"Foreign Minister He Jung, I have met His Majesty King Jing, and by order of the King of Xia, I congratulate His Majesty on being crowned a great treasure." Bowing and saluting, He Jung appeared in King Jing's palace as an envoy of the Xia Kingdom.
"The foreign envoy is here to greet you. The Xia Kingdom is willing to send someone to congratulate me on my enthronement. I am deeply grateful." Looking at the visitor, King Jing nodded calmly, unable to find anything wrong.
"The Kingdom of Xia has always had a tradition of rapprochement with other countries. As soon as His Majesty ascended the throne, the King of Xia immediately sent foreign envoys to congratulate you."
To put it bluntly, what kind of traditions can the Xia Kingdom have? The country was founded only a few years ago, but this does not affect the relationship between the two countries that are forced to get closer at this moment.
"King Xia, you have taken the trouble. Master He, please sit down. Xia is the first big country to congratulate me. I will remember it."
King Jing was moved and said that this was the so-called help in times of need. As for some small countries, he had ignored them. In this arena of great powers, the role of small countries was almost nonexistent. Xia State had become a recognized great power through two foreign wars.
"The current situation in the relations between various countries is treacherous. His Majesty King Xia really wants to live in peace with the neighboring countries, but Zhao State is arrogant and bent on blocking and destroying it."
He Jung talked nonsense, Xia State is an ambitious country, and it still holds two pieces of Zhao State's land in its hands, but no one took it further, after all, everyone was carrying the sedan chair.
"The same is true for our country, Jing State. It has experienced civil strife and the invasion of Zhao State. It is currently isolated and helpless. Fortunately, Xia State is willing to repair it. Zhao State is really the overlord of the Nine Provinces."
Feeling He Jung's probing attitude, King Jing responded immediately. Having already made a decision, he no longer hesitated. As the mortal enemy of Zhao State, Xia State had no need to test. They wanted to establish a relationship with Xia State in the shortest possible time. Allyship.
"Anti-pole, seizing people's land and interfering with the development of other countries. The Zhao State is so domineering, and the sky is angry and people are resentful."
He Jung heard the elegant sound of the string and scolded the State of Zhao together in a tacit understanding. The State of Zhao is also the basis of the friendly relations between the two countries. Without the great enemy of the State of Zhao, it would be impossible for Xia and Jing to come together so quickly. .
"Yes, the State of Zhao has recently reformed its military system. The aristocratic family and the King of Zhao are at loggerheads. Even so, the King of Zhao still insists on it and seems to be aiming at the Xia State. What do you think, Lord He?"
Once the common enemy has been identified and the two sides have come clean, there is no need to test things in many places and speak frankly. After all, there is already a consensus and foundation.
"We have naturally made preparations. Zhao Guolai just made the same mistakes as the previous two times. The first time Zhao Guo lost the Queen Mother, our country was blessed with a new prince. The second time Zhao Guo lost its general, our country had more. A fierce general, if he comes here for the third time, Zhao will probably lose his throne to King Zhao."
He Jung said viciously. He was a bit arrogant in terms of strength, but the two times Xia State defeated Zhao State were not due to strength. At that time, the gap in strength was even greater, so He Jung said such words with full of arrogance. and confidence.
"I heard that Zhao and Zheng are colluding, and they seem to be discussing some land that Zhao has seized from Jing. I can't believe that there is a crack in the unbreakable Jing-Zheng alliance."
They told each other that Zhao Guo wanted to deal with Xia Guo. This was the card Jing Guo wanted to play. Xia Guo's card naturally came from Zheng Guo's threat to Jing Guo.
Jingguo's situation is no secret among major countries. It was difficult to gain independence, but the result was that the country was weak and isolated. This was Jingguo's disaster.
No country can soar to the sky. There will always be difficulties in the process of fighting for the dragon, which is called the Dragon Tribulation. The conditions are good like the Zhao Kingdom, and they can soar into the sky after passing the blockade. The conditions are poor like the Xia Kingdom. Every moment is difficult. For Jingguo, just after the disaster ended, a new disaster came.
"I understand. As expected, congratulations from a big country are not that easy to get. Whatever Xia Guo wants, Xia Guo can give us."
With a gentle smile, King Jing has long passed the age of anger. The bottom line has reached this point, and there is nothing more to add. Now it is time to negotiate the price.
"We want the State of Zhao to become more chaotic. We need to borrow the power of the State of Jing to send back the prisoners belonging to the aristocratic families of the State of Zhao. We will help the aristocratic families of the State of Zhao to fight against King Zhao's changes. At the same time, we will provide intelligence support to prolong the changes of the State of Zhao as much as possible. time."
He Jung made the request. This was the policy set by Zhuang Xun and the others. Needless to say, the purpose was to delay time and consume Zhao's strength.
