Empress Mi Benji

Chapter 150 Promise her

"Mrs. Jiang is here, Zhao State is attacking the Western Region, there must be a connection." Zhuang Xun said to Siqin Mi after asking his attendants to invite Mrs. Jiang to the Yingbin Hall.

"You have to say, isn't it obvious? The main reason is what purpose she came here for. Although she is our benefactor, as an envoy of Zhao State, she still needs to be careful."

Si Qinmi gathered the chess pieces and said that he was afraid that Zhuang Xun would fall into the ditch, so he first reminded Zhuang Xun not to treat Mrs. Jiang as a benefactor and relax his bottom line.

"As you said, I will definitely not agree to alienate my relationship with my father-in-law." Zhuang Xun assured that he was particularly grateful to his father-in-law, Li Pingyuan, for letting him go.

"It's not impossible if the price is high, just like Zhao Guo's promise last time." Si Qinmi said proactively, Zhuang Xunren was confused.

"No, my father-in-law treated us..." Zhuang Xun said anxiously. Li Pingyuan was really kind and righteous to Zhuang Xun, and Zhuang Xun didn't want to turn against him.

"There are only interests between countries, not feelings. Mr. Lang, you can choose to generously spare the other person's life when you destroy him, but don't substitute your personal feelings into the affairs of the country."

Si Qinmi said unceremoniously that it was a second reminder to Zhuang Xun. Looking at Zhuang Xun who understood and could not accept it at the same time, Si Qinmi continued to say:

"Father and son have to fight for the future and luck of the country. Lang Jun, you and Grand Master Li are just son-in-law. Besides, sooner or later we will be hostile to Grand Master Li. Since our goal is the world's nine states, the one standing in front of us is your father-in-law. You can’t show mercy either.”

"Don't call backstabbing so righteous...it's not a good thing to break the covenant." Zhuang Xun said feeling slightly ashamed.

"This is how the country's politics is. This is what you, Lang Jun, told me. There are no eternal friends, only eternal interests." Si Qinmi closed the chess box and retorted with Zhuang Xun's words.

"You're right, my conscience is condemning me. If I do something wrong, I have to know that what I am doing is wrong." Zhuang Xun took a deep breath and shook his head to get rid of these troubles.

"Mr. Lang is right, go change your clothes and see what kind of medicine Mrs. Jiang sells in her gourd. The old rule is to say yes once and twice to express objection."

Si Qinmi stood next to Zhuang Xun, giving instructions on what to pay attention to during the conversation. Zhuang Xun nodded in understanding.

"There is still too little information. I can't figure out what is going on. If Master Qingluan is still here, I can at least ask."

Zhuang Xun said regretfully that the last time he was rescued, Xuannv disappeared. After He Tan was brought back to life and did rehabilitation training, Xuannv left without saying goodbye and did not know her whereabouts. Zhuang Xun thought that she should be going to the Kingdom of Zhao. .

"Miss your little lover?" Si Qin Mi joked. She was also quite regretful. After all, she couldn't pick up Xuannv's wool anymore. She gave Xuanyuan Sword as a gift last time, and she still wanted to pick up more.

"My great lover, I really miss her. It's been almost half a year. I asked her why she gave me a token of love. It turns out she is leaving." Zhuang Xun said regretfully, Xuannu's lips were soft and waxy, why didn't she want to.

"You are honest. Master Qingluan is also affectionate. Before leaving, he gave me a token of love and a beautiful woman. It would be nice if he gave me some territory." Si Qinmi said with a smile, he still had a good impression of Xuannv.

"It's like she gave it away for free. Don't be greedy. I think she regrets it. As a result, we have a tendency to unite with Chengguo, and Zhaoguo is excluded." Zhuang Xun said embarrassedly, killing Nie Jin, King You, and Xuan Nu showed great strength.

Zhuang Xun tried to put himself in Xuannv's position and said, no matter how you look at it, no matter what the loss, the only advantage is to eradicate the ambitious Nie Jin. Although the remaining Cheng Guo and Zhuang Xun are more united, they do not have the ability to go to Zhao State for the time being. Desire for expansion.

"So Mrs. Jiang is here now." Si Qinmi followed Zhuang Xun into the house.

The two of them changed into more formal clothes, which were not the crown clothes for canonization, but it was very particular to show their importance.

Even though Zhuang Xun now has a maid, Si Qinmi still arranges his clothes when he gets up with Zhuang Xun, just like Zhuang Xun would wash her feet when he was with her at night.

Under Siqin Mi's satisfied praise, Zhuang Xun took Siqin Mi's hand and came to the Yingbin Hall.

"The slave family pays homage to King Xia and Queen Xia. King Xia and Queen Xia are well." Mrs. Jiang knelt down and saluted.

"Mrs. Jiang is out. You can't bear the gift. Didn't you say that last time? Just keep everything as usual." After Zhuang Xun said this, Si Qinmi helped Mrs. Jiang up.

"Yes, Mrs. Jiang, you are our benefactor. We cannot be where we are today without your support, Mrs. Jiang."

