"An Shi's news is really well-informed. Why didn't you report to Lone just now? ”

Seeing that he didn't say it, Xie An knew about the 30,000 coalition troops, Zhang Shuo asked helplessly. For Xie An's character, Zhang Shuo still has a trace of disgust in his heart. If you don't ask, he pretends to be confused. As soon as you say it, he seems to know everything.

"The minister also got the news this morning, wasn't the monarch busy reviewing the folds just now, and the minister didn't dare to delay the monarch to deal with major matters, thinking that he would report to the monarch after he was busy with everything."

Xie An smiled slightly, and said calmly. Although he supported the Qianguo ruling Donghai County, he was quite resistant to Zhang Shuo's continuous suppression of the family.

It is precisely because of this that Xie An generally maintains this passive appearance on non-important matters, allowing Zhang Shuo to take the initiative to seek his help. So that Zhang Shuo understood that the development of Qianguo was inseparable from him Xie An and the Xie family.

"What does An Shi think about this?"

Zhang Shuo didn't dwell too much, but cut straight to the point.

"In Yichen's opinion, this is just that under the rise of the Qi State, Meng Haigong and Qin Feng are huddling together to keep warm."

Looking at Zhang Shuo, who had the intention of taking the school examination, Xie Anhun didn't care, and still said indifferently: "Just from the fact that the coalition soldiers are divided into two routes, each entering Pengcheng from the east and west directions, it is not difficult to see that although the two countries are allied on the surface, they both have their own plans behind the scenes.

On the other hand, the soldiers of Qi are well-fed, and the commander Kuang Zhang, the deputy general Tian Wen, and the military advisor Tian Dan are not ordinary people. In the Qi dynasty, there is the support of Tian Wen's father, Jingguo Jun Tian Ying. In this way, the Qi army is integrated inside and outside, and the top and bottom work together. How can a coalition of people with different hearts resist it? Therefore, the minister thought that these 30,000 coalition troops could only delay the speed of Qi's advance at most. ”

"That is ...... in the opinion of Anshi"

"In the opinion of the minister, my country should come to the aid of the Eastern Jin Dynasty in the north to avoid the Qi country from becoming big."

"But at present, our country is still nominally an ally with Qi. When Shu invaded, although Qi extorted us 10,000 stone of grain, it also really sent troops to drag the soldiers and horses of Lao for us. At this time, if my country directly turns against the Qi country, will it fall into the mouth? ”

When Zhang Shuo heard this, he couldn't help but hesitate for a while, after all, there is still an alliance between the Qianguo and the Qi State, although in the troubled times, the treaty is used to tear it up. But the various negative effects of breaking the contract can't help but make him think twice.

"Don't worry, monarch!" Xie An chuckled: "Aiding the Eastern Jin Dynasty does not mean that you have to clash head-on with the Qi State. At present, the two countries are fighting, and our country only needs to maintain neutrality and send envoys to form an alliance with the Eastern Jin Dynasty. In this way, if the other party is given some trading assistance, even if the Qi country is not angry, it can't find anything wrong. ”

Looking at Xie An with a smile on his face, Zhang Shuo understood that the other party had already thought of a set of procedures. immediately said bluntly: "An Shi is reasonable. So what cooperation projects do you think can be between China and the Eastern Jin Dynasty? ”

"As far as the minister knows, in the battle to sweep away all parts of Donghai County, our country has captured a considerable number of black iron-grade armor. In the previous irrigation covenant between the two countries, Shu also compensated us for a batch of equipment. In addition, the alien workshop built under the supervision of the monarch can also produce no less than 20,000 black iron-grade arrows per month. Aren't these armors one of the best supports for the Eastern Jin Dynasty? ”

"Then what can the Eastern Jin Dynasty give us to Qianguo?"

Zhang Shuo said, he seemed to think of something again, and immediately said: "Lone is not interested in money, and there is no need to say that the proposal to buy it with money is needless." ”

"Langya's mine resources are good. As far as the minister knows, a large amount of pig iron is stored in the treasury of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Exchange the finished product for the raw ore, and you can make more equipment in the future. ”

"Just supporting them with some equipment won't help them get out of trouble......"

Zhang Shuo said helplessly. Obviously, he had already approved of Xie An's suggestion to exchange equipment for pig iron.

"Not only equipment, but we can also make some other transactions with the Eastern Jin Kingdom. The goal is not really to give the Eastern Jin Dynasty the strength to resist the Qi State. Instead, let Qi Guo understand our attitude, so that he was jealous and did not dare to act rashly. ”

Xie An said confidently, as if everything was under his control.

"In this way, it depends on Anshi's meaning, but the initiative is still in our hands. When the Eastern Jin Kingdom sent an envoy over, it formed an alliance whenever it came. ”

Zhang Shuo agreed with Xie An's meaning, but also said his thoughts. Only if the Eastern Jin Kingdom came to ask for help, then the Eastern Jin Kingdom owed him. If he took the initiative to form an alliance with the Eastern Jin Dynasty, then it would only be an alliance on an equal footing, and there would be no one who helped whom.

Although Zhang Shuo didn't want Qi to become bigger, the Eastern Jin Dynasty was definitely much more anxious than the Qianguo at the moment. The initiative was originally in the hands of Qianguo, and Zhang Shuo did not want to give up this initiative because of Xie An's words.

"Wang Dun of the Langya Wang clan has long had the idea of forming an alliance with the monarch, but he can't be sure of the monarch's intentions. Later, a letter from Wechen was sent to the hands of Nawang Dun, who would send an envoy to seek the king's support. ”

"Wang Dun? Isn't it the imperial court of the Eastern Jin Dynasty? ”

When Zhang Shuo heard Xie An's words, he couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. Historically, Wang Dun was the master of rebellion. Although in "Imperial Dynasty", due to various factors and huge external pressure, Wang Dun did not directly break with the Eastern Jin Dynasty at the moment, but he was still in a semi-independent situation. Xie Anti Wang Dun, without mentioning Sima Rui or Wang Dao, his meaning is a little intriguing.

"The main purpose of our waiting is to suppress the Qi State, but it doesn't matter who the object of the alliance is."

Xie An smiled slightly, and Zhang Shuo also laughed when he heard this. The two seem to have reached some kind of consensus and tacitly agree with each other.

"Monarch, Wang Anshi, director of the Department of History, came to report. Another pair of brothers came to the recruitment hall. After examination, both of them are very capable of outstanding, and they have been arranged to live in the museum, waiting for the summons of the monarch at any time. ”

It was at this time that Dai Zong's voice came from outside the imperial study.

"Another talent has entered the work? Where did they come from? What is the last name? ”

When Zhang Shuo heard this, he asked excitedly. Since Qianguo was besieged by Liu Bei and Wang Zhi, he was safe and sound. In recent days, a large number of talented people have either been recommended or self-recommended, and want to make a career in Qianguo. In the recruitment hall, it is even more crowded. Among them, there are not only people from the nine counties of the East China Sea, but also many people from the surrounding counties, and there are some historical celebrities.

For example, Xiao Wangzhi of the Xiao clan in Lanling (Zhi 82, Zheng 86); Kuang Heng's recommended Tan County celebrities, master of scripture Hou Cang (Zhi 78, Zheng 75); self-recommended Yinping County native Mao Sui (Zhi 84, Zheng 73); There is also Xue Xian, a native of Xiao County, Xiapi, who came to take refuge from Xiapi.