The Korean monarchs and ministers knew that they could not stop the armies of Wei and Zhao by staying on the plains, so on the one hand, they set up defense lines in South Korea to block Wei and Zhao; on the other hand, they simply and neatly brought a large number of troops with them. The Koreans arrived in Zhengdi.
When the Marquis of Han learned that the Qi people and the Qin people were attacking the Huaisi land of Wei State, he was angry at first, and then said bitterly: "Qi State must want to consume the strength of the three Jin states.
But the good thing is that Qi State has indeed offended Wei State. At least Qi State will still stand on South Korea's side, and the danger of national subjugation can be resolved.
Now we have to hold on for one year, two years, or even longer until the Qi army arrives. "
The Marquis of Han hated Qi very much in his heart, but there was nothing he could do. Wei was unwilling to retreat, and South Korea could not cede territory, so the two sides could only fight with all their strength.
Fortunately, after acquiring Zheng Di, South Korea's strategic depth has been greatly improved, otherwise it would be really worried that it would not be able to survive the day when Qi comes.
Above Huaisi, the nobles of Qi harvested Wei's cities happily, "Capture what can be captured, and cut off the road out of the city if it cannot be captured, and trap them to death in the city. Tell the generals in the city that first Those who surrender will not be killed.”
The most taboo thing about a city siege is to launch a fierce attack. This will make the defenders in the city unite. As the saying goes, if you defend for a long time, you will lose. Why do the defenders always come out of the city to attack the camp?
Because the biggest problem faced by the city defenders is the fluctuation of the hearts of the people in the city. The so-called strong fortress is always broken from the inside. Once the city is besieged for a long time, there will definitely be people in the city who want to dedicate the city to seek wealth.
The Qi army had ruled Huaisi for many years and knew the trends of the mountains and rivers here very well. Wei and Qi went out to fight in the city and did not gain the upper hand.
Instead, due to logistical problems and the small number of Wei soldiers here, they were defeated by the Qi people.
Qi State won successive victories on the Huaisi battlefield, and large areas of land that had been lost were returned to Qi State's hands. The nobles of Qi State cheered, "Restore Duke Huan's hegemony."
When the spring breeze was proud, he didn't know that the three countries of Zhao, Wei and Han hated him with itch. The Qin State silently followed Qi State and started to attack, and then attracted the anger to Qi State.
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The war between Chu and Wu lasted on and off for hundreds of years. Both sides almost destroyed each other, but in the end the confrontation continued because the situation in the world had not reached that point.
However, the two sides use the term "feud" to describe it. In the battle between the two sides, the most glorious period of the Wu Kingdom was naturally when Qing Ji Sun Wu was killed. Later, the Wu Kingdom never produced any outstanding kings, so it gradually weakened. .
Wei's defeat of Chu changed the balance of power between Wei and Chu, Qin and Chu, but it did not change the balance of power between Chu and Wu.
Wu State will still be suppressed by Chu State. In the past, Mo Zhai prevented Wu State from attacking Chu State. It was because Mo Zhai made Wu State successfully realize that attacking Chu State would not be beneficial to Wu State, and it was impossible for Wu State to attack Chu State. Going to the Chu State's city will only cost the Wu people their lives.
The Mohist school has now become the most prominent school in the world, not to mention the visionary leaders who are making changes among the countries, calling for the wind and rain, and are extremely majestic.
In fact, the Mohists did not give in too much. Not only did they have huge power in various countries, they also had a large number of followers among the people at the bottom. Those people who were so poor that they had no place to stand joined the Mohists one after another.
Although the Mohist family is divided, the various Mohist giants still have great authority, and thousands of people follow them when they raise their arms.
Since the war broke out between Wu and Chu, the Mohist giant of the Song Dynasty, who had been active in Wang Ji, Luo Palace and the Song Dynasty, led the Mohists to Wu to help defend the city.
Suzhou City.
There are still small lakes dotted here, green and vast, and large areas of land suitable for farming are densely scattered around the capital. The foundation of Wu's dominance is what Chu has always wanted to occupy.
The place is still prosperous, and the war between Wu and Chu has not yet reached here, but rows of armored soldiers are walking on the road, and large ships and vehicles loaded with food are constantly coming out of the city.
The chill in the air proved that the prosperity on the surface was just the white snow covering the crater, which could be destroyed at any time.
In the palace of the State of Wu, the faces of the monarchs and ministers of the State of Wu were full of gloom. The State of Wu had suffered an unprecedented disaster, and the country of Wu would be overturned at any time.
The Mohists were indeed experts at defending the city. Various instruments and tactics greatly slowed down Chu's progress, but this did not prevent Wu from retreating.
The gap in national power is decisive. Moreover, in this world, it is not only the Mohists who are playing tricks, but the Gongshu family is also inherited in other countries.
The tools for defending the city are being updated, and the tools for attacking the city are also constantly being updated. In the end, the war has become a competition of comprehensive national strength.
Wu Hou is a middle-aged man. His face does not have the heroic spirit of his ancestor Qingji. The black eye sockets hang heavily on his face. His overall condition looks very bad. He has not thought about tea or food for several days in a row. , caused by being frightened all day long.
Seeing that all the ministers in the palace were silent, Wu Hou asked with a sad and trembling face: "My lords, if you are alone in begging for surrender from the Chu Hou.
No, King of Chu, I will recognize the title of King of Chu, remove the title of prince, and serve Chu in the name of Lord Wu.
Just like Lord Wei serves Jin and Wei, and Lord Song serves Chu, will Chu let Wu go? "
Dying the country is easy to say, but how difficult is it to do? It is said that the only way to die is through hardship, especially for these nobles who have enjoyed hundreds of years of wealth and splendor. They really don't have many strong bones.
