Qin State, Xianyang.

At this time, the atmosphere in Xianyang was very solemn, and with the news that 100,000 Qin troops were annihilated in Luoyang, the Qin State, which originally thought that it was a sure winner, was completely chaotic! No matter how stoic the Qin State was, it couldn't stand such a series of blows. Especially the King of Qin, who listened to Cai Ze's rhetoric, found that things were not at all as Cai Ze said, not only did Hangu Pass not fall into the hands of Qin, but King Han was unharmed, he was furious, and immediately vomited blood and passed out. Seeing that the situation was not good, Keqing Cai Ze wanted to abscond, but he was beheaded by the King of Qin, who woke up in time, for the crime of bullying the king, and the head was hung in Dongshi for three days.

King Qin's health was already not good, because the blow of this incident was getting worse and worse. Every day, I spend more and more time in coma and less and less time in wake. The crown prince's clothes were untied, and he served around the King of Qin all day and night, and even asked the Taoist priest to open the altar to pray for blessings, but it was to no avail.

Because of King Qin's illness, the atmosphere in Xianyang was a little delicate. Everyone who knows the inside story knows that King Qin is approaching the end and has no power to return to the sky. Even if the doctors who treated King Qin were killed because of their false words, they couldn't change this fact! The officials of Zongzheng's mansion were secretly preparing for the funeral of King Qin and the enthronement ceremony of Prince Zhu, and everything was being handled in an orderly manner. The current Qin State has no intention of fighting in Shandong at all, even if the Three Kingdoms attack Wei, it will not make the Qin State half interested.

The Qin army, which was originally engaged in the war with Korea, has all ceased fighting and stayed in place. Prince Zhu also mobilized his own army and took over the city defense of Xianyang. Xianyang fully enforces the curfew, and after nightfall, there is no pass token to wander around the streets, and kill on the spot, without forgiveness! Troublemakers, kill. No forgiveness!

The pace of history has never been forward, and it will never stop for anyone for even a moment! Even if this person is the chosen one, he is a hero in troubled times.

On April 21, the final hour of King Qin came. Just after the child, a cry of extreme sadness said, "The king has died!" The sound of cries came from the depths of the palace, and it was not long coming. The continuous and heavy abnormal bells rang non-stop over Xianyang City, breaking the silence of the night! At this time, the body of the person who had not yet fallen asleep trembled, or showed a sense of embarrassment and complication, or knelt in the direction of the palace. Those who had fallen asleep woke up suddenly, with weeping ministers and dazed children. Everyone knows that the pillar of Qin, the pillar of Qin, the pillar of Qin, is the king of Qin. Crashed!

"King Zhao, the son of King Huiwen, and the half-brother of King Wu. When he was young, he was good at reading, generous, and not like King Huiwen, so he was not liked by the Empress Dowager Xuan. Fang was ten years old and sent to Yan State as a hostage. Empress Shi Yan is the princess of Qin. (to King Zhao) has a lot of care. King Wu died without heirs. Empress Dowager Xuan is willing to take Gongzi City as the king and make a great gift for succession. However, the king of Zhao Wuling sent troops to block it, saying that Great Qin would not be the king of Zhao, otherwise, Zhao would have to attack Qin. Empress Dowager Xuan is afraid. Welcome King Zhao into Xianyang and perform a great gift of succession. In the fourth year of King Zhao, Qi, Han, and Wei attacked Chu, and Wang sent troops to rescue Chu, first breaking the Wei army and then defeating the Han army. Victory. In five years, the state of Chu turned its back on Qin, and in six years, the king of Han, Wei, and Qi attacked Chu and killed Tang Yu, the general of Chu. In seven years, with Huayang Jun Rong as the general, he cut down Chu, beheaded 30,000, and took the head of Chu General Jing Que. In the eighth year, he detained King Huai of Chu in Qin, and coerced the State of Chu to cut Wu County and Qianzhong, but King Huai did not obey. The king was furious, raised an army to attack Chu, took sixteen cities, and beheaded 50,000. Ten years, King Huai ran to Zhao State, not allowed, and ran to Wei, not allowed, Wang Nai sent an army to collect King Huai of Chu into Qin. In the fourteenth year, with Bai Qi as the general, he attacked Yique of Han, took the first level of 240,000, and captured the Wei general Gongsun Xi. Han and Wei were subdued, Wei cut the land of 400 miles east of the river, and Han cut the land of 200 miles of Wusui. In the eighteenth year, with Bai Qi and Sima Cuo as generals, he attacked Wei and returned to 61 cities. In the nineteenth year, he was called the emperor, called the Western Emperor, and respected King Qi Min as the Eastern Emperor. The state of Qi turned its back on Qin, and asked the princes to attack Qin, and Wang Nai went to the emperor to retreat the troops of the Shandong countries. In the twenty-third year, the soldiers of Heyan, Zhao, Han and Wei invaded Qi, broke it, and conquered Linzi. Twenty-four years, the Wei Dynasty, the soldiers surrounded the Liang, the Han division came to help, broke it, Zhao Guo's class division, and retreated! Wang Nai sent troops to attack Zhao, broke it, and took 300 miles of land. In the twenty-eighth year, he attacked Chu, broke Yancheng (Xiangfan Yicheng, Hubei), Dengxian (Xiangfan City, Hubei), Xiling (Yichang City, Hubei), Keyingdu, and burned the tombs of the first kings of Chu. The state of Chu moved its capital to Chen County to avoid Qin. In the thirty-first year, he cut down Wei and took two cities. In the thirty-second year, the re-attack of Wei, the attack on Daliang, the Han division came to help, beheaded 40,000, did not receive, but returned. In the thirty-third year, he attacked Wei, occupied four cities, and beheaded 40,000. - "History of Qin Guoye" - On the Buried King Qin Zhao

