Zhao Wangdan internally condensed the hearts of the courtiers. The people did not want to leave because they had lived in Handan for many years. As a result, a strange phenomenon appeared in Handan. In the face of the Qin army's attack, the people and merchants did not flee on a large scale, but lived and worked in peace and contentment.

With the support of the courtiers, the support of the people. Zhao Wangdan made up his mind and vowed to live and die together in Handan. For the country, he is also fighting for himself.

Zhao Wangdan has made proper arrangements internally, and the next thing to do is to do externally.

Externally, Zhao Wangdan adopted Yu Qing's suggestion and began to deploy in two steps. First of all, it is better to send envoys with heavy gold to the princes of Wei, Chu, Qi, Yan and other princes. Secondly, sending envoys to Qin to negotiate peace, not only to divide the monarchs and ministers of Qin, but also to show weakness to Qin, and then to prepare for war and buy time.

Dividing the monarchs and ministers of the Qin State is the top priority. Bai Qi's threat was too great for Zhao Guo. Zhao Wangdan wants to win the battle of Handan and win the final victory. He wants to drive a wedge between the monarchs and ministers of the Qin State and the generals.

How to separate the relationship between the monarchs and ministers of the Qin State and the generals. This person must be good at erudition, and he must also be able to speak well and be good at rhetoric. The most important thing is that this person must be trustworthy and reliable. Therefore, the selection of candidates for Qin is also very important.

There are two candidates in Zhao Wangdan's heart. One is Lin Xiangru, and the other is Yu Qing. Lin Xiangru had dealt with the Qin State and knew the Qin State, so he was naturally the best candidate in Zhao Wangdan's heart. However, Zhao Wangdan learned that Lin Xiangru was bedridden and had little time, so he dispelled this idea.

Yu Qing is good at words, but he has never dealt with the Qin State. Yu Qing's love and hate are clear, and her emotions are too strong. Qin Jun put forward excessively harsh conditions, and Yu Qing would definitely be angry at them.

Just when Zhao Wangdan had a headache, Pingyuan Jun recommended Su Dai and Su Qin's brother Su Li.

Although Zhao Wangdan didn't know who Su Li was and what he was capable of, how could he not know the names of Su Dai and Su Qin. Su Dai said that the king of Yan was in the Zen position, and he used peach wood, earth puppets, and ghosts and gods to dissuade Meng Weijun from entering Qin. Su Qin assisted King Yan Zhao and defeated Qi Xue. The Su family's vertical and horizontal talents, no one in the world knows. However, Zhao Wangdan didn't expect that in addition to Su Dai and Su Qin, the Su family also produced a Su Li.

Zhao Wangdan also learned from Pingyuan Jun that Su Li's talent was not weak. Although Zhao Wangdan handed over the matter to Pingyuanjun for disposal, he did not dare to be sloppy when it was related to the family and the country. Zhao Wangdan wanted to know if Su Li had any talent. So, Zhao Wangdan ordered someone to summon Su Li into the palace.

Su Li entered the palace, met King Zhao, and saluted: "Participate in King Zhao." ”

Su Li's image, bearing, conversation, and demeanor are very much in line with Zhao Wangdan's temperament. Zhao Wangdan didn't hold his identity, and said with a smile: "In the Battle of Changping, Qin killed forty-five soldiers of our country. Bai Qi led the army to attack Handan, and our country was in danger. Please, sir, help me solve the national crisis. ”

Su Li saw that Zhao Wangdan had a cheerful temperament, and said bluntly: "What does King Zhao want me to do." ”

Zhao Wangdan likes cheerful people, and said: "Mr. Wen's talent is not weak to his brothers Su Dai and Su Qin." Can Mr. enter Qin, persuade the King of Qin to stop fighting. ”

"In the Battle of Changping, too many people died on both sides of Qin and Zhao." Su Li is a scholar, and he yearns for his brother, and he is the ambition of the princes, King Zhao has an invitation, how can he sit idly by, and arch his hand: "I am willing to run for the two countries to stop the war." ”

