Why did the Jin State choose to hold the alliance in Pingqiu?
The answer lies in these four thousand military vehicles!
Ji Le on the side had never seen such a big scene before, and his mouth turned into an "O" shape for a moment. Looking at the mighty and unrivaled army of hundreds of thousands in front of them, I was stunned and stunned.
Hearing Li Ran's voice, he came back to his senses and asked in surprise:
"What is the reason?"
Li Ran looked at the flying dust in the distance and couldn't help but sigh:
"The terrain of this hill is flat and stretches as far as the eye can see. More than 4,000 military chariots are lined up in a row, which is so majestic. It is intimidating to look at. Who among the princes in the world can rival it?"
"Han Qi chose this location for his alliance just to show off the power of his Jin army."
If he hadn't seen Han Qi leading his army like this, Li Ran probably wouldn't have thought of the reason.
At this time, when he saw Han Qi standing on the chariot and scolding Fang Qiu, he couldn't help but be shocked by Han Qi's cunningness.
A Jin military chariot was manned by roughly fifty people, and there were more than 4,000 chariots in this area, which meant that the Jin State dispatched at least 200,000 people this time. If an army of this size were just to march in formation, its momentum would naturally be greatly reduced. But if the method of mixed walking and riding is adopted, it will be more powerful and majestic. Who will not be shocked when seeing it?
But if so many military chariots are placed in Quwo or Jiangcheng, then of course they will not be able to display their aura, and naturally they will not be able to show their aura.
It is precisely a little-known place like Pingqiu, such a spacious and desolate place, that can allow the army to line up, as vast as a swimming dragon, magnificent.
During the war, Li Ran didn't know what happened to Han Qi.
But for this face-saving project, Li Ran would definitely give Han Qi a thumbs up.
"This is so fucking awesome."
As far as he knew, the two hundred thousand soldiers now were probably the property of the Jin State.
This is like the king of the forest. On the verge of death, he summons all the creatures in the forest and roars to the sky to show his kingly style. What is this if not pretense?
Spending all the efforts of the whole country just to show off his soon-to-be-gone hegemonic status, wasting people and money, gaining face and losing dignity, is even more outrageous than the Seven Injury Fist.
"The Marquis of Jin seems to be really confused."
Li Ran shook his head and sighed. He didn't rate Han Qi's performance. After all, Han Qi's performance was specially for the kings of the princes and had nothing to do with him.
Of course, Marquis Lu was shocked by this and hurriedly called Li Ran to ask his opinion.
Li Ran gave Han Qi a very pertinent comment: To establish power but not morality, take jujube pills.
After hearing this, Marquis Lu thought for a long time and then understood what Li Ran meant. Can't help but nod in affirmation.
Therefore, when the princes who originally had their own thoughts saw such a military posture of Jin, they all looked like eggplants beaten by frost. They had no thoughts to make any calculations, and they all said, "Don't offend Jin." The idea of "country" is waiting for the beginning of the alliance.
The same was true for Ji Sunsu. He never expected that Han Qi would be so skillful.
He originally thought that this alliance was just a political show under the pretext of civil strife in Chu. At most, they can step forward to resolve some conflicts between the Lu State and neighboring small countries, and give themselves the appearance of being the leader of the alliance.
But how could he have imagined that Han Qi would be so aggressive that he would mobilize all the troops in the country to "intimidate"?
Seeing this, he, who was already relieved, began to become worried again. Now I know that Han Qi is really a person who wants both face and dignity.
Therefore, he couldn't help but think that Han Qi was so face-conscious. What would he do if he really wanted to have surgery on himself, and beat up a drowned dog?
But it is obviously too late to consider this issue now. There is still two days until the alliance meeting. Even if he makes secret glances at Han Qi now, he still can't be sure whether Han Qi will help him.
"You have to try again no matter what!"
After thinking about it, Ji Sunsu felt uneasy and decided that it would be better to "send hello" to Han Qi again, so he asked Ji Sunhai to go there again with heavy gifts.
The next day, Ji Sunhai returned from Han Qi's station with a smile on his face, indicating that Han Qi had accepted the gift, and Ji Sunsu felt relieved.
