In the capital city of Cai State, the changes caused by Yingshui River entering Huaikou soon spread to the new city of Cai.
Marquis Cai was very excited when he summoned his ministers. Not only was he young, he was also very motivated.
"Li Jie of the State of Wu used our country's rudeness as an excuse to launch an expedition to attack. Now it is raining heavily under the Huaihe River. All the followers of the countries above the Huaihe River are blocked in Xu Di!"
Pressing the sword with his palm, Cai Hou shouted excitedly, "The current situation is a God-given opportunity!"
"Your Majesty is wise!"
"Your Majesty is wise!"
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This kind of opportunity is something that can only be encountered but cannot be sought. There is no problem in saying "God-given opportunity".
It was not only the Marquis of Cai who was excited, but all the officials and ministers of Cai State also thought this was an excellent opportunity. The big country was unable to extend its tentacles; it was impossible for Chen Guo, an old friend and rival, to get the news so quickly; the combined strength was not weak.
, but now that all the main forces of the Huaishang countries have been left in Xu Di, they have become toothless jackals...
The only one who poses a threat is probably the fierce man Li Jie ordered by the King of Wu who is working on an expedition.
However, in the view of Cai Guo's monarchs and ministers, as long as they arranged their defenses in advance and the "rabble" who worked hard on the expedition, even if they beat up Song Guo, what could they do to Cai Guo?
"Where do you think we should mobilize all our troops to attack?"
"All the countries on Huaihe River can be attacked! The rats attacked Cai because of their rudeness, so we should attack them because of our rudeness!"
"The countries are weak, and between you and Ying, they are all Cai's territory!"
Cai Guo's ministers were very excited, because once the expansion was successful, the size of the domestic aristocratic fiefdoms could naturally be greatly expanded.
In particular, the Cai State itself has a large number of citizens, and its cultivated land area is quite vast. Its total population is incomparable to that of a superpower, but it is still a small regional power in the millions.
Even if the capital of Cai State were taken out alone, it would not be much inferior to Gusu, the barbarian state of Wu. It would even be much better in terms of population quality.
All the officials and ministers of Cai Guo wanted to conquer the lands on both sides of the Ying River and conquer the lands of all the countries on the Huai River.
Even they have already thought about it. After destroying these small Huaishang countries, they do not need to eliminate their sacrifices. They can still give them some privileges so that they can sacrifice their ancestors.
In this way, it can also show their Ji Cai's ambition, which is completely different from that of the Goumanzi country!
"The west of Ying River and the north of Huai River should be collected first!"
"Send a division eastward and march east of the Yingshui River!"
The whole hall suddenly became noisy. In the past, Marquis Cai would be very unhappy when he saw the ministers like this.
After all, this is disrespectful and has no manners.
But today, it was completely different. Cai Hou wished he could laugh three times.
Such a God-given opportunity actually happened to him.
It is fitting that Cai Guo is strong and prosperous!
Be strong in his hands!
Marquis Cai even imagined that taking advantage of the civil strife in Chu and the overwhelming opportunity of the Wu State to conquer the east and west and unite other countries, he might not be able to imitate the Zheng State and try to dominate the Central Plains.
Wu and Jin mutual kings?
Marquis Cai couldn't help but sneer in his heart. Given time, who knows whether Cai Guo will be able to become the king of Jianghuai like Xu Guo did back then?
However, under this excitement, Cai Hou still maintained his last bit of calm. After all, Li Jie, the Yinzi of Wu State who had just finished the Battle of Forcing Yang and forced Song State to sign a treaty that was humiliating and disempowering, was "very close in front of him."
"Li Jie has arrived at Zhou Lai. The Chu man Yun Zhenlu fled without a fight. Now the city of Zhou Lai has fallen into Li Jie's hands."
Suddenly, someone came out and poured a basin of cold water on it. The whole hall became noisy and then became quiet.
The senior official, Cai Bang, came out of the procession and after saluting, he said loudly: "My minister, Cai Bang, tells your Majesty: Li Jie is a tiger and wolf, and should not be underestimated. He was born in 'Baisha' and is now a pillar of the Wu Kingdom. He is definitely not
He is a kind person. At that time, people often called him 'Mighty Commander' and 'Optimus Prime', which shows that he was brave and good at fighting, and he was valued by the King of Wu!"
