Qin Shizhi's Confucian junior master

Chapter 336: Guo Kai proposes a plan and makes new achievements

Ying Zheng invited Xunzi into Hangu Pass as a disciple. The Qin historian on the side recorded this scene excitedly. He never thought that he would be able to see the meeting between King Qin and Xunzi. For a historian, this life is already worth it. .

After Xunzi was respectfully invited to Xianyang by Yingzheng, the news of Xunzi's entry into Qin and Wei's surrender spread instantly throughout the world. For a time, everyone in the world with some knowledge understood in their hearts that Qin's power to unify the world was no longer possible. Resisted.The remaining four countries who actively resisted Qin kept sighing and sighing.

The demise of Wei and Qin completely opened up the six kingdoms and separated Chu from Yan and Zhao. There was no need to worry about the alliance between the three.As for Qi, which has not cultivated military equipment all year round and has an alliance with Qin, it has long been excluded from competing for world hegemony.

When Li Mu saw the news of Wei Wangzeng's surrender, he had a feeling that the sky is inferior to me. In the past few months, he had been planning in the State of Zhao, and had prepared everything for the State of Zhao to send troops to rescue Wei, but he did not Thinking of Wei Wangzeng, he voted directly.

"General, will all our preparations be withdrawn?" Sima Shang asked.

"No, Qin has destroyed Wei, and the next step is Yan. Yan's saving of Wei is tantamount to giving Qin a reason to send troops to attack Yan. Tell Zongzheng that he will not let the court agree to pass Qin under any circumstances. "Li Mu said.

"Borrowing the road from the State of Zhao? How come the Qin State needs to borrow the road from the State of Qi to attack Yan? How is it possible to borrow the road from the State of Zhao?" Sima Shang asked, leaving aside the hatred between the State of Qi and the State of Yan, if Qin State The state said it wanted to conquer Yan, so Qi wanted to join Qin in conquering Yan?The hatred between the State of Zhao and the State of Qin is not low. Compared with the State of Zhao that needs to be careful, the State of Qi, which is almost crying and shouting, "Master, come to me, is more suitable."

"The State of Yan borrowed the passage from the State of Zhao. The State of Qin did not necessarily borrow the State of Zhao, but instead threatened us. At the same time, if we borrowed the passage from the State of Zhao, it would be equivalent to cutting off the last hope of the State of Yan to seek help." Li Mu Said lightly.

"But news came from the court that Guo Kai's filial piety as the late king has ended, and now the power of the court is in his hands again." Sima Shang said with some worry.

"Zong Zheng will handle this matter well. No matter how much Guo Kai controls the court, he is just a minister. As long as you speak, it is enough to shut up Guo Kai." Li Mu said, the things between Zhao Yi and the prostitute are still It's a secret. The fewer people know about this clan secret, the better.

"I will send someone to inform Zong Zheng right away," Sima Shang said.

"I hope Brother Zhao can persuade the prostitute."

Li Mu also showed a hint of worry on his face after Sima Shang left. The matter between Zhao Yi and the prostitute was like a sword hanging over his head. If he used it well, it would be enough to protect Zhao Guo's peace. If he were to fall, Zhao Yi would have to be executed even if he was Zong Zheng, the clan member of the Zhao Kingdom.

A minister has an affair with the Queen Mother, especially if Zhao Yi and the prostitute are the queen's uncle according to their seniority, this is incest.It is generally accepted that it is not easy to be a stepfather, especially since Zhao Yi is now a stepfather for Zhao Wangqian. If he is not careful, he will die without a burial place. But now, in addition to letting Zhao Yi use his beauty tricks, Li Mu is really Can't think of any other way.

At this time, in HD City, in the Prime Minister's Mansion.

Guo Kai paced in the study with a sad face, he couldn't stop sighing every time he took a step.The reason why Guo Kai looked so sad was naturally because Wei surrendered and the Yan army was annihilated. Thinking of his cold attitude towards Hun Zhu before, Guo Kai wanted to slap himself.

"Why can't this Wei Wangzeng resist for another two days? It's not as good as that Han Wangan!" Guo Kai said cursingly.

The reason why Guo Kai rejected Hun Zhu before was because Guo Kai felt that he was still the prime minister of a country, and the threat in Hun Zhu's mouth was not concealed at all, which naturally made Guo Kai feel that he had no face, so he refused.But now that Wei has been destroyed, Qin has freed up its hands and may attack Zhao and Yan at any time, which makes Guo Kai start to be afraid.

"What should we do?" Guo Kai sighed and murmured to himself, "Do you really want me to let go of this shame and take the initiative to ask for help?"

Looking at the empty room, Guo Kai finally decided to let go of his face. Compared with his life and wealth later, Guo Kai felt that this face was nothing important. Anyway, he was already notorious in Zhao State, and his reputation and face were all lost long ago. , not bad this time.

Guo Kai, who wanted to understand, immediately shouted
"Come on!"

"Prime Minister, what are your orders?" A servant opened the door and asked.

