The Great Wei Empire in the Warring States Period

Xiangling is close to Chu State in the south and Song State in the east. It is an important place. This Xiangling city was built during the reign of Wei Wenhou, mainly to defend against Chu State in the south. After Wei Wuhou's large-scale expansion, it has now become an indestructible iron city.

When Wei Cuo had just finished inspecting the border and was about to return to the city, he saw a gatekeeper sitting in a corner with a bamboo slip reading. Wei Cuo was very curious about what book the man was reading.

Walked up and asked, "Sir, what book are you reading?"

The clerk guarding the gate did not raise his head but complained, "Please don't block it, don't affect my reading."

A guard behind Wei Cuo was furious, drew his sword and said viciously, "Look up, you dead thing, this is the general!"

When the clerk heard the word "general", he hurriedly threw the bamboo slip on the ground and knelt down to beg for mercy, "I didn't know it was the general, please forgive me!"

Wei Cuo said generously, "No What book are you reading?"

The clerk picked up the bamboo slips and handed them to Wei Cuo, saying, "I like to read books, and I have hunted for knowledge in all the books of the Hundred Schools of Thought. This book is the one I bought on a street stall, and the name is "Sun Tzu's Art of War". Unfortunately, only two chapters are left."

When Wei Cuo heard that it was "Sun Tzu's Art of War", he said excitedly, "It is the "Sun Tzu's Art of War" written by Sun Tzu. I heard that anyone who can understand this art of war can win every battle!"

"That's right." The clerk still lowered his head and said.

Wei Cuo did not take away his "Sun Tzu's Art of War", but asked, "What's your name?"

"I am Shi Ju."

"Shi Ju, from what you said, you have hunted for knowledge in all the books of the Hundred Schools of Thought. Can you tell me about the art of war?" Wei Cuo said.

"I dare not."

"It's okay, go ahead." After seeing Wei Cuo's agreement, Shi Ju explained his explanation of the military strategy, and Wei Cuo listened carefully.

After he finished speaking, Wei Cuo clapped his hands and shouted, and then smiled with satisfaction: "Well, you are really good. It's a waste of talent to be a small official guarding the city gate here. I just plan to go to Daliang today, so I will recommend you to the king!"

When Shi Ju heard that Wei Cuo was going to recommend him to the king, he excitedly thanked him: "Thank you for the promotion, general!"

Wei Guo Court

After Wei Gong sat down, he said in a dignified manner: "Everyone, what's the matter today?"

Prime Minister Hui Shi stood up He stood up and said, "Your Majesty, Song has made an alliance with Qi, and Song has married the princess to the king of Qi."

"Oh, what else?"

Mencius also stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I have been investigating Hedong and Henei for five months. The people are living in peace and prosperity, and they all praise Your Majesty for your kindness."

When Wei Lang heard the praise, he smiled with satisfaction and said, "It seems that I am also very diligent in government affairs."

Report~~ Lieutenant General Wei Cuo has arrived.

Wei Cuo walked in and saluted, saying, "Greetings, Your Majesty."

"General Wei Cuo, is there something wrong at the border?" Wei Lang asked.

"No, onlyMy spies found signs of a large-scale military movement in Chu. I think Chu might attack Han." Wei Cuo replied.

Wei Long stretched and said, "Nothing else except this."

"Your Majesty, I want to recommend someone. This person is a minor official guarding the city gate. His name is Shi Ju. However, this person has a unique understanding of the theories of all schools of thought, especially the art of war."

"Call this person in." Wei Long said casually.

Shi Ju walked in and bowed to the King of Wei, saying, "Greetings, Your Majesty!"

"I heard that you have a unique understanding of the theories of all schools of thought, and General Wei Cuo also said that you have a unique understanding of the art of war. Can you tell me about it? "Wei Ling asked.

