Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield

Chapter 666: Chapter 270: Martial Arts Astonish Xia Dong’er! Anticipation for Reunion!_2

This is definitely not a good thing for Mi Qi.

The situation of returning to Chu with accomplishments is completely different from returning to Chu without them; this can be seen from Xiang Yan’s attitude towards Mi Qi.

"Now Huan Yi has not actively attacked, but is defending the Qin Border City."

"Moreover, Huan Yi has become more vigilant, and he will proceed cautiously and not underestimate the enemy anymore," Xiang Yan said in a deep voice.

At this moment.

"Report."

"A secret report just received from Qin."

Xiang Yan’s Personal Guard Commander quickly ran over, holding the secret report in his hand.

"Hand it over."

Xiang Yan immediately ordered.

He took the secret report and, upon seeing its contents, his expression changed to one of disbelief.

"How is this possible?"

"How did Zhao Feng know about Lord Changping’s betrayal of Qin? How could he have informed Huan Yi in advance?"

Xiang Yan’s face was very complicated, obviously unexpected.

"Zhao Feng?"

"What’s it got to do with him?"

Mi Qi asked, puzzled.

Xiang Yan said nothing further, handing the secret report to Mi Qi.

Upon seeing the report, Mi Qi’s expression also turned grim.

"Zhao Feng."

"How could it be him?"

"How did he know?"

"Even if he somehow became alert through my sealing of the city, how did he get the message out?" Mi Qi asked in confusion.

"Someone close to you must be Zhao Feng’s person."

"Otherwise, the information wouldn’t have leaked," Xiang Yan said confidently.

"Senior General."

"Are you distrusting me?" Mi Qi frowned, slightly annoyed.

Initially, when they persuaded him to return to Chu State, they made many promises, even suggesting to make him king. But now the plan had failed, and Xiang Yan seemed to be going back on his word, which made Mi Qi a bit angry.

Feeling the cold tone in Mi Qi’s voice.

Xiang Yan widened his eyes for a moment, then shook his head.

"Lord Changping, there’s no need to be so angry, but ultimately this matter was a failure."

"Qin had no loss, while our Great Chu is in peril."

"Now that Lord Changping has returned to Chu, I have arranged for him to be brought to the capital," Xiang Yan said slowly.

"When will the promise made by Senior General be fulfilled?" Mi Qi asked with a cold face.

Xiang Yan naturally understood what Mi Qi meant by his promise.

"After defeating Qin, I will fulfill it," Xiang Yan immediately replied.

Naturally.

In Xiang Yan’s mind, it was no longer a matter of concern.

Initially, they saw Mi Qi as having use value and could severely damage Qin, therefore they made a promise. But now Mi Qi was alone, of no value, and Xiang Yan naturally remained vague.

Once truly in Chu State.

Mi Qi would truly be out of control.

If it came to that point, Xiang Yan might directly kill him.

"It’s settled."

Having received Xiang Yan’s affirmative answer, Mi Qi also sighed in relief.

He feared Xiang Yan would not keep his word, and now that he had definitely committed treason, returning to Qin was impossible.

Following only this path to the end, he had no retreat left.

"Men, arrange for Lord Changping to rest."

"Tomorrow, deploy a thousand elite soldiers to escort Lord Changping to the capital," Xiang Yan immediately ordered.

"Yes."

The Personal Guard Commander quickly arranged.

After Mi Qi left.

The Personal Guard Commander returned.

"Senior General."

"Mi Qi now has no use value; he was originally intended to be used to annihilate the Qin Army, but now he has yielded no results, seems to be useless. Moreover, he will return to the capital; if it doesn’t go his way, he might hand over the letter personally written by the Senior General, which would surely cause an incident," the Personal Guard Commander said worriedly.

"Indeed, Mi Qi is useless, but only for now."

"Ultimately."

"Mi Qi is the legitimate royal member of our Great Chu and has the right to inherit the throne. To fight with the three factions, perhaps in the future, I might also need to support a king."

’Mi Qi is suitable; he does not have anyone supporting him and has no external resources in Great Chu, perfect for me to control,’ Xiang Yan smiled, having made up his mind.

To him.

There’s not much loyalty.

Perhaps originally, there was no such thing in the political situation of the Chu Court.

In Chu State, royal power is weakest; ministers support kings, three families support kings, even kill kings, dethrone kings.

It has always been powerful ministers who held power, previously was Huang Xie, then Li Yuan, now it’s a three-way standstill with Xiang Yan; they all act for their family interests.

A loud motto has echoed through history.

Though Chu has three houses, it is Chu that must bring about the fall of Qin.

These are the three families that hold the great power of Chu.

They are also the largest family in Chu, controlling Chu’s military and politics, owning most of Chu’s land.

It’s said.

Chu’s lifeline lies with the three families.

"Senior General."

"Now the Qin Army hasn’t moved, our forces are still insufficient, still need to ask the court to deploy forces again," the Personal Guard Commander suggested.

"I have already presented it."

"It is said to ask the Great King for troops, but actually it’s the three families."

"But for this battle, if the three families don’t commit fully, then I’ll break the pot completely," Xiang Yan said coldly.

Chu has a force of more than seven hundred thousand, including Prefecture Soldiers.

But of these, eight tenths are controlled by the three families, with most military positions held by their generals, perhaps some are concerned for Chu, but most are driven by family interests.

Xiang Yan, although ambition is firm, his own life is of utmost importance.

If he genuinely loses the battle, genuinely wipes out the army under his control, the three families certainly won’t spare him.

Chenying City,

"Senior General."

"All of Mi Qi’s loyal associates have been dealt with."