Tian Dan saw that the monarchs and ministers of the Qi State looked at him with different eyes, his face was calm, and he shot back in a powerful tone: "The foreign minister is the Anping Jun who was given the title by the first king, and he is also the capital Changjun who was given the title by the King of Zhao. ”

Qi Wangjian's anger surged up, and he reprimanded: "You are so capable, you can become the king of the two countries." Your father is so kind to you, how do you repay your father? You are also if you serve the Qi country. You didn't say that you wanted to help your father revive the great cause of Qi, but as a result, you betrayed your father and betrayed the Qi country. Where were you before your father died? ”

"Foreign minister, there is a hardship." Tian Dan naturally wouldn't tell those things, and he regretted that he couldn't meet King Qi Xiang before he died. Tian Dan thought about it, before King Qi Xiang died, he really wanted to see himself in Linzihu?

Seeing that he was still arguing with strong words, Qi Wangjian did not have the slightest remorse, and reprimanded angrily: "Du Changjun, this sentence, will the widow believe it?" ”

Tian Dan remembered the things he had done for the country of Qi and for the king of Qi Xiang, but in exchange for incomprehension and scolding. Tian Dan looked at Qi Wangjian and asked in a loud voice: "Although I am the governor of Zhao State, I am also running for peace between the two countries. I didn't do anything to be sorry for Qi Guo. King Qi, what did I do wrong? ”

Qi Wangjian was also taken aback by the look cast by the other party, so he could only raise his tone to strengthen his courage, "Don't think that the widow doesn't know what you want to do." ”

Tian Dan couldn't control his emotions anymore, and asked, "What do I want to do?" ”

Qi Wangjian sneered: "What, Qin State attacked Zhao, Zhao State can't win, you want to return to Qi State." The widow tells you that it is impossible. ”

"Hahaha." When Tian Dan heard this, he laughed loudly.

Seeing the entire hall, Qi Wang Jian was filled with Tian Dan's laughter, and asked a little timidly, "What are you laughing at?" ”

"Laugh at you don't know me." Tian Dan stopped laughing, "I didn't expect King Qi to look at me like this, I have nothing to say." ”

Seeing that the other party was soft, Qi Wangjian mistakenly thought that he had suppressed the other party in arrogance, and said proudly: "You really have nothing to say." If you put down your words again, you will never be allowed to return to the Qi Kingdom. ”

"Loyal ministers, don't worry about the two masters. I served the first king, and then served the king of Zhao, and I have lost the arrogance of loyal ministers. Qin attacked Zhao, how could I abandon King Zhao and serve King Qi for my own wealth. Tian Dan saw that Qi Wangjian did not have the slightest trace of the ancestors' legacy, and said coldly: "Even if there is no place in the world for my crippled body, I will not return to the Qi country." ”

Seeing that An Pingjun had no one in his eyes, the courtiers of Qi were about to condemn him, but they were too frightened to speak by An Pingjun's sharp eyes. King Qi had never seen such An Pingjun, and he didn't dare to speak.

At this time, a bright voice shouted: "The Queen Mother has arrived." ”

When Qi Chen heard this, he immediately greeted him. King Qi also got up and saluted, "Queen Mother, why are you here?" ”

It turned out that the Queen Mother was unwell and was recuperating in the palace. But I heard from the ministers that An Pingjun returned to the Qi country. At first, the Empress Dowager was terrified. I am afraid that the throne of the prince will be lost. Later, I heard that An Pingjun came back, not to find trouble with Qi, but to conclude an alliance between Qi and Zhao to jointly resist Qin.

The Empress Dowager knew An Pingjun's intention, and the fear of facing a great enemy suddenly dissipated. The queen mother was afraid of the king, she was young and vigorous, and humiliated An Pingjun. An Pingjun was furious, and he would definitely lead Zhao to attack Qi. At that time, a war between Qi and Zhao will break out, which neither she nor the courtiers want to see.

