Thousand-year-old family: its rise began with Shang Yang’s reforms

Chapter 115 How long will you be proud? [6k second update, please subscribe]

What King Qin said is very realistic. After all, you, King Zhao, despise the weak, so why do I, the State of Qin, not despise you, King Zhao?

King Zhao didn't take it seriously.

"Of course I know what King Qin said, but Zhao can come up with something that satisfies King Qin, but the other four countries cannot come up with something that satisfies me."

"So King Qin will definitely be willing to cooperate with Zhao Guo."

Ying Si narrowed his eyes slightly, a look of curiosity flashed across his face. He looked at the extremely confident King Zhao Wuling and couldn't help but said: "Oh? What is it that satisfies me?"

"Does King Zhao know what I want?"

King Zhao smiled slightly, took out a Kanyu map from his arms, pointed at a certain place and said, "How about this as a gift?"

The expression on Ying Si's face changed: "You are actually willing to do this?"

"What benefits does an alliance with Qin bring to you?"

King Zhao smiled and said: "What are the benefits of forming an alliance with Qin? King Qin will naturally know about it in the future."

"You and I are both smart people. There is no need to make false promises or hide things from anyone. Once this alliance letter is signed, I will immediately tell the world about our alliance. All attacks on Zhao State should be punished as a matter of course. Consider it an attack on Qin."

"On the contrary, Zhao's attacks on other countries should be regarded as Qin's attacks on them!"

"I don't want more, just five years!"

"In five years, Qin will be consistent with Zhao!"

Ying Si looked at King Zhao and said with some emotion: "What King Zhao said, shouldn't it be Qin that is more worried about your alliance now?"

"When other countries attack Qin, will Zhao be ready?"

King Zhao chuckled: "I'm just afraid they won't move!"

What he said is true. When the battle of Yu was defeated, although King Zhao was very unwilling, he actually accepted his fate and prepared to go back and develop himself properly, and then slowly take advantage of it.

But the problem was that because of their argument, King Qin warned them.

This warning not only made King Wei and others realize Qin's strength, but also made King Zhao doubt Qin's strength.
  But unlike King Wei and others, King Zhao did not think of uniting others to fight Qin, but "other countries will definitely unite to deal with Qin", but "Qin will definitely win."

How did Qin's cities other than Bashu and Rongdi come from?

Maybe other kings didn't notice it, but Zhao Guo did.
  All the tools were obtained from land ceded by other countries as compensation.

Even the land he conquered in the past two years was not as many as the Qin State that passively accepted the attack and then gained more cities after a great victory.

An idea came to King Zhao's mind.

In this case, why not unite with Qin?
  At that time, he and Qin will fight against the alliance of Wei and others. After victory, won't he also be the victorious party and receive compensation from other countries?

Moreover, King Zhao was convinced that Wei would definitely launch an attack on Qin soon.

And the alliance of the four countries will definitely lose.

In these five years, how many cities can Zhao Guo acquire?
  It must be more than her attacking.

Ying Si looked at the smile on King Zhao's cheek and instantly understood what King Zhao was thinking. She felt quite helpless, as this matter was finally noticed.

The matter of passively "getting beaten" is the "strategy" proposed by Chen Ye.

In fact, there is no solution.

Why?

Because Qin had a reputation for benevolence and righteousness during the period of Duke Xiao, but Qin's land needed to continue to expand, so how could it expand its own land without losing the name of benevolence and righteousness?

The answer is to let others beat you.

It has almost become a routine for the losing side of the war to cede the city before suing for peace, and the Qin State is also very confident in its own strength, so this strategy has been implemented like this.

So far, Qin has gained more than a dozen cities as a result of being "beaten".

He looked at King Zhao in front of him, shook his head and smiled helplessly: "Okay, since King Zhao can see this, I will no longer refuse."

"It's just a matter of alliance. I still need to discuss it with the courtiers after I go back. How about it?"

King Zhao didn't look strange at all. He knew that such an important matter could not be decided overnight, so he said nothing more and just nodded to show that he agreed with Ying Si's statement.

In the autumn of the thirteenth year of King Huiwen's reign, the five countries completed the covenant signed in "Gangyu" and ended the war that lasted for nearly seven years.
  Just after the alliance was signed, the four countries "Han, Yan, Wei and Qi" signed another alliance at the junction of the four countries. The four countries were "united" to fight against the increasingly powerful Qin.

What they say is "for the survival of the Chinese people", but of course not many people believe this.

