Chapter 108: Chun Shenjun's Gift

Qin Zhaoxiang Wang, the six countries all sent generals to worship, but Korea was different - the king of Han personally came to wear linen and filial piety.

Qin Wangzhu was stunned for a long time when he learned about this, and he didn't know how to react for a while.

In order to reduce the burden of Qin Wangzhu, although Zhu Xiang did not go to the court, he temporarily assumed the responsibility of half of Qin Wangzhu's close attendant and helped Qin Wangzhu deal with the paperwork.

Hearing that King Han came to worship in person, Zhu Xiang's mind flashed Han Fei's crying face, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly.

After he came back, although he didn't have time to get along with others because he took care of King Qin's family, Han Fei served Xunzi, and Zhu Xiang still met Han Fei a few times.

The death of the old King Qin did not let Han Fei see hope, but it was to see with his own eyes the behavior of the old King Qin before his death for the Qin State, which made Han Fei even more desperate, so Han Fei's mental state is now in a trance.

At this time, Han Fei saw with his own eyes that King Han disregarded the dignity of the monarch and wore filial piety for the old King Qin, and I was afraid that his mental state would be even worse.

"The king of Han worshiped the lord with the princes to the Son of Heaven, probably to show his loyalty to the king. As long as the king is willing to promise that Korea will continue to be a vassal in the future, Korea will immediately surrender and become a vassal state of Qin. Zhu Xiang rubbed the corners of his twitching mouth, "It's just that he is too eager and looks a little ugly." ”

Qin Wangzhu put away his surprised expression and said with a straight face: "Even if he becomes a vassal state of Qin, Qin will destroy Korea." He wanted to persecute the widow in a self-surrendering manner, hum. ”

After so many years of cultivation by King Qin Zhaoxiang, Qin Wangzhu has no suspicions about Zhu Xiang, and he has a lot of suspicions about others. When King Han did this, he immediately suspected that King Han was not really stupid, but heard of his generous reputation and wanted to force himself.

The princes worship the princes, and they only need to send generals; The princes worship the Son of Heaven, and only then do they need to come in person to wear linen and filial piety. Didn't King Han just show the world that he had recognized King Qin as the Son of Heaven, and then if King Qin attacked Korea again, it would be unreasonable for King Qin?

But Qin Wangzhu is also the king of Qin, and he will not be restrained by this moral kidnapping.

"Your Majesty has a point, maybe he does have this in mind. The Korean court is not all mediocre. Zhu Xiang said with a smile, "But if you can come up with a plan to morally kidnap the Qin State in a way that humiliates the monarch, maybe the people in the Korean court are not mediocre, and they are not much better than mediocrity." ”

After listening to Zhu Xiang's ridicule of the Korean monarch, Qin Wangzhu's face improved: "Hmph, I don't even care about the face of the monarch, and the Korean secretary and doctor probably don't take the king of Han seriously." ”

Zhu Xiang nodded: "Since King Han is willing to wear linen and filial piety for the ancestors, the monarch will reward him for his loyalty." After Jiuding returned to Qin, according to legal principles, King Qin was already the Son of Heaven, and the ancestor could afford the gift of King Han. ”

Qin Wangzhu smiled: "You're right. ”

He rubbed his eyes, which were a little red again.

The closer to the funeral, the worse Qin Wangzhu's mood became. Although he can hide his feelings most of the time, he still can't help but reveal his true feelings when he only faces Zhu Xiang in the dead of night.

"When the monarch finds out, he will definitely laugh heartily." King Qin Zhu said.

Zhu Xiang said: "Of course. He sighed in his heart, worried about Qin Wangzhu's health.

Qin Wangzhu was not in good health originally, but he was tired and sad recently, and his mood and body were under double pressure, and Zhu Xiang looked worried every day.

I don't know if it was for this reason that Qin Wangzhu in the original history succeeded to the throne for a year and a few days and followed King Qin Zhaoxiang.

Fortunately, Qin Wangzhu also knew that he couldn't fall, so he followed the doctor's advice.

