I, compose the 5000 years of China

Chapter 311 Fighting for the Central Plains
"However, it is not enough to establish the system of prefectures and counties. Although this system is more advanced than the vassal states of the Central Plains, in a short period of time, such a system cannot make the entire Chu State grow by leaps and bounds. If we want to strengthen Chu There is a faster way to increase the strength of the country, and that is to get a lot of bronze."

While speaking, a series of bronze wares were displayed on the big screen behind him.

Some of these bronze vessels were used for sacrifices, and some were used for royal life.

But more of them are cast into weapons.

It can be said.

During the Zhou Dynasty, bronze was the most important resource and technology in the entire world.

"Hundreds of years ago, Chu State knew that if they wanted to get bronze, they had to conquer Sui State. And Sui State was a vassal state of the Zhou royal family. The ancestors of Sui State made great achievements with the emperor of Zhou, so they decided to Suidi was entrusted to them. Suiguo originally had no bronze resources, but Suiguo's geographical location is extremely important. A series of bronze resources in the south must go through Suiguo to be transported to the north and the emperor of Zhou."

"In order to conquer Sui, King Wu of Chu launched a total of three wars against Sui. In the first two times, Chu failed. The reason for the failure was not that Chu had insufficient troops, but that there were not enough bronze weapons. This is more King Wu of Chu was stimulated. When he attacked Suiguo for the third time, King Wu of Chu knew that he had a heart problem, but he still sent a large army. During the expedition, King Wu of Chu died suddenly. But even so, before his death, in order to be able to Take down Suiguo. King Wu of Chu ordered all the soldiers not to reveal any news. In this way, after King Wu of Chu passed away, the Chu people still carried out a crazy attack on Suiguo according to King Wu of Chu’s last wish. In the end, the State of Chu attacked He left Suiguo and took control of Tonglushan, which is rich in copper resources."

On the big screen, Chen Fan called up a photo of Copper Green Mountain.

These are the pictures Chen Fan took during his investigation in the Chu area for more than a month.

Tonglushan was the most important copper mine production place in Chu State at that time.

Because of the possession of the Tonglu Mountain, the Chu State suddenly became stronger and stronger, and they began to attack a series of other countries near the Chu State frantically.

"After the death of King Wu of Chu, King Wen of Chu succeeded to the throne. At this time, the State of Chu had already controlled the bronze resources in the south after destroying Sui State. At the same time, King Wen of Chu also inherited the will of King Wu of Chu. , wanting to observe China’s politics... This is what King Wu of Chu said back then. From these words, we can see that the Chu State at this time has already had the idea of ​​striving for hegemony in the Central Plains.”

"In order to expand the territory of Chu State and to further enter the hinterland of the Central Plains, King Wen of Chu used his own force to wipe out all the countries near Chu State. However, there is still one Shen State that has not been destroyed. In order to destroy Shen Guo, King Wen of Chu sought help from Lord Deng Guoguo, hoping to use Deng Guoguo. Lord Deng Guoguo is the uncle of King Chu Wen, and he agreed to King Chu Wen's request without much consideration. But, no one knows. etc. After King Wen of Chu destroyed Shen, he changed hands, but on the way back, King Wen of Chu destroyed Deng."

"Chu's lack of etiquette and complete disobedience to the etiquette of the Zhou Dynasty attracted the attention of the major vassal states in the Central Plains. At this time, it happened to be the time of Duke Huan of Qi. Duke Huan of Qi thought that Chu was really a barbarian, so he United a group of vassal states to attack the state of Chu. At this time, King Wen of Chu had passed away, and King Cheng of Chu was in place. King Chu Cheng knew that he was no match for the coalition forces of the State of Qi. So he sent envoys to the camp of the State of Qi and said, One country is in the south, and the other is in the east of Qi State. The two countries are irrelevant. There is really no need for Qi State to unite with other vassal states to attack Chu. It was your country of Chu who was rude first, and did not pay tribute to Emperor Zhou for decades. In addition, the death of King Zhou Zhao Nanzheng also had something to do with your country of Chu. The envoy of Chu State said that it was us who did not pay tribute to Emperor Zhou. No, we will resume paying tribute to the emperor of Zhou, but the death of King Zhou Zhao really has nothing to do with Chu. If Qi really wants to unite with all the vassal states to attack Chu, then all the people of Chu will defend their own with blood Land. In the end, Duke Heng of Qi considered that although Chu State might not be the opponent of their coalition forces, Chu State was also very powerful, so he signed an alliance with Chu State to avoid a war with Chu State."

Under the governance of King Chu Wu, King Chu Wen, and King Chu Cheng, the state of Chu has become stronger and stronger.

Especially with the appearance of Duke Huan of Qi, everyone became excited again.

"Tsk tsk, Chu State is about to start fighting for hegemony in the Central Plains."

"Qi State is the most powerful in the Spring and Autumn Period, but it is still three-pointed when it meets Chu State. This has proved the strength of Chu State."

