I am a nobleman in Spring and Autumn

Chapter 466
A long time ago, as early as the Zhi family had not replaced the Jin Dynasty, Zhi Yao once proposed to Chu State the wish to "divide the world equally".

At that time, the monarchs and ministers of the Chu State deliberately exacerbated the civil strife in the Jin State, and implemented the strategy of hypocrisy and obedience against Zhiyao, and once expressed their support for Zhiyao on diplomatic occasions.

When it was Zhi's turn to destroy the Wei State and occupy most of Qi's territory, Chu's monarchs immediately turned against Zhi.

If it weren't for the sudden collapse of Wu State, Chu State would never sit back and watch Zhishi replace Jin.

It's a pity that the energy of Chu State at that time was all restrained in the south, and it was not able to go north when the Zhi family took over the Jin Dynasty. Later, it has been standing on the opposite side of Yuan State.

Therefore, the timing of Zhiyao's choice to replace Jin was very appropriate. Not only was Chu State unable to go north to intervene, Song State was eager to get a share of the pie, Yue State simply couldn't move, and the rest of the princes were a little at a loss because of Wu State's sudden disappearance.

The newly born Yuan State had a very large territory, especially the control of quite a lot of the essence of the Central Plains. It was precisely because of this that the Chu State became firm. Later, the Song State also stood on the opposite side of the Yuan State.

The princes are really not stupid, and they understand whoever is stronger, they should target them.In the past, Jin and Chu were targeted in turn, but now they are targeted at Yuan.

Now, on behalf of Chu Junzhong, Dou Huai brings up the old matter again. To be honest, Zhiyao no longer recognizes the pattern of North-South coexistence.

The state of Chu, which lost 20 million troops at a time, fell into a moment of absolute weakness, but the foundation of the state of Chu is still there. Give them more than ten years to recuperate, and there is a high probability that they will be able to recover.

Song Guo stood on the opposite side of Yuan Guo. To some extent, it was a kind of strength compensation for the anti-Yuan alliance?
In this case, it would be Zhiyao's hypocrisy against Chu Guo.

Zhiyao waited for Douhuai to leave, and said with a smile: "Master Zheng must be informed of what happened today."

Zhong Wu asked: "The king and ministers of the state of Chu use tricks?"

Others have the same question.

If the state of Chu really wanted to be soft on the state of Yuan, with the Chu army as its internal response, it should be said that "Xinzheng" must be broken.

It seems that Zhiyao doesn't trust Chu's monarchs and ministers, otherwise, if he took the initiative to reveal the behavior of Chu's envoys, wouldn't it be more difficult to conquer "Xinzheng" while selling Chu's monarchs and ministers?

Sima Rangju said: "Your Majesty is also using tricks."

With that said, everyone came back to their senses.

They don't have to worry about whether Chu's begging for mercy is true or not. After the water is muddied, Yuan will benefit anyway.

Once the mutual distrust between Chu State and Zheng State is the biggest flaw, Yuan State can make a timely response based on real-time developments.

Sima Rangju said again: "I think the Yue Kingdom should take action this year."

If the state of Chu can't bear it, not only the state of Zheng will collapse, but also the state of Song will retreat.

Under the dominance of Yuan State, if Gou Jian does not do something in time, waiting for Zheng State to perish, Chu State is unable to compete with Yuan State, Song State may re-establish a relationship with Yuan State, what will be waiting for Yue State?
Han Geng asked: "Need to increase troops in Qi?"

The location where the 30 Vietnamese troops were stationed was too far away from "Xinzheng", and the [-]-[-] coalition troops on the main battlefield could not defeat the original army, and the arrival of the [-] Vietnamese troops could not change the situation.

Zhi Yao said: "The widow has ordered Yang Hu to put an end to Lu's resistance as soon as possible."

Hearing this sentence, most people smiled wryly.

They have already discovered the fact that Zhiyao can always make arrangements in advance, and it seems that someone's warning is a bit redundant.

Seeing everyone's expressions, Zhiyao said sincerely: "I have only a small manpower, and I need all the ministers to help me."

What can everyone do?Of course it's a show of loyalty.

In the next few days, "Xinzheng" as the main battlefield resumed small fights. It is true that the bloodshed has decreased, but the danger in some aspects has intensified.

There are many versions about Chu Junzhong sending Dou Huai to see Zhiyao.

The version in which Chu State begged Yuan State for mercy was the most widely circulated version, which greatly boosted the morale of the Yuan army, but also hit the morale of the Chu and Zheng coalition forces, and created a sense of distrust on both sides.

There was one version that worried Zheng people in particular.This version is that the Chu army wants to dedicate the "Xinzheng" to Yuan Junyao, in exchange for Chu's monarchs and ministers and the beleaguered army can return to Chu safely.

