Chapter Three
In the palace of Zhao Kingdom, Pingyuan Jun was smiling and was greeting guests.
Ju Xin, Xu Jia, Hou Sheng, Han Kaidi, Chunshen Jun, Su Dai, and Su Li came one after another, and Pingyuan Jun invited them in.
King Xiaocheng Zhao, Xinling Jun and Lu Zhonglian had been waiting inside for a long time. When they saw them coming in, they quickly came over to greet them, invited everyone in, asked them to sit down, and ordered people to send tea.
After sitting down, Ju Xin asked, "The king invited me, don't know what's important?"
This is exactly what Xu Jia and Hou Sheng and the others wanted to ask, and they all opened their eyes wide and stared at King Zhao Xiaocheng.
"Nothing else, I'm going to invite you to come here today to discuss the joint anti-Qin." King Xiaocheng of Zhao glanced at everyone, and then he realized his intention.
"He Zong resisted Qin?" Everyone was surprised. No one expected that King Xiaocheng of Zhao would discuss such a big matter.
It has to be said that the five important officials of Han, Yan, Qi, Chu and Wei are all in Handan, and it is a good opportunity to discuss the alliance.
"The merging and the merging, and the merging has been decades, but the stronger Qin is and the weaker Shandong is. Can the merging and the more useful it is?" Xu Jia shook his head and sighed.
Since Su Qin proposed the alliance, the six countries have always regarded it as a powerful measure to deal with Qin and have been implemented for decades. However, Qin has become stronger and stronger, and Shandong is getting weaker and weaker. Xu Jia's words have been heard in everyone's hearts.
"Hmph!" Ju Xin snorted coldly and glared at Hou Sheng.
From a general perspective, Hezong is indeed a good way to deal with Qin. However, it is because Qi and Qin are too close to each other and are unwilling to participate in Hezong, which makes Hezong finally disperse.
The reason why Qi is closer to Qin is because Qi is located on the shore of the East China Sea and is far away from Qin. There is no direct conflict of interest between the two countries. Of course, Qi is unwilling to be an enemy of Qin. Qi has no conflict of interest. If you win, Qi will not get much benefit. All the benefits will be given to the other five countries. How could Qi be willing to become a pawn of the other five countries?
Not only Ju Xin stared at Hou Sheng, but also Han Kaidi, Xu Jia, and Chunshen Jun were staring at Hou Sheng.
If Qi State had fully supported Hezong, Qin State would not be so rampant. This was because Qi State Yiwei was able to get along with Qin State and Shandong, and gained great benefits. Han Kaidi, Xu Jia, Chunshenjun and others were resentful against Qi State.
If this really starts, the Hezong will fail this time. King Xiaocheng of Zhao hurriedly smoothed out and said, "This year, Guanzhong is a great master, and Qin will definitely attack Zhao. Everyone knows that because of the Battle of Changping, the national treasury was empty and the elite troops were lost, and it was difficult to resist Qin. He had no choice but to ask all countries to send troops to help."
The situation in Zhao State is known to everyone. It is better to be a bachelor than to be a bachelor, and it is better to gain favorable feelings directly.
"Even if Guanzhong is well-educated, Qin may not have attacked Zhao?" Xu Jia was a fool prime minister and had no thoughts at all. Even if he thought deeply, he could not think of the benefits and interests. He said it rashly.
"Yes." Hou Sheng hurriedly agreed.
Hou Sheng is definitely a good player in this field. Speaking of Li Zheng, he is also a fool, and he is no different from Xu Jia.
Ju Xin looked at Xu Jia and Hou Sheng and shook his head slightly. Wei Qi had these two fools in the country, so it would be strange if Wei Qi was not weak.
"Does the king see something?" A famous minister of Ju Xin already knew that King Zhao Xiaocheng's words would not be groundless, and there must be some turbulence.
"This matter should be discussed by Qianliju." Zhao Xiaocheng Dynasty Lu Zhonglian said: "Qianliju, please."
Lu Zhonglian was famous all over the world and was a guest of honor for nobles from all countries. When he was about to speak, everyone dared not be distracted, and they all listened quietly.
