Take the city to the Warring States

Chapter 190 Visit by Godu
A Wei countryman outside the mansion had been waiting here for a long time, when he heard the sound of horseshoes, he quickly straightened his clothes and looked over.

Zhao Wuming grabbed the rein, turned off the horse, and looked at the person in front of him with a puzzled expression.

"Ge, deputy envoy of the State of Wei, has seen the Fourth Young Master before, but he didn't expect to leave in a hurry last time. King Zhao Cheng passed away, and now the Young Master is complete, the Fourth Young Master Cheng Wang."Ge Du bowed to Zhao Wuming with a smile on his face.

Zhao Wuming came to his senses in an instant, and looked Du Ge up and down: "Vice envoy? I saw that Master Ge was the official envoy last time, but I don't know why he became the deputy envoy today? Could it be that Master Ge's life in Wei State was not satisfactory?".

"That's not the case. I didn't intend to come this time, but I just happened to receive a letter from the general. So I had the cheek to ask for the post of deputy envoy, and I came to find the young master."Ge Du explained to Zhao Wuming.

Zhao Wuming looked at Ge Du in puzzlement, his eyes were full of doubts: "I don't know what it is, but I am able to ask Mr. Ge to travel thousands of miles to come here."

"Sun Bin".Ge Du slowly spit out these two words.

Zhao Wuming frowned slightly, looking around, he still pointed at the inside of the mansion from outside the mansion: "Since we're here, why don't we discuss it in detail in the study room."

"Respect is worse than obedience".Ge Du followed Zhao Wuming and walked slowly inside.

A group of people walked into the mansion and went to the study.In the study, Zhao Wuming and Ge both took their seats as guest and host.

Zhao Wuming asked Ge Du with doubts all over his face: "The general and Sun Bin are brothers, why does Mr. Ge look far away?"

"The general said that when we parted last time, the son suddenly mentioned Sun Bin, but at that time the son already knew that the military advisor of Qi State was Sun Bin."Godu didn't go back, but instead asked the question he was most concerned about.

Zhao Wuming was slightly taken aback, he didn't expect Ge Du to ask this question, so he said frankly to him: "That's right, Gu originally planned to inform the general of your country about this. The misunderstanding turned into sowing dissension, so I did not speak out."

"So that's the case. I don't know when the young master knew about this matter."Ge Du continued to question Zhao Wuming.

Zhao Wuming didn't know how to answer at all. Could it be that he told him that he knew it from reading history books in another world? .Thinking of this, I thought again: "I heard that Sun Bin was punished in your country, and Qi sent envoys to Wei, so I inferred this matter."

"Young master is very strategic. I didn't expect to be able to infer this time from a few words. It is really admirable."Regarding Zhao Wuming's explanation, although Ge Du didn't believe it, it was not easy to ask, so he could only boast.After finishing speaking, he seemed to think of something, and asked Zhao Wuming: "I don't know what the final result of the battle between Qi and Wei is."

"Wei State was defeated, and from prosperity to decline, Qi State's arrogance will gradually become arrogant."Zhao Wuming made this judgment without thinking.

There was a smile on the corner of Ge Du's mouth, and he looked straight at Zhao Wuming: "How did you judge that our country will be defeated?"

"I didn't believe it at first, but when I saw the envoys of Qi and Qin embarrassing the envoys of your country in the restaurant, I firmly believed in it."Zhao Wuming didn't care about Ge Du's rude gaze, and explained to Ge Du.

Ge Dou retorted in disbelief: "Although our country is gradually declining, this battle is not over. Who can say clearly the final result of the ever-changing changes on the battlefield."

"If the Qin State raids Hexi, how can the Wei State resist it?".Zhao Wuming asked Ge Du back.

Ge Du was dumbfounded. If Qin really did this, I'm afraid this battle would be dangerous: "This is exactly what the officials are worried about. If you dare to ask my son, once our country is defeated, we will be unable to contain Qi and Qin. We, Wei, will naturally bear the brunt , but if our country surrenders, then which country will be next.”

"It's still Wei Guo".Zhao Wuming replied to Ge Du without thinking.

Ge Du was slightly taken aback, and deliberately showed puzzled eyes: "Our country has already surrendered, but I don't know why it is still our country."

"The state of Wei has been dominating for a long time. Although it is a big defeat, the foundation is still there. Unless the state of Qi can destroy all the soldiers of the state of Wei, maybe we can let go of our fear."Zhao Wuming continued to express his point of view. At this time, he seemed to have come to his senses, and it seemed that Gedu's coming here was not just Pang Juan's intention.

Ge Du did not refute again at this time, but followed Zhao Wuming's words and asked: "If our soldiers are destroyed and surrender to Qi and Qin, I don't know whose turn it will be next."

"Zhao Guo".Zhao Wuming blurted out without thinking, and then showed a suddenly realized expression.

Seeing Zhao Wuming's expression, Ge Du already knew that his intentions were exposed, and he was not hiding it: "Since the goal of taking over Qi and Qin is Zhao, why can't Zhao and Wei let go of their grievances at this time, and take advantage of my Wei? When the country is still strong, send troops to help."

"The two countries of Zhao and Wei are originally an alliance, why did Master Ge say to let go of his grudges?".Zhao Wuming asked Ge Du knowingly.

Ge Du smiled embarrassedly: "Young master, why bother to pretend to be confused and play tricks on the lower officials."

"Not to mention that the king has not been enthroned for a long time, it is inappropriate to look abroad at this time. Let's say that the food and grass in Xindu were all taken away by your country Wei. How can you send troops without food and grass in your hands?"Zhao Wuming asked Ge Du back without thinking.

Ge Du listened to the question, and quickly explained to Zhao Wuming: "One moment, another moment, why should you go and talk about things?"

