What is a genius in the world?
King Su and Duke Luo Wen are both people who have gradually become myths. The latest one is Duke Luo Xuang, who holds the sky with one hand and is still praised today.
Who were the saintly kings and wise ministers recorded in the history books?
A man like Luo Wengong who knows the world and a great sage like Luo Xuangong who can turn the tide of collapse exists in the story and no one has ever seen it.
But now, the people of Qi have seen it.
"The power of Zhongxiang is like the bright moon in the sky, and we cannot even compare with the stars." This was the unanimous praise of the Qi State officials.
"When I see the power of the Prime Minister, I realize that what King Su said about the changes of the ancient sages and those who can reach heaven and man is not a lie."
In the past five years, this kind of praise has filled every corner of Qi State. Even a child in Linzi City knows Guan Zhong's abilities.
All the reasons benefited from the prosperity of Qi State at this time.
Five years ago, Guan Zhong came to power. He launched a series of reforms in Qi State. In just a few years, Qi State became rich and powerful under his governance.
A small defeat three years ago did not cause even a trace of ripples.
If you don’t pick up lost things on the road, don’t close your doors at night, your treasury will be full, and the world will be in great order.
In the past, everyone thought it was words from a book, but when it appeared in reality, it shocked everyone beyond words.
In the palace of Qi State, another year's taxes were on the table. Lu Xiaobai looked at the growing numbers and couldn't help but smile happily.
"Zhong, in this life, my parents are the ones who gave birth to me, my uncle is the one who raised me, and you are the one who becomes me."
Guan Zhongjing accompanied the second person and said with a smile: "The king is a person favored by God.
The current achievements have nothing to do with the minister.
On the contrary, I can gain a little reputation only because of your trust. "
Guan Zhong has always been like this, and Lu Xiaobai has long been accustomed to it, so he asked: "Azhong, when you first took charge of the country five years ago, you once said that you should respect the king and fight the barbarians. Is it time now?"
After hearing Lu Xiaobai's question about politics, Guan Zhongduan sat up and said seriously: "Your Majesty, it's time to fight against the foreigners, but there's still no time to honor the king."
Guan Zhong's words confused Lu Xiaobai and asked: "Isn't it the same time to respect the king and fight against the barbarians?
Do we want the Qi State to fight against the foreigners alone? There are so many barbarians and dissidents in the world, where can Qi State be able to wipe them out? "
Lu Xiaobai has always been optimistic, but he didn't think Qi State could be this strong.
The Qin State and Xirong have been fighting for nearly a hundred years, and there is no winner yet. The Chu State has become a powerful country since Xiong Dun, and is still fighting with the Southern Barbarians.
If these barbarians were so weak, all the ancestors of Qi would have wiped them out long ago. How could they be left alive until now?
Guan Zhong shook his head and said with a smile: "My lord, don't be anxious, I will explain it to you right now.
Since King Su wrote "The Way of the King", among all the Xia, there is only one kind of prestige that is the most convincing, and that is to resist the barbarians.
Why is Luo State so prestigious among the princes?
Is it because of the trust of the Zhou royal family? Although the princes and the royal family were at odds with each other, how could they submit to the Luo Kingdom because of the royal family?
The real reason is that every time a queen in the Luo Kingdom is crowned king, she will gather the power of all Xia kingdoms to help the weak vassal states, which has won them high prestige.
Luo State cares very much about the achievements of the princes in repelling the foreigners!
Even if Xiong Dun arrogated the throne and became king, he would be spared by Luo Wengong because of his merits in getting rid of the Southern Barbarians. This is extremely important.
Chu State has been regarded as a barbarian for two hundred years. Can he be included in the Xia Dynasty just by marrying a queen?
It would have been fine if the crown prince ascended the throne, but it was King Xi who eventually became the emperor.
The Chu State is now recognized because a hundred years ago, Mr. Luo joined the Chu State at a banquet.
Luohou in the past dynasties never looked at the dignity of blood, but only looked at two things, one was to respect the king and pay respect, and the other was to fight against the foreigners.
If you want to dominate the Xia kingdoms, you must gain the approval of Luo Hou.
If you want to be recognized by Luo Hou, you must have the great achievement of getting rid of the Yi Di.
Moreover, Qi's current power among other countries is not enough, and many princes still view Qi from the perspective of Lu Wujiu's period.
After five years of reform, the country of Qiancheng needed a glorious victory to declare the power of Qi to the entire world of Zhuxia. "
The existence of the Luo Kingdom allowed the term Zhuxia to be engraved into the genes of the princes earlier with the development of Zhou rites.
After three hundred years of development, a unified Zhuxia cultural circle has emerged.
Diplomatic etiquette between countries must be informed, and all major events occurring between countries will be reported to other vassal states.
Even in history books, foreign historians will appear to record the history of their country.
