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The envoy was forced to return to the mansion, and that night he ordered someone to pass on Zhu Wenran's move to Shao Renjun.When Shao Renjun learned of this, he hit his heart, and immediately appointed the general Ruan Zhongxing as the general of the campaign, and led 5 elite soldiers to cross the Luohe River to crusade against Qi.

When Zhu Wenran heard the news, although she was prepared in her heart, she panicked, but she didn't expect Shao Renjun to move so fast.So he ordered the detainment of the envoys of the gangster country, and went to the Ministry of War in person to liquidate all the armed forces of the Qi country.

Qi State is located in a fertile land, there are few battles around, and the soldiers are not good at fighting.Although the gangster country needs to travel long distances, [-] elite soldiers are still more than enough to fight against the strength of Qi country.Zhai Shili was well aware of this, so he begged Zhu Wenran overnight to explain the key points in detail.

Zhu Wenran stayed up late at night and was holding a candle to think about countermeasures. When he heard that Zhai Shili was asking for an audience at the gate of the palace, he ordered the eunuch to attract him.As soon as Zhai Shili saw Wen Ran, he kowtowed and confessed, "Your Highness, please give me the death penalty to relieve the country's troubles." Zhu Wenran helped him up and said, "This matter has nothing to do with your lord, I want to save your life." Mr. Zhai Shili With tears running down his face, he said, "Your Highness, don't let your servants be that eternal sinner." Wen Ran lightly pressed his shoulder, and said, "If I hand over my savior and the country's virtuous minister to the enemy country, then I will be an eternal sinner." Then he said, "Don't worry, my lord. As long as I live for one day, I won't let you die in vain." Zhai Shili wiped his tears with his sleeve, but he couldn't speak a thousand words in his heart.

Zhu Wenran pulled Zhai Shili to the front of the case, pointed to a map of Jizhou's landforms on the case, and said, "Jizhou's environment is no better than that of Wei Tuo. Once the gangster army crosses the Luo River, it will be like entering an uninhabited land. If you stop them in the Luo River, you will lose this battle." Zhai Shili is a senior official, although he doesn't know the art of war, but now that the strength of the Qi and the gangsters is very different, he also knows that it is impossible to stop the gangsters from crossing the river.Wen Ran saw that his expression was serious, and he remained silent, so he smiled bitterly and said, "My lord thinks that it is a dream come true to stop the attack of the gangster army with the strength of the Qi army?" Zhai Shili made a bow and said, "Your Highness, don't blame me. That's what I mean." Wen Ran raised his head to the sky and sighed, pointing to the roof and said loudly, "I thought I could help my father to reorganize the government when I returned to Qi country, but I didn't expect that the imperial court had not yet been rectified, and an enemy country came to invade. At the time of internal and external troubles, the sky really forced me to a desperate situation!" After saying that, he lowered his hands and fell into the chair.When Zhai Shili saw this, he was already moved with compassion, and immediately knelt down again, weeping and said, "The palace sympathizes with the heart of the minister, and the minister will not forget it until he dies. It's just that this crisis is at the top of his head, and he has the right to temporarily relieve the urgent need with his life." .” After speaking, he drew the dagger from his boot.Before Wen Ran could stop him, he saw the blood gushing out from the neck, staining the robe in front of him red.Wen Ran shook his head and stood there blankly, from the time Zhai Shili knelt down to the sight of his dead body, he didn't have time to say a word.The blood gurgling from his neck stained the soles of his boots. Wen Ran shook her body, held on to the corner of the case before standing still, and murmured to Zhai Shili's corpse, "My lord, I finally broke my promise."

