Although Huang Xie and Tian Dan exchanged words and were not polite, they still reached a consensus: a temporary truce between Chu and Qi and the abandonment of the land dispute. Huang Xie is still satisfied with this result, which means that in addition to eliminating the threat from the West, the threat from the East has also been temporarily eliminated. Another point that is more satisfactory is that I have learned about Qi's basic diplomatic strategy: treat Qin with care, but trust the princes. From Qi's standpoint, this is certainly a feasible strategy. This means that in the future contest with Qin, it is possible that it will not be able to borrow any power from Qi. Although I am a little disappointed, it is much better to get the truth in the end than to know nothing.
After coming out of the envoy of Qi, the Chu people returned to the boat to rest for a while, then turned to the city of Lord Xinling, the envoy of Wei.
Huang Xie's frequent talks with envoys from various countries attracted South Korea's attention. Although their focus was still on burying King Han, they also stepped up surveillance on Huang Xie. Huang Xie clearly felt that there were more people around him. He sat in the cabin with great interest, observing the pedestrians on the shore through the window, and quickly distinguished which ones were the pedestrians in the main hall and which ones were the spies monitoring him. There were about a dozen spies, and their behavior was to walk from one side of the road to the other, and then back again, but never out of sight. After a few turns, switch to another person and start again.
Huang Xie slowly drank the chrysanthemum tea he prepared in the boat, and chatted casually with the prince, pointing out the meaning behind the words spoken by both parties during the meeting just now. Slowly, the dry and hoarse voice gradually recovered. He saw that the sky was almost dark, and then took everyone on the road again.
Lord Xinling greeted Huang Xie with a grand lineup: a thousand soldiers, fully armed, two hundred on each side, lined up on the city wall; the remaining two hundred lined up in front of the city gate. In front of the soldiers, a hundred disciples formed a square formation, with Lord Xinling and Duan Zigan in front. The rest of the diners lined up from the city gate to the steps of the lobby.
When Huang Xie arrived, he was stunned by the scene in front of him. Because Lord Xinling's formation was rigorous and highly performative, many people from the surrounding areas came to watch. Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Prince Wan, Huang Xie, Lord Xinling, and Duan Ziqian approached each other and bowed to each other. There were bursts of cheers from the square formation behind, while all the soldiers struck the ground with their halberds.
Although Huang Xie was forced to step onto the stage and perform according to the "script" step by step, he had no idea what Xinling Jun wanted to achieve by creating such a large formation. The scene performed on the stage was that the two countries Chu and Wei were harmonious and loved each other, respecting each other. Creating such an atmosphere was in line with Huang Xie's idea, but he didn't expect it to be so grand!
The performance on the field lasted for about two moments before ending. The four of them entered the hall, where a guest had brought drinks. With Lord Xinling's presentation, each of them took a sip. Huang Xie was immediately alert. This water was actually chrysanthemum tea, but with a small amount of dates added. In addition to the fragrance, it also had a touch of sweetness. ——How could Mr. Xinling know my habits and preferences? It seems that the person in front of me is a strong opponent!
Duan Ziqian was the first to speak: "Chu is a big country in the world. It is five thousand miles away. There is plenty of fish and rice, lush vegetation, insects and birds, and the rivers and Huaihe Rivers are blocked. I admire it. However, I lived in Ying, and there was little communication. Recent news Migrating to Chen, Liang was able to entrust a large country, how lucky he was! Liang, the water of Ji, irrigated thousands of hectares of rice fields. There were Ji and rivers to connect the east and west, and built a gap to connect the north and south. Business travelers from all over the world gathered. Chen, so merchants The world will know about this land. Liang Zhi and Chen will reduce customs and save taxes, so as to bring wealth to the world!"