"After Changping retreated, Zhong Lian traveled around the world and entered Qin some time ago. He saw that the harvest in Guanzhong was about to come." Lu Zhonglian began to analyze and said, "This year, Guanzhong is very mature. You can get two-year-old food for one year. Zhong Lian was very surprised. When One Plus inquired, he realized that this was the result of the Qin King's advice on farming and sericulture."
"The Qin State emphasizes farming and war, and is neglecting merchants. What's so strange about persuading farming and sericulture?" Xu Jia, the idiot, spoke rashly again.
Since Shang Yang's reform, Qin State implemented the national policy of "farming and fighting through hard work", and attached great importance to agriculture and sericulture. In which year and month did not persuade them to study agriculture and sericulture?
If this is true, how could he make it? Lu Zhonglian's sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth, and then said, "The King of Qin will run to the fields and patrol everywhere this year, encouraging the Qin people to plead. Under the orders of the King of Qin, the officials of Qin have worked harder than ever before, and tried their best to solve the problems of farmers. Since the King of Qin ascended the throne, Qin has not been as diligent as they are now."
"What you mean is..." Xu Jia finally understood a little.
"That's right." Lu Zhonglian said with a heavy emphasis: "Although Qin has not sent troops yet, the Qin king's intention has been clear. After the Changping War, Qin should have made a concerted effort to seize Handan, but because he had no money and food, he was worried about the resurgence of the Communist Party of China, he had to retreat. This year, the Qin people were crazy and took care of the crops, and they received two-year-old grain, and the Qin treasury was full again. When Qin soldiers retreated, the Qin king would never be willing to set up a large army to attack Zhao this year!"
Lu Zhonglian's tone was very high, like a thunderous explosion: "And, I must destroy Zhao!"
After the Changping War, the entire Zhao State was as if it was unprepared. As long as the Qin army attacked, Zhao State would be difficult to support it. The destruction of Zhao State was expected. However, when Lu Zhonglian said "I must destroy Zhao", everyone was still as if they were struck by thunder, and their minds were buzzing.
For nothing else, in the century-old Warring States Period, none of the seven major Warring States Periods had been destroyed. Even Han, which was blocked by Qin's must-pass land to advance eastward, and Yan, which was very weak, did not perish. If Zhao State was destroyed, the impact on people's hearts would be too shocking, and it would not be possible for everyone to be shocked.
"Is this true?" A scream of exclamation sounded, from everyone's mouths.
Even a wise man like Ju Xin couldn't help but change his face.
"The truth or not will be known soon." Lu Zhonglian said lightly, but it was firm, making people dare not doubt at all.
"This..." The crowd was sucking in cold air, and Xu Jia and Housheng's faces changed even more, as if Qin was about to destroy Zhao, but Wei and Qi.
"For decades, Zhao has resisted Qin for Shandong. If Zhao destroys him, who will resist Qin for Shandong? Han Hu? Wei Hu? Qi Hu? Yan Hu? Chu? King Zhao Xiaocheng saw the fearful expressions of everyone, and was very satisfied, and took the opportunity to shout loudly.
Since King Wuling of Zhao succeeded in "Hu Clothing, Cavalry and Shooting", Zhao State has always been the mainstay of Shandong, and the land of Shandong is safe from Zhao State. If Zhao State is destroyed, which country can resist Qin State?
It is impossible to have it. Even a "five thousand-mile country" like Chu State cannot resist Qin State.
"There is a way to make your lips fall and your teeth become cold. If the Great Zhao is destroyed, can Han exist? Can Wei exist? Can Yan Qi and Chu exist?" King Zhao Xiaocheng continued to speak in pain.
Everyone can understand the principle that the lips are dead and the teeth are cold. Even a fool like Xu Jia is also a key point and said: "It's reasonable, it's reasonable."
"This year, the battle between Qin and Zhao is not only a battle between life and death in Zhao, but also a battle between life and death in Shandong." Su Dai began to lobby: "Everyone knows that there are many powerful people in Zhao, and Zhao people are good at fighting. If Qin gets Zhao, and uses the power of Zhao people, Qin will be stronger. It will be easier for Qin to wipe out the nations."
