Volume 4: The Chu Army Chapter 69: General Yin's Fury

  "King Huai of Chu!"

  In the grand hall of the "Wang Gong" palace of Chu State, the monarch and ministers of Chu State were gathered together to discuss the title of King after Xiong Xin's ascension to the throne. Currently, the two main proposals are "Chu Wu Wang" from Lingyin Song Yi's side and "Chu Rui Wang" from Wuxin Jun Xiang Liang's side, with both sides engaging in a fierce debate for a long time.

  Song Yi asked about the fate of a brief encounter, and had a pleasant conversation with Duke Pei Liu Bang, hoping to get help. Who knew that strategist Zhang Liang shifted it to Yin Xu's body. When everyone looked at this young general with a great reputation, full of expectations, Yin Xu blurted out the three words "Chu Huai Wang", leaving everyone stunned.

  Xiang Liang was shocked and didn't understand what Yin Xu was doing. The competition between "Chu Rui Wang" and "Chu Wu Wang" was intense, and he happened to ask him at the right time when he needed his help, but he came up with this sentence instead. Even if he said something else, it would be fine! But he specifically mentioned "Chu Huai Wang". The crown prince Xiong Xin is the legitimate grandson of King Huai, how can he use his grandfather's royal title? Moreover, in all dynasties and generations, there has never been a case where descendants reuse the titles of their ancestors. What is going on here?

  The same unexplained doubts arose in the hearts of many people, who thought that General Yin was either deaf or confused, but this confusion seemed a bit serious, even a bit rebellious. Only two people remained sufficiently sober and did not think that Yin Xu was talking nonsense. When they heard what Yin Xu said, their hearts shook, and they looked thoughtful. These two were Fan Zeng and Zhang Liang.

  Song Yi coldly asked: "Yin Xu, you actually dared to utter such arrogant words, being disrespectful to the late king in front of the crown prince. What crime should you be punished for?"

  As soon as this statement came out, it marked the official start of war between Liang and Song. Before that, it was just a verbal confrontation, but now it's a real political struggle. Song Yi sneered coldly, Yin Xu is your number one general under Liang's command, in the matter of "escorting" the prince, you didn't give me face everywhere, ruining my good deeds. Now you're so careless with your words, that's unfortunate. The opportunity was given by you, and I, Song, can't be blamed for it.

  Xiang Liang's eyebrows furrowed in anger, his heart filled with resentment. It was clear that Song Yi was intentionally provoking him. To say the least, Yin Xu had only misspoken a single sentence, yet this old scoundrel exaggerated it endlessly and refused to let go. When he wanted to speak up, he was stopped by Fan Zeng, who remained as calm as Mount Tai.

  Liu Bang secretly smiled to himself, thinking: This is going to be interesting. Zhang Liang, however, did not think so, shaking his head secretly and gazing at Yin Xu with a distant look in his eyes, as if full of expectation.

  Yin Xu heard Song Yi's loud shout, came back to his senses, and only then realized that he had misspoken. Since he had already made a mistake, he might as well make the most of it! Besides, history was originally like this, so it couldn't be considered a mistake. Originally, this wasn't a big deal, but Song Yi's loud shout meant what? Yin Xu clearly recognized: Song Yi, this old scoundrel, was stirring up trouble, saying that he was disrespecting the former king, and putting on a big hat, this wasn't just playing house, this guy had ulterior motives.

  General Yin's heart was furious! If it weren't for being in the grand hall, he really wanted to rush up and give him two slaps, one punch to knock him down. He immediately said angrily: "I dare ask, Song Lingyun, where did I show disrespect to the late king? This must be made clear."

  Many people secretly shook their heads, why did Yin Xu have to be so stubborn when he was still young and vigorous? Even if he found an excuse and said he had misheard or misspoken, it would have been over. But Song Yi actually pursued the matter relentlessly, refusing to let go? This is just great, isn't this just giving someone a handle to attack him with?

  Song Yixin said: "Originally, I just wanted to refute your face and give you some lessons. Since you don't know how to appreciate it, then don't blame me for being ruthless." With a cold smile, he said: "You still have the face to say, His Excellency asked you about your views on the king's title when the crown prince ascended to the throne. How did you answer? You actually let the crown prince use the respectful title of the previous emperor, not only is it disrespectful to the previous emperor, but also want to trap the crown prince in a position of disloyalty and unfiliality, what are your intentions?"

  "What are you getting at?" Yin Xu retorted in a stern voice. Song Yi was taken aback, and the people present were all shocked, no one had expected General Yin to react so strongly.

