Zhao Dun carried out a purge of the Jin court, which stabilized the internal affairs, but the reputation of Jin was greatly affected. Song, Zheng, Chen, and Cai saw that the Jin Dynasty was weak and the atmosphere was declining, so they all left Jin and joined Chu.
country.
When Duke Kang of Qin saw that the state of Jin was in trouble, he wanted to take the opportunity to avenge Linghu City. Meng Mingshi had already achieved great success, but Duke Kang of Qin was worried that he had too much power and wanted to support his own power, so he asked him to guard the mainland of Qin. Duke Kang of Qin will Meng Mingshi
Mingshi promoted two of his subordinates, worshiping Xiqi Shu as general and Bai Yibing as deputy general, and ordered them to prepare their troops and prepare for dispatch.
At this time, both Xianmi and Shihui, ministers of the Jin State, surrendered to the Qin State and became officials of the Qin State. Just when Qin was preparing to go to war with the Jin State, Xianmi suddenly suffered a stroke and died soon after.
Duke Kang of Qin heard that Shihui was one of the best counselors in Jin. He thought that Shihui had strategies and was familiar with the situation in Jin. As long as he made good use of him, the Qin army would be even more powerful. So he asked Shihui to be a military advisor.
After the men and food were ready, Qin Kanggong sent 300 military chariots to cross the Yellow River eastward to kill the Jin Dynasty.
Like Meng Mingshi, the chief general of the Qin Army, Xiqi Shu, also experienced a growth process from bravery to maturity and stability. At this time, he was already middle-aged and even more experienced. Scholars would help him with advice along the way, and Xiqi Shu every day
They listened with an open mind and discussed and adopted. The two of them cooperated with each other tacitly. Under their leadership, the Qin army "must win in battle and conquer in attack". The Qin army captured several cities of Jin in one go.
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The whole Jin Kingdom was shocked. Zhao Dun sent someone to investigate and found out that the Scholars Association was helping the Qin people. No wonder the Jin army was passively beaten everywhere. Zhao Dun called in several ministers, and they discussed it over and over again, but no one could come up with a good solution.
There was only a consensus formed: for Shi Hui, either get rid of him or subdue him. Otherwise, the Jin army would not be able to win the war.
That night, Zhao Dun thought for a long time and finally came up with a plan. When he was excited, he immediately sent someone to ask for the doctor Wei Shouyu. While waiting for others, he picked up the bamboo slips and wrote the memorial. As soon as the memorial was finished, Wei Shouyu
arrive.
Wei Shouyu is Wei Ji's nephew. Like Zhao Dun, he belongs to the second generation of heroes. The two have a good relationship.
As soon as Wei Shouyu entered the door, he asked: "The prime minister summoned me late at night. What's the urgent matter?"
Zhao Dun was not polite and said directly: "It's not about the scholar association."
Wei Shouyu smiled and said, "Wouldn't it be solved by sending an assassin to kill?"
Zhao Dun said: "It's better if he can kill him, but I'm afraid he can't. He is serving as a military advisor to the Qin army. Who can enter the Qin army's camp?"
Wei Shouyu was suddenly startled and said, "Did the Prime Minister ask me to join the Assassination Society? I'm just a scholar, so I can't do anything like dancing with a gun or a stick."
Zhao Dun laughed and said: "It's not your turn to dance with spears and sticks. What I value is your identity and what you call 'a scholar'. I have a plan to earn a scholarship and join the Jin Dynasty. This plan
Only you can go, no one else can."
Wei Shouyu leaned forward and said, "Prime Minister, please elaborate."
Zhao Dun paused for a moment, then talked about his strategy...
When going to court on the second day, Zhao Dun first handed a bamboo stick to Jin Linggong and told him to follow what was written on it. Then he started the morning court.
Zhao Dun first said: "The people of Qin are always harassing the border, and the area east of Hedong has been in tight condition for a long time. Every time they send out troops, they rely on the monarch's army, which makes the country exhausted. I propose that we divide the defense responsibilities and grant the land east of Hedong to whom.
He is responsible for the defense. For those who fail to defend, the lord will take back his fief."
Jin Linggong did not express his position. Of course, he could not express his position. The ministers whispered among themselves and thought this was a good idea.
Zhao Dun waved his hand to everyone to be quiet, and continued: "Weicheng is the largest city in the east of Hedong. Can we start from Weicheng?" After saying that, he signaled to Jin Linggong. Jin Linggong picked up the bamboo stick on the table and raised his voice.
He read: "Wei Shouyu listens to the order. I will grant Wei City to you. I will order you to guard the east of the river."
Wei City is the fiefdom of Wei Ji and originally belonged to the Wei family. Wei Shouyu has always lived in this city. After Wei Ji's death, Wei City was actually managed by Wei Shouyu. However, he only took care of Wei City and did not care about the defense of Hedong.
Wei Shouyu immediately went out and said: "Thank you, Lord, for granting Wei City to me. Logically speaking, I should defend my own fiefdom. But I am a scholar and I have never fought. Besides, the land east of the river has a radius of hundreds of miles.
