Chapter 150: The First Invasion of Chu State
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The Fan adviser asked: Head of the family, your ruling has been ruled to be the ruling, but why did you make Shan Jinggong take the lead as the ruling king clearly belong to Boyu, why didn't you follow the situation and rule to be ruled to be ruled? In this way, everyone was satisfied.
Fan Chuang sneered: Everyone is satisfied. But I am not satisfied. The king asked me to offend his uncle. He made a verdict that suited his wishes. I blamed his uncle. What are the benefits of him?
The strategist asked: So what are the benefits of letting Duke Shan Jing be in power?
Fan Tian smiled: The benefits are great, that boy Yimi will definitely keep asking me for trouble in the future. Now there are two powerful soldiers in Jin State that are Zhao and Wei. Wei and Zai are standing with Zai this time, and the only one I can rely on is Zhao.
Did you see that Zaping is causing trouble this time? When Zaxi faces Zhao's family, he is harsh and flirted. I think he is actually timid in his heart. Zhao Wuzi is an undefeated general, and after Wei Hao. He is also the best in Jin State. Zhao's family has a mortal hatred with Zaxi. Jixi's father Zaishu presided over the massacre of Zhao's family, and many of Zhao Wu's relatives died in the rebellion of Xia Palace.
Zashu worked hard to win over Zhao Wu before his death. But Zhao Wu was always lukewarm. His son Zashu couldn't do anything, so Zhao was the most determined enemy of the Bei family, and Shan Jinggong was Zhao Wu's father-in-law. I heard that Miss Shan had a conflict with Zhao Wu recently and returned to her father's house. This time I ruled that Shan Gong was the king's rule. You see. Shan Gong would immediately understand what I mean. In order to seek support from Jin State, he would send his daughter back to Zhao immediately.
Everyone was talking, and Duke Shan Jing rushed over from behind. When he saw Fan Zi, he immediately lamented: You are putting me on the stove to bake
When he saw Duke Shan Jing, Fan Zi's words changed again. He smiled and replied: When it comes to his intimacy with my Jin State, who can compare with you, Prince Shan, since I let me rule, I am stupid. If I don't appoint someone close to my Jin State, can I appoint a rapacious person?
Besides, in the whole royal family, when it comes to wealth, who can compare to you? You have a good son-in-law, and reselling has already made your family full of treasures. If you are not short of money, the king naturally doesn’t have to worry about you embezzling his money. Besides, you are so rich. This means that your business methods are the first in the royal family. If the royal family does not allow people like you to take charge of the rule, that is the loss of the royal family. My ruling is just to help the royal family recover the losses.
When Fan Tian talked about Zhao Wu, Shan Jinggong sighed: Oh, the little girl was willful and elopement without listening to the advice of her family. Recently, she had a conflict with Zhao Zhiji and ran home directly, which made my father worried.
Fan Tian smiled affectionately: I'll give you an idea. The widow is in Wuwei City. Miss Shan is familiar with the Lord. You will send Miss Shan to Wuwei. Zhao Wuzi is cutting off the rear of the entire army and is about to retreat to Wuwei. Wuzi has a good relationship with the Lord. Maybe the two of them will play in Wuwei for a few days. Miss Shan goes and just goes with Wuzi home.
Well, tell Miss Shan that Zhao's family has been operating for ten years. The construction of Taiyuan in Handan has been completely completed. Zhao Wuzi also built a garden for Miss Shan in the capital. If Miss Shan doesn't go back, the garden will inevitably be returned to Zhao Zhiji. The garden is very beautiful and can be called the first garden in the Spring and Autumn Period. In the spring, the king took us to visit. There are two buildings left in the yard that are about to be completed, and it is probably now repaired.
Shan Jinggong nodded frequently: This is a good idea, I will handle it immediately.
At this moment, Zhao Wu was leading the new army of Jin and the army to cross the idle mountain with difficulty and marched to two-thirds of the road. Zhao Wu cried out to Qi Ce complained: The army in front was too unreasonable, and it actually wiped out all the food. The mountains were desolate, so we asked where to find supplies.
