If there had been civil strife in the Zhou Dynasty more than 600 years ago, Han Hou Han Ruoshan would never have thought of participating in it.

You must know that the Zhou Dynasty at that time was not as weak as it is now. It not only had a powerful army, but also firmly occupied the most prosperous royal territory in the world.

At that time, the Zhou Dynasty was a huge behemoth. Even a high-status principality like the Song State and a powerful country like the Qi State located on the coast of the East China Sea were far from being able to compare with the Zhou Dynasty.

"Under the whole world, everything is the land of the king; on the shore of the land, there is nothing but the king's ministers."

This famous sentence from "The Book of Songs" was not an empty talk more than 600 years ago, but it was the best portrayal of the power of the Zhou Dynasty in that era.

It's just one moment and another, just like the moon hanging in the night sky will not be perfect forever, the Zhou Dynasty cannot be strong forever.

After more than six hundred years of ups and downs and numerous crises, the Zhou family was already in a state of decline.

With the three families of Wei, Zhao, and Han carving up the Kingdom of Jin, and with King Weilie of Zhou Jiwu recognizing the three families as princes, the Zhou family not only lost the Kingdom of Jin, their biggest support, but also completely lost the authority of the Emperor of Zhou.

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Today's Zhoushi is surrounded by South Korea, one of the Three Jin Dynasties, from the west, south and east. It is like a punching bag for South Korea.

Although due to the status of Emperor Zhou, South Korea could not blatantly attack Zhou's family, but South Korea secretly took many actions.

Whenever South Korea was defeated by other major powers around it, groups of Korean soldiers in green military uniforms would always appear outside Zhou Wangji.

It can be said that South Korea has regarded Zhou Wangji as its own back garden. It can come and leave whenever it wants, and it will take a little bit of things with it when leaving.

Faced with South Korea's unscrupulous actions, Zhou Shi was often helpless, and all he could do was scold him in his heart.

However, even though the Zhou Dynasty has declined to this point, South Korea is still a little worried about it, and has been looking forward to its strength weakening further.

The civil strife that occurred in the Western Zhou Kingdom following the death of Duke Ji Zao of the Western Zhou Dynasty undoubtedly gave South Korea a very suitable opportunity to intervene within the Zhou Dynasty, and also allowed Han Hou Han Ruoshan to see the opportunity to continue to weaken the Zhou Dynasty.

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Facing Han Ruoshan's gaze towards him, Han Ye pondered for a moment and then expressed his plans.

"Reporting to your Majesty, I believe that our country, South Korea, should take the initiative to intervene in the civil strife of the Western Zhou Dynasty and help the young master ascend to the position of Duke of the Western Zhou Dynasty."

"Once this is successful, we, Korea, will not only be able to obtain the land of the Feng clan, but also gain a partner in the Zhou family."

After talking about the benefits of South Korea helping Ji Gen ascend to the position of Duke of Western Zhou, Han Ye bowed to Han Ruoshan and said: "This is undoubtedly very beneficial to me, South Korea."

After listening to Han Ye's analysis, Han Ruoshan nodded gently. It was obvious that he was also very interested in helping Ji Gen and further weakening Zhou Shi.

It was at this time that Sima Han Yue, who had been standing silently on the sidelines, began to express his opinions aloud.

"Your Majesty, I have something to say."

Hearing Han Yue's voice, Han Ruoshan immediately turned his gaze away, with a somewhat solemn look on his face.

One year has passed since the Yecheng meeting between the three Jins. During this year, due to the previous defeat, although Han Ruoshan was still respectful to Han Ye as the prime minister, he could not help but become a little alienated.

Han Yue, who had distinguished himself in the previous war against Wei and followed him to Yecheng, was appreciated by Han Ruoshan for his outstanding performance during this year, and his position was promoted from the original general to the general.

Sima today.

Looking at Han Yue who was promoted to the position of Sima by himself, he heard Han Ruoshan say in a deep voice: "If Sima has something to do, you might as well speak up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

After bowing to Han Ruoshan in front of him, Han Yue slowly raised his head and first moved his eyes to Han Ye who was aside.

"Your Majesty, I think the suggestion just made by the Prime Minister is very correct. We, South Korea, should indeed intervene in the civil strife in the Western Zhou Dynasty, and we should also help Gongzi Gen, but..."

Hearing Han Yue stop mid-sentence, Han Ruoshan immediately asked: "Just what?"

After Han Ruoshan's voice fell, Han Yue's eyes also moved back from Han Ye on the side, and then heard him say in a deep voice: "It's just that what I want to do in Korea is not to help Young Master Gen ascend to the position of Duke of Western Zhou, but

Split the original Western Zhou Kingdom into two."

After Han Yue finished speaking, Han Ruoshan couldn't help but fell into deep thought, while Han Ye on the side began to ask questions.

"Is there a reason why Sima chose to do this?"

"Of course." Han Yue raised two fingers to Han Ye and said in a deep voice: "There are two reasons why I suggested dividing the Western Zhou Kingdom into two instead of supporting the prince to ascend the throne."

"First, although Gong Zigen is deeply loved by Ji Zao, Duke of Western Zhou, he is never the legal heir to the throne of Duke of Western Zhou. If South Korea sends troops to support him in ascending to the throne, I am afraid that it will cause criticism from everyone in the world."

"Secondly, even if I, Korea, can help Prince Gen ascend to the position of Duke of Western Zhou, he may be close to me, Korea, but what about the future Duke of Western Zhou?"

"If we can take this opportunity to divide the Western Zhou Kingdom into two, the power of the Zhou Dynasty will inevitably become even weaker, and we, South Korea, will have less worries."

After listening to the two reasons stated by Han Yue, Han Ye immediately felt some agreement in his heart, and the idea of ​​supporting the young master Ji Gen to ascend the throne was gradually given up.

He raised his head and looked at Han Ruoshan in front of him with great solemnity, and heard Han Ye say in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, Sima's words just now are indeed reasonable. I didn't think carefully before, and I also agreed with the Western Zhou Dynasty.

Divide it into two.”

"good."

"Since both the Prime Minister and Sima agreed to divide the Western Zhou Kingdom into two, let's do what they said." Han Ruoshan looked at Han Yue first, then at Han Ye, and suddenly a flash of determination flashed in his eyes.

The look that has fallen.

"I want to make Sima my general and lead an army of 10,000 to assist Young Master Gen."

Just as Han Ruoshan issued the order, Han Ye stood up again and said, "Your Majesty, I think South Korea will not only send troops to this matter, but also send a message to Zhao and Wei, inviting them to intervene in this matter."

The Western Zhou Dynasty was in civil strife."

"If the three Jin Dynasties can send troops together, it will not only create greater momentum, but also show the offensive and defensive assistance of the three Jin Dynasties to the princes of the world."

Han Ruoshan listened to Han Ye's words and nodded slightly with some agreement, "What the Prime Minister said is absolutely true."

Having said this, Han Ruoshan pondered for a moment, and then he looked at Han Ye in front of him, and then at Han Yue who was aside.

"Contact the State of Wei, and I will leave the affairs of the State of Zhao to the Prime Minister. When the news comes back from the State of Wei and the State of Zhao, please ask Sima to lead the army to Gongcheng immediately."

Han Ye and Han Yue looked at each other with a bit of solemnity in their eyes, "I will obey your Majesty's orders."

Following the order from the Marquis of Han, South Korea actively prepared to send troops at home, and at the same time sent envoys to its allies Wei and Zhao.
Chapter completed!