Chapter 161 The Future King of Qin and the Future Fan Ju
Zhao Kuo's analysis was correct. The Qin State sent troops to South Korea, but it was the Chu State that was plotting against them.
Since Fan Ju's heart fell in love with the One King of the World, he immediately regarded the Chu State as the biggest threat to the One King of the World. The Chu State was powerful and had a monarch who could listen to the ministers' advice, and a pretty good country.
Prime Minister, they will not let Qin conquer and annex other countries. They will be a huge obstacle to Qin, but Fan Ju does not think that Qin can destroy Chu, no matter in terms of territory, population, or all aspects.
It is said that it is too difficult to destroy the Chu State.
Therefore, Fan Ju's goal is to weaken the Chu State. This weakening is not only in terms of territory and population, but also in terms of prestige, military morale, etc. After proposing for the King of Qin the national policy of distant relations and close attacks, Fan Ju's second national policy was to weaken Chu.
, was also formally placed in front of the King of Qin. Fan Ju's strategy was a chain. Weakening Chu was just the beginning. After weakening the Chu State and forcing the Chu State to not dare to intervene in the Central Plains war, he also targeted Zhao and Wei.
A series of strategies for annexing South Korea.
Fan Ju was very favored by King Qin. Over the years, King Qin always discussed important matters with him in secret. But this time, there was another person beside King Qin. Fan Ju was not angry about this.
Not surprised either. King Qin and Fan Ju were discussing the war. The two talked very quickly and had a tacit understanding with each other. Many things could be settled without going into detail.
Lu Buwei, who was sitting next to them, was a little confused at this moment.
He really didn't understand why the King of Qin was discussing such a major matter with Fan Ju, why did he call on such a humble disciple like himself? Lu Buwei did not hide his surprise in front of the two of them. He widened his eyes and looked at the person in front of him.
King Qin and Fan Ju, King Qin was older than Lu Buwei's father, and Fan Ju was also older than him. Lu Buwei could only kneel in front of them respectfully with the etiquette of a junior, not daring to slack off in the slightest.
After the discussion between King Qin and Fan Ju, Lu Buwei also understood their intention. Fan Ju wanted to target the Chu State. Lu Buwei had long seen through this and had discussed it with Ying Yiren. Ying Yiren felt that Ying Hou's purpose was to attack the Chu State.
Lu Buwei didn't think so about destroying Chu's coalition forces. Ying Hou had always been a person who liked to achieve multiple results with one thing, and his purpose was not that simple.
Sure enough, just as he guessed, Qin State still had an army that was ready to attack Chu State. The person in charge of this army was Meng Ao, and the deputy general was Wang Lu, who had just recovered. Following Ying Hou's wishes,
They seemed to be going to give the Chu State a heavy blow. This time the army was recruited from the southern region of the Qin State, almost bordering the Chu State. Troops might be sent out, and Yinghou made an exception and wanted to recruit from these areas with titles.
Food, that is to say, wealthy people can raise their title through donations.
Just when everyone thought that the Qin State was about to recuperate, the Qin State was already ready for another war. Ying Hou wanted to take advantage of the time when the princes were unable to react and deal a heavy blow to the Chu State. As for Wu'an
Jun, he is just a bait to attract other countries, and the attraction of this bait is very strong. Ying Hou’s original strategy was to use Bai Qi to attract Chu’s famous general Jing Yang to South Korea, and then attack Chu.
But I didn't expect that Chu State would actually send Xiang Xian to help South Korea. I think Lord Chun Shen also noticed something.
But Ying Hou didn't care. The Qin State was full of talents. Without the assistance of the princes, the Chu State was no match for the Qin State. Moreover, this time it was the Chu State that took the initiative to provoke the Qin State. This was not the Qin State's attempt to destroy the friendly relations with the Chu State.
, Ying Hou believed that as long as the Chu State was hurt, Chun Shenjun, the courageless guy, would definitely send someone to beg for mercy and would want to ease the relationship with the Qin State.
Listening to Marquis Ying's talk about attacking Chu, forcing Chu to cede land, and using Lord Wu'an to attract other countries, Lu Buwei suddenly realized something was wrong. He realized that Marquis Ying's thoughts were not simple. He regarded Lord Wu'an as his
Bai Qi was a bait, but he did not tell him the news that Qin was about to attack Chu. His order to Lord Wu An was just to attack South Korea, and Bai Qi only had 10,000 troops, and there were not even follow-up reinforcements. It seems that Ying Hou is
Do you want to kill Bai Qi? Or let Bai Qi be defeated again?