Han Qi followed the words: Our Jin State spent a year using more than 100,000 people to set up supply points along the way. This time, the princes of the thirteen countries ate all the food in the supply points, but the results were laughable. The road in the Love Mountain is rugged, and after this time, we may never be able to attack Qin State again.
As they were talking, more than a dozen cavalrymen came over to the vanguard. They shouted as they walked: Get out of the way, get out of the way, emergency military information.
After hearing the noise in front of him, Zhao Wu and Han Qi looked at each other. Han Qi chuckled: No, who dares to provoke Jin Kingdom now
Qi Ce immediately analyzed: It would not be Chu State. Calculate the itinerary and the marshal's army will reach Huzhu at most.
Zhao Wu added: It is impossible for Qi State to be the crown prince of Qi State to come with Qi State's main force. He is at most retreating to Zheng State.
Amid the anxious expectation, the vanguard cavalry finally arrived in front of Zhao Wu. The warrior who was directly under the king came. He pursed his lips tightly and handed over a scroll without saying a word.
Zhao Wu took the scroll in confusion. At this time, the new army soldier Fu and the new army's servant Xun Ying also rushed over, and they waited silently by Zhao Wu's side.
Zhao Wu unfolded the scroll, his face turned pale, his hands trembled and ordered the attendant to disperse the idle people around him, and then pursed his lips tightly. He handed the scroll to Han Qi.
After Han Qi finished reading it, his face became the same as Zhao Wu. He handed the scroll to Shifu, feeling uneasy.
Xun Ying has not yet read, so he, the new army sect, is here to make up the numbers. At this moment, he saw everyone's faces solemnly. The scroll had been handed to Qi Ce. He spoke with a childish voice: What big trouble has happened to you, uncles.
Zhao Wu half answered and half asked the people around him: The king was seriously ill, what should we do
Qi Ce pondered at this and said: The weak officials sent someone to send this letter, asking you to return home quickly and take charge of daily affairs. I thought the Lord should take the rest of the people to rush forward, and the army was left behind to me. I took the new army assistant Xun Ying and slowly retreated. Please believe in my ability, and I will definitely bring the army back intact.
Zhao Wu replied: It is necessary to hurry on the road. All the Eight Zhengqings of Jin State were fighting outside, and the king suddenly fainted. We must rush back to take charge of daily affairs. What I want to know now is: to respond to future changes. What do you have any suggestions?
Qi Ce replied: I remember this is the second time that the monarch suddenly fainted. If the monarch fails, please block the news and then secretly inform the marshal and ask the marshal to make the decision. But if the monarch recovers, please lead the monarch to slowly retreat to the capital. You must ask the monarch to calm down in the capital.
Come
Now, our marshal is out, so no matter what, please ask the Lord to block the news of the monarch. I remember that in recent years, our Zhaocheng Academy's research on medical skills is no less than that of Qin, so please ask the Lord to secretly invite the doctor and never let other countries know the news in advance.
Zhao Wu sighed: The war has been going on for more than ten years. Seeing that the world is peaceful, after dealing with Qi, there will be no more wars in the world. I plan to follow the Lord and take Yu.
Han Qi urged: Let's go quickly, Xun Ying is still in the army and there is still a person to stay. Ce Zhuo is not a formal official. Shifu, what do you think
Shifu looked sad: Then you still need to leave Qi Ce. The Qin army is very cunning. The mountain road is long. Who knows whether they have awakened now. Who knows whether there is a small path nearby leading to Qin. If they suddenly want to chase them, I can't hold back the troops.
Qi Ce answered with ease: I'll stay
Han Qi sighed and said nothing more. He immediately followed Zhao Wu to ride alone, and ran across the entire team towards Wuwei City.
On the way, Han Qi finally couldn't help but say: Shifu is a waste, he is not outstanding in the Shi family; Xun Ying is a child, he is completely ignorant. I can't figure out what you have to support these two wastes.
While urging the horse to run, Zhao Wu replied sideways: If the army is cut, it will be difficult to increase it again. Because it costs huge amounts to support an army. When people get used to the fact that Jin State has three armies, it is difficult to add another army.
