Take the city to the Warring States

Chapter 248 King Yan's Reaction

In the royal palace of Jicheng in Yan Kingdom, an old man was looking at the bamboo slips, his eyes were full of anger and prestige.

With the sound of footsteps, an eunuch with a face similar to the old man's age came in holding bamboo slips in both hands, with a smile on his face that made people feel close: "Your Majesty".

"What makes you so happy".Ji Zheng heard the voice and put down the bamboo slips in his hand, and asked the eunuch Ling Zuo Zhi.

Zuo Zhi handed the bamboo slips in his hand to Ji Zheng and explained to him: "I just received the letter of credence from Zhao Guo, so this old slave is very happy."

"Zhao Guo's credential?".Ji Zheng took the bamboo slips from Zuo Zhi and did not open them immediately. Instead, he lowered his head and pondered: "All the countries in the world are in chaos. First, there was the battle between Qi and Wei. Immediately after the death of King Zhao Cheng, 20 soldiers from Anyang besieged Handan. Yu ascended the throne as King Zhao. Qin State raided Hexi, and Wei State suffered a crushing defeat. Now there is more news that Zhao State sent 40 troops southward on behalf of Yunjun, but was defeated due to the Han State’s surprise attack. Qin State raised 60 troops to join Zhongshan State. He intends to carve up the state of Zhao. At this time, what joy is there to receive the letter from the state of Zhao?".

"Your Majesty should add two more battles, the Battle of Chuyue and South Korea's destruction of Zheng."Zuo Zhi added to Ji Zheng's words.

Ji Zheng was not angry, but just looked at Zuo Zhi with doubts: "Since you know, why are you happy about it?".

"Didn't the king just say that? The Han Dynasty raided, and Zhao Guodai Yunjun was defeated."Zuo Zhi reminded Ji Zheng.

Ji Zheng's puzzled expression became more intense: "The widow did indeed say that just now."

"Han Kingdom".Seeing that Ji Zheng hadn't reacted yet, Zuo Zhi reminded him again.

Ji Zheng seemed to understand something: "I heard that this country lives in the north of Zhao State and west of Donghu. Some time ago, according to the report from our country's eyeliner sent to Zhao State, it is said that the King of Han is Zhao Wuming, the fourth son of Zhao Zhong."

"Then I don't know how much the king knows about the strength of the Han Kingdom?"Zuo Zhi asked Ji Zheng again.

Ji Zheng thought for a while: "I don't know the specific strength, but it is rumored that this country conquered Loufan, and this time there are nearly 50 to [-] troops in the south. I guess the strength of Han should be no less than any country in the world today. It's just not proven."

"It is stated in the State of Zhao and the state documents that the person who is going to our country this time is the fourth son of King Zhao Cheng and Zhao Wuming, King of Han."Zuo Zhi explained to Ji Zheng.

Ji Zheng was taken aback for a moment, immediately overjoyed, then shook his head, followed by a sigh.

Zuo Zhi was a little puzzled by Ji Zheng's reaction: "Why is Your Majesty doing this?".

"If it is the king of Han who comes, the specific strength of the Han country has also been confirmed. I can lead hundreds of officials to discuss state affairs, but it is not only the king of Han who comes, I am afraid it will be a bit embarrassing."Ji Zheng showed a sad face and explained to Zuo Zhi.

Zuo Zhi asked Ji Zheng puzzledly, "I don't know what's wrong with your majesty."

"The world has become a quagmire. My country of Yan lived in a corner and finally quelled the swords and soldiers. Why bother to get involved in those troubles."Ji was explaining to Zuo Zhi, but there was another hidden worry in her heart that she didn't say.

Seeing that Ji Zheng was clearly aware of his worries, Zuo Zhi asked cautiously: "But it's the King of Han who came."

"What is the strength of the Han Kingdom? What is their attitude towards Donghu? How much control does the King of Han have over the Han Kingdom?".Ji Zheng asked Zuo Zhi a series of questions.

Zuo Zhi shook his head slightly: "Our country is too far away from the Han Kingdom, so we don't know the specific information about it. But it is said that when the soldiers of the Han Kingdom met the King of Han in Xindu, they asked the King of Han to wear the crown, but the King of Han refused to wear it on the grounds that the Eastern Hu was still alive. Based on the analysis of this matter alone, the King of Han's position on Donghu should be the same as that of our country."

