Daqin: My weak and virtuous minister

After the court session, Yu Tong, Chang Jue, Zhao Ying and Wang Wan walked together and discussed the trip to Zhao.

State affairs cannot be delayed, and farmers still need to be troubled by spring plowing, so farmers have to take some with them.

You also need to bring spring plowing tools and other things.

After several days of discussion, they finally listed out all the things they needed. They rode their horses over with what they could take, and the rest would be delivered later.

The battle on the Zhao side ended with Qin's victory, while the battle between Qin and Chu continued.

When the news came that General Wang Jian had captured Handan, the capital of Zhao State, the morale of the Qin army was greatly boosted and its momentum was like a rainbow.

Huan Xi and Meng Wu looked at the new bows and crossbows sent from Xianyang and quickly used them in the war against Chu.

The Qin army was brave and had weapons that the Chu army could not match, so they naturally became more courageous as the battle went on.

In just half a month, Xiang Yan was losing ground, and Huan Qi and Meng Wu pursued him, capturing twenty cities and eventually forcing the King of Chu to sue for peace.

The war between Qin and Chu was suspended.

To the west of Chu, the Wei and Chu armies also fought several times.

The Chu general Zhao Yuan was skilled in military tactics, so the Wei army was naturally defeated and the city they had just captured was returned to Chu.

Just when the King of Wei was about to send an envoy to Qin to ask for help, the Chu general Zhao Yuan received a letter from the King of Chu Han, asking him to suspend the war.

The crisis of Wei State was resolved.

Chu

"Ling Yin, I'm sorry to trouble you with this mission to Qin."

After hearing the news that Chu had lost dozens of cities, King Han of Chu was extremely worried all day long and looked very unhappy.

"Your Majesty, I am on this diplomatic mission to the State of Qin. If I want the King of Qin to withdraw his troops, I may need to select a hostage to be sent to Qin."

"Well," King Han of Chu thought for a moment before saying, "Then let Fuchu go to Qin as a hostage."

"promise."

At this time, in Fu Chu's mansion, he learned that he was going to Qin State as a hostage. Fu Chu was angry and hurriedly called his followers to discuss the matter.

"My lord, Qin has first destroyed Han and is now attacking Zhao. Its intention to annex the six kingdoms is clear. If you were to go to Qin as a hostage, I'm afraid you would be in great danger."

The retainer Chang Jing said worriedly.

"Of course I don't know, but the king has already issued the order. What should I do?"

The retainers discussed the matter in groups of three or four, and finally Chang Jing stood up and said, "Sir, the Lord Changping of Qin can help you."

"Changping Jun is originally a prince of Chu State. Now that Chu State is in trouble, how can I sit idly by and do nothing?"

"Sir, please send someone to Qin to ask for an audience with Lord Changping and have him negotiate for Chu for a few days."

"As for the king, if you are willing, it is not impossible for you to replace him."

"It all depends on what you want, sir."

After Chang Jing finished speaking, he looked at Fu Chu, waiting for him to make a decision.

Fu Chu was stunned at first, then thought carefully.

Others did not dare to disturb and remained silent.

Fu Chu turned around a few times, and finally slammed the table and made up his mind.

"Sir, do you have any ideas?"

Chang Jing felt relieved. He had long seen Fu Chu's dissatisfaction with King Han of Chu, but because the king had already ascended the throne and there was no suitable opportunity, he had been forbearing. Now the young master had finally made up his mind.

"Sir, I have a good friend, Yu Hun, who has unique swordsmanship and can help you."

Afterwards, Fu Chu, Chang Jing and others carefully discussed the plan. Chang Jing quietly left to find Yu Hun for help.

At the same time, the retainer Zhishu also quietly left Shouchun and rushed to the Qin State's Xianyang City on horseback.

Yu Hun's residence.

"Brother Yu Hun."

Seeing Chang Jing coming, Yu Hun was naturally happy and asked Chang Jing to sit down.

"Why is Chang Jing here today?"

This good friend is now a retainer of Prince Fuchu. Why didn't he offer advice to Prince Fuchu when the State of Chu was in crisis?