In the evening, Marquis Lu, Ji Sunsu and Li Ran were discussing the situation they might encounter at the meeting tomorrow. However, because the Marquis of Lu had just ascended the throne, he might not be able to control the situation, and he might lose the face of the Lu State.
Therefore, after everyone discussed it, it was decided that Dr. Ji Sun would speak on behalf of the king, and the king would only be responsible for the final step of slaying the blood.
Naturally, Marquis Lu didn't know anything about it, and he listened to Ji Sunsu in everything. Li Ran had no right to speak here. After all, he was just a guest. He was able to follow Lu Hou on his mission to Jin this time only because Shusun Bao was "bedridden", so he could only listen to what everyone said. What.
After discussing the countermeasures for tomorrow, Ji Sunsu was worried that Marquis Lu would be frightened and unable to hold on. Just as he was about to pretend to be relieved again, unexpectedly, he heard a message from a soldier outside the tent:
"Your Majesty, Doctor Jin has a sheep tongue and wants to see you."
This summons caught everyone by surprise. Why did Sheeptongue suddenly come to visit this late at night? !
"Sheep tongue? What is he doing here?"
Ji Sunsu knew about Yang Yanji. When the Marquis of Lu came to the throne, Yang Tongue came to the State of Lu to observe the ceremony. As the chief minister of the Jin State, he also brought Ji Sun Yiru to visit.
In his eyes, Yang Yangui is a rigid and old-fashioned person who sticks to Zhou Li's routine and never moves away.
Therefore, the butt determines the head, so he has never been a fan of sheep tongue. When I heard that he had come to visit, I immediately frowned slightly and raised my hand to indicate that he would be brought in.
Li Ran, on the other hand, stood quietly aside, looking as if nothing had happened.
In fact, everything that is going to happen tonight is being run by him behind the scenes. But on the surface, he was just a spectator tonight. The real protagonists are Yang Yangui and Ji Sunsu.
Sheep Tongue came in, walking in as if she didn't recognize her relatives.
"Ah, Uncle Xiang is here..."
"Forget it."
Before Ji Sunsu could finish his polite words, Yang Tongue interrupted him with a cold snort.
There was a cold look on Yang Tongue's face. After he came in, he did not bow to Marquis Lu. He put his hands behind his back and raised his head slightly, looking proud.
Ji Sunsu was startled when he heard the sound and thought to himself: Did this old guy eat a firecracker or took the wrong medicine? Why does it seem like the anger on his face has nowhere to show it?
"Sheep Tongue, this is the residence of our humble monarch of the State of Lu. Although the doctor came to greet me, he refused to greet me. How do you say this?"
"Hmph! Ji Sunsu! Are you worthy of discussing etiquette with me?"
As soon as Ji Sunsu finished speaking, Yang Tongue fought back without hesitation.
Then, Yang Tongue's eyes darkened, and the expression on his face suddenly darkened.
"The Song Alliance has made an oath that the princes and countries will work together to support Jin and Chu and quell the war. The princes and countries are not allowed to start wars at will. If it is not necessary, it will be regarded as a violation of the covenant!"
"During this period, you, the State of Lu, have repeatedly occupied the two countries of Ju and Zhu, and even occupied other countries' cities and acres of land. In the eyes of your State of Lu, do you, the State of Lu, still have our Jin State as your ally?!"
Sheeptongue yelled angrily, even Ji Sunsu was shocked and hurriedly thought of countermeasures.
But Yang Tonji didn't give him a chance, and still said indignantly:
"Now the kings of Ju and Zhu have reported this matter to the prince. The kings of their two countries came to the meeting this time to take back the territory from your country of Lu. When I heard that they were sending troops to take back the territory, they We also encountered strong resistance from your Lu country, is this possible?"
"Uh...this matter..."
"Is there such a thing?"
Seeing that Ji Sunsu was still trying to prevaricate, Yang Tonizhi immediately roared again.
Ji Sunsu was startled by the roar and nodded hurriedly:
"Yes...there is such a thing...but my uncle doesn't know something...I, the Ji family, sent the army entirely because..."
"No matter what your reason is! Taking over other people's cities is a violation of the Song Alliance's agreement!"
