I am a nobleman in Spring and Autumn

Chapter 444 The emperor collapsed and the monarch died

The state of Chu finally stepped onto the corner of history. Since then, it has moved from a centralized system to a more scattered monarchy system.

No kidding, when it comes to centralization, Chu State was the first to try to centralize power in history. Starting from King Wu of Chu, successive generations of monarchs worked hard, and the monarchs seized most of the power.

The second one to imitate is Wu Guo.

For a long time, the kings of Chu State and Wu State were the only two countries that could dispose of their subjects arbitrarily, and could also go beyond the subjects to mobilize their vassals.

Now, the state of Wu is gone, and the state of Chu has begun to dig its own grave. After the founding of the original state, the real crisis has come.

"If the Chu army goes north, how many troops will it have?" Sima Rangju is now a lieutenant.

The lieutenant in Yuan State had the same duties as in the Western Han Dynasty, but he was one of the nine officials in Yuan State.

Sun Wu said: "In order to get benefits from entrusting monarchs everywhere, it is necessary to show sincerity, and the majority must lead the people to obey orders."

Based on the intelligence of Bai Gongsheng when he served as Ling Yin of the Chu State, it can be speculated that there were many nobles who were defined as rebellious.

The civil war in Chu will not necessarily reduce the available troops to go north this time. The reason is that the war will inevitably expand the army of each family. If it is not used to fight a civil war, the center wants revenge and the local government wants to show its strength. On the contrary, it is very likely to increase the availability of Chu. Soldier.

After the war, the number of soldiers increased, which is not surprising at all!

In particular, the state of Chu is not as strict as other countries in terms of the source of troops. Long ago, they always pulled barbarians northward, and even used slaves to participate in the war.

Sun Wu said a lot about what he knew, and finally guessed: "This time, the Chu army may have 30 people going north."

How many?

30 million!
The scene became a little quiet for a while.

Regardless of the fact that Zhiyao once held a big event, nearly 50 soldiers were assembled, which is really uncountable.Among the 50 soldiers that time, no more than [-] troops could be pulled out to fight in the field. The situation gradually changed later.

30 Chu troops going north?How many militiamen should there be to serve in the logistics? How come there are 20 million auxiliary soldiers accompanying the army. Wouldn't it be 50 million people to go north? ? ?

Of course, the situation in Chu State is a bit special. At some point, they did not actually accompany the army as auxiliary soldiers, and the combat soldiers and auxiliary personnel were counted as conscripts.

In any case, Sun Wu's words put a lot of pressure on everyone.

Cheng Shuo asked, "Among the princes, who will be my enemy?"

Sun Wu said: "The state of Qin and the state of Dai must be the second, and the state of Zheng may be persecuted. The rest is nothing to worry about."

Then Yuanguo not only had to deal with the possibly large and powerful Chu army, but the west and north would also face threats.

Zhi Xuwu said: "The Zhao family stole my house... Our country's tactics, defeat is not difficult, and it is not easy to chase."

Is this Zhishi picking up a rock and hitting himself in the foot?

Zhiyao was the first to use cavalry on a large scale, and took out stirrups and saddles. I don't know if the secret of the horseshoes has been leaked. In short, the one who learned the best is Zhao.

What did you learn?It is to use the flexibility of the cavalry to avoid direct combat. Zhao Wuxie learned the sneak attack tactics and applied them to many tribes in the grassland. I heard that he used them very well.

Zhao's cavalry repeatedly used and perfected tactics in the grassland tribes, and even innovated on Zhi's original tactics.

Of course, it doesn't mean that the Yuan country's cavalry can't beat the Zhao family's cavalry.

As Zhi Xuwu said, Zhao's cavalry did not dare to confront Yuan Guo's cavalry head-on.

If things continued like this, if Yuan Guo didn't eliminate the Zhao family early, or drive the Zhao family far away, it might become an insoluble problem in the future.

Zhi Xuwu looked at Zhiyao when he was talking, and didn't dare to complain that Zhiyao seemed to be deliberately indulging the Zhao family, and some were just puzzled.

By the way, did Zhiyao show mercy to Mrs. Zhao?To say that he was merciful was only for Zhao Bolu, the rest really didn't show any sympathy, it was simply that Zhao Wuxie was too vigilant and cunning.

Zhiyao said: "The widow has his own arrangements with the Zhao family."

Everyone no longer mentioned Zhao.

What does Zhiyao think about the Zhao family?

Zhuxia needs to develop north and west, and it is an excellent thing to have someone who can serve as a pawn.

The word "pawn on the horse" explained everything, and it was responsible for disrupting the situation, and then there was a situation of bloodshed all the way through.

Therefore, Zhiyao needs Zhao Wuxie to be the pioneer, to reproduce the expansion method of the Han army chasing the Huns.

The Zhao family can't be the Huns in a short time.

