Gongzi Jiyuan was a hostage in Yan State, and he had no chance to become the king of Qin. However, Zhao Jun wanted to take advantage of Qin's internal turmoil and meddle in Qin's internal affairs. So, Zhao Junyou said that King Yan sent Gongziji back to Qin. With the support of Yan and Zhao, Gongzi Ji returned to Qin to succeed to the throne.

Gongziji yearns for the great cause of his father and brother, and always wants to surpass his father and brother, and then be recognized by the subjects of Qin. However, after Gongziji became the king of Qin, he found that he was the loneliest.

Although Qin Wangji was the king of Qin, his power and position were not consolidated. He is over 20 years old, and he has already reached the age of pro-government. The decree made by Qin Wangji was instead held hostage by Chu ministers such as Mi Bazi. It was something that made him feel humiliated. Qin Wangji was also always thinking about how to break this shackle, dominate the world of Qin, and compete with the princes.

Qin Wangji succeeded to the throne and was determined to make friends with Zhao, Yan and other countries, and also wanted to join the three kingdoms of Han, Wei, and Qi to attack Chu.

Mi Bazi categorically rejected Qin Wangji's foreign policy, and instead asked him to make friends with the Chu State.

Qin Wangji did not have a competent virtuous minister around him to assist, and he saw that the minister favored the decree of Mi Bazi. He could only forbear, and became the country of Kundi before Chu. The following year, he married the daughter of Chu. Just when Qin Wangji wanted to marry the Chu State, Mi Bazi and others made an order to attack the Chu State. Qin Wangji felt like a puppet, with nothing to do, at the mercy of others.

Today, the state of Chu is under the joint suppression of the four states of Qin, Qi, Han, and Wei. The state of Chu not only lost its troops, but also lost a large area of territory. Chu was troubled in the country, and external troubles followed. The state of Chu was facing a state of disintegration. This is also the biggest crisis of the death of the state of Chu since it was attacked by the state of Wu. Chu's dream of becoming a great country and a strong country also became fragmented at this moment.

In order to get out of the crisis, the state of Chu sent the prince of Chu to the state of Qi as a hostage. Qi and Chu had good relations, which was extremely unfavorable to the Qin State.

The prince of Chu entered Qin as a hostage, and Qin Wangji saw an opportunity to suppress the power of his relatives and establish his supreme authority. But, Qin Wangji thought to himself, if he really did it. He broke with his mother and others, and if he was not careful, he might betray his relatives and end up alone and desolate. If he is young, his mother will be in power. However, he is over twenty years old, a dignified seven-foot man, but he can't be pro-government, which is a great shame.

Qin Wangji's thought of these humiliating things made him energetic. The suppression of the forces of foreign relatives has reached the point where it must be resolved. Even if he failed, at least he had tried, and he had no regrets.

The decision has been made, Qin Wangji calmed down and made a good plan.

Qin Wangji set up a banquet in the palace and invited Gongzi Fu, Gongzi Kui, Wei Ran, Qi Rong, Xiang Shou and others in the name of the family banquet. Gongzi Fu was invited, and a trace of uneasiness slipped in his heart. At this time, Gongzi Kui walked in and asked, "King Qin, how could you invite us to dinner." ”

Gongzi Fu saw that Gongzi Kui also received an invitation, and said with a light smile: "Brother Ji, you want to get closer to us, this is a good thing." ”

Gongzi Kui was not as optimistic as Gongzi Fu, and asked: "King Qin invited us, and my brother didn't feel that something was wrong at all." ”

Gongzi Fu smiled: "He is our brother Ji, is it difficult to be unfavorable to us." ”

Gongzi Kui looked uneasy and said, "There is no free banquet in the world. There will be some intentions in this banquet. ”

"You! I've been with my mother for a long time. It's full of scheming. Gongzi Fu shook his head and said: "We are brothers, more honest, less intrigue calculations." ”

"We treat him like a brother. He treats us like brothers. Childe retorted: "Don't forget. We call him King Qin, not Brother Ji. ”

Gongzi Fu didn't want to be entangled in this issue, and said with a smile: "Let's go!" Eat and go. ”

Gongzi Fu and Gongzi Kui entered the main hall. Seeing that Wei Ran, Qi Rong, Xiang Shou and others in the hall were also there. Gongzi Fu said in a low voice: "Why, do you still think that this family banquet hides a conspiracy." ”

Childe was stunned and thought, "Could it be that I misunderstood." ”

Qin Wangji saw that Gongzi Fu and Gongzi Kui had arrived, and said with a smile: "Brother Fu, Brother Kui, just wait for the two of you." ”

Gongzi Fu and Gongzi bowed and said: "The minister sees the king." ”

Qin Wangji smiled and raised his hand and said, "The two younger brothers don't need to be polite, come and sit down!" ”

"King Xie Qin." Gongzi Fu saluted Wei Ran and Qi Rong again: "Fu'er, meet the two uncles." ”

Mi Rong smiled: "Fu'er, you are late." Wait for a self-imposed drink. ”

Wei Ran also laughed and said: "Fu'er is not drunk with a thousand cups, one cup is too little." ”

Xiang Shou interjected: "Then punish a few more drinks." ”

Gongzi Kui laughed and said: "Uncle Wei Ran, Uncle Qi Rong, you are blatantly bullying Brother Fu. Luckily, I'm underage and can't drink alcohol. Otherwise! I would also be bullied by my uncle. ”

"My own family, how can I bully the word." Qin Wangji smiled and said: "Brother Fu asked his uncles to wait, and he should be punished a few glasses." ”

The king and his two uncles spoke. I can't do it if I don't drink it. Gongzi Fu picked up the wine bottle, "How about I drink three bottles." ”

Between the people, you come and go, push the cup and change the lamp, and the scene is happy.

