Three days later, Zhao and Zhongshan exchanged documents. Zhao Yong did not mention Yin Ji and Jiang Ji, as well as the marriage. Sima Xi also chose to avoid answering. The two countries exchanged documents at Congtai Palace and re-concluded the alliance. Wang Zi of Zhongshan was willing to give more than 100 miles of territory and double the compensation, but Zhao Yong did not accept it. After another three days, Sima Xi came to Congtai Palace to bid farewell to Zhao Jun and return to China, "Zhao Jun, the foreign minister is about to return to China." I don't know what Zhao Jun wants me to say to my king. ”

Zhao Yong pursed his lips, smiled, and said meaningfully: "Say hello to the King of Zhongshan on my behalf." ”

"Say hello." Sima Xi was puzzled, but asked calmly, "What else does Zhao Jun have to say?" ”

Zhao Yong said with some embarrassment: "If the widow is lucky enough to be able to watch the singing and dancing of the two concubines of the King of Zhongshan, there will be no regrets in this life." ”

A fleeting smile welled up on Sima Xi's cheeks, and it turned out that Zhao Jun was still thinking about the beauty of Zhongshan in his heart. Since ancient times, heroes have not been able to pass the level of beauty. Sima Xi thought that he had successfully involved Zhao Jun in the battle of the harem of Zhongshan Kingdom, and he felt indescribably happy in his heart.

Zhao Yong saw that Sima Xi's cheeks did not rise and fall too much, and said, "Sima Xiang, welcome to come to Handan, Zhao State." ”

Sima Xi tasted the deep meaning of this sentence. Zhao Jun said this to identify him. In this way, with Zhao Jun's support and help, no one can shake his position in Zhongshan Kingdom. Sima Xi hid the joy in his heart and replied calmly: "Zhao Jun, the foreign minister is leaving." ”

Zhao Jun has already said whether Sima Xiang should make a corresponding statement. However, Sima Xi said these six words with a calm face, which surprised Zhao Guojun's ministers. Zhao Jun also understood that Sima Xi was not a person who could be recruited by giving grace. In Zhao Jun's eyes, Sima Xi is also a powerful opponent. The matter has come to this point, it is useless to say more, Zhao Yong raised his hand and said: "Sima Xiang, go all the way." ”

Sima Xi saluted, turned around and left the main hall.

Tian Buli shouted: "The king signaled to win over Sima Xi, this old boy is too ignorant of lifting. ”

Li Dui also said: "The king intends to give grace to Sima Xi, but this guy is indifferent. It's so hateful. ”

Fei Yi asked with a soft expression, "Your Majesty, have we succeeded?" ”

When Tian Buli, Li Dui and others heard this, their eyes met Zhao Jun. They don't understand what Fei Yi means by saying this.

Facing everyone's puzzled looks, the corners of Zhao Jun's lips hooked up a smile, "Sima Xi is a smart person, and some words are meaningless if they are broken." Sima Xi is a famous general, after Sima Chou. For the sake of his father's honor and dignity, he certainly can't show his heart in a big way. For the sake of the power in his hands, he would not betray the interests of Zhongshan Kingdom, and sincerely confide in the widow. But the widow believes that Sima Xi must stand with us in order to protect his rights and status. ”

Tian Buli shouted: "Sima Xi didn't say anything. How does the king think that he will choose to stand with us. ”

"Rights are a terrible thing. It can change people's hearts. Zhao Yong's eyes were firm, "If the outnumbered people stop the army and stop the army, they will not cause chaos in Zhongshan Kingdom, and Zhongshan Country will inevitably have nothing to do." When Zhongshan was in turmoil, it was the day we sent our troops. ”

Sima Xi walked out of Handan, Zhao State, and ordered someone to stop the carriage. Standing on the carriage, witness the majestic and magnificent Handan city of Zhao State. Seeing his father's sad face, Sima Ziqi asked, "Sima Xiang, why are you so sad?" ”

Sima Xi calmed his mind and replied: "Zhao Jun is an immortal monarch, and he is assisted by virtuous ministers, famous ministers, and good generals. The momentum of the Zhao country is vigorous and thriving. Today's Zhao is no longer the Zhao country we are familiar with. Nakayama has met a real opponent. ”

After Sima Xi finished speaking, he didn't want to say more, returned to the car, and raised his voice: "Let's go!" ”

Sima Ziqi said sharply: "Let's go." ”

Jiang Ji and Yin Ji are the two beautiful women next to Wang Zi of Zhongshan. These two people have the beauty of the country and the city, and they are fascinated by the king of Zhongshan. The spring night is bitter and short, and the day is high, and the king does not rise early from then on. Sima Xi has been thinking about how to make the Sima family's status in Zhongshan not shaken by anyone, nor threatened by anyone. If he wants to protect his rights and status, he must choose one of the two people, Jiang Ji and Yin Ji. Yin Ji's birth is not as noble as Jiang Ji. In terms of competing for favor, Jiang Ji's strength is even better.

