"I will introduce you."

With a slight smile, Zhao Hongrun raised his hand and introduced Zhao Ran: "This is the chief concubine of the Qin State, Lord Zhao Ran... The so-called chief concubine is probably the Taiwei of your country."

"Lieutenant?!"

When Han Chao and Zhao Zhuo heard this, their expressions became even uglier.

They originally thought that the other party was just an ordinary envoy of the State of Qin, but they never expected that he turned out to be such a big shot.

What is a Taiwei?

You must know that in South Korea, Taiwei is the military commander in charge of the entire country's military. His status is the same as that of the old Prime Minister Shen Buhai. In terms of power and status, he is much more important than Wei's Minister of War.

However, since King Ran of Han fell away from the throne, the post of Taiwei has been vacant. At first, Han Wu, the Marquis of Li, and Han Wu, the Duke of Kang, competed for this position. Later, the Duke of Kang, Han Hu, was defeated in the war with Wei and had to fade away from the government and the public. , Li Hou Han Wu took over the function of Taiwei and commanded the entire army of South Korea.

In addition, in the past two decades, no one else has held the post of Taiwei in South Korea.

"Why did this man from Qin, whose rank is higher than that of our country's Taiwei, appear in the military camp of Wei Gongzi Run?"

Han Chao looked at Zhao Ran deeply, his eyes full of vigilance and caution.

When they came to the Wei camp this time, he and Zhao Zhuo, the two Korean envoys, really did not expect that there would be envoys from the Qin State in the Wei army. After all, in their impression, the Qin State's army was still weak. Logically speaking, when conducting activities in the Xihe area, Hanoi and the Handan area should not be taken into account.

However, there was a Qin man who called himself Zhao Ran and was also the chief concubine of the Qin State. He secretly visited the Young Master Run of the Wei State. This is not good news for South Korea.

"This His Highness Run is really..."

Just as Han Chao and Zhao Zhuo greeted Zhao Ran with slightly serious expressions, Zhao Ran glanced at Zhao Hongrun calmly and muttered secretly when he saw the latter smiling.

Zhao Ran knew very well that His Highness's intention of revealing his identity as the Grand Concubine of the Qin Kingdom was simply to use his identity to put pressure on the two Koreans in front of him in order to achieve some ulterior purpose.

It's a pity that he couldn't explain this matter clearly. After all, Zhao Hongrun only introduced him to Zhao Ran's position in Qin in a legitimate and reasonable manner. There was no need to add jealousy to the explanation, and there was no way to accuse him at all.

At most, he muttered in his heart that he was not kind, well, not kind.

"Then let's talk about business."

In the silent handsome tent, I heard Zhao Hongrun's hearty laughter.

Han Chao and Zhao Zhuo looked at each other, and then Han Chao raised his hand towards Zhao Hongrun and mentioned his intention bluntly: "Young Master, this time we are doing this in the name of the king of our country, hoping to reach an agreement with your country. End this war..."

"Hmm." Zhao Hongrun responded, as if waiting for the next step.

Seeing this, Zhao Zhuo added: "The cause of this war was provoked by a small group of people, and it was definitely not the original intention of our king. As for your country's losses in this war, our country is willing to make up for it... "

The implication is that the Korean court has admitted its defeat and is willing to pay compensation to Wei as the price of peace.

"I wonder how the young master is doing?" Han Chao asked.

After hearing this, Zhao Hongrun touched the short tuft of beard on his chin and said with a chuckle: "A few months ago, I met the king of your country in the Julu area. I knew at that time that this time..." "The dispute between Wei and Han" was not the original intention of your king, but the powerful officials in your country who controlled the government and made their own decisions... First there was Kang Gong Han Hu, and then there was Lihou Han Wu. That is what the powerful officials did... Well, originally The king can understand King Han's difficulties."

Having said this, he showed a look of embarrassment on his face and continued: "It's just that the current situation does not mean that we, the Wei Dynasty, can end this war by taking the initiative. The two envoys should note that we, Wei, Qin, Chu, and Wei

In the Four-Nation Alliance, although I, the Wei Dynasty, am the leader of the alliance, we must also consider the interests of the allies. If we act arbitrarily, how can we be convincing?"

