In the bustling and bustling Bianjing City, a carriage rumbled through the streets, heading in the direction of the Imperial City.
Emissary Zhao lifted the curtain of the carriage and looked at the familiar Bianjing. He felt happy.
He took a boat along the Grand Canal and was delayed for a few days before returning to the court.
Only after seeing it with his own eyes did he know that the rumors were wrong and that Su Guan had an undeserved reputation.
"We must inform His Majesty that we cannot be blinded by rumors. This child has no value to speak of.”
Emissary Zhao tidied up his clothes and walked into the majestic Imperial City.
……
In the resplendent hall, sandalwood incense lingered in the air.
Emperor Zhao sat upright and was discussing strategy with the ministers of the Ministry of War.
The situation had changed!
He had originally hoped that the Chu Country and the Zhou Country would fight a prolonged stalemate.
However, he never expected the result to be so shocking!
"Your Majesty, Yu Heng greets you."
The light footsteps of the chamberlain broke the solemn atmosphere in the hall.
"Announce!" Emperor Zhao's dignified eyes were filled with anticipation.
I'm about to get a son-in-law who has the ability to govern the world!
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
The Zhao envoy named Yu Heng walked into the hall and greeted him respectfully.
"How is it?" Emperor Zhao leaned forward and looked at him.
Yu Heng adjusted his emotions, his face full of resentment as he said firmly,"
"Your Majesty, Su Guan is arrogant and rude. He is just a frog at the bottom of a well. He is not as amazing as the rumors say.”
"Seven defeats in seven battles, poor strategy, reckless actions, and no basic battle philosophy.”
"In my opinion, it's not unreasonable for the Great Zhou to abandon him.”
As soon as he finished speaking, the hall fell silent.
The official of the Ministry of War stared at Yu Heng with a strange expression, as if he was looking at a fool.
"You're on an envoy to Chu and you're giving me such news?”
Emperor Zhao tried his best to suppress his anger, and the muscles on his face tensed up.
"Your Majesty, please calm down." Yu Heng bowed and said submissively,
"This lowly official witnessed it with my own eyes, so I definitely won't make a mistake. Su Guan is far inferior to our Zhao State's top scorer and second runner-up.”
" Cough…" The Minister of War coughed and reminded him.
Don't provoke His Majesty anymore, you idiot!
Emperor Zhao's eyes were cold. He suddenly smiled silently.
"You can go home and raise pigs!"
Yu Heng turned pale with fright, not understanding why His Majesty said this.
He was humble and respectful. He quickly laughed at himself to ease the atmosphere.
"I like to eat pork, but I don't have pigs at home.”
The hall was still silent.
Emperor Zhao's smile suddenly disappeared and he scolded,
"You're that pig. Take off your black hat and get lost immediately!”
Yu Heng felt as if he had been struck by lightning. He fell to the ground in fear, not understanding what had happened.
"Imperial Censor Yu doesn't know yet, right? Li Zheng Rong was annihilated. The frog in the well you mentioned has occupied the State of Zhou and threatened Zhou to cede territory and beg for peace.”
The Minister of War didn't want to see this clown again and coldly said.
Although the Zhou Country tried their best to cover up this news, the spies of the northern heroes had long known about the battle in Flying Dragon City.
" How is this possible?!"
Yu Heng was horrified, and his blood froze in an instant.
When he left, the Chu army was retreating. Only a few thousand soldiers were left. It was only a matter of time before they were destroyed.
It didn't take long for the battle situation to be completely reversed?
"You mean Su Guan doesn't want to be the Prince Consort?”Emperor Zhao said in a deep voice.
"Yes, he only wants to stay in Chu."
Yu Heng's voice was laced with tears. When he thought of being fired, tears poured out uncontrollably.
Emperor Zhao waved his sleeves angrily and a few servants dragged the pleading Yu Heng out.
"Give me another chance. I will trade three cities for Su Guan.”
Emperor Zhao sighed heavily, his expression filled with regret.
In fact, the State of Zhao was the first to receive the news. After hesitating for a few days, they finally decided to pay 8,888 taels of gold!
This was already a huge sum of money. Any higher and it would cross the bottom line.
He didn't expect that because of his hesitation, the extraordinary Empress of Chu would be able to beat him to it.
"I regret it!" Emperor Zhao hammered the table angrily, his heart bleeding.
It would be great if such a rare genius was loyal to Zhao.
"Your Majesty, what about the situation in Yunzhou?" The Minister of War asked in a low voice.
"Let's wait and see!" Emperor Zhao said solemnly.
Zhao had already lost the initiative. Whether they retreated or advanced, it was all up to Chu.
Of course, he hoped that Su Guan would refuse to negotiate and continue the northern expedition. This way, he could delay the large number of troops from Zhou Country, and the defense line of Yunzhou would naturally be empty.
Once they accepted Zhou's compensation, Zhou would swallow the humiliation and resolve the crisis in the southern border. They would use all their strength to resist the Zhao army in the north, and Zhao would not have an easy time.
"Send an envoy to Chu again. You must be sincere!”Emperor Zhao looked down at the ministers and emphasized the word sincerity.
……
The north and south canals were thousands of miles wide. Boats shuttled back and forth in an endless stream.
This canal connected the economy of the Nine Prefectures from the north to the south, connecting the prosperous commercial trade. There were millions of water transport workers.
At this moment, the destination of many passenger ships was Jinling, which was known as the Eighth Chu Village!
There were emissaries from the Yan Country, Northern Liang Country, Qi Country, Jin Country, and the Great Yan Dynasty. They all brought generous gifts.
The battle shocked the Nine Provinces!
All the countries began to pay attention to this small country that had no sense of existence. That narrow territory had an extraordinary empress.
And a peerless young man!
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