Zhao Wangdan didn't expect that the other party didn't mention any conditions, nor did he seek a reward, but he agreed so readily, performed the gift of a countryman, and said gratefully: "Mr. is really an elegant person." With the help of gentlemen, Qin and Zhao will definitely be able to stop the war. ”

Su Li replied: "This time to envoy Qin, I will definitely do my best to make Qin and Zhao stop fighting." If I fail, King Zhao should not resent me. ”

Zhao Wangdan performed the gift of a national scholar again, and landed with a voice, "Mr. is a benefactor of Zhao Guo, how can I resent him." Whatever the outcome, I am grateful for my great kindness. ”

"I have stayed in Zhao Guotu for many years, and Pingyuanjun has also treated me with courtesy. It stands to reason that I am also a native of Zhao. Su Li said: "When the country is in trouble, everyone is responsible." I am fortunate to be able to contribute to Zhao Guo. ”

The more Zhao Wang Dan heard what the other party said, he was even more grateful in his heart, and asked, "Mr. Qin, what do you need, just say it." ”

Su Li said: "I want a luxurious carriage, accompanied by fifty rides." ”

"As it should be." Zhao Wangdan didn't feel that there was anything wrong with this question, and immediately agreed.

Su Li didn't want Zhao Wangdan to be accompanied by fifty times. When he said this, he just wanted to test King Zhao's sincerity. King Zhao agreed without hesitation, but he was a little surprised. Su Li stretched out five fingers and said with a smile: "King Zhao still has to prepare five carts of treasures for me." ”

"As long as you can let Qin and Zhao stop fighting. I prepare ten carts of treasure, and I am willing. Zhao Wangdan was generous, and his tone was free and easy, "Sir, what else do you need?" ”

Su Li said: "In the battle of Changping, we lost. We went to negotiate peace, and we were at a disadvantage. The victorious side will surely open his mouth and ask for the city and land. I need to know King Zhao's bottom line in order to prescribe the right medicine. ”

Zhao Wangdan only wanted to negotiate peace with Qin, but he forgot about this relationship. In the Battle of Changping, they were the defeated side, and the Qin State was the victorious side. When they went to negotiate peace, how could the King of Qin miss this opportunity and slaughter Zhao State. Zhao Wangdan weighed the pros and cons and said, "Ten cities, this is my final bottom line. ”

Su Licha looked at King Zhao's expression and asked, "King Qin does not accept this condition and asks for twenty cities of Zhao State. Can I have a showdown with Qin Guo and tear my face. ”

Cutting the city has made Zhao Wangdan lose the arrogance of the descendants of the Zhao family. Zhao Wang Dan cut ten cities, but he could not satisfy King Qin. What awaits Qin and Zhao can only be war. Zhao Wangdan knew that the peace could not be reached, and the national character could not be humiliated, so he said: "If the King of Qin does not accept it, I can only fight with the Qin State to the end." ”

Su Li knew King Zhao's final bottom line, "King Zhao said this, I have the bottom in my heart." ”

Zhao Wangdan agreed to Su Li's conditions, and he also wanted to know what chance he could have of winning if he went. However, Zhao Wangdan was afraid that if he asked, it would increase the pressure on the other party's heart and make the other party unhappy. Zhao Wangdan was a young man, and he was not thoughtful, he hesitated a little, and couldn't help asking: "Mr. entered Qin, how sure you are, persuade King Qin to stop fighting." ”

"I'll do my best." Su Li's tone was soothing and authentic.

When Zhao Wangdan heard this, he couldn't guess how sure Su Li was. Zhao Wangdan saw that the other party did not say it clearly, and he did not get the answer he wanted to hear. If you ask again, it's a bit of a force on the other party.

Zhao Wangdan stopped at the right time, and it was not good to ask again, so he arched his hand and said: "I am grateful for the kindness of Mr. Envoy to the Qin State, Mr. Hard. ”

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The next day, just after noon. Su Li said goodbye to Zhao Wangdan, carried ten carts of treasures, and embarked on the road to Qin.