"An Pingjun is a great hero of the revival of the Qi Kingdom by the previous king. I heard that An Pingjun is back. Even if you are not feeling well, you should come and see it. The Empress Dowager dragged her heavy steps, sat on the side of the escort, raised her hand and said, "Everyone, there is no need to be polite. ”

"Anpingjun hasn't seen you for a long time, the first king and I miss it very much! Seeing you come back, the former king will be very happy. "The Queen Mother also knows that An Pingjun cherishes his reputation. When she said this, An Pingjun had resentment in her heart and would not show it.

When Tian Dan saw that King Qi Xiang was in trouble, he was surprised that the young and ignorant woman he met was able to preside over the government and be able to do it with ease.

The Empress Dowager saluted towards An Pingjun and said, "When the first king was alive, he mentioned An Pingjun's talent. The country of Qi can have today, and An Pingjun has made great contributions. This time, An Pingjun came back to help us deal with the war of the princes? ”

Tian Dan saw that the Empress Dowager had good manners for him, so he eased his tone and replied: "The foreign ministers came in the name of King Zhao to fight against Qin and maintain the order of the princes in the world. ”

"Are you here to join forces to resist Qin, aren't you coming back to assist us and deal with the princes?" The Empress Dowager also knew that King Qi Xiang had done a lot of things to be sorry for An Pingjun for the sake of Jiangshan Sheji and for the throne of Wang Er. It's just that An Pingjun is not a person who holds grudges, otherwise, the war in Qi would have started a long time ago.

"A few years ago, the minister had already left the Qi State and went to the Zhao State. King Zhao was kind to me and bowed to the prime minister. Tian Dan said again: "If you receive favors from others, you will definitely repay them." Today, Qin Guo is attacking Zhao, and I should contribute. ”

Seeing that the other party had endured all the infamy, the Empress Dowager Jun had no regrets and asked, "What can Qi Guo do." ”

Tian Dan said: "King Zhao hopes that Qi and Zhao will conclude an alliance and jointly resist Qin. ”

The Empress Dowager's eyes did not change, and her expression felt embarrassed: "Before the first king left, he handed over the broken country to our orphans and widows. In the past few years, we have trembled, dare not slack off, and defend the broken country of the previous king. The last policy of the first king before his death, let us not meddle in the war in the Central Plains. If we join forces with Zhao and fight against Qin, wouldn't we have violated the edict of the previous king. ”

Tian Dan never thought that the Empress Dowager would use the edict of the first king to euphemistically reject the alliance between Qi and Zhao.

Seeing that the queen mother was too polite to An Pingjun, Qi Wang Jian interjected: "Qin and Zhao started a war, and both sides were defeated. Only then can the state of Qi take advantage of the situation to rise and regain the glory of its ancestors. Qin and Zhao went to war, what do they have to do with our Qi country. The widow will not disobey his father's edict and help Zhao resist Qin. ”

Seeing that Wang Er's temperament was not calm enough and her speech was too direct, the Queen Mother glared at King Qi. King Qi was afraid of the Queen Mother, so he unconsciously lowered his head. Seeing that she had appeased King Qi, the Queen Mother looked at An Pingjun again, and said with tears in her eyes: "The five countries attacked me, and my country almost perished, and I have been in a state of collapse since then." Qi State lacks self-protection, how can it have the energy to intervene in the war in the Central Plains. Among the three Jin Dynasty, Zhao was the strongest, and I believe that Zhao was able to resist Qin. ”

Tian Dan looked at the Empress Dowager Jun and said in a calm tone: "Wei State and Chu State are in decline, and they can't compete with Qin. The only one who can stop Qin from going east is Zhao State. The Three Jin Dynasty is the gateway to the Qi State, and if the Qin State defeats the Zhao State, it will sweep the Central Plains. The state of Qi was not spared. The State of Qi united with the State of Zhao and jointly attacked Qin, which could not only suppress the State of Qin, but also maintain the order of the princes in the world. ”

Empress Dowager Jun pretended to have a weak attitude, "An Pingjun is reasonable. However, An Pingjun has thought about it. We helped Zhao defeat Qin, and the Central Plains was the largest. Qin is a tiger, and Zhao is also a tiger. Zhao was the closest to Qi and was far more of a threat than Qin. We helped Zhao Guo today, will Zhao Guo attack me in the future. ”

"The Queen Mother..."

