Chapter 120 The Fifth Domineering in the Spring and Autumn Period

Han Qi also heard the taste of the words, and he quickly reminded: "Tian Su, the Zhao family's policy has its own strengths. This policy system was established by Qi Ce, and he will return to Zhao family. I will let you follow Xiao Wu for three years, while taking a look at the strengths in this plan so that I can learn and copy it, and while replacing Qi Ce to give Xiao Wu advice... Don't change the rules of Zhao family at will."

Tian Su is a famous wise man in Jin State. Even Han Wuji praised his wisdom. Such a person is naturally not a stubborn person. After hearing Han Qi's explanation, Tian Su immediately replied: "I, Tian Su, have gone to Zhao's family, and will naturally do my best to serve Zhao's family. The master (referring to Han Qi) does not need to worry about it. I can tell the importance of it."

Later, Tian Su immediately turned to Zhao Wu: "Master (referring to Zhao Wu), although I often have a reputation for wisdom, I heard that Zhaocheng Academy is the holy place for all knowledge in the world. This time I became an official in the Zhao family, and I could get what I wish. After three years in Zhao's family, I could read the whole book in Zhaocheng and increase my knowledge."

Han Qi patted Tian Su's shoulder and loudly encouraged: "That's right. This attitude is right. If you go to Zhao this time, you will never regret it. For more than ten years, Zhao has collected books and collections from the world, and their collections are the best in the world. However, those books on the surface are not uncommon. The books in Zhao's secret collection are knowledge. You sit in Qi Ce's position, and the secret collections of Zhao's family are for you to appreciate. Don't miss it. As long as you work hard, three years later, I will cover your wisdom value to rise up layer by layer."

With the help of Han Jue's funeral, the Zhao family and Han family reached a more confidential alliance, and the two sides became so intimate that they exchanged resident ministers. Soon, the funeral of Han Jue was handled, and Zhao Wu and Han Qi set off for Xintian together. On the way, Tian Su was half showing off and half introducing himself: "I have traveled around the countries, from the south to the state of Chu, from the west to the state of Qin, from the north to the state of Yan..., I have seen all the countries in the world, and I know the situation of the countries. The Lord has any questions in this regard in the future, and I may be able to answer them."

Han Qi sat in the carriage behind, biting a pear, and interjecting with something in his mouth: "Tian Su is better than Qi Ce in this regard. Qi Ce is good at governing the local area, and Tian Su is good at handling diplomacy. He is 'clear at a glance' of the destructive affairs between the ministers and the customs and customs of various countries, as well as the hidden bad intentions of the monarchs and ministers of various countries."

Zhao Wu joked: "It's clear at a glance that's the King of Chu."

Han Qi laughed loudly, Tian Su looked embarrassed.

During the Battle of Yanling, the King of Chu was shot blinded by Wei Qi in one eye and became a one-eyed dragon. Zhao Wu made fun of him at a glance, and the young master Han Qi was the one who laughed without any scruples, but Tian Su, who was very etiquette and was deeply influenced by the concept of "king power supremacy", felt that he was not solemn. He didn't know whether to smile and cater to the two masters or look serious.

The capital was far away, and the Zhao Wu family's house first came into view. Han Qi waved: "I live in your house tonight... Tian Su, you don't know that Xiao Wu looks simple on the surface, and his yard is very luxuriously decorated - haha, this yard originally belonged to Li Shi, the rich merchant craftsman, but now it has been sorted out by this famous city-building master, isn't it even more magnificent?"

Tian Su nodded: "I know that Zhijiaojiao's reputation of plundering spread throughout the country, and even forced the monarch to hide in and out, list the things she plundered, and decorate a yard alone, how could such a yard be shabby?"

It’s a treasure to have a strong wife at home. There is such a strong wife. Even if Zhao Wu tried his best to explain to others: I have searched all the things in the house, and there is no help from others... Those who hear this will roll their eyes at most.

A gorgeous carriage parked at the entrance of Zhao Wu's mansion - this carriage is already a real carriage. It is surrounded by a tent and becomes a closed space, with glass embedded on the doors and windows. Although the inlaid glass is a bit turbid and the color is uneven, it can be placed on the carriage with glass. This luxury is enough to make the nobles of this era stick their tongues out.

