While Li Ran was discussing Lu's internal affairs with his uncle Sunbao, Wu Ju had already told Ling Yin Wang Ziwei about what had happened recently in the Chu State's camp.
"Lord Ling Yin, it is said that all the ministers from various countries in the Central Plains have recently gone to Zhao Wu of the Jin State to stop him from giving up his position as leader of the alliance to our Chu State!"
"Hmph! Back then, when the world was annihilated, our Chu State and Jin State shared the hegemony, but in recent years our Chu State has never made any move to advance northward. It seems that they are self-righteous again!"
"Yes, the Jin Kingdom is already at the end of its war effort, and Zhao Wu is already an old man. He should have given up his position as the leader of the alliance with this self-knowledge. It's just pitiful that these people from the Central Plains are still so ignorant!"
All the officials of the Chu State who followed the prince gave their speeches one after another, and they all sounded quite excited.
This is no wonder, after all, this is the first time that Chu has hosted an alliance meeting since the Song Alliance, and it is natural that he should appear as the leader of the alliance.
Prior to this, although they had gone through the alliance to eliminate the army, on the surface, they had been recognized by the princes of the world and became the overlord who could divide the world equally with Jin.
However, although this is true in name, it is not necessarily true in the hearts of most vassal states.
One of the purposes of Wang Ziwei's intention to host the Guodi meeting was to make them sincerely submit to their Chu country. It even allowed the Chu State to surpass the Jin State and truly become the only overlord in the world!
And the significance of such achievements to these people, who have always been called barbarians by various countries in the Central Plains, is self-evident.
Therefore, facing such strong opposition from the ministers of various countries, how could they not be angry and excited?
Even though it was Wang Ziwei, he couldn't help but get angry when he heard about this!
"Hmph! To me, all the countries in the Central Plains are nothing more than a group of ants. How dare they be so presumptuous in front of me!"
To say that he had gone to Zhengyi to welcome his bride, he had already suffered a secret loss. Now that the meeting in Guodi has finally been facilitated, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but these people still don't want to buy it. Do they really think that he, Prince Lingyin of Chu, is just a decoration? !
"Your Majesty, I think this is a good thing for us."
At this time, Wu Ju suddenly said something different from others.
So everyone looked up one after another.
"Oh? What does Wu Qing mean by this?"
Wang Ziwei asked with a frown.
At this time, Wu Ju continued to speak:
"They went to ask Zhao Wu not to give up his position as leader of the alliance. This just shows that they are afraid of our country, Chu. They are afraid that once our country of Chu takes the position of leader, we will be the overlord of the world!"
"The more afraid they are, the more it proves that they are no longer able to compete with our Chu State! And the Jin State's repeated concessions also prove that the current Jin State is only superficially glamorous, and it has long been unable to interfere with other countries' affairs."
This Wu Ju is indeed the most valued minister in Wang Ziwei, and his gestures are indeed extraordinary. As soon as these two sentences came out, everyone present immediately started thinking deeply.
What are the countries in the Central Plains afraid of Chu? Isn't it because they are afraid that the Chu State will advance northward again, and then the countries in the Central Plains will be unable to resist?
You must know that "to march north to the Central Plains and drink from the Yellow River" is the long-cherished wish of all the Chu kings of the Chu Kingdom. From King Chu Wu to the present, which hero of the Chu Kingdom has not thought of marching north to the Central Plains and dominating the world?
The second half of what Wu Ju said directly spoke to Wang Ziwei's heart.
What is the real purpose of Wang Ziwei convening the Guo Di meeting as the magistrate of Chu State? Isn't it just to build momentum for the upcoming big move?
But right now, for the big thing that his prince Wei was about to do, what he needed to worry about the most was the current state of Jin.
Because the Jin State, as the suffering owner of the Chu State, was the only force that could affect his grand hegemony.
However, in the face of requests from ministers of various countries, Zhao Wu, the ruling minister of Jin, still repeatedly gave in. Doesn't this just show the declining power of Jin?
He is so old, so overwhelmed with responsibility, what else can he do?
Now that there is no threat from Jin, what else does Wang Ziwei need to worry about? !
"Hahaha, well said!"
Wang Ziwei immediately clapped his hands and cheered.
"But... we can't just let this matter go!"
Although the sense of oppression against the Central Plains countries has been very effective, in the face of the strong resistance of the countries, the Chu State cannot not react at all.
"By the way, is Li Ran from Zheng Guo here this time?"
Turning around, he suddenly asked.
"Reply to Ling Yin, we've arrived."
"Okay! Call him over!"
Wang Ziwei's eyes suddenly became sharp.
He had personally seen Li Ran.
Back in the Jishi Manor outside Zhengyi City, Li Ran's words and deeds had left a very deep impression on him.
In his eyes, if nothing unexpected happens, Li Ran will be his strong rival on the road to hegemony! Or maybe...it's not known that it will be a big help for him to achieve hegemony?
The princes of the Central Plains are just ants.
Only this Li Ran, although in terms of identity and status, was indeed unattractive, but for Wang Ziwei, his intuition told him that this person was indeed worthy of being treated with caution.
"What does Ling Yin mean?......"
Naturally, ordinary people can't understand Wang Ziwei's intentions.
At this time, Wu Ju smiled again.
"Since Ling Yin asked you to invite me, then just go! Why bother asking?"
"This person is by no means a kind person. He ruined our big event last time. If we invite him here to see him today, it can be regarded as revenge for this!"
Although Wu Ju said this, in his heart he had a deep understanding of Wang Ziwei's intentions.
After everyone left, he bowed to the prince.
"Li Ran is well-known and highly valued by the ministers of various countries. If we capture this person, it will definitely have a deterrent effect!"
It turned out that the purpose of the prince's invitation to Li Ran was to let Li Ran serve as his mouthpiece, thereby intimidating the ministers of the kingdoms.
After all, this was the scene of the alliance meeting hosted by his prince, how could these people be allowed to make their own decisions and finish this good show alone?
"Hmph! Since I have convened this alliance meeting, it is natural that I am the leader of the alliance. If they are not convinced, they can leave!"
Wang Ziwei's eyes looked particularly sharp.
Wu Ju on the side heard the sound, but did not answer.
Because he knew that although the prince's bib said "just go", in fact, as long as anyone among the princes and ministers dared to leave Guo Di even half a step before the alliance meeting was convened, he was afraid that he would be destroyed immediately!
Who dares not to follow the strong wind of Chu? !
And Li Ran was a great guarantee that his prince Wei used to intimidate the ministers of other countries and make his position as the leader of the Chu Kingdom unshakable!
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At the same time, in the Lu State station on the other side, Li Ran heard Shusun Bao talking about the Lu State's national strength being gradually restored, and he felt quite happy about it for a moment.
He still vaguely remembers the former crown prince Ji Ye who had the same ambition as him back then. He still remembers Ji Ye's stubborn face that wanted to turn the tide and help the building to collapse. He also still remembers the things they talked about by candlelight. Deep friendship.
But now, everything that Ji Ye could not achieve back then has been pinned on Lu Houchou now.
And how could he not be happy and gratified after hearing the series of achievements of Lu's political reform?
As the saying goes, things in the world are impermanent and turn around a thousand times. Everything will eventually return to the right path.
