When Prince Chu heard that his father was going to send him to Qi as a hostage, he was furious. The memory he held hostage in the Qin State was a memory he wanted to erase, but he couldn't erase it. The prince of Chu was naturally reluctant to go to another country as a hostage again. So, the prince of Chu came to the harem to meet the queen of Chu.

Prince Chu came to the harem angrily and scolded: "You all retreat." ”

When the palace maid and the eunuch saw the prince speak, they bowed and saluted, trembling and quickly retreated.

When Queen Chu saw that her son was angry, she asked kindly, "Who provoked you, Wu'er, and had such a big temper." ”

The prince of Chu complained: "Queen Mother, my father wants to send me to the Qi country as a hostage. ”

When Queen Chu saw her son lose his temper over this matter, she smiled and said, "I thought something was wrong?" ”

"Queen Mother, it is humiliating to go to another country as a hostage." When Prince Chu saw that his mother said so lightly, he hurriedly said: "Although I am the prince, I will suffer humiliation when I go to another country as a hostage. The child was sent to the Qin State as a hostage and almost lost his life. Child, I don't want to go to Qi as a hostage. ”

Queen Chu said calmly: "The country of Qi is a big country in the east and a state of etiquette. How can it be compared to the barbaric Qin State. ”

Prince Chu's eyes were frightened, and his tone trembled: "I am like this in the Qin State, and I will be like this when I go to the Qi State." The State of Qin is my nightmare, and the State of Qi will also be my nightmare. After the mother, the child was reluctant to go to the Qi country. ”

"Sending you to the country of Qi as a hostage is not only the intention of your father, but also the meaning of the minister of civil and military affairs. The queen mother can't be the master. If you don't want to go, you have to go. Queen Chu stopped, looked at the prince of Chu, and said earnestly: "Today's Chu country has enemies on all sides. Your father sent you to the Kingdom of Qi as a last resort. ”

When Prince Chu heard this, he sneered, his smile was so hideous and terrifying, "Father is the king of a country high above. The state of Chu is decided by his father. Father will be forced to do so. ”

The queen of Chu saw that the child was too prejudiced against the king of Chu, and hurriedly said: "Child, you have to believe that your father loves you." ”

"Father loves me?" This seems to be the biggest joke that Prince Chu has ever heard, "Father loves his throne and loves his country." If my father does not spare the life of his child, how can he love me? ”

Queen Chu shouted: "You don't want to talk nonsense. ”

"Am I talking nonsense?" Prince Chu's eyes were full of hatred, and his tone was cold, "Since I was a child, my father didn't like me at all. What he liked was the son of the enchantress. ”

Queen Chu didn't know that the king of Chu liked to be the daughter of Zheng Guo. If it weren't for the fact that Prince Chu didn't make a mistake, plus Chu Chen's support. The position of the crown prince of her child may already belong to the son of Zheng Nu. The king of Chu has always had a deep prejudice against her and the child. The rebellious words of the prince of Chu reached the ears of the king of Chu. Not only could she not keep her position as queen, but even the status of the crown prince of Chu was in danger.

When the queen of Chu saw the child complaining, she comforted: "These disrespectful words, you can just say them to the queen mother." Don't talk nonsense, beware of causing disaster. ”

"My father doesn't like me at all." Prince Chu's hatred grew, "Sending the prince to another country as a hostage has existed since ancient times." He had heard of the precedent of princes sending princes to envoys to other countries as hostages. ”

Queen Chu was silent.

"Queen Mother, do you really think that I was sent to the Qi Kingdom, and I can come back?" The prince of Chu deliberately stopped, and said, "If the child is far away from Yingdu and Chu State, he will be far away from the power center of Chu State." In the state of Chu, the child is still the prince, and in the state of Qi, he is a hostage to be slaughtered. Once, Qi and Chu fought each other. The Qi Kingdom will sacrifice the flag with the blood of the child. ”

When the prince of Chu saw his mother, he listened to what he said, and further said: "Even if the king of Qi treats me well, once there is a change in the state of Chu, the child will not be able to know about it at the first time. The child or the future king of Chu? ”

When Queen Chu heard this, her face turned pale for a while.

The king of Chu was over fifty years old and in poor health. If the king of Chu dies, he will be a child who is far away in the country of Qi. How can he return safely and inherit the throne? She is not the only one who covets the position of the crown prince and the king of Chu. Queen Chu calmed down, weighed it carefully, her expression changed greatly, and she thought, 'Could it be that someone really calculates their mother and son.' On the surface, these people sent the child to the Qi country as a hostage, but in fact, they were to depose the child as the crown prince and prepare for the establishment of another prince. ’

Queen Chu looked at the child's helpless expression and suddenly panicked. The more she thought about it, the more scared she became.

