One day in 679 BC, Duke Huan of Qi was chatting with Guan Zhong, Ning Qi and others. Duke Huan of Qi said confidently: "In today's world, I can speak more effectively than the emperor of Zhou."
Guan Zhong was afraid that he would get carried away, so he said: "My lord is right, but it is not the whole world, but only the Central Plains. The Chu State in the south is not obedient. There is also the Qin State in the west, and the Jin State in the northwest may not be obedient either."
Duke Huan of Qi was a little embarrassed and said with a smile: "Let the two countries to the west and northwest be put aside for the time being, but I have to go to the Chu country in the south for a while. I heard that the son of Chu has become king. It is really unseemly."
Guan Zhong said: "To deal with the Chu State, we must first conquer the Zheng State. Since Zheng's imperial court moved eastward, he has dug in to destroy the Eastern Guo State and established his capital here. The land is just at the throat of the north and the south. The Chu State wants to go north, and the Central Plains wants to go south.
, all must pass through the State of Zheng. If the Lord wants to dominate the world, he must surrender to the State of Chu, and to surrender to the State of Chu, he must first conquer the State of Zheng."
Ning Qi added: "After the death of Duke Zhuang of Zheng, his sons Gongzi Hu, Gongzi Tu, Gongzi Qi and Gongzi Yi successively became kings. Gao Qumi killed Zihu, and our ancestor Xianggong also killed Ziqi and sacrificed his feet.
Then Li Gongziyi came to the throne. Zijiuo walked in Licheng, thinking about restoring the country all day long. Now that Jizu is dead, there are no capable people in Zhengguo. It is better for the lord to send a general to Licheng to escort Zichuo into Zheng's restoration, and then Gongzi
Tu must be grateful to his lord. In this way, Zheng can be conquered easily. This is the most cost-effective."
Duke Huan of Qi accepted this suggestion and ordered Qi General Bin Xuwu to lead 200 military chariots to meet Zitu in Liucheng.
Bin Xuwu arrived at Licheng and stationed troops twenty miles away. He first sent people to convey Duke Huan of Qi's intentions to Zitu.
At this time, Zitu was entrenched in Licheng and already had a certain degree of power. It had been ten years since he was expelled by Jizu. He later occupied Licheng. During the more than ten years that Ziyi was in power, he once
He united the princes three times and tried to attack Xingyang secretly. However, every time he attacked Daling from Zheng, he was repulsed by Fu Xia, the general of Daling, so there was no hope of recovering the country. After Jizu's death, he became excited again and secretly sent spies to sneak in.
Xingyang, to inquire about the news, and prepare to wait for an opportunity to return to Zheng Guo.
Zitu's spies went around Xingyang and came back and told him something: two snakes, one big and one small, appeared at the south gate of Xingyang City. The small snake was inside the city gate, and the big snake was outside the city gate. Two snakes
They fought in the doorway for three days. There were many onlookers, but no one dared to come forward. Later, the big snake killed the little snake, entered the city from the south gate, went straight to the Ancestral Temple, and then disappeared. After hearing this, Zitu felt that this foreshadowed his good fortune.
.He vaguely felt that the big snake was himself.
This kind of thinking inspired him and made him think about it several times. Unexpectedly, during the period when he was actively preparing for action, General Bin Xuwu of Qi State came with troops and horses to help him. Zitu was overjoyed and immediately
Take people out of the city to meet him.
After Zi Tu met Bin Xu Wu, they held a banquet. During the dinner, he told Bin Xu Wu the story of the snakes. Bin Xu Wu deceived him and said, "These two snakes are one big and one small. The other snakes are brothers."
, the inner snake is your brother. The young master is Ziyi’s brother, which means you will enter the Ancestral Temple."
Zi Tu was overjoyed. He frequently toasted to the guests Xuwu. Then he said: "In Zheng, Uncle Zhan is in power now. He is a good man in governing the country, but he doesn't know how to fight. If we reach Xingyang, he won't be able to hold it at all. I'm worried."
The one who is guarding Daling is Fu Xia. This man is very good at fighting. If we can't get through Daling, we won't be able to reach Xingyang."
Bin Xuwu said with a smile: "Please tell me the situation in detail, and we will make a plan. As long as the plan is thorough, we will be able to capture Daling." So the two talked while eating, and finally agreed on a combat plan for a night attack on Daling.
Three days later, Bin Xuwu and Zitu led their troops close to Daling. They cooked rice at dusk, then ordered the troops and horses to rest, and launched an attack in the middle of the night.
