The Jagged Empire of Daqin

What is madness? This is madness. It is too urgent for His Majesty to fight on two fronts.

"No, you can hide it from me, and you can hide it from more people, which means that no one knows about this matter except you, so I still haven't mentioned how this matter was leaked. How did the Xia Dynasty know that Da Qin was going to attack him? " Zhang Feizi fell into the vortex of problems and still didn't understand the situation.

"Xia Dynasty doesn't know, it doesn't mean Zhao Dynasty doesn't know!" Ying Chang gave a hint.

Zhang Feizi's eyes lit up, and he said thoughtfully: "Your Majesty means that Concubine Ning conveyed the affairs of the day's court meeting to the Zhao Dynasty, and the Zhao Dynasty learned that the Great Qin was going to attack the Xia Dynasty, so they took the secret letter to Xia Dynasty Dynasty, let the Xia Dynasty prepare and agree to attack Qin together?"

Ying Chang nodded, "Whether it's Zhao or Xia, they only know that I, the Great Qin, will attack Xia at the same time, and they don't know that my Great Qin will attack Zhao Xia at the same time. If my expectations are correct, the Zhao Dynasty will take this opportunity to contact the kingdoms of Kyushu to attack them." Qin!"

"Indeed, the secret letter of the general of the town army also said that the Zhao Dynasty sent a large number of ministers of the fourth rank and above to the various countries. The purpose is probably as His Majesty guessed, and intends to unite with other countries to defeat Qin!" Yang Ze said solemnly.

Pei Ji frowned, and asked with a hint of worry in his tone: "Your Majesty, do you think the Zhao Dynasty will be successful?"

Ying Chang fell silent, with a pensive look on his brows, and after a moment of contemplation, he said: "It's about [-]% possible!"

"So tall?" Yang Ze couldn't believe it.

In his eyes, the strength of the Great Qin Dynasty has broken through the sky, who would dare to provoke it?

"Seventy percent is probably still conservative. According to Chen, there is an eighty percent chance that the Zhao Dynasty will successfully merge!" Zhang Feizi looked a little dignified, feeling a lot of pressure.

"Why so high?" Ze Yang asked again.

Zhang Feizi took a deep breath, and explained eloquently: "Because my Great Qin is too powerful, so powerful that it makes all the countries in the world fear it. , must be fearful, this is the second!"

"Our Great Qin has lost 4000 soldiers and lost one general, and its strength has declined. This is the best time to join forces to attack Qin. This is the third. Our Great Qin has a vast territory, a population of [-] million, and an annual budget of hundreds of millions. , to the nations, this is definitely a fat sheep with fangs and a sharp mouth, as long as one eats it, the national power will increase greatly!"

After hearing these words, the expressions of Yang Ze and Pei Ji became more and more dignified. All countries joined forces to attack Qin, and the momentum is huge. Can Da Qin hold it back?

The most dreaded scene is finally here!

This is why Chang Zifei has repeatedly opposed launching wars on the grounds of unifying the world. If a dog is in a hurry, it will bite people, let alone a group of dynasties. It would be strange if they didn't unite to fight you.

Compared to Yang Ze, Zhang Feizi, and Pei Ji's seriousness, Ying Chang didn't show any disturbance at all, and even wanted to laugh in his heart.

Before the Ugly Cow cannon was developed, he might have been really afraid that other countries would attack Qin, but now...hehe, he was afraid, and once he fired it, it doesn’t matter how strong you are or how elite you are, under the artillery, All are ants.

There is a saying that the truth of the world is the caliber of the cannon!

"Pei Ji, immediately send someone to Hulao Camp and Manshan Camp to stop the attack on Zhao Faxia in March next year, and the specific attack time will be postponed!" Ying Chang ordered decisively.

Hearing this, Pei Ji couldn't help feeling puzzled, and immediately couldn't help asking: "Your Majesty, in general, when encountering such a situation, shouldn't you act first before the coalition forces of all countries have assembled? Why do you have to delay it? Doing so will give the nations a chance."

After the words fell, Pei Ji and Zhang Feizi also looked closely at Ying Chang. Obviously, they also wanted to ask this question.

"I just give them a chance!" Ying Chang said calmly.

Pei Ji was not satisfied with this answer, and wanted to ask again, but seeing Ying Chang's cold eyes, he quickly shut up and walked to the side to draw up an order. Gong Wuwei went down to deliver the decree.