Sima Xi chose to support Jiang Ji. The forces behind Jiang Ji will definitely think that they are stammering with Sima Xi and currying favor with her. Jiang Ji heard countless praises, and naturally he would not take Sima Xi to heart. will not be really friendly with Sima Xi. Although Yin Ji's status is low, she is also in a disadvantageous situation. It seems that he can't compete with Jiang Ji for the queen's position, but Sima Xi helps. The queen's throne is not easy to determine who will end up in the end.

After Sima Xi weighed the pros and cons, he decided to support Yin Ji as the queen. First, when Yin Ji became queen, she would definitely thank Sima Xi for his help and form an alliance with him to ensure that the position of the Sima family would not be shaken by anyone. Second, Sima Xi's reversal of the situation is enough to prove his talent.

On this day, Sima Xi was resting at the official post. Suddenly, Sima Ziqi walked in and said in a low voice, "Father, there is a distinguished guest who wants to see you." ”

Sima Xi saw the child's expression and the speed of his speech, and the identity of the person who came must be noble, and asked, "Who is he?" ”

Sima Ziqi said something in Sima Xi's ear. I saw Sima Xi exclaimed: "Why is he here?" ”

Sima Ziqi stepped back and asked, "Father, do you see it, or don't you see it?" ”

"Since he took the initiative to come, how can I not see him."

Not long after, Sima Ziqi introduced a man wearing a hat. Sima Xi said humbly: "Sima Xi, meet Yin Guozhang." ”

Yin Guozhang lifted off the hat and stepped forward to help each other and said, "Why should Sima Xiang be polite." ”

"Yin Guozhang, please take a seat."

"Sima Xiang, please."

Sima Xi gave a look, Sima Ziqi understood, saluted out, and closed the door. Sima Xi and Yin Guozhang simply shushed the cold and asked for warmth. Sima Xi asked, "Isn't Guozhang in Lingshou?" How did it come here? ”

Yin Guozhang's eyes dodged, and he replied vaguely: "I am here to purchase the fabrics that the palace wants." Suddenly, Sima Xiang sent an envoy to return from Zhao Guo and came to visit. ”

"Guozhang has worked hard." Sima Xi naturally knew that the other party was lying, but he didn't want to break it, "The national master came to visit late at night, not just to see me!" ”

"Don't hide it from Sima Xiang, I came here this time to ask for something." Yin Guozhang bowed, "Please help Sima Xiang." ”

"Guozhang, don't be polite." Sima Xi lowered his body and said, "What does the national abbot have to do with Sima Xi's service." ”

Yin Guozhang replied categorically: "Please Sima help my daughter as the queen." ”

When Sima Xi heard this, a black cloud appeared on his face, and he was embarrassed: "Guozhang, who is the queen is the king's final say." I was very embarrassed by my request. ”

"Sima Xiang's talent, no one in Zhongshan knows it. As long as Sima Xiang wants to do something, there is nothing that cannot be done. Yin Guozhang complimented a few words, and said: "Sima Xiangruo helped my daughter as the queen." In this life, we will not forget Sima Xiang's kindness. If there is anything to do with Sima Xiang in the future, just command. We will definitely serve Sima Xiang. ”

"Guozhang is serious. It's not about service, it's just about helping each other. Sima Xi asked: "Guozhang, do you know that the most respected person by the king today, except for your daughter, is Jiang Ji." Jiang Ji is powerful and has a deep background. We want to support your daughter and defeat Jiang Ji, which is not an easy task. ”

"Of course I know." Yin Guozhang hurriedly said: "Please also ask Sima Xiang to help." ”

Sima Xi pondered for a moment and asked, "Jiang Ji and your daughter are both vying for the back seat. If your daughter wins, you won't have to worry about eating and drinking for the rest of your life. If your daughter fails, her life will be lost. As things stand, your daughter's chances of winning are slim. Guozhang, with your current status, you don't have to take any risks. ”

"The little girl and Jiang Ji are fighting each other, and they are already like fire and water." Yin Guozhang said, "So far, we have no way out. If Jiang Ji is the queen, there will be no place for us to stand. Therefore, fighting for the first time is not only to disobey the mandate of heaven, but also to save a small life. We don't fight, and Jiang Ji won't let us go. ”