Sui Houzhu is just a glass marble, and has been known as a national treasure since its birthplace. What is Zhao Wu's glass window called?

When Han Qi got off the car, he was stunned when he looked at the carriage and asked in confusion: "Why is Jiaojiao so arrogant? She dares to sit out such a carriage and sway over the market?"

I was curious about Han Qi. There were several maids at the gate who stretched their heads to observe the carriage. When they heard Han Qi's words, Zhao Qiaoren came up to Zhao Wu and explained: "Master, this is Jiangli's carriage. He came to our mansion to visit today. Qi Ce is receiving it. The lady heard that this carriage uses my Zhao family's technology, so she asked me to come out and take a look and record the styles, so that it would be copied by my own craftsmen."

Zhao Wu lowered his face: "Even Brother Aqi said that this carriage is arrogant, that is really arrogant! Tell my wife that this carriage is not suitable for me, Zhao, and you are not allowed to imitate it in the same way."

Among the maids, one of the maids next to Shan Wanqing chuckled: "My wife is the daughter of Wang Qing. Is my wife qualified to sit in this kind of carriage?"

Zhao Qiaoren did not answer. Among the onlookers, the maid of Zhi retorted: "This is just a carriage of a merchant in Jin State. What are the levels of restrictions? I have to ask Wang Qing's daughter to sit on it?"

Han Qi is doing peace and well: "My Jin State is preparing for a war. Two years ago, the people began to go hungry. Now this moment is definitely not a time for publicity. This carriage craftsman Li Shi can sit, but no one dares to sit on it... Tell your wife Shan, just say what I said, Han Qi supports Awu's decision."

The maids all pouted. Zhao Qiaoren led Zhao Wu into the middle while whispering: "Jianglishi has been here for three days. Every day at sunrise, she will definitely come to visit her. Even if the Lord no longer comes, she will definitely say goodbye and go home at sunset."

Zhao Wu echoed and said to Han Qi: "He is here to find you."

Han Qi slapped his forehead: "Yes, he came to find me. My father's funeral made me fuss. I forgot about the replacement of the army's weapons. Jiang Lishi must have heard the news and came to find me."

In the room, after meeting the two nobles, Jiang Lishi first talked to Zhao Wu. After a brief greeting with Han Qi, Jiang Lishi turned her target to Zhao Wu: "Wuzi, the ordnance made by your Zhao family is far inferior to that of my Jiang Lishi. I wonder how much Zhao wants to divide this time the national ordnance purchase order?"

Zhao Wu shook his head: "My Zhao family does not participate in this national ordnance procurement. My family's ordnance production capacity is weak and can only be used by our own home."

Just kidding, we are taking the high-quality route, only making high-end luxury goods, and never making cheap street stalls. The weapons in the national arsenal are for poor warriors who cannot afford weapons, and also for auxiliary soldiers system equipment. These ordinary warriors with no purchasing power use the spare equipment provided by the national arsenal. For real nobles, who do not keep a few sets of excellent weapons and armor.

In militarist countries, high-quality weapons and armor are necessities of life, just like cups for drinking water, and that is the big part of the market.

Jiang Lishi paused and asked again: "What's going on in the future? Zhao will not participate in the national weapons procurement in the future?"

Zhao Wu nodded: "Of course!"

Jiang Lishi's fat body was trembling, and he asked with a smile: "So, how should we calculate the weapons and armor that are sold publicly in Zhaocheng?"

Tian Su, who had been watching coldly, suddenly interrupted: "Zhaocheng belongs to my lord's territory, and no one can interrupt the things sold on my lord's territory."

Jiang Lishi asked with a smile: "What about Dongguo? How about the weapons sold in Dongguo?"

Tian Su answered quickly, as if he had already guessed that Jianglishi would ask this question: "Although Jianglishi holds a 'weapon sale license' in the middle of the country, we have never sold weapons on Dongguo before. In recent years, after the lords gave up their patents, weapons shops appeared in Dongguo - but this was purely a spontaneous act, because the emperor had a decree to give up his "patent", so we were not able to come forward to restrain it.

