In Xianyang Xicheng, near where the West Market is, there is an inn called Yong'an Inn.
This is an inn opened by people from Yan State.
Just so, when the Yan State delegation arrived in Xianyang City, they did not take the initiative to go to the post house, but stayed at Yong'an Inn.
It's safe enough here.
The backyard of the inn is in an elegant courtyard.
A thin middle-aged man sat on the main seat, warming himself by the stove.
The middle-aged man's name is Duan Gucheng. He is the leader of the Duan tribe of the Yan State. He also has a position in the Yan State's court and serves as the right king.
The current emperor of the Yan State, Liu Yuan, is the Great Emperor of the Yan State and the Great Chanyu, two titles. The official positions set up by the Yan State imitated the Xia State of Zhongzhou, so they called the emperor, while the Great Chanyu continued the old title.
In fact, Yan State imitated Zhongzhou and had a certain degree of assimilation, but this assimilation was only superficial. These official positions established by other countries that imitated Zhongzhou were often empty titles.
The real positions are still the positions of the leaders of various ministries on the grassland, such as the king of the left, the king of the right, the chanyu of the east, the chanyu of the west, etc.
The official positions in Yan State were actually very messy and somewhat different.
Duan Gucheng is Liu Yuan's confidant general, and Duan Gucheng and Liu Yuan are sons and daughters. Liu Yuan's eldest son, Liu Qi, the crown prince of Yan, married Duan Gucheng's daughter.
That's right, this time it was Duan Gucheng who came in person.
Liu Yuan was relieved when he came.
Duan Gucheng sat on the main seat, looking quite contented. He held the wine bottle, took a sip, looked at the two middle-aged men with braided hair sitting below, and said with a smile: "Da Qin's West Wind Drunk is really good wine. Especially on a cold day, a glass of West Wind Once you get drunk, your whole body will feel warm."
The two people sitting below, one named Qifuzhen, are Duan Gucheng's trusted generals. The other one is Wei Mang, a military advisor sent by Liu Yuan to assist Duan Gucheng in negotiations.
Qi Fuzhen drank a glass of wine, breathed a long sigh of relief, and echoed: "Your Majesty, Da Qin's West Wind Zui is really good wine, even better than Jiuzhongyan. In my opinion, this time we are blackmailing Da Qin, we must pay tribute to Da Qin. The emperor of the Qin Dynasty asked for such wine. It’s not much, just one hundred thousand catties. One hundred thousand catties of wine, even if you divide it into one hundred thousand catties, your family won’t have much.”
Wei Mang stroked the three-inch short beard under his chin and said with a smile: "General Qifu's words are right. With this drink, I am afraid that the nobles in the Yan Kingdom will be extremely happy, and your majesty will also reward you generously." .”
"Okay, I'll listen to you."
Duan Gucheng smiled, looking relaxed.
From Duan Gucheng's perspective, this time Yan, Xia, Qi and Jin sent troops together to besiege Da Qin. This was a huge trend. Da Qin was so weak that it was impossible to resist the four-nation coalition.
Da Qin has no choice but to give in.
Therefore, Duan Gucheng thought there would be no problems in this blackmail. Emperor Qin would give him whatever he wanted.
Duan Gucheng took another sip of West Wind Drunk and shook his head.
The west wind is drunk and strong.
It was stronger than the Nine Flames of Yan State, so after Duan Gucheng drank a big gulp, he stopped drinking and sipped the wine in small sips. After all, he would get drunk quickly if he drank a lot.
Duan Gucheng said with a smile: "Speaking of which, Shi Hu, this boy, went to Dongcheng to set up a challenge. With his arrogant strength, I estimate that this time he will suppress the people of Qin from being able to raise their heads."
In his words, he was extremely confident.
Shihu is the pride of the young people of Yan State and is invincible. No one can defeat him as long as he is a younger generation.
Qi Fuzhen looked emotional and said with a smile: "Shi Hu is a killer, extremely ferocious. Especially on the battlefield, when he leads his troops into battle, he always leaves no one alive and kills them all without mercy."
"This time when we get to Da Qin, it will definitely be like this when Shi Hu comes to challenge. It can be imagined that those who compete with him will definitely be killed or injured. But I think this situation is a good thing."
"With this incident, I will give the Emperor of Qin a disincentive. I think back in those days, when Shi Hu first entered the third-level realm, he set up a stage in the capital to challenge the younger generation of masters. He was invincible and unbeatable."
