History of the Great Zhou Dynasty

Chapter 180 Yangce·Ruling the country with the country

One month later——

Because of Feng Yun's policy, Baiyue took the road to Yangyue, but was defeated and fled. The king of Yangyue could only take away some members of the clan and soldiers loyal to Yangyue, and few common people of Yangyue had the opportunity to follow him.

It leaves.

At this point, the war between Yangyue and E came to an end due to the death of Bao Xiang.

The Chu State used all its strength to devour the land of Baiyue!

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"Have you heard that your Majesty is requesting a title from the Emperor for the victory over Yang Yue?"

"Buzz buzz..."

On the streets of Chu State, a person said this, and there were endless comments and echoes around him.

Feng Yun was wearing a curved robe with velvet lining. Hearing the sounds around him, he also sighed.

"The people of Chu admire Zhou's etiquette and hope to be recognized by the emperor as a polite people. Now that the king of Chu is taking this opportunity to ask for a title, it's hard for anyone in Chu not to be happy."

Looking at the Chu people who were happy and talking to each other, Feng Yun smiled and shook his head.

The guard on the other side, Xiang Yan, also looked happy, but did not notice Feng Yun's unusual behavior.

"drive!"

"Give Way!"

Qu Yuan rode his horse and headed towards the Chu Palace.

Feng Yun pulled Xiang Yan to the side and let him go like the Chu people around him.

"Yangyue is unsettled again."

Xiang Yan frowned.

Yangyue was captured, and the Chu State tried its best to control it and manage the remaining people in various places. However, even if there were no major disasters, there were constant minor ones.

For this reason, Sun Shuao sent Qu Yuan to Yangyue to take charge.

But even so, it's still troublesome.

But now, Qu Yuan has returned. He is afraid that he will encounter some trouble again, otherwise he will not return in person.

"This is normal." Feng Yun looked at Qu Yuan, who was walking away to report the political figures to Lord Chu, with a wave of emotion in his eyes.

"Even when King Yangyue was there, there were bandits and chaos in the land of Yangyue, let alone this time of change of kingdoms?"

"At this time, all the officials and generals from Yangyue who were sent far away will become the thieves they were before."

After sighing, Feng Yun said nothing.

Xiang Yan asked.

"Fengzi, isn't there a way to solve it?"

Feng Yun smiled.

He is not an official of Chu, nor is he a guest of the King of Chu. The Prime Minister of Chu is here, so what can he do to discuss?

"Everything is in vain, and no one person can fix it. Chu has its own wisdom, doesn't it?"

Feng Yun said: "Let's go. Today we agreed to visit the place where red paint is produced."

"No." Xiang Yan was helpless.

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Chu Palace——

"Your Majesty, most of the cities in Yangyue are now occupied by Chu, but many Yangyue people have brought their families to the mountains and harassed them from time to time. I would also like to ask your Majesty to order Chu officials to go out to Yangyue to serve in order to resist the attacks from various places.

chaos."

In the hall, Qu Yuan was sitting on the banquet, and next to him was the Prime Minister Sun Shuao, and there were some scholar-bureaucrats on the left and right.

Your Majesty is at the head of the table, looking at Qu Yuan as if he is thinking.

He motioned to Sun Shuao who was beside him.

At this time, Sun Shuao was in charge of political affairs.

Sun Shuao just thought for a moment and then bowed and said: "Your Majesty, the officials of Chu State are very limited. If it is good to occupy one city, but the whole of Yangyue... will transfer officials there, which may affect the development of Chu State itself."

Chu Jun frowned.

"Is there no one in my heart?"

"Um?"

"I Chu Mingming have such... uh."

Lord Chu wanted to say that there were so many powerful and powerful families in Chu State, but if he really arranged them like this, it would be the same as enfeoffment.

Enfeoffments must be made, but they must not all be given out.

In this regard, Chu Jun did not go deeper, but this matter of political importance was his shortcoming.

"What can the Prime Minister do?"

Chu Jun asked.

Sun Shuao saluted and said: "The land of Yangyue has many mountains and fields and few plains. It is not as open as our Chu land. We, Chu, are not as good as choosing the main ones and controlling them, and leaving the rest free."

"The soldiers from the Chu region need to be trained and then sent to Guangdong to expand the cities in Guangdong."

When Chu Jun heard this, he pondered...

"What about the Yangyue survivors, where will they move and who will control them?"

