Qin Guolai asked Zhao Guo for peace, and this sentence surprised Zhao Wangdan. Zhao Wangdan saw that Yu Qing didn't speak, but he saw that the other party was very sure, and it was not a joke.

Zhao Wangdan calmed his mind and asked, "Yu Qing, let Qin come to negotiate peace with us." I don't know if you said it wrong, or if you heard it wrong. ”

Yu Qing said solemnly: "The king did not hear it wrong, and the minister did not say it wrong. ”

Zhao Wangdan thought about it and felt that it was impossible, shook his head and said, "Yu Qing! Yu Qing. The widow doesn't know if you are whimsical or that you haven't woken up from a big dream. Let Qin come to our country to negotiate peace, do you think King Qin will agree? ”

Yu Qing said: "If King Qin doesn't agree, we will force him to agree." ”

Zhao Wangdan knows that this person is full of wisdom and is not weaker than his old cousin. Seeing Yu Qing again, Cheng Zhu is in his chest, there must really be a way for Qin to come to Handan to negotiate peace. Zhao Wangdan asked: "Yu Qing, is there any way to force King Qin to come to our country to negotiate peace." ”

"The six countries of Shandong can independently resist Qin, and only I am Zhao. The Qin State wanted to go east to the Han Valley, chase the Central Plains, cut down the six countries, and annex the world. Our country is the strongest enemy of Qin. There will always be a war between our country and the Qin State, and it cannot be avoided. If the king does not cut down Qin, Qin will also cut down Zhao. ”

"No one knows that. The widow accepted the party, that is, when he didn't want to start a war with Qin, he was passive everywhere and subject to Qin. ”

"If the king accepts the party, we and the Qin state will not declare war. Today, we have lost most of the territory of the Shangdang. General Lian Lao also fought several unfavorable battles, retreated to the east side of the Dan River, and continued to intercept the Qin army. The ministers saw that the front line was defeated in several battles, some of them spoke of peace, and some of them spoke of war. Yu Qing paused intentionally and said, "Minister, I also have two ideas. One is war, the other is peace. ”

Zhao Wangdan also wanted to fight, but the Qin army was strong and didn't know how to fight, so he asked: "If you want to fight, how to fight." ”

Yu Qing figured out that Zhao Wangdan also wanted to fight, but the front line was lost, and he didn't dare to let go of the battle, "If the king wants to fight, he must have the determination to win, and he will fight a decisive battle with Qin to the end." ”

Zhao Wangdan was also infected by this sentence, and a strong manly spirit welled up in his chest, and his eyes were full of fighting intent. However, thinking of the 'Tian Ji Horse Racing' that Pingyang Jun said, his enthusiasm gradually cooled.

Zhao Wangdan said: "We lost Lao Maling and lost the opportunity. We retreated again and again, to the east side of the Dan River. The danger of the Dan River, how can it stop the Qin army. We have lost the Dan River, and there is no danger to defend. Changping will be exposed in front of the Qin State. Changping was lost, and the west gate of my Handan was opened by the Qin State. Yu Qing, can we still fight? ”

Yu Qing saw that Zhao Wangdan lacked the courage and courage of the previous king, and asked: "When the king saw that my country had lost several wars, he was reluctant to retreat, and he didn't want to fight, so he wanted to negotiate peace and truce. ”

"Lian Po can't defeat Wang Di, Qin State still has Wu Anjun Baiqi. This battle, go on. We can't win either. After thinking twice, the widow advocated peace and truce with the Qin state. Zhao Wangdan said the worry in his heart again, "The widow sent an envoy to Qin to negotiate peace. The widow was worried, and the lion of the Qin State opened his mouth. Yu Qing, you said that there is a way for the Qin State to come to our country to negotiate peace. I don't know how. ”

Yu Qing said in a steady tone: "The minister's way is different from that of Pingyang Jun. ”

Zhao Wangdan asked, "What's the difference?" ”

Yu Qing said lightly: "Our envoy should not go to the Qin State, but to the vassal state." ”

Zhao Wangdan thought about it, but couldn't understand the meaning of this, and asked: "We are at war with the Qin State, and we will not go to the Qin State to negotiate peace, but will send envoys to the vassal states." Yu Qing, what does this mean. ”

"King Qin invaded Korea for several years before forcing King Han to split the party. Feng Ting dedicated Shangdang to our country, and we got the seventeenth Yiyi of Shangdang without bloodshed. If we accept the party, it is tantamount to taking food in front of the tiger of the Qin State. The Qin State was insatiable, how could it be tolerated. The king doesn't want to fight, and the king of Qin won't give up. ”

"So what to do." What Yu Qing said was also what Zhao Wangdan was most worried about. He sent people to Qin State to make peace, and Qin State would not necessarily agree. Negotiations broke down, and the two countries were bound to fight.

