Just when the envoys from the five countries dismissed their troops, abandoned their vehicles and entered Zhongmou City from Jian.
Han Houkang, who was hundreds of miles away, was watching His Highness's quarrels one after another.
Since the three dynasties were divided into Jin Dynasty, South Korea has also prospered for a while.
When Han Aihou was in power, he destroyed the Zheng State, which had been the dominant country in the Spring and Autumn Period for more than 400 years, and moved the capital to Xinzheng. Since then, South Korea's national power has greatly increased.
However, within two years, Han Aihou was assassinated and killed by his close ministers.
The marquis of Ai died, and the marquis of Yi stood up.
When Han Yihou Ruoshan succeeded to the throne, he listened to the slanderous words of the sycophants and moved the capital back to Yangdi, which wasted a lot of national power.
In his later years, as suggested by Gongsun Qi, Marquis Yi took advantage of the civil strife in Wei to unite with the State of Zhao to attack Wei. He had the opportunity to divide the State of Wei into two, but due to internal discord, the attempt was in vain again.
Marquis Yi died, and Marquis Zhao stood up.
After Han Zhaohou succeeded to the throne, Korean politics was in chaos. Laws and decrees were inconsistent, and the officials and the people were at a loss.
In the fourth year of Zhaohou, Wei State, which had always had a feud with Han, raised troops to attack Han and surrounded Zhaiyang (now north of Zhengzhou City). Faced with Wei's strength, Zhaohou had to summon his ministers to discuss, but they were all helpless.
At the critical moment, Shen Buhe, the former "Zheng Zhizhi", stood up. He advised Han Zhaohou to assess the situation at this moment and show weakness to Wei, and then unite with small countries such as Lu and Song to meet the King of Wei.
King Hui of Wei was already arrogant and arrogant. He was very happy to see South Korea's move and ordered the withdrawal of troops.
When Shin Buha was the Prime Minister of South Korea, he advocated reforms, internally repaired national affairs, and externally supported the princes, which brought South Korea's national power to its peak. The later book records that "in the end of the life of Shenzi, the country was governed and the army was strong, and no one invaded Korea." Since then, Korea has become one of the Seven Heroes of the Warring States Period alongside Qi, Chu, Yan, Zhao, Wei, and Qin.
However, in his later years, Han Zhaohou once again made the same mistakes as his predecessors. He listened to the slanderous words of his sycophants and competed with Wei for supremacy. However, he was defeated in five battles and South Korea's national power was greatly damaged. From then on, it could only live in peace.
Eight years ago, Han Zhaohou died in depression, and the Korean prince Kang ascended to the position of Han Hou when the country's national power was declining.
Since Han Hou Kang succeeded to the throne, he has endured the humiliation and recuperated at home, formed an alliance with Zhao State externally, and showed favor to Chu and Qin.
Under his leadership, South Korea's national strength has also rebounded in recent years.
Now that Zhao Houyu has passed away, the five countries will be buried with evil intentions. At this time, envoys from the State of Zhao came and asked South Korea to station troops on the borders of Wei and Qin to put pressure on Qin and Wei.
Han Houkang knew the interests and risks involved, so he summoned all ministers to discuss it.
As a result, the pro-Wei and pro-Zhao factions argued endlessly.
Han Houkang sat at the top and did not express his opinions, but silently watched the fierce quarrel between the two factions of His Highness.
At this time, the situation has reached a fever pitch. Han Xianggong Zhongchi stepped forward and said: "In the past, our country formed an alliance with Zhao. If we betray our trust now, if other countries attack me in the future, who will be willing to help us, South Korea?"
Han Lin, the chief military officer of South Korea, snorted coldly: "If the five countries attack Zhao, what will Zhao have to fight against? If Zhao is destroyed, and the five countries turn around and attack us, South Korea, what will we, South Korea, have to fight against!"
"At the time of the late king, the entire Wei State attacked me, and no one from the princes sent troops to help. Only the Zhao State reached out to help our country when it was in danger. If it were not for the Zhao State, our country might have perished long ago. Now the Zhao State is in trouble. "How can we, the Koreans, stand by and watch? If we choose to give up aiding Zhao at this time, if Korea is attacked again in the future, who will be able to help?" Prince Cang, who had been silent all this time, said angrily.
"I beg you, father, to send troops!"
"Prince, this is not the time to be righteous." Sikou Hanlin said slowly, without any wavering in his tone.
"Back then, the State of Wei besieged Handan, the capital of Zhao, and the State of Qi sent troops to attack the State of Wei, and the crisis in Handan was resolved. So what happens now? The State of Qi is not taking advantage of the situation together with the State of Wei. Now that the world has changed, the prince will only benefit. People's hearts. South Korea should adjust its national policy at this time and abandon Zhao to better preserve its own strength."
"Does Sikou know that his lips are dead and his teeth are cold?" Han Cang retorted.
"Prince..."
"That's enough!" Han Houkang waved his hand and stopped the quarrel between the two parties. In fact, he had already made a decision in his heart. However, South Korea has been at peace for a long time in the past few years, and it is inevitable that there will be some traitors and glory-seekers among the ministers.
He was just waiting, waiting for the other party to show his weakness.
"Han and Zhao have a long history and we are brothers. How can we let go of each other so easily!" Han Houkang stood up at this time and looked at the expressions of His Highness's ministers.
"Betrayal, I will break my trust in the world. You keep saying to give up Zhao. Do you think they will destroy Zhao and let us go to Korea? Don't you understand the allusion of destroying Guo in a false way?" Han Hou Kang righteously reprimanded those people. The minister who advocated abandoning Zhao had a very tough tone.
