In July of the 19th year of Xiande, Prince Zhao Jue returned, the lord asked him about the attack on Shu, when the prime minister Shang Weijun was the main attack on Shu, the government and the opposition were echoed, Prince De resisted, the lord hesitated, July 15, the righteous daughter of the King of Ling Liang set up a banquet in the Mingyue Building, invited Prince De to the banquet, and the rest of the people at the same table, Prime Minister Shang Weijun, Dayong Qi King Li Xian, King Qi staff Qin Zheng, Jiang Zhe was also invited, later generations to see this, or puzzled, Jiang Zhe official micro, I don't know why he was able to enter the table, in order to hear about the major events of the society, or said, his people had two hearts at that time, and then the actual evidence of the test, Not necessarily.

After the banquet, Prince De returned angrily, Jiang Zhe caught up, and Prince De said a few words, the prince was silent, and then the court would discuss the matter of attacking Shu, the king was silent, and the proposal to attack Shu was completed. Or some people say that the prince does not block the proposal to attack Shu, and to get to the bottom of it, it is Jiang Zhe's fault, and the crime is great, but he learned from the prince's subordinates that Jiang Zhe said that he is really dedicated to Chu-

History of Chu in the Southern Dynasties: The Biography of Jiang Suiyun

Prince Zhao Jue came back, and the bustling discussion of attacking Shu calmed down a lot, because Zhao Jue went directly to worship the first king as soon as he came back, when the first king died, Zhao Jue guarded the front border and could not come back to mourn, and now the political situation in the DPRK has been calmed, Zhao Jue is an important minister of the military, and the proposal to attack Shu must listen to his opinion, so he was specially edicted back. After Zhao Jue cried and sacrificed, he entered the palace to meet the lord of the country, and spoke bluntly in front of the lord of the country, trying to block the attack on Shu. Zhao Jue has a very high prestige in the court, so many people immediately stopped talking about attacking Shu, but more people came to persuade him, especially the courtiers and celebrities on Shang Weijun's side, but Prince De never agreed.

On July 15th, Princess Mingyue Liang Wan invited Prince De to a banquet, and at the same time invited Li Xian, the king of Qi, and Shang Weijun, the prime minister, everyone knows what this means, in fact, the matter between these powerful people who hold the power of the country has nothing to do with me, but why do I want to participate. I looked at King Qi with tears and laughter, I just said that I was just a minor official and was not qualified to participate. His Royal Highness King Qi actually said with an unchanging face: "It's just Miss Liang's banquet, you are sent by the lord to receive me, so naturally you have to participate." "Although I had the heart to refuse, but when the guards around His Royal Highness King Qi looked at me with murderous eyes, I still agreed, who said that the mighty cannot be bent, you let them try to say no words in front of these battle-hardened guards.

His Royal Highness King Qi is the second to arrive, this banquet is on the Mingyue Tower, now it is the height of summer, the heat is unbearable, this small building will open all the windows, there are buckets with hidden ice everywhere, the building is cool, Liang Wan is wearing a light yellow shirt, sitting on the main seat, Shang Weijun is wearing a silk robe, sitting on the second chair on the left, his head is sitting a black-shirted Confucian scholar, is Shang Weijun's staff Nianyuan, Shang Weijun saw His Royal Highness King Qi come down, and stepped forward to greet him with a smile on his face, and when he saw me, he frowned. I hurriedly took the opportunity to say: "The lower official is ordered to accompany His Royal Highness the King of Qi, since your lord is here, please allow the lower official to retire." Shang Weijun smiled with satisfaction, and praised my knowledge. I thought I had a plan, and I was about to go downstairs. With a wicked smile, King Qi grabbed my arm and said, "Don't go, Lord Shang, since Jiang Hanlin is an official sent by the lord of the country, an attendant of the Hanlin Academy, and a talented man of your Southern Chu, it is better to let him listen here." Shang Weijun frowned, and finally didn't dare to offend His Royal Highness King Qi, but just gave me a warning look, so that I couldn't say more.

King Qi sits at the head of the right, Gongzi Qin sits at the head of him, I have to sit at the head of Gongzi Qin, I can't sit on the left, after all, it was King Qi who insisted that I stay. After waiting for a long time, I heard a loud laugh from outside the door, and walked into a handsome man wearing the color of the prince's clothes, because the spirit king died less than a year, so his crown belt was wearing filial piety, it was Zhao Jue, the prince of De, and he was followed by a middle-aged Confucian in green clothes and a warrior with a sword in black clothes. As soon as I saw Zhao Jue, I almost didn't call out, this person was actually the gray-clothed man who told him his fortune before I was in high school, if he was Prince De, then he must have been stationed in Hengjiang at that time, ready to sneak attack Moling, no wonder he wanted me to be lucky at that time, I replied to him at the time, "There are disputes inside, and there are strong enemies outside", and now I think about it, I actually secretly fit the situation. This Prince De is the younger brother of King Ling, an important minister of the military aircraft, I can't imagine that I once told him his fate, I don't know if he still remembers me?

