The Chu State's desire for land is endless. The Chu State is like a greedy snake, constantly devouring its prey and strengthening itself.
Xihou's plan was indeed perfect, but what he didn't know was that what he opened the door to attract was not a thug to help him teach Cai Hou a lesson, but a greedy hungry wolf.
Huaiguo's spies have been developing in Caiguo for more than ten years, and have slowly extended their tentacles to Xiguo, Chenguo and other vassal states.
Regarding the war between Chu State and Xi State, they were the first to discover something was wrong, and immediately passed the information to Huai State.
Huai Kingdom Hall.
Wang Yong summoned his ministers to discuss state affairs.
"My lords, this is news from Chu, Xi and Cai. Chu is attacking Xi, but there seems to be something hidden in it." Wang Yong handed several bamboo slips to the ministers for circulation.
Several ministers looked through the bamboo slips, and soon everyone had finished circulating them. Veteran minister Gong Yangshuo said respectfully: "The war between Xi State and Chu State should be fake!"
"If the veteran guessed correctly, Xiguo should have invited Chu. Their target is Caiguo, but Xiguo may not have thought that cooperating with Chu would undoubtedly be seeking skin from a tiger!"
"What Gongyang Shangqing said is true, and I also think so. The Chu State's plan is to destroy the Cai State first, and then annex the Xi State!"
"My lords, if Chu State annexes Cai State, what will Huai State do?" Wang Yong asked.
Everyone turned their attention to Gongyang Shuo. As a veteran minister who had been in the heyday of the Huai Kingdom, Gong Yang Shuo had a high prestige in the Huai Kingdom court.
"Your Majesty, the State of Cai is supported by the State of Huai to contain the State of Chu. If it is not rescued when it is in danger, who will regard the State of Huai as its ally in the future? At the same time, the strategy of the State of Huai to contain the State of Chu will also end in vain."
Although Gong Yangshuo is over seventy years old, his voice is still loud and clear.
"Your Majesty, I think we should send troops to fight Chu!"
"I thought we could fight!"
"I thought we could fight!"
All the ministers agreed.
"Your Majesty, Jun invites you to fight!" Wei Jun stepped forward and saluted.
"Wei Qing, please get up!" Wang Yong helped Wei Jun up, and then said: "In that case, let's fight!"
"But Cai State is hundreds of miles away from Huai State, and there are several vassal states in between. Where can we send troops?"
"If Chu and the Central Plains countries don't agree with us, if Huai fights with them, I'm afraid it will be too late for these princes to be happy!" Gongyang Shuo sneered.
"But we have to guard against plots by these vassal states! I suggest heading north from Zhongli's old place to Cai State! With the Huai River, grain and grass can be transported by land and water."
Soon everyone formulated a strategy for dispatching troops.
"Wei Jun!"
"I'm here!"
"I order you to assemble an army of 30,000 people, with 100,000 dan of grain and fodder, and hoard troops at Zhongli. When Marquis Cai comes to ask for help, you will escort him back to the country!" Wang Yong gave the order directly.
"Here!" Wei Jun bowed respectfully and took the tiger talisman with both hands.
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Cai State, Caihou received Xihou's request for help, and Chu State attacked Xiguo. After hesitating for a moment, he decided to send troops to help. Cai Guo and Xi Guo were both small countries. If they could not unite to fight against the powerful Chu State, they would be annexed in a short time. At the same time, Cai Hou was worried about the tyranny of Chu State, so he let his son Go to Huai State. If the war is not going well, go and ask Huai State to send troops.
After the arrangements were made, Cai Hou led his army south to support Xiguo. Little did Marquis Cai know that it was not just the Chu army that was waiting for him.
Marquis Cai led an army of 8,000 men and 300 chariots to the south. Soon the army met the Chu State in Xi State. The Chu army surrounded Xi State. Cai Hou wanted to take the opportunity to sneak attack. As a result, Xi State did not send troops at all after the battle. The Chu State took advantage of the situation and surrounded Cai's army.