Based on Zhiyao's layout and operation of the original country, the population may not catch up with the number during the period of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, and the expansion of the territory can be given a try.

Since it is speculated that Chu State will make a big move northward this year or next year, Yuan State needs to start some preparations.

As an envoy, Han Geng has already gone south. The first stop will be to "Xinzheng" to go to the country of Zheng, and in the middle, he will go to "Kuiji" to go to the country of Yue, and then go north to the last destination of the mission "Shangqiu" to meet the monarchs and ministers of the Song Dynasty.

Why did you turn it that way?It's just the art of diplomatic relations.

Yuan country needs Song country, and Song country must know this.

For a long time, Song State regarded Chu State as the enemy of life and death, and they also firmly resisted the invasion of Chu State.

However, the communication between Song State and Chu State was a bit flexible, and the friendly exchanges that should have continued did not stop, that is, even if it was pretending, Song State at least did not let Chu State find that he was firm.

The Yuan country needed the Song country, and it was too obvious..., or too eager, and it would inevitably be a disadvantage in diplomatic relations.

There is no too complicated reason. Asking others is naturally at a disadvantage. Even if things can be done, the price paid will not be small.

At present, Yuanguo does not have to ask Songguo to participate in the war. What Zhiyao wants is Songguo to take the initiative to join in. The result will be the same. Whoever takes the lead and who pays more is not necessarily the case. .

Han Geng was in charge of sending envoys to the states of Zheng, Yue, and Song.

Cheng Xiao also took on the task of sending envoys to the states of Chen and Ju.

Last winter, Chen Junqi sent his heir apparent to Yuanguo to inform Chenguo that the whole country had started to migrate.

Zhiyao confirmed that the country of Chen was indeed migrating across the country, and she really felt that the surname of the concubine was the Chen family...or the Tian family, they were really courageous and wise enough.

Without great courage, how could the whole country migrate?If it were an ordinary person, they might hesitate, hoping to take advantage of the threat of the allied forces of the princes in the original country, whether they could seize all the land and stay in the Central Plains to participate in the cause of life and death.

The reason why the surname Chen is wise is that they have discovered the "New World", know that there is no one there to resist, and know that confrontation with the original country is too risky, so they choose to hide aside early and prosper, which is more or less a kind of dormancy.It would be best to make a comeback one day, not just stay on the peninsula and be the emperor of the land, it is better than ending up with a family that destroys the country.

Zhiyao will show the greatest generosity to the family with the surname of Chen... or the country, and even support it to a certain extent.

Why support?The migration of the surnamed Chen to the peninsula is more or less a branch of Zhuxia civilization, anyway, that is how Zhiyao sees it.

With the size of the original country, one day even the peninsula could pose a threat. Zhiyao felt that with the destruction of the original country, it was time for the great rivers and mountains to change their masters to paint.

The time has come to mid-spring.

"Your Majesty, 'Ying' has reported that Chu Jun was seriously injured and passed away."

So, Chu Junzhang still hasn't been able to eat this year's new wheat!
No, Chu people prefer to eat rice.

In short, Chu Junzhang, who has suffered from illness and pain, can be regarded as liberated.

Zhiyao was silent for a while, then said: "Wait for the obituary from Chu's envoy, and send an envoy to express condolences."

What he didn't know was that history had changed again.

In the original historical version, Chu Junzhang was a long-lived monarch who reigned for 488 years from 432 BC to 56 BC.

However, Zhiyao has changed enough history, and also allowed Chu State to enter the political system of feudal monarchs in advance. It is nothing to have one more Chu Junzhang withdraw from the stage of history in advance.

"Call the lieutenant and the national lieutenant." Zhiyao ordered.

Speaking of which, Han Geng, Hu You, and Zhong Quan were really wronged.They are obviously three princes, but once something happened in the original country, Zhiyao turned to Sima Rangju and Sun Wu for discussion.

That really has nothing to do with the level of the official position, it is mainly the difference in IQ, vision and decision-making.

Sima Rangju came first, followed by Sun Wu.

Zhiyao looked at Taihu.

The latter is now the eunuch order of the original country, and he can be regarded as a beneficiary of the ascension of chickens and dogs to heaven.

"Chu land news report, Chu Jun passed away." Taihu said.

What is the official position of eunuch order?In fact, it is the ruler of the servants in the palace, responsible for managing the affairs of the inner court, and at the same time helping the monarch manage some capable people who are not easy to show in the face.

Sun Wu said: "Your Majesty, it is not appropriate to transfer the army to the south at this time."

Although Zhiyao's temperament is a bit anxious, it is not possible to help Chu State complete the unity of will at this time.

"The widow wrote a letter of condolence, you two can think about it for the widow." Zhiyao said.

The two watched it one after another, and didn't express any opinions. In their hearts, they felt that Zhiyao could really let go of her figure.