"Shame! The State of Lu is simply a shame among the vassal states!"
Sheeptongue's face was filled with indignation.
When Marquis Lu heard this, he immediately turned his eyes gently to Li Ran.
Although he knew Li Ran's plan, he didn't expect Yang Tongue's words to be so intense.
After all, he is also the king of the Lu State. If Yang Tonguei scolds the Lu State like this, isn't he scolding himself?
Unexpectedly, Li Ran only shook his head slightly, indicating that he didn't need to say anything.
Ji Sunsu was also a little overwhelmed by Yang Yangui's scolding.
The main reason why he hasn't reacted yet is that he just gave another gift to Han Qi. After all, this sheep's tongue must have been with Han Qi. Why did he come to expose his old background now? Isn't this too kind?
"To tell you the truth, I have given an order that Marquis Lu will not participate in tomorrow's meeting and return to his country immediately! As for the alliance meeting, I only need to send a senior official to stand in line with the senior officials from the various vassal states."
It seems that this matter has indeed reached the ears of the Marquis of Jin, otherwise Yang Tonji would never dare not to allow a dignified monarch to participate in this alliance.
Ji Sunsu was stunned when he heard this. He had already prepared everything tonight and was just waiting to speak on his behalf at the alliance meeting tomorrow to show off the majesty of his Ji family. But at this time, this was completely wiped out by Yang Tongue's inexplicable output!
Zifujiao, who had been silent all the time, couldn't sit still at this time. He stood up straight away and argued with reason:
"Uncle Xiang, please be careful! Ju and Zhu are just barbarian countries, and now you want to offend our country of the same clan for the sake of these two barbarian countries. Doctor Shuxiang is ready to abandon the brotherhood in Zhou Rites and ignore it. Okay? Well, in that case, we are ordered to do so!”
Hearing this, Yang Yanzhi turned around and met Zi Fujiao's eyes. What he didn't expect was that among the officials of the state of Lu, there was someone so eloquent. This was something he never expected.
But Yangtongue is not a vegetarian after all. After hearing this, he only thought for a moment and then immediately counterattacked:
"Haha! It turns out to be Dr. Zifu. Now our Jin State has four thousand chariots riding here. If we don't want to be reasonable, no princes can stop us! What's more, we are talking about justice now! If you still have reason to attack other countries, then we can now lead the army of Jin and the armies of the princes to punish you for your sins because of the anger of Zhu, Ju, Qi and Zuo, isn’t it okay?!”
"How can it be like this! I am here, and I have traveled thousands of miles to attend this meeting. How can I be such a child's play! Where is the Marquis of Jin? I want to meet the Marquis of Jin!"
Of course, Ji Sunsu refused to give in. He glared angrily for a moment, acting very aggrieved.
"Doctor Sheeptongue, is there any misunderstanding here? I have come all the way here, and the Marquis of Jin allows me to return home like this?"
Marquis Lu was shocked. After all, it was over before it even started. This is more or less unjustifiable, right?
However, when Yang Tongue heard the sound, he only gave him a slight salute, and then said calmly:
"The prince does not need to say much, and the foreign ministers only act according to the order of the prince."
"Doctor Jisun, I also said that since it is you, the Ji family, who has seized the cities of Ju and Zhu, you should stay for this alliance meeting. Tomorrow, you can go and fight with Ju and Zhu. Let the king of the country speak."
"Please also ask the Lord to return to the State of Lu immediately!"
Sheep Tongue had no extra words to say. After speaking, he turned around and left without the slightest hesitation.
At this moment, even Ji Sunsu's countless self-confidence was shattered by the sheep's tongue. He stood there in trance, and the dull look on his face could not dissipate for a long time.
"Doctor Jisun... I am a widower..."
Of course, Marquis Lu knew that Li Ran was behind all this, so he immediately asked Ji Sunsu what to do now.
Ji Sunsu came back to his senses after hearing the sound, and immediately sighed:
"In this case, you should please come back, your Majesty. The old minister can handle the care here."
In fact, what can he do at this moment? In the Jin Kingdom, it can be said that everyone is a knife and a soldier, and I am a fish and meat.