How to say this, it is because Zhu Wenran knows that the strength of the Qi country cannot fight against the gangster army, and handing over Zhai Shili is just drinking poison to quench his thirst. Shao Renjun has already set his ambition to invade the Qi country, so he will not give up easily.For Yu Qiguo and Zhu Wenran, there is only one way to go, and that is to rely on their friendship with Shu Yin to ask Yue Guo for help.It's just that Zhu Wenran was arrogant and arrogant. At the beginning, Shu led a group of people to design to abandon him and flee back to Yue. This knot has not been untied, so how can he let go of his dignity and ask for help.And because of this moment of hesitation, this great virtuous minister, Da Zhongliang swung his knife and killed himself.

Zhu Wenran stood in a daze for Zhai Shili's corpse for a while, then put away her grief, regained her normal expression, called the guards outside the door, and ordered Zhai Shili to be sent to the prime minister's residence, and handed over to Bian Wusi for disposal.

Although Bian Wusi was a treacherous minister, he was extremely worried now that the country was in crisis.Hearing that Zhu Wenran entrusted Zhai Shili to him, he immediately felt happy, thinking that this worry could be solved.The guards in the palace carried Zhai Shili to the prime minister's mansion, Bian Wusi greeted him out the door, saw a piece of bamboo under the door covered by a white cloth collapsed, he asked in surprise, "Who is under the cloth?" Without waiting for an answer, he stepped forward and lifted the white cloth in three steps , Seeing that Zhai Shili had a bloody gash in his neck, he was shocked at the moment.

The next day, Bian Wusi personally sent the wooden box containing Zhai Shili's head to the envoy of the Mang Kingdom, and presented countless treasures, expressing that the Qi State was willing to reconcile with the Mang State for ten thousand years.

However, things did not go as planned, and the envoy returned to the country with Zhai Shili's head, but Shao Renjun did not retreat because of this.Seeing that the [-] elite soldiers of the Mang Kingdom were getting closer and closer, the Qi Kingdom had no choice but to fight.

The state of Qi sent [-] troops to fight the gangsters on the Luo River.The Qi army was inferior to the hooligan army in terms of force and courage, and they were able to win the first battle only because of Qi's geographical advantage.Qi people are familiar with water since they were young, and they grew up on the banks of the Luo River. The army often trains in the Luo River.This attack was taken by surprise, because the gangster army hadn't adapted to the waterway, a large number of soldiers were exhausted from the boat for dozens of days, although Ruan Zhongxing was good at water warfare, he didn't expect that the Qi army didn't deploy, and the warship rushed straight up.After losing the first battle, General Ruan ordered the whole army to temporarily retreat to the border of Qi State.

Qi State danced for it, only saying that the gangster army had been defeated.

Above the imperial court, although Zhu Wenran has not ascended the throne, he still manages state affairs as the prince.Hearing the situation of the battle, although he was happy in his heart, he also knew that the victory would not last long.Once Ruan Zhongxing reorganizes the army, he will surely make a comeback, when the gangster army adapts to water warfare, the Qi army will be powerless to fight.

