The three princes sat down and discussed that difficult matters must be made difficult by the person in charge. Tingwei said that the evidence for the crime of fraud was not conclusive, and Wei Ran and the others agreed, but it was now the turn of the embarrassment to deal with the specific affairs: how can they be able to hold the prince's position firmly?

Gong's deception prevents him from escaping? And this matter will first put Wei Ran in trouble: who does he want to do it?

Most of Prince Pong's followers have returned to Taiyuan, and only ten people are left in Xianyang. Although there are only ten people, if you want to ensure that nothing happens on the road, it is not enough to send only ten people to follow. If you send a hundred people, it seems to be a fuss;

On the other hand, protecting/escorting ten people thousands of miles away is still on the land of another country and cannot borrow any external help. One hundred people may not be enough! Also, this

Where did a hundred people come from? Wei Ran had his own camp, but he had no right to mobilize them when there was no war. If they called prisoners, they had no relevant experience, and the risk was too high. Maybe the other party would run away in a slip. After thinking about it, Wei Ran

Ran can also use his own retainers, and is led by Fu Cheng - although Lin Lishi's experience has proven that Prime Minister Fu Cheng is not fully qualified for such a complicated job.

Since Wei Ran was not from Qin, and he lacked contact with his homeland of Chu, the retainers in the Prime Minister's Mansion were not Wei Ran's relatives, but outstanding people selected from the fiefdom. They brought their families with them and worked as errands in the Prime Minister's Mansion.

There were always two to three hundred households. He selected fifty people who usually seemed smart and capable. In order to add more

The large insurance factor reduced the time on the road and the risk of accidents. Wei Ran asked the Prime Minister to take the water route by boat as much as possible. He also asked Dianke Mansion to send a pedestrian to go ahead in a fast boat to negotiate in advance for customs clearance of various countries.

Although careful preparations were made, Wei Ran was still worried, always feeling that something was going to happen on the road.

The group of people set off in three boats. Young Master Xi was placed on one boat alone, separated from his entourage. The ten followers were also placed on two boats respectively, and they could not communicate with each other. This was already what Wei Ran could do

The most rigorous escort plan I could think of. However,

After the ship entered the Yellow River, it did not appear in Luoyang as planned. Wei Ran sent people to inquire quickly. Some people said that the three ships either ran aground on rocks and were smashed into powder, or encountered a large whirlpool and were buried in the belly of fish. Others said it was true.

He said that he saw with his own eyes the fragments of the ship passing by outside Luoyang City.

There is no proof of death! The lower reaches of the Yellow River are not under the control of the Qin State. The water flow is indeed fast in the place where the ship disappeared, and all clues cannot be verified! The people sent out went east along the Yellow River, hoping to find even a body, but there was no one.

Wei Ran appeared in Ganquan Palace in frustration. Hearing his old sister's scolding, he didn't dare to raise his head or respond.

At this point, it was no longer necessary to keep the secret secret. Wei Ran publicly announced King Zhao's betrayal of the alliance at the court meeting, but concealed the news of the disappearance of Prince Pong and his party. The court meeting was in an uproar, and there was a sound of rebuke. Wei Ran was punished for his incompetence in doing things.

Leader A. The whole Qin State is furious and must make the traitorous Zhao State pay the price.

The King of Qin warned that although Zhao was unreasonable, Qin could not be unjust. He could send envoys to Handan in advance to investigate the crime. If he knew his mistakes and could correct them, he could let go of the past. If he persisted in his mistakes, he would launch a new attack with a large army. The envoys sent were very famous, and he was the second son of the King of Qin.

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The King of Qin ascended the throne with a weak crown, and many women from various countries got married. However, there were many daughters and few boys. After more than 30 years, the only boys who survived were the prince and the prince. The prince was somewhat like the King of Qin, who was diligent in state affairs and had no heirs.

Fan. Young Master Zhen was physically weak and could hardly fight. He spent his days at home having a lot of fun and had a lot of wives and concubines, but he also gave birth to more than ten children, both men and women.

After receiving the order to go to Zhao as an envoy, Gongzi Zhen couldn't shirk it. He asked the young master to discuss it, and the young master asked him to see two people: the Queen Mother and Dian Ke.

