Chapter 290: Sanhu forms an alliance with Zhongshan in an attempt to destroy the Central Plains
The land of the Central Plains is a country of civilization and etiquette, and it is also a country of crowns and belts. In the north of the Central Plains, there is also a group of people who are good at riding and shooting, and their customs are contrary to those of the Central Plains, which are called Beihu. Beihu and the Central Plains were often at war, and they were also the biggest enemies of the Central Plains princes. During the reign of King Zhou You, because of the establishment of the crown prince, it caused turmoil. Under the internal and external troubles, Ho Jing was attacked by Rong Di.
King Zhou Ping moved eastward, and Rong Di's troubles threatened the safety of the Central Plains princes. Rong Di in the north wants to take the rich land of the Central Plains as his pasture. As a result, Rongdi in the north took advantage of the chaos in the Central Plains to move south and invade the Central Plains. The vassal states of Yan, Wei, and Xing were almost destroyed under the invasion of Rong Di.
In times of crisis, there must be a master, as well as virtuous ministers and famous generals, to turn the tide.
With the assistance of Guan Zhong and other virtuous ministers, the national strength of Qi increased greatly. Seeing that they were unable to resist Rong Di's troubles, the eastern princes supported Qi Henggong as the leader of the alliance in order to survive. With the banner of 'respecting the king', the Duke of Qi Heng called on the princes to unite and deal with the trouble of Rong Di together. Qi Henggong stepped forward, defeated Rong Di, Jiukuang the world, and finally established a world-famous feat, leaving a name for future generations, and also became the overlord among the princes. During the time of Qi Henggong, the princes of the Central Plains all went to Linzi to worship.
With the concerted efforts of the princes of the Central Plains, Rong Di was driven out of the Central Plains. But the trouble of Rong Di has always threatened the safety of the princes of the Central Plains. Yan, Jin, Qin, and Zhao could not compete with the princes of the Central Plains for hegemony because of the trouble of Rong Di. Especially the Yan Kingdom, under the invasion of Rong Di, almost lost the Zongmiao Sheji. King Wu fell, and the feudal clan summoned the prince to Yan. Zhao Gong is the same generation as King Wu of Zhou and Gongdan of Zhou. The Yan State is a country surnamed Ji, and it is also one of the most important vassal states. Its status is far better than that of Qi. If it weren't for the Yan State to resist Rong Di's southward movement for the princes of the Central Plains, how could the vassal states develop their national strength with peace of mind and compete for hegemony.
The Western Zhou perished, and the Eastern Zhou was established. In the Spring and Autumn Period, there were twelve princes in the Central Plains who guarded the safety of the Zhou Dynasty, and there were five tyrants in the Spring and Autumn Period to maintain the order of the princes. When entering the Warring States period, large countries set off changes in the law, annexing small countries to become strong. The princes of the Central Plains were not scattered all over the place, but formed the Seven Heroes of the Warring States and several small vassal states.
The land of the Central Plains has changed over time. The troubles of Rongdi in the north have also changed. Today, located in the north of the Central Plains, there are three Hu, Lou Fu, Lin Hu and Dong Hu that threaten the security of the Central Plains. The building is annoying, good at riding and shooting, and the people are fierce, and they are distributed in the northwest of Zhao State; The Linhu people are neighbors with Lou Nuren and are good at herding horses. Therefore, all the horses in the world are in Linhu. The large river, which stretches for thousands of miles, has also become an inland river for grazing by Linhu. Donghu is located in the north of Zhao and Yan, with the widest distribution area and the largest number of empty strings.
Lin Hu, Lou Fu, and Donghu each had their own sphere of influence, and Sanhu often fought for pasture. However, the three Hu are all good at riding and archery, and they have their own advantages. No one can destroy the other and occupy the other's territory. Sanhu divides the area, lives in harmony, and is also peaceful. However, Zhao Guo carried out Hufu cavalry shooting, crossed the river to the west, and defeated Lin Hu on the south bank of the river. King Linhu was forced to submit to Zhao and provide horses to Zhao.
