Chapter 18 The Prince Meets
Although Huang Xie and Tian Dan had a verbal exchange and the two sides were not polite, they still reached a consensus: a temporary truce between Chu and Qi and giving up the land dispute. Huang Xie was still satisfied with this result, which meant that in addition to eliminating the Western
After the threat, the threat from the east has been temporarily eliminated. Another point that is more satisfactory is that I have learned about Qi's basic diplomatic strategy: be careful with Qin and trust the princes. From Qi's standpoint, this is certainly a feasible strategy
Strategy. This means that in the future contest with Qin, it is possible that we will not be able to borrow any power from Qi. Although I am a little disappointed, it is much better to have real trust in the end than to know nothing.
After coming out of the envoy of Qi, the Chu people returned to the boat to rest for a while, then turned to the city of Lord Xinling, the envoy of Wei.
Huang Xie's frequent talks with envoys from various countries attracted South Korea's attention. Although their focus was still on burying the King of Han, they also tightened surveillance on Huang Xie. Huang Xie clearly felt that there were more people around him.
. He sat in the cabin with great interest, observing the pedestrians on the shore through the window, and quickly distinguished which ones were the pedestrians in the main hall and which ones were the spies monitoring him. There were about a dozen spies, and their behavior was probably based on the traffic on the road.
Walk here and there, and then back again, but never out of sight. After a few turns, change people and start again.
Huang Xie slowly drank the chrysanthemum tea he prepared in the boat, chatted casually with the prince, and pointed out the meaning behind the words spoken by both parties during the meeting. Slowly, his hoarse voice gradually recovered. He
After seeing that the sky was almost dark, we took everyone on the road again.
Lord Xinling greeted Huang Xie with a grand lineup: a thousand soldiers, fully armed, with two hundred on each side, lined up on the city wall; the remaining two hundred lined up in front of the city gate entering the city. In front of the soldiers, a hundred gatekeepers lined up.
In the square formation, in front are Lord Xinling and Duan Ziqian. The rest of the guests line up from the city gate to the steps of the lobby.
When Huang Xie arrived, he was stunned by the scene in front of him. Because Lord Xinling's formation was rigorous and highly performative, many people from the surrounding areas came to watch. In full view of the public, Prince Wan, Huang Xie and Lord Xinling,
Duan Ziqian approached each other, bowing to each other and respecting each other. There were bursts of cheers from the square formation behind, while the soldiers struck the ground with their halberds.
Although Huang Xie was forced to step onto the stage and performed according to the "script" step by step, he had no idea what Lord Xinling wanted to achieve by creating such a large formation. The scene performed on the stage was that the two countries of Chu and Wei were in harmony.
Dear, respect each other. Creating such an atmosphere is in line with Huang Xie's ideas, but I didn't expect it to be so grand!
The performance lasted for about two moments before it came to an end. The four people entered the room. A guest had brought drinks earlier. With Lord Xinling's presentation, everyone took a sip. Huang Xie was immediately alert, this water was also chrysanthemum tea.
, but with the addition of a small amount of dates, in addition to the fragrance, there is also a touch of sweetness. - How could Mr. Xinling know my habits and preferences? It seems that the person in front of me is a strong rival!
Duan Ziqian first spoke: "Chu is a big country in the world. It is five thousand miles away. There is abundant fish and rice, luxuriant vegetation, insects and birds, and the rivers and Huaihe Rivers are blocked. I admire it. However, I lived in Ying, and I rarely heard from it. I heard recently.
Migrating to Chen, Liang was entrusted with a great country, what a blessing! Liang, Deji's water irrigated thousands of hectares of rice fields. With Ji, the river connected the east and west, and built a chasm to connect the north and south. Business travelers from all over the world gathered. Chen, so merchants
This land is known to the world. Liang Zhi and Chen will reduce customs and save taxes in order to bring wealth to the world!"
Huang Xie said: "Wei is a big country with ten thousand chariots, and its people are no less prosperous than Chu. With thousands of hectares of fertile land, merchants from all over the world have been restored, and it has been prosperous for a while. Chu is in a state of chaos and has no time for peace. Fortunately, it has good neighbors and can tolerate it.
