Su Yunqing knew that Yingzhu was dead, and Zichu was by no means a monarch who was willing to delegate power as lightly as Yingzhu.

But no matter what, the Qin State still maintained a calm on the surface, Yingzhu died as King Qin Xiaowen, and then Zichu succeeded to the throne, and Su Yunqing and Mrs. Huayang were naturally both crowned Queen Mother, but one was called the Empress Dowager Huayang and the other was called the Empress Dowager Xia.

Although Qin had just died a monarch and died less than a year ago, it couldn't help but make people have some bad thoughts.

But in the Qin State, you can't say anything casually, and you have to take responsibility for some inappropriate words, so although this matter does not seem very good, no one in the Qin State dares to say something out of place.

But if Qin doesn't say it, it doesn't mean that other countries don't say it, especially when Qin destroyed Zhao and Korea one after another, and destroyed the Zhou royal family, everything it did was not commendable in the eyes of other countries, especially Qin's destruction of the Eastern Zhou, which was really pointed at and scolded by other countries.

So less than three months after Zichu succeeded to the throne, Wei united with Qi and Yan and Chu in the south to attack Qin together.

As for the candidate for the commander-in-chief, it is naturally Xinlingjun, who has customers all over the world.

However, this time Su Yunqing listened to the reason a little funny, the reason for the four countries to jointly attack Qin was actually to help South Korea and Zhao restore the country.

…… , it's!

Of course, it doesn't mean that it is impossible to restore the country, when the Yan State was destroyed by the Qi State for three years, and the Qi State was destroyed by the Yan State for another five years, didn't they all succeed in recovering the country in the end?

There is nothing that cannot be done in such a thing as recovering the country, with one ability and two opportunities.

It's just that Su Yunqing doesn't think that the joint attack on Qin by the four countries is really to help Zhao and South Korea recover, if the countries are really so close to each other, why didn't anyone immediately send troops when Zhao was destroyed? When Korea was attacked by Qin, why did King Wei hesitate?

Therefore, Su Yunqing knows very well that the so-called restoration of the country is just an empty slogan on his lips.

But this slogan is very good, and it can very stimulate and mobilize the fighting spirit of the original Zhao State and Han people, and it is also easy to arouse their contradictions with the Qin State.

Of course, Zichu couldn't decide this kind of thing by himself, and he quickly called everyone to a meeting to discuss.

In fact, there are only two choices in this situation, war or peace, and if so, how to fight? Can you win? What if I can't win? It's all a problem.

As for the peace talks...... I also know that peace talks will inevitably pay a price, gold and silver beauties, city land, these things will never be less, just look at how high the price of the other party is.

Su Yunqing just listened to Zi Chu discussing with the others, and did not speak rashly, in fact, Su Yunqing knew very well that what she thought now was one thing, and what Zi Chu thought was another.

In fact, this matter is not wrong with either war or war.

Although it is said that the peace talks are to cut the land and seek peace, if there is a real fight, the four countries and the Qin State will really not be able to fight, and the Qi State and the Yan State will be forgotten, but it will be difficult to say if the Wei State and the Chu State are also involved.

In particular, the state of Chu has a vast territory and strong strength, and it can be said that it is the most powerful country except for the state of Qin.

This is not a matter of Qin Guo shouting not to coax and then be able to go up and fight.

Therefore, in fact, not only Zichu himself can't make up his mind, in fact, all his subordinates can't make up their minds, some people say war, some people say peace, and the two sides quarrel with each other.

Zichu couldn't help but rub his eyebrows, he just wanted to say something when he suddenly found a problem.

There was indeed a lot of arguing in the court, but in fact, none of the people who really had the power and ability to help him make decisions or influence his decisions did not speak.

Prime Minister Cai Ze didn't speak, Lu Buwei didn't speak, and Su Yunqing didn't speak.

Zi Chu thought about it and spoke to Cai Ze first: "What does the prime minister think?" ”

Cai Ze seemed to be prepared, he didn't answer Zichu's question directly, but said, "Why doesn't the king ask other people's opinions?" ”

Zichu was stunned for a moment, and said in his heart, Aren't I asking?

But then Zi Chu heard Cai Ze say: "A simple court argument is meaningless, why doesn't the king ask the two generals Li Mumeng, Lord Lü Buwei and even the queen mother?" ”

Cai Ze's words made Zichu's eyes light up, right! What's the use of him listening to the crowd arguing more? These people don't know as much as him, and they don't know the situation as well as Li Mu, who is now in the former South Korea, and Meng Fu, who is stationed on the Qinyan border.

