In Ji Kang's memories of his previous life, among the Seven Heroes of the Warring States, Yan Guo's sense of existence has always been low.

There are many reasons for this. But one of the reasons: the royal family of Yan is surnamed Ji, and he is the authentic royal family of the Zhou Dynasty.

In this era where the "bloodline theory" is the main idea, the bloodline of the Yan royal family is undoubtedly the most noble among the seven kingdoms in the world, and it is also the most seriously affected by the "Zhou Li".

Today, when the Zhou Dynasty has declined, the Yan royal family has gradually shouldered the responsibility of continuing the Zhou Dynasty. Internally, King Yan is equivalent to Zhou Tianzi, and the title of the crown prince is also equal to the monarchs of other vassal states, and Ji Kang, as the son of the crown prince, is also called Gongzi by the subjects of Yan State. Such a practice was actually recognized by the vassal states that paid attention to "bloodline", there is no way, is the blood of the people noble!

Since you are a noble son of the royal family of the Zhou Dynasty, your bloodline is noble. What your ancestors left behind, others can break, but you can't break it! And the feudal system is the main feature of the Zhou Dynasty, you don't insist on who insists.

Therefore, Ji Kang's ancestor Yan Wang Xu, when he made the "Zen concession" drama that made the vassal states stunned, he was collectively opposed by the kings of the various countries based on the bloodline theory, thinking that Yan Wang Xu violated the "Zhou Li". Almost all the vassal states jointly sent troops into the Yan State, and the Yan State almost collapsed as a result.

In the end, the subjects of Yan also knew that the royal family of Yan had to be surnamed Ji, and foreign surnames could not be done. Therefore, after Xiangguo Gongsun Cao killed the king, he had no idea of becoming the king at all, and obediently supported Ji Kang's grandfather to ascend the throne as the king, and supported it wholeheartedly.

In the Warring States period in which Ji Kang lived, the feudal system had been broken by the Qin State and changed to the implementation of the "county" system, which could ensure the centralization of power to the greatest extent, which was the system of Ji Kang's great country in his previous life, and it was also developed on the basis of the "county" system. Other princes and countries, after seeing that the Qin State was strong because of the "county and county" system, also followed suit.

At this time, the ruling class of Yan State was still relatively stubborn. In order to maintain the legitimacy of the "Zhou Li", although "counties" are also set up, the management of these "counties" is still managed in the form of "sub-feudal" princes, and the county guards are mainly responsible for the sub-feudal princes, and the sub-feudal princes bear the obligations of paying tribute, military defense, and obeying orders to the Yan State, and enjoy a series of privileges such as coinage and army building, which can be described as a "country within a country".

Having a territory of his own that allows him to establish his power can be said to be too urgent for the current Ji Kang. He wants to change his fate in this world, even the fate of Yan Kingdom. He understands the importance of establishing his own "base area" better than anyone else in this era.

Ji Kang thought that as long as he had his own stable "base area," as long as he could feed and clothe the people in the base area, raise the young, receive medical treatment for the sick, provide for the elderly, and live in a house, and win the support of the people in the base area, he would already be in an invincible position. Even if they are disabled or defeated by others, as long as the base area exists, then they have the capital to make a comeback and continue to fight.

Therefore, at this stage, it is my best choice to strive for the division to Liaodong as soon as possible. Because no one knows like Ji Kang how at the end of the Warring States Period, in these last decades, the so-called "essence" area of the Yan Kingdom was destroyed by the war again and again.

And how rich the coal, iron, trees and other resources contained in the eastern Liaodong area are, and how huge the potential population resources and land are. Ji Kang doesn't think that the populations of Korea, Donghu, and Shanjung are barbarians, in Ji Kang's view, these are all part of the nation.

In another twenty days, it will enter the wax moon, and snowflakes will fall in the city of Jidu.

There are also significantly fewer pedestrians on the streets.

But at this moment, in the main hall of Ji Palace, a discussion is underway that will determine the fate and future of Ji Kang.

Ancient and modern, Chinese and foreign, the court of any country can never be monolithic.

Qin and Zhao, as the two great powers today, each has its own sphere of influence among the ministers of the other princes, and the Yan court is no exception. The "pro-Qin faction" represented by Su belly and Rong Yan, and the "pro-Zhao faction" represented by Jiangqu and Lejian are the two "forever" protagonists in each court.

Before the alliance treaty signed between Yan and Qin, Yan and Zhao had already signed an alliance. After Ji Kang's great-grandfather King Yan Hui ascended the throne, the relationship between Yan and Zhao deteriorated sharply because King Yan Hui was too able to "toss", which caused strong dissatisfaction in the Zhao State.

