King Wu and Wu Zixu were discussing the construction of Gusutai, and when they ignored the report, Dazai Boyao asked to see him. King Wu said, "Please come in and speak." ”

Dazai strode in and bowed upside down: "See the king." ”

King Wu said, "Dazai is flat." Get up and speak. ”

Dazai Boyao got up and greeted Wu Zixu.

King Wu said: "Dazai, the widow decided to build a garden, called Gusutai, and asked Dazai to design the drawing, how is it done now?" ”

Bo Yao said: "Back to the king, building Gusutai is not a trivial matter, or not repaired, if you want to repair, you must build a decent garden, which can not only show the strength of Dawu to the vassal states, but also for the king to enjoy." The minister is working on the drawing, and once it is completed, it will be submitted to the king for review. ”

King Wu said: "Dazai's words are very much in line with the meaning of the widow. ”

Wu Zixu got up and said to King Wu: "The minister does not object to the king building the platform of Gusu, but the scale and the amount of money should be budgeted for. There is a saying: Do what you can, and do not damage the overall strength of Wu State. ”

Bo Yao smiled: "Is Xiangguo poor and afraid?" How can there be anything in the world that does not cost money? If you are reluctant to spend money, you will not be able to do good things. Bo Yao accompanied the king to camp, and got the guidance of the master in the deep mountains, and it was necessary to build Gusutai to ensure that the king turned evil into good fortune and kept his well-being. As courtiers, we should think of the king's happiness. ”

Wu Zixu said: "Everything in the world has a degree, and no fault is the best policy." If we build one for entertainment, we will overdraft the national strength, and if something happens to the country, how will we deal with it? ”

Bo Yao said: "Xiangguo should not be alarmist. What will happen to the state? Now the world is peaceful, and the Chu country in the west has been paralyzed by us. The country of Southeast Vietnam has been destroyed by us. On the back, our sphere of influence has reached the edge of the Yellow River. This is the best period of the surrounding environment since the founding of the Great Wu Dynasty, what will happen to the country? ”

Wu Zixu said: "King, don't listen to Dazai's words. Although there has been no war in recent years, peace is only temporary, short-term, and war is inevitable. The situation in which Wu is now found is not optimistic. Although the Yue State in the east is a subject state of the Wu State, the hatred of destroying the country is still there. The minister heard that Gou Jian was diligent and thrifty, and worked hard to govern the country, and finally it was a great disaster for the Wu country, and the Jin country in the north, and the Qi country was stronger than the Wu state, and although the Qin country was far away, the country was growing stronger and stronger, and it was also a strong enemy. Surrounded by such a formidable enemy, we should not take it lightly. ”

Bo Yao said: "King, Xiangguo just can't see the king well. Do you want the king to wear coarse cloth and eat coarse rice, so that you can feel at ease? Xiangguo has always said that Yue Guo is a big problem for Wu Guo, Bo Yao can't figure it out, the spies came to report, the people of Yue Guo can't even eat, how can they fight? The entire Yue Kingdom didn't even have a spear, how could it become a big problem for the Wu State? Besides, to the north, the Jin State is the overlord of the Central Plains, and the Qi State is not convinced, and the two sides are fighting to the death. Where can you still take care of Wu Guo? The Qin State is located in a remote area, thousands of miles away, and there are so many countries in between, will he come to attack the Wu State? ”

King Wu sighed and said: "Don't fight, if the widow wants to do something, it doesn't go well, this one says this, that one says that, it sounds reasonable." ”

Wu Zixu said: "The minister thinks that it is not impossible to build a garden for the king to relax. However, the construction of large-scale construction, the cost of labor and money, and the consumption of national strength, the ministers thought that it was impossible. And it is a bad omen. ”

Bo Yao said: "Xiangguo, why do you talk like this? The construction of the platform of Gusu is a symbol of the prosperity of the country, and good things will become bad omen in your mouth? ”

King Wu was also unhappy: "Xiangguo, have you spoken too much?" ”

Wu Zixu didn't see King Wu angry, he was a straight donkey who didn't recognize people, and he still said according to his own thoughts: "Back then, Xia Jian built a spiritual platform, and Yin Xun built a deer platform. The result? Cause disharmony between yin and yang, and disorder of the four seasons. From time to time, the cold and heat are not fruitful, the heavens bring disasters, the people are struggling to make a living, the treasury is empty, and finally it leads to destruction. The king insists on building the platform of Gusu, and it will be destroyed by Goujian! ”