Prince Zhu ascended the throne as king three days after the death of King Qin Zhao, and the imperial decree was issued to the whole country to wear filial piety, amnesty to the world, all ministers' positions remained unchanged, important ministers had their own rewards, and all officials above 800 stone were required to go to Xianyang to pay tribute to the king.

When the news of King Qin Zhao's death reached Xinzheng, King Han breathed a sigh of relief for no reason, if it weren't for the fear that he would be too carried away, King Han would have wanted to feast his ministers. In this era, no one knows the power of King Qin Zhao better than him. If it weren't for the fact that Qin didn't have a clear strategy to eliminate the Six Kingdoms, according to Qin's strength, the great cause of unification would have been completed long ago, and it would not have been Qin Shi Huang's turn to complete this cause.

According to the original history, he will hold the crown prince for 18 years, so that after 18 years, he died because he was too happy and only served as the king of Qin for three days. His son, King Xiang of Qin Zhuang, supported it for a little longer, but it was only for three years. The real majestic and strategic, who can compete with King Zhao is the grandson of King Xiaowen, the first emperor of the ages, Qin Shi Huang. But if there is no foundation laid by King Qin Zhao, no matter how powerful Qin Shi Huang is, it will only continue to strengthen the hegemony of Qin. China's history will also be completely rewritten!

At present, the Qin State can be said to have declined to the extreme, King Qin Zhao has just died, and the new king has a lot of things to deal with when he ascends the throne, but the hundred-legged insect is dead but not stiff, the so-called mourning soldiers will win, if South Korea attacks the Qin State on a large scale at this time, the Qin State will inevitably have the same hatred, but if it is a plan to capture the old people, it can achieve unexpected results. Even if Qin State does not accept South Korea's good intentions, South Korea can also take the opportunity to give Qin State a little eye drops.

King Han is now worried about Wei Qi's affairs. He promised Fan Sui in Daliang that he would avenge him within ten years, and the so-called king has no jokes, and King Han has indeed done half of it now. Wei Guo has already surrendered, and Xu Jia also insulted Fan Sui and let out a bad breath. But Wei Qi, who really did it, was just like in history. fled, and, this time, it was still Handan, Zhao State, hidden in Pingyuanjun's mansion.

If Korea follows the example of the historical Qin State, it will deceive Pingyuan Junyu into Xinzheng. used this as a coercion to make Wei Qi kill himself in a desperate situation. But the problem is that Korea is not a country that will do anything to achieve its goals like Qin, and King Han has always tried to maintain the name of benevolence and righteousness in Korea in order to gain the trust of the kingdom of Tianxia. A country that emphasizes benevolence and righteousness, no matter how strong it is, has its own principles, at least other countries will not be so worried about the rise of South Korea, which is why South Korea is in the Central Plains and why it has not been jointly suppressed by other countries in these years.

Another reason is that Zhao is now dependent on South Korea. Although it's only a temporary attachment, it's also an attachment, isn't it?! If South Korea bullies others and forces Zhao to hand over Wei Qi, Zhao will definitely be jealous and alienate South Korea sooner than South Korea expected! That's a bit more than worth the cost! Therefore, King Han is very depressed these days.