"I know what you said."
Marquis Cai calmed down completely. No one should underestimate anyone but the mad dog that came out of the Wu Kingdom.
The shadow brought by the old monster Gouchen to two or three generations has not been eliminated yet.
And Li Jie has proven that he can support a large country in the Central Plains... twice.
"What do you think, the noble ministers, have been able to live up to the doctor's advice?"
"What Zhongdafu said is true. Li Jie, the son of Jiangyin, is an extraordinary person. Fighting in the Song Dynasty in Biyang, slaughtering Xue Guo's noble species is like slaughtering dogs. He can be called a wolf, tiger, and leopard!"
Some people also reminded their colleagues that Li Jie, a bastard, was not merciless at all in killing nobles. Anyone in Cai Guo who fell into Li Jie's hands would have no choice but to seek good fortune.
When a good baby meets a jackal, tiger or leopard, all he wants is to die a good-looking and dignified death.
"Absurd! Although Li Jie is strong, there is no one in Cai State——"
A man came out of the queue, majestic and mighty, looked around with angry eyes, and then shouted: "This is the fate of Cai State, how can we be afraid of the head and the tail? If you are afraid of Li Jie, why don't you all imitate Sergeant Ben of Dai Guolu!"
"you!"
"Arrogant!"
Cai Guo's military people stood up. No matter what others do, the military people must dare to fight, otherwise it will be a fool's errand.
Seeing the generals starting to shout, Cai Hou was not dissatisfied, but his eyes showed approval.
If a general dares to fight, his military morale will be available.
"What do you think we should focus on?"
"Go eastward!"
"Go eastward!"
"Go eastward!"
After a while, both the court officials and the military generals came to a consensus.
"Okay! If so, I swear to march eastward!"
It took no more than a day and a half for the news from Zhou to the city to reach Xincai, and then to Xincai's oath to send troops.
Facing this opportunity, Cai Guo did not hesitate. The former army directly crossed the border and rushed towards the Ying River. After seizing several cities in succession, the Huaiyi tribes on both sides of the Ying River immediately surrendered.
At this time, on the east bank of Yingshui River, a large number of caravans did not know what had happened.
The soldiers were very fast, and Cai's army was not stupid. Within two days, two "brigade commanders" led their troops to cut off the communication between the north and the south on the road east of Yingshui River.
"Cai, why are Cai's troops here?!"
Oda, who had just gone south from Diyang City, was shocked when he saw Cai's army encamped in Sheka.
"Sir! Something bad has happened. Cai Jun actually appears here. I'm afraid the situation may change!"
"Why did Oda say that? We, the Chen people, have always been friendly with Cai Guo. Even if Cai's army is here, we will not be in trouble if we see my command talisman."
"No!"
Oda had a solemn look on his face, "Young master's identity is secret, and it is related to liaison with the country, so we must keep an eye on it!"
"Furthermore, Marquis Cai attracted Jiang Yinzi. The prince also knows the reason. If Cai people retaliate, I'm afraid it will be very wrong."
As for how inappropriate it was, Oda did not continue to say it, but the young master could still understand it to some extent.
"So, turn back to Diyang?"
"That's all."
Oda nodded, and just as he was about to make this decision, he saw someone driving a carriage from Cai's army in front of him. On the carriage, a "brigade commander" from Cai's country stared at the group of people: "Stop! You are acting suspiciously.
Please tell me your name!"
With a "gadg" in his heart, Oda's face became quite ugly, he lowered his voice and said to the young master first: "Sir, please go back to the car."
"Can."
When the young master returned to the car, Oda immediately ordered: "Everyone, please be ready."
The size of their group was large or small. At least they were able to protect themselves against Cai Guo's brigade.
One brigade of Cai Guo only had five hundred soldiers.
"I am a businessman from Dancheng. I am passing through this place. I wonder if the general has any advice?"
Oda said this, but he was heartbroken. If Commander Cai Guo was in trouble, there would be only one way.