The Chu army returned in triumph.

Pengcheng.

The welcoming team with singing and dancing packed the city gate to a crawl. The people of Chu had not been so lively and proud for a long time, even though the area east of the Yangtze River was originally the homeland of the Chu State.

Zhang Ao, who was ordered to go on an envoy to the Chu State, was blocked outside the city gate. The scene in front of him of the Chu State uniting as one and everyone being happy made Zhang Ao, who had never seen a big scene at Wei Bao's place, very excited.

"Da Chu, Da Chu!"

"Overlord, overlord——! Invincible, invincible." The Chu people shouted, making the young Zhang Ao's blood boil, as if he was in the great wave of resistance against the violent Qin that year.

"It's a pity that I was born at the wrong time. If I had been born twenty years earlier, this world's heroes would have left my name as Zhang Ao." Impulsed, Zhang Ao joined the welcoming Chu people and started shouting.

Xiang Yu also wiped away the gloom for many days and ordered a banquet in the Chu Palace in Pengcheng to entertain the meritorious generals of the Chu army, as well as a group of important officials, the envoys of the princes stationed in Chu, and the famous idle people who stayed in Chu.

Zhang Ao, who had just arrived in Pengcheng, also had the honor to attend the banquet as Wei Bao's envoy.

At this banquet, young Zhang Ao was unexpectedly warmly received by Chu Prime Minister Xiang Tuo. For the son of an old acquaintance, Xiang Tuo had no airs of being a great minister at all, and affectionately pulled Zhang Ao to sit down.

In one place, not only did he have a drink, but he also put down the work at hand for several days in a row and accompanied Zhang Ao to visit the place where Zhang Er lived when he was an envoy in the past, as well as several beautiful places near Pengcheng.

Spring River Plumbing Duck Prophet.

In March in the Chu region, the weather was getting warmer day by day. Zhang Ao, accompanied by Xiang Tuo and a group of concubines from the Chu Prime Minister's Mansion, traveled around the beautiful scenery near Pengcheng.

At first, Zhang Ao behaved quite calmly, and he was somewhat alert in his heart. But then, when one after another beautiful women with slim waists threw themselves into his arms delicately, Zhang Ao, who was full of blood, finally couldn't hold on any longer.

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After having sex after drinking, Zhang Ao truthfully told Xiang Tuo Wei Bao's true intention of sending him here. At the same time, Zhang Ao also patted his chest and expressed to Xiang Tuo that he was willing to abandon the dark side and surrender to the Chu State to serve Xiang Tuo.

Efficacy.

"Wei Bao has the intention to surrender to Qin?" This news shocked Xiang Yu and Xiang Tuo.

Although they have the intention to attack Wei, it is not obvious on the surface, and the secret preparations are not fast. But now, the preparation time has become very urgent. Once Wei Bao really defected to the Qin State, the Chu State

If you want to attack Wei again, it will be equivalent to directly going to war with Qin. This is no less than a thunderbolt from the sky for Chu, who needs a righteous name.

"Overlord, Wei Bao has sent Yong Chi to Qin. We can't wait any longer and must send troops immediately. Otherwise, once the Qin army enters Daliang, we will lose our only chance." Xiang Tuo rubbed his hands anxiously.

, admonition.

As the Prime Minister of Chu.

Xiang Tuo knew very well the current financial situation of the Chu State. The tax collection ratio of the Chu State had reached a critical point. Next, the Chu State had only two choices: one was to dismantle the army, reduce expenditures, and slowly

The Chu State's internal financial deficit has been reduced. The second is to pursue an adventurous military hegemony route. By occupying and plundering the wealth of neighboring countries, war is used to support war, and the current size of the Chu army is continued.

There is no doubt that Xiang Yu's choice can only be the second one.

For the Xiang family, who relied on the army and force to make their fortune, giving up the army also meant giving up the Chu State and everything they already owned.

Driven by power and desire, Xiang Yu made up his mind to send troops to attack Wei. He hoped that with the Chu army's current high morale, he could capture the fertile Wei land in one go, thereby filling the huge deficit caused by the expedition to Yanbei and the attack on Jiangdong.

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As soon as this important decision was proposed, not surprisingly, two voices emerged among the important ministers of the Chu State, with half the supporters and half the opponents.

Most of the supporters were the descendants of the Xiang family, who had vested interests. In the eyes of people like Xiang Zhuang, Xiang Sheng, Xiang Xiang, Xiang Han, and Xiang Bo, what they saw were the cities in Wei.

He was a big businessman from Wei

The accumulated wealth and silk. The opponents were led by military generals such as Ji Bu and Yu Ziqi, as well as Lou Jing from Qi among the civil servants. On their side, what they paid more attention to was the will of the people and the possible consequences of conquering Wei.

risk.

As for the general Zhong Limei who had just returned to the Chu army, he did not express his position on this. He seemed to hope that he could stay out of the court disputes and simply be a military general.

Chu Palace.

The lights are still bright late at night.

"Your Majesty, the overlord told me that I will rest in the front hall tonight so that I don't have to wait any longer." At the door of the palace, an older palace lady lowered her head and reported back.

Yu Ji, who was dressing up, had her long hair shawl, her slender waist stiffened for a moment, but she soon regained consciousness: "I know, you go down."

