Seeing that the King of Qin did not say anything to stop himself, Cai Zefang continued to say boldly: "The Zhao State currently has the land west of the river, and it is much easier for me to take Hexi than to capture Hedong. First, Shangjun is in the hands of my Daqin, and the king only needs to send a partial general to move westward, and then order the troops of Shangjun to go south, and Zhao State cannot take care of both the beginning and the end, and Hexi will inevitably change hands. The two are flat in the west of the river, and there is no danger, unlike the east of the river, where the river is the moat. If Hexi is recovered, the people of Shangjun will be multiplied. I can go to Taiyuan and Shangdang to compete with Zhao and Han, and I can go to the east of the Wei River in the south, and the soldiers will refer to Luoyang. Of course, once you attack Hexi, you will offend the Zhao State, and South Korea has always been afraid of our country, and although our Great Qin is strong, it cannot be the enemy of the world. Chen Jianyi won over the Wei State, did not attack Hedong, and advanced eastward with peace of mind. In this way, the west of the Fen River into my Great Qin, it is all between the king's thoughts! Taiyuan is down, and South Korea is competing for power in the party, and Handan and Xinzheng are all under the nest, and the king's great cause can be expected! ”

Cai Ze's words can be described as a word that wakes up the person in the dream! Since the defeat of the army, the Qin State pursued a pro-Zhao to resist Korea, and even the Wei State, which was friendly with South Korea, became the target of Qin's suppression. However, Han and Wei blocked the way for Qin to go south and eastward, and Qin was trapped in Guanzhong, and could only let the six countries compete for power and could not enter. Compared with Wuguan and Hangu Pass, Hedong is already a good breakthrough. Therefore, the Qin State naturally studied all day long how to take the Hedong of the Wei State and open a breakthrough to the Central Plains in the east. No one thought that they would win over Wei to suppress Zhao!

Can Wei be co-opted by Qin? On the surface, it seems impossible! After all, the relationship between Wei and Korea is really good. Moreover, Wei and Korea did not have a long time to fight, and Wei took advantage of Korea's suppression of Zhao and easily acquired the three cities of Zhao. I'm afraid that the monarchs and ministers of Wei are stealing fun! But a careful analysis shows that it is not impossible to drive a wedge between Wei and Korea.

The reason is very simple, Wei is expanding is true, but compared to the speed of expansion of Korea. It's really a small thing. No one can deny that South Korea is becoming a major power in the Central Plains. And a strong Korea is definitely not in the interests of the Wei state. You must know that the Zhao State in the north is already as powerful, the Qi State in the east has also faintly become a behemoth, and the Chu State is the largest country in the south. Compared with other countries, Wei is the absolute land of the four wars. Among them, Hedong is an enclave. The Wei State lacked a sense of security and needed stronger reinforcements than any other country, but the Yan State was too weak, and the first one was excluded, and the Qin State naturally became the only choice.

Many nodded secretly, but others were quick to express their concerns. Prime Minister Wei Ran is one of them.

"If it is connected with the Wei State and takes the land of the West River, my Great Qin will undoubtedly be the enemy of the Zhao State. If South Korea takes advantage of the situation to win over Zhao Guo. Resist our Great Qin, what is the explanation? ”

Cai Ze nodded and said, "Not bad!" Taking the land of the West River will inevitably be hostile to Zhao State, and most of Korea can persuade Zhao State to jointly attack our Great Qin. But at that time, I am afraid that the west of the Fen River is the land of my Great Qin, and no matter how bad it is, the land of the West River will also belong to my Great Qin. We can defend along the river. The enemy will naturally retreat if he cannot be defeated for a long time. Moreover, according to the minister's estimation of South Korea, South Korea will not attack unless it has no great advantage. Han and Zhao attacked Shangjun from Taiyuan. Get it, it's all Zhao Tu. Even if Zhao divides land to South Korea, it is still an enclave for South Korea. Therefore, it is reasonable that South Korea will not attack us with all its might! If South Korea wants to attack us with all its might, it will inevitably use troops from Wuguan or Hanzhong. In this way, I will not join forces with Zhao Guo, but attack my pass in two ways, and my Daqin can also rely on Xiongguan and other Xiongguan to hold on to it! It's time to wait for work with ease, and defeat Han is the right time! ”

See Cai Ze talking eloquently. Wei Ran secretly admitted in his heart that he was about to be moved, but Wei Ran, who had been up and down in the sea for decades, had really seen too many such examples, and his ideas were extremely beautiful, but the results were not satisfactory. Therefore, he still reminded intimately: "Wei and I have an alliance, that is, to offend Han and Zhao, if the two countries send troops to attack Daliang, what can we do about it?" ”

