Seeing that the King of Wei was tempted by the interests of the Qin State, he was already moved. Guowei Xin hurriedly stood up and objected: "Your Majesty! The minister thought that even Qin's matter still needed to be considered in the long run! ”

King Wei was a little puzzled, according to the analysis of the middle doctor's shrinkage, the sincerity of the Qin State was full, and the Wei State had no reason to refuse! After all, South Korea is too powerful at the moment, and if it is not contained, it is likely to be the next Qin State. Qin and Han contended, Wei passed through Qi and Yan Er.

Shrinking Gao said angrily: "Why did the national lieutenant say this? Could it be that Captain Fei thinks that it is the best policy to connect with South Korea and let South Korea grow? ”

Guowei Xin shook his head and explained: "The minister thinks that the three kingdoms of Han, Zhao, and Qin are all powerful countries in the world, and we in the Wei State should not be offended lightly. As far as Wei is concerned, the best thing is that the three kingdoms are fighting, and we stay out of it. ”

King Wei nodded, admitting that what Guowei Xin said was good. But he still raised his own questions and said: "Wei is located in the heart of the Central Plains, and if you want to be alone, I'm afraid you can't care!" ”

"If it had been before, it would have been difficult. But the minister thinks that now is a good opportunity. Lieutenant Xin said confidently.

King Wei suddenly became interested, if he could lead to a war between Han, Zhao, and Qin, the world would inevitably be chaotic. Wei can fish in troubled waters, such as uniting Yan to attack Qi, uniting Qi to attack Chu, and so on.

"Do you remember that when Handan was besieged by Korea, the Qin State made a feint attack in the east of our Hedong, and when the reinforcements of our Wei State arrived, the banner was silenced?"

"The widow naturally remembers." King Wei replied honestly, but he was a little inexplicable to Guowei Xin's sudden question, and he didn't know why.

Guowei Xin pointed to the map, slightly sneering, and said: "Handan is besieged, how anxious Zhao Guo is. However, the Qin State was just a feint. The main force of the Zhao army in Taiyuan County was even more dormant, and only sent people to harass them. From this, the minister can conclude that Zhao is worried about the strength of Qin, and wants to use the Handan incident to lead our country to a showdown with Wei. The Qin State was afraid of Zhao's weakness. Unwilling to stand up for Zhao Guo. The two countries of Qin and Zhao have a disagreement, but they are just separated from each other. ”

"Based on this battle alone, the national lieutenant concluded that the two countries of Qin and Zhao are inseparable, which seems a bit far-fetched, right?" The shrinkage raised everyone's doubts.

"Everyone, please see, south of Guanzhong is Hanzhong, east is Sanchuan and Hedong, north is the Xiongnu, and west is Yueshi. The state of Qin will not start a war with the Xiongnu and the Yueshi, and if it wants to expand its territory. It can only go east or south. However, Hanzhong was in the hands of Korea, which basically blocked the possibility of Qin's southward movement. If we advance eastward, Hangu Pass is in the hands of our Wei State, and it is also a dilemma. For the current Qin State, trapping Guanzhong is a dead end. Although it is absolutely safe, it cannot be strengthened. If Qin did not unite with Zhao, he could enter Taiyuan from Shangjun. Then go south or east. However, now that Qin and Zhao are on good terms, the last life has been cut off. Therefore, the minister asserted. Qin Guo must have realized this, so he and Zhao Guo were separated. ”

"Connecting with Zhao State will do more harm than good to Qin State. You can imagine that if the Qin State turned away from the Zhao State and took the land of the West River. Fushang County, and then through Taiyuan, the shape shì was greatly improved. If you are close, you can take the party above the Han Dynasty, and then swallow the two Zhou (Western Zhou and Eastern Zhou). Tiger eyes on the Central Plains. Far away, go north to Yanmen, Yunzhong, and then destroy Yan, condescending, waiting for the Central Plains to change and go south. ”

The monarchs and ministers of the Wei State couldn't help but look sideways, if the Qin State really did what the State Captain Xin said, then the situation would not only change greatly, it would be a reversal! From the original trapped Guanzhong to the Jiuding of the Zhou room, the situation suddenly returned to more than ten years ago.

