Rebirth of Wu Ba Spring and Autumn

Chapter 288
It is indeed impossible for Fan Li to betray Qingji.

As soon as he entered Wu, he was reused by Qingji, and he was named Zhisu Neishi. He was one of the nine ministers, and he held a high position.

As the saying goes, a scholar dies for a confidant, and a woman is for a pleasing self!

How could it be possible for Fan Li, who was so appreciated by Qingji, to betray Qingji and switch to the embrace of Chu State?
Furthermore, the state of Chu has been in decline, while the rise of the state of Wu has become unstoppable.

Fan Li, who has served in Wu State for so many years and made a lot of achievements, has long regarded Wu State as his hometown, so how could he make himself a "second minister and thief"?
"Ah! I hate the gods for not favoring me. Let me and Fan Zi be so talented, so I missed it!"

After being rejected by Fan Li, Xiong Zhen said sadly.

In the old state of Chu, Chu Cai Jin Yong, in the present Chu State, Chu Cai Wu Yong, from the beginning to the end, the brain drain of Chu State is very serious!
Just like Wu Ju back then.

Wu Ju was the son of Wu Can, a senior official in the state of Chu, the father of Wu She, and the grandfather of Wu Yuan (Wu Zixu).

In 547 BC, Wu Ju fled to Zheng to avoid disaster, and planned to defect to Jin next.

He met his good friend Cai Shengzi in Zheng State, and expressed his desire to return to Chu State, so Shengzi went to Chu State and told Ling Yin Zimu: All the talents who fled from Chu State to Jin State in the past were reused by Jin State and given to Chu State. It caused a lot of harm, and now Jiaoju has fled to the state of Jin. If he is reused by the state of Jin, it may cause much trouble to the state of Chu!

Ling Yin Zimu hurriedly sent his son Jiao Ming to bring him back from Jin.

This is the allusion of "Chu Cai Jin Yong".

Afterwards, Wu Ju even persuaded the king of Zhuang of Chu to make great efforts to govern, and the allusion of "a blockbuster" also originated from this.

No wonder Xiong Zhen expressed such emotion.

Fan Li, Bo Tong, and Wu Zixu all have the talents of the heaven and the earth, and if a country gets one of them, it can prosper and enjoy long-term peace and stability.

However, due to various reasons, he is not allowed to be an official in Chu State!

Bo Shuang and Wu Zixu had a blood feud with the state of Chu, and they wished to destroy the state of Chu immediately.

Although this had little to do with Xiong Zhen, it was a mess left by his father, King Ping of Chu, and Xiong Zhen had to clean up the mess by himself.

"Fan Zi came here, must it be for the elimination of soldiers from Chu and Wu?"

"Exactly."

Fan Li said straight to the point: "Now, the Wu and Chu armies are at loggerheads in the Jifu area. Headed by the Jin people, the princes of the eighteen countries of the Central Plains will allege in Zhaoling to discuss the matter of attacking Chu. Chu is in danger, and my king really cannot bear it." Seeing that your country is about to be destroyed, I sent foreign ministers to Chu to ask Chu to withdraw its troops!"

This really speaks better than it sings!

For Fan Li's words, the monarchs and ministers of the state of Chu were indignant.

Wasn't the state of Wu promoting the coalition of princes to attack Chu?
Now, Fan Li dared to say such outrageous words.

Qingji couldn't bear to see Chu State be destroyed?
joke!

It's so deceiving!

Xiong Zhen kept a cold face and didn't speak.

Under the majesty's platform, Ziqi pointed at Fan Li furiously and said, "Fan Zi, why should we in Chu be afraid of such an alliance of princes?"

"On the contrary, you, Wu State, have fought in Chu for more than half a year. You have worked on an expedition of [-] to [-] people. I am afraid that you will go deep into the hinterland of our Chu State, and the logistical supplies will be difficult. It is already beyond your strength!"

"Otherwise, with King Wu Qingji's temperament, how could you use Chu to facilitate the elimination of troops between the two countries?"

