But Sun Wu, taking advantage of the gap when Ye Xu was blocked, did not stop and led his troops directly to the capital of Ying.
At this time, Chu State Ying was completely empty. Chu Wangzhen saw the Wu army coming fiercely, and in desperation, she had no choice but to run away to escape!
Chu Wangzhen first fled to Yunmeng and then to Yun State. However, the brother of Duke Yun wanted to murder him and showed his favor to Wu State. He had no choice but to flee again and defected to Sui State.
Fortunately, the Sui people finally kept their hundred-year alliance with the Chu State and withstood the pressure from the Wu State. This allowed the Chu State's monarchs and ministers to settle down.
And this shocking classic battle in which a small number of people defeated a large number - the Battle of Baiju, ended with a complete victory for the Wu army!
Sun Wu and his soldiers defeated the many with less, the weak defeated the strong, and finally achieved this unparalleled feat.
However, after the Wu army directly invaded Yingdu, its barbarian and sturdy characteristics were undoubtedly revealed. When he got carried away, he actually burned, killed and looted!
Wu Yuan was not idle as soon as he entered Ying. He searched everywhere for the whereabouts of Chu Wangzhen, but found nothing.
When King Wu Helv entered the capital of Ying, he was extremely happy. Under his instruction, Wu Yuan can do whatever he wants.
Wu Yuan couldn't find the King of Chu, and King Chu Ping had been dead for many years. Wu Yuan still couldn't calm down the hatred in his heart. Therefore, he immediately found the tomb of King Chu Ping and whipped his body three hundred times to humiliate his teacher!
As for Shen Baoxu, Fan Li's brother, after learning that the soldiers whipped King Chu Ping's body, he didn't want to think about it. He immediately came to King Chu Ping's tomb, but was stopped by the soldiers. He had to curse from a distance. :
"Wu Zixu! You are also from the Chu State. You led the Wu army into the Chu State's Ying capital. When you look up, where are your folks and fathers from the Chu State? Are you still whipping King Ping to death? Do you really want to destroy the entire Chu State? No? You...you pretend to be a man!"
"Since ancient times, there have been countless people who have been wronged, and avengers are everywhere, but it is rare for you to get your share of revenge! It is the crime of King Ping of Chu that you have no home, but you have caused it yourself without a country!"
When the Wu officers heard such remarks, they were furious. A soldier stepped forward to stop Shen Baoxu from shouting. The Wu officers recognized him and said:
"Don't kill him!"
Shen Baoxu held his head high and his chest high.
"Wu Zixu, your experience is indeed pitiable. But what you did today is too much?! The blood debt of killing evildoers is so heavy, you will definitely not die well in the future!"
The member of the team kept silent until he walked up to Shen Baoxu. He couldn't help but hold his hands up and said in a deep voice:
"Brother Baoxu, you're fine...!"
However, Shen Baoxu was not afraid, and he held his head high and said:
"Hmph! Just kill if you want, why bother to say more?!"
When the officer heard this, he didn't look back. He just stepped forward and loosened his bonds. And he said:
"Let's go!... I, Wu Zixu, have a clear grudge. Brother Baoxu helped me out of trouble in the past, and today I have repaid the kindness to brother Baoxu back then!"
After hearing this, Shen Baoxu couldn't help but be startled, touched his wrist, and said harshly:
"I helped you in the past because of righteousness! I scold you today because of righteousness! Today the Chu Kingdom is defeated by you. If you can overthrow it, I will surely be able to revive it!"
After Shen Baoxu finished speaking, he turned around and walked away.
The soldier couldn't help but feel a burst of sadness. He threw the iron whip in his hand on the ground and thought to himself:
"Then... we will wait and see!"
And Shen Baoxu also embarked on the road to Qin alone.
When Sun Wu learned that the soldiers whipped King Chu Ping's body, he also felt that there was something wrong with it, so he came to persuade him.
But seeing the soldier crying bitterly at this moment, the hatred in his heart was finally able to be vented...
As for Sun Wu, after he invaded Yingdu, he lost his direction. It's like a hunter has lost his prey.
He originally wanted to take this opportunity to retreat bravely. However, it happened that at this time Gou Jian, the king of Yue, suddenly led his army to attack Wu's rear.
Therefore, despite Wu Wang Helu's efforts to persuade him to stay, Sun Wu could not refuse his kindness, so he had to accept the order again in danger and lead his troops back, preparing to defend Wu from the invasion of Yue King Gou Jian.
As for retiring, I have to put it aside for the time being.
