Empress Dowager Zhao saw that some of the ministers asked for war, some advocated sending Wei Qi's head to Qin to make peace, and some were silent. There are many people in this hall who are waiting to see the jokes of the orphaned widows. Empress Dowager Zhao didn't express what she thought in her heart, and said aggrievedly: "This is a national event, how can I be a woman's family." ”

Pingyang Jun said: "Wei Qi's life and death are related to my country's Jiangshan Sheji, and I also ask the Queen Mother to call the shots." ”

The ministers also said: "Please call the shots of the Queen Mother." ”

Empress Dowager Zhao saw the meaning of the ministers, on the surface, the sword was pointing at Pingyuan Jun, but in fact, the sword was pointing at herself. Empress Dowager Zhao understood in her heart, but she couldn't say it clearly, so she had a headache and said: "The matter of Wei Qi's visit to Zhao, Pingyuan Jun has already told me. I don't think there's anything wrong with accepting Wei Qi. Pingyuan Jun is right, could it be that the Qin State wants anyone's head in our country, and we can't send it. Killing Wei Qi is a small matter, and sending him to the Qin State is not a small matter. I, a woman, know that this is not advisable. The Qin State took advantage of the death of the first king and sent troops to attack me, which is intolerable. Do you want the first king to go away at rest, and his wisdom to be ruined by us? ”

Seeing that Empress Dowager Zhao said this, the ministers knelt down and said, "Minister, incompetent." ”

Empress Dowager Zhao looked at the main hall, saw a person arguing in this palace, was silent, and asked, "Yu Qing, everyone has said so much. Tell me how this game should be solved. The king and I should listen to Pingyuanjun or Pingyang. ”

Yu Qing is a smart person, but he doesn't want to wade into troubled waters. What is the status of Pingyang Jun and Pingyuan Jun in Zhao State, how can he not know. No matter who he supports, he will always offend another. But his heart is still biased towards Pingyuanjun. He believed that the monarch of the plains, Zhang Kangqin, protected Wei Qi, and the character of the Zhao family. However, the words of Pingyangjun and others made people feel uncomfortable.

Yu Qing also wanted to know what the Empress Dowager Zhao meant, so she asked instead of answering: "What is the opinion of the Empress Dowager and the king?" ”

Empress Dowager Zhao wanted this Shangqing to come up with an idea, but she didn't expect him to give the ball to herself, and said helplessly: "I'm asking you, how can you ask me back." ”

"Minister, listen to the opinions of the Queen Mother and the King." Yu Qing saw that although Empress Dowager Zhao was her daughter, she was still calm and comfortable in the face of this situation, and she was also impressed. Yu Qing's answer skillfully avoided the question of Empress Dowager Zhao, and also avoided the dilemma between Pingyang Jun and Pingyuan Jun.

Empress Dowager Zhao knew that this person had ideas and was also a talented person. Otherwise, it would be impossible for him to worship King Zhao and get a hundred gold. Worship King Zhao again, and get the respect of Shangqing. I think that back then, Lin Xiangru was also named Shangqing by King Zhao because of the meeting of Zhao and Mianchi.

This person, in his speech and demeanor, reveals caution everywhere, because he is afraid that he will accidentally say the wrong thing and offend people. At the moment, Empress Dowager Zhao didn't force him, nor could she pretend to be confused with him, and expressed her attitude: "I want to fight, but I'm afraid that I won't be able to win the Qin State." If you don't fight, you insult the wisdom of the previous king. To fight, to fight or not, it is really difficult to decide. Ladies and gentlemen, how can you leave this question to me, a woman's family? ”

After Empress Dowager Zhao said this, she looked at the prominent position in the main hall and thought, "It would be nice if Lin Xiangru was there." Faced with the situation in front of him, he must have a way. ”

Yu Qing had already figured out the true thoughts in Empress Dowager Zhao's heart, and hurriedly said: "Empress Dowager, the minister has a plan. We don't have to hand over Wei Qi or go to war with Qin, we can retreat from the enemy."

Empress Dowager Zhao asked, "What way?" ”

Yu Qing Zhengse said: "We will form an alliance with the Qi State and deal with the Qin State." ”

Empress Dowager Zhao deliberately dragged out her tone and said, "Ally with the Qi State? ”

Yu Qing nodded, indicating that she was not wrong, and Empress Dowager Zhao did not hear it wrong, and said: "The Qin State has always been a bully. We formed an alliance with the State of Qi, and when the State of Qin saw it, it was afraid of the alliance of Qi and Zhao, so it did not dare to attack our country. Without a fight, we will be able to repel the Qin State. ”

Empress Dowager Zhao thought for a while and asked, "This idea is good." I have a question? ”

"Queen Mother, please speak."

