Chapter 9 Chapter Nine

Sun Wu and his servant Tian Di rushed all the way to Chu State.For ten years, Chu State experienced wars almost every year.Wu State and Chu State never stopped their troops. King Helu of Wu—formerly known as Gongzi Guang—conquered the Chu State on a large scale, and once plundered the mother of Chu Prince Jian to Gusu.Xiao Zhan even did what he said.Not long ago, girls from the border towns of the two countries picked mulberry leaves and competed for them.For a few mulberry leaves, first the parents and brothers of the girls on both sides fought each other, and then the two border cities fought each other, and the people of Chu destroyed the small town of Wu.Later, the king of Wu led an army to suppress the border, and he had to break through the two cities of Juchao and Zhongli to be considered psychologically balanced.The people of Chu were barbaric, and no adult man could walk without a sword. If he caught a suspicious person from the state of Wu, he might have his arms and legs chopped off, or even beheaded.Therefore, Sun Wu and Tian Di concealed their whereabouts, stayed overnight at Xiaoxing, and worked very hard all the way.

In Chu State Guard, Tian Di tried every means to find Yaoli who was in the Qingji army.If you want to leave, you will be dry, lost your right arm, and half of you are like a tumbler, crookedly coming to the post to meet Sun Wu secretly. Sun Wu entertained him with wine and meat to leave.If you feel like a debtor, you will feel ashamed when you see your creditor. Sun Wu knew in his heart that of course he was not forced to pay debts, and saying that he was forced to die was a little bit off. Sun Wu's demeanor was very peaceful. When old friends met, they were very cordial and did not mention the assassination celebration.You can't hold back, saying that although you have been accepted by Qingji, you can't get close to Qingji.Surrounded by warriors, Qingji sleeps with one eye open and rests his sword on his pillow.According to the strategy taught to me by the master, I have already persuaded the man to choose elite soldiers. Ten days later, the boat master will go east and north to attack the state of Wu.As he spoke, he lamented that he had failed Mr. Sun's kindness and the entrustment of the King of Wu. The goal he pursued by chopping his hands and killing his wife had not been achieved so far. He became more and more ashamed, burst into tears, and slapped himself on the face .

Sun Wu hurriedly grabbed the hand that was about to leave: "You don't have to hurt yourself like this. Brother Li's honesty, loyalty, and bravery are unforgettable and engraved in Sun Wu's heart. Listen to what I said, after ten days of celebrating the death, isn't it time to attack Wu? It means that the time has come. Isn't this time at any time? Yes, it comes like lightning, fleeting, you have to catch it." Yaoli said, "Master please teach me." Sun Wu said: "You can bury Qingji in water. You will understand when the time comes." to leave.

Sun Wu laughed out loud. Tian Di asked, "What are you laughing at, sir?" Sun Wu said with a smile: "When I smiled, Qingji was just an ordinary man. I didn't know how to gather the princes to conquer Wu, and I came to die alone; when I laughed two times, I finally didn't expect that the people who were in the same boat would be the ones who buried him in the belly of a fish. The embankment was destroyed by ants; these three... well, let’s not talk, prepare the horse and go on the road.” Qingji is "following" Sun Wu's plan. The mighty warship is going east and north along the Yangtze River, and the westerly wind is hunting and rolling the big banner.Qing Ji stood on the bow of the boat like a tower. This man was surprisingly full of energy and physical strength, and his eyes were as sharp as lightning.People say that he can jump into the air and reach out to catch swallows, and that he can strangle a bear to death with his hands together. It is true, but courage is more than enough, but strategy is not enough.His credulity and contempt for Yao Li was his fatal mistake.That Yaoli Huangyouyou came crying and defected to him with one arm, which immediately aroused his bloody desire to conquer Wu and avenge the murder of his father Wang Liao, so he took Yaoli in and planted the root of disaster.Although he has also paid attention to Yaoli's actions, although he has never let Yaoli get close, but at this moment, Qingji not only let Yaoli get on his boat, but also let Yaoli lead the way around. , it was a big mistake.He thought, one is where to abandon the boat and land, and where to launch an attack, only Yao Li can be the guide; If he strikes, even if he does, he Qingji can blow him into the river with one breath.He is so confident.