After listening to Zhao Hongrun's words, even though Han Chao and Zhao Zhuo had a close personal relationship with the former, they couldn't help but curse in their hearts at this moment.

You actually said that you should take into account the interests of the allies and got the approval of the allies. You, Mr. Wei, Zirun, have always been arbitrary in doing things, why did you change your mind now?

Furthermore, with regard to this war guard, the two countries Chu did not intervene in the "War between Wei and Han" at all. From the beginning to the end, there was only one Qin State helping Wei State attack our country, South Korea. We need a guard, so what do the two countries of Chu agree to? This has nothing to do with

What is the relationship between the two countries?

Just as Han Chao and Zhao Zhuo were muttering secretly, Zhao Hongrun suddenly turned to look at Zhao Ran and asked with a smile: "Master Zhao Ran, do you think so?"

"Hehehe..."

Zhao Ran, the chief concubine from Qin State, chuckled, nodded with a smile and said: "What His Highness Run said is absolutely true... His Highness values ​​the alliance between Wei and Qin so much, it is really a blessing for both countries."

Having said that, deep down in his heart, perhaps the chief concubine of the Qin State was also secretly scolding his mother: Zhao Run's move was clearly to divert trouble to the east and transfer the conflict to his side of the Qin State.

But the embarrassing thing is that he can't help but express his position at this moment.

"It seems I can only be the 'evil one'..."

Secretly smiling bitterly, Zhao Ran pondered for a while and then said seriously: "Your Highness Run, I believe that Your Highness needs to carefully consider the war with South Korea... As far as I know, in recent years, South Korea has been at war with Wei State every other year.

, this battle is approaching

This is the fourth time in ten years. As the saying goes, you can do one, you can do two, you can't do three. Why does South Korea have been defeated time and time again, and still insists on fighting with Wei?...Like South Korea, it loses every year but provokes Gui every year.

The country, oh, Zhao thinks that it cannot be tolerated again and again."

"Hey, these words are poisonous."

Zhao Hongrun was holding tea and watching calmly.

Zhao Ran's words did not surprise him, but they made Han Chao and Zhao Zhuo feel like they were facing a formidable enemy.

How could they not hear that Zhao Ran was instigating the Wei Gongzi Run in front of them to continue attacking South Korea?

As for the purpose, Han Chao and Zhao Zhuo could more or less guess it: Wei had achieved their strategic goal, but Qin had not gained anything in this war.

Under such circumstances, how could Zhao Ran, who was born in the Qin State, agree to a truce and peace talks between Wei and South Korea?

Thinking of this, Han Chao said in a deep voice: "Master Zhao Ran, you keep talking about the "marriage between Wei and Qin", but in fact, your country is probably just using Wei as a weapon... Master Zhao Ran also knows that in recent years,

Over the past few years, Wei and South Korea have been at war, and the people of the two countries have

Surrounded by fire and water, neither of them is able to resume the war. If Mr. Zhao Ran really thinks about Wei, he will definitely persuade Mr. Run to stop the war. But Mr. Zhao Ran is good at instigating Wei to continue the war with our country, could it be...

… Your country wants to reap the benefits?”

"Ouch! This one is more poisonous."

Zhao Hongrun thought funnyly while sipping a cup of tea.

"absurd!"

I don’t know if Han Chao told me what was on his mind, or if Han Chao’s unwarranted malicious speculation angered Zhao Ran. Zhao Ran said in a slightly sullen tone: "We, Da Qin, have a marriage alliance with Wei State, how could it be like this?"

Is that what your envoy has speculated?"

"That's not possible." Han envoy Zhao Zhuo sneered: "As far as I know, a few years ago, your country took advantage of the endless chaos in Wei and sent troops to attack Wei..."

"At that time, our country, Great Qin, had not yet signed an alliance with the State of Wei..." Zhao Ran said angrily.

"No, I don't mean to mention this." After a pause, Zhao Zhuo continued: "I just want to say that when it comes to the war with the Wei State, your country is indispensable... I have heard that your country and the Wei State had a close relationship.

A war broke out over the land of Sanchuan..."

