When they learned that the Qin people had penetrated deep into the city of Zhi, the ministers of the Wei state were at a loss what to do, and finally decided to use the prince as a hostage to force the Qin state to retreat. The person who sent the envoy must not only be eloquent, but also have a high position and be able to deal with the situation when necessary.

, there is no need to go back and forth for instructions. Everyone thought of Duan Ziqian! But Duan Ziqian declined and said that he was the character who lost power and humiliated the country in the two peace negotiations in Qifeng and Huayang, and his image in Wei was very bad; now he is on a mission to Qin

, I'm afraid we have to make a lot of concessions in order to achieve our goal; in the end, I'm afraid it will get to the point where "everyone in the country is said to be killable".

Wei Qidao: "The peace talks were all accomplished under the king's orders. It's not Duanzi's crime! It may stop everyone talking, or calm down the crowd, but if there are one or two disrespectful words, they will be followed by high titles. I hope Duanzi will notice them!"

Lord Xinling said: "Duanzi's trip is not to discuss peace, but to discuss retreating from the Qin Dynasty. As the saying goes, to win a decisive victory thousands of miles away, it is what a man would do!"

When Duan Ziqian heard what Lord Xinling said, he knew something was wrong, so he led Lord Xinling's army instead and asked, "I have no idea. I hope you can teach me!"

Lord Xinling said: "The prince is in Daliang. This is the most important thing for the Qin State. With the prince in Daliang, will the Qin people have no way to retreat? Where should they place the prince?"

Duan Ziqian said: "The Prince of Qin has entered Daliang and Baotao has been in contact with Xianyang. He will do no harm to Wei. Now if we use him to retreat the Zhi soldiers, we may not be able to subdue them! If the Qin people don't retreat, will the king be able to cook the Crown Prince?"

Hearing that Duan Ziqian was obviously speaking to the people of Qin, Lord Xinling couldn't help but feel angry and said, "I just want Duan Zi to move Qin with his words. How can I talk about Gu Ye instead?"

Duan Ziqian said: "Whatever you say to others, you must first say it to yourself. Once you have obeyed yourself, you will be able to obey others. Now I think that if Qin uses these words to question the ministers, I will not be able to do anything right. So I ask you to teach me!"

Lord Xinling said: "Wei should not harm the prince, we will use our ears! Duan Zi can say that the king of Wei is very angry and will not be good for the prince, but Duan Zi tries his best to protect him. Now that we have entered Xianyang, I hope Qin will temporarily withdraw its troops.

Welcome the prince back and wait for him in the future!"

Duan Ziqian said: "The relationship between countries depends on trust. Wei dare not be rude to the prince, and this person knows it. If you threaten him, you will be harmed."

Lord Xinling said: "I hope the story will be difficult for you!"

Duan Ziqianfu asked: "I am about to enter Xianyang, will I visit the prince?"

Lord Xinling said: "This is a must-visit. A word from the prince can be worth many jokes."

Duan Ziqian said: "If the prince doesn't say anything about himself, what will he do? I will definitely say that the king will not be good for the prince. I hope the prince will appeal to the king of Qin and order him to retreat to the east of the river in exchange for his head!"

Wei Qidao: "That's unreasonable! Duanzi has other ideas."

Duan Ziqian said: "I may say that I will go to Xianyang, and I would like to use the prince's words to influence the King of Qin!"

Lord Xinling said: "I dare not say this. Duanzi is retreating from Qin for Wei. I hope Duanzi can make good plans."

Duan Ziqian said: "Zhi Shou saw that he was in Zhi, and it was not Qin's battle to overthrow him. How could he be blamed? The king sent envoys to Zhi, and they were beaten by the Zhe people. It was not Qin's fault. He said that both Yuan and Zhi were in Wei, and they were not there.

Qin, how can I respond to this?"

Lord Xinling was so angry that he trembled all over and shouted: "You want Duanzi to move Qin with your words, but Duanzi's words often turn towards Qin and turn away from Wei. What is the meaning of this?"

Duan Ziqian said: "If you use words to move people, your words must be based on reason, and your words must be emotional. You will also benefit from it in Wei, and you will also benefit from it in Qin. We benefit from each other, but we may not necessarily expect it to succeed. How much more will it benefit only Wei? Minister

I didn’t get the answer, so I didn’t dare to go!”