"Well, to be honest, Chu State was not necessarily weaker than Qi State at that time."

Many people discussed from time to time in the live broadcast room.

At the same time.

A student at the scene also raised his hand and asked, "Teacher Chen Fan, so the strength of Chu State should not be weaker than that of Qi State at that time?"

"you can say it this way."

Chen Fan nodded.

If you really want to talk about strength, the strength of the state of Chu during the period of King Cheng of Chu was really not necessarily inferior to the state of Qi under the rule of Qi Huan.

Otherwise, when Qi State led a group of vassal states to attack Chu State, it would be impossible for Duke Huan of Qi to sign an alliance with Chu State, but to fight directly.

But if we really want to start a fight, Duke Huan of Qi may not have much chance of winning.

after all.

During the period of Duke Huan of Qi, their way of fighting was relatively civilized, which belonged to the battle between noble knights.

They usually fight not to destroy the country, but to win you to vent your anger.

But Chu State is different.

You are very civilized, but Chu State has already started the war of destroying the country.

On the one hand, you are a teacher of civilization, and on the other hand, you are a soldier who has long been accustomed to destroying the country. Do you dare to believe that you can win the Chu country?

Furthermore.

The state of Chu has obtained bronze resources, and they have a large number of bronze weapons.

This is also what makes Qi fearful.

and so.

It is not because of Sun Tzu why the late Spring and Autumn period is no longer as polite as before.

If you really want to find the reason.

Chu State can be said to be the biggest reason.

Starting from the "Xiong Canal" of the Chu State, they completely destroyed the etiquette of the Zhou Dynasty.

But here's another problem.

The student then asked again: "Then why is it not Chu that is the number one hegemon in the Spring and Autumn Period, but Qi?"

Good question.

Chen Fan explained: "As we said before, although Chu State is a native of the Central Plains, he fled to the south hundreds of years ago and then merged with the southern culture. All the vassal states in the Central Plains, including Zhou Tianzi, They do not recognize the status of Chu State. They believe that Chu State no longer belongs to the people of the Central Plains, and even the people of Chu State no longer say that they are from the Central Plains. Therefore, at that time, the various vassal states in the Central Plains would not recognize the State of Chu, even if Chu Chu State is very powerful, but it cannot be recognized by all the vassal states of the Central Plains. Of course, in terms of overall strength, Chu State is still slightly weaker than Qi State. After all, Qi State is not only strong in national strength, but also has a very strong prestige Qi State can mobilize dozens of countries to attack Chu State, but Chu State is located in the south and is not recognized by the various vassal states in the Central Plains, so there are not many alliances."

With this explanation, everyone nodded.

A series of incomprehensions about the Spring and Autumn Period were also fully understood at this time.

"It's just that although the strength of Qi State is slightly higher than that of Chu State, they dare not provoke Chu State easily. Therefore, even if Chu State signed an alliance with Qi State later, Chu State will continue to move northward and eastward, constantly destroying Get rid of other small countries and expand their territory along the way. Of course, while they are expanding their territory, Chu State is also afraid of Qi State's strength, and it is not easy to provoke Qi State. In this way, Chu State and Qi State secretly competed More than ten years. Although the strength of Qi State is not bad, Chu State is also constantly attacking northward at this time, constantly expanding its influence. Even, at the end, Qi State has already started a head-on contest with Chu State The Qi State united with a group of princes to attack the allies of the Chu State, but they were easily resolved by the Chu State. Until the death of Guan Zhong and the death of Duke Huan of Qi, Chu State became the strongest country at that time. "

have to say.

At this time, the state of Chu is really too strong.

They are so powerful that you never imagined that they could be on an equal footing with Qi Guo.

even.

From a heads-up perspective, Chu State can completely defeat Qi State.

But even so.

After the death of Guan Zhong and Duke Huan of Qi in Qi State, they were still overtaken by Chu State.

"Exciting."

"I didn't expect Chu to be so strong."

"This is simply the struggle history of a country."

The fans in the live broadcast room were extremely excited.

Especially those who live in Chudi.

Hearing this, they couldn't help but think of the ancestors of Chu people back then.

When the ancestors of the Chu people sacrificed, they didn't even have a cow, so they had to go to a neighboring country and steal a calf.

But now, this country, which was once poor and blank, has now grown into a country that makes all the vassal states in the Central Plains fearful.

"Mr. Chen Fan, after the death of Duke Huan of Qi, will the state of Chu really win the Central Plains?"

At this time, another student asked.

"After the death of Duke Huan of Qi, the position of the overlord of the Spring and Autumn Period was vacated, and the Qi State could no longer compete for hegemony. The strength of the Chu State at that time could be said to be the best in the world, so it naturally had the ambition to dominate the Central Plains. However, everyone knows that although the Chu State is strong, He is strong, but his identity and status are very low, and he has not been recognized by all the princes of the Central Plains, and not many princes are willing to follow Chu, which makes the king of Chu very distressed, but there is nothing he can do."

