Fan Ju returned to the mansion, and Wang Ji, Zheng Anping and others came to visit. Fan Ju smiled and asked, "Why are you two here?" ”

Fan Ju was a native of Wei, and as a guest of Sujiamen, when he went to Qi State, he was rewarded with ten gold by King Qi Xiang. Wei Qi and others suspected that Fan Jutong Qi had betrayed Wei, which almost killed him. With the help of Zheng Anping, Fan Ju was able to survive. And because of the help of the Qin envoy Wang Ji, he left Wei and came to Qin.

Fan Ju used the reason that Qin knew the Empress Dowager, did not know the King of Qin, and was a disaster for his descendants, so he offered Qin Wangji, imprisoned the Empress Dowager Mi, and expelled the four nobles. Fan Ju was deeply favored by the King of Qin and became the Prime Minister of Qin. Fan Ju will repay him, and he will repay those who are kind to him.

In the first battle of Changping, the Qin State won a great victory, and the Zhao State suffered a heavy defeat. Wang Ji saw the opportunity and came to see Fan Ju, hoping that he would remember his past kindness and promote him to his official position.

Wang Ji didn't directly express his intentions, and asked: "Qin Xiang, my country's Changping won a big victory, and Wu Anjun killed Zhao Zhao 450,000 and went straight to Handan." Qin Xiang, Wu Anjun was able to conquer Handan and kill Zhao Guohu? ”

Zheng Anping also said: "Wu'an Jun Changping killed 450,000 Zhao and raised the princes. Wu Anjun took Handan and built an immortal achievement. Wu Anjun's position in the Qin State will be as stable as Mount Tai. ”

"You're rejoicing too soon." Fan Ju saw the two of them looking at him with surprised expressions, and said with a smile: "We won't fight Handan." ”

Wang Ji asked, "Why did Prime Minister Qin say that we wouldn't fight Handan?" ”

Although Zheng Anping didn't speak, he looked at Fan Ju with the same expression, waiting for his answer.

"Don't look at me like that." These two people are Fan Ju's benefactors, and they are also the people he trusts, and there is no need to hide it, "Wu Anjun Changping killed Zhao 450,000 in a pit and made immortal feats. You say, what should the king crown Wu Anjun? ”

Wang Ji didn't think about this problem, according to Wu Anjun's merits, he didn't know what King Qin would entitle Wu Anjun.

"There is no official seal." Fan Ju also knew that they couldn't answer, so the words changed suddenly, "It will be a great achievement." ”

When Zheng Anping heard this, a cold sweat broke out on his back, and he asked: "What Qin Xiang means is that the king is afraid of Wu Anjun. ”

Wang Ji was relatively calm, thought about it, and lowered his voice and said: "Wu Anjun won Changping, and his morale is strong. Wu Anjun waved his army eastward, and with one blow, he was able to conquer Handan. The king didn't want to fight Handan, and Qin Xiang didn't want to fight Handan. How did Qin Xiang plan to persuade the king to quit the army? And how to make Wu Anjun withdraw his troops and return to China? ”

"You! I don't know anything about the king. Fan Ju didn't expect Wang Ji to ask these two questions, and smiled faintly, "Let me ask you, the king of a country, what is the most jealous." ”

"The royal power is threatened." Wang Ji has been in the Qin State for more than 20 years, so he doesn't know what the King of Qin is most worried about.

"The power of the courtiers is too great for the king to restrain them. The three families of Han, Zhao, and Wei were divided into Jin, the Tian family was replaced by Qi, and the king of Yan was forced to take the Zen throne by the powerful ministers, and these past events sounded the alarm for the king. Fan Ju's tone was heavy, "The king inherits and carries forward the business of his father and brother, and he will not let anyone threaten his position. ”

"You're there! I don't know anything about the king. ”

Zheng Anping asked, "Qin Xiang, what do you mean by this?" ”

"The king is a man who does great things, and he is merciful, but he can't do great things."

Zheng Anping complained: "Qin Xiang's words are always incomprehensible. ”

Wang Ji thought of Qin Wangji's method of dealing with the Empress Dowager Mi and expelling the four nobles, and he was already scared into a cold sweat. At this point, I couldn't say a word. However, Wang Ji knew that Qin Wangji was not a benevolent king.