"The King of Xia has become more and more powerful, and the slave family is shocked and frightened. Once they met His Highness, King Xia, King Xia changed his appearance. The slave family dare not think about what the scene will be like next time they meet His Highness, King of Xia."

Mrs. Jiang sincerely complimented her and said that Zhuang Xun's climbing speed was unprecedented, and both normal and abnormal routes were used.

"Isn't it also thanks to Mrs. Jiang and the State of Zhao that I can now be crowned king by Your Majesty and honor my ancestors?" Si Qinmi pulled Mrs. Jiang to sit down intimately and sat next to Zhuang Xun.

"I don't dare to accept it. It is all the result of His Highness's own efforts. How can ordinary people use the Queen as highly as His Highness? Princess Li, only Your Highness has such a broad mind."

Mrs. Jiang really admired this for being able to hand over state and military affairs to women, and it was indeed proven that the two of them were talented, rather than making random decisions, which showed that Zhuang Xun knew how to make good use of people.

"It's true. Mr. Lang's mind is indeed broad and can accommodate many people." Si Qinmi looked at Mrs. Jiang with profound meaning.

Today, Mrs. Jiang is no longer as luxurious as she used to be. She is wearing a light yellow double-breasted skirt. Her snow-white skin arouses people's imagination, and her ponytail bun makes her look full of gentleness.

Mrs. Jiang pretended not to understand, and took the initiative to start today's purpose in her free time: "I wonder if Your Highness has received information about the battle situation in the west?"

"Is there something wrong with Ximian?" Si Qinmi asked in surprise. Zhuang Xun couldn't speak, and he couldn't afford to offend the high-ranking officials. He sat down honestly and gave him a ceremonial smile.

"Our Zhao State army expelled the Cheng State army and captured the four western roads of the original You State. At present, the army has reached Heng City." Zhuang Xun and the others did not know that Mrs. Jiang began to reveal that she felt a full sense of oppression. , as she spoke, it seemed that she could feel the pressure of the soldiers facing Hengcheng.

"So Mrs. Jiang, are you here to persuade me to surrender?" Si Qinmi's expression became colder, losing the gentleness and consideration he had just now.

"There is nothing wrong with being a king. Our Zhao country is a dynasty in the Central Plains. The emperor is civilized and has martial virtues. The country is full of rivers and lakes. Why not surrender to our Zhao country? Why sit there and wait for death with the decayed Yu country." Mrs. Jiang persuaded her to surrender, saying that the country's position was clear.Anyway, Zhuang Xun already knew her identity, so there was no need to hide anything anymore. Mrs. Jiang had rehearsed it before she came. She didn't just rush up stupidly and was about to give away the land or pull the person over. Even the fool knew that she was. A trap.

"Mrs. Jiang, you are a kindness to us. Gu respects you very much. Similarly, Emperor Yu is also a kindness to us. I can give many orders now because of your majesty's trust. I don't regard Gu as a humble person. How can I be promoted ahead of others for profit?" Betrayed the State of Yu and defected to the State of Zhao?"

Si Qinmi tickled Zhuang Xun twice to express his refusal. Zhuang Xun immediately found an excuse, saying that he was firm and careless.

"The slave family naturally knows His Highness's position, but does His Highness not know that he has fallen into a crisis?" With a tone of "I am thinking about you," Mrs. Jiang's expression also turned into worry.

"Mrs. Jiang, please speak clearly!" Zhuang Xun's expression softened and he seemed a little tangled. After training, he is also a qualified actor.

"Your Highness is loyal and loyal, but the princes of Yu State have no good intentions and have already planned to send out a large army to conquer Your Highness." Mrs. Jiang half-truthed and half-falsely said that the princes of Yu State were indeed dispatching troops, not to attack Zhuang Xun, but to attack Zhuang Xun. It was for a coup, and of course it also meant to guard against Zhuang Xun.

"Seriously?" Zhuang Xun was stunned for a moment. He was not going to believe this news. After all, if this was really the case, how could King Yu not tell him.

"Of course it's true. Your power has surpassed that of the princes. They were afraid that you would pick up the slack during the fight, so they reached a consensus to take Jiannan Road back from your hands as a barrier to the west. , this time when Zhao Jun entered Jizhou, they contacted them and asked for a joint attack on you, Your Highness."

It was nonsense, but there was some truth in it. These princes had such an idea, but they were rejected by King Yu. King Yu said that Zhuang Xun was loyal and would never rebel, and naturally it was impossible to send troops to conquer.

Zhuang Xun knew this information, so when Mrs. Jiang said it, it felt a little bit real. After all, the princes had united for a short time, and they were still thinking about giving Zhuang Xun a hammer while his footing was not stable. The probability is quite high.

"Your Majesty, he won't agree, and I haven't seen the domestic action." Zhuang Xun pretended to believe it, his face became ugly, and he lost the relaxed and relaxed mood at the beginning.

"But His Majesty King Yu is already old. How long can he protect His Highness? Your Highness is Xiaolian recommended by the slave family. His Highness also knows very well that he is not the illegitimate son that King Yu calls him. The Kingdom of Yu will eventually be passed on to these princes. "

Mrs. Jiang's words were low, and her sweet voice seemed cold at the moment, as if she wanted to put the cold reality in front of Zhuang Xun.

