Prime Minister take care

Chapter 117 Sudden waves
Chu State, Yingdu.

When the news from Qingshui County came, Cai Tong's complexion became very bad.

Different from the private intelligence, when the military report from the front came, Cai Tong was discussing frontline defense with a group of generals from Chu State.

It seems that he was stimulated by the western border. After Huanwu failed in conquering Shu, he wanted to regain his position elsewhere.Therefore, Liang Jun was aggressive on the border of Chu State.A few days ago, there was news that soldiers from the Liang Army crossed the border and smashed the Chu State sentry box.

Although Cai Tong knew that the soldiers he sent to assassinate Fan Qing's old troops had failed, he did not expect that they would react so quickly.In just a few days, 3 to [-] people actually went south.

"Lord, no matter what the cause of this matter is, we must take action."

Most of the courtiers of the state of Chu were the former generals of Jing and Jiao states. Among them, General Wen Qing was the most important general of Cai Tong.

This group of people in Qingshui County are all Fan Qing's old subordinates, and they have always been at odds with Cai Tong.Cai Tong did not reuse them, but he also gave them land subsidies to make them live in peace.Over the past ten years, these people have also been stable.

Wen Qing didn't know what happened in Qingshui County, which made these people suddenly attack, but if he didn't stop it, the Chu Kingdom would cause a big disturbance.

Especially when Liang Jun is in the north and watching with eager eyes.

Cai Tong nodded in agreement.Of course, it was impossible for Cai Tong to tell the Chu officials that it was he who sent dead men to assassinate the generals of Fan Qing's old tribe, which prompted them to attack.

Otherwise, his prestige among the ministers will inevitably be greatly weakened.

"There are not enough soldiers in Qingshui County. Cai Yun, you go with 3 elite troops from the capital, and you must persuade these people to stop. Remember, there are old, weak, women and children among the [-] to [-] people, so you must not hurt them. them."

Cai Yun is Cai Tong's son.Only if he goes will Cai Tong feel relieved.Because no matter what Cai Yun knew from Fan Qing's old troops, it was impossible to convey it to the officials of Chu State.

In the end, the Chu officials will only know what Cai Tong wants them to know.

And these ten thousand elites went not to dissuade them, but to kill people and silence them.

Just as Cai Yun stepped forward to receive the military talisman, a servant walked in outside the door.Under the watchful eyes of all the generals, he came to Cai Tong and said something in his ear.

Cai Tong's expression changed drastically, he clenched his palms and cursed loudly.

"Young boy Yang Xian, damn it!"

The disciples of the Sea King Sect immediately spread the news about the deal between Ning Jingyuan and Yang Xian here, which also ruined Cai Tong's plan to kill people and silence them.

If there was a Sea King Sect blocking the water system in Qingshui County, these ten thousand elites would be able to kill all those people.But after Yang Xian ordered a hundred large ships from Ning Jingyuan, the two to thirty thousand people could go down the river and reach Wuning County within a few days.

Wuning County is adjacent to the border with Shu State, so it would be much more difficult to intercept them there.

At that time, Yang Zhong entered Shu, took control of Yizhou, and seized Pingling, the gateway from Yizhou to Jing, the former jurisdiction of Wuning County, from Cai Tong.

After taking control of Pingling, the Shu army entered Jing, advancing by land and water without any hindrance.But Cai Tong, who wanted to enter Shu, not only had to go upstream, but also faced many obstacles.Fortunately, Yang Zhong died young and Huan Wu rose again. The common enemy of the Shu and Chu families was Liang Jun, so no major war broke out.

Over the years, Cai Tong has been trying to recapture this strategic location, but Yang Chun seems to have been guarding against him for a long time. The people stationed at Pingling are all descendants of Yang Ci's old troops, who are brave and good at fighting.Yang Zhong hung a sharp sword over Cai Tong's head, but Cai Tong could only endure it, feeling very aggrieved but unable to do anything.

"Master Hou, what happened?"

"The reason for the changes in Fan Qing's old army was that he was instigated by Yang Xian's son and wanted to move to Yizhou. A few days ago, Yang Xian borrowed a hundred large ships from Ning Jingyuan and loaded the two, 3 people. Now, they are afraid that they have reached Wuning County."

"Master Marquis, Yang Xian's son is so arrogant. If our army remains unmoved, we will surely be ridiculed by the princes in the world, and our military power will be completely lost!"

Different from the cautious attitude just now, Wen Qing was very excited after hearing the current news.

After all, these two things are of completely different natures.If Fan Qing's old subordinates are only making trouble because they are dissatisfied with the pension issue, then it is only an internal issue and there is still the possibility of negotiation.But if they want to go to Yizhou, the problem becomes serious.

"Master Marquis, these people are ruthless. If we don't kill them all, the whole world will think that our Chu army has no one left."

"Yes! The great enemy of Shu and Chu is the Huan thieves. Now that Yang Xianlai has done this, he clearly does not take our Chu country seriously. If the Marquis allows these people to leave, what will Wu Guoguo think? Liang Junhui What do you think? Everyone will think that our Chu army can be bullied."

"Master Marquis, those people helping the old and the young can't reach Yizhou in ten days and a half even if they get to Wuning County. We can definitely stop them if we pursue them now."

For a time, the generals present asked for battle one after another, and there was endless discussion.

Cai Tong stretched out his hand to stop them from talking.This group of generals wanted to hunt down Fan Qing's old troops, but Cai Tong hesitated.

This matter involves Yang Xian, so it is not simple.Cai Tong is not worried about whether he can catch up, but worried about what to do if he catches up.Kill them all?

What's more, Huan Wu is in the north at the moment, sharpening his sword.If there is a conflict with Yang Xian, how to deal with Liang Jun in the north?
Cai Tong's adviser Kuai Xing saw his worries and advised him: "Master Marquis, it is not wise to conflict with Yang Xian at this moment."

"Kuai Xing, what do you mean? It's not wise to conflict with Yang Xian. Could it be that our Chu army is afraid of him?"

The general on the side spoke carelessly and in a very aggressive tone, almost shouting curses.

"The generals have misunderstood me."

Looking at the menacing generals, Kuai Xing smiled and explained: "Yang Xian is Yang Xian, and Fan Qing's old army is Fan Qing's old army. We don't need to link them together. Now that the enemy of Chu is in Liang, we don't need to Conflict with the Shu army."

Cai Tong's eyes lit up and he said, "Sir, continue."

"Fan Qing's old people are our subjects of the Chu Kingdom, and the Marquis has the power of life and death over them. They have the power to kill them. If they blame the Marquis first, they will be killed to death, and the world will not say anything wrong about the Marquis. The Marquis can Assemble the army in the city and go to Wuning County to stop them. If Yang Xian is not here, the life or death of these two or 3 people will all depend on the Marquis's thoughts. If Yang Xian is here, then in front of him, the Marquis will By dealing with these people, we can lose Yang Xian's face on the one hand, and on the other hand, we can greatly increase the military power of our Chu army."

"Just as Mr. said!"

Cai Tong suddenly stood up, his eyes gleaming.He also had another plan in mind. If he could capture Yang Xian, he would exchange him for Pingling. Yang Chun could not tolerate his refusal.

(End of this chapter)