Chapter Thirteen
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Ying Bu was a vicious warlord, and he had only won and lost in his heart. He never had the people. He praised: "Good plan, good plan, you two are really loyal ministers. If I can survive the tribulation safely this time, I must reward you two."
Wang Zhu is becoming more and more like an emperor. He is reading the war report.
The battle reports and memorials piled up in the room are like a hill.
In addition to the war report in Huainan, Wang Zhu was most concerned about, there was also a report from the Huns. Li Deyang said in the letter that the Donghu people were getting more and more excessive. A few days ago, because of a small matter, they actually asked the Huns to cede land and pay compensation. The Huns' ministers were very angry, but no one dared to speak because Maodun usually acted too cowardly. The matter was under close consultation.
After reading the battle report, Wang Zhu fell into deep thought. Originally, the Huns and the Donghu people went to war, which was the best opportunity to destroy the Huns. Once they missed it, the Huns would be incomparable. The 300,000 string-controlling warriors were very terrible. The calculation of combat power alone was almost equivalent to hundreds of thousands of soldiers in the Central Plains. It was really a big problem. To restrain Maodun's rise, he could only seize the opportunity before the demise of the Donghu people. However, Ying Bu was not destroyed and Guan Ying was still there. If he used troops to the Huns, it was difficult to guarantee that it would not turn into a situation where the mantis stalked the cicada and oriole were behind. It is still unclear who could get the advantage in the end.
"Guan Ying, Guan Ying--" Wang Zhu became more and more annoyed. Qi was close to Liaodong in the east wind. Liaodong is still under the control of the Xiongnu and Han Xin. If it is not solved well, Guan Ying surrendered to the Xiongnu in anger, that would be terrible. From the war report, Ying Bu was already the grasshopper in autumn and could not jump for a few days, but Guan Ying was more powerful than Peng Yue and Ying Bu, and his position was more important. If he and Han Xin united, Qin might lose half of the southeast overnight.
"When you come, you come, how can you come and see the car!"
Suihe was a smart man. As soon as Wang Zhu summoned him, he had already guessed the emperor's intention, but he did not say it out. Smart people usually do this.
"Suihe, I summon you this time. There is something big that you need to do!" In fact, Wang Zhu had not yet fully thought about it. He said hesitantly, while he was meditating.
Sui He Yifu said: "I am so heartless to do things for Your Majesty." Wang Zhu nodded and said: "I have a few words to ask you, do you want to tell the truth?"
"Yes, your Majesty."
Wang Zhu thought to himself that some things cannot be hidden from smart people at all. A talent like Sui He has probably seen through my thoughts. Wang Zhu asked: "What do you think of the rebellion between Peng Yue and Ying Bu?"
Sui He had guessed that Wang Zhu would ask this question, and quickly said the prepared and considered "heart": "Your Majesty, Peng Yue and Ying Bu, are ruthless, raise the flag to rebel, and let the people who have just settled fall into dire straits again. These two people deserve to die. Your Majesty, you uphold the aspirations of the First Emperor, and are determined to quell the rebellion and benefit the country and the people. This is an unparalleled merit, but I am also worried-"
Wang Zhu's heart moved, thinking, Sui He's good at flattery, and I was so excited that I asked, "What are your worries?" Sui He said, "Although Your Majesty has great merits to eliminate harm to the people, the people applauded, but I'm afraid that someone's lips and teeth are lost, and some people instigated me, I'm afraid that something would be unfavorable to the country--" Wang Zhu narrowed his eyes and stared at him, and Sui He had goose bumps all over his body, thinking, this murderous maniac was not about to turn against him. Fortunately, Wang Zhu quickly returned to normal and pondered: "Tell me clearly, who is the one who has lost his lips and teeth, and he's going to give up his name. I'm forgiven for not guilty." Sui He smiled bitterly and said, "Your Majesty is King Guanying of Qi." He replied, but thought to himself, you have already understood what I mean, just pretending to be stupid on purpose.
Wang Zhu repeated twice: "King Qi, King Qi - I ask you, if King Qi also rebelled like King Huainan and King Liang, can he be pacified quickly?" Sui He shook his head meaningfully: "This is probably very difficult, Your Majesty must be careful." Wang Zhu's face darkened: "You mean my army cannot defeat Guan Ying?" Sui He repeatedly claimed crimes: "I don't dare, I don't dare, I just say that King Qi is different from King Liang and King Huainan."
