12dz Chapter 1060: Could it be a trap?
Chapter 1060: Could it be a trap?
Chu Ning's actions made Ying Zheng and Cao De feel that this was a trap.
In view of Chu Ning’s previous actions, they decided not to be fooled!
At the same time, Liu Che, the Emperor of the Han Dynasty, who received the news last, frowned and looked solemn.
"Impossible, this...how is this possible?"
Liu Che looked at the news in his hand and frowned, saying, "Chu Ning has already taken over Liuye City. Logically, he should defend the city."
"It would be irrational to return to Chu at this moment, and it might even give the advantage to Qin."
After a pause, he looked at the man in the hall and asked, "Lord Chen, what do you think about this?"
The man in the hall was wearing a black robe, with high cheeks and curved eyebrows, but they were far away from his eyes, located between his eyes and forehead.
This man's name is Chen Pin, and he is the new prime minister of the Han Dynasty.
After Dongfang Su was killed, Chen Pin was entrusted with an important task by Liu Che.
Compared with Dongfang Su's shrewdness, Chen Pin seems more smooth.
Facing Liu Che's question, Chen Pin said solemnly: "Your Majesty, I think that with Chu Ning's character, he should really leave Liuye City and return to Chu to bury Princess Changping."
As soon as these words were spoken, Liu Che's face suddenly turned ugly.
This was the result he least wanted to see.
If Chu Ning was in Liuye City, he wouldn't have to worry about the 30,000 Qin troops there.
After all, with Chu Ning in charge, even if the Qin army had ten times the courage, they would not dare to attack rashly due to the disparity in troop strength.
But if Chu Ning was not in Liuye City, and instead the simple-minded but strong Chu Kuang was in charge of Liuye City, the situation would be different.
If the Qin army could trick Chu Kuang out of Liuye City, they could rush to the front line to support the Wei army.
"Chu Ning's departure is not good news for our dynasty!"
Liu Che did not doubt Chen Pin's judgment, and a trace of worry flashed in his eyes: "If many Qin troops suddenly appear during the decisive battle between our army and the Wei army, the morale of the army will definitely be in chaos."
"I wonder what the Prime Minister thinks about this?"
If Chu Ning really returns to Chu, it will be too late for him to send someone to persuade him now.
But facing the 30,000 Qin troops coming from the direction of Liuye City, he had to make preparations.
Unfortunately, all the Han troops had to deal with the Wei army and were completely unable to deal with the 30,000-strong Qin army.
Chen Pin looked at Liu Che, who was full of anxiety, with an unchanged expression, and said in a deep voice: "At this moment, we can only send an envoy to bring some gold, silver and jewelry to Chu Kuang."
"But the messenger must make it clear how cunning the Qin army is, so that Chu Kuang Mo will not leave the city to fight."
"With the defense of Willow Leaf City and the current troops of the Chu Army, if they defend Willow Leaf City, even if the Qin Army has five times more troops, it will be difficult to capture it."
Liu Che's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he laughed loudly, "Chen Aiqing really has a way!"
"You, Mr. Chen, will take care of this matter. As for the gold, silver, and jewelry, they are too cliché. Please select some other things that are beneficial to cultivation and send them over."
He knew that Chu Kuang liked to practice martial arts and was a martial arts fanatic. Gold, silver and jewelry might not be able to attract him, so he added some more tonics.
"I obey your command!" Chen Pin responded, bowed and retreated.
But as soon as Chen Pin left, Liu Che put away the smile on his face and showed a solemn look.
"Has Chu Ning really gone back? Is this a trap?"
Liu Che paced back and forth, thinking for a long time, then shook his head slightly and sighed:
"Forget it. Even if it is a trap, it should be aimed at Wei and Qin. It has no impact on our Han Dynasty."
After a pause, he hesitated and asked, "If Chu Ning really goes back, is it just to follow Princess Changping's orders?"
As soon as he finished speaking, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes, and he shouted outside the hall: "Someone come!"
A thin middle-aged man in black tights came in, knelt on one knee, and bowed: "Your Majesty!"
Liu Che said in a deep voice: "Notify the people in Chu State immediately and ask them to find out Chu Ning's whereabouts. If Chu Ning really goes back, find out what he has done!"
"Yes!"
Liu Che was really worried about Chu Ning and didn't want Chu Ning's departure to affect the upcoming decisive battle.
Therefore, he must know what Chu Ning is doing as soon as possible.
Of course, the Emperor of Chu also did not believe that Chu Ning would come back.
Chu State, Imperial Palace, Hall of Mental Cultivation.
Emperor Chu looked at the news in his hand with a dark face.
"What's going on? Didn't Chu Ning just take over Willow Leaf City? Why did he come back?"
The King of Chu became more and more angry as he spoke: "For a dead woman, he actually gave up such a good situation!"
The King of Chu was so angry that he slammed the information in his hand on the table.
The face of the Grand Tutor standing in the hall changed slightly, and he quickly bowed and saluted: "Your Majesty, calm down."
"Calm down? Humph, Chu Ning is about to come back, how can I calm down?"
The emperor's face was gloomy: "If he can guard Liuye City, after the war between the Han Dynasty and the Wei Kingdom, no matter who wins or loses, our dynasty will be able to get at least one state!"
Chu Ning had already sent someone to tell the emperor about the conditions between the Han Dynasty and the Wei Kingdom.
The King of Chu was naturally very excited about the conditions offered by these two dynasties. He only needed to guard Liuye City and do nothing else, and the State of Chu would be able to reap the benefits.
He is most happy to see the fisherman benefit from the fight between the snipe and the clam.
But now, with Chu Ning's departure, everything may change.
Whether it is the 30,000 Qin troops or the Wei troops, they are likely to attack Liuye City first.
Even the Wei army joined forces with the Qin army to attack!
By then, how could a Chu Kuang alone stop it?
In Chu Kuang's mind, any trick could trick him out of Liuye City.
Once Liuye City is lost, the State of Chu will gain nothing and may even suffer heavy casualties!
How could the Grand Tutor not know this? Hearing this, he could not help but smile bitterly: "Your Majesty, you know the temper of the Crown Prince. No one can change his decision."
"Besides, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has already set off. It's too late to say anything now. Let's think about how to save the situation."
The King of Chu snorted coldly: "What do you think, Grand Master?"
The Grand Tutor thought for a moment and said solemnly, "First send someone to send a letter to His Highness the Thirteenth, telling him that he must not hold on any longer."
"Then order the Minister of Rites Deng Hongwen to immediately prepare for Princess Changping's funeral. As long as the funeral is held as soon as possible, Your Majesty can urge His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to return to Willow Leaf City to take charge!"
The eyes of the King of Chu, who was originally a little angry, suddenly lit up: "Yes, if he came back only to bury Princess Changping, then I will do as he wishes and get this done as soon as possible!"
"Come here, tell the Minister of Rites Deng Hongwen to bury Princess Changping as quickly as possible with the ceremony of a crown prince's concubine."
After hearing the order, Zhao Ming responded and immediately went down to pass on the order.
But at this time, the Grand Tutor showed a worried look on his face: "Your Majesty, I am actually a little worried. If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince hears those rumors when he comes back this time, I am afraid he will kill someone again!"
After these words were spoken, the emperor's face looked a little ugly.
After hesitating for a moment, he said in a deep voice: "When he comes back, I will go find him myself!"
There are too many people involved in this rumor. If they were all killed, it would cause huge trouble.