Why did Le Wang Yu take the risk to rescue Shusun Bao?
Why did Zhao Wu take action?
In fact, this matter still has to start with Chu becoming the leader of the alliance.
Before the Guo Di Alliance, the known hegemon of the world, the one who could check and balance the world, had always been Jin.
In this Guodi meeting, although the Jin State took the initiative to give up its position as leader of the alliance to the Chu State, the Chu State became a veritable overlord of the world. But are the Jin people really so willing to admit that Chu is the hegemony over themselves?
Obviously, it was out of the innate pride of Jin people. Neither Le Wang Yu nor Zhao Wu could admit this personally.
They had other motives for making Chu the leader of the alliance. How could they admit this willingly?
So Shusun Bao is now surrounded and imprisoned by the prince, and the Jin Kingdom will of course rescue him.
After all, the Lu State has been following the Jin State all these years, and now something happens to the Lu State's Shangqing under his nose. If this thing is true, how can the Jin State lose its face?
Therefore, the Jin State's rescue of Shusun Bao is also the best way to quell the rumors about their Jin State.
This time the Chu State became the leader of the world, and all the countries were already complaining.
Wouldn't it be a good thing if this matter could be used to re-establish the image of Jin, so that other countries could continue to distance themselves from Chu and become closer to Jin?
Therefore, based on these two points, Jin State has no reason to turn a blind eye to Shusun Bao.
And this is why Zhao Wu readily agreed to Li Ran today and sent troops to assist Li Ran in rescuing Shusun Bao.
However, at first, he thought Li Ran's plan was seamless. As long as Shusun Bao doesn't commit suicide, he will definitely be rescued by Li Ran.
It's a pity that Shu Sunbao "sought death" by himself, which was something he didn't expect.
Now that it has reached this point, only he, Zhao Wu, will appear.
So, the three of them came to the Chu camp overnight and asked to meet Wang Ziwei.
At this time, the Chu camp had just settled down from the commotion just now. Seeing the devastation at the entrance of the camp, the three of them felt a little uneasy.
At this moment, Wang Ziwei was also furious about the attack on the camp tonight.
After all, he had just led the Chu State to become the leader of the world. This leader's butt was still hot when he encountered this kind of thing! Wasn't this a deliberate slap on his face?
Moreover, he later heard that there were officials from Jin coming and going calmly from the camp where Shusun Bao was being held tonight, and it seemed that Li Ran was also involved. He was furious for a moment.
Of course he knew that in Guodi at this moment, neither Jin nor Li Ran were easy-going people. Therefore, at the moment, he has not yet figured out how to fight back.
"Lord Ling Yin, there is someone outside the camp asking to see you."
Just when the prince was wandering around in doubt, the guards came into the camp again and reported this.
And he didn't have time to meet other people at this time, not to mention he didn't want others to see him in such a mess, so he waved his hand impatiently and said:
"See you, see you!"
"Let them go!"
He guessed that most of the people outside the camp were high officials from various countries who had heard about the attack on Chu Camp tonight, and came here specifically to inquire about information.
"Your Majesty, the leader of the visitor...is the commander-in-chief of the Central Army of the Jin Kingdom—Zhao Wu."
At this time, Wu Ju happened to be returning from the camp gate. Seeing the situation outside the tent, he immediately entered the camp tent and said to Wang Ziwei:
"Zhao Wu, Le Wang Yu, and Li Ran are here at the same time. I'm afraid it's because of Uncle Sunbao's issue."
"Wu Ju thought it would be better for Ling Yin to meet him in person."
Now that Zhao Wu has come forward, this matter is obviously no longer as simple as a territorial dispute between Lu and Ju.
When the prince heard this, his eyes immediately turned sharp and he turned his attention to Wu Ju. Wu Ju nodded slightly, and then Wang Ziwei said to the guard:
"Okay! Bring them in."
