After returning home, the two people only talked about the matter roughly. Zhang Lu said: "If you want to go with Zhao, Mr. Mao can be used." Then he changed the topic and discussed the matter of Mr. Liang Wei entering Anyi.
After several days of testing, the Qin envoy had become fully aware that the people participating in the coalition this time were not the civilian army of Wei, let alone military soldiers, but the people of Xinling, the territory of Lord Xinling. Lord Xinling's fiefdom is said to have 100,000 households, and even if he draws out 10,000 elites, he only draws one from every 10 households, which is a bit painful. Zhang Lu also entered the political arena of the Wei State in his early years. Although his status was not high, he still understood the political structure of the Wei State: the king of Xinling could not lose his tail, and the king of Wei was relatively weak. This was an important feature of Wei's politics; weakening and maintaining Xinling Jun's influence is almost the main theme of Wei's politics. Based on this understanding, Zhang Lu believed that the King of Wei might have designed to weaken the more than 10,000 Wei troops outside Anyi. Now, Zhang Lu was not sure which side Mr. Liang Wei would be on.
Huang Xie's position is slightly different. He is unwilling to weaken anyone's power, whether it is Lord Xinling or King Wei. The idea hidden deep in his mind is to weaken Qin's power; but obviously, the current The situation made it impossible to weaken Qin's power without seriously weakening Lord Xinling. So he cautiously hopes that both sides can maintain the status quo.
Therefore, when Zhang Lu asked him how he should deal with Mr. Liang Wei, Huang Xie suggested without hesitation: "Qin is the host and we will send the Wei people back home!"
Zhang Lu said: "Since the Qin people have come out, Wei cannot ban them. If they stay a little longer, there may be small profits to be made!"
Huang Xie said: "It is not the way of a great country to seek small profits at the expense of the great road. The way of a great country is faith first. Since Wei helped Qin come out, Qin should help Wei! Even if there are small profits, what should we take?"
Zhang Lu said: "The soldiers of Taoyi have already sent out before they can gather. If Wei is ordered to offer boiled dates and spread Taoyi, Wei will definitely respond."
Huang Xie pondered for half a minute and said to Zhang Lu, "I think Zhang Qing's words are unacceptable!"
Huang Xie's serious answer startled Zhang Lu, and he asked hurriedly: "May the young master teach me."
Huang Xie said: "What I say today comes out of my mouth and into your ears, and it has nothing to do with others. Who do you think I am, Marquis Rang?"
Zhang Lu's heart skipped a beat, knowing that Huang Xie was going to say something great. He bowed deeply and said, "I would like to hear my advice!"
Huang Xie said: "If there is a king, there must be ministers. Therefore, Wei has Lord Xinling, Zhao has Lord Pingyuan, and Qin has the Four Nobles. These sons are all members of the clan, with high and powerful positions, and great reputation, and are called auxiliary ministers. In fact, he was in power. Marquis Rang was in charge of the Qin Dynasty for thirty to forty years. Although he is old now, he still has no intention of retreating. Huayang Jun, an old minister of the previous king, served as a general and became a prime minister for thirty or forty years. These two sons are both relatives of the Queen Mother, and they have lived for one lifetime. He is also the hero. Jingyang and Gaoling are the sons of the Queen Mother. Perhaps they are not the flesh and blood of the previous king, but the king is responsible for them. These two sons do not have the ability of Huayang and Ranghou. They only intervene in the government based on their relatives. Why? Divide the power of the second uncle. Ye. Marquis Rang led the Qin army to attack Qi and professed himself to Tao. He already had Rang, and he added Tao Yi again, and his power was broad. Wang Ning has no regrets in his heart? Marquis Rang entered Daliang several times, and as the lobbyists said, all Because of Ranghou's meritorious service, Qin has no reward, but if a strong enemy is lost outside, Ranghou will surely die at the gate of the country. Ranghou will also retreat his troops. The ministers also know this, but Wang Ning does not know? Why does the king know it but not commit crime? The affairs of the country depend on it. . Now Zhang Qing has the heart to help the world and embraces unparalleled talents. As soon as he entered the Qin Dynasty, he moved to the guest minister. Although he talked about his achievements, he still got the king's wishes! What is the king's wish? He must be well versed in state affairs and cultivate internally. In politics, to expand the territory, the king must look up to you. It is to restore the four nobles of the Qing Dynasty and revitalize the king's power. Your intention is not here, but you want to expand the land and benefit the marquis Rang. The king depends on you! Please think about it!"