Feng Yun's strategy reduced the number of battles for the Chu State and easily captured Yangyue, but it also left too many Yangyue survivors. At this time, he had food in hand and could control one or two, but he could not just control it without turning it into something.

Chu's labor requires a long-term plan.

Where to move?

The Chu region is not as rich as Yangyue. If we really move to the Chu region, who would agree?

Sun Shuao knew this very well, and so did the scholar-bureaucrats in the palace.

"Your Majesty, why don't you let me go to the Palace of Classics to discuss with Fengzi?"

Hearing the sound, Chu Jun snorted coldly.

"Why, even with the talent of the Prime Minister, there is nothing we can do?"

Even though he said this, Chu Jun knew Sun Shuao's talent well.

He had only been in power for a few months, but the development of the Chu State was in good order and more prosperous than before. Just talking about the cost of the war with Yangyue, under Sun Shuao's policy, was not worth mentioning to Chu.

This shows Sun Shuao's ability in governing domestic affairs.

In response to Chu Jun's rhetorical question, Sun Shuao shook his head.

"Your Majesty, this policy of pacifying the remnant people was developed by Fengzi. I also read Guofengzi's book, and based on the feelings of promoting Cantonese, I published a 'strategy of attacking with gentleness', and took over this task."

"However, the affairs of the country are so great that even if I am proud of myself, I cannot act with pride, so I hope that the wisdom of many wise men will help me choose the one who is suitable for the administration of the country."

After Sun Shuao finished speaking, he looked around again.

"If you have any strategies, you can present them one by one and discuss national affairs together."

Hearing this, Chu Jun nodded. He knew that Sun Shuao was a rigorous person.

He was not impatient about this either.

He glanced around and nodded, showing his support for Sun Shuao.

Seeing this, many people spoke up.

Among them, Qu Yuan also expressed his thoughts, which surprised Chu Jun slightly. This thought was different from those around him.

But I feel relieved when I think that Qu Yuan studied Taoism and it was he who copied Fengzi's book.

Observe the world and control it.

This was Qu Yuan's strategy for imperial rule after observing the situation in Yangyue during this period.

"..."

…By the time I finished talking, it was already dark.

"Retreat for now, let's discuss it tomorrow." Chu Jun signaled to Sun Shuao...

And at night, in the palace of classics——

"Fengzi."

"Fengzi."

Qu Yuan and Sun Shuao both went to the Palace of Classics.

The maid pours tea...

"I wonder why you two are here?"

"Yuan is stupid." Qu Yuan bowed first and said to Feng Yun: "I have been in Yangyue for nearly a month, but the chaos in Yangyue has not been solved. At this time, I still have to come to Fengzi for ideas."

Came to ask for advice...

Feng Yun nodded and looked at Sun Shuao on the side.

Sun Shuao knew that Feng Yun was a straightforward person, but at this time he was not as oblique as Qu Yuan.

He spoke frankly about the situation in Yangyue at this time and told everyone in the hall today what they should do.

Qu Yuan's strategy was for the end——

If there are not enough people to govern the country, you can first use troops to suppress it, move low-yield cities, and stabilize the people. Wait until the people of Chu come out, and then take office...

Qu Yuan hoped to look to Feng Yun, as if he wanted Feng Yun to evaluate him, but he was afraid that Feng Yun would be dissatisfied.

Sun Shuao smiled and finished speaking.

Feng Yun pondered for a while.

"Although the temporary solution can solve the problem of the lack of many scholars in Chu, it cannot solve the chaos caused by the harassment of the remaining people in Guangdong."

After hearing this evaluation, Qu Yuan was disappointed.

He bowed and said, "Fengzi, this strategy was inspired by Yu Guanfengzi's "The Kingdoms: Baiyue". At this time, I am not good at learning, so I ask Fengzi to take charge of it."

Feng Yun saw it and pondered.

"But it can be done."

Qu Yuan was surprised and exhaled.

Feng Yun looked at Sun Shuao and asked.

"I wonder what Prime Minister Chu will do?"

Everyone's strategy was discussed, but Sun Shuao did not express his thoughts.

Sun Shuao smiled.

"The people of Yangyue and Shunchu can be gathered together to form a main city, and Dr. Qu can be in charge, so that it can be built into a big city."

"There are no plains in the land of Yangyue. There is little farming and there is no need to build small towns."

"There are many mountains and copper mines, which can be the copper smelting land of Chu. Its people make a living by mining mountains and casting copper... We in Chu can provide their food and control them. When the copper tribute from their family reaches the standard, they can enter

The land of Chu is the people of Chu."