Then, Shi Ju explained his explanation of the military strategy to Wei Ling. Wei Ling nodded slightly and said, "You are right! But I don't know if you have great talent. Why don't you serve as a junior general for the time being? When you have made contributions, I will appoint you as a general. What do you think?"

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Shi Ju also stood in the ranks of military generals.

Report~~General Pang Juan has arrived.

Pang Juan walked in and saluted, saying, "Greetings, Your Majesty."

"Isn't the general training the soldiers in Henan? Why are you rushing here? What's the matter?" Wei Ling asked.

"Your Majesty, I heard that Qi and Song have formed an alliance. I ask Your Majesty to stop it. Even if you can't stop it, you should build a long wall on the border between Song and Wei to prevent Qi from passing through Song to attack Xiangling, an important town in Wei. "Pang Juan said anxiously.

Wei Ling smiled and said, "General, don't worry. Qi and Song are just defeated by me. There is no need to worry. You just need to help me train the soldiers in Henan."

When Pang Juan was about to speak, the soldier guarding the palace gate reported, "Report~~ His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has arrived."

Wei Shen walked in quickly and saluted, "Greetings, father."

"Shen'er, what do you think of going to Henei County to observe the people's sentiments this time?" Wei Ling liked Wei Shen very much. After all, it was Wei Shen who helped him defeat Qin and Song. Among his five sons, he liked Wei Shen and Wei Gao the most.

Wei Shen said, "Father, I found that Zhao was also mobilizing a large army recently, and the movement of this army seemed to be heading towards Zhongshan. ”

Wei Ling saw so many things and really didn’t want to be bothered, so he said: “You guys take care of these things, don’t always come to bother me.”

Shi Ju secretly observed Wei Shen from the side. After all, Shi Ju also learned the theory of yin and yang, so he also knew how to read faces. He found that Wei Shen had the appearance of a martial king, and then he wanted to establish a relationship with Wei Shen, so that he could also rise to prominence in the future.

After the court was dismissed

Shi Ju hurriedly ran to Wei Shen and bowed, saying: “The subordinate Shi Ju greets His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.”

“Shi Ju!” Wei Shen said in surprise.

“Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince knows me?” Shi Ju was very confused when he saw Wei Shen’s surprised expression.

Wei Shen quickly calmed down and said: “Do you have a student named Gan Mao?”

“Yes! I do have a student named Gan Mao. How did His Royal Highness know about this?" Shi Ju asked in confusion.

At this time, Wei Shen was very excited. Gan Mao was both a famous general and the prime minister of Qin. He could be regarded as a general under the prime minister. He was both civil and military. Shi Ju had studied the theories of hundreds of schools. Although he did not know what talents this person had, it was written in history books that this person often compared himself to Guiguzi.

Wei Shen smiled and explained: "Because I have spies. That Gan Mao is a Chu person. I know every move of the grass in Wei!"

Shi Ju did not dare to doubt it anymore. After all, Wei Shen had reminded him not to guess his heart. Wei Shen said again: "Sir, what official position do you hold now?"

"General Assistant."

"Oh, it happens that I have something to ask you. ”

Shi Ju quickly understood that Wei Shen had recognized him, and hurriedly said: "Your Highness the Crown Prince, even if you ask me to go through fire and water, I am willing!"

"This matter is also very simple. I plan to appoint you as the garrison commander of Yecheng to resist Zhao State."

"Yes! I will not fail in my mission."

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Linzi, Qi State

The whole city is decorated with lights and colors, because their king married the princess of Song State. In order to celebrate this, the king of Qi State specially ordered a national amnesty.

Inside Tian Ji's mansion

Sun Bin did not attend the wedding of the king of Qi State, but stayed alone in the room to study the art of war. He wanted to study a new method of warfare, because his legs would not let him forget the shameful experience, "Wei State! Pang Juan! I must make you pay the price! If you hurt my legs, I will make you suffer the humiliation of defeat and the humiliation of losing your hegemony to the State of Wei! ”

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