A Millennium Aristocratic Family Starting from the Shang Dynasty

Chapter 15
After driving away Marquis Shen and Marquis Sui, no one dared to oppose Ji Bi's orders.At this time, Ji Bi finally enjoyed the feeling of being arbitrary and in control.

Under Ji Bi's order, the Sixth Army of the Son of Heaven began to prepare for the attack. This time, because of the long journey to the east to conquer Huai, Ji Bi planned to use Qi and Lu as bases, and then launched a crusade against Huai.

The news that the Son of Heaven decided to attack the Huai Kingdom in person spread quickly, and many princes did not expect that the Son of Heaven would decide to conquer the Huai Kingdom himself.Especially for some powerful princes, they know very well that the Six Armies of the Son of Heaven are the force to frighten the world.

With the six armies of the Son of Heaven in hand, no prince dared to act presumptuously.But if an emperor who has never led an army to lead an army to fight, there are too many variables in it.

Of course, there are still many princes who are overjoyed. In their view, the Sixth Army of the Son of Heaven among Wang Ji is an invincible army in the world. A military parade?

How powerful the Yin Shang was back then, they were all destroyed under the attack of Bang Zhou's six armies of the emperor, not to mention the Huai Kingdom established by the descendants of the Yin Shang now?
It's just a mere land of barbarians, how can it compete with the Six Armies of the Son of Heaven supported by the princes of the world?
Moreover, there are many benefits to fighting with the emperor. If you make great achievements in fighting with the emperor, you may be able to be entrusted as a prince again.As for defeat, they didn't think about it at all.

Huai country, Huai'an.

The news that Zhou Tianzi wanted to personally conquer Huai State had long been known by Huai State's secret agents. These years, Huai State had always been vigilant against Bang Zhou, and there were people there all year round to inquire about the news of the vassal states and Bang Zhou.These people are either businessmen or retainers, and they use various methods to collect information for the Huai country.

Zhou Tianzi personally made such a big move, they naturally passed the news back the first time.

Wang Zhao is discussing this year's taxation and farming issues with Da Si Nong.Seeing that the autumn harvest is about to come, this is also the main source of food for the country.The autumn harvest must be completed in a short period of time. Once the timing is missed, or the weather is not perfect and there is a heavy rain, it will be a big problem for the grain harvest.

The guards hurriedly brought up a roll of bamboo slips. Wang Zhao opened it and looked through it. After seeing the news that Zhou Tianzi personally led the army to conquer the Huai Kingdom, his expression changed.

"Ji Bi actually conscripted the army at this time. Doesn't he know that it is an important time for the autumn harvest? With the army dispatched, what will happen to the grain in the field? Are you crazy?" Wang Zhao couldn't help but said after reading the information.

"Your Majesty, the Son of Heaven, Bang Zhou, is leading an army, and we also need to gather the army to prepare for battle!" said the minister next to him.

"Haha, don't worry!" Wang Zhao dropped the bamboo slips casually, and laughed loudly: "This Ji Bi is not good at military affairs, and even drove San Gong away a while ago, and insisted on leading the army to come here alone. ?” (The ancestor of the Yin and Shang princes re-established the Fang Kingdom and inherited the duke. In order to emphasize orthodoxy, the Wang family was changed, and the son’s surname was Wang.)
Wang Zhao is over forty years old this year. Thanks to Zijue's good genes, he is physically strong and handsome. Especially these years, Zijue took him to teach him personally, and at the same time let him lead the army to conquer Huaiyi.It can be said that Ji Bi has experienced many battles, and Ji Bi is not comparable.

"Our Huai country has 50 people, [-] soldiers, and [-] chariots. Although Bangzhou has a large army, it has come from a long distance and the army is exhausted. How can we wait for our opponent?" Wang Zhao said loudly. The officials also settled down.

Soon the court meeting ended, and the ministers left one after another, leaving only a few important ministers here.Then it was time for everyone to discuss countermeasures.

"Jie, you lead people to train the army. It will take at least a month for Bang Zhou's army to arrive. It is enough for you to prepare. Weapons and food are indispensable!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

"Zhang, harvest this year's autumn grain as soon as possible, and put the grain into storage!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty, although Bangzhou's army came from far away, it was numerous in number. Qi, Lu, Ju, Ji, Tan and other countries sent troops. The army was no less than [-], and our army was only [-]. The enemy is outnumbered and we are few. Confidence defeats Bang Zhou, but if the loss is too large, it will also damage the national strength, why not state your interests to Xu Guo and form an alliance with him?"

When Wang Zhao heard the words, he nodded immediately, approved Wang Tao's words, and immediately said: "Xiangguo's words are not bad, I wonder who can be sent as an envoy to Xu Guo?"

"Your Majesty, if I am willing to go on an envoy, I will definitely ask Marquis Xu to agree to the covenant." Wang Tao said.

"Xiangguo will definitely succeed if he goes out, and Gu is here to wait for the good news of Xiangguo. When Xiangguo returns, Gu will definitely reward him!" Wang Zhao promised.

After Wang Tao got the order, he immediately returned to his mansion, and after preparing the items, he led a team of people and rushed towards Xu Guokuai.

Huai State is not far from Xu State, and the two countries are adjacent to each other. According to seniority, the current Lord of Xu State is Wang Zhao's nephew.Of course, in the face of the king of a country, it is natural not to talk about seniority so simply.Most of the time, the two parties are still in an equal relationship.

When Wang Tao entered the capital of Xu State, Xu State also sent a high-level reception.After all, since the time of Zijue, the relationship between the two parties has been very good.

Wang Tao was welcomed into King Xu's palace. Wang Tao is also a descendant of Zijue, but a concubine.However, he was quick-witted, had a very high standard of governing the country, and was quite handsome, so he was appointed as the prime minister by Wang Zhao.

After arriving at Xu Palace, Wang Tao bowed solemnly to Xu Hou. Xu Hou was also very happy, and said softly, "It's been hard work for Wang Xiangyuan to come, so don't be too polite, just take your seat!"

Wang Tao bowed and saluted, "Grand Xu, Tao is terrified to greet him with such courtesy."

"Haha, Huai State and Xu State are relatives by marriage, there should be such etiquette, Wang Xiang need not worry!" Xu Gong said with a smile.

"Since the Huai Kingdom was established in the land of Huaisi, those countries have become more honest, and my Xu Kingdom has also become more stable. This is all thanks to King Jue!"

"Xu State is also a big country in the east. Without the help of Xu State, how can Huai State fight against Qilu and other countries alone?" Wang Tao said respectfully: "Now Xu State and Huai State are each other's wings and support each other. Bang Zhou Fang Guo contends."

Hearing Wang Tao's words, Xu Gong was very happy, and then continued to ask: "Wang Xiang came to visit in person, there must be something important, I don't know what it is?"

"The monarch received the news that the emperor Bangzhou led the emperor's six armies and summoned Qi, Lu, Tan Juji and other countries to attack the Huai country. The monarch sent me because he wanted to join forces with Xu to deal with Bangzhou's army!" Wang Tao directly Said.

As soon as the words fell, the originally lively palace hall suddenly became quiet. The news that Emperor Bang Zhou led the army came shocked the king and ministers of Xu Guo very much.

After a while, there were whispers in the hall, and soon a minister stood up and asked, "Bang Zhou's army came to attack the Huai country. What is it doing to my Xu country? The king came here to drag Xu into the country." Is it among them?"

(End of this chapter)