Rebirth of Wu Ba Spring and Autumn

Chapter 978 Convince People With Virtue
Wu Zixu and Wenzhong, one is Da Sima and the other is Dazai.

One piece of paper, one piece of military power, they are in different positions, and the things they consider are also different.

For example, how to successfully destroy the Zhongshan Kingdom at the moment.

Wu Zixu advocates killing, while Wenzhong advocates Huairou (probation).

Think back then, how difficult it was for Wu Guo to send troops to conquer the land of Baiyue and Baipu?

The biggest enemy of the soldiers of the Wu army at that time was not the barbarians such as the Yue people and the Pu people, but the miasma in the jungle, as well as poisonous insects and beasts. If they were not careful, the soldiers of the Wu army might contract malaria and die.

Moreover, the Wu army at that time encountered tenacious resistance from the Luoyue people. Wu Zixu advocated the use of the Sanguang policy and brutally suppressed the Luoyue people's rebellion.

This method of warfare was indeed effective. It made the Luoyue people afraid of the state of Wu and the army of Wu, and did not dare to launch a rebellion easily.

However, it is very difficult for the state of Wu to establish its own rule in the land of Luoyue where hatred of the state of Wu prevails.

The Luoyue people, who have always been rebellious and disobedient to Wang Hua, have rebelled from time to time for many years, which makes Qing Ji quite a headache.

Even though time has passed, so many years have passed, there are still Luoyue people hiding in the deep mountains and refusing to submit to Wu.

This is the bitter fruit of hatred.

Qingji can only hope that time will wipe out this hatred, so that those Luoyue people who are still hiding in the mountains and relying on their own efforts will come down the mountain and submit to the rule of Wu.

Xanadu?

No, as far as Qingji knew, the Luoyue people living in the deep mountains had a miserable life, with little to eat and no clothes to cover their bodies. Just like the primitive people, they depended on hunting for a living.

Where they live, there are hidden dangers anytime and anywhere, and their lives are in danger.

Even so, the rebellious Luoyue people still refused to go down the mountain and surrender to Wu...

With such a precedent as the Luoyue people, the monarch and ministers of the state of Wu had to be cautious about how to conquer the Zhongshan people.

"Dazai's words are wrong."

Wu Zixu frowned, and said: "As far as I know, Zhongshan has many mountains and mountains, which are convenient for concealment and not conducive to large army operations. The complicated terrain there is not something my Wu army can get used to in a short time."

"The predecessor of Zhongshan Kingdom was Xian Yu Rong, and Xian Yu Rong has been the confidant of our Chinese nations since ancient times."

"More than 100 years ago, Xian Yu attacked Xing State, and the next year he conquered Wei State. Xing Jun fled and Wei Jun was killed."

"Duke Huan of Qi united the forces of Song, Cao, Xing, and Wei to defeat Xianyu, and saved Xing and Wei from extinction."

"Decades ago, the Jin Kingdom, which was still the overlord at the time, sent Xun Wu two troops to destroy the inhabited city of Xianyu and almost wiped out Xianyu."

"However, after ten years, the Xianyu people took the initiative to send troops to Jin Guoping, defeated the Jin army, captured the Jin warrior Guan Hu, and avenged Jin for destroying Fei and Drum and occupying Zhongren City."

After a pause, Wu Zixu said earnestly, "The Xianyu people have established the Zhongshan Kingdom for more than [-] years, and the national strength is getting stronger, especially in terms of military strength. It is not weaker than the heyday of the Han and Wei countries in the past."

"The Zhongshan people themselves are a rebellious country, and it is difficult to teach them."

"Dazai, you are advocating a policy of gentleness and trying to influence the people of Zhongshan. I am afraid that the Zhongshan Rong will not follow your tactics, but will repay you with kindness and further harm our Wu army."

"This……"

When Wen Zhong heard the words, he hesitated to speak, not knowing what words to say back to Wu Zixu.

At this time, the crown prince Heng who was sitting on the side spoke to Qingji, "Father, my son thinks that although the Zhongshan country is not weak, it is equivalent to a subjugated country now."

"They almost voluntarily abandoned the city and fled to the mountains to resist."

"However, there are still people from Zhongshan who settle in the cities and villages."

"Father, why don't you adopt the method I used before the Great Wu, immigrating to the border, or moving the Zhongshan people to the south?"

The emigration of Wu State to guard the border, or the relocation of restless Li Shu to other places, this method has been tried and tested.

Because, when you arrive in a strange place, you will be surrounded by foreigners with different customs. As immigrants, most of them cannot make too much trouble.

For example, Qingji moved many adherents of the Qin State to the land of Bashu, and many adherents of the Chu State to the nine counties in the south.

For so many years, I haven't seen any moths.

Before Qingji could speak, Wu Zixu retorted, "That's not right."

"Prince, not to mention that the cost is too high. The main force of the Zhongshan people is still there. Once we immigrate from Wu to defend the border, or move the Zhongshan people to other places, it will definitely arouse the Zhongshan people's stubborn resistance."

"This will cause Zhongshan people to be extremely hostile to our country of Wu, which may be counterproductive."

"This……"

Qingji had to admit that Wu Zixu's statement was correct.

Whether it is emigrating to guard the border or moving people to another place, there is a prerequisite, that is, the other party has no choice but to passively obey Wu's arrangements.

Now, the main force of the Zhongshan people has not been wiped out, and Wu Guo is impatient to move the Zhongshan people. Wouldn't it be counterproductive?
Even if the country of Wu immigrates to defend the border, it will have counterproductive effects.

How can Zhongshan people tolerate that their land passed down from generation to generation is taken over by others?

Wen Zhong suddenly said: "Your Majesty, I have a countermeasure."

"please say."

"The Black Ice Terrace of my country of Wu has placed a lot of secret operations in Zhongshan country before, and I can get in touch with some dignitaries of Zhongshan country. Why doesn't your lord let them win over the nobles of Zhongshan people, divide and attack them?"

"good."

Qingji nodded in agreement.

Taking the method of dividing and attacking and finding out some "fresh traitors" to cooperate with Wu Guo, the effect may be slow, but it is definitely effective.

"Wu Heng, I leave this matter to you. At the same time, send someone to tell Tian Rangju that in order to avoid causing more casualties, the army must not go out of the city to fight, let alone go deep into the mountains, and let him wait and see what happens."

"promise!"

Prince Heng agreed.

Wen Zhong asked again: "Your Majesty, Lord Wu'an encountered tenacious resistance from the Dai army at Yanmen Pass. If the war falls into a seesaw, I am afraid that the Yan Kingdom and the northern nomads such as Linhu, Donghu, Loufan, and Xiongnu will go south to help the Dai. It may not be good for me, Wu Jun."

"For the sake of prudence, Your Majesty should consider increasing troops to Daidi, so that Lord Wu'an can break through the Yanmen Pass as soon as possible, destroy Daidi, and not give the Hulu outside the Great Wall any chance to go south to herd horses."

Qing Ji nodded slightly and said, "Then recruit 5 soldiers from Sanchuan County, Hedong County, Shangdang County, Yingchuan County, and Shang County to go to Yanmen Pass, and ask Sun Wu to conquer Yanmen Pass as soon as possible."

"Your Majesty Shengming!"

Things have come to this, Qingji has no better way.

After all, he is in the rear and sits in the center, so he can only place his hope on Sun Wu and Tian Rangju, and he will spare no effort to support them in fighting on the front line.

(End of this chapter)