Chang Jing paused and looked at Yu Hun intently.

"Brother Yu Hun, I'll be honest with you. I came here to ask for your help."

"Chang Jing, please speak."

"The King of Chu is a tyrant and a man of great talent, while the Prime Minister is narrow-minded and righteous. With these two men controlling the State of Chu, how can we expect it to be strong? Chu has lost dozens of cities, and I am heartbroken. Prince Fuchu is a man of great talent, but the King of Chu will not tolerate him and is even going so far as to send him to Qin as a hostage. Prince Fuchu's journey is in great danger, and I cannot bear to see him suffer, so I have come to ask for your help."

"How do you want me to help you?"

"Chang Jing is a humble man. To save Prince Fu Chu and the State of Chu, I have advised you to remove the King of Chu and establish myself as King of Chu."

"With your talents, and with my assistance, our Chu State will surely become a powerful nation. And if time passes, we won't have to worry about Qin State."

"Brother Yu Hun, the survival of the Chu State depends on you." Chang Jing stood up and bowed deeply to Yu Hun. "I beg you, Brother Yu Hun, to help me, help the young master, and help the Chu State."

After hearing this, Yu Hun looked around in shock, then hurriedly stood up and helped Chang Jing up.

"There's no need for this, Chang Jing. Since this is for the Chu State, I will certainly help."

Hearing Yu Hun's agreement, Chang Jing knew that half of the matter was done. He bowed to Yu Hun again and said, "Thank you, Brother Yu Hun, for your generosity."

Afterwards, Chang Jing brought Yu Hun to Master Fu Chu's house secretly.

After some discussion, the three decided to invite the King of Chu and the Prime Minister to their house to say goodbye in a few days, on the pretext that they were going to Qin and they didn't know when they would meet again.

Time passed quickly, and one day Fu Chu invited Ling Yin and the king to his house as guests.

King Han of Chu readily agreed. After all, he had indeed done something unfair to his brother, and he felt a little guilty.

Ling Yin Li Yuan arrived at Fu Chu's residence earlier than the King of Chu, and the three of them sat in the hall to say goodbye.

However, just as King Han and Li Yuan were about to leave, Fu Chu's men suddenly rushed in and quickly captured their attendants. Yu Hun, who was originally standing there in the attire of an attendant, quickly drew out a dagger hidden on his body and stabbed Xiong Han in the back, then kicked him away. He then quickly dealt with Li Yuan.

After King Han of Chu and Li Yuan died, Fu Chu dealt with the people they brought with them, and then spread the word that King Han of Chu was not the son of the previous king, but the son of Lord Chunshen and Li Yan. As a prince of Chu, he naturally could not allow this man to continue to serve as the king of Chu.

With the help of Chang Jing and others, Prince Fu Chu quickly persuaded the Chu nobles and ascended the throne.

At this time, Zhishu had already arrived in Xianyang, Qin State.

Zhishu packed up and quietly contacted Changping Jun.

At this time, Zhao Gao, who had been paying attention to Changping Jun, got the news again.

Zhao Gao arranged people to closely monitor the whereabouts of the two men, and they couldn't let them escape again this time.

Then he hurried to Zhangtai Palace to report to the king.

Ever since Zhao Gao sent the letter between Changping Jun and Xiong You of Chu State, Ying Zheng had been prepared, but without sufficient evidence, Ying Zheng still did not deal with Xiong Qi.

"I already know about this matter. You did a good job."

There was no change on Ying Zheng's face, as if he had already expected it.

Zhao Gao was feeling nervous, but when he heard the king's praise, he immediately laughed out loud with joy.

"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. I am Your Majesty's servant, and I shall certainly share Your Majesty's worries."

Ying Zheng looked at Zhao Gao and sighed silently in his heart.

For a moment, I really didn't know how to deal with Zhao Gao.

Zhang Qing is very capable and has no grudge against Zhao Gao. He would not spread rumors about Zhao Gao in front of me. What he said must be true.

But Zhao Gao is now very loyal to me.

Wouldn’t it be a pity if it were abandoned?