Chapter 291 Prevarication
"Destroy the Qiang Jin?"
King Liang's heart tightened slightly, and the right hand under the Wang desk suddenly became a fist clenched.
This remark was a bit shocking to him, because in the eyes of King Liang, it was okay to fight a war with Jin, but he never dared to think about destroying his country.
Now Jiang Yi raised this question. After King Liang narrowed his eyes slightly, he said in a voice: "What the envoy said is too simple. It is important to know that if we talk about national strength, our Liang and Qin are not as good as Jin."
He was right, where is the national strength of Jin State? It is rich, has a wealth of people, has a large population, has a vast territory, and is inexhaustible for food, grass, and military equipment.
These are known to everyone in the world and are also the capital that King Jin himself has always been proud of.
However, Jiang Yi said: "After that being said, if we talk about military strength, Jin cannot compare with Qin Liang."
"On the battlefield, the Qin army and the Liang army were both extremely brave and ready to die. However, the Jin army was not enough to form a power. If they fought against Jin for a long time, the national strength of Qin and Liang might not be enough to support them. But if they use extremely sharp offensives to compete with the courage of the soldiers on both sides and advance quickly, how could Jin resist? No matter how strong the national strength is, it is empty talk."
After hearing him say that, King Liang first glanced at the ministers, then turned his eyes, but he still did not give any definite answer, but said:
"I have known what the envoy said, but the matter of destroying Jin is of great importance and cannot be decided by the temple today. I still need to consider it, I hope you understand."
"Of course." Jiang Yi was not in a hurry. Knowing that King Liang was going to discuss with the ministers, he said, "Since that's the case, let's take a leave first and wait for the good news of Your Highness."
"I would like to forgive me for not being able to entertain you. After I go to court, I will be my personal accompanying you." King Liang smiled.
"Where is it, Your Highness Liang is so polite, so I'm leaving." Jiang Yi bent down, gave a deep bow, and left the Chaogong Hall.
Regarding the Qin envoys, King Liang had a relatively good etiquette. After Jiang Yi left, many ministers in the hall were ready to leave the list and make speeches at this time.
Seeing this, King Liang said directly: "If you have any words, let's say one by one."
As soon as he finished speaking, a minister stood up and bowed and said, "The King, the Qin envoy said that he had destroyed Jin, which seemed to be true. In fact, in his words, most of them were superficial words and were not trustworthy. Moreover, based on the national strength of Jin, it may be possible to attack them by both countries, but it is difficult to destroy them. Therefore, in the opinion of the weak ministers, our country can take Guangling. If the war can be stopped, it is the best."
As soon as he finished speaking, another minister stood up and expressed his consent: "I am asking for advice. The Qin envoy is here to put it bluntly. The Qin King is worried about the war in Yiyang. Because the Qin army beheaded 100,000 Jin troops, the Jin King will attack Qin with the whole country. He wants to pull our country into the water and fight Jin together. In fact, there is no need for our country to participate in it. The King of Jin will definitely send envoys to come and request to repair it with our country. At that time, the king only needs to take Guangling legitimately, watch it on the wall, and watch the battle between Qin and Jin."
"But if the King of Qin also dismissed the troops with Jin, as the Qin envoy said, Guangling, would the King of Jin really give up?"
"The current anger of King Jin is definitely all over Qin State. Guangling is no longer so important to him..."
Many ministers stood up and made their own remarks.
"Well..." After hearing this, King Liang nodded slowly, and then looked at Cai Yan.
Seeing this, the latter hurriedly stepped out and said, "Your Majesty, what you all said is that when the Jin envoy did not come, I feel that it is too early to make a conclusion now."
"Well." King Liang understood what he meant and nodded, "Then wait for the Jin envoy to see how he said it, and then make a decision. Today's court discussions, let's stop here, and treat the Qin envoy well first."
King Liang did not make a decision easily, but Jiang Yi's early arrival still played a certain role. At least, when the Jin envoy came, King Liang would have a stage of thinking, rather than being easily lobbyed by him.
A few days later, the Jin envoy arrived in Liangdu.
In the court hall, King Liang Xuanqi entered the hall and opened the right way: "The envoy does not need to be too polite. If this time I entered Liang this time, I was just like the previous one, to ask for Guangling, then there is no need to say much."
"Your Highness King Liang misunderstood." The envoy of Jin straightened up and smiled: "I'm here to come, although it's about Guangling, it's not what your highness thinks. From now on, Jin will not only not ask for Guangling from Liang Kingdom again, but on the contrary, my king will recognize Guangling as the territory of Liang Kingdom with a letter of state."
"Oh? Take this seriously?" Although he had thought of what the Jin envoy would say, King Liang could not help but ask.
"Of course." The Jin envoy said: "When the two countries are fighting, the war is not stopped, especially in Guangling, the people are living in poverty. My king, Kuanren, cannot bear to see the people displaced, so he is willing to give in to Guangling to reach peace with your country and make friendship forever."
"This..." King Liang pondered for a moment, then looked at Cai Yan on the train below without hesitation.
Seeing this, the latter came out and said, "The words of Jin envoys were a bit high-sounding. The King of Jin said that it was for the sake of the people. In fact, it was not because of the battle of Yiyang that the King of Jin was worried that he would continue to fall into the dilemma of fighting on both sides, so he wanted to use Guangling to make our country retreat."
"I will not make any excuses for what this master said." The envoy of Jin said directly: "I came here with sincerity, so I dare not hide the intention of Your Highness Liang. My king wants to fight the King of Qin to the end! At this time, from the perspective of the Liang Kingdom, if you look at it on the wall, not only will it take no more than one soldier, but the Guangling belongs to you, so why not do it?"
Just now, King Liang signaled Cai Yan to force the Jin envoy to tell the truth. Now, after hearing what he said, Cai Yan no longer said anything, but returned to the train.
In the eyes of the Jin envoy, he thought that entering Liang this time was a relatively relaxed thing, and King Liang had no reason not to agree to this.
But King Liang hesitated, paused, and smiled and said, "Yeah, what the envoy said is indeed reasonable, and it is a major military and national affairs. Even though I am the king of a country, I dare not make a conclusion. Therefore, I need to consider it."
Hearing this, the Jin envoy was a little anxious: "This, Your Highness, King Liang, this matter is really beneficial to Liang Kingdom. I don't understand what else can I consider."
"Hey?" King Liang waved his hand and said slowly: "After all, it is related to state affairs. I have to do it carefully. In this way, tomorrow, our country will have its own conclusions. Why should the envoy be anxious for a moment? We should allow me to discuss with the ministers?"
Chapter completed!