It started with two songs and dances, both performed by Qin Feng. There was indeed one girl who performed particularly well. The stranger asked quietly: "Is she Lou's daughter?"
Lu Buwei said: "Of course!"
The stranger said: "It is very suitable for Qin Feng."
After both singing and dancing, the music became melodious, and the servants in the kitchen began to carry wine, meat, fruits and vegetables to the hall. The staple food is still three tripods and two guis, nine varieties of fruits and vegetables, and a large glass of wine. The foreigner said: "My surname is Ying, Rong Di. I don't pay the same courtesy as the Chinese, but I drink too much and get drunk like this!"
All the gentlemen agree with this idea, and they all praise him for his good deeds!
After drinking heavily, Yiren and Lu Buwei went down to the table, went to the princes one by one to pray for their birthdays, and talked at close range. According to the plan prepared in advance, the foreigner used different opening remarks to elicit the innermost thoughts of these young masters; the foreigner guided them well and made these people confide in their hearts, and everyone made the young master their confidant.
The stranger finally said: "The struggle between Qin and Zhao is also the struggle between countries; I and the princes are friends of scholars. The most important thing about friendship between scholars is knowing and agreeing with each other. I and the princes have a deep understanding of each other. Let's have a big drink!" The young masters were all in awe, and drank their wine one after another.
The music and dancing in the corridor started again, this time it was Wei Feng. Zhao Nu was obviously more proficient in Wei Feng's singing and dancing, and her performance was very exciting, which attracted bursts of applause from all the young masters. Some people forget their shape after drinking, and even pay to show off for the beauty they like!
Lu Buwei said: "When scholars gather together, it is indispensable to have poetry. I wish each of them would sing a song and make the beauty dance with them. How happy it is!"
All the young masters suddenly praised him for his kindness. Everyone recommends Young Master Yi Ren as the leader, and the following songs will be written one by one in order of worth and age. Lu Buwei memorized them one by one and sent the slips to the female music room below. Young Master Yiren sang a song "Jianjia" that everyone is familiar with: "Jianjia is green, and the white dew is like frost. The so-called Yiren is on the side of the water. If you follow it back, the road is long and blocked. If you follow it back, you will be in the middle of the water. The jianjia is luxuriant, and the white dew is still there. The so-called Yiren is on the bank of the water. When you follow it back, the road is blocked and you get into it. You swim back and follow it, and you are in the water. When you pick the jianja, the white dew is still there. The so-called Yiren is on the water. "涘. Follow it back, and the road is blocked and turn to the right. Follow it, and you will swim in the water." This poem is sung in Qin Yin, which is very different from singing in Zhao Yin. It has a unique charm; many beauties are also dancing in harmony. , the music is melodious and intoxicating. The young master in the seat was also fascinated, and many people were also singing in the audience.
During the chanting, Yi Ren's eyes never left Lou's daughter, and Lou's daughter also noticed, blushing with embarrassment.
The banquet did not end until sunset. The princes showed great respect to the foreigner and left with their entourage. The foreigner finally left, leaving Lu Buwei to deal with the aftermath. The cost of this banquet, calculated before and after, was always as much as a hundred gold.
After King Zhao found out that all 400,000 soldiers in Changping had been killed by the sword, he couldn't sleep at night. During the day, he insisted on discussing important matters with his ministers and making decisions, but he no longer had the vigor of the past. After Yu Qing and Zhao Hao entered the capital, they met Pingyang Jun first. Pingyang Jun was also undecided and arranged for them to enter the palace to meet King Zhao.
King Zhao said: "The result of the discussion is that Qin is in Hao, and all the plans come from Yu Qing. Your contribution is great!"
Yu Qing said: "I have something unclear, would you like to invite the king?"
King Zhao said: "Please tell me."
Yu Qing said: "When Qin attacks the king, he returns when he is tired. He still has the strength to spare. He loves the king but does not attack him?"
King Zhao said: "Qin will attack us without sparing any effort, but he will surely return tired."
Yu Qing said: "Qin tried its best but could not take it. He returned tired and the king sent him to the city. Why? The next year Qin will attack the king again, and the king will be unable to save him."
Zhao Hao said: "Can Yu Qingzhen do what Qin's power can do? If you don't give me this small land, let Qin attack the king again in the next year, will the king have sex without cutting it off?"