Here, who knows when and from where the Qin people will attack? How can I defend it?"
Zhao Dun suddenly became furious, took a step forward, and reprimanded: "My lord has an order, how dare you disobey? I advise you to go back quickly and complete the defense of Hedong. I'll give you a three-day deadline. If you don't succeed in three days, watch your head."
Wei Shouyu rolled his eyes, lowered his head, and stopped talking.
After the dynasty was dismissed, Wei Shouyu sighed when he returned home. His wife asked him what happened. Wei Shouyu said: "Zhao Dun asked me to guard the east of the river. How could I hold it? He didn't mean to seize our Wei City.
Humph, no wonder Hu Shegu, Shihui and the others ran away. I don’t think we can stay here any longer. You hurry up and pack up, and let’s run away too.”
Mrs. Wei asked: "Where are you running?"
Wei Shouyu said impatiently: "In such a big world, is there no place for me? Just go and clean it up, and don't be nagging here."
After Mrs. Wei left, Wei Shouyu ordered his servants to pack their belongings and take all valuable things with them. At the same time, he prepared carriages and horses for a long trip.
At this time, the cook brought the wine and food. Wei Shouyu sighed, sat at the table and poured himself a drink.
After a few drinks, he suddenly slammed the table and called for the cook. When the cook came, he pointed at his nose and cursed, saying that the wine was not hot enough and the food was not flavorful enough. He also said, everyone bullies me, even
You, the cook, don't have a master in your eyes. After listening to this, the cook felt that he was deliberately looking for trouble, so he couldn't bear it, so he said something back. Wei Shouyu was furious, and immediately asked someone to pin the cook down on the bench, took the riding whip, and
The beating made the cook cry like a wolf and howl like a wolf.
Mrs. Wei rushed over, grabbed the riding whip, and persuaded her: "You are not happy, why bother taking it out on a servant?" Wei Shouyu then let the cook go and continued drinking.
The cook limped and ran to report to Zhao Dun, saying that Wei Shouyu had insulted the Prime Minister and wanted to defect to another country. Zhao Dun secretly laughed in his heart. This was originally a strategy he and Wei Shouyu had agreed upon, but he did not expect that Wei Shouyu would act out the fake act so realistically.
In order to cooperate with Wei Shouyu, he immediately sent someone to call General Han Jue and ordered him to lead troops to capture Wei Shouyu.
When Han Jue rushed to the Wei Mansion, Wei Shouyu had naturally run away. Not knowing the truth, Han Jue captured Wei Shouyu's wife, daughter and others and handed them over to Zhao Dun. Zhao Dun did not dare to release them, so he ordered all the people in the Wei Mansion to be imprisoned.
Put into prison.
Wei Shouyu fled to the Qin army's camp and told Duke Kang of Qin exactly what happened to Zhao Dun.
Qin Kanggong squinted his eyes and thought for a moment, then asked the scholar: "Do you think what Dr. Wei said is credible?"
Shihui said: "I really can't believe what he said. If he really surrenders, he must have something to prove himself."
Wei Shouyu said: "There are things. I brought them." As he said that, he took out a cloth package from his arms. When he opened it, he saw that it was all the household registration books of Wei City. Wei Shouyu held a stack of household registration books and handed them over respectfully.
In front of Duke Kang of Qin, he said: "I am leaving in a hurry and can't bring anything else with me. I only brought the household registration book of Wei City. I am willing to dedicate Wei City to Uncle Qin. Please ask Uncle Qin to let me be your minister."
Shihui took the household registration document and looked at it, nodded and said: "Yes, it is the household registration of Weicheng, it is true."
Duke Kang of Qin was still a little worried and asked the scholar council again: "Do you think you should accept it or not?"
Wei Shouyu looked helpless and looked at the Shihui eagerly. The Shihui glanced at Wei Shouyu and said to Qin Kanggong: "My lord, Wei City is a big city in the east of Hedong. If we get this city, it can be used as our march eastward."
The base area is of great significance."
Qin Kanggong did not express his position. The scholar council said to Wei Shouyu: "You can dedicate such an important city at your request. Can the officials of Wei City agree?"
Wei Shouyu said: "Don't worry about this. Wei City is the fiefdom of my uncle Wei Jian. Although the officials are the king's ministers, they actually obey our Wei family. As long as the lord sends a team of troops to station by the Yellow River to be my back-up."
I will definitely be able to persuade them to come and join us."
At this time, Qin Kanggong smiled, and he suddenly said boldly: "Okay, I will personally lead the troops to be your backing." He then said to the scholar meeting: "You are familiar with the situation in Jin, come with me."
Duke Kang of Qin led his troops to the Yellow River ferry and stationed themselves there. He came to report that there was also a Jin army stationed on the other side. He didn't know what it was for. Wei Shouyu said to Duke Kang of Qin: "This must be the army of Wei City. They don't know that I am there."
When you see Qin soldiers coming, you will naturally be on guard. As soon as I leave, they will withdraw. My lord, please send an envoy to cross the river with me."
The scholars would say: "You can go alone. Why send envoys?"
