Zixu Changqing

May of the second year of Helu

in the palace.

"I pay homage to your majesty." Wu Zixu saluted He Lu.

He Lu paused, and a few words popped out between his teeth: "Qingji must be eliminated!"

Qingji, the son of the former King Liao of Wu, recruited troops on the border of Wu to seek revenge. Helu sent troops several times but failed to get rid of him. It’s just asking for death.”

"But he is like a thorn in the side and a thorn in the flesh!" He Lu gritted his teeth in hatred, "Wu Zixu, can you get rid of Qing Ji?"

Wu Zixu shook his head and said, "Your Majesty has already tried all possible means."

He Lu raised his voice in annoyance: "Qingji can't even get close to a mosquito! Those methods are useless except to make Qingji's defenses tighter if they fail! That's why I came to you, can you Find someone to kill Qingji like Ji Liao?!"

Before Wu Zixu could say his refusal, He Lu shook his head first, stepped forward to help Wu Zixu and said, "Forget it, don't say it's extremely difficult, even if you really have the ability, you won't be allowed to intervene in such matters." You have already recommended Zhuan Zhu to assassinate Ji Liao in the previous episode. If you do such a thing again, it is inevitable that someone will ridicule you for being unscrupulous. Wouldn't the wars of the various kingdoms be the enemy's back? Zixu, what do you think of this?"

This was threatened by sending troops to the state of Chu.

Wu Zixu's heart was overwhelmed, and he finally said: "Your Majesty, it is the duty of a subject to relieve the monarch's worries. This matter is indeed difficult, but I am willing to try my best."

He Lu pretended: "But the world criticizes..."

Wu Zixu forced a smile: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your compassion. I have already ignored the reputation of the world. What's more, if the assassination is successful this time, our country of Wu can avoid this internal strife. It is a good thing for the country and the people. If the world criticizes, then Let him go."

Helu held Wu Zixu's hand tightly: "Okay! I am lucky to have Zixu!" Helu was overjoyed: "Zixu, to help you do things, I will order that in Meili City, whoever does not listen to Zixu's instruction Those who disobey the king's orders, huh?"

"Thank you, King."

After He Lu gave the big stick, he also rewarded a big sweet date. Wu Zixu took the order and left the palace to find Yao Li. Assassination at the border celebrates the taboo.

June of the second year of Helu

Wu Zixu and Sun Changqing deliberated on the wording of "Thirteen Chapters of the Art of War", and after several revisions, and because the characters used by Chu, Wu and other countries in the south were insect and bird script, which was different from that of Qi, it was already August after it was completed, and Sun Changqing returned Among the Yanling tribe, Wu Zixu re-transcribed "The Thirteen Chapters of the Art of War" in Chongniaowen, and submitted it to Helu.

October of the second year of Helu

Wu Zixu went through the six etiquettes of nacai, asking for names, naji, nazheng, asking for a date, and welcoming, from the proposal to the marriage, and officially married Qingling, the daughter of the Qing family.

December of the second year of Helu

Yaoli succeeds in assassinating Qingji, Qingji releases Yaoli before his death, wants to feel ashamed, and then commits suicide.

February of the third year of Helu

The new royal capital built by Wu Zixu in Gusu - the Great City of Helu was completed, and the capital of the State of Wu was moved.

March of the third year of Helu

When Sun Changqing came to Gusu, he met He Lu. He Lu had read "The Thirteen Chapters of the Art of War", and at this time he proposed to use the women in the palace to train soldiers.

"Fucha, Fucha, come quickly, there's something exciting to watch!" Zhuo Yi lowered his voice and shouted outside the window.

"What excitement?" The fourth son, Fu Chai, threw the slip of paper and ran out following Zhuo Yi.

"The Mr. Sun who taught me is training in the martial arts field in the palace!"

"What's so good about training soldiers?"

"It's different this time, he wants to use the court ladies to train soldiers!"

"what?!"

The two trotted to the shadow of the martial arts training ground, and saw female soldiers holding long halberds standing all over the field, Yingying Yanyan, wearing military uniforms, did not look like soldiers, the wind blew, and there was a strong smell of powder .

"Ah Choo... Ah Choo... Ah Choo!"

Fucha rubbed his nose, looked up at Zhuoyi on the tree: "That is your Mr. Sun?"

Zhuo Yi grabbed the branch and looked over carefully: "Let me see where he is...ah, it's right next to Dr. Wu, the one in gray, have you seen it?"

Fu Chai also climbed up the tree: "Make room for me, oh... ah, he looks good, no wonder you always praise him."

Here He Lu smiled and said: "Mr. Sun, there are 180 women here, and they are all under your full command. I hope you can demonstrate the way of using troops to the widow."

