I am a nobleman in Spring and Autumn

Chapter 244 Who Is Behind The Scenes?
"For a long time, it is inevitable that the people of the country will use Yao to control the direction of the whip."

What Han Geng said was to follow the lead.

And "the head of the horse is looking forward" was created by Bank of China Yan, which is regarded as part of the history of Jin.

The people of the country are the groups who can receive taxes, including the nobles.

Their trip to Zheng State has yielded a lot. In addition to the loot in terms of population and materials, several families with new troops have also gained experience.

For Wei and Han, it is very meaningful to test the new army. The fly in the ointment is that the quality of the Chu army is relatively average, and they cannot put more pressure on the new army.

Looking at it this way, it seems that you are being good-looking when you get cheap, but this is really not the case.

The new army can't meet a strong army of the same strength. Although it can be tested, it is not thorough.

If the always strong army fights weak chickens for a long time, the strong army will gradually become weak chickens. The similar truths have long been understood by various veteran high-ranking families in Jin.

It is precisely because the noble family who can control the fate of the Jin country is sober enough that they did not sink in the various feudal lords.

Zhao Bolu knew what Han Geng was worried about, and said, "Although Yao often does strange things, when did she ever harm us?"

Han Geng had to admit this point, based on their observations, Zhiyao's actions for a long time hadn't really taken the initiative to harm anyone.

Of course, it may be that they didn't find out, it's more likely that their vision is not long-term enough, and it's not that Zhiyao didn't do some harmful behaviors to them.

Han Geng told a fact, and said: "The Zhi clan is the only one strong, so we have to guard against it."

People don't hurt the tiger's mind, but the tiger hurts the mind, right?
Being able to live in peace for a while does not mean that there is no possibility of conflict.

Besides, being weak is the original sin, and it is really stupid to rely on the benevolence of the strong for one's own safety.

Zhao Bolu fell into silence.

Some truths should be understood, but it is basically useless if the strength is not good.

"I know I should be friendly with Yao at this time. However, some preparations must be made." Han Geng said.

That is to say, the Han family and the Zhao family have been friendly for a long time, and now they need to hug each other to keep warm, and Han Geng is afraid that Zhao Bolu is too simple and honest, otherwise Han Geng should not have reminded Zhao Bolu of these things.

Speaking of this, Zhao Bolu needed to express himself, saying: "Wuji and Ziqing also said the same thing, Bolu should encourage him."

Self-improvement is always an absolutely right thing.

It's just that Zhao Bolu didn't quite understand why Han Geng suddenly became so defensive towards Zhiyao, and words that shouldn't and couldn't be said came out of his mouth again and again.

In fact, it was because Han Geng was frightened by the fighting power displayed by the Wei family's new army, and it was related to the private meeting with Han Buxin, Zhao family's retainer Yang Hu.

What's the matter with the Zhi family that the Wei family is strong?This refers to the possible conflict between the Wei family and the Zhi family and the Han family after they replaced their fiefdoms.

How should I say it?Without changing the fief, the Han family will be sandwiched between the Wei family and the Zhi family, which seems to be more dangerous.The matter is not the same thing. It would actually be safer if the three parties stand together, and what is involved is probably the one that affects the whole body.

Some clan members and retainers of the Han family have repeatedly researched and found that the replacement of the fiefdom between the Zhi family and the Wei family may be to let the Wei family target the Han family, and the Zhi family who is on the sidelines will be a fisherman again.

Their research also found that most of Zhishi’s fiefdoms have been concentrated. Before that, they didn’t quite understand why Zhishi did that. Later, they saw that Zhishi’s transshipment of various materials became safer and more convenient, especially without using economics. The secrecy guaranteed by his family's fief increased their inner sense of insecurity.

There is no need for other reasons for some things. Just because the other party is strong can make the weak fear. If you work hard, you can stand shoulder to shoulder with the strong. Who doesn't want to work hard?

Han Geng said: "I have some conversations with Ju, let's just stop talking."

At this moment, Zhao Bolu felt that Mrs. Han was looking for death.

The Zhi family is so powerful, but there is no sign of which family it is targeting. The Han family has made so many small moves that they even dare to open their mouths and shut up to mention that the Zhi family is a great threat to all families. It is fine if the Zhi family does not know. If you realize it, you can't do it without targeting Han.

On the other hand, Zhao Bolu finally understands why Han has such a strong sense of urgency. The reason is that Han tried to seek cooperation from Wei, but was treated indifferently by Wei Ju.

"The more this is the case, the more the Han family needs to befriend the Zhi family. Why..." Zhao Bolu was really puzzled, so he simply asked.

Han Geng was about to speak, but out of the corner of his eye he noticed Zhong Wu's vehicle approaching, and he signaled Zhao Bolu not to say anything with his eyes.

They have already entered the border of the state of Jin, and the route they take is still the route of returning to the country via the royal family of Zhou.

Zhou Tianzi continued to pretend to be deaf and dumb, and did not express anything to the triumphant Jin army.

In fact, Zhou Tianzi was so poor that he couldn't even support the palace guards, and the rewards to the princes had been cut off for several years.

If the Zhou royal family wanted to reward something, the procedure should be to reward a certain prince first, and then imply that the prince rewarded a certain subject under his rule.

Zhiyao and Wei Ju were not in the army, they went to Shan Kingdom to pay a visit to Shan Gongyuan together.

