Chapter 20 Duke Huan of Qi who dominated the Central Plains (Part 1)

At the critical moment of chaos in the palace, Ma Doudou and Zhiguoguo took out the small wooden door in time, "Open the sesame door, change!" and escaped from the chaotic Western Zhou royal palace.

When they opened their eyes again, Ma Doudou and Zhiguoguo found that they were still in the palace.

"Brother, has the small wooden door expired? Why are we still in the palace?"

At this time, the brother and sister saw someone walking towards the inner hall and hurriedly found a hiding place at the screen behind the main position.

It turned out that Madoudou and Zhiguoguo traveled through time and space this time to the palace of Qi.

At this time, Duke Huan of Qi and the representative of the Zhou emperor Shan Bo, the Wei Marquis of Wei, Zheng Marquis of Zheng, and Song Marquis of Song, were gathered in the palace. They were holding an alliance meeting.

The official Zanli cut off a cow's ear, took a plate of cow's blood, and held it in front of the five monarchs. The five took turns to drink each of them. This is what later generations called "the blood of the blood".

Because of some gaps in the screen, Ma Doudou and Zhiguoguo witnessed the five people drinking beef blood wine with their own eyes. The brother and sister were so scared that they covered their mouths.

The official Praise read the letter of the alliance to the five monarchs present. The letter of alliance agreed that the countries attending the meeting agreed to respect the Zhou emperor and support the Zhou royal family.

Duke Huan of Qi said to everyone, "We must unite and resist foreign invasion of the Central Plains. We must work together to help the weak and in need of the princes. We must respect the king and expel the barbarians together."

After listening to what Duke Huan of Qi said, Shan Bo, the representative of the Zhou emperor, announced on behalf of the Zhou emperor that because Duke Huan of Qi effectively handled the civil strife in the Song Dynasty, Duke Huan of Qi appointed Duke Huan of Qi as Fang Bo of the eastern country, the leader of the princes.

Duke Huan of Qi was ordered to express his gratitude to the Emperor of Zhou, representing Shan Bo.

After signing the alliance, Guan Zhong, the confidant of Duke Huan of Qi, stepped forward and said to everyone. "The four countries of Lu, Wei, Zheng and Cao do not obey the orders of the King of Zhou and do not come to attend the alliance meeting. This is disloyal to the King of Zhou, and should provoke a military force to punish him."

After Guan Zhong finished speaking, Duke Huan of Qi clasped his fists to Weihou, Zheng Hou of Zheng, and Song Hou of Song. "Our Qi State is not strong enough, I hope you can help me."

The Marquis of Wei, Zheng, Zheng, and Song, all responded one after another. Shan Bo, the representative of the Zhou emperor, also expressed his opinion that the vassal states that did not respect the Zhou royal family, could jointly suppress Wei, Zheng, and Song.

When Ma Doudou heard this, she figured out the whole story. It turned out that they were in the Spring and Autumn Period of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty.

In order to continue eavesdropping, Ma Doudou looked at Zhiguoguo and signaled that Zhiguoguo would continue to keep silent.

After the alliance ended, Duke Huan of Qi called his confidant Guan Zhong.

"Duke of Qi, congratulations on becoming the chief of the princes." Guan Zhong held his fists and congratulated Duke Huan of Qi.

Duke Huan of Qi sat in front of the bed but was very worried, "Although I have taken the position of chief of the princes and became the leader of the alliance, I feel deeply responsible. At this time, the four directions have not yet been decided, and other countries have been invading our Qi territory every year, and the people are living in poverty. I am ashamed."

Guan Zhong guided Duke Huan of Qi, "The Duke of Qi, now Wei, Zheng, Song and Zhou emperors are allied with our country. The marquis can suppress the countries that violated our Qi territory in the name of honoring the king and expelling the barbarians."

Duke Huan of Qi frowned and looked at Guan Zhong, "Can Guan have any good solutions?"

Guan Zhong replied to Duke Huan of Qi without being humble and arrogant, "The Marquis can make some economic reforms to make our Qi stronger. Next, the Marquis can first repel the attacks of the Rong and Di clans, and then lead the troops of the eight countries such as Qi, Lu, and Song to defeat Cai and attack Chu, and prevent the Chu army from advancing north. This will increase the Marquis' prestige."

Duke Huan of Qi followed Guan Zhong’s suggestions one by one.
Chapter completed!