The wind on the river is like an arrow.The boat travels like a shuttle. The boatman was about to leave, and he couldn't hold the halberd with one arm, so he had to hold it under his armpit.The autumn wind whizzed against the river, and I couldn't stand upright even if I wanted to stand up. I always felt that I was about to be thrown into the river by the wind, and my body was floating upwards, so I had to lower my position and kneel on the bow of the boat.His heart was swelling right now, getting very big, beating like a drum.The liver and gallbladder were twitching nervously, his mouth was full of bitter taste.As the guide, he is the first person in Jiang Chuan's boat division at the moment.He knelt in front of Qingji, with his back facing Qingji.There seemed to be eyes growing on his spine, watching Qingji's every move.He knew that compared with Qingji's physical strength, he was like Mount Tai compared to Pengcao, if he made a move, he could only succeed in one fell swoop.He felt proud and proud in his heart, the life and death of young master Qingji, and the safety of Wu Guosheji were all tied around his neck at this moment.Thanks to Superman's prophet, Sun Tzu, for making him, a nameless rat in an incomplete poor alley wine shop, become a pivotal figure.In the future, Tai Shigong will also have to write the word "Yao Li" respectfully in the history books.However, is now the momentous opportunity that Mr. Sun Wusun said?Mr. Sun said, "You can bury Qingji in water." Is this the water?No, not yet.The boat was with the wind, if he immediately turned to face Qingji, it would be against the wind, he knew that his physical strength was weak.

waiting.Tormented by waiting. Yaoli's armpits holding the halberd were sweating, sticky and uncomfortable.The wind blew over, and he shivered. He maintained the posture of the first soldier on a river boat, his eyes were only fixed on the direction of Wu State in front of him, and the bronze halberd he held was also pointing towards Wu State.His incomparably loyal attitude completely dismantled Qingji's line of defense. Suddenly, why did the wind turn? In this instant, the wind swirled in a strange way, changing from west wind to east wind, blowing away Qingji's shirt. The ship is about to go sideways.opportunity! "Flash" timing!

Not to think too much, kicked away with his right leg, jumped up like a frog, turned his body, the halberd drew a half circle, and then, taking advantage of the wind on the river, all the people and the halberd rushed towards Qingji, like that, seems to want to get away from himself and insert himself into Qingji's chest. The long halberd was inserted through Qingji's heart, and pierced out from the back of the spine. The speed was so fast that the tip of the halberd pierced through Qingji's chest and back without even blood. Qingji yelled "Ah!" and grabbed the long handle of the halberd with his hand.

Yaoli was still trying to stir the bronze halberd, but he couldn't move the halberd at all. He hung up, holding the handle of the halberd, and at the other end of the halberd, he was lifted up and lifted high. I want to let go, I want to dive into the water and escape. With a halberd on his body, Qingji took a step forward, grabbed Li's hair, and lifted it up like a chicken.Only then did the soldiers come to their senses, and ran over, calling out repeatedly, "Young Master!" Qingji sat calmly on the bow of the boat, pressed the key to the water, the whole thing sank, and then floated up again, a total of three times, drank a lot of water, only rolled his eyes, and had no time to speak up.It wasn't until Qingji put him on his lap again that he was dripping with water, that he was out of breath.

Yaoli said: "Child Qingji, do you now know that there are things you can do and things you can't do in the world? Do you know that there is a person named Yaoli who is not weak but brave?" "Qingji didn't hear about it until he died, so it's too late to know each other?" "It's not too late, please take a look at Grandpa." "Haha," Qingji laughed loudly, "haha, there really is such a warrior in the world, did he stick his halberd on Qingji's body?" Qingji looked about to leave.To leave and look at Qingji. Qingji grabbed Yoshiki's head and looked carefully at Yoshiki's child's face.Because of the choking and excitement, his face turned blue, but he tried his best to look arrogant.Yaoli also looked carefully at Qingji's big face, which was close at hand, it seemed to have infinite sadness and resentment, but also admiration, he lost blood in an instant, turning from red to pale.

