Zhang Yi emphasized: "What is even more terrifying is that because of the isolation of the Qin State, the Eastern Princes, relying on the support of the Hezong Alliance, dared to invade the Qin State at will, and then the Qin State will face the defeat of the second defeat of Michi. In the long run, this tragic situation is likely to repeat itself until the Qin state is weakened to a small state in the west. ”

Ying Si had never heard that the strategy of the six eastern kingdoms would lead to such a passive situation, and his face showed a very surprised expression, and his heart gradually began to admit the possible consequences of passivity pointed out by Zhang Yi.

Qin Jun Yingsi was not completely unaware of the idea of combining vertical and horizontal, and he first heard a master surnamed Xu from Wei mention the new strategy of combining vertical and horizontal, and he specifically mentioned that this was Guiguzi's shocking theory. Guiguzi's two apprentices, Sun Bin and Pang Juan, are unknown to everyone in the world, so they are interested in winning the best.

He listened to the instructions of the masters, and specially sent Gao Sheng, the head of the Western Tumo family, to visit Guiguzi in Wei, intending to get Guiguzi to Qin, or use it for Qin, or put it on the shelf, so as to prevent future troubles.

However, in the end, Guiguzi didn't catch it, but just got a little apprentice Su Qin, who had a very shallow relationship with Ying Si, because of his bad personality, the two barely talked deeply. Therefore, Ying Si does not have an in-depth understanding of the high theory of vertical and horizontal. Listening to Zhang Yi's penetrating conversation today, he couldn't help but be shocked.

Ying Si thought: "No wonder the master surnamed Xu talked about Guiguzi's strategy of merging vertically and horizontally, and was full of praise, believing that the strategy that could prevent Qin's annexation must be the combination of the six eastern countries!" ”

Ying Si looked at Zhang Yi and responded: "The widow listened to Prime Minister Zhang Cheng's deep talk, and his mouth suddenly opened, like a spring breeze. However, distant water cannot quench the thirst of the near. I don't know if this continuous strategy has any connection with the current battle situation in Michi, and whether it can relieve the danger of the Qin army in Michi. ”

Zhang Yi smiled and thought, "This Qin Jun Yingsi said that he had an in-depth understanding of the strategy of combining vertical and horizontal, but in fact, he still didn't know much about it. If he had thought about it himself, he would not have asked such a question. ”

Zhang Yi paused, and he replied solemnly: "Weichen believes that the key to unraveling the siege of the pond lies between the vertical and horizontal. ”

Ying Si's eyes widened and he let out an "oh", indicating that he was really puzzled. Zhang Yi continued: "Please think about it further. The reason why Su Qin was able to trap the Qin army was not because of the proper use of the strategy of combining and verticalizing, and the military strength of the six countries was entangled against the Qin state? Then, if the six countries can join forces, the Qin State can't connect horizontally for anything, and make peace and friendship with any of the six countries alone, then there will naturally be a gap in the alliance between the six countries, and the Qin army can get a chance to breathe? ”

When Ying Si heard this, he felt that it made sense, and he said: "It seems that what can crack the Su-Qin Alliance" is the strategy of Lianheng. ”

However, Ying Si still didn't think of the operability in it, and he then asked: "Then according to Prime Minister Zhang's view, how should we use the strategy of connecting horizontals?" ”

Zhang Yi looked at Ying Si, but was silent. He shook his head and muttered to himself: "Alas, although the strategy of Lian Heng is good, it is also very costly for the Qin State. ”

Ying Si listened to Zhang Yi's words, he felt Zhang Yi's hesitation, but Ying Si couldn't afford to wait. He said to Zhang Yi: "No matter what the price is, as long as it can break Su Qin's alliance with Lian Lian, the widow is willing to accept it." I hope that Prime Minister Zhang Cheng will not hide the widow, know everything, say everything, and give the widow one by one. ”

Zhang Yi raised his head, looked at Ying Si, and said clearly: "If you are determined to implement the policy of connecting and horizontal, I, Zhang Yi, am willing to personally implement and promote it for you." What Weichen needs is a lot of gold and silk property, beautiful women and beautiful women, which are all necessary to make friends with the kings and ministers of the six countries. ”

A trace of disdain floated across Ying Si's face, and he said: "These things are not a pity for the widows, as long as they can ensure that my Qin State is not bullied by the six countries united, why do the widows care about these things." ”

Zhang Yi thought for a moment, and then continued: "Then Weichen will be more confident to open up a road for you to go up." He then changed his words and said: "However, in the future, if the situation requires it, it may be that the Qin State will temporarily cede some territory, in order to seek greater territory in the future, the so-called retreat is advance." Weichen didn't know if the king could accept a temporary land cut and sue for peace. ”

When Ying Si heard that he was going to cut the ground, he was very reluctant in his heart, he clenched his teeth and couldn't make up his mind. He thought to himself: "My father left me such a thriving Qin State, since I ascended the throne, the land of Qin State has been expanding day by day, so it will not be from now on, and little by little I will let go of the country." ”

The most important thing in a country is land, land is a long-term plan, it is the basis for nourishing the people, and it is an endless treasure left to future generations.

