"I don't know Sima Xiangguo'......"

"Father."

"I see." Wu Guang nodded, "I don't know how Sima Xiangguo proposed?" ”

Sima Xi was dressed and slightly excited, after all, this was the first time he had experienced such a big scene, and every word he said next could determine the life and death of Zhongshan Kingdom. Completely forgot that there was also a Zhang Deng around, and Zhang Deng was the envoy of this visit to Zhao State, and letting Sima Xi serve as the deputy envoy was completely the King of Zhongshan to take care of Sima Xi's face, but what he didn't expect was that there were always some people in this world, as long as he gave him a little sunshine, he thought he could become the sun.

In fact, such a person does like to stir up trouble in the end.

"As the minister of Zhongshan, my father is the prime minister of Zhongshan, and he takes Zhongshan as the most important thing in everything he intends to do. Therefore, it has been clearly stated many times that Zhongshan and Zhao are interdependent states, and they both have the difficulty of fighting on all sides, so mutual support is the foundation of getting along. Therefore, Zhongshan has always had good thoughts about Zhao Guo. ”

If Zhao Yong didn't know the relationship between Sima Xi and Sima Xi, he could still maintain normal, but Sima Xi was obviously Sima Xi's son, but why did the two have completely different views?

However, this time, Zhao Guo had no war book and no text. Tens of thousands of soldiers and horses have been attacking in the north and south for more than a few months, and the soldiers on both sides have shed blood and drifted on the oars, almost more than the river. The weight of casualties is incalculable. So far, our king still thinks of the reconciliation between the two countries, and refuses to start a military provocation lightly, so he has fallen into the hands of your country with Shiyi and Dongyuan. Your Majesty's move will certainly affect the friendship between the two countries. ”

"What's more, compared with the Zhao State, Zhongshan has more contradictions with the Qi State and the Yan State. This realm is similar to that of the Zhao Kingdom. Therefore, the common enemy of the two countries is the Qi State and even the Yan State. Instead of the two countries competing with each other, let Yan Qi and the two countries reap the benefits, what does the king think? ”

After Sima Xi finished speaking, everyone present was obviously shocked. Zhao Yong, Le Yi and Wu Guang are just that, after all, the two sides are opposites, and it is impossible to know Sima Xi very well. However, Zhang Deng also looked very surprised, as if it was the first time he had heard such shocking remarks.

Yes, Sima Xi is saying: Zhongshan wants to establish a unified alliance with Zhao to fight against Qi and Yan.

On the occasion of the Prime Minister of the Five Kingdoms, Zhang Deng sent an envoy to Zhao State, and once made a statement that he wanted to unite Zhao State against Qi State, but both Zhao Yong and Zhang Deng himself knew that this was just a diplomatic rhetoric, and no one would take it seriously.

But this remark was said by Sima Xi, and it had another meaning, because his father was the prime minister of Zhongshan Kingdom, so did Sima Xi's remarks represent Sima Xi?

You must know that Sima Xi is a thorough "pro-Qi faction" Xiangguo, as his son, but he is making the opposite of Lao Tzu, which is indeed unpredictable, what is Sima Xi's intentions.

"In that case, does Zhongshan agree to the conditions of the peace talks just now?" Zhao Yong said.

"It's okay to promise you." Sima Xi said, "It's just that the king needs to promise that if Qi provokes Zhongshan, Zhao must send troops to rescue." Of course, if Qi attacks Zhao, Zhongshan will also send troops to reinforce it, what does the king think? ”

Zhang Deng's mood at the moment is mixed. Indeed, he was sent by the King of Zhongshan to negotiate peace this time, and the bottom line of the King of Zhongshan is also very clear: land can be given, as long as the Zhao State stops attacking. In other words, the people of Zhongshan know very well that it will be difficult to make Zhao Guo spit out the fruits obtained with great effort, so he simply negotiated peace and stopped the army, and it is not too late for him to take revenge. It's just that as a negotiator, he must not show his hole cards at the first time.

As a result, he didn't expect that Zhao Yongshi opened his mouth, not only did he not want to pay back the city, but he even wanted war reparations, which made Zhang Deng very angry. But a weak country has no diplomacy, ancient and modern, and all he can do is to try to let Zhao rest his troops and cancel the war reparations.

However, Sima Xi took the initiative to show his hole cards with Zhao Guo, putting himself in the most disadvantageous situation, and let Zhao Guo decide life and death. Although it is a good chess game, it is very risky, what if Zhao continues to increase the war reparations?

And the most important thing is that Zhang Deng deeply doubted Sima Xi's intentions, just like Sima Xi himself said that he was a wolf in Zhongshan!

Walking out of the City Lord's Mansion, I watched Zhang Deng and Sima Xi get into the carriage and leave far away. Wu Guang couldn't help but ask Le Yi: "How do you guess your lordship should choose?" ”

Zhao Yong hesitated in the face of Sima Xi's proposal. Therefore, it is proposed that Zhang Deng and others go back to the post house first and reply tomorrow.