Zhao Jue's gaze swept over everyone in the room one by one, and it didn't stay on me, so he shouldn't have any memory of me. It's just that I seem to be a little suspicious of my identity.

Zhao Jue sat on the left head, the warrior stood behind him, and his staff member sat on the left head, because I deliberately separated a seat from Qin Gongzi, so the person just sat opposite me, looking at each other, I smiled flatteringly, but the man looked at me with a sharp eye for a while.

Zhao Jue sat down, and a maid brought refreshments, and then they all withdrew. Liang Wan stood up and said: "The concubine was entrusted by the monk of the King of Qi to invite Prince De to the banquet, although the concubine should not be involved in military affairs, but after all, you adults need someone to serve, and the concubine has to stay, this matter is related to my Dayong and Nanchu, the concubine was born in Dayong, and was favored by the first king of Nanchu, so she definitely did not dare to divulge a few words." ”

Zhao Jue smiled faintly and said: "Miss Liang is the daughter of the first king, and she can also be regarded as Zhao Jue's niece, Zhao Jue naturally believes in Miss, but I don't know what His Royal Highness the King of Qi and the monk and prime minister have to say." ”

Li Xian looked at Zhao Jue and said with a smile: "Prince Wende is the first general of Southern Chu, the governor of the Southern Chu army, and when I see it today, it is really elegant and high, and his demeanor is extraordinary, although Li Xian is the respect of the prince, but he is just a general in the army. ”

Zhao Jue said lightly: "Shu refused to surrender to Dayong, although it was guilty, but the lord of Shu was a relict of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, and Dayong although he was once a minister of the same dynasty, but there was no distinction between monarchs and ministers, now I don't know why Dayong attacked Shu on the grounds that Shu refused to surrender, that is, Dayong thinks that the reason is sufficient, although I Nanchu is called a minister Dayong, but I have never been dispatched by Dayong." ”

Li Xian said with a smile: "Prince De's words are bad, my Dayong monarch is virtuous, the king of Shu is divided into places, and he refuses to be called a minister, this sincerity is unbearable, if Shu has already called our country, I Dayong will not attack Shu, I heard that the hatred of the Son of Heaven, nine generations later, can also retaliate, when Shu took advantage of the beginning of our Dayong country, sent troops to Qinchuan, burned and killed, plundered, so that my Dayong Emperor heard the cry of blood, this revenge is not revenged, how can it be a person. Later, my Dayong attacked Southern Chu, Shu sent troops again, although there was grace in Southern Chu, but my Dayong suffered heavy losses, the land of Sanqin, thousands of miles of ruins, and the lives were devastated, even afterwards, Shu did not also extort countless gold silk women from your country. From this point of view, Shu is a vicious wolf hiding in the shadows, usually dormant and can't come out, if you see a gap in someone, you will definitely come out to bite someone. Now Prince De is speaking for the Shu Kingdom, I am afraid that one day he will be swallowed up by this kind of ruthless and only knowing the interests of friends. ”

Zhao Jue said coldly: "Although Jue is not talented, he also knows the allusion of cold lips and teeth, but I am afraid that after the death of Shu, it will be my turn to Nanchu." ”

Li Xian was speechless, he understood very well in his heart, after attacking Shu, Nanchu was the next target, but he didn't expect Zhao Jue to be so single-handedly not afraid of offending Dayong, as the prince of Dayong, he didn't want to lie. At this time, Qin Gongzi took over the conversation and said: "This is a bad word, the so-called cold lips and teeth are to be interdependent and help each other in the same boat, and now the Shu State has repeatedly provoked Southern Chu, regarding friendship as hatred, and now it is sharp as a knife, biting lips and seeing blood, I don't know what Prince De's so-called cold lips and teeth refer to." ”

Zhao Jue smiled faintly, his staff was a middle-aged man in a green shirt, put down the swaying folding fan in his hand, and said: "Although there is a small entanglement between Southern Chu and Shu, it is not a great shame, in the ninth year of Xiande, Dayong pacified the Central Plains, Chen soldiers on the Yangtze River, if it were not for the help of the Lord of Shu and the dispatch of troops to Qinchuan, how could Dayong stop the army and truce." Although the two countries are now reconciled, Princess Changle married our lord, and the two countries are married, but your country is training the navy in the north of the Yangtze River every year, and the intention of the southern expedition is not ending, I don't know how His Royal Highness the King of Qi explains. ”

