Under the victory of the Battle of the Chicken Father, the eldest son Ji Guang led the army to seize the two cities of Chaocheng and Zhongli from the hands of the Chu State, and strangled the "Water Wolf" team of the newly built water division of the Chu State, which shook the countries for a while and spread its prestige.

The princes all looked at Wu from the side, and they all sent envoys to and fro from time to time. In particular, some small countries that watched between Wu and Chu, such as Zheng and Wei, gradually attached themselves to Wu; Those former powerhouses, such as the Jin State and the Qi State, also treated the Wu State politely. The state of Wu became stronger and stronger.

One day, King Wu ascended to the palace, a large group of ministers. The royal bureaucracy issued an edict to reward the soldiers on this expedition. The edict made it clear: "...... All the soldiers will be rewarded according to their merits: those who defeat the enemy, the doctor will receive the county, and the army will receive 10,000 fields. Only the boss Ji Guang, who is ranked as the top secretary, and is a royal noble, can no longer be repeated, and it is difficult to reward the merits. Therefore, the widow deliberately set up a banquet in the palace to enjoy the Shangqing exclusively to show his outstanding merits......"

When the dynasty was dispersed, the royal bureaucracy instructed Ji Guang: "After the royal brother returns home, bring his sister-in-law." The widow went back to the palace first, and today the widow set up a banquet to enjoy the royal brother exclusively, hoping that the royal brother would come to the palace on time for the banquet. ”

Ji Guang thanked the prince for his kindness, returned to the house and said to his wife Kiko: "Today, the king specially invited my husband and wife to the palace for a banquet, and asked Ai Ji to prepare early." ”

"Daddy!" At this time, the little girl beside Noriko broke free of her mother's hand and threw herself at Ji Guang, who hugged her, raised it, and kissed her a few times. The little girl giggled.

"Shengyu, don't be naughty, your father has just come down to court. Let your dad rest. ”

Ji Guang pricked his daughter's pink little face with the beard of his chin, and his daughter pulled his beard with her chubby little hands. The father and daughter laughed for a while, Ji Guang put her daughter back on the ground and touched her daughter's head: "Shengyu, tell your father, what did Mr. Zihao tell you and your brother today?" ”

Shengyu blinked his big black eyes a few times, and thought for a while before saying, "Mr. said that I am 7 years old and can read some "The Book of Women" and "The Book of Songs". The task assigned by the husband to his brother was to recite the "Heavenly Officials Dazai" chapter of the "Zhou Li". ”

Seeing his daughter's clever appearance, Ji Guang was very happy, and said lovingly: "Shengyu, your mother and I are going to enter the palace, you go to the nurse." Shengyu said goodbye to his parents and was taken care of by the nurse.

Ji Guang and his wife Ji Zi sat in a canopy carriage of four large horses given by King Wu, and were escorted into the palace by the entourage to attend the banquet.

Ji Guang and his wife entered the palace, and the prince and queen Yi were happy to come out to meet each other and enter the seat. The king is in the center, the queen and Kiko are on the left side, Ji Guang is sitting alone on the right, and under the steps are Qingji and the guards.

It turned out to be a feast of fish. The royal bureaucracy loves fish grilling, and the fish grilling banquet in the palace is very particular, and it is generally difficult for non-royal nobles to have the opportunity to taste it. It is made of copper with a copper slab, and the stem of the plum blossom is used as the carbon, and it is roasted with spices, and the fragrance is overflowing.

The king raised the lord in his hand and congratulated: "Brother Wang, the hero I, force and kill Yuanyue, kill Shen, and destroy the water wolf." For my Wu Guoguo's great achievements, the widow is deeply grateful! Today, special wine is prepared, and the widow first toasts Brother Wang. Then the royal official called Qingji and asked Qingji to pour wine for Ji Guang in person.

