Chapter 15: Zhou Dynasty conquers Huaihe River

After driving away Shen Hou and Sui Hou, no one dared to oppose Ji Bi's order. At this time, Ji Bi finally enjoyed the feeling of being dictatorial and in control of power.

Under Ji Bi's order, the Sixth Army of the Son of Heaven began to prepare for the expedition. This time, because the eastward expedition to the Huai Kingdom was long, Ji Bi planned to use Qi and Lu as bases, and then launch a crusade against the Huai Kingdom.

The news that the Emperor decided to personally attack the Huai Kingdom spread quickly. Many princes did not expect that the Emperor would decide to personally conquer the Huai Kingdom. Especially some powerful princes, they knew very well that the Emperor's Sixth Army was the force that shocked the world.

With the emperor's six armies in hand, no prince would dare to act recklessly. But if an emperor who has never led an army in battle is allowed to lead an army into a war, there will be too many variables.

Of course, there are many princes who are overjoyed. In their view, the Sixth Army of the Emperor among the kings is the invincible army in the world. This time, the Emperor personally conquers the Huai Kingdom, which was founded by the descendants of the Yin and Shang Dynasties. Isn't this war A military parade?

How powerful was the Yin and Shang Dynasty back then, but they were all destroyed by the six armies of the Emperor of Zhou Dynasty? What’s more, the Huai Kingdom is now established by the descendants of the Yin and Shang Dynasties?

It's just a barbarian land, how can it compete with the emperor's six armies supported by the princes of the world?

Moreover, there are many benefits to following the emperor in the war. If you make great achievements in the emperor's war, you may be able to be divided into vassals. As for defeat, they have not considered it at all.

Huaiguo, Huai'an.

The news that Emperor Zhou wanted to personally conquer the Huai Kingdom has long been known to the Huai Kingdom's elite. Over the years, the Huai Kingdom has been wary of Bang Zhou, and has people all year round to inquire about the news about the princes and Bang Zhou. These people are either businessmen, or He is a retainer and uses various methods to collect information for the Huai Kingdom.

Since Emperor Zhou personally carried out such a big move, they naturally passed the news back as soon as possible.

Wang Zhao is discussing this year's tax issues and farming issues with Da Sinong. The autumn harvest is coming soon, which is also the main source of the country's food. The autumn harvest must be completed in a short time. If the opportunity is missed, or the weather is not good, the harvest will come. A heavy rain will be a big problem for the grain harvest.

The guard hurriedly brought up a roll of bamboo slips. Wang Zhao opened it and looked through it. After seeing the news that Emperor Zhou personally led an army to conquer the Huai Kingdom, his expression changed.

"Ji Bi is actually recruiting an army at this time. Doesn't he know that now is an important time for the autumn harvest? What will happen to the food in the fields when the army is mobilized? Are you crazy?" Wang Zhao couldn't help but said after reading the information.

"Your Majesty, Emperor Bangzhou has personally led an army. We also need to gather an army to prepare for battle!" said the minister next to him.

"Haha, don't worry!" Wang Zhao threw down the bamboo slips and laughed loudly: "This Ji Bi is not familiar with military affairs. Some time ago, she drove away the three princes and insisted on leading the army to come. Such an act is a sign of a master. ?” (The ancestor of the Yin and Shang princes established the Fang Kingdom and inherited the dukedom. In order to emphasize orthodoxy, he changed his surname to Wang and his son’s surname was Wang.)

Wang Zhao is already in his forties this year. Thanks to Zijue's good genes, he is strong and handsome. Especially in recent years, Zijue has taken him to teach him personally and also let him command the army to conquer Huaiyi. It can be said that he has repeatedly

In terms of battle formation, nothing can be compared with Ji Bi.

"Our Huai Kingdom now has 500,000 people, 30,000 soldiers, and 500 chariots. Although there are many armies from Zhou Dynasty, they have come from afar and are exhausted. How can they be our opponent?" Wang Zhao said loudly, in the main hall.

