Qi Wangtian Fazhang was in the Qi Palace, dealing with internal affairs, and received a letter from An Pingjun. The content of the letter is very simple, that is, An Pingjun helped Zhao to repel the Qin state, and regain the lost territory, and will return to China soon.

King Qi held this letter in his hand, without the slightest joy, on the contrary, his mood was a little more dignified. King Qi originally wanted to take advantage of Anpingjun to help Zhao attack Qin, and during the time when he was not in the country, he would stabilize internal affairs and establish his prestige. He never imagined that An Pingjun would be able to repel the Qin State and return to the mother country in such a short period of time.

If you talk about the combat power of the princes, Qin, Zhao, Qi, and Chu are all powerful countries. The state of Qi has gone through the fall of the country, and after the restoration of the country, the state is not as good as before. The monarchs and ministers of Qi only wanted peace, and did not want to get involved in the war in the Central Plains.

Although the state of Chu was large, King Huai of Chu was imprisoned in Qin, and King Qingxiang of Chu succeeded to the throne, but did not welcome his father back to the country, but instead appointed traitors to suppress Qu Yuan and other central ministers. King Xiang of Chu made a compromise with Qin, but did not bring peace between Qin and Chu. On the contrary, the Qin general rose from the white, broke through the Yingdu, trampled on the tomb of the king of Chu, and was named Wu'anjun.

Queen Qingxiang of Chu worked hard in the second half of his life to recover part of the territory that had fallen to Chu. After all, the state of Chu is far away from the dream of a great country and the road to a strong country.

Qi Wangtian Fazhang thought that Qin and Zhao were both powerful countries, and the two countries would fight each other, and it would take at least half a year or even several years to determine the winner. However, the King of Qi never expected that the Qin Kingdom would retreat without a fight.

An Pingjun repelled the Qin people, and his reputation became even more prominent, which also made the king of Qi restless. An Pingjun's return to the country is unstoppable. King Qi still used the most solemn etiquette to welcome An Pingjun who returned triumphantly, and praised him in front of the military generals.

The more the King of Qi treated An Pingjun well, the more he made An Pingjun feel creepy. Although the monarchs and ministers have their own thoughts, they are still happy on the surface.

An Pingjun returned to China in less than ten days. The envoy of Zhao came to Linzi again and met the king of Qi. and sent a letter of state, as well as a letter from the Empress Dowager Zhao.

King Qi first read the letter of state, and the content of the letter of state praised the merits of King An Pingjun and the righteousness of King Qi. King Qi read the national letter, his heart was unhappy, but his face was silent. King Qi opened Empress Dowager Zhao's family letter again, and the content of the book was nothing more than chatter.

King Qi read the state letter and family letter, and asked the envoy Zhao: "Empress Dowager Zhao, it's good." ”

Zhao envoy Li Yan replied respectfully: "Empress Dowager Zhao is all right. ”

"Empress Dowager Zhao is fine, and the widow is relieved." King Qi asked with a happy face, "Empress Dowager Zhao, what do you have to say to the widow?" ”

Li Yan said: "Empress Dowager Zhao asked King Qi to take care of Chang'anjun for her." ”

"If the Empress Dowager Zhao doesn't say it, the widow will also take care of Chang'anjun." King Qi smiled lightly: "According to the seniority, Chang'anjun still has to call the widow uncle." ”

Li Yan said respectfully: "Foreign minister, instead of the Queen Mother, thank the King of Qi." ”

King Qi saw that Zhao Envoy had a good appearance and asked, "Ambassador, what is your surname?" ”

Li Yan didn't expect King Qi to ask this question, so he hurriedly said: "Ying's surname is Li's famous words." ”

King Qi thought of a person in his mind and asked, "Who are you?" ”

Li Yan hurriedly said: "This is my grandfather." ”

King Qi nodded and said, "Sure enough, there is the wind of his ancestors." ”

Li Yan was excited in his chest and asked, "King Qi, know the ancestors." ”

King Qi bowed his head and said: "Back then, King Wuling of Zhao was famous and ambitious, and he gathered a large number of virtuous ministers, famous generals and diplomatic ministers around him. The state of Chu died and wanted to drink the Yellow River and challenge the princes of the world. King Wuling of Zhao made five envoys to the princes, and was passed on to the throne, and no one in the world knows. Li Bin was one of the five diplomatic ministers of King Wuling of Zhao, and was responsible for the diplomatic relations between Yan and Zhongshan. ”

When Li Yan heard King Qi talk about the past of the ancestors, his heart was surging, and he thanked him: "It is a blessing for the ancestors that the King of Qi can remember the name of the ancestors. ”

"What a pity! King Wuling of Zhao was a generation of male masters, but he was plotted by the little ones and died in the sand dunes. The king of Qi chose to stop at the point, otherwise he would have to talk about the internal affairs of Zhao State, as well as the matter of Zhao State's invasion of Qi, which would affect the diplomatic relations between the two countries, and the conversation changed and said: "Today, Zhao Wen has sages such as Lin Xiangru, Yu Qing, Pingyuan Jun, Wu Youma Fujun, Lian Po and other fierce generals, and the land of the Three Jin Dynasty is really talented!" ”

Li Yan was speechless with excitement and bowed.

