The princes and states fought endlessly, and the Qin State attacked Zheng, Hua, Ba, Xirong, and Jin almost every year. Therefore, the war that Wu Sheng "heard" about was far away from the monarchs and ministers of the Yong State in the south of Southern Chu. None of us have heard of it, not to mention that the troops retreated before the fight started, let alone spread here, and it's hard to say whether it is true or false.
But his suggestion did provide a feasible idea. Before there was no better way, it was unanimously recognized by the monarchs and ministers of the mediocre country, and the strategy was decided.
Situ Zhonggu received the authorization on the spot and went to "reward the master" as a mediocre envoy. When the two countries are at war, they must not kill each other's envoys. If the rules are spread out, Yuguo will be positioned as a "barbarian" who is ungrateful. Don't even think about mixing among the princes. The day of the country's destruction is not far away. Lord Yu will also be deprived of his title - the emperor will not allow dishonest ministers, so Zhong Gu will not be in any danger.
Zhong Gu led his corporal out of the city and drove five large carts. The scale seemed large, but in fact they were filled with rice, wine, meat, vegetables and other goods, which were not worth much. The thing is not important, what is important is the meaning.
After walking for more than an hour, they arrived at Ma Tou Po. According to estimation, the fishman should have arrived long ago. But when I climbed up the hillside and looked around, I didn't see the Fish Kingdom army. I was puzzled - was it marching so slowly?
In doubt, he sent his disciples out to explore for ten miles in three directions: east, south and west.
After waiting for less than half an hour, all the guests who had gone out came back. Cheng Erlang, who was spying to the south, received the exact news. The Yuguo army stopped at the Jingxi River five or six miles away in the south and made no next move.
Cheng Erlang pointed to the woods to the south and said: "Situ, the fishmen are behind the woods. I saw them fetching water for cooking by the stream... Look, there is smoke!"
Streams of smoke rose from behind the forest. Zhong Gu counted them and found that there were more than 30 strands, which matched the number of military chariots.
Cheng Erlang suggested: "The fishmen are lax, their armor has been removed, the chariot is in a mess, and there are no soldiers on patrol. Situ, why don't you lead us to fight for a while, we will definitely get miraculous results!"
Zhong Gu was also very moved. He looked at his disciples and saw that they all wanted to fight, so he said, "Let's see and then talk."
The group drove the cart down the hillside and sneaked quietly into the corner of the forest. Zhong Gu also made up his mind. If he was discovered by the fishman sentry, he was here to reward his master. If he touched the edge and was not discovered, then Do you want to treat yourself?
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In a clearing in the forest, several chariots surrounded it, forming a simple defensive formation. There was a blanket in the formation. Mr. Yu sat on the blanket, not looking at the gift Lu Fang brought, but staring at it. The important minister sitting across from him tried his best to distinguish something from Lu Fang's face.
On both sides of him were the fish ministers who were equally astonished and uncertain, whispering to each other.
Lu Fang always kept a smile, holding a silk book in hand, and read each item one by one, with the same tone and consistency.
"Two double-colored cauldrons of Dou Li...nine cold light snow beads...three sulfur stone seals...one golden thread purple cloud snake gall...six crimson cloud silk satin...two black wolf blankets in the river valley...love gold... Sixty-six yi... eight thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight ant nose coins... and several carts of rice, preserved meat, and vegetables. Since it is not easy to escort them, they are still on the way and will arrive soon."
After reading, Lu Fang rolled up the silk book and bowed to present it.
The eunuch next to Mr. Yu walked forward on his knees, took the gift list written in silk, and retreated behind Mr. Yu, but Mr. Yu did not look at the gift list.
Lu Fang bowed down again and said, "Please send someone to check it out. Your Majesty is very sincere. Your Majesty is willing to continue what the eldest son has left unfinished!"
Mr. Yu glanced at the three carts of gifts, but was not interested in ordering the gift check. He just stared at Lu Fang for a moment and asked, "Sikong said that the eldest son died of a sudden illness? What was the illness?"
Lu Fang said: "If you know what the disease is, it's not a sudden illness."
Before Mr. Yu could ask any more questions, a sudden chaos broke out in the north of the forest. Sima, who was accompanying the army, came to report: "Your Majesty, there is an ambush in the north and they are attacking the camp!"
