: The stormy Western Chu

On May 20th, late at night, Pengcheng and Longfu, this was the mansion of Longchuan, the powerful general of the Western Chu Dynasty. Since the Long brothers planned the Pengcheng mutiny, Longchuan suddenly reached the peak of his life and took charge of the entire Western Chu military and political power. Even King Xiang Guang of the Western Chu was just a puppet. However, Longchuan was a little failed. He was just a martial artist and knew nothing about government affairs, but he was only a third-rate level. Therefore, his life in Western Chu in recent years was very tragic.

It was nothing at all, and Longchuan didn't care, because he had tens of thousands of elite Chu players in his hands. Even Dong Chu, who was in charge of Xiang Kuang, Zhang Di and others, could not do anything to him, but Longchuan had a difficult time these days.

Because at the beginning of the year, his former close comrade Qi State suddenly turned against each other and sent Han Qing to command 200,000 troops south. Longchuan was defeated and retreated step by step, losing Taishan County and Donghai County. Now Han Qing has even attacked Pengcheng County. The Qi army has now surrounded the entire Pengcheng City.

After the split of the Chu State, Western Chu had more than 70,000 troops, and more than 50,000 were the elite troops that Chu State relied on to dominate the world. This was also the biggest capital for Longchuan to suppress the East Chu, whose troops were greater than Western Chu. However, since the war with the Qi army, Longchuan has been defeated repeatedly. Now there are only less than 30,000 soldiers and horses left. The Qi army outside the city has more than 170,000 to 180,000, which has led to Longchuan being able to defend Pengcheng.

Before the Qi army besieged the city, Longchuan had put down his figure and asked for help from East Chu. Although East and West Chu were already mortal enemies, they were of the same lineage after all, and Xiang Kuang and Zhang Di did not want the Chu territory to fall into the hands of Qi. So Zhang Di led a 50,000 army to rescue Pengcheng, but was beaten up by Han Qing, and in the end, less than 20,000 people left to retreat to Xia Pi.

"Brother, what should I do now? There is not much food in the city. According to this consumption, I can only last for another ten days." In the hall of Longfu, Long Ao said to Longchuan with a sad face. It has been more than a month since the Qi army has sieged. In recent years, under the control of Longchuan, Xi Chu has caused constant natural and man-made disasters. In order to provide disaster relief, the Western Chu consumed a large amount of money and grain, which led to problems in the Western Chu's grain reserves. Now the food in Pengcheng has been less than ten days.

Longchuan was also looked sad at this time. He has been hit hard in recent years. Once upon a time, Longchuan always believed that he was the top commander today. In fact, he had led the Chu army to achieve one glory after another on the battlefield. However, since he met a man named Pang Kuo, this man completely shattered his dream of becoming a famous general.

The Battle of Lu County was the beginning of Longchuan's nightmare. In that battle, Longchuan was almost wiped out. Since then, Longchuan has never won a single battle.

"Oh... there is no good idea for brother. In terms of strength, we are far inferior to the Qi army. If we hadn't had Pengcheng's strong city, we might not have been able to survive until now." Long Chuan was also helpless. In terms of military strength, he was not as good as Han Qing, and in terms of ability, he was not as good as Han Qing. How could he beat him?

"Brother, why don't we open the city and surrender." At this time, Long Ao gave Longchuan an idea, that is, to let Longchuan surrender.

"Kaicheng and surrender?" Longchuan said.

Long Ao nodded and said, "Yes, brother, we no longer have any chance to turn the tables. Instead of burying Xiang's family, it's better to take advantage of your and my brothers and find a good position in Qi State."

Long Ao's meaning is very simple, that is, it is obvious that he can't beat it now, and it's better to ask Han Qing for surrender as a bargaining chip. In this way, he can also get a good position. Besides, his brothers are not bad at abilities. Longchuan is one of the top ten famous generals in the world, and even Han Qing dares not underestimate his brothers.

Longchuan thought about Long Ao's suggestion carefully. He said that Longchuan might be loyal to the Xiang family and was willing to die for the Xiang family. However, since Longchuan launched the Pengcheng mutiny, the huge Chu State split into East and West Chu, the people of the Xiang family hated Longchuan to the core, so Longchuan felt that he could not be buried with the Xiang family. Besides, if he resisted to the end, once the Qi army broke through the city, he might be pushed out by the Xiang family. Instead of being betrayed by the Xiang family, it would be better to take action first and sell Xiang family one step ahead of time.

