"Sir, what kind of person is King Zhao?"

In the main hall of the City Lord's Mansion, Zhang Deng and a young man knelt there. The young man obviously didn't care about the extravagance of the City Lord's Mansion, he should be used to seeing this kind of scene, and he didn't show any special lingering for the delicious food in front of him, but he just kept attached to Zhang Deng's ear, asking long and short questions.

"The city is very deep." Zhang Deng's words were concise and to the point, outlining the image of Zhao Yong.

Zhang Deng definitely didn't expect that when he saw Zhao Yong this time, he would be in such an identity.

It's like he didn't expect Zhongshan to lose so quickly this time.

The last time he saw Zhao Yong, it was for the matter of the king of the five kingdoms, Zhao captured Zhongshan, he was ordered to transfer from Qi to Zhao, one is to hope that with the bluff in Qi, Zhao will return the house, and the other is to be able to meet the new monarch of Zhao.

However, what he didn't expect was that Zhao Yong not only gave himself a closed door, but also avoided Zhang Deng on the condition of the belonging of the "house city", which made him feel extremely faceless. So much so that when he saw Zhao Yong appear in front of him, his unchanged smile was also so disgusting, and he didn't have the demeanor of a king of a country. When the two sides talked, they were also arguing with each other, talking and laughing on the surface, but they did not give in to each other. Zhang Deng has seen the majesty of King Qi and the swallowing of King Yan, but Zhao Yong, the influence on Zhang Deng's meeting is that he is young.

Because he is young, he is fearless, and it is also because he is young that he dares to move forward with a big axe.

"So easy?" The deputy envoy asked further.

Zhang Deng sighed and said quietly: "The simpler the matter, the more difficult it is to be investigated." ”

The deputy envoy frowned, thinking to himself what Zhang Deng is selling?

I was about to ask again, but I saw a figure at the door, a school captain walked in front of everyone, starry eyebrows, heroic spirit, when a school captain, and then a heroic posture, before entering the door, I listened to his words: "I haven't seen you for many days, Mr. is in good health, it is really gratifying." ”

Zhang Deng was taken aback by Zhao Yong's sudden enthusiasm, and was stunned in his heart, but he still saluted seriously: "Handan, don't come unharmed." Jun Shang is in good health and congratulations. Zhang Deng got up, saluted Zhao Yong, and bowed to the end. The deputy envoy behind him glanced at Zhang Deng, lowered his head, and also saluted Zhao Yong.

Zhao Yong strode to the upper seat, Le Yi and Wu Guang behind him also followed to the opposite side of Zhang Deng, and Li Zhuo stood behind Zhao Yong, the doors were opened, and it was announced that the first negotiations between Zhao Guo and Zhongshan had officially begun.

"Your envoy is here this time, and I don't know what happened." Zhao Yong said to Zhang Deng, "However, Zhongshan's request, Lone can't agree. ”

Zhang Deng and the envoy saw that Zhao Yong went straight to the point, without dragging mud and water, which was indeed a little surprising. Zhang Deng's face did not change, and he said indifferently: "Your Majesty, victory or defeat is a matter of days. Since Zhao was able to defeat Zhongshan today, it was naturally due to the number of days. Just like back then, Zhongshan resisted Zhao and besieged Handan. ”

Zhang Deng is really a good negotiator, and he woke up Zhao Yong quietly, Zhao Guo can defeat Zhongshan today, and Zhongshan may not be able to destroy Zhao State in the future, just like the siege of Handan back then.

"Sir's words are very reasonable." Zhao Yong said, "Therefore, Lord Sima also said that most generals thought that our army should continue to go north, cross the Hutuo River, and besiege Lingshou, so as to snow the shame of the Zhongshan soldiers besieging Handan." He looked at Zhang Deng and said word by word: "In this way, it is exactly the same as Mr. 's words." ”

After Zhao Yong finished speaking, Zhang Deng was still calm, but his deputy envoy let out a soft "ah", and suddenly, everyone's eyes in the hall focused on him.

Even so, it was too early for you to say this. Not to mention that the Zhao army attacked our Zhongshan because of the convenience of a surprise attack, and to say that on the north bank of the Hutuo River, our army waited for work at ease, and waited for the Zhao army to attack halfway, and it may not be impossible to recover the lost territory in a battle. When the time comes, Zhao Guo's so-called soldiers surround Lingshou will be smiling and generous. Zhang Deng led the topic to himself and said to Zhao Yong indifferently.

"In that case, why did the gentleman appear in this Shiyi City? Appearing on top of this great hall? It's better to wait for my army to arrive and fight to the death with Zhongshan. Wu Guang came forward and said.

"The reason why a certain person is here is not because of Zhongshan's cowardice, nor because Zhao is strong, but because the two countries live next to each other, with a strip of water and a pair of soldiers, which really shouldn't be. In addition, our king is also grateful for the convenience of the king and me in the matter of the prime minister of the five kingdoms, so I hope that the two sides can stop the war and make peace and rebuild the old friendship. Zhang Deng said.

"Sir's words are also a repetition of the same old tune, and when it comes to it, I still don't dare to engage in battle." Wu Guang snorted coldly.

Le Yi and Zhao Yong didn't say a word, the former hadn't said a word since he came in, he just looked at Zhang Deng calmly, and as for the latter, he purely hoped that Wu Guang would be able to stimulate Zhang Deng more. This Zhang Deng is really determined.