After sending people to the Manshan Camp and the Hulao Camp to preach the decree, Ying Chang explained in a eloquent manner: "In my eyes, it is just that the countries are dying. The Great Qin is fully capable and capable of destroying Qin. Drop the Allied Forces!"

"The reason why I gave them a chance is to let them swarm in and annihilate all the coalition forces in one go, clearing the way for Daqin to unify the world in the future. In this battle, I want to fight personally!"

Seeing that Ying Chang was full of confidence, Pei Ji, Yang Ze, and Zhang Feizi all calmed down.

Yang Ze bowed his knees and said in salute: "Your Majesty, do you want to increase the number of troops on the border?"

"I passed on my decree to order the commander of the Wuyang battalion, Shangyanghou, to immediately set out to help Manshan Pass, and to order the commander of the Haozhou battalion, General Gu Yuan, to immediately set up his camp to help Hulao Pass. The Ministry of War ordered the recall of 50 retired soldiers, 20 20 reinforcements for Nanguan, [-] reinforcements for Yanshui Pass, and [-] reinforcements for Tankou Pass!"

Wuyang Camp and Haozhou Camp each had 15 troops. These two camps rushed to the rescue of Manshan Pass and Hulao Pass. Manshan Pass had 20 troops, and Hulao Pass had 35 troops. The 20 army, plus the 30 who rushed to help, is [-] troops.

PS: "Winning or losing this battle determines when the book will end. If it wins, it will be finished with about 200 million words. If it loses, it will still be worth 300 million words."

Chapter 896 Counting the Ledger!

The 20 Yang family troops who returned from Yanshui Pass have returned to Yanshui Pass, plus the 23 aided, that is 15. Tankou Pass originally had [-], plus the [-] aided, that is [-].

After this mobilization, there will be 120 troops on the southern border of Great Qin!

"The minister will send an order later, vowing to protect our Great Qin border without any worries!" Yang Ze bowed down and shouted solemnly.

"Zhang Aiqing!" Ying Chang called softly.

Zhang Feizi immediately raised his hand and responded, "The minister is here!"

"Drafting an imperial edict, Daqin declared war on the world and told them that Daqin gave them one year. After one year, Daqin will launch a full-scale war. This war will determine the ownership of the world. Let them wash their necks and don't get dirty. The sword of my Great Qin general!" Ying Chang's expression was cold, and his tone was filled with murderous intent.

Some domineering words shocked and inspired Yang Ze, Zhang Feizi and Pei Ji.

"I obey the order!" Zhang Feizi replied solemnly.

"The Ordnance Department has to step up the production of shells, and distribute all the shells in Hyogo to the military camps along the southern border. Any shells manufactured that exceed [-] rounds will be sent to the border. All expenses will be reimbursed by the Ministry of Accounts!" Ying Changsong said. Then he said.

"I obey the order!" Yang Ze responded.

"Your Majesty, there is one more thing. If the Qi Dynasty also participates in the attack on Qin, will my Great Qin also attack?" Zhang Feizi asked.

"Of course, if not, what are we going to do at Nanguan Pass, Tankou Pass, and Yanshui Pass? These three passes are intended to attack Qi. I hope that the Qi Dynasty will be as smart as before and refuse to join forces. Defeat Qin, otherwise, I will end its treachery!" Ying Chang said disapprovingly.

Ying Chang said that he hoped that the Qi Dynasty would refuse to join forces to attack Qin, but he still hoped in his heart, because in this case, Da Qin would be able to destroy Qi logically without feeling guilty.

Zhang Feizi and others also knew what Ying Chang was thinking, but they didn't see through it.

"Okay, this is the end of this matter, you all go down and deal with it!" Ying Chang waved his palm lightly, signaling that everyone had nothing to do to retreat.

"I retire!"

"I retire!"

Zhang Feizi and Yang Ze bowed out one after another, and soon left the imperial study room to do the things that Ying Chang had entrusted to him.

After the two left, Ying Chang got up from the dragon chair and walked towards the door of the imperial study with strides. Seeing this, Pei Ji followed and asked, "Your Majesty, where are you going?" ah!"

"Bixiao Palace!"

Ying Chang asked without looking back.

Hearing this answer, Pei Ji knew that His Majesty was going to settle accounts with Concubine Ning Zhao Ke.

Bixiao Palace!

"The fifth prince is so handsome!"

"Yeah, he must be a big shot in the future!"

"Can you speak? The Fifth Prince is a big shot!"

"Yes, haha."

In the front yard of Bixiao Palace, there was a sound of joy. Ding Qing took a look and saw Zhao Ke, Concubine Ning, sitting on a chair with the fifth prince Ying Le in her arms. The chair was leaning against the green willow tree. Dispel demons and ghosts.

