"The original intention does not change, and swear to destroy Zhongshan", these eight words echoed in every corner of the hall and could not be dissipated for a long time.

Everyone listened to the king's heartfelt voice, and said in unison: "I am willing to serve the king and swear to destroy Zhongshan." ”

Zhao Yong looked at the Wenchen generals in the main hall, his eyes were sharp, and his confidence increased greatly. At this moment, Zhao Yong has a clear goal and a clear direction, and he has also constructed a blueprint for the world in his heart. Zhao Yong believed that in the near future, he would conquer Zhongshan, open up Hujiang, and make Hufu submit. He will not only be the monarch of the Zhao State, he will also become the overlord of the northern grasslands.

In the past 20 years of ups and downs, Zhao Yong has never been as confident as he is now. Zhao Yong believed that he would be the hero who would lead Zhao to a strong state. He believed that the Hu people in the north would submit to the Zhao State and be used by him. Even if Beihu doesn't listen to his edict, once Beihu hears his name, he will flee north to the desert and dare not go south to herd horses.

One day, he will be proud of the world, and the princes will not dare to compete. Zhongshan, Hudi, the world, the widow must have it.

At this time, a eunuch came and said, "Your Majesty, Sima Xiang of Zhongshan Kingdom asks to see you." ”

"Just in time." Zhao Yong's eyes radiated a dazzling light, "After the battle with Zhongshan." What has changed in the court of Zhongshan now, few people don't know. Sima Xi came to our country, and the widow just tested the reality of Zhongshan Kingdom. ”

Not long after, Sima Xi, the minister of Zhongshan, walked in and said, "Foreign minister, Sima Xi greets Zhao Jun." ”

Zhao Yong raised his hand and said, "Sima Xiang, there is no need to be polite. ”

Sima Xi thanked him: "Thank you Zhao Jun." ”

"Sima Xiang, let's meet again." Zhao Yong instructed the eunuchs beside him, "What are you doing standing there?" Don't hurry up and get a cushion for Sima Xiang. You want to be accused of neglecting the prime minister of another country. ”

The two eunuchs quickly brought a new mat and bowed down. Sima Xi saw that Zhao Jun was scolding the eunuchs for their mistakes on the surface, but he was actually referring to Sang and scolding Huai. Zhao Jun's words and deeds are not to welcome his arrival. Sima Xi stabilized his mind, smiled, saluted Zhao Jun, and knelt on the mat.

Zhao Yong was really surprised when he saw the other party's calm eyes, and asked, "What is Sima Xiang coming to my country for?" ”

Sima Xi replied: "Foreign minister, I am ordered by the king to send an envoy to your country in order to conclude an alliance. ”

Tian Buli asked aggressively: "Sima Xiang didn't come to conclude an alliance, I'm afraid he has other plans!" ”

Li Dui's eyes also had angry flames, and he asked in an unkind tone: "Sima Xiang came here this time to test the reality of our country!" ”

"Zhao Jun, misunderstanding, misunderstanding." Sima Xi's face was calm, and he explained very seriously: "The foreign minister really came by order of the king to conclude peace between the two countries. ”

"Could it be that we misunderstood Sima Xiang?" Fei Yi spread his hands and questioned: "We are on the south bank of the Hutuo River to conclude peace between the two countries. Sima Xiang, haven't you forgotten? ”

"The state of Zhao and the state of Zhongshan concluded peace on the south bank of the Hutuo River, and the foreign ministers were personally involved. The heroic posture of Zhao Jun and the ministers, and the ministers have also seen it personally. Naturally, the foreign ministers did not dare to forget the peace between the two countries. Sima Xi looked at Zhao Jun and said, "Foreign minister, this time I came to further consolidate the peace between the two countries. ”

"Maintaining peace requires sincerity." The look reflected in Zhao Yong's eyes seemed to penetrate Sima Xi's heart, "How sincere is Zhongshan Wang Zi for the peace of the two countries." ”

"My king is absolutely 100 percent sincere for the sake of peace between the two countries." Sima Xi still had a smile on his cheeks, "My king asked me to send an envoy to your country, first, to re-survey the territory of the two countries. The second is to secure compensation for your country's losses. ”

Tian Buli shouted: "King Zhongshan will have such kindness. This is unheard of. ”

There were also several ministers who were angry with the king of Zhongshan.