After King Qi said this, he was also in a much more relaxed mood, and asked, "The widow read the letter of state sent by Zhao Guo. As soon as Zhao pacified the disaster of Qin, Yan went south to attack Zhao. Empress Dowager Zhao wanted the widow to do something. ”

Li Yan said: "The Queen Mother said that King Qi is a virtuous monarch, who can be anxious about what people are anxious about and think about what people think. If it weren't for the King of Qi to help Zhao attack Qin, how could Zhao calm down the disaster of Qin. Today, the Yan Kingdom attacked Zhao, and the Queen Mother wanted the king to help Zhao attack Yan. ”

"What do you say. Empress Dowager Zhao wanted someone to help Zhao Zhenyan. King Qi exclaimed: "Ambassador, the widow heard it right!" ”

Li Yan bowed and said, "King Qi didn't hear it wrong, and the foreign minister didn't say it wrong. ”

"Zhao Guo is strong in force, how can he be afraid of Yan Guo." King Qi shook his head and said, "Empress Dowager Zhao really loves to joke with widows!" ”

Li Yanzheng said: "Please king, help me cut Yan." ”

King Qi asked: "Zhao Youma Fujun, Lian Po, Lin Xiangru, as well as Xu Li, Le Cheng, Lou Chang and others. What did Empress Dowager Zhao think, she actually asked someone to help Zhao Fayan. ”

"What the Empress Dowager Zhao thinks, how can the foreign ministers know." Li Yan is also telling the truth. Zhao is full of talents, and there are many people for the generals, so there is no one to cut down Yan for the generals. If you want to say that Qin attacked Zhao, Zhao's internal politics were unstable and he did not have the confidence to fight with him. Then, the combat power of Yan State is far inferior to that of Zhao State. Yan Guo attacked Zhao, and Zhao was not afraid.

King Qi glanced at the state letter and family letter in front of him, although he couldn't figure out why Zhao Guo wanted Qi to help Zhao Fanyan. However, Zhao Guo's move solved a problem for him.

King Qi said in a steady tone: "Qi and Zhao have formed an alliance, Yan Guo has attacked Zhao, Empress Dowager Zhao has been invited, and the widow can't help it." ”

"This is Empress Dowager Zhao's thank you gift to King Qi, please take a look at King Qi." Li Yan saw that the king of Qi agreed, but the courtiers of Qi did not agree. In order to block the mouths of the courtiers of the Qi State, he hurriedly took out a map from his big sleeve and raised his hands above the country's head.

King Qi motioned to the eunuch Ling to take it and asked, "What is this?" ”

Li Yan said loudly: "King Qi helps Zhao Fayan, my country is willing to give the three cities of Jidong and the surrounding small towns to your country." To thank the King of Qi for helping Zhao Fayan for his kindness. ”

King Qi put down the map in his hand and asked, "Say it!" What are the conditions of Zhao Guo. ”

Li Yan said four words concisely: "Help Zhao Fanyan." ”

Qi and Zhao ordered 57 cities in the Linglu, Gaotang and Plain Mausoleums in Jidong. It can be said that the bodies of countless soldiers have been sacrificed. Now, without fighting, these territories can be obtained, how can the king of Qi not rejoice. The king of Qi thought about it, the national strength of Zhao was far superior to that of Yan, but he took great pains to cut off the territory to Qi State, presumably there must be some conditions.

Although the king of Qi couldn't understand the reason for Zhao's move for the time being, the king of Qi thought about it, as long as he sent troops to help Zhao Fanyan, he could get these cities of Zhao, and he would expand his territory without bloodshed, and establish a thousand years of achievements.