Seeing that everyone recognized their conjectures, Guowei Xin continued to say in a surprising voice: "If the Qin State can go down to Taiyuan, Han and Zhao will definitely be afraid. The Three Kingdoms fought fiercely in Taiyuan, where would there be any energy to take care of the affairs of the Central Plains. Our Wei State is on standby to move, or cutting Qi or Chu, all in the king's thoughts. ”

Doctor Yan En raised his own questions and said: "As far as the Qin State is concerned, Jingluo Taiyuan is naturally a clever plan, but if the matter is big, the Zhao State will inevitably be shaken, and Korea will be jealous, and it is impossible for the Qin State not to know this." In the opinion of the ministers, the safest way for the Qin State should be to connect with our Wei State, borrow the Hangu Pass to enter Sanchuan, and only fight with Korea. Does the national lieutenant think that he can provoke the three kingdoms of Han, Zhao, and Qin to fight? If the Qin State does not obey, what is the explanation? ”

King Wei nodded repeatedly. When the upper doctor Duan Ganchong relayed Wei Ran's intention just now, he had already made it clear that the Qin State wanted to enter the Central Plains through the Hangu Pass, instead of going north to Taiyuan. Now it is difficult to persuade Qin to change its original intention and confront Zhao and Han at the same time. Of course, if it succeeds, the benefits of Wei will be far greater than the former.

Guowei Xin glanced at the other party and admitted, "Doctor Zhong's worries should be. But if you think about it carefully, there is a good chance that this thing will succeed. First, in the case of Qin and Wei Lianheng, it was the Qin State that was anxious rather than the Wei State. Wei Ran's words were just appalling. Even if we don't join forces with Qin, we can provoke Chu and Yan to attack Qi and weaken Qi's power. ”

The ministers nodded in agreement with Guowei Xin's statement. Even if Wei didn't do anything, it would be three or five years before Qi became strong. The state of Qin is in an embarrassing state of immutability and death. For the Qin State, every day of dormant in Guanzhong was a great loss.

"Since this is the case, I, the Wei State, have taken the initiative. If the Qin State wants to join forces with our Wei State, it naturally has to show enough sincerity. You all know the truth of the false way, and it is impossible for our Wei State to trust the Qin State. Otherwise, if the Qin State takes the opportunity to take the Hangu Pass when it takes the opportunity, our Wei State will regret it. Therefore, the minister thought that it was unwise to let the Qin State borrow the Hangu Pass. Even if the Qin State is trustworthy and does not move my Hangu Pass, as long as the Qin State gains a foothold in Sanchuan, the Hangu Pass will be at risk of being attacked by the enemy. If the Qin State wins again and again, it will be easy for the Qin State to recover Hedong! When the time comes, the Qin State will betray the alliance again, and our Wei State will suffer heavy losses! ”

Xinling Jun Wei Wuji spoke: "What the national captain said is very reasonable. However, for the Qin State, although they were in a hurry. But it shouldn't be at the risk of annoying South Korea and Zhao Guo and obeying our words, right? ”

Guowei Xin smiled and replied: "Prime Minister, listen to the minister." If Qin takes Taiyuan, it will naturally offend Zhao and make South Korea jealous. In this case, we don't need to do anything in the Wei State, as far as the Qin State is concerned. There is no difference between us and our Wei State. But because of this, the role of our Wei State is prominent. ”

"What do you mean?" King Wei didn't understand what Guowei Xin meant at all, should this be connected with Qin or not! I was confused.

Guowei Xin explained: "King Qiqi, according to the minister's guess, the main purpose of Wei Ran's visit this time is not to connect with our Wei State, but to break up our connection with Korea. ”

glanced at the ministers. Guowei Xin sighed and said: "For the Qin State, the best strategy is naturally to connect with my Wei State, so that you can pass through Sanchuan and concentrate on dealing with Korea; The central strategy is to capture Taiyuan and confront Han and Zhao; The next strategy is to attack Hangu Pass or Hedong. ”

"As the minister said just now, the top policy of the Qin State is the middle policy for the Wei State, the middle policy of the Qin State is the best policy for the Wei State, and the lower policy of the Qin State is the next policy for the Wei State. Since the Qin State was willing to send Prime Minister Wei Ran to come. Naturally, I won't choose the next strategy. As long as we, the Wei State, are willing to turn their backs on Korea, the main purpose of the Qin State will be achieved. As for whether we can convince that Wei and Qin are not particularly important to Qin, what does the king think? ”

"What does Guowei mean is that the Qin State has already prepared to pass through Taiyuan? If we are persuaded by Wei Ran, the Qin State will naturally pass through the three rivers. If you can't, you can also pass through Taiyuan. Korea lost our Wei State, and provoked the relationship between our Wei State and Qi State. The rest is the wrestling between the three kingdoms of Han, Zhao, and Wei? Xinling Jun Wei Wuji suddenly said.