"Take my invitation and ask Mr. Hunzhu to come over and have a chat." Guo Kai said.

The boy took the invitation and said
"Yes."

"Remember to be respectful," Guo Kai reminded.

"Yes."

Guo Kai sat in the study, thinking about how to obtain the other party's forgiveness after the soul candle arrived, and at the same time asked Qin's attitude.About half an hour later, the guards from the Prime Minister's Mansion came to Guo Kai's study to report.

"Master Xiang, Mr. Soul has arrived."

"Please come to the guest room first, sir, I will be there later." Guo Kai said.

"Yes."

Guo Kai stood up, tidied his clothes, adjusted his mentality, and walked into the guest room with square steps.Hun Zhu in the guest room saw Guo Kai stood up and saluted.

"Guo Xiang."

"Mr. Hun, we haven't seen each other for a while. Things have been going well lately." Guo Kai said with a smile, sitting opposite Hun Zhu.

"Not bad, where is Prime Minister Guo? I heard that Prime Minister Guo has regained power recently and punished a few dignitaries who bullied others and flouted the law." Hun Zhu said, the people Guo Kai punished were all Zhao Yi's men, and these people also He is considered to be one of the most famous dignitaries in the Zhao Kingdom.

Hunzhu knew that Guo Kai had a grudge against Zhao Wei for trying to seize power, but for this kind of thing, he only needed to punish a few small people and warn Zhao Wei, but this time Guo Kai seemed to be fighting Zhao Wei to death, so he moved directly The main force of Zhao Yi's group, it can be said that Guo Kai's move offended many powerful people, and these people's revenge was enough for Guo Kai to drink a pot. "This is the king's clear warning. These people rely on their powerful status to oppress the people and waste human life. They are just following the decree and upholding the dignity of the laws of the Zhao Kingdom."

What Guo Kai said was righteousness, but Hun Zhu heard something different. I'm afraid Guo Kai was just a first-timer in this matter. It was the people in the palace who really wanted to kill these people. As for Zhao Wangqian, he was still a prostitute. It is unknown after that.

"Zhao Guo has Guo Xiang, it is really a blessing for the people of Zhao Guo." Hun Zhu said with a smile.

"Mr. Hun's words are serious. He is just doing his duty. I think that when the late king was still alive, the court was clear, the ministers were doing their own things, and the country was healthy. Nowadays, some people always want to provoke wars. , trapped Zhao State in war. I heard that the war in Wei State has stopped, and Mr. Soul’s caravan can continue to do business in Wei State, which is really gratifying. "

Hearing Guo Kai talk about the caravan, Hun Zhu knew that business was coming, and Hun Zhu stopped covering up and said directly
"Xiang Guo's news is very sensitive. The war between Qin and Wei is over. The king of Wei has surrendered the city. It is only a matter of time before Wei's territory becomes stable. I also heard that the main force sent by Yan to rescue Wei was all under Zhuzao. Defeated, only a few thousand escaped.”

"The power of the Qin army is really terrifying." Guo Kai said with emotion.

"Guo Xiang doesn't need to be emotional, I'm afraid it won't take long for Guo Xiang to see the combat power of the Qin army with his own eyes." Soul Zhu said with a sad smile.

"What do you mean by Mr. Hun's words!?" Guo Kai exclaimed.

"Guo has known me as a friend during these years of doing business in the State of Zhao. Naturally, I will not hide it." Hun Zhu approached Guo Kai and whispered, "I heard that the people in the State of Qin were very angry about the actions of the State of Yan to rescue the State of Wei. They thought that the State of Yan The country has betrayed its alliance and is preparing to attack Yan.

Similarly, many people in the court felt that Zhao State was showing contempt for Qin State by taking advantage of Yan State, and proposed to send troops to attack Zhao State.Now the price of grain and grass in Qin State has increased somewhat, while the price of grain and grass in Shangdang County has dropped. This is obviously mobilizing grain and grass to prepare for war with Zhao State. General Mengwu in Yanyu has mobilized enough troops to prepare for an attack at any time. .Guo Xiang should prepare as soon as possible. "

"What!?" Although Guo Kai had already been mentally prepared, Ziah was still terrified when he heard that the Qin army might start a war at any time.

"I am planning to leave HD with my caravan recently. The Zhao Kingdom will not be peaceful next time." Hun Zhu continued.

Looking at the appearance of Soul Candle, Guo Kai became even more anxious. He did hear that Soul Candle was selling off some unimportant properties recently. Originally, he thought that Soul Candle was just a purely commercial transaction, but he didn't expect that it was going to run away. Way to go.

"Mr. Hun, wait a minute. If Qin really attacks Zhao, won't Zhao suffer an unforgivable disaster? It's Zongzheng Zhao Yi who makes excuses for Yan State. Zhao actually doesn't want to fight with Qin. The enemy." Guo Kai grabbed Hun Zhu's sleeve and said.