All the soldiers stretched out their halberds: "Kill this villain!" "Chop into meat paste!" "Young master, let go." Qing Ji shook his head: "No. I really admire Yao Li's bravery. Go away, you all go away! Let him go! How can you kill two warriors in one day? Go away—" Qingji pushed Yaoli off his lap. Qingji suddenly pulled out the halberd from his chest. A cavity of blood suddenly climbed up the mast, splashed on the sail, and slowly spread away. The sail of blood whimpers and weeps in the autumn wind. The boat docked.Surrounded by Qingji's corpse, the soldiers who covered their faces and wept, no one cared to leave.

To leave the shore.Sitting blankly on the shore. Until Qingji's sailors all returned, the blood-colored sail mast also disappeared among the waves and foam on the river... It is already evening.To turn around. In the borderlands of Chu State, on the bank of the Yangtze River, the reed flowers all over the eyes, and the blood-stained sunset glow one after another, like tens of millions of cranes, bleeding and flapping their wings. His work is done.His heart was confused and empty.He thought he should die, and Qingji could have crushed him to death at the last moment, but he was alive; his wife could have continued to work in the winery and should have lived, but she died instead.Qingji was supposed to inherit the throne of Wang Liao. He was the son of the old king of Wu, but he was killed by him. He Lu was originally the new king who took the throne after killing the old king, but he served him.What exactly is going on?He asked himself: What the hell did you do?Unkind, unrighteous, unwise, only brave!Do you still want to go back to King Helu to ask for a reward?What kind of title will your majesty bestow on this disfigured and disfigured family?Since your family is destroyed, your wife is killed, and your body is disabled, what's the use of having a title?When people come to this world, is it destined to do a few things, and when they are done, is it over? He shed tears.Cry like a baby. He walked silently from the shore into the water, and walked towards the heart of the turbulent river. Suddenly, he stopped: Sun Wu!Mr. Sun! On the opposite bank, Sun Wu was wearing linen clothes, sitting and blowing Tao Xun!Sacrificial offerings were placed in front of Sun Wu, incense was lit, steamed meat was placed on wooden stools, and preserved fruits were placed in clay bean pots.There are also bamboo ones, filled with new millet. This is called tasting, which means to let the dead taste the newly cooked millet first. "Mr. Sun is a living sacrifice and you want to leave?" Yaoli shouted desperately. The sound of Jiang Tao and Tao Xun reverberated together.Tao Xun's voice was intermittent and fluttering, like a ghost crying about something. "Mr. Sun knew the result a long time ago!" Tao Xun's voice remained the same, and Jiang Tao's voice remained the same. "Mr. Sun has already known the result! It is inhumane to give up his wife's life to honor the king; it is unrighteous to kill the son of the old king for the sake of the new king; it is not wise to show off the courage of the moment. Mr. Sun, This is what you told me to do!" Tao Xun was still crying.Yaoli kept walking towards Jiangxin. A row of small waves in front of him knocked down Yaoli, who had a severed arm, and submerged him, causing some foam to appear on the surface of the river. Sun Wu bowed to Jiangzhong three times, silently, without saying anything... Wu Wanghelu was very happy. Immediately held a banquet to "congratulate" Qingji's death, the king was relieved of his heart disease, and since then he will sleep much more peacefully.For a while, the courtiers gathered, the concubines danced, and the musicians played bells, drums, silk and bamboo to their fullest.Although the King of Wu strictly demanded to abide by the conventions, avoid extravagance and frugality, and only prepare some simple vegetables, melons and fruits, the water and wine were still intoxicating, and the atmosphere was very lively, as if the palace was celebrating a festival. He Lu was slightly drunk, but he kept raising his glass. Wu Zixu took the opportunity to mention that there is no one who has made great achievements, Sun Wu. How can we do without Sun Wu? Wu Zixu then used the small victory of "getting away from assassination to celebrate Ji" to demonstrate the ingenuity of Sun Tzu's "Yongjian" strategy in the Art of War, exaggerating how outstanding and brave the people recommended by Sun Tzu were. Dang, take one as a hundred.Fu Gai