Zhuge Teng let Li Si into the living room, then ordered someone to make good tea and handed it to Li Si.
"I have ordered the palace to prepare a banquet. If Master Li doesn't mind, please use some of the food in the palace." Zhuge Teng said.
"Haha, then I'm sorry." Li Si responded with a smile.
"Master Li, you are very polite." Zhuge Teng said, "I heard that your Excellency is in Qin and has been accompanying King Qin to study. Is this relevant?"
"Yes, that's right." Li Si replied, "I have been living in the palace and studying with King Qin."
"Haha, the King of Qin has become the crown prince. It is said to accompany him, but in fact it is to guide him." Zhuge Teng said with a smile, "If Mr. Li didn't have real talent and knowledge, how could he become the emperor's master?"
"I don't want to be an imperial master, I just have some free time." Li Si said.
Zhuge Teng took a sip of hot tea and continued: "It doesn't matter whether he is the emperor's master or not. The key to the problem is that he can always accompany King Qin to make suggestions and give guidance."
"Alas! How much I want to be like Mr. Li and contribute my talents to my lord, but it's a pity..."
Li Si looked at Zhuge Teng, smiled faintly, and said, "As a county guard, Master Zhuge should be qualified to propose his plan to King Han."
What a good question.
Zhuge Teng smiled bitterly, shook his head, and said, "It would be great if King Han was really the wise master. Forget it, let's not mention him. I will take over for Master Li, and let's go have a drink."
The last time Zheng Guo came here, Zhuge Teng used this trick. Now, he is repeating the same trick on Li Si.
However, I have to admit that if you want to quickly get closer to someone, drinking is indeed the best way.
At the beginning, the two of them didn't talk about political affairs, but only about household matters, about each other's origins, place of origin, and their respective interests. "
Li Si smiled and waved his hand and said, "It's just my humble opinion. Not everyone sees it that way."
"Hey." Zhuge Teng said in a long tone, "Those who don't see it this way are just short-sighted. In my opinion, Da Qin is indeed a better stage than other countries."
"Oh?" Li Si pretended to be surprised, "How can you see that?"
"Haha, everyone knows that the Qin Dynasty has become stronger and stronger after Shang Jun's reform, but the spirit of the old Qin has not diminished at all." Zhuge Teng said, "And since the reform, such as Zhang Yi and Sima Cuo, Bai Qi, Meng Ao and other virtuous ministers and generals emerged one after another, and even Lu Buwei, who destroyed the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, was an undeniable talent in governing the country."
"Furthermore, the person who can determine the fate of the country must be the king in power. Since Qin Xiaogong, the successors of Great Qin have been talented from generation to generation, and there is not a single faint master. As for the current King of Qin, it seems that this situation is still there continue."
"Moreover, the people of Da Qin did not stop making progress because of their wealth. Instead, they worked harder and their enthusiasm for joining the army remained high."
"Haha, these points summarized below have made the Six Kingdoms' attack on Qin still fruitless. ...Isn't it?"
It is undeniable that Zhuge Teng's analysis is very accurate. It seems that he paid enough attention to Da Qin's past and current direction.
"Haha." Li Si smiled and said, "What the governor said is true, but unfortunately, what Li Si values is the present, not the past. Even if the ancestors of the Qin Dynasty have made earth-shattering contributions, what does it have to do with me? Even if they were all losers, what harm do they have to me? What I value is only the Lord. As for those external things, haha, let’s not mention them!”
Li Si was right. Considering his status, Ying Zheng was enough. As for everything else, he could start from scratch.
However, Li Si's words had a different flavor to Zhuge Teng's ears.
"Hahahaha..." Zhuge Teng laughed and said, "Sir, you are indeed very magnanimous. He has the courage to start a business from scratch like Lord Shang. And judging from your words, it is enough to prove that the current King of Qin is even better than his ancestors." .”
"No." Li Si paused briefly and said, "It's far better."
Zhuge Teng was stunned for a moment, and then laughed loudly: "It seems that Mr.
He is a fun-loving and humorous person. If your husband does not give up, I would like to make a lifelong friendship with him. I wonder what he wants? "
"Haha, then Li Si has to take a step higher." Li Si said with a smile.
"No, I'm the one who should do it, Mr. Gao Pan." Zhuge Teng raised the wine cup and said loudly, "Here, take a drink."
Li Si also raised his glass: "Please!"
After the two toasted together, Zhuge Teng wiped the corners of his mouth and said, "Since I want to make friends with you, you can't hide your feelings. To be honest, I am in Luoyi, but my heart is not in Korea."
Li Si still smiled: "I have heard Zheng Guo talk about this before."
"Oh?" Zhuge Teng was slightly surprised and said, "He actually saw it? And he even told the temple in Da Qin about it?"
"Haha, in recent years, the situation in Luoyi has been known to the world, so it is not difficult to guess what Brother Zhuge is thinking." Li Si said, "Even if Zheng Guo didn't say it, the King of Qin would still have an insight into the difficulties of Luoyi and Brother Zhuge. .”
Zhuge Teng sighed sadly and said, "To tell you the truth, sir, I feel depressed. It's really uncomfortable to live under someone else's roof. It would be fine if the King of Han really took Luoyi as his own land, but these years... …well!"