Wei Shouyu said: "I go back alone and I can't tell clearly. If an envoy from the Qin State follows me, they will believe that I have surrendered to the Qin State. Of course, it is best to send someone who can make the Jin people believe it."
Qin Kanggong said: "Then ask Mr. Shihui to accompany you."
At this time, Shihui had understood Wei Shouyu's intentions. He thought: "No wonder Wei Shouyu was full of doubts from the moment he stepped into the Qin army's camp. It turned out that the Jin State wanted to trick him back. He really had good intentions. Anyway, then
Just go back. No matter what, Jin is the country of your parents after all." Thinking this way, Shi Hui made up his mind.
In order to avoid the suspicion of Duke Kang of Qin and to leave a way out for himself, he deliberately declined and said: "I can't do this job. The people of Jin are as fierce as wolves and as cunning as foxes. If they don't listen to my words, they will arrest me."
Get up. At that time, the Lord will think that I am incompetent and will be angry with me. Then my family will also suffer."
Qin Kanggong comforted him and said: "You can go without worry. As long as we get Wei City, I will reward you generously. If they catch you, don't be afraid. I will send someone to send your family to Jin."
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At this point, the minister of the Qin State who was standing by could not stand it anymore. He reminded Duke Kang of Qin: "The scholars will be the counselors of the Jin State. If my lord lets him go back, the people of the Jin State will not let him back."
Qin Kanggong said: "Don't trust those who employ them, and don't trust those who doubt them. If the scholar-hui really wants to go back, even if he is forced to stay here, it will be of no use."
So, Wei Shouyu and Shihui set out. As soon as they arrived at the Yellow River ferry, they heard the sound of horses and horses galloping behind them, and someone shouted: "Brother Shihui, please stay."
Shihui and Wei Shouyu looked back and saw a carriage speeding toward Zhou Chao. They were secretly surprised and stopped the carriage.
He came to the front around the court, jumped out of the car, ran to the Shihui in a few steps, raised the riding whip in his hand with both hands flat, handed it to the Shihui, and said: "Brother Shihui, you and I are colleagues. Before leaving,
No worries, I’m giving this riding crop to you. It’s just a gift to you.”
Shihui took the riding crop, bowed deeply, thanked him profusely, and prepared to leave.
Yaochao stopped him and said, "Brother Shihui, please wait. I have a few words for you. Don't deceive me. There is no one in Qin. Your little tricks can't hide it from my lord, but you can't hide it from me. My lord is kind and trustworthy."
You, so you can get away easily. Just leave quickly."
After hearing this, Shihui realized that Rao Chao was sincerely sending him a gift. He said with tears in his eyes: "Shihui is grateful for the kindness of the lord and the care of Dr. Rao. He will never forget it in this life."
Huang lowered his head and waved to the east of the river, telling them to get on their way quickly. At this time, the ferry was waiting on the shore. Wei Shouyu took Shihui and jumped on the boat. The soldiers on the boat pulled their carriage onto the ferry.
Shihui and Wei Shouyu stood at the bow of the boat, waved goodbye to Baochao, and then said: "Sail". The boat left the shore.
After crossing the Yellow River, the two of them jumped on the carriage. Shihui raised the whip that was sent to him and whipped the horse's butt hard, and the carriage immediately started running wildly.
After running about ten miles, a group of people appeared in front. The leader was a young general. The scholar looked closely and saw that it was Zhao Shuo, Zhao Dun's son. His hanging heart was relieved. Zhao Shuo jumped off his horse and ran up.
He arched his hands, saluted, and said, "Mr. Shihui, I haven't seen you for a few years. I hope you are well."
Shihui and Wei Shouyu returned the gift and exchanged a few words. Zhao Shuo gave an order, and the soldiers protected Shihui and Wei Shouyu and ran all the way to Jiangcheng, the capital of the Jin Dynasty.
Duke Kang of Qin felt very regretful when he received the news that the scholars would be detained by the Jin people. General Xiqishu said: "The Jin people must have been prepared after they played such a trick. Lord, let's go back."
Qin Kanggong gritted his teeth and nodded and said: "This time I have been fooled by the people of Jin. Unfortunately, I have too few troops, so let's do this for now. Withdraw!"
As soon as the Qin army returned, Duke Kang of Qin sent someone to send the children of the Shihui to the State of Jin. Someone said something strange. Duke Kang of Qin said: "I have my word first, and I cannot break my promise. I believe that the Shihui will not be sorry for me."
Shihui left the Jin State in 621 BC and returned to the Jin State in 614 BC, staying in the Qin State for seven years. He originally did well in the Jin State, with a good reputation and popularity, but this time he was favored again.
He was sincerely accepted by Zhao Dun and some old friends. So he was determined to serve the Jin Kingdom as soon as he came back.
After that, Zhao Dun, Shi Hui, Xun Linfu and others worked together to govern the country. The situation in Jin slowly improved and a stable situation emerged.
The Scholars Association never forgot Qin Kanggong's great kindness to him, and did his best to maintain the relationship between Jin and Qin. Under his efforts and influence, there was no war between Jin and Qin in ten years.