"Guozhang is right." Sima Xi empathized, "In the world of great contention, if you don't have the right, you will be trampled by others." Only by not believing in the destiny of heaven and fighting with heaven can we survive in the world. This is true for large and small countries. The same is true for everyone and small families. If you want to change your fate, no one can help you except with your own hands. ”

Seeing that Sima Xi's words were loose, the abbot of the Yin Kingdom also understood the meaning of the other party's words, and said in a humble tone: "Sima Xiangruo helped my daughter become the queen." In this life, I will not forget the grace of Sima's help. On the other day, he is willing to share the glory with Sima. ”

"Sima Xi is willing to contribute to the national zhang and help Yin Ji to be the queen." Sima Xi finally made up his mind and expressed his attitude, "Whether the little girl can become the queen depends on whether the little girl can listen to my arrangement." ”

"Everything is up to Sima Xiang." Seeing that it was not early, Yin Guozhang was afraid of revealing his whereabouts, so he hurriedly said: "It's not too early, Sima Xiang should rest early." ”

Sima Xi got up to send him off, "Guozhang go slowly." ”

After Yin Guozhang left, Sima Ziqi walked in and asked, "I heard the conversation between my father and Yin Guozhang. Father, Jiang Ji's power and background are something we can't offend. Many ministers don't want to get involved in the harem dispute, why did their father take the initiative to get involved. ”

Sima Xi saw that the child was looking at him with an uneven face, and replied: "In the dispute between Jiang Ji and Yin Ji, choose one of the two, and you must always choose one." If we don't choose one, we will offend two. If Jiang Ji and Yin Ji reach an alliance, they will speak ill of the Sima family in front of the king. Our Sima family has no one to help in the harem, and they can still gain a foothold in Zhongshan Kingdom. ”

Sima Ziqi said: "If my father really wants to choose, he should choose Jiang Ji." ”

"Jiang Ji is mean and unkind, we helped her. If we have something, she will help us. Sima Xi said lightly: "Yin Ji is weak, but she knows how to be grateful." We have helped her today, and she will be grateful for the kindness of the Sima family. They will be friends with us in the future. Although Yin Ji is weak, it is not a difficult thing for the king to make her queen. ”

Sima Ziqi saw that his father was in his chest, and said busily: "Father already has a plan. ”

Sima Xi replied: "Whoever can make Yin Ji the queen is naturally the king." Whoever can make the king make up his mind to establish Yin Ji as the queen, it is naturally Zhao Jun. The king has two concubines, and the princes of the world envy him. If Zhao Jun wanted Wang Shang Meiji, wouldn't Wang Shang be afraid in his heart. ”

"Father, the child does not understand. How could Zhao Jun get involved in the battle for my country's harem. ”

"Zhao Jun has already been involved." The corner of Sima Xi's lips showed a wicked smile, "When I was in Handan, Zhao Jun had become a chess piece in my hands and was involved in the dispute in my country's harem. With Zhao Jun's help, the king will naturally be at our mercy. ”

Two days later, Sima Xi's brigade had just stepped into Lingshou and had not yet arrived at the palace. When a eunuch saw Sima Xi's convoy, he stepped forward and said, "Sima Xiang, the king has been waiting for you for a long time. ”

Sima Xi returned the salute and said, "Please lead the way." ”

After a short time, Sima Xi followed the eunuch to the outside of the king's palace. The eunuch shouted: "Sima Xiang has returned to China." ”

One voice after another came out.

Sima Xi accompanied the voices of everyone and stepped into Zhongshan Palace. When Wang Zi of Zhongshan saw it, he sat unsteadily and asked, "Sima Xiang, this time I am going to envoy Zhao Guo." can find a good way to weaken the Zhao State and strengthen the Zhongshan State. ”

Sima Xi replied: "Your Majesty, the minister does not fail in his mission. found a good way to weaken the Zhao State and strengthen the Zhongshan State. ”

Zhongshan Wang Zixi said: "What a good plan, come to the widow quickly." ”

Sima Xi said: "Qin Huan founded the country, and the radius is less than fifty miles. King Ping of Zhou moved east and gave the land of Wangji of Zhou, west of Qishan, to Qin Huan. However, the land of Zhou Wangji was controlled by Rongyi, and although Qin had the name of its land, it did not have the ability to control its land. ”

Zhongshan Wang Zi didn't have the patience to listen to this, and shouted: "Sima Xi, the widow doesn't want to listen to these useless things. ”

