Rebirth of Wu Ba Spring and Autumn

Chapter 686 Please give me a gift from the emperor

The time has entered the 19th year of Wu Wang Qingji, that is, 495 BC, the sixth month of the lunar calendar.

After staying in Shangqiu, the capital of the Song Dynasty, for several days, Qingji finally headed for Huangchi, the site of the alliance of princes.

Huangchi is located at the border of Song State, Wei State, and Zheng State. The Dahe (Yellow River) is more than a hundred miles to the north. After crossing the Yellow River, it is Moyi (Chaoge) of Wei State. The transportation is convenient.

There are not a few countries participating in the Yellow Pool Meeting this time, and it is almost a pattern of anti-Jin in the world...

Headed by Wu, nine vassal states of Cai, Xu, Zhongwu, Tang, Xue, Teng, Ju, Zhu, and Tan formed an army of 5000 men, with more than [-] military chariots, and participated in the alliance of Huangchi.

Among the princes of the Central Plains, Song, Lu, Wei, Zheng, Xu, Chen, Dun, and Cao, these eight countries, all have more than 1000 soldiers and horses, or [-] people to fight...

Of course, Dun State and Cao State are really small countries with few people, not worth mentioning, and they are weaker than the vassal states under Wu's flag.

To be able to send 1000 people to join the war can be said to be the best of benevolence and the power of the country.

Qi State, the great eastern country, dispatched the most soldiers and horses. Because Qingji intended to be courteous to Qihou and make the aging Qihou a "Fangbo", the people of Qi had to take the lead and bear the brunt.

King Cheng of Chu can be called the hero of a generation.

As the "Fangbo" of the alliance of princes this time, Qihou had already stood on the altar, wearing a black crown, a flat sky crown on his head, and a sword hanging from his waist.

Qingji estimated that the total number of soldiers and horses of all parties would exceed 40 at least.

Now, Chujiu can be said to have got his wish.

Shan Zining said solemnly, and at the same time handed over the sausage in his hand.

Because these three countries border on the border of Jin State, they can take the opportunity to expand their territory.

Chujiu didn't dare to neglect, stretched out his hands, and took the emperor's gizzard from Shan Zining.

The solemn and murderous sound of the horn resounded through the sky, brightening the entire wilderness of Huangchi.

The combined armies of Wu and Qi already exceed 13.

Not to mention foreign barbarians, there are a total of 22 countries joining the anti-Jin alliance this time!

"woo woo woo woo--"

However, Qi Hou obviously couldn't hold back the excitement in his heart, even his shoulders were trembling uncontrollably!
Qihou Chujiu, also known as Qi Jinggong in history, has been in power for more than [-] years, and he can be called a "super long standby" monarch.

Even if the monarch is not there in person, he will send Shangqing or Shangdoctor to attend the Huangchi meeting.

Qin, Yan, and Zhongshan, these three countries have not too few soldiers and horses at every turn, at least more than 1.

In addition to the above-mentioned countries, the Yan Kingdom and Zhongshan Kingdom in the north have all come to participate in the alliance.

The number of soldiers and horses in the Qi army mainly depends on the state of Wu.

They are: Wu, Qi, Cai, Xu, Zhongwu, Tang, Xue, Teng, Ju, Zhu, Tan, Song, Lu, Wei, Zheng, Dun, Xu, Chen, Cao, Qin, Yan, Zhongshan.

Therefore, Qingji mobilized more than 5 soldiers and horses in one breath. If the nine vassal states under the Wu flag were added, Wu's side would have an army of 5000 soldiers.

The armies of princes from all over the world formed several phalanxes and stood there, waiting for their monarch to give orders.

The state of Qin in the west also sent Zihu, a senior official, to join the alliance.

How many soldiers and horses does the coalition of princes have?

Not only the royal family of Zhou, even among the various vassal states, not everyone is eligible to be rewarded with meat, this is a kind of honor...

The power of the country!

Although Qihou was getting old and his temples were gray, he still had a vigorous expression on his face.

In the past, the emperor of Zhou would reward the princes with gizzard meat.

This day's gizzard meat is not ordinary.

Gizzards are generally boiled in white water, and pork, mutton, beef, venison, etc. can be used.

The once powerful state of Jin, which has dominated for more than 100 years, will also be maimed or even destroyed under the powerful offensive of the coalition forces led by Chujiu...

That is, the emperor Zhibo, the Zhou royal family recognized you as the leader of the princes.

Banners cover the sky, spears and spears are like forests.

The wish of Chujiu in his life is to gather the princes, respect the king and fight against the barbarians, and restore the glorious hegemony of his ancestor Duke Huan of Qi when "nine princes united to rule the world".

This time at the meeting of the princes in Huangchi, the Marquis of Qi has spent a lot of money in order to have enough power to speak for Qi.

At least, he is the leader of the princes this time!

In Loufan in the northern part of the Jin Kingdom, there is also the Rongdi coalition army, which will also be eyeing...

After all, how can Qi State, as the leader of the princes, have fewer soldiers, horses and military vehicles than Wu State?
This time, to celebrate the taboo, it is necessary to destroy the state of Jin and dismember the state of Jin in one go.

"Chen, Qi Hou Chujiu, pick up the emperor Xun!"

Xun, sacrifice meat also.

Only on the front line of Huangchi, there are now 30 to [-] soldiers and horses from the coalition of princes, and more than [-] military chariots!
This is not counting the troops that may be invested in the later stage.

With a high-pitched announcement, Shan Zining, the envoy of the emperor, climbed up to the altar step by step with a piece of gizzard.

If you add the power of the royal family of Zhou, the Fan family, the Zhongxing family, and the Hu people and Rongdi, it will be even more remarkable.

Qi State dispatched a total of [-] soldiers and more than [-] military chariots...

After offering the meat to the gods, it is equal to the blessing of the gods. It is blessed meat. After the sacrifice, the meat cannot be wasted. The officiant distributes it to the close ones.

Because once the Jin army loses, Qin, Yan, Zhongshan, Qi, Wei, Zheng, and even the Zhou royal family who are adjacent to Jin may not send additional reinforcements.

Up to now, the emperor's bestowal on the princes has become a symbol of "Fang Bo".

Of course, it can't be counted that way.

No, to be precise, it was a solemn expression.

"May the Son of Heaven bless you—"

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It is the meat offered to gods during sacrifices. This era is very particular about sacrifices to gods, and meat is usually included in sacrifices to gods. This kind of meat is called 胙肉.

The rest of the vassal states have as many as two to thirty thousand troops, and as few as one thousand.

Thinking of this, how could Qihou Chujiu not be excited?
How can you not be in high spirits?
"Please ask Marquis Qi to pick up the emperor Xun!"

All kinds of banners and costumes are like a vast ocean, with no end in sight.

For example, in those days, the emperor of Zhou bestowed Xun on King Cheng of Chu.

In this era, even in big countries like Qi and Jin, the number of battles with an army of more than 10 people is very rare, and it can even be said to be unique.

Relying on Suiguo's support, King Cheng of Chu killed his elder brother Du Ao, king of Chu, and won the throne.

After he ascended the throne, he tried his best to make good friends with the princes of the Central Plains, and consolidated the throne by "blessing the princes", "making good friends with the princes" and paying heavy tribute to the King of Zhou.

At the same time, King Cheng of Chu took the order of King Hui of Zhou to suppress Yiyue and vigorously develop Jiangnan.

Since 655 BC, the state of Chu has successively destroyed Er, Gu, Jiao, Xian, Huang, Ying, Jiang, Dao, Bai, Fang, Zhen, Kui and other states. .

(End of this chapter)