Hearing this, Fan Li laughed it off.

indeed!

The [-] to [-] troops of the Wu army marched deep into the hinterland of Chu. The logistics supply line was more than [-] miles long, and it was difficult to transport them.

However, the situation is not that critical yet!

"Not satisfied?"

"Mi knot!"

Ziqi raised his head and said.

"So it's Mr. Jie, be polite."

Fan Li bowed to Ziqi, then smiled lightly, and said, "Jie what Young Master said just now, Da Miao also!"

"After several years of new laws in Wu State, the effect is remarkable, the treasury is full, and the soldiers are fine and food. Even if it is difficult to transfer food, fodder and supplies, it is not a waste!"

"Based on the grain stockpiled by my country of Wu, I can spend three years on the front line of the chicken father with the Chu army! Can your country do it?"

"The coalition forces of the princes of the eighteen countries are mighty and mighty! At that time, it will be nothing more than a situation where both sides will suffer. However, the loss of Chu will be even worse, and the country may be in danger of subjugation!"

Hearing this, Xiong Zhen's face became more worried.

He knew that Fan Li was talking big.

After several years of new laws, Wu State indeed has enough soldiers and food, enough to support the consumption of a big war.

However, it took a long distance to transfer from the mainland of Wu to the front line of Jifu, and it was unknown how much food would be consumed.

Tens of thousands of Wu troops, people eat horse chews, and the daily consumption is an astronomical figure. How could it be possible for Wu to last for three years?

It's a blessing to be able to last a year.

However, this year is enough time for the allied forces of the princes to break through Chufang City, and take the opportunity to enter the hinterland of Chu State, and beat the Chu people back to their original form!
Qingji, are you really so kind?
Xiong Zhen was a little suspicious.

"If you want to eliminate soldiers, there must be conditions! I don't know why King Wu is sincere?"

Xiong Zhen asked aloud.

Finally getting to the point!

Fan Li thought for a while, and then said: "My king is willing to return the three cities of Chengfu, Qiong, and Yingshi to Chu State!"

"what?"

Ziqi suddenly became impatient, and said angrily, "Fan Zi, is the King of Wu really sincere in killing the soldiers? Three cities in a mere area are still the cities of our Chu State, how can they be used as all the conditions for killing the soldiers?"

Three cities?

Send beggars!

The monarchs and ministers of Chu State were very dissatisfied.

"I don't know what advice Mr. Jie has?"

Fan Li smiled slightly and asked.

In terms of temperament, Fan Li held it firmly, and at the same time held the initiative in his own hands.

Ziqi stared and said, "Except for the three cities of Chengfu, Qiong, and Yingshi, the lands of Yangcheng, Liu, Qian, Chao, and Zhongli must be returned to our country of Chu!"

"Considering the expedition of the Wu army, it is inevitable that there will be no gains. The land of Tong and Qunshu will be assigned to the state of Wu!"

"..."

Fan Li was deeply speechless.

Even Xiong Zhen who was sitting on the dais felt a little hot on his face.

Ziqi opened his mouth like a lion, how could Fan Li agree?

How can Wu Guo agree?

Wu Jun attacked Chu, and the price of defeating Chu was so high, so it is unreasonable to give up more than a dozen cities at once?

What's more, now that Wu State has the upper hand, how can the Chu people take the lead?
Of course, the price is skyrocketing, and the landing requires money.

Conditions are negotiable!

Therefore, Fan Li said again: "Add another Yangcheng at most! Mr. Jie, in order to seize the land of these cities, my country of Wu lost more than ten thousand soldiers, and the food, fodder and supplies lost are incalculable. The mere Tong and Qunshu How do you ask me to return to my king?"

"How to explain to King Wu is Fan Zi's own business!"

Ziqi squinted his eyes and said, "Fan Zi, I'm telling you the truth. Our Chu State has once again recruited [-] soldiers and horses, and we are about to go to the front line of Chicken Father. At that time, [-] Chu troops will face [-] Wu troops. Will Wu be able to fight?"

(End of this chapter)