Everyone ate vegetables and drank at the same time, talking about life and the world. After the ninth round, everyone drank to the fullest. Suddenly, Qin Wangji put down the wine bottle, frowned, and sighed.

Wei Ran was a careful person, and of course he noticed the slight change in Qin Wangji, and asked, "Ji'er, why are you sighing when you drink this wine well?" ”

"Today is only drinking, and nothing else is appropriate." Qin Wangji picked up the wine bottle and saluted: "Come, come, come." We drink. ”

Qi Rong was more straightforward and asked: "We are a family, Ji'er, just say what you have in your heart." Otherwise! It's boring to drink. ”

Xiang Shou answered: "Your Majesty, what's the matter, but it's okay to say." ”

"I don't want to say it, I'm afraid of disturbing Yaxing's banquet." Qin Wangji put down the wine bottle and sighed: "Since this is the case, I will say it." ”

Gongzi Kui chuckled in his heart, looked at Qin Wangji's coated face, glanced at Gongzi Fu, and said with his lips: "How about it, I said it!" ”

Gongzi Fu shook his head and motioned for him not to speak. Gongzi Kui was angry, and he gulped down the delicious food in front of him, without listening to what Qin Wangji said.

Qin Wangji looked at the people in the hall, except for Gongzi Kui, who was eating alone, everyone else's eyes were looking at him.

Qin Wangji sighed again and said sadly: "The king of Chu sent the crown prince to the Qi country as a hostage. Qi and Chu have good relations, which is not good for our country. These days, because of this, I can't eat well, and I can't sleep well. ”

Wei Ran nodded and replied, "Yes!" In order to separate Qi and Chu, the first king did not spend much effort. ”

Xiang Shou said bitterly: "Qi and Chu are good, it's not good for us!" We attacked the state of Chu, and the king of Chu was naturally unwilling. The king of Chu will lead an army to attack our country. The strength of our country is difficult to compete with the state of Chu. ”

Qi Rong also looked uneasy, "In the Lantian War, the Chu State almost broke through the last line of defense of our country. Since the founding of the Qin State, how could it have encountered such a crisis. Qi and Chu really came together, and it was inevitable that Qin and Chu would go to war. ”

Gongzi Kui said coldly: "The princes defeated the Chu State and the Weesha first, and our country defeated the Chu State and Chongqiu later. Chu is in turmoil, so why should we be afraid. ”

Wei Ran shook his head and said, "The hundred-legged insect is dead but not stiff. We despise the state of Chu, and that is to pay a heavy price. ”

Qin Wangji asked: "The land of Bashu is unstable, and the state of Chu is at war with us, so what should we do?" ”

Wei Ran said: "The land of Bashu can be handed over to Sima Cuo to dispose of." The state of Chu is powerful, and if we fight with it, we will only lose both. Han and Wei's attitudes are unclear. The Qi State even resented that we had defeated them in Pushui. We started a war with the state of Chu, and the princes of the Central Plains helped Chu to attack us, which was very detrimental to our country. ”

Qin Wangji asked, "Can't we separate the alliance of Qi and Chu?" ”

Wei Ran shook his head and said, "When the prince of Chu enters Qi, the relationship between Qi and Chu will definitely improve." Han and Wei have won the territory of Chu State, and they will not make enemies with Chu State. The princes of the Central Plains have always despised the Qin state. The state of Chu and the princes of the Central Plains were on good terms. The hard days of the Qin State will also come. If you want to separate the alliance of Qi and Chu, it's difficult! ”

Seeing Qin Wangji's eyes looking at him, Qi Rong hurriedly said, "Brother Wei finds it difficult, and I will be even more difficult." ”

Xiang Shou waved his hand and said: "I know a little bit about leading troops to fight, but I can't do it." ”

Qin Wangji looked at Gongzi Fu and asked, "Brother Fu, do you have a way." ”

Gongzi Fu shrugged his shoulders and said that he was helpless.

Wei Ran sighed: "If Zhang Yi is here, he will definitely have an idea." ”

Qin Wangji said: "It would be good if the Qi State could remain neutral and not interfere in the affairs of Qin and Chu. ”

Wei Ran listened to Qin Wangji's words, and seemed to feel that there was a deep meaning in the words, and hurriedly said: "Ji'er, there must be a good plan. ”

Qin Wangji replied: "It's not a good policy. But I had an immature idea. ”

Qi Rong hurriedly said: "What thoughts." ”

"Ji'er thinks that the State of Chu can send people to the State of Qi as hostages. China can also send people to Qi as hostages. ”

When Gongzi Fu heard this, he smelled something with his sharp nose. But he pretended not to understand, picked up the wine bottle, and drank alone.