When Zhang Lu heard Huang Xie's discussion, he felt deeply moved by me. He asked Huang Xie: "How can Zuo Tu get the king's intention?"
Huang Xie said: "I know the elegant meaning after hearing the string song. Although I am not an ancient person, I hope to imitate it immediately!"
Zhang Lu said: "As soon as I entered the Qin Dynasty, I offered my advice to the king. The power of the four nobles must be eliminated early. The king turned a deaf ear. Although I have my own intention, what can I do to the king!"
Huang Xie said: "Ranghou and Huayang have both cultivated the land of Qin for decades, and their roots are deep and solid. How can they be uprooted by the king's anger with just a word from you? The king looks at you just as you look at the king, but only as a virtuous person. Ruo He Er! If you are a wise man, you must cultivate political principles at home and expand the territory abroad. The foreign guests will be submissive, and the sea will be shaken. The king's removal of the four nobles is like a dust. If you are just a quiet person, you don't know much about things, and you don't interfere in the government. , the king resumes his journey and relies on you?"
Zhang Lu said: "I see the king and rely heavily on Marquis Rang and others. Everything is wrong. But why do you not believe the young master?"
Huang Xie said: "The king of Wei also relies heavily on Lord Xinling. State affairs should be entrusted to him to fulfill the king's original wish, or is he forced by the situation? The same is true for Qin's politics! When a husband rules a country, if there are no ministers, he will be weak, and if the minister is strong, he will be defeated. It is inevitable. Marquis Rang counts the king of Ling Qin, but Wang Ning is ignorant? He has no choice! Since you have the talent to help the world, how can you stay under others for a long time? You must also show your great ambitions, make achievements, and become a great minister, which is your original wish! Please think about it! Of!"
Zhang Lu said: "The words of the prince are true to the thoughts of the minister, but I have not yet understood the right way."
Huang Xie said: "The way to govern is to follow the trend of the times. Now that Wei is helping Qin, Qin should help Wei because of its power. If it is necessary to go against it, even if it is beneficial, it will not last long. If the power has been established, it will be gained without any effort. also."
Zhang Lu said: "I would like to accept the teachings of the young master. For the present plan, what should I do? I hope that the young master can help me!"
Huang Xie said: "Qin's road is rugged, and Qing only cultivates it to connect the four directions. Qin has no merchants, and Qing alone has nothing to lose. Qin has made great profits, but has no virtue in Qing? If so, then Ranghou is not enough to go!"
Zhang Lu said: "I hope you can help me!"
Huang Xie said: "I am a minister of Chu, and I live in Qin as a guest. You are a minister of Qin, but you have an order. Even though the prince has to serve, how dare I disobey!"
Zheng Anping, who was standing next to him, heard the two men's plans and felt as if five thunders were hitting his head. He was dizzy and almost in a trance. Keep your spirits up and barely survive. Suddenly, he heard Zhang Lu calling him, saying, "Brother Zheng, I'm so tired, please don't say goodbye!"
Zheng Anping was covered in cold sweat, and he bowed down and said: "How dare you refuse the Lord's order!"
Zhang Lu said: "My life is saved by my brother. I tell my brother all my plans. This is how I trust you with my life!"
Zheng Anping was sweating profusely and said: "How can I be so virtuous as to win the trust of my lord!"
Huang Xie said: "Who is the person who recommends you to the king?"
Zhang Lu said: "It's Wang Ji who came to pay my respects."
Huang Xie said: "Although Wang Ji is humble, he has direct access to the king and cannot be abolished. I hope you will treat him well!"
At this time, the Mang clan and other people sent out to protect Huang Xie and Zheng Anping came back one after another. When everyone gathered together, Huang Xie and Zheng Anping simply said that they were secret envoys sent by Zhao Guo, who seemed to want to make peace with Qin. During this period, not a single word was leaked about Fan Ju and Hou Ying. Zhang Lu asked everyone to prepare for two things: Prince Liang Wei entered Anyi and Hu Yang entered Luoyang. The affairs of Anyi were entrusted to Huang Xie and the Mang clan, while the affairs of Luoyang were entrusted to Qin An.