King Wei personally sent an envoy to Xinzheng to apologize to him, and his attitude was extremely polite. But King Han couldn't see the meaning behind Wei Guo's deliberate release of Wei Qi this time. Obviously. South Korea and Zhao Guo stood together, which made Wei quite jealous, if Wei Qi could be used to separate Han and Zhao. Wei will undoubtedly be happy!

King Han is naturally reluctant to fall for the Wei State, but if he is not fooled, it seems that he will not be able to avenge Fan Sui. No matter how you look at it, this is an unsolvable proposition. Regarding Wei Qi, King Han has a lot of opinions in his heart. This is a man who would rather be responsible for the world than for the world, and likes to be self-centered in everything. When Wei was in trouble because of him, his first reaction was to flee for his life. When others avoid him, his first reaction is that the other party is not righteous. When he cursed others for not being righteous, he forgot that he was ashamed of his country! Wei Qi. King Han is naturally unwilling to let go, not only a promise, but also King Han doesn't like such courtiers. But Zhao Guo, can he be offended? There was not much time left for King Han to hesitate.

At this time, Prime Minister Zhang Ping was chatting with Fan Sui in Fan Sui's mansion, casually talking about the wind and snow, and occasionally mixed with some interesting anecdotes from all over the world. Fan Sui dealt with it calmly, while thinking about Zhang Ping's true intentions. According to Fan Sui's cleverness, Fan Sui knew that Zhang Ping would never come to his house for no reason. The news of King Qin's death was already known, but Zhang Ping didn't say a word, and the envoy of Wei was rejected by King Han all the time, and Zhang Ping didn't say a word. It seems that Zhang Ping has nothing to do with these national affairs. This is not in line with the temperament of the old and serious Zhang Ping. When things are abnormal, there must be demons. Fan Sui naturally knew that what Zhang Ping said was just foreplay. But no amount of foreshadowing will lead to the real topic, so Fan Sui waited patiently.

"Since Wen Xinghou came to South Korea, he has made immortal achievements, ranking among the third princes, and now he has been wronged, and his revenge can be avenged, which is really gratifying!" Zhang Ping said with a smile.

"A qiē is the king's wisdom! (Fan) Sui is just doing the duty of a courtier! Although South Korea is strong now, people have no long-term worries, and our courtiers should also do their best to assist the king, and establish a Wanqiu foundation! Fan Sui said softly.

Zhang Ping smiled even more, and said without a trace: "I'm afraid that the merit will be high!" ”

Fan Sui's expression was awe-inspiring, I don't know if someone hit his own little report, and I don't understand whether Zhang Ping is alluding to his wanton behavior, pampering and arrogance, and he said with a straight face at the moment: "No matter how high the merit of a courtier is, he is also a courtier, and the king is wise, so he can naturally distinguish between right and wrong!" ”

Zhang Ping nodded again and again, and said: "With the sage of Shang Ying, assist Qin Xiaogong to cut off the evils of the Qin State, so that Qin is the dominant in the world, but it is difficult to die well." There are some things that can't be changed by manpower! Marquis Wenxing, you say, as courtiers, shouldn't we share the worries of the king! ”

Fan Sui frowned, a little angry Zhang Ping used Shang Ying's experience to warn himself, but quickly relaxed his expression and said calmly: "The Lu of the Eater, the matter of loyalty to the Monarch." It's nature! Otherwise, what is the use of us courtiers? If the prime minister has anything to say, you might as well say it directly. ”

Zhang Ping secretly shook his head in his heart and said: "These words shouldn't have been said by me, it's just that I and Wenxinghou are ministers in the same palace, and Wenxinghou is a fan of the authorities, and if I, a bystander, don't say it, I'm afraid it will embarrass Wenxinghou in the future." ”

Hearing Zhang Ping's such frank words, Fan Sui's face became a little better-looking, and said: "The Prime Minister's family has five generations of Xianghan, and (Fan) Sui admires it very much. The prime minister said that it was okay, the ancients said well, and if there is one, it will be encouraged. ”

Zhang Ping nodded. finally spit out what he really wanted to say, and said, "Does the Marquis of Wenxing know that Wei Qi has fled to Handan and hid in the mansion of Pingyuan Jun?" ”

Fan Sui was stunned, he really didn't know about this matter. In an instant, Fan Sui knew why Zhang Ping had said so much. Wei Qi coincidentally hid in the mansion of Pingyuan Jun. Whether Zhao Guo knows this matter or not, it is not very easy for South Korea to come forward and ask Pingyuan Jun to hand over people. Otherwise, one carelessness will cause a rift in the relations between South Korea and Zhao, which have just been reconciled. South Korea is naturally not afraid of Zhao State, but the problem is that Wei State is also dissatisfied with South Korea, plus King Qin was by South Korea alive, and the three countries jointly attacked South Korea, how should South Korea deal with it?! Even, the state of Chu will fall into the ground! Originally, he hoped that Wei would be under pressure. Hand over Wei Qi, it seems that it is impossible at the moment!

Fan Sui also finally understood why King Han avoided him these days, and even if he did, he was in a hurry and couldn't say a few words. Presumably, King Han is also worried about this matter! It's just that Fan Sui didn't know whether Zhang Ping came to find him this time was his own intention or the intention of King Han himself. The difference between the two is huge. can be based on Fan Sui's understanding of King Han. This matter is mostly Zhang Ping's own private idea.

Sure enough, Zhang Ping took the initiative to open his mouth and admit without waiting for Fan Sui: "Wenxinghou, don't blame me for saying too much. This is not the king's will, but my own will. I realized that the king was a little embarrassed in this matter, and he had been thinking hard about how to get the best of both worlds, so I thought about being a lobbyist. ”

Fan Sui smiled bitterly and said, "Does the prime minister think that I am a little embarrassed and must be repaid?" ”

Zhang Ping recognized it in his heart, but said insincerely: "This is not!" People in the market said that they were as happy as Wen Xinghou. Fang is the big husband! The story of Wenxinghou is now known to the people of Xinzheng as women and children! Ha ha! ”

"If it were me who had such an experience as Wen Xinghou, it would definitely be the same! It's just that when the moon is full, it is lost, and when the water is full, it overflows, and now Wei Qi has fled into Handan. The king is in a dilemma! If we, who are courtiers, can share the king's worries and solve problems, the king will definitely remember it. What sin did we commit one day, maybe we could use this to save our lives, Wen Xinghou, what do you say?! ”

Fan Sui was silent. What Zhang Ping said is naturally correct, take a step back and open the sky, this sentence is light, but it is not easy to do. Wei Qi is a hurdle in Fan Sui's heart, and if this hurdle cannot be overcome, it will be difficult for Fan Sui to talk about the fulfillment of life. Wei Guo obviously went against his words, and deliberately let Wei Qi go, creating embarrassment for himself and South Korea. Of course, it is unwise to offend Zhao Guo, but Wei Guo is so reckless, which shows that Wei State has not been convinced at all, but it is also a trouble. Even if it is not for himself, in order to completely eliminate the hidden danger of Wei, he should lobby King Han to use troops. In some wars, it is not possible to analyze immediate benefits and losses, but to preserve the inviolable image of the country. When he asked Wei to hand over Wei Qi, he represented not only himself, but also South Korea. The dignity of the state is not negotiable!

"If everyone knows today that I asked Wei to hand over Wei Qi before agreeing to peace, the people may think that this is what I mean, but other countries think that this is the king's order. If there is no Wei Qi, we will agree to Wei's request for peace, and which country in the world will believe in us Korea! This matter is absolutely non-negotiable! Prime Minister, this is not for my personal grudges, but for Korea, for the king! If South Korea retreats a little bit in this matter, other countries can force us to retreat more! ”

Zhang Pingyi frowned, and subconsciously said, "It shouldn't be, right?" King Qin Zhao had just died, and the Qin State had no intention of fighting in the original heart. Where do other countries dare to offend us South Korea?! ”

Fan Sui gently spit out two words: "Qi country!" ”

"Qi Guo? Not really! Zhang Ping's face was full of disbelief.

"The three kingdoms of Han, Zhao, and Chu invaded Wei, and the Wei State was in a panic all day, if the Wei State was annexed by the Three Kingdoms, wouldn't the Qi State be directly exposed to our Three Kingdoms?! According to the caution of the Qi State, how could they sit back and watch our Three Kingdoms annex the Wei State and become stronger? Even the Yan Kingdom, I'm afraid that a more powerful Zhao Kingdom doesn't want to appear! ”

Zhang Ping thought about it, but there was also such a possibility. Although the news of King Qi's serious illness was well concealed, the Korean guards still heard the news. The State of Qi has always expressed a sense of concern about the war in the Central Plains, but now that the State of Wei has been cornered, will the State of Qi really stand by and watch as always?! If the Qi State unites the Yan State, although this possibility is very small, after all, the King of Qi is seriously ill, but there is also this possibility. Once this possibility comes true, then Chu and Zhao will be restrained from a lot of energy, and the matter of peace negotiation will become more and more confusing.

The two men with their own hearts were silent for a moment. At this time, the housekeeper in Fan Sui's mansion hurriedly walked in and said to Fan Sui: "My lord! Someone is in the palace! (To be continued......)