System: I let you have children, not fight for hegemony

Xiang Yan is a descendant of the Xiang State with the same surname as Ji, who was enfeoffed in the Zhou Dynasty. In the Spring and Autumn Period, after the Xiang State was destroyed by the Lu State, they took the name of the country and their clan surname.

The Xiang family had been generals of Chu for generations, and he could not understand why the common people would welcome the Qin army who was attacking Chu.

"Is there a rebel general organization?"

The subordinate bowed his head deeply: "No. The common people did it spontaneously."

"Why? Poisoned?"

The subordinates also felt that this matter was just a matter of discussion. The common people were not so enthusiastic about the Chu people. Why did they welcome the tiger and wolf masters?

Don’t they know how cruel the Qin people are?

"I heard that the slogan they shouted when welcoming was to welcome Lord Ding'an."

Xiang Yan was furious and scolded: "These common people are like rain when they hear the wind. Do you really think that Lord Ding'an is someone who cares about the country and the people? You don't know, but it is Lord Ding'an that they have been thinking about, causing their food to be taken away!"

"They were born and raised in the Chu Kingdom, bathing in the King's glory. Not only do they not want to repay, but they harbor resentment. They are in vain!"

Xiang Yan naturally knows the miserable situation of the people, and also knows that it is closely related to many fish.

However, he could not understand the choices of the common people.

In his opinion, it was a great gift that the Chu State could provide a habitat for the common people. How could I be deceived by Lord Ding'an just for some benefit?

As for the common people starving to death, what does it have to do with him? He is a general of the Chu State and only needs to focus on fighting.

No matter how angry Xiang Yan was, he was recalled to the capital to report on his duties.

"Your Majesty!"

In the capital city of Chu State, the autumn wind blows and the dead leaves rustle, just like the national destiny of Chu State.

On the terraces and pavilions of the Chu Palace, Xiang Yan had a hint of anger in his eyes: "It is really disrespectful to the late king to allow such rumors to spread in the country. I hope the king can stop it!"

The young King of Chu was dressed in Chu-style deep clothes with a curved train, his belt was tied very high, and the high crown on his head almost broke his delicate neck.

In front of the tall Xiang Yan, he looked like a thin little chicken.

King Chu was glared at by Xiang Yan, and he immediately looked at his mother and uncle, Chun Shenjun, with tears in his eyes.

Chun Shenjun stood up gracefully, helped Xiang Yan up, and then waved his wide sleeves to ask the palace ladies who had just been singing and dancing to retreat.

"What are the rumors in the country? Why don't I know?"

"I don't know either." Li Yuan agreed.

But Xiang Yan was young and vigorous, with an upright character. He said: "There are many rumors in the middle of the country about the 'flowering on the tree', saying that the king is..."

After all, Xiang Yan was not a fool and did not make his words clear in front of the four parties involved.

Li Yuan's face suddenly stiffened and he glanced at the panicked Queen Mother.

Xiang Yan became more and more angry as he talked about it. This rumor suddenly spread this year, saying that the king was actually the son of Huang Xie, Lord Chunshen.

This statement was spread throughout the market as if by an invisible force. The common people were already resentful of the King of Chu, and when spreading it, they even added more fuel and jealousy, and said it with a nose and an eye.

It was only when Xiang Yan returned to the capital this time that he discovered that the rumors had started a prairie fire like a spark, so he ignored the discussion of war and directly confessed in front of the king.

"This rumor is really ridiculous. It is clearly a plan to alienate the Qin people. The princes have a desire to be self-reliant. If you believe this rumor or use it as an excuse, the situation in Chu will be in danger."

"There are such ridiculous rumors?!"

Lord Chun Shen suppressed his smile, looked angry, looked at the ministers, and shouted angrily: "Why didn't anyone tell me?"

Li Yuanzhang sighed and comforted: "Justice is in the hearts of the people. We have a clear conscience. Why should we be afraid of other people's words? Who will believe this rumor in the market?" "In my opinion, it is better to guard against the people's words than to guard against the river. The Qin army is coming with great force. , we should focus on the war."

"That's right, it's better to clear things up than to block them."

The Queen Mother whispered softly in King Chu's ear, and King Chu stumbled and said: "Now you should focus on military matters!"

Xiang Yan was silent. It was obvious that if he continued to argue, the ministers would think that he was making an attack on the east and attacking the west, and would not dare to take responsibility for the battlefield.

"In this case, I will no longer ask about this matter."

Xiang Yan suppressed his dissatisfaction and anger and turned to talk about the most critical battle for everyone.

"Your Majesty, the leader of the Qin army is Meng Zhuan."

Speaking of which, due to limited communications, it is difficult to know in advance who the opponent's leader will be in this era. Sometimes, a war is almost over before both warring parties know the enemy's general.

Chunshenjun: "Where is Ding'anjun?"

The Qin army's ships were like giant sharks swimming in the sea, killing Chu's boat masters without saying a word.

Now Chu's navy commander was completely risking his life to block Qin's naval offensive.

If Lord Ding'an is on a ship, as long as he knows which ship it is, even if he takes all the ships of the Chu State, he will sink the ship!

"I don't know." Xiang Yan frowned.

"What do you mean by this?" a minister asked.

Xiang Yan said in a deep voice: "There is no trace of Lord Ding'an at all. I don't know if she is on the sea, in the river, or has arrived in Chu."

hissing...

Shocked to hear this, the kings and ministers of the Chu Kingdom immediately looked at each other, sitting uneasy and feeling timid.

Lord Ding'an is not only powerful with her ships, but her cavalry are as fast as lightning, and they attack the city with overwhelming force.

At that time, Bashu was just a barbaric land, but Ding'an Lord's cavalry defeated the many with less, which made the Wei soldiers change their expressions when they mentioned the cavalry!

Nowadays, Bashu is rich and powerful, and the coins of the six countries are gathered here. I can't even imagine what Lord Ding'an will do with the cavalry!

"She's not planning to raid the capital..." a minister trembled.

Li Yuan swallowed her saliva and said dryly: "The capital is far from the shore, and there are lords blocking it. Even if she wants to make a lightning raid, she has to get past the lords."

"But, how could we know that the issue of the prince's independence was not done by Ding'anjun?" Everyone present knew that if the Qin State was willing to give the princes a way to survive, the princes would naturally let him go.

Someone suddenly had an idea: "Maybe Lord Ding'an is responsible for the rumor!"

She wanted to create discord within Chu State.

"Wouldn't this be even more terrifying? Even the capital was taken over by her..." The minister swallowed the rest of his words.

Even the capital city has been infiltrated by her like this, and with the people crowding in to welcome her, isn't the capital city full of dangers?

Xiang Yan felt sad and sad. When everyone should be united to fight against the national crisis, they were still suspicious of each other and feared Lord Ding'an like a tiger.

"Your Majesty, we should increase our strength at this time."

Li Yuan stood up suddenly and said loudly: "No! Ding'an Jun is mysterious. Who knows where she will appear? We should strengthen the security of the capital to protect the safety of the King!"

"Indeed, that's exactly what it is." The ministers responded one after another.

Xiang Yan was completely dumbfounded. He came here to ask for troops and food. But instead of giving troops, the king not only refused to give troops, but also dispatched frontline troops to protect the capital? !

Just for a Ding'an Lord who doesn't know where he is? !