Yu Qing said: "We sent envoys to Wei, Qi, and Chu to form an alliance and jointly fight against Qin." ”

Zhao Wangdan exclaimed: "Forming an alliance to resist Qin? ”

"Yes, form an alliance against Qin." Yu Qing's tone was steady, but her attitude was extremely firm.

Zhao Wangdan thought about it and felt that it was not feasible, so he hurriedly said: "The Wei State is afraid of the Qin State, and the two countries of Chu and Qi are watching from the wall. How could the princes form an alliance with us to fight against Qin? We have formed an alliance with the princes, and when the King of Qin sees it, won't it expand the contradictions. ”

Yu Qing saw that Zhao Wangdan still wanted to resolve the contradiction with the Qin State, and said with a light smile: "The contradiction between us and the Qin State has been intensified and cannot be reconciled. The Qin State can only be treated by force. We make an alliance with the princes, and this is the best way. ”

Zhao Wangdan was stunned for a moment and asked, "The widow doesn't understand." Our country negotiated peace with the Qin state and formed an alliance with the princes. Is this a negotiation of peace, a truce, or an expansion of the war. ”

Yu Qing slowed down and said, "Peace is to be discussed. However, the proposal for peace should not be proposed by our country, but by the state of Qin. ”

"Did you hear me right? You want the Qin State to negotiate peace. Zhao Wangdan shook his head and said: "It's even more difficult than climbing to the sky!" Yu Qing, do you think the Qin Congress will make peace with us? ”

Yu Qing said firmly: "Yes." ”

Zhao Wangdan said: "Tell me, why did the Qin State take the initiative to negotiate peace with us." ”

"Because there are princes behind our country. The state of Qin was not afraid of any vassal state in Shandong. However, if the princes form an alliance, wouldn't the Qin State be afraid. The state of Qin was afraid that the princes would join forces to attack Qin, and they would definitely try to destroy it. The Qin State can't withstand the pressure of the six countries, and if it attacks me, it will think twice. Qin Guo wanted to fight us, but he didn't dare to fight. In this way, the peace talks can be negotiated. ”

Zhao Wangdan suddenly understood the meaning of the other party's words, and asked, "Do you want to use force as a backing to force the Qin State to make peace with us?" ”

Seeing that Zhao Wangdan came to his senses, Yu Qing nodded and said: "Behind the peace negotiation, there is strong military support, which will be more effective." Only by writing and fighting can we be invincible in the negotiation of peace. ”

Zhao Wangdan thought about it, but couldn't make up his mind, and waved his hand: "Your plan is good." The stakes are big, so let the widow think about it. Go down! ”

Yu Qing saw that Zhao Wangdan was far less decisive and experienced than the previous king, so he didn't say much, bowed, and bowed to retire.

After Pingyang Jun learned that Zhao Wangdan had met Yu Qing, he was a little lax in his willpower to negotiate peace and truce. Pingyang Jun finally persuaded Zhao Wangdan to stop the war and discuss a truce, but he didn't expect Yu Qing's words to move Zhao Wangdan's heart.

Just as Pingyang Jun was about to enter the palace again, Zhao Wangdan's envoy appeared in front of him. Pingyang Jun spoke a few words with the envoy and entered the palace.

Zhao Wangdan said what Yu Qing said word for word, and asked, "Pingyangjun, what do you think of this matter?" ”

When Pingyang Jun heard this, he laughed out loud and asked, "The king won't listen to Yu Qing's words, right?" ”

Zhao Wangdan nodded and said, "Yu Qing's words are very reasonable. Instead of us negotiating peace with Qin, it is better to force Qin to take the initiative to negotiate peace with us. ”

Pingyangjun smiled: "Yu Qing's idea is too funny. ”

Zhao Wangdan was stunned for a moment and asked, "Why is it ridiculous?" ”

Pingyang Jun restrained his smile and said, "Qin and Zhao are both powerful countries. When a strong country fights, there will be an injury. This is what the princes want to see. We will make an alliance with the princes, and the princes will agree? ”

Seeing that the other party was halfway through what he said, Zhao Wangdan deliberately stopped and asked, "What do you mean by this?" ”

"Although Yu Qing's plan is good, how can the princes not understand our intentions." Pingyang Jun's expression was a little more worried, "The first king chased the Central Plains and fought against the princes. Whether it is Qin, Qi, Yan, Beihu, or even Han and Wei, who are from the same three Jin Dynasty, they have all been attacked by our country. The relationship between our country and the princes is not harmonious, and the king will not forget this! ”

"Father, conquering the princes, the relationship with the princes is not harmonious, but the overall trend is still good." Zhao Wangdan said: "We will ally with the princes to attack Qin, how can the princes refuse." ”

"The princes are not only afraid of the Qin State, but also afraid of our country." Pingyang Jun saw that Zhao Wangdan was silent, and said: "Our country and the Qin State are at war, and the princes are not happy when they see the two tigers fighting." The princes will see that we and the Qin State are defeated, and they will definitely put on a bright show. However, they helped us defeat the Qin State, and the power of the princes in the world is the strongest in our country. In this way, the princes of the world will be uneasy. ”