Sima was happy to see that Zhao Chen in the main hall was suspicious of Zhongshan's goodwill. In order to show the sincerity of Zhongshan Kingdom, he hurriedly took out a map of Kanyu from his arms, raised his head high, and greeted Zhao Jun, "This is the territory of the two countries newly demarcated by my king, please Zhao Jun take a look." ”

A eunuch saw Zhao Jun's envoy and made a gesture. The eunuch gave up his hand, and quickly stepped forward to take Sima Xi's Kanyu map, presented it to Zhao Jun, and bowed down. Zhao Yong took the Kanyu map, slowly unfolded it, looked at the territory range marked on the map, put away the Kanyu map and put it on the desk, and asked: "The widow wants Siyi, why is the territory marked on this map more than a hundred miles." ”

Sima Xi replied: "My king said that in order to show his sincerity, he specially divided a hundred li to your country. It is the king's intention to keep peace with your country. My king also hopes that your country can live in harmony with our country forever, and there will be no more troubles of war. ”

Zhao Yong saw that Sima Xi's face was calm, and he couldn't guess what the other party was thinking in his heart. How credible is the meaning of Sima Xi's words? Territory is the foundation of a country's survival, and it is also one of the criteria for judging whether a country is strong. Zhongshan Wang Zi gave Zhao a hundred miles of land, which surprised Zhao Guojun and his ministers. Everyone figured out in their hearts that the actions of Zhongshan Country would definitely hide evil intentions. But when he thought that Zhao Guo had gained a hundred miles of territory without a fight, he was really happy in his heart.

Zhao Yong didn't show his heart, and asked lightly: "The widow accepts the territory of a hundred miles, doesn't it prove to the princes that the widow relies on the national strength and bullies the Zhongshan country." This hundred miles of territory cannot be accepted by a widow. Zhongshan Wangzi's kindness is appreciated by the widow. ”

Hundred miles of territory, this is a piece of fat, anyone will be moved when they see it. At the beginning, in order to compete for the land of ten miles of Shancheng, the two countries fought in all directions, and there were countless casualties. Zhao Jun gained a hundred miles of territory without a fight, and he would never accept it. Not only did Sima Xi not know, but he also didn't understand what Zhao Jun was thinking, and even the courtiers of Zhao couldn't figure out why Zhao Jun refused.

Sima Xi pondered in his heart that if Zhao Jun refused to accept the hundred-mile territory, he would not be able to complete his mission. Zhao State attacked two-thirds of the territory of Zhongshan State, and Zhongshan Wang Zi fell into fear and became more suspicious. If Zhao Guo didn't want a hundred miles of territory, Zhongshan Wang Zi would be suspicious and speculate about Zhao Jun's intentions. Zhongshan Wang Zi would not believe that Zhao Jun really meant peace.

Sima Xi hurriedly said: "If Zhao Jun doesn't accept a hundred miles of territory, he is unwilling to keep peace with my country. ”

Zhao Yong replied: "The kindness of the King of Zhongshan is appreciated by the widows. The widow did not accept a hundred miles of territory, precisely for the peace of the two countries. ”

Sima Xi was a little confused when he heard this, and asked, "Zhao Jun, what does this mean?" Forgive me for being stupid and not understanding. ”

Zhao Yong smiled: "Sima Xiang doesn't understand, Zhongshan Wang Zi will understand." ”

Sima Xi said again: "If Zhao Jun doesn't accept a hundred miles of territory, I can't return to China to restore my life." Zhao Jun's move made the foreign minister more embarrassed. ”

Zhao Yong beckoned and looked at Sima Xi with kind eyes, "The widow is really good friends with Zhongshan Kingdom." A widow cannot ask for a hundred miles of territory. If the widow asks for it, does it not mean that the widow is insatiable? Sima Xiang, I don't want to be infamous by the widow! ”

No matter what Sima Xi said, Zhao Jun just refused to accept it, and compromised: "Zhao Jun, if you don't want to get a hundred miles of territory, the foreign ministers will not force it." ”

"It's really good that Sima Xiang can understand the original intention of the widow." Zhao Yong said sarcastically: "Sima Xiang won't blame the widow, let you be embarrassed!" ”

"How dare the foreign minister blame Zhao Jun." Sima Xi took out another roll of bamboo slips from his wide sleeves, "This is the gift list of my king's compensation to your country, Zhao Jun will not refuse it!" If Zhao Jun doesn't even accept the gift list, my king will blame the foreign ministers for doing things badly. ”

The eunuch stepped forward to take the bamboo slip and presented it to Zhao Jun.