Ji Guang got up and thanked him, and Wang said: "I heard that Brother Wang got a master of fish burning from Taihu Lake before, and I invite Brother Wang to also try the skills of the palace cook." After a few rounds of drinking, Wang Wei changed his words and said: "Now that the state of Chu is declining day by day, it will not become a problem for our henchmen, and it will not pose a threat to our Wu country." Therefore, the widow has the intention of recuperating and recuperating, and does not want to fight lightly. I don't know what Brother Wang thinks? ”

Ji Guang paused slightly, and said, "The king's intention is very sage. Although the state of Chu has passed the new funeral of King Ping, the situation is unstable, and the monarch and young ministers are flattering. However, the state of Chu has a vast territory, rich resources, and many subject countries, which is not comparable to our Wu country. If the king gives up the current good opportunity, the minister is worried that once the Chu State has capable ministers and good generals, it will pose a great threat to our country! The minister thought that we should take this opportunity to continue to map Chu and make the Chu State exhausted, and we must continue to suppress the living space of the Chu State. Everything is the same, either he is weak and I am strong or I am weak and he is strong. The fortunes of the country are all about one and the other. ”

Wang Wei remained silent, and seemed to be a little surprised by Ji Guang's stubbornness. said slowly: "The widow doesn't want to use soldiers because he wants to recuperate and give the people a time to recuperate, and he has no other intentions. ”

Ji Guang thought that the royal officials had doubts about him, so he changed his words and said: "The main opponent of Wu is Chu State, and our two countries are bordering countries. As the saying goes, 'One mountain does not tolerate two tigers, how can others sleep soundly on the side of the couch?' 'Two strong stand side by side, either you die or I die. Although the ministers have some minor merits, they are all well commanded and planned by the king, and the ministers dare not take credit. If the king wants to use troops in Chu, the minister thinks that the prince can cover up the rest and the candle can be used. The two have always been out of the army and have the talent of generals. The king can use these two sons, Tuchu. ”

Wine until half-full. The king said: "The meaning of the widow is to see the hard work of the king's brother, and leave the conquest to them in the future." The political affairs of the court still need to be controlled by Brother Wang, and the great cause of Tuchu will be discussed slowly in the future. ”

After the banquet, Ji Guang returned home. I thought about the words of the king for a while. It seems that King Wu's meaning is also very clear: at present, Wu no longer uses troops abroad, and Ji Guang should hand over military power, return to his original position, and take care of the government instead of expanding the territory.

Ji Guang recruited Zihao, a doorman, to conspire with him.

Zi Hao said: "The king's intention is clear! Shangqing led his division twice to the battle, but both of them were defeated by the Chu army and returned. The prestige spreads far and wide among the princes and countries, and naturally the king will be suspicious. Shangqing's merits are high, and it is advisable to accept it when it is good, otherwise a catastrophe will come! ”

Ji Guang said: "I will hand over the military power, but now is indeed a good time to fight Chu." The king could not pass up such an opportunity because he doubted me. I, Ji Guang, am not for the honor and disgrace of my own people, but for the ancestors of my country. ”

At this time, a waiter came to report that Mr. Wu Yuan had arrived.

Ji Guang was overjoyed and personally went out of the house to greet him. Ji Guang pulled the soldiers into the hall and let the soldiers sit down before he sat in the main seat. smiled and said: "Sir, here is a way to teach me!" ”

The soldier arched his hands and said with a smile: "I have come to congratulate my son!" ”

Ji Guang waved his hand and smiled: "Mr. jokes." What do I have to congratulate? Today, I was summoned by the king, saying that it was a special banquet for me as an honor, but in fact, I was suspicious. Then he told him in the words of the king.

Wu Yuan smiled: "I didn't come here to congratulate Gongzi for this." It's that I have a plan that can make Childe achieve great things. The soldier looked at Zi Hao, who was sitting on the side, and didn't say anything.

Seeing this, Zihao got up and said goodbye. Ji Guang pondered for a long time, nodded and let Zihao retreat.

Ji Guang hurriedly asked, "What is the best plan for Mr.?" ”

Wu Yuan said: "The prince can play the king of Wu, saying that the state of Chu is now a young and unscrupulous minister, and it is a good time to attack Chu." ”

"I spoke to the king at the banquet just now. But the king was suspicious of me, afraid that I had military power, and said that he wanted to recuperate, and he would talk about it later. ”

Wu Yuan continued: "King Wu is so happy, the prince said that raising troops to the south, breaking Chu can try to dominate, King Wu wants to build this immortal feat, he will definitely agree." ”

"If the royal officials send me to lead the troops, then how can I excuse myself?"