Due to the Hu Fu cavalry of Zhao State, the soldiers were strong and strong. The situation in the land of the Three Tigers was quickly broken.
Although King Linhu could continue to graze on the south bank of the Great River, he had to pay tribute to Zhao every year. Zhao Yong was in the Linghu area and recruited Linhu warriors. The warriors of Linhu were treated well by Zhao Jun and were richly rewarded. The Linhu tribe broke away from King Linhu and served the Zhao State. King Linhu did not want his people to break away from him, so he led his people to cross the river to the north and graze cattle on the north bank of the river.
The Linhu people graze cattle on the north bank, and the conflict with Lou Fu has increased. King Lou Fu made fun of King Lin Hu for his incompetence and lost a large amount of territory, not to mention, all his troops left him. King Lin Hu blamed King Lou for training iron horses for Zhao State, so he had today's trouble. King Lin Hu and King Lou Fu were able to restrain themselves at first, and were unwilling to use force to solve the problem. As the contradictions accumulated day by day, they finally reached the point where they had to be resolved by force. Lin Hu and Lou Fu fought for pasture and high-quality water, and the war resumed.
King Lin Hu can't defeat King Lou Fu, and King Lou Fu can't defeat King Lin Hu either. The fighting between the two tribes was fierce, with countless casualties.
King Lin Hu and King Lou Fu both understood that continuing to fight would only increase the casualties of their troops. But neither was willing to ask for peace. So, King Donghu stood up to mediate for King Linhu and King Loufu. King Linhu and King Lou Fu were at first reluctant to accept the mediation of King Donghu. But King Lin Hu led 100,000 empty strings, and the soldiers pressed the border, and made threatening words, "Whoever is unwilling to accept mediation, I will beat him." ”
King Lin Hu and King Lou Fu were evenly matched, and if King Donghu helped either side, the other side would be wiped out. Faced with the choice given by King Donghu, King Linhu and King Lou Fu had no choice but to accept reconciliation. Under the mediation of Donghu, Lin Hu and Lou Fu finally stopped fighting and restored peace.
The kings of Donghu, Linhu, and Loufu agreed to hold talks once a year to ensure the continuation of peace.
In this alliance, in addition to the king of Donghu, the king of Linhu and the king of Loufu, there is also an additional prince of Zhongshan Kingdom. King Donghu did not inform Lin Hu and Lou Fu in advance, and this move completely disrespected Lin Hu and Lou Fu's feelings. It is also a contempt for the two of them. Seeing that an unrelated idler had come to Huimeng, King Lou Fu had nowhere to vent his anger in his heart, and said in an unceremonious tone: "King Donghu, the meeting is a matter for our three clans, you bring an idler, we can still talk." ”
King Lin Hu also said: "Not bad. This is the matter of our three tribes, how can there be outsiders present. ”
Seeing that the tone of the two was full of dissatisfaction, King Donghu hurriedly said: "I didn't inform you in advance, because I didn't think it through. I don't mean to despise the two. To be honest, I met him on the way here. ”
King Lin Hu asked, "Who is this person?" ”
King Donghu said: "He is from Zhongshan Kingdom. ”
King Lou Fu said: "We have nothing to do with Zhongshan Kingdom, he came here to do something." ”
King Lin Hu also said: "Yes, we have no contact with Zhongshan Kingdom. What did the king of Donghu bring him to want? ”
King Donghu said: "King Linhu and King Lou are angry. Listen to what he has to say. If you are not satisfied, I will drive him away. ”
King Lin Hu looked at Gongzi Shang and said coldly: "It's best that your reasons can impress me, otherwise, don't blame me for being rude." ”
King Lou Fu also put down his cruel words, "Zhongshan people, don't blame me for the ruthlessness of the war knife in my hand. ”