Huang Xie said: "Wei is a big country with ten thousand chariots, and its people are no less prosperous than Chu. With thousands of hectares of fertile land, merchants from all over the world are restored, and it is prosperous for a while. Chu is in a state of chaos and has no time for peace. Fortunately, it has good neighbors and can tolerate it. Body. A big country has orders, and it dare not disobey them; the wealth of the world is what is righteous. Merchant ships pass from north to south, and their shapes should be different from military ships. They regained the Wangtong joint talisman to determine their rate. He obeyed orders! "
Duanzi said: "The matter of merchant ships and festival symbols is a matter of course, and I obey my orders!"
Lord Xinling said: "I heard that the prince was held hostage by Qin, and he was alone at a young age. I don't know the reason. Wasn't the homeland of Chu destroyed by Qin? Did the ancestors of Chu die in the country of Qin without being a guest? It is better for the superiors and subordinates of Chu to share the same hatred with each other. Avenge his humiliation!"
Lord Xinling's direct question made it difficult for both the prince and Huang Xie to answer. Huang Xie asked tactfully: "I heard from Hexi that Wei is the fortress of Qin; Anyi is the homeland of Wei. Now that it is trapped in Qin, do you want to recover it, sir?"
Lord Xinling said: "Although I dare not hear about it in the west of the river, I will be convinced day and night in the land east of the river!"
Huang Xie said: "Now Daliang and Hedong are not connected. What strategy will the young master take to capture it?"
Lord Xinling said: "I am at my wits' end. I heard that Mr. Huang is very talented and sees the world as the palm of his hand. Do you dare to ask Mr. Huang about his plan?"
Huang Xie glanced at Lord Xinling very interestingly, feeling that this young master was so naive and simple that it was ridiculous. How could he ask such in-depth topics to someone he had never met before? The so-called communication is shallow and deep, if it is not great wisdom, it must be great foolishness. Huang Xie then asked: "After the country was destroyed, I was in panic and had nothing to do. I held the prince as a hostage to Qin. How dare I ask the question of the prince?"
Lord Xinling said: "My husband, Baili Xi, was the great minister of Yu who died. Mu Gong used it, and Qin then became the hegemon. Chu lost its homeland, and it was the same as Wei. Chu lost its country to Qin, and it was also the same as Wei. Wei and Chu are interoperable. Business and friendship will always be forged, Huang Gong has made it a promise! How can we restore old things and return them to the old soil, and Huang Gong keeps silent?"
Huang Xie said: "There must be a path when walking, and there must be a household when you leave. You must follow the order and don't be arrogant. Given the strength of Qin, the young master only has to give birth and teach, and he can do it within ten years."
Lord Xinling said: "I sincerely follow Huang Gong's teachings!"
Duan Ziqian saw Lord Xinling being depressed and laughed secretly in his heart. At the same time, he was happy that his mission was successful: if he could do business with Chen and manage the whole chasm, he would naturally make a lot of money.
Lord Xinling said again: "I am in charge of the feudal city. Although it is small, it is connected in all directions and it is also a place for trade. If I get benefits from a big country, I will be very happy!"
Huang Xie asked: "Where is it?"
Lord Xinling said: "It's only a hundred miles from Zhengbei to the north! To the east is the main road of Liang, which is only a hundred miles away."
Huang Xie said: "Guan is on the road of Zheng and Liang, and he will surely prosper. If the young master does not give up, I should recommend Chen Jia to Guan."
Lord Xinling said: "Jia Danyan said that Mr. Huang must be an honored guest!"
Duan Ziqian said: "The young master's envoy to Han is still a steward. Guan is the acquaintance of Wei and Han. Now that Wei has entrusted him to the young master, he is still the official of Han."
Huang Xie said: "This is what the young master did. A businessman avoids evil and seeks good fortune, avoids chaos and seeks governance, likes peace but is afraid of war. If the swords and soldiers are repeatedly increased and thieves are everywhere, it will be difficult for a large city to gather together; if the world is peaceful and peaceful, , the people are peaceful, and they gather themselves even if they don’t recruit. It’s true as the saying goes, ‘The peaches and plums don’t say anything, but they create a trail of their own’. The young master has been granted a title in Wei, and he asked to surrender to Han, it’s the right time.”