"Well, you're right, but Gu's loyalty to the Yu Kingdom will never waver." Zhuang Xun really wanted to say that he would inherit the Yu Kingdom, but thinking about the resistance of the princes, he felt that a war was inevitable. There's going to be a war anyway.

"At this time, the State of Zhao is attacking from both sides. I don't know how you, Your Highness, will deal with it." The State of Zhao was tugging at the tiger's skin, trying to figure out where to draw its troops. At most, it would recruit a small number of Yong County soldiers from the countryside.

"It's really difficult to deal with it. I can only die to serve the country. Madam Jiang, don't try to persuade me. I've made up my mind, and I'm ready to die together." Zhuang Xun is determined, and the assumptions in Madam Jiang's words are dangerous and terrifying.So corresponding to his words, he would rather die than surrender.

"Why should your Highness refuse the olive branch offered by our country? Your Highness is a destined member of the Nu family. The Nu family cannot bear to see His Highness destroyed. Since you are loyal to a country that is destined to fail you, why not make yourself king?" Seeing Zhuang Xun's tough attitude, Mrs. Jiang changed her attitude and started to say soft words.

"The emperor of our country has his ambitions in Kyushu, and currently he has no extra energy to control and manage Jizhou, so he needs a hand in Jizhou. His Highness can contain the two countries in Jizhou. When the emperor of our country unifies the world, he will still retain his title as king."

Mrs. Jiang made conditions and moved forward with such indomitable momentum that she was so shocked that Zhuang Xun was speechless. Is he really so confident that he aims at Kyushu?

If he was asked to say it, could he say such a thing?I'm afraid he feels lack of confidence, although he is moving towards this goal.

"Mrs. Jiang, please come back, I've made up my mind." She scratched her twice more, but still refused.

"Mrs. Jiang, please forgive me. I am a very stubborn husband. Being loyal to the State of Zhao not only means betraying the State of Yu, but also means destroying the friendship between Weng and his son-in-law. After all, the State of Zhao did not resist the State of Cheng, and we no longer have an alliance. Grand Master Li of Chengguo, because of his affection for Weng's son-in-law, asked me to establish the country here."

Si Qinmi seemed to be trying to defend himself, but in fact he was raising the price. This was an act of self-promotion. One of the two was playing the bad guy, and the other was playing the bad guy.

"Your Highness, have you ever heard of the difference between small righteousness and great righteousness? Today, the power of the Zhao Kingdom is strong, and I believe you have heard about the fight for the dragon. This world belongs to our Zhao Kingdom.

He stubbornly resisted and finally died, but it didn't matter. He fulfilled His Highness's integrity. This is a small righteousness, but His Highness is not just one person. Only after His Highness surrenders to Zhao can he save the Li family of Chengguo and save His Highness now. In some countries, it is a great righteousness to save the Yu State and preserve the ancestral temple. "

Mrs. Jiang's words were full of inflammatory words. When Zhuang Xun was about to refute, Si Qinmi held down his hand.

"Mrs. Jiang, what you said makes some sense, but by submitting to Zhao State and being Zhao State's handler in Jizhou, we cannot bear the anger of Cheng State. We have to face the hostility of Yu State and Cheng State. Zhao State has another What can it offer us?”

Si Qinmi explained the practical difficulties, and Zhuang Xun also nodded. If you want to be a traitor to the alliance, you must be prepared to face the anger of your allies. You all withdrew last time, and you know that it is kind of trembling in front of Chengguo's army. How do you feel?Who dares to believe you?

In other words, is there a more realistic price tag?

"Don't worry Chengguo. King Qinghe has reached an agreement with our country to return the three northern territories and the four western territories. Even if Taishi Li is angry, he will not be able to cross King Qinghe's power to attack you. Moreover, these seven states of Zhao can be handed over to His Highness. , as a gesture of becoming the king of You land and providing support to His Highness, instead of joining forces with Yu State to attack Xia You."

Si Qin Mi, who was as shrewd as a fox, could not pry her off without profit, so Mrs. Jiang set a condition: land, land is always the biggest bargaining chip.

Si Qin Mi's bright eyes froze, and then he realized that the puzzle was complete, and now he understood everything.

"This..." My heart moved, I was very moved. Now I could see the complete Youguo.

"We agreed. If Zhao is willing to give us the seven northwest roads, we are willing to be Zhao's pawns." Si Qinmi agreed first and scratched Zhuang Xun's palm at the same time.

"In that case, please come to Jinyang to sign a treaty." Mrs. Jiang took the opportunity to put forward conditions.

"This..." Suddenly the matter of Qin imprisoning King Huai of Chu flashed in Zhuang Xun's mind.

"Aren't you going to be king? Come to Zhao Kingdom and marry me. Sister Queen Mother wants to see you!" Mrs. Jiang lowered her head shyly, which was not in line with the character's temperament, but was extremely real.

Si Qinmi scratched Zhuang Xun.

(End of this chapter)