The most important reason why I oppose connecting with Qin is that I feel that South Korea is too close to Daliang. Qin Guo has never been creditworthy, but he didn't think so far-reaching. After such an analysis by Guowei Xin, the mouth suddenly opened. Whether it is horizontal or horizontal with the Qin State, the impact on the Wei State is naturally different, but there are pros and cons. Guowei Xin faintly pointed out a way. That is to "be alone". On the surface, the location in the Central Plains determines that Wei cannot be left alone, but this "alone" is not out of the way, but left and right.

Imagine that! Qin received a promise from Wei to attack Taiyuan with peace of mind. Korea amassed heavy troops to guard against a possible invasion by Qin, while Zhao was gearing up for revenge. At this time, Wei became a big bargaining chip. In order to deal with Qin, South Korea and Zhao naturally hoped that their rear, Wei, would be honest and not make any trouble. The Qin State also hoped that the Wei State would not make trouble in Hangu Pass, and would not sharpen its knives in Hedong. Wei can completely turn the right and left, neither supporting Korea, nor supporting Qin and Zhao, so it is the best support for the three countries. Taking advantage of this opportunity, wasn't it decided by Wei to go south or east?

King Wei naturally understands this truth, as long as his attitude is better tomorrow, and he does not give the Qin State practical benefits, the Taiyuan of the Qin State through the Zhao State is a sure thing. Wei did not have to worry about Zhao in the north, because Zhao would be completely attracted to Qin; There is no need to worry about South Korea in the west, because there is a war in Taiyuan, and the Shangdang is not stable. There is no need to worry about the Qi State in the east, because the Wei State will soon suppress the Qi State and let them fall into constant internal friction, and if the Qi State wants to become strong, it will be necessary to see if the Wei State agrees!

"Do you have any other opinions? If not, tomorrow's court meeting will be handled according to the wishes of the national captain, how about it? King Wei said in a rare manner.

"The king is wise! There is no objection to the ministers! The ministers replied in unison.

"Good! All of you Aiqing will stay in the widow's palace tonight to eat. Someone! Prepare for the feast! ”

"Thank you, the king!"

The next day, at the court meeting, Wei Ran, the prime minister of Qin, accepted a summons from the king of Wei.

"The Marquis of Sui is not serving the King of Qin in Xianyang, what is the matter with the widowed Liang from afar?" King Wei, who had a plan, pretended to be interested, and asked. But everyone knows that the current politeness is to bargain later, and they can't scare the other party away all at once! It's not hospitality, after all.

"The ministers are here to come to Daliang for the king's plan and for the plan of the Wei country!" Wei Ran replied without leaking. This is also the fixed rhetoric of each messenger. You can't just say that you're here to trap you! Come in search of your riches!

"Oh?" The king of Wei pretended to be puzzled and asked rhetorically: "If the widow is not mistaken, Wei and Qin have been at war for a long time, and your country is even more Hedong who cut down the widow not long ago. Is the Marquis here to represent an individual, or is it the King of Qin? If it is a representative individual, the widow is willing to grant the Marquis of Hou Gaolu Houlu. If it is on behalf of the King of Qin, the widow is not unconvinced. After all, King Chu Huai has learned from the past. Be a lesson for the widows. ”

Wei Ran had long expected that King Wei would make sarcastic remarks, and Wei Ran, who had been prepared for a long time, replied without hesitation: "The minister came this time to represent the king of Qin as the prime minister, and the king's kindness is not acceptable to the minister." As for the matter of the Huai Wang. This time and that time. At that time, the five countries joined forces to attack Qin, didn't they also end up without a problem? In today's troubled times, the two countries intersect, and naturally put interests first. The minister thinks that it is of great benefit to your country, and the king can still hear and believe it. If the king does not think so, he can expel the ministers from the Liang. ”

Only then did King Wei smile with satisfaction and said, "Dare to ask the Marquis for advice!" ”

Wei Ran shook slightly, and said, "When the minister was in Xianyang, I heard from his disciples from Daliang that when the king was the prince. has always taken the hegemony of restoring the hegemony of the Marquis of Wenhou as his own responsibility, I don't know if it's true or not. ”

King Wei's face was slightly embarrassed, it was just something he said casually in order to please the first king, how could he let Wei Ran know?! It's really hard to deny this kind of thing. Otherwise, wouldn't it prove that you have no ambitions?! But it's hard to admit that the current reality can be described as a huge irony! Especially compared to King Han next door, it is simply not worth it. The only thing that can be fortunate is that the Wei State has also broken off its territory and expanded its territory. Instead of cutting the ground everywhere and begging for mercy.