Wang Zhu touched his chin and said, "How is it different?" Sui He said, "The geographical location of Qi is very sensitive. Moreover, the King of Qi was Liu Ji's subordinates and had close relationships with many generals in the army, such as Zhou Bo, Wang Ling and others. If the King of Qi rebelled and rebelled the country, it would be equivalent to surrendering to the Huns. The Huns are now very powerful and already have 140,000 string control warriors. This is a number that can scare the souls of the Central Plains. Your Majesty, you too
It is hard to sleep and eat. King Qi went north to Yan State and could capture the land of Han and Liang State before the country. There were still old forces of Peng Yue left here, which were probably used by the King of Qi. In this way, the land east of Xingyang, which was thousands of miles east and west would no longer be owned by the state, or fell into the iron hoof of the Xiongnu, or became the territory of Qi. Your Majesty, you may further lose all the territory of the Chu State in the past. The only thing that can be preserved is the homeland of Qin State. This is really terrible."
Wang Zhu said: "You are exaggerating. At least I can still protect the territory of Wei and Zhao." Sui He said: "If the King of Qi has the support of the Xiongnu, the Xiongnu will definitely attack Zhao and Qin from Shanggu, Mayi, Pingcheng, Yunzhong, Jiuyuan, Youbeiping and other places. Of course, you will rescue the local area. If you give up Zhao, Zhao will be destroyed, can Wei still be protected? Can Henei still be protected? I am so sorry, the King of Qi must not rebel and surrender the Xiongnu. Otherwise, it is still difficult to say whether the Hangu Pass of the Qin Dynasty can be protected!"
Wang Zhu had already thought about the things he said, but he didn't think so carefully. After listening, a cold sweat broke out on his forehead: "From what you mean, the Huns have no way to deal with it!" Sui He said: "No, I have an idea to deal with the Huns." Wang Zhu said: "Let's say it!" Sui He said: "We can 'use barbarians to control barbarians' and use barbarian forces to restrain barbarians. Your Majesty, don't forget that your father-in-law is a Dayuezhi people, and they have deep hatred with the Huns."
Wang Zhu almost laughed out loud: "Use the barbarians to control the barbarians!" I thought to myself that you can think of it. Isn't this a foolish move used by Empress Dowager Cixi? It turned out that it was from you. Sui He didn't know Wang Zhu's thoughts and emphasized there: "That's right, it's just using barbarians to control the barbarians. This is a complete method. If you use it well, you will definitely succeed."
Wang Zhu stood up pretending to be surprised and said, "Then we don't have to be afraid of the King of Qi rebellion." Sui He's face changed drastically and he said, "Your Majesty, King of Qi is a loyal minister. King of Qi will not rebel. He never thought of rebelling and would not rebel in the future. As long as the King of Qi does not rebel, he will definitely destroy the Huns and take back Liaodong with a plan. However, if it really rebels, then what he said just now can be invalidated."
Wang Zhu thought to himself that these words coincided with me. This Sui He is really a worm in my stomach. Wang Zhu pretended to be confused. "What do you mean? Why don't I understand it?" Sui He thought to me, you are pretending to be stupid and explained: "Your Majesty, King Qi is like a sharp knife. Your Majesty must master this sharp knife and use it to kill people. Never leave the knife behind you and turn your back to him."
Wang Zhu sneered, "Who are you, he will stab me in the back." Sui He stuttered, "If King Liang and King Huainan were not dead, maybe not, but now, it's hard to say now." Wang Zhu snorted coldly, sat cross-legged, and looked at Sui He coldly: "I've said for a long time, and there's nothing useful. Let's talk about it, what should we do?" Sui He said, "There are only two words to deal with King Qi, and there is no other way." Wang Zhu thought he had some tricks and pointed at him. "Speak quickly, I have a great reward." Sui He nodded and smiled, "These two words are 'pleasant'." Wang Zhu piled up there like a deflated ball, looking at him, and said weakly: "How to comfort him?"
Sui He said: "It is not difficult to comfort, but Your Majesty must be quick. If it is too late, it may be too late." Wang Zhu said: "Where did this start?" Sui He said; "I heard that King Yingbu of Huainan is at the end of his journey. What would you plan if it is Yingbu?" Wang Zhu said: "I surrender!" Sui He said: "What if I don't surrender!" Wang Zhu said angrily: "I'll hang me!" Sui He said: "I won't hang me?" Wang Zhu said: "I'll suck my neck and jump into the well, isn't it easy to die?" Sui He said: "If Yingbu doesn't want to die." Wang Zhu said: "I'm afraid he can't help it. Huan Qi and Wang Ling and Fan Kuai's army have already stared at him firmly. He has no food, grass, and no soldiers, and he will die sooner or later."
Sui He shook his head and said, "It's not necessarily true. In my opinion, the rebel Ying Bu has another move to move." Wang Zhu suddenly said, "You said he provoked Guan Ying to rebel and let Guan Ying go south to rescue him." Sui He said, "If Guan Ying rebels, surrenders to the Huns, and goes south to annex Western Chu, and divides the world evenly with Your Majesty. In this way, not only Ying Bu can be rescued, but he is afraid that Huan Qi's hundreds of thousands of soldiers will also die tragically."