In the early morning of the same day, Wen Ran discussed this matter with all the ministers.A minister said, "Why don't you take advantage of the victory and pursue it? The gangsters are so panic-stricken, the Qi army should not give them a chance to breathe, and should fight head-on." One objected, "Although this battle was a great victory, the Qi army suffered heavy casualties. The general ordered the entire army Rushing into the enemy ship and fighting with them, although the gangster army was shocked and retreated, the soldiers who did not return in time were all captured by the gangster army. Looking at the situation now, although the gangster army retreated due to the battle, the Qi army was killed or injured. Double." Wen Ran frowned, thought for a while, but couldn't think of a countermeasure, and seeing Bian Wusi ready to move, said, "Does the Prime Minister have a good plan?" Bian Wusi bowed to Wen Ran holding the court card in both hands , said, "There is indeed a plan, but whether it is a good plan or not needs to be judged by Your Highness and other adults." So he said, "At this time, the morale of the Qi army is high and the mob army is weak. According to the art of war, it is indeed time to pursue it. It's just the pros and cons of it that Mr. Li has already made clear. According to the words of the minister, Qi Guo should take advantage of this to stop and take the initiative to surrender. To frighten the gangster army with the first battle, and to surrender when it is still in shock. Gold and silver, I think the gangsters should be satisfied with the result of this battle." Bian Wusi said very complacently.After hearing this, the ministers all whispered and whispered.Wen Ran sat on the hall, supported her head with one hand, glanced at him sideways, and said, "I'm afraid real money won't satisfy Shao Renjun's appetite." Bian Wusi immediately said, "Then I'll cut the city with him again. Shao Renjun The purpose is only to seize the territory of Qi Kingdom, as long as His Highness meets Shao Renjun's request, he will withdraw his troops." Wen Ran snorted twice, and said, "Then the prime minister thinks, how many cities should Qi Kingdom cede?" Bian Wusi He just knew that his proposal was adopted by Wen Ran, and he was very happy, but when he looked up, Wen Ran had a serious face, so he hesitated and dared not speak.Wen Ran slapped the armrest vigorously, and said sharply, "To cut off one city today, to cut ten cities tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow, you will have a hundred cities. With such a cowardly and incompetent strategy, where can the Qi Kingdom stand? Seeing that Wen Ran was furious, the ministers bowed their heads and dared not speak.Bian Wusi took a sneak peek at the crowd, then raised his eyebrows and glanced at Wen Ran. Seeing him standing in the hall with a majestic face, he immediately felt dissatisfied, so he cupped his hands and said, "Qi and Mou have lived in peace for hundreds of years. And in the past ten years or more, this strategy has been used to appease the rogue country. The former king even surrendered the crown prince in order to seek peace for the whole country. The so-called hero judges the situation, but this is the most beneficial strategy for the Qi country. His highness said it was a cowardly and incompetent strategy. The former king will be sad when he hears it." Bian Wusi pretended to casually mention that Zhu Wenran was a hostage in the gangster country, but actually reminded everyone present that the battle between Qi and gangster was started by Zhu Wenran.Ran Ran couldn't hear the meaning of this, but the argument was indisputable at the moment, and all the officials kowtowed in the hall, waiting for their own decision.Wen Ran walked down from the hall, stood in front of Bian Wusi, and said to Bai Guan, "I have a plan in mind, before this plan is completed, I hope all the adults will work together to tide over the difficulties with Qi."

When Gong Peiyin was in Yue State, he heard that Shao Renjun sent troops to attack Qi State, and he was very shocked.He knew in his heart that there was a disparity in strength between the two countries, the battle between the gangsters and Qi was like hunting dogs hunting hares, if Qi was allowed to fight alone, within two or three years, the gang would conquer Qi.And once the Mang Kingdom occupies the territory of the Qi State, Jizhou's territory will be like something in Shao Renjun's pocket.After thinking about it, Gong Peiyin wanted to ask Shu to send troops to rescue Qi.

Na Shuyin was writing in the study at this time.A painting of calligraphy was completed before I put down my pen and stretched my shoulders.Su Fa changed the paper and ink for him.The eunuch who was serving at the door saw him, and hurriedly brought his whisk to report, "Your Majesty, the prime minister has been waiting outside the hall for a long time." Shu Yin rubbed his shoulders and glanced at the door, only to see Gong Peiyin standing at the door with his hands bent and his hands folded. Outside, he asked the eunuch, "Why didn't you report it earlier?" The eunuch replied carefully, "Seeing that the king is concentrating on writing, the prime minister won't let the younger one come to disturb you." Shu Yin frowned and waved, and said, "Go, invite the prime minister in quickly. .”

