In 370 BC, the year of the death of King Chusu, Marquis Wu of Wei also died, and his son Wei Poppy succeeded him as Marquis Hui of Wei.
Although Wu Qi left the Wei State, the Wei State still has no shortage of military talents, no, Pang Juan returned after graduation. Pang Juan graduated from **? At that time, the international education center - Guigu College.
There is a big mountain in Wei country, there is a hole in the mountain, there is a teacher in the hole, the teacher's surname is Wang Mingxu, the word is Li, the number is Ghost Valley, the courses taught are very mixed, and the students are also mixed.
At that time, the commodity economy was developing, and most of the students were learning to do business, so the teacher taught them the knowledge of making and selling counterfeits, passing off inferior brands as good ones, and shortening them.
All countries are fighting for territory, wars are raging, and military talents are also very popular, Sun Bin and Pang Juan both studied military affairs. Pang Slip, a native of Wei, his home is not far from the bottom of the mountain.
Sun Bin, whose real name is Sun Boling, is a native of Juancheng, Qi State. A descendant of the military strategist Sun Wu. Sun Bin and Pang Juan studied the art of war at Guigu College together, although Pang Juan's talent and studies were better, but compared with Sun Bin he was much worse, but he was cunning, good at petty power, and easily undetected. He was very jealous of Sun Bin's talent, but he never revealed it on his lips, and repeatedly said that when he had a bright future in the future, he would definitely recommend his senior brother and enjoy wealth and prosperity together. The kind-hearted classmate Sun Bin is commensurate with the Pang Juan brothers, just like brothers, and even closer than brothers, but unfortunately not born by a mother.
A few years have passed in a blink of an eye, and Sun Bin and Pang Juan, after the careful training of Guiguzi, have made great progress in the art of war and Tao strategy. At this time, Wei Huihou's recruitment advertisement came. Pang Juan, who was originally from Wei, felt that the opportunity had come and decided to go down the mountain to apply. When parting, he assured Sun Bin that once the trip went well, he would immediately recommend his senior brother to go down the mountain and do a small business together. Sun Bin naturally expressed his deep gratitude and asked him to take care, and the two said goodbye in tears.
Pang Juan met Wei Huihou. Wei Huihou consulted on the strategy of governing the country and securing the country, and commanding the army to fight. Pang Juan does have this ability, he poured everything in his chest, talked for a long time, and promised: "If I am used as a general, then the six countries can be in my grasp, I can lead the army to run rampant in the world as I want, the battle will be won, the attack will be defeated, the Wei State will become the hegemon, and finally annex the other six countries!" ”
Anyway, bragging about not paying taxes, trying to fool around.
When Wei Huihou heard this, he was very excited, so he appointed him as a general and took charge of the Wei army. Soon after Pang Juan took office, he took his son Pang Ying and nephews Pang Cong and Pang Mao to lead the men and horses on the expedition.
Pang Juan is worthy of being a student of Guiguzi, and the way of using troops he learned has a place to play, and he leads the Wei army to win every battle and conquer every attack. defeated some third-rate small countries such as Lu, Song, Wei, and Zheng, and returned victoriously.
These defeated third-rate small states all paid tribute to Wei, and every year they met with the king of Wei and offered gifts.
Wei Huihou was very happy and appointed Pang Juan as the commander-in-chief of the Wei army and the chief of the general staff. Pang Ying served as the deputy commander-in-chief, Pang Cong served as the commander of the Left Route Army, and Pang Mao served as the commander of the Right Route Army.
Commander-in-Chief Pang was not happy, and was worried all day long. What he was worried about was that if Sun Bin returned to the Qi State, Qi and Wei would fight in the future, and the Wei State would definitely be defeated.
Pang Juan's worries are not unnecessary.
Since the Tian clan replaced Qi, the usurping king of Qi was regarded as illegal by the princes, not only did not recognize it, but also wanted to take advantage of this to crusade against the Qi country and take the opportunity to occupy more land. Pang Juan also wanted to take this opportunity to conquer Qi and expand the territory of Wei to the east.