After all, they are still under the nose of Jin State. If some things are not brought to the table and made clear, no one will be safe. Will there be a second wave of people suddenly emerging from the darkness?
When that time comes, no one will care about anyone else's face anymore. And the night attack just now was equivalent to giving Prince Wei a disincentive.
Therefore, "Uncle Sunbao" has become a hot potato for them now. Although hot potato is delicious, who can taste it?
Not long after, the guards led Zhao Wu, Le Wang Yu, and Li Ran into the prince's tent together.
"Wu Yin is so annoying at night, so offended, so offended."
As soon as Zhao Wu came in, he bowed his hands towards Wang Ziwei and apologized, his respectful expression was beyond words.
Le Wang Yu and Li Ran who were following him also bowed in greeting, but did not say anything.
"Zhao Wu, we Mingren don't have to say any more polite words, right? Just say what you have to say."
Wang Ziwei's face was stern, his eyes slowly swept over Le Wang Yu and Li Ran, and finally fell on Zhao Wu.
We are all thousand-year-old foxes, who can we chat with?
Zhao Wu smiled and took his seat immediately.
"Haha, Ling Yin's quick words really impress Wu."
"In that case, I'll forgive you for speaking frankly."
Zhao Wu took some time to rest, with a calm look on his face.
"Wu Bucai has also heard that anyone who can face disaster without forgetting the country is loyal. When he thinks of danger and does not give up his duty, this is integrity. If he thinks of the country and does not hesitate to die, this is perseverance. Based on the above three points As the original intention of one's behavior, this is the so-called morality. Can a person with this kind of character be killed?"
"Although the State of Lu is guilty, the person captured by Ling Yin did not avoid the disaster. He was also afraid of the majesty of your country and obeyed his orders respectfully. If Ling Yin, you can forgive him, and use this to encourage you Isn't this also okay? If one day, these subjects under your command can avoid difficulties at home and avoid disasters abroad, then what else is there to worry about in your great cause? "
Zhao Wu is also a master in lobbying.
After these words were spoken, even though Wang Ziwei knew what Zhao Wu was up to, he couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
Just as Zhao Wu said, Shusun Bao's integrity and ethics are indeed admirable, and the prince around him really needs loyal people like Shusun Bao!
If he can have such a style, then if Chu wants to dominate the world in the future, what else can he have to worry about?
Upon seeing this, Zhao Wu knew that his words had had an effect, and immediately continued to advise:
"The reason why worry arises is because there are difficulties and no one can overcome them. When disaster comes, no one can withstand it. And if someone can do these two things for Ling Yin, what else does Ling Yin have? Something to worry about?”
"So, if you can't protect virtuous people now, who will follow you in the future? Uncle Sunbao of Lu State can be said to be a virtuous person, so I still ask your order to pardon him. Right. Using this to stabilize virtuous people will be of great benefit to you!"
"Your Majesty, think about it again. Now that you have presided over the alliance, if you can pardon the guilty countries and reward their virtuous people, then who will not be happy to attach themselves to your Chu Kingdom in the future? I also ask your Majesty to Think twice..."
After Zhao Wu finished speaking, all the Chu people present, including Wang Ziwei himself, remained silent.
That's right. As the new leader of the Chu Kingdom, isn't the most important thing he should do now is to accumulate reputation?
However, Wang Ziwei is still a little undecided now.
After all, they were the ones who arrested this person. Now it would be too embarrassing for them to ask them to let him go.
And wouldn’t doing so mean going back on one’s word?
Therefore, Wang Ziwei was still a little hesitant and couldn't help but ask:
"That being said, how should we explain it to Ju State?"
Yes, Shusun Bao's arrest does not only affect the State of Lu, but also the State of Ju.
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"This matter is a dilemma after all. If you have just arrested someone and released him before being detained for a day, isn't it clear that you don't regard Juguo's bean bags as solid food?" Then how can Ju State be able to obey you, the new leader of the alliance, in the future?
And you have to know that there are quite a few small countries like Ju.
