Zhang Yi persuaded the King of Chu to sever diplomatic relations with South Korea before, and Zhao Hongming also heard about it.

He didn't have to think about it to know that those envoys of the Chu State were afraid that they had heard some news, and now they were coming to make him fulfill his promise.

If there are guests in the house, how can you not entertain them?

Zhao Hongming instructed Gao Yanshi and said, "You let the imperial chef prepare a banquet, and I want to entertain these envoys of the Chu State." ”

Gao Yanshi immediately said, "The slave obeys. ”

After Zhao Hongming finished the order, he was not in a hurry.

On the contrary, it took two moments of effort to reach the Qianqing Palace.

When he walked to the Qianqing Palace, the imperial chefs who had just finished the banquet had already prepared the banquet again.

Several envoys of the State of Chu were also sitting in their respective seats, waiting for Zhao Hongming.

Zhang Yi, who was called, also rushed over in time.

Seeing that the time was almost up, Zhao Hongming was late and sat on the dragon chair.

However, now Zhao Hongming is with a big victory, and no one dares to complain.

Zhao Hongming was on the dragon chair, looked around at everyone, and smiled softly in a modest tone: "Let the envoy of Chu State wait for a long time." ”

As soon as these words came out, the envoy of the State of Chu was suddenly a little panicked.

When they heard the news of Zhao Hongming's destruction of Korea and the imprisonment of his royal family, their hearts were already full of shock and unease, like a dark cloud pressing down.

Coupled with Zhao Hongming's previous murderous reputation, how dare he hold it up, he stood up and said: "Back to King Wei, I just came." ”

Zhao Hongming didn't say much, raised his wine glass and said: "Since several envoys came to Daliang, I have been fighting outside, and I have not entertained a few envoys well. Now that I have returned to Daliang, I have just had a banquet for a few envoys. Please! ”

Zhao Hongming drank it all.

Several envoys of the State of Chu maintained a standing posture and raised their glasses and drank together.

Zhao Hongming put down the wine glass, and everyone dared to sit down.

"I don't know how many envoys from the Chu State came to see me so early in the morning, I don't know what you are doing?" Zhao Hongming picked up a piece of venison with his forehead chopsticks and asked happily.

Here it comes!

Seeing that Zhao Hongming took the initiative to ask questions, the envoys of the Chu State were also shocked.

The envoy of the Chu State led by him took a deep breath and tried to calm the shock in his heart, he looked up at Zhao Hongming, his eyes were as sharp as a sword, and he said in a calm and powerful voice: "Your Majesty the King of Wei, our Chu State has an alliance with your country, and your country promised to cede half of the Korean territory to my Chu State after the destruction of Korea. Now that Korea has broken and the royal family is imprisoned, when will this covenant be fulfilled? ”

When Zhao Hongming heard this, a playful smile appeared on his face.

He didn't answer the envoy's question directly, but slowly took a sip of the wine in the glass, and then put down the glass, his eyes revealed a hint of cunning, and he asked Zhang Yi in surprise: "Zhang Langzhong, what's going on?" ”

Zhang Yi, who was sitting in the guest seat, knew very well in his heart that it was impossible for Zhao Hongming not to know about this matter.

Now deliberately pretending to be confused, apparently with other plans.

That's exactly what he wants.

He also had no intention of fulfilling his promise to the state of Chu.

So Zhang Yi pushed the boat down the river and said: "Back to Your Majesty, the previous minister sent an envoy to the Chu State and promised the King of Chu that the Wei State would capture Korea, and I would like to share half of the land of the Chu State." At that time, the situation was ever-changing, and this matter was a matter of the ministers cutting first and then playing, and I hope that His Majesty will punish them. ”

After speaking, Zhang Yi knelt on the ground under the gaze of the envoy of the Chu State, his forehead was tightly pressed against the ground, looking a little panicked.

Zhao Hongming showed a little displeasure.

When the envoy of Chu State saw this scene, he couldn't help but chuckle in his heart, thinking that Zhao Hongming wanted to turn his face and deny it.

They all came with a mission, and if they returned to Chu in vain, the end would be extremely miserable.

An envoy from the State of Chu took the initiative to stand up and said: "Your Majesty the King of Wei, this matter is a personal promise made by Lord Zhang Yi beside us and other kings, and it is a common covenant between the State of Wei and the State of Chu. ”

"I will keep my word." Zhao Hongming smiled and said, "But the envoy of the Chu State, why are you in such a hurry? Although South Korea was broken by our army, there are still remnants of the sins. The destruction of Korea that you are talking about is only a superficial phenomenon. ”

"Now that my Wei army is still in Korea, as far as I know, at least two-thirds of the cities in Korea are still resisting, and it will take time to truly destroy a big country like Korea." Zhao Hongming's tone was not hurried, as if he was telling something very ordinary.

When the envoy of Chu State heard this, his brows tightened, he knew that Zhao Hongming was deliberately delaying time. He was dissatisfied in his heart, but he didn't dare to show it on his face.