King Wu took the case. said sharply: "Xiangguo, you are too much. How can you compare those who have lost their kingdoms with those who have lost their widows? Do you still have the widow in your eyes? ”

Wu Zixu did not flinch. Looking at King Wu, he said, "The words of the soldiers may be inappropriate, but the ministers are not malicious. Only by always thinking about those kings who have died in our hearts can we avoid making their mistakes and make the country invincible. Please, the king see! ”

Bo Yao shouted, "Xiangguo." Are you deliberately trying to cause trouble for the king? The king is annoyed enough because Mrs. Changguo is sick. Although Xiangguo has made great contributions, he cannot fail to abide by the duties of a courtier. We can only give the king ideas and suggestions, and we must not take the lead on behalf of Li Zhuang! ”

King Wu said fiercely: "What a reason! ”

King Wu's selfishness is that he built a Gusutai in order to please Xi Shi. His heart is all on Shih Tzu. As for the other symbols of Gusutai, they were all added later, and he didn't take it to heart. As for what Wu Zixu said, it will cause the treasury to be empty. The national strength has declined. Of course, he was also afraid, but he didn't think that building a garden would have much impact on the country's strength.

King Wu was bewitched by Xi Shi's fox charm and could no longer control himself.

Bo Yao's mind is also to please Zheng Dan. Zheng Dan strongly advocated the construction of Gusutai for the sake of Xi Shi, of course he had to listen to Zheng Dan. Zheng Dan's fox charm also controlled him. On the other hand, he already faintly felt that Fan Li was designing a shocking conspiracy. Wu Guo was already in Fan Li's calculations. He must curry favor with Fan Li, he must be meritorious to the country of Vietnam, and if there is a real incident in the future, he still has a way to live.

The conversation was deadlocked, and no one could convince anyone. Suddenly, Fan Li passed by the door. King Wu shouted, "Young uncle, you come." ”

Fan Li walked into the study, saw King Wu, and greeted Wu Zixu Boyao, and said, "What is the king's calling?" Please command. ”

King Wu said: "The widow is discussing the construction of Gusutai with Xiangguo Dazai, and you can also tell me your opinion." ”

Fan Li said respectfully: "There is a collegiate discussion between King Xiangguo and Dazai, don't talk about a Gusutai." Even the major events in the world can be decided. Why do you need to talk too much? ”

King Wu said: "The young uncle also grinds. If you say it, you will say it. ”

Fan Li said: "The minister will talk about a strange thing first. ”

King Wu said, "What is the strange thing? ”

Bo Yao and Wu Zixu couldn't help but prick up their ears.

Fan Li said: "Last night, Fan Li was on duty in the harem, and suddenly saw the southwest sky glowing, falling a big fireball, falling on the mountain of Lingyan, and the mountain rose with colorful flames, straight to the sky, and it was not extinguished for a long time. It was the second half of the night, everyone was asleep, and only the chamberlain Xiao Xia and the ministers saw it together. ”

King Wu said, "Wow! Is there such a thing? ”

"This is a vision from heaven," he said.

King Wu said, "Dazai, this is evil or auspicious. ”

He said, "Congratulations to the king, great luck! ”

Fan Li said: "The king, the minister has another idea. ”

King Wu said, "Say, what do you think? ”

Fan Li said: "The minister thought that what we met in the deep mountains was not an ordinary hermit, but the incarnation of a god, who came to guide the king. ”

King Wu said, "How can you see it? ”

Fan Li said: "Because that's amazing, if it's an ordinary hermit, no matter how highly educated he is, he is still a human being." How could he casually say a poem that could be appropriately adapted to his wife's condition, and tell us clearly in the Tibetan poem about Xiu Gu Sutai. Isn't that strange? Moreover, the minister felt that the address of Gusutai was chosen in Lingyan Mountain. Because it's a revelation from God! ”

King Wu said: "Okay, don't fight, Gusutai is set in Lingyan Mountain!" ”

Wu Zixu brushed his sleeves out, looked up to the sky and sighed: "God, Wu Guo is in danger!" ”