Su Li came out of Handan, crossed the big river, crossed the Hangu valley, and traveled for a few more days to arrive outside Xianyang City.

One person asked: "Zhao Guochangping failed miserably, and everyone in Handan is in danger." Sir, do not run away. Why did you come to Qin to die? ”

Su Li smiled lightly: "I know that I can't do it, but I do it." This is the true nature of a man. Even if I die, I will return to the same place. ”

Another asked, "Sir, is it not good to live?" ”

Su Li smiled: "Handan is dead, where can I go to drink the best Zhao wine." ”

The man before was shocked: "Mr. entered the country of tigers and wolves, and stopped Qin and Zhao Bingge, in order to drink high-grade Zhao wine." ”

Su Li asked, "This reason is not enough?" ”

The latter shook his head and said, "Sir, what a strange person. ”

Su Li said loudly: "Those who know me say that I am worried, and those who do not know me say what I want." ”

The coachman said, "Sir, we have arrived in Xianyang." ”

"Xianyang has arrived." Su Li ordered the carriage to stop, and looked at Xianyang City, a hundred-year-old city, Xianyang City, which has gone through three generations and four kings, raised his hand and said, "Enter the city!" ”

When he came to Xianyang City, the coachman handed over the national credentials and changed the customs defense. Zhao Guo's convoy entered Xianyang City. Su Li did not go directly to the Qin Palace to meet the King of Qin, but went to the Zhao State Pavilion to settle down.

Although the people did not understand what this meant, they did not dare to ask.

On the second day, just after noon. Su Li straightened his clothes and did not enter the palace to meet King Qin, but went to visit Qin Xiang Fan Ju.

Fan Ju had just returned to the mansion after going down to the court, got off the carriage, and a guest came forward to report, "Prime Minister Qin, the envoy of Zhao State is visiting." ”

"What did the envoy of Zhao do when he visited me." Fan Ju wondered: "The envoy of Zhao came to Xianyang, shouldn't he visit the king. ”

Fan Ju asked, "Zhao State envoy, where is you?" ”

As soon as Fan Ju's words fell, one person stepped forward and saluted: "Prime Minister Qin, I've been waiting for you for a long time." ”

Fan Ju looked at the person in front of him, looked at it, and asked, "You are the envoy of Zhao State." ”

Su Li said: "I am the envoy of Zhao State, Su Li." ”

When Fan Ju heard this, two names appeared in his mind, and he asked, "Su Dai, Su Qin, who are you?" ”

Su Li didn't expect his brother's reputation to spread to the Qin State, and at the same time, he was a little flattered and calmly replied: "They are my brother." ”

"They're your brother?" Fan Ju was a little surprised when he heard this.

"Exactly." Su Li said: "They are my brothers. ”

"The names of Su Dai and Su Qin are known to all princes. You..."Fan Ju looked at the other party a little, and said in his heart: "You shouldn't be a liar!" ”

Su Li laughed at himself: "Brother is too outstanding. I couldn't do it! If I don't hide it from Qin Xiang, I sometimes wonder if I am brothers with them. Otherwise, how could our three brothers be so different. ”

Fan Ju saw him laughing at himself, and his expression was calm. His brother is a talent in the vertical and horizontal, he is the envoy of the Zhao State, and he instantly guessed the other party's intention, and asked: "You are the envoy of the Zhao State, you came to see me, will you not come for the affairs of Qin and Zhao!" If so, you won't say it. If you have anything to say, say it in front of the King of Qin in the court of the Qin State. ”

"Qin Xiang misunderstood." Su Li was distracted, and his expression remained the same, "I am in Zhao Kingdom, and when I heard about the deeds of Qin Xiang, I wanted to come and see the deity." King Zhao asked me to come to Qin, indeed for the sake of diplomatic relations between the two countries. However, I came to see you on a personal volition. ”

"Oh." Fan Ju asked, "Tell me, what deeds do I have?" ”

