(Four thousand words, two chapters in one)
"Weizhuang is the last descendant of the Zheng Kingdom?"
The news revealed by Han Wangan made everyone in Zhangtai Palace look askance.
The State of Zheng, a vassal state with the surname Ji that had been extinct for 136 years, had long been annihilated under the wheel of history, but the impact that the State of Zheng had on the world was indelible.
The founding king of the Zheng State was Ji You, the younger brother of King Xuan of Zhou Dynasty. He was sealed near the capital, Haojing, and the country was named Zheng. By the generation of Zheng Zhuanggong, the power of the Zheng State reached its peak.
Duke Zhuang of Zheng first deliberately pampered his younger brother Gongshu Duan, and then eradicated him in one fell swoop, consolidating his power and status. He also used his talent and strategy to strengthen the country, making Zheng the first country to dominate the world. He was known as "the princes of the world, could it be Zheng's party" .
If that were the case, Zheng's influence on the world would not be indelible, and the name Zheng Zhuanggong would not become the unforgettable first overlord among the princes.
And everything is due to one arrow!
During the Battle of Suige, Zhu Dan, the official of the State of Zheng, fought bravely. He drove his car straight towards the hood of King Huan of Zhou's chariot, and he bent his bow and arrow and hit King Huan of Zhou's left shoulder!
This arrow completely cut off the dignity of the Emperor of Zhou, and also penetrated the curtain surrounding Zhou's strong-willed nature. It channeled all the ambitions of the princes and opened the prelude to the age of great strife.
Another reason why the name Zheng Zhuanggong is still often mentioned today is that under the rule of Zheng Zhuanggong, Zheng Guoneng rose to become the source of power for the world's hegemon.
The source of this power involves another one that has been passed down for thousands of years or even longer, and even involves Dayu of that year - Canglong Qisu
And because of this illusory speculation, since Zheng Zhuanggong, various countries have frequently fought against each other, and no one has forgotten to look for the seven copper boxes that inherit the secrets of Canglong Qisu.
Later, the copper box fell into the hands of seven powerful countries among the princes of the world. For a while, the seven countries dominated and destroyed other countries one after another.
However, although there is one for each of the seven copper boxes and seven countries, everyone speculates that South Korea, the weakest, is the country closest to the secret of Canglong Qisu.
After all, Zheng Guo, which had been inherited for more than 400 years, died at the hands of South Korea.
And everyone knows that when the three families were divided into the Jin Dynasty, Han Prime Minister Duan Gui wrote to Han Kangzi that when dividing the land, he must ask for Chenggao, a poor land that did not grow crops. This showed his ambition to destroy the Zheng State. Finally, Han Aihou Zheng Guo perished in his hands.
People in the world have also heard that the reason why South Korea once rose to become the "Korean Power" in people's mouth is because it has mastered some of the secrets of Canglong Qisu.
And this Wei Zhuang is actually the last descendant of the Zheng Kingdom?
For a moment, everyone was unsettled and had their own thoughts. Their eyes all fell on Han Wangan's fat body. Those sharp eyes made Han Wangan feel a little uncomfortable.
"Ahem, since the Spring and Autumn Period, various countries have attacked and destroyed the country without eradicating its sacrifices. The same is naturally true for South Korea. However, at that time, the Zheng Kingdom was first destroyed, and South Korea moved its capital to Zheng. Therefore, they were on guard against the Zheng royal family and put them under house arrest in the old Zheng Wang Palace. That is, in the cold palace of South Korea today."
King Ansan of Han smiled and explained, but what kind of people are the people present? Can they not understand that South Korea actually wants to get the secret of Canglong Qisu from the Zheng royal family?
But one hundred and thirty-six years have passed, and the royal family of Zheng has been tortured again and again, and only Wei Zhuang is left. Although he knew that Wei Zhuang was rescued by Gui Guzi and taught him the knowledge of Gui Guzi, he did not kill him. Not only for Guiguzi's sake, but also he couldn't bear to kill this descendant of Zheng who might know the secret of Canglong Qisu.
As if listening to a story, everyone ate the court food given by Ying Zheng while listening to Han Wangan tell stories about Zheng Guo, Canglong Qisu and Wei Zhuang.
Although Luo Wang was quite anxious when delivering this information, and Ying Zheng also seemed a little anxious when he summoned everyone to Zhangtai Palace to discuss matters, that anxiety also dissipated when Ying Zheng's drunkenness and sleepiness gradually disappeared.
So what if Wei Zhuang supports Lord Hengyang as King of Han?
In other words, does South Korea still have the strength to fight today?
The reason why South Korea has been able to survive in these years is the elite army controlled by Ji Wuye and his Yemu members, followed by the army of Xueyi Castle and the elite army called the White Armor Army.
The former collapsed and became bandits, bandits, or defected to other countries. The latter followed Bai Jin and defected to Qin after suffering heavy losses.
