After listening to Zheng Guo's story, Zhuge Teng's heart fluctuated violently.
Eleven years ago, as the internal history of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, he witnessed the military power of the Qin Dynasty with his own eyes. Although he also led his troops to resist vigorously, after all, his strength was too small compared with the Qin army. Isolated and helpless, for the sake of the city The people had no choice but to wait for the slaughter.
But what everyone didn't expect was that Lu Buwei dismissed the royal family after restricting several conditions. He neither slaughtered officials or people nor looted money, but only robbed the Jiuding and took away the royal seal.
Even the city of Luoyi was intact.
The country cannot be restored and the king cannot be crowned again!
This was one of Lu Buwei's original conditions, and Zhuge Teng did it. In order to protect Luoyi's safety, he never thought about it again.
And over the years, there have been several times when he even wondered why Lu Buwei didn't surrender them in the first place? !
If he belonged to Great Qin, his life might be much easier than what he is living now.
Now that we are under the rule of South Korea, although it is not satisfactory, after losing the aura of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, there are also many coveted eyes behind it.
Therefore, Zhuge Teng was not lying when he said that he was very grateful to Da Qin.
But now listening to Zheng Guo's narration, while Zhuge Teng learned more about Da Qin, the bud in his heart grew bigger and bigger.
"Brother Zheng, King Qin should be in his early twenties now. Is he really so wise and sophisticated?" Zhuge Teng asked.
"Haha, he's so sophisticated that he can't even be described as such, but his magnanimity and courage are indeed the talents of an emperor. As for his wisdom, it's true, especially knowing how to use people well, and knowing rewards and punishments." Zheng Guo said.
"How does Brother Zheng think King Qin compares with the kings of the other six kingdoms?" Zhuge Teng continued to ask.
This issue is a topic of much discussion among the world's talented people. How is the monarch of this country, and how is the emperor of that country? They often compare each other when making judgments.
For example, Wen Lei in the center often has such discussions.
But most of them are talented people from various countries advocating for their own monarchs, because in this way, it is also convenient to enhance the status of their country.
But the question Zhuge Teng asked was different from the discussions on the streets.
Zheng Guo thought for a while and then said: "I have never seen the monarch of another country, but if the King of Han is compared with the King of Qin, I am afraid that the King of Han will be thrown down a few streets."
Zhuge Teng remained silent, his half-closed pupils swaying a few times, wondering what he was planning.
While chatting, the two started drinking again.
After Zhuge Teng learned what he wanted to know, he stopped talking about political affairs and chatted with Zheng Guo for a few more words. Knowing that Zheng Guo was a little tired, he sent Zheng Guo back to his room to rest.
Returning to his dormitory, Zhuge Teng summoned two of his confidants, closed the door tightly, and talked until late at night. The matters discussed seemed extremely secret.
After sobering up the next day, Han Zhi and Zheng Guo said goodbye to Zhuge Teng, left Luoyi and went straight to Xinzheng.
Along the way, Zheng Guo was silent for a lot, always thinking about what he had said with Zhuge Teng.
Of course, Han Zhi didn't know what happened, but he didn't say much. He seemed to be thinking about how to ask for rewards from King Han when he returned to Xinzheng.
Luoyi and Xinzheng were not too far apart. In less than two days, the two of them arrived outside the city of Xinzheng.
In terms of the size of the city alone, Xinzheng is actually not as good as Luoyi. After all, the background is different, and the level and age are also different.
But Xinzheng is more energetic than Luoyi. Perhaps the air in Luoyi is depressing.
After entering the city, it was already dark, and Han Zhi sent two people to escort Zheng Guo back to his old home.
This old house is said to have been built by an ancestor of the Zheng Kingdom, so the then Zheng Gonggong gave the family several villas and gave it the national surname.
It's a pity that after South Korea destroyed Zheng, the status of the Zheng family became worse and worse. By Zheng Guo's generation, everyone in the same clan was at peace with themselves.
When he was young, Zheng Guo had great ambitions. He studied water conservancy since he was a child and was determined to benefit the people.