Sima Xi saw that the king was anxious, and said concisely: "The Qin State once used fine wine, food and beauties to fall into the king's ambition. The state of Qin was able to develop and grow. The minister believes that we should follow the example of the Qin state. Send wine, food and beauties to Zhao to confuse Zhao Jun's mind. Zhao Jun indulged in Gentle Township, so he had no intention of being in charge, let alone attacking our country. ”

Zhongshan Wang Zi thought about it, felt that this plan was very clever, and clapped his hands and said, "This is a good idea." We will use the methods of the Qin State to deal with Rong Di and deal with the Zhao State. The country of Zhao is weak, and our country is strong. In other days, the situation will be reversed, and the widow will be able to break through Handan and take revenge. ”

The left envoy Ji Xin said: "Your Majesty, Zhao Jun is not the king of Rongdi, nor is he a lustful person. I am afraid that it will be difficult for us to succeed in this strategy. ”

Zhongshan Wang Zi was splashed with a basin of cold water by Ji Xin, and the passion he had just had was extinguished instantly, and he shouted: "Don't we have a good strategy to weaken the Zhao State and strengthen the Zhongshan Kingdom?" ”

"The king will be angry." Sima Xi replied: "Zhao Jun is a monarch, but he is also a man. Since ancient times, heroes and heroes have loved beauties. Zhao Jun is not a virtuous monarch, he is so beautiful. We will deal with Zhao Jun with the strategy of beauty, and we will succeed. ”

Zhongshan Wang Zi asked, "Why is Sima Xiang so sure he will succeed." ”

Sima Xi said: "The minister learned that there is a beautiful woman named Meng Yao beside Zhao Jun. Zhao Jun once did not leave the palace for three years because of Meng Yao, and he was not in charge. ”

Zhongshan Wang Zi questioned: "This matter is serious. ”

"Zhao Jun didn't leave the palace for three years because of the beauty Meng Yao, and everyone knows about it."

"It's not that the widow doesn't believe what Sima Xiang said." Zhongshan Wang Zi said again: "Zhao Jun didn't give the widow a few years, and sent troops to attack me, what should I do." ”

Sima Xi took out a bamboo slip from his big sleeve and said sharply: "Zhao Jun doesn't want the king's extra hundred miles of territory, nor does he want the king's double compensation. It is enough to prove that Zhao Jun really wants to be friends with my country. Now, Zhao Jun's eyes are in the Central Plains. The minister concluded that Zhao would not attack us in a short period of time. ”

"Quickly bring the national letter to the widow and look at it." Zhongshan Wang Zi read the national letter and said with great joy: "Sima Xi, this time you sent an envoy to Zhao State, and you have made great contributions, and the widow has been rewarded." ”

Zhang Deng asked: "Your Majesty, the princes of the Central Plains advocate marriage and maintain peace. It's better for us to use friendship to send beauties to Zhao Guo to mess with Zhao Jun's mind. ”

Seeing that there was a strategy to weaken Zhao Guo, Wang Zi of Zhongshan said happily: "Who should the widow marry." ”

Gongzi Shang replied, "We will choose beautiful people from the clan. ”

Sima Xi replied tremblingly: "Your Majesty, when the minister left Handan, Zhao Jun said a word to the minister. ”

Zhongshan Wang Zi didn't have an idea of the other party's change, and hurriedly said: "What words." ”

"Zhao Jun said..."

"Say what."

"Zhao Jun didn't know where to hear that there was a stunning beauty Yin Ji beside the king. Zhao Jun wanted Yin Ji to go to Handan and dance a song. ”

Zhongshan Wang Zi roared, "What did you say. ”

Sima Xi snorted: "Zhao Jun said that he can watch the Yin Ji Dance, and he has no regrets in this life. ”

"Yin Ji is the widow's beloved concubine, how can she send it to Handan, Zhao State." Zhongshan Wang Zi said angrily: "Zhao Jun wants the widow to love the concubine, where to put the widow's face." ”

Sima Ziqi took advantage of the situation and said: "Your Majesty, Zhao Jun wants Yin Ji, we won't give it." Zhao Jun will use this as an excuse to start a war against us. ”

Several other ministers chimed in: "Your Majesty, we are not the opponents of Zhao. Please put the overall situation first and send Yin Ji to Handan. in order to quell the troubles of the two countries. ”

"That's enough." Zhongshan Wang Zi scolded: "Zhao Jun wants the widow's concubine, this is a great humiliation. Is it tolerable or intolerable? Even if the widow doesn't want the country, he doesn't want to lose the face of the man. ”