"Now, this scene is happening again."
There was expectation in Qifuzhen's eyes.
When I think of the warriors of Great Qin being beaten into submission by stone tigers, my heart feels happy.
Wei Mang echoed: "Shi Hu is His Majesty's adopted son, so he naturally has a bright future. His coming to the mission is actually a good thing for us. After all, with his participation, he can further weaken the mountain and shake the tiger."
When Duan Gucheng heard this, he also stroked his beard and burst into laughter.
He was looking forward to it.
Looking forward to the Emperor of Qin winning Jiuxiao, he will be extremely shocked and helpless after hearing the news.
"Boom! Boom!"
There was a knock on the door, and an attendant came in, bowed and said: "I would like to report to your Majesty, Murong Tao, to see you."
"Please."
Duan Gucheng gave an order.
Murong Tao is a master of the Grandmaster realm, and has even just reached the pinnacle of the Grandmaster realm. Such people are also famous in the Yan Kingdom, especially Murong Tao, who came from the Murong Tribe of the Yan Kingdom. He was the leader of a tribe and was quite powerful.
Duan Gucheng had expectations in his eyes and said with a smile: "Qi Fu Zhen, Mr. Wei, Murong Tao is personally protecting Shi Hu. Now that he is back, I think Shi Hu has returned victorious."
"This time I set out to challenge the ring, I should be able to win a complete victory and overwhelm the warriors of Great Qin."
"When Murong Tao arrives, we must let him drink a glass of wine to celebrate the fact that we gave the Emperor of Qin a disgrace when we first arrived in Xianyang. To use the saying of the Xia people, this matter is an obvious revelation."
Duan Gucheng was very happy.
Qi Fu Zhen and Wei Mang also agreed after hearing this.
The three of them were very happy.
Not long after, there was a sound of footsteps, and Murong Tao entered the room. With a stern look on his face, he saluted and said, "Your Majesty."
Duan Gucheng looked around and blinked because he didn't see Shi Hu. However, he thought that Shi Hu had always been eccentric, withdrawn, and even violent, so he asked: "Grandmaster Murong, where is Shi Hu? Has he gone down to rest?"
Murong Tao shook his head and said: "Report to Your Majesty, Shi Hu is dead."
boom! !
Duan Gucheng's mind suddenly went blank, and his ears were buzzing.
It took a while before Duan Gucheng recovered.
There was still disbelief in his eyes.
Shi Hu is dead!
how can that be possible?
You must know that Shi Hu is a strong man at the peak of his innate nature, and Shi Hu is challenged by a young man. It is impossible for Da Qin to arrange the end of the grandmaster. What's more, even if the master is involved, Murong Tao can resolve the situation and it is impossible to watch Shi Hu die.
Duan Gucheng clenched his fists, and his eyes even turned red.
Shi Hu was Liu Yuan's adopted son and a general trained by Liu Yuan. But now, Shi Hu died in Da Qin. How should he explain this matter to Liu Yuan?
This will cost your life.
Duan Gucheng gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice: "Murong Tao, what's going on? It's so good, how could Shi Hu be killed? You have been protecting him closely, why didn't you keep an eye on him?"
Qi Fuzhen and Wei Mang also looked at each other, both of them knew Shi Hu's status. Shi Hu is dead, and when they return to the Yan Kingdom, they will inevitably face Liu Yuan's thunderous wrath.
Something big is going on.
Murong Tao snorted and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, please think twice before speaking. What does it mean that I have no guardian? Is it just a decoration for me to follow Shi Hu, without taking any action?"
"After Shi Hu came out of the ring, he killed countless people and angered the people of Qin. Then Lin Feng came forward. He competed with Shi Hu and completely overwhelmed Shi Hu. Even the golden-backed sword in Shi Hu's hand was knocked away."
"At the critical moment, I rushed out to save people, but Da Qin's Black Bingtai Yingsan also came forward."
"I was not the opponent to win three, but I was injured. Shi Hu was killed, which no one wanted to see. But, who is to blame? If Shi Hu hadn't been aggressive and provocative when facing the Qin warriors, and killed people at every turn, how could he have done it? Killed?"
"I am also injured now. Isn't this caused by Shi Hu?"
Murong Tao held his head high and refused to give in, saying, "Even if I face the great emperor, the Great Chanyu, I still have no regrets."