"And at this moment, an opportunity came. After the death of Duke Huan of Qi, Song Xianggong of Song State thought that he was old and famous, and he could dominate. However, their strength in Song State was not very good. So, in order to seek hegemony, They wanted to unite with the state of Chu. King Chu Cheng was thinking that he had no chance to dominate yet, so he readily accepted Song Xianggong's invitation. As a result, at the banquet, in order to be the leader of the alliance, Chu Cheng Wang directly arrested Song Xianggong Get up. Later, Song Xianggong heard that Zheng State supported Chu State’s hegemony, so Song Xianggong went to attack Zheng State. Zheng State asked Chu State for help, and Chu State marched to the capital of Song State. The two armies met in Hongshui, and immediately , Everyone knows the following things. Because Song Xianggong is too benevolent and righteous, in the end this seemingly winning war, the Song Army lost in a daze."

Speaking of this, everyone laughed unconsciously.

"This Song Xianggong is really kind and righteous."

"Oh, there is no other way. Song Xianggong must have no other ideas because he was educated in the etiquette of the Zhou Dynasty since he was a child."

"I just don't know if the Song State attacked Chu army at that time, would they be able to defeat the Chu army?"

"It shouldn't be possible. After all, even if they were sneak attacking, the entire combat method is still very primitive. No Chu people are so aggressive."

of course.

There are no assumptions.

Anyway, Song State failed in this war, and Song Xianggong died the next year.

"After defeating the State of Song, the strength of the State of Chu was further enhanced. However, just when King Cheng of Chu was thinking about how to become the overlord of the Central Plains. At this time, another character appeared. This figure is Jin Wengong Chonger. "

"Jin Wengong Chong'er was originally the son of Jin. Because of the civil strife in Jin, Chong'er began to flee to various places. King Chu Cheng treated Chong'er very kindly. Once at a banquet, King Chu Cheng said to Chong'er, if one day you How will you treat me when I return to the state of Jin and inherit the position of the king of the state of Jin? Chonger thought for a while and said, if one day I can return to the state of Jin and inherit the position of the king of the state of Jin. Then, we If there is a war between Jin and Chu one day, then we Jin will stay away."

"King Cheng of Chu was very happy to hear that, and then funded Chong'er with a series of property to allow him to go to Qin. Four years later, as expected, Jin Wengong returned to Jin and succeeded him as the king of Jin. In 633 BC, There was a war between Chu State and Jin State. When Duke Wen of Jin saw the army of Chu State, he abided by the agreement with King Cheng of Chu and retreated three houses, that is, retreated 90 miles. But the general "Ziyu" thought that Jin State was timid. As a result, the pursuit fell into the trap of the Jin army, and the Jin army defeated the Chu army in Pucheng. Chu's desire to dominate the Central Plains was interrupted, and on the other hand, Jin Wengong Chong'er took over. The position of Duke Huan of Qi has become the second overlord in the Spring and Autumn Period."

Chu's luck was slightly worse.

When they were very strong, they met Duke Huan of Qi.

When they were stronger, they met Duke Wen of Jin again.

"Ugh."

"I thought Chu State was going to fight for hegemony in the Central Plains and became the second overlord, but I didn't expect to meet Duke Wen of Jin."

"Jin Wengong is also a chicken thief. On the one hand, he is pretending to retreat, and on the other hand, he is setting traps."

"No way, it can't be blamed on Jin Wengong. Think about how the Chu State fought. All the vassal states were frightened by the Chu State. If they still abide by the previous Zhou Dynasty etiquette, it is estimated that all the vassal states will It must be destroyed by Chu State."

"makes sense."

Just say so.

But at this time, everyone is still a little depressed.

For Chu State.

They just love it so much.

This is not only because most people are from Chu.

What's more, it is the struggle history of Chu people's "difficult road and blue strands".

It makes them see themselves.

Chu State was not like ordinary people back then, even worse than ordinary people.

but.

But through their own struggle, they became stronger step by step, and made the world look at each other with admiration step by step.

In such a country, he should be the strongest existence in the world just like the protagonist in the novel.

but.

Although the state of Chu has strength, there are always countless obstacles on the way to hegemony.

"Mr. Chen Fan, did Chu lose its overlord status?"

A student stood up and asked a question.

Chen Fan pretended to sigh and said: "Although we all hope that the poor boy who is poor and white can counterattack and win Bai Fumei in the end. But sometimes, fate is not so fair. Therefore, what we hope may be It can't be done."

This said.

Everyone was silent for a while.

"Ugh."

"I do not know what to say."

"Maybe, maybe..."

Everyone, you look at me, I look at you, I just feel panicked.

just.

At this moment, Chen Fan said: "But sometimes, God is fair. If the whole society allocates resources according to their original identities and status, then what's the point of living for a poor boy? At that time, there were some poor boys who were destined to break the inherent class and make their identity and status completely different. And Chu State is such a poor boy..."

(End of this chapter)