Simple, clear, once and for all.

Feng Yun nodded. He got it through hard work. The job was simple, but he was also a people who stayed in the same place. He could live his life without moving.

This policy also has the shadow of Feng Yun - the people who transformed Yangyue were called Chu.

Thinking...or maybe Feng Yun had already prepared the draft, and now he was just polishing it after getting more information about Yang Yue.

"Yu Guan, the land of Guangdong does not need many cities..."

As soon as these words came out, Qu Yuan, who had chosen many cities to wait, bowed his head in disappointment.

Feng Yun shook his head slightly, Qu Yuan's nature still needs to be experienced.

"However, the land of Yangyue is vast, and it cannot be limited to just one city..."

"It's not like this. Let the Yangyue King's capital be the main city, and the four main roads be the city. The main city will be used to station Chu soldiers. The poor people who moved to Chu will be used as slaves. Qu Yuan will rule it. It will be a place where military supplies are smelted and soldiers are cast.

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"As for the Sifang towns... I am looking for people who are still alive in Yangyue and have prestige, and let them summon the remaining people to form their own towns; while Chu controls their lines and governs the country."

"The so-called Chu control of its territory means that each town is not allowed to grow food, and can only mine mountains and mines, supplemented by other things, such as mulberry silkworms, weaving, hunting, and fur. Chu can provide food and exchange it with Chu money to ensure the needs of the people.

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"And when the remnants get Chu money, they can circulate it in the main city, communicate with people in other towns, and also communicate with the people of Chu."

"The so-called ruling the country by one country... It is this group of people who are causing chaos in Yangyue at this time."

"There is no need for supervision, as long as you control their connections and marry people with the surname Mi, the people in power will take the initiative to learn the rules of the Chu people, govern for Chu, and order the Yangyue survivors below to learn from Chu."

"At that time, the remaining people will make a living on Chu, and they will be no different from Chu. There will no longer be chaos among the remaining people in Guangdong, and there will no longer be any promotion of Yue."

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After Feng Yun finished speaking, Sun Shuao and Qu Yuan both thought about it.

The strategy is compatible with the two people's wishes. It not only pacifies the remnant people in a place, but also takes advantage of the chaos to honor the political leaders of the place...

"Wonderful, Fengzi's strategy is brilliant!" Qu Yuan stroked his palm.

On the contrary, as long as he sits in the main city, goes on inspection tours, or sends a few petty officials to supervise, Yangyue can be governed without seeking political talents from various places.

As for those Yangyue people who caused rebellion and became powerful people, they would naturally maintain their status and even flatter Chu, being more interested in them than the Chu scholars.

Qu Yuan smiled.

But Sun Shuao was not seen deep in thought...

He raised his eyes and met Feng Yun's unwavering eyes.

Feng Yun nodded to him.

Sun Shuao Na Na.

"This is Chu and Zhou..."

If Feng Yun's strategy could be successful, wouldn't it be the same as the current Chu and Zhou states?

The dignitaries of the Chu State studied the Zhou rites to the best of their ability, and regarded Zhou rites as superiors in order to seek Zhou's approval!

His flattering gesture is exactly the same as what Feng Yun expected from Yang Yue...

Sun Shuao was sad and frowned.

Looking for the solution...

Only when he was in the center did he realize that Feng Yun's plan was perfect!

How to solve it?

How to solve it!

At this time, the people of Chu were singing and dancing for joy because the king of Chu was asking for a title. The people were greatly shocked. Sun Shuao dared to tell the true relationship between Chu and Zhou Li. He was afraid that the next moment would shake the foundation of the country and split the people's hearts. What a tragedy.

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At this time, Qu Yuan calmed down a little after getting a good idea and looked at Sun Shuao and Feng Yun.

His grandson Shu'ao looked sad, as if he had been struck, and was stunned.

And Feng Yun looked out the window, a sliver of moonlight seemed to be waiting...

"Prime Minister, is there something wrong with Fengzi's strategy?"

When Sun Shuao heard this, Fang Cong woke up and said in a low voice: "No, Fengzi's strategy is wonderful. It is a great strategy for governing the country. It is like the rising sun. It is irreversible and it is a positive strategy."

"For a long time, Yangyue and Guangdong have all turned to Chu. If Chu recognizes it as its people, it will be the people of Chu. If it does not recognize it, its heart will be like a duck."