"There is also the "Longxi Land"." Han Chao interjected from the side: "Since your country attaches so much importance to the alliance with Wei, why is it that your country is still clinging to Longxi, the ancestral land of the "Ji Zhao Clan"?

It’s in your hand and you won’t give it back?”

"This..." Zhao Ran's complexion changed slightly, and while he was speechless, he secretly took a look at Zhao Hongrun's complexion.

As Han Chao pointedly said, the Qin State has not yet returned the land of Longxi, and even has no intention of mentioning it.

This made Zhao Ran's confidence suddenly weaken a lot.

"...As expected of a lobbyist!"

Glancing at Han Chao, Zhao Hongrun was drinking tea by himself. He seemed not to have heard the dispute between the two Korean envoys and Zhao Ran, but in his heart he secretly praised Han Chao for his sharp words and that he was worthy of being an eloquent lobbyist.

In comparison, although Zhao Ran was very powerful, he was still a bit inferior to Han Chao in terms of sharp and convenient words. The latter got emotional when he spoke to him on the phone and said, "This is not true."

At this moment, a strange situation appeared in the tent: they were obviously talking about the affairs of Wei and South Korea, but the two Korean envoys, Han Chao and Zhao Zhuo, had an argument with the chief concubine of Qin, Zhao Ran.

The three Wei people who were the parties involved were Zhao Run, the Prince of Wei, Zhao Yuanzuo, the King of Nanliang, and Zhao Jiang, the Prince of Wei. However, they all stood silently and watched with cold eyes.

Especially Zhao Jiang, look at this, look at that, there is a smile hanging on his lips heartlessly, as if he is watching a good show.

Seeing Han Chao, the dispute between Zhao Zhuo and Zhao Ran gradually became emotional. Zhao Hongrun intervened at the right time: "How about we stop here today and discuss it tomorrow?"

As soon as Zhao Hongrun opened his mouth, no matter Han Chao, Zhao Zhuo from South Korea, or Zhao Ran from Qin, they couldn't object and could only nod in agreement.

Before dusk that day, after Han Chao and Zhao Zhuo discussed it, Zhao Zhuo quickly returned to Handan and immediately reported to the court the news that "Qin's chief concubine Zhao Ran was in the Wei camp".

Because this matter was so important, when Zhao Hongrun hosted a banquet for Han Chao, Zhao Zhuo, and Zhao Ran that night, Zhao Zhuo could only apologize to Zhao Hongrun in advance and politely asked for a trip back to Handan.

Of course Zhao Hongrun knew what Zhao Zhuo was doing when he returned to Handan, so he would not force him to stay.

In this way, Zhao Zhuo quickly returned to Handan and spread the news to Han Wangran.

After returning to Handan, Han Wangran met Zhao Zhuo in the palace where he handled state affairs. The latter then told the monarch what he had seen today, saying that Zhao Ran, the chief concubine of the Qin State, was currently in the military camp of Wei Gongzi Run.

He also intentionally interfered with the "truce between Wei and Han", which made Han Wangran frown frequently.

After listening carefully to Zhao Zhuo's story, Han Wangran asked calmly: "What is Zhao Run's attitude?"

Zhao Zhuo shook his head and said: "Wei Gongzi Run doesn't seem to care about this. He didn't express his position from beginning to end. He didn't seem to have any intention of favoring Qin."

After hearing this, Han Wangran sneered and said calmly: "Of course he will not favor Qin... In this battle, his goal of Wei has been achieved, and he has nothing else to ask for, so how can he bite me, Han?"

?He knows very well that if we continue to fight, even if we, Korea, are destroyed, his Wei State will not be the one that benefits the most..."

Some people may not understand this, but it is actually very easy to understand.

For example, the State of Wei forced South Korea to surrender this time and gained five points, while the State of Wei, State of Chu, and State of Qin only received one or two points. In addition, the State of South Korea, State of Qi, State of Lu, and State of Yue,

Each lost a few cents of profit. In this case, Wei's gain was more valuable, even if it was only five cents of profit.

But if the Wei State refuses to be reconciled and continues to fight South Korea, then if this war continues, the Wei State's gains from this war will inevitably become smaller and smaller. In the end, there may be only a 70-80% profit.
To be continued...