Xianyang City

Zhangtai Palace
  King Huiwen Yingsi looked at Chen Ye who was sitting next to him, with a little tangle on his face. He didn't know whether he should form an alliance with King Zhao.

"Your Majesty, the conditions offered by Zhao Guo are not very generous. Why did you agree to this?"

In fact, when the two kings told the matter and did not refute each other's remarks, it could be regarded as agreement, and they returned to the court just to discuss the details.

Ying Si's expression changed, and after a moment he said softly: "King Zhao has given me a price that I cannot refuse."

A sharp look flashed in his eyes: "It is for this reason that I agree."

Chen Yimei was a little confused. He didn't understand other people, but how could he not understand this king?

Why did this person agree? But now that he is silent, he cannot force the question.
  Therefore, Chen Ye could only sigh helplessly, and then said: "If the king doesn't want to say it, just don't say it. It's just that you are sure about the exchange of protons?"

"If the Zhao State is confirmed, then we can also take advantage of the situation and form an alliance with the Chu State."

"One proton on the left and right is a gift, and two protons are also a gift."

Chen Ye didn't care whether those young masters were living well outside. He had mentioned all the things that were beneficial to the Qin State. The Chu State's envoy was still in Xianyang City, waiting for the King of Qin's reply.

At this time, even though Ying Si was extremely reluctant to give up, for the sake of the future of Great Qin, he could only say: "Let Ji'er go to Zhao Kingdom, and Kuier go to Chu Kingdom."

There was a faint look in his eyes: "It just so happens that I am also very curious. How will the Chu country look at this young master with Chu blood?"

This is a kind of temptation for Ying Si.

Chen Ye didn't find it strange, and just said: "But if we really arrange to go out like this, I'm afraid that the people in the world and the people in the court will be afraid."

Ying Si didn't wait for Chen Ye to finish, and then continued: "The people in the world and the people in the court will suspect that I have kicked these two people out of the battle to establish the crown prince, right?"

"That's what I want from them."

Ying Si looked playful: "Actually, I have always followed the rules, but who said that the king must be like this?"

"Teacher, I don't have many years left."

He looked at Chen Ye who seemed a little nervous after hearing his words and waved his hand: "Teacher, don't worry, don't worry about what I will do before I die because I am not willing to do it, because the biggest wish in my heart is always for Qin to dominate the world. !”

"Even if the person who unifies the world and is praised by everyone is not me."

Ying Si's voice was faint and gloomy: "For such a purpose, my father can never be king for the rest of his life and pass away with regrets."

"Of course I can suppress my inner unwillingness."

"Teacher, just let me do it this time."

Chen Ye also sighed helplessly and said: "In that case, just do it according to His Majesty's wishes, and there won't be anything big going on."

He was very confident when he said: "Even if the sky falls, I will hold up."

"I'll stand up for you!"

In the spring of the fourteenth year of King Huiwen's reign, before the aftermath of the Four-Nation Covenant had passed, another surprising news once again echoed throughout the world.

"Qin and Zhao also made an alliance. The two countries decided to form an alliance. An attack by any one of the two countries would be regarded as an attack on the other country; an attack by any one of the two countries on the other country would be regarded as an attack on the other country. Attack this country on behalf of another country."

"Advance and retreat together!"

These three words were shouted by Qin and Zhao, but what shocked the world was the reaction of the other countries.

Regarding the alliance between the top two countries among the seven countries, they actually made no movement at all, and were even quieter than before.

In the summer of the fourteenth year of King Huiwen's reign.

King Zhao sent an envoy to Qin and proposed the exchange of protons.

In the summer of the same year, the envoy from Chu, who had been waiting in Qin for more than half a year, or almost a year, heard the proposal from the envoy from Zhao. He also suggested that Chu also wanted to interact with Qin under the hint of King Chu. The matter of exchanging protons.

At the court meeting

When the matter of protons was mentioned again, all the ministers were not as excited as last time, because everyone knew that it was reasonable for Zhao and Chu to make such a request, and the King of Qin could allow such a discussion Appearing in the court, King Qin's attitude was also obvious.

The next thing is to consider, which young master should be sent to the State of Zhao, and which young master should be allowed to go to the State of Chu?
  Of course--

Before deciding on the candidates for these two countries, there is another thing that makes people more curious.

Which two children will King Qin Yingsi send as protons?
  You know, being a proton is not a good thing. Generally speaking, the young masters who become protons are the unloved children of the monarch. Such children are basically abandoned by the country and their own father.
  After all, who would be so sick as to let a favored and doted child go to another country as a hostage?
  Although their status has not changed, they are actually the same as those who were "captured", except that they have a higher degree of freedom.

