Lin Feng looked calm and said with a smile: "Wang Yushi's words are very good."
"Hahaha……"
Wang Deli held his big belly, held his head high and laughed loudly, and said proudly: "Lin Feng, I have hit you in the wrong point. Do you want to admit defeat? You know that Da Qin cannot give any benefits to Qi State, even if you come to Qi this time The state is just deceiving the state of Qin. That’s why I changed my attitude and was not as domineering as before."
Lin Feng shook his head and clicked his tongue: "I just said what you said was very good, because you seemed very smart, and the questions you raised were also very good, and you hit the key points. However, what you just said exposed your His nature is frivolous and domineering, and he is ineffective and has no brains."
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Wang Deli's complexion changed slightly.
"Lin Feng, what do you mean?"
As an official of the Yushitai of Qi State, Wang Deli was not happy to see Lin Feng being so domineering.
Now that Lin Feng's words were thorny, Wang Deli became even more furious and said forcefully: "Whether I am stupid or not, or whether I have a brain, has nothing to do with you Lin Feng. Even if I am considered stupid for the sake of Qi State, that's not it. On the contrary, it is you, Answer my questions first, and then talk about anything else.”
Lin Feng looked calm, nodded and said: "Wang Censor, please listen to me."
Wang Deli said: "I am all ears."
Lin Feng said: "The envoys from Xia State arrived in Linzi and said that Qi State can get benefits if it can defeat Da Qin. In fact, this is an impossible reward. Da Qin is not weak and can be bullied as Xia Guo thinks, and Da Qin relies on This is how a country is established by force, and all the people are soldiers, and all the people can fight."
"So, Da Qin is already prepared for a deadly battle. Moreover, this time the war is fought in the mainland of Da Qin, so the fighting spirit of the soldiers is even higher."
"The premise of Xia State is that only by breaking Qin can Qi State benefit. Once Da Qin cannot be broken, Qi State will have no benefits. Qi State will have no benefits, and it will be a waste of manpower, material resources and financial resources to send troops, resulting in countless people fighting die."
"Xia Guo deceived Qi State into sending troops to help with just empty words and promises. It's really amazing."
Lin Feng said: "This also shows that Qi State is very deceptive."
Wang Deli said in a deep voice: "Lin Feng, you are too self-righteous. Even if Jin and Da Qin are in alliance, Jin will not send troops to help. But now, the Yan State in the north has gone south to attack Da Qin, and the Xia State and our Qi State have jointly sent troops, and the three kingdoms have conquered Da Qin, why should Da Qin resist?"
As soon as these words came out, everyone looked over.
There is expectation in everyone's eyes.
It depends on how Lin Feng answers.
Including Tian He, Tian Yu and Yan Zichu, they all looked over.
This is their concern.
If Lin Feng couldn't answer Wang De's interest question well, then there would be no need to talk about everything that follows.
Lin Feng said directly: "First, in the history of Great Qin, faced with the invasion of Xia State several times, Xia State united other countries to attack Great Qin, but all failed. Everyone here is familiar with history and knows such things , it happened.”
"Even back then, the Jin State also participated. The four countries once attacked Da Qin together, but Da Qin still blocked it. In the past few decades, the Qin State has worked hard to govern and its national power has been increasing. It cannot be weaker than in the past, right?"
"Great Qin used to be able to invade from other countries, but now it can't stop it?"
"My words are not convincing enough."
"Wang Yushi may also say that the strength of Qi and Xia is not what it used to be. I will give you the second reason."
Lin Feng talked eloquently and seemed extremely calm.
The more so, the more convincing it is.
Wang Deli originally wanted to fight back, but because of Lin Feng's last words, he could only swallow what he wanted to say and continue to wait.
Lin Feng continued: "Second, the so-called Xia Kingdom is not what it used to be. Let me continue to explain. Qin's national power is booming, but Xia's national power is due to Xia Emperor Li Chongfu's cultivation and Li Chongfu's appointment of traitors. He ignored government affairs and imposed numerous taxes and taxes, which led to the weakening of Xia's national power."
"Xia's strength is not as strong as it was in the past."
"The combined forces of Xia and Qi are worse than in the past. One is declining and the other is rising. If they want to attack Da Qin, I don't think they can break Da Qin."
"Of course, there are always some people who are self-righteous."
"For example, Wang Yushi."
Lin Feng glanced at Wang Deli and continued: "Wang Yushi will definitely continue to think that the Qi State is strong, and if they want to attack Qin together with the Xia State, including the Yan State, the Qin State will definitely not be able to stop it."
"Of course it is."
Wang Deli raised his head and said firmly: "Our country, Qi, has been growing in strength over the past few years, which is extraordinary."
Lin Feng chuckled and said: "So, this involves the third point. Everyone knows that Qi has risen and its strength has increased. You don't need to remind Wang Yushi about this. I know it. It's just that you mentioned Qi and Xia together I’m afraid Xia Kingdom doesn’t have the strength to attack Da Qin.”
"Because Jin State wants to attack Xia State."