As for Lü Buwei...... Since Zi Chu became the king of Qin, in order to repay Lü Buwei's kindness in Handan back then, Zi Chu was very good to him, and his official title was greatly promoted.

Now that Meng Fu and Li Mu were not there, Zichu asked Lu Buwei and Su Yunqing's opinions.

The first to speak was Lü Buwei, he thought for a while and said: "I don't know much about the war, but in general, it is compared to the strength of the army and the strength of the country. ”

Lu Buwei's words immediately gave Zi Chu confidence, and the expression on his face relaxed a little: "What about other aspects? ”

In Zichu's opinion, if you don't have to worry about money and food, you don't have to worry about other aspects, the Qin army is known to the world for being good at fighting, coupled with the military merit title system of the Qin State, the country has not fought a big war in recent years, and it can be said that the people in the country are holding back their strength.

After all, if you don't fight, you can't go to the battlefield to make meritorious contributions, and without this opportunity, it will be too difficult for ordinary people to become officials and knights, and only war is their chance.

This is also the reason why the people of other countries are reluctant to fight, but the people of Qin are happy when they hear about it.

Because the opportunity for meritorious service has come.

Because of this, Zichu is very confident in Qin's army, but he didn't make judgments, after all, he only knows a little bit about this, and he also knows his level well, so it's okay for him to talk on paper, if he directly decides the outcome of this kind of big war, then he is still a little too tender.

Zi Chu couldn't make a decision, but he knew that someone could help him make a decision, so Zi Chu couldn't help but look at Su Yunqing who was sitting beside him.

In the past, when Yingzhu went to court, Su Yunqing sat at the bottom of Yingzhu, but at this time, the throne was replaced by Zi Chu, and it was a little inappropriate for Su Yunqing to sit down, even if Zi Chu was the king of Qin.

…… After all, have you ever seen the King of Qin greet the Queen Mother, but have you ever seen the rule that the Queen Mother should salute when she sees the King of Qin?

But Su Yunqing didn't want to live above Zichu, she never cared about this writing, rather than having a good-looking position on her face, Su Yunqing would prefer to maintain a more friendly and intimate relationship with Zichu at this time.

After all, she didn't want to bring turmoil within the Qin State, so whatever she wanted to do had to do so under the condition of maintaining a semblance of stability.

In this way, Zichu's favorability is very important.

Therefore, Su Yunqing said very considerately at the beginning, since it was not appropriate for her to sit in a lower position, she would add a position to Zichu's side, she would neither occupy Zichu's position, nor would she want to live above Zichu in the court.

Su Yunqing still remembered that when she brought up this matter, Zi Chu stared at her for several seconds, and finally smiled and responded to the matter.

At this time, Zichu asked Su Yunqing for her opinion, and Su Yunqing knew that she shouldn't be silent, of course, she probably figured out what she thought in all aspects after listening to it for so long, especially Zichu's.

…… Happily, whether Zichu realized this or not, the one he favored in his heart was the same as Su Yunqing.

"Of course we have to fight, or even just fight, there's so much more we can do."

Su Yunqing's opening was unexpected, some people said before that they couldn't negotiate peace, but they just proposed peace talks, gold and silver cities are the most basic things, and the purpose of the Eastern countries this time is to weaken the Qin State, and they will definitely make more excessive demands.

They had to fight because they didn't agree to these demands.

But why does Su Yunqing's words sound a little different?

Seeing that someone was about to speak, Su Yunqing raised his hand and pressed down slightly, signaling them to shut up first, and then said to Zichu himself: "My opinion is to fight first and then make peace, and force peace with war." ”

Forcing peace with war, this is really a bold construction, and there are people below who immediately want to refute it, after all, war is not child's play, once the fight starts, how can it be said to stop, and when the time comes, it will not be possible to stop at all, then the Qin State will be finished?

Of course, this is the idea of the main and faction, but it's a pity that Su Yunqing's point of view is not pleasing to the main battle faction, after all, the battle has been fought, how can you cower in the war? Obviously, Su Yunqing's so-called war first and then peace, and the use of war to force peace is to demand a certain degree of war and control the war within a certain range, which means that they can't let go of their hands to fight.

In this war, the morale is half weaker in the first place, not to mention that now the four countries are united, purely from the comparison of strength, the Qin State is weaker, at this time, if the morale is still not comparable to others, then what else to fight!

