warring states careerist

Chapter 213
Young Master Lian was not angry, and after hearing this, he also laughed along with Sheng Chuo, feeling much happier in his heart.

He knew that Shengchuo was joking, and he also knew that Shengchuo meant that if you were still so secretive, or even said something high-sounding, there would be no assistant relationship between us.

That being the case, Young Master Lian asked for advice again: "What do you mean, sir?"

Sheng Chuo thought of what he heard a few years ago, and whispered: "In Shangqiu in the past, I once heard Shi Shi say that all nobles who have been outstanding since childhood and have never failed are more self-willed and self-confident than others. Believers..."

"He is...although many reasons are wrong, but I believe in this reason. You think, is Young Master Ji such a nobleman who has been outstanding since childhood and has never failed?"

Young Master Lian nodded without hesitation, thinking that there was no better word to describe Wei Jian.

Leading the army at the age of 16, taking command when he became an adult, Tian Zifang praised him, Wei people admired him, he was famous everywhere, and he was directly positioned as the heir, and he was born as the eldest son of the clan, and his father started an amazing career...

The young master has even heard of Shi's reputation, and now he often hears about it, so he believes in this truth even more.

Then he asked Sheng Chuo: "What does Mr. mean..."

Sheng Chuo said with a smile: "A headstrong person is always proud. You think, young master, are you afraid that one day people will always say that he is not as good as his father when they mention him?"

The young master nodded and said: "Wei Si's virtuous ability is difficult to surpass. Take Xihe, defeat Chu people, break Qi, three points Jin Shifeng... I don't know how to surpass."

Sheng Chuo nodded and said: "Yes, Young Master Chi has never failed. But when Weiss died, he faced his first defeat: as Marquis of Wei, he was destined to be inferior to his father at the beginning of his succession. This is his first defeat."

"So, he won't allow it, he will only become stronger, and he will only want to start a bigger career!"

Sheng Chuo finished speaking, and said: "This kind of person seems to have a good name, but he likes those words of praise. He will listen to the criticism with a smile on his face, but he doesn't take it seriously in his heart. The smile is only for the good name. ! Therefore, the succession of this person, plus the fact that the Wei people defeated the Chu army in Shangqiu this time, is the opportunity of the young master!"

The young master kept asking for advice, and Sheng Chuo said: "Young master, you must understand that you have to do two things. Return to Qin to succeed the throne and strengthen Qin to make the country rich."

"Therefore, the son has no chance to return to Qin, so the opportunity to strengthen Qin cannot be allowed to appear now. We can only delay it later, but we have to create opportunities."

"Now there is an opportunity to strengthen Qin, and that is the opportunity prepared to win Mourning Son. The young master is destined to fail to return to Qin. Why don't the people of Qin choose a monarch who strengthens Qin, but choose a young master who is in exile in Wei?" ?”

"If the young master happens to have the opportunity to strengthen Qin when he succeeds to the throne, that would be the best! What does the young master think is the first thing to do after strengthening Qin?"

The young master didn't even think about it, even though he was in the capital of Wei at this time, he still replied firmly: "Defeat Wei, take Xihe, and get the danger of Xiaoguan Hangu Pass, the land of Hequ!"

Sheng Chuo asked again: "If Wei Si dies, and Li Kui, Duan Gan, Mu Tian and Zifang both die, what is the biggest problem in taking Xihe?"

Young Master Lian replied subconsciously: "Wu Qi!"

Sheng Chuo praised: "Yes, if Wei Si and other old people are dead, the biggest problem in taking Xihe is Wu Qi. Wu Qi knows the army and can govern, so he must know the importance of Xihe, and he will definitely choose to completely subdue the Qin people first. Then go to the Central Plains to fight for hegemony."

"If he didn't choose that way, he wouldn't be Wu Qi! But... the frontiers of Qin, how can it be as rich as Zheng, Wei, Song and other Central Plains?"

"If you want to fight for hegemony, then Helu Goujian knows that he wants to fight for the hegemony of the Central Plains, and the Chu people are also trying their best to go north... Wu Qi is willing to spend decades to persuade the Qin people to stabilize Xihe. He has never experienced failure since he was a child. Is Chi willing? Is the young master Chi willing to do something great out of pride?"

"In the battle of Shangqiu, once the Chu people were defeated, the Wei people must consider whether to attack the Chu people's Central Plains such as Daliang and Yuguan immediately? Or choose to continue to subdue the Qin people, stabilize Zhongshan, and take Zhao Han as an alliance, slowly plotting the Central Plains ?”

