Chapter 250: Sending Heads Across Thousand Miles
May 2, 226 BC.
The State of Chu has turned against us!
An army of 200,000 strong from the State of Chu brazenly crossed the southern border and marched into Guoji County of the State of Yue.
Just as Ren Ni, the prime minister of Chu, said, in order to make a full effort to defeat Qin, the southern part of Yue was basically undefended, with nothing but some local garrisons.
There was only one city guard corps stationed in the royal city.
Faced with the Chu army's surging attack, Kuaiji County had no power to fight back and was swept away like fallen leaves by the autumn wind. It had no choice but to report the battle situation to the royal city as quickly as possible.
The news was reported to the Minister of Revenue Bai Hua who was stationed in the royal city on the same day.
Bai Hua did not dare to delay and logged off immediately. He released the news of Chu's invasion of Yue through the Tianshu XV group, asking players who were offline near Xianyang to bring this news to Qin Mo immediately.
Someone immediately came online in Xianyang.
In less than half an hour, Qin Mo, who was sitting far away in Xianyang, received the news of Chu's rebellion. Not daring to neglect it, he immediately summoned General Lian Po and Minister of Personnel Xun Yu to discuss the matter.
"What do you think?" Qin Mo was still calm.
"The State of Chu has taken the initiative and must fight back resolutely." Xun Yu said in a tough tone.
The key is how to fight back...
The timing chosen by Chu to take action was just right. If it had been earlier, Qin Mo would not have cast a wide net and would not have been in a hurry to sweep through the counties of Qin, resulting in excessive dispersion of troops.
A little later,
The sweep is coming to an end, and Qin Mo can also free up his hands.
It happened at this moment.
Qin Mo really didn't expect that the State of Chu would have the courage to do this.
It also indirectly reflects how much impact Yue's capture of Xianyang had on all the countries in Shandong. I'm afraid they were all trembling with fear.
"General, if we want to send troops back to provide support, how many troops can we spare?" Qin Mo asked Lian Po.
Lian Po hesitated for a moment and said, "Two legions at most."
"Just two?" Qin Mo was surprised.
Currently, there are six main combat corps stationed in Xianyang.
This does not include the two legions stationed east of Xianyang, and there are still a million troops within the Qin territory.
"Your Majesty, I'm worried that Wang Jian's army will take the opportunity to do something." In Lian Po's eyes, Wang Jian's army is still the biggest threat to the State of Yue, and he dare not take it lightly.
"Even..." Lian Po hesitated to speak.
"General, if you have any concerns, please speak frankly." Qin Mo knew that Lian Po had just arrived in Yue State not long ago and could only be considered a newcomer. He had not yet formed a tacit understanding between him and him as a monarch and subject.
It's human nature to be a little cautious.
Especially since Lian Po was born in the State of Zhao, he had been repeatedly suspected by the king and had experienced several ups and downs.
"I am worried that the sudden dispatch of troops by the State of Chu this time may be due to some kind of tacit understanding formed with Wang Jian's army in advance? Otherwise, based on my understanding of the State of Chu, they don't seem to have the courage to do so," said Lian Po.
Qin Mo was shocked.
Just then, a soldier came from outside the hall and delivered urgent military information.
"Show it up!"
Qin Mo had a vague guess, and when he took a look at it, it was indeed true. He smiled bitterly and said, "The general really guessed it right. The front line reported that Wang Jian's army had left Hangu Pass and was heading west."
The enemy is going to attack on two fronts.
After a pause, Qin Mo looked at Lian Po again, "If you withdraw two legions, can the general stop this wave of attack from Wang Jian's army?"
There are only four legions left in Xianyang.
Of the two legions in the east, one had to guard Wuguan, and the other was still fighting with the local garrison troops in the east of Qin State. They could only serve as support and could not go all out.
The main forces in the battle were still the four legions in Xianyang.
With 400,000 troops against more than 300,000, it seemed that the Yue army was slightly ahead, but the enemy was Wang Jian's army, the most elite force of the Qin State.
A true army that has fought in hundreds of battles.
Moreover, Wang Jian's army was fighting a desperate battle this time, and the soldiers were ready to die.
It's really not that easy to deal with.
Lian Po puffed out his chest and said generously, "I can't guarantee whether I can defeat Wang Jian's army in one fell swoop, but there is no problem in holding Wang Jian's army back."
"good!"
Qin Mo appreciated this, "The defense of Xianyang will be fully handed over to the old general."
"promise!"
Lian Po also bowed deeply. He could feel the king's unreserved trust, and a warm feeling flashed through his originally calm heart.
For true veterans of the battlefield, there really isn't much they can ask for.
It’s nothing more than the word trust.
Xun Yu, who was standing by, saw this and said, "Your Majesty, should we temporarily block the news of Chu's attack on Kuaiji County? I am worried that the soldiers of the Nanyue Army will..."
With the war approaching, the biggest worry is unstable military morale.
"I'm afraid we can't keep it secret." Qin Mo shook his head, "As long as the army is mobilized, everyone who needs to know will know."
For no reason,
Why were two legions suddenly transferred back to the royal city?
Barbarians are simple-minded, but not stupid.
This is not the most troublesome thing. What Qin Mo is most worried about is that on his way back from Xianyang, he has to pass through Jiandao, Hanzhong, Bashu, and cross the land of Baiyue.
By the time we get to the front line, the flowers will be cold.
"In that case, I have a plan." Xun Yu not only has maxed out his talent in internal affairs, he is also a good strategist. Although not as good as Jia Xu, he is still okay.
