Master Zhao's father stepped into Hangu Pass, deliberately reducing his speed, observing the deployment of the Qin army in the pass on one hand, and inspecting the terrain of Hangu Pass on the other.

Wei Ran also intended to show the force of the Qin State in front of the Zhao envoy, and then conclude an alliance between the two countries. Originally, it was only a few days' journey, but the crowd traveled for more than ten days.

After the Hangu Pass, walk a hundred miles forward. The terrain in front of you is flat and flat. A few days further, a majestic and tall city wall appeared in front of Lord Zhao's father.

Wei Ran breathed a sigh of relief and said in his heart: "Qin Guo, I'm back." ”

Lou slowly pointed to the city wall, and said in a low voice to Master Zhao: "This is Xianyang City, the capital of the Qin State. ”

There is Zhao Handan in the north, Chu Yingdu in the south, Wei Daliang, Qi Linzi in the east, and Qin Xianyang in the west. The world calls these five cities the five major cities.

Xianyang has been operated by three generations of Qin Xiaogong, Qin Hui Wang, and Qin Wu Wang, and the city is solid and magnificent. Xianyang City can be compared with the capital of the Central Plains princes.

The princes of the Central Plains all said that the Qin State was the country of Xirong, and the scale of its cities could not be compared with the princes of the Central Plains. When I saw it today, what the princes of the Central Plains said was not true at all.

Master Zhao once wondered what Xianyang was like in the Qin State? Stepping into Hangu Pass, I can't wait to see Xianyang, the capital of the Qin State that has been despised by the princes of the Central Plains for a long time? When he looked at Xianyang City, it took a long time to come to his senses, and he said in his heart: "Lonely, I finally came to Xianyang." ”

Wei Ran saw that Zhao Envoy and Lou Zhuan's carriage stopped at the gate of the city, and did not enter the city, the carriage turned back and asked, "Why don't you two leave?" ”

Master Zhao's father didn't leave because he was lamenting Xianyang City. Lou slowed down and didn't leave because he was worried about the safety of Master Zhao's father after entering Xianyang City. Master Zhao's father was still silent in this tall Xianyang City, and Lou hurriedly said: "General Wei, I can't enter the palace with you and meet the King of Qin." ”

Wei Ran asked, "Why?" ”

Lou Xuan's face turned pale and said, "I'm a little unwell. ”

Seeing this, Wei Ran thought that Lou Xuan was really sick, and hurriedly said: "Enter Xianyang City, I will ask the best doctor for you to treat you." ”

Lou slowly pretended to be weak, and waved his hand: "No need." I may be a little uncomfortable, just take a few days off. When I came to Xianyang City, I couldn't meet King Qin immediately, and I was really ashamed. ”

Wei Ran saw that the other party was sick like this, and he was still thinking about the friendship between the two countries, and hurriedly said: "General Lou is sick for the sake of Qin and Zhao's harmony. General Lou, please take care of your health, don't think about state affairs. When you are well, it is not too late to enter the palace to meet King Qin again. ”

Lou Yan wanted this sentence, but his face was full of guilt and said: "It's all because my body is not angry!" ”

"Zhao Envoy and General Lou, it's better to live in my mansion." Wei Ran explained: "I want to take better care of the two of you, and I don't mean anything else. ”

If they live in Wei Ran's mansion, then their words and deeds will be monitored, and they will be controlled by others. Master Zhao naturally couldn't directly open his mouth to object, and glanced at Lou Yan.

Lou Xuan didn't want to put Master Zhao in danger, so he politely refused: "Don't bother." We can live in the official post. ”

Wei Ran was refused, and he couldn't force the two of them, lest they think that Qin Guo had imprisoned their whereabouts, and hurriedly said, "It's okay." ”

Entering Xianyang City, Wei Ran first sent Lord Zhao's father and Lou to the official post, and only after everything was settled did he enter the palace to meet the King of Qin.

In the Qin Palace, King Qin, Mi Bazi and other confidants are discussing military affairs. A eunuch came in and said, "The Queen Mother, the King, General Wei asks to see you." ”

Seeing that Wei Ran had returned from his envoy to Zhao Guo, Mi Bazi hurriedly said, "Invite him in." ”

Wei Ran entered the palace and saluted, "Sister, I'm back." ”

Qi Rong smiled: "I received your letter, not that it will take a few days to arrive in Xianyang. Why did he come back all of a sudden. ”

Xiang Shou hurriedly said: "General Wei sent someone to say in advance, and I will welcome you." ”

"The minister was worried that someone would damage the relationship between Qin and Zhao. He was also worried that the princes would send someone to assassinate Zhao Envoy, concealed his whereabouts, and secretly returned to Xianyang ahead of schedule. ”

"Brother Ran, you're doing a good job." Mi Bazi praised a few words, and then asked: "Brother Ran, what do you gain from envoying Zhao Guo?" ”

Wei Ran replied: "Minister, live up to your mission." ”

Mi Bazi knew that Wei Ran would succeed when he went out, and joy surged on his face, "Great." If we form an alliance with Zhao, we will be able to balance the three kingdoms of Qi, Han, and Wei. The crisis of the Qin State was reduced by a few points. ”

