Chapter Fifty-Eight: King Qin Zhaoxiang angrily attacked the party
The king of Han sent Yangchengjun to the Qin State to stop the war at the cost of cutting off the party. Yang Chengjun came to Xianyang, Qin State, and met Qin Wangji. When Qin Wangji heard that Korea sent Yang Chengjun to cut the land and sue for peace, he was happy in his heart, but he also despised King Han's cowardice.
In order to show the national strength of Qin in front of Yangchengjun, Qin Wangji achieved the goal of deterring South Korea, and then achieved a greater advantage in the peace talks. Qin Wangji asked Fan Ju to lead the mighty army of Great Qin to greet Yangcheng Jun with a grand ceremony.
As soon as Yangchengjun arrived at Xianyang Palace, he heard a thunderous shout, "Xuan, Korean envoy, enter the palace." ”
One after another, the sound of tigers shouting came out of the hall. The Sanjiang soldiers also shouted, "Xuan, Korean envoys, enter the palace." ”
Yang Chengjun listened to the voices of hundreds of thousands of soldiers of the Qin State and looked at the strong lineup of hundreds of thousands of soldiers of the Qin State. Yang Chengjun immediately felt that the Qin State was powerful and terrifying. Yang Chengjun was also shocked by the powerful momentum of the Qin State. Suddenly, I was frightened, and sweat rained down my forehead.
Yang Chengjun walked towards the main hall, and every step he took, his steps were heavy and difficult. Yangcheng Jun said in his heart: "This is the country of tigers and wolves, the division of tigers and wolves." ”
The guards of the Qin State Palace, seeing that Yang Chengjun had arrived at the main hall, shouted: "Korean envoys, meet my king." ”
Yang Chengjun was frightened by this sudden voice, and suddenly, the six gods had no master, and they trembled and walked into the main hall of the Qin Kingdom. The military generals of the Qin State Wenchen trembled when they saw the Korean envoy, and they all let out a hearty mockery. The palace gate is not far from the throne of King Qin. However, this road is the most difficult road that Yangchengjun has ever walked.
Yang Chengjun walked to the middle of the main hall with the ridicule of the courtiers of the Qin State, and saluted: "Korean envoys, meet the King of Qin." ”
Seeing that the Korean envoy Yang Chengjun was shocked by the powerful momentum of the Qin State, Qin Wangji even revealed nervousness in his tone, and asked lightly: "Qin and Han are at war. Korean envoys, come to my Qin country to do something. ”
Yangcheng Jun hurriedly said: "Foreign minister, on the order of my king, I came to Qin to negotiate peace. ”
"Negotiate peace." Qin Wangji smiled at the military generals of Wenchen and asked lightly: "Everyone, what do you think of the peace negotiations in South Korea." ”
The courtiers of the Qin State said in unison: "I will never agree." ”
Qin Wangji opened his hand and said contemptuously: "You heard, this is the attitude of the Great Qin soldiers. Do you think that the widow will agree to make peace with South Korea? ”
Yang Chengjun was so frightened by the momentum of Qin Wangji and the courtiers of Qin that he couldn't say a word.
Fan Ju said with a smile: "When King Han saw my Qin Master, he dared to choose to resist. Just South Korea, An dares to stop my Qin division. King Han was taught a lesson by our country, so he thought of suing for peace, is it too late. ”
Qin Wangji chuckled and said, "South Korea is a defeated country, how can it be qualified to negotiate peace with our country." King Han didn't know what would happen if he went against the widow. ”
Yang Chengjun's tone trembled: "My king resisted the Qin State, and he knew that he had made a big mistake. Realizing his mistake, in order to make up for the loss of Qin, the king planned to cede the seventeen provinces of Shangdang to Qin. ”
Seeing that the Han envoy did not have a manly spirit, Qin Wangji despised Korea even more, and said humiliatingly: "If King Han cuts the land, he is not afraid of insulting the wisdom of the Han ancestor." ”
In the face of humiliation, Han Chen did not fight back, and said with a weak attitude: "Please accept King Qin into the party." ”
"King Han does not cut the party to the widow. The widow also has the power to take it. Qin Wangji asked: "Widow, refuse to be accepted into the party, King Han can't sleep well!" ”
When the courtiers of the Qin State saw the King of Qin laughing, they also laughed.
