Rebirth of Wu Ba Spring and Autumn

Chapter 816

The time has entered the 22th year of Wu Wang Qingji, that is, 492 BC, the first month.

When Qin Bo Yingning learned that Sun Wu had led his army to destroy Shu, and had attacked the Qin army that had entered Shu and captured nearly [-] people, he was furious.

However, Ying Ning was still willing to believe that this might be a misunderstanding, so he sent his senior official, Zihu, to Nanzheng, the seat of Hanzhong County in the state of Wu, to ask Wen Zhong to fulfill the letter of credence for the cession of Hanzhong County, which he had made before, and would be sent to Nanzheng. The captured Qin soldiers were released.

Zihu came to the government office in Nanzheng City, and couldn't see the language for several days, which made Zihu vaguely have a bad premonition in his heart.

Sure enough, when Zihu saw Wen Zhong, the latter turned his face and refused to recognize anyone.

"What? Ceded Hanzhong County?"

Wen Zhong had an unbelievable look on his face, and said, "Mr. Zihu, when did I say that my great Wu wants to cede Hanzhong County to Qin?"

Hearing this, Zihu's expression darkened, and then he took out his credentials, handed them to Wenzhong, and said patiently, "Mr. Wen, there are credentials to prove it!"

"Years ago, you represented Marquis Wu to Yongcheng, and signed this letter of credence with our monarch."

"According to the agreement in the State Letter, the State of Qin sent troops to help the State of Wu to destroy Shu. After the event was completed, as a reward, the State of Wu ceded fifteen cities in Hanzhong County, with a radius of [-] miles, to Qin."

"There are the seals of the monarchs of Qin and Wu on it, with black characters on white silk. How can the Prime Minister not accept it? How can Ru Wu not fulfill the agreement?"

Wen Zhong smiled, put the letter of credence aside, and then picked up a letter of credence from the table on one side and handed it to Zihu to read.

"Doctor Zihu, I misunderstood! This is a huge misunderstanding!"

"My king established the letter of credence to cede the land of Hanzhong County to Qin. However, it is not six hundred miles, but six miles!"

"This is the letter of the state, please read it, doctor."

Zihu carefully read the contents of the letter of credence. After seeing the word "hundred" crossed out, how could he still not understand the sinister intentions of the king and ministers of the state of Wu?

Zihu suddenly became furious, and pointed at Wen Zhong's nose, spitting and cursing: "Scam! This is a blatant fraud!"

"Wait, isn't this bullying honest people?"

"How can a land with a radius of six hundred miles become six miles?"

"Wouldn't you be afraid of breaking your trust in the world and incurring revenge from us, Great Qin?"

Hearing this, Wen Zhong wiped the saliva off his face, and then said flatly: "Doctor Zihu, if it is a land of six miles, it is a land of six miles."

"That's all I've said. If Ru Qin refuses to accept it, you should not rely on your words, but rely on Qin's sword!"

"..."

For a moment, Zihu, as if he had aged more than ten years, staggered back two steps, and then smiled wryly: "Wen Zhong, I really didn't misread you, and I didn't misread Marquis Wu."

"Before the monarch established this letter of state, I was already confused, and I repeatedly made suggestions, but they were not adopted by the monarch. If I knew this earlier, I, Zihu, should die at that time!"

It can be said that Zihu has often dealt with the state of Wu, and he has a better understanding of the behavior style of the king and ministers of the state of Wu.

At this time, he already regretted that he did not risk his life to persuade Ying Ning not to make such a letter of credence with Wen Zhong...

Regarding this, Wen Zhong just shook his head and said: "Doctor Zihu, there is no medicine for repentance in this world. In a world of great rivalry, the strong will be strong, and the weak will perish!"

"Now that Wu is strong and Qin is weak, my king has made up his mind to destroy Qin. Where will Qin go in the future?"

"Doctor Zihu, you are a rare wise man among Qin people."

"My king appreciates your talent. If the doctor changes his course and joins Wu to serve, I believe that he will be able to become a marquis and worship minister in Wu in the future, at least without losing his position as one of the nine ministers."

Hearing this, Zihu just let out a wry smile and said, "Wen Zhong, I, Zihu, was born as a Qin native and died as a Qin ghost. I will never abandon my mother country."

"Landscapes meet each other, and there will be a period later."

"Walk slowly, don't send."

After saluting each other, Zihu could still maintain his demeanor and slowly left the government office.

However, when he was boarding the carriage, Zihu, who had lost his mind, staggered and fell. Fortunately, he was supported by the attendants beside him so that he would not hit his forehead.

"Go to the doctor!"

"puff!"

Zihu finally couldn't help it, spurted out a mouthful of old blood, clutched his chest, his shoulders trembled, and almost sat down.

"I am fine."

Zihu gritted his teeth, then shook off the hand of his entourage, and climbed into the carriage, his cloudy eyes reflected a kind of sadness...

"Go back to Yong City! Let's go!"

……

When Zihu returned to Yongcheng and told Uncle Qin Yingning the news that Wu State planned to launch a war to destroy Qin, the latter was immediately furious and cursed like thunder.

"Wu thief! Traitor! Evil thief! Dog thief——"

"Too much deceit! Qingji, I will eat your flesh and sleep on your skin!"

At this moment, Ying Ning wished to tear up Qing Ji to vent her hatred.

Since ancient times, how could anyone dare to deceive a country like this?

For a moment, Ying Ning only felt deeply humiliated and deeply hated. Under the rage, he couldn't help but "Wow", he vomited blood in his mouth, his eyes were darkened, and he fainted.

"monarch!"

All the ministers and officials above the court anxiously stepped forward to watch.

Over the years, Ying Ning's health has been deteriorating, and he often seeks medical advice to maintain his life. Now that he is stimulated by this kind of stimulation, how can he not become distraught, and then vomit blood and faint?
After a long time, Ying Ning finally woke up leisurely, looked at the officials under the majesty's platform with a pale face, and said in a hoarse voice: "Second and third sons, I, Ying Ning, am a sinner of Qin."

"The state of Wu is very powerful now, and if you want to attack my state of Qin, can the second and third sons have a countermeasure?"

Upon hearing this, all the ministers couldn't help but looked at each other in blank dismay, not daring to speak.

Zihu sighed, and stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, ministers and others have just received the urgent report that the Wu army in Shu has recruited a large number of civilians and is repairing the old road leading to Qin. Sun Wu has already led an army to Hanzhong County."

"If the State of Wu conquers Qin, there are only two suitable routes. One is the Wuguan Road starting from Hanzhong County and Danshui Line, and the other is the Baoxie Valley Road starting from the middle of Shu."

"The main force of Wu should attack Qin from the relatively wide and flat Wuguan Road."

"Therefore, the monarch should mobilize troops and horses as soon as possible. The soldiers of the whole country should be stationed at Feng and Hao, and at the same time, a partial division should be stationed at Pingyang."

After a pause, Zihu said again: "In addition, if the whole country of Wu invades, it may be difficult for Qin to resist it alone. The monarch should also send envoys to the Six Jin, Qi, Song, Zheng, Wei and other countries. , so that the allied armies of the princes took advantage of the vacancy to enter and attack Wu Guo on a large scale!"

"good."

Ying Ning nodded slightly in agreement.

This is already the best countermeasure they can come up with.

Although the territory of the Qin State is mostly flat and there is no danger to defend, but it is solid with Weihan in the east, and the precipitous and towering Qinling Mountains in the south.

It would not be easy for Wu to destroy Qin.

(End of this chapter)