Seeing that King Wei did not say anything, Wei Ran said to himself: "The minister thinks that this matter should be true. Reminiscing about the time of Wenhou. The Wei State was rampant in the Central Plains, invincible, and even the ministers were yearning for it. If the king can restore the cause of Wenhou, it is for the sake of beauty! ”

The ministers of Wei were silent, and at the same time very puzzled. The reason for the silence is that time has passed, and the Wei State has long lost its original hegemony. The Zhao State in the north has risen, and the little brother in the west who followed him has become a behemoth, and it is under his nose that he has developed step by step. The reason for being puzzled is that I don't know why Wei Ran suddenly talked about this past, is he motivating himself? Wonder and sarcastic yourself?

Say that. Wei Ran's face changed, and he said with a straight face: "Korean, Xiaoguoer." Looking back on the past, the six kingdoms of Wei, Qin, Qi, Chu, Yan, and Zhao all had the time to dominate the Central Plains, but South Korea did not seek to forge ahead, and was at peace with the situation, which was a weak country. Today, South Korea is in the first place. I thought that Wei wanted to restore the glory of Wenhou, and Korea should be the enemy. ”

King Wei nodded rarely, but said with a smile: "Korea is an ally of my Wei State, and it should be your country that you should worry about!" ”

Wei Ran shook his head and said, "Definitely! A few months ago, the two countries of Han and Chu changed places, and South Korea exchanged 500 miles of land for 200 miles of land of Chu, but the king of Han was overjoyed. Does the king know why? ”

King Wei was silent, waiting for Wei Ran's analysis.

Wei Ran immediately explained: "The land of Yingsi is close to the Central Plains. The middle of the Qian, a remote place. King Han exchanged an additional 300 miles of land for the location of the foundation. Therefore, the great cause can be expected in terms of left and right! South Korea clearly wants to dominate the Central Plains and dominate the world. Wei is close to South Korea, and if you want to protect it, you must either fight against other countries, or resist stubbornly, and befriending South Korea like the one you are doing now is the way to get into trouble. ”

"Although my Qin country is not good, there is a danger of 800 miles in the pass, and South Korea wants to attack it, but my Qin country would rather be a broken jade than a complete tile. When Korea declines and crosses other countries, the foundation of the ancestors will be preserved. But Wei has no natural dangers, and it is flat. If Korea weakens Chu and Zhao, Korea is getting stronger and stronger, and Wei is getting weaker and weaker, what will the king do to achieve the glory of Wenhou! I think that our Qin State is far safer than Wei State. At least, although we have been defeated repeatedly, we are weakening South Korea, not helping South Korea to strengthen them! ”

King Wei was silent and asked, "Dare to ask the Marquis of Sui?" ”

Only then did Wei Ran confidently say: "If you want to restore the glory of Wei, you can't let Korea be strong. After all, there is no room for others to snore on the couch. South Korea has defeated our Qin State several times, and our Qin State is ashamed. It is better to allow our Qin State to enter Sanchuan through the Han Valley, so that Korea will naturally be weakened and the Wei State can be preserved. As far as your country is concerned, if you want to increase your strength, whether it is through Qi or Chu, you should listen to the king's opinion. ”

After hearing this, King Wei shook his head again and again, and said, "It's not appropriate, it's not appropriate!" Hangu Pass is really dangerous, if your country is on a false path, the widow Hangu Pass is at risk of being lost. At that time, your country will occupy Hangu Pass, occupy the initiative, and whether to attack Sanchuan or not is in one thought. We, the Wei State, have offended South Korea, and South Korea will inevitably make a big move! ”

Wei Ran secretly shook his head in his heart, this is the disadvantage of having a bad reputation. The Qin State had cheated too many countries before, and the King of Wei was obviously moved, but he was afraid that the Qin State was deceiving the Wei State. However, it is difficult to believe that he is the king of Wei. After all, the risk of believing in the Qin State is too great, and Hangu Pass is too important.

"If our Qin State breaks its promise, your country can completely unite with South Korea to attack Hangu Pass! The minister is also willing to stay in Daliang as a hostage! How is it? Wei Ran proposed such a compromise solution.

King Wei still shook his head and said, "In the eyes of King Qin, the Marquis is not necessarily more important than Hangu Pass. As for the cost of uniting South Korea to attack Hangu Pass, Zhao Guo will also intervene sideways, which is inappropriate! ”

"Then how can the king believe in the sincerity of our Qin State?" Wei Ran simply listened to the price code offered by King Wei.

The King of Wei endured the excitement in his heart and said the conditions of the Wei State! (To be continued......)