In 357 BC, Tian Wu, the Duke of Qi Huan, died, and his son Tian Yinqi succeeded him as the Marquis of Qi Wei.
Qi Weihou, who had just succeeded to the throne, ignored the national politics and poured female music, and for a time, "the princes invaded together, and the people were not governed", and the domestic situation became increasingly grim. However, the ministers did not understand the temperament of the new monarch and did not dare to give advice. At a time when the country was worried about internal and external troubles, Chun Yuyu disregarded his personal safety, stepped forward, and used his good "hidden words" to satirize the king of Qi. Chun Yu Qi Wei Hou said: "King, there is a big bird in the country, perched on the main hall, and it has not flown or song for three years, do you know why?" ”
Qi Chenghou had great ambitions, but he was temporarily depressed, not a mediocre and incompetent person, and Chun Yu's sarcastic admonition woke him up. He also replied with a "hidden language": "If this bird does not fly, it will soar into the sky: if it does not sing, it will be amazing." Chun Yu's sarcasm had a miraculous effect, prompting Qi Weihou to make up his mind and change the law to become stronger. He summoned the magistrates of each county, rewarded one, executed one, rectified the internal affairs, and reorganized the military power to prepare for the battle against the princes. The vassal states were shocked and returned the land they had encroached upon to the Qi State.
If Sun Bin returned to Qi at this time, wouldn't Qi Weihou be as good as a tiger? It's going to be hard to win again. Wei Huihou's younger brother Gongzi Wei came to the Keling Department and said to Pang Xiao: Pang Zongkeling, do you know? Qi Guo is ready to send people to Guigu Academy to recruit talents. ”
Pang Hua said: "The princes of various countries compete for hegemony, who does not recruit talents? What's so strange about this? Gongzi said, "I heard that there is a descendant of Sun Wu named Sun Bin, who is talented and has the style of his ancestors. Why don't you recommend it to the king, but let him go back to the Qi Kingdom? ”
Pang Juan said: "I was about to write a letter to him and ask Pang Ying to invite him to come to Wei!" ”
So, Gongzi Wei asked King Wei for a letter of appointment, and Pang Juan wrote a letter of invitation and asked Pang Cong to go to Guigu. Sun Bin didn't know that Qi Guo was going to recruit people, and when he saw King Wei's letter of appointment and the letter from his classmates, he felt that there was a ready-made position waiting for him, so how could he be embarrassed to refuse!
Sun Bin came to Wei State, and when his classmates met, Pang Juan was very enthusiastic.
The next day, the two entered the palace. King Wei has great respect for Sun Bin, "I heard that Mr. Sun Wuzi's secret art of war is extraordinary." I look forward to your coming, almost to the point of hunger. I'm so glad you're finally here today! Then he asked Pang Juan: "I want to appoint Mr. Sun Bin as the deputy chief of general staff and share the military power with you, what do you think?" Pang Juan is the most taboo about this situation, at first glance, he secretly gritted his teeth. On the surface, he said: "The minister and Sun Bin are classmates, Sun Bin is the minister's brother, how can he succumb to the deputy position, under me?" It is better to appoint him as a foreign adviser first, and after establishing his merits and gaining the respect of the countrymen, he will be directly appointed chief of the general staff. At that time, I was willing to give way and be willing to be subordinate to my eldest brother.
Wei Huihou listened to it and was very satisfied with Pang Juan's life, so he agreed.
In fact, this is just Pang Juan's ploy to prevent Sun Bin from competing with him for power. Foreign consultants, half guests, half vassals, are not real ministers of Wei, naturally have no real power, and only enjoy a higher courtesy.
Since then, Sun Bin and Pang Juan have gotten along day and night.