Fan Ju's expression froze, and he said in a solemn tone: "Wu Anjun is a sharp blade, which can hurt the enemy and himself. If you hurt the enemy, you can naturally establish immortal feats. If you accidentally hurt yourself, it will cause endless harm. ”

Zheng Anping smiled: "Qin Xiang, I heard it right!" Wu Anjun can hurt the enemy and himself. ”

"Wu Anjun broke Changping, killed 450,000 Zhao soldiers, and made immortal achievements, this is to hurt the enemy." Fan Ju changed his words and said: "The people of the Qin State only know Wu Anjun, but they don't know the king, this is hurting themselves." Wu Anjun's sharp blade, if the king doesn't use it properly, he will hurt himself. ”

Wang Ji pondered for a while and asked, "If the king dares to imprison the Empress Dowager and expel the four nobles, how can he be afraid of Wu Anjun." ”

Fan Ju saw that Wang Ji thought things too simply, "Wu Anjun is the god of war in my country, and his status in the army is very high. If the king does not handle it properly, I am afraid that it will provoke a mutiny and chill the hearts of the soldiers. ”

Zheng Anping interjected: "Now I understand. The king wanted to suppress Wu Anjun. ”

"Take the party and hit Zhao Zu. The king replaced Wu Anjun with Wang Di, which does not explain everything. Wang Ji paused, and said: "Wu Anjun broke Zhao's pawn, and the military power is even worse." The king suppressed Wu Anjun, will it..."

"Could it be anything." Zheng Anping hurriedly said: "You said it! ”

Wang Ji didn't answer, and asked: "The king is steady, this time, will he be too anxious." The king does not approve of Wu Anjun's attack on Handan, isn't the relationship between the two..."

Zheng Anping said: "How do you speak, you always say halfway, tired or not." ”

Fan Ju said: "Your Majesty, it won't work if you don't make a move this time." ”

"Why?" Wang Ji couldn't think of a reason why Qin Wangji wanted to make a move.

Fan Ju said: "Wu Anjun killed 450,000 Zhao soldiers, although he established immortal feats. However, this move also made the king infamous through the ages. ”

Wang Ji said: "War will always be accompanied by death, which is the price of blood. Your Majesty, how can you leave a legacy of infamy through the ages? ”

"When two countries are at war, many people will die, this is the law of war." Fan Ju sighed and said: "Wu Anjun killed more than 200,000 soldiers of Zhao State. ”

Wang Ji's pupils widened, "Wu Anjun killed and surrendered? ”

"Wu Anjun killed hundreds of thousands, Yin Shang and Ji Zhou, they have never heard of it, and its impact is far-reaching. The princes and the six kingdoms saw that the Qin State was brutal and annihilated human nature, and they attacked Handan and killed Zhao Sheji. This move, the heroes are furious, and they will definitely join up to attack Qin. Fan Ju let out a sigh, "Wu Anjun killed and surrendered, putting the king in danger. What would happen to you if you were king? ”

Zheng Anping shouted: "The Zhao clan is good at fighting, and the people are fierce, how can it be so easy to destroy." ”

"It is not easy to destroy Zhao, and we have to face the princes. Can the Qin State fight with the princes of the world? I don't say the answer, you know it. Fan Ju took a breath of change and said: "How the king deals with Wu Anjun needs a proper reason, and he must be cautious step by step, and he can't be too anxious. ”

Wang Ji asked, "What means will the king use to make Wu Anjun withdraw his troops and return to the country." ”

"On the grounds that the army is tired and the country is weak, I offer advice to the king. On this ground, the king stopped the war and stopped the expedition to Handan. ”

Wang Ji said: "Qin Xiangxian's strategy. ”

"Even if I don't offer advice, the king will not attack Handan." Fan Ju remembered Qin Wangji's expression, and said, "The king needs someone to stand up and speak and support himself." I'm just following the trend. ”

When Wang Ji heard this, he finally understood why Fan Ju was deeply favored by Qin Wangji and stood tall. This person not only has the talent to govern the country, but also is good at observing words and feelings, knowing the overall situation, and obeying the destiny of heaven. He also understands the way of kings, the heart of kings.