In fact, Zhiyao reviewed the life of Chu Junzhang, or from the perspective of the king of the Central Plains, mentioned the difficulties of Chu Junzhang after he ascended the throne at a young age, affirmed the achievements of Chu Junzhang's struggle, and then criticized the ministers of Chu State He will not share the burden for the monarch at all, and feels impermanent when the arrows are blind on the battlefield, and finally expresses his condolences for the death of Chu Junzhang.

In other words, mourning is a matter of "witches", and historians can also mourn for a while. It is a bit abrupt for the king of a country to do so, and it is indeed very interesting.

Sun Wu said: "Your Majesty is showing weakness to the Chu State, and luring the Chu State to go north to get more people?"

The Three Views of Chu State are different from those of other countries in the Central Plains. It’s not that Zhiyao vaguely expresses remorse, and lowering her figure can eliminate Chu people’s hatred.

On the contrary, Zhiyao's actions will only make Chu State think that Yuan State is in big trouble, and fear that Chu State's army will go north for revenge.

Sima Rangju asked: "If the princes know about it, will they make an alliance with Chu?"

Zhiyao said with a smile: "Since the war is inevitable, it will be revealed that you are my enemy..." There is no need to say more about the following.

It is not necessarily that the princes may have actions.

Zhishi's way of founding the country is destined to not be so clean inside.

For a country, internal enemies are always more troublesome than external enemies. It is much better to create opportunities to expose internal enemies than to suddenly explode when it is dangerous.

Sun Wu asked: "Your Majesty, how many troops will be raised this time?"

Zhiyao didn't answer Sun Wu's question right away, but instead said to Sima Rangju: "The surname Chen migrated, Donglai will be a land of no owner in a short time."

Sima Rangju didn't have any accidents.

To Yuan Guo, Donglai is a fruit that is too ripe, and it can be picked by reaching out.

At present, Yuanguo is facing a war, and Donglai is almost evacuated by the surnamed Chen, so there is really no need to rush to occupy it.

Sima Rangju said: "The savages in the countryside may enter the cities and occupy the villages, and they can be ruled by the original country in the future."

Even in the original country, there are still savages in the mountains and forests, that is, those who are not included in the scope of effective rule.

The situation in Jindi will be better, there are more savages in Weidi, Qidi and Zhongshan, and there will be more savages in other countries than under the Zhi family.

Force the savages to come out of the forest?Various countries or families have done similar things, and the results can only be said to be bloody and poor.

Use gentle means?There are really few countries or families that do this, and the effect is not good if it is practical.

Zhiyao nodded and said, "That's what I mean."

There is no country behind Dongnae to rule. In a year or two, the various regions will probably form their own large and small forces, and the situation may be similar to the various city-states in Europe.

The forces in Europa are too complicated, and there are many big and small enemies among each other, which will not be eliminated for 2000 years. Even if there is a "Great Emperor" who uses force to build a vast empire for a while, waiting for the "Great Emperor" who will create that kind of foundation "Once it dies, it will soon fall apart again.

If anyone has the ability?He can go to unify the various forces in Donglai, and see if he can shake hands with Yuan Guo in the future.

Zhiyao, Sima Rangju, and Sun Wu didn't say it clearly, but they knew that Yuanguo really didn't care about Donglai in a short period of time, and being willing to let it go was a last resort.

Later, more news came from the south.

What's interesting is that Zheng Guo repeatedly leaked it on purpose, as if he was afraid that the original monarch and his ministers would not know that Chu State would soon send out mourners to take revenge.

What's more interesting is that the country of Yue did the same thing.

Chu Junzhang's posthumous title has been determined, and he got the word "Hui". Internally, he is called King Chu Hui. Whether he is willing to recognize the "King Title" externally is another matter.

As usual, the Zhou royal family pretended to be deaf and dumb to the death of a monarch in Chu.

Then, the incumbent Zhou Tianzi died less than a month after the death of King Chu Hui.

Zhiyao, who got the news of the emperor's death, was surprised at first, but then felt that it was not surprising.

Ji Ren's health is not good in the first place, and it is said that it is really difficult to live a long life if he still sings and sings every night.

Here, King Zhou Yuan actually lived a few years longer than the original history, or he would have died in 469 BC.

Zhou Yuan Wang can live a few more years, speaking of Zhiyao has a lot to do with it.The reason is that Zhiyao's repeated bribes and showing respect have improved the quality of life of King Zhou Yuan, and his mood will not be too gloomy.

"Well, Mr. Lu passed away too?" Zhiyao was arranging candidates to go to 'Luoyi' when she suddenly got the news.

Jun Ziban, Crown Prince of Lu State, died of illness in "Qufu" not long ago, and there are a lot of rumors.

Will Lu Juntong die in a foreign land again?

Zhiyao smiled wryly and said, "This is troublesome!"

(End of this chapter)