Body. A big country has its orders, and it dare not disobey it; it is the right thing to have wealth in the world. Merchant ships pass from north to south, and their shapes should be different from military boats. They regained the Wangtong joint talisman to determine their rate. He will obey orders!
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Duan Ziqian said: "Commercial ships and festivals are matters of course, and I obey my orders!"
Lord Xinling said: "I heard that the prince was held hostage by Qin and was alone at a young age. I don't know the reason. Wasn't the homeland of Chu destroyed by Qin? Did the ancestors of Chu die in the country of Qin without being a guest? It would be better for the superiors and subordinates of Chu to share the same hatred with each other.
Avenge his humiliation!"
Lord Xinling's direct question made it difficult for both the prince and Huang Xie to answer. Huang Xie asked euphemistically: "I heard from Hexi, so Wei is the strategic point of Qin; Anyi is the homeland of Wei. Now it is trapped in Qin.
Young Master, do you want to return to him?"
Lord Xinling said: "Although I dare not hear about it in the west of the river, I will be convinced day and night in the land east of the river!"
Huang Xie said: "Now Daliang and Hedong are not connected. What strategy will the young master take to capture it?"
Lord Xinling said: "I am at a loss for words. I heard that Mr. Huang is a talented man and sees the world as the palm of his hand. Do you dare to ask Mr. Huang about his plan?"
Huang Xie glanced at Lord Xinling with great interest, feeling that this young master was so naive and simple that he could ask such in-depth topics to someone he had never met before?
Huang Xie, the great fool, then asked: "After the country was destroyed, I was in panic and had nothing to do, so I held the prince as hostage to Qin. How dare I ask this as a prince?"
Lord Xinling said: "The man Baili Xi was the great official who died in Yu, Mu Gong used him, and Qin then became the hegemon. Chu lost its homeland, and it was with Wei. Chu lost its country to Qin, and it was also with Wei. Wei and Chu communicated with each other.
Commerce and friendship will always be established, Huang Gong has said it! How can we restore old things and return them to the old soil, and Huang Gong keeps silent?"
Huang Xie said: "There must be a path when traveling, and there must be a household when you leave. You must follow the order and do not act arrogantly. As Qin is strong, the young master can only give birth to children and teach him a lesson, and he can do it within ten years."
Lord Xinling said: "I sincerely follow Huang Gong's teachings!"
Duan Ziqian saw that Lord Xinling was frustrated and laughed secretly in his heart. At the same time, he was glad that his mission was successful: if he could do business with Chen and manage the whole chasm, he would naturally have a lot of money.
Lord Xinling said again: "I am in charge of the feudal city. Although it is small, it is spread out in all directions, and it is also a place for trade. If I get benefits from a big country, I will be very happy!"
Huang Xie asked: "Where is it?"
Lord Xinling said: "It's only a hundred miles from Zhengbei to the north! To the east is the main road of Liang, which is only a hundred miles away."
Huang Xie said: "Guan Zheng, the great road of Liang will surely prosper. If the young master does not give up, I should recommend Chen Jia to Guan."
Lord Xinling said: "Jia Danyan said that Mr. Huang must be an honored guest!"
Duan Ziqian said: "The young master's envoy to Han is still a steward. The governor is the friend of Wei and Han. Now that Wei has granted him a seal, he is still the official of South Korea."
Huang Xie said: "This is what the young master did. A businessman avoids evil and seeks good fortune, avoids chaos and seeks governance, likes peace but is afraid of war. If the swords and soldiers are repeatedly increased and thieves are everywhere, it will be difficult for even a large city to gather together; if the world is peaceful and peaceful,
, the people are peaceful, and they gather themselves even if they don’t recruit. It’s true as the saying goes, ‘The peaches and plums don’t say anything, but they make their own way’. The young master has been granted a title in Wei, and he is asked to surrender to Han. This is the right time.”