Duan Gucheng fell silent immediately.
He naturally knew Shi Hu's temperament. He was extremely murderous and cruel, so it was normal to kill Qin people. He also knew that Murong Tao was a master and could not offend him at will, so he calmly said: "Master Murong, I was a little angry just now. Please don't take this matter to your heart, Grandmaster Murong."
Murong Tao said: "Now that Shi Hu is dead, everything was caused by Lin Feng. Then let the Emperor of Qin hand over Lin Feng, which can be regarded as revenge for Shi Hu."
Lin Feng!
Duan Gucheng muttered again.
His eyes suddenly lit up and he said, "Could it be that the Emperor of Xia Kingdom pointed out Lin Feng to be killed?"
"Yes, that's him."
Murong Tao nodded.
There was a trace of fear in his eyes, and he said: "Lin Feng is only about twenty years old. Such a person is already an innate master, and can even kill Shi Hu easily."
"His potential far exceeds that of Shi Hu."
"It is foreseeable that he will definitely be able to break through to the Grand Master. But whether he can reach the Great Grand Master is unknown. Such a person is definitely a hidden danger. Once it becomes a trend, it will be difficult to deal with it."
"Lin Feng is still young now and has not yet reached the level of a master in martial arts. He must be eliminated."
Murong Tao said: "If you miss this opportunity, it will be impossible to kill Lin Feng in the future."
Duan Gucheng said: "Let the Emperor of Qin arrange this matter. In this case, in addition to coercing the Emperor of Qin to give money, food and Xifengzu, we also asked the Emperor of Qin to hand over Lin Feng. In this way, our army of Yan State has reached the border of Da Qin , we will stand still. Otherwise, we will attack Da Qin together with other countries."
Qi Fuzhen said: "Shi Hu is dead. I'm afraid your Majesty will not give up attacking Da Qin."
Duan Gucheng snorted and said: "Of course you can go back on what you promised. When all the food supplies and Lin Feng of Da Qin arrive in the Yan Kingdom, we will naturally have the final say whether to send troops or whether to attack."
Qifuzhen said: "Your Majesty is wise."
"Let's all go to the palace to see the Emperor of Qin. It's time to put pressure on the Emperor of Qin."
Duan Gucheng stood up and gave the order.
Qi Fu Zhen, Wei Mang and Murong Tao stood up, left the inn together, and took carriages to the imperial city. When a group of people arrived outside the imperial city, they reported directly and quickly.
The soldiers quickly entered the palace to report. At this time, Ying Jiuxiao, Lin Feng, Wang Tang, and Ying San were all waiting. When Ying Jiuxiao heard the soldiers' words, he immediately laughed.
It was really guessed.
The envoy from Yan State has arrived.
Ying Jiuxiao ordered the soldiers to call the Yan State envoy to enter, and the soldiers went to inform them. In a short time, Duan Gucheng, Qifuzhen, Wei Mang and Murong Tao all entered the main hall.
After the four people entered, Murong Tao saw Lin Feng and Ying San. He was extremely jealous when meeting his enemy. He clenched his fists and whispered to Duan Gucheng about Lin Feng's situation.
Duan Gucheng also looked at Lin Feng, and then he looked at the Emperor of Qin with a sneer in his heart.
Lin Feng, the grasshopper after autumn.
Once he said that the four countries would jointly attack, the Emperor of Qin would definitely be shocked. When the time comes, the Emperor of Qin will inevitably call Lin Feng out to take the blame.
After Duan Gucheng stood still, he held his head high, looked unruly, and saluted perfunctorily: "Duan Gucheng, the right king of Yan State, has met His Majesty the Emperor of Qin."
Ying Jiuxiao snorted and said, "Why did you come to Da Qin?"
Duan Gucheng said: "Let the Emperor of Great Qin know that this time Great Qin has fallen into a life and death crisis. The emperor of Xia, Li Chongfu, will take the lead and unite our Yan, Qi and Jin countries to launch an attack after the beginning of spring to attack Great Qin. This Let me tell you clearly that it is because Da Qin cannot stop the attack from the four countries."
Ying Jiuxiao narrowed his eyes and looked at Duan Gucheng, but he secretly thought as expected.
Everything is confirmed.
This was led by Xia Emperor Li Chongfu.
