Goujian, the king of Yue, was in extreme excitement. The army of the Vietnamese country has undergone super-intensive training and has formed combat effectiveness. Other words. Now, no matter what happens, Vietnam can also deal with it.

But the current situation is that the military strength of Wu and Yue is about the same, the number of soldiers of Wu is slightly larger, and the combat effectiveness of Yue is slightly stronger. If two armies of similar strength fight, it will depend on the command of the commander-in-chief.

Fan Li traveled to the north to create wars between Wu and other countries, taking the opportunity to weaken Wu's military power. Create fighters for the Yue country to fight Wu.

One day, news came that the State of Qi dispatched 100,000 troops to prepare for Valu. Wu also came with news that Confucius Gao disciple Zigong suddenly visited Gusutai, and he didn't know what was going on, so Wen Chong hurriedly went to the court to discuss with King Yue.

Wen Chong said: "Your Majesty, now the fighter plane is about to appear. We are ready. But we still can't make a show of it until the moment when we send troops. Because it has not yet been decided whether King Wu will send troops to the north or east. This time, we want a complete victory, a steady victory. ”

King Yue said: "The army of Qi has been dispatched, and a battle is a foregone conclusion, and the young uncle is worth the trip." Now there is news that Zigong has suddenly visited the state of Wu. What is Sangkook's opinion? ”

Wen Chong said: "Confucius had 3,000 disciples, including 72 sages, and was a powerful force influencing the world, and Zigong was one of the best. This person is eloquent and extremely capable, and should not be underestimated. The purpose of this visit was to persuade Wu to send troops to resist Qi in order to relieve the difficulties of Lu State. This is good news. ”

King Yue sighed and said, "Fan Li actually moved the people who moved the hole gate to help us. This is God's favor for the Yue Kingdom. ”

Wen Chong said: "The country of Vietnam still has to prepare for the enemy and wait for the fighter plane to appear. ”

King Yue said, "Yes. I agree with you, the more this is the case, the more you must be calm and composed, and you must not be blindly restless. ”

While we were talking, there was a sudden report from Malay that Zigong had left Gusu and came to Yueguo.

King Yue said, "Xiangguo tell me what you think." ”

Wen Chong said: "It must be that Mr. Zigong's lobbying has encountered obstacles, and he needs the cooperation of the Yue country." This is also good news, and we have to fully cooperate with Mr. Zigong. ”

King Wu said, "Agreed." Let's wait for Zigong to arrive, see what he has to say, and then make a decision. ”

Wen Chong said: "Zigong is also a master of the world." We should go beyond the standard of reception, and the minister suggested that the king set up a battle to greet him at a distance of thirty miles from Huiji, so as to show his sincerity. ”

King Yue said, "This should be done." ”

So he sent an order to go down, mobilized 300 soldiers to form a guard of honor, and along the way for 30 miles, cleaned up, cleared obstacles, and set up a big tent. Gou Jian Wen led the ministers to welcome thirty miles, waiting for the arrival of Zigong.

Zigong traveled day and night, entered the border of the Yue Kingdom, and suddenly saw a group of people on the side of the road, placing some bags full of goods on the roadside, and there were many places along the way. Don't be curious, get off the horse and ask.

An old man said, "Who is the gentleman?" ”

Zigong said: "At the lower end Mu Zigong is also. Old man, why do I see these bags full of grain and grass on both sides of this road? ”

The old man said: "The country of Yue has been suffering for a long time. One day, when the king's army marched westward, he could take the grain in these bags at will and use it as military supplies. ”

Zigong said goodbye, sighing in his heart, Gou Jian is really powerful, teaching the people like this, why worry about the restoration of the country.

