In the autumn of the second year, Jiang Rong, who had been harassing Qin for a long time, came to plunder again. Qin Mugong sent Meng Ming as the commander, and took Bai Yi Bing and Xiqi Shu brothers to fight together. They defeated Jiang Rong. As before,
The difference is that these three are all young generals, and it is their first time to lead troops on an expedition, especially Meng Mingshi. With his flexible mind, superb martial arts, bravery and perseverance, he has become outstanding among the Qin army, which makes him both
Arrogant and warlike. Therefore, he ordered to pursue them all the way until the enemy was completely wiped out.
Meng Mingshi's troops continued to fight westward, and all the Xirong tribes they encountered along the way were defeated by him. They fought all the way to Guazhou, and Jiang Rong's cavalry collapsed. Meng Mingshi launched an attack on Guazhou City and occupied the city in one fell swoop.
, from then on, Guazhou and the surrounding large areas of land belonged to the Qin State.
Meng Mingshi became famous in the first battle, and in subsequent external battles, he commanded most of the Qin army. Brothers Bai Yibing and Xiqishu also became the main generals of the Qin army because of their military exploits.
There were originally twelve ethnic minority tribes in the due west, northwest and southwest of the Qin State. The Qin and Central Plains princes were collectively called Xirong. This also included the Jiangrong tribe, which was considered a relatively powerful tribe among the Xirong. The Qin army was able to do so in one fell swoop.
The defeat of Jiang Rong caused panic among the tribes of Xirong. In the past, when the Qin army fought against Xirong, they usually ended up in a draw.
The general leader of Xirong's various ministries was called Chiban. He couldn't figure out why a small farming country suddenly became so powerful, so he wanted to send someone to find out what happened in Qin.
The envoy sent by Chiban was named Youyu, and in some versions it was called Yaoyu. It is said that Youyu’s ancestors were descendants of King Zhou Xie. After King Ping of Zhou moved his capital to Luoyi, King Zhou Xie was conquered by Jin Wenhou (also known as Jin E
Hou) was defeated, and his people moved to the Jin Kingdom. Yu Yu grew up in the Jin Kingdom and was an authentic Jin person. Because Jin Xiangong could not use him, he fled to Xirong. The leader of Xirong saw that his ability was quite powerful, so he used him
He became a high-level candidate. Yu could speak the languages of Jin and Qin, as well as Xirong.
Baili Xi had been a prisoner in the Jin State, and Gongsun Zhi was originally from the Jin State. They had all heard of his background. As soon as Yu Yu arrived in the Qin State, Duke Mu of Qin asked Baili Xi: "What kind of person is Yu Yu in the Jin State?"
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Baili Xi said: "In terms of ability, You Yu is not only first-rate, but also second-rate."
Duke Mu of Qin said, "I have to get to know such a person well."
One day, Duke Mu of Qin asked Yu Tong to take a car and take him to visit the palaces and treasury of Qin State, intending to show off the power of Qin State. After walking around, they saw the tall and thick city walls of Qin State.
The majestic palace, as well as the food and weapons stored in the treasury. Duke Mu of Qin said to You Yu proudly: "Don't you want to know why Qin was able to defeat Jiang Rong? After reading this, you should have the answer.
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Yu Yu smiled faintly and did not answer directly, but talked about something else. He said: "These things that Uncle Qin showed me. If they were made by ghosts and gods, the ghosts and gods would be overworked. If they were made by humans,
If you come out, the people will suffer a lot."
The thing that Duke Mu of Qin relied on to show off was actually said by Yu to be a waste of people and money. He felt very uncomfortable, so he wanted to move back. He thought about it and asked a question: "All the countries in the Central Plains use poems, books, rituals, music, and laws to regulate their affairs."
Government, but there are still troubles. Now that the Rong and Yi have nothing to do, how can we govern? Isn’t it difficult?”
