Chapter 394 Within Jiangcheng
On the roads leading from Anyi, the capital of the Wei State, to all countries in the world, carriages carrying envoys can often be seen in recent times.
Relying on its victories in several consecutive battles, the Wei State has an extraordinary reputation in the hearts of princes all over the world.
It is precisely because of this unshakable hegemony that when Wei proposed the Prime Minister of the Three Jin Dynasties, it immediately won the response of most princes in the world.
In addition to the Chu State and its followers, South Korea, and Zhao, which have always been at odds with the Wei State, the kings of Qin, Qi, Yan, Song and other countries have also expressed their intention to come to watch the ceremony.
Of course, this grand ceremony for the Prime Ministers of the Three Jin Dynasties naturally included representatives of the Zhou royal family.
Although the status of the Zhou royal family has declined again and again in the past hundreds of years, it has even become an outright mascot-like character now;
But mascots are mascots after all, and they can still be used on some occasions to show the legitimacy of one's actions.
Now that the guests participating in the three Jin prime ministers have been confirmed, it is time for the Wei State to prepare for this ceremony that is destined to go down in history.
The location of the Prime Minister of the Three Jin Dynasties had previously troubled Wei Marquis Wei Feng and a group of Wei court officials.
Finally, after repeated weighing, the location of the three Jin Xiangwang was determined to be Jiangcheng.
As the original capital of the Jin State, Jiangcheng has an inseparable relationship with the Wei, Zhao and Han families. This is one of the reasons why the Wei State finally decided to place the ceremony here.
In the eighth year of King Hui of Zhou Dynasty (699 BC), Duke Xian of Jin adopted the suggestion of the doctor Shi Jiang, surrounded Jucheng and killed the descendants of the Jin clan who lived here. After that, Duke Xiang of Jin changed the name of Jucheng to Jiang.
The following year, Duke Xian of Jin sent Shi Jiang to build a city here, and Jiangcheng became the capital of Jin.
Duke Xiang of Jin's move to kill all the clan members did prevent the recurrence of the Quwo Daiyi incident in the Jin State, but it also indirectly led to the rise of the power of the Qing clan in the Jin State.
Later, Duke Wen of Jin Chong'er, son of Duke Xian of Jin, went into exile in various countries because of the Liji Rebellion, and was not able to return to Jin until nineteen years later.
After Jin Wen Gong Chong'er ascended the throne of the Jin Kingdom, the ministers who followed him also became humerus ministers in the court, including the Zhao family and the head of the Wei family.
Zhao Chuan committed regicide, the palace was in trouble, and the Luan family was destroyed...
Over the next two hundred years, Jiangcheng, as the capital of the Jin Kingdom, witnessed many power games that took place here.
The struggle between the Qing clan in the Jin Kingdom finally came to an end in 453 BC. In this year, the Zhao family, the Wei family, and the Han family destroyed the Zhi family together, and divided up the Jin Kingdom together in 438 BC.
In 403 BC, the Three Jin Dynasties were recognized as vassals by King Weilie of Zhou; in 376 BC, the Three Jin Dynasties expelled Duke Jing of Jin, and Jiangcheng, the capital of the country for hundreds of years, belonged to the Wei State.
On this day, a high platform in Jiangcheng, the capital of the Jin Kingdom, was completed, and three flagpoles were erected on the high platform.
Standing under this high platform, looking up at the three flags flying high in the wind on the flagpole, a smile appeared on the face of Wei Xianggong Sun Qi.
Turning around and looking at the two people beside him, Gongsun Qi immediately asked: "Master, how are you, Prime Minister Han?"
Listening to Gongsun Qi's inquiry, he also raised his head and looked up at the three flags representing Wei, Zhao and South Korea from left to right. The gazes of Zhao Yu, the son of Zhao, and Han Yue, the prime minister of Han, shifted slightly.
"The State of Wei is the most powerful country in the world today. It is a great honor for us, South Korea, to be the king together with the State of Wei and the State of Zhao."
In front of the Wei Prime Minister Gong Sun Qi, Han Yue, as the Han Prime Minister, lowered his attitude.
This is not because the Korean monarchs and ministers have no plans in mind, but it is actually forced by the situation.
On one side is the eyeing Chu State, and on the other side is the powerful ally Wei State. It is not difficult for South Korea to make a choice.
This is the reason why South Korea, which is far inferior to Wei and Zhao in terms of strength, would happily come forward when Wei proposes the Prime Minister of the Three Jin Dynasties.
Compared with the humility of Han Yue, the Prime Minister of the Republic of China, there is clearly something else hidden on the smiling face of Zhao Yu, the Young Master of the State of Zhao.
In this war, Zhao State has gained a lot of benefits from Qi State, and its national strength will almost be greatly improved.
As its national power grows, Zhao will inevitably seek to improve its status.
Looking at the Zhao flag flying high in his sight, a determined look appeared in the eyes of young Zhao Yu.
After listening to Han Yue's words, the look in Zhao Yu's eyes quickly disappeared, and it seemed that he only had a smile on his face from beginning to end.
"Xiang Han, what he said is absolutely true."
"The three Jin Dynasties come from the same lineage as the Jin Dynasty, and have been assisting each other in attack and defense for decades. This is why the princes of the world dare not underestimate us."
"This time the State of Wei proposes the Prime Minister of the Three Jin Dynasties, it can indeed greatly increase the prestige of our Three Jin Dynasties, and all countries in the world will definitely respect our Three Jin Dynasties more."
Zhao Yu's voice fell, and the three people under the high platform couldn't help but look at each other. It seemed that there was a tacit understanding between the three of them.
However, all three of them could feel that there seemed to be some hidden thoughts of the Three Kingdoms in this tacit understanding.
After a few breaths, they remembered that they and others had come to Jiangcheng in advance to stand in front of the soon-to-arrive monarch. Zhao Yu and Han Yue looked at Gongsun Qi with a hint of concern.
"I heard that not only our three Jins, but also most of the princes in the world will gather in Jiangcheng soon. I wonder if the Wei State has made proper arrangements?"
Facing the two people's concerns, Gongsun Qi looked confident.
"But please, sir, don't worry, Prime Minister Han. In order to ensure the success of the Prime Minister of the Three Jin Dynasties, our Wei State has stationed an elite force of 5,000 Wei soldiers inside and outside Jiangcheng, and they are personally led by General Pang Juan."
"also……"
As he spoke, his eyes slowly moved to the southwest, and a chill appeared in his eyes.
"Our State of Wei still has more than 50,000 elite Wei soldiers stationed on the banks of the Huishui River, which is enough to ensure that the Prime Minister's Ceremony can be held smoothly."
Zhao Yu and Han Yue couldn't help but gasped when they heard Gongsun Qi mentioning Wei Wuzu, and then thought of the scenes they had witnessed with their own eyes.
In the last battle, despite the disadvantage of crossing the water to attack, they still blocked the Qin army's offensive that was several times larger than their own. The Wei soldiers were even more respected for their powerful combat power.
Zhao Yu and Han Yue could not help but marvel at the generosity of the Wei State when so many Wei warriors were used for this Prime Minister's Ceremony.
Just as the two of them were sighing at the tight defenses of the Wei army, a group of Wei warriors wearing armor and swords passed by the three of them.
Looking at the Wei soldiers who were almost armed to the teeth, Zhao Yu and Han Yue couldn't help but have a hint of envy in their eyes.
With such a powerful army at hand, why worry about not being able to win the war?
"Report to the Prime Minister that the kings of Song, Lu, and Wei are about to arrive in Jiangcheng."
Chapter completed!