If there is any problem in the country, don't we need a "favored" and "capable" young master to solve the problem?

needs.

If something suddenly goes wrong with my body, don’t I need a qualified heir to solve the problem?
  needs.

Before this court meeting, the ministers had heard some rumors and probably guessed who went to Zhao and Chu to act as hostages.

Because of this, they were all talking quietly and making their last effort.

Although they were warned by King Qin Yingsi for their small tricks before, who would really be willing to do nothing? Wouldn't that mean waiting to die?

Only a few people are truly afraid and put an end to all thoughts and attention.

Ying Si looked at the people in the audience who had different expressions and probably had their own evil intentions in their hearts, and chuckled: "Do you have any ideas or suggestions?" He said playfully: "Don't talk about me when the time comes. I didn’t give you a chance to speak!”

After hearing this, the courtiers seemed to be emboldened one after another, and they crowded forward one after another, just like the vegetable sellers at the market selling their own dishes, except that they were selling "vegetables in other people's hands."

The discussion was so logical that you argued with me, and I argued with you. For a while, no one could defeat anyone else.

"Cough-cough-"

Ying Si coughed slightly and then said, "Teacher, what do you think?"

Chen Ye slowly opened his eyes and looked at Ying Si in front of him. In fact, he felt a little distressed in his heart. After all, who would like to see his "apprentice", especially such an outstanding apprentice, leave so early?

He sighed. Chen was loyal to "Qin" at this time, so he should relieve the worries of the king of Qin.

"Your Majesty, I feel that Gong Ziji has been extremely smart since he was a child. Now that he is at the right age, it would be better to go to Zhao State, so I decided to appoint Gong Ziji."

"As for Chu State?"

Chen Ye pondered for a moment and then said: "Young Master Kui and Young Master Fu both have the blood of the Chu people. It is fitting that one of them should go to the Chu Kingdom."

The people of the Chu family in the court had no reaction after hearing the following words. The two young masters on the left and right had the blood of the Chu people. It would not matter even if they returned to the Chu Kingdom, the King of Chu would not embarrass them.

After all, if they become the king of Qin in the future, I am afraid they will be more grateful to Chu for their care.

Can Gongziji go to Zhao State?

Although they have signed an alliance with Zhao State, once they want to tear up the alliance, what if they ignore other things?
  Isn't this the first time he has done this? !

When some forces from the Chu family stepped forward, they looked respectful: "Your Majesty, is Young Master Ji too young?"

"I'm afraid if he is allowed to go to Zhao State alone."

The implication is very simple, that is, change someone else. This child who has never even been out in the yard and has not yet grown up probably cannot bear such twists and turns.

But at this time, Ying Si looked very cold. He just stood there,
  Others' admonitions seemed to have no effect on him. It seemed that he only heard what Chen Ye said.

"What you said makes sense, but the teacher's idea is also feasible."

There is no difference between what Ying Si said and what he didn't say, as if he was in a mess, but his next words showed his attitude: "As for being young, it's not a big deal."

"I'm just going to Zhao State to be a hostage, not to endure hardship."

"I have already discussed it with King Zhao, and I will ask the young master to bring some guards there."

As soon as these words came out, everyone present fell silent.

Some ministers even thought in their minds, "Have you already thought about your feelings?" "Then what else do you say?"

But no one dared to speak out.

The forces of the Chu family above the court seemed to know that this matter could not be changed, so they all accepted it calmly.

After all, even if these two young masters are damaged, it will be fine.

Isn't there another young master with Chu blood in his body in Xianyang City?
  Taking a step back, the king's health seems to be fine now, and the queen's health is also quite good. There may be a next young master born in the future.

Why go against a powerful and tough-tempered king who had just raised the butcher's knife and wiped out the power in the country?

So, in the summer of this year, the matter of the two young masters going to Zhao and Chu as hostages was settled. The only two people in the entire Qin State who could not accept this matter were Mi Bazi and the young master who was about to go on an envoy. laugh.

Mi Bazi couldn't accept that the situation he had worked so hard to manage was gone like this, but he didn't dare to hate Chen Ye for making this suggestion.

Because Mi Bazi cleverly guessed something.

Why did Chen Ye, who had never participated in the court, suddenly appear in the court and offer to let one of Gongzi Kui and Gongzi Fu go to Chu? Who was behind him forcing him to break the habits of previous years?

Who in the entire Qin Kingdom has such ability?
  Is this still a guess?
  Don't guess.