agreed, and Fu Chai had no objection.Concubine Concubine Concubine Concubine Concubine Concubine Concubine Concubine Concubine Concubine Concubine especially said, "Your Majesty is as broad-minded as the sea, and recruits wise men from all over the world. Naturally, Sun Wu will not be left out in the cold." Naturally, He Lu thought in his heart, only he knew that if Sun Wu was not used, Concubine San would be unhappy;Naturally, he will make a choice, and the time to appoint Sun Wu has come. He Lu said, "I read the thirteen chapters of "Sun Tzu's Art of War" at night, and I am really a wonderful article. However, just because of the fact that I want to avoid assassination and celebration, it cannot prove that Sun Wu can command thousands of troops. The widow thinks Try Sun Wu's skills, and call him into the palace immediately." Fu Gai said: "I heard that Sun Wu has disappeared." Concubine San: "Isn't it urgent to wait for the king to summon you? Oh, if you go to a foreign country, you will suffer for the sister of the concubine." Wu Zixu said: "Your Majesty, you must not lose a talented person. Why don't you show respect to the sage and see what happened?" He Lu said: "The widow has trusted you, so stop talking." He Lu stood up, his head was a little dizzy, it seemed that he had drunk too much wine, when he walked out of the palace, a gust of wind blew, and he staggered a little, it was because of the alcohol. "Haha, the widow is in high spirits!" Wu Zixu almost led the king to Sun Wu's mansion, no matter what "immortal" or not. Of course, this is a good opportunity. Sun Tzu has not yet returned home. Silk Girl and Yiluo came to see her. He Lu said unsteadily, "Pass on the widow's words, let Sun Wu come back immediately, and immediately enter the palace to meet the widow." Say, go. When he arrived at the door, He Lu glanced at Yi Luo: "Oh, Concubine San, why are you here?" Yiluo: "The little girl is Yiluo, Concubine San's younger sister." Wu Zixu said, "My lord, don't you remember?" He Lu: "Oh, what do you remember? I'm a bit too drunk! Go back to the palace!" Just walked out the door.The sound of hooves shattered.Sun Wu hurried back. So, a coincidence made a historical picture: He Lu not only visited Sun Wu in the farmhouse and mansion, but also watched from afar in the midst of the Chu Chu autumn wind, waiting for Sun Wu to return. The monarch and his subjects returned to the house. The travel-worn Sun Tzu looked peaceful, quietly waiting for his long-awaited moment. King Helu of Wu: "Mr. Sun is the first to kill Qingji. My widow will reward you heavily." "Your Majesty, Sun Wu does not seek rewards, but seeks to use Sun Tzu's Art of War to relieve the King's worries, to stabilize the country and govern the army, and to ally the princes." "Please tell me, Mr. Sun, where is the essence of the thirteen chapters of "Sun Tzu's Art of War"?" As soon as Sun Wu talked about his art of war, it was wound up and touched that sensitive nerve.He wished he could discuss all of his favorite "Art of War" immediately, and the eloquence could not be stopped.However, He Lu made Jiu Nao's mind unable to concentrate even if he wanted to concentrate. As a king, he naturally knew that Sun Wu's grand theory was important, but he drank too much, his eyes were hazy, and he only used his eyes to see Then Yiluo came to serve tea.Isn't this the concubine?Why not Concubine San?Concubine Concubine Zan might have to lose three points to her.Such beauty, shouldn't it be the few who are blessed to enjoy it?How did he fall into this person's mouth in a daze? However, Sun Wu was discussing very seriously: "Before Sun Tzu, although there were Lu Shang, Cao GUI, and Sima Ziyu who talked about wars, they were not complete; although there were Guan Zi's debates, Sima's art of war was not a grand structure. The minister's art of war, once grasped The overall situation of the war is in hand, and the ever-changing war is closely tracked. It can be said that those who preceded "Sun Tzu", Sun Tzu has no omissions; What? No. Let’s take the essence of the Thirteen Chapters of the King’s Questions to His Ministers. The essence should be in the words “cautious war” and “total victory”. Wielding troops is a major matter for the country, and it is the way of life and death, so we must be careful. Be careful, this is one. The best strategy in war is strategy, followed by diplomacy, and the second is the use of troops. The worst strategy is to siege the city. The battle must be victorious and you can fight, but the soldier who surrenders