Chapter 290: 【The Power Game of Wu State】 (4k)

The Blue Star netizens in the stream were even a bit afraid of Wu Wu Zixu’s crazy look.

Even if they knew it was a plot.

But that crazy look was truly frightening.

Especially this scene of tearing hair in the rain and turning white overnight.

There was a lot of discussion in the stream, some thought it was too exaggerated, some thought it was reasonable to turn white overnight under such pressure.

Some Blue Star netizens who studied medicine analyzed:

【This should be an acute stress response, coupled with huge pressure, leading to Wu Wu Zixu’s massive hair loss.】

【In addition, he had white hair, but it was originally covered by black hair and was not obvious, and now a large amount of black hair fell off due to anxiety, so it looks like white hair overnight.】

【Only in this way can it make sense.】

【But theoretically, the probability of this happening is very, very small, not even one in ten thousand.】

【However, integrating into Wu Wu Zixu’s experience, there is some rationality.】

【White hair overnight, it looks a bit more tragic.】

The Blue Star netizens in the stream were amazed.

Why didn't anyone integrate this situation into the plot before?

Think about it.

Because of some deep hatred, or family destruction, white hair overnight, it’s just amazing.

Have to say.

Polar Star’s plots are whimsical, but they have some rationality.

Mainly because no one thought about this aspect before.

The shock brought by Wu Wu Zixu’s white hair overnight was still spreading.

The Blue Star netizens in the stream were discussing while watching the plot.

At this time.

Wu Wu Zixu in the plot had already relied on his emaciated body, plus that head of white hair, looking like an old beggar in his seventies.

Such a person, naturally, could not have any similarity with the former Chu aristocrat.

Even the soldiers checking saw Wu Wu Zixu’s look, just scanned him with disgust and drove Wu Wu Zixu away, as if there was something dirty or bad luck on Wu Wu Zixu.

But this was exactly what Wu Wu Zixu wanted.

But after passing Zhaoguan.

The pursuers behind him still didn't decrease.

This day.

Wu Wu Zixu, with disheveled white hair, fled to a river bank with a bamboo stick.

A big river in front, pursuers behind.

Wu Wu Zixu was almost desperate: "Heaven wants me to die?!"

Suddenly.

A flat boat sailed out of the fog on the river: "Why does the gentleman cross the river at night?"

Wu Wu Zixu looked up suddenly, only to see the old man on the boat with white hair and beard: "Old man, save me! The Chu people want my life!"

Wu Wu Zixu rushed into the water and climbed onto the boat.

And seeing this, the fisherman old man also steered the boat to the opposite bank.

When approaching the opposite bank, Wu Wu Zixu couldn't wait to jump off the boat, but was called by the fisherman old man behind: "I want to go to the village to get some food, you can stay and go with me."

Wu Wu Zixu stopped, and immediately bowed to the old man: "No need, thank you!"

Then he turned and wanted to leave.

The fisherman old man smiled: "I know you are hungry, so I specially went to get food, you are so determined, I am afraid you suspect I will report you?"

Wu Wu Zixu looked at the fisherman old man and said in a deep voice: "I don't know you, why save me?"

The fisherman old man smiled and shook his head: "I thought you were a great man."

Seemed disappointed.

Hearing this.

Wu Wu Zixu immediately took off the precious sword on his body and offered it with both hands: "This Seven-Star precious sword was given by the former king, and it has been passed down for three generations in my family, and the gems on the sword are worth a hundred gold."

"You accept it, to thank you for saving my life."

The fisherman old man stared at Wu Wu Zixu, then suddenly smiled: "The King of Chu has an order."

"Those who capture Wu Wu Zixu will be rewarded with 50,000 shi of grain and titled Senior Grand Master."

"I don't seek the reward of ten thousand shi, the title of Grand Master, do I seek your sword worth a hundred gold?"

Wu Wu Zixu was shocked: "You know I am Wu Wu Zixu?!"

Then he said: "Then I should thank you even more, this sword..."

"..."

Before Wu Wu Zixu could finish, the fisherman old man had already raised his hand to press it, and said: "The gentleman also needs to defend himself."

"It’s better to keep this sword on you."

After saying that, he turned and steered the boat away. Wu Wu Zixu saw this and said loudly: "I beg the old man to tell me your name, if we meet again in the future, Wu Wu Zixu will definitely repay you!!!"

Only to see the fisherman old man steering the boat, saying loudly without looking back: "If we really meet again in the future, I will call you the person in the reeds, and you will call me the fisherman old man."

"Hahahaha."

While talking, the flat boat had already gone far away.

Wu Wu Zixu bowed deeply, then continued on his way.

Wu Wu Zixu’s destination was Wu State, preparing to defect to Prince Guang.

And on the way.

Wu Wu Zixu also met the assassin Zhuan Zhu.

