Qin Shi: I only work eight hours

Chapter 273 Meng Wu's Stratagem
"it is good!"

Jingyang's confidant nodded.

Then they started pouring the wine.

What kind of wine vessel?

"Just use the wine jug!"

Seeing this, Jingyang stopped him.

Then he picked up the wine jug, tilted his head back, and started chugging.

"You have to finish all this wine tonight, or you're not allowed to leave!"

Jingyang gave orders while eating meat.

He has an excellent alcohol tolerance, but he pretended to be drunk.

"General."

"I cannot drink alcohol."

Jingxu took the wine pot and spoke.

"Why?"

Jingyang, feigning a slight buzz, asked.

"My name is Tianjie. The doctor once said that if I force myself to drink it, there will be problems."

Jingxu answered.

"Something went wrong?"

What's wrong?

Do you know how much this wine costs per pound outside?

Jingyang feigned displeasure.

"I don't know."

Jingxu shook his head.

"A pot of wine won't kill you."

Jingyang patted Jingxu's shoulder forcefully.

Then he returned to his seat.

……

A quarter of an hour later.

Jingxu still didn't drink the wine.

Upon seeing this, Jingyang was immediately displeased and slammed his fist on the table.

What do you mean?

"You're not giving this general any face?"

Jingyang feigned anger.

"General."

"I had absolutely no such intention; it was simply..."

Jingxu waved his hands repeatedly.

Before he could finish speaking, Jingyang interrupted him.

"Cut the nonsense!"

Are you going to drink this pot of wine or not?

Jingyang said sternly.

"I cannot drink that."

Jingxu explained.

"Don't give me face?"

"can!"

"Guards, drag him away and give him fifty strokes of the cane!"

Jingyang put on a stern face.

As soon as these words were spoken, many people stood up to plead for leniency.

Jingyang stated that his words were military orders, and military orders were as immeasurable as mountains. If Jingxu disobeyed, he would be punished!

"What are you still standing there for?"

"Drag him down and give him fifty strokes of the cane!"

Jingyang reprimanded.

"promise!"

The soldiers immediately accepted the order.

Then they dragged Jingxu away.

"As far as I know, he had a very good personal relationship with Xiong Fuchu."

"If he really couldn't drink, he could have just made an excuse to go to the restroom. Why did he stay and refuse to drink?"

Jingyang said irritably.

The generals nodded in agreement.

……

More than half an hour later.

All of the dozen or so jars of wine were drunk up.

Jingyang couldn't help but burp, then sent the generals back, leaving only a few trusted confidants.

"Keep a secret watch on Jingxu."

Report any news to me immediately!

Jingyang gave the order in a serious tone.

"Yes!"

Jingyang's trusted men immediately accepted the order.

……

the other side.

Jingxu lay on the straw mat, grimacing.

Those fifty strokes of the cane nearly killed him!

The soldiers who carried out the execution were extremely ruthless, clearly at Jingyang's special instruction.

"General."

"After Xiang Yan returns, the eldest son will be in grave danger."

"It's said that the Qin state is fair in its rewards and punishments, why don't we go and surrender to Qin?"

The soldier applying the medicine to Jingxu suggested this.

He was Jingxu's confidant.

Jing Xu remained silent upon hearing this, rubbing his fingers as he fell into deep thought.

Han Fei and Zhang Liang were not from Qin, yet they were both highly valued after joining Qin. Therefore, switching allegiance to Qin was indeed a good choice.

Thinking of this, Jingxu called his trusted confidant closer.

"Go and prepare two horses; we'll set off at the fourth watch tonight."

Jingxu gave the order.

"it is good!"

Jing Xu's confidant accepted the order without hesitation.

……

More than an hour later.

It's quiet at night.

Jingxu had his trusted aides wrap the horse's hooves in cloth and secretly left Pingyu.

This matter quickly reached Jingyang's ears.

"hehe!"

"Well done!"

Jingyang said loudly.

Then his confidants prepared themselves, as the Qin army would likely attack the city before dawn!

There are two reasons why he didn't consult with Jingxu and instead had Jingxu use the self-inflicted injury ruse.