Wei Ran sighed: "The Zhao State has not concluded an alliance with our country. ”

When Mi Bazi heard this, the smile on his face instantly stiffened, and he asked, "What did you say?" ”

"Zhao Guo agreed to our request, let Lou slow into Qin, and also sent an envoy to our country." Wei Ran's words changed sharply, and he said: "Zhao Guo didn't say a word about the conclusion of an alliance and the balance of the three kingdoms. ”

Qi Rong asked, "What does Zhao Guo mean by this?" Let Lou slow into Qin as a phase, and also send envoys into Qin. Why didn't Zhao conclude an alliance with us? ”

Wei Ran had already thought about this question, and he had also thought through it, and replied: "The Zhao State is afraid of the power of the Three Kingdoms, and is afraid of concluding an alliance with us and setting it on fire. ”

Qin Wangji asked, "Zhao Guo is afraid of the power of the Three Kingdoms, why did he agree to our request." ”

Wei Ran replied: "The State of Zhao does not want to offend the Three Kingdoms, nor does it want to make enemies with our country. ”

Xiang Shou said coldly: "Zhao Guo is really cunning, and neither side wants to offend. I wanted to attack Chu in the alliance of Qi, Han and Wei, and invited Zhao to join. Zhao Guo also used this kind of strategy, which was not in line with the indulgence and did not cut Chu. Let the Three Kingdoms and the Chu State fight each other. Zhao Guofei also wanted to use this kind of strategy again, but it couldn't be done. ”

Mi Bazi was silent for a while, and asked, "Zhao Guo sent Lou Shu and sent another envoy into Qin, don't you feel that something is wrong?" ”

Wei Ran replied, "The envoys sent by the State of Zhao are to spy on the internal affairs of the State of Qin. ”

King Qin asked, "Why?" ”

"This envoy collected the situation of Qin, returned to Zhao, and told the king of Zhao. His opinion is related to whether Zhao will help my Qin State to meet the princes, or join forces with the princes to defeat Qin. Wei Ran said again: "If Qin can be cut, Zhao Guo will join forces with the princes to cut Qin; If the Qin State cannot be destroyed, the Zhao State will refuse to join forces. ”

Wei Ran was right. Zhao didn't want to join forces, and he didn't want to cut down Qin. Mi Bazi thought for a while and said, "We originally wanted to lure Zhao into the bait, conclude an alliance, and divert the attention of the Three Kingdoms Alliance. I didn't expect that Zhao Guo would choose to plan and spy on Qin's internal affairs. Zhao Guo after Hu Fu cavalry shooting really can't be underestimated. ”

King Qin asked: "Zhao Guoneng has many people, why did the Queen Mother name Lou Yan." ”

In Qin's civil turmoil, Zhao's father took Le Yi as his envoy to welcome Gongzi Ji, who was far away in Yan State, back to Qin; He also used Lou Slow as an envoy to enter Qin and spy on the internal affairs of Qin. After the end of Qin's civil strife, Mi Bazi planned to support Gongzi Fu as king. Lou Yan used the primogeniture inheritance system to catch the eighth son off guard.

The princes and countries also supported Lou to put pressure on Mi Bazi. Although Mi Bazi was annoyed that Lou Xuan had ruined her good deeds, she calmed down and saw Lou Xuan's talent. Mi Bazi thought to herself: "If this person can be used by her, it would be great." ”

Everyone here also knows why Mi Bazi asked for a slow down. But this issue involves the succession of Qin Wangji, and it is difficult for everyone to talk about it. The relationship between Mi Bazi and Qin Wangji has only eased, so naturally they can't let their mother-son relationship be incompatible because of this incident.

Mi Bazi changed the topic and said, "Did Wei Ran go to Zhao Country to see Master Zhao's father?" ”

"If you don't know Lord Zhao's father, it's in vain to know all the princes in the world. Master Zhao's father is not in Handan, Zhao State, and I didn't see the honor, which is a pity. Wei Ran paused, and then said: "On this trip to Handan, I saw a strange phenomenon. ”

Mi Bazi was stunned: "Strange phenomenon? ”

"Those who are not of my race will have different hearts. Not to mention that King Zhou You was killed by Dog Rong and Ho Jing was broken. Since the founding of the Qin State, it has been fighting endlessly with Xirong and Yiqu. Several monarchs of Great Qin died in battle. Wei Ran asked, "I saw that the Hu people and the Zhao people got along well in Handan. ”

Qi Rong's eyes widened and he said in horror: "Zhao and Beihu live in harmony? ”

"This is Zhao Jun's work."

"How did Zhao Jun make Zhao and Hu people live in harmony."

"I'd like to know that too."

