It is said that Bo Yao took the position of Dazai, and the commander-in-chief was in charge of Chen, which was at the beginning of 491 BC!

Wang Sun Luo, as Zuo Sima, was designated by King Wu as the commander of the Chinese army in the expedition to Chen, and the chief general of the Taihu Lake Water Division was specially supported by him. This Wang Sun Luo is a veteran of Wu State, with the first Wang Lu and the soldiers to fight in the east and west, experienced countless battle formations, as a subordinate for many years, Wang Sun Luo naturally respects the soldiers very much, before leaving the school, he came to the Prime Minister's Mansion to ask for advice. As for the special support, as the grandson of Zhuan Zhu and the son of Zhuan Yi, he has been cultivated and cared for by the military since he was a child, and he is even more affectionate like a grandson.

Seeing that the day of the master was approaching, the two agreed to go to the Prime Minister's Mansion at the West Gate together to see what Xiangguo had to say about the matter of the war against Chen.

Wang Sun Luo repeatedly instructed the special support on the road: "Xiangguo is increasingly being snubbed by the king, this time we enter the Prime Minister's Mansion to pay respects, we must be sincere in our words and concentrate on seeking advice." Xiangguo has done his best for Wu Guo all his life, and now he is old and unwilling, and those of us who are juniors must be cautious in our words. ”

Although he led the troops in the Taihu Lake Water Division, he spent less time in Gusu. But as a senior general of Wu State, he vaguely smelled the smell of gunpowder permeating the court, and he couldn't help but secretly sweat for this stubborn old man in his heart: anyone with a discerning eye can see that the old Xiangguo is becoming more and more unpopular with King Wu.

The two of them rode horses, only brought a few personal guards, and arrived at the Prime Minister's Mansion to meet Bi. Seeing that the old man and the young man had not forgotten their old fellow, the soldiers were naturally very happy in their hearts, and they repeatedly ordered the people to prepare a banquet for each other.

The soldier instructed: "Since our country attacked the Yue Kingdom, we have never used troops. The king has developed a new strategy. The two of you have a lot of responsibility on your shoulders, and you need to be careful! ”

Wang Sun Luo arched his hand and said: "Xiaguan is a martial artist, and he obeys his orders." But there is one thing that is not clear: the king advocates the destruction of Chen, and Xiangguo is noncommittal, but why? ”

Wu Yuan shook his head and said: "The old man's original intention was to destroy the Yue State first, and to ally with the Qi State in the north. Take this as the cornerstone, and then figure the Central Plains. In this way, our country's hegemony can be achieved! But the king didn't listen to me, and he was going to cut down Chen first. Again. Alas! According to the king's strategy, we will be left alone among the princes! ”

Wang Sun Luo said: "Chen Guo is just a small country, with less than 10,000 soldiers. There are only a dozen cities. The king ordered his subordinates to lead an army of 20,000, isn't it a knife to kill chickens? ”

The soldier shook his head and said: "The king has considered this aspect, and the king has also seen this: maybe we will send an army to attack Chen, and it is very likely that the state of Chu will send troops to rescue the state of Chen." That's why the king let the general send out this heavy army. ”

"Wu Chu has not been in the army for ten years. It seems that the state of Chu has regained its strength. Once we send out to attack Chen, it is very likely that the state of Chu will send troops to rescue. With the young general's understanding of the Chu army, this time the Chu State will definitely send troops to rescue Chen! ”

The soldier muttered: "Whether the Chu State sends troops or not, the king has already made two preparations. Although the old man did not support the war Chen, from this matter, the strategic positioning of the Chu State could be tested, which is why the old man did not oppose the king of the war Chen in the court. ”

"What does Xiangguo mean is that if the State of Chu sends troops to rescue Chen, it means that the State of Chu has been reborn from defeat? Psychologically no longer afraid of our country? Zhuan Fu asked.

"That's what it's all about. The old man wants to pass this. Let the king wake up that the winners and losers can be converted into each other after a period of grinding. For example, the state of Chu can be used as a mirror of the current Yue country. The king insisted on refusing to destroy Yue, and the old man was worried that once the king of Yue worked hard, maybe one day we would pay a huge price for today's kindness! ”

The second general was speechless for a long time, and Wang Sun Luo sighed: "Xiangguo is devoted to Wu, and he is the foundation of all generations." It is a pity that the king was deceived by slander and did not listen to the plans of the country. Xia Guan sent troops this time, I don't know what advice Xiang Guo has? ”

"The general is the pillar of the country, and he is always serious when he leads troops to fight, so the old man is naturally very relieved. However, the focus of this dispatch of troops was not to attack Chen but to defend Chu, and to prevent the Chu army from outflanking it. If he encounters the Chu army that comes to the rescue, the general cannot easily go to battle. The old man thought that as long as the state of Chu decided to send troops to rescue Chen, the general would be able to take the opportunity to return to China. ”