Fan Ju said so much, he was afraid that he would say too much and leak secrets, so he changed the topic and said: "You came to see me, there is something!" ”

Wang Ji nodded and said, "I did have something to do when I came to see Qin Xiang." ”

"The friendship between you and me, if there is anything, just say it."

"Qin Xiang knows astronomy and geography, and he understands the way of kings." Wang Ji threw out his own question, "There are three things that are unpredictable, and three things that are regrettable. ”

"Oh!" Fan Ju asked: "Those three things are unpredictable, and those three things are regrettable. ”

"The king dies, you die, I die. These three things are unknowable. ”

"This is destiny, and it is indeed unknowable." When Fan Ju heard this interesting question, he couldn't wait to ask: "Those three things are regrettable. ”

Wang Ji said calmly: "Because of me, the king has not been reused; When you die, you have not repaid me; When I die, you have not recommended me. These three things are not regrettable. ”

When Fan Ju heard this, he didn't speak for a long time. Wang Ji's words were to scold him, he was rich, but he forgot his original benefactor. Fan Ju smiled embarrassedly: "Jun's heart, I understand." I have never forgotten the things of you. ”

Su Li, the envoy of Zhao State, came to Qin State, and after visiting Fan Ju, he walked around Xianyang City. Su Li ate some Qin wine and delicious food, and returned to the pavilion to rest.

Lou Yan saw Su Li coming back, and hurriedly stepped forward to greet him. Lou Yan stood in the distance, smelled Su Li's body of wine, and asked, "Sir, why do you drink so much." ”

Su Li slapped a wine gap, "If you're happy, you can't keep your mouth shut." ”

Lou Yan saw that he had been in Qin for so long, and he hadn't gone to meet King Qin yet, so he couldn't help but ask: "Sir, when will we enter the palace to meet King Qin and discuss peace between the two countries." ”

"We don't have to take the initiative to see King Qin." Su Li walked in a messy step, "This will lower your status, and it will also make the negotiation passive." ”

Lou Yan saw that King Zhao sent a person who could only drink and ignore the affairs of his family and country, and asked: "The king has handed over the task of peace between the two countries to Mr. ”

"I have my own opinions on this matter." Su Li walked as he walked, and said on the other side: "I visited Fan Ju, and King Qin will summon me." ”

Lou Yan asked puzzledly: "Mr. entered Qin, but he didn't see King Qin, but he saw Fan Ju, why is this?" ”

Su Li continued to walk forward, "Fan Ju is the favorite minister of King Qin, and when I see him, the peace negotiation is half successful. ”

Lou Yan was stunned for a moment, "I don't understand what Mr. said." ”

Su Li entered the hall and sat down, "Fan Ju's words, King Qin listens to everything. I persuaded Fan Ju that the negotiation of peace was half the success. ”

"Fan Ju is not our friend, how can he help us dissuade the King of Qin and stop the attack on Handan."

"Not before, but now it is." Su Li picked up the tea, took a sip, and condensed, "Are Wu Anjun and Fan Ju friends or enemies. ”

Lou Yan had never heard of the gap between these two, nor had he heard that these two were better, "They are not enemies, nor are they friends." ”

"Nope." Su Li said in a firm tone: "They are enemies. ”

"Enemies?" When Lou Yan heard these two words, he came back to his senses for a long time and asked, "How can Wu Anjun and Fan Ju be enemies." ”

In the past few years, the King of Qin has also been suppressing and weakening Wu Anjun's influence in the Qin army. You haven't heard of this, have you? ”

"I haven't heard of it." The monarchs and ministers of the Qin State worked together and united to win the Battle of Changping. Fan Ju and Bai Qi are enemies, and King Qin suppressed Bai Qi, no matter how you think about it, it is impossible.