Wang Zhudao; "There are 300,000 troops of Wang Ling in Huainan." Sui He sighed: "Do you think Wang Ling may be an opponent of Yingbu and Guan Ying? Huainan area is the hometown of Chu. The people there are strong people and the people have never been willing to surrender to the rule of Qin. They will definitely rebel with Guan Ying, and Wang Ling and Fan Kuai will definitely be defeated."
Wang Zhu sighed and said, "So, Ying Bu must have sent someone to Qi to lobby Guan Ying?" Sui He said, "This is certain, so you have to prepare early." Wang Zhu smiled and said, "You can't let me go to Qi to be hostages Guan Ying in person." Sui He said, "Of course not, because there is someone more suitable than Your Majesty." Wang Zhu was really confused: "Who is more suitable than me?" Sui He said, "That's right - Your Majesty, you still remember Tian Guang's sister, Tian Zhu, whom Guan Ying brought back from Qi last time, and the eldest princess of Qi." Wang Zhu thought for a while and had some impression: "Remember, remember." He thought to himself that he seemed to be a great beauty. He was too busy these days and forgot to use it, otherwise he would have been pushed down long ago.
"Your Majesty can give this girl to Guan Ying as a princess, give more gold, silver and jewelry, and cede some of Peng Yue's land to Guan Ying, Guan Ying will definitely not rebel."
Wang Zhu said decisively: "Absolutely not. Tianzuo is Tian Guang's sister, a descendant of the royal family of the old Qi State. He has an irreplaceable position in the minds of the Qi State. If she became Guan Ying's wife, then the Qi State would definitely devote herself to Guan Ying, and his power would be too great."
Sui He smiled and said, "No matter how many people in Qi support Guan Ying, they will not be like supporting Tian Guang. Tian Guang and Tian Rong died under the sword of His Majesty. What can Guan Ying do? You might as well think about it." Wang Zhu thought about it and said, "But can Guan Ying prevent him from rebelling?" Sui He said, "Guan Ying knows the identity and importance of Tian Zhu. Your Majesty, you will trust him completely and cede land to him. It means you have no intention of reducing the vassal state. Then you don't have to say anything more. Guan Ying will definitely reject the envoy of Ying Bu and be loyal to you."
Wang Zhu thought to himself that Sui He was indeed capable, and nodded and said, "That's great, that's great. Since you are talking very well, I will do what you said. In this way, I will send you to be a marriage envoy and go to Qi State. Are you willing?" Sui He said without hesitation: "I am very honored." Wang Zhu said, "I am not at ease to send someone else. You know the seriousness of the matter and can weigh the pros and cons. There is no more suitable marriage envoy than you."
Sui He said, "Your Majesty is a wise monarch for all ages, I am not wrong at all." Wang Zhu thought to himself that this flattery was a bit too abrupt and not at all clever. He asked half-jokingly: "Where do you start this?" Sui He said seriously: "I heard that the beauty of this girl Tianmao is rare in the world. The most rare thing is that she is born with a strange fragrance. When a man smells it, he will be drowsy and want to become an immortal and ride the wind. It is amazing. Others are looking forward to her. Unexpectedly, the king abandoned her like a shabby man, and it is not a pity. So I said that the king really has a wise monarch, which has never been seen before."
Wang Zhu almost fainted, thinking, "How come I didn't know these things before?" Damn, I regret it. However, the water splashed out from the words I said could not be taken back. Although it was a pity, I could only give up. Wang Zhu pretended to be generous and said: "What is a woman? Even if she is a fairy in the Nine Heavens, what's so great about it? Compared to my country, it's just a drop in the ocean. This, I can still tell the ground clearly!"
"Your Majesty is wise, Your Majesty is wise." Sui He is no longer flattering at this moment. He really admires Wang Zhu. He thought to himself, but he didn't expect that Your Majesty was so wise and treated beautifully as dirt. How could he know that Wang Zhu regretted his intestines at this moment. From Sui He's tone, Tianmao was like a "Fragrant Concubine"!
Wang Zhu then added: "Tan Zhu is also a pitiful person. If Guan Ying let me down, I will still take her back." Sui He pretended not to hear it and said repeatedly: "I will go down and prepare now. Please relax your mind." Wang Zhu said: "By the way, how many gifts do you think you need, just tell Xiao He that I am not afraid of spending gold here, so I can take it and use it casually. I regard money as dirt." Sui He had known this a long time ago.
Sui He arrived at the door and was called back by Wang Zhu: "It's a big deal, only success is allowed." Sui He repeated it and withdrew from the hall with a serious expression. (To be continued)
Chapter completed!