"Lord Sima, playing the same old tune may not be refreshing. And the new song may not make people look sideways. Zhang Deng said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "Although a certain person is from Lingshou, he also knows a little about Zhao Jun's situation. ”

"Listen up."

"Although the Zhao army has made outstanding achievements, even the cities such as Shiyi and Dongyuan, as well as the northern fortress have also fallen into the hands of the Zhao army. However, Zhao Jun is probably already at the end of his strong crossbow, and the so-called heart of looking north is actually a heart of self-comfort, so there is nothing to worry about..."

"Hmph, is Mr. saying that I, Zhao Jun, don't dare to go north? Then my soldiers in the north, wait for the day, once I have a life, immediately go south, I'm afraid Zhongshan may not be able to resist! ”

"With all due respect, the Zhao army did not dare to cross the river, and the soldiers of the county did not dare to go out of the customs. Otherwise, there will be no return! Zhang Deng stared at Wu Guang solemnly.

"You..." Wu Guang couldn't help but stand up and pointed at Zhang Deng, but he couldn't say half a sentence.

In fact, what Zhang Deng said, Wu Guang, Zhao Yongleyi and others have analyzed it thoroughly. This time, he was able to obtain such a feat, one of which was naturally as Zhang Deng said, but it was a sudden attack that caught Zhongshan by surprise; The second is naturally the rise of the ** dispute in Zhongshan Kingdom, and the King of Zhongshan is terminally ill and cannot take care of political affairs, so there is a dispute between the prince and Xiangguo. A prince categorically does not want to have a strong Xiangguo after he governs, whether this Xiangguo has the intention of usurping the throne or not, or whether he is a person from Zhongshan.

But in any case, if Zhao really wants to trap Lingshou, then Zhongshan's armament is not easy to provoke. No matter how sharp the cavalry is, the siege must rely on infantry to charge, which is also the reason why the soldiers of Daijun cannot go south. Once out of the plug, it will definitely be like a mud cow into the sea, last time Zhao Xi retreated, next time he may not have such good luck.

"What the gentleman said is not unreasonable." Le Yi said indifferently, "Even so, it cannot be used as a reason for our army to stand still. After all, our army has the initiative, and whether to fight or not to fight is in our hands. ”

Zhang Deng glanced at Le Yi, he saw her for the first time, what was the origin of this young man, he actually became Zhao Yong's guest.

"I don't know who Mr. is?"

"Le Yi, Xi is the secretary of Zhao State."

Zhang Deng was shocked, but his face did not change, as far as he knew, this position was generally set up by Zhao Guo for talents from other countries, such as Lou Xuan, who was once Shangqing, and was Zhao Yong because of his humerus. Now this Le Yi is also ranked as the top secretary, and he is obviously also cited by Zhao Yong, but he doesn't know what the other party really has to do.

"I see." Zhang Deng nodded and said, "That's why we had this meeting to discuss how the two sides ended this matter." ”

"Then sir, you might as well talk about the conditions of Zhongshan Kingdom." Zhao Yong said.

"Condition, a certain person has already informed Lord Sima yesterday. With Fenglong as the boundary, Zhao returned the Shiyi and Dongyuan cities in Zhongshan, and returned the Ou Shangsai in the north. In this way, the three cities of Fenglong, Danyang, and Huayang can be owned by Zhao State. ”

"It's impossible." Zhao Yong thought that he didn't want to, and directly rejected Zhang Deng's words, in his opinion, this was definitely not the result he wanted.

"What about what you say?"

"The cities occupied by the Zhao army, whether Huayang, Danyang, Shiyi, or Dongyuan, are fortresses on the throne, and they are all assigned to the Zhao State, and there is absolutely no possibility of negotiation at this point." Zhao Yong said, "Secondly, Zhongshan should pay 50,000 stone of grain and grass and 5,000 horses as military funds to compensate Zhao State." In this way, the peace between the two countries can be exchanged. Zhao Yong is also a lion's mouth.

"It's impossible." Zhang Deng was stunned and said coldly. Originally, the return of the city of Zhongshan was between what was possible and what was not, which was his final bottom line. Zhao Guo wanted to pay additional compensation, which was unheard of, and one mouth was 50,000 stones, and 5,000 military horses. You must know that Zhongshan is originally a land poor land, and 50,000 stone of grain and grass is enough for Zhongshan's grain storage for half a year.

"It seems that the gentleman is not ready to negotiate?" Zhao Yong said.

"No, but what the king said, it has exceeded the bottom line of a certain country, and it is really not the basis for negotiation."

"If that's the case, Sir might as well go and ask your country or the king first, and then come to negotiate!"

After Zhao Yong finished speaking, he was about to leave.

"Wait, can you listen to me?"

Just as Zhao Yong finished speaking and wanted to leave, the young deputy envoy who was sitting next to Zhang Deng and had been listening with his head down suddenly shouted to Zhao Yong. Although he has not spoken, from the conversation just now, he has already felt Zhao Guo's self-confidence. And this self-confidence is precisely the root of one's inferiority. However, in his opinion, whether it is Zhao Guo or Zhongshan, it is all the same, as long as it is in his interests, it is not an exaggeration.

Therefore, he called out to Zhao Yong, hoping to make this young and vigorous king listen to him.

"Who are you? Why does Lone want to listen to you? ”

"The reason why a certain person shouted to the king is naturally to have some words. The purpose is nothing more than peace between the two countries. I just don't know if the king is willing to listen to me? The young man said.

"Who are you?"

"No, Sima Xi."