The two discussed the art of war, and Pang Juan was always speechless because of his shallow knowledge, but Sun Bin sincerely explained and introduced it to him. Pang Juan knew that it was caused by Sun Bin having learned Sun Tzu's Art of War, so he deliberately sighed and blamed himself: "Your brother and I were also taught by Teacher Wang back then, but in recent years, we have been busy with government affairs and have almost forgotten about it. Can you lend me "The Art of War" for review? "After Mr. Wang explained to me, he only let me read it for three days and then took it back, and I didn't have a ready-made book in my hand. Sun Bin said sincerely.
Can Big Brother still remember it all? Pang Juan asked.
I can basically memorize it. ”
Pang Juan was overjoyed in his heart, and he wished that Sun Bin would recite it to him immediately, but it was difficult to force him for a while.
Pang Juan is determined to get rid of Sun Bin! Otherwise, you will inevitably be subordinated to it in the future! He had a plan, so during a private meeting, he asked: "My brother's clan is in the Qi State, and now the two of us are officials in the Wei State." Why don't you bring your family and clan to enjoy the blessings? ”
When Sun Bin heard this, he shed tears: "Natural disasters and wars, my relatives and clans have long since disappeared. Back then, I was just taken by my uncle and two cousins, Sun Ping and Sun Zhuo, to wander in other places. Later, I was left behind to work as a helper, and my uncle and cousin disappeared! Later, I studied with Mr. Guigu alone, and I haven't been in contact with my hometown and relatives for many years, and even my only uncle and cousin are probably no longer in the world! ”
So, doesn't my brother miss his hometown? Pang Juan asked.
People are not plants and trees, who can forget their roots? It's just that now that Wei Chen has been done, there is no need to mention this matter. Sun Bin said with some sadness. Qi and Wei have always been hostile, so Sun Bin can only endure homesickness.
The eldest brother has a point, the eldest husband makes meritorious contributions anywhere, so why should he not be in his homeland? Pang Juan pretended to comfort him. Half a year later, Sun Bin had forgotten about this conversation.
One day, a man with a Shandong accent suddenly came to him. After asking, I learned that the person's name was Ding Yi, a native of Qi, and he had a letter from Sun Bin's cousin Sun Ping. Sun Bin hurriedly took the letter. In the letter, in the tone of Sun Ping, he talked about brotherhood and told his uncle that he had died. The two cousins have returned to the Qi Kingdom, hoping that Sun Bin will also return to his hometown and rebuild the almost extinct Sun family. The tone of the letter was sincere and emotional, and he eagerly hoped that Sun Bin would return to Qi as soon as possible.
Sun Bin looked at it and burst into tears. Then he warmly entertained the messenger Ding Yi, and wrote a reply letter asking him to take it back, the letter said, "I miss my hometown very much, but now I have become a courtier of Wei." Can't go back anytime soon. After establishing meritorious service for the Wei State, when he is old, he must get together with his two cousins in his hometown of Qidi to celebrate his old age. ”
Unexpectedly, Na Ding Yi was not from Qi at all, but a ** hired by Pang Juan.
Pang Juan deceived Sun Bin into replying to the letter, so he imitated his handwriting and changed a few sentences at the key point: "Shi Wei is a last resort and hindered by the situation." Soon I will return to China and serve the King of Qi! Then he handed the letter to the king of Wei, and slandered, "Sun Bin has long had the heart to betray Wei and Qi. Recently, he fornicated with the envoy of Qi State. In order to be loyal to the king, the minister endured the pain of parting with his brotherly feelings, and now intercepted the envelope of Sun Bin's family and asked the king to look at it.
What do you think about it? After reading the letter, King Wei was very annoyed and asked.
Sun Bin is not inferior to me, and if he is allowed to return to Qi, it will be detrimental to the hegemony of the Wei State. So. Pang Juan didn't continue, and he didn't need to continue.
Kill him? Wei Huihou said in one word.