without fighting is a good man. ..." Sun Wu's words stopped abruptly. Of course, he could talk for three days and three nights about the art of war that he wrote with painstaking efforts, without repeating a word.He hasn't said anything about the strategy and tactics of "total victory". However, He Lu's eyelids were fighting. Sun Tzu could hardly bear it anymore.He can't stand others - even the king's respect, disrespect and contempt for his art of war.He rattled the bamboo slips on the case table. Fortunately, He Lu immediately felt the other party's stopped mouth, as if he woke up and opened his eyes. "Ah—Mr. Sun, can you try your art of war?" "Tried and tested!" Wu Zixu: "Your Majesty, I will mobilize troops and horses tomorrow, and ask Mr. Sun to try it under King Wu's platform." He Lu looked at Yi Luo: "Tell them to try." Still drunk. Wu Zixu: "Your Majesty, have you drunk too much? Please go back to the palace, Your Majesty." Then he winked at Sun Wu. Unexpectedly, the drunken king was still the king, and he didn't like Wu Zixu's words. "Nonsense! When did the widow drink?" Wu Zixu hurriedly bowed and bowed: "Your Majesty, please forgive me. But, please tell me, Your Majesty, how does a little girl, Yiluo, demonstrate Sun Tzu's art of war?" "The widow is saying that the women in the harem will practice the art of war. Why, can't Sun Tzu's art of war be tested on women, children and children?" Sun Tzu seemed to be angry, and replied: "Try it!" He Lu: "Women, children and children can also be trained to be mighty and majestic?" Yiluo was winking at Sun Wu, Wu Zixu went to pull Sun Wu's sleeve, Sun Wu shook off Wu Zixu's hand: "Of course." He Lu laughed: "Haha, Wu Zixu, Wu Zixu, you can see that Mr. Sun has tried it, and you even pulled Mr. Sun's sleeve. The action of you pulling the sleeve can be clearly seen by the widow. How dare you say that the widow eats it?" Are you drunk?" "I dare not." "Go back to the palace. Tomorrow, we will line up the harem Fendai and show them to everyone. Go back to the palace." The king went back to the palace to sober up. Sun Tzu was furious. He stood facing the window for a long time without saying a word.That white face turned blue. He could see clearly that King Helu was drunk.But even if the king of a country is drunk, he still keeps his promises.In his heart, he didn't want to admit that He Lu was drunk, and He Lu ordered him to perform a test of military skills with women. Isn't it because He Lu always despised him?The use of Sun Tzu's Art of War for the beauties in the harem may be just a game in the eyes of the king.This not only made Sun Wu feel frustrated, but also humiliated.game?game!In the future, when the two armies join forces, the body and head will be split into two parts in an instant. Is it also a game?Yes, it's "Game of Death", "The Last Game", it's not fun. Both Yiluo and Bo Nu stood timidly aside, not daring to show their air. half an hour?Yiluo said: "Sir, don't be angry." "Go away." "Sir, my concubine knows that the spring water in the mountains is clear and can be used for drinking, brewing wine, and washing hair. The stream outside the mountain is dirty, so you might as well irrigate the garden and wash clothes. This is to live with the situation." "Do you dare to ask Sun Tzu to follow the crowd?" "Sir, calm down. What the concubine means is that the king told you to train the women in the harem, it's just a game." "Game? Haha! Game!" "Since it's a game, why take it seriously?" "Is Sun Tzu's Art of War a game for women and children?" "Since it's not a game, why should you be angry, sir?" Sun Wu was drawn in, this clever Yiluo! Can't cry, can't laugh. Yiluo's soft look and innocent and bright eyes all showed that she was doing her best to relieve Sun Wu's worries, and she was offering advice. "Sir, you promised the king to practice the art of war in the harem, but are you speaking out of anger?" "..." "Sir's military strategy, sir's request to govern the army, is there no way to deal with women?" "nonsense!" "Since that's the case, why are you angry, sir? What else can I say?" The silk lady also came to comfort her: "Master, the silk lady never interferes with your affairs. However, training the court ladies tomorrow will probably be more difficult than performing a test of thousands of troops. Which of those court ladies is not called the king's pampering? Calm down, Qing, so you can do it yourself." "You - all go." The silk girl and Yiluo retreated, and Wu Zixu came back in a hurry, and said angrily: "Good Sun