Zhao Wangdan thought for a while and replied, "You are not unreasonable. ”

Pingyang Jun said: "There are five hegemons in the Spring and Autumn Period, and there are seven heroes in the Warring States." In the world of great contention, the reason why the pattern of the Seven Heroes can still be maintained lies in the balance of power. Once, someone breaks this equilibrium, a big war will be triggered. Whether it was when the Wei State was strong, or when the Chu State was in the fall of Yue, or even when the Qi State was in the Song Dynasty. Because it broke the balance of the world, it was besieged by the princes and weakened. What will the king do when he sees the princes fighting each other? ”

Zhao Wangdan said: "Although the Zhou family and Korea are weak, they will not be destroyed. It is because they use the princes to restrain the princes, and they want to be strong. When the widows see the princes fighting, they will not help each other and reap the benefits. ”

Pingyang Jun asked: "We will form an alliance with the princes to fight against Qin, and the princes will agree?" ”

Zhao Wangdan said: "No." ”

When Pingyang Jun heard this, he was very satisfied, and slowed down his tone and said: "If we can't form an alliance with the princes, if it reaches the Qin State, it will escalate the contradictions between the two countries." When the Qin State learned that it would not negotiate peace or truce with us. ”

Zhao Wangdan thought for a while, nodded and said, "You have a point." ”

Pingyang Jun took advantage of the situation and said: "Minister, I think Yu Qing's plan is not advisable. ”

Zhao Wangdan's will in his heart also began to relax, and he sighed: "Widow, I also feel that Yu Qing's plan is difficult to succeed." ”

Pingyang Jun pondered the thoughts in Zhao Wangdan's heart, strengthened the offensive and said: "The minister thinks that if we take the initiative to go to the Qin State to negotiate peace, not only will we not lose the dignity of our country. On the contrary, it can show that China's attitude towards peace can also alleviate the contradictions between China and Qin. Your Majesty, the princes are not to be trusted. The struggle between the great powers depends on oneself. ”

When Zhao Wangdan heard the last sentence, he dispelled the idea of forming an alliance with the princes to resist Qin, and said: "You are right, the battle between the great powers can only rely on yourself. The widow didn't think of this layer, and almost broke something big. That's it! The widow sent people to the Qin State to take the initiative to negotiate peace. ”

Pingyang Jun complimented: "The king is sage." ”

Zhao Wangdan said: "The task of going to the Qin State to negotiate peace will be handed over to you." ”

Pingyang Jun hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, go to the Qin State to discuss peace, and the minister will recommend one person." ”

Zhao Wangdan asked, "Who?" ”

Pingyang Jun said: "Zheng Zhu." ”

Zhao Wangdan thought about it, didn't have the slightest impression of this person, and asked, "What is this person's ability?" ”

"This person is well-read and well-read, and can speak well. Ten years ago, he represented our country and sent an envoy to the state of Qin to negotiate with the king of Qin. The Qin State exchanged land with our country, and the first king did not give his country's territory to the Qin State. The King of Qin sent Gongzi to come to our country to claim land, arrogant. The first king knew that he was at a loss, and he didn't want to offend the Qin State head-on, so he sent Zheng Zhu to reply to the Qin envoy. Zheng Zhu's words made the Qin envoy return in vain. ”

"What did Zheng Zhu say?" Although this matter is not very far away, however, Zhao Wangdan was young at that time, and he can't remember it clearly. Zhao Wangdan was also curious about what Zheng Zhu said, which caused the envoy of the Qin State to leave in a daze.

"He said that the land we exchanged was far away from Zhao and close to Qin. The Qin State did not conquer these lands because of the wisdom of the previous kings and the power of the ancestors, so that they could be controlled by the Zhao State. How could the first king cede the territory of his ancestors to the Qin State and leave him infamy? The first king did not know about the land exchange, but it was done by his courtiers. Pingyang Jun said again: "The first king did not recognize it, and let the Qin State take it by virtue of his strength." The king of Qin was angry and attacked me, so there was a battle between Yan and Qin, and the defeat of Qin. ”

The battle between Yan and Zhao, how could Zhao Wangdan not know. For thirty years, the Qin State conquered the princes without defeat, but was finally defeated by the Zhao State and killed tens of thousands of soldiers of the Qin State. This is also the biggest fiasco since Qin Wangji succeeded to the throne, since Hangu Pass was broken by Qi, Han, and Wei.

Seeing that Zhao Wangdan didn't speak, Pingyang Jun said again: "Zheng Zhu has dealt with the Qin State, and he will definitely be able to fight for the interests of our country and force the Qin State to withdraw its troops and make peace." Leave this matter to him, and it will be a matter of course. ”

"The widow believes your recommendation." Zhao Wangdan said: "The task of sending an envoy to the Qin State and striking a truce will be handed over to Zheng Zhu." ”