It is now the twelve counties of Jiang State and Wanqiu County.
Since it can become the capital of a country, it is naturally a prosperous place, protected by a large array of inner cities and heavily guarded.
However, in a remote courtyard, a group of thieves were mixed in and secretly plotted.
In the main hall, a dozen burly men were sitting on seats. The leader of the group had eyebrows like lying silkworms, cheeks as sharp as knives, and a thick beard. His whole body was filled with an animalistic nature that made people feel intimidated.
He is the great thief Zhanzhi.
In the Great Qin world, the Mohist family had a master of light kung fu, Piozhi, and he was the prototype.
But the gap between the two is too big.
They are both the greatest thieves in the world. One is a skilled thief who breaks into houses, while the other is rampaging around the world and invading the princes!
Those who steal the hook will be punished, and those who steal the country will be martyred!
This time Zhanzhi came to steal the country.
Countries like Jiang State, which had just won a war and occupied the land of neighboring countries, were his favorite targets for plunder.
Because the people suffered from the chaos of national subjugation and lived mostly in poverty, there were sad and angry righteous people and a rebellious mentality. With a little incitement, they could recruit people, and their fighting spirit was high, and their morale was usable.
His team expanded so rapidly that it grew rapidly.
Gather the subjugated people and fight against the country that has just succeeded but failed to consolidate its foundation. Once you gain the upper hand, you will gain both fame and fortune.
The reason why Zhanzhi is so powerful in the world is not that he is really powerful enough to make the princes tremble, but that he is well versed in taking advantage of the situation to rob him.
However, this time, the unscrupulous thieves also hit the iron plate.
At this time, the atmosphere was depressing, and one of the leaders finally couldn't help but muttered, with fear in his voice: "My lord, in just ten days, hundreds of brothers died in mysterious circumstances. If it is really Jiang Guo who did it, we will
It’s better to retreat!”
The other leaders also made eye contact, which made people panic for a while.
"It's my fault to underestimate Jiang Guo!"
Zhan Zhi stared with a pair of big and powerful eyes, looked around, but suddenly took out a Lupi, which was a short knife, and thrust it into his chest.
puff!
Blood splatters!
"Brother!"
The thieves stood up in shock. They saw Zhan Zhi pulling out Lu Chi and stabbing twice more suddenly, leaving three big bloody holes, which was shocking.
But he stood proudly, like an ancient ferocious beast, willing to die rather than surrender: "I spread my legs and swear here that I will not avenge this revenge, and I swear that I will not be a human being!"
"If I don't take revenge for this, I swear I won't be a human being!"
The thieves shouted passionately, the evil intentions in their bones were aroused, and their evil looks were revealed.
After restoring morale and people's hearts, he sat down with his majestic sword spread out, letting the wounds bleed, and said boldly: "Jiang Guo has gathered the hearts of the four countries, and no longer knows the hatred of national subjugation. The past path will not work, but
They still have weaknesses!"
The thieves cheered up: "Brother, what should we do?"
"The key is food and grass!"
Zhan Zhi said: "Do you still remember that a few years ago, the brothers robbed a caravan and it was all full of grains?"
One of the leaders suddenly said: "Remember, it was a loss-making business. I don't know which idiot actually transported ten thousand stones of grains all the way. It's not as good as the oil and water in the fingers of other caravans. I don't even bother to take it!"
"Too lazy to ask for it?"
Zhan Zhi silently stopped the bleeding and snorted coldly: "I didn't understand it at the time, but looking back now, thinking about it, Jiang Guo was able to annex the four countries so quickly. Isn't it because of the low-grade grains that people want?"
The thieves were stunned: "Brother, what you mean is that the Jiang State has been prepared for a long time? But isn't this the contribution of Confucian Confucianism in governing the country with benevolence and virtue? Now it is being spread all over the world that the Jiang State is strong and the people live and work in peace and contentment, thanks to the gift of Confucianism.
Many small countries have followed suit!"