"Qi and Chu have been fighting each other for a long time, and if the child goes to the country of Qi, won't he be sent to death." Prince Chu's tone was sad, "I hate you after the queen mother, and I hate my father even more." ”

Queen Chu was silent for a long time, and Fang said: "The news of your envoy to Qi is known to the subjects. Unless your father changes the decree, it is imperative to let you go to the Qi country as a hostage. ”

When Prince Chu saw that his mother was moved by him, he hurriedly said: "My father has always listened to my mother's words. The queen mother persuaded her father that he would not let me go to the Qi Kingdom. ”

Queen Chu sighed: "Since Zheng Nu came to Chu State. Your father's thoughts are no longer in mine. ”

"The queen mother can gather the ministers, especially Zhao Ju and Qu Yuan."

"The idea of letting you send an envoy to the Qi State as a hostage was done by the two of them."

"The Queen Mother... What do you say..."Prince Chu was stunned and said: "It was the two of them who sent the envoy to the Qi State. ”

Queen Chu nodded, feeling helpless.

When Prince Chu saw his mother's expression, he knew that he was tossing no matter what. None of them can change the tragic fate of his envoy to the Qi country. Prince Chu lost his soul and walked out of the hall step by step, sneering: "Father is always self-righteous, how have you ever considered my feelings. For as long as I can remember, I have done whatever he says. I never dared to say a word. ”

The queen of Chu saw the child's loveless expression and walked out of the palace gate. Her heart was full of pain. But she could not sway the opinions of the king of Chu and the courtiers. All she could do was pray to the Great Priest to keep the child safe.

The king of Chu summoned the prince of Chu into the palace to discuss the matter of sending an envoy to the state of Qi as a hostage.

Prince Chu raised his head and asked, "Father, have you ever loved a child?" ”

The king of Chu didn't expect the child to say such a thing, and he didn't know how to respond for a while.

"How can a father love a child?" Prince Chu put this sentence in his heart and bowed, "The child is willing to send an envoy to the Qi country." ”

The king of Chu thought that the child would oppose the envoy to the state of Qi. However, he saw that the child was unusual. The king of Chu never thought that the child would send an envoy to the Qi country, and he would not have any objections. King Chu not only felt that his child had grown up, but also felt that the distance between himself and the child was also much more estranged, and he even felt that the child's eyes exuded a strong hatred.

In fact, Prince Chu knew in his heart that it was useless to say more, and in the end he still had to go to Qi as a hostage. Rather than being ridiculed by these people, it is better to go along with it. At this moment, he no longer had any illusions and expectations about the King of Chu. His heart is dead.

Three days later, the prince of Chu followed Qu Yuan and others, as well as a hundred chariots, to the state of Qi. Everyone walked out of Yingdu, and the convoy ordered by Prince Chu to stop. Prince Chu stood in the car and took one last look, Yingdu, who gave birth to him and raised him. After a long time, Prince Chu closed his eyes deeply, and he thought to himself: "After this time, when will I be able to return." ”

Qu Yuan said: "Prince, it's not too early, it's time to leave." ”

Prince Chu waved his hand sadly, and once again embarked on the road to other countries as hostages. After this is gone, what awaits him.

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The news that the prince of Chu had entered Qi as a hostage reached Xianyang, Qin State. The monarchs and ministers of the Qin State were in turmoil.

The split between Qi and Chu would be of great benefit to the Qin State. Qi and Chu made good friends and formed an alliance. This is not commendable news for the Qin State.

In order to attack the Chu State, King Qin Hui divided Qi and Chu, and used Zhang Yi to defraud the Chu State, which took a lot of energy. Qi and Chu were at odds, so that Qin could unscrupulously go south to attack Chu, break through Danyang, and kill dozens of generals such as Chu general Qu Lu, as well as 82,000 Chu troops, and occupy Hanzhong County.

King Ji of Qin first allied with the state of Chu and became the state of Kundi. Later, he married the Chu girl as the queen. It is to divide the alliance of Chu, Zhao and Chu and Qi and isolate the state of Chu. Qin took advantage of the time when Qi, Han, and Wei Chuisha broke through Chu, broke through the Chongqiu of Chu, captured Shangyong, and killed Chu general Jing Que and tens of thousands of Chu army soldiers.