Since the negotiation went very smoothly, Huang Xie did not stay with Xinling Lord for a long time. Huang Xie got a clear indication that Wei would not attack Chu, and Wei's request for trade was agreed to. As for the issue of resisting Qin that Lord Xinling raised later, it is not urgent now.
After seeing Huang Xie off, Duan Ziqian consciously returned to his room, leaving the lobby to Lord Xinling.
During the negotiation just now, Lord Xinling's main retainers were hiding around the negotiation room, quietly listening to their talks. After Huang Xie left, they had entered the lobby and sat down in order. When Lord Xinling came in, they only knelt down to greet him but did not stand up. Lord Xinling sat down behind the table in front of the screen, and the guests gathered around him.
Lord Xinling asked, "Sir, if you have secretly heard about the peace talks, you must be able to teach me."
A guest said: "Everything we discussed was obtained, and nothing was missing."
A guest said: "What is not enough is to control the Qin Dynasty."
A guest asked: "Who is the envoy of your Majesty's words?"
Lord Xinling said: "Prince Fang Guan is silent and rarely talks, but his eyes are bright and he is not a subordinate of others. Huang Gongxi may have heard that he is a disciple of the left side of Chu. His joy and anger are invisible, his words are clear and concise, and they are few and concise." What did you see, sir?"
Mr. Cao said: "Look at the prince's steady steps, like a dragon and a pan; while Huang Gong has the posture of a tiger. These two must be good at martial arts."
Mr. Jin said: "'There must be a path when walking, and there must be a household when you leave. You must follow the order and do not arrogantly." What he said is very true. After Wei's new defeat, the important thing is to revive the morale, rectify the army, and see the war. Advance when you can, retreat when you see difficulties, and attack when you are weak. Your Majesty, please watch over it."
Mr. Zhongyue said: "The only thing I have heard is the four words 'please surrender to Han'. It is beyond my ability to explain."
Everyone was shocked and recalled: "Why did Huang Gong say this?"
A guest said: "That's true. The general said: "When the prince sends envoys to Han, he is still a steward. Guan is the acquaintance of Wei and Han. Now that Wei has granted him a title, he is still a steward of Han." Huang The official said: 'Young Master has been granted the title of Wei and asked to surrender to Han. It is the right time.'"
Mr. Zhongyue said: "Of course. We all come out as sons and ask King Xin of Han, and the king will definitely agree. But if the king refuses to agree, what can we do? We should surrender to Han!"
All the disciples were in an uproar and said one after another: "If you surrender to Han by taking control, you will suffer a great loss from your ministers' integrity!" "How can you save your face?" "What will happen if Han accepts it?" "
Lord Xinling didn't seem to understand. He waved his hand to stop the noise and said politely to Mr. Zhongyue: "May Mr. teach me!"
Mr. Zhongyue said: "Your Majesty sent Han Ye, and I hope that Han will not invade and manage it. The manager should be the friend of Han and Wei, and your Majesty will get it. Your Majesty will get it, and the King of Wei will seal it. Guan belongs to your Majesty." . This is the territory of Wei. If it is in Han, it is not his order for the emperor to cut down the governor; it is not his order to have the governor; it is not his seal. If it is to cut down the governor, there is no question. Therefore, the emperor went to Han to declare Wei The king's order is to take charge of the name of the city. At this time, if Han Ruo accuses the king of cutting down the management, it is unjust. How can the king and the general respond to this? Even if he takes charge, he will suffer all the setbacks, and Han's heart is difficult to calm down. What Huang Gong taught is to make the emperor surrender to Han by his superiors: It is stated that the governor of the city was conquered by the emperor and granted by the king of Wei; however, Wei and Han are brothers; the governor of the city is also a friend of Wei and Han, and the emperor does not dare to keep it secret. Surrender to Han. If Han does not want to be in charge, he will not accept it; if Han wants to be in charge and accept it, you should prepare for war if you do not surrender. What you gain is one, and the spirit of Han is calmed, and the Zhou Dynasty is full of etiquette. , still above."
