My brother Ying Zheng, who dares to kill me?

Chapter 229
Qu Huan's pupils were shocked, and he sighed suddenly and helplessly: "No wonder! No wonder!"

Qu Huan looked at Xiang Yan sincerely: "Prior to this, the State of Qin has never expressed its intention to marry Qu's daughter."

"Chang'an Lord chose to frame Qu two days ago, just to frame Qu while I didn't know anything about it!"

"All this is Qin's plan to alienate you!"

As Qu Huan said, important matters such as the marriage with Da Qin must be decided by the clan leader. Other members of the Qu clan have no right to agree, and they also have no right to refuse.

However, there were no mobile phones or fax machines during the Warring States Period, so the only way to transmit information was by galloping war horses.

The State of Qin took advantage of the short two days when the Qu clan leader knew nothing about it and other members of the Qu clan were not qualified to express their opinions, and sent a series of trap packages to the Qu clan!

But, is this all the Qin State's attempt to frame the Qu family?
Xiang Yan nodded: "I naturally trust Qu's loyalty and patriotism, but..."

Before Xiang Yan could finish speaking, Dou Zhan, the head of the Dou clan, suddenly took a step forward, raised his hands and asked, "Dou, do you dare to ask?"

"The position of one beauty and three good men is indeed a great gift."

"For such a big event, did the State of Qin not have a word with Qu beforehand?"

"A generous gift suddenly came to my door without any warning?"

Qu Huan explained in the most sincere manner: "If you can use this courtesy to alienate our Chu army, wouldn't it be a good deal for Qin?"

"So for Qin State, it doesn't matter whether I, Mrs. Qu, accept it or not."

"As long as we instigate the relationship between the Qu family and the princes and make the princes unwilling to participate in the war, it will be worth it!"

Qu Huan expressed the thoughts of Qin's monarchs and ministers.

It would be best for Mr. Qu to accept the invitation, but it doesn't matter if he doesn't.

When Qin State gave this generous gift with gongs and drums, Qin State was destined to not lose!
Dou Zhan smiled noncommittally and asked again: "Dou Mou heard that travelers from the Qin State visited Qu's clan land more than twenty days ago, bringing generous gifts."

"During this period, Qin Guo really never mentioned the matter of marrying a daughter?"

Qu Huan said categorically without hesitation: "Qu will guarantee the honor of the Qu family."

"The State of Qin never mentioned marrying a daughter two days ago. It was only today that I learned that the State of Qin intended to marry a daughter of the Qu family."

For the people of Li, Qu Huan swears by the honor of the Qu family and is very trustworthy.

But for the princes...

Clan glory?

Stop it.

Which of the clans has done a lot of dirty things?The clans even poisoned the King of Chu together!
The only difference between swearing on the honor of the clan and farting is that it doesn't stink so much!

So Douzhan smiled noncommittally and continued to ask: "Will the Qu family marry their daughter to the Qin Dynasty?"

It is very common for nobles to marry their daughters to the king of other countries as concubines.

Marrying off daughters is also a common political method.

Qu Huan could not cut off Qu's future relationship with Ying Zheng, or even offend Ying Zheng to death just to prove Qu's loyalty.

It is impossible for the Qu family to pay such a high price for Chu State!
So Qu Huan could only answer sideways: "All the princes have married their daughters to the King of Qin, not just the Qu family."

"But Mrs. Qu promises that she will never marry her daughter to the King of Qin before the end of this war!"

After finishing his words, Qu Huan was slightly startled, and then sighed softly: "How cunning is the government of the King of Qin!"

After answering this, Qu Huan had completely woken up.

Ying Chengyu chose the most appropriate time to complete the closed loop of the trap.

But it doesn't matter even if Ying Chengyu misses the coordination time.

As long as the Qu family received the benefits donated by Qin and reduced the losses in the war, they could not refuse the possible future benefit expectations.

Other clans cannot trust Qu.

But could Qu Huan continue to harm the Qu family's interests just to satisfy other clans?
No!

Douzhan smiled softly again and bowed his hands to Xiang Yan: "A large number of robbers have appeared in the Dou family fiefdom."

"In order to ensure the safety of the people of Shiyi, Dou boldly requested to lead Dou's private troops to withdraw!"

The conversation between Dou Zhan and Qu Huan was heard by all the clans.

After the battle, a representative of the famous clan also stepped forward: "There is also a natural disaster in a certain fiefdom. The Cheng clan also asks to withdraw its troops!"

"Sun's..."

In the end, representatives of dozens of clans in Chu State all asked for orders to withdraw with their private troops!

Qu Huan said anxiously: "How can we give up such a good opportunity just because of Qin's instigation!"

"If you princes don't trust me, the Qu family, how about I withdraw my troops?!"

But Qu Huan's proposal still could not reassure the clans.

Traitors hiding in the army are very dangerous, but aren't traitors hiding in the court dangerous?
Equally dangerous!

So the representatives of the princes bowed their hands and saluted: "General, please withdraw your troops!"

Looking at the firm eyes, Xiang Yan knew that Chu Jun's heart had been completely disintegrated.

I can't take this team anymore!
Xiang Yan sighed in her heart, but at the same time she also breathed a sigh of relief.

Isn't it a torture for Xiang Yan himself to lead such a scheming army on an expedition?
Xiang Yan said in a deep voice: "I will write a memorial to the king to inquire about the withdrawal of troops."

Dou Zhan and others all raised their hands: "Thank you, General!"

The representatives of the public clan dispersed and went back to the military camp to pack their bags.

Looking at the empty Chinese army, Qu Huan's eyes were full of unwillingness: "What a great opportunity, will it be missed just because of internal strife?"

"The government of King Qin is really cunning!"

Xiang Yan said softly: "This is not necessarily a bad thing."