The central ministers also settled down.

Soon the court meeting ended, and the ministers left one after another. Only a few important ministers were left. Next was the time for everyone to discuss countermeasures.

"Jie, you lead the people to train the army. It will take at least a month for Bangzhou's army to arrive. It is enough for you to prepare. Weapons and food are indispensable!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

"Zhang, harvest this year's autumn grain and put it into storage as soon as possible!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty, although the army of Bangzhou has come from far away, it is very large in number. There are also troops from Qi, Lu, Ju, Ji, Tan and other countries. The army is no less than 100,000. Our army only has 30,000. The enemy is outnumbered and we are outnumbered. Although we have some

I am confident of defeating Bangzhou, but if the loss is too great, the national strength will be reduced. Why not state our interests to Xu State and form an alliance with it to help in the war?"

When Wang Zhao heard this, he immediately nodded, agreed with Wang Tao's words, and immediately said: "What the Prime Minister said is true. I wonder who can be sent as envoy to Xu?"

"Your Majesty, if I am willing to go on a mission, I will definitely ask Marquis Xu to agree to the alliance." Wang Tao said.

"The prime minister will definitely succeed if he takes action. I will wait here for the good news of the prime minister. When the prime minister returns, I will definitely be generous with rewards!" Wang Zhao promised.

After Wang Tao received the order, he immediately returned to his mansion, prepared his belongings, and then led a team of people to rush towards Xu State.

The Huai State is not far from the Xu State. The two countries are adjacent to each other. According to seniority, the current leader of the Xu State is Wang Zhao's nephew. Of course, when facing the king of a country, one cannot simply talk about seniority. Most of the time

Both parties still have an equal relationship.

When Wang Tao entered the capital of Xu State, Xu State also sent a high-level reception. After all, the relationship between the two parties has been very good since the time of Zijue.

Wang Tao was welcomed into the palace of King Xu. Wang Tao was also a descendant of Zijue, but he was just a concubine. However, he had a quick mind, a very high level of governance, and was quite handsome, so he was appointed as the prime minister by Wang Zhao.

After arriving at the Xu Palace, Wang Tao saluted Xu Hou solemnly. Xu Hou was also very happy and said warmly: "Wang Xiangyuan has worked hard here. No need to be more polite. Come and take a seat!"

Wang Tao bowed and said, "Mr. Xu, I am very frightened to greet you with such courtesy."

"Haha, Huai Guo and Xu Guo are related by marriage. They should have this etiquette. The king doesn't have to worry!" Xu Gong said with a smile.

"Since the Huai Kingdom was established on the land of Huaisi, those states in Zhou Dynasty have become much more honest, and our Xu Kingdom has also become much more stable. This is all the result of King Jue!"

"The State of Xu is also a big country in the east. Without the help of the State of Xu, how could the State of Huai fight against Qi, Lu and other countries on its own?" Wang Tao said respectfully: "Now the State of Xu and the State of Huai are each other's wings and support each other, so that they can fight with each other."

The states of Zhou and Fang can compete with each other."

Hearing Wang Tao's words, Xu Gong was very happy, and then continued to ask: "The Prime Minister Wang personally came to visit. It must be something important. I don't know what it is?"

"The monarch has received news that Emperor Bangzhou led the Emperor's Sixth Army and summoned Qi, Lu, Tan Juji and other countries to prepare for a crusade against the Huai Kingdom. The monarch sent me here because he wanted to join forces with the Xu Kingdom to deal with Bangzhou's army!" Wang Tao directly said

said.

As soon as he finished speaking, the palace hall, which was originally very lively, suddenly became quiet. The news that Emperor Bang Zhou personally led an army came was a great shock to the kings and ministers of Xu State.

After a while, whispers could be heard in the hall, and soon a minister stood up and asked: "Bang Zhou's army came to attack the Huai State. What does it have to do with our Xu State? The king came to intend to drag the Xu State into it."

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Chapter completed!