Chapter 504: Countering an open conspiracy with an open conspiracy, I can’t afford the gamble!

Chapter 504: Countering an open conspiracy with an open conspiracy, I can’t afford the gamble!

While everyone was thinking, a messenger suddenly came running like the wind. He shouted hurriedly: "Report... The envoy of the King of Qin has come to deliver a cart of valuable gifts to General Wang Ben, and also a letter, and specified that General Wang Ben must open it personally!"

As soon as this news came out, it was like a stone that caused a thousand waves, and everyone present was shocked. Especially General Lu who was standing on the side, his face changed slightly in an instant, and an ominous premonition surged in his heart.

Soon, the messenger came to Wang Ben and handed him the letter respectfully. Wang Ben frowned slightly at first, and after a little hesitation, he finally reached out to take the letter and slowly opened it. As the envelope was gently torn open, the atmosphere around seemed to solidify, and everyone held their breath and stared at the letter in Wang Ben's hand.

Time passed minute by minute, and Wang Ben finally finished reading the entire letter. However, his expression seemed somewhat mysterious and hard to understand.

At this moment, General Lu, who was standing aside, had a very ugly expression on his face. He had probably guessed the general content of the letter in his heart - it was most likely that the King of Qin sent an envoy to appease and try to recruit Wang Ben. Thinking of this, General Lu felt his heart sink, and even a thin layer of sweat seeped out of his forehead.

"Sir, please have a look!" At this moment, Wang Ben handed the mysterious letter to Jiang Lu without hesitation. Jiang Lu was shocked and stunned. For a moment, he was at a loss, not knowing whether he should reach out and take the letter.

At this moment, countless thoughts flashed through Jiang Lu's mind. He couldn't help but wonder: Does Wang Ben in front of him really want to show me? Or does he have other intentions and just wants to take this opportunity to test my strength?

If he were in Prince Gao's position, he would probably adopt the same strategy - first try every means to win over Wang Ben and Wang Li, using high positions and generous salaries as bait to appease their hearts; then secretly plan how to take action against the royal orphans.

After the matter is accomplished, with the generous treatment promised before, even if Wang Ben knows the truth, he will not dare to turn against him easily. And it will not be too late to deal with Wang Ben after the trouble of the royal orphan is completely solved. In this way, it can effectively avoid the turbulent situation and successfully win over tens of thousands of soldiers to serve for its own use. It can be said to kill two birds with one stone!

Thinking of this, Jiang Lu felt a chill running down his spine. Now he really couldn't tell whether Wang Ben was tempted. If he was really tempted by the conditions offered by Gongzi Gao, then he would undoubtedly become a fish on the chopping board, with no power to fight back. This feeling of life and death made Jiang Lu feel tormented, and a layer of fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead involuntarily.

"Please rest assured, sir. If my father and I really wanted to betray the Qin Dynasty, we would have already taken action long ago. Why do we have to stick to Hanzhong?" At this time, Wang Ben, who had been silent all the time, suddenly spoke up. He looked at General Lu with a firm gaze.

Hearing this, Jiang Lu was slightly startled, and then a look of relief appeared on his face. Obviously, Wang Ben's words successfully eliminated some of his doubts. Jiang Lu thought to himself: Yes, if they really wanted to rebel, why would they wait until now? Thinking of this, his originally tense heartstrings relaxed a little.

Then, Jiang Lu took the mysterious letter from Wang Ben and carefully read it. As he read deeper, his brows sometimes knitted and sometimes relaxed, and his expression was quite complicated. When he finished reading the last line, Jiang Lu couldn't help but sigh softly.

As he expected, the content of the letter was roughly as follows: the beginning part highly praised Wang Li's bravery and his ability to fight, saying that he had made many outstanding achievements on the battlefield; then he expressed sincere affirmation and admiration for Wang Ben's loyalty. However, the real purpose behind these seemingly praise words was obvious - it was nothing more than trying to win over these two generals who held heavy troops by winning their hearts.

In addition to the text, there were many precious things sent along with the letter. There were fine wines from other places, mountains of gold and silver treasures, and gorgeous silks and satins. All of these items were rare treasures in the world, dazzling the eyes.

The matter of enthronement mentioned at the end of the letter is even more eye-catching. The letter clearly stated that Wang Ben was going to be given the title of general, making his position more honorable and prominent. As for Wang Li, he was given a military position that was puzzling, but according to Gongzi Gao's speculation, this position must not be lower than that of other important generals.

"It seems that my prediction is very likely to be true. Gongzi Gao did this on purpose. His purpose is to divide us and then use Gao Yao to attack us!"

Jiang Lu also sighed and said that he felt that his plan was good, but unfortunately he did not expect an accident to occur in the most critical place.

"Sir, don't be discouraged. There is actually another way to try. It may be a turning point for us." At this time, Wang Ben also had another idea. After all, when Lu Qian went to the southern border, Wang Ben and Wang Li were not waiting every day. They were also considering other ways to escape.

"Oh? The old general actually has such a brilliant idea! Tell us quickly!" Hearing this, General Lu couldn't help but feel a surge of joy in his heart. He widened his eyes and looked at the experienced old general in front of him with expectation.

"Xianyang is now free of princes and is essentially an empty city. If we can recapture this empty city, it will surely become an important stronghold for us." Wang Ben said with a firm gaze and a steady voice.

"Take back Xianyang?" General Lu was slightly stunned when he heard this, and a trace of doubt appeared on his face. Today's Xianyang has long lost its former glory. After the baptism of war, only ruins remain. Even the imperial palace that symbolizes power and majesty has disappeared. Even if they can successfully take back this city, how much use will it have?

Ben didn't think so. He slowly explained, "Although the palace has been destroyed, the walls of Xianyang are still standing. Moreover, there are still many people living around Xianyang. With a little repair, Xianyang can be revitalized and become an extremely strong city again. Once we take Xianyang and gather the people nearby, we can rely on Hanzhong and form a situation of mutual assistance. In this way, we can not only reduce the pressure we face, but also have the strategic advantage of being able to attack or defend."

At this point, Wang Ben's eyes flashed with confidence: "I am willing to lead 20,000 elite soldiers to Xianyang, and Hanzhong will continue to be guarded by you. At that time, Wang Li can be your deputy and assist you in handling various affairs. What do you think?"