"The Jin State and Da Qin unite. Once Da Qin restrains Xia State on the battlefield, Jin State will send troops to raid Runan, Yuzhou, south of Xia State."
"In the past years of Runan, the Xia State had ceded it to the Jin State. After the Xia State became stronger, it directly returned more of it. For this reason, the Jin State has always had a grudge in its heart."
"This time, Jin will take it back."
"With the Jin State constraining the Xia State, Wang Yushi thinks that if the Xia State and the Qi State unite, can they still attack the Qin Dynasty? In other words, if there is a fire in the rear of the Xia State, the Xia State's troops will be transferred back to Runan County for defense, and the Qi State will Can our troops defeat the Qin Dynasty?"
"As for the Yan State, the Qin Dynasty has been at war with the Yan State for many years, so it is enough to defend itself."
Lin Feng's eyes were sharp and he said: "Under this premise, it is probably impossible for Qi to break the Qin Dynasty. Wang Yushi, what do you think?"
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Wang Deli's complexion changed slightly.
If the Jin State sends troops to attack the Xia State, it will be different.
It is impossible to destroy Da Qin.
Wang Deyi remained silent for a while, and even the officials in the Qi court changed their faces and started talking about it.
No one expected that Jin State would send troops.
This news is so shocking.
There was a touch of surprise on Tian He's handsome face, but Tian He sat high on the dragon chair and did not express his position for the time being, still looking as usual. He just glanced at Tian Yu, who stroked his beard under his chin and said with a smile: "Lin Feng, what you said is good and makes sense. According to your analysis, it is difficult to attack Da Qin. But you can be sure that Jin Will the state really send troops?"
Lin Feng reached out from his sleeves, took out the edict given by Sima Chong, and said with a smile: "Please read it, King Langya. This is the letter of appointment given to me by the Emperor of Jin. He has appointed me as the envoy of the Jin State, with full authority to represent the Jin State. Prompted Qi and Jin to jointly attack Xia. Now, I not only represent Da Qin, but also Jin. His Majesty the Jin will naturally approve my words."
The attendant on the side quickly took it and handed it to Tian Yu.
There was also a hint of surprise on his old face. The reason was very simple. Lin Feng was just an envoy of Great Qin, and he was an envoy on behalf of Great Qin.
Now, he has become an envoy of Jin State.
It required Lin Feng's considerable ability to persuade the Emperor of Jin, and even let Emperor Sima Chong of Jin personally appoint Lin Feng as an envoy.
Tian Yu took one look at it and immediately asked the chamberlain to hand it to Tian He for reading, and then confirmed Lin Feng's identity.
In the end, Sima Chong's order returned to Lin Feng's hands.
Tian He stroked his beard and continued: "Lin Feng, the emperor of Jin's order is true. You represent Da Qin and Jin to prevent Qi from attacking Da Qin. Although from the perspective of Qi's interests, Qi will not We should send troops. But if we don’t attack Qin, what benefits will Qi gain?"
Lin Feng smiled slightly, determined in his heart.
This is a reference to interests.
Put interests first.
The reason why Qi State was preparing to send troops to attack Qin State was essentially because Xia State persuaded Jin State. Only when Jin State, Qi State and Yan State sent troops together did Qi State be willing to follow. Now the state of Jin has changed. Instead of attacking Qin, it will attack the state of Xia. Qi State is naturally not willing to make a fool of itself.
But this is not enough.
What Lin Feng wants to do is to further attack the Xia Kingdom.
It is difficult to destroy the Xia Kingdom now, but the Xia Kingdom can be further weakened.
Lin Feng confidently said: "Your Majesty, the Xia Kingdom has weakened. This is an opportunity. As the saying goes, the general trend of the world is that if it is divided for a long time, it will unite, and if it unites for a long time, it will divide. The suzerainty of the world has been in the Xia Kingdom for hundreds of years. Now, it is time to make changes. .”
"The Xia Kingdom is weak, and Xia Kingdom Emperor Li Chongfu is trying his best to destroy the Xia Kingdom. On this occasion, it is an excellent opportunity to attack the Xia Kingdom. Why did the Qi Kingdom directly seize the Xia Kingdom without taking advantage of the opportunity of sending troops to attack the Qin Dynasty? What about the places bordering the Xia Kingdom? Especially Taishan County, which is the Xia Kingdom’s territory closest to the Qi Kingdom.”
"This is the opportunity God has given to Qi."
"Seize Mount Tai and expand the territory."
Lin Feng said: "Things that have never been accomplished in the history of the founding of the country will soon be achieved in your Majesty's generation."
Wow! !
There was an uproar in the main hall.
Everyone is surprised.
Unexpectedly, Lin Feng actually made such a proposal.
To encourage Qi State to attack Xia State.
Lin Feng noticed the shocked expressions of the officials of Qi State. He continued: "Now that things have happened, not only Da Qin and Xia State are going to war, but Jin State is also going to send troops. Qi State is taking advantage of the situation to further strengthen itself and expand its territory. . This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
Discussions continued to spread.
Sun Jiuzhang was also in the crowd. When he heard Lin Feng's words, he felt deeply about Lin Feng's power.