Wei Ran thought for a while, high-fived and said, "That's right! How I didn't think of this method. ”

Xiang Shou was a little confused and asked, "What did you say?" I was a little confused. ”

Qi Rong said with a smile: "Brother Wei and Ji'er mean that our country will also send a person to the Qi State as a hostage and make friends with the Qi State. ”

Xiang Shou nodded and said, "I see." ”

Wei Ran calmed down and asked, "The State of Chu took the crown prince to the State of Qi as a hostage to show his sincerity in befriending the State of Qi. Only by sending someone should our country to Qi State can we show our sincerity. ”

Qin Wangji had already had a candidate in his heart, but he pretended to be confused, "Yes! That's a problem. ”

Qi Rong also said: "The king's brother is in the midst of death and civil strife. The clan of the Qin State was also hit by destruction. If you send a meritorious person to go later, you can't show sincerity. ”

Qin Wangji didn't answer, and glanced at Gongzi Fu. However, although Gongzi Fu understood that Qin Wangji was waiting for him to speak, he did not take the initiative to answer. How could Gongzi Fu not understand that his identity and status were the best candidates to envoy to the Qi country. Gongzi Fu didn't expect his brother Ji to be scheming and design him.

"There are some meals that you can't eat indiscriminately. Eat too much and pour your stomach. Childe got up and strode out of the court, "I ate something bad and left first." ”

Wei Ran saw a hint of displeasure slipping across King Qin's cheeks, and hurriedly said: "Kui'er has always been like this, King, don't be angry." ”

Qin Wangji suppressed the anger in his heart and replied: "Brother Kui has always been upright. How could I be angry with him? ”

When Qi Rong saw Gongzi Kui, he saw Gongzi Fu, and suddenly understood in his heart. The purpose of this family banquet is to target Gongzi Fu, and he hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, the minister has drunk too much." Please let the minister leave. ”

Xiang Shou also said: "The minister also drank too much. Ask the king to let his ministers leave. ”

Wei Ran thought of something, and hurriedly said, "Ji'er, I'll send the two of them." ”

Gongzi Kui, Qi Rong, Xiang Shou, and Wei Ran got up and left. In Nuoda's palace, only Qin Wangji and Gongzi Fu were left. Qin Wangji waited for Gongzi Fu to speak. Gongzi Fu waited for Qin Wangji to speak.

Gongzi Fu put down the wine cup, took the lead in breaking the silence, and said lightly: "You hate me so much." ”

Qin Wangji stabilized his mind and said in a calm tone: "You are my younger brother, how can I hate you." ”

Gongzi Fu sneered: "What you said, I believe it." ”

Qin Wangji said straight to the point: "Sending the envoy to the Qi State as a hostage, you are the best candidate." Why didn't you ask me why I sent you into Qi as a hostage? ”

"Because of my existence, I threaten you." Gongzi Fu raised his head and looked into Qin Wangji's eyes, "You're afraid of me." ”

"Not bad." Qin Wangji's eyes were calm, "Your existence threatens me. In your absence, my position will be strengthened. ”

Gongzi Fu played with the wine cup and asked, "Why do you want to be honest with me." ”

"Because you're my brother, I don't want to lie to you."

"I never wanted to be the king of Qin. I didn't mean to threaten you. ”

"The husband is not guilty, but he is guilty."

"I promise you to go to Qi Country as a hostage."

"What does it mean for you to go to the country of Qi knowing that? Why should you choose to accept it? ”

"Because you're my brother, I don't want you to hate me." Gongzi Fu's tone was gentle, without the slightest hatred, "I still remember that the time of our childhood was the happiest." ”

"It's been too long for me to remember."

"You forgot, it doesn't matter. I just remember it. ”

"What do you mean by that?"

"You were a hostage in Yan Kingdom, and I also want to walk the road you have walked."

"The road of proton is indefinite, and the life of proton is also miserable. You've really figured it out. ”

"As long as you don't hate me. What about the envoy to the Qi country. I'm gone, and you should rest assured. "Gongzi Fu said too much, and it doesn't make much sense to continue. The contradiction between him and Qin Wangji could not be resolved by a few words. Gongzi Fu got up, did not salute, and left the hall.

Qin Wangji looked at the back of Gongzi Fu leaving, and muttered to himself, "For the sake of royal power, suppress the power of my mother." I actually sent my younger brother to the country of Qi. I'm not a good son, and I'm not a good brother. ”

In the depths of Qin Wangji's mind, a sentence from Mi Bazi poured out when it was unpleasant, "The throne is cold. ”

Qin Wangji's eyes were full of ruthlessness, and he said in his heart: "If he doesn't leave, I won't be at ease." ”