When Gong Peiyin entered the study, he saw a new painting on the wall.Shu drew his hands behind his back, squinted his eyes and waited for him to praise his style.It's just that Gong Peiyin is not a flatterer, and he bluntly talks about the battle between gangsters and Qi.Shu Yin was stunned, turned his back, and said, "I have heard about this matter." Pei Yin said quickly, "Shao Renjun is ambitious and likes to kill, and now he is despised by the world. Why don't you follow God's will and send troops to the gangster country? Save the country of Qi from fire and water, don't talk about the country of Qi, the rest of the countries will praise you, Your Majesty." Shu Yin stretched out his finger and flicked the brush hanging on the pen holder, and said, "I heard that the gangster army has mobilized [-] elite soldiers, so even if it is With the strength of the Vietnamese army, it may be a hard battle." Pei Yin immediately said, "I have a strategy, my king, please listen to my advice." Then he said that if he fought head-on with the elite soldiers of the hooligan army, it would definitely be disadvantageous for the Vietnamese army. However, at this moment, the gangster country mobilizes the elites of the whole country to go to Qi country, and the country will definitely be short of troops. For confrontation, we only need to withdraw our troops to the territory. This move will solve the crisis of Qi country without a single soldier, and the gangster country will no longer dare to act rashly.

Shu Yin listened, nodded, and said, "The Prime Minister really has a clever plan." But he stopped talking after only one sentence, and turned to Su Fa who was grinding the ink, "Fa'er, do you know whether the king should send troops or not?" Should we send troops?" Su Fa held his sleeves in one hand and rubbed ink in the other, without raising his eyes, he just said, "Your Majesty usually taught me not to interfere with government affairs, but now you ask me, how can I answer. Besides, what the Prime Minister and His Majesty said just now, I haven't heard a word, how can I say it?" Shu Yin laughed, "You are not deaf, and what the prime minister and this king are talking about is not private, of course you can hear it, come on, tell me what you think .” Then he took the ink ingot from his hand.Su Fa wiped the ink on his hands, glanced at Shu Yin, and said, "According to me, the king should not send troops." Gong Peiyin was startled when he heard that, and immediately looked up at him.Shu Yin still laughed, and asked, "Then tell me the reason why you don't send troops." Su Fa only said concisely, "Then what is the relationship between Qi State and Your Majesty, and what does Your Majesty want to do with him?" , Shu Yin stopped laughing, and said again in his heart, "What kind of relatives..." After thinking about it, he turned to Pei Yin seriously and said, "Fa'er's words are exactly what I mean. Although helping the weak is what a gentleman does, but Ben Wang also remembers that the prime minister once taught me, don't be careless when everything is not ready." Gong Peiyin was very surprised when he heard this.Shu Yin continued, "Although the army of a gangster country is strong, it is not easy to conquer a country. Looking around the world, the strongest enemy is a gangster country. Now that the gangster country is restrained by Qi, it will be easier This is an excellent opportunity. The Yue Kingdom should take advantage of this to annex the surrounding small countries, occupy their lands, and rob their wealth, and the Yue Kingdom will become stronger by virtue of this. Besides, the Qi Kingdom has not yet asked for help from the Yue Kingdom. How can this king send troops at this time? It’s not that it seems too good to be true, it doesn’t make sense.”

What Shu quoted was reasonable and reasonable, Gong Peiyin was at a loss for words for a while.Shu Yin returned the ink ingot to Su Fa, and Su Fa continued to study ink.Shu Yin glanced at Peiyin and said, "This king has his own decision on how to deal with this matter. The prime minister will step down first." Don't waste any more words. It's just that the country of Qi is in danger now, and I hope that the king will give a helping hand to save him from danger because of his friendship with Prince Qi." Su Fa was originally studying ink, but at this moment, he paused in his hands and quietly Take a look at Shuyin.Shu Yin bowed his head silently, waited for a while before raising his head, and said, "You are the prime minister of this dynasty, why do you always think about other countries, I really teach this king to wonder if you are still thinking about your home country." Gong Peiyin hurriedly kowtowed, speaking sincerely , Said, "My minister is loyal to the Yue Kingdom, so why do you want to think about it?" Shu Yin ignored him, stood at the desk, and asked Su Fa, "How is this inkstone?" But looking at the inkstone, The hand hanging by the side waved in the sleeve.Seeing this, Pei Yin sighed and had no choice but to retreat.