When public opinion was turbulent for a while, a battle broke out between the original army and the [-] Chu and Zheng coalition army in "Wan".

The two sides fought in the field for four days. The original army was led by Zhi Xuwu's troops, and then Cheng Shuo led the army to arrive.In the end, more than 5 people from the Chu and Zheng coalition forces hid in the city of "Wan", and for a while, a small city was crowded.

After the First World War, Zhi Xuwu led the headquarters to continue southward, but he didn't know whether he would march from the "Fangcheng" of Chu State, or enter the hinterland of Chu State by detour from Chendi.

Cheng Shuo obeyed Zhiyao's order and stationed beside the city of "Wan" with about [-] reinforcements, as if he wanted to block the Chu and Zheng coalition forces from continuing to go north.

After half a month passed.

Zhiyao focused on spying on the situation in "Xinzheng" city.

"The high-level leaders of the two countries really communicated in advance, and they worked hard to appease the morale of the army. It seems that it is one of the tricks to bring up the old things after the last fight?" Zhiyao was inexplicably relieved, the enemy could be regarded as using a strategy other than military means. , just a little childish.

Recently, Dou Huai went on two more missions, the first time he was out of breath, blaming Yuanguo for leaking the news and putting Chu Jun in a dangerous position; the second time he hoped that Zhiyao could immediately cooperate with the Chu army and start attacking "" Xinzheng" this fortified city.

Zhiyao has her own news channel and can get a general idea of ​​the situation in "Xinzheng" city. It's not about the content of the high-level discussions, but what happened that has a greater impact on the grassroots.

Chu Jun and Zheng Jun at the grassroots level were suspicious of each other, and the high-level officials of the two countries quickly tried to dispel the rumors.

The problem is that since the original country can release rumors to the city of "Xinzheng", how can it be possible for the high-level officials of the two countries to dispel the rumors casually?
Dou Huai wanted to lure the original army to attack the city immediately, and needless to say, it was a plan reached after rigorous discussions between the top leaders of the two countries.

It must be that the battle situation from "Wan" has spread into "Xinzheng". The friendly forces over there are out of danger.

Now there is one thing that Chu, Zheng and Yuan Guo need to spend their time guessing.

The Song army approached the border area of ​​Zheng State again, but they stopped at "Yongqiu".

The Yuan Country has been trying its best to win over the Song Country, and Zai Yu and other Yuan Country people who went to "Shangqiu" for cultural exchanges were not targeted maliciously, nor received high-level reception.Maybe it can be seen from the treatment that Zaiyu and others received in the Song Dynasty that the monarchs and ministers of the Song Dynasty are still hesitating?

The [-] Song troops stationed in "Yongqiu" did not move. Is it a manifestation of the hesitation of the Song Dynasty monarchs and ministers?This point is in line with the temperament of the Song people. They have been suppressed for a long time, and they tend to feel guilty when they encounter power, and it is difficult to make a decision when they need to make a decision.

Why did Zhiyao never order to attack "Xinzheng"?Firstly, reinforcements from Chu State and Zheng State came over again and again, and on the other hand, it seemed that there were not enough siege equipment.

"How many troops did Chu and Zheng destroy for 'Xin Zheng'?" Zhiyao asked.

Zhikai couldn't hide his excitement, and said: "Not counting last year, this year alone has [-] to [-] people."

How long until spring sowing ends?Less than two months have passed, and there are still a few months before the arrival of autumn.

Under the siege of "Xinzheng" by the army of the original country, Chu and Zheng would feel a sense of urgency. The more anxious they were to rescue "Xinzheng", the greater the chance of being ambushed or encircled by the original army.

Zhiyao asked: "Do you know what plan you did for your father?"

Zhi Kai didn't need to think at all, and replied: "It's just to gather around the spot to fight for aid."

Similar routines have been used by Zhiyao too many times. The battle that can be called a classic did not occur in "Xinzheng".

Zhi Kai said: "Father, Si Kou led the army to invade Chu, and it is difficult for the Chu State to have reinforcements to go north again; Zheng Guoguo is small and has a few people, and has lost [-] to [-] troops in two years. Even if there are reinforcements, the number must be small; Attack the city?"

Zhiyao smiled and asked, "When do you think we should attack?"

This time, Zhikai didn't answer right away.

Zheng people are extremely partial to "Xinzheng". They have stationed about 10% of the country's troops for a long time, and maintaining [-] people is enough to store food for two years, especially the number of wells in the city is frightening.

"Xinzheng" is located at the confluence of the two river systems of Huangshui and Weishui. It is destined that there will be no shortage of groundwater resources. In other geographical locations, it is not true that the more wells there are, the more water can be kept in each well.

There is enough food and fodder, plus there is no problem of water shortage, and the city is still the most fortified city in the world. If there are no problems with people's thinking, it is really too difficult for foreign enemies to simply use force to conquer.