It seems that the strategy of Chu State is not what Fan Ju had in mind at the moment. The direction of the strategic attack is very detailed. Ying Hou’s purpose is to force the King of Chu to move the capital again... Lu Buwei squinted his eyes. Ying Hou was worried
We encountered the Allied Forces of the Three Kingdoms again, so we wanted to break the courage of the King of Chu first so that the Chu State would not dare to intervene in the war in the Central Plains... Lu Buwei was thinking about it when Fan Ju suddenly asked: "What do you think?"
Lu Buwei was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "You are right."
"Then what do you think about the war?" Fan Ju asked again. Lu Buwei said with a smile: "Before I was appreciated by the master, I was just a humble businessman and I didn't know how to fight. Please forgive me.
." Fan Ju grinned, looked at King Qin and said: "This Mr. Lu Buwei is very eloquent and far-sighted. I heard that he understands the languages of the seven countries. No matter what it is, he can solve the confusion for the young master...
.Such a person is not just a humble businessman."
King Qin then looked at him and said seriously: "Please tell me your opinion. I will not punish a person because of his words."
Lu Buwei bowed to the two of them and then said: "I think Ying Hou's strategy underestimated five people."
"Oh?" King Qin looked at Fan Ju, but there was no dissatisfaction on Fan Ju's face.
Lu Buwei then said: "Please allow me to tell this matter in detail, and please forgive me for being such a humble person talking about strategy in front of you..." He paused, and then continued: "You despise
Lord Wu An, you used Lord Wu An as bait, but you just gave him an impossible order. I know King Han, he is a stupid king. Lord Wu An cannot conquer Korea, but he can scare the King of Han.
Force him to do your bidding."
"You underestimated Ma Fujun. I was in Qin and read many of Ma Fujun's works. Ma Fujun is a wise man. If he knew about Qin's attack on Chu, would he have led people to rescue him? Will his support cause any harm?
What about the failure of your strategy?”
"You have underestimated Lord Xinling and Lord Pingyuan. They are both world-famous sages. Lord Ma Fu does not have many troops. You may think that he cannot have any impact on the war. But if the two of them send reinforcements and join forces with Lord Ma Fu,
Soldiers, let Ma Fujun lead the elite soldiers of Zhao, Wei, and South Korea to participate in the war between Qin and Chu. Isn't he still ineffective?"
"You have underestimated Lord Chun Shen. Lord Chun Shen is the Prime Minister of Chu State. If Chu State is attacked, he will definitely try his best to save Chu State. He will ask Lord Ma Fu for help, and his eloquence is better than mine.
, he knows how to make Ma Fujun come to the rescue desperately, such as the poor Chu people who died miserably, the sage Xunzi in Chu State... These can make Ma Fujun come to the rescue desperately..."
Fan Ju looked down upon Lu Buwei at first, but after he said so many things, Fan Ju's face gradually became cautious, and his brows furrowed. Even the King of Qin looked at Lu Buwei a little differently, and Lu Buwei then lowered his head.
Without saying a word, King Qin looked at Fan Ju without asking. Fan Ju narrowed his eyes and asked, "Then what do you think I should do to arrange this matter?"
Lu Buwei said: "Please let Lord Wu An continue to intimidate King Han, and secretly submit a letter to King Han, telling him that as long as he is willing to kill Lord Ma Fu who came to rescue, Qin will help him defeat Zhao's army, and will never
Attack South Korea, protect South Korea, and return Shangdang to South Korea, and promise him wealth and supplies... The only thing South Korea needs to pay attention to is the Prime Minister Zhang Ping. Zhang Ping is a smart man, but he has no courage. Please send him
Send him wealth to express your respect for him...The King of Han will definitely not believe him."
"The only connection point between these five people is Ma Fujun. If Ma Fujun is killed by the King of Han, Wei Wuji and Zhao Dan will attack Korea crazily and will not stop until they kill the King of Han. Even if Pingyuan Jun of Wei wants to support him, he will not stop.
There is no general to command their soldiers, and the Chu State wants to ask for help, but there is nothing they can do... When the time comes, all you have to do is watch Zhao State attack South Korea and wait for the news that King Chu will move the capital."
Lu Buwei quickly finished his opinion, then lowered his head and refused to say more. King Qin's eyes flashed with an inexplicable light. He looked at Fan Ju. Fan Ju was silent for a moment, then he laughed and said to Lu Buwei: "You
You said it well, the king will reward you, please go back." Lu Buwei stood up, bowed to Fan Ju, and then left the palace. After Lu Buwei left, Fan Ju hurriedly looked at King Qin.
