Chapter 403,404 Fei Wuji, the sweet talker but a sword-fighter
I Won’t Be the King in the Spring and Autumn Period Chapter 403, 404 Fei Wuji talks sweetly but is a swordsman
After hearing Guan Cong's next plan, Prince Qiji kept nodding.
Although he had faintly harbored murderous intentions towards Guan Cong, it had to be said that Guan Cong's strategies were always so seamless, and everything was fully prepared for him to usurp the throne in the future.
What king wouldn't need someone like Guan Cong who dares to do dirty work? What's more, Guan Cong can not only do the dirty work without leakage, but also get out of the way in time. This kind of person is really important to him.
It's rare.
"Well, sir, this move is in line with Qi Ji's intention, so I will follow your plan!"
Prince Qiji is determined to win this throne. In fact, if he is willing, he can raise his troops now to fight back on the pretext of "avenging brother Wang." Such an action is also easy for him.
However, if we can borrow the "heroic spirit" of Chu King Xiong Wei to directly scare Xiong Bi away, such a "terrorist act" will not only make his career look more logical, but also will not be criticized. This is for
It is also very helpful in maintaining his image.
Since the throne can be so secure, of course he is more willing to choose the safest way.
What's more, how to make reasonable use of the Xiongbi chess piece and maximize its effectiveness is something he needs to seriously consider.
Although Prince Qiji, like his brother, also usurped the throne and committed regicide, it was obvious that compared to his brother's simplicity and roughness, every step he took was a lot of effort.
From the first time he persuaded Brother Wang to move to Xu, Lai Zhimin, and now he is planning to use Brother Wang's "heroic soul" to plot to kill Xiong Bi.
This shows at every turn that he actually has a darker and more ruthless side than Xiong Wei.
"No! I'll do whatever I can to do when I return to my country from now on!"
Prince Qiji said leisurely:
"Don't be in a hurry. It's not too late to wait until everything is ready! It's really hard for Mr. to travel back and forth during this period. Besides, it's the same to let others do this kind of thing. I hope Mr. will stay with Qiji for the time being.
, you can also take a good rest!”
"No! Since the fourth prince said so, just obey and obey!"
Obviously, although Prince Qiji would not kill Guan Cong for the time being, he was already wary of him. Therefore, he kept him by his side on the pretext of letting him rest.
Just when Prince Qiji and Guan Cong were deciding the matter, they suddenly received a report from the spy.
"Reporting to the Great Sima, someone found traces of Ran Youyin near the Han River!"
When Prince Qiji heard this, he frowned slightly.
"Oh? Randan?... Where is he now?"
"He has been captured and is still on the road, but he will be brought here immediately."
"Bring him here immediately without any mistakes!"
"Here!"
The attendant took the order and left, while Prince Qiji was silent for a moment and asked:
"Sir, how do you think this person should be dealt with?"
"His loyalty is commendable. It is said that he followed Xiong Wei until the last moment. I thought I could ask him where Xiong Wei is now, and then either killed him directly or drove him away from the Chu Kingdom!"
"Although this person is from Zheng, he is still loyal to the Chu State. How can such a loyal person be killed at once? I'm afraid there is something wrong with what you said, sir?"
After hearing the words, Guan Cong continued to bow and said:
"Fourth Prince, I am also thinking about the future of the Fourth Prince. Although Xiong Wei's old tribe should be collected, it is not available to everyone. This person has great talents and is extremely loyal to the deposed king. Yes, I have hinted to the Fourth Prince that you may have second thoughts in front of the deposed king several times. Therefore, I hope the Fourth Prince will think twice!"
When Prince Qiji heard this, he suddenly hesitated.
Perhaps it is because he wants to imitate Brother Wang's employment strategy. In fact, for Wang Zi Qiji, being able to hire some great talents who were once close to King Xiong Wei of Chu, such as Ran Dan and Wu Ju, can actually reflect his A kind of "tolerant and generous" mind.
Therefore, let alone massacre these people at will.
What's more, in the final analysis, Ran Dan is just a scholar and has no roots in Chu State. For such a person, why bother to kill him?