Su Li looked at the matter from a distance and asked, "Qin Wangji's imprisoning the Queen Mother and expelling the four nobles is Fan Juxian's strategy. Wu Anjun was recommended by the marquis, and he was able to make a name for himself. The marquis fell, and Wu Anjun's life was also sad. King Qin seized the party, not with Wu Anjun as a general, but with Wang Di as a general, which is the best proof. ”

"Sir, don't forget, it's Wu Anjun who is in charge." Lou Yan thought for a while and insisted on his judgment, "How can this be explained." ”

"Korea is weak, and its strength is not comparable to that of Qin. The king of Qin attacked him in white in order to stabilize him. ”

Lou Yan asked again: "In the Battle of Changping, the Qin State was able to win, and Wu Anjun made great contributions. If Qin Wangji wanted to suppress Wu Anjun, how could he make him a general. ”

Qin Wangji took Bai Qi as his general and replaced Wang Ji, which was also a helpless choice. Changping has been fighting for three years, and both Qin and Zhao are very difficult! China replaced Lian Po, and Qin replaced Wang Di. Su Li sighed: "This is the power of Qin Wangji. What is beneficial to the Qin State, he can endure. ”

"I still don't understand."

Su Li asked: "Bai Qi Changping pit killed 450,000 Zhao State, according to the military merits of Qin State, what will King Qin seal him?" ”

Lou Yan replied: "According to Wu Anjun's military exploits, he is ranked among the three princes and the marquis, and it is not a problem. ”

"Wu Anjun is ranked as the third duke, and if he is a marquis and pays homage to the prime minister, Fan Ju's status will be shaken. Wu Anjun broke Handan, why should he be sealed? ”

"Tear the earth and seal the country." Su Li saw that he couldn't answer, "Fan Ju came to Qin from Wei State, went through hardships, and endured for decades before he got the respect of the phase. For the sake of his own position, Fan Ju will also prevent the King of Qin from attacking Handan. ”

Lou Yan questioned: "Fan Ju, will you help us?" ”

"Fan Ju is talented and ambitious. Fan Ju helps us, but also helps himself, and he can also leave a favor for Zhao Guo. Su Li took another sip of tea, "Wu Anjun is the third prince and the marquis is the prime minister, and it is not only Fan Ju who threatens it, but also the king of Qin. ”

Lou Yan felt funny when he thought about it, "Sir, how did you say this." How could Wu Anjun threaten the King of Qin. ”

"Changping won a great victory, Wu Anjun was named the marquis and worshiped the prime minister, and he was the third duke. If Handan is broken, Zhao is destroyed, and then meritorious service is made, it is to tear the soil and seal the king. Will King Qin be so elegant? Su Li shook his head, "King Qin will not let anyone threaten his royal power. ”

Lou Yan also felt that the other party was reasonable, and asked: "Mr. saw that the monarchs and ministers of the Qin State were not in harmony, so he risked his life to enter Qin!" ”

"Not bad." Su Li said with a smile: "I saw that the monarchs and ministers of the Qin State were not in harmony, so I dared to enter Qin." ”

Lou Yan admires these vertical and horizontal people, who can always see the side that others can't see, "Sir, can we succeed in this peace negotiation?" ”

"We will succeed in negotiating peace." Su Li's eyes were full of confidence, "In the battle of Changping, there was no winner or loser, and the monarchs and ministers of the Qin State were united. Chang Ping divides the winners and losers, and the contradictions between the monarchs and ministers of the Qin State will also be further intensified. King Qin, Fan Ju, and Bai Qi, the contradictions between these three people will also expand. ”

"Mr. has been prepared for entering Qin."

Su Li said so much, his mouth was a little dry, and he took another sip, "I promised to enter Qin, how to start without making any preparations." ”

Lou Yan admired: "It turns out that when Mr. entered Qin, he was sure. ”

"The monarchs and ministers of the Qin State will be at odds with each other." Su Li said with a smile: "I can only succeed if I take advantage of this." ”

Lou Yan breathed a sigh of relief, "Hearing Mr. Wen's words, the two countries stopped fighting, and this matter has been done." ”

"King Qin will not cut down Handan, but he will also slaughter Zhao State." Su Li shouted bitterly: "Next, we have to negotiate with the courtiers of the Qin State. ”