Wu! Wu Zixu is really helpless to you! Even if you have great abilities, how dare you fight against the king? Even if the king talks drunk, who dares to deceive the king? You can't stop it , give you a wink and you don't care, you are young and energetic! You show off your courage! You don't care about the consequences! Sun Wu, Sun Wu, let's see how you settle this case? Come, come, come into the palace and meet the king with me, In front of Chen Yu, please excuse me from this game!" "Who said it was a game?" "It's not a game, what is it?" "Wu Gong teaches warfare, I, Sun Wu, take it seriously." "what?" "really." "This is getting worse!" "People in the world can laugh at the king for taking Sun Tzu's art of war as a joke, but people in the world can't laugh at Sun Wu's incompetence!" When Sun Wu said these words, he had already calmed down, calm and determined. Wu Zixu was dumbfounded. Sun Wu said: "Doctor Wu, Sun Wu came to Wu from a long way from Qi, not to play games. If you want to leave, chop off your hands, kill your wife, and be buried in the waves, you shouldn't be a king and give me something." game' cause." Of course, if it is a "game", it is also a dangerous "game", a "game" in which one's wealth and life are used as bets. Why did Sun Tzu have to do this "game"? Is it a contest with Wu Wang Helu? Do you have to prove yourself and your art of war? Wu Zixu said: "Mr. Chang, you must be the leader of this pretty lady in pink, the head of the pavilion of the women in the harem?" Sun Wu laughed: "Doctor Wu, why are you laughing at Sun Wu?" "Wu Zixu doesn't want to be like this!" "Doctor Wu, just wait and see Sun Wu will turn the women in the harem into a majestic formation!" irreparable. Wu Zixu heaved a long sigh: "It seems that even a person with extraordinary intelligence will become foolish when he encounters personal interests! Sun Changqing is no exception! You can't be hard or soft on the beauties in the harem. You can't be angry, you can't laugh, you can't hit, and you can't touch them. They are all the cusps of the king's heart, the pearls in his eyes... But since the king has given the order, and the minister has made a decision, Wu Zixu has no choice but to give you a word, enough is enough. Wu Zixu will Please ask your majesty to order me to be the supervisor of the army, to tide over the difficulties with you, I hope the heavens and gods will bless you!" "Thank you, Doctor Wu." That great king, Helu, returned to the palace. When he woke up, he tried his best to recall what happened just now. He remembered that he had been to the grandson's mansion, what he had said, and what orders he had issued, but he couldn't remember it. So he summoned Wu Zixu again. Question: "Wu Aiqing, I'm drunk—" "When did Your Majesty drink alcohol? Didn't Your Majesty say that you didn't drink?" "Oh? What else did the widow say?" "Your Majesty ordered Sun Wu to teach warfare to the concubines in the harem tomorrow under the King Wu's platform, and demonstrate the art of war." He Lu was taken aback. "Oh, you can't do it, you can't do it! How can you make a joke? This wine is really a mistake, so I ask Dr. Wu to remind you more in the future." "Your Majesty, the most urgent task is Sun Wu's rehearsal tomorrow. It can be canceled. Please take back your order." "Then what did Sun Wu say?" "Your Majesty's order, Sun Wu really wants to try his skills." Concubine San quietly said to the king, "Your Majesty, let him have a try." Concubine Mei: "Your Majesty, can my concubine wear armor? I want to try armor immediately. Concubine wearing armor must be majestic. Please allow me, Your Majesty." He Lu laughed loudly: "Is there any reason why the widow does not follow the principle of loving the concubine? Come, give each of the two concubines a pair of rhinoceros armor. Oh, concubine, this rhinoceros armor is made of the leather of the best rhinoceros. People say that the lifespan of a rhinoceros is three hundred years old." ', it can be worn for three hundred years!" Concubine Mei: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward." Concubine San: "Your Majesty rewards you with a three-hundred-year-old rhinoceros armour, and your concubines will serve you for three hundred years!" Wu Zixu said: "Your Majesty, please take it back!" The guards obeyed the order and presented the rhinoceros armor. He Lu immediately stood up with a laugh: "Haha, the widow personally dressed the two concubines neatly. Doctor Wu, go down." Wu Zixu: "Your Majesty!" He Lu: "How can a widow turn back on what he says?"