A thousand-year-old family that began with the Battle of Makino

Chapter 92 King, unite
"Your Majesty Su Qin pays homage to the master!"

Su Qin, the head of the family, met Bai Ping and told Bai Ping his strategy of consolidating control. Bai Ping asked, "How do you convince other countries?"

Su Qin replied: "To state the interests of South Korea, to appeal to Zhao on the basis of the relationship between South Korea and Zhao, to express respect for Qi, to suppress Yan with the status of Qi, and to threaten Chu with Qin."

Bai Ping nodded and agreed, then said: "Very good, we will fully support you in lobbying the other five countries."

Su Qin cupped his hands and said, "There is another request, please consider it, the head of the family."

Bai Ping asked him to speak, and Su Qin said: "Please ask the master of the family to proclaim himself king. Now that Qi, Chu, Qin, Han, and Zhao have all proclaimed themselves kings, if our Bai country still uses Bai Gong to challenge him, he will inevitably fall behind and be looked down upon by other princes. Maybe in the end the credit will be taken away by other countries claiming the title of king.”

Bai Ping thought for a long time and said: "For the great cause of Bai Kingdom, I agree! Choose a day to hold the king's ceremony."

Soon, Bai Ping led the delegation to Luoyi to meet the Emperor of Zhou. After giving him a great gift, the Emperor of Zhou promoted Bai Guo to a kingdom and Duke Bai to the title of king.

After returning to the Bai Kingdom, the Bai family chose an auspicious day to hold a king-proclaiming ceremony. The head of the family was named King Bai, the young master was named the prince, and Gongsun was named the prince's grandson. Bai Ping became the Bai King, Bai Zhong became the prince, and Bai Guang became the grandson of the king.

After becoming king, Bai Guo sent a letter of notification to the world.

After all the princes in the world knew about it, Su Qin began to lobby. First, he went to South Korea as the Prime Minister of the White Kingdom.

South Korea, Xinzheng, King Han Palace, King Han summoned Su Qin.

"I wonder what's going on with Mr. Su in this lonely country of Korea?"

Su Qin said with a smile: "Su Qin is here to congratulate your Majesty on becoming Qin's vassal. From now on, South Korea can follow Qin's legs and do whatever they want in the world! It's really gratifying. Congratulations!"

"How presumptuous! When did South Korea become a vassal state of Qin? It is impossible for us to become a vassal state of Qin!"

"Yes! My king and King Qin have the same status. How can we distinguish between superior and inferior?"

Above the court, the Korean ministers were excited, as if they had been greatly humiliated. King Han, who was sitting high on the throne, also looked livid and looked at Su Qin with a rather unkind look. If he hadn't been concerned about King Han's identity, he would have ended up scolding him.

"Is Prime Minister Su here to insult South Korea on behalf of the Bai Kingdom? Does the Bai Kingdom want to go to war with South Korea? I will definitely accompany you."

Su Qin asked in reply: "Such a great king will never surrender to Qin?"

King Han snorted: "Of course!"

Su Qin then said: "Then the foreign minister, on behalf of the Bai Kingdom, come to pay homage to South Korea in advance! I hope the king will not blame you!" As he said this, he made condolences.

"Presumptuous! I don't dare to kill you at this time?"

Seeing that his goal was achieved, Su Qin stopped performing. He straightened his clothes and lifted his hat to show that he was serious.

After everything was done, he solemnly saluted the King of Han and said: "Since South Korea does not want to become a vassal state of Qin and is not willing to perish, why is it indifferent now?"

King Han suppressed his anger and said: "Why be indifferent?"

Su Qin said: "The foreign minister would like to ask the king, how does South Korea's national power and military strength compare with Qin's?"

A minister rushed to say: "South Korea occupies the most sacred place in the world, so naturally it is far better than Qin!"

Su Qin just looked at King Han with a smile, and King Han sighed: "Qin's national power is far greater than that of South Korea. Qin's troops are like tigers and wolves, and Han's army cannot win!"

Su Qin said: "Since South Korea cannot stop Qin's invasion, why not take measures?"

King Han had already calmed down and asked, "I wonder how Prime Minister Su can teach me?"

Su Qin said loudly: "All the princes in the world have been suffering from Qin for a long time! Since South Korea cannot resist it with the power of one country, what about the power of the six countries?"

King Han couldn't help but stand up and said: "The power of the six countries?"

Su Qin replied: "Exactly, during the last alliance, Qin State still offended other countries. Now my king has granted me the rights of Bai State and asked me to lobby all other countries to resist Qin State and drive Qin State back to Hexi. , rush back to the west of Hangu Pass."

King Han was very excited after hearing this. In this way, South Korea could regain its former prosperity. He said to Su Qin: "Su Xiangguo is sure?"

Su Qin did not answer directly, but said: "The king has already granted me the position of Prime Minister."

The King of Han paced and thought on the high platform, and then said to the ministers: "To my great disbelief, I grant Su Qin the position of Prime Minister of Han, and represent our country as an envoy to other countries."

The court was in an uproar. Some ministers asked King Han to think twice. King Han pressed his sword and looked up to the sky and sighed: "Although I have no talent, I can never serve Qin. And I really don't want South Korea to perish in my hands. The death of Wei is still vivid in my mind." Head.

Now that King Bai has made up his mind, I am willing to follow Prime Minister Su's arrangements. If the other ministers dare to disobey Prime Minister Su's orders, I will kill him personally! "

So in addition to the seal of the White Kingdom, Su Qin also had a Korean seal on his waist.

Three days later, Su Qin set off for Zhao State.

Zhao Guo, Dai, Zhao Palace, Zhao Wang summoned Su Qin. Today it is Zhao Yong, yes, it is Zhao Yong who led the army to attack Handan.

