Rebirth of Wu Ba Spring and Autumn

The time has entered the 27th year of Wu Wang Qingji, that is, 487 BC, the third month of the lunar calendar.

Wei Zhi, who was still attacking Xinzheng City, had no choice but to lead the Wei army back to aid Anyi City after receiving the strict order from his father Wei Xu.

Wu Zixu then set up an ambush on Tiaoshan, defeated the Wei army, beheaded more than 3 people, and captured more than 20 people. Including Wei Zhi, more than [-] generals of the Wei army were all captured alive by the Wu army.

Knowing the situation of the Battle of Tiaoshan, the Zhao and Han coalition forces far away in Xinzheng were a little flustered.

However, the coach Zhao Yang remained calm and fiercely attacked Xinzheng City with a more fierce offensive, hoping to break through the capital of Zheng State before Wu Jun arrived.

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The western capital of Wu State, Xianyang.

In the Zide Hall, Qingji sat on the majestic platform, and below were Fan Li, Sun Wu, Bo Tong, Kong Qiu, Ji Ran, Yang Hu, Gong Zihong, Tian Rangju, Wen Zhong, and Zeng Dian. .

It is worth mentioning that Prince Heng, as the crown prince, has been sitting in Jinling from beginning to end and will not come to Xianyang.

"Second and third sons, Wu Zixu won a big victory in Tiaoshan. You think, the next step is for our Wu army to rush to support Xinzheng? Or should we attack Anyi City?"

Why did Qingji ask this question?
All the ministers present couldn't help but look at each other in blank dismay.

Zeng pointed out: "Your Majesty, my country of Wu sent troops this time to save Zheng. Naturally, it is more appropriate to directly rescue Xinzheng."

"So far, Xinzheng City has been besieged by the three-Jin coalition forces for nearly two months."

"The situation in Xinzheng City is precarious, and there is a danger of being attacked by the coalition forces of South Korea and Zhao at any time."

"If Xinzheng falls, the state of Zheng will be as good as a subjugated state."

As soon as the remark made by Zeng came out, Tian Rangju retorted: "This remark about the internal history of Zhisu is wrong."

"Your Majesty, I think that breaking Anyi City at this time and leveling the Kingdom of Wei will lead to a great victory!"

"In the battle of Tiaoshan, the elite of the Wei State was wiped out, and the remaining Wei army was only a weak army, unable to fight."

Before Qingji could speak, Zeng Dian snorted and said with a smile, "What Zuo Sima said, Da Miao!"

"Destroy Wei? This matter is no small matter."

"Although my country of Wu is a big country, with strong national strength, I am proud of it in the world."

"However, the state of Wei is not a small country. Before the war, our state of Wu was not ready to destroy Wei. If we hastily sent troops to destroy Anyi City, the state of Wei might not necessarily be destroyed."

"Because after the war, the two countries of Han and Zhao, who share the same spirit with Wei, are bound to help Wei restore."

"What can I do?"

It is not very difficult for Wu to destroy Wei.

It's just how to keep the city land that originally belonged to Wei State, that is the most difficult thing.

Han, Zhao, Wei, and Jin are not joking.

It is best for Wu Guo to wipe out the three Jins in one go, without giving them a chance to react.

If not, once San Jin comes back to his senses, there will be endless wars at that time.

Tian Rangju said indifferently: "Governing Su Nei Shi, I just said to break the city of Anyi and wipe out the state of Wei, but I didn't say anything about destroying Wei."

"What's the difference between the two?"

"The difference is that the fall of the capital does not necessarily mean that the country will perish."

Tian Rangju shook his head and said: "If my Wu army can break through Anyi City, and then send troops to sweep the cities of Wei State, plunder its treasury money and food, and move its soldiers and civilians, why should we be afraid of the counterattack of the Wei people or the Three Jins in the future?"

"good."

Qing Ji nodded slightly, expressing his agreement.

There are people who lose their land, and people and places remain.

Wu Guo was not ready to destroy Wei.