Li Xian said with a smile: "Although the two countries are reconciled, but your country is not a few people who remember the enmity of the two countries like the prince, if our country does not practice the naval army, I am afraid that your army has already crossed the river, Prince De has been in the Yangtze River for a long time, don't you know the situation, not to mention, since our country has long been married to your country, my imperial sister is the father and the emperor's daughter, married to Nanchu, in recent years, not only frequent exchanges, but also trade and marriage, where like Shu to close the country, our country has long had a military discussion, do not attack Shu to avoid the trouble of henchmen, just level the south of Chu in order to clear the side of the couch. ”

Zhao Jue sneered: "How can this be reasonable, for ten years, my Nanchu has paid tribute to gold and silver every year, but your country has never refused to sell weapons and horses, if you really get married, how can it be so, although the queen is the princess of Dayong, and then the country's major affairs, how can you take care of women, Zheng Wugong in order to attack Hu State, first marry his beloved daughter, Zhao Jue dare not forget." ”

Qin Gongzi said angrily: "Prince De insulted our country like this, it is tolerable, which is unbearable, but if you think about it carefully, the prince's concern is not unreasonable, please listen to the explanation for the prince." China's ban on the sale of weapons and war horses is not aimed at your country, our country's northern border is restless, and the border soldiers are sleeping at night, how dare they sell war horses and weapons, not to mention that your country has long been based on the south of the Yangtze River, and the south of the Yangtze River is full of rivers and lakes, if your country does not want to attack Dayong, why do you want to attack the war horse, do you want to attack Shu. ”

Zhao Jue was speechless, Shang Weijun hurriedly turned around and said: "The prince and Qin Gongzi are a little speechless, today we are waiting for a meeting, not for the sake of a battle of will, please don't hold a grudge." ”

Zhao Jue and Qin Gongzi both raised their teacups and took a sip, indicating that they had given up arguing.

Qin Gongzi took a breath and said: "My country seeks Shu, of course, because Shu is stubborn, unwilling to be a minister, although the alliance, but the covenant, the most hateful thing is that the production of salt in our country is insufficient, and the rest needs to be purchased from Shu, Shu has repeatedly raised the price, Shu is rich in specialties, Shu is based on treasure land and gathered, this matter is really intolerable, if our two countries capture Shu, we are willing to share the population and land in Shu with your country, you and I will rule across the river, when the military strength of Southern Chu will increase greatly, I Dayong still has border troubles, Southern Chu according to the whole territory of the Yangtze River, What else is there to worry about? If this is the case, Prince De is not at ease, thinking that he can't resist my Dayong, it is better to abandon the armor and surrender as soon as possible, does Nanchu just want to favor the south of the Yangtze River, and life and death are dominated by others? ”

Zhao Jue was silent, but he just shook his head, he knew that the combat strength of the Southern Chu soldiers was not strong, if he attacked Shu, he was afraid that most of the land and population would fall into the hands of Dayong. Everyone looked at each other, and they all saw the resolute look on Zhao Jue's face, it seemed that no matter how much he said the lotus flower, he couldn't change his mind, Li Xian's eyes flashed with distress, and he glanced at Liang Wan. Liang Wan stood up and said: "Everyone is tired today, if you don't dislike it, please go downstairs to eat, the concubine has prepared a sour plum soup to cool off, please taste it." ”

Shang Weijun stood up and said with a smile: "Miss Liang's banquet must be attended, please please." ”

Zhao Jue stood up, looked at Qin Gongzi, and asked, "May I ask Your Excellency's honorable name, what official position does you hold in Dayong?" ”

Qin Gongzi said: "Under Qin Zheng, serve under the account of King Qi." ”

Zhao Jue said with a smile: "Qin Gongzi's tongue is like a sharp sword, Zhao Jue admires, but some things are just said well, they can't withstand the strength and interests, my Nanchu thinks that I am not qualified to fight against Dayong, if Dayong attacks Shu, my Nanchu should be strong in order to protect myself." ”

Seeing that Zhao Jue was so stubborn, Qin Gongzi smiled bitterly: "Prince De is stubborn and stubborn, not moved by words, Qin Zheng Meng Lang, and ask the prince to forgive him." ”