Coupled with the fact that he was busy with government affairs and no longer lingered in the harem, the imperial doctor said that Qin Wangzhu's physical condition was slightly better than when he was the prince before.

Looking at Zhu Xiang's narrow gaze, Qin Wangzhu became angry in front of Zhu Xiang for the first time.

At the beginning of the funeral, Zhu Xiang, as a ceremonial official, met with the people sent by the princes to worship King Qin Zhaoxiang.

The funeral was solemn and solemn, even if the princes and envoys wanted to talk to Zhu Xiang, they couldn't find the opportunity to talk to Zhu Xiang for the time being. After the process is completed, they will stay in Xianyang for a while. At that time, they were able to visit the important ministers of the Qin State in Xianyang City openly.

It was not only the envoys of the Six Kingdoms who came to worship King Qin Zhaoxiang. Although later generations were called the Seven Heroes of the Warring States, in fact, there were many small countries at this time. Although these small countries have all become vassals of the Seven Heroes of the Warring States, they are also eligible to send people to attend the funeral of King Qin alone.

In a small country, the envoys of the country attracted Zhu Xiang's attention.

If he remembered correctly, this patriotic envoy was the son-in-law of the King of Wei. He heard Cai Ze say that the king of Wei intended to help this son-in-law inherit the throne of Wei, but the opposition in Wei seemed to be quite loud.

Many talents in the Qin State are from the Wei State, and the Wei Guo and the Qin State officialdom are relatively close. If there is an opportunity, Wei Guo will definitely be more willing to surrender to Qin. They did not want to be tied to the chariot of the Wei State.

But now that King Wei actually sent King Wei's son-in-law to take on the responsibility of an envoy, I don't know if he has changed his mind and is ready to compromise with Wei.

Zhu Xiang remembered this incident and was ready to go back and discuss it with Cai Ze.

In addition to the envoys of the country, Zhu Xiang will naturally also pay attention to the envoys of the Zhao state.

It's a pity that although this envoy of Zhao State has an expression of "Zhu Xianggong, I worship you", Zhu Xiang doesn't know him.

Zhu Xiang originally thought that it would be Pingyuan Jun or Pingyang Jun who would come to Qin. Although it was a little embarrassing for old friends to become enemies after meeting, but there were more friends like the Seven Kingdoms who were hostile to each other, and Zhu Xiang believed that Pingyuanjun and Pingyangjun would still be willing to drink a glass of wine with him, temporarily put the distinction between friend and foe behind, and reminisce about the past.

Seeing that there was no one in Zhao's envoy group who he knew, Zhu Xiang's expression was a little lonely.

Lian Po was also very concerned about the envoys of Zhao State, and said that he didn't want to see Zhao Ren, but he still came to take a look.

When he saw Zhu Xiang's lonely expression, he looked for an opportunity to reprimand Zhu Xiang.

"You are now Qin Chen, the brother-in-law of Prince Qin. Even if you see someone familiar among the envoys of the Zhao State, you should pretend not to know him! If it weren't for Zhu Xiang wearing a crown, Lian Po would have knocked Zhu Xiang's head with his hands, "What's the matter with your expression?" Missing Zhao Guo? You still don't think there are enough rumors about you in Xianyang City recently?! ”

"Lian Gong, I was wrong, I must manage my expression well and not embarrass you." Zhu Xiang has always been good at slipping and kneeling, and immediately bowed his head to admit his mistake.

Lian Po snorted coldly and said, "If you are worried about Pingyuanjun, I will inform you after privately asking someone that you are not allowed to contact the Zhao people." Even if they hand you a prayer post, you won't be allowed to see it! ”

Zhu Xiang nodded like pounding garlic: "Okay!" ”。

After Lian Po's advice, he was still a little worried. He found Zichu and Cai Ze, hoping that the two would be optimistic about Zhu Xiang.