"I decide!" Han Houkang's voice echoed in the hall.
"Immediately, the Prime Minister, Gong Zhongchu, will lead 50,000 elite troops to the border of Qin and Wei."
"monarch……"
"Don't mention it again, I have made up my mind!" Sikou Hanlin was about to say something, but was interrupted by Han Houkang's scolding.
While the Korean monarchs and ministers were still arguing over whether to save Zhao or abandon Zhao, they did not know that the five-nation coalition had already retreated outside Zhongmu City.
"Your Majesty, Ambassador Zhao is asking for an audience outside the palace!" At this time, the eunuch next to Han Houkang said softly.
"Xuan." Han Houkang stopped the quarrel among the ministers and stroked his crown.
"Xuan, summon the Zhao envoy to the palace for an audience!"
At this time, Zhao Cheng had just received the news that the coalition forces of various countries had dispersed their troops outside Zhongmou City, so he hurriedly came to bid farewell to the Marquis of Han.
"Foreign minister Zhao Cheng, please pay homage to the Marquis of Han." After entering the palace gate, Zhao Cheng slapped his head as a courtesy.
"Doctor, why are you so anxious?" Han Houkang spoke in a friendly tone and raised his hand to offer a seat. There was no trace of the overbearing look in his words just now. (During the Warring States Period, ministers in other countries did not have formal official titles and were uniformly called "dofu".)
"The foreign minister came to say goodbye." Zhao Cheng replied truthfully.
Farewell? Han Houkang thought in his heart that Zhao Cheng would come to say goodbye before I agreed to send troops.
Could it be?
As if he had thought of something, without waiting for Zhao Cheng's words, Han Houkang replied: "Don't worry, doctor, I have ordered the prime minister to lead our elite Korean troops to the border of Wei and Qin from now on."
Hearing Han Hou Kang's words, Zhao Cheng was stunned for a moment, and then quickly said: "The foreign ministers bid farewell because the five-nation coalition forces have retreated outside Zhongmu City, and Han Hou no longer needs to engage in a major war." At this point, Zhao Cheng paused. Next: "With the heart of the Marquis of Han, foreign ministers will report the truth to our king, and I hope that Zhao and Han will always be friends." After saying this, Zhao Cheng prostrated deeply.
Zhao Cheng understood that Han Hou was showing his attitude, a friendly attitude.
The Korean ministers were all shocked when they heard the conversation between Zhao and Cheng, especially the pro-Wei faction.
The five countries retreated? Why retreat? Does Zhao Guo have hidden strength? That's not right. If that's the case, then why do you still ask him to go to South Korea?
The ministers kept thinking in their minds, but no one spoke.
"Good! Great good!" Han Houkang said at this time.
Han Kangcai no matter what the reason is, the retreat of the five countries is always a good thing. Since he sold favors to Zhao Guo, he did not waste a single soldier in Korea.
Zhao Cheng came to South Korea for two reasons, one was to ask for troops, and the other was to ask for marriage. The matter of seeking troops is of paramount importance, so Zhao Cheng has not mentioned the matter of marriage in the past few days.
At this time, he said: "The Marquis of Han still remembers the marriage with my ancestor."
"I will remember it."
Hearing Han Houkang's answer, Zhao Cheng bowed again.
"I also ask the Marquis of Han to fulfill the agreement after the period of filial piety for my king has expired."
"good!"
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It has been more than fifty years since South Korea destroyed the Zheng Kingdom and moved its capital to Xinzheng for the second time.
The Royal City of South Korea is located in the northernmost part of Xinzheng City, built close to the Shuangji River. The Ji River passes through the palace from the north. The pavilions, pavilions, ponds, pavilions and waterside pavilions are reflected among the green pines and cypresses; rockeries, strange rocks, and flower beds and bonsai , wisteria and green bamboo are dotted among them. (Although the Marquis of Han has not yet claimed the title of king at this time, his palace is called Hanwang Palace here, which is a pronoun)
The Han Palace and Zhao Palace have different shapes. They are divided into two independent castles, front and rear.
The front hall is adjacent to the outer city of Xinzheng. It is where the Marquis of Han declares political orders and ministers meet for court.
The back city is where Han Hou sits and rests every day, and is also where Han Hou's harem is located.
The harem is full of exquisite pavilions, quiet and beautiful pools, water corridors, and large rockeries.
At this time, in one of the independent pavilions next to the water corridor, the gauze curtains were hung low and sandalwood lingered, creating a hazy atmosphere.
A young girl was lying on her back on the bed, with her hair disheveled and her eyes slightly lowered, looking at the bamboo slips in her hand by the flickering candlelight.
"Young Master, Young Master." At this time, there were calls from outside the palace, bringing the girl back to reality from her immersion.
"Xiao He, come in." The girl put the bamboo slip aside and opened her red lips slightly.
Squeak...a little palace maid in white pushed open the door and entered.
The little palace maid was eleven or twelve years old and looked very cute. As soon as she entered the door, she hurriedly bent over the girl. Panting, "Young Master, Young Master, I heard the eunuch Hai say, cough cough cough... oops..."
Seeing this, the girl rubbed the little palace maid's head lovingly: "You, tell me slowly if you have something to do, why are you in a hurry?"
"Young master, you don't know that the king just betrothed you to the Marquis of Zhao in front of the palace in front of all the ministers." The little palace maid smoothed out her words and said softly.
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Although Ji Yao had already expected her fate, she would eventually be arranged by her father to marry into the clans of various countries due to her status. But when her fate came, she was still hesitant in her heart.
Zhao Hou? What kind of person is he?