"Save! First aid! Cai Ze replied without hesitation, and then explained slowly: "Once the Great Liang is surrounded, the Wei State will lose the heart of resistance and turn to pro-Han and Zhao, and my Great Qin will be wasted!" However, we don't need to directly rescue Daliang, we only need to send troops to Xinzheng, and South Korea will inevitably panic. South Korea is shocked, and Zhao must be panicked. In this way, the danger of the beam is self-solved! ”

Wei Ran nodded, obviously agreeing with Cai Ze's statement, but said with some concern: "But right now, Hangu Pass is in the hands of the Wei State, and the Wei people know the importance of Hangu Pass, will they allow us to borrow it?" The truth of the false path to destroy the Wei State will not be unknown to no one! ”

Cai Ze shook his head and replied with a smile: "If Daliang is in danger, Wei State is much more anxious than our Daqin!" When the time comes, Wei will naturally open the door for us! When South Korea is defeated, we will first take Sanchuan, and then go down to Nanyang, and at that time, Hanzhong and Bashu will already be enclaves in South Korea. In less than ten years, my Great Qin Fu has the potential to sweep the world! ”

King Qin was quite moved when he heard this, and looked at Wei Ran as if he was soliciting. Most of the ministers, like the king of Qin, were fed up with harassing Hedong day after day and had no size. Zhao State's Yang Feng Yin Disobedience and Ming Zhe self-preservation have worn out the last trace of patience of Qin State. The ministers of the Qin State only wanted to break the situation as much as possible, even if they offended the Zhao State for this. Zhao Guo? If you really want to fight, Zhao State is definitely not the enemy of Qin State! This is the pride that belongs to the Qin State.

Wei Ran was silent, Cai Ze's strategy seemed to be the only way out for Qin State at the moment. However, how resolute is Wei's intention to compete with Korea and make enemies of Zhao? How long can it withstand the pressure?

Thinking of this, Wei Ran still mustered up the courage to say, "Your Majesty! The minister thought that he could send an envoy to lobby Zhao, and if Zhao agreed to send troops from Taiyuan to the south to assist us in conquering Hedong within three months, or agreed to our Great Qin to use Taiyuan, it would mean that the alliance between Qin and Zhao could still be maintained. After all, Hedong is in hand, and the situation of our Qin State is shocked! Sooner or later, Hangu Pass will inevitably return to our Great Qin! At that time, the East will peek at the changes in the Central Plains, wait for the general situation to be chaotic, take advantage of the situation to take Sanchuan and Yingchuan, swallow Zhou and chase the Central Plains, so it is not impossible! ”

King Qin thought about it, but he still didn't understand Wei Ran's intentions, and joked with a smile: "Then according to the Prime Minister's opinion!" Send an envoy to lobby Zhao Guo! If Zhao Guo doesn't agree......"

Facing the inquiring gaze of King Qin, Wei Ran bowed and thanked: "If Zhao Guo refuses, the minister will ask for orders to go to Daliang to lobby King Wei, and he will definitely make Wei State agree to Lian Heng!" ”

"Good!" King Qin stood up with a bang and laughed, "Ladies and gentlemen, you don't have to return early today. The right to stay in the palace for dinner! ”

"Thank you, the king!" The ministers said deeply.

Two months later, the envoy of the King of Qin returned to Xianyang City. As a last attempt to continue the alliance between the two countries, the Qin state could not be said to have taken it lightly. Qin Guozong is with the greatest sincerity, enduring the scorching summer heat, trekking through mountains and rivers, and crossing mountains and mountains. Arriving in Handan, thousands of miles away, he sincerely expressed his desire to ask Zhao to help Qin take Hedong in order to contain the increasingly powerful Korea.

Zhao Guo's reaction was extremely enthusiastic, but behind the enthusiasm was a faint rejection thousands of miles away. Zhao Sheng, the prime minister of Zhao and Pingyuan Jun who was in charge of the reception, said that King Zhao was not in good health, and first took Qin Guozong to travel all over the mountains and rivers near Handan. As for the excuse proposed by the Qin State, in order not to let the people of the Zhao State have a bad illusion. Naturally, it is best to stop any rumors and rumors. The only thing Zhao could contribute to the Qin State was a little grain, grass, ships, arrows, and silent cheering and blessings.

After ten days of detention in Handan, Qin Guozong Zheng met King Zhao. Qin Guozong was making one last attempt, but the result remained unchanged. If there is a change, it is that King Zhao hopes that Qin will take the initiative to attack Korea, and Zhao will be responsible for containing the main Korean force. Why. Naturally, it was a one-arrow revenge in return to South Korea - Zhongmu's hatred was ashamed of King Zhao.