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Later, the King of Han told Zheng Guo that he would advise Qin
The state built the canal in order to prevent Qin from attacking South Korea. Zheng Guo agreed without thinking.
But now it seems that Zheng Guo is being treated as a chess piece that can be discarded at will.
If it were not for the magnanimity of King Qin, and if it had been any other monarch, Zheng Guo would have died long ago.
At this moment, Zheng Guo suddenly understood what Zhuge Teng said. He was grateful to Da Qin more than he hated him.
The next day, in the meeting hall of the Xinzheng Palace, King Han was sitting on the throne. He looked less than forty years old, with round eyes, square lips, and high cheekbones and nose bridge. Although he could not be called handsome, he was still handsome to the king. Against the background of the robe, he also looked very majestic.
King Han looked at the ministers standing in front of him and said, "I heard that Han Zhi and Zheng Guo are back. Where are they now?"
Han Zhi and Zheng Guo came out at the same time and said in unison: "See your Majesty."
But King Han sneered and said, "Zheng Guo, Zheng Guo, I am afraid that you, the king, may not be able to bear this responsibility."
Zheng Guo frowned and immediately said, "What does the king mean?"
"Hmph!" The King of Han said coldly, "Now that you are building canals for the Qin Dynasty, you have already received the salary of the Qin State, and you have secretly brought your family to the Qin State. From this point of view, you have already been a minister of Qin, and you have nothing to do with our country, Korea." coherent!"
Zheng Guo cried out in pain.
Wasn't it you, King Han, who asked me to go there? But when I went, you didn't pay me, but Qin paid me, but now you dislike me...
"Well, back to the king, Wei Chen sold his strength for the Qin State. It is normal for them to give him some wages." Zheng Guo explained, "And Wei Chen's family members were taken over secretly by the Qin State. They were afraid that Wei Chen He didn’t concentrate on building the canal, so he took his family members as hostages.”
"So..." King Han stared at Zheng Guo and said, "You have not betrayed me and South Korea?"
"Of course not!" Zheng Guo said confidently.
"Okay!" King Han patted the table and said, "Bring your family back. We will not repair this canal."
"Ah?" Zheng Guo was shocked.
"Why, you can't bear to part with the wealth and honor of Great Qin?" King Han's tone was quite mocking.
"No, of course not." Zheng Guo said slightly panicked, "It's just that when the minister saw that King Qin saw through our strategy and threatened to raise troops to attack, he agreed to build the canal. Now if the work is stopped, Qin will Doesn’t the country still have an excuse to attack us?”
At this time, a middle-aged man standing in front of the hall stood up, raised his hands and said, "Your Majesty, what Zheng Guo said is true. This matter needs long-term consideration."
This middle-aged man is the Prime Minister of South Korea, Zhang Ping.
King Han's tone calmed down, he looked at Zhang Ping and said, "Xiang Guo is saying that it is indeed possible for Qin to send troops to attack?"
Zhang Ping cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, do you still remember that our strategy of building canals was formulated to cooperate with Zhao and Wei?"
"Of course I remember this," King Han said.
"But at that time, Wei's assassination plan failed and was discovered by the King of Qin. Even the princesses who participated in the selection of concubines were sent back." Zhang Ping said solemnly, "And in order to retaliate against Wei, Great Qin sent Cheng Yu to attack Wei Guo, but unexpectedly Fan Yuqi interfered and made Chenglong rebel."
"Actually, it was also thanks to Fan Yuqi's move. Otherwise, the Qin army at that time would not have simply attacked Wei. And what King Qin said about taking advantage of the situation to attack Korea must have been what he had in mind."
"Haha." King Han sneered, "So what if we send troops to attack? We'll kill him like nothing."
Zhang Ping shook his head slowly and said, "The opportunity has passed. I'm afraid the Three Jins will have no chance again."
"What opportunity?" King Han asked in confusion, "What opportunity?"
