Chu and Han contend for the throne

Chapter 470 Combine Vertical and Horizontal ([-])

Bi Shu handed the two invitations to Hu Yan, and said: "Send someone to send out these two invitations, one to the Lou Mansion and one to the Zhao Mansion. Remember, the invitations to the Lou Mansion are half a year later than the Zhao Mansion. an hour!"

Hu Yan took the invitation, and asked puzzledly: "Is the general coming to invite Zhao Yan?"

Bi Shu sighed softly, and said in a low voice: "If you want to persuade Qi to form an alliance with me, Da Chu, I'm afraid Lou Jing, an old fox, will not be able to do it alone. You have to remove Zhao Yan, a stumbling block."

"The general is saying to get rid of Zhao Yan?" Hu Yan was stunned, "Only with these two invitations?"

Bi Shu shook his head, and said in a deep voice: "General Huyan, don't underestimate these two invitations, as long as they are used properly, they are two killing knives!"

"Really?" Hu Yan was terrified.

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At dusk, an invitation was quietly delivered to the mansion of military adviser Zhao Yan.

When the servant hurried into the study holding the invitation, Zhao Yan was sighing at the portrait of the former king Han Xin. The gap between the new king Han He and him was getting bigger and bigger. Can express powerlessness, once this person has a preconceived prejudice, it is too difficult to change his opinion.

Moreover, Zhao Yan didn't want to imitate the villain and blindly flatter her, so he had to say what he had to say.

Hearing footsteps behind him, Zhao Yan asked without turning his head, "What's the matter?"

The little official under the door hurriedly came behind Zhao Yan, and replied respectfully: "Chu envoy Bi Shu sent an invitation to invite the military division to go to the camp outside the city for the dinner."

"Bi Shu invited me to the banquet?" Zhao Yan turned around in astonishment, and took the invitation from the little official again.

The little official withdrew his hands, and suddenly said: "Military Master, the villain thinks that there is no good banquet, so it is better not to go."

"There is no good banquet?" Zhao Yan put down the invitation card in his hand and said, "Could it be a Hongmen banquet?"

To be honest, Zhao Yan really hoped that Bi Shu would make a move. If he could exchange his death for Qi to join the Lianheng Alliance, he would never be greedy for his own life, but Zhao Yan knew better that even if he had the will to die, I'm afraid that Bi Shu would not do this. After all, this is the country of Qi, not Chu, and Bi Shu would definitely not be unwise about it.

Of course, if the occasion was changed, Bi Shu would definitely strike without hesitation.

At that moment Zhao Yan said: "Just in time, in front of Your Majesty, my military advisor has some things to say, but this time I went to the banquet, this military advisor just took the opportunity to clarify the words, so that Bi Shu can retreat as soon as possible."

The little official wanted to persuade him again, but Zhao Yan couldn't help but said: "You don't need to say any more, hurry up and prepare the car."

"Here." Seeing that Zhao Yan had made up his mind, the little official didn't say anything more, and now he just went.

After a while, the carriage was ready, Zhao Yan left the mansion, got into the carriage, and headed all the way to the outside of Linzi City. When he arrived at the Chu Camp, he was surprised to be informed that Bi Shu was not there.

After waiting in the big tent for nearly half an hour, Zhao Yan gradually became impatient, and when he was about to stand up and leave, Bi Shu's voice suddenly came from outside the tent. Bi Shu seemed to be greeting another person, and that person's voice It sounds familiar, but if you listen carefully, it's Lou Jing, the prime minister of the country. What is Lou Jing doing here?
Suspicious in his heart, Zhao Yan withdrew his hands that were about to raise the curtain.

Through the curtain, Bi Shu said: "Mr. Lou, you clearly promised me last night, but you still didn't say a word in today's court meeting? I'm so disappointed."

Lou Jing seemed a little embarrassed, and said in a low voice: "General, why do you bring up this old saying again? Didn't you tell the truth? Zhao Yan firmly opposed it, and he was an important minister entrusted by the former king. , it’s better not to express your opinion lightly, otherwise, if there is a dispute in the hall, there will be no room for change.”

Zhao Yan was furious in his heart. He really didn't expect that Lou Jing had secretly turned to Chu State. Although he knew that this was a game planned by Bi Shu, Zhao Yan still couldn't control the anger in his chest. Lou Jing was not without eyesight. It is impossible for him to see clearly the essence behind the mist, so, Lou Jing still chooses to fall to Chu State, it can only show that he is no longer optimistic about Qi State!

For Qi Guo and Zhao Yan, Lou Jing's behavior is a complete betrayal!The traitor!
At that moment, Zhao Yan suddenly opened the curtain and strode out. Bi Shu and Lou Jing, who were walking this way, stopped instinctively. Some can't react.

A sly smile appeared on the corner of Bi Shu's mouth, and he cupped his hands at Zhao Yan and said, "Ah, Military Master Zhao has arrived?"

Zhao Yan didn't bother to pay attention to Bi Shu at all, he just gave Lou Jing a cold look, and then walked away.

Looking at the back of Zhao Yan who was going away quickly, Lou Jing could only shake his head and smile wryly, then he turned his head and stared at Bi Shu, and said in a hateful voice: "General, the truth treats you with sincerity, but you are scheming behind the truth, Isn't this too unkind?"

