"Teacher, I want to take revenge on South Korea and Wei and regain the lost territory of Chu."

In the capital of Chu State, Yingdu, in the residence of the old prime minister Guo Zhaoxixie, King Xiong Liangfu of Chu sat opposite his teacher. At this moment, his face was full of sincerity.

After the war four years ago, Zhao Xixie, who was old and seriously ill, resigned from his official position as Ling Yin to Xiong Liangfu.

According to the practice of the Chu State's court, the original Grand Sima Jingshe became the new Ling Yin, and Qu Boyong, the original Qu Shima, took over the position of Grand Sima.

As for Zhaoyang, who is now the leader of the Zhao family, he has obtained the official position of Zuotu as an assistant commander in charge of diplomatic relations.

On the surface, because of Zhao Xixie's voluntary resignation, both his own and the Zhao family's reputation in the Chu court were greatly reduced.

But even though he had left the core of power in Chu State, Zhao Xixie, the teacher of King Xiong Liangfu of Chu, still had extraordinary influence.

Whenever he encountered something he couldn't decide, Xiong Liangfu would always come out of the palace and ask his teacher for advice very humbly.

Today, in order to heal the wound in his heart that had not healed for four years, Xiong Liangfu once again chose to sit in front of Zhao Xixie.

Xiong Liangfu hoped that his teacher could give him the greatest and firmest support, but Zhao Xixie just shook his head gently in response.

"Now is not the time."

"Why?"

Zhao Xixie's reaction made Xiong Liangfu immediately become anxious, and his questioning eyes couldn't help but fall on the face opposite.

"I have been waiting for this day for four years."

"In the past four years, I have always wanted to send troops northward to regain the territory."

"Teacher, Wanjun's gains and losses are related to the safety of our Chu capital."

Even though Xiong Liangfu spoke so sincerely and revealed the urgency in his heart and the critical situation of Chu State at the moment, Zhao Xixie still shook his head gently.

"Wei is the most powerful country in the world, with South Korea, Zhongshan, and Song as its allies, and Qin and Wei as its wings."

"Looking at the current world, which country dares to say that it can defeat Wei, and which prince dares to compete with Wei and its allies?"

"Leave aside Wei's numerous allies for the moment..."

As this assumption was made, Zhao Xixie slowly raised his head, his still calm eyes aligned with those projected from the opposite side.

"Your Majesty, do you think you can be sure of victory against Wei just based on Chu's national strength?"

"No."

Even though he had all kinds of reluctance in his heart, Xiong Liangfu finally recognized the gap between Chu and Wei.

However, thinking of the news that came back from Linzi yesterday, Xiong Liangfu suddenly felt a little more confident.

"Teacher, I have some good news to tell you."

"Zhao and Qi have agreed to join forces with Chu to attack Wei."

The look on his face became more and more impatient, Xiong Liangfu asked: "Can the combined power of Chu, Qi and Zhao be sure to defeat Wei?"

"Maybe it's certain, but it's not now either."

"Why?"

Faced with Xiong Liangfu's questioning again, Zhao Xixie slowly explained: "In the final analysis, the confrontation between the princes in the world is nothing more than four words: relying on the strong to bully the weak."

"The combined power of Chu, Qi, and Zhao is indeed stronger than Wei on the surface, but there is not much difference."

"Under this situation, what we and the three countries have to do is not to take the initiative to attack, but to defend and help each other."

Compared with the attack of King Xiong Liangfu of Chu, what Zhao Xixie proposed was joint defense.

Once Wei takes the initiative to attack one of the countries, the other two countries will send troops to attack Wei until Wei gives up the attack.

If the three countries work together and successfully repel several attacks, Wei's expansion to the east, north, and south will be curbed.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Chu, Qi, and Zhao can actively take measures such as reform and strive to consolidate their national strength.

When the combined national power of the three kingdoms far exceeds that of Wei, the three kingdoms can attack with all their strength.

After hearing Zhao Xixie's entire idea, Xiong Liangfu, the king of Chu, half nodded and half frowned.

He could see that if Zhao Xixie's idea continued, Chu might not be able to defeat Wei in an upright manner.

But……

"I dare to ask the teacher, if we follow what the teacher said, when will our country of Chu be able to take revenge on the country of Wei?"

"The State of Yue has ten years to rest and ten years to give birth. I ask the king to give the State of Chu ten years."

"Ten years, ten years, ten years..."

Xiong Liangfu kept mumbling about ten years, and his heart was filled with a wry smile.

Chu State can afford to wait for ten years, but can Xiong Liangfu really afford it?

No, he didn't want to wait any longer.

Fangcheng was captured and Wan County fell into the hands of the enemy. He wished he could wash away this hatred today.

With his face still showing humility, but a little more distant, Chu King Xiong Liangfu stood up and bowed to Zhao Xixie.

"Teacher, I have learned a lesson."

After saying this, King Xiong Liangfu of Chu walked toward the gate of his mansion.

Seeing this special student disappear in front of him, Zhao Xixie sighed softly.

"well."

He knew that Xiong Liangfu had not adopted his suggestion. As for where Chu State would go in the future, he no longer had much energy to care.

…

Xiong Liangfu, who returned to the palace, had just entered the main hall when a majestic voice reached the ears of the waiter behind him.

"Go and ask Ling Yin to come over."

"Here."

Not long after, the current Chu State Commander Yin Jingshe appeared in front of Xiong Liangfu with hurried steps.

"My lord, please pay homage to your Majesty."

"Your Majesty, there is no need to be polite." Xiong Liangfu looked at Jing She solemnly and said, "How are you preparing?"

"Your Majesty, according to your orders, one hundred thousand troops have been recruited and assembled, and another fifty thousand are still being recruited."

"In addition, most of the food and grass supplies needed to supply the 200,000-strong army have been raised and are being gradually sent to Yancheng."

Although it was peaceful in name, Chu State's war preparations had already begun.

In fact, ever since Wan County was ceded to South Korea, Chu State has always wanted to take back this important piece of land that is related to the safety of the capital of Ying.

After hearing Jing She's reply, Xiong Liangfu felt extremely excited.

Now everything is ready, all that is left is for him to give an order, and the Chu army can march north.

"The capture of Wan County is a shame and a great humiliation for Chu State that cannot be forgotten."

"In the past four years, I have always wanted to clear up this hatred."

"Now that four years have passed, it's time."

Standing up directly from the throne, Xiong Liangfu asked Jing She loudly: "Where is Jing She?"

"I'm here!"

…

After some final preparations, following an order from King Xiong Liangfu of Chu, one hundred thousand Chu troops marched to the north.

Because the Chu State acted too quickly, and because there were many nobles in Wan County who were loyal to the Chu State, South Korea, the victor of the last war, did not even have time to react.

Just after crossing the Han River, the Chu army captured Deng City with lightning speed and reoccupied the bridgehead on the north bank of the Han River.

Based on this bridgehead, one hundred thousand Chu troops began to divide into two groups, marching north along Zhuyang and Rangcheng, and captured Chuisha and Huangji along the way.

In a short period of time, the Chu army was overwhelming and reached Wancheng, the seat of Wan County and the most important city.

Wancheng troops approached the city, and the situation in Wan County took a turn for the worse. Only then did South Korea finally react.

After some discussions in the court, South Korea immediately realized the urgency of the situation.

On the one hand, South Korea urgently recruited soldiers to send to the front line, and on the other hand, it sent envoys to Anyi to ask for help from Wei.
Chapter completed!