During the day's walking, I gradually approached Huiji, and suddenly saw a group of people standing respectfully in the road ahead. Two of them hurried forward, bowed down, and said in a loud voice, "Is it Zigong Gaode?" ”

Zigong dismounted and hurriedly returned the salute: "It's Duanmu below." ”

One person is dressed in grass hairpins, but he has a noble bearing, and says: "Goujian in the East China Sea, I have been waiting for Mr. here for a long time." ”

The other, like a farmer, also said respectfully, "Welcome to the following plant, sir." ”

Zigong was taken aback, and hurriedly knelt down and saluted his courtiers: "It turns out that the king and the literary Xiangguo, such a courtesy, Zigong is ashamed." ”

King Yue stepped forward quickly and helped Zigong: "Hearing that Mr. is coming, the widow led the ministers and set up a tent thirty miles away to greet him, in order to show the respect of the Yue people for Mr. ”

Zigong was greatly moved in his heart, King Yue was a super-standard reception. Greeting the monarch of a great country will not do it lightly. said: "The king looked at Duanmu so highly that Duanmu was terrified and did not dare to look up. ”

King Yue said respectfully: "Sir deserves it, there is no need to be too humble." Please meet my courtiers, they are all my colleagues. ”

All the courtiers bowed and saluted and said in unison, "Greetings to Mr. Zigong!" ”

Zigong looked at these civil and military generals of Yue Kingdom, all of them were plainly dressed, dignified in appearance, introverted in spirit, and humble in expression, as if surrounded by a powerful aura, and couldn't help but be amazed, which formed a huge contrast with the extravagance and luxury of Wu State.

Take a deep bow to the end. Say loudly: "Thank you, gentlemen, for welcoming you remotely!" Duanmu was deeply impressed. In the downstream of the world, there are many people. The spirit of the monarchs and ministers of the Yue Kingdom is the first time I have seen it. ”

He turned to the king of Yue and said, "Soon after, the king will sit down facing the south!" ”

King Yue showed a frightened look on his face, and said: "The widow is incompetent, the army was defeated back then, serving Wu, survival is still difficult, where do you dare to be delusional!" Please sit on the ground in the account and rest for tea. ”

A big tent has been set up on the side of the road, solemn and solemn, and the floor is paved with a red carpet. The king of Yue led the tribute into the house, sat down with a salute, and the ministers served. Immediately, a beautiful young man offered tea.

Tea is a specialty of the region. Here is close to the sea, the climate is rainy, the air is humid, coupled with the unique soil structure, the new tea was picked before the Ming Dynasty, after a special process to concoct, and after a special tea art brewing, the tea is slightly light green. Crystal clear, fragrant.

King Yue raised the teacup and said, "Sir has come from afar, the journey is tiring, please drink tea to quench your thirst." ”

Zigong took a sip of tea, and couldn't help blurting out praise: "What fragrant tea!" ”

King Yue smiled and said: "The more remote the place, the tea can still be drunk, Mr. likes it, you can take a little back, and you can still entertain guests." Come on! ”

A beautiful young messenger came over, carrying a delicate tray with two bags on it, and the king of Yue picked up one of them and said: "Old Master Confucius is a great sage and great virtue, a philosopher of the world, philosophical knowledge benefits the world, Gou Jian has admired it for a long time, but it is far away, and it is rare to listen to the teachings." This bag of tea, please pass it on to the master and talk about his reverence. ”

Zigong hurriedly stood up, took it with both hands, and said, "My master loves tea in his life. When Duanmu returned to the Master, he should turn to the king's good intentions and thank the king for the reward on behalf of the master. ”

King Yue picked up another bag and said, "There is still a little tea here, please sir." ”

Zigong took it and said thank you repeatedly.

Sitting down again, the king of Yue said, the country of Yue is poor and remote, there is no good thing to entertain, please stroke the qin for Mr.

Zigong stood up in fear and said, "King, I can't help it, Duanmu can't afford it." ”

King Yue smiled and said, "I hope that Mr. will not be dishonored." Come on! ”

Someone put a small tripod on the desk, lit incense and plugged it, and put a guqin in front of King Yue. King Yue played the whole crown, sat upright, raised his hands gently, and the sound of the piano flowed from his fingertips. Just like the mountain spring jumping, there is a sound of dingdong, the beads fall on the jade plate, crisp and clear, and like the mountain high and moonlight, the breeze blows, and the low echo is oh. Suddenly, the sound of the piano was rapid, the storm was stormy, the thunder was thunderous, and the horses were galloping.

The sound of the piano stopped abruptly, and the audience was shocked......