But the four armies of Jin State have eight official ministers. This has been a fixed pattern for many years. Now the families of Jin State are already bloody. If two noble positions are cut due to the reduction of the army, the noble positions will never be increased once they are reduced. Because everyone is unwilling to let others share power. Unless they are a strong monarch, they will have such great courage.
However, can Jin State still have a strong monarch? Will the families misunderstand that such monarchs will be allowed to take over the throne? So, instead of letting the families have red eyes to compete for the six noble positions, it is better to maintain the original new army. Even if the new army is broken and unbearable to fight, the two noble positions are placed there, which is an obvious temptation. Let those evil dogs rob two noble positions, you and I just happen to be out of the matter.
Han Qi suddenly realized: It makes sense to put the flesh and bones in the open, and everyone will only pay attention to the bait in front of us, but we can secretly show you and me in the new territory of Jiashi and Zhongshan. Ten years later, others are no longer qualified to compete with us. At that time, whether the new army will be cancelled or not. We have the final say.
When Zhao Wu hurried to Wuwei City, it was already three days later. Wuwei Castle seemed very quiet. It was a pastoral scene. Zhao Wu stopped outside Wuwei Castle for a while and praised with satisfaction: Shi Lu did a good job, and Wuwei City was peaceful. It seemed that he had concealed the news very well.
Han Qi was surprised: The weak man still has this talent, why didn’t I see it before
The eunuch Bodi, a temple man, welcomed Zhao Wu under Wuwei City and revealed the secret of the quietness of Wuwei City: the king is awake. The day after we sent someone to send you a letter, Miss Shan returned from the royal family. She took several doctors with her, and woke up the Lord. Now the Lord is taking his son Biao and is playing with Miss Shan in the garden in the fort.
Miss Shan has not been able to have children for so many years, and she always has a sick heart. She always follows a group of doctors, hoping to give birth to a man and a half of her daughter through diet. However, the problem of childbirth has been a problem in the 21st century. Zhao Wu has always disagreed with the group of doctors around Miss Shan, but he did not expect to save Duke Dao's life this time.
However, Duke Dao's condition was not good. In the garden, Duke Dao, with a red face, saw Zhao Wu. He happily pointed to a boy beside him and said: Wuzi, my son is talking about your garden again. Alas, it's a pity that he is about to grow up, and I'm afraid there will be more than a few days to play.
Han Qi was relieved when he saw Duke Dao's face. However, Zhao Wu's heart was aroused. He was somewhat more knowledgeable than Korean medicine. The patients on TV who looked back seemed to be so energetic.
Duke Dao sighed that his son had not had many days to have fun because according to the rules of Jin State. The young master had to be sent abroad when he became an adult and served as a guest minister of other countries. If he was not taken back to his country as a monarch by his ministers, he would not have the chance to return to his country in his life.
Zhao Wu immediately took over the topic: Where is the Lord planning to send the young master? Do you have any plans in advance
Miss Shan interrupted: The gentleman just said that he planned to arrange Gongzi Biao to the Zhou royal family, so that we can take care of him in the future.
After Zhao Wu entered the door, he had not had time to talk to the girl.
This made Miss Shan very dissatisfied. Originally, when the king talked to Zhao Wu, she did not conform to the rules; but the king and Zhao Wu were present, that is, Han Qi. Han Qi's attitude towards Zhao was no different from that of Zhao himself, so Miss Shan interrupted against etiquette and was completely disregarded by everyone.
Zhao Wu quickly took Shan Wanqing's hand, and the couple solemnly promised the monarch: Don't worry, I have a manor in Zhoudi, and I will definitely take good care of Gongzi Biao.
Duke Dao nodded with relief: This child is eight years old this year, and I plan to send him out when he is fifteen years old. He can still stay by my side for seven years. Seven years will pass in a flash. Look, I have been in succession for more than ten years.
Duke Dao was fourteen years old when he ascended the throne. Over the past ten years, Duke Dao and Zhao Wu were very busy. When they stayed in the country, they would make every effort to prepare for the war. Once the preparations were complete, they would start fighting. Sometimes they fought twice a year, and at most, they fought four times a year.