He actually turned the situation around by himself.
Even Lin Feng's persuasion is an outright conspiracy, based on the trend of interests. This is the general trend, and those who stand in the way are invincible and cannot be stopped at all.
If you want to stop it, you will hinder Qi's interests.
Who dares to stop it?
It can't be stopped at all.
But when it comes to Lin Feng, Sun Jiuzhang still needs to follow the original plan.
He wants to deal with Lin Feng.
He also wanted to see how Lin Feng would resolve the matter between Xunzi and Liu Gui.
Sun Jiuzhang stood up in one step, held his head high, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, Sun Jiuzhang has the original memorial."
Tian He said: "What does Sun Qing have to say?"
Sun Jiuzhang said loudly: "Reporting to your majesty, after Lin Feng arrived in Linzi, Qi State, he went straight to Jixia Academy. Now, he has been involved in Xunzi and Liu Gui's slander of Buddhism. Although such a person is here to represent the Qin Dynasty, But there are hidden dangers.”
"If Qi and Qin form an alliance, once the news comes out, I'm afraid there will be discussions throughout Linzi and even Qi. There will even be an uproar in the local area, saying that those who criticize Buddhism have promoted the alliance. This is on the one hand Criticizing Qi State, on the other hand, they want to take advantage of Qi State."
"Your Majesty, please think twice."
Sun Jiuzhang's voice continued to rise, and his attitude became even more determined.
He continued: "What Xunzi did in Jixia Academy was really sensational, and Lin Feng even helped his relatives rather than helping others. In this case, I think that we should solve Xunzi's problem first, and then talk to Lin Feng." Let’s talk about forming an alliance.”
"Otherwise, if Lin Feng does not express his position on Xunzi's matter, the alliance will be affected."
"If Lin Feng and Xunzi draw a clear line, it will not affect the Qi court. Qi and Qin can naturally form an alliance, and it will be difficult for the people to accuse. If Lin Feng is not willing, then he must think twice. After all, the public is boiling. , Qi State wants to attack Xia State, but because of the boiling resentment among the people, it may be difficult to implement it."
As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the hall changed again.
During this period, Xunzi criticized Buddhism, and even Liu Gui, the prince of the country, continued to write letters criticizing Buddhism.
This led to endless debate between the government and the opposition.
However, Xunzi was the sacrificial wine of Jixia Academy, and he was also the most important person in Jixia Academy. In fact, Xunzi was the leader of the world's scholars and had great influence. Once Qi really wants to deal with Xunzi, it will cause a huge shock.
The situation is very complicated.
All the time, it’s dragging.
As soon as Sun Jiuzhang brought it up, especially when Lin Feng also intervened in Buddhist affairs, the situation suddenly became complicated.
"Your Majesty, what Sun Jiuzhang said makes no sense. He is just trying to open his eyes for Tian Ziyun, Fomen and others. He is trying to hollow out the Qi State."
Liu Gui stood up.
He is the prince of the country, and he is also the leader of the Qing Dynasty. He looked at Lin Feng with a look of approval and satisfaction.
His junior brother is indeed outstanding.
Liu Gui held his head high, with a fearless expression on his face, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, Qi State advocates Buddhism, which is understandable. The problem is that Buddhism occupies too much land and hides countless people. In the long run, what else will there be? Where is the population in Qi? Qi will suffer a loss because of this."
"Liu Gui, you are talking nonsense."
In the court hall, another person stood up.
This man's name is Tang Zhongde, who is the Minister of Punishment of Qi State. He looked stern and said: "Liu Gui, you just saw one or two temples and then criticized Buddhism all over the world. This is simply deceiving the world and stealing reputation."
"Liu Gui, you don't speak but you still talk. When you speak, you make people angry."
Another official, Li Yanzhi, stood up and criticized: "There are officials in the world who are corrupt. There are also Buddhists in the world who are hiding their personal filth. This is the general trend and it is difficult to solve. However, the general direction is good after all. . You should not generalize because of one or two temples."
The rest of the officials stood up and accused him one after another.
Although some officials directly stated that they were on Liu Gui's side, these people were far less powerful than Tang Zhongde, Li Yanzhi and others.
Most officials are on the side of respecting the Buddha.
There was a fight in the court.
Only Tian Yu and Yan Zichu have not expressed their stance for the time being.
Sun Jiuzhang, the instigator, stepped forward and continued: "Your Majesty, the matter of Buddhism involves Xunzi and Lin Feng. Therefore, Lin Feng must express his position on this matter, and he must guarantee something. Otherwise, there will be Hidden danger, please make a decision, Your Majesty."
Tian He looked calm, but with a hint of curiosity in his eyes, he asked: "Lin Feng, what do you think of what Sun Jiuzhang mentioned? It concerns Xunzi and the alliance between Da Qin, Jin and Qi. What choice do you want to make? Woolen cloth?"
At this moment, the hall became quiet again.
Everyone looked at Lin Feng.
Sun Jiuzhang's intention was to see Lin Feng's decision. And this matter is indeed related to Xunzi, and it must depend on Lin Feng's attitude.