After Zhao Yong saw it, he exclaimed: "King Zhongshan is so generous. ”

When Sima Xi heard this, he chuckled in his heart, and said in his heart: "Zhao Jun won't and don't want it!" ”

Sure enough, Zhao Yong's voice floated over, "The compensation given by the King of Zhongshan to the widow is doubled. Sima Xiang, what does this mean by King Zhongshan. How the widow doesn't understand. ”

Sima Xi hurriedly said: "My king compensates your country twice. It is enough to prove that my king sincerely wants to be friends with Zhao Guo. ”

Zhao Yongjiang still had the bamboo slip in his hand on the desk, his face sank, and he shouted: "The King of Zhongshan is generous, but he looks down on Zhao Guo." ”

Sima Xi was taken aback by Zhao Jun's actions and explained: "My king never meant this. ”

"That's what Zhongshan Wangzi means." Zhao Yong said angrily: "Zhongshan Wang Zi's move is to insult the widow and insult Zhao Guo. Although our country is not rich enough, it does not need any handouts. ”

Sima Xi saw that Zhao Jun was still kind and pleasant one second, and the next second he was angry. Sima likes to read countless people, and he knows that he can figure out the meaning of the king. At this moment, what Zhao Jun was thinking in his heart, he couldn't see through it at all. It is said that Zhao Jun's means of controlling the ministers are very good. Those who slipped around and voted for their favorites were all abandoned by Zhao Jun.

Zhao Jun uses his talents, regardless of whether the birth, status and identity of the talent are humble. Sima Xi couldn't guess what Zhao Jun was thinking, so he couldn't prescribe the right medicine, and hurriedly explained: "Zhao Jun, don't be angry. Please listen to the minister's explanation. My king gave double compensation to Zhao Guo, not to ridicule Zhao Guo, nor to insult Zhao Jun. My king wants to be friends with Zhao Jun sincerely. Please Zhao Jun, don't think too much. ”

"Zhongshan Wang Zi humiliated the widow so much, Sima Xiang actually said that it was to make friends with the widow." Zhao Yong shouted: "Sima Xiang, if someone gives you a slap in the face." Then the man relied on the support of the king of Zhongshan, and was willing to pay you compensation and reach a settlement. You negotiate a price with the other party, but the other party gives you three times the price, what will you think in your heart? ”

Sima Xi was shocked by Zhao Jun's words, and the man's blood surged, and he instantly said angrily: "I am a dignified man, how can I be insulted by the other party." Sima Xi is an eight-foot man, not only will he not accept the other party's compensation. I also want the other party to pay for his actions. How can personality be defiled by money and possessions? ”

"Zhongshan Wang Zi defiled the widow with money, Sima Xiang, what should the widow do." Zhao Yong saw that Sima Xi was angry, and asked: "Sima Xiang is a wise person, and he also asks for advice." ”

Sima Xi was so excited that he lost his words, so he hurriedly restrained the topic and said: "Zhao Jun, the foreign minister was too excited just now and said something very excessive. Zhao Jun's reputation for generosity and generosity spread all over the princes. The foreign minister lost his words, Zhao Jun should not go to his heart. ”

"Sima Xiang, what you said is not too much at all." Zhao Yongcai didn't want to give up, and said in a calm tone: "Soldiers can be killed, but not humiliated." The big husband is not even more affected by the food that comes from the mouth. Zhongshan Wang Zi defiled the widow so much, how should the widow be. ”

Sima Xi also regretted saying something that he shouldn't have said in a hurry, and in order to save his words, he hurriedly said: "Foreign minister, I was tired from the journey and was delirious, so I said the wrong thing. Zhao Jun can allow the minister to go back to the official post to rest for a while. ”

Zhao Jun was not pressing too hard, and replied: "Sima Xiang came from afar, and he worked hard. The widow arranges a banquet in the evening to catch the wind and wash the dust for you. ”

"Thank you, Your Excellency." Sima Xi saluted and said, "The foreign minister takes his leave." ”

Sima Xi walked out of the main hall in a hurry. Li Dui asked, "Your Majesty, the King of Zhongshan has given a hundred miles of land. We didn't waste a single soldier to get the territory of Zhongshan Kingdom. The minister didn't understand, why the king didn't want it. ”

Several more ministers echoed Li Dui's remarks.

Zhao Yong rubbed his tired eyes and laughed at himself: "Maybe it's a widow who is confused." The king of Zhongshan chose not to give away a hundred miles of territory. ”

Fei Yi replied: "The king is not confused, but the minister is confused." ”

Tian Buli also said: "Xiangbang is right, but the minister is confused." ”

Zhao Yong saw that he couldn't hide from Feiyi, Tian Buli and others, so he was not angry and arrogant, "The widow doesn't want the territory of Zhongshan Baili." What the widow wants is the territory of the entire Zhongshan country. ”