South Korea's last remaining reliance was the Royal City Guards and the Royal Armor Guards, two elite units guarding the Royal City. However, these two elites were nearly wiped out due to the rebellion launched by Wei Zhuang. So what kind of combat power does South Korea have? ?
Such a South Korea can be destroyed with only a hundred thousand people!
Moreover, it is rare for the Qin State to have such a legitimate reason when it encounters a war to destroy the country.
As the vassal king Han Wangan who accepted the imperial seal from Qin, he went to Qin to attend the evening ceremony of his son-in-law, but was usurped by domestic rebels. In order to protect the interests of his subjects, the Qin army openly sent troops to South Korea to quell the civil strife for King Han. Is there any more legitimate reason than this one?
As for the food issue, although the Zheng Guo Canal has just been built and its value has not yet been truly reflected, the wheat on the land of Guanzhong is now mature and it is just in time to harvest!
The food problem has been solved, and there is a reason to send troops. The only question that Ying Zheng has to worry about now is who will hand over the victory of destroying the country?
Ying Zheng was not so kind as to destroy Korea and then return it to King An of Han. The vassal states were just the land that was collected into the pocket, and the land that became the direct jurisdiction of the Qin State was what he really took.
As one of the few who succeeded in destroying the country, Ying Zheng also needed to consider the many factors involved such as qualifications, favors and other factors.
"It takes two things to do nothing. Why don't I bother you, sir, to make a trip this time and completely resolve the matter in South Korea?"
After much thought, Ying Zheng ordered Zhang Ji's general.
Although Zhang Ji had just gotten married and it was somewhat unreasonable to issue an order to go out on the expedition the next day, it was, after all, a contribution to the destruction of the country!
Which is more important, the destruction of the country or the romance with a beautiful woman... Forget it, this person might really choose the latter.
But this is also one of the reasons why Ying Zheng chose Zhang Ji.
Of course, the main reason why Ying Zheng chose Zhang Ji was to check and balance the military power, and the person Ying Zheng targeted was Zhang Ji, who was given the opportunity to destroy the country.
Wang Ye nodded and looked at each other with Meng Ao and Wang Jian.
"Your Majesty, Wang Jue, second your proposal!"
"Your Majesty, Meng Ao, second the proposal!"
"Your Majesty, Wang Jian, second your proposal!"
Although they all coveted the achievement of destroying the country, these three Qin generals still agreed with Ying Zheng's choice.
It wasn't because of everyone's daily friendship that they recognized Zhang Ji to take the credit of destroying the country, but because everyone didn't want to take advantage of Zhang Ji in vain.
South Korea's civil strife and decline can almost be said to have been planned by Zhang Ji before he entered the Qin Dynasty as an official. With Zhang Ji's many back-ups deployed in South Korea, no matter which general sends troops, to put it harshly, a dog can win.
But taking down this country-destroying feat also means accepting a favor from Zhang Ji, and it is a huge favor, which can almost make a family do their best for Zhang Ji.
In order to avoid this situation, everyone was willing to take a step back, and Ying Zheng was more inclined to choose Zhang Ji to balance the power of the court.
Ying Zheng could figure out which one was more unfavorable to the balance of power in the court, between a share of the country's destruction and a favor with a Qin general and his family's full support.
Furthermore, Zhang Ji is not obsessed with power and merit, nor is he ambitious, but this does not mean that he will not be criticized by others in the future in the name of "high achievements overshadowing the master". This is also for Zhang Ji's own good.
Ying Zheng believed that Zhang Ji could understand his good intentions, but Ying Zheng soon became disappointed.
Zhang Ji raised his right hand and said weakly under the subtle gazes of everyone: "No one asked me if I was willing to leave my newlywed wife and concubine to attack South Korea?"
"roll!"
The veins on Ying Zheng's forehead popped out, and he couldn't help but threw the inkstone on the desk hard at Zhang Ji, but it didn't hit him.
Zhang Ji stretched out his hand and firmly caught the dry black inkstone held by the other party. He put the inkstone into his sleeves with a smile, bowed and said thanks, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward!"
Ying Zheng's eyelids twitched, and the veins on the back of his hands couldn't help but bulge.
What he just threw out was the Yanji Wujin Inkstone!
"The Meishan Mountain in Yanji produces stones such as black gold, and there are also gold stars that are very good in making inkstones, so they are quite valuable, but there are very few good ones, so they are not known to the world."
The ordinary Yanji Wujin Inkstone can't be bought for a thousand gold, not to mention that the one he just threw out is a fine product among Yanji Wujin Inkstone, which was a gift sent by the Yan Kingdom's envoy not long ago.
The angry veins on the back of Ying Zheng's hands bulged, and he wanted to throw something more, but thinking that it would be an advantage to this guy, he couldn't help but shouted angrily: "Where is the Yulin Guard!"
"Kick this guy out with a stick!"
