The strongest Marquis in history

Yang Shanjun nodded and answered.

Wang Qi continued: "In this battle, we defeated Cao Xuan. The next step is to go north to the border of Jizhou. But this time we are going to the border of Jizhou. We will leave some soldiers guarding the border of Yanzhou and Yuanyuan County. Beware of Cao Xuan's surprise attack. , kill us with a carbine. As long as one soldier is left, it can warn and resist for a while."

Xiao Qingzhi said: "Your Highness is wise, the minister will make some arrangements and leave three thousand soldiers to guard the border."

Wang Qi said: "Yes!"

After a pause, Wang Qi continued: "Okay, let's all go to rest. After killing a lot, everyone is exhausted. Today, take a good rest, and we will continue our journey tomorrow morning. In addition, Xiang Peng Bring it up to me, I remember it was captured alive."

"Yes!"

Xiao Qingzhi and Yang Shanjun left separately.

Not long after, Xiang Peng was brought into the camp, and Xiang Peng's hands and feet were bound, even now his face is still a little pale.Fortunately, his skills are profound, and after half a day of adjusting his internal breath, he recovered from his injuries.

It's just that the injury on the body is difficult to recover without ten days and half a month.After all, he was hammered twice by Xia Houhu, which rests on ordinary people, and if he hits it, he will be taken away with his life. That is to say, Xiang Peng's body is so hard that he can only be injured.

Wang Qi asked: "Your name is Xiang Peng. According to the soldiers, you are Cao Xuan's personal guard."

"Yes!"

Xiang Peng replied angrily.

There was a tinge of pain on his face, and he said, "Wang Qi, kill me if you want. If I frown, I'm not considered a man. If you want to recruit me, it's absolutely impossible."

Wang Qi heard it and said: "Why bother? Those who know the current affairs are heroes. You are a master in the master realm, and you have a place everywhere. Now you have to be loyal to Cao Xuan, there is no need."

In Xiang Peng's eyes, there was a touch of nostalgia, and he said, "Wang Qi, you don't understand."

Wang Qi said, "What don't I understand?"

Xiang Peng said: "If there is no lord, although I am a warrior, I cannot be where I am today. After following the lord, I will know the righteousness of the world and the tragedy of the people in the world. In this world, only the lord can save the people."

Wang Qi raised his eyebrows when he heard this, he was very surprised.

Cao Xuan still has this ability?

Can confuse people's hearts, what kind of righteousness and common people in the world are used to confuse people?

Kind of awesome.

Looking at Xiang Peng's stubborn expression, Wang Qi knew in his heart that it was impossible to persuade such a person.A warrior like Xiang Peng, who values ​​faith, promises, and despises life and death, is now very difficult for Wang Qi to recruit.

Life and death threats, difficult to do.

Wang Qi said with emotion: "Unfortunately, you are not working for this king."

Xiang Peng said: "I serve the Lord, and I will die without regret. It's a pity that I can't continue to serve the Lord."

When he said this, his eyes widened, his face became more solemn, and he said loudly: "Wang Qi, stop talking nonsense. Come on, kill if you want, cut if you want, I have already prepared it."

Wang Qi shook his head and said, "I won't kill you for now."

Xiang Peng said: "Don't kill me, hum, I've already said, I can't surrender to you."

Wang Qi said: "It is useful to keep you. The fight between me and Cao Xuan has just begun. So keeping you will be useful when we deal with Cao Xuan later."

"Come here, take Xiang Peng down."

Wang Qi gave an order immediately, and soldiers stepped forward immediately to take Xiang Peng down.It is of great use to keep Xiang Peng now.Even when dealing with Zhang Shiqi, Xiang Peng can come in handy.

This is what Wang Qi already had in mind.

And if you want to kill Xiang Peng, if you go down with a knife, you will kill a life, and there is no benefit in other aspects.After Xiang Peng was taken down, Wang Qi took a break for a while. He walked out of the tent of the Chinese army and wandered around the camp.

At night, the barracks are brightly lit, and the army slaughters pigs and sheep, and prepares a lot of meat.After a meal, the soldiers felt comfortable.After all this hard work, they made meritorious service, and now they ate a good meal and sacrificed to the temple of the five internal organs, feeling comfortable all over.

The barracks at night had extremely strict defenses to ensure the safety of the camp.

Nothing happened overnight, the next morning.