…
In the study room of Li Mansion in Xinglin on the outskirts of Qufu in the State of Lu, Li Ran and others learned that Wu Shi had conquered the capital of Ying. Although they had been prepared for it, they were still in awe.
Fan Li said from the side:
"Sir, Brother Zixu...has he done...a little too much?"
Li Ran sighed for a moment and sighed:
"Since his father and brother were killed, Zixu's elegant temperament has undergone a great change, which is difficult to change. This man is happy with grudges. If he didn't do this, he would not be Wu Zixu."
"What Zixu did, who but his fierce husband could do this? It is only natural to avenge his father and brother!"
"In the past, King Ping of Chu listened to the slander and did many ridiculous things. As a monarch, can his crimes be brushed aside? Zixu's destruction of Chu was certainly an unjust act, but others can't comment on it. !”
"Of course, my brother Shen Baoxu, as a minister of Chu, should be blamed for his injustice."
When Fan Li heard this, he couldn't help but be in awe:
"What you said is true!"
Li Ran looked at Fan Li.
"Young uncle, I wonder if there is any news about your brother?"
Fan Li shook his head and said:
"After he scolded Brother Zixu in person, he disappeared. Li also sent people to look for him privately, but in the end nothing was found."
Li Ran said calmly:
"Well, your brother has his own responsibilities. Facing the disaster of the country's destruction, your brother will definitely not stand idly by. Presumably, he may have gone out of Wuguan Road to ask for help from the Qin State."
"This road is extremely rugged and difficult to travel, and it is inaccessible, so you can't find any trace of him..."
At this moment, Gong Eryue brought Liguang to the study room. Liguang now looked more and more like his mother.
From this, she and Gong Eryue were like sisters when they were together.
"Father!"
Li Ran suddenly smiled.
"What's wrong with Guang'er?"
Liguang shook her head:
"During my father's absence, because of the military affairs in the State of Lu, we have been staying in the Xinglin Forest without going out. It was really boring. My father has been back for a few days. The sun is shining today. Why not go to the city for a walk? change?"
Li Ran thought that this was indeed the case, so he stood up and said:
"Okay, then let's go to the city and have a look!"
Therefore, Gong Eryue and Liguang each covered their veils, and Li Ran accompanied them to Qufu City.
Although it is said that during this period of time in the Lu State, civil strife continued and wars continued.
However, right now, there is still a peaceful atmosphere in Qufu City. It can be seen that under the governance of Confucius, the State of Lu was prosperous.
As for Gong Eryue, she had been deliberately staying away from Li Ran since she had a relationship with Li Ran that night.
Therefore, even though Li Ran had been back for many days, she missed him very much, but she never showed it.
Gong Eryue led Liguang and walked in front, looking at the stalls set up by vendors on the roadside from time to time. Li Ran followed slowly, and he was even thinking about how to give Gong Eryue a status.
Fan Li suddenly said:
"Sir, I have been working hard on the affairs of the State of Lu. Li thinks it is time...is it time to think about your lifelong affairs?!"
Li Ran watched Gong Eryue and Liguang chatting and laughing, and they got along very well. In addition to what happened that night, he thought that he had to take this responsibility no matter what. Therefore, he did not reject Fan Li's statement for the time being.
"Young uncle, it's just that this matter... it's hard to talk about it. I don't know if Yue'er thinks the same way in her heart... so let's talk about it later!"
When Fan Li heard this, he couldn't help but laugh out loud:
"Sir, he is able to handle himself in the midst of thousands of troops without any fear. But why are you alone in this matter, as if you are trying to escape?"
Li Ran let out a long sigh and stopped talking, only to hear Fan Li continue:
"If it's not convenient for you, sir, to speak, then let Li tell you. As long as I get Miss Yue's approval, I will go to Kong Sikou again to finalize the matter! My husband has been missing for half his life, and my wife has been dead for many years. Mr. It’s time for someone to take care of you!"
Li Ran sighed:
"Young uncle, there are some things...you...won't understand."
Fan Li said:
"I know that sir, he feels guilty towards the late madam, but she has passed away, so why should he be like this? Sir, you should still cherish the person in front of you. This is the most important thing. Sir, look, Miss Yue and Liguang are getting along with each other this month. It’s so good and so rare.”
"And since Mr. Yue is interested in Miss Yue now, and Miss Yue has also been attracted to you for a long time, why do you have to do this?"
original:
At the beginning, Wu Yuan and Shen Baoxu were friends. When it died, Shen Baoxu said to Shen Baoxu: "I will restore Chu." Shen Baoxu said: "Encourage it. If you can restore it, I will be able to revive it." With King Zhao accompanying him, Shen Baoxu was like Qin begging for a master.