Childe said that he accidentally fell out of the car and broke his ankle. King Wu originally had the intention of doubting his son, and he would not send his son to lead his division to fight and hold the army in hand. If nothing happens, King Wu will definitely send Cover Yu and Candle Yong to lead the army to attack Chu. This plan can be adjusted away from the two powerful people who are covered and candlebed. ”

"The prince is jealous, what should I do?"

"Gongzi can also suggest that King Wu let Qingji, as the crown prince of Wu, send envoys to Zheng and Wei, and unite these two subject states to jointly send troops to attack Chu. In this way, you can be transferred out of Qingji. ”

After hearing this, Ji Guang nodded again and again, and suddenly remembered his uncle Ji Zalai: "Although the three sons went, but Uncle Ji Za was not in the country before, and after returning to Meili, he was very compatible with the royal bureaucracy." When my uncle is in court, and sees me doing something that is a usurper, he will not let me go. ”

Wu Yuan said: "My Wu State and Jin Kingdom are now very harmonious. The Jin State is a big country, a former hegemonic country, handle the relationship with the Jin State well, and we will not interfere with it. Gongzi suggested that King Wu send Ji Za to envoy the Jin State to make peace, so that Ji Za could be sent out. As long as we can achieve great things, Ji Za will return to the country in the future, and the matter has come to this point, and the throne has been decided, will he come back to abolish the throne? By his nature, he would just acquiesce. ”

Ji Guang listened to the serial plans of the soldiers, and couldn't help but bow to the soldiers a few times and said: "I have Zixu, it is a godsend!" If I can do what I wish, I will live up to you! ”

On the second day of the court, Ji Guang came out of work and said: "The king held a banquet yesterday to treat his ministers, and Ji Guang was very grateful. But the minister asked in a word: Now that the king occupies the right time, the right place and the people, does he have the heart to seek hegemony? Ji Guang is willing to seek it for the king. ”

As soon as Wang Yi heard Tuba, his face was happy, but he still pretended to be concerned: "Why is Brother Wang so emotional?" ”

Ji Guangdao: "Yesterday I went home from the banquet from the king, but I was drunk and accidentally fell out of the car and broke my ankle. ”

Wang said: "It's all widowed. What Brother Wang said about Tuba, is there any good strategy? ”

Ji Guang said: "The country of Chu has a vast territory and many subject countries. I don't plan for Chu, and I will be drawn by Chu the day after tomorrow. Now is a great opportunity for Vachu, and the king cannot miss it. The minister has a strategy that can help the king to overpower. ”

The king motioned for Ji Guang to speak.

"The king can order a general to lead the main force of our army, with Jifu, Zhongli and Chaocheng as a springboard, and send troops south to attack Chu; At the same time, he asked the crown prince Qingji to send Zheng Guo and Wei Guo to jointly send troops as a backup for the war against Chu. Because the Jin State is a country of hegemons and is friendly with our country, the king can send his uncle Ji Zha to envoy the Jin State to stabilize the Jin State and not send troops to help Chu. As long as the king plots the state of Chu, among the princes, it will naturally be silent, and no one will dare to fight against my Wu country. In this way, the great cause of the king can be just around the corner! ”

The king's gaze was pleased. asked: "Brother Wang has a foot and ankle disease, I don't know who can be a general?" ”

Ji Guang replied: "Such a military matter is related to the rise and fall of my Wu country, and people who are not confidants will not be available!" Ask the king to weigh carefully from among his courtiers. ”

Wang Wei thought for a while and said, "Brother Wang is reasonable, how about my brother and Zhu Yong?" ”

Ji Guang said: "The king chose properly, but these two sons can't achieve great things." ”

According to Ji Guang's words, the royal bureaucracy issued an edict to cover up the surplus and Candle Yong as generals, reorganize the soldiers and horses, mobilize grain and grass, and prepare a large army to attack Chu. He also sent his uncle Ji Zha as an envoy to bring wealth and gifts to the Jin Kingdom.

However, the prince left the prince alone.