The army started to return, first returning to Pingyuan County, Xiao Qingzhi left [-] soldiers to guard, and then arranged [-] soldiers to escort the unarmed prisoners who were all bound hands and feet to Linzi. Wang Qi hurried on the road together.

The number of soldiers brought by Wang Qi is more than 2 and nearly [-] soldiers.The army turned around and headed north towards the border of Jizhou.

Chapter 610 Benefit Driven

When Wang Qi led his soldiers to the north, the news of Cao Xuan's defeat spread, and it reached Zhao Guoye City in the shortest time.

Gao Yuanfeng was the Minister of the Ministry of Officials and supervised Zhao Guo's intelligence. He was the first to get the news.Upon seeing the information sent back, Gao Yuanfeng was shocked. You must know that Cao Xuan's army is very powerful. According to his understanding, Cao Xuan's army also has many masters and elite soldiers. They are not easy to deal with.

It seems that Cao Xuan is weak, but even if Jizhou attacks Yanzhou, it will take a lot of effort.However, when Cao Xuan and Wang Qi fought, they were defeated immediately, and even Cao Xuan suffered huge losses.

Gao Yuanfeng became nervous and didn't dare to waste time.He first arranged for someone to notify Tian Ce to enter the palace to discuss matters, and then he himself hurried to the palace with a letter.

When Gao Yuanfeng arrived at the entrance of the main hall, Tian Ce had just arrived.The two nodded their heads, and entered the hall hand in hand, and bowed to Zhang Shiqi who was sitting high on the main seat.

Gao Yuanfeng reported: "Your Majesty, I have just received an urgent report from Yanzhou. The [-] army led by Wang Qi, as soon as they arrived at the handover point of Yanzhou Jibei Kingdom and Yuan County, they directly fought against Cao Xuan. After the first battle, Cao Xuan's [-] army was defeated. , and Xi Qing, Zhao Yu, and Xiang Peng all died in battle, and only Wang Ben fled. Wang Qi's army has turned north and is heading for the border of Jizhou."

After explaining the general situation, Gao Yuanfeng elaborated on some details of the battle.

This is all temporary news.

After Zhang Shiqi and Tian Ce heard it, their faces were full of shock, and they felt incredible.

The three generals died in battle?

This loss is too great.

You must know that under Cao Xuan's command, Wang Ben, Xi Qing, and Zhao Yu are all generals, generals who allow Wen Wen Yun Wu.As for Xiang Peng, he was Cao Xuan's confidant and the number one expert under Cao Xuan's command.

Now Zhao Yu, Xi Qing and Xiang Peng died on the battlefield.

In fact, it was because Gao Yuanfeng did not find out the information clearly, and Wang Qi did not publicize it, so he did not know that Xiang Peng was not actually dead.The news that was inquired now shocked Zhang Shiqi and Tian Ce.

Zhang Shiqi took a deep breath, stabilized his mind, and said: "Prime Minister, Wang Qi's defeat of Cao Xuan will change the situation of Jizhou for us. Our original plan was to let Wang Qi be surrounded by enemies and have no time to care about Jizhou."

"But right now, we have not eliminated Wang Zongxi, and our plan has not succeeded. On the contrary, Cao Xuan lost first, and our plans all failed. Especially after Cao Xuan's defeat, Liu Heng will also judge the situation, at least the threat to Wang Qi is weak. gone."

"In addition, the Chu State may not dare to send troops once they get the news. Many of our original plans have been affected. For us now, this is quite unfavorable."

Zhang Shiqi was very disappointed.

It was a great situation, because Cao Xuan was defeated, it was completely ruined.

Tian Ce stroked his beard under his chin, nodded and said: "What the king said is true. Now the situation has changed suddenly, and the threat to Wang Qi has weakened. However, it is not particularly bad for Jizhou. The current situation is always beneficial to us. of."

Zhang Shiqi said: "How should I say it?"

Gao Yuanfeng also looked at Tian Ce, and now he feels that the situation is not good.Originally when Jizhou and Wang Qi started a war, Gao Yuanfeng was worried, but at this stage of development, Gao Yuanfeng was even more worried.

After all, he is in charge of intelligence and knows Wang Qi's strength.

It is not easy to start a war with Wang Qi.

Tian Ce's eyes were determined and serious, and he said in a deep voice: "I, Zhao State of Jizhou, even without the help of Cao Xuan, Liu Heng, and Chu State, I would still be able to fight against Wang Qi's army."