Last time, didn't Zhiyao ask Han Geng to convey Zhishi's greetings to Emperor Zhou?Since going south to the Jin army has gained a lot, it seems that it is not very useful to give some alms to Emperor Zhou to deepen the good impression of Emperor Zhou and his ministers on Zhishi, and it will definitely show its due effect one day.

Zhiyao wanted to go to "Luoyi" to have an audience with the Emperor Zhou, but firstly, she was not that close to the royal family of Zhou, and secondly, she was not an envoy, unlike Han Geng who could just go there if he wanted to.

If Zhiyao really went to "Luoyi", he would be entertained by a certain official, but it was impossible for Zhou Tianzi to meet him.

This matter is related to the little face left by the royal family of Zhou. They can't maintain much dignity. If they lose the last layer of face, how many children surnamed Ji will feel that they can't live?
In history, the Tian family relied on several generations of management, cut off dissidents and bought nobles, and successfully replaced the Jiang surnamed Lu family as the lord of Qi.

As long as there is a possibility of success and can achieve the goal she wants, Zhiyao has enough patience to slowly get along with the royal family of Zhou.

In this way, there is a high probability that it will not take as long as Tian's time?

Wei Ju, who went together, thought that Zhiyao's contact with the Zhou royal family was to restore the previous relationship, that is, to become a flag bearer, so he couldn't help but became more convinced that Zhiyao wanted to restore Jin's hegemony.

This is the result of poor information, not that Wei Ju is an idiot.

In fact, without the first precedent, who would have thought that one day the emperor of Zhou would do the thing of granting the title of prince to his ministers because of repeated benefits?
Zhiyao and Wei Ju rendezvous with the army at "Su".

Wei Ju didn't intend to go back to "Xintian" immediately, and chose "Su" to part with his friends.

The army continued northward.

One night, Zhong Wu quietly found Zhi Yao, and the first thing he said when they met was: "Yao, Geng and Bolu have had secret meetings again and again. Wu sent someone to spy on him, and found out that he was talking about the Zhi family."

Zhiyao first showed a surprised expression, and then enthusiastically invited Zhong Wu to sit down.

With Zhiyao as a person, is it possible not to send people to watch some people?

So, Zhiyao may not know what some people said, and who has frequent contact with whom must know.

Some things belong to knowing and pretending not to know.

After all, everything depends on the timing, if the timing is not right, you will not say anything, and when the timing is right, you will find trouble.Which of the high-ranking people who have made great achievements, they don't have such a way of dealing with the world?
Zhiyao knew why Zhong Wu came here to do such a thing.

This time going south broke the Zhong family's fantasy, and proved that the Zhong family was simply too weak compared to other high-ranking families.

Not every family in the state of Jin was powerful from the very beginning. Many families first found a thick thigh to hug, and then slowly developed after being sheltered.

Chung's doesn't have smart people who are innovative, how could they find ready-made examples?
Then it was Zhong who wanted to hug Zhi's thick thigh, and finally got the capital that could be used as a certificate of honor. After thinking about it, Zhong Wu wanted to sacrifice Han and Zhao.

Zhiyao entertained Zhong Wu nicely, but she didn't say how she would deal with Han and Zhao.

After the state of Jin has a noble family, when will there be less mutual calculations?A set of existing rules has already been formed, and a few words are not enough to make various high-ranking families start fighting. Whether or not the interests are touched is the key.

Wouldn't it be a no-brainer if he said something bad and said it directly?
Of course, Zhiyao implicitly expressed that she would protect the Zhong family, which immediately made Zhong Wu feel that this adventure was worth it.

"Fox, can you let Mrs. Zhao know what Zhong Wu is talking about in this visit." Zhiyao said to Taihu after Zhong Wu left.

Is this selling the Zhong family?Not at all.

There are quite a lot of twists and turns in it, including Zhiyao's desire for several high-ranking families to be suspicious of each other, and the possible cooperation between the Zhao family and Jin Junwu.

"The Han family should feel the urgency. They can't integrate into the alliance between the Zhi family and the Wei family. The Zhao family, the Hu family, and the Zhong family are too weak. Even if they are combined, their overall strength is still weaker than the alliance between the Zhi family and the Wei family. .” Zhiyao thought to herself.

It is inappropriate for the Zhi family to take any drastic actions against the Han family at this time, otherwise the alliance between the Zhi family and the Wei family is very likely to be broken.

In the same way, the Wei family actually didn't want to take the initiative to do anything to the Han family, and was afraid that the Zhi family would suddenly turn against him.

Zhiyao really wanted to know who was advising the Han family, taking this risky way to try to split the alliance between the Zhi family and the Wei family.

It is obvious that the Han family is constantly moving, so why is it involved in the alliance between the Zhi family and the Wei family?This is the weirdness of conspiracy!
They returned to "Xintian".

All the families who did not participate in the southward journey learned about the harvest, and all of a sudden they were envious and jealous.

Families who participated in the southward journey learned about it from the correspondence early on, and they had to celebrate with a banquet.

Zhiyao paid a visit to Zhishen, and after explaining the process of going south, she said: "Mr. Shen was wronged and died. He ordered his retainers to close their eyes and hang them on the east gate."

Wu Zixu, who died of injustice, had only one meaning in that order, to "see with his own eyes" the day when the Yue army invaded the capital of Wu State.

Zhishen didn't quite understand why Zhiyao suddenly mentioned this.

And Zhiyao has one meaning: Wu Zixu's death is a watershed, and the chapter of history has entered the post-Wu era.

(End of this chapter)