Empress Dowager Zhao slowed down and asked, "We form an alliance with the Qi State, will the Qi State agree?" ”

Yu Qing said: "It depends on the Queen Mother." ”

Empress Dowager Zhao was stunned for a moment, and then asked, "What can I do." ”

Yu Qing said in a gentle tone: "The relationship between the Queen Mother and the King of Qi is well known to everyone. The Queen Mother persuaded the King of Qi with a letter of state, but I am afraid that she will not succeed. If it is in the form of a family letter, it is not easy for King Qi to refute the face of the Queen Mother. ”

Empress Dowager Zhao remembered the word homeland, and her eyes were a little more gentle. Thinking of King Qi again, layers of ripples appeared in my heart. She didn't want to insult the wisdom of the previous king, and she didn't want to ruin the reputation of the king. If she wants to protect the wisdom of the previous king and defend the reputation of the king, then she can only start a war with the Qin State.

Joining forces to resist Qin, Zhao State is not an isolated country to deal with Qin. This strategy is also the best choice. Empress Dowager Zhao glanced at Zhao Wangdan and asked, "Wang'er, what do you mean?"

Zhao Wangdan didn't want to bow to Qin Guo, but he couldn't make his own decisions, so he replied respectfully: "Child, listen to the words of the queen mother." ”

Empress Dowager Zhao nodded, and then set her eyes on the ministers, "Pass the order, start a war with Qin, and join forces to fight against Qin."

Pingyuan Jun and the others saw that the Empress Dowager Zhao and the king were on their side, and hurriedly said: "The queen mother, the king, Shengming." ”

When Pingyangjun and others saw it, they couldn't reverse the situation, so they could only support it. Zhao Wangdan heard the support of the ministers, looked at the Empress Dowager Zhao, and asked, "Queen Mother, who should we use to go to the Qi country to conclude an alliance." ”

When Empress Dowager Zhao saw Wang Er's eyes, she had already guessed that Wang Er had a suitable candidate in her heart. In fact, she also has the right candidate. Since Wang Er asked, she sent a favor, and instead of answering, she asked, "Who does the king think should be used?" ”

Zhao Wangdan smiled at the corner of his lips: "Child, I recommend Yu Qing." ”

The best candidate in Empress Dowager Zhao's heart is Lin Xiangru. However, Lin Xiangru is old, and his body is not good, and he insists on guarding the spirit of the first king. When others go, she can't rest assured. Zhao Wangdan fell in love with Yu Qing, this strategy was offered by him himself, and he was indeed the best candidate.

Seeing that the Queen Mother was a little hesitant, Pingyuan Jun also said: "Minister, I also recommend Yu Qing." ”

Empress Dowager Zhao saw that Wang Er and Pingyuan Jun both recommended Yu Qing, and said, "Yu Qing, this idea is your offering." When you enter into an alliance and conclude an alliance, the king and I will entrust you with you. Yu Qing, are you willing to join the Qi Alliance? ”

Yu Qing also felt that no one was more suitable for this errand than himself, and he did not postpone it, and said: "Minister, I am willing to enter Qi and conclude an alliance between the two countries." ”

"We have formed an alliance with the Qi State to repel the Qin State. Jointly defend the wisdom of the previous kings and guard the Zhao family. Empress Dowager Zhao's eyes were pleased, and she finally decided the major affairs of the family and the country.

Yu Qing was ordered to send an envoy to the State of Qi and came to Linzi, the capital of Qi. Yu Qing stopped the carriage and witnessed the centuries-old ancient capital in front of him. However, the five kingdoms also destroyed this city. Although after more than 20 years of restoration of the King of Qi (King Qi Xiang) Tian Fazhang, the ruins of the broken wall can still be seen everywhere, and Linzi has long been no longer in the grand occasion of the year. Who would have thought that King Qi Wei, King Qi Xuan, King Qi Min, three generations of kings issued decrees here to conquer the princes, how proud they were in the world. Today's Qi country is like this.

Yu Qing entered Linzi and came to the Qi Palace to meet Qi Wangtian Fazhang.