After a battle, Cai was defeated, and even the Marquis of Cai was captured by the Marquis of Chu. However, Xihou, who was originally waiting for him to come to rescue him, came to see Chuhou with cattle, sheep, dolphins, chickens and wine. At this time, Cai Hou still didn't know that all this was the plan of Xi Hou and Chu Hou.
"Xihou, shameless villain! Gu sent troops to rescue you, but you actually conspired with Chu to kill Gu!" Cai Hou cursed angrily.
"Shut up! You shameless person, Mrs. Gu passed through the state of Cai. You, shameless and lustful person, saw Mrs. Gu's beauty and you dared to be frivolous and rude. This is a lesson for you!" Xihou said angrily. said.
When Cai Hou heard this, he suddenly realized, and then looked at Xi Hou as if he was looking at a fool: "Do you think you can use the Chu State to destroy Cai, and your Xi State can survive alone?"
"You are as stupid as a pig! I was deceived by a fool like you and came to my rescue!"
Xihou didn't take it seriously at all and said: "The noble lord of Chu is a righteous man who avenged his shame. How could he covet my country? On the contrary, your Cai country is going to perish today!"
"Marquis of Chu, this time the main force of the Cai Kingdom has been wiped out in one fell swoop, and Marquis of Cai has been captured. Marquis of Chu can just destroy Cai in one fell swoop!"
The Marquis of Chu laughed and said, "Don't worry, Marquis Xi. Gu has already sent a large army to attack Cai. I think we will definitely destroy Cai this time!"
The Marquis of Chu attacked Cai, and the Marquis of Cai was captured. The country was empty, and Cai was soon occupied by Chu. The Marquis of Chu returned with his army and came to the State of Xi. Then he held a banquet and invited the Marquis of Xi to attend to celebrate the destruction of the State of Cai.
Xihou had no doubts and went happily.
When Xihou came to the banquet with his ministers, Chuhou took the opportunity to kill everyone in Xiguo and captured them all.
When Xihou saw Chuhou suddenly attacking him, he quickly begged: "Chuhou, I just helped you annex Cai State. I have merit. Xiguo owes Chu the credit. It is unjust for you to destroy Xiguo." Lift!"
"Hahaha, Xihou Gu can't help it. Who made Mrs. Xi so beautiful? Gu likes her very much, so I can only feel wronged and wronged Xihou!" Chuhou laughed.
"As for Xi Guo, you're welcome! Xihou is indeed a hero of our Chu State! Gu will remember Xihou's contribution!"
After saying that, he sent someone into the capital of Xi Kingdom and brought Mrs. Xi over. After hearing the news, Mrs. Xi was about to commit suicide. Seeing how the Marquis of Chu could part with such a beauty, he immediately said, "If you commit suicide, I will kill all the Xihou clan!"
In order to save Xihou's life, Mrs. Xi had no choice but to agree to marry Chu Hou and was accepted by Chu Hou as his concubine. With only minimal casualties, he destroyed the state of Cai, annexed the state of Xi, and married a beautiful woman. For a time, the Marquis of Chu was very satisfied with his ambitions, so he said: "The Marquis of Xi has meritorious service in offering his wife, and he has granted the title of thousands of households and made him the capital of Ying. City Gate Guards!"
Xihou learned that Xiguo was destroyed and his wife became Chuhou's favorite concubine. He went to show Chuhou the gate, and he was so ashamed and angry that he died of shame. When Cai Hou heard about Xi Hou's experience, he burst into laughter.
"How dare you, a man who has subjugated his country, to laugh at Yu Gu!"
"I have never seen someone who sacrificed his land and his wife and appointed himself as a guard!" Marquis Cai laughed: "Besides, who told you that Cai Guo will be destroyed this time?"
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Xihou wanted to punish Caihou, but he was afraid that he could not win, so he invited Chuhou to send troops to make a show with him. He also asked for help from Cai, and Caihou led his troops to rescue Xiu. When the troops arrived, he was defeated by Chu. Xihou was happy, and Chuhou destroyed Cai. After returning to the army, he gave a banquet to the Marquis of Xi, and captured the Marquis of Xi. He made his wife his concubine, destroyed the country of Xi, and made the Marquis of Xi a gate official. ——"Funny Notes"