Prairie boys have a true temperament, and they have always had something to say. Now that King Lin Hu and King Lou Fu have spoken. If the reasons of the Zhongshan people could not impress them, they would not give face to the king of Donghu, and they would definitely use the war knife in their hands to cut off the heads of the Zhongshan people and drink them as wine. In order to dissociate himself from the Zhongshan people, the king of Donghu also said: "The Zhongshan people tell me the purpose of your coming here." Your words can't impress King Lin Hu and King Lou Fu. They want to cut off your head with their swords, and I can't help them. ”
Gongzishang was not afraid of everyone's intimidation, and said calmly: "The temperament of King Donghu, King Linhu, and King Loufu is free and bold, and he is not rigid about water. This is a true temperament, a true man. ”
King Lin Hu saw that the other party was patting on the back, and said impatiently: "Zhongshan people, still say the purpose of your trip." Now that you know the temperament of our prairie boys, why talk too much nonsense. ”
King Lou Fu took off his sword, put it in front of him, and said coldly: "Zhongshan people, your reason can't impress us. No amount of compliments can be used. ”
Childe Shang said: "Everyone is a straightforward person. I'll be straight to the point. My purpose here is to unite you and deal with Zhao together. ”
King Lou Fu exclaimed: "What did you say." Unite us and deal with Zhao State. ”
"Not bad." Gongzi Shang said: "Let's join forces and deal with Zhao Guo together." ”
King Lin Hu asked, "Why do you think that we will join forces with you to deal with Zhao Guo." ”
"There is a saying in the Central Plains that interests can make people let go of hatred and walk together." Gongzi Shang's eyes showed murderous aura, "Zhao Guo's implementation of Hufu cavalry and archery threatens our common security. Zhao is our common enemy. ”
King Lou Fu said: "As far as I know, Zhao Guo has attacked Zhongshan several times. The Zhongshan Kingdom was defeated one after another, and there was not much territory left. The king of Zhongshan also fled to the state of Qi. Zhongshan and Zhao are opponents. I have nothing to do with Zhao Guo, why do I want to fight Zhao Guo with you. ”
Gongzi Shang replied: "King Lou Fu is right. China and Zhao fought several times, but they were all defeated. There is not much left of our country's 800-mile territory. Although Zhongshan is located in the Central Plains. But Zhongshan is good at riding and shooting, and the people are fierce. The princes of the Central Plains also regarded Zhongshan as a foreign race and attacked many times. The Zhongshan Kingdom perished several times and was revived several times. Zhongshan would rather die than fight with Zhao to the end. ”
King Lou Fu asked, "What do you have to do with me when you fight with Zhao Guo?" ”
Gongzi Shang said: "The people of the Central Plains often say that the lips are dead and the teeth are cold. Zhao State attacked Zhongshan, and the next target of the attack was anyone. The territory of King Lou is closest to the Zhao Kingdom, and the rest, do you want me to talk about it? ”
King Lou Fu said: "I have an alliance with Zhao Guo, how can Zhao Guo attack me." ”
"Zhao Jun's ambition is not only to conquer Zhongshan, but to open up Hujiang. The people of the Central Plains are not like the grassland people, who promise a thousand gold. Gongzi Shang's tone was steady, and he continued: "My country and Zhao have signed peace several times. However, Zhao repeatedly betrayed his word and attacked our country. Here's why. ”
King Donghu asked, "Why is Zhao Jun?" ”
"Zhao Jun is an immortal monarch who wants to emulate the ancestors of the Zhao family to open up Hu Jiang. Zhao's attack on Zhongshan was only the first step in completing Zhao Jun's achievements in establishing a world-famous career. Gongzi Shang said again: "Zhongshan is a foreign race to the people of the Central Plains. You are not of a different race. Zhao Guo defeated Zhongshan State, and the next target to attack was Lou Fu. ”
King Lou Fu said excitedly: "You don't want to talk nonsense and provoke the relationship between me and Zhao Guo." ”
"Lou Fu Wang, am I talking nonsense? The ancestors of the Zhao family, Jane and Xiang Zhilie, you won't forget! Gongzi Shang said: "You won't forget how the Central Plains people bullied the grassland people!" ”
Lou annoyed Wang and didn't know how to deal with it.
