Rebirth of Wu Ba Spring and Autumn

Chapter 269
"Fan Li, what do you think?"

Qingji put his questioning gaze on Fan Li, the internal history of Zhisu.

Fan Li kept bowing his head in thought, but didn't speak.

Seeing Qingji's question, Fan Li immediately bowed his head and said, "Your Majesty, I think that the name of the court lieutenant 'Jiangning' and the right prime minister's name of 'Jianye' are all right for the name of the new capital."

"Do you have another alias in your heart?"

"Have."

Fan Li said bluntly: "Your Majesty, may I ask what is the name of the largest mountain here?"

"It's Jinling Mountain."

As far as Qingji knew, Jinling Mountain, including Shitou Mountain, was the Zijin Mountain of later generations. At this time, many of its remaining hills did not have their own names.

"Of course!"

Fan Lilang said: "Your Majesty, the water of the great river flows from the western foot of Jinling Mountain. This mountain faces the river and controls the Huaihe River. The situation is very dangerous. That's why Your Majesty built his capital here. He wants to use the Yangtze River as a barrier to plot against the world!"

"Since that's the case, why didn't your majesty name the new capital 'Jinling' to promote the kingship of Wu?"

Qingji nodded slightly, looked at Xiao Yiguang who was dozing in his arms, and said with a smile, "Yiguang, which name do you think sounds better, Jiangning, Jianye or Jinling?"

sweat!
Everyone present was ashamed.

Qingji actually handed over the right to name Xindu to a young girl like Yiguang.

This is really...absurd!
However, it just shows that Qingji thinks that Jiangning, Jianye and Jinling are all excellent names, and it is difficult to decide for a while.

"Well……"

Yi Guang tilted his head, thought about it seriously, and said, "Uncle, Yi Guang thinks that Jinling sounds better."

"it is good!"

Qingji immediately made a decision and said, "In the future, the capital of my Great Wu will be named 'Jinling'!"

……

After the meeting of Wu, Xu, and Zhongwu in Jinling, they began to dispatch troops and generals.

In 509 BC, that is, in the winter of the fifth year of Qingji, King Wu, in November, the state of Wu declared war on the state of Chu, and issued the "Words on Chu State", denouncing various crimes committed by the state of Chu, and sent troops to attack under the banner of justice for Marquis Cai. Chu.

Qingji's imperial conquest led to an army of [-] land and water troops, including [-] soldiers from Zhongwu and Xu, and more than [-] rebels under the command of Robber Zhi, who gathered in Zhenzi.

In the big tent of the Chinese army, Qingji called all the generals to discuss matters.

Zhisu Neishi Fan Li, Ting Wei Wu Zixu, Prime Minister Ji Ran, General Hei Fu, Meng Ben, Xiong Zidan, Gongsun Xiong, Xu Menchao and others stood on the left and right sides, waiting for Qingji to issue orders.

A clearly marked map, placed on the floor.

Wu Zixu reported: "Your Majesty, the Chu army is stationed in Chang'an, with more than [-] troops stationed. The general is Shen Zhuliang, the doctor of Ye Yi, and Shen Baoxu, the deputy general. They should not be underestimated."

"In order to take the land of Jiangxi, I thought that our army should break through the long bank first and defeat the main force of the Chu army, and then we can take Chao, Zhongli, Zhaoguan and Shudi one by one!"

Wu Zixu's strategy seems to be sound, well-regulated, steady and steady.

However, Qingji always felt that it was not feasible.

After pondering for a moment, Qingji said slowly: "Chang'an has always been a battleground for military strategists from Wu and Chu countries, and it is a strong military town."

"There are more than [-] defenders in the Chu State. Even though our Wu division has the sharpness of a trebuchet, it may not be appropriate to break through the long bank in a short period of time. Once the battle falls into a stalemate, it will be very disadvantageous to our Wu army."