Therefore, Su Yunqing's words had to be refuted whether it was the main battle or the main peace, and seeing that he was about to open his mouth to quarrel, Cai Ze immediately said before everyone spoke: "Can the Queen Mother say it in more detail?" ”

As soon as Cai Ze spoke, the others could only hold back first, they were not good at going up and shouting when Cai Ze, the prime minister, was talking to Su Yunqing, the queen mother, it was too unruly.

Su Yunqing glanced at Cai Ze, of course, she knew that he was not questioning but kind, and she really needed to make this matter clearer.

Su Yunqing only asked one question: "If there is a war, I mean a full-scale war, can the Qin State win?" ”

Of course not.

In fact, Qin's army, logistics, and all aspects are all fine, and the money, food, and army for fighting are sufficient, but this does not mean that Qin can win, because this is only relative.

The strength of the Qin State alone cannot be compared to the alliance of the four countries, not to mention the rest, just say that the combination of the Chu State and the Wei State is enough to pose a threat to the Qin State.

Therefore, if you simply fight hard to the end, you will definitely not win, and even suffer heavy losses.

"If we lose, what conditions will the countries offer?"

Needless to say, I also know that it will definitely be much harsher than now, and it is best to drive the Qin State back to Hangu Pass.

Therefore, it is definitely not possible to go up and roll up your sleeves directly, and people have to consider the consequences when doing things.

But what if there are direct peace talks?

That doesn't seem to be much better than losing, the difference is that losing consumes both the enemy and oneself, and then gives a lot of compensation, and the direct sum means that the enemy and oneself have no losses, and then gives a lot of compensation.

Su Yunqing didn't think there was much difference in this, anyway, it was all the same bad from bad Cheng Dù.

Well, in fact, it is a little worse to make peace directly than to make peace after fighting, after all, mentally speaking, a fight is a fight that everyone tore apart, with the strength of the Qin State, even if the other side loses, it will definitely be bad, but it is just a lose-lose ending, so at least there will be some restraint when talking about conditions.

It is different to ask for peace directly, people immediately feel that as long as they join the Qin State, they will be immediately afraid, and even feel that the Qin State is a soft egg to knead, plus their own strength is not damaged, and their self-confidence is probably a little stronger, in this case, it will not be too surprising what kind of conditions will be put forward to the Qin State.

Therefore, Su Yunqing's method is actually a compromise method, he will fight when he should fight, but he must fight in moderation, not only to show his strength, but also not to lose too much, let alone develop into a full-scale war.

Then, with the results of the war as a condition and bargaining chip, the Qin State will indeed have to pay some price at that time, but this price will be completely acceptable, and it will not bring much loss to the Qin State.

It's just that if you want to do this, how to fight, and what kind of work to fight, then it's really a technical job, and ordinary people really can't do it.

If the fight is light, the four eastern countries will definitely ignore it, and if the fight is heavy, everyone will be red-eyed and directly develop into a full-scale war, which is too wrong.

Zi Chu thought about it and felt that this was the case, Su Yunqing's method sounded very good, it was more suitable for the current situation than simple warfare or peace, but the difficulty of the operation was not known how many times, and even this was not only a test of the decision-making and command of the rear, but also a test of the generals on the front line.

After all, no matter how good a plan is, it depends on people to execute it, and these people who are on the front line of implementation directly determine the success or failure of the plan.

No matter how good the plan is, if it is handed over to a bunch of pig teammates, it is estimated that it is not much better than a bad idea.

Therefore, Su Yunqing thought about it and proposed a few suggestions to Zi Chu, first of all, to prepare for war in an all-round way, although they did not plan to fight a full-scale war, but the preparations for war must be done well, and in case of unexpected situations, they can also deal with it immediately, so as not to be helpless on the spot.

The other is to immediately increase the troops of Li Mumeng and the two.

"It's not necessary to change generals, with the ability of two generals to take on this task, but it is very necessary to increase troops, especially Li Mu, it is not easy to send heavy troops to face the Wei State."

Especially now that the armies of various countries are gathering in the Wei State, so Li Mu's side is even more worrying, the only thing that is reassuring is that Li Mu has always been steady, and he is known for his good guarding, at this time, since there is no bad news from him, the situation is naturally fine.

…… After all, Li Mu is a real person, especially in the matter of war, he is not sloppy, he never plays any good news or bad news, or false reports, no matter how good or bad the situation on the front line is, he will report it, and then attach his own responses and ideas, and leave it to the superiors to decide.

But Su Yunqing knew that Li Mu's calm was only temporary, and the current calm was just because the war had not officially started, presumably even if she didn't mention it, soon Li Mu's letter asking for more troops would be sent to Xianyang.

