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When Wang Qi led his soldiers northward, news of Cao Xuan's defeat spread and reached Yecheng of Zhao State in the shortest possible time.
Gao Yuanfeng was the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs and was in charge of the intelligence of Zhao State. He was the first to get the news. Gao Yuanfeng was shocked when he saw the intelligence sent back. He knew that Cao Xuan's army was very powerful. According to his understanding, Cao Xuan had many master-level masters and elite soldiers under his command. They were 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, Cao Xuan and Wang Qi fought and were defeated immediately, and Cao Xuan's losses were extremely huge.
Gao Yuanfeng became nervous and did not dare to waste time. He first arranged for someone to notify Tian Ce to enter the palace to discuss matters, and then he took the letter and hurried to the palace.
When Gao Yuanfeng arrived at the entrance of the hall, Tian Ce had just arrived. The two nodded in greeting, then entered the hall together and bowed to Zhang Shiqi, who was sitting on the main seat.
Gao Yuanfeng reported: "Your Majesty, I have just received an urgent report from Yanzhou. As soon as the 40,000-strong army led by Wang Qi arrived at the handover point between Jibei Kingdom and Pingyuan County in Yanzhou, they directly went to war with Cao Xuan. After the first battle, Cao Xuan's 40,000-strong army was defeated. , and Xi Qing, Zhao Xie, and Xiang Peng all died on the battlefield, and only Wang Ben escaped. Wang Qi's army has turned north and is heading towards our Jizhou border."
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 this, their faces were full of shock and they felt incredible.
Three generals died in battle?
This loss is too great.
You must know that under Cao Xuan, Wang Bi, Xi Qing and Zhao Xie are all generals, and they are generals who are both civil and military. As for Xiang Peng, he was Cao Xuan's confidant and the number one master under Cao Xuan.
Now Zhao Xun, Xi Qing and Xiang Peng died on the battlefield.
In fact, 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 actually not dead. The news returned now shocked Zhang Shiqi and Tian Ce.
Zhang Shiqi took a deep breath, calmed his mind, and said: "Prime Minister, Wang Qi defeated Cao Xuan. For us, Jizhou's situation changed immediately. Our original plan was to make Wang Qi surrounded by enemies on all sides and have no time to take care of Jizhou."
"But right now, we haven't killed Wang Zongxi, and our plan has not been successful. On the contrary, Cao Xuan lost first, and all our plans failed. Especially after Cao Xuan's defeat, Liu Heng will also assess the situation, at least the threat to Wang Qi is weak. ¡±
"In addition, the Chu State may not dare to send troops once they get the news. Many of our original plans have been affected. This is quite detrimental to us at the moment."
Zhang Shiqi was very disappointed.
The great situation was completely ruined because of Cao Xuan's defeat.
Tian Ce stroked his beard under his chin, nodded and said: "What the king said is true. Now the situation has suddenly changed, and the threat to Wang Qi has weakened. But for Jizhou, it is not particularly bad. The current overall situation is in our favor after all. of."
Zhang Shiqi said: "How do you say it?"
Gao Yuanfeng also looked at Tian Ce, and now he felt that the situation was not good. Gao Yuanfeng was worried when Jizhou and Wang Qi went to war. Now that it has developed to this stage, Gao Yuanfeng is even more uneasy.
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 firm and serious, and he said in a deep voice: "We, the Zhao State of Jizhou, even without the help of Cao Xuan, Liu Heng and the Chu State, are still capable of fighting against Wang Qi's army."
"The situation in Youzhou in the north is currently at a stalemate. In addition, our people have gone to Xianbei to lobby. As long as Xianbei goes south and invades Wang Zongxi's back. When the time comes, Zhu Huai and Xianbei attack Wang Zongxi's army, and Wang Zongxi will definitely be defeated."
"After this battle, Youzhou will definitely fall into the hands of the king. As long as the king controls Youzhou and Jizhou, the strength of our Zhao Kingdom 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, for Chen Yinhu, we still need to send people to help. Wang Qi is coming to attack. Chen Yinhu's troops 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: "If we don't have enough strength, then I can only conquer it personally. Otherwise, how can the soldiers use their lives to serve?": "My Zhu family has a master who is also willing to assist King Zhao."
Xu Youdao said seriously: "I also have a grandmaster in the Xu family who is willing to assist King Zhao."
Lin Fenghua said: "My Lin family also has a grandmaster. My Lin family's grandmaster, Lin Xiao, is willing to fight."
After Tian Ce heard this, a bright smile appeared on his face. Because at the moment, there are five more grandmasters from the four major families rushing to support, plus the original grandmasters under Zhang Shiqi, it is enough to fight.
Tian Ce stood up, bowed and saluted Peng Li and the others, and said, "My lord, Tian, ??would like to thank you for your kind help. If our Zhao country can stop Wang Qi in this battle, or even defeat Wang Qi, If we capture the entire Youzhou, we will have a foundation for eternity. Your four major families will have made great achievements. When the time comes, the king will not forget your achievements."
Peng Li looked solemn on his old face and said: "Prime Minister Tian, ??you are polite. We are doing this to deal with Qi State and to defeat Wang Qi. We are obliged to do everything."
Zhu Qin said: "It is our duty to do so."
Xu Youdao and Lin Fenghua also smiled and answered, as if they should do their best.
Tian Ce sneered in his heart.
If it weren¡¯t for his persuasion, how could these people help?
Now it¡¯s just whitewashing yourself.
Tian Ce didn't say anything, as long as the goal was achieved, he said: "Gentlemen, time is pressing. I have to leave to see the king and report the news. In addition, the army will set off early tomorrow morning. Everyone, please wait in Nancheng early tomorrow morning. , follow us south."
Peng Li and others agreed and left.
Tian Ce went to the palace again and reported the news to Zhang Shiqi. He told about the help of the Peng family and other four major families, and the five masters in total. Zhang Shiqi suddenly became excited after hearing this.
The four major families contributed five grandmasters, plus Chen Yinhu was the grandmaster, and there were three grandmasters under Zhang Shiqi's command, so there were nine masters at the master level.
This is a quite powerful force. With this force participating in the war, it is enough to win.
Zhang Shiqi was full of ambition and said: "Thanks to the prime minister for the success of lobbying this time. From the army, news has been sent that troops will be sent out early tomorrow morning, and this time 30,000 troops will go south. Counting Chen Yinhu's army, we have nearly 60,000 Man. Prime Minister, an army of 60,000 is enough to win in one battle."
Tian Ce said: "Our country, Zhao, will definitely win!"
Zhang Shiqi laughed after hearing this, murmured that Zhao Guo must win, and asked Tian Ce to prepare. And he also had to prepare for going south to fight Wang Qi. (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com