"The current situation in Youzhou in the north is at a temporary stalemate. In addition, our people have already gone to Xianbei to lobby, as long as Xianbei goes south and invades Wang Zongxi's back. At that time, Zhu Huai and Xianbei will attack Wang Zongxi's army, and Wang Zongxi will undoubtedly be defeated."

"After this battle, Youzhou will definitely fall into the hands of Your Majesty. As long as Your Majesty controls Youzhou and Jizhou, the strength of Zhao Guozheng will be greatly increased. Then we will mobilize all our troops to fight against Wang Qi and resist Wang Qi. Strange invasion."

Tian Ce said: "Of course we need to send people to help Chen Yinhu right now. Wang Qilai is attacking, and Chen Yinhu's strength alone will definitely not be able to stop him."

Zhang Shiqi said: "I understand the prime minister's analysis. At this time of crisis, I mobilized all the troops from Yecheng to go south, and this time, I personally went south to join the battle."

Tian Ce said: "Your Majesty is wise."

Zhang Shiqi said: "Insufficient strength, then I can only go to the imperial court, otherwise, how can the soldiers serve with their lives?"

Tian Ce nodded, and he analyzed: "Actually, after thinking about the battle between Wang Qi and Cao Xuan, I thought about it a bit. Wang Qi was able to kill the three generals under Cao Xuan's command, which shows the overall strength of Wang Qi."

"At least the generals under Wang Qi's command are all masters. Unfortunately, we have generals, and even grandmaster-level generals, but this is still not enough. I think that we need to mobilize more grandmasters, so that we can be completely sure. "

Tian Ce is extremely wise. Because he understands Cao Xuan's combat power and the intelligence of this time, he believes that it is necessary to strengthen the high-end combat power, otherwise the situation will be difficult.

Zhang Shiqi said: "There are just two or three generals in Yecheng, how can we strengthen them?"

Tian Ce said: "As for the transfer of master masters, please support the major families in Yecheng. Regarding this matter, I think it is not a big problem to move with emotion and reason."

Zhang Shiqi said: "People from aristocratic families have always lived in the world. It is not easy for them to take action."

Tian Ce looked confident, and said: "Your Majesty, the Zhang family is the largest family. With the Zhang family taking the lead, how can the rest of the family refuse? If anyone refuses, they will find a reason to deal with it. What's more, the life of the big family in Zhao State , far better than being in Qi State. You must know that although there are aristocratic families in Qi State, they are suppressed everywhere."

Zhang Shiqi said: "Let the Prime Minister arrange this matter."

Tian Ce said: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will finish the matter within a day. Tomorrow morning, our army will set off to the south and rush to the southern border to help Chen Yinhu. As long as we have enough experts in the Grand Master realm, everything will not be a problem."

Zhang Shiqi said: "Thanks for your hard work, Prime Minister."

Tian Ce said, "I'm not working hard."

Zhang Shiqi waved his hand, Tian Ce and Gao Yuanfeng turned around and retreated.After the two walked out of the hall, Gao Yuanfeng's expression became even more solemn, and he said, "Prime Minister, under the current situation, the situation is very unfavorable. Even if you ask the big families to help, it may not be effective."

Tian Ce took a look at Gao Yuanfeng, and reminded: "Gao Shangshu, don't build up other people's ambitions, destroy your own prestige, and don't be so pessimistic, because there is nothing terrible about it."

"Think about it, Wang Zongxi is actually nothing to be afraid of. Once Xianbei intervenes, Wang Zongxi's defeat is just around the corner. In addition, as long as the masters of the major families intervene, the high-end combat power of our army will not be inferior to Wang Qi."

"At that time, it will be enough to fight Wang Qi."

Tian Ce said: "We will not face the situation that Cao Xuan is facing. Therefore, Gao Shangshu, don't be too pessimistic. People, you still need to be a little courageous. If you are too timid, it is difficult to achieve great things."

Gao Yuanfeng was silent after listening, and said for a long time: "Thanks for your hard work, Prime Minister."

Tian Ce said, "Where do you talk about hard work?"

Gao Yuanfeng cupped his hands and saluted, then left.Tian Ce looked at Gao Yuanfeng's leaving back, shook his head and smiled twice, and went straight back to his residence.Tian Ce was not in a hurry to arrange for people to invite people, but after careful consideration in his heart, he arranged for the people in the house to notify the main families.