The king of Zhao asked Zhao Hao: "Please listen to me, do you think I can prevent Qin from attacking me again next year?"
Zhao Hao said: "This is not what I dare to do. In the past, the three Jin Dynasties were friends with Qin, and they were good to each other. Now Qin is good at Han and Wei and attacks the king, and Qin will not be as good as Han and Wei in the king's affairs. Now I am relieved of the attack of my relatives. , switch the currency, Qi will hand over to Han and Wei, and in the next year the king will attack Qin alone. The reason why this king is going to Qin must be after Han and Wei. This is not what I dare to do."
Yu Qing said: "Today's intercourse, there is no guarantee that Qin will not attack again. What's the point of cutting six cities? If we attack again next year, we will cut off the city and then interrogate. This is a self-destructive technique, which is not as good as no intercourse. Although Qin is good at attacking, The six cities cannot be taken; although Zhao cannot defend them, they will not lose the six cities. When Qin is tired and returns, his troops will stop. I will conquer the world with six cities to attack Qin. This is what I lost to the world and compensated for it from Qin. He said: 'The strong are good at attacking, but the weak cannot defend.' If we sit down and listen to Qin, Qin's troops will gain more territory without any disadvantages. This is to strengthen Qin and weaken Zhao. There will be no Zhao."
Zhao Hao said: "When Qin Fu comes to attack, it may be beyond the power of the six cities."
Yu Qing said: "We must strengthen the wall and strengthen the troops to fight with him!"
Zhao Hao said: "If you can do it sincerely, why bother with it? It's so difficult. The king will fight him, and if he can revive the remaining troops, he will defeat those who fight against the strong Qin. If you don't do it, you are willing to listen to me!"
King Zhao was unable to make a decision, so he had to say: "Let's discuss it later." After they had a drink in the palace, the two of them returned home.
After Lord Pingyuan left, all major national affairs were managed by Lord Pingyang. King Zhao said to Lord Pingyang: "What do you think?"
Lord Pingyang said: "In the past, my ministers advised me not to accept the Shangdang, but Lord Pingyuan did not listen, so there was a military disaster. Now the Shangdang has been lost again, and Zhao's 400,000 elite soldiers have been killed, but they have to dismantle the army. Restore him." beg?"
The King of Zhao said painfully: "The prosperity of Zhao is my wish. God gave me a party, but I suffered the disaster. Why?! Why?! I have lost my virtue? I have poor soldiers, insufficient food, and poor employment. ?”
Lord Pingyang said: "God has blessed Lord Wu'an and Qin. At this time, luck is beyond human control. Lord Wu'an has passed half a century, and there are not many days left. As soon as he declines, if he fights Qin again, he will win! Wu'an will win!" When you are in Japan, you should be careful."
King Zhao said: "I have come to Qin as my father, Lord Pingyuan, and I am willing to have sex with you. But I have some doubts. If the Qin Dynasty comes, what will the general do?"
Pingyang Jun said: "Qin is coming this year, and I will be Lian Qing's guard in Wu'an; tomorrow is coming, and I will guard it in Zhang and Ming. Zhao's power is growing day by day, but Qin's power remains the same, so why be afraid!"
King Zhao had no choice but to say yes.
A few days later, the official Lou Chang came into the palace and reported what happened to Mr. Qin in the past few days: Mr. Qin has won the hearts of the merchants in Handan, and with the help of wealthy businessmen, he will have a banquet for Mr. Zhao in Handan.
King Zhao said: "Does Zhao have no place to live in the royal city? So he has to go to Handan?"
Lou Chang said: "Those who live in the royal city are close relatives of the clan; those who live in Handan are all distant relatives."
King Zhao said: "The Zhao family's kindness has been weak for a long time, and they can't do anything. I hope they can do their own good, and don't try the law. There is nothing I can do to save them." Suddenly he remembered something and said: "Fathers, please be patient and send Qin a message." . I want to have sex with Qin, can I get it?"
Lou Chang said: "After the initial defeat in Changping, our army has not moved. If we take advantage of its momentum and attack it, we will lose a little. Now that we have lost Shangdang, 400,000 people have been killed again. Handan is in danger, and those who attack us will lose a lot." "
King Zhao said: "After Changping's initial defeat, I sent Zheng and Zhu to Qin to have sex with him, but Qin refused. It's not because he didn't want to."