Su Li said: "Qin Xiang is a native of Wei, he sent an envoy to Qi State, maintained Wei State, overwhelmed Qi State, and received a reward of ten gold from King Qi Xiang. After returning to China, he was suppressed by Wei Xiang and others and almost died. Qin Xiang left the Wei State, and his means were clever. came to the foreign land of Qin, but relied on his talent to be favored by the king of Qin, and finally became a very popular minister. How can I not see such a character? ”

"Me! It's just a matter of luck. How can I say so much. Fan Ju was very happy when he heard this, raised his hand and said, "Mr. came to visit me, how about going in and drinking a bottle together." ”

Su Li complimented: "I can drink with Qin and return to Zhao State, I have the capital to brag." ”

Entering the hall, Fan Ju invited Su Li to sit on the one hand, and ordered someone to bring good wine on the other hand. Fan Ju poured a full bottle of wine and said with a smile: "I toast you." ”

"Thank you." Su Li returned the salute and drank it all.

Su Li drank three bottles of wine and ate some delicious food, "Qin Xiang is a talented person, and he can have today's status by earning it by himself, not luck." ”

Fan Ju asked, "Why not rely on luck." ”

"By luck, you can only be prominent for a while." Su Li said in an easy-going tone: "Only those who have real talent and real learning can be prominent for a long time." ”

Although Fan Ju was happy in his heart, he said, "What real talent can I learn, you think too highly of me." ”

"Qin Xiang can be between the Empress Dowager Qin Xuan, the four nobles, and the King of Qin, left and right. That's real learning. Su Li said again: "For the sake of the Qin country for the world to be long-lasting, for the sake of the descendants of the prince of Qin, he will not be affected." Forcibly admonished the king of Qin, imprisoned the queen mother, and expelled the four nobles. Qin Xiang's move is known to all princes. Qin Xiang is not only talented, but also courageous and strategic. Therefore, I said that Qin Xiang was favored, and he earned it by himself. ”

Fan Ju drank with him, and found that the person in front of him understood himself very well, and frequently toasted him.

Su Li drank half a jar of Qin wine, and complained with the intention of drinking: "Qin Xiang, I don't understand. You are a smart person, why do you have to give up the phase to Bai Qi. ”

Fan Ju's expression moved slightly, and he said with a smile: "I don't understand what Mr. said." ”

"In the first battle of Changping, Bai Qikeng killed forty-five strong men of Zhao State, and made immortal achievements. Bai Qi's class returned to the dynasty, and he must be the greatest hero of the Qin State. According to Qin Law, Qin Xiang's position is not for nothing, who else can it be. ”

"Wu Anjun has made great contributions to the Qin State and served as the prime minister of Qin, which is also a matter of course."

"It's nothing but a puff! In terms of military affairs and the use of soldiers, Qin is not comparable to him. However, in terms of overall view, statecraft strategy, state diplomacy, etc., Bai Qi is not as good as you. Without Qin Xiang's support, Bai Qi would not have been able to achieve great success. A person who can only fight and kill, how can he compare to the all-round Qin Xiang. What a pity! The people of the Qin State only knew Wu Anjun, but they didn't know Qin Xiang's merits. ”

Although Fan Ju didn't say anything, when he heard these words, he was still very concerned in his heart.

Su Li said again: "Bai Qi killed 200,000 soldiers of Zhao in Changping Pit, and made an immortal achievement. Conquering Handan, what a military feat! According to Qin law, Bai Qi should tear the earth and seal the king, not Wu Anjun, but should be called King Wu'an. ”

Fan Ju said with a blank face: "You drank too much." ”

Su Li saw that Fan Ju listened to his words, and made a few wine gaps, "I didn't drink too much!" I'm not drunk with a thousand cups. ”

Fan Ju still wanted to say something, but saw Su Li fall on the table and fall asleep. Fan Ju put down the wine bottle, recalled what Su Li said, and said in his heart: "Not bad." I'm not as good as white. In the Battle of Changping, if I hadn't recommended him, how could he have done it. Qin Guo only knew Wu Anjun's merits, but he didn't know Fan Ju's abilities. ”