After a short while, Zhi Kai said: "First destroy the enemy of 'Wan' city, and make 'Xinzheng' an isolated city. When the news of Chu's attack comes, it will disturb the hearts of the Chu people. Or is it time to attack the city?"

Zhiyao felt that Zhikai's vision was good enough, and said: "Since there is a lot of water around 'Xinzheng', why can't we use the strategy of water attack?"

Water attack?Zhikai knew very well that Yuanguo didn't build dams on the Huangshui or Weishui, so he couldn't help looking at Zhiyao with puzzled eyes, and said: "Baby look at the terrain of 'Xinzheng'. attack."

That's right, the Zheng people really chose a good location for the capital, ensuring sufficient water sources, and at the same time not afraid of water attack.

Unless God is really good, otherwise it is impossible to use water attack, Zhiyao has been confirmed by Gongshu and Dou.

This time, Zhiyao is more satisfied with Zhikai.

It is very difficult for the founding king to win the country if he does not have enough ability and foresight, but it is very easy for the successor to lose the country if he does not understand military affairs at all.

Zhiyao doesn't expect Zhikai to have such superb military skills, he should know some basic common sense so that he won't be easily deceived and misled by courtiers.

"The enemy's army was suddenly besieged. A small city with little food can't last long. You lead the standing army to go there, and you must wipe them out." Zhiyao was talking about the coalition forces on the 'Wan' side.

Knowing that this is picking peaches to gain prestige, Zhikai was a little hesitant because of his youthful vigor, and finally obeyed Zhiyao's arrangement.

Eight days later, it was also the fourth day after Zhikai arrived in "Wan", news about the new movement of the Song army came.

"Sixty thousand Song troops have arrived at 'Zhitian', and they will arrive at 'Tushi' in three days." Sima Rangju moved the flag representing the Song army on the sand table.

Han Geng asked: "So, Song Guo is really against me?"

Sima Rangju replied: "The crown prince leads the army to 'Wan', if the enemy army of 'Wan' is completely wiped out, 'Xinzheng' will have no reinforcements in a short time."

The following words are completely unnecessary.

Song Guo originally saw that the situation was unfavorable to the alliance headed by Chu State, and chose to stand in the opposing camp of Yuan State out of a bitter conscience.

Previously, the kings and ministers of the Song Dynasty had lost the best time to support "Xinzheng" because of hesitation. Seeing that the Yuan State only verbally agreed to return the Cao land, the return date has not been given an official answer again and again, whether it is to let the Yuan State let go, or out of consideration. In order to increase the pressure on the original army, it is always necessary to continue marching towards "Xinzheng".

Sima Rangju didn't understand the brain circuits of Song's monarchs and ministers, and said somewhat sarcastically: "Cao Di is one of our army's rations. Even if it is returned? This battle has not yet been decided, how can it be returned at this time."

Perhaps, the state of Song was eager to take back the land of Cao from the original state, so it meant to be able to explain something to the states of Chu, Zheng, and Yue?
Then, it can only be said that Song Guojun's vision is not only short-sighted, but also a little high on himself.

Zhiyao once again asked about the number of siege towers and catapults.

Taihu, who was responsible for supervising the construction, replied: "There are 68 giant towers and 110 catapults."

Most of these siege equipment were mobilized from the original country, and a small part was manufactured in situ.

In order to ensure the safety of the transport of siege equipment, the original army launched a large-scale military operation around the "Hulao". Unfortunately, the [-] Chu troops there fled ahead of schedule.

[-] Chu troops were chased and killed all the way, and the remaining [-] fled to Taishi Mountain in the upper reaches of Yingshui River.

In view of the need to ensure the safety of the main grain road, the original army pursued and returned to the vicinity of Taishi Mountain.

Later, I heard that the defeated Chu army crossed Taishi Mountain and entered the territory of the Zhou royal family. Due to the limitation of distance, no new news was sent to Zhiyao for the time being.

After becoming the king of a country, Zhiyao became difficult to speak easily.It's not to pretend to be deep, the main thing is that when he opens his mouth, he basically decides something, even if he doesn't make a decision, he will guide the direction of the wind, so he really shouldn't talk too much.

Zhiyao ordered: "From tomorrow, the catapults will be pushed up the dirt hill and shelled."

So, the attack on "Xinzheng" has officially started?
If we count it, it has been the second year for Yuan Guo to target "Xin Zheng"?
The first year was only for the siege, and most of the wars broke out around "Xinzheng", and there was no real attack on "Xinzheng".

Will the year start with the implementation of long-range strikes?In this case, not only the catapult will show its power, but I believe that the bed crossbow and the hand-held crossbow will also join in.

"The catapult is indeed a powerful weapon for siege, but I just want to use huge stones to smash down the city wall. How long will it take?" Many people have such doubts in their hearts.

(End of this chapter)