"oh?"
Qin Mo suddenly became interested, "Tell me about it?"
"Your Majesty, why don't we attack Wei to save Zhao? The two legions should not go through Shu, but go directly out of Wuguan and attack into the northwest of Chu, so as to force Chu to withdraw its troops voluntarily." Xun Yu said.
"I think it's feasible." Old Lian Po also stood up, "Chu is just a paper tiger. Once they find out that we are serious, they will immediately give in."
“…”
Qin Mo also couldn't understand how old Lian Po retired and where he learned these new words.
And they come in sets.
"In this case, we have to plan carefully." Qin Mo's eyes were deep.
…
That afternoon, Qin Mo summoned the Zixiao Sword, attached a jade slip, and shot it into the air, where it turned into a purple sword light and disappeared into the distant sky.
He is sending a letter via flying sword.
It is also the fastest known way of transmitting information between monks.
Of course.
It is definitely incomparable to the communication methods in reality.
…
Wei State, Daliang.
It took the Zixiao Sword less than half a day to reach Daliang City, and following the unique magical fluctuations of the "Shenxiao True Method", it quickly found Lu Xueqi.
"Is it Master's Purple Sky Sword?"
Lu Xueqi caught the sword light, took the jade slip, and without delay, went to find Prime Minister Jia Xu.
At this time, Jia Xu
He didn't even know that Chu had turned against him. After checking the jade slip, he looked a little serious and said to Lu Xueqi, "Come on, follow me to meet the King of Wei?"
"Did something happen?" Lu Xueqi asked.
"Something big is happening. Don't worry. It might be a good thing." Jia Xu was ambiguous.
Lu Xueqi stopped asking.
Although Jia Xu was no longer able to command the allied forces at this time , he was still a guest of honor in the State of Wei. Without this alliance with the State of Yue, the State of Wei might have already perished.
Jia Xu did not even need to inform in advance when entering the Wei Palace.
You can visit me anytime.
King Jia of Wei soon met with Jia Xu and his entourage in a side hall.
In 228 BC, the year before last, King Jingmin of Wei died, and his son King Jia of Wei ascended the throne. He was the last king of Wei in history. He reigned for only three years before surrendering to the Qin State.
It’s certainly different now.
With the help of the allied forces, the State of Wei not only recovered its lost territory in one fell swoop, but also expanded its sphere of influence to the area around Hangu Pass, winning a beautiful turnaround.
recent,
He was even competing with the State of Chu for the former territory of Han.
After this battle, the Wei State, which was on the verge of extinction, showed signs of thriving again.
It's really fate that plays tricks on us.
"Sir, what advice do you have for me when I come to the palace this time?" King Wei said in a gentle manner.
Jia Xu smiled and said, "I came here to bring a great gift to the State of Wei."
"Why do you say that, sir?" King Wei was surprised.
Jia Xu calmly told the whole story of how Chu State sent troops to attack Yue State and captured Ji County, and how Wang Jian's army left Hangu Pass.
There is nothing hidden in between.
The King of Wei raised his fake eyebrows slightly, but he didn't know what Jia Xu meant, and he was not in a hurry to express his opinion.
"I wonder what the King of Wei thinks about this?" Jia Xu asked deliberately.
“This, this…”
Of course, it was hard for King Jia of Wei to say anything. He hoped that the two countries would fight, so he had to avoid the question and say, "This move by the State of Chu is indeed somewhat inappropriate."
"It's more than inappropriate." Jia Xu took advantage of the situation and said, "The five countries attacked Qin, and the alliance still exists. Chu sent troops to attack Yue without any reason at this time, which is a blatant betrayal of the alliance."
"Yes, yes."
The King of Wei pretended to have made up his mind and said nothing more.
Jia Xu changed the subject and said slowly: "Since Chu has betrayed the alliance, it has withdrawn from the alliance and is no longer eligible to divide the land conquered by the allied forces, such as the old land of South Korea..."
King Wei's eyes suddenly lit up.
Before this, Wei's strength had been damaged by the war with Qin and it was no match for Chu. As a result, it was extremely restrained in dividing up Han's old territory.
They even tolerated the Chu State's tyrannical plundering.
Now,
Judging from what Jia Xu said, it seems that the situation has changed.
"As long as the King of Wei is willing to stand up and publicly condemn the treachery of the State of Chu, the State of Yue is willing to strongly support the State of Wei and monopolize the old land of the State of Han." Jia Xu finally threw out the bait.
This was also discussed by Qin Mo and Xun Yu.
The goal was to get Wei on board and put pressure on Chu together.
"I don't know, how will Yue support it?" Although King Wei was excited, he still retained some rationality. According to what Jia Xu had just said, Yue's current situation was not very good.
If it's just verbal support, then... hehe...
Jia Xu said: "My king has promised that as long as the King of Wei agrees, he will immediately send 200,000 troops out of Wuguan to assist Wei and drive the Chu army out of the old territory of Han."
The total number of Chu troops active in the former Korean territory was less than 300,000.
This requires the two countries to join forces.
Forget about dividing up the old territory of Han, it is even more doubtful whether Chu could escape unscathed.
King Wei's breathing suddenly became heavy. He was thinking that once the entire old land of Han was swallowed up, the strength of Wei would reach a new level.
It quickly became one of the powerful countries in the Warring States period.
By that time, I'm afraid that even the State of Chu would not dare to challenge the State of Wei anymore, and I couldn't help but feel my blood boiling.
"Okay, let's do as you say, sir!"
The King of Wei was also decisive and agreed on the spot.
