Among the vassal states of the world, although the military strength of Qin is very strong, in terms of economy, it has always been slightly inferior to the great powers of Qi and Wei, which is not only related to geographical location, but also due to other reasons. Lack of money! Even if the monarchs of the past had great ambitions, it was difficult to achieve them. However, this most important problem, which has always plagued the development of the Qin State, has made a great breakthrough because of the successive appearance of two people. Decades of rapid development until today, it is no longer what it used to be.

Geniuses descended from the sky to assist Great Qin. These two important figures, one is Shang Yingjun in the era of the first king, and the other is the current Wei Wuzi. It is already a blessing for the country to be able to get a help from such a peerless national talent. In less than 50 years, the Qin State was helped by two scholars in a row, and while the country's strength developed rapidly, it also accumulated huge wealth.

In the final analysis, whether it is military or political, it is inseparable from the support of the wealth behind it. It was precisely because the Qin State was rich that Nie Feng, the king of Qin, had the ambition to swallow the world. People like Feng Quji, Wang Jian, and Nie Yunfeng naturally knew the background of the Qin State very well.

It's just that, looking at the anxious expression of the prince of Qin, Feng Quji was a little helpless. He had taught Nie Yunfeng for a few years and knew his nature very well. couldn't help but have a wry smile on his face, and said with a sigh.

"The people of Zhao have made a promise that Gongzi and General Wang will be safe and worry-free, and they will definitely return to Qin in the future. And please don't be impatient, just rest here for a while. ”

Wang Jian bowed his head and was silent. Nie Yunfeng was stunned for a moment, as if he realized something, and he hurriedly asked again.

"What does this mean...... So how long are we going to stay in Zhao? ”

"Childe, Zhao Guoren said, wait for King Qin's reply."

"What conditions did they make? You can say yes first! In any case, let's find a way to return to Qin first. ”

"Childe, the conditions they put forward are very harsh...... Alas! Although King Qin entrusted me to act cheaply, this matter is very important, and I don't have the power to make that decision, so I have to wait for him to make a decision himself. ”

"What conditions, you say!"

"Within a one-month period, all captured Qin soldiers need to pay a ransom of ten taels of gold before they can be released and return safely."

Feng Quji didn't want to tell them the truth. But since Nie Yunfeng broke the casserole like this and asked to the end, he had no choice. Although he knew that the two unlucky prisoners might be deeply shocked when they heard the news, he still told the truth.

Wang Jian seemed to have been mentally prepared for a long time, he let out a long sigh, lowered his head a little, and looked ashamed. Nie Yunfeng's eyes widened, and he asked with a bit of indignation.

"Who set this condition? It's so damning! ”

"Although it was said by Minister of State Fei Yi, this must have been personally agreed by Chu Jiangmian...... Childe, don't be impatient, let's find other ways to get out. ”

"What else can you do? Isn't that the easiest? Ten taels of ransom for one person...... Hehe! Sure enough, it is Chu Jiangmian's style of acting! Crisp and neat, the price is clearly marked, and there is no bullying for children. Father will definitely say yes! ”

Feng Quji and Wang Jian raised their heads together and looked at the eldest prince of the Qin State with a shocked face. He really didn't understand, how could he be so sure that King Qin would agree to an unacceptable condition?

"Childe, if you really agree to Zhao Guoren's conditions, do you know what kind of wealth this is? This Qin State can't bear the weight too! ”

Although Feng Quji was a little dissatisfied in his heart, it was inconvenient to accuse him in person, so he had to increase his tone and remind him to recognize the seriousness of this matter. However, Nie Yunfeng just shook his head and said with a bit of abruptness.

"Doctor Feng, you don't need to remind me of this. I was in charge of the money and grain in the army for my father in the royal court, and of course I knew the situation in the Qin treasury. Zhao Guoren is really a good account! Ten taels of ransom per person, excluding the Wei people, the Qin soldiers who were captured in the Battle of Pingling Pass should have more than 50,000 people, right? In this way, the Qin State needs to pay the Zhao State more than 500,000 gold...... Hehe! I now seriously doubt that the people of Zhao have even more knowledge of the wealth in the Qin Treasury Mansion than we all know! ”

Wang Jian hadn't realized anything yet. Feng Qujian was already shocked in his heart, as the chief of the royal court, of course he also knew very well how much wealth was hidden in the Qin State Treasury. As soon as Chu Jiangmian opened his mouth, he was going to take away nearly half of the gold stored by the Qin State, which was too ruthless! He glanced at Gongzi Nie Yunfeng again with a silent expression, and muttered a word of addition.

"Childe, to be exact, what the people of Zhao Guo want is 600,000 taels ......."

"Huh! That's not right, right? Isn't it per person...... You're going to argue with them, and you're going to get it! ”

"That, that's the case, Fei Yi said that Gongzi and General Wang Jian have different identities, so naturally they can't be treated like ordinary soldiers, and the two of you are not counted among them."

