Thousand-year-old family: its rise began with Shang Yang’s reforms

Chapter 131 The most unsolvable strategy [6k second update, please subscribe]

A new era has arrived, but the kings of the six kingdoms don't know it yet.

Perhaps in their eyes, Qin just changed its king.

Handan City of Zhao State

King Zhao Huiwen was sitting in the main hall, looking a little thoughtful. He was thinking about a question.

Is the Chen family's position in Qin really stable?

Is Chen really unstoppable?

Is there any possibility of driving a wedge between the Chen family and the King of Qin?

This matter had already been done when his father was in power, but it has not been completed yet. Zhao He had some thoughts in his mind. He was thinking about whether to form an alliance with other countries to break up the relationship between the Chen family and the King of Qin. What about trust?

Of course, he knew the covenant between Qin and Zhao.

But what is the covenant for?

Isn’t the purpose of making a covenant to be broken? What's more, if the relationship between the Chen family and the King of Qin cannot be provoked for the time being, then the "covenant" does not need to be broken.

Even if Qin knew it, what would happen?

Now that the Qin State is in such a precarious situation, does the Qin State dare to launch a brazen attack on the Zhao State?

Zhao He felt that Qin should not be able to do this.

Wei Wang Daliang

The situation in the world was changing rapidly, and King Zhaoxiang had already taken charge.

At present, he has just taken charge, so it is difficult to see what the king's style is like, but King Wei vaguely feels a little threatened.

This is an indescribable feeling.

He also started thinking about a question.

Should we improve our relations with other countries, especially Zhao, so that we can form an alliance to defeat Qin?

In other words, it is not to attack Qin, but to "resist" Qin, at least to prevent Qin from continuing to expand as before.

If there is no selfishness this time, maybe it can still be done.

If the six countries put together cannot defeat Qin, why can't they still resist? Everyone is fighting to see who will die first

They have six countries, so they won’t die before Qin, right?

But maybe King Wei overlooked one thing.

Qin has only one country, so it can use all its strength and strength, even in a desperate posture.

But the Six Nations is an alliance of six countries, and there will always be "six hearts" no matter what. They cannot fight for their lives, because there are six lives. Who will fight for their life first?

Maybe whoever takes the lead will be the first to risk his life?

If so, who dares to take the lead?

Because no one can guarantee that after risking his life, those original allies will see his weakness, and then take the opportunity to come in and annex him.

This is no longer an uncommon thing nowadays when rituals and music have collapsed.

Of course, it is not as serious as in the original historical trajectory.

After all, Zhang Yi did not do anything like that in history, such as agreeing to King Huai of Chu in a formal diplomatic occasion, but not fulfilling his promise in the end.

If we talk about the person who made the greatest contribution to the "collapse of rites" during the Warring States Period, two names will usually come to people's minds.

The first one is Sun Bin.

The second one is Zhang Yi.

Sun Bin's "contribution" to the "collapse of rites" lies in war.

Before he appeared, although everyone was not very particular about fighting, there were not so many "strategies" after all, but the appearance of Sun Bin completely broke this scene and people began to play "tactics".

When "strategy" appears on the battlefield, the original name of "courteous warfare" is removed as the last fig leaf.

People began to only care about the "results" of war, not the "etiquette" of war.

This is the first step in the collapse of etiquette.

The second person, the most serious, the most destructive, the most bottomless, the person who completely brought the "collapse of rites" from the shadows to reality, and brought the "collapse of rites" to all aspects, was Zhang Yi.

It can be said that if the contribution value of the collapse of rites is divided into ten points, Sun Bin will account for two, Zhang Yi will account for seven, and the rest of the world will share the remaining one.

Why?

Because what Zhang Yi did was really beyond the bottom line.

To put it harshly, what Zhang Yi did is equivalent to what someone in later generations did who pointed at Luo Shui and farted all over the world.

As the Prime Minister of a country, he failed to fulfill what he promised in the name of the country and the king in formal and public diplomatic occasions. Not only did he fail to do it, he also failed to do it again and again.

He has no "reputation" to speak of.

Of course, what Zhang Yi did was in line with "interests", but it was not in line with "propriety" and "righteousness".

So why is Zhang Yi's reputation not as bad as Sima Yi's?

First, because what Zhang Yi did did not lead to serious consequences, and the Qin State was very powerful and finally unified the world.

Secondly, Zhang Yi himself was in an era of chaos and broken etiquette. In this era, it seemed that anyone could be forgiven for anything that happened.

Of course, the most important thing is the first point.

If the Sima family swore an oath to Luoshui to unify the world, and then finally established a unified dynasty, and the kings for four or five generations were very talented and strategic, and finally hit the "Five Hus" on the head, then the reputation of "Jin" might also be It won't stink that much.