The maids brought from the Zhao Palace surrounded Zhao Ke, playing with the fifth prince Ying Le who was in the latter's arms. Ying Le, who was less than one year old, looked around the world in a daze, and looked curiously at everyone with bright smiles on their faces. The maid of honor also bit her finger and looked at her biological mother Zhao Ke from time to time.

"Le'er, call me concubine mother."

"If you don't call me, my concubine doesn't like you!"

"Call one, my concubine will give you something delicious."

Zhao Ke teased Ying Le while teaching Ying Le how to speak. At this moment, she looked forward to hearing the word mother and concubine from Ying Le's mouth, but Ying Le was very shameless and ate her finger selflessly.

"His Majesty is here!"

A strong voice suddenly came from outside the courtyard.

Everyone subconsciously turned their heads to look, and saw the heroic Ying Chang striding into the front yard with strides. Dozens of court ladies and eunuchs in the front yard knelt down one after another. Zhao Ke also quickly got up from the chair and walked with the child. Kneeling down and paying homage, he said: "The concubine has seen His Majesty!"

Zhao Ke didn't notice the abnormality yet, thinking that Ying Chang's visit this time was simply to visit himself and Ying Le.

But she soon found out that something was wrong, because the military guards of Xianyang Palace in black python uniforms kept rushing into the front yard, counting carefully, there were about 31 of them, and two were missing.

Those two went out of the city to pass the decree. Of course, Zhao Ke didn't know about it.

"Take it!" Pei Ji shouted!

As soon as the words fell, Xu Shui, Cao Zhen, and Lu Quan immediately led people to detain the maids and eunuchs in the courtyard. At the same time, a large number of imperial guards outside the courtyard arrested the court ladies and eunuchs brought by Zhao Ke from the Zhao Palace. Even the imperial guards were arrested. .

The imperial guards who were arrested were naturally the imperial guards who had an affair with the palace ladies of Zhao. In addition to the imperial guards, the eunuchs and maids who had been working in the Qin palace were also arrested. Ke Jin served Xiaoyue's favorite people.

She and the others have been targeted by the military guards of Xianyang Palace for a long time. Now that Pei Ji gave an order, all of them will take action to catch them all!

The arrested Imperial Guards, eunuchs, and court ladies were all escorted into the front yard of Bixiao Palace. After a stick of incense, all the arrests were completed. There were a total of 180 court ladies, 210 eunuchs, 36 imperial guards, and one Marshal of the Imperial Guard.

More than 400 people were all in the front yard, plus 31 Xianyang Palace military guards and [-] imperial guards, which made the front yard of Bixiao Palace very crowded. Zhao Ke was completely dumbfounded. Playing this move, I also understand that something has happened to me.

Pei Ji walked behind Ying Chang, and said with a solemn expression: "Your Majesty, all were arrested, and no one escaped!"

Ying Chang looked up at Zhao Ke under the willow tree, and said softly with no expression on his face: "What do you have to say now?"

Zhao Ke didn't panic, but pretended to be at a loss and said: "I don't know what your majesty is talking about, your majesty, what are you doing!"

She would not admit it without absolute evidence, and she also believed that Ying Chang did not have absolute evidence to prove that she was a traitor.

"Heh!" Ying Chang smiled coldly, and smiled with great interest: "Since you don't tell me, then I will tell you for you. There are a total of 420 six people arrested, and among the 420 six, there are fifty court ladies." , you brought fifty eunuchs from Zhao Palace!"

"While serving you, they also informed the Zhao court for you, and sent all the situation of the Qin Dynasty's court proceedings back to the Zhao court. The imperial guards, you asked your servants to seduce them and let them be used by you, am I right?"

Zhao Ke's eyes were red with anxiety, and he cried out bitterly, "Your Majesty, my concubine was wronged. You listened to what that villain said. How could this concubine betray you? Your Majesty, you must be careful!"

Chapter 897 Don't admit it!

"What a wrong, Pei Ji, let Concubine Ning see if I have wronged her!" Ying Chang sneered.

Pei Ji nodded, walked to the side of the guard who was kneeling on the ground, and said coldly to him: "Say, tell me everything you know!"