"What he said makes sense, but the King of Han cannot kill Ma Fujun. Let him tie up Ma Fujun and send him outside the city, and then let Lord Wu An take him back to Xianyang." Fan Ju said, King Qin laughed, and he
Standing up, his whole body was a little excited. Fan Ju had not seen King Qin so excited for a long time. The last time, when Bai Qi defeated Chu, King Qin looked a little at a loss.
"Let's do it this way. I will give an order to Lord Wu An. No one is allowed to hurt Lord Ma Fu. Otherwise, I will let him be buried with him... When Lord Ma Fu comes... No, I will personally go to greet Lord Ma Fu... to greet Lord Ma Fu.
There is no false image in Qin, maybe it’s time to set up a false image position... What do you think?" Fan Ju shook his head and said seriously: "If Mr. Ma Fu is willing to join Qin, I am willing to let him serve as the prime minister."
King Qin calmed down, sat in front of Fan Ju, held his hand, and said seriously: "Please don't say that. Uncle Fan has made such great contributions to Qin, how can I treat you badly because of Lord Ma Fu?"
?I would rather...not have Ma Fujun than treat you like this." Fan Ju laughed and said: "These days, the warriors have brought back a lot of Ma Fujun's words and deeds. If his ideas are used in Qin
The country, one king and the world, I may still be able to see..."
"If I could live to see this day, I would be willing to pick up a hoe and work with farmers in the countryside."
The monarch and his ministers chatted for a while, and then King Qin said: "I asked Lu Buwei to come here just to see him. I didn't expect that he has such a talent. It seems that I can feel at ease with strangers.
He has such a sage beside him, he is even more outstanding than his father..." Fan Ju also nodded and said: "I have never thought about the method he mentioned. The original strategy was to use the Chu Kingdom.
, that he mentioned it... really surprised me."
The two people quickly changed their strategies and continued planning.
At this time, Lu Buwei also sat in front of Ying Yiren. The foreigner enthusiastically took Lu Buwei in and let him sit in front of him, even though now Yiren's status has improved and he has become the prince of Qin.
, but his attitude towards Lu Buwei has not changed. He still respects Lu Buwei as usual. After arriving in Qin, he followed Lu Buwei's instructions, made friends with the nobles in Qin, and respected Fan Ju as an elder.
.
He also helped Fan Ju obtain a lot of words and deeds about Ma Fujun, and gradually secured his current position.
The stranger did not ask what Lu Buwei had seen in the palace, but just chatted with him. Lu Buwei took the initiative and said: "I went to the palace today because the king wanted to formally determine your status. Your current position was given by An Guojun."
Yes, but the king doesn’t like Lord An. He summoned me personally just for this matter. Fortunately, I answered the king’s question. If the king truly recognizes you, you will move into the new courtyard tomorrow..."
Lu Buwei told the foreigner what happened in the palace in detail. When he heard that Lu Buwei suggested that the King of Han kill Zhao Kuo, the foreigner stood up suddenly, shook his head and said, "You, you don't know.
How much does my father love Ma Fujun? How could he let the King of Han kill him? You should let the King of Han detain Ma Fujun and send him to Xianyang!"
Lu Buwei laughed and said: "Sir, I heard that showing off your knowledge in front of wise men and showing off your wisdom in front of kings are very dangerous things. That's why I don't let you participate in court meetings or make friends.
Because of Lord Wu An, Wang Lu, and Meng Ao, I have raised questions, and Ying Hou will be happy to help me correct my shortcomings. Your Majesty will praise my intelligence and think that I will grow up and become a wise minister to assist you in the future.
Isn’t that a great thing?”
The foreigner was stunned for a moment, and then he sat seriously in front of Lu Buwei.
He held Lu Buwei's hand and said seriously: "I will treat you just like the king treats Ying Hou. Your future status will not be lower than the current Ying Hou... With you by my side, I will not
I will no longer resent myself for not having a wise man like Yinghou to assist me."
At this moment, the envoy of the King of Qin came here. The King of Qin rewarded him with many treasures, and also rewarded Lu Buwei with a lot of wealth. The envoy smiled and told the foreigner that the king gave him a brand new courtyard.
He moved in and lived there.
ps: Come on, come on, come on, bet on whether Fan Ju’s strategy will succeed or not. Will the King of Han tie up Ma Fujun and send him to Qin? Let’s place your bets!