Since the negotiation went very smoothly, Huang Xie did not stay with Lord Xinling for a long time. Huang Xie clearly got the indication that Wei State would not attack Chu, and Wei State's request for trade was also agreed to. As for Lord Xinling's future proposals, Huang Xie
The issue of resisting Qin is not urgent now.
After seeing Huang Xie off, Duan Ziqian consciously returned to his room, leaving the lobby to Mr. Xinling.
During the negotiation just now, Lord Xinling's main clients were hiding around the negotiation room, listening quietly to their talks. After Huang Xie left, they had entered the lobby and sat down in order. Lord Xinling came in
, they only knelt down to greet each other, but did not stand up. Lord Xinling sat down behind the table in front of the screen, and the guests gathered around him.
Lord Xinling asked: "Sir, if you have secretly heard about the peace talks, you must be able to teach me."
One guest said: "Everything we discussed was obtained, and nothing was missing."
A guest said: "What is not enough is to control the Qin Dynasty."
A guest asked: "Who do you think your Majesty can envoy?"
Lord Xinling said: "The prince Fang Guan is silent and rarely speaks, but his eyes are bright, and he is not a servant of others. Huang Gongxi, perhaps heard that he is a disciple of Chu Zuo, his joy and anger are not expressible in his appearance, his words are clear and concise, few and concise."
What did you see, sir?"
Mr. Cao said: "Look at the prince's steady steps, like a dragon and a pan; while Huang Gong has the posture of a tiger. These two must be good at martial arts."
Mr. Jin said: "'There must be a path when traveling, there must be a household when leaving, and you must follow the order, and you must not be arrogant." What he said is very true. After Wei's new defeat, it must revitalize its morale, reorganize the army, and see the results.
Advance when you can, retreat when you see difficulties, and attack when you are weak. Your Majesty, please take a look at it."
Mr. Zhongyue said: "The only thing I have heard is the four words 'please surrender to Han'. It is beyond my ability to explain."
Everyone was shocked and recalled: "Why did Huang Gong say this?"
A guest said: "That's true. The general said: 'When the young master sent an envoy to Han, he was still a steward. When the governor was Wei, he was a friend of Han. Now that Wei has granted him a title, he is still a steward of Han.'" Huang
The official said: 'Young Master has been granted the title of Wei and asked to surrender to Han. It is the right time.'"
Mr. Zhongyue said: "Of course. We all ask the new king of Han as our sons, and the king will definitely agree. But if the king refuses, what can we do? We should surrender to Han!"
All the disciples were in an uproar and said one after another: "If you surrender to Han by taking control of it, you will suffer a great loss from the integrity of your ministers!" "How can you save your face?" "What can you do if Han accepts it?"
Lord Xinling didn't seem to understand. He waved his hand to stop the noise and said politely to Mr. Zhongyue: "May Mr. teach me!"
Mr. Zhongyue said: "Your Majesty sent Han Ye, and I hope that Han will not invade Guan. The person in charge should be the friend of Han and Wei, and you will get it. If you get it, the king of Wei will seal it, and Guan will belong to you."
. This is the territory of Wei. If it is in Han, it is not his order for the emperor to cut down the administration. If the emperor has the administration, it is not his seal. If it is to attack the administration, there is no question. Therefore, the emperor went to Han to declare Wei.
The king's order is to take charge of the name of the city. At this time, if Han accuses the king of cutting down the management, it is unjust. How can the king and the general respond to this? Even if he takes charge, he will face all the setbacks, and Han's heart is difficult to calm down.
What Huang Gong taught is to make the emperor surrender to Han by taking charge of it: it is stated that Guan Yi was conquered by the emperor and granted by the King of Wei; however, Wei and Han are brothers; Guan Yi is also a friend of Wei and Han, and the emperor dare not keep it private, so
Surrender to Han. If Han does not want his administration, he will not accept it. If Korea wants his administration and accepts it, you should prepare for war if you don't surrender. What you gain is one, and the spirit of Korea is calmed, and the Zhou Dynasty is full of etiquette.
Chapter completed!