Fan Li's words, Xiong Fei's heart was about to move. It turns out that Wu Guo looks strong and rich on the surface, but in fact, it is all fake. The two major projects of building Gusutai and digging a ditch have exhausted the national strength of Wu, coupled with the disagreement of the monarch and the internal division, the Wu State is in a major crisis.

Of course, Fan Li didn't tell Xiong Fei that there was another side to the matter, that is, Wu still had a fierce and powerful army. Although King Wu had deep contradictions with Wu Zixu in these years, he did not cut Wu Zixu's military power. The army is still under Wu Zixu's control.

Although Wu Zixu couldn't stop King Wu from tossing around, he could do his best to do his own thing. In recent years, the Wu army has been stepping up training and has always maintained strong combat effectiveness, and the Wu army has sufficient grain and grass, and no matter how poor the people are, there is no poor army. Fan Li and Bo Yao wanted to move the military rations, which attracted Wu Zixu to use the knife.

What Fan Li said about the emptiness of the treasury of the State of Wu, the starvation of the common people, and the discord between the monarchs and ministers are true. But it is also true that Wu also has a strong army. But Fan Li didn't say it.

In this way, Xiong Fei received a bit of true but incomplete and therefore false information.

Common sense proves that wars are fought with logistics. If the contradictions between Qi and Wu are very deep and cannot be resolved through negotiations, they can only be resolved by extreme means, that is, to start a war. And the false information provided by Fan Li will be the catalyst for this war.

Xiong Fei, who seemed to be smart, unknowingly fell into Fan Li's trap.

And what Fan Li said at the beginning that he was in a bad situation in Wu made Xiong Fei more and more convinced of the authenticity and reliability of Fan Li's information.

Those seemingly casual conversations are actually hidden mysteries.

In the next conversation, Xiong Fei told him his true intentions to envoy Wu Guo. Xiong Fei had already regarded Fan Li as a confidant at this time. said: "Brother, these situations you mentioned are very important to the eldest brother. ”

Fan Li said: "Although what the younger brother said is true, the eldest brother still shouldn't believe it easily. After the eldest brother recovers, he still has to go to Wu Kingdom, you can visit along the way, what kind of life the people of Wu are living now. ”

Xiong Fei was hit by Fan Li's heart, his face felt slightly hot, and he smiled and said, "What did my brother say." Big brother believes your words, because you don't have to deceive big brother. ”

Fan Li said: "What kind of mission does the eldest brother shoulder when he makes Wu this time?" You always have to say it to Wu Guojunchen, it is better to tell the younger brother first, if possible, the younger brother can also help you come up with ideas. ”

Xiong Fei's mission is not a secret, it is to be told to Wu's negotiating opponents. Xiong Fei said: "Brother, this is a long story. Qi is a large country in the north, and its sphere of influence reaches the Huai River Valley. The brothers are aware of these circumstances. ”

Fan Li said: "You are talking about a few years ago. ”

Xiong Fei said, "Yes." However, the state of Wu became stronger, constantly infiltrating northward, sending troops to harass, and sometimes, even sending troops to attack. Small countries like Xu and Tan were originally the sphere of influence of Qi, and even a slightly larger country like Lu listened to Qi. But now, under the coercion of the state of Wu, they have betrayed the state of Qi and defected to the state of Wu. ”

Fan Li said: "This is the meaning of bullying! ”

Xiong Fei said: "Who says it isn't? But Qi has always exercised restraint. I don't want to have a head-on conflict with Wu State, after all, fighting is to kill people and burn money. ”

Fan Li said with a smile: "The attitude of Qi is understandable, although Qi is a big country in the north, its strength is not weaker than Wu, but when it comes to fighting with Wu, there is no certainty of victory." And there is also the Jin Kingdom in the west. Therefore, once this battle starts, no matter whether it is won or lost, Qi will have to pay a huge price, even if it is won, his army will also be consumed a lot. If the Jin State takes the opportunity to attack at this time, the Qi State will be in danger. ”

Xiong Fei said: "My brother's analysis is right. It was based on these considerations that the State of Qi repeatedly tolerated and constantly sent envoys to the State of Wu for consultations and negotiations. The attitude of the State of Qi is that the territory that has been occupied by the State of Wu, even if it is done, the State of Qi does not want it, but the State of Wu must stop expanding to the north and no longer harm the interests of the State of Qi. Wu agreed on the surface, but as soon as his face turned, he tore up the agreement and continued to invade north. The most infuriating thing is that Wu recently brazenly sent troops and occupied three cities of Qi. ”

Fan Li said: "Although I eat Wu Guolu and am an official in Wu State, I still feel that this thing is a bit too much. The eldest brother sent an envoy to Wu this time, did he want to return to these three cities? ”

Xiong Fei said: "If you can't get these three cities back at the negotiation table, Qi will use swords and guns to get these three cities back." ”

Fan Li smiled: "Big brother, between countries, negotiation and negotiation are all superficial operations, don't put much hope on this." You wouldn't be naïve enough to think that with just a few words from you, the State of Wu would return the three cities to the State of Qi, right? ”

Xiong Fei said: "No matter what, we still need to talk, it's really not good, there are only two ways, one is to endure, let Wu Guo bully, eat this dead fly, and the second way is to fight a battle and regain the lost territory by force." ”

Fan Li said: "Qi Guo's approach is also right, this is called salute first and then soldiers, but don't have too much hope for negotiations." ”

Xiong Fei said, "Brother, what do you think about this matter?" ”

Fan Li smiled: "Big brother, my opinion is useless." I can neither influence the decisions of King Wu, nor can I influence the decisions of the State of Qi. In my opinion, a small penny is not worth it. ”

Xiong Fei said: "Brother! Since the eldest brother asks your opinion, it is possible to adopt your proposition. ”

Fan Li said: "Then I can't say." After all, the younger brother is still an official in Wu State, if I help Qi Guo to come up with ideas, then my Fan Li's character is problematic. ”

Xiong Fei sighed: "Since my brother said so, my eldest brother won't ask anymore." You can't ruin my brotherhood because of these things. ”

Fan Li turned around and said, "But I don't want my eldest brother to be disappointed." Although I can't help Qi Guo come up with ideas, I can help my brother analyze the current situation. ”

Xiong Fei said, "Brother, please speak." ”

Fan Li said: "Fighting such a major event as a war is not only about strength, but also about people's support, and at the same time, it also depends on the people's customs and feelings. For example, in the land of Wuyue, the people are strong, and they are in the current situation of the Qi country, not to mention the royal court, even the ordinary people will be angry and scream. May I ask the eldest brother, the country of Qi is not far from the country of Lu, and under the influence of Confucius Zhongni, will there still be such a strong people? If the government and the opposition have no fighting spirit and think that forbearance is enough, can this battle be won? Fan Li didn't know much about the Qi people, so he didn't dare to draw conclusions categorically. This matter requires the Qi court to weigh the pros and cons before making a decision. ”。

Although Xiong Fei was sick, he became excited for a while, and sat up all of a sudden: "Brother, do you mean that the Qi people are not as strong as the Wu Yue people, and the Qi people are all wretched?" ”

Fan Li and Zimei hurriedly helped Xiong Fei to lie down: "Big brother, little brother doesn't mean to look down on Qi people. What the younger brother means is that you and Wu Guo must not be able to get along. After you return to the Qi State, do a comprehensive analysis of the situation in the Wu State and the situation in the Qi State, and then decide whether to endure or fight? You and my brother have a game, and the younger brother will send you eight words: "Don't miss the opportunity and don't come again!" ””