Of course, the above is purely speculation, after all, nothing is possible.

Under such a premise of the collapse of etiquette and the collapse of music, although the "covenant" can still be believed, no king will take the risk of destroying his country.

As a result, the Six Nations Alliance continued to be put on hold indefinitely.

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The newly enthroned Emperor Zhou was sitting in the main hall. He was smarter than his father and eldest father, and of course he was more conceited.

What he wanted to do was not only secure his position as king, he also wanted to restore Zhou's glory.

In the eyes of the new Emperor Zhou, his biggest obstacle and thorn in his side was not the other six kingdoms, but the rising "Qin Kingdom", which was Zhou's biggest enemy.

Because he felt that the "kings" of the other six countries were all irregular and disrespectful, and everyone in the world would reprimand them.

As long as Bangzhou becomes stronger, these people are nothing to worry about.

Only Qin is different.

The "king" of the Qin State was appointed by his eldest father, which was in line with etiquette and law. Even if Qin replaced Bangzhou in the future, Bangzhou would not have anything to blame Qin for morally.

I have to say that this Emperor Zhou is indeed a bit naive.

He began to think about how he could create some obstacles for Qin.

After thinking for a long time, Emperor Zhou finally came up with a perfect solution, but this solution was just something he couldn't do yet and needed the cooperation of the six countries.

He looked at the chamberlain beside him and whispered: "Go and send a message to the kings of the six countries, saying that we have something important to discuss!"

"Tell them to come to Gong quickly!"

The chamberlain on the side was almost frightened to death by the words of the new emperor. Did he ask the kings of the six countries to come?

Or was it this impatient, commanding tone?

And only invited the kings of the six countries?

Does this emperor feel impatient with life?

However, he, a mere servant, did not dare to refute Emperor Zhou's words. He could only say in a slightly euphemistic tone: "Your Majesty, the countries are powerful and busy with state affairs. If you want them to come to Zhou, I'm afraid they will not be able to do so." not easy."

"And if you invite the kings of the six countries to come to see you with such great fanfare, but don't invite the King of Qin, will it make the King of Qin wary?"

"Now that you have just ascended the throne, although you are not afraid of Qin, do you need to be more careful? After all, the border of Qin is connected with our country. If Qin sends troops, I am afraid you will be in danger."

What the chamberlain said was very good, not only that Bang Zhou was weak, but that Emperor Zhou had other whims and only reminded Emperor Zhou of "danger".

Emperor Zhou was shocked, what the servant said made sense.

He looked at the chamberlain and said, "What do you think it should be?"

The chamberlain lowered his head and said softly: "Why don't you, Your Majesty, write a book and send it to all the countries? This way, the noise will be small and will not attract anyone's attention. It will also make the kings of the countries feel that you attach great importance to it."

Only then did Emperor Zhou nod his head and said rather proudly: "That's right, let's do as you say!"

The cold sweat on the waiter's forehead gradually subsided, and then he breathed a sigh of relief.

Emperor Zhou was not a fool, but he was a fool.

Because when he was born, Qin had already begun to bring many countries to pay tribute, so this "Emperor Zhou" did not live a hard life. He lived a good life just like the glorious days of Zhou Dynasty.

Moreover, because Qin wanted to spread its name of benevolence and righteousness, it was very respectful to Bang Zhou who "pardoned" and made him "king".

At least every year, the King of Qin personally wrote a letter to Gong, and the letter was also very humble.

That's exactly what it is.

The newly succeeded, young Emperor Zhou thought that Bang Zhou was still powerful and the common master of the world.

Many monarchs have received the news from Emperor Zhou, and everyone looked at the letter with some thoughts.

Although Emperor Zhou was as stupid as a donkey, this idea was very useful.

If this is true, does King Qin really not mind?

If you mind, even if you don't show it immediately, it will still be a thorn in King Qin's heart that cannot be pulled out.

With the existence of this thorn, will King Qin still allow his children to come into contact with the next generation of Chen?

I'm afraid not anymore.

In this way, we will definitely be able to drive a wedge between Qin and Chen!

In the fourth year of King Zhaoxiang's reign, it was winter.

The Emperor of Zhou issued an edict, conferring the title of "Gong" on the Chen family, granting him the title of "Guandu", allowing him to establish the country, and also granted the title of "Gong Chen Mu" to Chen Ye, the king of An Guo.

This edict shocked everyone in the world and did not understand its meaning.

After all, "Guandu" or "Zhongmou" is the real hinterland of the Central Plains, and this is not the territory controlled by Emperor Zhou, but the land of "Zhao State". Where did Emperor Zhou get such great power to ask Zhao State to give his own What about land?

However, something even more shocking happened.

