Demon, don't come any closer!

Chapter 46 Xiang Ji could not find such a person.

The rumors became increasingly exaggerated as they spread.

At first, the news was just that the sons of the Xiang family in Xiaxiang were rebelling, but after it spread, it fully demonstrated the power of "three men make a tiger" and eventually became the news that the entire Xiang family in Xiaxiang was rebelling.

General Xiang, who was confronting the Qin army, had secretly met with the King of Qin several times. The two sides had agreed on a date when General Xiang would raise his troops in rebellion. The King of Qin would then appoint General Xiang as the King of Chu and have the Xiang family guard the Chu region for generations.

This news not only spread throughout the coastal prefectures, but also spread rapidly in all directions, eventually reaching even the capital and the front lines.

The coastal prefectures were shaken, the state of Chu was shaken, and the whole world was shaken.

The news had a huge impact, and for a time, people throughout the Great Chu were filled with panic.

Immediately, all sorts of news flooded the internet.

This was a frenzy, with various forces constantly getting involved and pushing the news to spread. The news had long been distorted and had been fabricated into countless versions. There were dozens of versions of General Xiang's surrender alone.

He was enfeoffed as the King of Chu, the King of Wu, and countless others.

Chu, Yingdu!

Today, a shocking piece of news spread rapidly among officials and ordinary people alike.

Xiang Ji, a member of the Xiang clan, raised an army in Xiangzhou, near the sea, and Lang County. He has now captured Lin County, and the news has caused a sensation. Soon after, all sorts of messy news began to appear.

Like a relentless bombardment, it bombarded everyone's nerves, making them waver.

The Xiang family of Xiaxiang is one of the ten great families, and General Xiang is the pillar of the Chu state. After Qin destroyed the five states, it launched an attack on Chu. It was General Xiang who led the army and personally defeated the Qin army, thus saving the Chu state.

Enraged, the King of Qin launched another military campaign the following year, this time with the full strength of the nation, led by Marquis Wucheng. It should be noted that Marquis Wucheng and his son had destroyed Zhao, defeated Yan, and destroyed Wei.

Of the seven kingdoms under heaven, the father and son destroyed four of them.

The King of Qin was positioned at the rear, while the Black Emperor had already risen and was ready to march south at any moment.

This is a war between nations; one of them must fall between Qin and Chu.

Qin occupies most of the human territory. Even though it suffered heavy losses last year, it can still muster a million troops, like Mount Tai pressing down on Chu, making it hard for Chu to breathe. Now, General Xiang has become Chu's last hope.

From the highest officials to the lowest commoners, everyone in the Great Chu hoped that General Xiang would once again replicate last year's miracle and defeat the Qin army once more.

When news suddenly spread that the Xiang family had betrayed the Great Chu, everyone's first reaction was disbelief.

General Xiang was extremely loyal and would never tolerate slander or gossip. He was severely beaten, but the rumors not only failed to stop, but instead spread even more wildly.

At first, I firmly believed that General Xiang would not rebel, but after hearing so many rumors, my confidence began to waver. After all, there's no smoke without fire.

The Prime Minister's residence, main hall.

The Prime Minister of Chu sat upright in a rosewood armchair, dressed in a python robe and jade belt. Although he did not speak, the air in the hall seemed to freeze slightly due to the majesty of someone who had long held a position of authority.

The news swept through dozens of states in the Great Chu in a short period of time, bringing enormous impact. This must have been the work of the tyrannical Qin's Black Ice Guard.

His gaze swept across the assembled officials with lightning speed, his accumulated imposing aura as heavy as a mountain, making them dare not look directly at him. Finally, he looked at the Commander of the Golden Jade Guard, the current Grand Master.

"The leader of the Black Ice Platform has secretly infiltrated Yingdu. Not only can you not find him, but you are also unable to control the situation, causing the news to spread throughout the world, causing unrest among the people and fear among the officials."

The Great Venerable immediately admitted his mistake, saying, "Today, the Great Chu is in chaos, and I cannot escape the blame."

"Unexpectedly, Xiang Jielong betrayed the emperor's favor, prioritizing family interests over national interests. As a result, after seeing Xiang Ji unleash the Nine Heavens Thunder, he surrendered without resistance and willingly joined the rebellion."

"Now Lang County and Lin County have been occupied by rebels, and I have..."

Before he could finish speaking, Prime Minister Chu gently raised the jade ruyi bestowed upon him by the emperor, its jade pendants jingling softly, and the Great Venerable's words came to an abrupt halt.

The Prime Minister of Chu's gaze was as sharp as a hawk's, piercing through people's hearts, as he spoke, word by word: "You are a great disappointment."

"Is this a matter for Lang County, or Lin County?"

"Don't even mention two mere counties; what if we sink Xiangzhou?"

"You are the Grand Master of the Golden Jade Guard, in charge of the important military and violent institutions of our Great Chu. You keep an eye on the situation in Qin and the overall situation in Chu."

"Your primary task is to dig out the leader of the Black Ice Platform, or at the very least, sever its tentacles."

"General Xiang faced off against a million Qin soldiers. Marquis Wucheng was a renowned general. He dared not even sleep when fighting such an enemy, for fear of ruining important matters."

"We are stuck in the rear, unable to provide any assistance to the front lines, and now we are even letting this mess of news affect the morale of those on the front lines. This is a huge mistake."

"Is the Golden Jade Guard out of manpower? Do the rebellions in the two counties require the Grand Master's personal attention?"

"Can't the officials of the coastal prefecture and the Xiangzhou prefecture handle this? At the very least, couldn't they send a commander of ten thousand men to handle it?"

"Go down and get to work."

Chu Xiang rubbed his temples one last time, waved his hand to dismiss the Golden Jade Guard Grandmaster. These were turbulent times, with far too many things to deal with every day. The daily attrition from the standoff at the front was astronomical.

The Prime Minister of Chu had to ensure the supply of elixirs, talismans, and magical artifacts. Just coordinating with all parties involved had already exhausted all his energy. None of those sects and aristocratic families were easy to talk to.

After the Grand Master left, one of his advisors stepped forward and said, "Prime Minister!"

"Since Wei Renliao took over the Black Ice Guard, the Black Ice Guard's prestige has soared, growing stronger day by day. The Golden Jade Guard alone is probably no match for it, even with the advantage of home ground."

"This leader risked great danger to infiltrate our Chu capital. It was like a sharp blade piercing our heart. His move was too risky, but it was also too effective."

"The Qin Dynasty is what it is today because it did not care about people's backgrounds, but only promoted people based on their talents."

"It wasn't just Wei Renliao, but also other talented advisors from various states. They traveled thousands of miles to Qin to showcase their abilities, and the King of Qin gave them a stage, which led to the powerful Qin Dynasty we know today."

"Resisting Qin is not just a matter for our family, but for all the states."

"The nobles of the five kingdoms and the people of their fallen states constitute a formidable force. Your Excellency must persuade the King to step back. If the Golden Jade Guards alone are insufficient, then how about adding the Hundred Cavalry of Zhao? Wei, Han, Qi, and Yan should all join forces as well."

"And the most important thing is that the Prime Minister is going to the front line on behalf of the King. This is not only to show the King's trust in General Xiang, but also to have General Xiang personally refute the rumors that there is no one named Xiang Ji in the Xiang family."

"The rebellion of the Xiang family was a hoax from beginning to end."