Mr. Yu was shocked: "Who is leading the troops?"
Sima said: "I don't know yet, but I led the troops to reject it. Your Majesty, please stay away from the place of right and wrong!"
Yu Jun asked Lu Fang angrily: "What do you mean by Qingyu? If you have come to ask for your hand in marriage, why do you send troops to attack?"
Lu Fang thought in her heart and telegraphed, saying: "Don't worry, my lord, I think it is because I will send you a gift of employment later, and I have a misunderstanding with your army. I will wait for the foreign ministers to go and find out what happened."
After leaving the camp, Lu Fang was urged by Sima of the Fish Kingdom to go down to the forest to the north. She vaguely saw yellow dust rolling deep in the forest on the northeast and northwest sides, and there were flags flying in the smoke. Many fishmen were running towards them in panic, shouting loudly. call:
"I was ambushed by a mediocre person!"
"The mediocre soldiers are coming to kill us!"
"Run away quickly..."
Sima of the Fish Kingdom ordered the sergeants to be rectified, contain the broken troops, form a formation behind the forest to meet the enemy, and urged Lu Fang again: "Lu Sikong, if you don't give me an answer, don't blame me..."
Lu Fang turned around and said: "Wait!" Entering the forest in the direction where the defeated soldiers were fleeing, he bumped into Zhong Gu who was coming with several retainers.
The two of them had a very good friendship. They were pleasantly surprised after meeting. They exchanged a few words briefly. Lu Fang felt very regretful: "Are these the only ones?"
Zhong Gu said: "There are still a few people holding flags outside the forest, bluffing."
Lu Fang said: "It's a pity that we missed the opportunity to defeat the enemy... we should stop it when we see it. Send the rice and dried meat as soon as possible... Hurry, hit the flag two more times..."
Zhong Gu smiled bitterly: "There's not much more...are you really going to welcome the bride?"
Lu Fang said: "We'll talk about it later!"
After Zhong Guzang returned to the forest, he asked several of his retainers to follow him with carts. When they saw the surprised Sima of the Fish Kingdom, he smiled and said: "It is indeed a misunderstanding. Your army saw that our army was so large that it was inevitable. Lu I will go to see the king and clarify the misunderstanding...please Sima restrain your army and not take another step forward to avoid deepening the misunderstanding - after all, we are in my Dayong territory!"
Sima of the Fish Kingdom stayed in place to reorganize the defense, while Lu Fang took Zhong Gu's disciples and escorted rice and dried meat into the camp. The simple camp that was originally discussed was now on alert, and more than ten chariots were dragged here. , forming a temporary barrier.
Although the defense was strengthened, this move made Lu Fang sneer in his heart. The chariot was a weapon for charging and killing. Such an arrangement was simply to exploit shortcomings and eliminate strengths, and the chariot's power could not be used even 30%!
After driving the car nearby, rice, vegetables and dried meat were displayed, and Lu Fang comforted her again. Only then did the kings and ministers of the Fish Kingdom regain their composure. Dazai Bogui said: "Since your country has decided on the heir of the king, My lord will feel at ease and won’t disturb you anymore.”
Lu Fang bowed again: "Absolutely not! My new king is waiting for you at Shangyong, waiting for the king to arrive, waiting for Jiang to enter the palace. If the king does not go, the foreign ministers will not be able to explain. My Zhong Situ has led his army to escort him. The monarch and your officials don’t need to worry!”
Mr. Yu waved his hand, stood up and left. The eunuch ordered: "Go back home!"
Lu Fang wanted to stop him, but was stopped by Bo Gui: "When your country pays homage to its late king, my king will come again to pay his respects."
Lu Fang said dissatisfied: "Where is You Jiang? Does your country want to regret the marriage?"
The engagement is not for Qingyu either! Bo Gui was speechless, but he didn't have time to worry about it at this moment, so he looked at Mr. Yu who was boarding the car among the chaos. He saw Mr. Yu nodding and waving his hand. Bo Gui quickly replied: "You Jiang is in the army, so the driver will invite you." Sikong sent it to Shangyong."
Lu Fang asked: "Has the dowry been purchased?"
Bo Gui also rushed to the driveway in a hurry: "Leave the dowry as well, leave it all!"