At first, King Zhao really didn't think it was wrong to cut the land and withdraw the army. Not to mention what a shame. But now Handan doesn't know where so many rumors have come out, although most of the people are illiterate, they don't understand that the "big-character posters" on the streets and alleys of the city are promoting the evil deeds of King Zhao - ceding the city is a great shame, and the murderers who promoted the starvation of the master's father (that is, King Zhao Wuling) Gongzi Cheng and Li Dui are even more disloyal and unfilial, and the fornication harem is what the king of the country did for nothing. King Zhao was naturally annoyed and angry.

As the parties to the case, Gongzi Cheng and Li Dui have already become ancient, leaving King Zhao to become the object of discussion among thousands of people. Although everyone was more and more respectful to King Zhao, King Zhao always felt that they were pointing fingers at him in their hearts. After all, if you do something wrong, and such a secret thing is known, you can't stand it. The king is also a human being, so King Zhao cannot be exempt from vulgarity. With such a heavy psychological suggestion. King Zhao can be described as moody. There have been more than a dozen chamberlains and maids in the palace who have been killed with rods. The Qin State asked for troops from him this time, and King Zhao was naturally displeased. During the last siege of Handan, why did South Korea have so many troops to mobilize? It's not that the Qin State is not strong, and it can't contain the main force of the Korean army! Take the flesh and blood of the children of Zhao to work for the Qin State, King Zhao can't do it! If you really want to do it, I don't know if any rumors will hit again!

As soon as the war had stopped and the people's grievances were beginning to rise, the nobles led by Pingyuan Jun naturally wanted to recuperate and use time to dilute all the bad influences, and naturally had little interest in the idea of a joint attack on Hedong proposed by the Qin State. The doctors from the common class, who are similar to each other, are thinking about the Qin State and the Wei State fighting to the death, hoping that both sides will lose, and then reap the benefits of the fisherman.

Zhao Guojun did not know that Qin's temptation was the last chance for Zhao, if Zhao agreed, Qin would concentrate on containing Korea and fighting for the Central Plains in the next ten years; If Zhao should not, Qin will turn around and become an enemy of Zhao.

Perhaps because he felt that Qin Zongzheng's attitude was too polite, so polite that he wanted to compromise and seek perfection, and after perfunctory Qin Guozongzheng, all the courtiers were busy grabbing the details in Handan City and showing loyalty to King Zhao. No one realized that the chariots and horses of Qin Guozong and his entourage were extremely disappointed but resolutely marched westward, farther and farther away from Handan, farther and farther away.

got the final answer, Wei Ran sighed with emotion, "Shi Ye!" Fate! He said goodbye to King Qin and went to Daliang without looking back! There was no need to hide his whereabouts at all, and he didn't carry a lot of money, Wei Ran only took a scholar and a driver to set off.

Wading through the Jing River, passing through Liyang, to Tongguan to the east of Luoyin, bumpy all the way, Wei Ran gradually understood how to convince Wei State. Originally, lobbying for such a thankless thing for Wei State, Wei Ran could have shirked it, and King Qin had already repeatedly hinted at it before leaving. If Wei is determined, it is very likely that Wei Ran, who sent the envoy to Wei, will be arrested and imprisoned or dedicated to South Korea to show his loyalty, and Wei Ran will even be in danger of his life.

Wei Ran's identity determines that this is a big bargaining chip, and of course, Wei Ran's high position and power also shows the importance of Qin to Wei. This is a matter of danger and opportunity. If it is done, it is naturally a great achievement, but Wei Ran has no seal; Failure. But it's a different place. But Wei Ran has already seen that the King of Qin does not live up to him, how can he fail the King of Qin! At worst, it is just a guest death in a foreign land and a handful of loess. In this life, power, beauty, wealth, and everything that everyone dreams of Wei Ran has enjoyed. Now it's time to pay off. What's more, the world is like a dream, Wei Ran can just ask for it to be worthy of his heart.