Everyone was busy for a while until noon, when they dispersed. Zhang Lu took Zheng Anping back to his room and asked, "Who is the envoy?"
Zheng Anping said: "I have never heard of the Duke Mao of Handan. The only one who knows about it is the recommendation of Brother Hou." He took out Hou Ying's letter from his arms and handed it to Zhang Lu. In addition to looking at the text, Zhang Lu carefully examined the wooden tablet inside and outside, and looked at the handwriting of each character carefully against the sun, and said: "This is written by Brother Hou."
Zheng Anping said: "He said that when he comes to Luoyang, he wants to visit Fan Gongju."
Zhang Lu's expression suddenly changed and he said, "What do you say?"
Zheng Anping said: "Zuotu just said that Duke Fan fled to Qin and it is inconvenient to tell others. I would like to change him."
Zhang Lu said: "Why are you looking for Duke Fan in Luoyang?"
Zheng Anping said: "Brother Houyan told me that I am waiting in Luoyang, but when I see you, I can see Duke Fan!"
Zhang Lu said: "He must know who Mr. Fan is! Those who don't say anything anymore don't want to vent their anger. Who do you think he is?"
Zheng Anping said: "Brother Hou said that he is a hero, so he must also borrow his reputation. But I am lonely and humble, so I haven't heard of him. He probably learned from Fan Gong at the same table, and Fan Gong was so talented that he was admired by others, so he dared to enter Luoyang. And ask for an audience.”
Zhang Lu pondered and said: "Learning from the same table...being admired by others...that's weird, who is he?"
Zheng Anping said: "Sir, if you go and see the changes, you will definitely get the truth."
Zhang Lu said: "It's not possible. The city of Anyi has not yet been settled, and the people of Qin have not returned. They cannot regenerate their branches, and it will be difficult to be caught off guard. The place of Qin'an has been glimpsed by others, and it is impossible to live there again. We should find another place."
Zheng Anping said: "I should do it."
Zhang Lu said: "If you report to Qin'an, he will find a place."
Zheng Anping resigned and went to the rear house to see Qin An. When Qin An heard the news early in the morning that someone was looking for Zheng Anping, he already felt bad and reported it online. Now I saw Zheng Anping coming to talk about changing places, and he wholeheartedly agreed and promised that nothing would be wrong.
After dinner that day, everyone resigned and went to Zhuohan Road. In the middle of the night, he returned to a nearby town and dispersed.
Qin An was still generous and rented ships of all sizes from Luoyang at high prices, just waiting for the Qin army to cross the river. Qin An's behavior of sharing profits with other merchants won him a lot of support.
Young Master Liang Wei found Qin An, hired a boat, and headed for Anyi. The Qin people scattered in various cities went to the bank of the Yellow River from different directions.
After Liang Wei Gongzi crossed the river, he took the Zhi Road and entered. Zhi Road is very narrow and can only accommodate one vehicle at times, making it difficult to drive in the wrong direction. Zhidao is controlled by the State of Wei, and there are Wei military camps along the way. Mr. Liang Wei rested along the way and walked for three days before walking out of the valley. After leaving the valley entrance, Liang Weigong asked the Qin envoy to go to Anyi and notified the towns along the way to open roads. He then stationed in Yuancheng and made an appointment with the Qin envoy. He would meet at Yuancheng three days later.
Almost at the same time that the Qin envoy left, one group of envoys from Prince Liang quickly headed to Jiangcheng in South Korea, while the other group of envoys crossed Jiangcheng and headed for Tangcheng.
Both envoys arrived before the city gate opened, and immediately entered the city after the city gate opened. Si Mang was happy to find that the envoy who came turned out to be a lieutenant from Liang Wei Mansion.
After Si Mang captured Tangcheng, he immediately contacted Jiangcheng. Jiang Ling pretended to be enlightened, returned the people and horses he had detained, and also sent grain. Jiangcheng was once the capital of Jin. It had a large population and abundant food and money. Before Si Mang got the exact news about Daliang, he settled in Tangcheng, asking doctors to treat everyone, and at the same time inquiring about the news from outside.
