous gratification turned out to be a reflection of her poor judgment of the situation.
Su Ye's decision-making was decisive and fearless, even after he had gained a significant advantage.
Still striving to win more benefits for Yan State.
Yan Lichu looked at Su Ye's clothes stained red with blood and said softly:
"Be careful tomorrow. I will wait for your triumphant return in the capital."
Su Ye's eyes also became much softer.
This was the first time someone told him that they would wait for him to come back.
When Chu Muxue was performing tasks in Chu State before, she would only care about whether the task was completed, and never cared about whether he was injured.
"Um"
Su Ye snorted softly.
Yan Lichu looked at Su Ye's figure, and couldn't help but think of the scenes of getting along with Su Ye before. He was stunned for a moment, and felt that his heartbeat was faster than ever.