The Empress Dowager interrupted what Tian Dan was about to say, "You are Zhao Chen, and you want to help Zhao Guo's feelings, I can understand it." However, you have to take into account the current situation of the Qi country. ”

Tian Dan saw that the Empress Dowager Jun did not help Zhao Guo to resist Qin, out of selfishness. The Empress Dowager's intentions are also correct. Qin and Zhao are both fierce tigers, and if the two tigers fight, one will be injured. Whether it is the State of Qin or the State of Zhao, it is a good thing for the State of Qi.

However, the Empress Dowager ignored one fact. Qin defeated Han, Wei, and Chu. Now the only one who can stop the momentum of the Qin State is the Zhao State. The defeat of the Zhao State will further swell the ambitions of the Qin kings and ministers. Qi country, disaster is not far away.

Qi Wangjian saw that the queen mother was polite to Tian Dan, but the other party didn't know what to do. Suddenly, he couldn't suppress the anger that welled up in his heart, and shouted: "Qin and Zhao will fight if they want to, so that Qi State will not lie in troubled water." The widow did not unite with the Qin State and flank the Zhao State, and he would have already given you face. ”

Tian Dan knew that there was no hope of an alliance between the two countries, and he didn't say much, "The world is full of disputes, and it is difficult for the princes to be alone, and the Qi country cannot stay out of the matter." The country of Qi is in a corner of peace, enjoying peace, and not blending with the princes. When the Three Jin Dynasty was defeated, the disaster of the Qi State was not far off. ”

Seeing that An Pingjun was dissolute, the monarchs and ministers of Qi State spoke out one after another. Tian Dan was not angry, he looked at the monarchs and ministers of Qi calmly, and thought: "King Qi Wei, King Qi Xuan, what a great way to conquer the princes. King Min of Qi broke Chu, cut down Qin, and died in the Song Dynasty, and he was also a hero. The first king revived the Qi country, and he was also a promising master. After the first king left, the Qi country fell to this. The king of Qi is the elephant of the dead country! ”

Tian Dan saluted the Empress Dowager and said, "After I go, I will never return." I and Qi Guo, draw a clear line. From today on, I am not An Pingjun of Qi State, but Du Changjun of Zhao State. May the Empress Dowager be able to govern the country of Qi and restore the ancestral inheritance. ”

Some of the courtiers who had a very good relationship with Tian Dan heard this, and hurriedly said: "An Pingjun, the first king treated you well, how can you be so unkind?" ”

"It is good for you to call me ungrateful, or for being unfaithful and unjust." Tian Danxin was dead, and said resolutely: "From today on, I have nothing to do with Qi Guo. ”

Qi Wang Jian shouted angrily: "Presumptuous! You will not be afraid that the widow will kill you. ”

"How dare you kill me?" Tian Dan's tone is not high, but he is full of majesty.

Qi Wangjian shouted: "Come on, kill him for me." ”

Tian Yu hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, An Pingjun has made great contributions to the Qi country. We can't kill him! If the king kills An Pingjun, he will be charged with killing the hero, which will chill the people! ”

When the ministers saw that King Qi wanted to kill An Pingjun, they were frightened, and said, "Please, the king thinks twice." ”

The Empress Dowager saw that Wang Er's words had expanded the situation, but she forgot Tiandan's other identity, that is, the capital of Zhao State. Du Changjun was beheaded, how could Zhao Guo not be ashamed of Qi Xue. If this is the case, the disaster of war between Qi and Zhao will arise.

The Empress Dowager stopped the minister from being quiet, looked at Wang Er again, and reprimanded: "Without An Pingjun, how can there be a Qi State." Your father treats An Pingjun with respect and love. How can you be ashamed. ”

Qi Wangjian saw that his mother had never been so angry, so he pleaded guilty and said, "The child knows his mistakes." ”

The Empress Dowager smiled and said: "An Pingjun, Wang Er is young and ignorant, and he speaks wildly, you don't have to take it to heart." I will bow to you in the place of the king. ”

"The Queen Mother is serious. Minister, I can't afford to suffer. The minister was also angry for a while, and he was a little more emotional. "Tian Dan still has some friendship with the Empress Dowager, and he doesn't want to expand the situation.

