Chapter 17 The False Way of Shu
"Just one plan, borrow troops from Qin!"
As soon as Zhaoyun said this, he could obviously feel Du Cheng's body trembling.
He was not a fool, he realized something in just a moment, and asked in surprise, "False way...... Felling? ”
"Hou Hou is a smart man."
Du Cheng shook his head again and again, as if he could throw his head out: "Your Excellency's words are very rude, since Qin is a strong Jin, then how can I be a two countries of Shu and Tho, and the two countries?" Rao is like this, isn't it a disciple who let the Qin State take advantage? ”
During the Spring and Autumn Period, there were two small countries, Yu and Yu, and the Jin Dynasty wanted to cut them down, but the two countries depended on each other, and the strong attack would consume the money and grain of the Jin State in vain. In the end, Jin Xiangong adopted the strategy of the doctor Xun Xi, taking advantage of the greed of the monarch of Yu to divide the two kingdoms, and used the way of Yu to destroy the Yu country, and when he returned to the army, he destroyed the Yu country by the way.
This is the classic false way of war, and the source of all this comes from the greed of the king of Yu and the discord between the two countries. Although there were talents like Baili Xi in Yu at that time, they still could not prevent the demise of the two countries.
How similar is the situation in Shuzhong to the beginning?
"Don't be in a hurry, listen to me slowly!"
Zhaoyun took a branch from nowhere, drew dots on the soil, listed a simple topographic map of northern Sichuan, as well as a general map of Qin and Ba, and said: "The national strength of Qin has increased greatly since the Shang Dynasty changed the law, and it intends to dominate the Central Plains!" And Qin's exit from the customs is blocked by Han and Wei, and Qin wants to be king, so it can't easily shake the two kingdoms! Rao is like this, Qin intends to expand, what is the plan? ”
Du Cheng pondered for a long time, and asked uncertainly: "Go south...... Cutting Shu? ”
"Shu is different from the Central Plains, if it is destroyed, it can enrich the Qin State Cangli, increase the two water mouths of the Min River and the Jialing River, and make the way to cut Chu more convenient! In my opinion, within ten years, the Qin State will definitely enter Shu and destroy the country! ”
Du Cheng scolded dissatisfiedly: "According to what you say, why should I lure the wolf into the house? If the Shu Kingdom is destroyed, how will my Tho Kingdom gain a foothold? And give way to Qin, if future generations know, they will definitely laugh at me! ”
Zhaoyun secretly sneered in his heart, although he didn't know what kind of person this guy was, but nearly ten years later, in 316 BC, it was the Tho State that gave up a road to the Qin State, which caused the Shu State to be destroyed, and the Ba State and the Tho State were also reduced to prisoners.
"Do you know, why do I say within ten years?"
"I don't know!" Du Cheng was dissatisfied, he felt that this kid was playing tricks on himself!
Zhaoyun said with a smile: "I dare to say that ten years is because the Qin State is definitely not ready to attack Shu now, and if the Marquis of Tho gives up the avenue to invite the Qin State to attack Shu, then the Qin State will definitely hesitate, if you send a clever person to lobby, the Qin State will go deep into the hinterland of Shu State......"
"Wait! Are you saying that after he goes deep into the hinterland of Shu, my Tho State and Shu State will flank the Qin army? Hou Hou boldly speculated on Zhaoyun's strategy and vetoed it again and again, "This move is a conspiracy and is not worth mentioning!" Furthermore, if I help Shu to destroy the Qin army, what is my way out? ”
"Hou Hou, you're in too much of a hurry, I haven't finished yet!" Zhaoyun smiled bitterly, Du Cheng was stunned, and had to scratch his head in embarrassment, "My plan is to send another person to lobby Bashu to make an alliance." The Qin army doesn't know geography, and Bashu has the advantage of geography, so why can't you stop the Qin army? When the Qin army is exhausted and out of Sichuan, and the loss of Bashu is serious, it is the day when the Marquis of Tho sends troops! ”
Du Cheng's eyes suddenly lit up, but they dimmed instantly: "Bashu...... This is a life-and-death feud, how can it be lobbied with just a few words? ”
"When facing life and death, even if you are an enemy, you are also a friend! For decades, the Central Plains has been united and horizontal, and there are only eternal interests, and there are no eternal enemies! As long as you can state the interests and disadvantages, even if you are a mediocre lord, you can forge an alliance! ”
Therefore, these columnists in the Warring States period are really powerful, and when others send troops to fight, they can lead to trouble just by talking about it!
That's the power of diplomacy.
"If that's what you say...... It works! ”
Looking at Zhaoyun, Du Cheng was like a treasure, he never expected that this young man who looked so much younger than him would have such a flexible head, and he knew the major events of the Central Plains in this remote mountain and river, which was admirable!