After all, Zhao Hongming is in full swing at this moment, and although his Chu State is strong, in front of the current Wei State and the current Zhao Hongming, these envoys have to bow their heads.

Don't dare to be presumptuous.

When Zhao Hongming ascended the throne, the scene of killing the envoy is still vivid.

Some envoys from the State of Chu were unwilling to give up, and argued with reason, trying to get Zhao Hongming to fulfill his promise: "Your Majesty King Wei's words are wrong. Isn't it the end of Korea that has been powerless to resist your army, the royal family has been imprisoned, and the capital of the country has been lost? ”

However, Zhao Hongming only smiled faintly, as if he did not take the envoy's words to heart.

He waved his hand and said contemptuously: "Back then, the Yan State destroyed the Qi State and only two cities remained, and in the end, the Qi State was not restored as it was, and now it has faintly suppressed the Yan Kingdom." Some of the messenger's words are not yet too full. ”

"Besides, in the current situation, if the envoy really wants to divide it, how can I divide it? Some cities are worth a lot and some are worth less. Some of the cities have already been captured by us, and some of them are still in the hands of Korean princes and nobles, and are guarded by Korean martial arts forces...... If I can, with a wave of my hand, I will divide those cities that are still in the hands of Korea to the Chu State, and what is the difference between the Chu State and the Chu State attacking it personally? ”

"Why don't you give me an idea?"

"Forehead ......"

Zhao Hongming's words immediately made the envoy of Chu State speechless.

even felt that Zhao Hongming was very reasonable.

I couldn't find a rebuttal for a while.

The envoy of Chu secretly scolded Zhao Hongming for his cunning and untrustworthiness in his heart, but he could only accept the reality helplessly, and could only wait for the opportunity to make plans.

Gao Yanshi beside him took the initiative to pour wine for him.

Zhao Hongming smiled, picked up his wine glass and said, "Don't worry, it's a year at the earliest, or two or three years at the earliest." I will keep my promise, and I will never break it. Several envoys were reassured. ”

The envoy of Chu was helpless for a while.

I can't beat it, and I can't scold it.

The identity can't be compared.

can only do as Zhao Hongming said.

The person headed by the envoy of the State of Chu sighed and said, "Then according to the words of His Majesty the King of Wei." ”

"Come on, reward your lord with some Korean beauties and treasures." Zhao Hongming was very satisfied with their performance, waved his hand, and gave them a bunch of benefits first to appease them.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The envoys of the Chu Kingdom sat in the luxurious banquet hall, and although the wine and food in front of them were exquisite, at this moment, any delicacies were as tasteless as chewing wax.

In the end, the meeting of the Chu envoy ended in this delicate atmosphere.

After all the envoys left, Zhao Hongming said to Zhang Yi: "Zhang Langzhong! ”

"Wechen is here." Zhang Yi took the initiative to stand up from his seat.

Zhao Hongming lowered his head, held a wine glass and said, "During this time, the affairs of the Chu State have pressed me. ”

Zhang Yi nodded and said, "Weichen understands." ”

"It's okay, just step down."

"Yes, Weichen retired."

Zhao Hongming drank all the wine in the cup again, and as soon as his consciousness moved, the martial arts panel of [Heavenly Reward for Diligence] appeared in front of him.

[Name: Zhao Hongming]

[Cultivation Exercises: Eight Desolations and Immortal Skills - Seven Qualities of Martial Courage (100834/3000000), Perfection of the Array Sutra (98156/100000), Thunder Destruction Dharma Body - Five Qualities of Martial Courage (1400328/1500000), Introduction to the Martial Origin Sutra (709/1000)]

[Martial Arts: Open Heaven Sixth Realm (17118/20000), Desolate Secret Walk (358113/∞), Shattered Mountain Sixth Realm (12241/20000), Demon Suppression Sixth Realm (16002/20000), Mountain Moving Sixth Realm (13248/20000)]

[Breakthrough Martial Arts: None]

[Today's practice time: 6 hours]

[Constitution: Thunder Annihilation Law Body]

[Root Bone Bonus: 10]

After more than half a year of cultivation and improvement, his cultivation has taken a step further.

The state of Chu now has a martial artist in the Creation Realm, and the national strength is strong.

After hearing that they had suffered losses in the gods and demons of the Wei Kingdom, they are now also working hard to speed up the progress of building their own gods and demons blades.

The palace master of Chihe Palace even directly drove a Korean refining sect to the territory of Chu to assist them in forging blades.

Ambitions are great.

It is far from being comparable to a country with such a background as South Korea.

It would be a very unwise move to start a war with the state of Chu now.

Therefore, now Zhao Hongming's strategy is one word - drag!

As long as it drags on for a year or two, two or three years, with the blessing of the [Heavenly Dao Reward for Diligence] martial arts panel, maybe he will be able to successfully break through to the Creation Realm.