The ministers of the State of Wu said to each other, you look at me, I look at you, I don't know how many people here have secretly communicated with the State of Chu.
Wu Xiang, who had not been bribed by the Chu State, immediately came out and said angrily: "My lord, please put away this idea. There is a feud between Wu and Chu. Whoever the Chu State spares will not be able to let you go."
Besides, have you forgotten the old story of Mr. Kuaiji? "
Mr. Kuaiji.
After the Wu Kingdom destroyed the Yue Kingdom in the past, the monarch of the Yue Kingdom was demoted to the King of Kuaiji. Then within a few generations, the inheritance of the King of Kuaiji was directly cut off.
What Xiang Wu said was to tell Wu Hou that once you surrender now, Chu will definitely take revenge on you later.
Even if I give you a city now, but later depose you as a commoner, or even kill you directly, will anyone still cry for you?
When Wu Hou heard this, the paleness on his face became even more serious, "Surrender is death, not surrender is death, so what should we do now?
Should we just wait for Chu's army to break through Gusu City and destroy Wu's 700-year-old state in one fell swoop?
There is no Luo State coming to save Wu State now!
Prime Minister Wu, you are also a Duke of the State of Wu and a descendant of the previous monarch. I have given up my position as the king of the State of Wu to you.
Gu went to the Luo Kingdom to seek refuge. The Wu State was a prince with the surname Ji. Due to the close relationship between the Luo State and the Wu State, the Luo State would definitely accept the Gu.
In the past, King Wu gave up the throne to King Su. Although King Su was not appointed, King Su ultimately created the destiny of Bangzhou for eight hundred years, or even for a thousand years.
Although you and I, the kings and ministers, are far inferior to the two kings, your ability is still better than that of Gu. If Gu will give up his throne to you, maybe the country of Wu can still have a glimmer of hope.
Do you think this is good? If you are willing, immediately arrange for the palace officials to organize the enthronement ceremony, so that Guhao can escape to Luo Kingdom as soon as possible. "
The ministers of Wu State were directly fooled by Wu Hou's operation. They handed over the country to the public clan and took refuge in Luo State to save their lives. How could they do this?
But think about it, this is very practical.
After the fall of the country, many of the princes of the Xiaozong who were separated from the Luo Kingdom went to the Luo Kingdom to seek refuge and became Luo Kingdom princes again.
Thinking of this, the ministers of the state of Wu suddenly looked at Wu Hou and there was something wrong. It is normal for us ministers to think of surrender, but you, the king, have abandoned the country.
The ministers are about to surrender, but the king actually wants to escape?
Wu Xiang was immediately frightened by Wu Hou's words. Even if Wu Hou really wanted to run away, he couldn't believe it. Who knows if he was willing to say two words, or he would be hacked to death in the main hall with five hundred swords and axes? above.
Moreover, the position of the king of Wu State is like a reminder. Whoever does it will die. He quickly kowtowed and said: "My king, this is absolutely impossible. The king's position is occupied by a virtuous man. How can I occupy the king's position?"
Who would have expected that Marquis Wu would actually step down from his position and said resolutely: "Prime Minister Wu, I see that you are a virtuous person. You must not refuse this position."
At the moment when the country was about to overthrow, such a farce was staged in the Wu Palace, which was really ridiculous.
Seeing the gloomy expression on Marquis Wu's face, Prime Minister Wu was convinced that this was a trap set by Marquis Wu. Between life and death, he suddenly became wise and said loudly: "Your Majesty, I have a way to save the country of Wu!"
His voice was so high that it instantly suppressed the noise in the entire hall. Everyone stared at him. Wu Hou showed an excited look on his face and asked: "Prime Minister, are you Tell me what to do?"
Wu Lian hurriedly explained the solution he had just thought of: "The Qi people were able to defeat the Wei people in the land of Huaisi because it was the land of Qi State, so Qi State was familiar with the mountains and rivers there.
However, the land in the southern part of the Wei State was once the land of the Wu State. The people of Qi were not familiar with it, but there was a map of the state of Wu. If an envoy was sent to the state of Qi and presented with the map of the state of Wu, the state of Qi would be able to defeat it in one battle. Huaisi.
The State of Chu will definitely not sit back and watch Qi State swallow up the entire land of Huaisi. There will definitely be a battle between Qi and Chu.
Although South Korea also borrows troops from Qi, it doesn't matter. As long as you are willing to serve Qi as the master and surrender as king, Qi will definitely send troops to Wu first, and South Korea can only move back. "
Prime Minister Wu's meaning is very simple. Qi's military strength is strong, and there are Qin people on the side to help.
As long as you, the monarch, betray the country more harshly than the Marquis of Han, Qi will definitely help us first. Since you are ready to abandon the throne anyway, you can just sell the country to Qi and get a better price.
With good evidence, Wu Hou was instantly convinced. He immediately took Wu Xiang's hand and said: "Prime Minister, you are really the pillar of Wu State. Please send someone who is good at speaking to Qi State to report to Qi State." Sir, Wu is willing to surrender the whole country."
The ministers above the main hall were stunned. Regardless of whether they were collecting or confiscating the Chu State's money, they were all rendered speechless by this monarch.
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In the autumn of the fifteenth year, the Chu army attacked me.
The duke was timid and said, "If I surrender to Chu, can I get the throne?"
Relatively speaking: Wu and Chu had a feud and surrendered to him, just like the story of Lord Kuaiji.
The public lamented the shallowness of virtue and wanted to push him to the prime minister, but rejected him.
The public gives in again, and the prime minister refuses again. If you offer advice to the public, the public will stop. ——"The Chronicle of the State of Wu"
(End of chapter)