Yang Chengjun felt the pressure, and said, "Please, King Qin." ”
Qin Wangji taught Han Chen a lesson, and he also got angry in his chest. Seeing that Han Envoy was facing humiliation, Qin Wangji didn't dare to return it. In particular, it shows how fragile South Korea is. Qin Wangji saw that King Han sent such a timid person to Qin State, and he lost face, and he didn't know what King Han thought.
However, Qin Wangji calmed down and thought about it a little more. Han Envoy was able to accept the humiliation calmly without anger, and his heart and strength were immeasurable.
Qin fought with Korea for three years, although Qin achieved considerable results. However, if the war continued, it would not be good for the Qin State. Especially the states of Qi and Chu, their attitudes are unclear; Wei and Zhao frequently mobilized grain, grass, and troops, and hoarded a large amount of military strength on the border. The excessively tight pressure of the Qin State will also lead to a war between the whole country of Korea.
Seeing that King Han cut off the party, Qin Wangji not only achieved the goal of sending troops to attack Han, but also kept the results of the battle, and changed his words: "King Han and the above party are dedicated to the widow, and finally realized his mistake. That's it! King Han recognized his mistake, and the widow also gave him a face. On the party, the widow smiled. ”
When Yang Chengjun got this answer from King Qin, he shouted, "Thank you, King Qin Nadi." ”
The courtiers of the Qin State congratulated: "Congratulations, my king, add another territory." I wish me great Qin, long live the thousand autumns. ”
Yangchengjun took out the Kanyu map from his big sleeve, raised his head high, and said in a loud voice: "This is the Kanyu map of Shangdang County in our country, dedication, King Qin." ”
Qin Wangji shouted: "Why don't you quickly show the Kanyu map of Shangdang County in South Korea to the widow." ”
When the eunuch Ling heard this, he quickly came to Yangchengjun and took the map. He walked quickly to King Qin and bowed down to hand it over. After the king of Qin took the map, the eunuch ordered him to bow down and retreat.
Qin Wangji picked up the map and slowly unfolded it. Qin Wangji looked at the newly opened territory on the Kanyu map, and his heart was surging. It has been hundreds of years since the founding of the Qin State. The pace of the Qin State finally stepped into the fortress of Shangdang.
Shangdang is neighbors to the sky and is known as the spine of the world. It can overlook Zhongzhou, the elbow arm of the east of the river, and the state, is the throat of the three Jins, and the terrain is dangerous.
Qin got the party and went north to Jinyang, the old capital of Zhao State, to cut off the connection between Yunzhong, Yanmen, Dai and Handan. To the east, you can cut down Handan, look down on Wei Daliang and Han Xinzheng, and get involved in the Central Plains to fight for the world. If the Qin State has to join the party, it will be able to point its sword at the Central Plains and become a hegemon.
Qin Wangji looked at the Kanyu map in his hand, thinking about the Qianqiu Meritorious Career he was about to establish, his blood surged, he raised the Kanyu Tu above his head with his right hand, and said loudly: "I wish me Great Qin, long live the Qianqiu." ”
The courtiers of the Qin State shouted in unison: "I wish me great Qin, long live the thousand autumns." ”
Just as the monarchs and ministers of the Qin State celebrated, they had to join the party and build a hegemony. The corners of Yang Chengjun's lips showed a fleeting, weird smile.
When the courtiers of the Qin State saw the signal from the King of Qin, they suddenly quieted down again.