King Lin Hu answered: "The Zhao State is strong, how can we provoke them. Now, Zhao Ren and I are at peace, so why bother to fight again. ”
"They all say that grassland men can be killed, not humiliated." Gongzishang looked at King Lin Hu and said word by word: "Where is the ambition of King Lin Hu's grassland boys." ”
King Lin Hu said angrily: "Zhongshan people, you are not afraid that I will kill you." ”
"King Linhu wants to kill me, although it is better to do it." Gongzi is still not afraid, "Lin Hu and Zhao do not share a border, and there is no conflict of interest. However, the state of Zhao crossed the river and defeated King Linhu. According to the bloody nature of the prairie boys, they would rather die in battle than surrender. King Linhu surrendered to the Zhao people and also provided war horses to the Zhao people. I don't dare to agree with King Linhu's actions. ”
King Linhu was defeated by the Zhao people and provided war horses to the Zhao people. The Ringhu warriors also left him. These things were the scars in King Lin Hu's heart, and now that Gongzi Shang mentioned them, he was furious and said, "Do you want to die? ”
Gongzi Shang laughed and said, "King Lin Hu is the king of the grassland and a hero of the grassland, how can he surrender to the Zhao people." King Lin Hu felt that what I said was wrong, and if he wanted to kill me, he just had to do it. ”
King Lin Hu asked, "You are not afraid of death. ”
"What is there to be afraid of death." Gongzi Shang sneered: "Sometimes death is greater than life. ”
"You're right." King Lin Hu said: "The prairie boy would rather die in battle than surrender." This is the symbol of the hero. ”
"The people of the Central Plains often say that humiliation is not terrible, and after being humiliated by what they are afraid of, they can still live. Shame and courage, this is what the big husband did. "Gongzi Shang changed his words," King Lin Hu was robbed of honor and dignity by the Zhao people. Don't you want to find it back from Zhao Ren. ”
King Lin Hu lowered his head and said, "I don't want to get it back from the Zhao people." However, Zhao is powerful, and I am not their opponent. ”
"None of us are opponents to go to war against the Zhao State. But if we unite to attack Zhao, the victory or defeat will definitely belong to us. Lin Hu, Lou Fu, Donghu and Zhongshan joined forces, how could they be afraid of Zhao Guo. Gongzi still intends to raise his voice, "We should have the final say on the affairs of the grassland, how can we let the Central Plains people have the final say." ”
King Donghu also said: "Not bad. The grassland is our world, how can it be touched by the people of the Central Plains. ”
King Lou Fu said: "You are from Zhongshan, you must have a perfect plan." ”
"Exactly." Gongzi Shang said: "We will unite and attack Zhao Guodai County in the east, west and north." Zhao Guoan is our opponent. We first broke through Daijun and destroyed Zhao in one fell swoop. in the plot of the entire Central Plains. The land of the Central Plains has become our pasture, how spectacular it is. ”
King Donghu said: "That's a good point. Why do the people of the Central Plains live in a rich land, we have to live in a bitter cold land, and we have to suffer from natural disasters and climate, and live by water. Zhongshan people, I promise to form an alliance with you. I led my troops south to attack and destroy the Yan State, and joined forces with you to destroy the Zhao State and plot against the Central Plains. ”
King Lin Hu and King Lou Fu also said: "We promise to join forces with you." ”
King Donghu shouted: "Today, we have formed a bloody alliance and plotted against the Central Plains. ”
After a short time, a waiter came to King Donghu with a wine bottle. King Donghu drew his short sword and swiped his fingers, dripping blood into the wine. Lou Fu, Lin Hu, and Gongzi are still the same.
Everyone said in unison: "We are waiting here to form an alliance and plot against the Central Plains." If there is a betrayal of the alliance, men and gods will destroy it together. ”