The Empress Dowager knew that An Pingjun was not a person who held grudges, otherwise, King Qi Xiang would be excluded and suppressed, and An Pingjun would not be able to give up.

The Empress Dowager Jun said: "Anping Jun doesn't want to blame me, don't help Zhao fight Qin." In fact, our country also has difficulties. Now that the state of Chu has broken through the state of Lu Xuzhou, the next step is to destroy the state of Lu. The countries of Lu and Qi are cold in their lips and teeth. We really don't have the energy to help Zhao Guo. ”

Tian Dan also knew that the state of Chu had invaded Lu and contained the state of Qi. The monarchs and ministers of the Qi State were already enjoying peace and did not want to get involved in the Central Plains. The state of Chu Valu also became the best reason for them to refuse to aid Zhao and attack Qin.

The Empress Dowager Jun showed a pitiful look again, "We also want to help Zhao Faqin, but we can't do it." ”

Tian Dan forced more than that, but he had the intention of bullying orphans and widows, and changed the topic and said: "The country of Qi has difficulties, I can understand it." Can the Empress Dowager provide grain and grass for the Zhao State. ”

The Empress Dowager complained bitterly: "Over the years, droughts, floods, and locust plagues have followed one after another in Qi country. Qi country, no harvest. The people of Qi can't get enough to eat, and we have grain and grass there to support Zhao State. I can't help with this! ”

"In that case, it is useless to say more." The familiar Qi State and the monarchs and ministers are all gone, and there is no point in staying longer. After Tian Dan finished saying these words, he left the hall with great sadness.

Tian Dan stood on the high platform, staring at the city, and said in his heart: "Qi country, there is no way back." ”

Seeing that Tian Dan had left the hall like this, King Qi asked, "Queen Mother, how can you let him leave like this." ”

Empress Dowager Jun said: "He is the capital of Zhao State, and if you kill him, it will cause disputes between the two countries." ”

Lu Zhong said: "Queen Mother, Qin is a country of tigers and wolves. The Three Jin Dynasty helped us to stop the Qin State, so that our country could develop. Nowadays, Han and Wei are afraid of Qin. Only Zhao dared to fight with Qin. If Zhao was defeated by Qin, the Three Jin Dynasty would be headed by Qin. The country of Qi is also in danger. We really don't help Zhao Faqin. ”

The Empress Dowager asked, "Can Qin and Zhao fight?" ”

Lu Zhonglian replied: "Zhao Guo's acceptance of the party is tantamount to snatching food from the mouth of the Qin State. There will be a war between Qin and Zhao. We help Zhao Guo, but also help ourselves. ”

The Empress Dowager asked, "I heard that King Zhao sent someone to Qin to negotiate peace, but there is such a thing." ”

Lu Zhonglian didn't expect the Empress Dowager Jun to know these things, and was surprised, "There is such a thing." ”

Empress Dowager Jun took a breath and slowed down her voice and said, "Qin and Zhao can fight, and I don't want to care." What's more, Qin and Zhao negotiated peace and couldn't fight. ”

Lu Zhonglian asked: "Qin and Zhao can't fight, why did An Pingjun come to buy enough grain and grass to support the war." ”

King Qi said: "He wants to test us, so that he wants us to be involved in the war in the Central Plains." How could he hide this trick from the widow. ”

Zhao Wangdan was in Handan and learned the news that the scout fast horse had sent back from Linzi. Zhao Wangdan learned that Du Changjun had entered Qi and could not conclude an alliance, and he was not able to buy grain and grass, so he asked, "What should we do?" ”

Seeing that this was the negative impact of the peace negotiation, especially the fact that Zhao had been isolated by the princes, Pingyang Jun felt helpless and said: "So far, we can only rely on ourselves. ”

"Okay!" Although Zhao Wangdan was not sure of a battle with the Qin State, he had no choice but to let out a heavy breath, "We can only fight with the Qin State." ”