After listening to the edict of Emperor Zhou, King Zhao Huiwen expressed in public that he admired "Chen Mugong" Chen Ye, and at the same time he was willing to let such a talented person who could have established the country as a leader if he had been born when the Zhou Dynasty was enfeoffed. The founder of the country.

He is willing to dedicate the city of "Guandu".

The news that shocked people all over the world didn't end there. The three countries of Wei, Han, and Qi that bordered "Guandu" all said that one city was too simple for the Chen family, so they were willing to take out three of them. Come to the city.

Including the city of "Guandu", the total is "ten cities". They are not small towns.

At its peak, Han only owned thirty cities. What's more, with Chen's "reputation", as long as he accepts the title of "Emperor Zhou", countless talented people will come forward in a short time. Come and take refuge.

Moreover, the "Chen State" is located in the center of several countries in the Central Plains. Even if King Qin wants to conquer it in anger, he must first pass the barrier of Han, Zhao, and Wei.

This is almost a huge pie for Chen.

And it is a pie that is delivered to your mouth. If you don't take a bite, it will be like giving away your money to others in vain.

People started to discuss this matter.

Especially in Xianyang City.

Some of the people of Qin were angry, while others were looking forward to it.

Although the King of Qin was benevolent and righteous, the name of An Guojun Chen Ye's benevolence and righteousness spread far and wide. If the "Chen State" is established, the new country and king must need the countrymen and people, right? At that time, they secretly crossed the border of Qin and sought refuge with the descendants of An Guojun.

In this way, they can become members of the Chen Kingdom at the beginning of the founding of the country.

and--

Among those who think this way, there are not only ordinary countrymen and people, but also some soldiers.

They also looked thoughtful, because there must have been many places that needed them at the beginning of the founding of the country, and there must have been many wars, right?

After all, we want to expand our territory

If "Chen State" continues to implement the military merit title system, then they can go!

As a result, the news spread even more, and everyone was discussing whether Chen would accept this matter and whether Chen would agree to it.

Even Ying Ji, who was sitting in Zhangtai Palace, began to feel vaguely worried.

After all, it's a huge temptation.

Ten cities!

Establish a country and become the king of a country!

Could Chen really refuse such a temptation?

Chen Ye, who was in "Peach Blossom Spring", naturally saw such a scene, but the first moment Chen Ye saw and heard it, he just "poofed".

In "Peach Blossom Spring", his thinking has always been at a peak stage, and his many years of knowledge and experience have not disappeared.

Chen Ye saw through the insidiousness of this plan almost immediately.

"Chen Guo" is almost an impossible "promise". Perhaps his authenticity is more believable than Sima's fart, but its credibility is not even as good as the promise made by "Zhang Yi" who has no truth in his mouth. Believable.

what?

You said that since there is no truth in Zhang Yi's mouth, how can it be compared with this "promise"?

Because this promise is essentially a knife.

A knife that costs nothing.

Let’s not talk about other things first, let’s just talk about these cities that the four countries have taken out.

First, who are the officials in the city? Which country do the people belong to?

If the so-called Chen State was established, where would you get the soldiers? Where did you get the city defense map? Where do taxes come from? Where do officials come from? Where will management come from? Where did the soldiers come from? Where does the food come from?

Do you use the original management staff?

What more can you give than big countries like Zhao?

cannot?

So do you think these people will listen to you or their country of origin?

Do you use the food and grass provided by these countries?

Then your life is in the hands of others, so what else do you call a "country"?

He is just a puppet being supported.

Even if you grow food, can you survive with just one year's worth of food?

And does a small country surrounded by four powerful countries really have its own dignity? As long as the other countries unite a little, they will attack you from all sides, and you will have no ability to resist.

Then let’s talk about development.

Some people may naively think that they can develop slowly and become stronger, but the question is, will the other countries that have wrapped you up like a sandwich rice dumpling watch you develop freely?

The reason why Qin was able to develop was that the other countries did not take Qin seriously before Shang Yang's reform.

They felt that no matter how developed Qin was, it would only be a small barbarian country on the border, so they were unprepared.

But "Chen Guo" is different.

If Chen Guo wants to develop, it is like sneaking up on someone who has been attacked before. And this is when this person is most wary of you.

Is this possible?

impossible.

Do these four countries promise not to attack you after you establish Chen State?

No.

What? You said that you are a "gong" personally conferred by the Emperor of Zhou and a "king" recognized by all countries. It is against etiquette and justice for other countries to attack you?

The King of Chu answers you with his own classic quotations.

"I am a barbarian!"

It only takes a simple word to attack you. Moreover, in this era, Emperor Zhou himself is a bit precarious. You use the name of Emperor Zhou to defend yourself?

Perhaps it was useful just three or four hundred years ago when Bang Zhou was still strong.

Because at that time, the emperor of Bangzhou will really raise troops to attack "unrighteousness" because of your "crying" and "complaining".