Seeing this, the Blue Star netizens in the stream were refreshed:

【Holy crap? Zhuan Zhu?】

【I seem to have heard of it somewhere, it’s so familiar.】

【I’ve heard of it too, let me think...】

【He is one of the four great assassins of the Warring States period!】

【Damn! I said it was so familiar, the four great assassins of the Warring States, the only one who can understand the plot is Jing Ke assassinating the King of Qin, the others are too early, can only look at the records.】

The Blue Star netizens in the stream suddenly remembered, isn't this Zhuan Zhu one of the four great assassins of the Warring States period?

It’s just that before there was only the [Qin Dynasty] version, there was only one Jing Ke they knew the plot, the others didn't know, but didn't expect to see it in here.

The Blue Star netizens in the stream continued to watch with interest.

Wu Wu Zixu defected to Prince Guang, aiming to let Prince Guang help him attack Chu, but how could ordinary people easily agree to such a request, unless Wu Wu Zixu could help him complete some things he couldn't even think of.

And Prince Guang... just meets this condition.

Watching Wu Wu Zixu help Prince Guang usurp power, the Blue Star netizens in the stream were still a bit puzzled.

But with the plot advancement, and looking at King Liao of Wu who was younger than Prince Guang, they also understood the power struggle in Wu State.

First of all, the ancestor of Wu State was Taibo, the uncle of King Wen of Zhou.

So in Wu State, the system of brother-to-brother succession has always been implemented.

To King Meng of Wu, there were four sons.

Zhufan, Yuji, Yumai, Jizha.

Prince Guang was Zhufan’s son, King Liao of Wu was Yumai’s son.

The two were cousins.

Initially, King Meng of Wu wanted to pass the throne to Jizha, but Jizha declined three times, so the throne was passed down in the order of Zhufan → Yuji → Yumai.

Until Yumai (King Liao of Wu’s father) was about to die, according to brother-to-brother succession, he was ready to pass the throne to Jizha, but Jizha declined again.

So.

The throne was passed by Yumai to his son Prince Liao, which is the current King Liao of Wu.

But this.

Made Prince Guang almost faint.

According to the order, the previous generation died, those who didn't want it didn't want it, it should be passed down from the next generation, shouldn't it be me who inherited the throne?

Initially, it was my father Zhufan, passing down generation by generation.

How did it come to you, and it was passed directly to your son?

King Liao of Wu’s accession to the throne made Prince Guang’s expectation of power for many years instantly shattered, and he hated King Liao of Wu to death, but didn't dare to show it.

And King Liao of Wu seemed to know Prince Guang’s hatred, often gathering young princes, and his words were all about showing off power.

And when alone with Prince Guang, the surrounding armored guards were all 800 people, not giving Prince Guang any chance to retaliate.

Seeing this.

The Blue Star netizens in the stream already understood why Wu Wu Zixu chose Prince Guang.

Only Prince Guang had deep hatred for King Liao of Wu, and only by helping Prince Guang ascend to the throne could he rely on that monstrous merit to let Prince Guang help him attack Chu.

In fact.

The Blue Star netizens in the stream couldn't help but complain.

This King Liao of Wu ascended to the throne, why do you always stimulate people, going out with 800 armored guards, and wearing two layers of inner armor yourself, for fear that Prince Guang will assassinate him because of hatred.

But he couldn't help but run to stimulate from time to time, as if he knew Prince Guang was incompetent.

Wanting to see Prince Guang’s incompetent rage.

In the scene.

Wu Wu Zixu planned for Prince Guang, and at the same time helped Prince Guang manage his personal power, and Prince Guang himself also had bravery, establishing considerable prestige in the army by virtue of military merit.

It’s just...

Before he could ascend to the throne.

That King Ping of Chu who caused Wu Wu Zixu’s family destruction had already died... and it was a natural death.

This made Wu Wu Zixu almost collapse.

In the scene.

Wu Wu Zixu stood stiffly, buzzing in his ears, as if the whole world collapsed at this moment.

He waited for ten years, endured humiliation for ten years!

Just to cut off King Ping of Chu’s head with his own hands!

But now...

The enemy died first?!

Wu Wu Zixu grabbed the collar of the kneeling messenger in front of him, his eyes splitting: "Impossible!"

"How could he die?!"

"How could he die?!!!!"

The messenger was scared pale, stuttering: "Wu, Wu General... King of Chu has indeed passed away, the new king has ascended to the throne."

Wu Wu Zixu was struck by lightning, let go, and staggered back.

Then Wu Wu Zixu suddenly pulled out the precious sword at his waist, slashing wildly with violent roars, the curtains, lamp stands, and bronze vessels in the room were all split: "Ah!!!"

"King of Chu! You old dog!!!"

"Ah ah ah ah!"

"No... no!!!"

The crazy Wu Wu Zixu, like a violent beast.

Smashing everything in the room.

Even Prince Guang was terrified when he saw it after arriving, not daring to approach, ordering his servants to send someone to call him after Wu Wu Zixu calmed down, and then hurried away.

Until night.

Prince Guang received the news and came again.

It’s just that after entering the hall of Wu Wu Zixu’s house, he was still startled.