Chapter 167 Everything has been said
The prince's concerns are actually not unreasonable. After all, the State of Ju is the one who suffers in this matter. As the leader of the alliance, how can the State of Chu turn a deaf ear to the appeals of the "little brothers"? .
At this time, it was Li Ran's turn to appear.
Li Ran glanced at Zhao Wu, bowed and bowed. Zhao Wu understood immediately, and immediately gave up his hand, and moved aside, giving the middle position to Li Ran.
Li Ran stepped forward again, and then bowed towards the prince, which was very polite.
"Lord Yin, there is no need to worry. In other words, the cities in this world belong to me sometimes and belong to you sometimes. What is certain about this?"
"I have divided the world under King Wu, and the territorial boundaries of all the countries in the world are not fixed!"
After Li Ran said this, everyone was startled. Because what Li Ran said is true for thousands of years, but as Li Ran who should be the most advocating "self-denial and restoration of propriety", he should naturally be the most "anti-war".
Therefore, now Li Ran said these two sentences at the beginning that seemed to be somewhat "rebellious" to others, which really surprised everyone present.
"Haha, what Brother Li said is really shocking! What Brother Li said today seems to be far from what you Zhou people call 'virtue'? Are these words really appropriate?"
Even Wu Ju, who was born in the military, was very surprised to hear this. And Li Ran's words are indeed very similar to what later generations called "the unjust wars of the Spring and Autumn Period." At the time, this was definitely one of the most taboo topics. ???..Com
"Appropriate! What's inappropriate about this? If we talk about demarcating territories, as early as the time of the Three Kings and Five Uncles, they had already demarcated the boundaries and erected boundary monuments. Moreover, the Three Kings also issued laws and regulations at the same time. It is written very clearly that if you cross the border, you will be punished.”
"However, even so, the boundaries of these states cannot remain unchanged. There were Sanmiao in the Yu and Shun era, the Guan and Hu clan rebellions in the Xia Dynasty, the Yao and Pi clan rebellions in the Shang Dynasty, and the Xu clan in the Zhou Dynasty. The chaos in the country and the country of Yan. Without the wise leadership of the emperor, these vassal states began to form alliances with each other and expand wantonly."
"So, is the territory really immutable? It's certainly not the case. As for the lord of the world, he only needs to punish big disasters and does not need to worry about minor faults. In this way, he can be the leader of the world, and Why bother with these little things?"
"What's more, what country has never had its borders violated? The world's stubborn diseases cannot be stopped even by the three kings and five uncles. Who can control them?"
Li Ran had given Wang Ziwei a lot of "suggestions" on how to become a qualified alliance leader.
What he is saying now is to teach him, as an alliance leader, how to effectively manage the small countries under his control.
But his words were obviously not finished yet.
Wang Ziwei was listening intently and sighed in his heart that Li Ran was really knowledgeable about the past and the present. What he said was so precise and logical that even if King Wu of Zhou climbed out of the mausoleum, he would not be able to refute it.
In these days, those who do not seize territory or cities are the small countries.
How can any truly great country, such as Jin and Chu, not seize other people's territory?
For the sake of expansion, what kind of thing is the Covenant?
Seeing that Wang Ziwei had taken the bait, Li Ran immediately struck while the iron was hot:
"What's more, doesn't the Chu State where Ling Yin is located also have this problem? Now that Chu State is at war with Wu State and Baipu, will Ling Yin take the alliance into account and not attack them?"
"So, I thought it would be better for the Chu State not to interfere with those things on the border of Ju State. What's more, as for the conflict between Lu and Ju, when I was still in the Lu State, it was very clear that the relationship between the Ju State and the Lu State was The dispute between the two countries has been going on for hundreds of years."
"Therefore, as long as it does not cause any serious harm to their respective countries, I think your Majesty does not need to worry about it."
Li Ran's words can be regarded as opening the skylight, without any cover-up.