Qin Wangji glanced at Kan Yutu again, put him aside, and said, "Han envoy dedicated the land, and the widow is pleased." Come on, send the Korean envoy down, wine and food, don't slack off. ”
Yang Chengjun said in a loud voice: "Xie, King Qin." ”
When King Qin saw Yangcheng Jun leave respectfully, he asked, "It took us three years to break through Fencheng and Hancheng in Korea, and also break through the Taihang Fortress in Korea. We occupy Yewang and cut off the connection between Shangdang and Xinzheng. King Han cut the party, and few people accepted it. Our country has won the party, and it is one step closer to establishing a hegemony. Here's what to do next. ”
"Shangdang's seventeen yi, a hundred miles of territory, just like the princes Lu and Wei, it will take a long time for our country to digest and consolidate the newly opened territory, and let the people of Shangdang integrate into our country." Fan Ju said again: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that the results of the battle should be consolidated first. ”
The ministers also said: "The ministers seconded the proposal. ”
"Not bad." Qin Wangji said again: "It is easy to fight the country, but it is difficult to defend the country." Once we have laid down the party, we must defend the party. If we digest and consolidate the party, we will be able to take the party as the front line, cut down the three Jins, and point the sword at Qi and Chu, so as to become a hegemon. ”
Fan Ju shouted: "The king is shengming." ”
The courtiers of the Qin State also shouted: "The king is sage." ”
"The territory of Chu, we have gained and lost." King Qin said: "How can we firmly control the party, like the land of Bashu, in the hands of our country." ”
Fan Ju replied: "We will break through South Korea by force and force South Korea to cut off the party. The South Korean military and civilians and the Shangdang military and civilians will certainly not accept it. The minister believes that we should appease the masses of the party with virtue. ”
One person asked, "What should we do if the people of the party do not want to submit to our country?" ”
One shouted: "If the people of the party are not satisfied, we will conquer them by force." Even if the party is on the road, it can't make any big waves. ”
"King Han doesn't want to join the party, it is their blessing that they can become Qin Min. Only when the Shangdang returned to the Qin State could it avoid the scourge of war and not be bullied by the princes. The people of the party, it is too late to be happy, how can they rebel. ”
Fan Ju saw that these generals who had been fighting all the year round only knew how to use force, but not virtue, and persuaded: "Force can conquer the princes, but it is not popular with the people." If we want to join the party and integrate into the Qin State, we cannot use force to deter. ”
Faced with the problem of the upper party, some of the courtiers of the Qin State advocated the use of force to deter, and some advocated the use of virtue to pacify. The two factions were at loggerheads, and there was no unanimous opinion.
"You are arguing and arguing, and you can't get any results. If you continue to quarrel and go to the party, before the widow accepts it, something will happen. Isn't it sad that the duck that flies to its beak flies? Qin Wangji paused, and then said: "The top priority, what we are thinking about is not to deter with force, nor to appease with virtue. Who should we send to accept the party first, and keep the party firmly in our hands. If we can govern the land of Bashu, can't we govern the party? ”
When the courtiers of the Qin State saw the King of Qin's statement, they did not argue, and said in unison: "The plan of the ministers is not as good as that of the king." ”
Seeing that the minister was no longer arguing, Qin Wangji asked, "Who should we use to accept the party?" ”
One person: "To break through South Korea and get the party, Wu Anjun has made great contributions." Minister, recommend Wu Anjun. With Wu Anjun here, there is no need to worry about going to the party. ”
Another person chimed in: "Minister, also advocate Wu Anjun." ”
Many ministers said: "Seconded." ”
Fan Ju saw that Qin Wangji not only did not express his position, but his face was full of displeasure. Fan Ju was good at observing words and feelings, and he could ponder the heart of King Qin, so he hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, the minister recommends one person." ”
Seeing that Fan Ju understood his concerns, Qin Wangji asked, "Qin Xiang, who do you recommend?" ”
"Wu Anjun is my country's weapon to deter the princes, how can he accept the party." Seeing Qin Wangji's stiff face, Fan Ju softened a little more, and said, "This time I have made great achievements in attacking Han. In addition to Wu Anjun's merits, there is also Zuo Shu Changwang Yu. Wang Yi not only has the talent of a general, but also the ability to secure Xinjiang. Minister, recommend Wang Di. ”
Qin Wangji saw that the courtiers all supported Wu Anjun, but he couldn't find a suitable reason to refuse. The words of the ministers made Qin Wangji feel very uneasy in his heart. How to eliminate Wu Anjun's influence in the army? And cultivating new forces to balance Wu Anjun, is it imminent?