"It's strange that the Xia Kingdom, which is hostile to the aristocratic family, actually wants to help the aristocratic family." King Jing was surprised.
"We are not hostile to aristocratic families, it is the aristocratic family system itself that is hostile to our country. Our country has always promoted talented people in aristocratic families in an eclectic way. His Majesty King Xia's order to seek talents is spread all over the world. We just don't go according to the rank of aristocratic families. The official position is determined entirely based on ability."
At this point, He Jung raised his head proudly. As a practitioner, he highly recognized his country, Zhuang Xun's country. If nothing else, at least fairness was everywhere, because there was no aristocratic family blocking personnel's promotion, and Zhuang Xun himself did not have a family. , Si Qinmi does not, and the entire system is open and transparent.
At least at this stage, no one can corrupt this system. Officials and people are full of vitality and hope. No one wants the Xia Kingdom to fall. This country governed by royal principles will be destroyed by a tyrannical country.
"Xia Guo's innovation is indeed eye-catching, but there are difficulties. For example, Zhao Guo, we can agree to this request, but..."
King Jing paused for a moment. They needed benefits. Their weak situation made them want to unite. To truly make each other allies, their common interests needed to be protected.
King Jing envied the Xia State very much. It would be better to say that the monarchs of the countries in the world that were controlled by aristocratic families all envied the Xia State. It was not that they envied Zhuang Xun for being able to eat soft rice, but that the Xia State was highly centralized and did not tolerate the arrogance of the aristocratic families. In-depth land management in rural areas made the royal power go to the countryside for the first time and touch on rural politics.
"First, the Xia State is willing to provide material help to make secret armor. The Xia State is vast and rich in resources and can supply Jing State. Secondly, the Xia State is willing to dispatch the intelligence network to give Jing State the defeated family of the Zhao State. Increases strength and comes with black armor cavalry soldiers."
Jingguo is just a guarantee for a transfer station. This is the capital given by Xia Guo, which far exceeds Zhuang Xun's initial idea.
Because it is necessary to improve Jingguo's strength, make Zhengguo surrender, and at the same time prevent Zhaoguo from making rash moves to achieve a dynamic balance.
This is Xia Guo's big gamble. They are walking a tightrope. The soldiers who captured Zhao Guo are wary of Zhao Guo. They are unwilling to surrender completely and dare not fully trust them when they surrender. However, if they are used by Jing Guo to deal with Zheng Guo, that is too right. Zheng Guo and Jing Guo China's war has no burden on these professional soldiers.
"Xia Guo comes with sincerity. I understand. I will help Xia Guo weaken Zhao Guo. We have a common enemy."
King Jing was calm and calm, and was also shocked by Xia Guo's conditions. He admired Xia Guo's courage. He himself is a courageous person. When encountering problems that can be solved, he will use conservative methods to deal with them and make no mistakes. , such as killing his own little brother, but when there was no way to save him, he did not lack the courage to give it a try.
In his opinion, the current Xia State just gave it a go, which resonated with him. Strong men would respect each other. This kind of determination to fight for the dragon is what a monarch should have. It is no wonder that Xia State can defeat Zhao State one after another.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" He Jung knew that Jing Guo would not refuse. His conditions were too generous, but he did not expect that King Jing would not even give a symbolic refusal.
He thought he wanted you to have a back-and-forth argument and show off his eloquence, but he didn't expect that King Jing was also such a straightforward person.
"The King of Xia sent you, Mr. He, to come here, which means that you are a minister of the King of Xia. I am meeting you alone today and retreating to the left and right. The reason is that I don't want the family to know something, and I need you to convey it to the King of Xia accurately."
King Jing's friendly face turned serious, and he spoke with the majesty of a monarch, half-commanding.
After one stage ended, King Jing started the next stage of negotiations. This matter could not be known to the big mouth of the family for the time being. He did not trust the family, although most of the family represented the interests of the country.
After all, if you surrender to an enemy country and have to grab food from the bowls of other aristocratic families, how can you be as comfortable as your own country with deep roots? However, the bottom line of the aristocratic family is pitifully low, and leaks can happen at any time. The last time they discussed it, King Jing only dared to discuss it with the Imperial Preceptor and the Crown Prince. This is the reason for deliberation.
"Your Majesty, please tell me that the foreign minister will definitely meet my king and inform him." King Jing's serious expression was matched by He Jung's. He bowed deeply to express his acceptance of the task.
"The King of Xia is so sincere. I want to make an appointment with the King of Xia to attack the State of Zhao! The State of Zhao wants to escape from this trap, but I, the State of Jing, will not agree."
King Jing Real Estate made a sound. He Jung, who knew the relationship between several countries, was a little confused. He subconsciously raised his head and asked, "Does Jing Guo ignore Zheng Guo's threat?"