Zhang Yi saw the unhappiness in Ying Si's heart, and he persuaded: "The king can't care about the momentary gains and losses, but should consider the problem from the long-term situation of the company. Just imagine, if Lian Heng succeeded in breaking up the alliance of the six eastern countries, then the Qin State would attack any country in the East, and the other countries would turn a deaf ear, or they would covet the small profits that the Qin State gave them. Could the Qin State be able to get more from the country it was attacking? ”

Zhang Yi further explained: "As the saying goes: if you lose the east, you will gain Sangyu, it is this truth, for example, if we go to attack South Korea, give some benefits to South Korea's neighboring countries Wei and Chu, so that they can remain neutral, then after we break through South Korea, we will get more things from South Korea, which is far greater than the bribes given to Chu and Wei." ”

Zhang Yi said with great confidence: "Besides, once we can successfully break through Korea and occupy a larger territory, won't the strength of the Qin State be even stronger." Those two Wei and Chu states, who had taken the benefits of the Qin State, saw a more powerful Qin State, and in order not to offend us and not become the next target of the Qin State, they had to obediently send back the things they took from the Qin State? ”

Zhang Yi knew that in this era of increasingly fierce fighting, the monarchs of all countries were all for themselves, and they would rather blame others than lose a single hair. Therefore, Zhang Yi explained very patiently and meticulously, lest Ying Si not understand.

Ying Si is not a fool, of course he heard the mystery, and he took a sentence: "According to Prime Minister Zhang, it is also a small profit in front of him, and a big profit in the future." ”

Zhang Yi nodded, thinking: "Sure enough, the key to exchanges between countries can be summed up with the word 'benefit'. It's just that it's not difficult to see this truth clearly, but when it really comes time to give up small profits, none of them are willing to give up what they have in their pockets. Although Qin Jun Yingsi understands it now, who knows if it will be implemented in the future, will he be reluctant to make small profits in front of him? ”

Zhang Yi thought of this, and he emphasized again: "It is very rare for the monarch to be able to see the cause and effect of the small and large benefits, and as seen by Weichen, the Qin State should understand this truth than any prince in the east, and it is better to use this strategy more easily." ”

Ying Si frowned and asked, "Why do we Qin State need to understand this debate of small and big interests better?" ”

Zhang Yi smiled and replied, "Just because the Qin State is the most powerful country today, every move of the Qin State is very eye-catching. To put it mildly, the Qin state has become the target of public criticism, and it is natural for the eastern princes, out of the psychology of preserving themselves, to seek the help of other countries and form an alliance against the Qin state. If the Qin State did not take the initiative to adopt a strategy of division and disintegration, it was afraid that the interests of the country would be betrayed unknowingly. ”

Ying Si listened to Zhang Yi's previous words, and what he was most worried about was that the Qin State would be betrayed by other princes, and he responded: "The widow must not tolerate the secret collusion of the Six Kingdoms and point the finger at my Qin State alone. The Qin State should be an eternal powerhouse, not a second-rate country that is only strong for a while. ”

Zhang Yi nodded and said: "If the strong want to remain strong, they must take the initiative to attack, even divide horizontally, and intercept the possibility of becoming a competitor to themselves." The strong cannot be optimistic that they can sit back and watch the actions of their competitors because they are strong, if so, how can they be forever strong, it will soon lose its strength. ”

Ying Si choked his wrist and cheered up, and said: "Prime Minister Zhang Cheng's words today really made the widow like seeing the sunshine in the fog. I really don't hear the words of the masters, it's like sitting in a well and watching the sky, and the vision is so narrow that it is only between square inches. ”

He resolutely said: "Prime Minister Zhang Cheng will concentrate on seeking the benefits of the widow in the future, and our monarchs and ministers will work together to fight against Su Qin's alliance with the alliance, and if the widow doesn't believe it, we won't be able to break the alliance." ”

Zhang Yi was very relieved to hear Ying Si's words of determination, he felt that although Ying Si was stubborn and self-serving, he was a determined monarch, as long as it was something he believed, he would not hesitate to push forward.

Zhang Yi thought: "I came to the Qin State, and the purpose is to implement the strategy of connecting horizons, in order to seek a high position below one person and above ten thousand people, and to order the world, this position can only be given to Qin Jun by winning." It seems that he came to the right Qin country this time, and it can be said that he met the defeat of the Qin army in Michi, which gave him a god-given opportunity to persuade him to win. ”

However, Zhang Yi was not only happy, but also couldn't help but think of his bitter past, and was so persecuted that even his original wife was sent back to his hometown, and he sighed secretly: "Life is so sad that it can be described as extremely frustrating." But the turning point came to me inadvertently at the most desperate and frustrated time. This fate of life is really paradoxical, and it can be predicted without personal hard thinking. ”