Wu Wu Zixu was wearing mourning clothes, kneeling in front of a pile of spirit tablets, with a whip in front of him, but at this time he was calm, unable to see the crazy look of the day.

Prince Guang hesitated, not knowing how to speak.

But heard Wu Wu Zixu’s voice without any waves: "Prince, it’s time to help me attack Chu, right?"

Prince Guang heard this and said: "If I ascend to the throne, I will definitely help you attack Chu."

"It’s just now..."

Wu Wu Zixu’s voice was flat and mixed with hatred: "Now the King of Chu is dead, and the new king is young."

"There are no famous ministers in the Chu court, and no good generals outside the court, it is a perfect opportunity."

"Prince can advise the King of Chu to attack Chu, and you will be the vanguard."

"Then King Liao of Wu will definitely worry that your reputation will be greater, and arrange his own confidants and loyal ministers to go."

"Recommend Prince Qingji (King Liao of Wu’s son) to visit Zheng State."

"By then, the Prince’s great cause can be accomplished."

Wu Wu Zixu said coldly, Prince Guang’s face was flushed with excitement, and he looked at Wu Wu Zixu with some fear, but finally saw hope.

Soon.

Prince Guang followed Wu Wu Zixu’s plan and advised King Liao of Wu to attack Chu.

And the new King of Chu was young, and there were no famous ministers and good generals in the court, such an opportunity no one wanted to let go, not to mention King Liao of Wu himself had this meaning.

It’s just that the person who advised was Prince Guang, and he also wanted to be the vanguard.

This was not allowed by King Liao of Wu.

So King Liao of Wu found a reason to keep Prince Guang, and sent his capable heavy minister to attack Chu.

At the same time, under Prince Guang’s suggestion, he sent Prince Qingji to visit Zheng State.

This didn't arouse King Liao of Wu’s suspicion, after all, in this period, no matter what you do, it is best to send your own son to another country to show importance, and at the same time, it can also be used as a hostage to make people feel at ease.

With the attack on Chu.

Wu State was empty inside, but King Liao of Wu didn't care at all.

Because he had 800 armored guards with him when he went out.

With this power, no one could make trouble in front of him.

Until this day.

Prince Guang entertained King Liao of Wu, saying that he found a chef who made very delicious fish.

King Liao of Wu loved to eat fish, and agreed immediately.

On the day of the banquet.

Still accompanied by 800 armored guards, these 800 armored guards, even if they stood separately, surrounded Prince Guang’s mansion tightly.

As the fresh smell of fish gradually permeated, King Liao of Wu couldn't wait at the banquet.

Zhuan Zhu was shirtless and carried a tray, walking forward slowly.

The fragrance of grilled fish permeated the hall, King Liao of Wu praised: "This grilled fish can be determined just by the fresh smell, the taste must be unparalleled in the world."

"Bring it up quickly."

Zhuan Zhu lowered his head, his voice respectful: "It is the little man’s honor to grill fish for the King."

Zhuan Zhu knelt and walked to King Liao’s desk, offering the copper plate with both hands.

The Blue Star netizens in the stream held their breath.

For a time, they thought quickly in their minds.

How did Zhuan Zhu assassinate King Liao of Wu, knowing that King Liao of Wu was still with armored guards, and the distance was no more than three steps, and Zhuan Zhu was shirtless, and there was no place to hide weapons on his body.

Could it be that he wanted to strangle King Liao of Wu, this is unlikely, right?

No matter how fragile a person is, it is impossible to die with one pinch, and the armored guards next to him are no more than three steps away.

There is no chance for him to be suffocated and knocked to death at all.

The Blue Star netizens were thinking.

King Liao of Wu in the scene had already reached out to take the grilled fish, and Zhuan Zhu’s eyes flashed with cold light, and he suddenly reached into the fish belly, cold light appeared, and a silver light stabbed at King Liao of Wu.

But when stabbing at King Liao of Wu’s heart, it paused.

Inner armor!

King Liao of Wu looked ferocious: "You!!!"

Puchi!

The Fish Gut Sword pierced through the inner armor and stabbed into King Liao of Wu’s heart. At this time, King Liao of Wu’s face changed from ferocious to fear, looking down at the inner armor, how could he not understand that the thing like a dagger could pierce his two layers of inner armor.

The hall was silent for a moment, then chaos: "There is an assassin!!!"

The armored guards next to him had already reacted, and several people’s weapons pierced Zhuan Zhu, but Zhuan Zhu still stared at King Liao of Wu, using his last bit of strength to press down.

The two fell to the ground together.

The armored guards outside also rushed in, seeing King Liao of Wu who didn't know whether he was alive or dead, and didn't know what to do.

Prince Guang walked into the hall with a sword: "Liao is dead! From today on, I am the King of Wu!"

"Do you want to rebel?!"

Prince Guang’s angry shout made all the armored guards stunned.

This...

But this is the internal affair of the Wu royal family.

They are just guards and cannot interfere.

They dare not rebel.

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They did not dare to rebel.

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