Lian Po specially told Zi Chu, and there was also a layer to greet the King of Qin and the Prince of Qin in advance, telling them that Zhu Xiang didn't really miss Zhao Guo, but just a little nostalgic for the old people, so that they should not doubt Zhu Xiang's loyalty.

Although Lian Po has found that the current King of Qin is much less suspicious than the old King Qin, as an old minister abandoned by King Zhao, Lian Po has learned to be tactful and take precautions at this moment.

After that, Zhu Xiang was told by Zichu and Cai Ze respectively, and Qin Wangzhu and Ying Xiaozheng also muttered in Zhu Xiang's ear, and even Bai Qi and the bedridden Fan Ju couldn't help but nag a few words, which made Zhu Xiang annoyed.

Zhu Xiang couldn't help but say to Xunzi: "It's better to be Xunzi, believe I'm not that stupid." ”

Xunzi lazily raised his eyelids and said, "I know you're stupid, but I'm sure there are many people who will let you stop being stupid, so you won't have to bother with words." ”

Zhu Xiang: "......"

He just wanted to chat with his old friends, why did they all seem like he was going to throw himself into Zhao Guo?

No matter how you think about it, he can't be so stupid!

Of course, Zhu Xiang's elders and juniors all knew that Zhu Xiang would not throw himself into other countries, they were just Zhu Xiang's soft-heartedness and was used by the envoys to design Zhu Xiang to encounter danger.

Although Zhu Xiang will not be in danger, he may suffer from being betrayed by his old friend.

Zhu Xiang didn't know that even if they were friends, standing on different positions, they would take advantage of friendship for their own interests.

Many of the divisive tactics of the Qin State were carried out through "friends". And most of the friendships between these friends are very sincere.

Qin Wangzhu saw that the envoys of other countries were staring at Zhu Xiang like black cocks, and in order to prevent someone from "secretly talking" with Zhu Xiang and the envoys of other countries, he specially told Zhu Xiang's family of three to continue to live in Xianyang Palace. In this way, even if they wanted to meet Zhu Xiang in private, they would not find a chance.

Qin Wangzhu briefly entertained the envoys of the six countries in the Xianyang Palace, giving them the opportunity to communicate with Zhu Xiang, so that Zhu Xiang could ask about his old friend.

"It's normal to miss friends. Ask whatever you want. Qin Wangzhu said to Zhu Xiang, "I will use my physical discomfort as an excuse to leave the scene first." ”

Zhu Xiang was a little embarrassed and said, "Thank you." He wanted to say that he didn't need it, but it was better to say thank you at this time.

He regretted it, and he looked regretful. Obviously, the most important thing to be comforted now is the king, why does the king spoil himself?

After Qin Wangzhu made arrangements, Zhu Xiang sat down with the envoys of Wei and Zhao.

He really left early, leaving only the crown prince Chu and Zhu Xiang to entertain the envoys.

Chun Shenjun Huang Xie looked at Zhu Xiang with a slightly depressed expression. The State of Chu is now stronger than both the State of Zhao and the State of Wei, so he should sit on Zhu Xiang's side, right?

Although Qin Guo arranged him next to Prince Chu, he was still in a very bad mood.

What is Prince Chu? Even if they talked, it was impossible to coax them to come to the Chu State. He just wants to chat with Zhu Xianggong!

"Is Shinling-kun okay?" Zhu Xiang saw that Qin Wangzhu gave him a "casual chat" look before leaving, so he had no choice but to put down his chopsticks and talk with the envoys of Wei.

The king gave him this opportunity, and he was sorry for the king if he didn't have to.

"Xinling-kun...... I don't know. The envoy of Wei didn't expect that Zhu Xiang would take the initiative to talk to him, and asked about Xinlingjun, "Changpingjun knows Xinlingjun?" ”

Zhu Xiang said: "Although there are only a few fates, Xinlingjun sent me away from Zhao that day, and since then, I have been friends with Xinlingjun." ”

The envoy of Zhao on the other side of Zhu Xiang's side showed an embarrassed and embarrassed look on his face.