Wei Qidao: "If you read the paragraphs in detail, you will definitely get something from it later. If you consult with the gentlemen, you will also get something right. I ask you to compare the paragraphs with each other so that you can understand your words!"

Lord Xinling realized that he was angry, and felt very unhappy. He bowed down and said, "If you dare to ask Duanzi to think of Wei, you will definitely get his words! But if you get something, you must offer it as a gift!" Wei Qi and Duanzi talked about each other and resigned.

Lord Xinling invited some of his retainers to come to the house for discussion, and asked them to suggest what words to say to Qin. Dr. Zhongyue said: "A gentleman's words are of no use if they are not faithful to the truth. If you act with clear forgiveness, you must treat it with courtesy.

If there is no quality, who can interfere with it? If you take the crown prince as your example, you will definitely not make progress."

Lord Xinling said: "I would like to hear what you have to say, sir."

Mr. Zhongyue said: "Qin and Wei are in alliance. Wei does not govern the city, but Qin governs it, and Wei appreciates its virtue. Now Wei does not dare to trouble Qin too much, and is willing to govern its city with good ministers. I would like to offer you money and food as a thank you!

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Lord Xinling said: "If I redeem it with money and food, how much should I pay?"

Mr. Zhongyue said: "Zhi is a metropolis in Nanyang, where merchants and merchants of money and grain gather. It will be redeemed if it exceeds the price of Zhi."

Lord Xinling said: "One zhi is still unobtainable, but it is better to exceed it!"

Mr. Zhongyue said: "But as I said, the prince's appointment lies with Liang. Liang may be unprepared. I hope the prince will say it, but my king dare not say goodbye!"

Lord Xinling said: "Sir, your words are very wonderful. I will turn them into jokes."

Mr. Zhongyue said: "I hope your Majesty won't say anything. If you argue with a joke, you will have nothing to say! But you have nothing to say to me, but to use the prince as your words, you have nothing to say. If you use money, food, land,

As for Ci, if the prince is his assistant, then he will be able to move his heart!"

Lord Xinling said: "I see things unclearly and am stingy with property. Sir, I thank you in the paragraph: My Lord sees things unclearly, and what he says is meaningless, and his words are useless. Now that I know it, I dare not say anything more, but I would like to hear it."

Yu Duanzi!" Mr. Zhongyue took the order and left for Prime Minister Wei's Mansion. He came back when he was young and said: "Young Master Duanzi is reckless and unclear about things. Now that I have his words, I will explain them." Only then did Lord Xinling

rest assured.

Duan Ziqian first visited the Prince of Qin to inquire whether the Prince's life in Liang was well and what other needs he had. The Prince said that he was satisfied with everything and had nothing else to ask for. Duan Ziqian explained that he would surrender to Xianyang because Qin quietly occupied Wei

He was about to go to Xianyang and asked Wei what crime he was punished for. The prince said he didn't know, but assured that Qin had never betrayed the alliance. Duan Zigan asked the prince what he wanted to say to the king of Qin, and the prince only said nothing.

thing.

With the prince's statement, Duan Ziqian felt confident. After some solemn temple speeches and Taoist speeches, Duan Ziqian and twenty people set off for Xianyang by car. This was the beginning of the Wei Dynasty from Huayang.

After the war, he sent an envoy to Qin for the first time.

After entering Hangu Pass, Duan Ziqian verified the festival talisman. Hangu Lieutenant immediately flew to Xianyang and arranged for Duan Ziqian and his party to rest at the post.

At the same time, the news that Wei envoy Duan Zigan was on an envoy to Qin quickly spread throughout the five Shandong countries, and countless sentinels came to Xianyang either overtly or covertly.

As early as when Duan Ziqian was on the road, Qin Ting received information that the Wei envoy was coming. The news he received from the Qin Crown Prince was that Duan Ziqian would beg for Yuan and Zhi in the future.

Marquis Rang smiled coldly and said, "Let's see what it's worth."

A few days later, there was an emergency report at Hangu Pass. Wei envoy Duan Ziqian entered Hangu with twenty chariots, all made of rice, flesh, bamboo and wood, and were dressed in brocade and satin. Marquis Rang ordered the chariots to stay in Hangu and only sent the envoys in.

Xianyang.

