While Li Ran was discussing Lu's internal affairs with his uncle Sunbao, Wu Ju told Ling Yin Wang Ziwei about what had happened recently in the Chu State's camp.
"Lord Ling Yin, it is said that all the ministers from various countries in the Central Plains have recently gone to Zhao Wu of the Jin State to stop him from giving up his position as leader of the alliance to our Chu State!"
"Hmph! Back then, when the world was annihilated, Chu and Jin shared the hegemony.
However, our Chu State has never made any move to advance northward in recent years. It seems that these people are becoming self-righteous again!"
"Yes, the Jin Kingdom is already at the end of its war, and Zhao Wu is already an old man. He should have given up his position as the leader of the alliance with this self-knowledge. What a pity for these people from the Central Plains, they are still so ignorant!"
All the officials of the Chu State who were following the prince gave their speeches one after another, and they all sounded quite excited.
This is no wonder, after all, this is the first time that Chu has hosted an alliance meeting since the Song Alliance, and it is natural that he should appear as the leader of the alliance.
Before this, although they had gone through the alliance to eliminate the army, they had been recognized by the princes of the world and became the overlord who could divide the world equally with Jin.
However, although this is true in name, it is not necessarily true in the hearts of most vassal states.
One of the purposes of Wang Ziwei's intention to host the meeting of Guodi this time was to make them sincerely submit to their Chu country. Even to make Chu country surpass Jin country and truly become the only country in the world.
overlord!
And the significance of such achievements to these people, who have always been called barbarians by various countries in the Central Plains, is self-evident.
Therefore, in the face of such strong opposition from the ministers of various countries, how can they not be angry and excited?
Even though it was Wang Ziwei, he couldn't help but get angry when he heard about this!
"Hmph! In my opinion, all the countries in the Central Plains are nothing more than a group of ants.
How dare you be so presumptuous in front of me!"
To say that he went to Zhengyi to welcome his bride, he had already suffered a secret loss. Now he finally managed to facilitate the meeting in Guodi. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, but these people didn't want to buy it. Do they really think he is the Chu Ling?
Is Prince Yin a mere decoration?!
"Your Majesty, I think this is a good thing for us."
At this time, Wu Ju suddenly said something different from others.
So everyone looked up one after another.
"Oh? What does Wu Qing mean by this?"
Wang Ziwei frowned and asked.
At this time, Wu Ju continued to speak:
"They went to ask Zhao Wu not to give up his position as leader of the alliance. This just shows that they are afraid of my country, Chu. They are afraid that once our country of Chu takes the position of leader of the alliance, it will be the overlord of the world!"
"The more afraid they are, the more it proves that they are now unable to compete with our Chu State! And the Jin State's repeated concessions also prove that the current Jin State is just superficially glamorous and has long been unable to interfere with other countries' affairs."
This Wu Ju is indeed the most respected minister in Wang Ziwei, and his gestures are indeed extraordinary. As soon as these two sentences came out, everyone present immediately aroused deep thought.
What are the Central Plains countries afraid of Chu? Isn't it because they are afraid that Chu will continue to advance northward, and then the Central Plains countries will be unable to resist?
You must know that "going north to the Central Plains and drinking from the Yellow River" meant to Chu State,
It can be said to be the long-cherished wish of all the kings of Chu. From King Wu of Chu to the present, there is no hero of Chu who has never thought of marching north to the Central Plains.
Dominate the world?
The second half of what Wu Ju said directly spoke to Wang Ziwei's heart.
What is the real purpose of Wang Ziwei convening the meeting of Guodi as the commander of Chu State? Isn't it just to build momentum for the upcoming big move?
And right now, for the big thing that his prince Wei was about to do, what he needed to worry about the most was the current state of Jin.
Because the Jin State, as the suffering master of the Chu State, was the only force that could have an impact on his grand hegemony.
However, in the face of requests from the ministers of various countries, Zhao Wu, as the ruling minister of the Jin State, still repeatedly gave in. Doesn't this just show the declining national power of the Jin State?
So old and old, so overwhelmed with responsibility, what else can he do?
Now that there is no threat from Jin, what else does Prince Wei need to worry about?!
"Hahaha, well said!"
Wang Ziwei immediately clapped his hands and cheered.
"But... we can't just let this matter go!"
Although the sense of oppression against the Central Plains countries has been very effective, in the face of the strong resistance of the countries, the Chu State cannot not react at all.
"By the way, has Li Ran from Zheng Kingdom come this time?"
Turning around, he suddenly asked.
"Reply to Ling Yin, we've arrived."
"Okay! Call him over!"
Wang Ziwei's eyes suddenly became sharp.
He had personally seen Li Ran.
Back in the Jishi Manor outside Zhengyi City, Li Ran's words and deeds had left a very deep impression on him.
In his eyes, if nothing else happens, Li Ran will be his formidable rival on the road to hegemony! Or maybe... it’s not known that it will be a big help for him to achieve hegemony?
The princes of the Central Plains are just ants.
Only this Li Ran, although in terms of identity and status, was indeed unattractive, but for Wang Ziwei, his intuition told him that this person was indeed worthy of being treated with caution.
"What does Ling Yin mean?......"
Naturally, ordinary people would not be able to understand Wang Ziwei's intentions.
At this time, Wu Ju smiled again.
"Since Ling Yin asked you to invite me, then just go! Why bother asking?"
"This person is by no means a kind person. He ruined our big event last time. If we invite him here to see him today, it can be regarded as revenge for this!"
Although Wu Ju said this, in his heart he had a deep understanding of Wang Ziwei's intentions.
After everyone left, he bowed to the prince.
"Li Ran has a good reputation and has won the attention of the ministers of various countries. If we capture this person, it will definitely have a deterrent effect!"
It turns out that the purpose of the prince's invitation to Li Ran was to let Li Ran serve as his mouthpiece, thereby intimidating the ministers of the other countries.
After all, this is the scene of the alliance meeting hosted by his prince, how can these people be allowed to make their own opinions and finish this good show alone?
"Hmph! Since I have convened this alliance meeting, it is natural that I am the leader of the alliance. If they are not convinced, they can just leave!"
Wang Ziwei's eyes looked particularly sharp.
Wu Ju on the side heard the sound, but did not answer.
Because he knew that although the prince's bib said "just go", in fact, as long as anyone among the princes and ministers dared to leave Guo Di even half a step before the alliance meeting was convened, he was afraid that he would be destroyed immediately!
Who dares not to follow the strong wind of Chu?!
And Li Ran was a great guarantee that his prince Wei used to intimidate the ministers of other countries and make his position as the leader of the Chu Kingdom unshakable!
…
At the same time, in the Lu State garrison on the other side, Li Ran heard Shusun Bao talking about the Lu State's national strength being gradually restored, and he felt quite happy about it for a moment.
He still vaguely remembers the former crown prince Ji Ye who had the same ambitions as him. He still remembers Ji Ye's stubborn face that wanted to turn the tide and help the building to collapse. He also remembers the things they talked about by candlelight.
Deep friendship.
But now, everything that Ji Ye could not achieve back then has been pinned on Lu Houchou now.
And after hearing the series of achievements of Lu's political reform, how could he not be happy and gratified?
As the saying goes, things in the world are impermanent and turn around a thousand times. Everything will eventually return to the right path.