The king of Qi was also tempted by these conditions of Zhao State, and hurriedly said: "To help Zhao fight Qin, the widow sent 30,000." Today, to help Zhao Fanyan, the widow is willing to send 100,000 troops. ”

King Qi's dispatch of 100,000 troops is also a big deal, however, Li Yan was unmoved, and Wen Yan said: "Empress Dowager Zhao said that to deal with Yan State, Zhao State's national strength is enough. The shortcoming of Zhao State is the lack of good generals. ”

Seeing that the other party was referring to something, King Qi asked with a smile: "I don't know, that good general of our country can let Zhao State use the land of Jidong as a quid pro quo." ”

"Anping Jun Tiandan." Li Yan looked around, didn't see anyone familiar, and asked, "King Qi, why didn't the foreign ministers see An Pingjun." ”

King Qi suppressed the unhappiness in his heart, and said warmly: "An Pingjun went to Zhao State, and when he came back, he was not accustomed to the water and soil. These days, I am resting in the house. ”

Li Yan asked: "Zhao Guo is willing to exchange fifty-seven cities such as Jidong for An Pingjun as a general, I don't know what the King of Qi wants." ”

As soon as Li Yan's words came out, Qi Chen was in an uproar. Zhao Guo actually exchanged the land of Jidong for An Pingjun as a general. It seems that Qi has taken advantage, but after thinking about it carefully, Qi has suffered a big loss. An Pingjun is the pillar of the Qi State and a weapon to deter the princes. An Pingjun went to Zhao to fight Yan, how could he deter the princes.

Some people in Qi Chen think that if Qi does not waste a single soldier, it will be able to expand its territory, which is really a great achievement. Some people think that if An Pingjun leaves, how can he deter the princes.

Seeing that the courtiers were different, the King of Qi was not in a hurry to express his opinion, and said with a smile: "Although the widow is the king of the Qi country. For the change of generals, you have to ask An Pingjun. ”

"It's nature." Li Yan saw the intention of the King of Qi, and also knew that the change of generals was not a trivial matter, and the monarchs and ministers of the Qi State also needed time to relax.

"You have worked hard to envoy Qi State, go down and rest first. The widow will reply after discussing this matter. King Qi beckoned: "Come on, take the ambassador down, and entertain with wine and food, don't lose the courtesy." ”

"Foreign minister, King Xie Qi." Li Yan bowed and saluted, turned around and left the Qi Palace.

King Qi picked up the Kanyu map sent by Zhao Guo and asked the courtiers, "Everyone, there is no one else here. Zhao Guo took the fifty-seven cities of Jidong Sanyi as an exchange condition, what do you think. ”

Qi Chen expressed his own opinions on whether to change or not. After arguing for most of the day, I couldn't reach a result. King Qi didn't want to spend it like this with the courtiers, so he interjected: "Da Sima, you have worked hard to make a trip and give Zhao Guo's national letter to An Pingjun to read." ”

The big Sima Tian Que commanded: "Huh." ”

"Wait." King Qi said: "What Zhao said and the attitude of the courtiers were all told to An Pingjun. ”

Tian Que knew that King Qi wanted An Pingjun to make his own decisions. In exchange, the state of Qi can obtain the territory of Jidong of Zhao and establish the foundation of eternity. If it is not exchanged, the Qi State will not be able to obtain the territory given by the Zhao State, and even the two countries will be at odds.

Tian Que thought to himself, "The king has made a good move. An Pingjun did not agree, and the handling was not good, which led to Qi and Zhao becoming enemies, and it would not be the King of Qi who was infamous. An Pingjun agreed, and the king of Qi opened up his territory and established a foundation for all generations. The King of Qi will not fall into the notoriety of crowding out meritorious heroes. ”

Da Sima Tianlu came to Anpingjun's mansion and concisely said the letter of Zhao, as well as the words of Zhao's envoys, and the attitude of the courtiers. And ask him what he thinks.

An Pingjun did not answer this question on the grounds that his illness had not recovered, and asked him to go back and tell King Qi to give him three days to think about it.

After Da Sima left, Tian Xun, the son of An Pingjun, saw his father looking at Guoshu and asked, "Father, what's wrong." ”

"I thought that I would end up like this all my life for the country." An Pingjun saw that there were no outsiders present, so he didn't have to worry too much.

Tian Xun didn't expect his father to be so emotional, and hurriedly said: "Father, what does this sentence mean." ”

An Pingjun stared at Zhao Guoguoshu again, and sighed: "Don't you understand, the king is not at ease with me!" ”

Tian Xun saw that the king and the courtiers were courteous to his father, but his father said these words, which was too sensitive, and asked: "The king is very kind to his father, could it be that my father thinks too much." ”

An Pingjun was sad in his heart, and sighed: "If I don't think about it too much, the king can't tolerate me, and the Qi country can't tolerate me." ”

When Tian Xun heard this, his face was frightened, and he said hesitantly: "Father, why did you say these words." ”

An Pingjun also ignored the child's kind reminder and asked: "Think about it, why did the king send me to help Zhao attack Qin." ”

Tian Xun didn't think about it, and complimented: "My father has great military achievements, and he is also the best fighter in Qi country. If the king doesn't send his father to help Zhao attack Qin, who dares to go. ”