In 284 BC, Le Yi commanded Yan, Qin, Han, Zhao, and Wei, and the troops of the Five Kingdoms attacked the Qi State. After King Min of Qi was killed, the country of Qi was left without a master. In order to unite the hearts of the people and revive the Qi country, the people of Jucheng and the fugitive ministers of the Qi State found the son of the King of Qi Min and jointly supported Litian Fazhang as the new king.

In 283 BC, the new king of Qi succeeded to the throne as the king of Qi Xiang. The king of Xinqi guarded Jucheng and announced all parts of Qi to attack Yan and restore Qi.

In troubled times, there will be important ministers who will restore the country. Tian Dan is the person who restored the country in the troubled times, and he is also the person who established meritorious deeds. Tiandan relied on Jucheng and Jimo, the only remaining five capitals of the Qi State, to resist stubbornly and defend the country. After several years of struggle, the Yan Kingdom could not break through these two cities.

In 279 B.C., the Emperor of Yan Zhao, who had not yet seen the day of the destruction of the Qi Kingdom, had completed the last journey of his life with boundless resentment.

Tian Dan separated the monarchs and ministers of Yan State, Le Yi was replaced, and fled to Zhao State. Tian Dan saw that Le Yi was in exile, and the people of Yan were not in harmony, so he used the fire ox array to break the Yan army and relieve the siege of Jimo for several years. Subsequently, Tian Dan took back his homeland and sent people to Jucheng to meet the Qi Wang Tian Fazhang.

Qi Wangtian Fazhang has been living in Jucheng for five years, and returned to Linzi, the capital of Qi, full of tears. He had finally waited for the great moment of recovering his homeland. However, Qidu Linzi is already a ruined wall, withered, and has long lost its previous breath.

After Tian Fazhang restored the country, he sacrificed to the mountains and rivers and paid tribute to the ancestors; On the other hand, recuperate and recuperate. After Tian Fazhang returned to the country, he did not have the domineering spirit of King Qi Wei, King Qi Xuan, and King Qi Min, nor did he choose to compete for the Central Plains in order to fight for the world. On the contrary, Tian Fazhang chose to be partial to peace and revive the ancestral industry. Although Qi had wars with Qin and Zhao, there were no large-scale confrontations. Tian Fazhang not only restored the country, but also kept the broken foundation of the ancestors.

On this day, Qi Wang Tian Fazhang heard that an envoy had come from Zhao and summoned him in the palace. The King of Qi received Zhao Envoy Yu Qing with a state gift, and after listening to the intention, he immediately expressed his attitude: "The widow only wants to govern the Qi State well, and does not want to join the Central Plains." ”

Yu Qing saw that the current King of Qi had long since lost the ambitions of his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and obviously had not recovered from the War of the Five Kingdoms. Yu Qing also knew that the five kingdoms of Qi would be a disaster for Qi and a bigger blow to Qi Wang Tian's Fazhang.

Qi Wangtian Fazhang has experienced the prosperity of the family and the country, was jointly cut down by the princes, almost lost the country, the overthrow of Sheji, and the restoration of the Qi country, which is indescribable, except for those who have experienced it personally, no one can understand.

Yu Qing also knows that the personality of King Qi today pays attention to feelings. When he saw the letter of state, he couldn't impress the king of Qi. So, he took out the family letter prepared by Mrs. Zhao and handed it to King Qi. King Qi saw the few relatives in the world, the family letter of the Empress Dowager Zhao, and burst into tears.

King Qi didn't want to get involved in the war in the Central Plains, and he didn't want to be unhappy with Empress Dowager Zhao. If he chooses to save Zhao, he will be involved in the war in the Central Plains. For King Qi's life experience, peace is the most important thing. If he doesn't save him, he will definitely have a bad relationship with Zhao and will also cut off relations with the Empress Dowager Zhao. King Qi was in a dilemma, said a few words to Yu Qing, and arranged for him to rest at the official post and wait for a reply.

Yu Qing bowed, said to leave, and did not speak. Yu Qing could see from the expression in King Qi's eyes that there were complex feelings in King Qi's heart. Yu Qing knew that King Qi needed time to think about this matter. After all, the current State of Qi, the current King of Qi, just wants peace in the midst of peace.

Tian Fazhang and the minister discussed the alliance.

When the ministers heard about it, they concluded an alliance with Zhao and opposed it one after another.