Chen Ye sighed quietly and looked at everything outside the water mirror.

At this time, there is actually only one best way.

That is to immediately go to Zhangtai Palace to explain the matter to Ying Ji, and then write a letter condemning the matter in front of everyone at the court meeting!

This is the only way.

Because the Chen family is now all within the Qin State.

Even if you really want to establish the Chen State, you have to be outside the Qin State!

Now dozens of members of the Chen family are all in the Qin State. If they show any thoughts, they will be killed by the King of Qin immediately!

This is why Chen Ye feels that the promises made by several countries are no better than farts.

Because what the countries wanted at first was not that Chen could leave Qin. What the kings of the countries wanted was for Chen to die!

As long as Chen's reaction speed is just a little slower, countless doubts will rise in King Qin's heart, and these suspicions are enough to kill Chen!

After that, the six countries could truly unite to attack Qin in the name of "conquering injustice".

Because it is in line with "righteousness" and "propriety" for the "Chen family" to accept the "Feng Gongguo", but it is cruel for the Qin State to kill the "Chen family" who has a similar status to itself, and there is no symbol of "benevolence, righteousness" and "propriety". !

Not all, but at least some of the talented people will leave Qin!

And because of the reputation of An Guojun Chen Ye and Chen Zhan, Chen Shen, Chen Zhao and others, the combat effectiveness of Qin's soldiers will also decrease!

All kings in the world are not fools.

What is the best and most unsolvable strategy since ancient times?

Perhaps each of the thirty-six strategies may have no solution, but there is only one that will never be "solved", and that is "people's hearts."

What was the most famous, most frequently used, and most successful strategy during the Warring States Period?

It's a "division plan."

Because the divorce plan is an honest conspiracy.

That's right, I'm telling you in a big way that I want to drive a wedge between you two.

but.

Can you guarantee 100% that he has not been bribed by me?

Can you really guarantee it? Can you really guarantee it? Do you really, really, really not have the slightest suspicion that he was really bribed by me?

The human heart cannot stand the test.

Chen Ye, who was watching in the "Peach Blossom Spring", also sighed quietly. In fact, even Chen Ye was powerless to do anything about this plot, because "people's hearts" are the most unpredictable.

Why did he let Ying Ji burn the edict after reading it?

Because he knew that after Ying Ji ascended the throne, someone would tell him that two "imperial edicts" registered in the palace were missing.

And Ying Ji must have guessed that the box Ying Si gave him before his death contained these two edicts.

And Ying Ji will definitely begin to doubt the contents of these two edicts.

Doubt is the most terrifying thing, because it will infinitely expand what people fear most and then put it in front of you.

Therefore, he asked Ying Ji to read the edict clearly and throw it into the fire.

Therefore, when he asked Ying Ji to read the edict, he dismissed everyone and told Ying Ji that only heaven and earth knew about this matter.

Now that I am going to die, the late king is already dead, and heaven and earth will not speak.

The only person who knows that there was such an edict is you! You don't have to doubt yourself.

He looked at the bronze mirror, waiting to see Chen Shen's reaction.

Chen Shen's reaction was very quick. Almost the moment after Emperor Zhou's envoy came to Chen's house and read out the imperial edict from Emperor Zhou, he rejected the waiter without any hesitation and scolded him angrily.

"I am a minister of Qin, what does the emperor mean by this?"

"Isn't it unfair to trap the Chen family?"

Chen Shen's voice was very cold and full of anger: "In the past, the emperor praised me and said that Chen Shen is "the place of etiquette and the place of righteousness." Could it be that today the emperor wants to harm me for unrighteousness?"

His eyes seemed to be spitting fire: "Mr. Chen will not accept this edict!"

Then he turned to look at the attendant beside him: "Prepare the car!"

"I want to enter the palace!"

The envoy of Emperor Zhou was stunned on the spot, but he still tried his best to complete his "bewitchment": "Mr. Chen! Listen to me!"

"Mr. Chen, there is no need to worry about the safety of the Chen family. The Six-Nation Alliance is now at the border with Chen Bing!"

"As long as Duke Chen is willing to accept this edict, the six countries will immediately send troops to attack Qin!"

"And I have already contacted the benevolent and righteous people and rangers in Xianyang City. There are about hundreds of them! Even if we risk our lives, we will definitely protect the Chen family and reach Guandu safely!"

"There are also spies and spies from the Six Nations in Xianyang!"

"The kings of the six countries have promised and have sent letters! As long as Mr. Chen is ready to leave Xianyang City today, all the spies from the six countries in Xianyang City will be dispatched!"

"Don't you want Mr. Chen to be the king of a country?"

PS: Sorry, babies, I came back very late because I went out to play. It will be on time tomorrow~

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