"Borrowing about the affairs of Yan State, how could it be possible without King Zhao's consent? Guo Xiangmo is going to deceive Hun. No matter whose idea it is, it is a fact that Zhao State borrowing Yan State, this war may not be possible. It's avoided, Guo Xiang should make preparations early." After Hun Zhu finished speaking, he got up and was about to leave.

"Mr. Hun, for the sake of getting acquainted with Guo, please help the State of Zhao. I know that Mr. Hun has contacts with the Prime Minister of Qin, Marquis Wenxin, Lu Buwei. As long as Marquis Wenxin opens his mouth, I believe that the King of Qin will definitely let Zhao The young man went to a war." Guo Kai said hurriedly.

"There is really nothing I can do about this matter. Zhao State is contemptuous of Qin State. How can Qin State tolerate it? I also reminded Prime Minister Guo before to make preparations. Now it is too late." Hun Zhu Gu said with difficulty.

"It was my fault before. Please forgive me, Brother Hun. As long as Brother Hun helps Guo contact Marquis Wenxin, it's up to me to figure out how to get Marquis Wenxin to help Zhao." Guo Kai said anxiously.

Guo Kai's anxiety comes from his own mine near Wu'an City. Guo Kai spent a lot of money to get this, and the food that Guo Kai was rewarded is also in Wu'an. Wu'an has half of Guo Kai's net worth.If the Qin army went to war directly, Yan Yu's Meng Wu would definitely go south to attack Wu'an, and then Bingfeng would point directly at HD.

Hun Zhu watched Guo Kai's expression change, and finally sighed and said
"Well, Prime Minister Guo and I are also good friends. If I don't help with this favor, wouldn't I be too unfriended? Prime Minister Guo also helped me a lot before, so I went to try it. Zhao Guo openly despised Qin Guo this time. , I don’t know if Marquis Wenxin is willing to help Prime Minister Guo.”

Hearing Hun Zhu relent, Guo Kai quickly stood up and saluted and said
"Thank you, Brother Hun. This matter is of great importance. I need to go to the palace to meet the king. I must ask the king to punish Zhao Yi and give Qin an explanation."

"This way I won't disturb Mr. Guo."

After sending away the Soul Candle, Guo Kai went directly to Zhao Palace without stopping at all.Guo Kai's idea is very simple, that is, to persuade Zhao Wangqian to send people to Qin to seek peace. It would be best if Qin gives up attacking Zhao. If not, it can delay time enough for Guo Kai to give away Wu'an's property. Get to a safe place.

After meeting Zhao Wangqian, Guo Kai directly told Qin that he was afraid of attacking Zhao. Worried that Zhao Wangqian did not understand the benefits, Guo Kai exaggerated a lot.Although Zhao Wangqian was perverse by nature, he still felt worried when faced with the Qin State mentioned by Guo Kai.

"Prime Minister, do you have any good ideas? If Qin attacks, can we withstand it?" Zhao Wangqian asked.

"Now Qin has millions of tigers and wolves, and the land of Han and Wei. The land of the Central Plains has been fertile since ancient times, with sufficient food and grass, and a large population. Not only that, I heard that after Qin destroyed South Korea, it obtained the smelting technology and strong bow strength from South Korea. The method of making crossbows, and Wei Wuzu of Wei State even joined the Qin Army. The current Qin State is far superior to the current Zhao State in terms of national strength and army. I have a way, I don’t know if it is feasible or not?” Guo Kai said coquettishly.

"Prime Minister, feel free to speak out!" Zhao Wangqian said.

"Send people to the Qin State to negotiate peace. It is said that the Zongzheng Zhao Yi of the Yan State is good at making opinions, and the king was deceived by him without knowing it. As long as we give an explanation to the Qin State, it is enough. I have a letter from the Zeng family and the Qin State If you send someone to bring money and treasures to show your kindness to Marquis Wenxin and ask him to intercede for Zhao, it will be enough to save Zhao from war." Zhao Wangqian said.

"Okay. But now the Qin State has not taken any action, and we are going to negotiate peace. If word spreads, where will the face of our Zhao State be placed? And the ministers in the court may not agree." Zhao Wangqian said worriedly .

"Your Majesty, don't worry. I can send people to find Marquis Wenxin first to find out what's going on. If Qin has no intention of attacking Zhao, it would be best. If Qin really declares war on Zhao, we can also directly negotiate a peace and avoid a war." Guo He said with a smile.

"The Prime Minister is still smart. If so, the initiative is in our hands. Please leave the Prime Minister to worry about this matter. As for the treasures handed over to Marquis Wenxin, you can choose from the treasure house. After the national mourning is over, I will go to the ancestral hall. Get the key to the treasure house and give it to the Prime Minister." Zhao Wangqian said.

"Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty. I will save Zhao from war." Guo Kai said with a smile.

"Thanks to the fact that there is a prime minister in the court to share the worries of the widows, if the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty were all cheaters like Zhao Yi, Zhao Guo would have died a long time ago." Zhao Wangqian said.

(End of this chapter)