Qu Huan looked at Xiang Yan: "Isn't this a bad thing if the princes withdraw their troops?"

Xiang Yan did not answer but asked: "Is Qu willing to withdraw his troops?"

Qu Huan shook his head: "The Qu family will not withdraw the troops without permission. All the officials here will report to the king and wait for the king's order."

Xiang Yan nodded happily: "Good!" "In that case, please invite the Qu family's private troops to prepare for war!"

……

Three days later.

Faced with the rebellion of all the princes, King Han of Chu had no choice but to compromise.

As soon as the order to withdraw the troops arrived, the private soldiers of various public clans who had prepared their bags early did not want to wait even an hour and set off immediately.

"Send an order to Mr. Sun to scout the surrounding areas!"

"Send the order to Mr. Cheng to escort the baggage!"

"The order..."

Xiang Yan, Jing, and Qu were not in the army.

Facing a group of petty princes, the Zhao family consciously took over the command of the army.

Zhao Yuan was also able to get over the general's addiction.

Under Zhaoyuan's command, the Gong clan coalition did not choose to take the more secure direction of Zhaoling. Instead, they turned southeast and accelerated their march toward Shouchun along the nearest road.

No prince had any objection to this.

All the princes were filled with anger and wanted to return to Shouchun as soon as possible to attack the Qu family!
The army moved in a hurry and arrived at Wuyan Mountain that afternoon.

Seeing that the army was still advancing normally, Douzhan rode his horse back to the central army, handed over his hand and reported: "Lieutenant Zhaodu, five miles in front of the army is the Wuyan Mountain."

"Should we order the army to stop and send scouts to investigate carefully?"

It is said that Laozi once preached on this mountain for 49 days, which resulted in the existence of a patio on this mountain. The trees were lush, the smoke was lingering, and the sun was shining continuously. It was not like the scene that should be seen in the Central Plains, so it got the name of fog and smoke.

After more than two thousand years, the altitude of Wuyan Mountain has no longer been worthy of the name "mountain", and the scenery of fog and smoke has disappeared.

But today, Wuyan Mountain is a towering peak!
Looking up at the Misty Mountain in front of him, Zhaoyuan frowned slightly: "What Brother Dou said is true."

"Let the army set up camp."

"Send the scouts to go up the mountain to investigate!"

At sunrise the next day, all the scouts who had been sent out returned to the military camp, but no trace of the enemy was found.

Dou Zhan still felt a strong sense of uneasiness in his heart: "Captain, would you like to ask the scout to climb higher?"

Zhaoyuan also frowned, but finally shook his head: "Our army has been delayed here for too long."

"It's time to go."

Sun Xing, the son of the Sun clan leader, even laughed and said: "Now that the Shangzhu Kingdom has not withdrawn its troops, can the Qin army still have the strength to sneak into our Chu territory and ambush our army?"

"Lieutenant Dou just puts his heart back in his stomach."

Thinking about it, this is also true.

Wuyan Mountain has always been within the territory of Chu State, and forty miles southeast is Chencheng, the old capital of Chu State.

Isn’t it crazy to waste several days searching and reconnaissance in dangerous places within your own territory?
Douzhan also forced out a smile: "What the two captains said is true!"

"I will give the order to Dou Shi to set off immediately!"

An hour later, the top of Mist Mountain was reached.

The middle-aged general with a beard, tiger eyes and red face, wearing a helmet and armor, is sitting on a boulder, surrounded by mist.

The banished immortal-like background and the murderous tiger general collide to create an extremely absurd sense of conflict.

Captain Xin Sheng hurriedly ran to the tiger general's side through the fog, and shouted excitedly: "General Wang, the Chu army is really here!"

"You are really good at predicting things!"

Wang Ben chuckled: "The Chu army is in turmoil and the clans are at odds. If you return to the court first, you can seize the opportunity."

"They naturally take the fastest route."

"In this case, we must pass through Mist Mountain!"

Xin Sheng nodded repeatedly: "What the general said is true!"

"But, general, our scouts have not found the military flag with the word 'Xiang', nor have they found the Chu army's banner!"

Wang Ben's thoughts changed and he chuckled and shook his head: "Is General Xiang trying to imitate the oriole behind the mantis stalking the cicada?"

Xin Sheng was slightly startled: "General Xiang guessed that our army was about to ambush?"

"Then if our troops go down the mountain, will they fall into General Xiang's trap?"

Wang Ben stood up, walked towards the foot of the mountain, and said softly: "Then let him come!"

"Why should I fear a grand battle?"

Walking all the way to a raised stone, Wang Ben's sight was finally able to penetrate the smoke and see the Chu army walking through the valley.

Wang Ben gave an order in a low voice: "Send orders to all ministries and prepare to roll the stone!"

With an order, [-] Qin troops quickly arrived at their respective positions, and each five Qin troops clung to a slightly polished boulder with both hands.

When the Chu army's front troops walked out of the valley, Wang Ben said: "Order!"

"Falling stone!"

With an order, 1 Qin troops mobilized together, and a boulder worth [-] yuan and a half man's height was pushed and rolled down the hillside.

"Boom!"

Ever since he entered the Misty Mountain range, Douzhan felt very uneasy and was always observing his surroundings.

Hearing a faint collision, Douzhan immediately looked in the direction of the sound, but saw nothing.

"What's the sound?" While muttering, Douzhan ordered his subordinates to go down and investigate.

However, before the order was issued, Douzhan saw a huge boulder break through the smoke and roll towards him!
Dou Zhan exclaimed: "Children of the Dou family, quickly exit the Misty Mountain!"

"quick!"

However, at this moment, more boulders rushed out of the smoke, rolling and jumping towards the Chu army marching in the valley!
(End of this chapter)