What is involved is a grand master, and there are really no ordinary small families. Only truly big families have masters at the grand master level.

In Ye City, apart from the Zhang family, there are four other real families, the Peng family, the Zhu family, the Xu family, and the Lin family. These four families are the strongest and have been passed down for hundreds of years. Serving in Zhao Guochao, or serving in the army, the influence is extremely extensive and powerful.

Not long after, the patriarchs of the four major families came.

Peng Li, the head of the Peng family, Zhu Qin, the head of the Zhu family, Xu Youdao, the head of the Xu family, Lin Fenghua, the head of the Lin family, the heads of the four major families are all in their fifties.

All of them are hale and hearty, and they don't look old at all.

After Tian Ce saw the four people entering, he waved his hands and said, "Masters, please sit down!"

"Thank you, Prime Minister!"

The four of Peng Li thanked each other and sat down on the left and right sides of the hall.

Peng Li is the head of the four major families, and Peng Li's prestige is even higher. He dusted off his robe and asked, "The Prime Minister invited us today, what's important?"

Zhu Qin and the others also looked at Tian Ce together. They looked very relaxed, after all, the strength of the four major families was not weak.Even facing Prime Minister Tian Ce, he has full confidence.

Tian Ce looked a little serious, and said: "My lords, the court has just received the news that Cao Xuan was defeated in a battle with Wang Qi's army on the border of Jibei Kingdom, and suffered heavy losses. Now, Wang Qi turned around and led the army towards Zhao and Qi. The place where the borders of the two countries meet."

Peng Li said unhurriedly: "We can't help you with this matter, we can only hope that King Zhao wins as soon as possible."

Zhu Qin and the others agreed one after another, but they were unwilling to express their opinions easily.Anyway, the Zhao country is the Zhao country of the Zhang family, not their four major families.Originally in Jizhou, the Zhang family was the well-deserved first family.As the Zhang family became a royal family and Zhang Shiqi became king, the Zhang family was naturally not considered a family.

Tian Ce's stance to the crowd had been expected. If Peng Li and the others acted like old-fashioned and warm-hearted people, then there was really something wrong.It is impossible for a member of a family to put the interests of the family in second place, they must put the interests of the family first.Then, it is personal interests, and after all kinds of interests, it is the interests of Zhao Guo.

This is the aristocratic family.

Tian Ce said in a deep voice: "Everyone, the fighting power of Cao Xuan's army is not weak. According to the information we have received, the root cause of Cao Xuan's defeat and Wang Qi's victory is not because of Cao Xuan's weak strength, but because of Wang Qi's master status. There are many masters."

"Wang Qi's high-end combat power is so strong that Cao Xuan was completely suppressed."

"The Kingdom of Zhao and the Kingdom of Qi are about to start. Although the king has some generals at the level of masters, there is a serious shortage. So now, you need the support of the princes. This time, I invite you to come. I hope that the masters of the major families will I can help your majesty one or two."

Tian Ce said: "After the matter is completed, I will return it to everyone, and the court will definitely thank you."

Peng Li immediately shook his head and sighed: "Prime Minister, although the Peng family has a master, they are all old, how can they fight? The request you mentioned, the old man has more than enough heart, but not enough strength!"

Zhu Qindao: "Prime Minister, it's not that we don't want to make a move, it's really difficult."

Xu Youdao looked solemn, and said: "Any grandmaster is the mainstay in the family, even the giant pillar of the sky. It is not easy to arrange such a person casually. It is difficult for me to agree to the request mentioned by the prime minister."

Lin Fenghua said: "Please forgive me, the Prime Minister, my Lin family's place is not easy to arrange."

All four of them, without exception, refused.

They all want to protect themselves wisely, to protect themselves first, and then consider the follow-up matters.

Although Tian Ce had expected this incident, he was still disappointed and displeased.There was no expression on his face, he cheered up and said: "Peng Gong, Zhu Gong, Xu Gong, Lin Gong, I know a little bit about your concerns and situations."

"Every family has a scripture that is difficult to recite. This is normal and not surprising."

"It's just about the battle between Zhao and Qi. Ordinary people may be able to protect themselves, but family members can't. If you don't take action now, you will regret it in the future."

"The reason is very simple. From the very beginning, the Qi State has been trying to weaken the family. What is the foundation of the family is the land and resources they have mastered, and they have an excellent future and prospects from birth."