After Spring and Autumn

Chapter 393
When Shen Baoxu entered Boju City, he was also taken aback. He saw with his own eyes that those people from the state of Chu were as if they had been beaten with chicken blood. They worked very hard, and there was no whip around officials urged.

This scene shocked him very much. He had also been sent to many vassal states, and he had never seen such a scene before. This also made him realize that the New Deal of the Han Dynasty really had some unique features.

Yang Hu didn't meet Shen Baoxu at the government office, he was inspecting the top of the city to see how the city defenses have been reinforced recently, so he was brought here directly, Yang Hu smiled slightly after the meeting.

"Shenzi, I don't know what's going on here this time? I heard that the civil strife in Chu State has been quelled. This is something to congratulate. Originally, I thought that if Chu State was unable to put down the rebellion, I would lead troops. Help King Chu Guoqin."

These words were very rude, but at the same time, it also showed that Yang Hu coveted the territory of Chu State. After hearing this, Shen Baoxu forced a smile, and then spoke.

"The state of Chu has been established for hundreds of years. Naturally, there are loyal people who stand up in times of crisis, so Yangzi doesn't have to worry about it. It's just that Boju was originally the city of our state of Chu. The country is in turmoil, so I took the opportunity to seize it."

"Now that Han and Chu have become a state of in-laws, why did Yangzi still occupy this place after taking down Baiju and refused to leave? Could it be that he wants to take this city as his own?"

Yang Hu frowned when he heard this, turned his head to look at Shen Baoxu with some dissatisfaction, and said.

"If Shen Zi went out hunting in the city and came across prey, and took it directly, would he return it to the first person who saw the prey? There has been a long history of wars between princes and states, and everything is based on strength."

"What's more, our Han army took down Boju City with real swords and guns, and it was the Wu army, not the Chu people, so I didn't see the reason for the need to give up Boju City."

After Shen Baoxu heard this, he didn't bother about it any more, but lowered his voice and said softly.

"I heard that the nobles of the Han Kingdom did not have fiefdoms. This time, Yangzi made such a great contribution, and what he can get is nothing more than a false name and rewards. I'm afraid it can't be compared with when Yangzi was in the Lu Kingdom?"

After all, Yang Hu was also in power in the State of Lu. After hearing this, he immediately understood the meaning and frowned on the spot. The surrounding guards ordered.

"Guard your surroundings and don't let idlers get close."

As soon as the guards around heard this, they immediately retreated and guarded the exits. Only then did Yang Hu speak softly.

"Shen Zi came here with so many gifts, is it because he wants to persuade me to be self-reliant? But you have to look at the situation in front of you. Now that the strength of Han is booming, even if I have any thoughts at this time, I'm afraid hard to accomplish."

Seeing Yang Hu's actions, Shen Baoxu immediately knew there was something to be said for this matter, so he smiled slightly.

"Although our country of Chu has just gone through civil strife, it is still possible to support Yangzi to take root in Chu. What's more, Wu and Han are at war now, and it is still unclear who will win the battle in the end."

"Why doesn't Yangzi think about his future? Even if Han defeats Wu in the future, it will surely suffer heavy losses. Under such circumstances, the Marquis of Han is powerless to pose any threat to Yangzi."

"If Yangzi can turn his heart to our country of Chu, then the Boju area will be Yangzi's fiefdom, and my king is willing to treat him as a senior minister, and worship Yangzi as the commander of the Chu country. I don't know what Yangzi wants. ?”

After he finished speaking, Yang Hu smiled softly, turned his head to look at Shen Baoxu, and said calmly.

"There is no evidence for what you say. Under the current situation, no matter how beautiful you say, I can't believe it. I always need something to prove it. Otherwise, wouldn't I be asking for death?"

"At that time, Chu State will turn its back on you and directly cooperate with Han State to destroy it. At that time, Boju City will fall into the hands of you Chu people. I have no interest in making wedding clothes for others. .”

Shen Baoxu immediately realized that Yang Huguang in front of him could not be moved by words, but at least the other party had shown interest, which was naturally a good thing, so he said immediately.

"As long as Yangzi has the heart, he can naturally come up with conditions. We can talk slowly, at least when Lin Tianxia has entered into disputes. Now Jin has sent troops to Qi, and I heard that they have won a lot of victories."

"Even if Han defeats Wu, it will have to face the mighty Jin. No matter how you look at it, Han's situation will become more and more dangerous. The so-called gentleman can't stand under a dangerous wall, presumably this is true. You should understand."

At this time, Yang Hu's face showed a cloudy and uncertain look, as if he was struggling violently in his heart. Seeing this, Shen Baoxu didn't speak again. He knew very well in his heart that he needed the other party at this time. Just think clearly.

After a while, Yang Hu said slowly: "The king of Chu needs to personally issue an edict, and the other thing is to make Luotian a fief of Yang. If we can do these two things, we can do the next thing." Talked."

The first condition, Shen Baoxu, can be agreed now, but the second condition, he needs to go back and discuss it. If Yang Hu controls Bo Ju and Luo Tian, ​​it will be considered as controlling the central part of Chu State. So Shen Baoxu said.

"Since this is the case, I will take my leave first. If there is any good news, I will return to inform Yangzi immediately. At the same time, I hope that Yangzi will make preparations in advance. I am afraid that it will not be long before the battle between Wu and Han will come to an end." .”

Watching the carriage of Shen Baoxu and his party leave the city, Yang Hu stood on the top of the city, motionless, with an indifferent smile on his face, then raised his head to look at the sky, heaved a sigh of relief, Said slowly.

"It's true that people's hearts are unpredictable. Between countries, intrigues never stop for a moment. Only heroes like Hanhou are the hope of the world. It's a pity."

As for the pity, Yang Hu didn't say any more, and then his eyes became very firm, he hurriedly went down from the top of the city, and returned to his mansion, he picked up the carving knife himself, after thinking for a while, he began to carve the bamboo slips.

(End of this chapter)