Rebirth of Wu Ba Spring and Autumn

Chapter 424 The Revenge of Subjugation, Test Goujian

"Sister, Your Majesty is preparing a new army this time, but he wants to attack Chu?"

Goujian asked suspiciously.

Queen Ji Pao shook her head, took a meaningful look at Goujian, and said slowly, "Zhenqian, this matter is a secret, and few people know the purpose of your king's military training."

"It's probably Sun Wu, Wu Zixu and Fan Li who know about it. I don't know about it, and I won't inquire about it. Elder sister also has to advise you, it's best not to inquire about things that Your Majesty doesn't want others to know."

"Yes. I remember it, little brother."

After being warned by Ji Kou, Gou Jian immediately said seriously.

Although Ji Kou loves his younger brother Goujian, he doesn't help him without a bottom line.

As Qingji's bedside person, Queen Ji Kui understands Qingji's character.

So Ji Kou knows what to do and what not to do.

She knew that Qingji had always been on guard against Goujian, but she felt that Goujian was a talent and wanted to use it.

That's why Queen Ji Kui spared no effort to recommend Gou Jian in front of Qing Ji and speak good words for Gou Jian.

It is undeniable that Queen Ji Pai's approach is selfish, but it can also dispel some doubts about celebrating the taboo.

"Zhen Qian, go inside with Elder Sister. Elder Sister will personally make tea for you. This honeysuckle tea is the King's favorite!"

Queen Ji Pao smiled sweetly and said, "You are lucky to be able to drink the honeysuckle tea made by Auntie."

"Little brother, this is taking advantage of it."

Gou Jian smiled like a spring breeze.

I can drink Qingji's favorite tea too!
Gou Jian thought secretly.

From beginning to end, he was using his own sister Ji Kou.

However, Gou Jian didn't feel any guilt.

Because Ji Kou is his older sister, who used to be the princess of Yue Kingdom!

No wonder others say that the water poured out by a married daughter cannot be recovered!

Now, Ji Kou has only one identity, and that is the Queen of Wu, the wife of Wu Wang Qingji!

Ji Kou should never think of Yue's hatred for subjugation.

Thinking of this, Gou Jian couldn't help feeling bitter in his heart.

Thinking of his father Yunchang's dying words, let him not forget the hatred of destroying the country and killing his father, but can Goujian really do it?

Even if Ji Kou can trust him without reservation, what about Qing Ji?
Qingji has been secretly guarding against Goujian like a thief.

Moreover, Queen Ji Pao is completely unaware of Gou Jian's ambitions. If she knew that Gou Jian had not forgotten the hatred in the past, and had been thinking of killing Qing Ji, overthrowing the state of Wu, and restoring the state of Yue, would she still be able to help Gou Jian in this way?

Impossible!

Ji Kou loves Qingji deeply, and regards Wu as his own country, so it is absolutely impossible for him to agree with Goujian.

I'm afraid that if Gou Jian speaks out what's on his mind, Ji Kou might act preemptively and poison Gou Jian to death...

"His Majesty is here—"

While Ji Kou and Goujian were drinking tea and reminiscing about the old days, after dealing with the daily government affairs and celebrations, they entered the Jiaofang Hall step by step.

"Chen Goujian sees the king! The king is omnipotent!"

Gou Jian quickly stood up, knelt down towards Qing Ji who was walking towards him, and then kowtowed.

"Goujian, don't be too polite, get up quickly."

"Thank you king!"

In front of Qingji, Goujian has always been cautious and humble.

In fact, as a courtier, Goujian didn't need to kneel and kowtow to Qingji. Such a big ceremony to worship, but Goujian did it himself, and Qingji couldn't force it.

Qingji immediately sat down beside Queen Ji Pai.

"Your Majesty, my concubine has brewed the honeysuckle tea that you like most on weekdays, please have a taste of it, Your Majesty."

Ji Kou picked up the teapot and poured it on top of the teacup.

The habit of drinking tea in Wu State actually started from Wu Wang Qingji.

In the past, whether in the South or the Central Plains, tea drinking was not popular among nobles.

However, since Qingji's reputation as a tea lover was established, people all over the world rushed to follow suit, causing a trend of drinking tea.

"Well, it tastes good. Queen, the tea you make is delicious, and it suits everyone's appetite!"

Qingji said full of praise.

Immediately, Qingji saw Goujian who was still standing on one side, with half of his body bowed, with lowered eyebrows, and said, "Goujian, sit down. Today, you and I don't need to have many courtesies, just chatting about the old days."

"Thank you king!"

Goujian sat down in a proper manner again, not daring to look directly at Qingji.

Queen Ji Kui, who was on the side, couldn't help sighing secretly when she saw Gou Jian being so humble and cowering in front of Qing Ji.

Qingji always scares Goujian like this, how can he prevent the latter from having a short life?
You must know that people who are too cautious and scheming generally don't live long!
After drinking a cup of tea, Qingji turned his attention to Goujian and said with a smile, "Goujian, what do you think of following the army to conquer Lingnan this time?"

"Your Majesty, I believe that the six counties in the south of the Five Ridges are located in a remote place, but the Yue people in the land are unruly and disobedient. During the process of conquering the barbarians, our Southern Expeditionary Army suffered many deaths and injuries..."

The words Goujian said were not nutritious, they were just for the occasion, Qingji didn't like to listen to them.

Therefore, Qingji seemed to say casually: "Goujian, you can return to Jinling this time and be promoted to Huben Zhonglang, you should also thank the queen."

"It was the queen who spoke many times around the widow and recommended it to the widow, so the widow promoted you in an exceptional way. Otherwise, with your qualifications, I'm afraid it would be difficult for you to do the job."

As soon as the words fell, Qingji kept watching Goujian, but it was a pity that Goujian kept bowing his body like a man suffering from rickets, bowing to himself and saying: "It is the king's kindness and the queen's kindness that I can have today." also!"

"Goujian, Wu Zixu has already served as the imperial censor. Among the three lords and nine ministers of our country, there is still a lack of a guard. Do you have an ideal candidate in your mind?"

Qingji is still testing Goujian further.

This made the queen Ji Pao who was on the side very uncomfortable.

After all, she was caught between her husband and younger brother!
Gou Jian didn't think too much, and immediately replied: "Your Majesty, I don't dare to be professional. There are many famous generals in my country of Wu, and there are not a few who can live in the Weiwei."

"The widow wants you to be the guard, are you willing?"

"I dare not!"

Gou Jian immediately said: "Your Majesty, I am young, my seniority is still inexperienced, and my combat achievements are not as good as Meng Ben, Gongsun Xiong, Xu Menchao, Zhan Ru and other generals, so I am not competent."

"Aspirations don't depend on age or youth. Goujian, the widow favors you."

Qing Ji glanced at Gou Jian thoughtfully, and then said with a smile, "I heard that you are very brave in the army, and always take the lead in every battle. Even fierce generals like Gongsun Xiong and Xu Menchao feel ashamed of themselves."

"It's just right. I am busy with state affairs on weekdays and neglected to practice martial arts. I have nothing to do today. Gou Jian, how about you and I perform martial arts?"

"This……"

Gou Jian couldn't help hesitating for a while.

Qingji stood up on his own, stretched his muscles and said, "I will go ahead and wait for you outside."

"promise."

Regarding Qingji's order, Gou Jian dared not have any intention of disobedience.

(End of this chapter)