I am a nobleman in Spring and Autumn

Chapter 184 That's Suddenly!

The Zhi family in the east controlled the two cities of the Qi State. Not only did the Qi State not take it seriously, but the other countries also felt the same.

It's not that it's no big deal for the Jin army to capture the cities of other countries, or that everyone knows that the fighting power of the Jin family's noble family is purely a matter of the route chosen.

Let's put it this way, Jishui Qiguo is very important, but the Qiguo on the north bank of Jishui is not important at all.This can be seen from the fact that there are not many cities in the north and south of Jishui, and what Zhiyao has seen and heard along the way, Qi really did not make much construction on the sphere of influence on the north bank of Jishui.

The most densely populated area in Qi State is not the surrounding area of ​​"Linzi" which is the capital city, but actually the lower reaches of the Jishui River.

The reason why the population in the lower reaches of Jishui River is denser than that around the capital city has a lot to do with the national policy of Qi State.

In short, Qi's economy is very dependent on salt production and textiles, and their raw silk and other textiles are distributed in the lower reaches of Jishui River. After more than 200 years of development, the population here will definitely form a certain accumulation. .

The current situation is that the lower reaches of Jishui not only have a large population, but also have a very large economic base.

So, in history, Gongzi Yangsheng's victory in Qi's civil strife was not only due to the support of conspirators like Tian Qi, but also because of the large advantage in the chosen base.

Zhiyao came here with an army. In fact, the strength of a "division" seems a little weak, and the geographical location is not a big threat to Qiguo.

Why did Ji Sunfei have a weird expression when he heard that Zhiyao was going to lead the army south?

Last time, Zhiyao came to Qi State and did something like entering "Linzi" and plundering the country's ritual vessels.

What Ji Sunfei was thinking in his heart was: "You can attract a lot of attention when you stay here. If no one pays attention to you, it doesn't mean you don't pay enough attention. On the contrary, everyone is watching what you want to do. Once you go south, believe it or not. Qi State immediately stopped fighting? Another point, since Gongshu went to Jin State, we don’t want to come back.”

"The eldest son..." Ji Sunfei saw Zhiyao raised his hand and stopped himself from speaking.

Zhiyao said with determination on his face, "I am here, it is convenient for the state of Lu to do things. If I go south, the state of Qi will be violent, and then the son Yang Sheng will come to attack me. If he does not attack, he will not be able to inherit the state; Don't fight anymore with son Shou, son Ju, and son Qian, or join forces to resist Lu."

Is it possible for these things to happen?
Anyway, Lu State does not want to see a reunited Qi State now.Although the "Long Spoon" fought the city's offensive and defensive battles, they even suffered one to five casualties against such a Lu country. Once the Qi country is reunited, will the Lu country recover "Ai Ling"?

Given the rare opportunity, the State of Lu definitely hopes to recover more lost land, and "Ai Ling" is very important to the State of Lu, and it will be regained no matter what!
"My eldest son, I don't dare to talk about Zhi's military strategy, I only have suggestions..." Ji Sunfei said a lot of things, generally speaking, they all have the same meaning. Everyone wants to weaken Qi, or Zhi's will Don't move on the north bank of Jishui for now, shall we?

what does it mean?First you say you don't dare to interfere, and then you want to interfere.

Zhiyao showed a displeased expression.

Ji Sunfei hurriedly said: "I also have the merits of the eldest son in restoring 'Yangqiao' and 'Long Spoon', and I need to contribute according to the etiquette!"

Lu people say "Yu" to represent themselves; say "I" is the same as Jin's grammar, representing their own family or country.

A long time ago, the Que family was the family of the state of Jin that established diplomatic relations with the state of Lu. Later, the Que family became the Zhao family, and the Wei family was connected some time ago.

Now Ji Sunfei said that he would hand over his "contribution" to Zhishi?Or just take out the value in line with "Yangqiao" and "Long Spoon" and give Zhiyao benefits?

If it was the latter, Zhiyao would definitely not take it if it was agreed to return the favor of Uncle Sun.

If it was the former, is Lu Guo trying to break out conflicts between the Zhi family and the Wei family?
Zhiyao felt that Lu Guo didn't have the guts to provoke the relationship between the Zhi family and the Wei family, so it must be the latter?

Then, Ji Sun, who is currently in charge of Sanhuan, is really stingy enough, and his methods are too rough. He knows that Zhi will not take the benefits of this military operation of Lu State, and give it to him in a grandiose manner. out.

Ji Sunfei left, leaving with very complicated emotions.

Zhishi will definitely not go south immediately, or even not necessarily.

The biggest strategic goal of their visit this time has been achieved.

How to say?For Zhiyao, it is the result that Zhiyao is most willing to see that Qi is in chaos, and has even formed a separate regime. It is not necessarily how many victories or seizures they have made this time.

Another point is that the Lu State had the courage to regain the lost ground because the Zhi family had to send troops to the Qi State, which can also be regarded as one of the gains of Zhiyao's visit this time.

The reason why a strategy is a strategy is that the height is good for the long-term, not about temporary gains and losses.

Qi State is like this, Lu State is like that, Zhi's troops came over and controlled the two cities of Qi State with almost no loss, and Zhao's fear of Zhi's family has declined, what else can Zhiyao be dissatisfied with?