If the monarch wants to kill the historian because the historian records his own shortcomings, then there will be records from other countries' historians. This is mutual identity recognition.
Qi's dominance is to have all the princes in this circle recognize him as the leader, with strength and reputation, and able to bring peace to everyone.
Lu Xiaobai understood and said excitedly: "I understand what Ah Zhong said.
Now the entire Xia kingdoms are troubled by the invasion of Yi and Di.
If Qi can gain the upper hand in the war with Yi and Di, it will let other countries know how powerful Qi is now.
In this way, inviting other countries to form an alliance will definitely be unfavorable, and my uncle will be able to legitimately crown Gu's hegemony. "
In the name of kingship, but in reality, this is the path Guan Zhong chose for Qi, and it is also what Luo Xiu expected to see.
"Laiyi!
It is indeed hateful. Since the founding of the country by our ancestors, Lai barbarians have been intruding endlessly, and wars have continued for three hundred years.
A hundred years ago, taking advantage of Zhou's weakness, he and other barbarians invaded the Central Plains. If the barbarians, who were dissatisfied with the rule of kings, could not annihilate them even though they were powerful, they must have no destiny to dominate! "
The monarch and his ministers made a war plan against Lai Yi, and the entire Qi State immediately started to move. Guan Zhong divided it into townships specifically for war, and began to mobilize troops.
These compatriots have been organizing training in peacetime, and their combat effectiveness is much stronger than that of the peasant soldiers and slave soldiers who were temporarily recruited in the past.
Moreover, Qi State has a large population and a large number of troops.
Qi is a big country. According to Zhou Rites, it can have three armies, which is 37,500 people. In fact, the army numbers of many countries are very inflated.
Qi's army naturally far exceeds this number, but now that the royal family is declining and there are many barbarians and Di, all countries generally far exceed the regulations.
The regular army of Qi State this time brought a full 100,000 soldiers. Of course, there were not that many elite soldiers among these people. There were only a few thousand elites like Luo Guoguang warriors who were completely out of work.
But the other 90,000 are definitely not the kind of army that collapsed at the first touch. These people are also soldiers who have undergone military training. This is the strategy of integrating soldiers and civilians in Guan Zhong's reforms.
The massive amount of food and grass required for an army of 100,000 to go on an expedition would take some time to assemble, even with Qi's current wealth.
As for chariots, it goes without saying. Qi is now a country of thousands of chariots, but it is also a country of thousands of chariots, and there are differences.
For example, Qi State has thousands of chariots, while Song State really only has a thousand chariots. If it breaks down during a war, there may not even be spares.
Because this was Qi's first battle before other Xia kingdoms, Guan Zhong was very cautious. He considered all aspects and spent a full three months on preliminary preparations.
Faced with the mobilization of an army of more than 100,000 people, only a fool would lead an army to go on an expedition within a few days. That is not called fighting, it is called committing suicide.
After Dr. An Ning lost to Qu Guo last time, he felt ashamed and stopped leading troops in person. Instead, he escorted grain and grass.
This time, the leader of the Qi army was named Zhang Qi. He was the Grand Sima of Qi personally selected by Guan Zhong. Guan Zhong followed the army as the prime minister.
Zhang Qi was born in a noble family of Yan State, and he was a nobleman of Yan State who followed Xi Yi as usual after he was promoted to the wife of Qi State.
Over the years, he has gained Lu Xiaobai's trust.
He was brave and strategic. Guan Zhong valued him very much. This time he conquered Lai Yi and specifically appointed him as a general.
Outside Linzi City, Lu Xiaobai bid farewell to Guan Zhong and Zhang Qi in person, with the three of them each holding a glass of wine.
"Zhang Qing, Qi's one hundred thousand sons will be handed over to you. When you come back victorious, you will be rewarded."
Zhang Qi held the wine and said: "Your Majesty, I was originally just an idle noble family in the Yan Kingdom. I followed my wife to the Qi Kingdom and lived a miserable life.
I didn't expect to gain your trust. I can command a large army with only a few trivial achievements.
I know that this is all due to your love for your wife and your trust in Prime Minister Zhong, which has benefited me.
King Su said that receiving kindness from others but not repaying it is not enough for a human being.
Now I finally have the opportunity to repay your kindness on the battlefield.
I am willing to pay any price, even if I cannot go to heaven to see Haotian and King Su after death, I will definitely win the Laiyi Kingdom for you.
Your Majesty, please bow to me! "
As he spoke, he choked and knelt down on one knee in front of Lu Xiaobai.
In this era, even the etiquette of kneeling down on one knee is very important. Lu Xiaobai quickly helped Zhang Qi up and said emotionally: "Okay, Zhang Qing, I am waiting for you and the Prime Minister's good news in Linzi City alone."
(End of chapter)