So Longchuan gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, second brother, you will send someone out of the city to contact Han Qing. For brother, you will go to the palace to meet Xiang Guang and let him write a book of surrender."

Long Ao was overjoyed when he heard this. In fact, the idea of ​​surrender had been wandering in Long Ao's heart for a long time. He was just worried that Long Chuan would object, so he never raised it. Now that Western Chu is at a loss, Long Ao naturally doesn't want to be buried with Xiang, so he gritted his teeth and stomped his feet and said what he said. Fortunately, Long Chuan is also a sensible person, otherwise the trouble would be great.

Long Ao said, "Brother, don't worry, I will send someone out of the city to contact Han Qing." After that, he turned around and left.

After Long Ao left, Longchuan immediately headed to the Chu Palace.

In the Qi army camp outside the city, Han Qing held a piece of information, frowned and said nothing for a long time. This was an information from the Chen State. The intelligence said that the Deng-Wei coalition army had destroyed the Chen State and joined forces to break through Qiao County of Pei County. Moreover, the Wei army stationed on the border of Pei County had begun to have some abnormal movements, with the target of the entire Pei County. Zhang Di of Dong Chu, who had lost tens of thousands of troops to seek help from Pengcheng, could only defend Xia Pi and was powerless to Pei County, so the Deng-Wei coalition army was unstoppable, which made Han Qing anxious.

In fact, as early as when attacking Donghai County, Han Qing had a premonition that Wei might attack Pei County, but Han Qing was still fighting with the main force of Western Chu led by Longchuan at that time, and could not make any moves for a while. Later, he learned that Deng and Wei fought against Chen State. Han Qing realized that Wei's ambition was not simple, so he accelerated the progress and chased Longchuan desperately, but he rushed slowly, and was still slower than Pang Kuo. Now that the Deng and Wei coalition forces have entered Pei County, step by step, slower, which makes Han Qing a little annoyed.

"Damn it, why is Pengcheng so hard to fight? If it weren't for Pengcheng's delay, I would have taken down the entire Chu State long ago, and it would have been Wei State's turn." Han Qing said annoyed.

Now Deng Wei has already attacked Pei County, and he is still consuming it in Pengcheng. Even if he takes Pengcheng, Pei County is probably destined to be out of reach. After all, the King of Qi will not agree to go to war with Wei, so what Han Qing needs most now is to conquer Pengcheng as soon as possible, and then take down Xia Pi and Guangling counties, so that Wei will not be involved in these two places again. Although it is unlikely, he has to be careful.

"Report to the General, the Chu army sent people to ask for a visit!" At this time, a voice came from outside the tent.

The Chu army suddenly sent someone, which made Han Qing a little puzzled and murmured: "What is Longchuan trying to do? Are you planning to open the city to surrender?" Thinking that Longchuan might open the city to surrender, Han Qing decided to meet the Chu army envoy and said: "Please come in!"

Soon a scholar came in and said, "Ye Yuan, the chief clerk under General Longchuan, met General Han."

"The Lord Ye doesn't have to be too polite. I wonder what General Long sent you to?" Han Qing nodded and said.

Ye Yuan stopped keeping it and said directly: "General Long asked me to come down, just to ask General Han, if General Long opens the city and surrenders, I wonder how King Qi will treat General Long?"

Ye Yuan was very direct, but this was like a gospel for Han Qing. He was thinking about how to quickly break through Pengcheng, but now Longchuan surrendered voluntarily, which made Han Qing feel relieved.

Han Qing thought for a while and said, "God will reply to General Long. As long as General Long is willing to surrender, I guarantee that he can take over the position of the Fourth Qi Envoy and lead the army alone." The position of General of the Fourth Qi Envoy is the best position that Han Qing can promise as the first general of Qi, that is, Longchuan's ability has been recognized by Han Qing, otherwise Han Qing would not have promised this position.

Ye Yuan nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go back and reply to General Long and say goodbye." After that, he turned around and left.

After Ye Yuan left, Han Qing's mood instantly became very relaxed.
Chapter completed!