Nine dragons fight for the throne, I don't want to sit on this throne

Gongsun Yi narrowed his eyes and looked at the seemingly weak but courageous minister of the State of Chu.

He thought that his sudden attack would leave the other party at a loss as to what to do, but he did not expect that Jia Yu was not only calm, but instead came up with a solution that would save the face of the Chu State without embarrassing the barbarians too much.

"Humph!"

Gongsun Yi finally snorted coldly: "Master Jia is good at talking, but..."

He suddenly spurred his horse forward a few steps, nearly bumping into Jia Yu. "I'm in a bad mood today, so I just wanted to see your prince!"

"If I can't see you, I will lead my troops back immediately. Don't blame me for not giving you, the Chu State, face when the time comes!"

Jia Yu didn't move at all, not even blinking.

He smelled the strong smell of alcohol and blood on Gongsun Yi and knew that the other party was deliberately demonstrating.

Their eyes met, and sparks seemed to fly in the air.

Just when the situation was tense, a burst of orderly footsteps suddenly came from inside the city gate.

A team of guards dressed in bright yellow clothes marched out, followed by a gorgeous sedan chair.

The curtain of the sedan chair was lifted, and a young man in an apricot-yellow brocade robe with dragon patterns walked out slowly - it was Chu Ning, the Crown Prince of Chu.

"General Gongsun has come a long way, and I apologize for not welcoming you in person. I hope you will forgive me."

Chu Ning had a smile on his face and his voice was as gentle as jade, but it also had a majesty that could not be ignored.

A hint of surprise flashed across Jia Yu's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure, but he was secretly alert in his heart.

The prince's sudden appearance was no accident.

He took a step back calmly, handing the initiative to Chu Ning, but secretly signaled the Jinyiwei behind him to be on high alert.

When Gongsun Yi saw Chu Ning, a satisfied smile finally appeared on his rough face.

Only then did he dismount - although his actions were rough, he finally gave the State of Chu some face.

"It's more appropriate for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to come out to greet us personally!" Gongsun Yi laughed and strode towards Chu Ning, his armor clanging.

Jia Yu watched coldly and noticed that although Gongsun Yi appeared rough on the surface, every step he took was calculated precisely.

He embarrassed the State of Chu but did not really cross the bottom line.

In the first round of this diplomatic game, both sides gained and lost, but the real contest has just begun.

The cold wind was still blowing, picking up the dead leaves on the ground and making them swirl in the air.

On the walls of the Chu capital, archers were still on high alert; and although the barbarian cavalry had put away their weapons, the hostility in their eyes had not diminished in the slightest.

In this cold November wind, a diplomatic game concerning the fate of the two countries began.

Chu Ning stretched out his hand to signal Gongsun Yi to enter the city, with a calm attitude, as if the tension just now had never happened.

Upon seeing this, Gongsun Yi raised a smug smile and thought to himself: The Crown Prince of Chu has finally given in!

Everyone says that the Crown Prince of Chu is cunning and unwilling to suffer any loss, but today he wants to make the other party suffer a loss!

He took big strides, his armor clanging, and was about to step into the city gate with his head held high.

However, just as he was about to cross the threshold of the city gate, Chu Ning suddenly smiled slightly and said in a leisurely tone:

"I've heard that General Gongsun is the Barbarian Tribe's foremost warrior, and his martial arts are unrivaled in the North. I wonder if his reputation is in vain?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere, which had been slightly relaxed, instantly became tense again!

Gongsun Yi paused, turned around suddenly, a glint of excitement flashed in his eyes, and then he burst into laughter, his voice like thunder:

"Hahaha! Is this my reputation in vain? Prince Chu, why not try it yourself? I've heard that the Prince of Chu is an extraordinary martial artist. Today is a great opportunity to experience it!"

Before he finished speaking, he suddenly swung the mace in his hand. The heavy iron rod drew a sharp arc in the air, bringing up a whistling sound of breaking wind, as if demonstrating to everyone - he, Gongsun Yi, is not a man with a false reputation!

This action instantly angered the surrounding Chu soldiers!

The soldiers of the city defense camp gripped their longbows tightly, anger burning in their eyes.

The white horse cavalrymen behind Chu Ning all held down their sword handles and glared at him.

These elite cavalrymen are all the prince's personal guards and are extremely loyal. How could they tolerate such provocation from the barbarian general?

Seeing this, the barbarian delegation immediately tensed up. The cavalrymen's hands quietly pressed on the hilts of their swords, and their horses pedaled their hooves nervously, as if they were ready to deal with a sudden fight at any time.

The air seemed to freeze at this moment, and both sides were on the verge of a bloody battle with just a spark!

However, Chu Ning still had a smile on his face, looking at Gongsun Yi calmly, and slowly shook his head:

"I am the Crown Prince of Chu, about to ascend the throne. If I fight you, wouldn't that be lowering my status?"

Gongsun Yi sneered, his eyes full of contempt: "Why? Is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince afraid?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Ning not only did not get angry, but his smile deepened. His tone was leisurely but carried unquestionable majesty:

"Afraid? Who are you to be worthy of fighting me?"

He tilted his head slightly, glanced behind him, and said lightly:

"How about this, let Zhao Yu, the commander of the White Horse Army, fight you?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a tall figure stepped out from behind Chu Ning!

"General Zhao Yu, I would like to learn from General Gongsun's tactics!"

The voice was clear, yet with a sharp edge!

Zhao Yu was seen wearing silver armor, holding a long spear with a cold glow, the tip of the spear pointing at the ground. He looked like a sword drawn from its sheath, his edge fully exposed!

His face was stern and his eyes were as sharp as an eagle. He looked straight at Gongsun Yi without any fear.

Gongsun Yi narrowed his eyes, looked Zhao Yu up and down, and then sneered:

"Commander-in-Chief of the White Horse Army? Ha, a mere general is worthy of challenging this great general?"

Zhao Yu's expression remained unchanged, he just said coldly:

“You’ll know if it’s suitable or not by trying it.”

A hint of anger flashed across Gongsun Yi's eyes, but it quickly turned into excitement.

He is a warlike person, and when he sees someone dares to challenge him, his fighting spirit is aroused!

"Okay! Since you want to die, I will grant your wish!"

He waved his hand suddenly, and the barbarian cavalry immediately dispersed to both sides, leaving an open space.

Gongsun Yi jumped off his horse, his armor clanging, and his mace slammed heavily to the ground, raising a cloud of dust!

Zhao Yu didn't waste any words. He shook his spear, and the tip of the spear flashed with a cold light. He slowly walked into the field.

The Chu soldiers and barbarian cavalry who were watching held their breath. Everyone knew that this battle was not just about personal victory or defeat, but also about the reputation of the two countries!

Chu Ning stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes deep and a faint smile on his lips.

"General Zhao Yu, please don't let me down."

"Don't worry, Your Highness. He is no match for me!"

Zhao Yu did not look back, but nodded slightly, slowly raised the spear in his hand, and pointed it directly at Gongsun Yi!

"Please enlighten me!"

Gongsun Yi laughed grimly, swung his mace fiercely, and roared:

"Come! Let me see how capable the Chu generals are!"

In an instant, the two of them moved at the same time!