Seeing this, the Marquis of the Imperial Guard hurriedly kowtowed and begged for mercy: "Your Majesty, please forgive me! Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"

"Fornicating with a court lady and stealing secrets, whether it is the former or the latter, are serious crimes against the nine clans. After all, you are also a marshal of the Imperial Guard. This commander does not want you to be transferred to the Ministry of Criminal Justice. What criminal law is usually used by the Ministry of Criminal Justice to make criminals speak? It should also be clear, I don’t know if you can bear the punishment of the Ministry of Criminal Justice!"

Pei Ji's voice was as cold as ice, causing the Marquis of the Imperial Guard to fall into the ice cave and feel the biting chill.

The guard officer's face was ashen, knowing that everything was over.

"Yes... yes... it's Concubine Ning who served Xiaoyue closely, and asked the villain... the villain to hand over the secrets he found to her..." the Marquis of the Imperial Guard said hesitantly.

After saying this, the Marquis of the Imperial Guard lowered his head and shivered, cold sweat dripped from his forehead across his cheeks, and dripped from his chin to the ground. Everyone also looked at Xiaoyue, the servant who was kneeling beside him.

When Xiaoyue heard the confession of the Marquis of the Imperial Guard, she seemed to be bitten by a poisonous snake, and bounced off the ground like an electric shock.

All this happened so quickly that even Pei Ji didn't even react. When the dagger pierced Ying Chang's chest, a flash of sword light flashed out quickly, and then a sharp blade pierced Xiaoyue's throat. The movement stopped immediately, and he looked at Ying Chang with a face full of unwillingness.

"puff!"

The blade was pulled out, Xiaoyue fell to the ground drinking blood, Ying Chang put the sword back into its sheath, and looked at Zhao Ke with cold eyes.

"You actually want to kill me!"

"Your Majesty, this has nothing to do with the concubine. The concubine doesn't know anything!" Zhao Ke Lihua shook her head rainingly, as if she didn't know anything.

"According to what you said, everything that happened in the palace is your servant's own decision?" Ying Chang stared at Zhao Ke with a cold expression.

Zhao Ke hugged the child and knelt on the ground, weeping bitterly, weeping with sincerity and fear: "Your Majesty, the concubine doesn't know, anyway, this matter has absolutely nothing to do with the concubine. The concubine has never sent anyone to steal secrets, and there is no Your Majesty will be aware of anyone who is sent to benefit the people in the palace!"

Ying Chang frowned slightly, feeling a little surprised. He didn't expect Zhao Ke's mouth to be so tough. He thought Zhao Ke would recruit soon, but he didn't expect that he would kill him and refuse to admit it.

This is really difficult. After all, Zhao Ke did not do these things. They were all done by Xiaoyue. Now that Xiaoyue is dead, there is really no absolute evidence to prove that Zhao Ke is the mastermind behind the scenes. Damn it, regret it Kill Satsuki!

Ying Chang gave Pei Ji a look, Pei Ji nodded slightly, and said coldly to everyone kneeling on the ground: "Now I'll give you a chance to tell the real culprit behind the scenes!"

"Return to Commander, it's my servant Xiaoyue!"

"I don't know if Concubine Ning has participated in the slaves, but Xiaoyue has participated."

"It's Xiaoyue..."

Everyone gave the same answer. They all said that Xiaoyue was the mastermind, including the confessions of 36 imperial guards. If the fifty eunuchs and fifty maids from the Zhao Palace gave this answer, they must be talking about collusion. However, the court ladies and eunuchs of the Qin Palace and the imperial guards involved in the case also gave this confession, which shows that Zhao Ke really did not participate.

Of course, Zhao Ke just didn't participate in the open, but participated in the dark. I'm afraid that in the palace of Qin, only Xiaoyue knows that Zhao Ke is the real murderer behind the scenes.

It's so hard to die, Xiaoyue is dead.

"Drag on!" Ying Chang waved his hand expressionlessly.

As soon as the words fell, the military guards of Xianyang Palace and more than 500 imperial guards pulled up the people kneeling on the ground and escorted them to the outside of the courtyard.

"Pei Ji, take the Fifth Prince down first!" Ying Chang said softly.

"As ordered!"

Pei Ji responded, and then walked in front of Zhao Ke with a blank face, and rudely snatched the fifth prince, Ying Le. Ying Le burst into tears, and was taken out of the front yard by Pei Ji. Next, Ying Chang and Zhao Ke.

Ying Chang took a deep breath, calmed down, walked to the willow tree, sat on a stone bench beside him, and motioned for Zhao Ke to take a seat. Zhao Ke hesitated for a moment, and sat next to Ying Chang nervously.

Looking at this worried and beautiful face, Ying Chang couldn't help sighing: "I underestimated you!"