Qingji pointed his straight whip at Shudi on the map and Queyi on the edge of the river, and said, "My opinion is that it's easy before it's difficult. The main force of our Wu army landed from Queyi, seized Shudi, and then went all the way north. Taking Juchao and Zhaoguan, forming a siege to the Chu army on Chang'an, cutting off their food routes and retreat routes, can do more with less, and may force the Chu people to surrender."

Qingji's consistent style is not to fight unprepared battles.

Wu Jun fought to the end with the main force of the Chu Army who was holding on to the Chang'an, which would undoubtedly greatly increase Wu Jun's casualties. It was a battle of annihilation.

This is not what Qingji wants to see.

Given a choice, Qingji would never do such a stupid thing like killing one thousand enemies and hurting himself eight hundred.

Chang'an, Que, Yongpu, and An, these four cities along the river, were owned by the State of Wu during the last war between Wu and Chu.

Although Chang'an has been occupied by the Chu army, the three cities of Que, Yongpu and An are still in the hands of the Wu army, so the Wu army who attacked Chu was able to cross the river and land in Queyi smoothly.

"It may not be easy for your majesty to cut off the food supply of the Chu army."

Wu Zixu shook his head and said, "Shen Zhuliang, the general of the Chu army, has the style of his father Shen Yinshu, he is a famous general of a generation! He will definitely know our army's intentions, and then send troops to rescue."

"That would be great."

Qingji smiled slightly, pointed the straight whip in his hand to Diji Mountain, and said: "If Shen Zhuliang sends troops to rescue Shudi, Diji Mountain is the only way he must pass. Why don't you send troops to station here to ambush Chu who is rushing to help?" military?"

"Your Majesty Yingming!"

Wu Zixu agreed.

Deciding on the initial strategy of attacking Chu, Qingji immediately looked around again, looked at the Wu generals present, and said sternly: "Second and third sons, this battle is a battle for Wu to weaken Chu, and it will determine the pattern of the south for many years to come!"

"Promised to win and not allowed to lose!"

"Calculate!"

"Chen is here!"

Ji Ran, the right prime minister whose name was being read, immediately stood up.

"You are responsible for sitting in Zhenzi and dispatching food, fodder and supplies. You need to ensure that the supply of food, fodder and supplies for our Wu army is unimpeded, and there is no logistical worry!"

"only!"

Ji Ran agreed immediately.

As the saying goes, before the soldiers and horses move, the food and grass go first.

In war, food, fodder and supplies are a key factor.

If the logistics work cannot be guaranteed, no matter how brave the Wu army is, no matter how strong the army is, I am afraid that in the end they will have to return to the country of Wu in despair, or there is a danger of collapse without a fight.

"Wu Yuan, Hei Fu!"

"Chen is here!"

"After the two of you crossed the river, you immediately led [-] elite soldiers and secretly stationed in Diji Mountain to prevent the Chu army from rushing to rescue Shudi."

"only!"

After the pre-war arrangements were made, following Qingji's order, all the generals sang loudly, and a total of [-] princes and allied forces, all valiantly, took a big boat, went south to the south of the Yangtze River, and landed in Queyi.

Wu Zixu and Heifu led [-] elite soldiers from the state of Wu to Diji Mountain, took advantage of the favorable terrain, and set up camp.

Qingji himself was leading the main force of the coalition forces, attacking Qunshu with lightning speed.

Qunshu is the kingdoms of Yan, including Shu, Shu Liao, Shu Yong, Shu Jiu, Shu Long, Shu Yan, Shu Bao, Zong, and Chao.

There is also a state of Tong, which is adjacent to Qunshu, and is also suspected to be a state of Qunshu. They are also descendants of Yan's surname Gaotao, or are branches of Xu people.

The country of Qunshu was caught in the middle of the great powers, facing Wu and Chu, trying to survive.

When the Wu army rises, they will turn against Wu when they attack; when the Chu army is strong, they will switch to the embrace of Chu when they attack.

It has been this way for decades.

In the second year of Wu Wang Qingji, Wu Jun also occupied Qunshu for a time, but was forced to withdraw to Wu State soon, and Qunshu returned to Chu State.

(End of this chapter)