Yu Yu smiled and said: "This is the reason for the chaos in the Central Plains. Let's go back further. Since the Holy Yellow Emperor formulated the laws of ritual and music, and implemented them personally, what is the result? He can only maintain a 'small rule'
.In later generations, the kings of the past dynasties became more and more arrogant and extravagant, causing the power of the law to dissipate day by day. In fact, the law was only used to punish the common people in the world. The people at the lower level hope that the people above will practice benevolence and righteousness, but how many people at the top can do it?
There was discord between the superiors and the subordinates, leading to widespread resentment and anger, usurpation of the throne and regicide, and even the annihilation of an entire clan was not uncommon."
When Yu Yu said this, he glanced at Qin Mugong. Qin Mugong wanted to speak, but because what Yu Yu said were facts, it was difficult to refute. Yu Yu continued: "But what the people in the Central Plains call Rong Yi is not like this.
.They don’t use any poetry or etiquette at all. The chief treats the people with his own simplicity, and the subjects serve the chief with loyalty. The politics of a country is governed entirely by one person’s virtue. There is no need for etiquette at all. Isn’t this the ancient propaganda?
The rule of saints?"
Duke Mu of Qin knew that You Yu was making quibbles, but he couldn't refute it for the moment. He could only smile and said: "After all, Xirong has no etiquette. If there were, I believe they would adopt it."
Through this conversation, Qin Mugong developed a good impression of Youyu. He felt that it was a pity that such a person ran away to Xirong.
After the visit, Duke Mu of Qin called in Liao, the internal historian of the Qin State, and said: "I only heard that there are saints in neighboring countries. This is a hidden danger for the hostile country. I discovered that Yu Ting has the ability to let such people stay in the enemy country.
, I am very worried. What should I do about this?"
Liao, the internal historian, stroked his beard and thought for a while, then said: "The leader of Xirong is far away in a remote place in the west. I guess he has never heard the sound of female musicians from the Central Plains. I think the king can send him some female musicians.
, let him indulge in it and waste his ambition. If things go on like this, people like You Yu will definitely give advice. In this way, You Yu and the leaders of Xirong will conflict. Over time, the leaders of Xirong will definitely hate You Yu. By then, You Yu
Yu can't stay any longer. He can only run towards us."
Duke Mu of Qin laughed and said, "Your plan of alienation is very clever. You can handle this matter."
After Neishi Liao left, Baili Xi came again. Qin Mugong told Baili Xi about Nei Shi Liao's idea. Baili Xi said: "Nei Shi Liao's idea is good, but it is not careful enough. Since my lord wants
If you take over Yu Yu, then you should cut off his escape route."
Duke Mu of Qin asked: "How to cut off his retreat?"
Baili Xi said: "We want to keep Youyu in Qin, and the longer the better. If he stays here, Chiban will definitely doubt him. When the time comes, we will let him go back. Then Youyu will
I will surrender with all my heart."
Duke Mu of Qin smiled and said, "This is a good idea. You can arrange it."
According to Baili Xi's plan, Qin Mugong received Yu Yu warmly, and then called Uncle Jian, Baili Xi, Gongsun Zhi and others to take turns to sit in the palace, and invited Yu Yu to drink one after another. Baili Xi selected sixteen more people who were good at singing and dancing.
He sent someone to send a beautiful woman to Chiban, ostensibly as a thank you for his kindness in coming to ask for questions.
The envoys of the State of Qin arrived in Xirong, and after presenting the beautiful women, they told Chiban in a tactful manner that Yu Yu was warmly received in the State of Qin. Many of his old friends invited him to drink every day. Yu Yu drank during the day and was accompanied by the beautiful women at night. He was very happy.
But he forgot to return. Chiban felt panicked when he heard this.
Fortunately, Chiban got a group of beauties, and he soon indulged in wine, sex, singing and dancing, and didn't bother to bother Yu Yu.
After Yu Yu spent several months in Qin, he was tired of living in dreams and dreams. He proposed to go back to Xirong several times, but Baili Xi and others always used hard and soft methods to detain him. Time passed like this.
During this period, Duke Mu of Qin would bring You Yu over for a chat from time to time. One day, Duke Mu of Qin was free again, and he and Yu Yu chatted about the gains and losses of governing the country. Duke Mu of Qin asked: "How did those Ming kings and saint emperors in ancient times do?
