In the study room of the residence of Ba He, the Prime Minister of Ba State, this veteran minister who had assisted the King of Ba for several generations was sitting alone on the table.

The visiting Wei envoy Xu Yan has left, but the waves caused by his words have not subsided in Ba He's heart for a long time.

"May I ask the Prime Minister, which of the two countries Bach and Chu is stronger and weaker?"

"It's true that Ba is weak and Chu is strong."

One is one of the most powerful countries in the world today, and the other is a weak country that was driven from the Han River Basin to the upper reaches of the river. Even a five-year-old child can see the contrast in strength between Bach and Chu.

It was through this contrast in strength that Xu Yan gradually pulled the opposite Ba He into his own rhythm.

From allies who support each other to enemies who are at war with each other, from the advantage of approaching the capital to the disadvantage of retreating again and again...

Even though he was in the prime minister's mansion, Xu Yan showed no mercy and reopened the unhealed wounds on Ba Guo's body in front of Ba He.

Just when Ba He faced Xu Yan's naked revelation and didn't know how to deal with it for a moment, Xu Yan once again remained speechless.

"If the Chu State continues to attack like this, the Ba State will one day be destroyed at the hands of other countries."

As soon as the conclusion that this would almost certainly become a reality came out, Rao Shebahe, who had been in a high position for many years, could no longer maintain the calmness on his face.

"May I ask, sir, how can we save the country of Pakistan from collapse?"

Almost at the same time that Ba He said these words, a faint smile appeared on the corner of Xu Yan's lips opposite him.

He knew that the big fat fish in the Ba River had been hooked, and the purpose of today's trip had been achieved.

Seeing Ba He take the initiative to ask for advice from him, Xu Yan, who took the initiative, began to analyze the other party unhurriedly.

The reason why Ba State repeatedly failed in the war with Chu State is ultimately due to the huge strength gap between the two countries.

However, the country of Pakistan is located in a remote place in the southwest, and it is almost impossible to become powerful through other methods.

Only by retaking the two salt springs captured by the Chu State and earning sufficient profits from the lucrative salt industry can the Ba State have a chance to fight the Chu State again.

But in this way, the Ba Kingdom fell into an endless loop. If they wanted to defeat the Chu Kingdom, they had to rely on recapturing the salt springs to enhance their national strength, and if they wanted to recapture the salt springs, they needed to defeat the Chu Kingdom.

In response to this endless cycle, Xu Yan, the envoy of the Wei State, put forward a suggestion that seemed to be beneficial to the Ba State.

Since Ba's national strength alone cannot defeat Chu, why doesn't Ba choose an ally from Chu's opponents?

As for which country can serve as an ally of Ba, it is clear from the perspective of the Wei envoy who traveled across mountains and rivers to reach Ba City.

In addition to throwing an olive branch to Ba, as an envoy from Wei who came all the way, Xu Yan also brought good news to Bahe.

Because Wei State organized a coalition to attack Qi State, and Yue State was about to send a large army to attack Zhaoguan, most of Chu State's military strength would definitely be transferred thousands of miles away to the east.

When he heard the news and thought that Wei could be a strong ally of Ba, Ba He suddenly felt a little moved in his heart.

Perhaps the Ba Kingdom can use this opportunity to retake the Salt Spring, or perhaps the war pattern between the Ba Kingdom and the Chu Kingdom will be completely reversed this time.

"Knock knock knock..."

Just when Ba He was still alone recalling Xu Yan's words, a gentle knock on the door disrupted his thoughts.

"What's the matter?"

"Your Majesty, someone came from the palace and said that the king has invited you to come to the palace to discuss important matters."

When he heard that King Ba had invited him to enter the palace, Ba He immediately packed up his clothes and followed the visitor to the palace without further delay.

Not long after, Ba He saw King Ba in the palace, who looked embarrassed.

"My dear friend, Ba He, greets you..."

Before Ba He could finish his words, Ba Wang interrupted him involuntarily, and while talking, he pulled him towards the table.

"My dear Prime Minister, you are finally here."

He pushed Ba He on the opposite side, and before he could react, Ba Wang asked his question after sitting down.

"Xu Yan, the senior official of Wei State, and his party arrived in Bacheng two days ago. Has the Prime Minister heard about this matter?"

These words spoken by King Ba made Ba He's heart move, and he said directly: "To be honest with you, Your Majesty, not only do I know about this matter, but the Wei envoy has just left my residence."

"What!"

A look of surprise appeared on Ba Wang's face, and then turned into a look full of heavy thoughts.

"Old Prime Minister, the envoy from Wei came all the way to our country of Ba. What was the purpose?"

He raised his head and glanced at Ba Wang opposite, and Ba He directly told Xu Yan's purpose.

"The State of Wei is ready to unite with our State of Ba and jointly send troops to attack the State of Chu."

"This is true!"

Another look of surprise appeared on Ba Wang's face, followed by a long and thick silence.

I don’t know how much time passed before Ba Wang’s faint questioning voice rang in Ba He’s ears again.

"Does the Prime Minister think that our country, Ba, can form an alliance with Wei?"

Slowly raising his head, his eyes full of determination, Ba He finally told the answer he had been thinking about for a long time.

"able!"

…

As an envoy, Xu Yan was using his words to influence the strategic game between Wei and Chu in the capital of Ba.

On the Yiqu grassland more than a thousand miles away from the capital of Ba, General Sun Boling was leading 50,000 Wei cavalry to the northwest.

According to the strategy decided before the war, General Pang Juan of Wei led the main force of the Wei army to contain the main force of the Qin army at the Jingshui River, while Sun Boling, the Sima of the Wei state, led the cavalry from Yiqu grassland to the back of Qin to wait for an opportunity to launch a surprise attack.

After leading 50,000 of Wei's most elite cavalry from Yuzhi City, Sun Boling did not choose to go straight to Wushi Fortress, but plunged into the hinterland of Yiqu Grassland.

If you look down at the earth from the sky, the marching route of the Wei cavalry is not the shortest straight line, but more like the curved bowstring of a strong bow.

The reason why Sun Boling did this was to conceal his strategic intentions and avoid the detection of Qin army's scouts.

Facts have proved that Sun Boling's decision was undoubtedly very effective. The Qin army stationed on the northern defense line of Qin State knew nothing about the large-scale movement of the Wei army's cavalry.

Riding on a war horse that was slowly moving forward, Sun Boling was sizing up the endless grassland in front of him.

"Sima, our army is about to arrive at the Jiang clan's camp."

Sun Boling's thoughts were brought back to reality by the report from the deputy general beside him.

"How did that matter go?"

"But don't worry, Sima. The last general has been ordered to send ten small groups of light cavalry disguised as the marauding Yiqu tribe to cruise near the northern border of Qin."

"With them confusing the Qin garrison stationed at the defense line, they will definitely not expose the traces of our army."

After listening to the deputy general's report, Sun Boling nodded gently, and everything was going as he imagined.

"Da da da……"

Just as the Wei cavalry slowly moved forward, a dense and dull sound suddenly sounded on the grassland in front of them.
Chapter completed!