PNB Chapter 367 The Qi-Liang War is about to break out
Chapter 367 The Qi-Liang War is about to break out
Logically speaking, the general's official position is not as high as that of the Dianke, because the Dianke is one of the Nine Ministers.
Below the Three Dukes and Nine Ministers are civil officials and military officers of various ranks. The military officers are under the command of the Grand Marshal, and below the Grand Marshal are the commanders of the various armies, and below them are the generals.
Zhao Biao only had the rank of general, and his rank could definitely not be compared with that of Dian Ke.
The reason why he dared to scold Dian Ke in the court was because of his transcendent status.
After all, he was in charge of 50,000 cavalrymen of the most elite White Horse Army in the entire Daliang.
Among these 50,000 cavalrymen, there are 3,000 of the most elite Iron Harriers.
This also meant that although he was only a general, he was comparable to a commander-in-chief and dared to confront anyone. In addition, he had a bad temper and spoke harshly. The reason why he was sent as an envoy to the State of Yan was to demonstrate the military strength and toughness of the State of Liang.
So no one found it strange that Zhao Biao advocated for war today and even dared to scold Dian Ke.
It's just that he seemed to have over-exaggerated.
It's normal to have different political views, but it's wrong for you to confiscate everyone's property as soon as you come to power, right?
Even the Emperor Liang thought it was outrageous and said,
"Lord Zhao, you cannot arbitrarily accuse others of corruption, let alone search and confiscate their property, without substantial evidence. If you don't have any, wouldn't that just discourage loyal officials?
As for your refusal to divide the three counties, that’s settled.
Go and tell the envoys from Qi that if they want land, they should ask Yan for it. These three counties are the land of Daliang, given to us by Yan. What do they have to do with them?
If they want to fight, then let them fight. We, the mighty soldiers of Daliang, are not afraid of them!"
"I obey your command, Your Majesty is wise!"
Zhao Biao immediately clasped his hands and said.
Other ministers also praised the Emperor of Liang as an emperor of all ages and a wise ruler who expanded the territory.
Only the guest shook his head and sighed, looking dejected.
After the court was dismissed, Zhao Biao held his head high and chest puffed out, walking towards the palace gate with a heroic and confident look.
When he arrived outside the palace, he saw the envoy from Qi who was waiting for him.
It was the old guest.
When the old guest saw Zhao Biao and the Prime Minister, whom he knew, coming out, he hurriedly asked,
"Your Excellency, General Zhao, the court has already been dismissed. Why hasn't your Majesty summoned us envoys yet?"
The prime minister looked at Zhao Biao and took a step back.
You have strong fighting ability, so you go ahead.
Zhao Biao looked at the Prime Minister.
let me try?
The civil and military officials around said,
"Zhao Biao, we all came from swords and guns, so don't lose face."
"Yes, be more energetic and show your authority in the court."
"Yes, General Zhao is great."
Encouraged by his colleagues, Zhao Biao raised his nose to the sky, put on a very arrogant attitude, and shouted loudly,
"grass!"
Then, he said to Qi Guodianke arrogantly,
"We have already discussed with His Majesty the matter of your State of Qi claiming our Liang territory.
Those three counties were allocated to us by the State of Yan and have nothing to do with your State of Qi.
According to the alliance, Yan State should give nine counties to each of our two countries.
But Yan State only gave us three counties, not you. We in Liang State can accept this result. If you in Qi State cannot accept it, then go to Yan State, and don't come to Liang State to make trouble!"
Hearing this, Qi State Dianke widened his eyes, his face flushed with anger, and pointed at Zhao Biao and shouted,
"General Zhao, you were there that day. Didn't you hear that King Lanling of Yan said he would give us three counties: Yuanma County to Liang State, Xingyang County to Qi State, and Anyang County to us?
How come it has now become the property of your Liang country?
Last month I went to see Lanling King, and he said that we should come to you to ask for land, why don't you admit it now? "
"Really? Then why don't you have Prince Lanling come and talk to our Majesty? As long as we explain everything face to face, wouldn't that be enough?"
"you……"
Seeing Zhao Biao's rogue look, Qi State's Dianke finally understood.
"Okay, okay, so this is all a trap set by you Liang and Yan. You have colluded with each other and want to humiliate our Qi.
When Yan State wrote to us, its words were full of arrogance and neglect, and it is even more so now.
It seems that you two countries really think that we, Qi, are easy to bully and can manipulate us at will!"
Hearing this, Zhao Biao also became angry and pointed at the other party and cursed,
"Envoy from Qi, please be careful with your words. It is clearly Qi that has come to humiliate Liang.
Since Yan State doesn't give you land, you come to cause trouble for our Liang State.
Aren't you bullying honest people? !
What? Do you really think our Liang Country is easy to bully?"
Qi Guodian's politeness was about to break his teeth, his whole body trembling, and he shouted angrily,
"And we're the ones bullying you? I'd like to ask you what the Liang Nation wants to do. Do you want to start a war?"
Hearing this, Zhao Biao's anger flared up, he jumped up with a roar and cursed,
"Old Qi, are you taking advantage of Liang because we have no soldiers? You were the first to deploy troops on the border, pretending to attack us!
Now you are trying to blackmail our territory and threaten us with war.
Let me tell you, we in Liang don't provoke trouble, but we're not afraid of it either. If you in Qi dare to send a single soldier into Liang, we will certainly strike hard, kill them all, counterattack Qi, and chop off your dog emperor!"
Qi Guodianke's blood rushed to his head and he almost fainted, but fortunately he was supported by the guards behind him.
"Good! Good! Good! Hahahaha, a small country like Liang dares to challenge our Great Qi, great!
It seems that it has been too long since the Great Qi showed its military might, causing you all to forget the might of the Great Qi army!
Please wait for me, I will go back and report to my emperor!"
"Get out of here! If it weren't for the fact that envoys from two countries are at war, I would have killed you, the arrogant old bastard!"
Zhao Biao cursed loudly.
The Qi State's Dianke got on the carriage, left Xingqing Prefecture without even eating, and headed quickly towards Qi State.
After he left, Zhao Biao snorted complacently, looking arrogant on the surface. His eyes drifted to the sky as he listened to the flattery of his colleagues around him.
In fact, the look in his eyes as he looked up at the sky was deep and fierce, full of desire for war.
There is no soldier who does not desire war, unless he really intends to live his whole life in a muddle.
This time, with the cooperation of Yan State, Zhao Biao successfully angered the envoy of Qi State.
And next, it was time for his White Horse Army to show its power.
What's the point of keeping a war horse if it doesn't gallop on the battlefield?
How can soldiers repay their country if they don’t kill the enemy on the battlefield?
Zhao Biao jumped on his horse, galloped forward with great enthusiasm, and soon arrived home.
When he returned home, he met the brothers Jia Ren and Jia Yi.
"Looking at the general's expression, I know that the great thing has been accomplished."
"Of course! Send a message to your prince and tell him that I look forward to riding with him to conquer Qi!"