How did you gain the support of a country? How did you lose the support of a country? What is the reason for this?"
Yu Yu said: "When I heard this, I think it was because of diligence and frugality that I won the hearts of the people, but because of extravagance I lost the hearts of the people."
Duke Mu of Qin said, "I want to hear what you mean by extravagance and frugality."
You Yu said: "I heard that Emperor Yao served rice and made pancakes with clay pottery. He was the most diligent and thrifty man. Emperor Shun who came after him used lacquerware with patterns. After Shun came Dayu, who used better than Shun.
Be luxurious. In the Xia, Shang, and Zhou Dynasties, each generation became more luxurious than the next. But what about the surrender of the princes and the people of the world? It was getting worse from generation to generation. In short, the king liked luxury, and the princes below pursued luxury. On the contrary,
If the king can be diligent and frugal, the extravagance in the world will be reduced. This is the way of extravagance and frugality."
Qin Mugong and You Yu had this conversation many times. The more they talked, the more Qin Mugong felt that he wanted to conquer You Yu. Therefore, he reminded Baili Xi from time to time to change his tricks to keep You Yu. And Baili Xi naturally
He racked his brains very hard.
Time flies so fast that a year has passed. One day, Baili Xi said to Qin Mugong: "You can let Youyu go back."
Duke Mu of Qin asked, "Why do you say that?"
Baili Xi said: "It has been a year. Xirong Chiban will no longer believe in Youyu. Let him go back now, just to ensure that he can stay in Qin with all his heart in the future."
Yu Yu finally left the State of Qin. He took his entourage all the way west, and when he arrived at the territory of Xirong, he breathed a long sigh of relief - he was finally back.
But he didn't expect that Chi Ban was not excited but suspicious when he saw him coming back. Chi Ban repeatedly asked him about his situation in Qin. Yu Yu answered truthfully. Chi Ban hummed and haha, it seemed that nothing was a problem on the surface.
.But Yu could tell that Chi Ban actually suspected him of having an affair with Qin.
Soon after, Chiban indeed alienated him. The most obvious thing is that the things that were originally in charge of Yu were gradually replaced by others. Yu Yu's power was gradually emptied out. Yu Yu did not give up and still wanted to
He gained Chi Ban's trust. To show his loyalty, he also advised Chi Ban not to indulge in being surrounded by Qin's beauties. Chi Ban was very impatient and became more and more alienated from Yu Yu.
Chiban was indeed fascinated by the beauties of the Qin State. Xirong lived as nomads, and every time the autumn grass withered and turned yellow, the herdsmen would migrate and change pastures. But Chiban was soaking in the gentle countryside and did not want to endure the wind and sun at all.
He stayed in the big tent with the beauties all day long, listening to them playing the piano, singing and dancing, and letting the beauties serve him in various ways. This caused hardship to the herdsmen. Due to poor pasture, cattle and sheep died in droves. The herdsmen
They complained all over the place. Yu Yu saw it and was anxious in his heart. He remonstrated many times. In the end, Chi Ban was angered. On one occasion, he was kicked out of the big tent.
Just when You Yu was depressed and hesitant, an envoy from Duke Mu of Qin came quietly. The Qin envoy said to You Yu: "Xirong is not of the same race as us. No matter how much you help them, it is difficult for them to trust you. Uncle Qin appreciates your talent.
As long as you come to Qin, you will enjoy endless glory and wealth."
Youyu sighed: "Since they won't tolerate me, I can only become their enemy." Youyu then surrendered to Qin.
Duke Mu of Qin conferred upon Yu Yu the rank of minister, and his status was second only to Uncle Jian and Baili Xi.
After a lot of troubles, Yu Yu was determined to serve the Qin State. A few years later, Duke Mu of Qin launched a war to annex the twelve tribes of Xirong. Because Yu Yu was familiar with the situation in Xirong, Duke Mu of Qin often asked him for questions.
The military situation was favorable, and Yu Jian devoted himself to serve, playing an irreplaceable role. This is a story later.