By this time, Cai Ze had naturally understood.

The fact that Qin Wangji was seriously ill has been known to the people of Zhao Guo!

It's terrible.

It's terrible.

After all, Qin Wangji is the man who single-handedly brought the Qin State to the peak, and his influence on the Qin State is incomparable.

It is precisely because of this that once Qin Wangji is critically ill, the political situation within Qin will definitely begin to be turbulent.

Therefore, all along, the high-level leaders of the Qin State have firmly blocked the news, and have not let any irrelevant people and countries know that Qin Wangji is critically ill.

Because the people of Qin knew very well that once the people of Zhao learned the news, they would definitely take advantage of the fire to rob it.

In fact, Lian Po just did just that.

With his keen observation, Cai Ze is very sure of one thing, that is, at the beginning, Zhao Guoren's appetite was actually not so big.

It was at this time that Lian Po learned the news that Qin Wangji was critically ill.

So after learning the news, Lian Po immediately raised the price without hesitation, wanting to swallow the entire Cuihan channel.

Cai Ze set off countless turbulent waves in his heart, and there was only one thought in his mind: "How did Zhao Guoren know about this matter?" Now that Zhao Guoren knows, what should I do? ”

……

Just when Cai Ze, who was outside the big tent, was uncertain, Lian Po and Le Cheng in the big tent were also having a conversation.

Le Cheng said with some worry: "General, will this Cai Ze really agree?" Hangu Pass is the main road to the east of Qin, if Hangu Pass is gone, then wouldn't Qinguo Pass become a completely undefended place? I think this condition may be difficult for the people of Qin to accept. ”

In fact, there are other concerns in Lecheng's heart that have not been spoken.

First of all, can Handan hold on?

Secondly, Li Mu went to fight the Wei State, will it work?

These days, Lecheng has been thinking about these two questions, but the results are not too optimistic.

Therefore, don't look at the current Qin State is a stormy appearance, but Zhao Guo is not at ease.

If Zhao Guo hadn't suffered from the enemy on his back, he would have killed Wang Di directly and then marched to Xianyang.

Lian Po obviously saw Lecheng's concerns, a smile appeared on the old man's face, and his tone was quite gentle: "It's okay, the people of the Qin State will agree." ”

Le Cheng hesitated for a moment, but still said, "Just because Qin Wangji is critically ill now?" But in my opinion, Zhao Zhu, the crown prince of Qin, is now nearly fifty years old, and he is a mature and stable person. Even if King Qin is funeral, Zhao Zhu can succeed to the throne immediately, and this matter may not have much impact on the Qin State. ”

Lian Po laughed and said, "Lecheng, your words are wrong." Although I don't know much about politics, I also know that I will be brave for the soldiers, and the king will be brave for the people. Qin Wangji has reigned for more than 40 years, and has won the hearts of the Qin people, if he returns to heaven, I only have to release this news, then the Qin army in Yuanli City will be in chaos, and it is very likely to surrender without a fight. At that time, I want to see what bargaining capital the Qin people still have! ”

Le Cheng asked a little puzzled: "But even if there is no news, it is difficult for Wang Yi to fly in Yuanli City." ”

Lian Po shook his head and said, "Long before the war, the king had secretly informed Yu Wu that the purpose of this battle was not to break through Xianyang and destroy the Qin State, but to weaken the Qin State. Now that the goal of weakening the Qin State has been achieved, why should I let the blood of the soldiers of the Zhao State continue to be shed in vain? And...... Hmph, there are still Wei and Qi waiting for us to teach a lesson, if we lose both here and Qin, wouldn't it be Wei Qi's intention? ”

Le Cheng understood at this time, nodded with some admiration, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart - ginger is still old and spicy.

Le Cheng was about to continue to say something, when suddenly a loud voice came from outside the tent: "General, urgent military situation!" ”

"Come in!"

A messenger hurried in and respectfully presented an urgent message.

Lian Po looked at this urgent report, his brows instantly relaxed, and the smile on his face couldn't be stopped.

After a while, Lian Po threw the urgent report to Le Cheng: "You can also take a look." ”

Lecheng took a look at it, and he was also overjoyed.

This urgent report did not come from Zhao Jun's intelligence agency or scouts, but from Chen Ying, the capital of Chu State.

The state of Chu officially joined this war and began the battle against Qin!

Le Cheng put down the urgent report, was in a good mood, and smiled at Lian Po: "In this way, if the Qin people continue to be stubborn, then when the news of the Chu people sending troops comes, the Qin people will no longer be stubborn!" ”

Lian Po laughed, then snorted, and said: "People in this world have always been partial generalizations, and after hearing a story about the guilt of Jing Pleading, they regard me as that brainless person." I don't want to think about how I can lead a large army to conquer the east and west and win so many victories if I am really so brainless! ”

Lian Po scolded a few words angrily, waved his hand to Le Jian and said: "Okay, you go to the front line to have a look, now that victory is in sight, be careful not to let the king dog jump off the wall and run away." ”

Le Cheng answered and was about to leave, when suddenly there was a faint sound of quarrel outside the big tent.

Le Cheng strode out, just in time to see Cai Ze and Lu Buwei arguing with the guards outside the big tent, among which Cai Ze's voice was the loudest.

