Zhang Yi then announced to the generals: "The generals should return to their respective camps, train their soldiers diligently, be vigilant at all times, and not be negligent. He pointed to Gongsun Yan and added, "General Gongsun, you stay, and I want to talk to you in detail." ”

Gongsun Yan stayed, and his heart was full of hope, thinking: "Although I had offended Zhang Yi before, but at that time he was a disciple of Guiguzi, an enemy of the Qin State, and he was also doing things for the Qin State, so I guess he can still understand himself." Now, both of them are ministers of the Qin State, and Zhang Yi should have a certain mind, regardless of past suspicions. ”

After the generals dispersed, Zhang Yi sent all the people in the Chinese military tent out of the tent, leaving only Gongsun Yan. At this time, he invited Gongsun Yan and said, "General Gongsun, please come to the guest seat, let's sit and talk." ”

Gongsun Yan saw that Zhang Yi invited him to talk alone, and felt that there was an opportunity, so he told Zhang Yi about the battle situation in Michi. The unfavorable operation of the Qin army in Michi, in Gongsun Yan's view, was all due to Sima Cuo's short-sightedness and failure to anticipate the encirclement and annihilation strategy laid out by Su Qin.

He said that if Sima Cuo had made arrangements as soon as possible, strengthened his troops, and firmly held Baishi City, where would there be a situation where he was trapped in Mianchi by the Hezhong army today.

He said again: "Sima Cuo is not only shallow-sighted, but also extremely narrow-minded, the defeat of the last general in Shangguan City, and the defeat of Baishi City are all caused by his deliberate framing. He arranged all the elite troops around him, and handed over the old, weak, sick and disabled soldiers to me, and the number was far less than that of the combined army, so he could not be defeated! ”

Zhang Yi didn't want to listen to Gongsun Yan's nagging. Regarding the battle of Michi, he had the same view as Zhu Liji, that is, the root cause of the defeat of the Qin army was the sending of troops to advance, and when the war was difficult, the two main generals in the army disagreed, and even demolished each other, so it led to the emergence of a grim situation.

Although Zhang Yi was reluctant to listen, for his own purpose of enveloping Gongsun Yan, he still patiently listened to him. Zhang Yi followed Gongsun Yan's words and said: "In the battle of Michi, the Qin army is already unfavorable, and General Gongsun Yan may not be able to escape the blame, at least in the eyes of the king, you have made a big mistake." I don't know if I say this, does the general approve of it? ”

Gongsun Yan was silent for a while, nodded, and said: "My Gongsun Yan was born at the wrong time, and he had no choice but to carry the black cauldron, but the matter has come to this point, what else can I shirk, I can't clear my charge even if I jump into the river." ”

When Gongsun Yan said this, there were tears flashing in his eyes. Zhang Yi saw it in his eyes and knew that people consider problems from their own perspective, and in Gongsun Yan's view, he was really a person who had been greatly wronged.

Zhang Yi persuaded Gongsun Yandao: "I have a way out, point it to General Gongsun, I don't know if you want to listen?" ”

Gongsun Yan is looking forward to Zhang Yi, as the new prime minister, to excuse himself and say a few good words. When he heard that Zhang Yi deliberately pointed out the way out, he immediately straightened up and said, "It is really a blessing for the last general to be able to get Prime Minister Zhang Cheng's advice." May you hear it! ”

Zhang Yi looked at Gongsun Yan, his eyes were full of sincerity, and said: "I think the general's way out lies in other countries, not in the Qin country. Have you thought about this path? ”

Gongsun Yan's eyes widened, staring at Zhang Yi, he couldn't believe that he had heard clearly, because from the mouth of the dignified Prime Minister of the Qin State, what he said was that he wanted the general of the Qin State to defect to another country, which was unreasonable.

Zhang Yi saw that Gongsun Yan didn't understand very well, so he continued: "The so-called tree moves to death, and people move to live. General Gongsun Yan has now been convicted of Qin, and if he is bent on returning to Xianyang, you are very clear about the possible consequences. At least he was sentenced to prison, and at worst, he was pulled out of the court and beheaded, this result is really terrible. ”

Zhang Yi said, a hint of fear appeared on his face, and he shook his head gently, indicating that he really couldn't bear to see this terrible consequence. When Gongsun Yan heard Zhang Yi's analysis, his eyes were also full of panic.

Gongsun Yan hurriedly said: "This is what the last general is worried about, if the king does not listen to any of my justifications and directly sentences me to death, then I will not die unjustly in vain." ”

Zhang Yi asked: "Then let's think about it from another angle, if General Gongsun defects to another country and is reused in that country, will the monarch of Qin ask you again?" ”

He didn't wait for Gongsun Yan to answer, and gave the answer himself. said: "I think it was too late for the monarch of the Qin State to confront you at that time, because it was beneficial to the Qin State to be friendly with you." How could he still pursue your past? ”

"This is the so-called transplantation of flowers and trees, and the spring of dead trees. I myself am a good example, it turns out that when I was in the East, no monarch in any country would value me, but now in Qin, I have turned the world upside down overnight and become the prime minister. ”