Lou Chang said: "Zheng Zhuzhi came to Qin without any intention of interfering with others. He wanted to cover up people's eyes and ears! It was his intention to contact the princes in order to succeed. Qin Yan agreed!" King Zhao suddenly blushed and didn't know how to continue.
Lord Pingyang changed the subject and said, "I'll wait for you to get back my master. I dare to ask him for advice."
Lou Chang said: "My husband is old, so he lives in the countryside and doesn't care about worldly affairs."
King Zhao said: "If you are healthy, I dare to invite you to meet me."
Lou Chang said: "How dare you resign the king's order?"
Two days later, King Zhao invited Lou Huan to the palace in a carriage. King Zhao asked: "I will have a sexual intercourse with Qin, and the people of the country will fight, and I will not be able to decide. If I give the land to Qin, if I don't give it to Qin, which one is better?"
Lou Huan said: "This is beyond my knowledge."
King Zhao said: "Of course, let's talk about public and private matters."
Lou Huan said: "I am a new comer from Qin. If you tell me not to do it, it is not a plan. If you tell me, I am afraid that the king will think that I am doing Qin, so I dare not do it."
King Zhao was quite disappointed and said, "No. I'd like to hear the details."
Lou Huan said: "Husband, Qin and Zhao are in trouble, but the world is happy, why? They say, 'I am strong and take advantage of the weak.' Now Zhao soldiers are trapped in Qin, and the world's congratulations to the victor will all be in Qin. The princes Are the troops going to Qin Ye or Zhao Ye? So it is better to cede territory for peace urgently and appease Qin's heart by doubting the world. Otherwise, the world will be divided because of Qin's anger and taking advantage of Zhao's disadvantages. If Zhao dies, what will happen to Qin? What’s the plan?”
King Zhao said: "There is no gap between me and the princes, so how can you take advantage of me?"
Lou Huan said: "In the past, Zhao captured Qi in the east and attacked Yan in the north. Qi and Yan are not what we are talking about. They united with Wei and Han to resist Qin. Now Zhao is trapped and Qin wins. Wei Han would rather not attack Zhao to please Qin? Will he be weak? Zhao resisted and strengthened Qin? "
Lou Huan's analysis looked at the overall situation and was very convincing. Although King Zhao was unwilling to give in, he had no choice but to say: "I will follow the public opinion!"
A few days later, Yu Qing also entered the palace to see King Zhao and said: "The reason why the dangerous building belongs to Qin! The so-called desire to comfort Qin actually shows that it is weaker than the world!"
King Zhao said: "If you can't do it, what can you do?"
Yu Qing said: "Don't give it to Qin if I say not to give it. Qin asked the king for six cities, and the king used the six cities to bribe Qi. Qi won the king's six cities and attacked Qin from the west. The king lost it to Qi and compensated for it. To Qin. I am willing to envoy Qi to show that the world can do something. But the king has spoken out, and the soldiers have not seen the situation. I see that Qin is bribing Zhao so much that I turn against the king."
King Zhao didn't know where to go. He made a mistake and his family was destroyed. Yu Qing said: "Those who say that they will bribe the Qi with six cities are not necessarily bribed, but they are false words!"
Lord Pingyang said: "Please give it a try and see how it works!"
Yu Qing made a grand show of envoys to the Qi State in the royal city. After those Zhao Gongzi who had good relations with foreigners got the word, they found the foreigners one after another and gave him the news: "The king will not have sex with Qin, but will have sex with Qi Yan. Qi has captured six cities." , will go out to attack Qin! I hope Qin will do it early and don't make a mistake!"
Young Master Yiren was disdainful on the surface and said: "Zhao broke trust with Qin, not Qin broke trust with Zhao. Qin's army entered the suburbs of Handan day and night, so don't blame him." But in fact he was very worried. He knew that Qin's strategy was to give Shangdang a year or two of breathing space. If the Shangdang's strength recovers, I will have the initiative to attack Handan or Taiyuan. If Handan instead harasses Shangdang at this time and plunges Shangdang into war, Shangdang will not have to fight and will not be able to persist without food. In any case, allowing Shangdang to harvest a season of food is the top priority of all work.
