Lu Heng still knelt on the ground and tried to persuade him again: "Your Majesty, the State of Zhou has ulterior motives. I am afraid that it is suspected of taking advantage of Zhao!"
When Zhao Huang heard this, he pondered for a moment and said: "Zhou and Zhao are rude, but Zhao has invested a lot in this alliance and cannot give up easily. Now is the time when Chu's national power is at its weakest. This is a good opportunity."
It’s rare that if we, the Great Zhao, seize this opportunity to expand our territory, we will be blessed for generations to come and be kind to all the people. If the Zhou Kingdom wants to use us, the Great Zhao, we, the Great Zhao, may not be unable to use them.”
At this moment, the Minister of War stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I have been thinking deeply these days and calculating the gains and losses. Perhaps it is not a good thing for Chu to show weakness to Zhao."
Emperor Zhao heard this and said displeased: "Back then, you all advocated for the alliance, but why have you all changed your words today? I, Zhao, have invested a lot of silver in this alliance, won't it all go to waste?!"
The Minister of the Ministry of War cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, one moment and another moment! Today, the three kingdoms of Chu, Zhou and Zhao are standing in a tripartite position in the Central Plains. Although our Zhao Kingdom is unparalleled in literature and art and prosperous in the world, its military strength is slightly inferior. It is precisely because
The two countries of Chu and Zhou restrained each other, so we, the State of Zhao, could secretly accumulate national strength in preparation for overcoming others."
"If our Zhao State helps Zhou State attack Zhao State and Chu State becomes weak, once this balance is broken, there is no guarantee that Zhou State will not divert its troops and invade Zhao State!"
"Nowadays, although our country of Zhao has no internal worries, it does have external troubles. The alien tribes in the southwest have been making strange movements recently and have repeatedly caused chaos on the border of our country of Zhao. Their ambitions are clearly revealed."
"If we are to allocate troops to form an alliance with the Zhou State to invade the Chu State at this time, there is no guarantee that the foreign tribes from the southwest will not take advantage of the lack of military strength in our country, Zhao!"
When Emperor Zhao heard this, he looked surprised and said, "This happened?! When? Why didn't I know?"
The Secretary of the Ministry of War reluctantly held up his hands and said: "This is the information from General Long yesterday. I wanted to report it to Your Majesty immediately, but because His Majesty was in the harem yesterday...well...busy...I did not dare to rashly surprise you..."
The Minister of the Ministry of War considered the wording for a long time before replacing the word "Bai Ri Xuan Xuan", and the Nine Clans were saved...
Because when I went there yesterday, I was stopped by Eunuch Bai at the door. He knew His Majesty was in the harem but couldn't enter at all.
Of course, the Minister of War did not force his way in, and His Majesty was not in this state for a day or two.
Get over it as soon as possible and find a new one soon.
It was for this reason that the late Emperor left. Judging from His Majesty's condition, he probably left soon.
Instead of advising Your Majesty to be diligent in government and love the people, it would be better to advise Your Majesty to establish a crown prince as soon as possible.
A country cannot live without a king for a day.
If this state continues, if he suddenly follows the late emperor from the bed of a concubine that night, Zhao will not be in chaos.
Zhao Huang raised his head and looked at the only female general standing next to the general, and asked: "Captain Long, is this true?"
Long Bing'er walked out of the generals with an expressionless face, clasped his hands in his fists, and said in a cold voice: "My father did indeed pass on the message like this. What Song Shangshu said is true. The disobedience of the alien tribes in the southwest is becoming more and more obvious. The general thinks that at this time, we should increase
Send troops to guard the southwestern frontier instead of forming an alliance with the Zhou State that has no reason."
He has a heroic appearance, neither humble nor arrogant. He really is a tiger father but no dog daughter.
This made many ministers in the palace look slightly sideways.
After hearing this, Emperor Zhao fell into deep thought, and his face became increasingly ugly.