"If one day fails to understand those problems, the widows will not dare to regard him as the real King of Han for one day."When Ji Zheng said this, he hesitated a little.

Zuo Zhi seemed to have thought of something, and replied to Ji Zheng: "According to the time, the manpower sent by our country to Han to inquire. It is estimated that they have already arrived in their capital Seoul, and there should be news in January at most."

"January?".Ji Zheng repeated in a low voice, and gradually fell into deep thought.

Zuo Zhi asked Ji Zheng: "If the envoy of Zhao State comes, how should we greet him?".

"I don't know what kind of etiquette you think the widow uses to welcome the King of Han, which is not rude."Ji Zheng asked Zuo Zhi back.

Zuo Zhi thought for a while, and replied to Ji Zheng: "Please forgive the old slave for presumptuousness. The old slave thinks that no matter what kind of etiquette is used to greet him, it is impolite."

"Zhao Guo's credential has posed a big problem for the widow."Ji Zheng was looking at the bamboo slips in his hand, suddenly at a loss.

Zuo Zhi thought again and said to Ji Zheng: "This old slave has a solution that is not a solution. I wonder if the king would like to listen to it."

"Isn't the way the way?".Ji Zheng looked at Zuo Zhi and asked him.

Zuo Zhi looked at the letter of credence in Ji Zheng's hand: "Before these issues are clarified, why don't your majesty put this letter of credence on the shelf."

“Turn a blind eye? Pretend not to know?”.Ji Zheng immediately reacted and asked Zuo Zhi.

Zuo Zhi continued to say to Ji Zheng: "Your Majesty can still secretly observe this man's temperament. After everything is clear, it is not too late to make arrangements."

"If he is the real king of Han, the strength of the Han country is as good as I guess. This person asked my country of Yan to send troops to Zhongshan country, so what should I do?"Ji Zheng nodded slowly, and asked Zuo Zhi the second most concerned question.

Zuo Zhi thought for a while: "At that time, does the king want to send troops, or not?".

"The state of Zhao is a quagmire, and the widows naturally don't want to send troops."Ji Zheng responded to Zuo Zhi without thinking.

Zuo Zhi replied without thinking: "Your Majesty doesn't want to send troops, so just politely refuse."

"I'm afraid that the comer is not good."Ji Zheng showed a wry smile. If he was really the Han King rumored in the north, he might be difficult to deal with. After all, who is the founding king who is easy to deal with.

Zuo Zhi saw Ji Zheng smile wryly, as if thinking of something, Zuo Zhi moved his lips and finally endured it.

Ji Zheng happened to see Zuo Zhi hesitate to speak, and gave him a displeased look: "Speak up if you have something to say."

"It is said that this person has a relationship with Yun's daughter."Seeing Ji Zheng's displeased look, Zuo Zhi broke his heart and immediately expressed his worries.

Ji Zheng understood the meaning of Zuo Zhi's words in an instant: "Are you afraid of the prince?".

"The old slave deserves to die, and I ask the king to come down."Zuo Zhi hurriedly apologized to Ji Zhengyi.

Ji Zheng thought for a while and asked Zuo Zhi: "How many people know that Zhao Wuming is the envoy of Zhao Guolai? And how long will it take for him to reach Jicheng?"

"The only ones who know that Zhao Wuming is the envoy from Zhao State are the king and the old slave. As for the others, they only know that the envoy from Zhao State is coming, but they don't know who it is."Zuo Zhi replied respectfully to Ji Zheng.

Hearing these words, Jizheng looked at Zuo Zhi approvingly, and showed a satisfied smile: "I haven't seen the prince for a long time, you let him come to the palace to accompany the widow to talk. After that, don't rush back to the palace, just relax in this city." Walk slowly and don't reveal your identity."

"Follow the order".Zuo Zhixin bowed to Ji Zheng knowingly, then turned and walked outside.

Ji Zheng looked at Zuo Zhi who was going away, with mixed expressions of worry and joy on his face, and then fell into deep thought.

(End of this chapter)