"Uh, where did Prime Minister Lou say that?" Of course Bi Shu would not admit it, and pretended to be stupid, "Didn't I say that besides you, Prime Minister Lou, there is another important guest at the banquet tonight. "

"But you didn't say that the other person is a military advisor?" Lou Jing paused, "Now you've let the truth lie, and the military advisor has to report the truth to the king when he returns?" Speaking of which, Lou Jing suddenly yelled, and said in a deep voice, "No, I have to go back to the city quickly, and go to the palace overnight to see the king."

Before the words finished, Lou Jing turned around and left.

"President Lou, go slowly." Bi Shu waved his hand and smiled, "No."

Lou Jing flicked his sleeves impatiently at Bi Shu, and soon disappeared into the night.

Huyan's iron tower-like figure suddenly came out of the shadows, approached Bi Shu and said, "General, I'm afraid the Qi State is about to lose peace, so there's something exciting to watch." After a while, Huyan asked again, "General, who do you think will win this battle of life and death? Zhao Yan or Lou Jing?"

"Does it need to be said?" Bi Shuyou said, "Zhao Yan is too upright and doesn't know how to be flexible. Qi Wang Hanhe was already dissatisfied with him. If Lou Jing goes back, he will bite back and frame Zhao Yan. And I, Da Chu, secretly wrote a song, with Zhao Yan's gentleman's heart, not only would he not try to make excuses, but he might even commit suicide?"

After a pause, Bi Shu said again: "It's just a pity that Zhao Yan is another Kuai Che."

Hu Yan couldn't bear it, and said: "General, so Zhao Yan really can't survive?"

Bi Shu sighed lightly, and said, "Although this move is a bit base, it is really helpless."

Hu Yan said carelessly: "The general is planning for Da Chu wholeheartedly, why should he blame himself?"

"Although it is so, it is not a gentleman's act to plot people behind the scenes." Bi Shu shook his head and said, "However, it is urgent to follow the authority. If the senior brother arrives in Linzi, I am afraid that there will be no chance."

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On the road from Handan to Linzi, three hundred Hussars of the Han army were guarding Bai Mo and galloping eastward overnight.

Zhou Guanfu urged Ma Ji to go forward with Bai Mo, and persuaded with some concern: "Prime Minister, it has been several days since Bi Shu arrived in Linzi, maybe Qi Wang Hanhe's attitude has changed, so let's rush to Linzi like this." Going forward, isn’t it too dangerous? Why don’t you send a small official to go to the front, or the last general will take a step first?”

Bai Mo shook his head, and said worriedly: "You are brave enough to win, but lacking in strategy. This time, the competition in Linzi is not military force but wisdom. This matter involves the way of vertical and horizontal, and you are definitely not Junior Brother Bi Shu." Opponents, it’s even worse to just send a small official there, state affairs are no joke.”

Zhou Guanfu said: "But Prime Minister, you are a giant tree supporting the sky of a big man, so you can't take risks."

Bai Mo said: "Until now, the Qi State is still an ally of the great Han, but my junior brother is safe as a rock in the enemy's capital. As the prime minister of the ally country, is his life in danger?" After finishing speaking, Bai Mo stretched out his hand to pat again. He patted Zhou Guanfu on the shoulder and said, "Shengzhi, I guess Han He is not unwise about this."

"Forget it." Zhou Guanfu tightly clenched his left hand with the sword, and said fiercely, "If that kid Han He really has bad intentions, the general will risk his life, and he will definitely protect the Prime Minister and break out of the encirclement."

Bai Mo waved his hand, and said: "I'm not worried about my own safety, but I'm a little worried that Lou Jing will be persuaded by Bi Shu. If Lou Jing and Bi Shu join forces, Zhao Yan may not be able to hold back, and Zhao Yan is Fang Zheng A gentleman who doesn't know how to adapt is afraid that he will suffer a big loss. I am worried that when we arrive, the game of Qi has already been played to death by Bi Shu."

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Han He yawned and walked into the side hall, and shouted dissatisfiedly at Lou Jing who was waiting at the bottom of the steps: "When is this? You have something to do, Prime Minister, so you can't talk about it tomorrow, so this is the only time? Really."

Seeing Han He's appearance, Lou Jing heaved a sigh of relief, but couldn't help feeling a little ashamed. It seemed that Zhao Yan was really a gentleman, and he didn't go to Han He to tell tales.

However, Lou Jing could only say sorry to Zhao Yan.

Lou Jinggong said: "Your Majesty, I have something important to attend, so I have to see you at night."

"Okay, okay." Han He waved his hand impatiently and said, "What's the matter?"

Lou Jing got up again, and said in a low voice: "My lord, after nightfall, I just found an excuse to go to the Chu camp outside the city. I wanted to find out about the people of Chu, but I never expected that I would meet them in the Chu camp." military adviser!"

"Hey, what's the matter?" Han He said disapprovingly, "The military master is probably the same as you, and wants to find out about the people of Chu."

"If the matter is so simple, how dare I enter the palace at night to disturb King Qingmeng?" Lou Jing said, "It was dark at that time, and I was hidden in the night outside the Chu camp. Moreover, the two talked and laughed, and even whispered for a long time before parting, but they didn't know what they were talking about."

"There is such a thing?" Han He's face darkened in an instant.

But soon, Han He said again: "No, it's still wrong. The military division strongly opposes the alliance with Chu State. How could he get involved with Bi Shu?"

"This minister doesn't know anymore." Lou Jing spread his hands and said, "Your Majesty, why don't you call the military adviser to ask."

"Alright." Han He nodded, and immediately summoned the servants in the palace to summon Zhao Yan.

(End of this chapter)