As Xu Qing said, he is still very good at judging people.
After Liu Zheng exited, only Xu Qing and Ambassador Zhao Guozheng were left in the room.
The envoy of Zhao Guozheng looked at Xu Qing and said, "I wonder how Uncle Anding County will do this business?"
Xu Qing was also looking at Ambassador Zhao: "Just now, Ambassador Lu said he was not interested in becoming an official and seeking wealth."
Zhao Guozheng said: "I am indeed not interested in becoming an official and seeking wealth, but I am still very interested in getting promoted and making a fortune."
Being an official is not the same as being promoted, and seeking money is different from getting rich. There is nothing wrong with it.
Xu Qing looked at Envoy Lu Zheng and said: "In terms of culture and morals, this time the Zhao State lost to our State of Chu. As the envoy of the mission, I'm afraid that Lu Zheng Envoy cannot shirk his responsibility? I'm afraid he won't be demoted and punished by then."
End."
Envoy Lu Zheng said: "This official failed in this competition. I really have the responsibility that I cannot shirk away from. I wonder if the Anding County uncle has any advice?"
Xu Qing said: "My business has made Lu Zhengshi rise instead of down. Is Lu Zhengshi interested?"
Lu Zhengshi asked: "What do you need me to do?"
Xu Qingdao: "Don't let Zhou and Zhao form an alliance."
Lu Zheng made the veins on his forehead jump: "Isn't the Anding County Bo you just entertaining me?"
Lu Zhengshi had no choice but to be angry. He had already been demoted and given a salary as a result of losing the civil war between the envoys and the Chu State. He listened to the Anding county uncle's wishes and wanted him to disrupt the alliance between Huang, Zhou and Zhao. He was so lacking.
Mind-set?
Xu Qing said sincerely: "Since it is a business, we must benefit each other. We in Chu State cannot do this business at a loss, is that right?"
Lu Zhengshi said expressionlessly: "I wonder what is the benefit of letting the trend of the alliance between Zhou and Zhao break up for me?"
If he hadn't seen that box of specialties, he would have really wanted to kick Xu Qing out!
Xu Qing said: "If the alliance between Zhou and Zhao is completely completed, then Lu Zhengshi's mission will really be a failure. After all, not only did he lose the competition, but he also lost 80,000 taels... Maybe, more than 80,000 taels were lost.
Wanliang..."
Hearing this, Lu Zheng's belly couldn't help but tremble, and he argued: "Eighty thousand taels is just eighty thousand taels, I don't understand what you are talking about..."
Xu Qing said very frankly: "Tradition... everyone understands it, and there are no outsiders here."
Seeing that Lu Zhengshi was silent, Xu Qing continued: "If Zhao Guowen defeated the Chu State in a battle, those tens of thousands taels would be nothing but drizzle to Zhao Guo. After all, Zhao Guo could give it to him when he won the battle and concluded the contract.
The foreign race in the southwest had 200,000 taels, but by chance, you lost."
When Lu Zhengzhang heard this, the veins on his forehead almost rose again. Why did he lose? Isn't it because of you, County Uncle Anding?
If you don't take action, nothing will happen?
Lu Zhengshi endured the anger in his heart and asked, "So, what do you think Mr. Anding's advice is?"
Xu Qingdao: "The alliance between Zhou and Zhao has nothing to do with Lu Zhengshi from the beginning to the end. But if Zhou and Zhao do not form an alliance, then the benefits Chu will give to Zhao will have nothing to do with Lu Zhengshi."
When Lu Zhengshi heard this, he immediately understood that as long as the alliance between Zhou and Zhao failed, Chu would contact Zhao through him, and even promise Zhao a certain benefit to stay put.
With this merit, even if he is not promoted, his merits and demerits will be offset by his merit.
However, Lu Zhengshi really didn't understand what benefits Chu State could bring out, money? This thing is not in general shortage for Chu State, which was plagued by disasters last year, right?