If Qi and Chu had good relations, it would be unfavorable to Qin.

The monarchs and ministers of the Qin State did not expect that the King of Chu would send the crown prince to the Qi State as a hostage in order to form an alliance with the Qi State. There was no way for the monarchs and ministers of the Qin State to break up the alliance of Qi and Chu. The monarchs and ministers of the Qin State were also helpless in the face of the actions of the Chu State, and they did not know how to deal with it.

Wei Ran sighed and said, "Zhang Yi is reincarnated, there will definitely be a way to break the alliance between Qi and Chu." ”

The old minister of Qin also said: "Yes! If Zhang Yi is here, how can Qi and Chu be good. ”

Although Qin Wangji didn't know who Zhang Yi was, he had never seen Zhang Yi's true face. But Zhang Yi's contribution to the Qin State was once heard by Qin Wangji. When Qin Hui was king, Wen Youying and Zhang Yi; Wu has Yinghua, Shu Changcao, Sima Cuo, Wei Zhang and others. If there is anyone who has the greatest influence on King Qin Hui, in addition to Ying's illness, it is Zhang Yi.

Qin people often say that Qin has a good illness and Zhang Yi, but he can settle the world.

Although Zhang Yi damaged the mother country of Wei, it also harmed the vassal states. But he was loyal to King Qin Hui and had no second thoughts. What a pity! The brilliant characters of that era were only short-lived.

When Qin Wangji heard the word Zhang Yi, he suddenly thought of a person in the depths of his mind. His uncle was ill.

Ying Ji is the son of Qin Xiaogong and the half-brother of King Qin Hui. The Qin people called him a wise man.

When Yingjian was the king of Qin Hui, he fought in the south and the north, breaking the three Jins, attacking Chu, and dominating Qi. His fame had already been made known to the princes.

During the reign of King Wu of Qin, he was on the right side. However, after the death of King Wu of Qin, the state of Qin fell into the rebellion of Ji Jun. Not only did Ying Ji fail to quell the rebellion, but instead saw his brother and heirs killing each other. Mi Bazi slaughtered the Ying family, and he couldn't do anything. Ying Jian watched the great rivers and mountains of the Qin State fall into turmoil. But he couldn't help the world, and fell into deep self-blame.

With the support of Yan and Zhao, Qin Wangji returned to Qin to inherit the throne.

Qin Wangji succeeded to the throne, and the position of Qin Xiang has been undecided. The reason for this is precisely because of the disease. On military merits, qualifications, connections and prestige, who can do it. Mi Bazi and others, although they gave Ying Ji the title of Yan Jun, won the hearts of the people. At the same time, he is afraid of Yingji's prestige, and he will not be reused.

Ji Jun's rebellion also made Ying Ji look down on life.

Ying Ji took the initiative to ask for orders to guard the spirits of the ancestors, but asked about the political affairs of the Qin State. When Mi Bazi and the others heard this, they were naturally overjoyed and decisively agreed to Yingji's request. Although Yingji is not in the DPRK, his influence is still there.

The poor generation of heroic heroes will end up in such a field in their later years.

Qin Wangji came to the royal tomb, dismissed the soldiers around him, and went to the place where Yingji lived.

Qin Wangji walked forward for a while, and the white-haired and haggard old man who appeared in front of him was difficult to reminisce that he was the man of the hour who fought in the south and the north in the era of King Qin Hui and King Qin Wu, competing with the princes and fame the Qin State and the princes. In the blink of an eye, the man of the moment who once fought on the battlefield was gray-haired, and he could no longer see his heroic look.

It's really years, it's a little inadvocable, urging people to get old!

Qin Wangji stepped forward and saluted: "Ji'er, meet your uncle." ”

Ying Ji didn't seem to hear what the other party said, just looked at the person in front of him.

Qin Wangji lowered his body and said, "Ji'er, please see my uncle." ”

Ying Ji looked at the person in front of him and asked, "You are Ji'er." ”

Qin Wangji nodded and said, "Exactly." ”

"I remember that when Ji'er was so tall, he was sent to a land of bitter cold for thousands of miles, Yan Kingdom." Ying Ji recalled the past, was full of emotion, and gestured with his hand: "I never thought that Ji'er would become the king of King Qin." ”

"Ji'er was able to become the king of Qin, all of which were the work of Zhao Jun and King Yan." Qin Wangji said again: "Ji'er has always wanted to come to see her uncle, but her uncle always avoids guests. ”