After the grandson of Xiangguo Cao killed the king, he supported Ji Kang's grandfather King Wucheng to ascend the throne, and the Qin State saw the needle and gave King Wucheng a lot of help, and the two countries married, Ji Huan married the prince of Yan State, which caused Zhao State to be dissatisfied, and almost sent troops to "drag King Wucheng" from the throne.

In the end, under the mediation of Sun Cao, the prince of Yan Xiang, and Lin Xiangru, the secretary of Zhao Guo, Prince Yan also married Ji Kang's mother, and the relationship between the two countries stabilized. Therefore, there are historical reasons why Ji Kang and his mother are not "treated" by King Yan and the crown prince.

When Yan and Qin signed the alliance, the ministers of the "pro-Zhao faction" such as Jiang Qu and Lejian, considering that the alliance was still beneficial to Yan and did not affect the relationship between Yan and Zhao, did not block the signing of the alliance between Yan and Qin. And this year, Yan Qin signed a secret agreement to attack Zhao, only a few people such as King Yan, Gongsun Cao, Su Belly, etc., knew about it, and these "pro-Zhao faction" ministers knew nothing.

King Yan Wucheng, who was sitting on the top of the main hall, looked haggard and yawned.

Looking at the two groups of ministers in front of the palace, they were like puppet shows, arguing endlessly over their respective group interests.

A middle-aged minister with a few long beards is impassioned:

"Now I, Yan and Qin, have already signed a contract to form allies. And Qin is strong and I am weak, and my Yan country relies on a lot. For the sake of friendship between the two countries, the King of Qin asked our country to send people to Qin as hostages, which is also the key to the friendship of the alliance between the two countries. The existing prince Kang, the grandson of the king, is very intelligent, and he went to the Qin State as a hostage, which is exactly the meaning of the title, and the king is invited to decide. ”

"The king, the eldest husband Su belly is inappropriate, the existing prince and grandson are happy, and they are the grandson of King Yingji of Qin, if they let the prince go to Qin as a hostage, it is more appropriate to be close to each other!"

The white-haired elder Jiang Qu bowed to King Wucheng and said.

"King, let Gongzi Kang go to the Qin State as a hostage, this is mentioned by the King of Qin himself, how can it be divided according to the distance of relatives, and Lord Qu's words are inappropriate."

Gao Yang Jun Rong Worm stood up and said.

……

"Bold, whether Gongzi Xi or Gongzi Ji Kang, how can the identity be honorable, how can you unilaterally go to the Qin State as a hostage?"

"I want the ancestors of Qin, but the people who lead the horses for my Ji family are now letting the descendants of my Ji family take the initiative to unilaterally go to their homes as hostages, and I will wait for the descendants of the Ji family to be ashamed of the ancestors!"

A white-haired minister, who was obviously a relative of the Ji family, jumped up and beat his chest and cried loudly.

……

There was an uproar in the court, and the two groups of ministers attacked each other.

King Wu Cheng, who was mentally tired, sighed, and his eyes drifted to the left side of the court hall to look.

I saw Xiangguo Gongsun Cao, who was standing at the top of the left side and the head of all the officials, with his eyes closed, as if he was asleep.

King Wucheng was helpless, so he could only "cough and cough" twice, turned to Gongsun Cao and asked:

"Gongsun Xiangguo, how do you think this matter will be resolved?"

The commotion in the court suddenly stopped, and the two groups of ministers who were arguing also looked at Gongsun Cao together.

Gongsun Cao slowly opened his eyes, looked at the expectant gaze of the two groups of quarreling ministers, and said:

"My lord, the old minister thinks that what you say makes sense!"

All the ministers secretly scolded "old slippery head", what you said is equivalent to not saying it! But then I heard Gongsun Cao say:

"My lord, the old minister wants to say yes, no matter what other countries do today. I miss the Yan royal family, as the authentic bloodline heir of Zhou Tianzi, and his status is respected. Although Qin is now an ally, it only asks our country to unilaterally send Gongzi Kang to Qin as a hostage. Could it be that my Yan Kingdom is now so humble that I let my son take the initiative to go to another country as a hostage? ”

"If you let the old minister be in the prime minister's state, let Gongzi Xi or Gongzi Kang, unilaterally go to the Qin State as a hostage. Old minister, I'm sorry for the previous kings of Yan Kingdom, and it's difficult to block the mouths of the princes of the world! Aren't you right? Lady Milaya. ”

"Oh, it's Su belly Meng Lang, what Xiang Guo said is true."