Wang Sun Luo was surprised: "Why is this? Could it be that as soon as we meet the Chu army, we will return to the country, won't we leave behind the infamy of being afraid of Chu, and even the king will not agree? ”

The soldier said with a smile: "If the general is not subject to the order of the foreign monarch, the general can naturally find a reason for the class teacher." General, please think about it, once the state of Chu decides to send troops to rescue Chen, will the general still be sure to capture the state of Chen? ”

Wang Sun Luo shook his head and said, "It's really not easy!" If the State of Chu is sincere in rescuing, instead of pretending, it will be very difficult to capture the State of Chen. ”

Zhuan Fu said: "The young general thinks that the Chu State has always been full of hatred for us, and if we will definitely go all out once we send troops, the Chu State will not watch us become stronger!" ”

Wu Yuan nodded and said: "The current living environment of Wu is very harsh, but the king has not been able to face this reality and has always been high. But without a stable rear, what are you talking about? ”

At this time, the old housekeeper Wu Zhong came in and reported to the soldiers: "Lord Xiangguo, the people have prepared a dinner, please take a seat." ”

After sitting at the table, the soldiers got up and saluted each other and said, "The old man prepared this thin wine for the two generals. Sun Tzu has a saying, 'The weapon of the soldier'. The way of using soldiers, not easy to use, once the use of soldiers, must be cautious, cautious! ”

The second will be taught carefully and drink and talk happily. The soldiers told them some ways to use soldiers, and it was not until the moontop treetops that the second general said goodbye.

After the soldiers sent the second general back home, he couldn't calm down for a long time, so he came to the study with his hands. With his hands behind his back and his brow furrowed, he kept pacing around the bookcase.

He walked over to a wooden shelf, on which were stacked bamboo slips of all kinds, old and new. The soldier casually picked up a bamboo slip from a wooden compartment and sighed: Sun Wuzi! Sun Wuzi! You, the old man of war, have read it a thousand times, but where are you? The old man is alone, and Wu Guo is already full of thorns, what can I do? How!

And the seven-star dragon yuan hanging on the wall was looking at him silently. The soldier was stunned for a while, and when he was in a depressed mood, he sat cross-legged on the seat, looking at things and thinking about people.

At this time, the waiter came to report that Yue Peng was outside the study room and asked to see him. The soldiers thought that Yue Peng came to see him late at night, and there must be something important to discuss, so he left the table and invited Yue Peng in.

"Report to Xiangguo: The young general got the news that Cai Zhaohou was killed by the Minister of the Interior. Dr. Cai Guo has set up a new king. ”

Wu Yuan was shocked: "Could it be that Cai Guoguo has changed in China? Tell me about it! ”

Yue Peng replied: "What the spy reported is that Marquis Cai Zhao is going to come to our country to worship the king in person, but some ministers in the court strongly oppose it and do not follow Marquis Zhao's opinion. And Zhaohou insisted on going his own way, and set off from the state to our country at the beginning of this month. But unexpectedly, these ministers consulted together and sent an assassin named Gu Li to assassinate Zhaohou on the way. ”

The soldier said angrily: "These traitors and thieves! ”

Yue Peng continued: "These ministers are worried that the Marquis of Zhao will move the capital again, and they have the intention of changing their ways, and want to betray our country and turn to Chu, but King Zhao has always felt the grace of the ancestors and is unwilling to turn his back on Wu, so this tragedy is caused!" ”

"Now who are they helping to be kings?"

"The ministers, fearing the infamy of killing the king, sought another opportunity to kill the assassin. He supported Ji Shuo, the son of Marquis Zhao, to succeed him and was called Marquis Cai Cheng. ”

Wu Yuan muttered: "It seems that Cai Guo's betrayal of Wu Tou Chu is only a matter of time. If we lose the support of the state of Cai, we will be even more isolated among the princes. If we can persuade Qi and get along with Qi Guo, it is even more urgent. ”

"This Cai Chenghou heard that he is a prince of inaction, and all major affairs in the country are decided by a few old ministers, but he is very idle, eating, drinking and having fun in the harb/palace every day."

"Oh, what a Cai Chenghou here, what a bastard! It will ruin the family business of the ancestors! ”

Yue Peng saw that Lao Xiangguo was leaning on several cases at this time, and seemed to be drowsy, and his white hair and beard looked even whiter in the light and shadow; The thick eyebrows were tightly locked, and the face was tired.

"Sangkook, shall we go back to sleep?"

There was a faint hum in the soldier's nose, and at this time the night outside the window was thicker, and at some point, there was no moonlight. (To be continued......)