Fu Xia led his troops out of the city to fight. Under the torch, when he saw Zitu with gray hair and beard, he smiled and said, "You couldn't win when your black hair was flying. Now that your hair is gray, are you still looking for death?"
Zitu was furious and waved his troops forward. The two armies strangled together. After a short battle, Zitu pretended to be defeated and retreated. Fu Xia led his troops to pursue him. Zitu walked away for a while, then turned back and killed for a while, luring Fu Xia to leave Licheng.
Fu Xia chased him for more than ten miles, and suddenly realized that Zi Tu was planning to divert the tiger away from the mountain. He stopped his troops and hurried back to Daling. Zi Tu saw Fu Xia was about to run away, and turned back to kill him. Fu Xia had no choice but to fight with him again.
Entangled. In this way, Fu Xia was entangled in the quilt, walking and walking until the east turned white before rushing back to Daling.
Just as he arrived at the city, he suddenly found many Qi flags erected on the city. Fu Xia was immediately confused. He knew that Daling had been lost. He hesitated, wondering whether he should fight or retreat. Suddenly, the city gate opened wide.
More than a hundred military chariots came out, with the word "Qi" written on the military flag. The leader was a general with a big face, big ears, a beard, and a complexion like yellow wax. This man was Bin Xuwu.
Bin Xuwu's chariot galloped to a stone's throw in front of Fu Xia's formation and stopped. Bin Xuwu shouted loudly: "General Fu, Daling has been defeated by me. You have been fighting all night, and your men and horses are exhausted. I am now
It will be easy to catch you. If you are wise, surrender immediately."
Fu Xia asked: "Who are you?"
Bin Xuwu said: "Qi General Bin Xuwu is right. Stop talking nonsense. Will you surrender or not?"
Fu Xia saw that his guests had no soldiers and strong horses, and that they were all energetic and outnumbered him. He knew that with the intervention of Qi State, the defeat was certain. So he handed over his hand and said, "Now that the matter has come to an end, I surrender."
Binxu Wu, Zi Tu rushed into Daling. Fu Xia came to see him. Binxu Wu happily prepared to greet him. But Zi Tu suddenly slapped the table and shouted: "In the past ten years, every time I fight against Daling, you have always been the one to fight against me."
.If it weren’t for you, I would have returned to Zheng State long ago. Sergeants on the left and right, please capture this man for me, push him out and kill him."
Fu Xia argued loudly: "In the past, I was a minister and I should fulfill my duties. Now that I have become a general, why do you want to settle my old scores? Master, don't you want to return to Zheng? I can help you."
Bin Xuwuya persuaded him from the side, saying that leaving Fu Xia would be useful. Zitu softened his tone and asked, "How can you help me?"
Fu Xia said: "The power of Zheng State is in the hands of Uncle Zhan. I have always been on good terms with Uncle Zhan. If you don't care about the past grievances, I would like to return to Zheng State first, lobby Uncle Zhan, and wait for an opportunity to take Ziyi's head and present it to you."
Zitu sneered and said, "Don't even think about lying to me! Once you go back, you will definitely join forces with Uncle Zhan to resist. Am I so easy to deceive?"
Fu Xia said: "My wife, children, and children are all in Daling City. How can I not worry about it? Please believe me, sir, that I have absolutely no second thoughts."
Fu Xia used his family as collateral, but Bin Xuwu believed him first, and he persuaded Zi Tu. Zi Tu felt that he controlled Fu Xia's family and was not afraid of him going back on his word. Just like that, Fu Xia was released.
Two days later, Fu Xia left for Zheng State in a light carriage. At dusk, Fu Xia covered his face with a bamboo hat and sneaked into the city. That night he went to Uncle Zhan's house.
When Uncle Zhan saw Fu Xia visiting late at night with a flustered expression and an ominous feeling, he asked: "You are guarding Daling, why are you here late at night?"
Fu Xia smiled miserably and said: "Da Ling is lost. The general Bin Xuwu sent by the Marquis of Qi is attacking, and I can't resist it. Now the Qi army is escorting Zitu, and the day is approaching. The Marquis of Qi wants to support Zitu to rise to power.
.If we don’t follow the current situation, we will all be destroyed.”
Uncle Zhan said: "Looking at you like this, you have already surrendered?"
Fu Xia said: "The general trend is irreversible. Not to mention me, even you can only follow the trend."
Uncle Zhan said: "What do you want?"
Fu Xia said: "Killing Ziyi can protect wealth and save the people in the city from misery. If you hesitate, it will be too late to regret it."