After all, he and I are classmates and brothers, so let me persuade him again. To agree to stay, it's best. If you do not want to stay, but still be your enemies with our country, ask the king to send him to my house, and let me put him under house arrest, so that he may not be used by other countries. This can be regarded as letting the minister fulfill his affection as a brother. What do you think? Pang Juan looked like he was doing his best for his friends.
Although Wei Huihou was angry with Sun Bin, he still agreed at Pang Juan's request. Pang Juan's face still has to be given. Pang Juan asked Sun Bin that night: "I heard that my eldest brother received a letter from home?" ”
Sun Bin made no secret of his friend, "Yes." The letter asked me to return to my hometown. But how can I live up to the affection of King Wei and his brother for me? So I quit. ”
Brother really doesn't miss his hometown? ”
After a long absence, how can you not want to? It's just that I can't go back at the moment. Sun Bin sighed.
Pang De expressed deep sympathy and said, "The eldest brother might as well ask King Wei to take a month or two of vacation, let the eldest brother return to his hometown to sweep the tombs of his relatives, and then return."
Big brother will try it tomorrow. I'll say a few more words for my eldest brother next to me. Just by virtue of the eldest brother's character, King Wei will also believe it! Pang Juan said.
It's all thanks to the virtuous brothers! Once I return from sweeping the tomb, I will definitely serve King Wei wholeheartedly, and I have no other intentions! Sun Bin was very moved.
So Pang Juan said goodbye to Sun Bin and went to see the king of Wei that night, "The minister was ordered by the king to persuade him to change his mind." But not only did he not change, but he resented the king. He will ask to return to Qi tomorrow in the name of asking for leave! Alas, I can't help it! Pang Juan looked helpless.
The next day, Sun Bin went to court, and it was strange that he didn't see Pang Juan, because he said last night that he would meet King Wei together. I thought that he was delayed because of something, so he first told King Wei that he wanted to ask for leave to return to Qi. Unexpectedly, as soon as he opened his mouth, King Wei was furious and did not allow him to explain half a sentence, so he ordered Wu Tu to arrest him and escort him to the military division's mansion for questioning!
Seeing Sun Bin being tied up in the military master's mansion, Pang Juan pretended to be stunned and asked the escort, "I was about to enter the palace after a while because of something." This, what's going on?
The escort ** announced the order of the King of Wei, "Sun Bin secretly communicated with the envoy of Qi, and wanted to betray Wei and surrender to Qi, please ask the military advisor to ask for the crime!" ”
Pang Juan was shocked, and hurriedly said to Sun Bin, "Don't worry, I'll go to King Wei to intercede for you!" After that, he left home and entered the palace in a hurry.
Seeing King Wei Hui, Pang Juan said, "Although Sun Bin is guilty of fornication, his crime is not to death. In the humble opinion of the ministers, it is better to make him a waste person who can't walk and has a guilty record on his face. What do you think of this way, which fulfills the affection of our brothers and has no trouble?
King Wei Hui was quite disappointed with Sun Bin, and nodded helplessly: "Just do what you want." ”
Pang Juan returned home, shed tears, and said to Sun Bin, "The king is angry and sentenced my brother to death. I begged hard to save myself from death. But they will be punished and killed. With that, I choked up.
Sun Bin sighed, "I finally saved my life, it's all thanks to the virtuous brother who rescued the foolish brother!" I will repay it in the future.
Pang Juan then hid his face and ran out of the hall. After a while, the executioner came to the execution, tied Sun Bin and pressed him to the ground, and used a sharp knife to cut off Sun Bin's two kneecaps. Sun Bin screamed miserably, and immediately fainted, and in his coma, the words 'fornicating with the enemy country' were stabbed in black ink on his face.
At this time, Pang Juan walked in with tears streaming down his face, personally drugged and wrapped Sun Bin, carried him into the bedroom, comforted him in every way, and took care of him meticulously.
Pang Juan's "personality" is simply flawless in the eyes of his old classmate Sun Bin. Poor Sun Bin was fooled and lame, and he had to thank others.
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