Under Zhao Yang's careful planning, the alliance formed by Han, Zhao, Wei, and Jin was very strong and would not be easily disintegrated.

Therefore, Wu Guo must defend the land of Wei, and the situation he will face afterwards must be the continuous counterattack of the Three Jin Dynasties.

No matter how strong the state of Wu is, no matter how powerful its troops are, it cannot withstand this constant consumption...

"Your Majesty."

Zeng tried his best to persuade him: "The situation in Xinzheng City is extremely dangerous now. If Your Majesty does not send troops to help, I am afraid that Xinzheng City will fall, and Zheng State will also be destroyed."

"If there is no Zheng State in the Central Plains, and the alliance of the Three Jins is unbreakable, it may not be easy for the king to go out from Chang'an County to destroy the Three Jins."

"Please think twice, Your Majesty!"

Hearing this, Qingji smiled slightly and said, "Zeng Dian, if I want to destroy the Three Jins, I don't have to go out from Hangu Pass."

The destruction of Zheng State is indeed of no benefit to Wu State.

After all, Zheng Guo can be regarded as a middle-level power. After being divided by the three Jins, the national strength of the Three Jins will be further improved.

This is not what Qingji wants to see.

"Fan Li, what do you think?"

Qingji set his sights on Fan Li.

Fan Li thought for a moment, then said: "Your Majesty, I think that if Xinzheng is to be saved, Anyi will also be captured."

"Oh? Be more specific."

"After this battle, the state of Zheng is bound to collapse, and there is no possibility of rising again."

Fan Li said slowly: "Your Majesty, you can send Wu Zixu to send troops to attack the city of Anyi, and plunder the wealth of Wei and the people of Li."

"In addition, Your Majesty should send another army to assist Xinzheng."

Hearing this, Qingji shook his head and said, "In terms of time, it may be too late."

"Under the attack of the Han-Zhao coalition forces, Xinzheng may not last long."

"Then let them take Xinzheng!"

Fan Liyu said earnestly: "Your Majesty, I think the time is ripe for my Great Wu to truly take over the Central Plains."

"The army sent by the king does not need to rescue Xinzheng, but enters the land of the king of Zhou, wipes out the kingdoms of the king, and then forces the emperor to donate the nine tripods, and grasp the map and household registration of the world. This is the achievement of the emperor!"

"hiss!"

Hearing Fan Li's plan, Sun Wu, Tian Rangju, Wen Zhong and others present couldn't help staring, gasped, and were extremely shocked.

According to Jiuding, according to the books, the emperor is coerced to order the world, and the world dare not listen, this is the king's career!
Having said that, many years ago, when Wu State became the overlord, it was already holding Zhou Tianzi hostage.

Even in Luoyi and Chengzhou, there are troops from the state of Wu stationed...

Even if the state of Wu wanted to destroy Zhou, it would be a breeze.

"No!"

Kong Qiu immediately retorted, blowing his beard and staring: "Tianzi Zhou, after all, is the ruler of the world, how can he bully Wu like this?"

"If Wu State acts like this, I am afraid that Qi, Yan, Song, Wei and other countries will definitely not let it go."

"All nations form a coalition to attack our country of Wu, what should we do?"

"The hearts of the people in the world still lie in the Zhou family. The great Wu is based on the Jiuding, according to the books, and the emperor, I am afraid that instead of commanding the world, it is very likely to backfire and arouse people's righteous indignation."

"Please think twice, Your Majesty!"

Fan Li's claim is indeed too bold.

The risks involved are too great, is it worth it for Wu Guo to take such a risk?

"Ha ha."

Fan Li said with a faint smile: "Prime Minister You, what is human heart? Human heart is unpredictable!"

"As early as after King Ping moved to the east, the authority of the emperor plummeted, and the princes and countries no longer obeyed the Zhou family."

"The royal family of Zhou has been struggling all these years. No one dares to destroy Zhou, but because they are afraid of becoming the target of public criticism and being attacked by the princes."

"With the current strength of our Wu Kingdom, why should we be afraid of the invasion of the coalition forces of the princes?"