What do you mean by that? I don't understand! ”

Wang Jian's face darkened, and he sat down without saying a word. The look on Nie Yunfeng's face was incomprehensible, and he didn't know what he was thinking when he asked so clearly. Feng Quji felt like a thoughtless microphone at this moment, and he continued a little blankly.

It is said that this was determined by Chu Jiangmian himself. Among the Zhao army, those who killed the Southern Han, Yan and Wei generals this time were all rewarded with ten thousand gold. And General Wang Jian and Gongzi have a noble status, and each of them must start with 10,000 gold...... Therefore, the Qin State was required to pay a total of 600,000 ransoms. ”

To the surprise of Wang Jian and Feng Quji, Nie Yunfeng laughed instead of anger when he heard this. He clapped his palms and said with a look of satisfaction on his face.

"Chu Jiangmian is really a powerful person. This kind of pricing is worthy of my identity and that of General Wang! Don't worry, my father will definitely agree. If Doctor Feng had been in Dragon City, he might as well arrange the return of all the soldiers of the Qin Army in advance, so as not to get busy and panic when he got there. ”

Wang Jian and Feng Qujian looked at each other, they really didn't understand what was wrong with Nie Yunfeng. was blackmailed by Zhao Guo, not only was he not angry, but he even looked a little happy?

"Don't doubt it! Chu Jiangmian thought that he had taken the opportunity to get some money, so he took a big advantage? If he really thinks so, it's all of us who think highly of him! ”

"Childe, do you mean ......?"

"General Wang, Doctor Feng...... Chu Jiangmian only coveted immediate interests, which just exposed his shallowness. A success, but a coincidence. Don't you hear it, if you want to take it, you must first take it! Let him be complacent with the gold in his hand, in fact, what is the difference between being placed in the Zhao State and in the treasury of our Qin State? The father has great ambitions for the world, and since Qin and Zhao have become enemies, they are bound to die in the future! The people of Zhao are so greedy for the wealth of the Qin State, and the Qin State can just use the lessons of this failure to inspire people! The so-called shame and courage, the defeat and humiliation that the Great Qin soldiers have suffered, they will definitely double the blood of Zhao in the future. I can clearly see such a simple truth, and I believe that my father will make a decision on the spot. ”

Wang Jian and Feng Quji were really a little surprised at this time. They didn't expect that this eldest prince's heart would be so subtle. If you think about it, it is! Wang Jian rose to his feet and clenched his fists tightly.

"If Doctor Feng sends a message back to Feng'an, please tell King Qin that if Wang Jian has to get out, he will definitely reorganize his army, make a comeback, and swear to destroy the Zhao State!"

Feng Quji's face also showed a little excited. Victory or defeat is a common thing in soldiers, and if this defeat is a failure, it can really arouse the attention of the whole Qin State to Chu Jiangmian and Zhao State, and they share the same hatred and desire to destroy them. Then even if it costs money, it is worth it.

"Good! I must convey the feelings of General Wang and the soldiers to King Qin. Childe's analysis is very reasonable, I will start to arrange the relevant matters, you can wait here with peace of mind! ”

After Feng Qujian finished speaking, he led people away. Nie Yunfeng looked at his disappearing back and gradually restrained the smile on his face. Under the shade of the tree, Wang Jian didn't look up, but asked him in a low voice.

"Childe, are you sure the king would really do that?"

"Who knows! No one in the world can guess what my father is thinking. Whether we can return to Qin can only be lucky! ”

Wang Jian looked at the ants on the ground that circled around the big tree, and he didn't know why, and a kind of boredom of war suddenly rose in his heart. It's just that he will never say such emotions to others.

Feng Quji, like the envoys of many other vassal states, stayed in Dragon City for the time being. Among them, there are also the envoys of Wei who have just arrived. Wei's losses this time were much greater than those of Qin, and more than 30,000 Wei soldiers, including the general Che Li, were killed or wounded. The rest were all taken prisoner and imprisoned in the Zhao military camp.

When night came, he wanted to visit the envoys of Wei. After all, this war was first jointly launched by Qin and Wei. In the case that Qin was extorted a huge ransom by the Zhao people, this envoy of the king of Qin wanted to communicate with the envoys of Wei in advance, so as to understand how the Wei people were treated.

However, before he could go. A figure came from the darkness and suddenly appeared in front of Feng Quji.

"Mountain Ghost General! You were still in Dragon City...... Where is the young master?! ”

After seeing the faces of the visitors clearly under the light, Feng Quji was taken aback. Before he left Feng'an, he already knew that the young master Nie Wushuang had come to Zhao State. Now that he saw the mountain ghost, he guessed that the famous son must be here.

"Let's go! Go see him now...... There is a big event that we need to accomplish together. ”