Because only one person has such energy, and only one person has such a possibility, Chen Ye is helpless.

King Qin Yingsi.

Mi Bazi, who realized this, was almost in a state of rage, and had even lost part of his sanity.

There are even records in history books about Mi Bazi losing his mind.

"In the fourteenth year of Geng, the king took Gongzi Ji and Gongzi Kui as hostages to Zhao and Chu as envoys, and he was furious. On July [-]th, when the king saw the queen, he refused on the grounds of illness. After that, he refused three times. Of."

This is what was recorded in King Huiwen's daily life notes. His disciples who accompanied King Huiwen recorded all of this clearly.

After Mi Bazi refused to see King Huiwen for the fourth time, some subtle changes occurred in both the court and the harem.

An Guojun's Mansion

Chen Ye sat in the yard with a mocking smile on his face: "Oh, some people forget some things after being favored."

He shook his head and even used this as an example to educate Chen Zhao, who was about to leave Xianyang City.

"Zhao'er, you must remember that you must not do this in the future."

Chen Ye's voice was filled with sighs: "The king's love is always time-sensitive. No matter how much he loves you, no matter how powerful you are, as long as the king turns against you, everything will be over. It doesn’t count anymore.”

"When he dotes on you, you can even wear his crown, and you can even hit and scold him at will."

"He won't think anything of this."

"But once he stops doting on you and feels tired of playing this game, everything you do will become your crime, and you can't expect a king not to pursue these things."

"Don't give in when you are poor, and don't be dissipated when you are rich. This is the principle of human beings."

"Has Zhao'er remembered?"

Chen Zhao looked respectful: "My grandson will remember it."

Chen Ye then patted his head and continued to look at the book in his hand, but Chen Zhao immediately noticed that his eldest father was still looking at the same point half an hour ago.

So he looked helplessly at the boy beside him and said, "Go on."

"My eldest father doesn't like to hear this, but my eldest father has always advocated that you should concentrate on studying and treat these noisy sounds as a test."

"I won't blame you."

The boy stood aside and glanced at Chen Ye tremblingly. Seeing that Chen Ye had no expression, he breathed a sigh of relief and continued talking about the rumors he heard from others.

These rumors have spread throughout the streets.

It's winter in the fourteenth year of King Huiwen's watch.

This winter is not too cold, but for Mi Bazi, it is very cold, even to the core.

Because a lot of things happened this winter.

First of all, Gongzidang's mother fell in love with Ying Si again, and was diagnosed by the imperial physician as being pregnant a month ago, with a high probability of twins.

This is great joy and a symbol of auspiciousness.

Secondly, many newcomers came to the palace. These newcomers are all as young as flowers and have diverse personalities.

Whether they are docile or charming but fierce like Mi Bazi, Ying Si seems to be immersed in these "newcomers" and has not been to Queen Mi Bazi's palace for three months. .

Finally, Mi Bazi felt the direction of the wind in the palace.

She wanted to change all this, so she began to want to please the king, but...
  Everything is too late.

In the original trajectory, Queen Huiwen's fate unexpectedly fell on her.

She was marginalized, ignored, ignored.

Mi Bazi could gradually feel that both the authority in his hands and his favor were disappearing from his fingertips like quicksand.

She sat in the palace and looked at everything outside the window day after day.

Do you regret it?
  I regret it, but now regret has no effect.

After the winter of the fourteenth year of King Huiwen's reign, spring came. At this time, Gongziji and Gongzidang had already arrived in the states of Zhao and Chu.

However, the treatment received by the two people is also different.

Gongziji's treatment in Zhao State was that of an ordinary proton, and he might have a better life than an ordinary proton, because after all, Qin was a powerful country, and King Zhao did not dare to offend easily.

So his life is slightly worse than when he was in Qin.

This shortcoming was made up for after Chen Shou took Chen Zhao to settle next to his residence.

And Ying Kuai's life is not much better than when he was in Xianyang City.

The King of Chu treated him very well, and even treated him as his own grandson. He feasted in the palace every day and even rewarded him generously. If someone who didn't know saw him, they might think that he was the next king of Chu. The king.

After these two young masters left, it seemed that there were only two candidates for the throne.

One young master is a prostitute, and the other is a young master.

The possibility of Gongzidang seems to be greater. After all, Mi Bazi was left out, but Gongzidang's biological mother once again received honor and favor, and the various rewards were almost as good as those of the queen.

Queen's palace
  Mi Bazi sat there, just supporting his chin with his hand, and sighed softly: "Spring goes and winter goes, new people and old people."

"How long can she be so proud?"

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