After Duan Gucheng explained the general situation, his face showed a proud look and said: "Win Jiuxiao, Da Qin is indeed good at fighting. Our country of Yan and Da Qin have been fighting for many years, and the two sides have won and lost each other, but they have not destroyed each other."
"However, it is impossible for Da Qin to block the attacks from the Four Kingdoms, and it will inevitably lose."
"God has the virtue of a good life. I, the Great Emperor of Yan State, Your Majesty Da Shanyu, take pity on you, Great Qin, so I give you, Great Qin, a chance to survive and the possibility of struggle."
"As long as you, Da Qin, give Yan State 30 million catties of grain, one million taels of silver, and one hundred thousand catties of west wind drunkenness, and hand over Lin Feng, our Yan state's soldiers and horses will not attack Da Qin even if they send troops. "
"Without the constraints of Yan State, Great Qin can go all out to deal with the troops of Xia State and Jin State. After all, Qi State should be with Xia State. By blocking the two groups of troops, Great Qin can survive."
At this moment, Duan Gucheng held his head high and looked like giving alms.
He is even more confident.
Facing the four-nation coalition, Da Qin could not stop it. Emperor Da Qin won Jiuxiao and finally had no choice but to agree to his request.
There is no doubt about this.
"Hahaha……"
Ying Jiuxiao suddenly laughed.
Laughter, boldness.
Laughter, even more disdain.
This laughter echoed in the hall. When Duan Gucheng heard it, he frowned and said, "Ying Jiuxiao, what do you mean? Do you still dare to fight the Four Kingdoms? You, Da Qin, cannot stop the Four Kingdoms coalition."
Ying Jiuxiao said loudly: "We, the Qin Dynasty, have never succumbed to anyone. It was so in the past, and it is the same now. Yan, Jin, Qi and Xia cannot suppress the backbone of the people of Qin, nor can they destroy the country of Qin. Zuo."
brush!
Duan Gucheng's expression changed slightly.
He never thought that the emperor of Qin would be so strong and refuse directly. What he expected was that Ying Jiuxiao would be shocked when he heard the news. However, what he faced was Ying Jiuxiao's strong counterattack.
Duan Gucheng even had a bad premonition in his heart, his eyes were even sharper, and he said aggressively: "Ying Jiuxiao, you have to think clearly, now is not the time to show off. Da Qin has no chance of survival in the face of the four-nation coalition, and will definitely lose. .”
Ying Jiuxiao said disdainfully: "The Great Qin under my rule was often threatened when it was weak. But every time it was threatened, I never gave in and fought hard to win. What's more, now, the Great Qin has gained a foothold in the world. The Great Qin is not afraid of anything. human threat.”
Duan Gucheng said: "If you win against Jiuxiao, you will regret it."
"I never regret."
Ying Jiuxiao answered decisively.
Throughout his life, he has always been competitive and constantly accumulated strength, just to make the Qin Dynasty strong and not to be bullied by other countries. So now, he is even less likely to give in.
Once you give in, all these years of hard work will be completely in vain.
Duan Gucheng said: "Ying Jiuxiao, you will definitely regret it later if you don't eat the fine wine for the toast. When I return to the Yan Kingdom, especially because of Shi Hu's hatred, Your Majesty will definitely attack the Qin Dynasty and attack the Qin Dynasty at all costs." "
"Farewell!"
Duan Gucheng flicked his sleeves and turned to leave.
Murong Tao, Qi Fu Zhen and Wei Mang also walked out together.
"Wait!"
At this moment, it was Lin Feng who spoke.
Lin Feng's eyes were cold. He turned to look at Ying Jiuxiao and said, "Grandfather, Great Qin and Yan are already at odds with each other and are even going to fight each other. In this case, what are you going to do if you let them go back?"
"A grandmaster and an important minister of the Yan State. Such a person will naturally kill the sacrificial flag and declare the position of our Great Qin. At the same time, we will take this opportunity to spread the news that the Yan State is going to attack the Great Qin, as well as the Yan State's coercion against the Great Qin." go out."
"Show the attitude of Great Qin to the people of the entire Great Qin. At the same time, unite the hearts of the people so that all the people can share the same hatred and the enemy. Take this opportunity to boost morale and fight the enemy together."
brush!
Duan Gucheng's expression changed drastically.
Such a cruel Lin Feng actually wanted to kill him.
Duan Gucheng turned around, looked at Ying Jiuxiao, gritted his teeth and said, "Ying Jiuxiao, don't make any mistakes."