If the state of Chu were to take advantage of the weakness of the state of Chu and mobilize troops to attack the state of Chu, the state of Zhao might be able to expand its territory, but in this case the court would inevitably be empty, and the foreign tribes from the southwest would take advantage of the situation and invade, and they might even approach the capital.
If we don't mobilize our troops to attack Chu, Zhao's current national strength will still be inferior to the foreign tribes in the southwest, and it will still have to cede territory to seek peace. This is nothing new.
But in that case, wouldn’t he become a foolish king who lost his territory?
Nowadays, Zhao State seems to have the advantage, but in fact it has already become unknowingly in danger and is in a dilemma.
At this moment, Lu Heng said: "Reporting to your Majesty, I have a plan that may be able to deal with the foreign tribes in the southwest."
Emperor Zhao looked at Lu Heng who was kneeling on the ground, joy suddenly appeared on his face, and he said: "I love you, please speak quickly!"
Lu Heng stood up and said: "As soon as I left the State of Zhao, the State of Chu made a promise to our State of Zhao. If our State of Zhao does not send troops to the State of Chu, within the next ten years, if our State of Zhao has an enemy country that invades the border, the State of Chu will
Send troops free of charge to help Zhao State retreat from the enemy. Zhao State does not need to bear a penny of military expenses for the Chu army, and only needs to provide food and grass."
"Although the Zhou State intends to form an alliance, it has always been talking to Zhao State with sweet words, trying to satisfy its hunger, and has evil intentions. However, what Chu State can give Zhao State are real benefits, which are far better than empty words.
The State of Zhou wants to be more sincere, I think it is not impossible for me, the Great Zhao State, to accept the conditions of the State of Chu."
When Zhao Huang heard this, he couldn't help but said: "When did this happen? Why didn't I know?"
Lu Heng cupped his hands and said, "After I returned to Beijing with the mission the day before yesterday, I handed my credentials to the imperial study. Your Majesty..."
A trace of uneasiness flashed across Emperor Zhao's face: "Ahem, I've been a little... ahem, busy these past two days, and I actually ignored this matter. This matter concerns me, Zhao Guozuo. Later, Lu Aiqing and the two prime ministers will arrive at the imperial court.
Let’s discuss state affairs together in the study. I’m tired, so I’ll retreat from the court.”
…
After retreating from the court, Long Bing'er came out of the main hall and was about to return home. The Minister of War came from behind and said, "Miss Long, stay here."
Long Bing'er turned her head and said in a cold voice: "What's the matter with Song Shangshu?"
The Minister of War said with a smile: "Miss Long has reached the age of marriage, has she made an engagement?"
"No." Long Bing'er suddenly looked at the Minister of the Ministry of War with an unkind look, and refused with a cold voice, but her hands unconsciously touched the brocade bag at her waist.
Inside is a full bag of White Rabbit toffees, which he gave...
The Minister of War said: "Yes, General Long is not in Kyoto, and he must have never cared about Miss Long's marriage. Quanzi happens to be about the same age as Miss Long. I dare not say that even if he is talented, he can be regarded as a small success..."
"No need." Before the Minister of War could finish his words, he was interrupted by Long Bing'er. Long Bing'er said lightly: "I am determined to be on the battlefield in this life, and I have no intention of getting married, so I say goodbye."
As Long Bing'er walked forward, she unconsciously took out a toffee, peeled it open, and put it into her mouth.
The Minister of War looked at Long Bing'er's retreating figure and couldn't help but sigh, why does this girl look just like her father?
Still so clueless...
Dragon Mansion
As soon as Long Bing'er arrived home, a beautiful woman who still had charm came out to greet her. Long Bing'er was slightly startled when he saw the beautiful woman coming out of the house, and hurriedly walked forward: "Mom, when are you coming?"
Coming back?"
"I came back from a visit to Liuzhou. You came back as soon as I entered the house." The beautiful woman took Long Bing'er's hand and looked at Long Bing'er's whole body carefully. While looking at it, she said:
"You girl is really shameless. How can any of your daughters go on a mission with the mission? It's been a long and tiring journey. You look thin...slim...this...how do you look like you are more beautiful than Li?"