Young Master Zhen has his own mansion and does not live in the palace. His mansion is not far from Ganquan Palace. Following the advice of the young master, he immediately prepared a car and came to Ganquan Palace to see the Queen Mother.

Young Master Zhen is the grandson of the Empress Dowager. He has entered Ganquan Palace countless times. Naturally, there is no need to inform him. He only needs to send someone to inform him first and guide him. The minister guides Young Master Zhen to the front door of the rear house. The female officer comes out and takes Young Master Zhen in.

The weather was very hot, so the Queen Mother set up a banquet under the shade of a tree, and she lay half-lying on the banquet. The handsome Wei Choufu accompanied her. The female officials all stepped back five steps away and sat on both sides of the banquet.

The young master came over and greeted the Queen Mother: "I have met my grandmother!"

The Queen Mother said: "Ah, Zhuan'er has arrived! The sun is poisonous there, so when I sit on the mat, it's still cool and shaded!"

Young Master Zhen greeted Wei Choufu again, and Wei Choufu returned the gift respectfully. Young Master Zhen went to the Queen Mother's table and sat down. The Queen Mother also sat up with the support of Wei Choufu.

Young Master Zhen said: "General Sun will be with Zhao. I won't be able to say hello sooner or later, so I'd like to apologize!"

The Queen Mother said: "Teach you how to send an envoy to Zhao Hu? ... Well, the prince of the Qin family has done nothing for the country, so why should Yan An enjoy his salary? You are an envoy to Zhao and have made great contributions to the country. That's good, that's good!"

Gongzi Zhen said: "Young Master Sun has a lot of ambiguity regarding political affairs. Now that he is sent to Zhao, he will be questioned about his crime. My grandmother may have taught my grandson!"

The Queen Mother beamed with joy and said: "What can I teach you? I am already seventy years old and I don't care about anything..."

Gongzi Zhen said: "Grandma is old and has a lot of knowledge, but she has one or two words that are enough to make her wise."

The Queen Mother said: "The fault of this matter lies with Marquis Rang, and I have already taken responsibility for it. I did not do the job well, and I only offered three cities. These three cities have a great relationship with Taiyuan. Even if they are difficult to protect, if you want to return it to Zhao, you should ask for more compensation. Now.

Then you will get nothing, which is very foolish! You are going to Zhao now to ask for compensation."

Gongzi Zhen said: "Wang Jiao, when I enter Zhao, I should ask the King of Zhao how to break the alliance. If the King of Zhao knows that he has made a mistake and can change it, he will repay him; if he persists and refuses to realize it, he will be punished!"

The Queen Mother said: "That's what the king said. How do you know that King Zhao knows his faults and can correct them? He must also accept money and donate land, so he knows his faults. King Zhao is the leader of a country. He is worried about the humiliation of his ministers. He is the master of the humiliation of his ministers and their death. You go and ask for the blame."

, King Zhao, can he accept it? If he just says to dedicate the city to receive money, it can be done. If you just apologize in vain, why don't you offer it without thanking him?"

Young Master Zhen said: "I just want to say that our country is offering three cities to the king as a gift to the king. I hope the king will repay you with his worth! Is that okay?"

The Empress Dowager said: "What Jin has said can be paid to travelers. Just sit back and watch the officials of Qin and Zhao quarrel with each other. You are a prince, and you are unusual. You should not speak lightly. You can only treat each other with courtesy."

Gongzi Zhen said: "My grandson is an envoy to Zhao under the instructions, but he doesn't say a word. What's the meaning of this?"

The Queen Mother said: "Anyone who is superior should do nothing. Your superior is the sky; your subordinates are the sun, moon and stars. When the sky is bright, the sun and moon are not clear, and disasters come unexpectedly. When the sun is in the sky, it will be scorching, and when the moon is in the sky, it will be cool.

If you get the stars, it will be bright; if you get the clouds, it will be cloudy. The sky will not move, but all things will come into being."

Gongzi Zhen said: "How does Sun know about my grandmother Wei? But Sun is confused: If everything is handled by ministers, what will happen to the king?"