"Guancong, please go down first!"
Prince Qiji waved his hand, and Guan Cong had no choice but to step back. At this moment, a person stepped out from behind the screen, but it was Fei Wuji.
"Fourth Prince, I will never let you stay here!"
Prince Qiji was not surprised when he heard this, he just replied with a calm expression:
"Oh? How can you see it?"
"Since this person is the one who has done so many things for the Fourth Prince, he should be careful at all times, but he makes decisions time and time again. Even if it is revealed later, even if he threatens to do so, it is all for his own sake. The king has considered it, but it is also very inappropriate!"
"Moreover, the fourth prince will become the King of Wu in the future! In the past, Guan Zhong once wanted to assassinate Qi Gongzi Xiaobai, but after he came to the throne, he was able to ignore the past grudges and entrust him with important tasks. Since Qi Huan Gong has such a broad mind, then today Why can't the fourth prince do it? Therefore, if he accepts a usable talent like Ran Dan but insists on asking the fourth prince to kill him, isn't this an attempt to trap the fourth prince into injustice?"
The King Wu Cheng that Fei Wuji mentioned was actually King Wu and King Cheng of Chu. Both of them killed their brothers to usurp the throne, but later showed kindness and dominated for a while. The old incident between Duke Huan of Qi and Guan Zhong he mentioned was It is a beautiful story that is well known to the world.
And this is tantamount to invisibly and instantly enhancing the image of Wang Zi Qiji.
Fei Wuji is like this. He can always praise the prince's Qiji invisibly. And these words can also make the listener feel very useful. Compared with the straightforwardness of the Chu people, Fei Wuji was obviously born in the Lu country. Wuji is even better at this.
"Haha, Wuji, what you said makes sense! In your opinion, should he be killed now?"
"Now is not the time. It is better to wait until the big deal is decided and then see what kind of intentions this person has. If he wants an official position that is too high or too low, he can be killed on the spot! If what he wants is moderate, then he will be right. Be vigilant! If you see any second thoughts, you can get rid of them immediately!"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Prince Qiji remained silent when he heard the words, only smiled slightly and said:
"Haha, you are not a gentleman if you are petty, and you are not a husband if you are too generous. Throughout the ages, there have been no magnanimous people, how can anything be accomplished?"
As Wang Zi Qiji said something ambiguous, there was a burst of movement outside the door.
Not long after, Ran Dan was brought up. Prince Qiji immediately ordered someone to tie him up, and Ran Dan also knowingly raised his hands towards Prince Qiji and said:
"I've met the Fourth Prince."
"You Yin, without courtesy, may I ask where Brother Qiji is now?"
Randan sighed:
"I don't know, but I'm afraid it won't be long..."
Ran Dan did not hide anything and told Prince Qiji exactly about King Chu's situation.
Prince Qiji took a step forward and took Ran Dan's hand.
"Zige, you and I are old acquaintances. Are you willing to follow Qi Ji and avenge your brother?"
When Wang Ziqiji said this, he was obviously planning to shift all the blame to his two puppet brothers.
But, who is Ran Dan? How could he not know the intrigue behind this?
But Ran Dan also knew very well that situations were stronger than people. Even if he disliked Prince Qiji, there was no doubt that the man in front of him was the new master of the Chu Kingdom.
However, Ran Dan has done everything he should do. Perhaps obeying the last king's order has become his final mission.
What's more, the way Prince Qiji treated him today was clearly preparing to win over him.
Ran Dan felt the same as Ming Jing, so he immediately replied:
"Sin Chen Dan is willing to follow the Fourth Prince!"
When Prince Qiji heard this, he couldn't help laughing, while Fei Wuji said from the side:
"Congratulations to the fourth prince, you have gained another great talent!"
"Okay! Zige, you go down and rest first. Soon after you abandon your illness, you will raise your troops and go to Yingdu! Avenge your brother!"
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Chapter 404_The prince abandoned his illness and finally ascended the throne
When Xiong Bi was the king of Chu in Yingdu, he actually had trouble sleeping and eating all day long.