After receiving this reply, Qu Yuan bowed and hurriedly found a silk book to record Feng Yun's words.

At this time, Sun Shuao took advantage of this and asked Feng Yun in a low voice.

But Feng Yun took the lead and said: "I am aware of the world's outlook on the world, how to behave in the world, and how to govern the world. We should also know that the general trend is the trend and it is difficult to reverse it."

"Aren't the affairs of Chu State not the state of affairs of other countries?"

All countries...yes, except Zhou, all countries were trapped by Zhou rites.

"This is a general trend, and it is difficult to reverse it. Chu's current trend is at the peak of worshiping Zhou's rites. How can we take action?"

"It can be seen that the "Book of Changes" says that since the Ji Gua - the peak of prosperity has turned into decline, let's wait and see what will happen to Chu after this peak, and then think about its strategies."

"If you force yourself to go against the trend, you may end up standing against heaven and earth, and against humanity."

Feng Yun travels for the human race, how to confront the human race.

Hearing this, Sun Shuao also sighed.

Feng Yun didn't want to take action at this time, but he would still inform Chu Jun to find corresponding measures.

"This time, I'm sorry for disturbing you."

Sun Shuao stood up and saluted Feng Yun.

On the other side, Qu Yuan copied it completely, and like Sun Shuao, said goodbye to Feng Yun.

Now that Qu Yuan's interest is at its peak, if this plan is implemented, he will also be able to dominate the city and achieve great results in administration.

That is an entire Yangyue country!

Come in a hurry, go in a hurry.

The Palace of Classics fell into desertion again.

Late at night, Feng Yun looked into the distance...

"Mr. Shen Yinhua has not played the piano since he returned from the state of Zeng."

Shen Yinhua, a miserable person under the dictatorship of the powerful people in Chu State.

Thinking of Sun Shuao, he was worse than Shen Yinhua's clan, but he was the prime minister of Chu.

"It seems that the king of Chu also discovered the shortcomings of the dictatorship of the powerful people in Chu, so he sought a person from a non-rich family to take an important position to balance the powerful people in Chu."

"Mr. Sun Shu'ao is the person who is balanced, and Mr. Shen Yinhua... is the person who Chu Jun found out and thought is not enough for him to be balanced."

After thinking about it, Feng Yun sighed for the monarch of Chu State at this time.

He has the wisdom to recognize people, the heart to appoint people, the determination of a king, and the power to command troops...

"If Chu is in his hands, it will be in vain if it does not prosper. But no one is perfect, so what is his shortcoming?"

Feng Yun thought to himself.

If it were before, he would not specifically look for shortcomings in a person, but after the battle of King Baiyue, he had to look for them.

The last words of the King of Baiyue before his death were so touching...

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At this time, Baiyue Kingdom, on top of the city wall——

The second elder came with information.

"King, King Yangyue captured the city of Ai and changed Ai to Houshang!"

Post business?

"Oh, Hou Shang...this King of Yangyue, has such wisdom?"

Li Yue sat high on the city wall of Baiyue City, softly gazing at the starry sky in the west.

"Send five thousand stones of rice and ten chariots of soldiers to the Later Shang Kingdom as a gift..."

The second elder on the side was shocked.

"Your Majesty, half a month ago the King of Yangyue fled to Ai with his remnants. I, Baiyue, have donated five thousand stone meters and ten chariots of soldiers and armor. In addition to borrowing the road, I have repaid the original kindness and even more!"

Li Yue's eyes turned cold and she smiled indifferently.

"My purpose is to let the later merchants owe me the favor of Baiyue, so that the people of the later merchants will remember it in their hearts... If the later merchants have any requests... If they ask again, except for war, I will agree to it and declare it, so that their citizens can use my Baiyue.

The more respected you are."

The second elder was about to speak, but Li Yue raised her hand and stopped, taking another longing look at the western night sky.

She said: "Second Elder, you'd better think more about how to go south and attack South Vietnam so that they all respect Baiyue. Don't worry about this trivial matter."

"Da da da……"

In the cold night, Li Yue left, followed by the servants and armored soldiers, and went down the city wall, riding on a huge beast chariot, heading towards the palace.

Chariot canopy.

The moonlight shone slantingly but his eyes were not visible.

I only heard a faint voice: "You let me borrow the road, I borrowed the road, and I will prove the benefits of borrowing the road."

"If you ask me to conquer the South, I will prove that the Southern Expedition is an opportunity for the rise of Baiyue and is correct."

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