However, those weapons shops are a minority after all. After completing the work, a few blacksmiths still have some remaining iron materials, which are made privately in their spare time. They took them to the capital for sale, just to exchange more money to make their lives better. Now the law to abandon the 'patent' is still valid for one year. I believe that after this time, Dongguo will no longer sell weapons."

After Tian Su spoke, Qi Ce was shocked to hear Tian Su calling himself "Zhao" "we". He was also a smart man. In a blink of an eye, he guessed the truth and turned his eyes to Zhao Wu. But without waiting for Zhao Wu to explain, Han Qi said carelessly: "Ce, Xiaowu promised to lend you to me for three years and help me complete a set of territory planning and management regulations... Well, when you come, you might as well bring more students as helpers. I heard that Zhaocheng Academy has been "raising scholars" for ten years, and recently a group of students are preparing to graduate and start a university."

After saying that, Han Qi added with unsatisfactory intention: "My chef is not as good as Zhao's. You might as well bring the chef who serves you here."

Qi Ce continued to wait for Zhao Wu's reply, Zhao Wu coughed and replied: "After the death of the old marshal (Han Jue), the Han family was in chaos. You go and help Han family make up for it. Three years later, I will take you back to Zhao. Your salary in the past three years will be paid as usual, and your fiefdom will be retained as usual - Han family and Zhao family, you are still the first minister of my Zhao family."

Qi Ce glanced at Tian Su - Listen, what did my master say? You all think of yourself very much, but they made the Han family a mess, making it necessary to ask the Han family's master to come and ask me Qi Ce, wait, wait until I have sorted out the Han family, go back obediently, follow my planned regulations and plan, and continue to sign and stamp it in Han family.

Tian Su pretended not to see Qi Ce's provocation and continued to debate with Jiangli's stern...

After handling Zhao Wu's housework, Han Qi spoke: "Liyuan, this time we need to order 50,000 crossbows and 150,000 halberd heads, but there is only one year construction period, can you hurry?"

Jiangli's name is "yuan". Most people respectfully call him "jiangliyuan" or simply call him "jiangliyuan". Because Jiangli is an official name and Li is the surname of a commoner. Han Qi is a great nobleman. Since childhood, he has been called the other party's low name "Liyuan". Jiangli can only bear it and answer with a smile on his face: "Assistant of the army, it's a little tight for a year. Now the lords have opened patents and the ore is scattered in the hands of civilians. Not only is the purchase price much higher, it is still very troublesome."

Han Qi interrupted the other party: "You can't eat such a big order, so it's better to give it to others a little."

Zhao Wu immediately interrupted: "I, Zhao, will never participate."

Han Qi replied: "Wei has said hello to me. Although the number of halberds they produce is small, it is a number. My family also has a large number of orders for crossbow arrows, and there are also wooden armor (willow armor) that needs to be purchased... Jiangli, can your family eat such a large order?"

Jiang Lishi pondered: "Finish the entire army's dressing in one year - the emperor is too anxious, and you are a little ambitious! Can it be replaced with three years, and it is better to gradually change in three years - for a moment, I am afraid that the king will not be able to pay this purchase order even if he can't afford that much money."

Han Qi spread his hands: "You ask Wu Zi for money, I just need to make a purchase plan, and the payment matter is not my responsibility."

Zhao Wu laughed: "The broken weapons in your arsenal are money - those bronze weapons are not good as weapons. They melt and cast them into copper coins, but they are very suitable. I will cast all the broken copper in your arsenal into copper coins, so the money for purchasing weapons is not a problem."

Jiang Lishi gritted her teeth: "You are all cruel, and I dare to be cruel, I take all my servants and work overtime overnight... But crossbow arrows, it seems that Zhao is very good at making arrow rods. I will give up this crossbow arrow list, how about it?"

Tian Su Xianxian reminded: "It takes a lot of effort to make a crossbow arrow, but it can't be sold for a lot of money. The number of crossbow arrows is large and the profit is not high. What Jiang Lishi gave it up may not be a piece of fat."

Zhao Wu was overjoyed, not happy for the order given by Jiang Lishi, but for Tian Su's words.

Tian Su is a hooligan. On the surface, he looks gentleman, but he is best at fanning and igniting fire. Look at what this person said, what Zhao needs is gloomy.