"To be able to use the Hu people for his own use, Master Zhao's father is the first person. When Zhao's father succeeded to the throne, he was only fifteen years old, but he broke the plan of the five parliamentary funerals, and he was a young hero. Memories of twenty years ago came to Mi Bazi's mind, "The first king and Zhang Yi both praised this young man, saying that he was an immortal king and would definitely dominate when he grew up. ”

Wei Ran said: "What the first king said is good! ”

"I haven't seen it for more than 20 years, and I have already heard of the achievements established by Master Zhao's father." Mi Bazi never thought that the words of the first king would come true, "Master Zhao's father ignored the eyes of the people of the world and promoted Hufu riding and shooting. His courage, strategy, heart, and insight cannot be compared with the princes. ”

"Yes! can use the Hu people for his own use, and Master Zhao's father is the first person. Wei Ran remembered the deeds of Master Zhao's father in the streets and alleys of Handan, Zhao State, and said: "Master Zhao's father broke the three Hu and expanded Hu Jiang, and his achievements far surpassed those of Qi Heng and Jin Wen. Master Zhao is really an amazing character. ”

Wei Ran was proud of himself, went to Handan, and actually respected Master Zhao's father. It is enough to see what a charming person Master Zhao is.

Mi Bazi felt uneasy in his heart and said, "Zhao State is the enemy of Qin State, that is terrible. ”

Wei Ran nodded and said, "Master Zhao is a terrible person. We can't be enemies of Zhao. Nor can Zhao join the princes to conquer Qin. ”

Mi Bazi said: "Tell me everything you know." ”

At that moment, Wei Ran told everything he saw and felt in Handan, as well as his understanding of Zhao Guo.

Mi Bazi asked: "If Zhao wants to join the princes to attack Qin, he will definitely not let Lou ease Zhao envoys into Qin." We are still friends with Zhao Guo. ”

Qi Rong asked a little confused: "Why can't I understand." ”

Mi Bazi said: "The name of Lou Slow has spread all over the princes. If Lou eases the news of Zhao's entry into Qin, it will spread. What about the princes of the Central Plains. ”

Gongzi Fu was a little confused and asked: "Although these two people came to Qin, they did not conclude an alliance with us. These two are of no use to us. ”

"These two are in the Qin State, and we can make a big fuss." Wei Ran said with a smile: "When the princes of the Central Plains see that the Zhao State sent people to the Qin State, they will be suspicious. What we said to the envoy sent by Zhao State, the princes of the Central Plains do not know. ”

Gongzi Fu instantly understood the meaning of the words and said with a smile: "I understand." We spread the news in a real way. The princes of the Central Plains are bound to be jealous of Zhao State, and they will not be able to sleep well. ”

"Exactly." Wei Ran replied: "It doesn't matter if Zhao Guo agrees to conclude an alliance with us or not. Zhao sent envoys into Qin, and we could make a big fuss. ”

King Qin smiled and said, "The princes of the Central Plains will also be afraid when they see us approaching the Zhao State. ”

Mi Bazi asked: "Lou and Zhao Envoy, why is there no trace of him." ”

Wei Ran explained: "The building is slow to enter Qin, the water and soil are not adapted, and I am resting at the official post. ”

Mi Bazi shouted: "Send the best doctor to the official post." ”

Wei Ran commanded: "Huh." ”

Lord Zhao's father and Lou Xuan lived in the official post. As soon as Wei Ran left, Lou Yan appeared in front of Master Zhao's father vigorously.

Master Zhao's father was shocked and said, "Lou slow, your condition is better." ”

Lou replied slowly: "Master, minister, I am not sick. ”

Master Zhao asked, "You are not sick, why are you pretending to be sick?" ”

"When we enter Qin, according to etiquette, we will go directly to the palace to meet the King of Qin." Lou said solemnly: "The minister is worried about the safety of the master father, so he must not pretend to be sick." ”

"You pretended to be sick for my safety."

"The master father enters the palace, if

How about being recognized? ”

"Lonely, although he has been fighting outside the Cyprus all year round. There was no communication with the princes. Lonely, I don't dare to guarantee that I will not be recognized. ”

"The purpose of the master's father entering Qin is to understand Hangu Pass and Qin's internal affairs." Lou slowly said again: "The master's goal has been achieved, it is better to..."

Master Zhao knew what he was going to express, and cut off: "Since you have come to Xianyang." Lonely, I also want to take a look at King Qin and Mi Bazi. ”

"It's too dangerous." Lou Fu objected: "I can't let the master father go. ”

"Lonely, it's all here. How could it not be King Qin and Mi Bazi. ”

"Why does the master father have to see King Qin and Mi Bazi."

"Whether Lone cooperates with the princes to attack Qin, these two people are the key."

"Minister, I don't understand."

"Mi Bazi can stand out from the humble status, and his courage, strategy, and means are very incomparable. The king of Qin was set up by a widow, and I also want to know if this person is as the Qi people say... Disloyalty, unkindness, unfilial piety, unrighteousness, and immorality. ”

"King Qin is really as Qi people say, what should I do."

"Heaven wants to destroy the Qin State. Lonely, the princes of Qin. ”

"The main father entered the palace and revealed his identity. The Qin people are not good for the master father, and I am the eternal sinner of the Zhao State. ”

"Lone believes that you will have a way for me to meet King Qin and Mi Bazi." Zhao Yong's eyes were sharp, and his tone was firm: "You have never disappointed me. This time, it won't let me down either. ”