"Go back to the king." Zhang Ping said, "In the past two years in the Qin State, there have been successive treasonous acts by Cheng Xi and Lao Ai. When Qin King Ying Zheng was blessing the crown ceremony, the whole country of Qin was in turmoil. It is said that the entire palace was stained with The blood was then attacked by Rong Di
After the attack, Lu Buwei, who had been controlling the government, was also ousted. "
"In such a turbulent time, if the three Jins join forces to take the initiative,
It will definitely cause heavy damage to Qin. "
"It's a pity that after the plan was discovered, the three Jin Dynasties did not dare to cause trouble again, especially Zhao State, who actually signed an alliance with Qin State. As a result, South Korea and Wei State were quite embarrassed, and we, South Korea, are becoming more and more It seems more isolated.”
"So, Wei Chen thinks that since we have lost the opportunity to attack Qin, it is best to make good friends with it next."
King Han carefully considered the words of Prime Minister Zhang Ping and was speechless for a long time.
At this time, Han Fei, who was standing on the other side of Zhang Ping, stood up and said with a slight stutter: "Your Majesty, what Zhang Xiangguo said is that in terms of the current situation, even if the three Jin Dynasties are really... If there is a big fight with the Qin State, then the probability of us taking the initiative to attack is also very small."
The King of Han nodded and said: "That's right. Since the founding of the country, South Korea has been trying to survive in the cracks. Apart from taking the initiative to attack and destroy Zheng State, it has rarely provoked other countries. Between the two countries When attacking each other, if we need to take advantage of each other, we will mostly make it convenient for them."
"The way our ancestors governed the country was to take advantage of Korea's geographical advantages, strictly guard against it, and do a lot of business."
Zhang Ping nodded and said: "This is indeed the truth, so Wei Chen suggested that Zheng Guo should not stop building canals for the Qin Dynasty, but should try to help it complete it. After all, although Qin Qin's intention was seen through, but The result of tiring Qin is the same."
"No...that's right!" Han Fei said, "Wei Chen also...sees it this way."
King Han nodded, looked at Zheng Guo, his tone softened, and said, "Zheng Guo, please tell me, why did Great Qin send you back this time?"
Zheng Guo cupped his hands and said, "Back to the king, the canal project is nearly half completed. At present, the direction of the tributaries must be designed in advance so that when the canal is completed, it can better irrigate the grain fields and benefit the people."
King Han's lips moved, but this time he did not refute.
"Although Wei Chen is proficient in water conservancy, he still wants to ask Han Fei to go to Da Qin with Wei Chen to determine the direction and route of the tributaries." Zheng Guo continued.
"So that's it." King Han turned to look at Han Fei and asked, "Han Fei, are you willing to go?"
Han Fei thought for a moment and said, "I think it would be better for us not to enter the Qin territory until we understand the Qin's intentions."
"Look at you." King Han said angrily, "It was you who asked me to help Qin build the canal just now. It's you who didn't want to go to Qin."
"Haha." Zhang Ping smiled and said, "Don't be anxious, Your Majesty. Han Fei must have meant that he would help Zheng Guolai repair the canal without going there in person."
"Not bad." Han Fei slowed down his speech as much as possible to prevent himself from stuttering. Then he looked at Zheng Guo and said, "Zheng Guo, I will help you repair the canal. You don't have to go there in person. You bring... or don't you bring relevant information?" Are the terrain patterns coming back?"
Zheng Guo handed over to Han Fei and said, "Since I came back to seek help, I am naturally well prepared. The topography along the canal has been described and recorded in detail."
"Okay!" Han Fei said, "Let's look at... the drawing homework. You can just go back with the drawing."
Before Zheng Guo could express his opinion, King Han took the lead and said: "Haha, this is a good idea, and the matter is settled. However, since we have helped Great Qin again, we can't help but give them some benefits."
"Han Zhi, what good news did you bring back from your mission to Qin this time?" King Han looked at Han Zhi.
"Back to the king, Great Qin has agreed to trade with us." Then, Han Zhi explained the conditions and orders issued by Qin.
After hearing this, the King of Han pondered for a moment, and then said: "It is hereby decree that South Korea will help Qin solve its problems this time, and the order will be doubled."
"I also heard that the Qin State has developed a very powerful crossbow called the flying crossbow. Then let's use the flying crossbow."
Zheng Guo: "..."