When the Zhao family first developed, Qi Ce needed to be radical and cunning. But now Qi Ce is becoming more and more famous, and his family's qualifications are becoming more and more powerful, he is gradually becoming hypocritical. Zhao Wu feels that sometimes he can't hold on to Qi Ce, the wild horse. At this time, Qi Ce left Zhao and replaced him with a conspirator who is superficial and good at slapping his back and causing trouble... Isn't this what Zhao family needs most at the moment?

Zhao's family has now gained a foothold among the ministers. After Han Jue's death, Zhao's family needed someone like Tian Su.

"You are qualified!" Zhao Wu patted Tian Su's shoulder and praised: "What you said just now proves that you have the ability to sit in the position of the First Minister of the Zhao family."

How could I praise my reception staff in front of guests like this?

Jiang Lishi smiled awkwardly. Tian Su was really unable to do anything by Zhao Wu's unruly manners. Han Qi didn't hear what Zhao Wu meant, and even showed off himself: "Of course, what is the difference between the people I like in Han Qi - see the essence of things clearly at a glance, Tian Su is worthy of being a wise man."

Qi Ce, who knew Zhao Wu's character, vaguely guessed what Zhao Wu meant. He smiled and said, "Now, I will feel relieved if I hand over the work to Brother Tian Su."

After talking about this, it seemed that it was time to bargain, but Boti's intrusion interrupted the conversation. Boti was sweating all over, and rushed into the Zhao family hall despite the obstruction of the servants, and said hurriedly: "The king summons, summons all the ministers to go to the palace city to discuss matters. Wuzi, I also want to notify others. The news will tell you, I will leave first."

Han Qi jumped up and grabbed Boti: "What happened? The Lord summoned him so urgently?"

Boti replied in a panic: "The envoy of the king of Wu, Shou Meng, arrived in Xintian City, saying that he wanted to form an alliance with us. This time, in order to express his sincerity, Shou Meng had already set out to head north when he sent an envoy."

Shou Meng was so anxious that Han Qi and the retainers in the hall were surprised. Han Qi asked: "The king of Wu was unsure. How big should he suffer this time? Is he so anxious?"

Zhao Wu vaguely guessed the truth in his heart. This was probably the legendary era of Wu and Yue fighting for hegemony - the rise of Yue Kingdom.

Speaking of the rise of Wu, we need to talk about the "China's first disaster" - the peerless demon Xia Ji. Although this Xia Ji was born more than six or seven hundred years later than Helena of Troy, her "disaster" was far more than the former. The former only harmed a country, and Xia Ji caused several countries in succession, causing a huge change in the pattern of fighting for hegemony in the Spring and Autumn Period. Moreover, this Xia Ji was in her forty or fifty years old and could easily harm several countries, and her charm was simply irresistible.

Xia Ji's story is another matter. Zhao Wu does not want to get entangled in irrelevant matters. It is just the rise of Wu and the confidant of Chu. It is the contribution of Xia Ji's husband to take revenge on his rivals... But the rise of Wu can threaten Chu from the side and alleviate the difficulties of Jin's struggle for hegemony. In order to vigorously support Wu, Jin did not hesitate to tamper with history and described Wu as a descendant of the direct nobles in the Central Plains.

Now, I'm afraid the people of Chu have also woken up. They copied the strategies of the Jin people and supported another country to threaten the Wu Kingdom from the side. This is the era of Wuyue war, and the era of Xi Shi, Fan Li and Wu Zixu has arrived.

The Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn Period, the last overlord finally made his debut.

The people of Wu may have fought smoothly and were quite happy to bully the Chu people. Suddenly, they found that there was a rebellious person around him. He was more despicable than the people of Wu, and even more unruly. This made Wu, who was originally shameless, feel full of grievances, and feel: Why is there no shame in this world, only more shameless? When we fight against the Chu people, we like to attack and slap, but the Yue people are even more despicable than us. While I smiled and talked to us, we attacked us.

Shou Meng is old and can't stand such troubles, so he comes to the boss to cry. In the past, this boss was forgotten by him. At that time, he felt that he has the potential to be the boss. But now he believes that although he may replace Jin State as the boss, he also needs the boss of Jin State to support him in the process of moving forward...

