Empress Mi Benji

Chapter 152

"Promise Mrs. Jiang that you will stabilize her first and explore the so-called Zhao State's army. If you have the idea of ​​falling out with Zhao State, if you are sure that Zhao State does not have any large army, then forcefully occupy the Seven Northwest Roads, drive out the Zhao State's forces, and at the same time, fight with Zhao State. Cheng Guo formed an alliance to fight against Zhao Guo."

Si Qinmi proposed the most confrontational and radical plan, which completely offended Zhao State, which was equivalent to being at odds with Zhao State.

"Paralyze Mrs. Jiang and catch her off guard?" Zhuang Xun understood, and now he understood why Si Qinmi had to agree to it himself.

Whether it is surrender or attack, you need to agree to let the enemy put down their guard. If it is an exchange on the surface, it is actually a sneak attack. Thinking about this scene, Zhao Guo will be furious.

"In this way, we have captured the second northwest road, which also means that we have broken off our friendship with Mrs. Jiang and become hostile to the State of Zhao. You will not be able to marry Mrs. Jiang, and you will not be able to be a carefree prince."

Si Qinmi said regretfully that the bifurcated road leads to a prosperous life with birds singing and flowers fragrant, and the road to becoming an emperor is full of thorns. If he misses it, it will be difficult to have such a good opportunity in the future.

"So, Mr. Lang, you have to make a good choice. You can live a life of worry-free enjoyment by joining the State of Zhao. We don't need to be aggressive. We can just maintain the balance of Jizhou. The merits earned will be enough for you and me to meet again in the next life. This may be the case against the State of Zhao." What Mrs. Jiang said today is that the body will die and the clan will be destroyed. This is a road destined to be extremely difficult."

"Is there no need to worry if you take refuge in the Kingdom of Zhao? Will you definitely be crowned the king? Will it mean a happy death if you become the king? Madam Jiang wants to deceive me into going to Zhao. How will she know whether she will lie to me later? She is nothing more than entrusting her own destiny to her. I don't want to be in the hands of others and be manipulated by others, and if they keep using me to blackmail you, wouldn't it mean that we, husband and wife, are separated."

Zhuang Xun shook his head. In the interests of the country, he could not trust anyone except Siqin Mi and Rusi. How do you say that? The scholar-officials of a country can surrender, and the new country will still be scholar-officials, but the monarch cannot surrender. If the monarch surrenders, he will be slaughtered. The lamb will not end well.

"Analyze the situation. They tricked you into going to Zhao State. They just want us not to interfere in the affairs of Yu State, because they also handed the northwest two places back to us."

In Si Qinmi's mind, various forces appeared alternately, and the final demands for interests, environmental geography, etc. formed a huge network of relationships.

"The state of Zhao hopes that the state of Jizhou must be chaotic and disorderly, and the countries are constantly fighting against each other. They have decided to support King Qinghe in the state of Cheng. The state of Yu and us have chosen to take you to the state of Zhao. I guess you must be in the state of Yu. If we do something, it will most likely be a coup or something to tie us down."

Si Qinmi had already guessed very well based on his guess, because the power of Jizhou was just a matter of three contradictions, the divided Youdi, the old and dying King Yu, and the conflict between the powerful minister Li Pingyuan and the Chengguo clan. .

"Give us the northwest, decouple from the Yu State, and finally form a three-legged confrontation, attacking each other. We can't spare the time to deal with the Zhao State and cause trouble for them. This situation will not keep you imprisoned, Lang Jun. Lang Jun will be imprisoned all the time." You will have no one to unite the Xia Kingdom and create a three-legged power."

After the analysis, Si Qinmi argued that Zhuang Xun was safe. There were only so many conflicts at present. As long as they were resolved and Zhuang Xun was not allowed to take action, a chaotic order in Jizhou would appear again. Without Zhuang Xun in Xia State, new conflicts would arise. , so Zhao Guo will not detain Zhuang Xun for too long.

"Then shall I go to the Kingdom of Zhao?" Zhuang Xun raised his eyebrows, and Si Qinmi's words seemed to encourage him to go to the Kingdom of Zhao.

"If the State of Zhao really has a large army pressing down on the border, you have to go even if you don't want to. How can you not go with coercion and inducement? If the State of Zhao does not have a large army pressing down on the border, then it depends on how deep your determination is, Mr. Lang, whether you are willing to go with Mrs. Jiang and Xuannv." The empress cut off her throne, and faced the risk of the Zhao State being angry and actually bringing an army."

Si Qinmi persuaded her one last time, fulfilling her obligation as a wife, preferring conservative advice with low risk, and letting her husband make a careful choice.