It's just that......

"In any case, the country must not relax, although it is forced by war and suitable, but I hope that everyone is ready to go to war in an all-out and fight to the death, and the lessons of Zhao are not far away."

When Zhao Guo took over the party, he knew that he would definitely have a war with Qin State, but Zhao State only regarded this as an ordinary land and city dispute, although at the beginning because the opponent was Qin State, so the attitude was also solemn, but in fact, Zhao State did not think about how the war would develop in the later stage, and even how to deal with it if the war was further expanded, which caused Qin State to be able to destroy Zhao State in one go after the Battle of Changping, if Zhao State had been prepared, with the strength of Zhao State, it would never be so light to be destroyed by Qin State.

Su Yunqing now mentions the matter of Zhao State to sue everyone, if there is a mistake in this battle, if it is not fought well, then the situation of Qin State may not be much better than Zhao State.

You must know that the eastern countries have always taken Qin as a threat, but because they also have contradictions and disputes within each other, they have not been able to really join forces to suppress Qin, but now Qin has destroyed Zhao and South Korea one after another, which has given countries a huge existential threat, and after the death of King Zhaoxiang, the people who suppressed them for a whole era will not exist, and then Yingzhu succeeded to the throne and only served as the king of Qin for three days.

The loss of two monarchs in a row was a huge blow to a country, but the encouragement to the opponent was also huge, and Xin Lingjun immediately mobilized his forces to promote the situation that he had been planning to attack Qin for a long time.

Su Yunqing's words really made Zi Chu vigilant, and he nodded: "Mother, don't worry." ”

He is not King Zhao, and he will never do that kind of foolish thing.

Su Yunqing thought about it and looked at Cai Ze again: "There are still things to worry about the prime minister next." ”

Cai Ze arched his hand, saying that he would be at his disposal at any time.

Su Yunqing thought for a while and said: "I really don't understand this matter, I only talked about military affairs before, but military affairs are only war and compulsion, as for how to achieve the goal of 'peace' on this premise, I'm afraid I will have to work hard for the prime minister." ”

Because that's all that's left for politics like diplomacy and negotiations.

Su Yunqing knows very well that it is impossible to achieve the goal by force alone, in her plan, military means are a key but not decisive factor, it can only provide a condition and premise, what really determines whether the Qin State can get peace depends on how to negotiate, and how to negotiate is also a technical job, this is obviously Cai Ze's specialty.

To tell the truth, Fan Ju is the kind of person who is skilled in means and good at strategy, Cai Ze is naturally not bad in these two aspects, but Su Yunqing has heard of it, Cai Ze's mouth is no worse than the vertical and horizontal masters and famous masters in the Xianyang Academy, and when he first attracted Fan Ju's attention, he relied on that eloquent mouth.

In terms of diplomatic ability alone, Cai Ze is probably still above Fan Ju.

After all, Fan Ju's strength is his strategic level and overall situation, and other strategic means are actually small roads, just look at the four words 'long-distance and close attack' put forward by Fan Ju to know what his strategic level is.

At that time, when everyone was busy with more territory, regardless of distance or distance, Fan Ju jumped out of the limitations of this framework for the first time and put forward the general policy of the Qin State with a strategic vision.

You must know that Wei Ran, the marquis of the year, was a typical example of skipping the neighboring countries next door and not fighting, and running to the places that separated a country.

…… From the current point of view, I may think that this truth is very simple, Wei Ran's approach is stupid, right? But at the time, this was the norm in all countries, and it wasn't particularly uncommon or incomprehensible.

It can be seen from this how difficult it is for Fan Ju to be able to put forward the four words of long-distance and close-range attack.

But long-distance and close-range attack is just a big general strategic policy, how to communicate in the distance, how to attack in the near distance, this thing Fan Ju can do, but it is obviously not the best at it.

And this long-distance intersection is what Cai Ze is good at, or what he is very good at.

At this time, Su Yunqing entrusted this matter to Cai Ze, and it can be regarded as finding the right person.

Compared with the previous war, when talking about diplomacy, Su Yunqing no longer mentioned anything in detail, she only roughly said the purpose to be achieved and some simple ideas, and the rest did not need her to interfere.

After all, Su Yunqing felt that this kind of thing was better than she, a layman, who was blind, and it was better to leave it to Cai Ze to handle it herself.

Zichu obviously meant the same thing.

Now that the monarch and the queen mother have spoken, Cai Ze naturally has no reason to refuse to resign, not to mention that he does not intend to resign.