"At first, I thought the same thing. However, when I calmed down and thought about it, I always felt that something was wrong. An Pingjun expressed the uneasiness in his heart, "After King Zhao Wuling, there are many people in Zhao who can fight well. King Huiwen of Zhao also left a strong foundation for the state of Zhao. The country of Qi has recovered from great difficulties, and there is no shortage of people who are good at fighting. The news of the alliance between Qi and Zhao reached Xianyang, and the king of Qin learned that he would naturally withdraw his troops. The king sent me to help Zhao attack Qin, wouldn't it be a knife to kill chickens. ”

Tian Xun thought for a while and replied: "Father's statement is very reasonable. ”

An Pingjun asked lightly: "Yan Guo attacked Zhao, Zhao Guo asked my country for help, and Wang Shang could have directly refused. Instead of refusing, the king let me make my own decisions, which shows something. ”

Tian Xun said: "Zhao Guo gave Jidong to my country in exchange for his father as a general. How can you, your king, not agree? ”

"Definitely." An Pingjun sighed: "The king is jealous of me. ”

"Father won't think too much."

"The king has been dissatisfied with me for a long time. If it weren't for the intercession of good people such as Mink Bo for me, I would still be able to talk to you now. An Pingjun thought of Mink Bo and other scholars, and he was very emotional.

Mink Bo guarded Jucheng for 6 years without losing to the army of Yan. In Wutong Palace, with his incorruptible tongue and talent, he fought the envoys of Chu and defended the dignity of Qi and the monarch. The king of Qi favored the traitorous minister, and tried to make things difficult for him several times, if it weren't for this person, how could he have survived to this day. It's a pity that there are very few ministers in the current Qi State who dare to speak the truth and speak up.

Tian Xun naturally knew about the past of his father and King Qi. But he never expected that King Qi and his father got along harmoniously on the surface, but secretly they were competing and fighting. Tian Xun seemed to understand that after his father returned to China, he entered the palace to drink with King Qi, and fell ill the next day. It turned out that my father consciously made a high contribution to the Lord in order to avoid disaster!

An Pingjun said coldly: "This time Yan Guo attacked Zhao, and Zhao Guo had a horse to serve Jun. Just Yan Guo, how can it shake Zhao Guo. ”

Tian Xun asked: "Who is Ma Fujun, who is so respected by my father." ”

"You! I don't even know who Ma Fujun is. An Pingjun raised his voice and said: "This person is the person who broke the myth of the undefeated Qin State and tried to ensure the peace of Qin and Zhao for more than ten years. His father had fought with him, and he was ashamed of himself. The Dune Palace changed, and King Zhao Wuling died. The powerful minister Li Dui and others crowded out the sages, which led to the dispersion of talents in the Zhao State. Among them, Le Yi, Ju Xin, and Ma Fujun went to Yan Kingdom. ”

"What did my father say?" Tian Xun was stunned: "Le Yi led the division of the Five Kingdoms and almost killed the Qi State, he once served for King Zhao Wuling. ”

"Not only Le Yi, but also Ju Xin and Ma Fujun," An Pingjun said: "Ma Fujun became the county guard of Shanggu because of his military exploits in Yan Kingdom, and he knows the terrain of Yan Country well. Zhao Guo does not use horses to serve the king, but uses dozens of cities to exchange me for generals, this is not a near and far, how can it be reasonable. ”

"Father's meaning is that this matter is a joint plan between the king and the Zhao State."

"Just because the king is plotting, if the Zhao people don't agree, they can't succeed."

"How can the king do this to his father?" Tian Xun remembered that his father was devoted to the country but suffered unequal treatment, "Why doesn't the king..."

An Pingjun knew what the child meant, and said with a smile: "This is the king's clever means, and his friendship with me. ”

"What is my father going to do?"

"The king is jealous of me, and the country of Qi can't tolerate me. It's rare that Zhao Guo can afford me, so I will go to Zhao Guo to develop. ”

"Father, the king is so unkind, we might as well ..."

An Pingjun shouted: "Don't talk nonsense." The country of Qi has finally come to this day, how can I destroy it. ”

"Father just can't bear to leave the Qi country and go to the Zhao country."

"I am in the country of Zhao, and my heart is in the country of Qi. I won't do anything to be sorry for Qi when I go to Zhao Kingdom. Le Yi was able to run peacefully for Yan and Zhao. I can also work for the peace of Qi and Zhao. The king has been gracious to me, how can I be unworthy? If the king doesn't kill me, I should do the last thing for him. An Pingjun stretched out his sleeves and said lightly: "I should enter the palace to see the king." It's time for my feud with him to be settled. ”