Uncle Zhan sat there for a moment and said: "Actually, Zi Tu's talent is far superior to that of Zi Yi. I originally proposed to establish him, but it was only because Ji Zu blocked it that it failed. Now that Ji Zu is dead, this is God's help to restore the old king.
.Since this is the case, then let’s comply with God’s will.”
Fu Xia smiled and said: "I knew you were wise. In this way, you immediately send people to Daling to inform Zi to advance. When the Qi army besieged the city, we Liang Yi went to the city to supervise the battle. At that time, I will find an opportunity to strike.
Cut him."
The plot was decided, and Shu Zhan sent his confidants to Daling to deliver the message.
The next day, Uncle Zhan took Fu Xia to court. Fu Xia only said that he was attacked by the Qi army. He fought his way out of the siege and came back to report the news. Ziyi did not hold him responsible. In view of the tense situation, Ziyi ordered
Uncle Zhan quickly sent people to Chu State to ask for help, and ordered the city defense to be reorganized in preparation for facing the enemy.
Uncle Zhan received the order, but deliberately delayed it for two days. On the third day, before the envoys sent to the Chu State had left the city, Qi's troops had already reached the gates of Xingyang City.
Uncle Zhan suggested that Ziyi and Fu Xia go to the city to defend, while he accompanied the soldiers and horses out of the city to supervise the battle in front of the formation. Seeing that Uncle Zhan was working so hard, Ziyi greatly encouraged him. Then he took Fu Xia and others to the south gate of the city.
head.
After Shu Zhan left the city, he saw that Zi Tu had arrived first, so he sent his troops to fight. Not long after the battle, Bin Xu arrived without a large army. Zheng's soldiers and horses could not resist it and began to retreat. Shu Zhan suddenly shouted in the formation: "Master Zheng has been defeated.
, Master Zheng was defeated." Upon hearing the sound, the soldiers and horses of Zheng State were in chaos and ran towards the city one after another.
Ziyi saw clearly in the city, turned around and ran away. Fu Xia hurriedly took two steps and stabbed with his sword, hitting the back of the heart. Ziyi was killed like this.
Fu Xia took Ziyi's head, gathered the soldiers in the city, went straight to the palace of the prince, and killed Ziyi's two sons.
Uncle Zhan sent Qi soldiers and horses into the city. At this point, the whole city surrendered.
Zi Tu and Bin Xu Wu came to the court. Fu Xia brought three heads as a tribute. These three heads belonged to Zi Yi and his two sons.
Zitu frowned, then smiled and said, "General Fu really kept his preface."
Fu Xia said: "I have eliminated two future troubles for my lord. These two heads belong to Ziyi's two sons. If they are alive, there will definitely be chaos in the future. So I will get rid of them first."
Zitu's eyebrows twitched again and he said calmly: "General Fu has thought carefully. Please step back."
In 678 BC, Zitu returned to the throne. He rewarded the Qi army greatly and sent a lot of gold and silver to the Qi State. Before the Qi State's military advisor returned home, Zitu had no agreement with Binxu. In October of this winter, he would
Go to Qi in person to make an alliance.
After that, he buried Ziyi and his son with honors. After all these things were done, he considered the rewards for Shu Zhan and Fu Xia. Shu Zhan was promoted to one rank. But for Fu Xia, Zitu neither promoted him nor gave him a fief.
He was only rewarded with a large amount of gold and silver.
Due to the political darkness during Ziyi's reign, the people of Zheng welcomed Zitu. Zitu had the support of Qi and the so-called "three good people" of Zheng, including Uncle Zhan, Uncle Kong, and Uncle Shi, and his throne was quickly secured.
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A few months later, one day, Duke Li of Zheng called Fu Xia and said to him, "You have guarded Daling for more than ten years and resisted the few people. You are loyal and brave. Ziyi treats you well, but you are greedy for life and afraid of death. You sacrifice for the few people."
Kill the old king. Your thoughts are unfathomable! You really can’t sleep well if I keep you here. Ziyi is my brother, and you killed his father and son in one breath. I have to avenge him."
Fu Xia gritted his teeth and said: "Back then, Duke Zhuang of Song helped you, but you crossed the river and demolished the bridge. Now that I have helped you, I didn't expect that it will still be the same."
Young Master Zheng Li was suddenly too lazy to say anything more, so he shouted and asked the warriors in the hall to push Fu Xia out and behead him.
After that, Zheng Guo also joined the Beixing Alliance.