"Qin's civil turmoil, I have an unshirkable responsibility. How can you have face and stand in a high temple. Ying Ji asked: "The Qin State is not afraid of the princes in the battlefield. However, the three-year-long turmoil hurt the vitality and shook the country's foundation. Ji'er governed the Qin State very well. Your father and brother should be relieved that they have spirits in heaven. ”

Qin Wangji said ashamedly: "Ji'er has many deficiencies in governing the country, and he needs more guidance from his uncle." ”

Yingji asked, "I don't know what Ji'er came to me for." ”

Qin Wangji begged for advice: "Please uncle help me." ”

Ying Ji shook his head and said, "I'm already a bad old man, and it's your young man's business to fight on the battlefield." It is enough for me to be able to enjoy my old age again. ”

Qin Wangji didn't know much about this uncle's temperament, but he still didn't dare to order him as the king of Qin, and said in a humble tone: "Ji'er, I have confusion in my heart, please ask my uncle for advice." ”

Ying Ji asked: "King Qin doesn't have to be stubborn, if you have any doubts, just say it." ”

Qin Wangji saw that his uncle intended to advise, and hurriedly said: "Uncle, I am over twenty years old, but I can't be in power. The government is from the mother, which is really a humiliation for men. How can I be pro-government and be a real King of Qin. ”

"Ji'er, if you want to be pro-government, this is a good thing. But your mother is powerful, and she won't let you take charge of the government. Seeing Qin Wangji's immature face, Ying Ji showed Chu's unwillingness, and earnestly admonished: "Ji'er, when your wings are not yet full, you must not conflict with your mother. Your mother's means, I don't say you know. ”

Qin Wangji swallowed a mouthful of saliva and asked, "Uncle, is my queen mother really ruthless?" ”

"Empress Hui was executed, Empress Wu was expelled, and your brother died tragically, these are from your mother's hands." Ying Ji sneered: "What kind of person is she, do you want me to say it?" ”

Qin Wangji defended: "Mother often said that the throne was cold. Those who sit on the throne are destined to shed rivers of blood. ”

"Where did the fallacy come from?" Ying Ji glared at him, "Your father succeeded to the throne, and He once killed his brother." Your brother succeeded to the throne, did he ever kill his brother and brother? ”

"This..."Qin Wangji couldn't answer. Father and brother succeeded to the throne, and He once slaughtered his brother.

"This vicious woman slaughtered my descendants with the surname Ying, but she still ... Oh, yes! Why didn't I do it in the first place..."Yingji said miserably: "Ji'er, if you want to be king, you can't go to the opposite side of your mother. Your mother, there is no affection. If you take a wrong step, she will not be merciful to you. ”

Qin Wangji was a little scared, "Uncle, what should I do." ”

Ying Ji said lightly: "Send you two words... Forbear. ”

These two words made Qin Wangji think of Yan Yihou and Yan Wangzhi.

Qin Wangji calmed down and asked, "The king of Chu sent the crown prince to the Qi country as a hostage, uncle, can there be a way to crack it." ”

"What's so difficult about this" Ying Ji said lightly: "The king of Chu can send someone to the Qi country as a hostage, and you can also send someone to the Qi country." ”

Qin Wangji comprehended, suddenly brightened, and pursed his lips and said, "Uncle is right. The king of Chu sent the crown prince to the state of Qi. I can also send someone to the country of Qi as a hostage. First, to eliminate the people who threaten me, and second, to establish my prestige and strengthen my position. ”

Ying Ji didn't say anything, Qin Wangji understood the essence of his words, and said with a smile: "King Qin wants to suppress your mother's power, and his own strength can't do it, why don't you ask Tian Wen, the son of Tian Poppy, the prime minister of Qi, to be the prime minister." ”

Qin Wangji's eyes were bright, "I invite Qi people to be the prime minister." can not only use the Qi people to suppress the power of the mother, but also befriend the Qi country and divide Qi and Chu. ”

Qin Wangji wanted to say something, but Ying Ji fell asleep.

Qin Wangji got what he wanted and bowed and retired.

Ying Ji closed his eyes and said: "Ji'er, after I die, bury me in the east of Zhangtai in the south of Weishui." ”

Qin Wangji asked, "After my uncle dies, he should be buried in the royal tomb." ”

"I did not prevent my brother's heir, the tragedy of the slaughter, how to face your father. How can a man like me be buried in a king's tomb? Ying Ji's expression was sad, "A hundred years later, there will be the palace of the Son of Heaven with me as my companion." This is where I belong. ”