"No!" the palace lady agreed, and as she stepped back, her wrinkled eyes glanced at the bronze mirror opposite Yu Ji inadvertently.

Looking from the bronze mirror, Yu Ji's pretty face was as calm as if nothing had happened, as if Xiang Yu stayed in the front hall and had nothing to do with her.

"Tomorrow, someone will drive this palace lady out and give her a few pieces of silk. It will be considered as a sign of merit." Yu Ji said, with a hint of sharpness in her almond-shaped eyes.

"Girl, it's not a big deal that this overlord always rests in the front hall. In my opinion, it's better to make peace quickly." Behind her, an older woman nodded in response while keeping her hands on her.

are busy.

"Reconciliation, mama's thinking is too simple. How many words can Overlord listen to what I say now?" Yu Ji sighed and said quietly.

Life in the palace is no better than outside.

The palace is dominated by women. As long as the slightest hint of weakness is revealed, these shallow-eyed women with only a small group of women will attack in groups.

The old lady beside her was her nurse since she was a child, so she didn't have to worry about anything. Therefore, her delicate voice also lost its pretense and was filled with a bit of disappointment and helplessness.

"Hey, those foxy tricks are hard to explain. I heard that when Jiangdong came back this time, the Overlord captured several concubines of the British thieves. Is it better to get rid of these sluts as soon as possible?" said the old woman.

Said worriedly.

"What mama said is very reasonable. Come, prepare the car and go to the front hall." Yu Ji was startled. The nanny's reminder made her wake up from her self-pity and self-sorrow. The situation made her feel that if she was still like this

As in the past, relying solely on Xiang Yu's favor, sooner or later, Xiang Yu would be snatched away by another woman.

The last time Xiang Yu failed to return home, he was entangled by the five beauties brought by Xiang Tuo from the south of the Yangtze River——.

As for whether he was "busy" this time because he was really drunk and busy, or if another woman was pestering him, Yu Ji decided to go and visit him in person to find out.

Men's promises are often unreliable.

At this point, Yu Ji finally woke up after experiencing a lesson.

After the Jiangnan Five Concubines incident, Yu Concubine finally looked like Princess Chu. After giving up the territory she competed with the Xiang family outside the palace, her main focus was on controlling the harem. This was something she couldn't do.

As a result, Xiang Yu's love for her is no longer what it used to be. Others may not be able to realize this, but she truly feels it.

The once reckless boy has become a hero admired by everyone.

As time goes by, the freshness of the old vows of eternal love disappears and is no longer mentioned.

Some, what is left is each other's habits, mutual indifference, and a little bit of attachment deep in the heart, and perhaps it is this little bit of attachment that keeps people unwilling to let go when they go further and further away.

Chu State, inside the Chaoyang Palace.

Xiang Yu was lying drunkenly on a couch. All his clothes had been taken off by his maids, leaving only a strong and powerful male body beating vigorously. Beside him, a sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl was serious.

Helping to wipe the stains on the corners of the mouth, the two people's bodies were very close to each other. From a distance, it looked like they were hugging each other.

The young lady looked attentive. On the half-open lapel, a pair of small pepper breasts were flushed and trembling slightly. Next to them, there was the position of Xiang Yu's intact left hand.

"Wine, serve the wine." Xiang Yu yelled and drank indiscriminately. He didn't drink much. He was the kind of person who blushed as soon as he drank and liked to take a few sips.

What is even more unexpected is that Xiang Yu's drinking style is not very good when he is drunk. He is not the kind of person who covers his head and goes to sleep as soon as he drinks, but the kind of person who can't control himself after drinking.

"Your Majesty, I will help you undress and rest. Your Majesty, you pinched me and it hurts me." As the young lady screamed softly, Xiang Yu had already tightly held the peppercorns in his hand like a wine cup.

Xiang Yu only felt that the "wine cup" was too slippery in his haziness, so he unknowingly increased his strength. As a result, the high part of the girl's chest suffered.

"Oh, your Majesty, have mercy on me, Your Majesty, please have mercy on me." The girl burst into tears in pain. She just wanted to take advantage of Xiang Yu's drunkenness and take advantage of it, but she didn't expect that Xiang Yu would be so rude.

It only takes a quarter of an hour for Yu Ji to drive from the back palace to the front hall. This distance is not long, but tonight, Yu Ji especially hopes that it can be longer.

The little girl's scream made her heart suddenly sink.

"This is not the first time." Although she was prepared in her heart, Yu Ji still couldn't change her mind when she heard Xiang Yu and other women's happy voices.

"It's the sound of Lu Yuan's little coquettish hooves. The queen feels pity for her, but she doesn't want her to be bold and dare to seduce the king?" Before Yu Ji could say anything, the wet nurse beside her was already angry.

These days, Xiang Yu, who was immersed in the joy of victory, held banquets almost every day. He didn't come back until midnight, and he was half drunk after drinking. When he was resting in the front hall, he was served by several maids assigned by the palace.

Make a rotation to prevent charming situations from happening.

However, because Lu Yuan was Liu Bang's daughter, Xiang Yu took her into the palace in consideration of their old friendship when they fought together. She was nominally an adopted daughter. Yu Ji didn't say much about this, but she didn't want this to be the case.
Chapter completed!