Zhao Jue nodded slightly, and said, "This king is busy with military affairs, so I will leave first, and I ask you to forgive me." Everyone didn't expect Zhao Jue to be so decisive, and they originally planned to persuade each other after the wine was hot, but they had no choice but to send each other at this time. Several people exchanged glances from time to time, and my heart moved, and I suddenly stood up and said: "All of you have already tired, so you will send the prince by the lower officials." King Qi and the others didn't pay attention to their emotions, and Shang Weijun said bitterly: "It's okay, it's okay." ”

I followed Zhao Jue out, Zhao Jue was a little tired, I looked carefully at this thirty-year-old prince, he must have been under a lot of pressure over the years, I haven't seen him for three years, his temples have been slightly frosted, and his body exudes perseverance, this is my Nanchu's Optimus Prime, I admire him, and I feel sorry for him, I can't understand why I have such courage. Zhao Jue noticed my gaze and asked lightly, "Who are you?" ”

I said respectfully: "Xiaguan Jiang Zhe, a scholar at the Hanlin Academy, is now accompanying the lord of the country. ”

Zhao Jue was taken aback and asked, "You are Jiang Zhe, why are you sitting with King Qi?" ”

I hurriedly explained: "The lower official was ordered to receive the king of Qi, and now the king of Qi will definitely be present. Xiaguan was fortunate to be able to listen to the teachings of the prince, and he was fortunate to have three lives. ”

Although Zhao Jue was a little strange, he didn't delve into it, and said bitterly: "I have heard your poems, and they are really well written, 'Drunk to pick up the lamp and look at the sword, and dream back to blow the horn company camp.'" Eight hundred miles under the command, fifty strings turned over the outside sound. Autumn soldiers on the battlefield. The horse-made Lu was fast, and the bow was like a thunderbolt. But the king of the world, won the name before and after his death. Poor white happens. He seemed to be intoxicated with the artistic conception of the song "Breaking the Array" I wrote in Jiangxia, and unintentionally stroked his sideburns for a moment, and after a long time, he said lightly: "Do you think we should attack Shu." ”

I saw that there were no outsiders around, so I said, "Before the lower official expresses his opinion, please allow the lower official to ask three questions?" ”

Zhao Jue glanced at me in surprise and said, "You ask." ”

A trace of sadness flashed in my eyes, and I asked: "First, may I ask the prince, I am from Nanchu to the lord of the country and down to the common people, but there are people who understand Dayong's wolf ambition like the prince." ”

Zhao Jue was silent for a long time and said: "There are not a few people, even my cronies and subordinates, who also persuaded me to attack Shu. ”

I asked again: "Second, may I ask the prince, if Dayong attacks Shu by himself, and Shu begs me to send troops to save me, will I dare to send troops in Nanchu?" ”

Zhao Jue said miserably: "Don't dare, my country's monarchs and ministers will definitely sit back and watch the destruction of Shu." ”

I knew his heartache, but I still asked the third question: "Third, if the prince is trying to block the attack on Shu, and the country's will is firm, he has to choose another general, I don't know if there is anyone in my Southern Chu who is more able to lead the troops to fight than the general?" ”

I asked three questions in a row and asked more sharply than one question, and Zhao Jue was in a cold sweat when he listened, and he looked at me fixedly.

I bowed my head and said: "Now, my country can no longer be independent, if the prince insists on refusing, the lord of the country sent others to attack Shu, our soldiers are not as good as Shu and Dayong, if you consume too much when attacking Shu, when the time comes, Dayong wants to break my Nanchu, the momentum is like a broken bamboo, if the prince personally enters the army, can get some of the key points of Bashu as a foundation, in the Longyou Pass as a buffer, and then hold Xiangfan steadily, then Dayong is forced by the situation, at least can protect Nanchu for decades Guozuo, said that if my Nanchu can lie down and taste courage, it may not be able to get the world. ”

Zhao Jue's face first showed pathos, then regained his composure, and then his eyes showed a resolute look, and said: "Lord Jiang is really a peerless national warrior, if I lead the army to attack Shu, Lord Jiang is willing to be my staff." ”

What are you kidding, I don't want to go to the battlefield, so I said lightly: "The lower officials don't understand the military strategy, and they don't dare to obey each other. ”

Zhao Jue glanced at me in amazement, as if he didn't understand why I rejected such a road to Qingyun, he said in a deep voice: "The rise and fall of the country is the responsibility of the husband, Lord Jiang is my Nanchu subordinate, how can you do your best for my Nanchu, you should think about it." With that, he took the people and left.

I looked at Zhao Jue's back angrily, the guy who will take revenge, I just instructed you, you repay me like this, you want me to go to the battlefield, it really makes sense, what to do, who to help me not have to go to the army, I thought hard.

Note: Qiu 雠 (pronounced hatred), which means enemy.

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