"I don't know." Le Yi shook his head, "I'm afraid I'll agree." ”

"Why? Sima Xi, this is obviously retreating as advancing? ”

"Sima Xi is not clever to retreat this time, and the king is not unclear. However, the reason why the monarch hesitated was probably because he was a little tempted by Sima Xi's proposal. Le Yi said, "If Zhongshan and Zhao can really form an alliance, then for Zhao State, Qi State is not so dangerous." The attack on Zhongshan was a small test, and the most important thing was that the various forces in Zhao needed to be resolved, and the reform of the monarch would continue. For Zhao Guo, the most important thing is time. ”

"But I don't think it's possible for Zhongshan to really ally with Zhao State." Wu Guang said, "What's more, the alliance between Zhongshan and Zhao is still full of disadvantages for Zhao State, and if you want to attack Zhongshan again in the future, you will have to be treacherous." It's more than worth the loss. He shook his head, in his opinion, Zhongshan and Zhao are feuds, and there is no way to resolve them, not to mention that if Zhao occupies Zhongshan, the country will definitely be greatly improved, and there will be no longer any worries about the threat of Qi.

"That's not what I said, Da Sima." Le Yi said, "An alliance with Zhongshan, even if it is a nominal alliance, is very useful for Zhao Guo. First, it is possible to openly refuse the request of the envoy of Qi, and it should be because Zhongshan himself has given up the crusade against Zhao, what excuse does Qi have for it? Second, Zhao State cannot attack Zhongshan, and the same Zhongshan State cannot attack Zhao State, at least for a period of time, the border between the two countries is very stable, and there can be no major war; Third, that is, the relationship between Zhongshan and Qi is divided..."

"Wait, wait, wait." Wu Guang hurriedly stopped Le Yi, "I still know your first two points, but the relationship between Zhongshan and Qi is also Sima Xi's original intention?" He wouldn't be so stupid, would he? ”

"yes, that's what I don't understand. I'm afraid that your lord is also very puzzled by this! Le Yi said leisurely, I really don't know, what kind of medicine is sold in this Sima Xi's gourd, Le Yi thought.

Looking at the carriage, it had disappeared, but Le Yi suddenly sounded a question, which immediately made him worry about Sima Xi's conspiracy to worry about himself.

The carriage marched safely and steadily on the main road of Shiyi, heading towards the post house. Sima Xi lifted the corner of the curtain on the car and looked at Zhao Jun coming and going, some were inspecting the city defense and maintaining order in the city, and some were helping the people in the city repair their houses, which made him feel refreshed.

"Zhao Jun and the people of Shiyi get along so well?" He shook his head and looked at Zhang Deng. The latter didn't say a word, just looked at Sima Xi, and finally, Sima Xi couldn't help but smile bitterly: "Sir, why are you looking at me like this?" ”

Yes, since the two of them left the City Lord's Mansion, Zhang Deng looked at Sima Xi with a serious face, no matter what Sima Xi said, Zhang Deng turned a blind eye and didn't say a word, and over time, Sima Xi finally couldn't sit still.

"Because I really can't see through Childe below." Finally, Zhang Deng responded.

"If Mr. is because of the rudeness of the kid just now, then the kid apologizes to Mr. here." As he spoke, Sima Xi stood up in the carriage and gave a deep salute.

"Childe should know that so-and-so is not angry because of this matter." Zhang Deng responded.

"What's the reason for that?" Sima Xi pretended not to know.

Zhang Deng glanced at Sima Xi, didn't know whether to break it or not, hesitated for a while, and said: "Gongzi wants to use Zhao State to balance Qi State, which is tantamount to taking chestnuts in the fire, Zhao State and Qi State are not good people, how can they be at our mercy?" ”

Sima Xi's eyes flashed, he didn't know how Zhang Dengzhi's shrewdness could hide from him. The boy disagreed. Whether it is Qi or Zhao, they are all driven by interests. Since the State of Qi can be a barrier for Zhongshan, why can't the State of Zhao? ”

"It's different." Zhang Deng said, "Compared with Qi State, Zhao State does not have an advantage in terms of property, land, food and population. The possession of Zhongshan by the State of Qi is nothing more than the icing on the cake, and if the State of Zhao possesses Zhongshan, it will be reborn and immediately match the advantages of the State of Qi. For the Qi State, Zhongshan is not a country that must be occupied, but for the Zhao State, it is a place that must be obtained. ”

Sima Xi smiled slightly, "What Mr. said is reasonable. However, for the Qi State, once the Zhao State and Zhongshan formed an alliance, then the Zhao State became a big problem. What's more, Zhao and Song are good friends, and it is difficult to guarantee that they will not jointly crusade against Qi. Do you think that the Qi Congress is waiting to be killed? ”

"I'm afraid that after this treachery with the Qi State, it will be rare for the Qi State to rescue Zhongshan in the future. If Zhao really wants to attack Zhongshan, our country will lose the biggest reinforcements. Zhang Deng said.

"Then make an alliance with Zhao Guozhen. The land of Zhongshan is fertile, but it is not as good as that of Qi. If Zhao really forms an alliance with Zhongshan, the two countries will jointly crusade against Qi, which may not be a road to heaven. Sima Xi seemed to be confident.

Zhang Deng sighed slightly and said slowly: "No matter what Gongzi says, there is actually only one reason. ”

Sima Xi smiled and looked at Zhang Deng with a calm expression, as if he was not surprised at all, "Dare to ask Mr. What is the reason?" ”

"Settle the Zhao State to consolidate itself and fight against Gongsun Hong and others, right?" Zhang Deng looked at Sima Xi and said neither humbly nor arrogantly.