King Zhao's persecution of Zhu Xianggong and the persecution of Zhu Xianggong into Qin was a pain in the hearts of all Zhao people. Hearing Zhu Xianggong mention it in person, he naturally felt uncomfortable.

"Xinlingjun is now in Zhao State." He stubbornly said, "King Zhao gave Xinlingjun a fief, although Xinlingjun is closed, his body should be fine. ”

Zhu Xiang was stunned: "Xinling Jun has entered Zhao?" He should have defected to the Plains, right? Is Pingyuan-kun okay? Is Pingyang-kun's body well-being? ”

The envoy of Zhao replied: "It's okay, they are all healthy." ”

Zhu Xiang saw that the envoys of Zhao State replied briefly without thinking, and his heart was stricken.

He glanced at the calm expression of the envoy of Zhao State, and said indifferently: "That's good." ”

This envoy of Zhao is not a good actor. Although he deliberately showed a calm look, as if he was not lying, he looked embarrassed just now because he mentioned the matter of entering Qin back then, and his face changed so quickly, obviously he had a ghost in his heart.

I'm afraid that Pingyuan-kun's health is already very bad. I don't know how Pingyang-kun's body is, and he must be anxious because of Pingyuan-kun's body.

Although Pingyang Jun's vision is slightly more long-term than Pingyuanjun, he is worse than Pingyuanjun in terms of knowing and employing people, and in terms of talent and prestige. Now that King Zhao's prestige has been hit many times, Pingyang Jun may not be able to support the entire Zhao State.

Just as Wei has Xinling Jun, Zhao has also survived many difficulties because of Pingyuan Jun.

Zhu Xiang felt a little sad and regretful in his heart.

He doesn't have strong feelings for Pingyuanjun and Pingyangjun, but he feels a little pity and pity.

Seeing Zhu Xiang's face, although the envoys of Zhao State were not good at acting, he was not stupid to be carefully selected to send envoys to Qin State, and he immediately noticed that Zhu Xiang might have guessed something, and he was very nervous.

Zhu Xiang also saw his nervousness, and said, "I will prepare some gifts, please help me transfer them to Pingyuanjun, Pingyangjun and Xinlingjun." ”

The envoy of Zhao State breathed a sigh of relief in his heart: "Yes." ”

Zhu Xiang did not continue to ask the envoys of Wei and Zhao, and drank alone, as if in a daze.

The envoys of Wei and Zhao did not dare to take the initiative to talk to Zhu Xiang.

They had prepared a lot of flattering rhetoric to flatter Zhu Xiang, and even if they did not represent their respective countries, personally, they also hoped to get Zhu Xiang's guidance.

But they didn't expect that after seeing Zhu Xiang, who was not like a mortal, they would be so nervous that they didn't even dare to breathe.

Zhu Xianggong has a childish face, and his temperament is like a mountain cedar, even if he sits in the noisy crowd, he seems to be left behind and independent, as if there is a layer of wind and snow around him, isolating him from mortals in the world.

Zichu gave Cai Ze a look: Zhu Xiang was in a daze.

Cai Ze replied with a look in his eyes: He must be bored and want to leave.

The two friends sighed at the same time in their hearts.

The ancestor and the monarch spoiled Zhu Xiang, allowing Zhu Xiang to live too freely, almost not attending banquets, and not accepting other people's worship. Even when the powerful people in Xianyang City were invited to banquets, Zhu Xiang only gave gifts and almost did not show up. So Zhu Xiang is now attending the banquet, no wonder he is so bored that he goes straight distracted.

Zi Chu saw that Zhu Xiang had been in a daze and hadn't taken a sip of wine for a long time, as if he had been wandering out of the world, sleeping with his eyes open, he really couldn't stand it, which made people excuse Ying Xiaozheng to miss Zhu Xiang and let Zhu Xiang leave the scene temporarily.

Zhu Xiang really thought that Ying Xiaozheng missed him, so he hurriedly went to find Ying Xiaozheng, but Ying Xiaozheng was sleeping.