In the royal capital of Dali, Duan Chengye sat on the dragon chair, looking at the hundred officials in front of him, slightly upset.

"Your Majesty, the envoy of the Zhou State, ask to enter the palace and resign." The Ministry of Rites hurriedly strode out and saluted respectfully.

Duan Chengye was a little surprised, why did the envoy of the Zhou State suddenly resign? You must know that during this time, Dali was disturbed by them, and he was annoyed: "Resign? Why is that? Could it be that the crisis in the Zhou State has been resolved? “。

"The minister is also very puzzled...... Hearing Duan Chengye's inquiry, the Ministry of Rites Shangshu also showed a very puzzled expression.

When the officials heard about it and remembered the current situation, they all exchanged heads and talked about it.

"Although the Zhou Dynasty is strong, it can't stand the four countries sending troops at the same time, not to mention that there is also a Liao State."

"If it weren't for the rapid development of the Zhou State over the years, which made the neighbors of the Quartet fearful, it would not have appeared today."

"I'm also out of this kind of consideration. If it weren't for the close relationship with Zhou Guo, it would not be suitable to tear the skin. I'm afraid that now, it's not four countries, but five countries."

"It's also a good option to sit on the sidelines. It can not hurt the peace, but also have the threat of counteracting".

"It is reported that the situation in the Zhou State is critical, and at this juncture, the envoys of the Zhou State return to China, what kind of medicine is sold in this gourd."

"Have they given up? to fight one against four".

"If Zhou Guo falls, we can just get a piece of the pie."

"Your Majesty, instead of my ministers and others speculating, it is better to summon the envoys of the Zhou State and find out as soon as you ask."

Duan Chengye looked at the hundred officials below, thought for a moment, and felt that what he said was reasonable: "Send a decree to summon the envoys of the Zhou State to meet you."

"Summon...... Summon...... Summoning the envoys of the Zhou State to meet them". The eunuch received the decree and shouted outside the main hall. The sound of summoning came one after another.

A middle-aged man, tidying up his clothes, strode into the main hall. He bowed to Chai Yu and bowed: "Zhuang Ze, the envoy of the Great Zhou Dynasty, has seen Your Majesty."

"I just heard from the Ministry of Rites, and the envoy seems to have the intention of leaving and returning to the country, and I and the ministers are very puzzled. Tell me why is that? “。 Duan Chengye didn't say hello and went straight to the point. The hundred officials in the hall also followed the words and looked directly at Zhuang Ze.

Zhuang Ze looked at nature in the eyes of the monarchs and ministers of Dali State, revealing a sad face: "I can't hide it, I am an envoy of the Great Zhou Dynasty." I feel that I am shallow in my studies, and I have a negative imperial order. Wuyan has lived in Dali for a long time, and wants to leave immediately, return to China, and let the court decide."

"Looks like your envoy wants to give up? It's a pity, a pity. I heard that Jiaozhi had gone north and engaged in a fierce battle with the Zhou State. If it weren't for the sudden arrival of Jinling reinforcements, I was afraid that the consequences would be unimaginable. There is also the Western Xia in the northwest of your country, and at the same time, the army sent Xia Prefecture. Tubo and Liaodu are eager to try, and the disaster of destroying the country is just around the corner." Duan Chengye sighed with emotion when he heard Zhuang Ze say the word give up. This person has courage and knowledge, and knows how to advance and retreat. The Great Zhou is full of talents, which can be seen from this.

Zhuang Ze heard Duan Chengye's emotion, bowed, and took the opportunity to speak: "Your Majesty can tell the foreign minister these news, and the foreign minister is grateful. Today, the four countries can carve up my Great Zhou together, and tomorrow Jiaozhi and Tubo, won't Dali be moved? Please also Your Majesty, think twice."

"The Zhou State Mansion is about to fall, how dare I go against the sky. Jiaozhi and Tubo are equal in strength to our country, and if our country sends troops to help, it will be attacked by the two countries, and the gains outweigh the losses. Even if you go to these two enemies, what can you do? Can it still block the blades of Liao and Western Xia, the two countries?" Duan Chengye heard Zhuang Ze's exhortation, shook his head slightly and asked.