The Tongguan guard looked at Wei Ran, who looked indifferent, in awe, with a look of admiration, and couldn't help but say curiously: "If the prime minister wants to go east to Daliang, it is better to take a boat along the river, which is both comfortable and safe." If you take the land route, it will take a long time, not to mention the bumps along the way, and there will be enemy territory along the way. The villain has read a few books. I also know the truth that a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall. Besides, there is Hangu Pass in front, and the Wei State has been in retreat for many years, so I am afraid that it will not be switched on for the prime minister. The villain should send some people to escort the prime minister on a detour! ”

For this kind-hearted guard, Wei Ran showed a look of appreciation, he was able to talk eloquently in front of himself as the prime minister, and he wanted to convince himself with reason, he was a wonderful person! It's been a long time since I've heard what I want to hear. Those who go against themselves. Those who questioned themselves were either degraded or exiled and suppressed. I can no longer hear different voices around me. All men are trembling and trying to please themselves, to cater to themselves, and dare not disobey themselves. I do the right thing I say. They are meticulous in their implementation and never care about more. Even if you're wrong.

Wei Ran didn't know that the Tongguan guard was seeing him for the first time. I don't know what he did before! If Bai Qi was here, he would naturally be nervous and not say a word. But Wei Ran is dressed like a most ordinary scholar now. It's still the poorest kind of scholar, otherwise why don't there be any guards! Wei Ran's amiability gave the Tong Guan guards great encouragement and courage, and it was only with him that he could say this.

"Hehe, you don't know about this. I was about to go to the Wei State, and there was a Wei army in the Hangu Pass in front. Didn't you just tell them I'm coming? Hearing that I, the prime minister of the Qin State, was coming, they were naturally like a great enemy, no, they should have sent someone to escort me to Daliang in fear! Wouldn't it be a good thing to send the Wei army to serve me?! Wei Ran explained with a smile.

After a slight pause, Wei Ran continued: "It's better to read 10,000 books than to travel a thousand miles!" I haven't been out of the customs for a long time, and Kanto has changed too much over the years, so I took this opportunity to learn about the customs of the Central Plains. If you go all the way to Luoyang, you will be a little monotonous on the way! As for worrying about the insecurity of the land route, the world is bright and clear, and I don't have much money with me, who will beat my idea! Ha ha! Open the door for me! I know this Hangu very well, so I don't need to send someone to escort it. ”

Seeing that Wei Ran said lightly but resolutely, the Tongguan guards did not dare to slack off, and immediately ordered someone to open the gate of Tongguan and let it go east. In any case, Wei Ran is the prime minister of Great Qin, and he is an envoy on behalf of the King of Qin, disobeying him is equivalent to disobeying the King of Qin, and disobeying the King of Qin is a capital crime! Although Wei Ran is very talkative now, this does not mean that he will listen to his "reasonable" advice!

Looking at the carriage that was gradually moving away with awe, the Tong Guan guard silently prayed for Wei Ran in his heart. This is a thousand miles, it is easy to see the king, and the Tongguan guards do not know when they will be able to meet such an amiable and modest prime minister.

Most of the Qin troops at the head of the city didn't know what kind of big man was sitting in the carriage. He could actually let the always strict Tongguan guard show a humble gaze, and even opened the city gate that had been closed for a long time, and personally sent it three miles away. They could only look at the carriage that gradually disappeared into the horizon in confusion, thinking about which nobleman's head was hot, and he didn't take the water route and the land route, even if they were dressed up as harmless to humans and animals, they would be killed by the Wei army's random arrows or taken into slavery! Although the river (i.e., the Yellow River) in this section of the Hangu waterway is not passable for large boats, small boats carrying a dozen people are still possible. The ideas of the aristocracy are really elusive!

After leaving Tongguan, Wei Ran and his entourage plunged into the Han Valley, which was one hundred and forty miles long. During the journey, I heard the surging water of the Yellow River, but I saw the cliffs standing in a forest, and the pine trees were vigorous. The ape's voice wails and fears the heights, and the hollow valley resounds, and it never stops in the ears. Due to the hostility between Qin and Wei, the Hangu Pass and Tong Pass at both ends of Hangu were in a state of blockade. This also directly led to the fact that Hangu, which was at its peak in the past, has completely become a paradise for birds and beasts. Walking in the vast Han Valley, Wei Ran did not feel lonely and melancholy, but felt very peaceful. There are no court disputes, no deceitful belly, no life-and-death disputes, just pure tranquility and pure peace. The only inconvenience is that you need to fetch your own water and cook your own food, which naturally has scholars and coachmen to do it for you, but just watching it makes Wei Ran have a lot of fun. The depression of the court, and the worry about the national situation were actually empty.

In less than two days, a tall city fell in front of me! It is said to be a city, but it is actually an exaltation. Its city was narrow enough for a carriage to pass, but it was twenty miles long. The three words "Hanguguan" are engraved on it, the sky is powerful, and the force penetrates the back of the paper. Wei Ran knew that his trip to Wei began here! (To be continued......)