"Yes."

He Lu and Wu Zixu climbed to the attic next to the martial arts arena. Sun Changqing ordered the two highest-ranking women to be captains, so the two concubines in armor walked gracefully to the front row.

Sun Changqing said: "Your Majesty ordered me to use everyone to train soldiers. Then at this time, everyone is already a soldier in the barracks! Military drills are different from children playing around. This general said beforehand: Everyone must obey my command. If anyone disobeys the military order, I will never let you down! Did you hear me clearly?!"

The audience froze, and the maid who had been laughing and squabbling stood up straight and her face became serious: "Listen clearly."

Sun Changqing repeated: "Anyone who disobeys the military order will be punished without mercy! Do you hear me clearly?!"

"Listen clearly!" The court ladies replied loudly, their voices shaking the sky.

Sun Changqing continued, "Very good. This general is now announcing the military order: first, it is strictly forbidden to look left and right; second, it is strictly forbidden to whisper; third, it is strictly forbidden to laugh and fight. Do you remember the three military orders?"

"remember!"

"Now the training starts, do you know your left and right hands, hearts and backs?"

"know!"

"Everyone look at the command flag in my hand, command the flag to point to the heart, the team moves forward, command the flag to point to the back, the team retreats, command the flag to the left, you turn left, command the flag to the right, you turn right. Everyone can Can you hear me?"

"Listen!"

Sun Changqing began to direct the actions of the maids. Most of the maids had disordered actions, and Sun Changqing was not annoyed, and asked them to repeat the training.

After a while, he began to teach battlefield sprinting: "When the first drum is struck, line up; when the second drum is struck, raise the halberd; when the third drum is struck, you sprint forward. Remember? ?”

"remember!"

However, everything was messed up during the sprint, and the sound of laughter and fights was endless, and the little bit of military might on the maid before was gone now.

Sun Changqing didn't change his face: "The order was not conveyed to the soldiers well. This is the general's fault. I don't blame you. This general will explain it to everyone again."

Sun Changqing said very seriously: "When the first drum is played, line up; when the second drum is played, raise the halberd; when the third drum is played, sprint forward.

General Ben repeats again: when the first drum is struck, line up; when the second drum is struck, raise the halberd; when the third drum is struck, sprint forward.

You guys - did you hear me clearly? ! "

"It's clear!" the maid said in a mess.

"Now, all soldiers—watch out for the drums!"

On the first drum, the maids pushed and shouted, barely forming a formation; on the second drum, the maids raised their halberds weakly and unevenly; Sprinted.

Fu Chai heard a court lady say excitedly: "It's really fun, I haven't played this before, it's really interesting to practice!"

Another complained: "I don't think it's fun, when is this drill over? I have a lot of work to do."

The third objected: "I'm from the palace of the great king, and I specialize in serving the king, why should he train me!"

The second comforted: "Anyway, it will be over in a while, have you heard? We have crucian carp soup in our palace today..."

"..."

"Haha..." Fu Chai patted the tree trunk and laughed wildly. He had known the virtues of these palace people for a long time. How could they be honest and obedient after living in the deep palace for a long time!

"Zhouyi, let me tell you, if your Mr. Sun has this ability, he can't control these court ladies at all!"

Depressed by Zhuo Yi: "Let's take another look, it's not over yet."

Sun Changqing glanced around, and raised his voice without changing his face: "Where is the leader of the army? Come out!"

The two concubines came forward again.

"Pass the sword and axe to the school to obey orders!"

"Yes!"

Armed with knives and axes, four axemen came to the martial arts training ground, carrying guillotine anvils.

Sun Changqing's words are powerful: "I have clearly explained all kinds of drills and laws that should be obeyed. But the soldiers still don't follow the orders. This is the fault of the soldiers. According to the military law, those who violate the orders will be executed. Kill, the leader will take the blame!"

"Behead the leader!"

The audience was silent.

On the high platform, He Lu was very happy to see him. He was a little surprised when he saw the knife and ax hand coming, and said with a smile: "Wu Zixu, this Sun Wu is really smart. He even thought of using the anvil to scare him." They are good!"

Wu Zixu said concisely: "I think this is really about beheading people."

He Lu stood up with a "chuckle": "Stop him!"

The guards hurried down, and He Lu himself came down from the high platform, followed closely by Wu Zixu.

Sun Changqing said to the soldiers: "Why don't you take action? Do you want the general to punish you for the crime of delaying the order?"

The soldiers went to escort two concubines, and one concubine was used to being arrogant: "Do you know who I am? How dare you say you want to kill me!"

Sun Changqing said coldly: "Those who disobey the military order, regardless of their status, are punishable by death!"

"Then do you believe that I let the king kill you first?!"