The situation on the front line was reported to him, and most of it was handled by Wang Ziqiji. In the report, King Xiong Wei of Chu was still alive.
Therefore, every time Xiong Bi heard these battle reports, he couldn't help but feel frightened, and even felt that he should not be involved in such troubled waters.
That night, Xiong Bi was sleeping when he suddenly heard someone in the palace shouting:
"The king is back! The king is back!"
Xiong Bi was awakened by a sudden shock, and hurriedly summoned Prince Hei Gong. Prince Hei Gong returned to the country with him, so there was only one trustworthy person around him.
When Prince Hei Gong saw Chu King Xiong Bi, he obviously heard these rumors. His brows furrowed involuntarily. He plucked up the courage and said:
"Your Majesty, there is no need to panic. Someone must be spreading rumors. I will investigate in detail and find out everything. I should catch these thieves!"
"I... what I'm worried about is what if Xiong Wei really comes back and kills me! What should we do?"
When Prince Heigou heard this, he couldn't help but take a breath of cold air.
"Your Majesty! Before we returned home, we already knew that the Chu army would be defeated by the Wu army. But now we are sitting on the fortress of Fangcheng, and we have the support of Chen Cai, Bu Geng and other countries, as well as the support of various aristocratic families. Even if
Even if he comes back after killing him, he won't be able to accomplish anything big!"
Xiong Bi heard this and sighed:
"It's just...he was unmatched when he captured Zhongli, defeated Zhufan, and destroyed Chen Cai! Although there are setbacks now, as long as he is not dead, we will not be safe for a day. What's more, there are still people around him
With the extremely resourceful Li Ran assisting him, how can we be his opponent?"
And why doesn’t Prince Heigou know this truth?
"Hey... the two of us did go back a little early. But now we don't have any good ideas..."
Therefore, Xiong Bi had no choice but to give an order the next day, and Prince Lingyin Heigong personally led people to investigate the origin of the rumors.
But of course, he would never be able to find any clues. In the end, the matter had to be left alone.
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But in the next few days, when Xiong Bi was about to fall asleep, he would suddenly hear someone outside shouting something like "The King of Chu is coming back to kill me."
But the next day, he couldn't find out at all. Later, he simply asked no one else to stay around his palace. However, these shouts still appeared from time to time.
The bear is facing the abyss. For several months, he has not been able to sleep well, has restless sleep, and cannot eat to his taste. What he has done as a king can be said to be no fun at all.
In fact, the prince Heigou was in a similar situation to him. That night, the words "King Chu is back" were not only spread in the palace, but also began to spread in the entire Yingdu city.
Xiong Bi and Prince Heigou got together again. The mental torture during this period made them both dizzy and their mental state was extremely poor.
Although Qi Wan didn't know whether this "rumor" was true or not, he felt that it would not be a bad thing if the King of Chu could really be killed.
Therefore, he just stood on one side and did not speak.
And at this moment, Dou Chengran suddenly came to see him.
When Xiong Bi heard this, he immediately called the guard at the door:
"Quick! Let him in quickly!"
After Dou Chengran hurriedly entered, he knelt on the ground and said:
"Your Majesty, something bad has happened! Xiong Wei has returned! The fourth prince was defeated and killed on the outskirts of Yingdu. The King of Chu threatened to enter the city soon, and Xiong Wei's best friends in the city have also launched a riot! Please also ask
Your Majesty, you must have made plans in advance!"
When Xiong Bi heard this, he was already frightened:
"Then...where is the army of the few?!"
"Ahem!... The Great Sima is dead, but where is the army left?!"
Dou Chengran shouted in a sharp voice.
And his shouts made the already upset Xiongbi even more anxious.
"Enough is enough! You all should stand down! Stand down!"
Xiong Bi rebuked loudly and drove everyone except Prince Heigou out of the hall.
Qi Wan was hesitant to speak but seemed to have something to say, but was pushed out by Xiong Bi.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Qie Wan was not sincere in his submission. Seeing this, he stopped talking.
Soon, only Xiong Bi and Prince Heigou were left in the huge hall.