  Yin Xu smiled coldly and said with a flourish, "Song Lingyun, Song Lingyun, what's your hurry? You asked me about my views on the royal title, I've already answered! My personal suggestion is 'Chu Huai Wang'."

  Song Yi's mouth moved, just wanting to speak, but was ruthlessly interrupted by Yin Xu: "Don't, don't raise the flag of disrespecting the former king again, and put a big hat on me. You haven't heard my explanation, you started shouting, obviously your mind is twisted, your heart and mouth are not in harmony, the one who truly disrespects the former king is you! Moreover, the Crown Prince has not spoken yet, but as a minister, you shout in the imperial court, where do you want to put the Crown Prince? You Song Yi are the ones with ulterior motives, rebellious and unorthodox!"

  Yin Xuzhen's words were sharp, his tone and expression severe. In an instant, the hat of great rebellion and immorality was turned upside down, and Song Yi, who had started it all, became the chief culprit. Especially in the last sentence, addressing him directly by name instead of as "Song Gonggong" was a signal in itself. General Yin is furious today, completely breaking with Song Yi.

  Xiang Liang smiled, not expecting Yin Xu to make such a move. However, things had gotten out of hand and it would be troublesome to back down now. He didn't know if Yin Xu was fully prepared. In any case, he had to come up with an explanation. Xiang Liang was worried, but at the same time, he had already made preparations to support Yin Xu. On one hand, it was about his struggle with Song Yi; on the other hand, it was about showing a stance and telling the world that he cared for his subordinates.

  Fan Zeng and Ying Bu remained calm, with Fan being wise and far-sighted, having strong confidence based on his prepared deductions. Ying Bu had spent a lot of time with Yin Xu and understood the young man's temperament and abilities well. Since Yin Xu dared to turn against Song Yi like this, he must have been confident in handling the aftermath.

  Zhang Liang secretly smiled to himself as he handed the hot potato to Yin Xu, his intention being to shift the conflict. Unexpectedly, this unintentional move thoroughly intensified the conflict between Song Yi and Xiang Liang, Yin Xu, and it was in this "grand hall" that it suddenly erupted before the emperor and his ministers, an absolutely unexpected harvest.

  Song Yi Qi's lips trembled with rage as he stammered: "Y...y...you..."

  "What's wrong with you... did I say anything wrong? Or are you guilty and ashamed of yourself?" General Yin steeled himself, having already taken action, he might as well thoroughly explode this time, showing off his power. Let everyone know that I, Yin, am not someone to be trifled with. If you don't bother me, I won't bother you; if you provoke me, I'll make you regret it!

  Song Yi finally managed to squeeze out a sentence after a long time: "Yin Xu, you'd better come up with a good reason, if everyone can't let go of their heart's content. You're being disrespectful to the former king, and that's a great sin!"

  Yin Xu sneered, brushing aside Song Yi's pointing index finger, and said: "Don't be in a hurry to frame others, no matter what you say, your disrespect towards the Crown Prince is plain for all to see. You can't escape this crime of usurpation! Wait until I explain myself, and you'll add another count of disrespect towards the late king - it's a heinous crime! I want to ask the Crown Prince to uphold justice!"

  As he squeezed past Song Yi, he lowered his voice and whispered in her ear, "I hate it the most when others point at me with their fingers. People like that will definitely make them pay a painful price."

  Song Yi's whole body trembled with rage, his teeth clenched and chattered uncontrollably, but he had to maintain the dignity of a king and the etiquette of the imperial court. He could only endure it silently, unable to vent his anger. The guards at the palace gate saw their master being humiliated by Yin Xu and were powerless to help. They gritted their teeth in indignation, their hatred for Yin Xu growing even stronger, and they vowed to take revenge on him with their own swords, to avenge the injustice done to their lord.

  For this situation, Liu Bang and other princes were all delighted to see it happen, and they all had a schadenfreude mentality, watching from the sidelines.

  Xiang Liang secretly delighted, Yin Xu's counterattack was very brilliant, no matter what, let Song Yi lose face greatly, it was to give Xiang Liang a chance to save face. He had already made up his mind that no matter the outcome, he would fully support Yin Xu, even if it didn't involve political purposes, unconditional support.

  Yin Xu walked towards the throne of Crown Prince Xiong Xin in the palace with a cold and stern face, and everyone hurriedly stepped aside to make way for him.

  Everyone can see it, no one dares to provoke him, General Yin is really angry...