However, the busy results were satisfactory. Zhao Wu smiled and replied: In the past ten years, we have finally established a strong Jin State for future generations. After we have cleaned up Qi State, no country will dare to challenge us in the next twenty years.
Duke Dao was fascinated by his leisurelyness and paused for a moment. He replied a little ashamedly: Speaking of which, Wei Taifa formulated a grand strategy for the dominance of Jin State for me, but the specific implementers were a group of ministers. I was a little harsh in rewarding the ministers. For example, the five you quietly added the Taiyuan suspension of Jiashi for me. The three territories of the country almost doubled the land area of my Jin State, but I did not reward you well. This is my selfish intention. I want to leave the reward to my son so that he can win over the ministers.
Zhao Wu nodded: I understand, I actually have enough of it now, so I am not in a hurry.
Duke Dao let go of Gongzi Biao's hand and ordered: Go and play with the temple people.
Zhao Wu quickly let go of Miss Dan's hand and whispered: Have fun with the young master, I will repair your garden for you, and we will go home together this time.
Shan Wanqing bit her mouth and asked quietly: Zhijiaojiao won't come and fight me, right?
Zhao Wu smiled: That big garden can accommodate a city, which is enough for two people not to meet for many years.
Shan Wanqing chuckled and chased Gongzi Biao. She shouted: Gongzi, walk slowly, don’t run away.
Duke Dao quietly watched Zhao Wu handle the housework. He looked at Gongzi Biao's back and asked leisurely: Your eldest son is about to grow up. I wonder what Jin State will look like when they grow up. Wuzi, can you imagine it for me?
Zhao Wu looked into the distance and slowly said: For Jin State, there is no enemy, because once there is no enemy, the warlike Jin State minister will turn his attention to the country.
In recent years, although we have been overwhelmed by the continuous wars, the ministers and officials of Jin can be united and harmonious, and be kind to the outside world. But if the powerful external enemies disappear, the internal struggle in Jin will begin. From the era of Wengong to the previous era of Jinggong, Jin has always been like this, and today will not be an exception.
When Duke Dao heard this, he immediately interrupted Zhao Wu: You are like the Shishou, and suggested that I leave a powerful external enemy to strengthen the unity between the ministers and the ministers. You think we should leave Qi as our enemy.
Zhao Wu shook his head: What I want to say is that once our goal setting is adjusted, the so-called tasks that were completed perfectly before will not be considered perfect. For example, if we set the goal to require Chu to not interfere with our dominance of the Central Plains, then Chu will no longer be our enemy, and our dominance of the task is also considered to be completed.
But the State of Chu did not accept the conquest after all. His inability to compete with us for the position of the overlord of the Central Plains does not mean surrender. When he is weak, we should continue to maintain a strong attack momentum. The Chinese people are not worthy of our opponents. They are prone to surrender. Short-term surrender may satisfy mediocre ministers. Only a stronger enemy can make the Jin State revitalize the fighting spirit.
The territory of Chu is vast and rich. We should continue to attack south to occupy Chu's territory and conquer that vast territory. In that case, Jin will not have to worry about internal struggles within fifty years, and within a hundred years, if you think of opposing us, the enemy will tremble.
Duke Dao sighed: I thought you would express the pastoral scene after peace for me, but you reminded me that there are hidden dangers of internal strife in China and encouraged me to continue attacking south.
I originally thought Wuzi, you were a peaceful person. I didn’t expect you to be more warlike than Xun Yan.
Xun Yan was warlike. At this time, Xun Yan led the main force of the Jin army and defeated the Chu army in Zheng State in the north of Pingdingshan City, Henan Province. The Jin army stayed on the battlefield for three days and declared its absolute control over the battlefield. Then Xun Yan ordered: The entire army would set sail and continue to advance south.
Fan Tian was shocked and hurriedly stopped him: In power. This is already the border of Chu. If you take another step forward, you will step into Chu. I have never attacked the land of Chu in the past.