The Yulin guards looked at each other and used the sticks in their hands to drive Zhang Ji away, dumbfounded.
"Fame and fame are not what I want, and I cannot expect the imperial hometown!"
"What a bunch of vulgar people who only care about fame and wealth!"
Zhang Ji was driven away with sticks by the Yulin guards behind him. He couldn't help turning around and complaining to Zhangtai Palace. In a moment, even the three generals Wang Yan, Meng Ao and Wang Jian almost broke their respective bodies. With his Qi-nurturing skills, he had the urge to beat Zhang Ji violently.
Just as he was talking, Zhang Ji, who had been driven outside the gate of Zhangtai Palace, suddenly received a solid stick on his butt.
Zhang Ji glared at the owner of the stick, who was Tu Sui who was on duty in the Yulin Army today.
"How dare you, kid, to take advantage of me? Where are you going to hit me? Do you dare to attack me?"
Zhang Ji grabbed Tu Sui's collar, and if Tu Sui didn't give a reason, he would beat the captain of the Yulin Army, who was regarded by the world as a high-ranking officer, on the spot.
Although Ying Zheng asked the Yu Lin Army to beat Zhang Ji with sticks, the Yu Lin Army were all soldiers led by Zhang Ji. As soldiers on duty in the palace, they all knew how close the relationship between Ying Zheng and Zhang Ji was in private. This random beating was more like anger at a friend who got an advantage and behaved well.
Therefore, no one of the Yulin Guards really hit Zhang Ji with a stick. The Yulin Guards who could guard Zhangtai Palace where Ying Zheng specializes in handling government affairs were all human beings, and they had the speed in their hands. , the sticks seemed to be swung out. In fact, none of the sticks fell on Zhang Ji, and they all stopped suddenly when they were about to hit Zhang Ji.
But this guy Tu Sui actually gave him a stick on his butt, and he was quite energetic!
"General, cough! Your Majesty!"
Tu Sui glanced slightly and motioned Zhang Ji to look at the gate of Zhangtai Palace. Ying Zheng, dressed in black royal robes and holding a windlasses sword, was standing in front of the palace gate with a murderous look, probably about to give someone a blow. Sword stance.
"Okay, I guess you still have some conscience."
Zhang Ji patted Tu Sui on the shoulder and immediately kicked Tu Sui on the butt.
Zhang Ji, who has practiced Heng Lian's hard skills to the current level, his physical fitness is naturally not inferior at all even if he encounters the armored sect who specializes in external skills. He also used his kick with enough force to knock Tu Sui to the ground. The dog ate shit, and then he patted the non-existent dust in his hands with satisfaction, hummed a little tune and turned around to leave.
The several Yulin soldiers behind him looked at each other and continued to follow Zhang Ji, waving their sticks in vain.
"The general's temper is really..."
Tu Sui, who was helped up by Yu Linwei, smiled bitterly and shook his head. He seemed to be very troubled by his general's temperament. He secretly glanced at Ying Zheng, who was standing at the gate of Zhangtai Palace with his sword in hand, and saw Ying Zheng nodded lightly. Then he turned back to Zhangtai Palace and breathed a sigh of relief.
He just went over the top.
The fight between Ying Zheng, the King of Qin, and Zhang Ji, who was both a teacher and a friend, was a matter between the two of them only, and it was definitely not something Tu Sui could interfere with.
And the stick Tu Sui had just reminded Zhang Ji that Ying Zheng had raised his sword and glared at the gate of Zhangtai Palace would make Ying Zheng think too much.
A captain of the Yulin Army secretly reminded the courtiers that the King of Qin wanted to deal with in front of the King of Qin. Although this was not a big deal in terms of the relationship between Ying Zheng and Zhang Ji, it would somewhat affect Tu Sui's feelings in Ying Zheng's heart. Impression points.
That's why Zhang Ji took that kick!
Tu Sui patted the footprints on his butt. Although his general wanted to help him, he always felt that his general's kick had some intention of retaliating for his stick.
Although... his stick also contained some feelings of envy and resentment towards a guy who was blessed but didn't know how to be blessed, and who claimed not to care about fame and wealth.
Of course, Zhang Ji later realized that Tu Sui's blow with the stick was definitely intentional. However, he is a person who avenges any grudges on the spot and never holds a grudge.
Therefore, after Zhang Ji returned home, he announced that he would kick Tu Sui out of the list of generals who accompanied him in the conquest of South Korea.
It wasn't until Tu Sui came to apologize with a heavy gift and gave Zhang Ji a stick that Zhang Ji graciously forgave Tu Sui and added him to the list of generals to go to war.
However, after Tu Sui gave him a heavy gift, many people came to visit him with even more generous gifts.
Hehe, no one with a discerning eye would think that Zhang Ji was taking advantage of his temper to take revenge on his subordinates, but that he planned to give Tu Sui a chance to make meritorious deeds, and that was why he did this.
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(End of chapter)