"This news must have come from Jiang State in order to expand again!"
Zhan Zhi said coldly: "Confucianism and Taoism eat without plowing, and clothe without weaving. Confucius waggled his lips and drummed his tongue, and was good at making disputes. This kind of scholarship can only be practiced by those ignorant kings. The end will inevitably be that the country will be in turmoil and be defeated by the enemy."
Take advantage of it!"
Confucius is now full of energy, and Confucian disciples hold important positions. From the appearance, the prosperity of Jiang State is due to the Confucian family's great contribution.
People are accustomed to chasing success, just like the success studies of famous businessmen, even if it is empty nonsense, countless people have studied it.
As a result, the kings of small countries who had previously looked down on Confucius's teachings also followed suit, trying to be benevolent and virtuous sages, win over people's hearts, and hope that they would gain help and support from all directions.
It's a pity that they don't know that there are some paths that others can take, because they have already prepared them secretly and made many preparations. If they just go straight there in a daze, they will only get bruises all over their bodies.
Zhan Zhi and Kong Qiu were both from the Lu state. Because they came from a wealthy family, his brother Zhan Huo was good friends with Confucius and had a long understanding of Confucianism. He was also a hero, and he could clearly understand Jiang's second expansion plan.
Tell the truth in one sentence.
Still a soldier who can defeat others without fighting!
Let the surrounding countries follow the Confucian way and decline and perish!
In just a few years, Jiang State has expanded more than ten times. Once it annexes the surrounding small countries, its heritage will no longer be comparable to that of Wu State. Even the three major kingdoms of Jin, Qi and Chu must treat it seriously. With good soldiers and good generals, it will be unstoppable!
The thieves also realized this and said angrily: "Brother, let's spread the word about this. The three major countries will definitely suppress us. Unless Jiang can hide in the western border like Qin did, he will perish!"
"You are the leader of Jin, Qi and Chu. The rise of Jiang State is too fast, which will inevitably arouse the vigilance of many parties. Now that we are standing still, everyone has their own fears and is silently waiting for the opportunity!"
Zhan Zhi sneered: "Jiang Guo will not be able to survive for a long time. How can we take advantage of the opportunity to make profit is the most practical way!"
The thieves were greatly impressed and started discussing. They all had goals for a while.
Some want to seize the population and wealth, some want to seize Jiang Nu's embroidery, and some people have heard that Jiang Guozu passed down a magic sword and want that magical weapon.
Sitting back and watching the thieves argue, Zhanzhi said nothing, but he already had a goal in mind.
He wants the refining method of Qing Mingzhou.
The moment he saw the Qing Mingzhou in the Chu area, he felt a thrill. If he could ride on this kind of flying boat, go up to the sky and into the earth, and travel back and forth, then the might of Qi, Jin and Chu's battle formations would be nothing to do with him!
Until then, you will truly be able to roam everywhere without any scruples!
It can even achieve hegemony!
Of course, telling this group of bandits that such an overly high goal is unnecessary will instead dampen their enthusiasm.
So Zhan Zhi allowed his men to think freely, and finally decided the situation with one sentence: "Break the whole into pieces, act separately, sneak into the capital, and wait for the opportunity!"
"yes!"
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However, an accident disrupted Zhanzhi's plan.
"Brother, those killers were fighting among themselves over this treasure, so I took the opportunity to snatch it and dedicate it to you..."
"brother!"
He stretched his legs to embrace the confidant who had fought bloody battles and fought his way out of the siege, and cried out in sorrow.
"I can't do it anymore, take care of my wife and children..."
It wasn't until the man took his last breath that Zhan Zhi picked up the broken spiritual diagram that was stained red by blood. He just glanced at it and took a deep breath. His expression changed drastically as never before.
"This is simply the greatest treasure of all countries, the nightmare of Chu State, how could it appear in the hands of Jiang State's killer group? No, it's not important anymore..."
He could no longer suppress the joy in his heart and grinned wildly: "The important thing is that it is mine now!"