And Zhaoyun naturally has his plans.
Indeed, the Qin State has not prepared to attack Shu in the recent days, and if it is in a hurry, it will be difficult to win in the face of the Bashu coalition army. And before that, Zhaoyun had already received the attention of the Tho State and the Qin State, although it was not as good as Su Qin and the Six Kingdoms, but his identity was not bad.
As for whether the Tho State can destroy the Shu State and replace it? He felt that he couldn't, because the country of Tho was geographically limited and had only about 5,000 troops; And what about Shu? Nearly ten times more! No matter how strong the attrition is, it is impossible to defeat a vassal country.
Your uncle is your uncle after all.
Zhaoyun is not loyal to anyone, after all, in his eyes, everything revolves around his own interests, and he is not for a certain country, but for himself!
Reach out and shake it, as if you can touch the authority......
Du Cheng's subordinates were unavailable, and he hurriedly said: "Your Excellency is so talented, can you send an envoy to the Qin State on behalf of our country, with the sincerity of the edict?" ”
Zhaoyun said: "It's okay, but the Marquis on both sides of Bashu has to send another talent, if that guy knows that I am two-faced and three-stabbed, he can't chop me alive?" ”
Du Cheng was overjoyed: "This is nature...... Come on, watch the tea! ”
Until this moment, Du Cheng finally regarded Zhaoyun as a guest, and hurriedly invited him into the reception room on the side, the master and slave sat down, and the previous shopkeeper Wu Jia brought tea, looked Zhaoyun up and down, and left quietly.
"Please!"
"Hou Hou, please."
After a while of idle tea, Du Cheng said: "Today, please follow me back to the Taoist Palace, and I want to worship Your Excellency as the secretary of state and work for our country!" ”
"Poof!"
Zhaoyun was startled, and hurriedly bowed down: "Hou Hou's words are serious, how can he dare to be the responsibility of the secretary when he is only a sixteen-year-old child?" Please also ask Hou Hou to take back his fate, and please be smart! ”
This position of the secretary came too suddenly, even if it is only a small country, but the secretary of a country is also very noble! Not to mention that his real age was only eleven years old, even if he really reached the age of sixteen, he would not dare to accept such a high position casually.
It's cold in high places, but this doesn't apply to Zhaoyun, if he is on top, it's just a target!
He felt that he didn't have Ganluo's talent, how could he dare to encroach on Ganluo's ability?
"Brother Zhaoxian, please get up, I worship Your Excellency as Shangqing, naturally there is a reason!" Du Chengyi waved his hand and asked Zhaoyun to get up, "First, my Tho country is withering, even though there are many old ministers, but there are very few people with such insight as Your Excellency; Second, when envoys to the Qin State, they must have a competent identity, otherwise they will not be able to show our sincerity......"
In fact, there is another three, that is, I can tie you to this position and let you serve me forever!
Although Du Cheng didn't say this, Zhaoyun knew it!
Even in the Central Plains, it is not impossible for a person who has become a person in a position like Xiangbang to change the country, but in the end, the pressure of public opinion is relatively large; Whether it is Zhang Yi, Su Qin or Wei Ran, although they have all changed countries, those are all behaviors when they feel that their lives are in danger!
Wei Ran felt that Fan Ju was in power, so he fled Qi and died in a foreign country; Su Qin ran for fear of death because of his fornication with King Yan Yi's mother; And Zhang Yi Xiangwei was for the benefit of Qin, that is to say, there was the king of Qin dominating. And in the end, King Huiwen died, King Wu was established, and many people slandered Zhang Yi, and Zhang Yi knew that he could not stay for a long time, so he fled.
Zhaoyun sensed a deep threat.
"Shangqing is the state of a country, if it is not a virtuous and talented person, it is embarrassing to be this important task! If the old ministers of the court knew that Hou Hou was so decisive, not only would he not be able to sit firmly in the lower position, but I am afraid that he would also endanger Hou Hou! ”
But Du Cheng put on a look that I didn't listen to me, and said proudly: "My mind has been decided, don't say more!" ”
Seeing that Zhaoyun couldn't say anything, he had to reluctantly agree, Du Cheng was overjoyed, and hurriedly stepped down from the main seat to support Qi Zhaoyun, and said: "Lianqin is a big matter, please leave it to Qing!" Come back to the palace with me today, and I will immediately inform my courtiers of this matter! ”
"No!"
As soon as Zhaoyun arched his hand, Du Cheng slapped his fist with laughter, and walked out satisfied, and Zhaoyun followed closely behind.
But...... Hmph, you think you can imprison me in your country with a false position? Then you underestimate me too much!
Don't forget, you're just a subject!
Eleven-year-old Shangqing...... Hehe, it's a year younger than Ganluo!