This is something Xia Guo didn't expect at all. They wouldn't even invite Jing Guo to do this. It's too risky. It's a pure negative benefit to Jing Guo. You should treat others as a fool.
"No matter what, Jing Guo wants to put his life to death..." King Jing told them about their plan, concealing the benefits and gains, expressing his courage to give it a try and his thoughts on doing this.
He is not afraid that Xia Guo will trick him. The strong will be wary of each other, but the weak will not. If Xia Guo is still cautious at this time, it means that Xia Guo should not win, and Jing Guo's gamble failed.
But no, the leader of the Xia Kingdom has a clear mind and sufficient intelligence. He will not make mistakes on this matter. The alliance between the two countries is completely stable on this matter.
In the past, if it was just a matter of helping each other and it didn't matter, now it can be said that one side cannot live without the other. They are more united than the Zhao Zheng Alliance and more determined than the Zhao Zheng Alliance. They are seeking survival.
The mob is difficult to control, but two smart weaklings can work together to achieve an effect greater than two.
"The foreign minister understands that he will definitely convey this news to my king accurately!" For a moment, He Jung saw the possibility of defeating Zhao. The original exaggeration of Haikou was a little arrogant and lacking in confidence. Yes, it’s not the case now. I really feel a sense of uncertainty about a 50-50 split.
There is no bias, everyone has the possibility of victory. This will be a battle that determines the ownership of the world. In the rich Yuzhou, if the Xia Kingdom succeeds in overcoming the dragon tribulation again, it will become a great dragon. If it fails, it will naturally be annihilated.
"I hope that the Xia Kingdom will not disappoint our expectations. Next year we are willing to drink together by the Jinyang River and discuss the fight against the Zheng Kingdom."
King Jing wished that he hated Zheng Guo so much that he succeeded in taking over Zhao Guo. His next target was Zheng Guo.
"My king will definitely live up to King Jing's wish." He Jung replied, with such great news, he could not wait to fly back with his sword immediately.
After leaving Jingwang Palace, he calmed down his excitement and showed a worried look. He didn't know if there was any spy. If others saw his happy look and leaked it, he was cautious about his words and deeds. Flying directly back to Xia Kingdom, there are still many things waiting for him to deal with. After all, he is an envoy.
Information establishment, embassy, messy things, but fortunately, I also have strong business ability. As a disciple of Fu Lu Shou, his fortune is high. After reorganizing, he recalled all the details of today to ensure that King Jing was sincere and careful. To ponder the impact, let's first clear up the mines for Zhuang Xun.
"The brows were furrowed. Could it be that Brother He encountered some difficulty?" A chuckle brought He Jung back to reality.
A man in elegant robes appeared in front of He Jung holding a sword, exuding a carefree and carefree atmosphere.
"Brother Gu, why are you here?" He Jung obviously knew him and said hello.
"Inheriting my master's will, I, Gu Liding, was asked to help Jingguo fight for the dragon. I didn't expect that Brother He also changed his official status and went to Xiaguo, which has a great future."
Imperial Master Jing Guo laughed and praised He Jung.
"There is no such thing as a promising future, and several near-death situations. It's lucky to be like this. It's not as good as Brother Gu's luck."
He raised his hands in salute and said politely that he was proud of Xia Guo. As one of the original stocks, he was particularly affectionate, but he still needed to be humble in front of his friends.
"Don't fool me. The Twenty-Eight Constellations are not fools. Our Beidou system gods didn't say it clearly. If it weren't for Yu Gouchen and Emperor Ziwei, many gods would have defected to Xia."
Gu Liding knew his stuff. Even if these great national masters fighting for the dragon had not yet ascended to immortality, they were inextricably connected to the heavens, and many things could not be hidden from them.
"Everyone is welcome in our Xia Kingdom. Brother Gu is also welcome if he comes. I can introduce Brother Gu. I'm afraid that Brother Gu won't be able to part with the position of National Master. However, the position of National Master in Xia Kingdom is vacant. Brother Gu can try to take it."
He Jung smiled. The relationship between the two was that they went to the wilderness together to kill monsters. He said this with sincerity.
"No, I just came to see my old friend. They all say that I have inherited my master's legacy. How can I leave? I'm here with Jingguo. It's not that Jingguo has no hope of fighting for the dragon. It's just that the hope is slim."
Taking out a pot of wine, Gu Liding conjured up two cups and filled them.
"What I saw today is that King Jing looks like an emperor. Brother Gu, why should you worry?"
The king of the Central Plains is not a rookie, he is a dragon and a phoenix among men. To assist such a monarch, losing can only be said to be bad luck.
"I'm too old to bear the trouble. Prince, forget it, forget it... drink." Gu Liding picked up the wine glass and wiped away the annoyance on his face.
"Dry……"
(End of chapter)