"Young Master, after listening to me so much, how do you think Young Master Chi will choose?"

Young Master Qin smiled and said: "Since you said that Weiss is already seventy, and Young Master Chi is also ambitious and proud, he will definitely choose the one that is most beneficial to him in the future, as you said about my choice. Young Master Chi will definitely choose to dominate the Central Plains." Therefore, they will inevitably choose to send troops south immediately, defeat the Chu people, wait for the opportunity, invade Yuguan Daliang and other places in one fell swoop, and drive the Chu people south."

Sheng Chuo said with a smile: "That's exactly the case. And Young Master Jian can lead the army, so he should choose to ask for this army to be the commander, defeat the King of Chu, and then establish his reputation."

"If he chooses this way, he will have to worry about one thing: before he leads his troops, the Chu people have defeated Shangqiu and made an alliance with Song Gong, so that the Song people will form an alliance with Chu and fight against the Wei people together."

"So, he can't wait. I heard that the envoys from the Song people came to ask for help. Wei Hou is already discussing the matter of sending troops. You can inquire about it. Young Master Ji will definitely support sending troops at this time, but I'm afraid Wu Qi will not support it. It's time to send troops."

"If it is possible, the conflict between the two can be planted now. Then because of taking the Central Plains? Or suppress Qin Fu Zhongshan first? These two things, it is impossible for the two to reconcile."

"When the time comes, won't Young Master Wei still be bored with Wu Qi? I have met Wu Qi before, dealt with him before, and heard about him many times, so I know his great talent."

"But his great talent will definitely destroy him in the future. Because of his great talent, he can only choose to guard Xihe, govern Xihe, and subdue the people of Qin. And this... is definitely not what Gongzi Chi wants... because it is too slow , it is very difficult to be famous in the world, and it is even more difficult to be famous!"

Sheng Chuo said again: "I guess, this time the Marquis of Wei asked all the ministers about sending troops, Wu Qi would definitely advise to delay sending troops."

Young Master Lian asked, "How do you know?"

Sheng Chuo said with a smile: "Because I used to be a minister of Xiangzi Niu's family, and Wu Qi was a general of Lu. We have fought against each other. Back then, the Marquis of Lu begged Zimozi, and Wu Qi was there, so Wu Qi knew Zimozi's abilities. I believe in Zimozi's art of defending the city more than others."

"So, Wu Qi knew that even if the Chu people tried their best, they would not be able to capture Shangqiu before the food in the city ran out."

"Then, the later the troops are dispatched, the more exhausted the Chu people will be. The more they can win, the more the Han people will be able to attach themselves to Wei."

"As for the food in Shangqiu, my lord, don't forget that the first place to get Sumai Xingu was in Shangqiu. Although I don't know the situation in Shangqiu at this time, I guess there must be enough food!"

"Wu Qi must have thought the same way, and King Zhuang was still besieging the city for October, so Wu Qi would definitely advise that the later the army is sent, the better."

Sheng Chuo changed the topic: "However, Young Master Ji doesn't want to send troops as late as possible."

"Because the young master conquered Xihe, surrounded Zhongshan, and attacked Linqiu and Pingyin, he was invincible in all battles. Therefore, he only needs one victory, a victory against the king of Chu."

"He knows that the longer the siege, the easier it is to win. But since he is confident that he can win, why should he accept the chance? If the Chu people break Shangqiu within a few months, how can he find such an opportunity? "

Sheng Chuo bowed to the young master again and said: "This is now, Wu Qi's remonstrance will be remembered by the young master, but you can turn this kind of memory into... dissatisfaction, young master!"

"As for the future, you can also take this opportunity to let Young Master Chi be determined to fight for hegemony in the Central Plains. In the future, Wu Qi will be resented by the new Marquis once Weiss dies, so you can plant a wooden wedge and let Young Master Chi sting from time to time!"

After finishing speaking, he whispered a lot in Young Master Lian's ear.

The young master nodded frequently, and finally asked: "Looking at the present, the key is the Chu people's siege of Shangqiu. In your opinion, what will the ending be like?"

Sheng Chuo said confidently: "Since the Mo people are in Shangqiu and there is enough food, Shangqiu will not be destroyed. But Zimozi is also unable to defeat the Chu people, so he can only defend the city. In the end, the Chu people can only be exhausted. Defeat the Chu army!"

He got up and smiled and said: "There is no second possibility. This is the method of explaining knowledge I learned from Zimozi. You can do everything I just said by ear!"

(End of this chapter)