Ten official ships, decorated majestic and majestic, decorated with Wei flags, sailed toward Xianyang on the Wei River. They were guarded by Qin troops on both sides of the river and marched at a daily pace. Every time they passed a county, they were greeted by county officials. After five days, the ship entered Weishuijin, Xianyang. Dianke led a group of pedestrians to greet it at Jinkou, with bands organized by Yuefu on both sides. The Xianyang order also organized a welcoming team, which was crowded and huge.

As the boat approached Jinkou, Duan Ziqian stood on the bow early, and his entourage stood at the bow and stern. All the boatmen rowed together, and the boat flew across the river. The Wei people were blown by the wind, their faces spread out, and they waved in the wind, shouting. The boat arrived at Jinkou, the shore gathered the cables, set up the springboard, the band beat the urns and fou, and formed a rhythm. A group of female voices sang: "Pick the bougainvillea, pick the bougainvillea, and put it in the basket. When a gentleman comes to court, how can he give it to him?" "Although I didn't give it to you, you can ride on a chariot or a horse. Why should I give it to you? Xuandun and Fu." Then a group of male voices sang loudly: "Looking at the boiling spring at the threshold, I picked the celery. When a gentleman comes to court, he looks at his flag. His flag. The sound of the luan is clanging. The carriage is carrying the horse, and it is the duty of a gentleman." Amidst the sound of drum music, Duan Ziqian stepped out of the boat and met the guests with courtesy.

At this time, a guest behind him asked: "When the Wei Dynasty entered the Qin Dynasty, the alliance recruited each other. It is not the princes who want to meet the emperor, so how can they play "Cai Shu"? It is not polite."

A passerby behind Dianke replied: "In the past, when Prince Chong'er came to Qin, Qin Bo wrote a poem called "Cai Shu", and the son came down to pay homage. Now the king of Qin is respected by the uncle; Duanzi is also a foreign minister, and is inferior to the son. The memorial is "Cai Shu". "Shu", show it!"

Prime Minister Wei Guobin obviously did not expect that his critical words would lead to a merciless reply. He was speechless and had to bow and retreat. Duan Ziqian quickly changed the topic and praised: "I have always heard that Zhou's etiquette is all in Lu. Unexpectedly, Watch it in Qin!"

Dianke said: "The land of Qin is the hometown of Zhou, so there are many Zhou Dynasties. I hope that the world will be happy to see it, not only Zhou." Duan Ziqian was greatly embarrassed when he heard this.

Amidst the elegant music of "Picking Shu", the entire Wei delegation boarded the south bank of the Wei River. The Dianke introduced the distinguished guests who came to greet them today: Prince Wan of Chu and Huang Xie, the left disciple of Chu. Duan Ziqian asked: "What? How long does it take for the prince to hold Qin hostage?"

Prince Chu said: "I dare not leave without the king's order!"

Dianke said: "The prince has lived in Qin for a long time, and the queen mother is very happy to return him as a princess. Now she may have a son!"

Duanzi said: "The prince is so happy that he doesn't want to return!"

Huang Xie said: "I heard that Prince Qin has been in Wei for a long time and Wei is not very polite. Is this true?"

Duan Ziqian said: "The prince lives in Liang, and he has hundreds of guards, all of whom are ordered to live in the post office. He is not allowed to come in and out, and the officials are always asking questions. But there is something missing, and he dare not wait for the time. How can he be rude?"

Huang Xie said: "The prince has lived in Daliang for more than a year, and the inner curtains have been empty for a long time. The king of Wei has nothing to give him?"

Duan Ziqian said: "Zuo Tu doesn't know something! The prince is newly established, and the previous king entrusted the princess to hold the broom. The prince and the King of Wei are brothers."

Huang Xie said: "Although the Wei women came in, the curtains were still empty. This is because Liang and his brothers were disloyal."

Dianke said: "The prince has always been a young man. Now he is in Liang Dynasty. However, he has three servants, all of whom are old. It is not Wei's fault."

Huang Xie said: "When my prince entered the Qin Dynasty, he did not have any servants and wives. But the king gave the king's daughter, concubines, concubines, and concubines. The king's favor is so great! How can the prince be a good wife?"

Duan Ziqian saw that Huang Xie was determined to save face, so he had to retreat and said: "I have not thought carefully about this. I am so negligent!" Huang Xie then gave up.

Amidst the music of drums and the singing of "Picking Shu", the Wei envoys boarded three leather carriages and slowly came to the post office. The rest of the people followed behind the carriage. Since the gifts were all left in Hangu, there was only one member of the envoy.
Chapter completed!