"Master Ge may have made a mistake. You should tell the king about this matter. Why did you find Gu?".Zhao Wuming didn't want to discuss such things too much, Zhao Fan plus Lou Fan was enough to bother him, if he added Qi Guo, it would be asking for trouble.

Seeing Zhao Wuming's resolute expression, Ge Du could only sigh, and told the truth: "To tell the truth, the king sent an envoy to congratulate him, but he was actually trying to persuade Zhao Wang. But judging from the situation of Zhao State, I am afraid it will be difficult. Be sure, that's why the next official came to see the young master. It seems that this trip is doomed, and it will be difficult to complete the mission."

"The Three Jins and the Three Jins are not just Zhao and Wei. Why don't you seek the help of King Han."Zhao Wuming asked Ge Du, at least according to the current situation, South Korea's situation is much better than Zhao's.

When mentioning King Han, Ge Du smiled wryly: "I went to Yangzhai to meet King Han. By the time South Korea defeated the main force of Zheng State, Zheng State's subjugation was a foregone conclusion. King Han's ambition was soaring. Humiliated the envoys of our country. This incident caused an uproar in the court of our country."

"No wonder you came to Gu here, but unfortunately, with the current situation, Gu can't promise you Wei Guo anything."Zhao Wuming suddenly realized that it turned out that Wei Guo had already had a bad nose in South Korea.

Ge Du thought of the situation Wei State was about to face, and frowned: "This is a last resort. The king of Han is about to destroy Zheng Qi, and his power is soaring. Not only does he not help, but he provocatively, and the state of Zhao is in danger. Chu State invades Yue , The country of Yue retreated steadily. Qi and Qin are about to rise again. Looking around, our country is surrounded by enemies on all sides, which makes people feel chilling."

Zhao Wuming remained silent and didn't know how to reply for a while.

The atmosphere was dull, and neither of them spoke.Zhao Wuming thought of what Zhang Liang and Chen Ping said in the past, and his heart moved: "Gu intends to make friends with Wei Guo, but at this time there is no peace in Zhao Guo, Gu promises that once the situation calms down, if you Wei Guo still intends to make friends with Zhao Guo, Gu can I want to say a few words for you."

"Thank you, son, for your kindness, and the next official is very grateful."Hearing the unexpected words, Ge Du quickly stood up and bowed to Zhao Wuming.

Zhao Wuming stood up and returned the salute to Ge Du: "Gu and your country's great general Pang Juan and your country's son Wei Ang hit it off right away, but when the situation stabilizes, you can say a few words, so it's no use raising your hands. I'm saying that I don't know when the situation will stabilize. Master Shi Ge thanked you too quickly."

"It's not easy for the son to do this, and the next official will naturally write down his kindness."Ge Du explained to Zhao Wuming with a straight face.

Thinking of the records in history, Zhao Wuming reminded Ge Du: "I hope Lord Ge will speak more kind words of the King of Han after he returns home. You must know that the three Jins are all one. If Qi and Wei fight, Wei will really be defeated. Wei will vent his anger on Han. On the head of the king, Wei Guo may really have a big problem at that time."

"Why did you say that, son?"Ge Dou was taken aback for a moment, followed by surprise.He only said that King Han's provocative actions caused an uproar in the court, but he didn't say that the king intended to conquer South Korea.

Looking at Ge Du who showed a shocked expression, Zhao Wuming already understood in his heart: "I hope you Wei Guo will think twice."

"Thank you, my lord, for telling me that I will do my best after I return to China."Ge Du came back to his senses and solemnly replied to Zhao Wuming.

Zhao Wuming thought for a while, but he still swallowed the words, after all, sometimes talking too much is not a good thing.

Ge Du had finished asking the questions that needed to be asked, and then bowed again to Zhao Wuming: "It's getting late, and I have to return to the embassy in Handan City. In order to prevent the city gate from being locked, I can only leave first, and I will have a chat with the young master in the future ".

"Since this is the case, it is inconvenient for Gu to stay by force. Mr. Ge, please...".After Zhao Wuming finished speaking, he got up and saw him off.

The two walked outside the mansion together, Ge Du saluted Zhao Wuming again, and walked towards a carriage.

The coachman waved his whip, and the horseshoe galloped towards Handan City.

Sun Buer looked at Zhao Wuming puzzled: "Is it really Sun Bin's business, my lord?"

"It's not about Sun Bin, but the king of Wei is in a hurry."Zhao Wuming looked ahead and explained to Sun Buer.

Listening to Zhao Wuming's explanation, Sun Buer became even more confused, and scratched his head subconsciously: "Wei Wang is in a hurry?".

"Things are now in decline. Only then did I look around at a loss, but found that they were all opponents. At this time, Ren did not repent, but it is not without reason that his decline is not without reason."Thinking about the conversation with Gedu just now, Zhao Wuming couldn't help but sigh with emotion to Sun Buer.

Sun Buer was puzzled and continued to ask: "Since the state of Wei has shown signs of decline, why did the lord send this person out in person?".

"This is the intention of the two military advisers. Let Gu take the opportunity to make friends with Wei, Han, and Chu, which may be of great use in the future."Zhao Wuming explained to Sun Buer.

Listening to the intention of the two military advisers, Sun Buer gradually fell into deep thought, but he had no clue.

Seeing Sun Buer thinking, Zhao Wuming smiled at him and then ordered: "I have to go back to Seoul. From now until tomorrow morning, the gate of the house will be closed, and I won't see any guests."

"promise".Sun Buer bowed to accept the order.

Zhao Wuming turned around and walked towards the mansion, followed by Sun Buer.Then there was a sound, and the door was closed.

(End of this chapter)