It's just that Cai Ze thought for a while and said: "It's okay if you let me go, but I can't do this alone." ”

Zichu nodded, of course he understands this, you must know that this time he is facing four countries, Cai Ze is only one person, he also has to take care of the overall situation, and he also has to be distracted and take care of the war situation, so as not to miss something and make a joke if he pits his own family, so Cai Ze can't do this alone.

"If you still need someone to bring it up, even those in the Xianyang Academy, you will also be at your disposal."

Regarding Su Yunqing's strange combination of vertical and horizontal family and famous family, everyone has found that it is really a bit reliable after a few years, and Zichu feels that it is time to take it out and test the actual results this time.

But Cai Ze shook his head: "King, not only these, I need someone with status and status who can win the trust of other countries on behalf of the Qin State, but such a person ......"

It's really hard to find such people.

Both Zichu and Su Yunqing understood what Cai Ze meant at this time, he not only needed assistants, but also 'symbols' or 'sincerity', to put it bluntly, he asked Zichu to send some royal sons of the Qin State to go with him.

What could be more indicative of the sincerity of the Qin State than for the prince of the Qin State to go in person?

But the problem is that now Zichu has two sons, one Yingzheng and one Chengzheng, and the eldest Yingzheng is only ten years old this year, and he is still a child...... →_→ This kid is a little younger than Yingzheng.

Besides, even if Cheng Zheng is young, he is also a golden prince, although it is not a matter of the Warring States period when the prince went to other countries as hostages, but it is not the same as the current situation, besides, the countries that can send the prince basically maintain a certain good relationship, and they are carefully selected, not just any country that can send the prince over.

Can you compare the current situation?

This situation is far more dangerous than being a hostage!

Knowing what Cai Ze meant, both Zichu and Su Yunqing were silent.

Su Yunqing thought for a while and said, "It must be a son?" What if I go? ”

A king and queen mother went in person, which can be regarded as full of sincerity and trustworthiness, right?

However, when Zichu heard this, he exclaimed: "Mother! ”

Although he was thinking about how to limit Su Yunqing's power in the future, he didn't want Su Yunqing to risk his life to do such a dangerous thing.

Especially Su Yunqing is his mother, it's just a matter of letting his son do this kind of thing, anyway, it is almost a routine in the Warring States Period, so let his mother ......

Zi Chu didn't have to think about it to oppose it.

Su Yunqing just wanted to say something, but Cai Ze over there also spoke.

"I don't approve of the Queen Mother either."

Seeing that Su Yunqing was about to speak, Cai Ze continued: "It's not because I don't believe in the Queen Mother's ability, it's not a matter of identity, it's just ......"

Speaking of this, Cai Ze was a little hesitant, and Su Yunqing frowned: "Just what?" You said! ”

"It's just, Queen Mother, have you forgotten that you smashed the gate of Zhao State with three hammers back then?"

Take your old man, let alone enter the city, which country dares to let us get close to the city gate is a problem, okay! (╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻

#城门杀手王太后#

Su Yunqing: "......"

Baby grievances! The baby's heart is bitter! Why did the baby rush with the city gate! qaq

【…… Hehe. 】

But no matter what, everyone thinks that what Cai Ze said is very reasonable, in fact, think about it, if they are the monarchs of other countries, they are not happy that Su Yunqing is close to their own city gate.

…… What if it is smashed again?

The city gate is expensive, okay!

But no matter how strange the reason is, in short, it is true that Su Yunqing can't go.

So the question is back to square one, who to send?

Just when Zichu was distressed, he only heard a slightly immature voice below: "Father, let me go!" ”

- Ying Zheng!

Compared to Zi Chu's sudden expression, Su Yunqing's first reaction was actually ......

"The First Emperor did not take the socialist road and became a diplomat instead?"

[How do you know that he is not trying to let the light of socialism shine all over the land of the Warring States and fight for the spread of socialism? 】

Su Yunqing: "......"

【…… Well, I'm kidding. 】

…… Your joke is terrible! (╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻

Well, no matter how Su Yunqing complains about the convulsions of the system, but the most important thing at this time is that Ying Zheng said that he would follow Cai Ze.

Compared with Zi Chu's opening of his mouth to object, Su Yunqing only asked two questions: "Why?" Why? ”

No matter how mature and intelligent Su Yunqing thinks Ying Zheng is, he can't deny the fact that Ying Zheng is only ten years old and still a child at this time.

Let Yingzheng go, what do other countries think? Can he really be useful if he goes?