Zhao Yong stood out from the other princes because of his success in capturing Handan, and another prince who was qualified to compete with him was to succeed him as the commander-in-chief of the Handan army.

As a result, the one who was frightened by the Qi army and retreated without a fight, so after the death of the former King Zhao, Zhao Yong successfully succeeded him as King Zhao.

"Sir, are you representing South Korea, or are you representing the Bai Kingdom and the humble Zhao Kingdom?"

Su Qin replied: "First South Korea, then Baiguo."

King Zhao nodded and said, "Sir, please tell me what's going on!"

Su Qin said: "I would like to ask your Majesty first, did South Korea and Zhao have the same three ministers of Jin?"

King Zhao nodded and said: "Yes, so what?" Su Qin asked again: "Have you ever worked together to carve up Wei?"

"Of course!"

"Do they all regard Qin as a serious danger?"

"Is such that"

"So if South Korea is destroyed by Qin, will it be of any benefit to Zhao?"

King Zhao thought for a moment and said, "No!"

"Your Majesty, do you still remember Qin's wanton attack on Zhao's land and the humiliation of the Quyang Alliance?"

King Zhao gritted his teeth and said: "I will never forget it even after I die!" After all, no one would be happy to participate in such a humiliating alliance as soon as he ascends the throne.

"So, doesn't South Korea and Zhao have a precedent and motive for cooperation? Please ask the king to unite South Korea to resist Qin. If South Korea perishes, Zhao will be next."

King Zhao said: "Why not Baiguo?"

Su Qin said: "Because of Taihang Mountain!"

King Zhao knew that Su Qin was right and asked again: "But I have conquered Handan and killed Uncle Gongsun!"

Su Qin said: "You were just ordered at that time, and you didn't kill with your own hands. Furthermore, now Bai's great enemy is Qin, not Zhao. How can there be any long-term hatred and interests between the countries?"

King Zhao was relieved and said: "In this case, I appoint you as the Prime Minister of Zhao State, and you can fully represent our State of Zhao when traveling to other countries."

Su Qin saluted and said: "Thank you, Your Majesty! Su Qin will definitely live up to his mission!"

A few days later, Su Qin took the seals of Bai, Han and Zhao to Qi.

Qi State, Linzi, Qi Palace.

"I have heard that my husband wants to unite the six countries to fight against Qin. However, Qin is the farthest away from Qi. I don't want to waste my energy on doing things that are not beneficial to Qi. Sir, please go back!"

Su Qin did not explain and said: "Excuse me, Your Majesty, how does Qi compare with Qin?"

King Qi said: "There is a slight gap, but Qin cannot defeat Qi easily."

Su Qin added: "Does your Majesty admit that except for Qin, Qi is more powerful than any other country in the world, including Chu?"

The King of Qi said confidently: "I am very confident in this point. Qi is not comparable to other countries."

Su Qin said: "Your Majesty knows that I wear the seals of the three kingdoms of Bai, Han and Zhao. This means that the three kingdoms have formed an alliance. I want to ask, can the three kingdoms work together to resist Qi?"

King Qi hesitated and said: "This..."

Su Qin said: "Then I would like to ask your Majesty, if the three countries work together, can Qin stop it?"

King Qi said: "Among the three kingdoms, one of them, Qin, can be easily defeated. Two, Qin can only be evenly matched. Three, Qin can only defend."

Su Qin asked again: "What does the Three Kingdoms mean to Qi?"

The King of Qi replied honestly: "One country can win, but two countries cannot. Three countries, Qi, will be in danger."

Su Qin said: "I once heard that if a country wants to go on an expedition, it must conquer the surrounding countries, so that the army can go on an expedition without worrying about being taken advantage of.

If Qi does not join the alliance, how can the king be confident that he will not attack Qi first before the Three Kingdoms attack Qin? "

King Qi was silent.

Su Qin added: "Even if the Three Kingdoms do not attack Qi, if the Three Kingdoms attack Qin and win, wouldn't Qi be the next target?

And if the Three Kingdoms' crusade against Qin fails, Qin will occupy a large amount of land in the Three Kingdoms. In this case, who else in the world can stop Qin's military power? Is Qi Guo confident? "

King Qi said with difficulty: "No!"

Su Qin said: "In this case, please invite the king to join the alliance."

The King of Qi was silent for a moment, and finally compromised, saying to the courtiers: "For the great cause and safety of Qi State, I have decided to grant Su Qin the position of Prime Minister of Qi State, with full authority to represent Qi State."

Su Qin raised his hands to King Qi and said, "Your Majesty is wise!"

Yan Kingdom, Wuyang, Yan Palace

The day after Yan State received the news that Bai State was proclaimed king, he wrote to Emperor Zhou to request for the throne. Emperor Zhou happily agreed after seeing several large carts of gifts.

King Yan saw the Four Kingdoms Seal held in Su Qin's hand. Among them, the Qi State Seal was held by Su Qin in his right hand, much higher than the three seals in his left hand.

The King of Yan reluctantly announced: "I have decided to enthrone Su Qin as the Prime Minister of the Yan State. Prime Minister Su's order is my order."

After speaking, he personally handed the seal of Prime Minister Yan to Su Qin, and said emotionally: "The future of Yan State is in the hands of Prime Minister Su. I hope Prime Minister Su will worry more about it!"

Su Qin smiled and saluted King Yan and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will definitely not disgrace the name of Yan."

The next day, Su Qin embarked on the journey to the Chu Kingdom. Su Qin only stayed in Wuyang City for a total of two days, one day for coming and one day for leaving.

(End of this chapter)