Yes, since King Wu of Chu descended, which of the kings of the Chu Kingdom has not robbed other people's territory?
Therefore, even if you, Prince Wei, really become the king of Chu in the future. Then thinking about how to open up territory for Chu State, this is your first priority.
Obviously, the current Wu Kingdom and Baipu Land are the main goals of your Chu Kingdom in the next stage. Are you going to look at these two big pieces of fat and not be tempted?
Everyone can say high-sounding falsehoods, but when it comes to core interests, who is different from who?
When the princes gathered around to listen, they were naturally deeply shocked. After all, Li Ran's remarks gave a clear theoretical basis for Chu's future annexation of Wu Yue and Bai Pu.
Therefore, in the same way, considering Chu State's own interests, isn't the matter between Lu State and Ju State the same as the relationship between Chu State, Wu State and Bai Pu? If I severely punished the Lu State this time, what reason should the Chu State use to attack the Wu State and Bai Pu in the future?
Thinking about this, he couldn't help but cast a very approving look at Li Ran.
You Li Ziming, you have such a sharp tongue, you are really powerful!
"However, the reason why I say so many things, in a nutshell, is to save Ling Yin from troubles, and secondly, to forgive virtuous people."
"So, please ask your Majesty to think about it carefully."
Li Ran had now fully explained everything to Wang Ziwei, including the core interests of Chu State. What other reason could Wang Ziwei have for not letting him go?
Wu Ju, who was standing by the side, could not refute what Li Ran said and just nodded slightly.
After all, what Li Ran said, from the overall situation, is completely beneficial to Chu State. If the Lu State is severely punished for the sake of face at this moment, the Chu State will lose even more in the future.
Although all of them knew that Li Ran's words were suspected of lobbying, Li Ran's lobbying was well-founded.
Therefore, it is no longer possible not to let Shusun Bao go.
Zhao Wu was on the side. Seeing that the time was ripe, he immediately added another blow:
"Yes, Chu State has just become the leader of the alliance. I'm afraid there will be many disputes in the future! If Ling Yin wants to deal with everything like this. Haha, I am worried that Ling Yin will not be able to do what he wants."
Zhao Wu said as if nothing had happened while stroking his snow-white goatee. And these words sounded the alarm for Wang Ziwei.
How long did it take for Jin to become the overlord of the world? How long has it been since Chu State became the leader of the alliance?
Doesn’t Jin have more experience in dealing with such international disputes than Chu? I, Zhao Wu, am a lot older, and I eat more salt than your prince Wei eats. Don't you listen to me? In the end, it will only be you who suffers.
Moreover, in Zhao Wu's words, especially the four words "intentional and powerless", the words are very strong.
The meaning is also very obvious:
If your Chu State is busy with external expansion in the future, will you still have time to deal with these trivial matters? Even if you have some free time, can you really handle it properly if it is difficult to reconcile the public opinion in the world?
Just do it to save face, should you take it seriously? That's really unnecessary.
This is all based on experience accumulated over the years when the Jin Kingdom dominated the world!
Sure enough, after the prince gathered around to listen, he still had no worries. He immediately gave the order:
"Come here! Let the doctor of Lu State be released! And give him a carriage as a token of comfort."
Then he led all the officials of Chu State to send Zhao Wu, Li Ran and others out of the Chu camp respectfully.
"Listening to your words is better than ten years of reading. This makes Yin ashamed."
Before leaving, he did not forget to compliment Zhao Wu as a gift in return for Zhao Wu giving up the position of leader.
Zhao Wu also accepted the offer gladly and led Le Wang Yu to bow to him before boarding the chariot and leaving.
Li Ran was waiting at Yingkou. After receiving Shusun Bao, the two looked at each other with understanding, and then left calmly.
Watching everyone leave, the smile on Wang Ziwei's face gradually grew colder. He turned to Wu Ju and asked:
"What happened tonight...Wu Ju, what do you think?"
