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Wang Jian, who had been driven out of his home for months, finally could no longer endure it and officially accepted the challenge to fight on behalf of all the men of Qin State. How could this be reversed!? This general intends to take as many wives as he desires! Not satisfied? Let my sword speak for itself!
The results of the subsequent competition were unexpected; the esteemed Tiger General of Qin State was no match for his wife. Not only did he lose in the Military Training Ground, but he also lost all hope of returning home to regain power.
King Zhao of Qin, who secretly rushed to the Military Training Ground to cheer and watch the spectacle, was taken aback by such a fierce character from the Wang family. This was truly a case where women were not inferior to men! While he was secretly astonished, he also resolved not to get involved in persuading anyone about this matter. However, he soon received some good news: Wang Jian's future wife, who was also the Chancellor's sister, was pregnant!
This was a tremendous piece of news! It was not only good for Wang Jian, who had no other heirs, but also a blessing for the Wang family, which was troubled by this situation! With the country in need of talent, these future little blossoms would become the backbone of the nation's legacy!
Concerned for the country and its people, King Zhao of Qin could no longer sit idly by. He personally summoned Madam Wang to the palace to persuade her with both emotion and reason. By nature, women may not want concubines, but that did not mean Madam Wang did not like children. Upon learning that her sister was carrying the bloodline of the Wang family, a delighted Madam Wang immediately agreed to betroth the Chancellor's sister to Wang Jian to continue their lineage.
Fortunately, Wang Jian did not disappoint King Zhao's high hopes and indeed added a fierce warrior to the future successor Ying Zheng. He named him Wang Ben.
What a significant matter this turned out to be that it had to be brought before King Qin!
Although it ended with everyone pleased, this incident served as a vivid lesson for the people of Qin. For a long time afterward, men in Qin State with psychological scars would carefully consider their actions before taking concubines.
It was precisely because of this reason that both Sun Thirteen and Wang Jian felt anxious for Luzi, who also had psychological scars. Although they helped Xiao Yu'er get Jiao Niang on board out of concern that someone might blow this matter up in the Feudal States, it seemed that all their worries were unnecessary.
The rain and mist outside the cabin had stopped, and sunlight illuminated everyone's hearts. When Sun Thirteen and Li Xin stepped outside without making their stance clear, Xiao Yu'er thought they were going out to cause trouble. She hurriedly tried to stop them, leading Luzi outside to misunderstand.
In the end, everyone was happy; at least those five standing on the deck felt that way. As for the busy crew members on board, they had no idea about the reasons behind this matter and thus could not be expected to feel pleased.
Li Xin, who had been silent until now, looked at the backs of the two beautiful women and felt extremely happy. Look at Luzi! And then look at Wang Jian! Even getting married turned into such a spectacle! Luzi kept saying that if it weren't for Wang Jian being away on business, this Brother position should have been his. At this moment, it seemed quite uncertain!
Sun Thirteen was very pleased with this outcome. Taking advantage of Li Xin's moment of pride, he shared what he had just heard from Xiao Yu'er with Luzi. He praised Xiao Yu'er for his understanding and hoped that Luzi would treat Xiao Yu'er better in the future.
The river, now free of mist, was vast and open, yet there were few fishermen out at sea. This was because the fishermen knew that it was the breeding season for various fish species, and overfishing would only result in their descendants having no fish to eat.
The continuity of generations cannot be achieved by the persistence of just one or two individuals; it requires the collective effort of everyone. To this end, the Chu government posted notices along the riverbanks reminding people not to overfish, threatening severe punishment for violators. Considering various factors, the government would also provide some subsidies to fishermen in spring to help them sustain their livelihoods.
According to intelligence reports, Chunshen Jun Huang Xie remained in his territory and did not participate in the upcoming mobilization of the Allied Forces. Upon entering the Huai River, Luzi decided to first go to the Wu Region to discuss matters with Chunshen Jun, and then persuade King Kao-Lie of Chu Xiong Wan.
The Wu Region mentioned here is not the territory of the historical Wu Region, one of the five hegemons during the Spring and Autumn Period. Instead, it refers to the present-day area around the Huai River, named Huai Bei due to its location north of the river. The ancient Wu Region corresponds to modern-day Suzhou, which is quite distant from this area.
The Wu Region was once part of the former Song State. During the Spring and Autumn Period, Gong Gong Xia moved the capital here to avoid flooding. It was historically known as Chancellor. It was also called Xiangcheng, now known as Huai Bei City. The capital was located at Xiangyi, with a main peak named Xiang Mountain. This area served as the command center for managing the Si River, referred to as Si Shui County during the Qin Dynasty.
In 262 BC, when King Kao-Lie of Chu ascended to the throne, he appointed Huang Xie as chancellor and granted him twelve counties in Huai Bei as his fief. At that time, Huang Xie resided in the Wu Region, having just returned from quelling a rebellion in the south.
Since establishing its territory, Chu had fought numerous battles and annexed forty-five feudal states. At its peak, it became one of the largest feudal states in terms of territory, boasting land spanning five thousand miles.
In those days, southern regions were considered barbaric lands by inland people, much like how both the Chu People and Qin People were labeled as such. However, compared to the Qin People, the policies employed by the Chu People during their conquest of southern territories were notably more lenient.
The approach taken by the Chu People was not as brutal as that of the Qin People, who would often claim tens of thousands of heads after a single battle and capture countless prisoners. The practice among conquered nations was to relocate their offices while preserving their ancestral temples, which was quite rare during an era that typically favored total annihilation.
Even towards those who had not been influenced by Central Plains culture, Chu's policies aimed for inclusion rather than extermination. Their lenient and compassionate approach garnered support from most tribes, leading to an unprecedented integration of ethnic groups.
While conciliatory policies were effective and yielded significant results, there remained an undeniable reality: many lords and ministers did not wish to submit to Chu. Consequently, seeking out descendants of fallen lords and subsequently raising a restoration banner became a tangible goal.
This also posed a requirement for the State of Chu, which aimed for national unification, as quelling the rebellion was urgent. If it weren't for this situation causing the Chu Army to be hesitant and unable to focus, the Qin State would not dare to so brazenly deploy the main force of the Qin Army to engage in battle in the Shangdang Region.
Despite the fact that the State of Chu agreed to send troops at this time, the recent suppression of the rebellion had also caused them considerable distress. The southern region, with its rainy climate and hot weather compounded by rampant miasma, made it difficult for the Chu Army, which was also composed of southern soldiers, to endure.
The actual number of casualties from combat was quite small; most losses were due to the local climate. Additionally, due to geographical reasons, there were few opportunities to engage in battles with superior forces. This forced the Chu Army, which originally had numerical superiority, to dispatch only small units for combat, which was one of the limitations faced by the Chu Army in their operations.
Upon arriving in the Wu Region, Luzi paid a visit and learned from Chancellor Chunshen Jun, who had just returned from a southern campaign and was suffering from a fever. Fortunately, timely treatment had saved his life. Seeing his old acquaintance Huang Xie brought tears to his eyes as he expressed that his survival was a blessing from heaven.
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