Duke Dao attached great importance to the alliance of Wu. He convened all the ministers at home to hold a ceremony and grandly welcomed the envoys of Wu. After the meeting, Duke Dao announced to the ministers: "I intend to convene coalition forces from various countries in advance to meet with King Shoumeng of Wu in the north of Pi County, Jiangsu Province. The convening orders were to be delivered to Song, Lu, Wei, Cao, Ju, Zhu, Teng, Xue, Qi, Xiao Zhu and other countries. Are there any problems?"

Xun Ying gestured to Han Qi with her eyes. Han Qi was unaware of anything. Zhao Wu discovered this situation and kicked Han Qi with his feet. Han Qi glanced at Zhao Wu and set out the report: "My retainer is discussing the list of orders for the ordnance orders with Jiangli. In addition, I am also discussing with Wu Zi how to build the bronze ordnance in the arsenal... The Lord knows that Wu Zi has always been quick and thought of doing it. Maybe he has started to move things from the arsenal now."

Duke Dao turned his gaze to Zhao Wu. On the other side, Xun Ying and Xun Yan frequently used their gaze to signal Zhao Wu, but the gaze of the marshal was full of warning and the gaze of the deputy marshal was full of encouragement.

Zhao Wu had no choice but to leave the list and reported: "The envoy of the emperor sent him to take away the seed reserves of our grain warehouse. Now the autumn harvest is imminent, and the reserves in the grain warehouse are only enough to distribute them to the lords as seeds. The king originally planned to send troops after the summer harvest, and my plan was also formulated accordingly. Without summer harvest, we would have no military rations."

Xun Ying shouted: "New general, Situ, the central government should always have reserves for combat preparations. You, Zhao Wuzi, have always been cautious in doing things like a thousand-year-old turtle. I don't believe you have not left you to respond to the situation."

Zhao Wu glanced over Xun Ying, Xun Ying shook her head slightly, and Zhao Wu sighed: "There must be a reserve, but it is only enough for one army. I think our Jin State dominates the world and usually leave a reserve of one army, which should be enough."

Xun Yan breathed a sigh of relief: "The reserve of an army is indeed enough. If we are invaded, we do not need to prepare the soldiers' food and grass after the conscript order is issued, because anti-aggression is the obligation of every warrior - I know that Wu Zi is cautious. Now that we have an army reserve, what are you afraid of? Lord, please issue a convening order! Although this is not an anti-aggression war, the alliance with Wu is really important to us. We, Jin, can get rid of the pressure of Chu, so please issue a convening order.

We have been slowing down the people for two years, and then we issued a "receiving order" to let the warriors bring their own food, grass and weapons to respond to our conscript order. In this way, the reserves of Wu Zi's army will be sufficient to respond. Lord, now Chu has united Qin, Qi is in a state of mind, and our Jin State is in great danger. We must win over the Wu State as a partner. In any case, please give the convening order."

Wei Jiang opposed: "No, I heard that the most important thing in governing the country is to maintain the government's credit. The government's credit has collapsed. Although this country exists, it can be considered destruction. Because the destruction of the country is only a 'time issue' for him, not a 'issue of whether' - we promised the people to stop the army for three years and open their patents for three years. Now it is only the second year, we have abandoned our promises. Will the people still believe us in the future? Will the monarch's decree still be understood by the people in the future?"

Fan Yi took the lead and suggested: "Although he knew the difficulties and knew that he would cause trouble to our future policies even though he knew that he would violate his promises with the people, I have repeatedly measured that the temptation of forming an alliance with Wu is too great. After forming an alliance with Wu, Chu could not concentrate on dealing with us. We people can take turns to rest and take turns to fight. Isn't this alleviating the suffering of the people?

I think we should tell all lords this truth, let the lords tell their people about their own people and the reasons for repentance, and ask the people for their understanding. Then the difficulties mentioned by Wei Jiang can be solved, and we can also obtain assistance from Wu. With their assistance, from then on, I, Jin, can put aside some of our thoughts and focus on the East and the West - among allies, Lu, and Wei, probably, are willing to be more vigilant about Qi."
Chapter completed!