"I am the envoy of the Qin State, and I can't wait for a small soldier, and I dare to block my way so rampantly! Quickly tell General Lian Po, and say that I have something important to see! ”

Le Cheng thought for a while, stepped forward and motioned for the guards to retreat, and then said to Cai Ze: "You want to meet the general?" ”

Cai Ze's eyes lit up after seeing Le Cheng, and he hurriedly said: "Exactly, please let this general report it." ”

A moment later, Lian Po, Le Cheng, Cai Ze, and Lu Buwei were seated in the big tent.

Lian Po looked at Cai Ze expressionlessly: "So, you have already made a decision?" ”

Cai Ze nodded and said, "That's right...... If the general is willing to immediately remove the siege of Yuanli City and withdraw all the Zhao troops from the territory of Qin within five days, then my Great Qin is willing to cede all the land east of Hangu Pass to Zhao! ”

When Cai Ze said this, his heart was dripping blood.

Cutting land for peace, losing power and humiliating the country!

But Cai Ze also knows that negotiation is actually a test of the hole cards between the two sides, and now that the bottom of Qin State has been clearly felt by Zhao State, and it is the inferior side, it is better to admit defeat directly, so as to start all over again as soon as possible.

So this time Cai Ze didn't ink at all, and threw out the hole cards when he came up.

Of course, this was not Cai Ze's own opinion, but a decision made collectively by the high-level leaders of the Qin State after deliberation.

Ceding all the land east of Hangu Pass sounds like a lot.

But in fact, after the loss of Yiyang City, now the Qin State is only left with most of the Cuihan Pass to the east of Hangu Pass.

Located between the Zhongtiao Mountains and the northeastern Qinling Mountains, the Cuihan Pass is long and narrow but not suitable for farming, so giving up this piece of land would be minimal for the Qin state.

Of course, after losing the passage of Cuihan, the Qin State lost the passage to the east to attack the Central Plains, which is a big disadvantage.

However, since Zhao occupied Hedong County, the Cuihan Passage was not so important to Qin.

Because in this case, once the Qin State left the Central Plains from the Kunhan Passage to the east, then the Zhao State only needed to cross the Yellow River from Hedong County to the south, and it would be able to easily cut off the retreat of the Qin State.

Without Hedong County to defend the flanks and back roads, the Qin State would not be able to use the Cuihan Passage to fight for hegemony at all.

This is the reason why in history the Qin State first occupied Hedong County and then opened the Cuihan Passage.

Therefore, after the loss of Hedong County, many knowledgeable people in the Qin State were ready to lose even the Cuihan Passage.

If the Qin State can make a comeback and recapture Hedong County in the future, then it will be a matter of minutes to open up the Cuihan Passage.

The most important thing is that once the Kunhan passage is cut out, then the Qin State will no longer border with the Central Plains States, and the Central Plains States will naturally no longer regard the Qin State as a threat, but will move their eyes to the Zhao State that is in full swing.

Therefore, on the point of ceding the Cuihan channel, the Qin people were very happy.

It's actually a retreat-to-move strategy.

After listening to Cai Ze's words, Lian Po's eyes narrowed slightly, and after a long while, he said: "Plus Hangu Pass, that general can withdraw his troops immediately!" ”

"No way!" Cai Ze refused without thinking about it.

After all, Hangu Pass is a Xiongguan that the Qin State has operated for so many years, and its importance has even surpassed geographical factors, so before leaving, Zhao Zhu had already told Cai Ze that he would never be able to cede Hangu Pass.

This is the bottom line of the Qin State.

The two sides quarreled, and no matter how Lian Po put pressure on him, Cai Ze also gritted his teeth and resolutely refused to give in.

Lian Po was obviously a little impatient, so he simply threw the secret report he had just gotten from the Chu State into Cai Ze's hand: "You can see for yourself, and then make a decision after reading it!" ”

When Cai Ze looked at this secret report, his face suddenly changed again: "This, this ......"

Lian Po sneered: "What, now I understand? Let me tell you, if the Qin State is still reluctant to accept Hangu Pass now, then when the Chu people break through Xianyang and repeat what Bai Qi did to the temple of the Chu State and the tombs of the ancestors of the previous dynasties, you don't want to say that I haven't reminded you and others! ”

The people of Chu are coming.

Now the only Qin army in the hands of Wang Di of Yuanli City can fight with the people of Chu State, and Wang Di is now trapped to death by Lian Po.

This is the best opportunity for Lian Po to rip off the bamboo.

If Wang Di's side is trapped for a few more days or even annihilated here by the Zhao army, then when the Chu people come, the Qin State will really have no power to fight back at all, and can only be slaughtered by the Chu people.

Considering what Qin and Bai Qi had done to the Chu State, even a fool knew that the revenge of the people of the Chu State must be very tragic and tragic that the Qin State could not bear it.

The sooner the peace was negotiated, the sooner the Qin State would be able to rescue Wang Yu's troops, and the sooner it would be able to deal with the attack of the Chu people.

There is no need for Lian Po to say these truths, Cai Ze can also think of them.

Cai Ze's body trembled, and after being silent for a moment, he suddenly gritted his teeth and said viciously: "Okay, why don't I allow this matter for the king?" From today onwards, that Hangu Pass is Zhao Guo's! ”