The Queen Mother said: "It's just that I got him! In the past, Duke Huan of Qi used Guan Zhong. Someone asked Duke Huan to ask for something. Duke Huan said, 'I'm going to tell Father Zhong.' He asked again, and he replied, 'I'm going to tell Father Zhong.' If it's the third one.

Said: 'One

Then Zhongfu, secondly Zhongfu, it is easy for Zai Zai to be the king!' Duke Huan said: 'It will be difficult for me before I get Zhongfu, but after I get Zhongfu, how can it not be easy?' Therefore, the way to be a king is not to Zhao Ming Cheng Wu.

, it’s time to get the right person!”

Young Master Zhen said: "Young Master Sun is presiding over political affairs, but I don't know his ministers. What can I do?"

The Empress Dowager said: "You can ask the young master for internal affairs, and you can ask the Dian Ke for foreign affairs." Young Master Zan bowed and retired.

After leaving Ganquan Palace, Gongzi Zhen went directly to Dianke's Mansion. He presented the festival talisman, but Dianke didn't dare to see him, so he asked Gongzi Zhen to go back to his house and go to see him himself. However, Gongzi Zhen was not willing to do so, and asked to see him again and again. Dianke had no choice but to give up.

Opening the ceremonial door, he brought the young master in. After the ceremony was completed, the young master said: "I follow the king's teachings and will be the leader of the State of Zhao. I am a young man who has learned etiquette and has no skills in speaking. I am afraid of insulting the king's order. You must be able to teach me."

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Dianke said: "The young master's behavior is to blame Zhao. But if the minister is bold and dares to speak out, and rebukes him face to face, the young master will be restored to life."

Gongzi Zhen said: "It is true as you said. However, I have another thought. Qin has lost three cities and is willing to repay them. If Zhao repays them, even if there is no thanks, I will also consider it thanks."

Dian Ke said: "What the Master said is true. It is beyond the reach of my ministers. I should carefully select those who are good at speaking and eloquent, and who can observe their appearance to serve as my assistant!"

Gongzi Zhen said: "If you are sincere, you will benefit a lot!" Then he said goodbye and left.

After seeing off Gongzi Zhen, Dianke hurried to the Prime Minister's Mansion to see Wei Ran and tell him what Gongzi Zhen said. After hearing Dianke's words, Wei Ran thought thoughtfully and said: "Zhen's words are true. Ruzi is right.

See! Qin lost three cities, and if they were compensated, it would not be a loss. They must find people who can speak well, and if they follow the guidance, they can find their way."

After getting the approval of Marquis Rang, Dianke visited the other three nobles, but none of them had any other objections. Then he went to the palace to see the King of Qin and prepared a message for Young Master Zan. The King of Qin remained calm and said calmly: "I have a lot of worries, but I still have something to say."

I want you to make good plans and make good use of people, so that they can do their job properly!" Dian Ke withdrew.

After returning home, Dianke took the list of his travellers, thought about it again and again, and selected ten people from them to serve as members of the envoy. At the end of the next day, Dianke summoned the ten people one by one and explained to them the mission of the envoy.

and coping strategies. After some discussion, everyone

Experts believe that if you can get adequate compensation from King Zhao, it is the best policy; if you get symbolic compensation, it will not be considered a failure; even if you do not get any compensation, as long as you apologize, it can be considered a success; at the very least, King Zhao must clearly bear the responsibility

Responsibility for breach of alliance.

Gongzi Zhen was also preparing at home. He selected the retainers who were traveling with him and brought all five of his sons who were over thirteen years old as followers. Since none of the family had any experience in going on a mission, Dianke Mansion specially sent people to go there.

In Gongzi Zhen's mansion, he teaches etiquette and conducts parades, and is busy from morning to night every day.

The King of Qin heard that Gongzi Zhen was very diligent in performing rituals and that all his sons also participated. He was very impressed and asked the Weiwei Mansion to dispatch ten swordsmen to protect him.

After more than ten days of preparation, Gongzi Zhen and his party finally set off. The cars and gifts were all loaded onto the boat. They first arrived at Hangu, then left the Zhuang Road to Luoyang. After crossing the Yellow River, they went straight to Handan along the highway. A few days later
Chapter completed!