Yimi was eager to try: Yes. It was only satisfying to attack the Chu country. The Chu people had attacked our country. We Jin people were always cautious and of course we had to repay him once. Attack and attack forward. In front of us, there was the name of Fangcheng Mountain in Chu, and now Tongpai Mountain, the hinterland of Chu country is within Fangcheng Mountain. This time I will attack Fangcheng.
Fan Chuang persuaded: Marshal, our army returned from the north to the south, and the warriors had reached the limit of service. Now we have achieved victory on the battlefield. It is a victory to return home immediately. Continuing to attack the Chu country's land is unpredictable. Instead of expecting an unknown fate, it is better to take victory home now.
Xun Yan answered decisively: Fate can never be expected, he can only fight. We Jin people are born to fight, we are good at fighting, so fate is always in our palms. Come on, let us step into Chu together and pick the fruits of Chu.
Fan Tian sighed and replied: Since the marshal is going south, please give me two days to prepare food. Chu is an enemy country, and I always feel assured if I don’t bring enough food.
Zami sneered and said: Zhao Wuzi captured several Chu prisoners, and was shocked by the Chu rice seeds and grain farming technology. His family's food is now endless. Fangcheng is the hinterland of Chu. Are you still worried that the Chu people cannot grow food?
Fan Tian stared at the miscellaneous spot and looked at Xun Yan, asking tentatively: The marshal planned to learn from Zhao Wu. Regardless of the war etiquette, he directly invaded the farmers and rice fields near Fangcheng.
Xun Yan looked a little embarrassed, and he turned his face to avoid it. Zaxi replied carelessly: Nowadays, only shamelessness can live a prosperous life. Zhao Wuzi always plunders the fields, and his warriors praised him for his kindness. During the Naling War, others were busy eating the food discarded in the Chu camp, but this guy chose rice seeds.
What kind of life is Wu Zi living now? He eats good food and drinks, and his soldiers are strong. Even the auxiliary soldiers are wearing armor. The people and doctors in China only praise him for his ability. Why do you only allow him to be virtuous and me? I am optimistic about all the farmers in Chu near Yifangcheng. No one should rob me of him. This time I will take them all back to my house and let them be virtuous for me.
When Fan Tian heard this, he immediately gave up his insistence: Four nobles came to our Jin State and two troops came to the army. How could the seized spoils be obtained by the Za family? I, Fan family, are also optimistic about the farmers of Chu State in Fangcheng.
Xun Yan expressed his opinion: Our army cannot be united with four ministers. They plunder separately. After all, the other party is Chu State. We must ensure a strategic reserve team that can be unifiedly distributed to the plunder of Chu at any time, and we must leave two pieces of prisoners to the monarch.
Fan Chuang calmed down: Even so, I will stick to my original opinion. Please give me two days to collect some food.
Xun Yan asked back: How do you plan to collect food? Do you ask Zheng State for it?
Fan Chuang replied: Zheng State has already gone to war with us, but there is another country next to Zheng State that once angered us Chen State. I went to ask Chen State for food.
Xun Yan waved his hand: Chen State, forces as big as mosquitoes do not need to be bothered to deal with them. As the emperor, don’t delay the serious business. When we return to the army, we will attack Chen State by the way. The spoils we obtained will still be divided into ten parts, and each of them will take up two parts.
Xun Yan knew Fan Tian’s temper. He collected food and grass for the army, and he was indeed out of military concern. But like a shopping maniac, he could not control his card swipe. Fan Zi could not change his habit of holding on to the side. The food and grass he collected would definitely ensure the supply of the entire army. There is no doubt about this, but at the same time, he kept the food in his pockets in private and could not hold on to all his pockets.
Xun Yan saw through Fan Tian's small abacus, but Fan Zi was not a person who could give up easily. He turned his face and suggested: I heard that the Qi team was still in Zheng State and was moving towards their own country. They were about to enter Lu State. We were wary of Qi State's misfortune. Now our main force is heading south and we cannot let Qi State go back to make trouble. It is better to notify the Qi team to come and meet.
Zami retorted: Wu Zi has returned to China, and this kid is best at sneak attacks. If the Qi people make trouble, maybe Wu Zi hopes to see it. Jianshushushe said that he was a different body clam. He said he was ready to go outside.
Chapter completed!