One person angrily reprimanded: "Our country can have today, all of which have a share of Zhao Guo's credit." The five countries invaded Qi, and Zhao He's kid took advantage of the fire to rob and invade our Qi country. The king succeeded to the throne, and the state of Zhao also attacked our country many times. Now that Zhao He is dead, and the Qin State is attacking, he thinks of the Qi State. Will it be too late. ”

Another person also said: "Your Majesty, the country of Qi has finally had its current grand situation, and we cannot get involved in the war in the Central Plains." ”

One humanitarian: "The Qin State attacked Zhao, so let the two countries fight." Only when the two countries lose can the Qi country develop steadily. ”

"The minister heard that the Qin State was attacking Zhao, and the Yan State was also ready to move. Zhao has Qin in the west and Yan in the north. It is better for us to unite Wei and Chu to attack Zhao. We also let Zhao State taste the taste of being crusaded by the Five Kingdoms. ”

"We can't ally with Zhao and fight against Yan and Qin, we should unite with the princes and destroy Zhao."

The court of Qi was full of scolding. When the Five Kingdoms were defeated, the fall of Zhao was down. The monarchs and ministers of the State of Qi did not have any good feelings towards the State of Zhao. Moreover, for them, peace is the first priority of the Qi country. Zhao and Qin, whoever wins and who loses will not affect Qi. On the country of the family, Tian Fazhang still did not want to conclude an alliance with the state of Zhao and jointly attack Qin. However, he can't get over the emotional hurdle.

One person asked, "Your Majesty, we might as well ask An Pingjun." ”

A few more people stood up and said: "Your Majesty, if you have an alliance with Zhao, please ask An Pingjun's opinion." ”

Tian Fazhang has long heard that in today's Qi country, there is no king of Qi, only An Pingjun. An Pingjun's prestige has long surpassed him, the king of Qi. An Pingjun wants to abolish him and establish himself as king, and he will also be loyally loved by many people. Now the remarks of the ministers in the court made Tian Fazhang feel even more uneasy.

Tian Fazhang's poor health is not a secret to Qi Guo. Tian Fazhang was also scared, and after closing his eyes, he couldn't wake up again. He was even more afraid that after his death, Anping Jun would be in power, and the crown prince Tian Jian would not be able to sit on the throne, which would lead to a change of ownership.

The country of Qi is finally restored, and if the country dies again. How could he be worthy of the heavenly spirit of his ancestors? Over the years, he chose to endure humiliation and live tremblingly. He didn't care what his courtiers and people thought of him. He endured everything in order to preserve the shrine of the Jongmyo Temple.

However, An Pingjun is also a thorn in his heart. He wanted to pull it out, but he didn't dare to pull it out easily. If you don't choose the right time, it will backfire. If he kills An Pingjun, he will not only leave behind the infamy of killing heroes, but also chill the hearts of the countrymen, and threaten the country's country.

Before Tian Fazhang left, he thought about how to pave the way for his son. How to let his son be able to sit on the throne and guard the country of Qi.

The ministers' opposition to the alliance with Zhao also made Tian Fazhang see another side. That is, right now, it is the best time to improve relations with Zhao Guo. In the future, he can use Zhao to stabilize his son's throne. However, there were some things that he could not say.

Tian Fazhang sighed deeply, felt helpless, and said heavily: "The Qin State attacked the Zhao State, and the Zhao State asked the widow for help. What the widow wants is peace in the country of Qi. The widow did not want to get involved in the dispute between Qin and Zhao. I also want Qin and Zhao to compete with each other and reap the benefits. ”

Tian Fazhang took a breath of change and said: "Empress Dowager Zhao asked the widow for help in the form of a family letter, and the widow couldn't help it. If the widow is saved, he will be involved in the war in the Central Plains. If the widow is not saved, it will also hurt the harmony between Qi and Zhao, and it will hurt the relationship between the widow and the Empress Dowager Zhao. Ladies and gentlemen, what should the widow do? ”

Tian Fazhang's words were sincere, and he also touched the hearts of the ministers. After the restoration of the king of Qi, he was indeed indifferent to the war in the Central Plains. At this moment, Qi Wangtian Fazhang also showed that he did not want to intervene in the dispute between Qin and Zhao, nor did he want to get involved in the war in the Central Plains. However, Tian Fazhang is reasonable. Empress Dowager Zhao is the sister of King Qi, if he doesn't save him, his feelings will be too indifferent. King Qi and Empress Dowager Zhao have had the best relationship since childhood, and the monarchs and ministers of Qi know it. To save or not to save, this question is in front of King Qi, and it is really difficult to choose.