Since Zhao Wuling implemented the national policy of "Hu Clothing, Horsemanship and Shooting", the people of Zhao State were fierce, and the people of Zhao were good at fighting, almost as good as those of the Qin people. If Zhao State was destroyed, there would be more people who dared to fight.
"Don't forget that Qin and Zhao are of the same origin. Qin needs to use the power of the Zhao people. It will take only a few days, and three or five years will be the longest." Su Dai's words contained infinite deterrence.
The ancestors of Qin and Zhao were both Zaofu, and their common ancestors were the same as Qin and Zhao. With this relationship, it took only a few days for Qin to digest Zhao and win the hearts of the people of Zhao.
Not to mention that the Qin State was politically clear and the country was not in charge. The whole country had a huge attraction to the Zhao people. As long as the Qin State destroyed the Zhao State, it would take three or five years to use the power of the Zhao people at most.
"If Zhao is destroyed, Han will be destroyed, Wei will be destroyed." Su Li took over the conversation and Chen talked about the threat of destroying Zhao: "Han, Zhao, Wei was originally a land of Jin. It has fertile land, abundant resources, and many people. If you have the land of the Three Jins, Qin is unprecedented in strength. Who can stop it? Even a 'five thousand-mile country' like Chu is difficult to defeat it, and Chu cannot escape the fate of destruction."
The State of Chu is known as the "country of five thousand miles", with a vast territory, accounting for half of modern China. Simply put, the south of the Yangtze River is the territory of Chu. Such a vast territory gives Chu a natural advantage that other five countries do not have, and has a huge strategic depth. If it cannot defeat Qin, it can withdraw or run away.
It is precisely because of this that Qin defeated Chu repeatedly and snatched a large swathe of Chu's territory. Bai Qi even captured the capital of Chu, Ying, and burned the royal tomb of Chu, but he was unable to launch a fatal blow to Chu. Chu was still Chu, although it suffered heavy losses.
If Qin State obtained the land of the Three Jins, its national strength would be stronger and more people would dare to fight. By then, even a big country like Chu State would not be able to escape the fate of destruction.
In history, Qin Shihuang defeated Chu again and again, because Qin could defeat Chu, but it was difficult to destroy Chu. Therefore, after Qin captured a large area of Shandong and became stronger, the battle to destroy Chu was launched.
"As a result, is it necessary to join the throne?" Hou Sheng hesitated for a while, and then he was a little uncertain.
"Not bad!" Xinling Jun, who had not spoken for a long time, focused his attention and said: "Zhao must not be destroyed. If Zhao is destroyed, the Three Jins will definitely lose; if the Three Jins lose, Qin will occupy half of the Central Plains, can Qi still exist?"
"If we share the same situation, what can the Great Wei get?" Xu Jia knew that the situation was not in harmony and started bargaining.
As long as you ask for a price, it proves that you must be in harmony. With the support of Wei, the possibility of success of the alliance is greater. King Xiaocheng of Zhao smiled happily.
"What do you think?" Xinlingjun looked at Ju Xin and asked.
"Dayan is located in the northern part of the country, with small lands, weak people, few taxes, and few elite soldiers. It is difficult to say that the Lord Xinling is the intention of "June Xinling." Ju Xin is a wise man. He knew that it was inevitable that he would be the one who would be the one who would be the one who would be the one who would be the one who would be the one who would be the one who would be the one who would be the one who would be the one who would be the one who would be the one who would be the one who would be the one who would be the one who would be the one who would be the one who would be the one who would be the one who would be the one who would be the one who would be the one who would be the one who would be the one who would be the one who would be the one who would be the one who would be the one who would be the one who would be the one who would be the one who would be the one who would be the one who would be the one who would be the one who would be the one who would be the one who would be
As both asking prices, Ju Xin's asking prices are much more skillful than Xu Jia, who is worthy of being a famous minister of a generation.
"Da Han is willing to do his best to fight against Qin." Han Kaidi was very happy.
Among the six Shandong countries, South Korea was the most violently affected by the Qin Dynasty. In which year and month did not be attacked by the Qin State? South Korea was eager to join forces and to join forces every day, which would be the most beneficial to South Korea.
The next thing was of course bargaining. After a series of bargaining, I was very satisfied.
Chapter completed!