The deserted main hall suddenly became lifeless and extremely silent. After a long time, Prince Heigou said in a trembling voice:
"Brother Wang!... We are afraid that we are doomed and our death is coming...!"
Xiong Bi was frightened and said:
"I know, I know... Since Xiong Wei was able to kill his nephew Jia Ao and ascend to the throne, it shows that he is ruthless and cruel. If the two of us fell into his hands, it would be worse than dying directly! Rather than
To be insulted by him would be worse than death...Zixi!..."
These two cowards burst into tears as they talked, hugging each other and crying bitterly.
Actually speaking, they didn't have any brotherhood, but when they came back this time, they were lonely in the court, so the two gradually developed a feeling of sympathy and support for each other.
And now the two of them are like grasshoppers tied together after autumn, how can they not express sadness at the same time?
Crying until the end, Chu King Xiong Bi and Prince Hei Gong actually hanged themselves because they were afraid that King Chu Xiong would come to take revenge!
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Prince Qiji and Guan Cong originally thought that they might need to use other means, either poisoning them to death, or forcing them to hang themselves and take poison. Unexpectedly, they were so cowardly that they were killed so easily.
Scared to death.
Prince Qiji then entered the capital of Ying, and naturally inherited the throne of King of Chu. He also ordered people to bury Xiong Bi in Zi, so the world called him Zi Ao.
Prince Qiji denied the murdered man's legal status as king by giving him the title "Ao" instead of a posthumous title. This approach was just like what King Xiong Wei of Chu had done back then.
Later, Prince Qiji ordered someone to kill a prisoner who was similar in stature to the King of Chu, put him in the clothes of the King of Chu, and set him drifting in the Han River. He also deliberately arranged for him to be found and salvaged, and then let him go.
He was buried and Xiong Wei was given the posthumous title of "Ling".
Later generations would call him "King Ling of Chu", and such an evil posthumous title pinned him to the list of "faint kings" in history.
However, because Prince Qiji did not follow the "Courtesy of the King of Chu" and lay his coffin in mourning for several months, it aroused suspicion and dissatisfaction among the people of Chu.
After all, King Chu Ling had been in charge of the government for more than ten years and was a great leader of the Chu Kingdom. Therefore, there were not a few Chinese who missed their old master.
Three years later, Shen Hai finally came forward to reveal the remains of King Ling of Chu, and asked the King of Chu to abandon his illness and bury him with royal rites.
Of course, these are all things for later.
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As for Wu Ju's family, Qiji also learned about their experiences. Since they were separated from King Ling of Chu, they had no choice but to return to Jiaoyi.
After all, Jiaoyi was Wu Ju's fiefdom and Wu Ju's birthplace. After Wu Ju returned to Jiaoyi, he soon fell into depression and became ill, and died with hatred.
However, the fallen leaves have finally returned to their roots.
The King of Chu abandoned his illness and ordered Randan to go to Jiaoyi, hoping that he could persuade Wu She to go to Yingdu and become the teacher of his son Taizi Jian.
King Chu's idea of abandoning Ji is also very clear. The Wu family is now quite famous in Chu State. If there is no way to bring them under his command, not only Jiaoyi will become an overhanging land, but also the entire Chu State, especially the military.
Among the people, people's hearts are also unstable.
Therefore, taking advantage of Ran Dan's friendship with Wu She to lure Wu She to come, firstly, it can show his tolerance. Secondly, it can also make him his hostage, and the Wu family will not dare to do it again.
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Ran Dan knew this very well and made up his mind to try to prevent Wu She from coming.
Ran Dan and Fei Wuji came to Jiao County. At this time, Wu She was leading Wu Shang, a member of the army, to mourn Wu Ju, and a mourning hall was set up in the mansion.
When Wu She saw Ran Dan approaching, he kowtowed and thanked her without saying a word. Ran Dan, after returning the gift, came to Wu Ju's coffin and bowed deeply. Fei Wuji, who was also observant, followed suit.
salute.
After the three rituals were completed, Ran Dan came to Wu She:
"Master Taifu! Are you okay?"
When Wu She heard this, he couldn't help but be startled.
"Why did Lord Youyin say this? What kind of Lord Taifu?"