Gongsun Yan listened to Zhang Yi's words, and agreed with Zhang Yi's opinion very much, he nodded and said: "Prime Minister Zhang's words are very clever, really from the bottom of my heart, after hearing this, my Gongsun Yan couldn't help but be unconvinced." ”

Gongsun Yan himself really felt that there was no way out of staying in the Qin State, he thought for a while, and said to Zhang Yi: "I must leave the Qin State, but the family is still in Xianyang, but I am afraid that something will happen to them." ”

When Gongsun Yan said this, he hurriedly bowed to the ground, bowed to Zhang Yi, and said: "Prime Minister Zhang Cheng has given me a wonderful plan, I am very grateful, since you can think of this, then you will definitely be able to help me take my family out of Xianyang." I implore Prime Minister Zhang Cheng to lend a hand and help me, and I am here to thank you. In the future, if my grandson Yan also has the day when he soars, he will definitely repay Prime Minister Zhang Cheng's kindness. ”

Zhang Yi was secretly happy when he saw that Gongsun Yan had listened to his words, and he replied: "I am very sympathetic to General Gongsun Yan's experience, because I was just like you before, I was depressed and bullied everywhere. Seeing your situation today, I am also worried, and I must help you with this little favor. ”

"I will make proper arrangements for your family, and I will also say a few kind words for you. Maybe after you arrive in another country, the king will give you a lot of rewards out of the psychology of favoring you. I'll arrange that for you as well. ”

Gongsun Yan's eyes lit up when he heard that he still had a reward to take, and he thought to himself: "It seems that there is no harm in leaving the Qin State, why don't I do it." ”

He thought of his possible place again, pondered for a while, and felt that it was the most appropriate for Wei State, because he had many acquaintances there, not to mention, and he had an old friendship with Wei Si, the king of Wei, and he had been kind to him. Adding up to these favorable conditions, Gongsun Yan is still full of confidence in his future of leaving Qin and going to Wei.

However, Gongsun Yan suffered a defeat on the battlefield of Mianchi, and he walked away in disgrace, making the world laugh, and the king of Wei would not pay attention to himself, which was what Gongsun Yan was more worried about.

Gongsun hesitated for a moment, and then said to Zhang Yi: "I am determined to leave Qin, and my first target is the Wei State. However, if I go to see the King of Wei like this, he will inevitably look down on me. How good is that? ”

Zhang Yi also pretended to have a sad face, and said with a smile: "Oh, this is a difficult problem, and I don't know what to do to raise the value of General Gongsun and let you take fewer detours." ”

Zhang Yi already had a plan in his heart, he once said to the monarch Yingsi that he was going to take a walk, saying that he was going to appoint Gongsun Yan as the prime minister of Qin, but later Zhang Yi entered Qin and robbed him of his phase. However, Zhang Yi couldn't directly raise it with Gongsun Yan at this time, because Gongsun Yan was not a fool.

If Zhang Yi took the initiative to speak out, Gongsun Yan would inevitably feel that Zhang Yi had considered himself too "thoughtfully", so he would definitely be suspicious in his heart. Therefore, Zhang Yi also pretended to be puzzled, and looked at Gongsun Yan with a blank look, looking anxious for him.

Gongsun Yan thought about it again, he understood what was the most favorable condition for him, that is, of course, to raise his value and leave Qin in a posture that was angry because of his discouragement, which was the appropriate way. However, this undoubtedly requires Zhang Yi's help.

Gongsun Yan then said: "I have a reluctant request here, I don't know if to talk about it or not?" ”

Zhang Yi's face was full of joy, and he replied: "As long as General Gongsun has a request, I, Zhang Yi, will do my best to help you." You are a talented person in the world, I help you today, maybe one day I am down, you can still help me. We are mutually beneficial, advance and retreat together. ”

Gongsun Yan said: "Then I will be disrespectful. I wanted to create some public opinion before leaving Qin, showing that I was a person that Qin Jun valued very much, and when I was about to reuse me, I didn't appreciate it and resolutely left Qin. Of course, this requires Zhang Chengxiang to suffer some grievances, maybe I want to say when I meet people, you Zhang Chengxiang excludes me. I hope that Prime Minister Zhang Cheng will not harm my Qin people in the Qin State because of this. ”

Gongsun stretched out his tongue and licked his dry lips, he also felt that this request was a bit excessive, where was there anyone who said that he was going to say bad things about him in front of others. But Gongsun Yan saw that Zhang Yi regarded him as a confidant and was eager to help him, so he couldn't care so much.

Zhang Yi came out with an "ah", he didn't look very reluctant. After that, he touched his chin again, twisted his brows and thought for a while, and then he opened his mouth to answer Gongsun Yan: "This is indeed not good for me, as if I, Zhang Yi, am a narrow-minded person who can't tolerate a sage." However, for the sake of General Gongsun's affection, I, Zhang Yi, will be a good person to the end, so I will help you. General Gongsun can spread it, I, Zhang Yi, know it, and I will never be resentful. ”

When Gongsun Yan heard this, he felt that he had met a "nobleman", he left the table and bowed to the ground, thanked Zhang Yi and said: "Prime Minister Zhang Cheng has great kindness to my Gongsun Yan, and I should think of repaying you in the future." ”