Zhuang Ze heard Duan Chengye's explanation, and thought slightly in his heart: "Your Majesty's words are biased. In the past three years of my Great Zhou, the sailors have crisscrossed the sea and are invincible. The eastern coastal areas of Jiaozhi will inevitably gather a large army on the shore and wait for battle. Now that Jiaozhi is heading north again, I dare to ask Your Majesty how many soldiers and horses there are in the northwest and central parts of Jiaozhi at this time. As long as Dali sends troops and gives a thunderous blow, the country will definitely be greatly damaged. In this way, Dali is waving its army to the west, and together with our country, it will attack Tubo, and Tubo will also be defeated. When the time comes, both countries will be weak, and only Dali will be the dominant force in the south, wouldn't it be happy."

"It's ......". Duan Chengye showed a hesitant look on his face, dominating the south and making feats far beyond the imperial sister, which was exactly what he dreamed of.

At this time, among the hundreds of officials, an elderly official standing at the top left is at the top. Seeing Duan Chengye's hesitant look, he hurriedly walked out: "The old minister thinks it's inappropriate, what Your Majesty should do at this time is to wait and see what happens." It is true that the Zhou State is strong, but we can't afford to provoke these four countries. If the Zhou State can defeat the Four Kingdoms, Jiaozhi and Tubo will inevitably suffer a great loss of vitality, and my Dali dominates the south, so it is naturally not a problem. In the same way, if the Great Zhou army is defeated, my Dali can also take the opportunity to go north, and the benefits obtained at that time will be more than these things."

"What the Taishi said is reasonable, we can sit back and enjoy the benefits of fishermen, why do we do thankless things."

"Your Majesty, we just need to order the army and stand ready in all directions. No matter what they do this time, it will be beneficial and harmless to our country."

"Your Majesty, we help Zhou Guo, we can't eat or please, we can only get a false name. But if you don't help Zhou Guo, you can not only get a false name, but also get benefits, why not."

"The minister agrees with the words of the old lady, Your Majesty must not go to the great state of Zhou."

"The words of the Taishi, the ministers seconded it. For the Zhou State, this is a disaster that destroys the country. But for me Dali, it is the time to show our strength to all the countries of the world. Your Majesty, don't let the so-called affection miss the God-given opportunity."

Duan Chengye looked at the hundred officials of the Manchu Dynasty, and saw that half of them stood up and agreed with Taishi's remarks, and his heart was a little unhappy. These people were all from major tribes and served as their spokesmen in the court, and the Taishi was their leader. When he was bored, he looked at the officials who didn't stand up, and his eyes lit up: "Shangguan Yixiu, what do you think about this matter."

"The minister thinks that the envoys of the Zhou State and the Taishi are all right. However, the stakes are so high that it is not appropriate to rush into it. I also ask Your Majesty to keep the envoys and make plans in a few days." Shangguan Yixiu looked at Taishi and Zhuang Ze, and replied respectfully to Duan Chengye.

When Duan Chengye heard this, he felt that he was in harmony, and his brows furrowed slightly: "Fu Yi, come on."

"In public and private, the last generals are in favor of raising troops to attack Jiaozhi, Your Majesty, don't forget, in the past, our country was almost wiped out by Jiaozhi. This hatred and hatred, the last **** will not dare to forget". Fu Yi bowed to Duan Chengye, but out of the corner of his eye, he secretly looked at Shangguan Yixiu, and he really didn't know what kind of medicine was being sold in this friend's heart. Seeing that his home country was in danger of annihilation, but he didn't stop it, but instead made him muddy, which really made him puzzled.

As soon as Fu Yi's voice fell, the rest of the officials seemed to echo it. Duan Chengye only felt that he had a headache, and his eyes turned to Zhuang Ze: "This matter is important, and it is difficult to make a decision for a while." It is better for you to stay for three more days, and I will give you an accurate answer."

"Okay, Your Majesty will keep it, and the foreign ministers will obey it. I hope that in these three days, Your Majesty can think about it well." Zhuang Ze looked at the scene in front of him and knew that it was appropriate to stop. Originally, this time, it was an excuse for resignation, and it was planned to retreat as an advance. Since it has already been effective, it should be accepted as soon as it is good.

Duan Chengye saw that Zhuang Ze was so knowledgeable, and nodded with satisfaction in his heart: "Government affairs are busy, please ask your envoy to go and rest first, and after three days, I will give you an answer."

"The minister retired ......". After all, this is the Dali Imperial Palace, a place for political discussion, and it is indeed not suitable for envoys to stay for a long time. Zhuang Ze hurriedly bowed, turned around and walked outside the hall. (To be continued.) )