When the time comes, no one in the world will be his opponent.

Even if you can't break through the Creation Realm, it doesn't matter.

Time is on his side, and with each day of postponement, his strength grows by one point.

In addition to its own strength, Wei also needed some time to consolidate its strength.

Zhao Hongming got up and walked in the direction of the imperial study, and said as he walked: "Call Prime Minister Li Cheng." ”

"Yes."

The imperial study of Wei is located in the depths of the imperial palace and is the place where Zhao Hongming handles court affairs and discusses state affairs.

At this time, the sun is rising, and the color of sunlight shines through the delicate window lattice, which is plated with a warm layer of gold.

The large desk is piled with folds and ancient books, the scent of ink and wood is intertwined, and behind the desk is an intricately carved dragon chair with a faint black gold glow.

At this time, the atmosphere in the imperial study was solemn and tense.

Zhao Hongming sat on the dragon chair with deep eyes.

In front of him, Prime Minister Li Yan stood respectfully, his face showing a contemplative expression.

Zhao Hongming broke the silence and said: "Prime Minister Li Cheng, the widow intends to integrate the domestic martial arts forces to stabilize the country of Wei. What are your thoughts on this? ”

Li Yan raised his head slightly when he heard this, he knew Zhao Hongming's ambition very well, and he also understood what Zhao Hongming was thinking.

After thinking for a moment, he replied in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, the power of martial arts is a stubborn disease in the world, and it is good at eating without success. Not only in my Wei country, but also in the whole world, it is deeply rooted. Whichever country can be integrated will inevitably greatly enhance the strength of the imperial court and be the first in the world. However, this requires extreme caution, as the slightest mistake can lead to civil unrest. ”

Zhao Hongming nodded, agreeing with Li Yan's opinion.

He continued: "How, then, in your opinion, should you behave?" ”

"Your Majesty, other countries also want to integrate, but they can't do it, the most important thing is that the martial arts forces use force to prohibit and control many powerful forces."

Li Yan made a bold suggestion, saying: "But Wei is different, or Your Majesty is different from other Majesty, and the minister thinks that he can take advantage of the trend and carry out a reform." ”

Zhao Hongming's face was a little more interested, and he asked, "How does the prime minister want to change?" ”

"Your Majesty has completely made a reputation for the Wei dynasty after this battle. As far as Wei Chen knows, the Wei army has gained a lot from this campaign, and it is better to hype up the gains of the Wei army, which will make the martial artists of the world tempted. ”

"People die for money, birds die for food, and as long as Your Majesty allows Wufu to join the imperial court in his personal name, join the Wei army, and advocate the abolition of the privileges of the martial arts forces, this can make the martial arts forces of the Wei State become the end of the water without a source, and can gradually disintegrate those martial arts forces independent of the imperial court."

A hint of appreciation flashed in Zhao Hongming's eyes.

Li Yan's suggestion coincided with his thoughts, what he wanted was not only superficial submission, but also fundamental control of these martial arts forces.

He did not end the war against South Korea, and he also had this consideration.

When he conquered Korea, he asked Wu Qi to secretly pull the good seedlings in the martial arts forces into Wei's martial arts.

As long as the war does not end for a day, these warriors will not be able to escape.

After tasting enough of the sweetness, I guess I don't want to go back to the so-called "master" anymore.

In the Wei army, these martial artists can get more than in the martial arts forces.

It's just not that fools know how to choose.

And the Zhengyi Gate of the Wei State has long been riddled with holes, and under his control, he will not stand out for the martial arts forces of the Wei State.

One or the other's strengths will inevitably be able to disintegrate these martial arts forces.

It's just that in this way, Li Yan is the target of everyone.

It seems that he has also made up his mind.

Zhao Hongming said in a deep voice: "Prime Minister Li Cheng's suggestion is very good. As you say, I will issue an edict allowing Takefu to join the court. The prime minister will take the lead in this matter. ”

"The minister must live up to his mission."

The two have agreed, and Li Yan begins to implement the strategy they have established.

During this time, the news was like the wind.

Zhao Hongming's feat of securing the Korean royal family, capturing the Korean capital, and killing the suzerain of Haoran quickly spread all over the world and caused a huge shock among countries.

Whether it is the neighboring Chu State and Zhao State, or the Qi State and Yan State in the distance, they are all surprised.

At this moment, the Wei State has become the focus of attention in the world.

Among them, the wealth displayed by the Wei army made countless martial artists blush and their hearts beat.

Golden titles, divine weapons, and elixirs...... These treasures, which are difficult for them to obtain on weekdays, are like ordinary things in the Wei army, which is enough to make any martial artist yearn for them.

As a result, some peculiar phenomena have appeared at the borders of various countries, as well as near the girders.

Many martial artists with unique skills secretly broke away from their own sects and joined the Wei army in their personal names.

On the court of Wei, fresh blood has also ushered in, and the national strength is thriving, and it has become the strongest country in the world.

(End of chapter)