Of course Zhiyao didn't feel satisfied, it's just that the current situation can only be like this.

They are in "Cui" not only to see the strangeness of Qi State, but also to take into account the movements of several other noble families in Jin State.

According to the news from the country, the Hu clan was the first to strike. After they assembled in their own fiefdom, they asked the Wei clan and the Zhi clan to cross the border, and launched the invasion without sending anyone to declare war on Bai Zhai.

Bai Zhai is not a country, they can only be regarded as a union of many tribes, there was a general leader in the past, who was cheated several times by the Qin State and became torn apart, now there are seven big leaders, and even more small ones too much.

The reason why the Fox family needs to borrow from the Wei family and the Zhi family is that attacking Bai Zhai from the Hu family's fiefdom will be blocked by the river and mountains.

The Jin State wiped out a faction called Dali decades ago, and then the fiefdom was divided between the Zhi family and the Wei family.

Invading Baizhai from Dali also needs to pass through the mountainous area, but it only needs to pass through the mountainous area for about ten miles to appear in an open position.

The Fox family's own situation makes it difficult to fight mountain warfare. It is easier to fight in a roundabout way if you use the method of horseback marching in an open terrain environment, not to mention taking advantage of everything.

The second one with practical actions is Zhao.

The Zhao family has long been making related plans for attacking the Zhongshan Kingdom, but they are stuck in the domestic situation, and then there is no such urgent need to get blood, the plan is just a plan.

After a civil war and several battles with the princes, the Zhao family's military strength was severely damaged, and it became very urgent to find targets to replenish blood.

Zhao Yang knew that a new round of civil war could not be started, and he would not know which country to choose to fight other princes for a while, so he had to search out the plan for Zhongshan and implement it.

Looking at the distribution of the sphere of influence of the royal family of Jin, it is clear why Zhao Yang chose Zhongshan. They have a fief in the southeast region, and the only country they can attack is Wei, besides Qi.

Zhao Yang has no ambition to expand eastward again and again, and choosing to deal with the Qi State will have practical benefits, but in terms of strategy, the gains will outweigh the losses; use Weiguo as a knife?Weiguo has already surrendered to Jin State again, and attacking Weiguo again will only make the Zhao family's reputation worse, and don't even think about cooperating with the princes in the future.

As for fighting Zheng Guo?The Zhao family may get some benefits, but the Wei family will get the most benefit.

At present, the competition between the Zhao family and the Wei family is very fierce, and Zhao Yang does not want the Wei family to take any advantage at all.

In the era of Zhao Wu, Zhao's expansion target chose the northern part of the Jin State, so the Zhao family spared no effort to push the Jin State to use force to the north, and successively annexed the Gu State and the Fei State.

It was the turn of Zhao Yang's generation. He should have focused on destroying the Zhongshan Kingdom. Unfortunately, the conflict between the Zhao family and the Fan family was too great, and it even turned into an endless situation. A civil war was fought that took six years.

Now that the civil war has come to an end, and the Zhao family needs to replenish blood, it is time for Zhao Yang to attack Zhongshan after thinking about it.

Afterwards, the Wei family and the Han family also had their own actions, but compared to other families, the two of them really fought a little bit.

The time has come to mid-autumn.

Zhiyao still stayed in "Cui" without moving.

"The Zhao family was blocked, and the two 'divisions' were trapped?" Zhiyao was looking at the information sent today.

The Zhongshan country is not weak, especially because they have a lot of mountains, which restrict the use of chariots.

The Zhao clan invaded Zhongshan State and declared war. They first defeated the Zhongshan State's troops in the wilderness, and then the invasion became increasingly difficult.

Although Zhongshan is a foreign race, those who know them will know that they have been transformed in Zhuxia, and they will be willing to arrange a place to fight when they receive the declaration of war, and they will be willing to pay compensation if they lose.

The Zhongshan Kingdom, which lost the contract, originally expressed its willingness to pay war indemnities, but Zhao Yang was not satisfied at all, and the Zhao family chose to continue the invasion.

"Zhao Yang dispatched three 'divisions' to attack Zhongshan, and two 'divisions' were trapped in the mountains at once? Is this Zhao Yang setting up a trap, or is he really trapped?" If Zhiyao remembers correctly, the first Was it the Wei family who completely conquered the Zhongshan country at one time?

Of course, the Wei family did not destroy the Zhongshan country. It was purely due to the various brilliance of the Wei country at that time. Anyone who was upset would be beaten up, but usually it was just a beating. At most, it would take away some people and resources. The land does not occupy an inch; the most exaggerated thing is that the Wei State can completely destroy the Qin State. After hearing a few nice words from Qin Jun, give, give, give...the troops are withdrawn!

Zhiyao repeatedly reviewed the relevant information, and after gaining some insights, she called Sima Rangju and said, "Yao needs to return to the country, please be the 'general' of this place."

This is Zhiyao wanting to hand over the command of the army to Sima Rangju?

In fact, it is a choice without a choice.

This time, among the people brought by Zhiyao, Sima Rangju had the best strategic vision. In addition, Zhi Xuwu and Cheng Shuo did not follow, and even Dai Zilu and Ran You were no longer in Zhishi.

Sima Rangju was silent for a while, then solemnly bowed to Zhiyao, and said: "I will live up to my son's high hopes!"

(End of this chapter)