In less than half a month, the Yiqu Rong State, which had existed for more than 200 years, had been trampled by the iron hooves of the Wu army and declared extinct.

This is something that makes Qingji a little unexpected.

However, it also makes sense.

After all, Yiqu is not as strong as it was in history, and it has not reached its peak.

The time when the Yiqu people were at their strongest, it was probably after 430 BC.

The current righteous canal has lost the hearts of the people among the Xirong countries, and the Wu country is expected by all, occupying the right time, place and people, how can it not be destroyed a mere righteous canal?

In the battle of Tieshan, Sun Wu led his troops to destroy more than 50,000 enemies (including old and weak women and children), captured more than 190,000 people, and also killed Yiqumo, capturing hundreds of thousands of cattle, sheep and horses and other livestock, which can be described as a great victory.

Of course, Sun Wu was able to achieve such fruitful results, and the reason why Qingji led 10,000 cavalry later, and the cavalry of the rest of the Xirong countries helped in the battle.

Otherwise, it would not be easy to capture so many Yiqu people.

At this time, in the simple and rugged palace of Yiqu Wangcheng, Qingji was sitting with Fan Li, the imperial historian, and Cheng Bo, the imperial historian, to discuss important matters.

By the way, bake a fire to keep warm.

"Great King, now the country of Yiqu has been destroyed. However, in the battle of Tieshan, Wu Anjun disregarded the king's order and led his troops to drive straight into hundreds of miles, although he achieved impressive results, but the responsibility for disobeying the king's order was difficult to escape. ”

Bo Yan solemnly said to Qingji: "King, the minister thinks that Wu Anjun has merit, but he has also had it. ”

"If he disregards the king's orders and sends troops without authorization, the king must be severely punished!"

"No!"

Before Qingji could speak, Fan Li, who was sitting on the side, frowned and retorted: "This time to destroy the Yiqu Kingdom and eliminate the main force of the Yiqu people, Wu Anjun is the first merit." ”

"He is the king, and he has made a great contribution to the state of Wu, how can the king punish Wu Anjun?"

"Huh!"

Bo Yu sneered disdainfully: "Young uncle's words are wrong. Merit is merit, and transgression is transgression, how can the two be generalized? ”

"If everyone is like Wu Anjun, in order to seek fame and fortune, disobey the king's orders, and rebel, wouldn't he break the rules? Is it not a disorder of the testimonies? ”

"This wind can't last! King, please be enlightened! ”

Upon hearing this, Fan Li glared at Bo Ji, and then bowed to Qing Ji and said, "King, don't listen to Bo Ji's advice. ”

"As a general, you need to know how to change in battle, and you can't blindly follow the rules."

"For example, in the Battle of Iron Mountain this time, if it weren't for Wu Anjun leading 10,000 iron horsemen, braving the severe cold wind and snow, going deep alone, and defeating the main force of Yiqu in a battle, I am afraid that Yiqu Mo would flee with the main force of Yiqu, and then he would make a comeback."

"Won't it be too late to regret then, my lord?"

Fan Li persuaded bitterly: "Wu Anjun disobeyed the king's order, it really shouldn't be. But, that's just a temporary stopgap measure! ”

"Don't miss the opportunity, you won't miss it. The situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly. ”

"Wu Anjun was able to seize the advantageous opportunity and lead the army to attack the Tieshan camp, and finally eliminated the main force of the Yiqu people."

"This is Wu Anjun's supernatural achievement! If the king severely punishes him because of Wu Anjun's disobedience, I am afraid that it will make the soldiers in the army feel cold, please think twice! ”

“……”

Qingji fell into deep thought.

Sun Wu's approach really put Qingji in a dilemma.

On the one hand, the majesty of the king's order is inviolable.

On the other hand, Sun Wu's change of position was indeed handled properly.

What can I do?

Could it be that Qingji killed Sun Wu according to the rules, or deprived Sun Wu of his fame and dismissed him from his post for investigation?

No matter which one it is, it makes Qingji feel a little at a loss.

"Sun Wu's disobedience will be discussed later."

Qingji waved his hand and said, "Now, the Yiqu Kingdom has been destroyed. The intention of the widow is to annex all the remaining Xijon countries, I don't know what good plan you have? ”

"Great King, if you want to annex the eight kingdoms of Xirong, why is it difficult?"

Bo Yan smiled sympathetically and said, "Now the Rong Jun and his army of Dali, Wushi, Shuyan and other countries are all in Yiqu Wangcheng. ”

"Why doesn't the king set up a banquet to entertain the kings and nobles of the nations, and when they are drunk, they will be attacked and killed in one fell swoop?"

"At that time, our army will also be able to make a forced landing of the soldiers and horses of various Rong countries with superior forces."

"This ......"

Qingji felt that something was wrong.

That's not to say that Bo had a bad idea.

It's just that if he does this, the consequences can be imagined.

The monarch of Rong Di is no better than the monarchs of the Chinese countries, and if he traps them, he will not have a bad reputation.

However, Qingji is afraid that he will be hated by Xirong because of this, causing some inevitable feuds.

However, it is undeniable that this can enable Wu to annex the eight kingdoms of Xirong at the fastest speed, and at the lowest cost!

"My lord, if it is as Bo Yan said, I am afraid that the various tribes of Xijon will rebel from time to time in the future. Please think twice. ”

Fan Li reminded Qingji.

But on this matter, Fan Li did not object.

If it was placed in the past, the capital of Wu was far away in Jinling, Fan Li would definitely dissuade Qingji from doing this kind of thing.

Because of the fact that the whip is beyond the reach, the state of Wu wants to send troops to quell the rebellion of various tribes in Xirong, and the gains will outweigh the losses, and the price will be extremely heavy.

And now, the capital of Wu is in Xianyang, under the nose of Qingji, how can Xirong jump?

How long can you jump?

Done!

After thinking about it for a long time, Qingji still decided to annex the eight kingdoms of Xirong as quickly as possible.

However, Qingji didn't really have to attack and kill the monarch and nobles of Xijon country.

Because to a certain extent, it's not necessary!

……

Following.

Qingji greeted Sun Wu who had returned triumphantly at the gate of Yiqu Wangcheng, and held a banquet in the palace to entertain the generals of Wu State, as well as the Rong monarchs and nobles of Xirong Kingdom.

The wine has passed three rounds, and the dishes have passed five flavors.

Qingji sat on the throne, looked around, and said with interest: "The second and third sons, since ancient times, have been noble, lowly, and loved by the widow as one." ”

"It is not the wish of the widow to destroy the country of Yiqu today."

"However, through what has happened in the past year, let the widow know."

"Every winter, cattle, sheep, horses and other livestock on the grassland will die because of the sharp reduction of forage or the cold."

"Therefore, there are often herdsmen who enter my Wu country, settle down, and are welcomed by the widows, how can they all be blocked by the second and third sons?"

Qingji's words were obviously said to the kings and nobles of the Xijon countries.

The richness of Wu and the various policies that benefit the people have indeed deeply attracted the herdsmen of the Xirong countries to settle in Wu.

It is human nature to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages.

It's just that as the superiors, how can the kings and noble lords of the Xijon countries tolerate all the herdsmen under their rule running away?

"Please forgive me, the king."

He got up with a wry smile and said, "Although it is bitter cold outside, however, that prairie is a country of herdsmen like us, a place where it has lived for generations, how can it be discarded?" ”

"The wealth and gentleness of Wu Land are not suitable for our Rong people."