Fan Ju's words proposed a suitable candidate for Qin Wangji. Qin Wangji took advantage of the situation, and said in a gentle tone: "Wang Yi's talent is not weak Wu Anjun. The widow will be handed over to the king. The widow also believed that Wang Yi had the ability to keep the party. ”
The courtiers of the Qin State smelled the direction of the wind, and they also changed their attitudes, and said in unison: "Minister, second." ”
Qin Wangji took advantage of the situation and announced: "The prince is going to announce the edict of the widow." ”
"Whoa." When Prince Qin saw that his father had handed over this important matter to him, he immediately received his order.
Prince Qin was the second son of Qin Wangji. The eldest son of Qin Wangji, died in Liang Yong of Wei State. Qin Wangji gave him a royal gift and buried him thickly. A country cannot be without a king, nor can it be without a prince. Qin Wangji's eldest son died, and the prince fell to the second son, An Guojun. An Guojun became the crown prince of Qin, but he had no military merits and could not stand in the court of Qin.
Qin Wangji used the prince of Qin to announce the edict, first, in order to establish prestige for his son; the second is to let him get closer to Wang Ji; Third, it can also resolve Wu Anjun's dissatisfaction.
Qin Wangji said again: "From now on, you will lead five hundred soldiers to announce the edict." ”
"Whoa." Prince Qin received the order and walked out of the main hall.
Prince Qin walked for three days and arrived at Hangu Pass. At this time, the scout came back with a message. Prince Qin learned from the scout that the land of the Korean Shangdang was accepted by the Zhao State.
One person asked, "Prince, are we going to announce the edict?" ”
"Zhao Guo accepted the party, this edict is meaningless." Prince Qin said sharply, "Let's return to Xianyang." ”
Qin Wangji saw that the prince of Qin had left Xianyang not long after, and returned. Xianyang is away from South Korea to go to the party, and it will take more than ten days to go back and forth. Qin Wangji didn't listen to Prince Qin's words, and asked, "You didn't go to read the edict of the widow, why did you come back?" ”
Prince Qin said: "The child went to read the edict and arrived in Hangu. From the mouth of the scout, the child learned about the battle on the front line, and was anxious to return to let his father know. ”
Qin Wangji suppressed the anger in his heart and asked, "What happened on the front line. ”
Prince Qin said loudly: "Where did the boy know from the scouts that the Zhao State has accepted the party. ”
"What did you say?" Qin Wangji asked loudly.
Prince Qin said: "King Zhao led 50,000 soldiers with Pingyuan Jun to accept the party. Shangdang has become the territory of Zhao State. ”
"Shaft, Ann dares to take me to the party." Qin Wangji was furious, and the green tendons on his neck were faintly visible. Qin Wangji's chest rose and fell sharply, and he kicked the case, "If you don't kill Zhao and take revenge, how can you eliminate the hatred in the hearts of the widows." The widow wants to know that the Qin State cannot be bullied. Deliver the order to go down and break the party by force. ”
"Your Majesty, Zhao is no better than South Korea. Breaking the party by force still needs to be discussed as appropriate. ”
"How can I bear it. Whoever dares to hinder him, the widow, will be killed. Qin Wangji shouted angrily: "Pass the order and start a war with the Zhao State." ”