Chen Heng knew that Zigong was not an ordinary person and would not talk nonsense. When he says the opposite, it will have a deep meaning. As Zigong taught, he retreated left and right. Then he pulled the seat to Zigong's side, approached Zigong and said, "Now there is no one else in the tent, please explain, sir, what do you mean by what you just said?" ”

Zigong said: "Xiangguo's true intention to attack Wu can be hidden from the people of the world, but it can't be hidden from Duanmu. ”

Chen Heng said: "What do you mean by this, sir? ”

Zigong said: "May I ask Xiangguo, is the ultimate goal of your army to attack Lu this time really just because of the Lu Guolian Wu Vaqi?" ”

Chen Heng's heart moved, the true purpose of his Valu was only known to Fan Li, because this matter was decided after discussing with Fan Li. Could it be that Zigong also knows? But he still doesn't want to admit it. said: "Chen Heng Valu is asking Lu Guo about the crime of Wu Vaqi, how can there be him?" ”

Zigong said: "If Xiangguo is still so secretive and refuses to tell me the truth, I can't help you." ”

Chen Heng was stunned for a while, and said: "Sir, Chen Heng Valu is not only in addition to the fact that the Lu State once connected with Wu and caused great losses to the Qi State, and indeed there are other considerations, Mr. might as well talk about it, is it the same as what I thought in my heart." ”

Zigong said: "At the beginning, the Qi army was defeated and sued for peace, and some unequal treaties were signed, although it was forced by the situation, but it was also agreed to by himself. Now Qi State has repented and will forget if he does not implement the agreement. There is no need to go to the country of Lu with a knife and a gun. Although Zigong did not have a deep friendship with Xiangguo, he knew that Xiangguo had lofty ambitions and had already changed Jiang to return to the field. Suffering from the strong power of the major families in the DPRK and China, not only can they not do what they want, but they are also restrained everywhere. Sometimes they are even bullied. As a result, Xiangguo had the idea of weakening the power of the major families. However, although Xiangguo was able to control Qi Hou, he did not weaken their ability because Qi Hou did not weaken them. So, Xiangguo came up with the idea, that is, to start a war and rely on external forces to eliminate the power of the major families. The true intention of Xiangguo Varu is this! Yes and no? ”

Zigong's words were poking at Chen Heng's pain point. However, this kind of insidious practice is contrary to the general righteousness, and it is still difficult to admit it. said: "Sir, according to what you say, Chen Heng has become an unkind and unrighteous villain. ”

Zigong said: "What I said is right or not, Xiangguo understands it in his heart. If you don't admit it, I can't help it, I can't talk to each other between friends, and I can't help you, so there is no need for us to talk about it. Duanmu farewell! ”

A lot of questions have not been solved, of course Chen Heng can't let Zigong go, and hurriedly said: "Sir, don't be impatient, if it's so ugly, Chen Heng is also ashamed to say it." Since Mr. has already pointed it out, Chen Heng will no longer deny it. Please sir analyze the pros and cons of this matter. ”

Zigong smiled and said, "That's pretty much it. This strategy is very powerful, and the person who can come up with such a plan must be a master. Xiangguo met a master to help him. But I'm going to tell Xiang Guo, you used your strategy in the wrong place, not only did you fail to achieve your goal, but it did the opposite, helping your opponent? Through the matter of Varu, not only can it not weaken the opponent's strength, but it will make them stronger. ”

Chen Heng was taken aback in his heart, and hurriedly said, "Please explain it to me, sir." ”

Zigong said: "I have heard that when trouble comes from outside, we will attack the weak, and when trouble comes from within, we will attack the strong. Although Duanmu is in the Lu State, he always pays attention to the Qi State. I know that although Xiangguo is a very popular minister, he is the prime minister, and it seems that he is under one person and above ten thousand, but he is greatly restrained in the court, because there are more people in the court who are stronger than you. If you want to weaken them with the help of external forces, then external forces must be very strong. Makes sense, right? ”

Chen Heng nodded and said, "That makes sense." Please go on. ”

Zigong said: "Now that Xiangguo has sent troops to attack such a weak Lu State, it can be said that it will not take much effort to destroy the Lu State." Lu Guoguo has accumulated huge wealth for hundreds of years, and it has not been divided by the national secretary, Gao Wuping, and Zonglou? And their strength has not weakened? Far from being weakened, it has been greatly strengthened. And what about Xiangguo, you? After this battle, you don't have any merit, and you don't get a penny of benefit. The opponent is stronger. I'm afraid you won't even be able to keep your current position. Guoshu Gao Wuping, these people are good stubble? Aren't they crazy about revenge on you? Xiangguo, you're in danger! ”

Chen Heng gasped, saying this, he really made a terrible mistake. If this continues, I am really in a very dangerous situation. So he said, "Sir's analysis is very reasonable. What am I going to do? Please sir teach me. ”

Zigong said: "Fortunately, although the army of Qi has been dispatched, it has not yet started fighting, so there is room for maneuver. Xiangguo don't cut Lu anymore, change to Wu. The strength of the State of Wu is not comparable to that of the State of Lu. Your opponents will face a bloody battle against such a powerful enemy as the Wu Kingdom. After this battle, no matter who wins or loses, who can get out of your opponent? Your opponent may disappear from nowhere, and no matter how unbearable he is, he will be missing arms and legs, right? As for Xiangguo, you can sit on the fisherman's profits, and from then on dominate the Qi country, do whatever you want, and there will be no obstacles. Do you say yes and no? ”

Chen Heng, who said this, was convinced, pondered for a moment, bowed deeply, and said: "What Mr. said is extremely true, Chen Hengmao suddenly opened. I almost made a fatal mistake. If it weren't for Mr.'s guidance, Chen Heng would have been really dangerous from now on. ”

Zigong said with a smile: "God bless Xiangguo, fortunately, it's still too late." ”

Chen Heng said: "According to Mr. Will, now move to Wu?" ”

Zigong said: "Move to Wu, don't have any doubts. ”

Chen Heng thought for a while and said: "However, we originally said that we were going to attack the Lu State, and the army has been stationed in Wenshang, everyone will definitely doubt me, what should I do about this?" ”

Zigong sighed and said, "I am a toiler. Since I'm talking too much, I'm just going to help someone to the end. In this way, Xiang Guo will first hold his troops in Wenshang, please allow me to meet King Wu in the south, and persuade him to send troops to rescue Lu and fight Qi. As long as the army of Wu is dispatched, there will be a reason for Qi and Wu to fight. ”

Chen Heng was happy and said, "In this way, I will have to work Mr. Labor." ”

Zigong said: "This is no way. If I don't help, I'll be in danger. ”

Chen Heng said, "Thank you, sir." Another point is that it is necessary to inform the prince and let the prince issue a decree before the matter can be finally decided. ”

Zigong said: "You discuss this matter with your friends behind the scenes, and it should not be difficult to solve it." ”

Chen Heng thought that Fan Li was still in his own house, and after discussing this matter with Fan Li, he should be able to come up with a good rhetoric to play Qi Hou.

So he called everyone into the account, and Chen Heng said to the national book: "General, the situation has changed now, get accurate information, Wu is about to send troops to rescue Lu and attack me." Now let's stand still and send someone to find out the news of Wu. Wu is our fierce enemy, and only by defeating Wu soldiers can we defeat Lu first. ”

The generals said in unison: "Obey the orders of the Prime Minister." ”

Zigong set off overnight and rushed to Wu.