Sun Changqing was silent.After their heads were pressed on the anvil, the two concubines finally came to their senses and shouted: "No! You can't behead me!" "My lord, help me!"

"Sir, show mercy!" He Lu shouted while running, followed by Wu Zixu.

"Sir, the widows already know that Mr. is a military genius, so please spare them this time!"

Helu came in a hurry, confused: "They are my beloved concubines. Without them, I am afraid that I will not be able to eat well and sleep well! I will give my husband military power. I already know that my husband can use soldiers."

The two concubines broke free from the pressure of the soldiers, knelt on the ground and pulled Helu's robe, and one concubine cried loudly: "Your Majesty, this man wants to kill me! You must make the decision for me!"

Sun Changqing bowed and said, "Your Majesty, you said that I will take full responsibility. Now they have violated the military order and their crime is unforgivable."

"They have violated the military order, but I just ask you to punish them a little because they are women and ignorant after all."

"The king's words are so absurd! Under the military order, how can there be any distinction between men and women? If they are spared this time, what power does the military law have? What are the orders and prohibitions in the army?"

"This……"

At this time, another most favored concubine hurriedly said to He Lu: "Your Majesty, it is the fault of my concubine that I failed to restrain my subordinates! The general wants to execute my concubine, and my concubine dare not say anything!"

The concubine turned her head and knelt down to Sun Changqing and said in a sobbing voice: "The concubine is willing to accept the punishment. However, there are many affairs in the palace that are taken care of by the concubine. If there is no concubine for a while, I am afraid that other people will not take good care of it, which will increase the king's worries in vain. Therefore, the concubine Yan Yan begged the general to forgive the concubine, let the concubine make up for the past, and serve the king with a hundred times of care in the future. The concubine must be grateful for the general's kindness and pray for the general every day!"

After all, the concubine bowed deeply.The other concubine certainly hated Sun Changqing very much in her heart, at this time she also hurriedly bowed down, saying: "The same is true for my concubines."

Sun Changqing didn't even look at her, ignored her, and only said to He Lu: "Violation of military orders is a capital offense everywhere. Is it possible that just because the person who violated the military law is the king's beloved concubine, can we temporarily not pursue it? Dare I ask the king?" Who is more important, Wu Guojunji or the two concubines? Tianxia Baye and the two concubines, who is more important?"

He Lu was at a loss for words and remained silent.

Sun Changqing already knew his choice: "The minister has been ordered to be a general, and he will be in the army. The king's order is not acceptable. Today, I have offended you!"

Sun Changqing said sharply: "Cut!"

Hand up, knife down.

Blood spattered, and two heads rolled on the ground.

After the execution, Sun Changqing changed two more people to be the team leader. This time all the court ladies advanced and retreated in a controlled manner, and their movements were uniform.

Sun Changqing said to He Lu: "Please check, Your Majesty, this team is ready for the King's use and is ready to fight on the battlefield."

"No need." He Lu shook his sleeves and left.He walked away with a stiff face.

Wu Zixu signaled Sun Changqing to be at ease, and he also left with He Lu.

Sun Changqing ordered everyone to retreat in an orderly manner. After the martial arts field was empty, he looked down at the command flag in his hand.

After two years, with Lingqi in his hand, he finally felt alive again.

When the fighting spirit in his body returned to calm, Sun Changqing slowly left the martial arts arena, and when he walked to the west, he turned his head and glanced at the tree.

"Putong" "Putong", Fucha and Zhuoyi fell down.

Zhuo Yi turned over and got up from the ground, and saluted with a smile: "Hello, sir."

Fu Chai hurriedly saluted: "Hello, sir."

The corner of Sun Changqing's mouth twitched, and he turned and left.

In the Nuan Pavilion, He Lu lost his temper for a long time.

He Lu roared: "It's outrageous! Does he still have me in his eyes? Does he know what a king is? He said he would cut him off in front of me, he said he would kill him, it's outrageous!"

He Lu yelled angrily: "I've seen someone who is so pedantic, but I've never seen such a pedantic one, and I've seen someone who admits death, but I've never seen such a ruthless one. You're a real stubborn donkey, this will be really fucking insightful!"

He Lu was sad and indignant: "Grandma! Those two concubines have been with me for several years. They were still together yesterday. Who knew they would be gone today!"

He Lu's last slap was on the case: "Sun Changqing, you dare to kill Lao Tzu's daughter, I will kill you one day!"

Wu Zixu tasted the plum blossom tea in his hand outside the Xinuang Pavilion, unmoved.

After Helu finished venting his temper, the Xinuang Pavilion returned to quietness. Helu went out to meet Wu Zixu and appointed Sun Changqing as a general to take charge of the left army.