Su belly looked at Gongsun Cao and said slowly. But in my heart, I was scolding:

"The old horseman, his eldest mother. You even killed a king, and you still have a face in the court, and publicly say that you are sorry for the previous kings of the Yan Kingdom, don't you have such a thick skin. You old horseman, who in the court dares to say anything more when you say this? Alas! That's fine, after King Qin and the crown princess Ji Ying found out, they couldn't blame me. ”

But King Wu Cheng was obviously relieved and said loudly:

"What Xiangguo said is that it is in harmony with the hearts of the widows, and the Qin State asks our country to unilaterally send people to the Qin State as hostages, and the ministers will not mention it in the future."

"No, King Shengming." The ministers bowed down and received the order.

Gongsun Cao looked at Su Belly and secretly sneered in his heart: "I know that your kid is ambitious. But with the old man here, you have to be coiled by the old man if you are a dragon, and you have to lie down for the old man if you are a tiger. ”

But his mouth said to Su Belly:

"Lord Su is also dedicated to the country, so he doesn't have to be responsible"

Then, bowing to King Wucheng to:

"The king, the minister still has something to do."

"Xiangguo, please."

"The king, some time ago, Jiang Qu and other ministers all said that according to the provisions of the national canon "Zhou Li", the prince Ji Kang Caiyi should be divided, and the whole country should be controlled, and the ministers thought so."

"When the eldest grandson Xi was born, the first king had already named him the king of Wudu, and divided Wudu County as his miner. The current son Ji Kang, since he was born, there are only two villages in Caiyi, with a population of 100 households, which does not conform to the national system. At present, the five counties of Shanggu, Yuyang, Youbeiping, Liaoxi, and Liaodong set up by our Yan Kingdom are all newly built counties. In addition to Yuyang, who received the grace of the king and gave it to his subordinates, the other four counties could choose one or two of them and give them a sub-seal, so please ask the king for permission. ”

King Wu Cheng also knew that this matter could not be delayed, so he nodded and said:

"What Xiang Guo said is true, where do you think it is appropriate to divide it?"

"The king, the old minister thinks that the two counties of Liaoxi and Liaodong can be Caiyi for the prince Ji Kang."

Gongsun Cao said categorically.

"Oh no, my lord! The territory of eastern and western Liaodong is vast, and it is enough to seal one of them. The minister thought that it would be enough to seal the prince Ji Kang and Liaodong County. ”

Su belly's voice did not fall, only to hear a loud shout in his ear:

"What do you mean by that? Yes, Liaodong and Liaoxi have vast territories, but let me ask you: The population of the two counties of Liaodong and Liaoxi is as much as that of Wudu County? The grain production of Liaodong and Liaoxi counties is as much as that of Wudu County? ”

"Nope! What's more, in the two counties of Liaodong and Liaoxi, there are many people in Xinfuyi inside, and Dihu is eyeing them outside, and the people's and army's hearts are unstable. Now the son Ji Kang is divided, so as to deter Yihu and stabilize the hearts of the people and the army. ”

"Let me ask you, if Gongzi Xi goes to Liaodong and Liaoxi, and Gongzi Kang leads Wudu County, are you willing? As a minister, the handling of state affairs needs to be public. Only in this way can we live up to the king's entrustment and live up to the expectations of the people. Lord Subei, don't be too selfish! ”

"This ...... This ......"

"The king, the old minister is the prime minister, and the public heart is the heart, this is the heartfelt words. As for how to divide the son Ji Kang? Let the king decide. ”

After that, the old man Gongsun Cao didn't pay attention to it, and stood there with a sweaty belly on his head. Dropped his sleeves, stood back in place, and closed his eyes to recuperate.

King Wu Cheng looked at Su Belly and cursed in his heart: "Stupid." ”

Alas! It's not an old man's opponent yet!

scolded Su Bei, who was still standing there awkwardly: "Didn't you hear Xiangguo's teachings? Where are you still standing? ”

"No."

King Wu Cheng stood up, looked at Gongsun Cao and the ministers, and said slowly:

"Come, the purpose."

After thinking about it, during this time, Ji Kang, the prince and grandson, was really troublesome, and above the court, there was a lot of noise around him every day. Anyway, I don't want to see this grandson, and besides, the two counties of Liaodong and Liaoxi are also wild places, so give it to this prince and grandson, and send it away quickly.

continued: "Feng Gongzi Ji Kang is the king of Liaocheng, and he can be promoted to Liaodong and Liaoxi. ”