The next morning.
Ying Rui looked calm.
He didn't care about the nervous expressions of the palace maids and guards around him.
He brought the Wei Army to the meeting hall of Xianyang Palace.
The deep and solemn bell rang once again in Xianyang Palace.
The scattered ministers walked into the hall.
However, most of the Qin officials who walked into the main hall were old people who were staggering.
After Huhai's repeated tortures.
The empire's originally dazzling contribution points had long been exhausted.
What was left behind.
It was just a down-and-out Great Qin Empire.
It was about to collapse under the ant nest.
......
He kept thinking, but his face remained calm.
Ying Rui was wearing a black emperor robe and had the Tianwen Sword on his waist.
"Da da da!"
He looked ahead and calmly headed toward the center.
When he looked around, he noticed that there were only a few elders in the hall, most of whom had white hair.
He did not speak for a long time.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
The ministers bowed respectfully and shouted in unison.
Ying Rui's eyes turned solemn as he said,""Everyone, please excuse me!"
"Yes!"
All the officials stood up and took their seats.
At that time, Xianyang ordered Ziying to ask,"
"Your Majesty, about your ascension?"
"The country is in dire straits, I should imitate Duke Mu.
For the livelihood of the people, everything will be simple!"
Ying Rui said blandly.
Whether he ascended the throne or not, he was the undisputed successor of the Great Qin Empire.
A huge coronation ceremony was a waste of manpower and money.
The current timing was not suitable at all.
Only by unifying the world and reaching the peak once again.
At that time, he ascended the throne and came to court.
Wouldn't it be great?
"Your Majesty is merciful!"
The ministers bowed their heads and shouted, crying with joy.
Everything that happened yesterday could only prove one thing.
Ying Rui was a decisive killer, and he would be the only successor to the throne of Qin Dynasty.
And today, Ying Rui had displayed the demeanor of a benevolent emperor who loved his people like his own children.
He was incomparably benevolent internally and decisive externally.
With such a wise ruler, how could the Qin country not have hope of reviving again!
"Uncle Wang, how many soldiers are there in Xianyang City?”
After a long time, Ying Rui asked this question.
At this moment.
Only by defending Guanzhong would Qin have a chance to breathe.
"Your Majesty, when the general left the east, he took all the soldiers of Xianyang City with him.
Only 20,000 imperial guards remained.
After yesterday's massacre, there were still more than eight thousand imperial guards left.”
"Phew!"
Hearing this, Ying Rui took a deep breath.
Who would have thought that the millions of Qin soldiers who had swept across the six countries in the past would be killed?
In just a few short years, he had fallen to such a state.
Even the capital, Xianyang, did not have many soldiers guarding it.
The Great Qin Empire was founded on military merits.
No matter what, strengthening the army was the top priority.
He never thought that…
The first emperor died only three years ago.
Great Qin's situation had already become so terrible.
The 300,000 Northland Army needed to guard against the Xiongnu.
The 500,000 Qin army went south.
The remaining troops were scattered to various places.
Some were used by the vassals, some were reduced to souls under the blade.
How could he be so miserable?
"Your Majesty, the report from the Julu Army has arrived many days ago.”
"Hmm? Julu Army Report, tell us!"
Ying Rui's face changed slightly, and he hurriedly said.
Even he was a little nervous at this moment.
The Battle of Julu had an extraordinary meaning to the Great Qin Empire.
"A few days ago, the Julu Army reported.
However, Zhao Gao hid it from the second generation and did not allow it to be passed on!”
Ziying shouted angrily,
"During the battle of Julu, our army had run out of food for too long and was unable to fight anymore.
The 100,000 Northland soldiers were completely annihilated.”
"The Marquis of Martial City, Wang Li, has been captured.
The deputy general Su Jiao was killed on the battlefield.
General Zhang Han led his remaining troops to break out of the encirclement and was chased by the Chu army.
Now, he has fallen into a desperate situation at the edge of the Zhangshui River…"
The hall was silent.
Ying Rui was silent.
The situation was more dangerous than he had imagined.
Shui Cang's 100,000 strong army could defend against Liu Bang.
However, how could Hangu Pass, which had few soldiers, stop Xiang Yu?
It probably wouldn't take too long.
The Chu army drove straight down from Julu and approached Xianyang.
The Great Qin Empire was in grave danger!
If he was not careful, he would definitely turn into nothingness.
The officials in the palace might not know.
However, Ying Rui's heart was as clear as a mirror.
He allowed the situation to develop.
The 200,000 criminal army led by General Zhang Han couldn't withstand the pressure.
They would surrender to the Overlord Xiang Yu.
At that time, the impact on Great Qin would be massive.
At this time, Xianyang Ling Ziying did not stop.
He choked for a moment before continuing,"Your Majesty, another part of the Chu army has arrived at Wu Pass.”
Hearing this, the entire hall became even gloomier.
Many of the old ministers trembled and were unable to say a word.
Even though Wu Pass had been valued by Qin since the Spring and Autumn Period.
Under constant repair, it could be said to be an iron wall.
There is a city wall inside, leaning against the cliff in the North and facing the ravine in the south. The river flows around the east, west and south.
The site of the city lies in the middle of the river.
There were four ridges in the east of the city, especially the suspension bridge ridge, which was high and steep.
" On the way up the mountain, you can't ride side by side."
It is the shield of Wuguan, and has the reputation of Qin Guan with two enemies.
However, ever since the second generation, the number of troops defending the Wu Pass had been reduced.
It would be a fool's dream if they wanted to stop the fierce Eastern Chu army.
It was only a matter of time before Wuguan City fell.
Ying Rui wasn't worried about this.
Even if Liu Bang broke through the Wu Pass, it would not change the overall situation much.
With the newly established Lantian Camp, they could ensure that nothing would go wrong.
Zhang Liao's 30,000 wolf cavalry, Gao Shun's 70,000 Bingzhou infantry.
Their combat strength was unparalleled.
Even if he were to fight Xiang Yu's main force head-on, he would not be at a disadvantage.
Not to mention a mere Liu Gong Army.
"Do you have any plans to retreat?"
He pretended to be sad and looked around at the officials.
He couldn't help but probe.
"Your Majesty! For now, the only way is to deal with the enemy and protect the country. Only then can we have the opportunity to follow up.”
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
All the officials persuaded.
"Do you mean that you want me to go and ask for peace with those rebels?”
Hearing this, Ying Rui's face turned cold.
The first thought of this group of pillars of the State of Qin was actually to sue for peace?
In the past, no matter how difficult Great Qin had been, it had never been able to survive.
Old Qin's first thought was how to counterattack.
But now, he had fallen to such a state.
How sad!
"Today, I swear in this hall!”
Ying Rui looked around and shouted,"Jiujiu Old Qin, let's go to the national disaster together!
They would not stop fighting until their blood was drained!
Anyone who surrenders will be killed without mercy!"
"Yes!"
All the officials trembled and responded in unison.
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