A long sigh represents endless sadness.
"I know that Luoyi has been in a dilemma over the years. It can neither advance nor retreat." Li Si said seriously, "To be honest, I came to South Korea this time for another purpose, and that is I have been entrusted by the King of Qin to visit Master Zhuge. If you are interested, you can return to Xianyang with Li Si and talk to the King of Qin."
Zhuge Teng raised his brows, his lips trembled twice, and said anxiously: "King Qin really wants to summon me?"
Li Si nodded and said, "That's right. Firstly, King Qin wants to make more compensation to Luoyi. Secondly, he also wants to make a plan for Luoyi's future."
"I wonder what kind of solution King Qin wants to give Luoyi?" Zhuge Teng asked.
"If your lord is willing, Luoyi can break away from Han and join Qin." Li Si said firmly, "Qin will not only not collect taxes from Luoyi, but will also allocate a large amount of money and materials to help Luoyi."
"Are you serious?" Zhuge Teng's eyes almost popped out of his head.
"Of course I take it seriously." Li Si said, "Such a big thing is nothing to play with. If you don't believe me, you can go with me to Xianyang."
Zhuge Teng took two deep breaths and thought quickly in his mind.
After a few breaths, his mood seemed to have calmed down, and he said slowly: "This matter concerns the people of the whole city, and I cannot make the decision alone. I have to listen to everyone's opinions. I can only agree to work with you now. Sir, we will go to Qin together, and we can only confirm this matter after discussing with the King of Qin."
Li Si heard what he said and knew something.
It was already more than half done, so he said: "It should be so. In the future, when your Excellency meets King Qin, everything will become clear. However, for now, I still hope that Your Excellency can do Li Si a favor."
"Sir, please speak." Zhuge Teng said.
Li Si took a sip of wine and said, "The main purpose of my visit to South Korea this time is to invite Han Fei to Qin. Firstly, it is to assist Zheng in building canals. Secondly, the King of Qin also appreciates Han Fei's talent. , intending to recruit. I wonder if Lord Zhuge can deal with it."
Zhuge Teng rolled his eyes and said, "Han Fei has a weird personality. If this happens, we need a detailed plan. Let me think about it and give you an answer tomorrow."
"Okay!" Li Si said, "If this happens, the matter in Luoyi will be one step closer."
"Hahaha." Zhuge Teng said with a smile, "I hope so. Come and drink."
The two raised their wine glasses again and drank happily.
On the morning of the next day, Zhuge Teng did not show up. Li Si knew that he was summoning his men to discuss important matters together, so he did not rush him.
It was not until the time of Shenshi that Zhuge Teng sent someone to take Li Si to the living room.
In addition to Zhuge Teng, there are two more middle-aged men in the hall. It seems that they should be Zhuge Teng's confidants.
The younger one is named Zhuge Ming, the younger brother of Zhuge Teng.
The older one is named Ji Yan. He is a descendant of the Eastern Zhou royal family and one of the few remaining members of the Ji surname remaining in Luoyi.
After several people greeted each other, Zhuge Teng took the lead and said: "Li Tingwei, after our discussion, we have decided to abandon the dark side and join the bright side. However, some conditions must be explained to the King of Qin in person."
"Haha, just make the decision." Li Si said with a smile, "The conditions you propose will naturally be proposed to King Qin personally by you."
"Well, when you return to Da Qin, I will go to Xianyang with you." Zhuge Teng said.
"good."
"More." Zhuge Teng said, "Regarding Han Fei, we have discussed a strategy. I don't know if it is feasible."
"Master Zhuge, please speak." Li Si said.
Zhuge Teng cleared his throat and said: "Currently, Da Qin is purchasing a lot of goods, and except for Zhao and Chu, the rest of the caravans of Qi, Wei, and Yan almost all pass through Luoyi and enter westward. The territory of Qin. Therefore, if Luoyi detains one of the caravans, then the country must think that it was the King of Han who did it."
"At the very least, the National Assembly will send envoys to South Korea for negotiation; at worst, it may directly send troops to attack. Regardless of whether it is negotiation or sending troops, in the end it will take Da Qin to step in to solve the problem."
"At that time, the King of Qin can force Han Fei to send Han Fei to Xianyang for negotiation on the condition that Han Fei enters Qin."
"This strategy is flexible and can control the development of the situation in your own hands. Moreover, it is much better to ask the King of Han to issue an edict to dispatch Han Fei than to directly invite Han Fei."
Zhuge Teng's plan was indeed quite subtle, and Li Si nodded repeatedly after hearing it.
"In this case, I would have to offend Lord Zhuge by offending some people." Li Si said with a smile.
"Haha, as long as it is helpful to the King of Qin, let alone offending some people, even if it means destroying South Korea, it should be done." Zhuge Teng said without hesitation.
After all, this is an opportunity to gain leverage for Luoyi.
"Well, that's settled then." Li Si said.
"Sir, you may need some help for this trip, so Zhuge Ming will accompany you to Xinzheng," Zhuge Teng said.
Zhuge Ming took a step forward and bowed to Li Si.
Li Si returned the favor.
After some repairs that day, Li Si embarked on the road to Xinzheng, accompanied by Zhuge Ming the next day.