If it weren't for the lack of military spending in the Chu State and its internal emptiness, would the Zhou State dare to ally with the Zhao State to attack Chu?
Have you drank the toilet water produced by Guoshangyuan as wine?
Moreover, the State of Zhao is not short of money at all, and the little money from the State of Chu may not be able to impress the State of Zhao.
Lu Zhengshi looked at Xu Qing and said: "I wonder what benefits your country can give to my country to make our country interested? If your Majesty turns a deaf ear to the conditions proposed by your country, then my promotion and wealth will be a dream."
Xu Qingdao: "If your country is invaded by an enemy within ten years, our country can send troops free of charge to help your country defeat the enemy. Your country will not have to bear the military expenses of our army or be responsible for our army. What does the envoy Lu think?"
When Lu Zhengshi heard this, he immediately fell silent. This condition was really tempting. He would send troops for free to help them defeat the enemy. Everyone knew how powerful the military and martial arts of the Chu State were. If the Zhao State was protected by the Chu State for ten years, then
This means that within ten years, the Zhao State will not be afraid of any neighboring countries, including the Zhou State and the foreigners who spend hundreds of thousands of taels every year to support them.
Envoy Lu Zheng said: "This is only ten years of stability, but forming an alliance with Zhou may be a century-old plan. Your Majesty may not be tempted by it."
If we can unite with Zhou State to conquer one and two states of Chu State, it can indeed be regarded as a century-old plan to open up territory and expand territory.
Xu Qing said: "Does Lu Zhengshi think that the Zhou State is sincerely forming an alliance, or is it using the Zhao State as a gunman?"
Lu Zhengshi frowned and said, "What does this mean?"
Xu Qingdao: "As far as I know, the Zhou State has not promised any benefits to your country until now, and the Zhou State has always been in a strong and superior attitude in the alliance trend. Are they sincere in the alliance as equals, or do they want to treat your country as theirs?"
A vassal state of Zhou?"
After hearing Xu Qing's words, Lu Zhengzheng couldn't help but think of the disdainful look in Zhou's deputy envoy's eyes yesterday...
Did Zhou State really sincerely form an alliance with Zhao State?
Lu Zheng said: "I will consider it."
Xu Qing stood up and said: "Your Excellency, think carefully. I believe that your country will definitely not ally with the Zhou Kingdom. Moreover, the condition just now is only one of the benefits that I, the Great Chu, can give to your country. I will promote Lu Zhengshi. There are other
One condition can help Lu Zheng make a fortune. Let’s talk about it later. Say goodbye.”
After saying that, Xu Qing stood up and walked out.
Long Bing'er, who was waiting outside the door, looked at the confident Xu Qing and said in surprise: "You succeeded?"
Xu Qing said: "Lobbying, how can it be so easy? And how can you expose all your chips at once? I'm making sweet and sour short ribs at home for lunch today. Do you want to come and eat together?"
Long Bing'er snorted softly: "Childish..."
Xu Qing looked at Long Bing'er and said, "If you don't want to eat, you have to give it to me, right? I came all the way to give you a gift from the State of Zhao..."
Long Bing'er led Xu Qing forward and said proudly: "Who said I won't eat it?"
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Zhao Guozheng looked at Xu Qing who had left, and then looked at the big box. Will he make a fortune soon after opening it? Why is there any need for the next condition?
Many people in the envoy have seen this box. It is equivalent to a national gift from the Chu State to the Zhao State. He cannot take away all of it, otherwise it will be corruption and bribery.
But that didn't stop him from secretly taking some when no one was around.
I just saw that when the two people carried it in, it didn't feel heavy at all, and it didn't look like gold or silver.
Could it be antique calligraphy and painting?
Such a big box of antiques?
Wouldn't it be more valuable?
Thinking of this, Zhao Guozheng opened it with great expectations. He must be careful not to damage the antique...
After opening the box, Lu Zhengshi's eyes suddenly widened: