After Prime Minister Qin returned to the mansion, he started pacing in the courtyard non-stop.
He really didn't expect that Shezhao Kingdom's appetite would be so big this time.
They do not want to increase the annual payment this time, they want to replace Zhao Guo by turning against foreigners.
This made Qin Xiang couldn't help but feel his heart skip a beat.
He absolutely cannot allow this to happen!
If She Zhao replaced Zhao Guo, then there would be no way to make annual payments, and his financial path would be cut off.
Although the State of Shezhao treated him, the Prime Minister of Qin, as one of the important ministers of Shezhao, he was very kind to Shezhao.
But it was not in vain for Qin Xiang to get to this position step by step for so long.
He is now able to stay in the Zhao Kingdom to seek benefits again and again for the Shezhao Kingdom and send one piece of information after another. In this way, he is a great hero and their great benefactor.
If the master of Zhao State becomes Shezhao, will Emperor Shezhao use him as a person who secretly communicates with the enemy?
He will definitely fade himself out of the court first, and then secretly eliminate himself, the biggest traitor, and then quickly.
When that day comes, it will be a disaster for him and the Qin family of Zhao State.
It can be said that the relationship between Zhao State and She Zhaoruo or Sui Gong is of infinite benefit to Prime Minister Qin. Whether he is a minister of She Zhao State or Zhao State, it makes no difference to him. Anyway, Sui Gong is for She Zhao State.
But once it turns into another relationship, it will be a disaster for Prime Minister Qin.
For the sake of wealth, he would never allow Shezhao to become the master of Zhao.
Next, all the civil and military officials of Zhao State saw a dramatic scene in the court hall.
Mr. Xiangguo, who had been crazy about increasing the annual supply to seek peace with She Zhao during this period, went against the norm and strongly recommended that your Majesty fight against She Zhao, and also transferred back the elite Zhenxi Army that encircled and suppressed King Ming.
The slogan has also changed from the slogan of "reconciling the internal situation first" to "the great interests of the family and the country".
Everyone in Qin Xiang's line was deceived.
Is the backer I follow a dog-faced person?
It has changed!
It's okay to discuss it with them before making any changes.
The results of it?
As soon as they finished calling for an increase in years of sacrifice to negotiate for peace, the Prime Minister of Qin turned to fight against the Shezhao Kingdom with all his strength.
How embarrassing must this be for them?
Even the emperor was a little surprised and asked: "Does Prime Minister Qin mean to lead the battle?"
Prime Minister Qin cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, if the Shezhao Kingdom is just seeking small profits, for the sake of the people, the country, the country, and the long-term foundation of your Majesty, I will be the master of peace and spare the people the suffering of war, but now the Shezhao Kingdom is coming.
The fierce battle is no longer as simple as one state and one city. Shezhao State wants to directly attack the capital, Your Majesty!"
As soon as Prime Minister Qin said this, all the civil and military officials started whispering among themselves.
They really didn't expect that Shezhao Kingdom's ambitions would be so great this time.
Emperor Zhao was a little panicked when he heard what Xiang Qin said.
The reason why he spent so much money to appease She Zhao was so that he, the king of the Zhao Kingdom, could live a peaceful life while trying to preserve his foundation.
Now Shezhao Kingdom wants to replace their Zhao Kingdom. How can Emperor Zhao not be upset?
Emperor Zhao quickly said: "Where has the envoy gone?! Didn't they ask Chu to send troops?!"
The Minister of Rites stood up and said: "To report to Your Majesty, the mission's reply letter just reached the capital last night, and I am planning to report to Your Majesty today."
Zhao Huangdao: "Tell me directly, when will Chu State be able to send troops?!"
The Minister of Rites said, "The Chu State has agreed to send troops this time, but the Chu State's court means that the Chu State has just experienced two years of war. The people's livelihood is exhausted and the state treasury is empty. They really cannot raise the military pay to send troops."
There was a hint of panic and anger in Emperor Zhao's voice: "Does the Chu State want to violate the contract and break its promise to the people of the world?! They just ignore us so openly?! Shameless people! Heartless and unjust people!"
The Minister of Rites said quickly: "Your Majesty, please calm down. Your Majesty, please calm down. It's not that the State of Chu will not send troops, but that it wants to temporarily borrow military expenses from our State of Zhao."
Emperor Zhao heard this and asked in confusion: "Borrow temporarily? Lend me the money of Chu State?"
The Minister of Rites said: "The Chu State really means this. They say that the Chu State's treasury is now empty, and they hope to temporarily borrow military funds so that they can order generals to go on an expedition. They say they want to borrow our Zhao State's money to handle our Zhao State's affairs.
, wait until the national treasury is sufficient before returning it to our Zhao country."
When Zhao Huang heard what the Minister of the Ministry of Finance said, he said in a deep voice: "Why didn't you tell me earlier?!"
The Minister of Etiquette just wanted to complain. Last night, he invited ten beauties to enjoy themselves in the harem for a long time. How could he tell her?
At this moment, Prime Minister Qin said, "Your Majesty, forgive me. This is not the time for accountability. Instead, we should step up and agree to the conditions of Chu State so that Chu State can send troops as soon as possible. If it is too late, I am afraid that the whole country will be destroyed."
Once in a while!"
When Emperor Zhao heard what Prime Minister Qin said, he quickly agreed: "Yes, yes, Prime Minister Qin is right. Zhao State has agreed to the conditions proposed by Chu State. Isn't it just to borrow money? I, Zhao State, have money, so I will follow them."
As long as they can send troops as soon as possible, they can do whatever they say!"
The Minister of Rites still wanted to think carefully and said: "But, Your Majesty, the Chu State said they wanted to borrow some silver..."
Emperor Zhao waved his hands impatiently and said: "I have already said that no matter how much I lend to the Chu State, as long as the Chu State can send troops as soon as possible, there is no need to discuss this matter again! You immediately cooperate with the Minister of Household Affairs to go and allocate funds!"
The Minister of Rites noticed the dissatisfaction in the emperor's heart and did not dare to say anything at the moment, so he had to hand over his hand.
But Chu State is too dark this time, right?!
Chu State
Andinghou Mansion
The culprit didn't know that someone was scolding him behind his back. He was watching the battle between Su Qian and Long Bing'er in the martial arts arena.
The two of them each held a sword, Su Qian was dressed in white, and Long Bing'er was dressed in black. They were fighting each other with great pleasure.
The entire martial arts arena was filled with the sound of gold and iron.
This was after Su Qian had reduced her strength, otherwise Long Bing'er might have been defeated faster.
But even though Su Qian withdrew her strength, Long Bing'er was still defeated.
After the fight, Su Qian sheathed the long sword.
The two walked to the round table next to Xu Qing and sat down. The three of them sat around the round table.
Long Bing'er sighed and said with disbelief in her tone: "I have been fighting for years and dare not relax in martial arts for a moment, but why do I feel that the gap between me and Sister Su is not getting smaller but getting bigger and bigger."
The implication is that Long Bing'er felt that he had experienced the baptism of the battlefield, but Su Qian had always looked after her husband and raised her children... The husband then looked at Xuan'er raising her children.
Why is the gap even bigger than the last time we were in the palace?
This made Delong Binger feel quite unbalanced.
Xu Qing, who was sitting aside, patted Long Bing'er's shoulder and said: "Don't be discouraged. In fact, you don't know that there are places you don't see. The lady has fought a lot, that's what a person with endless energy... eh eh eh,