"Do you still remember the covenant with Zhao State last time? It didn't work at all. How dare you trust him this time? He sold us back and controlled the annexation. Last time, he didn't reply to us at all. If I hadn't been Li Pingyuan's Son-in-law, any trace of marriage relationship that existed is probably gone."

Zhuang Xun still didn't want to say that he was cheated by Zhao Guo last time and he didn't say hello to his father-in-law. He did it for the sake of being a family. At the same time, he helped conquer You Guo and cut off the food and fodder on the front line. In order to keep an ally for themselves, after considering various circumstances, they did not lead a large army to attack, but retreated. They just gave them a blank check and wanted someone to live and die for them. It was really beautiful.

No, getting the Northwest Territory is not a blank check, but the upper limit is here. You can no longer move forward and buy out your future. If you are really being attacked from both sides, forget it. Zhao Guo can't spare anyone to take care of itself, so why not? surrender?If he can really draw a large army, does he still need to be in Jizhou as a starting point?
"That's right. Practitioners like Mrs. Jiang can come to deceive you. Who can believe her promise? You really can't give up your independence. It's hard for these superiors to explain his temper clearly. I heard that King Zhao is a wise king. , but with the mentality of eliminating future troubles, who can say for sure."

Si Qinmi thought about Mrs. Jiang's behavior and agreed that the two of them had reached a consensus. At least his status as a practitioner could no longer endorse Mrs. Jiang, even though he had learned the basic principles of a practitioner from He Jung.

"Yes, let's think about Mrs. Jiang and Xuannv's affairs after defeating Zhao in the future. It is possible that we hate them instead of liking them, but I don't want to entrust my life to others to threaten you."

Zhuang Xun is quite decisive here, showing great resistance to the desire for beauty. No matter how the heavenly concubine comes to the world, it can't stop me from pursuing my career. I thought Zhao was invincible before, but now I am planning to defeat Zhao. .

"It is possible to defeat the State of Zhao. If the State of Zhao goes to deal with Jing and Zheng, we can attack from Jizhou and attack Jinyang, which is empty of troops. We will destroy the State of Zhao just like we destroyed the State of You."

Si Qinmi deduced the situation of defeating the State of Zhao, saying that if the dragon of the State of Zhao comes out of the mountain, it cannot avoid the two countries of Jing and Zheng. The weakest time is when they attack the two countries of Jing and Zheng. He seizes the opportunity and sends a large army to destroy the ancestral temple. Zhao If the country cannot send troops to resist, then they are doomed.

"In this case, let's start preparations and ask the military generals to be ready. We will actively contact Mrs. Jiang and coax her to make her think that you are really going to the Zhao Kingdom. We will even pretend that you are going to the Zhao Kingdom. , prepare gifts for proposing marriage and so on. Sir, you can act a little lecherous and foolish, so as not to make Mrs. Jiang suspicious."

Now that the target has been determined, Si Qinmi immediately made plans to give Mrs. Jiang and Zhao Guo a big surprise, and told Zhuang Xun not to reveal anything.

"Are you going to hide it from Si'er?" Zhuang Xun said doubtfully, as if he acted like it, the advice of some ministers is very important.

"Sister Li doesn't have to hide anything. After all, she is a genius. She is also commanding the army for you. She needs to know when mobilizing the army, but not others. It is best not to know until attacking Zhao Jun, so that Mrs. Jiang will not know. You know, normal dispatch will do, after all, taking over the northwest two roads requires military protection."

Si Qinmi grasped the core issue and grasped the core people, how to seize the northwest two places without making any friends, and it didn't take much effort. The greater the knowledge, you lied to me, I lied to you, lied to each other.

"Okay, okay, I just happened to go see Si'er in the afternoon. It's already around this time. If I'm disturbing my wife, please rest."

Zhuang Xun tried to get up from Si Qinmi's arms, preparing to inform Li Rusi to make preparations to tease Mrs. Jiang.

"Don't go there today. Let's rest with my concubine." Si Qinmi said proactively, with soft and gentle eyes.

"Ah?" This is not Si Qin Mi's character. She is not someone who strives for favor.

"We can find Sister Li later to apologize and ask her to stop you from going to Zhao country and put on a show that you must go."

Si Qin Mi took off her embroidered shoes, lifted up the quilt, lay down in it, raised a corner of the quilt, and let Zhuang Xun come closer with a gentle smile.

"Is that so? Who are you showing it to?" He got into the quilt and felt that Si Qinmi's work was too detailed and unnecessary.

"Show it to enemies who don't know whether it exists or not. Everything you say and do is in the eyes of those who are interested. It may be revealed intentionally or unintentionally, causing immeasurable consequences."

Si Qin Mi hugged Zhuang Xun, took him into her arms again, and touched his head with her beautiful forehead affectionately, as if to put a flower bud between his eyebrows.

"Every tree and grass are in danger, but you are right, pay attention to your words and deeds. Many people die because they don't pay attention to their words and deeds. It ranges from being found out about their eating habits in daily life, to the king who has subjugated his country and misses his homeland."

Zhuang Xun accepted Si Qinmi's statement. If others said it was right, he would work hard to correct it. Although he couldn't do it perfectly, he could still do it in a so-so way.

"It's not that cautious. It's too depressing if you act like this every day. You are the king. Doing this every day will suffocate people to death. Just treat special situations with special treatment. If you are always acting, you will lose yourself in the act. ”

Si Qinmi was afraid that Zhuang Xun would go too far and live in acting all day long, so he reminded him in the opposite direction.

"I know the golden mean. Don't go to extremes. If you go to that extreme, the force will backfire. Just keep it moderate and peaceful."

Zhuang Xun was very knowledgeable in this aspect. Perhaps he had learned about quality exchange, learned to look at problems dialectically, and understood the balance of yin and yang, so he fully accepted Si Qinmi's teachings.

It was still slightly cool in the spring, and the quilt was warm and fluffy. I closed my eyes. After eating, I felt a little sleepy when I was full. Facing Siqinmi, I leaned on the pillow. Zhuang Xun closed his eyes. His wife was hot. The quilt is very good.

"Don't think about this and rest."

"Well..." Zhuang Xun closed his eyes, and Si Qinmi thought about what Zhuang Xun just said, while looking at her quiet husband.

It is better to protect him in his own hands and feel more at ease. If he falls into the hands of others and looks at their faces, he feels aggrieved just thinking about it because of his words. Zhuang Xun is still suitable to be the supreme one without anyone to control him.Si Qin Mi liked to see Zhuang Xun's sleeping face. When Zhuang Xun fell asleep, Si Qin Mi didn't want to sleep anymore. She stared blankly at Zhuang Xun's peaceful sleeping face and laughed silently.

The next day, Si Qinmi went to Li Rusi to apologize. By the way, he mentioned the results of the discussion with Zhuang Xun, and took the initiative to drive Zhao Guo out without breaking the tacit understanding with Cheng Guo.

Sure enough, Li Rusi made trouble.

"We have all fought bloody battles, how can you, my husband, surrender and violate Xia Cheng's agreement?" The angry young woman knelt in front of Zhuang Xun and issued an admonishment.

"Without signing an alliance, there is no such thing as an alliance between Xia and Cheng. Si'er, this is not a surrender, it's just an exchange. With the Seven Northwest Paths, Xia can be considered a complete country. This trip to Zhao is also for our future."

Zhuang Xun tried his best to comfort Li Rusi, helped Li Rusi up, and used Si Qinmi's advice. He admired himself for being able to say it so confidently, even though it was false.

"How do you want me to behave in front of my father? I went to my father to beg for Xia Guo's favor, but now I want to accept Zhao Guo's deal."

Li Rusi looked sad. Zhuang Xun had let her down. If Zhuang Xun hadn't known that she was acting, he would have softened his heart and would not be able to harden his heart towards his woman.

"There are small righteousnesses and big righteousnesses in the world..." Zhuang Xun repeated what Mrs. Jiang said to him at that time. The purpose in his words was for your good anyway, and besides, he had changed to Qidao in the northwest.

"What a small righteousness, you just betrayed the covenant simply for the sake of profit. You are obsessed with profit and lust, and it is difficult to carve out rotten wood." Li Rusi cursed bitterly, pushed Zhuang Xun away and walked away.

Zhuang Xun sat there blankly. If Li Rusi hadn't kissed him on the cheek, he would have thought that Li Rusi was so angry. After all, the beauty left angrily because it was about her natal family.

The cold war continued for a long time, and Zhuang Xun couldn't say anything. Then it was He Heng, Huang Xi and others who came to persuade him.

"Your Highness, please put the country first. This is Zhao's tactic to drive a wedge between our country and Cheng and Yu. Your Highness, please don't be blinded by the immediate interests."

He Heng said sincerely that this was his son-in-law and his benefactor, so he had to persuade others to fear Zhao, but he could not be afraid, so he took the lead.

"Yes, Your Highness, I, Lao Luo, don't understand anything, but I am determined to protect Your Highness's foundation. What do the Zhao army have to fear? Just fight them and that's it."

Luo Yuecheng shouted and danced without knowing what He Heng said to him. He looked excited, but Huang Xi on the side held him down.

What cronies want is not favoritism, but to give him the opportunity to make meritorious deeds. For example, Zhuge Liang gave Ma Di the opportunity. With careful care, Luo Yuecheng and Huang Xi both made the first move in the process of capturing Hengdu in Youguo, and both climbed faster. , qualified to come up to advise the village.

"Your Highness, we cannot surrender. If we surrender, we will still be officials and generals. If you surrender, you will be a puppet for life." Huang Xi also tried hard to persuade.

"Who said that Gu wants to surrender? It's just an alliance. Wouldn't it be better to get two places and seven roads without you fighting?" Zhuang Xun was quite moved. Those who came to persuade him showed that they were still loyal. Those who didn't came, on the contrary, wanted to Check the ingredients.

Just like what Huang Xi said, Zhuang Xun also understood that when a minister surrenders, he is no longer a minister. When the monarch surrenders, it means that he has no freedom. They didn't know that Zhuang Xun was in Zhao State.

"I would rather fight on the battlefield to gain territory for Your Highness than take risks in the Kingdom of Zhao." He Heng understood the duties of a minister very well. He did not use his status as an elder to give orders, but said respectfully. .

"What risk are you taking? With Mrs. Jiang here, Zhao State is also a country of integrity. Besides, they are also going to hand over the northwest two places to us. Don't worry. I have made up my mind."

Zhuang Xun himself said he didn't believe it, so he acted very stubbornly and waved these people away.

"Mrs. Jiang, she also..." He Heng wanted to say something else, but Zhuang Xun slapped the table.

"Okay, needless to say, let's all go down. No one can stop me from going to Zhao country..."

Zhuang Xun raised his eyes and scanned this group of generals. Some of them followed him to Jiannan at the beginning, and some joined after You Guo. He thought to himself: Congratulations, you are included in the inspection.

He pretended to be angry and walked away, leaving a group of people standing there stupidly, looking at each other and letting out a long sigh.

There were vague suggestions to Zhuangxun not to agree to Zhao Guo's request. Those who resisted to the end became fewer and fewer, and finally there was no one left.

This information was brought to the eyes and ears of the Zhao State, which also made Mrs. Jiang feel relieved. Time moved forward little by little. As the Zhao State accepted the northwest land ceded by King Douzhi of Qinghe, Zhuang Xun also made preparations to send an envoy. personnel gifts.

After a month and a half of tossing around, Zhuang Xun went to Zhao State, the time and place of Xia State taking over the Seven Northwest Paths, etc.

Zhuang Xun often appeared in Li Rusi's palace, and seemed to have put her to bed. Li Rusi stopped making troubles, and no one in the Xia Kingdom tried to persuade him. After all, the queen had a laissez-faire attitude, and she seemed to have become the leader of the Zhao Kingdom. The puppet is today.

"The army is nothing more than county soldiers and local warriors. I am confident that I can quickly occupy the seven northwest roads." After finding out the news, I was fully prepared and ready to seize the food from the tiger's mouth.

While waiting for the handover of the seven channels, Li Rusi was excited, her almond-shaped eyes widened, and she had already thought about giving Mrs. Jiang some color. She found it very interesting to think of the other party's angry look.

"After all, he is our benefactor, please be careful." Zhuang Xun smiled bitterly. He wanted to cut ties with his former benefactor. There was no other way. This is how countries are. Since they are not willing to succumb to him, they can only fight each other. .

"Why, I feel bad, so why don't you agree to her? I want to agree to it myself, but my sister won't let me."

Li Rusi deliberately teased that in her eyes, Mrs. Jiang had become a bad woman who would not compromise.

"That's because I feel sorry for you. I feel like I won't want you if I choose her. After all, you contacted Cheng Guo. Just like you said, I violated the tacit agreement with my father-in-law and told you to behave how you should."

When meeting people, they speak human words, and when meeting Li Rusi, they naturally speak such affectionate love words.

"I understand, husband, I know that you love Si'er, but national affairs should not be mixed with the love between children." Li Rusi was quite moved, although she knew very well that this was only one of the reasons.

"Even if it is a national matter, this is also well thought out. Resist the Zhao State, unite with the Cheng State, and defend the Zhao State outside Jizhou. The people of Jizhou make their own decisions about Jizhou's affairs."

Zhuang Xun held his head high, expressing his personal and national sentiments for Li Rusi.

"Really?" A soft and charming voice sounded vaguely familiar to Zhuang Xun, but he didn't wait for him to react.

The wind howled, and a terrifying black wind swept Zhuang Xun out of the carriage!

Li Rusi wanted to catch Zhuang Xun, but before she could, she stretched out her hand and grabbed an empty space. Zhuang Xun had already been swept outside.

He Jung, Yao Zongwen, Luo Yuecheng and others who were guarding outside saw this situation and rushed forward, trying to catch Zhuang Xun from the wind, but they were all bounced away by the black wind and smashed to the ground.

Zhuang Xun was the king of the Yu Kingdom. The Yu Kingdom was exhausted, so where could it protect the country?

"Come to Zhao country to find him."

(End of this chapter)