First, Jingxu and he are not on the same page. Jingxu has a very good personal relationship with Xiong Fuchu, and he has a very good personal relationship with Li Yuan.

Secondly, he was afraid that Jing Xu's acting skills were not good enough and he would give himself away!
……

Before long, Jingxu arrived at the Qin army camp.

After explaining his purpose, Qin general frowned and then told Meng Wu about it.

Meng Wu was also taken aback after hearing this, and then had someone bring Jing Xu over.

Seeing that Jingxu had indeed been flogged fifty times, Meng Wu raised his hand to dismiss those around him, and then allowed Jingxu to speak while lying down.

"Thank you General!"

Jingxu clasped his hands in a fist salute.

Then he leaned over the table and truthfully relayed to Meng Wu what had just happened in Pingyu City.

Because everything he said was true, his gaze and tone were impeccable.

After listening, Meng Wu fell into deep thought.

Although what Jingxu said is most likely true, he is not a person who likes to take risks.

How many troops are still stationed in Pingyu City?

After a moment of contemplation, Meng Wu asked.

"More than 80,000."

"Xiang Yan took 10,000 with her."

Jingxu told him the truth.

"Could you draw a diagram of the troop strength in Pingyu City, as far as you know?"

Meng Wu pressed for an answer.

"can."

Jing Xu readily agreed.

Then the distribution of troops in Pingyu City was drawn.

Because the Qin-Wei allied forces were stationed outside the west gate of Pingyu, the main force of the Chu army was located near the west gate.

Upon witnessing this scene, Meng Wu ordered Jing Xu to be taken away.

Then he summoned his deputy general Xin Wu and Wei general Zhu Hai.

Speed ​​is of the essence in war; perhaps we should give it a try!
After Xin Wu and Zhu Hai arrived, Meng Wu told them about his plan.

He planned to split his forces into two groups, one to attack the north gate of Pingyu and the other to attack the west gate of Pingyu.

The reason he chose to split his forces into two groups was because Xu Lin had said that the State of Chu was not to be underestimated, unlike the States of Han and Wei.

"You two will lead the troops to attack the north gate of Pingyu."

"But don't rush. Wait until I see the fire start before you make your move!"

Meng Wu said in a deep voice.

"promise!"

Xin Wu and Zhu Hai nodded vigorously.

Then he led his troops to the north gate of Pingyu.

Meng Wuze led his troops to the west gate of Pingyu.

Upon learning that Meng Wu was leading his troops to attack, Jingyang was overjoyed. He ordered his confidants not to move and to lure the enemy deep into his territory, as he wanted to personally kill Meng Wu!

Because many of the Chu generals were drunk, the Qin army quickly breached the west gate!
Jingyang did not rush to make a move. He planned to wait until half of the Qin army had entered before taking action against Meng Wu!
……

After a stick of incense.

It's getting light.

About half of the Qin army has entered.

Upon learning of this, Jingyang immediately ordered the city gates to be closed, allowing the Chu army, who had been lying in ambush, to attack.

Although this was within Meng Wu's expectations, the Qin army quickly fell into a disadvantageous position due to Jingyang's exceptional bravery.

"General Meng."

"I didn't expect it?"

Upon seeing Meng Wuhou from afar, Jingyang couldn't hide his pride.

The main force of the Chu army is near the west gate. Meng Wu should not even think about leaving Pingyu alive!

As long as Meng Wu is killed, the Qin-Wei allied forces will collapse without a fight!

"If I said I'd figured it out, would you believe me?"

Meng Wulang retorted.

"impossible!"

Jingyang didn't believe it.

How could Meng Wu possibly have guessed?

Jingxu's actions weren't a ruse; how did Meng Wu see through it?

……

Less than half an hour later.

Just when Jingyang thought Meng Wu was just being stubborn, the sound of thunderous hooves suddenly came from the northeast.

Jingyang frowned upon hearing the sound. What was that sound?
Reinforcements?

Why would reinforcements come from the northeast?

Shouldn't we have come from the southeast?

Just as Jingyang was puzzled, his confidant saw the large flags with the characters 'Xin' and 'Zhu' fluttering in the wind.

(End of this chapter)