Rebirth of Wu Ba Spring and Autumn

Chapter 504 Challenged Kingship
Unpredictable!

For generals who lead troops abroad, Qingji generally confers great powers.

It's just that this time Wu Zixu has too much power in his hands.

It may have threatened Qingji's royal power and violated Wu's interests!

The reason why Qingji would not remotely control the generals leading the troops outside was because he knew that such things would be too harmful, so whenever there was a big battle, Qingji would go into battle in person.

This can guarantee that whether it is Sun Wu or Wu Zixu, they will not make great achievements.

It can also ensure that Qingji's prestige in the army remains high.

However, Qingji still did not believe that Wu Zixu would betray him, because his wife and children lived in Jinling City, right under Qingji's nose.

Although Qingji is suspicious by nature and now has suspicions about Wu Zixu, he can't rashly kill Wu Zixu.

"Beautiful."

"Chen is here!"

"You go to the state of Jin immediately and negotiate with the people of Jin..."

After pondering for a while, Qingji said slowly, "Be sure to tell the Marquis of Jin and the Six Ministers that I, the State of Wu, intends to carve up the Land of Zheng with the State of Jin."

"The melon... carve up the land of Zheng?"

Bo Tong was stunned for a moment, and then asked suspiciously, "Your Majesty, didn't you bring about Wu Jin's truce?"

Qing Ji shook his head and said, "This is the end of the matter, the truce is not in the actual interests of Wu. The blood of the soldiers cannot be shed in vain!"

"If the people of Jin don't agree, our country of Wu can only take a step back, and the army will withdraw from Zheng's territory. But how can the people of Jin give up this easy-to-get city land?"

"Your Majesty Yingming!"

Sun Wu, Wen Zhong, Ji Ran and other ministers couldn't help but praise.

The State of Jin will not sit back and watch the State of Zheng be wiped out. On the one hand, the State of Zheng is the younger brother of the State of Jin, which is unreasonable.

On the one hand, it was because the state of Jin could not see the state of Zheng being annexed by the Wu army, allowing Wu's power to further expand and get involved in the Central Plains.

You must know that Zheng Guo is located in the Central Plains, and its geographical location is very important.

If the state of Zheng is defeated, it will serve as a bridgehead for the state of Wu to compete in the Central Plains and compete with the state of Jin for hegemony in the world.

The State of Jin would definitely not want to see the State of Wu grow bigger.

In fact, Qingji also didn't want Wu's territory to be bordered by Jin so early, which might cause some hidden dangers in the Wu-Jin war in the future...

However, things have come to this point.

Qingji would definitely not want to spit out all the territory he got.

But to protect his own interests, Qingji had no choice but to form a clique and bring Jin people to Zheng to share a share of the pie.

As for Zheng Ren's thoughts...

How can this weak country have diplomacy?

What Wu Guo has to consider now is to wipe his ass for what Wu Zixu did, and at the same time seek maximum benefits for Wu Guo.

"In addition, the widow intends to meet the Marquis of Jin in Luoyi. If the people of Jin are willing to carve up the state of Zheng together, they can facilitate this together."

"promise!"

Bo Tong immediately agreed.

"Your Majesty, Wu Zixu's side, I don't know what your Majesty will do?"

Sun Wu asked suspiciously.

"Wu Zixu...Second and third sons, do you think Wu Zixu might betray the widow?"

"will not."

Sun Wu said firmly: "Your Majesty, I am willing to vouch for Wu Zixu. I will vouch for him with my life!"

"hiss!"

Hearing this, Qing Ji remained expressionless, but Fan Li, Ji Ran, Bo Tong, and Kong Qiu who were sitting by the side couldn't help but gasped, feeling extremely shocked.

Has Sun Wu and Wu Zixu formed such a deep friendship?

What Wu Zixu has done is already tantamount to treason, but Sun Wu can still use his wealth and life to guarantee him!
Isn't Sun Tzu afraid of losing his head?

Aren't you afraid of being copied and beheaded by everyone?

afraid!
However, Sun Wu still dared to vouch for Wu Zixu.

Because Sun Wu is well aware that a crisis of trust between the monarch and his subjects may lead to a series of bad chain reactions.

This is undoubtedly fatal to the newly rising state of Wu.

Changing generals before the battle has been a taboo of military strategists since ancient times.

Sun Wu knew that Wu Zixu was loyal to Qingji.

If Qingji sent Wu Zixu a sword, Wu Zixu would draw the sword and kill himself without hesitation.

If Qingji sent Wu Zixu a bottle of poisoned wine, Wu Zixu would drink it without hesitation.

However, who can guarantee what will happen?
Mutual suspicion between monarchs and ministers is a big taboo in itself.

Although Wu Zixu is well-versed in civil and military skills, his political acumen is average (political acumen does not equal political talent).

He is not as good at protecting himself as Sun Wu, nor is he as smooth as Bo Tong.

Wu Zixu is a relatively straightforward person, in short, he is a dead-headed person.

People like Wu Zixu, in Qing Ji's eyes, look like Bai Qi and Han Xin.

If it hadn't been for an enlightened monarch like Qingji who was employing people, Wu Zixu might have been bestowed to death.

"Let Wu Zixu try his best to conquer Xinzheng City and increase the bargaining chip in the negotiation."

After thinking about it for a while, Qingji finally said slowly: "Da Sima, go, tell Wu Zixu, and bring him the widow's autographed letter."

"It is claimed to the outside world that Wu Zixu received a secret order from the widow, rather than attacking Zheng on his own initiative."

"promise!"

Sun Wu, Fan Li and others couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when they heard the words.

Qingji's move is obviously protecting Wu Zixu.

The reason why it was claimed that Wu Zixu sent troops to attack Zheng was under Qing Ji's secret order was to keep things in check.

In this way, it was logical for Wu Zixu to attack Zheng, and he was not disobeying the king's order.

It can not only ensure that Qingji's kingship will not be provoked, but also give Wu Zixu a step down.

It can be said to kill two birds with one stone.

……

The next day, Fengtian Hall.

Qing Ji was wearing a black and red-striped mian suit and a flat sky crown on his head, sitting on his own throne.

At the beginning of the court meeting, Shen Baoxu, who was a guest minister, was the first to stand up with a wat in his hand.

"Your Majesty, I have something to announce!"

"please say."

"I want to impeach Wu Yuan, the imperial historian!"

Shen Baoxu's words immediately caused an uproar.

You must know that Shen Baoxu's identity is very sensitive.

He used to be a senior doctor of Chu State, but he lived in Wu State as a guest, and was honored as a guest minister by Qingji, but Shen Baoxu actually had a double identity.

He is not only a subject of Wu State, but also a subject of Chu State, which is equivalent to a person with dual nationality.

However, anyone with a discerning eye could see that how could a loyal minister of Chu State like Shen Baoxu really defect to Wu State?

Without waiting for the ministers to say anything, Shen Baoxu said loudly: "Your Majesty, Wu Yuan disobeyed the king's order and sent troops to Zheng Guo without authorization. It is really treasonous!"

"Your Majesty, please recall Wu Zixu to Jinling and dismiss him for investigation!"

"..."

Shen Baoxu's words, like a depth bomb, were thrown into the crowd, instantly causing Wu's ministers and officials to whisper to each other.

Their brains are buzzing right now.

Disobeying the king's order and sending troops without authorization is enough to execute Wu Zixu to death.

The magnitude of the problem is huge.

What will Qingji do?
(End of this chapter)