"Send someone to negotiate with Qi to see what conditions Qi wants. In addition, which of you is willing to go south to Yue?" Zhao Kuo looked at everyone.
Boats must be built, whether for fishing or the navy.
However, without the inheritance from Qi and Yue, it would probably take decades for Zhao's shipbuilding technology to catch up. If it could be inherited from Qi and Yue, it would take at most a few years to catch up.
"The general is willing to go." Everyone stood up and said.
After Zhao Kuo swept away, Lejian, Qingqin, Mengwu, Qingshe and others were all asking for orders.
"I don't know how long it will take to leave. General Xiao Meng will get married in the second half of the year, so it's better to stay." Zhao Kuo said.
"No." Meng Wu said with some disappointment.
"I hope you will return to Handan soon. General Lejian probably hasn't reunited with you for a long time. Please stay here too." Zhao Kuo said to Lejian again.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Le Jian felt a little moved.
"Qingshe, Qing Qin, the two of you will go south tomorrow to the Yue region to look for the survivors of the Yue Kingdom. If you can find them, in addition to the craftsmen, it is best to have some soldiers with good water qualities. As for other conditions, you two have decided to Okay." Zhao Kuo said.
"No." The two said, clasping fists.
…
King Wei and King Han finally arrived at Yecheng, and Zhao Kuo led everyone ten miles out of the city to greet them.
"I have met King Zhao."
The king of Wei and the king of Han stepped down from the carriage and saluted Zhao Kuo.
The King of Wei felt quite emotional. The last time they met, Zhao Kuo was just a general, but now he has become the King of Zhao, and he has to salute him first.
"I have met the King of Wei and the King of Han."
This was the first time that Zhao Kuo saw the King of Han. He was wearing a jade crown and a black royal robe. He looked mediocre and did not have the aura of a monarch.
However, he walked calmly, and his body was not drained by wine and sex.
If I could use two words to describe King Han, it would be: mediocre.
Being mediocre is not wrong, but it is a mistake in troubled times and when you are the monarch of a country.
Especially in the situation of South Korea, surrounded by powerful countries and with no natural dangers to defend, even a wise monarch would be powerless to see it, let alone a mediocre monarch.
The King of Han has long since stopped thinking about rising and reviving. He only hopes that the position of king can be passed on to the next generation smoothly, and that he does not want to become the king of subjugation.
Counting that in addition to the King of Chu and the King of Yan, Zhao Guo had met all the kings of several other countries. If the King of Yan had not been seriously ill, he would have been able to meet them.
"I wonder if I will have a chance to see King Chu in the future." Zhao Kuo thought in his mind.
There were two people standing next to the King of Han. One of them was Bao Yuan, whom Zhao Kuo knew. This guy fled all the way to Xinzheng with the remaining army. The King of Han did not punish him and continued to let him lead the army.
Seeing Zhao Kuo, Bao Yuan was not angry because of the defeat, but smiled and said hello to Zhao Kuo.
The other Zhao Kuo has never been seen, but based on the intelligence, he can be guessed to be Han Prime Minister Zhang Ping, who is Zhang Liang's father. Of course, Zhang Liang was not born yet.
King Wei was also accompanied by two people, one was Lord Longyang as expected, and the other was Lord Xinling Wei Wuji as expected.
"Jun Xinling, we meet again." When Zhao Kuo saw Lord Xinling, his eyes suddenly lit up, he walked forward quickly and bowed his hands.
"The Sword Comes"
Lord Xinling was also very happy to see Zhao Kuo. He leaned over and said, "Long time no see, how is King Zhao?"
"It's fine, I just miss Lord Xinling a little." Zhao Kuo said.
"The foreign minister also misses the king a little." Lord Xinling said.
Jin Bi also came from behind, came to the king of Wei, bowed and saluted: "The guilty minister pays homage to the king."
"Go back and stand still. I will punish you when I get back." King Wei glared at Jin Bi. Jin Bi quickly returned to Wei's team. King Zhao didn't say anything when he saw him. He was originally going to let him go.
"King Zhao, I wonder if the prisoners of Wei and South Korea can be released?" King Wei said in a deep voice.
"Don't worry, let's go into the city and talk in detail." Zhao Kuo stretched out his hand and said.
"Huh!" King Wei snorted coldly and got on the chariot.
"Mr. Xinling, why don't you ride with me?" Zhao Kuo looked at Wei Wuji.
"Thank you, King Zhao." Wei Wuji did not refuse and climbed onto Zhao Kuo's carriage.
When King Wei saw this, his eyes suddenly froze, and he felt a little dissatisfied, but he didn't say anything.
Speaking at this time will only make him appear stingy.
…
A banquet had already been arranged in Yecheng. After some banquets, King Wei put down his wine glass and looked at Zhao Kuo: "Now King Zhao can speak."
Everyone in Wei and South Korea also stopped and looked at Zhao Kuo.
The two countries had already agreed before coming: to advance and retreat together.
"I won't say much about what happened before. Since the two monarchs have come, it means that they are willing to form an alliance with our Zhao country. In this case, I also express my Zhao country's sincerity. Come. Bring the two countries of South Korea and Wei Release all the prisoners," Zhao Kuo said.
"No." Soon, the guards arranged for us to go down.
The expressions of King Wei and King Han softened slightly.
It is true that Wei and South Korea did something wrong before, but since Zhao is willing to release the prisoners, it has been revealed.
"Traditional alliances have no meaning. I have a new proposal. I wonder if the two kings are interested?" Zhao Kuo said.
"King Zhao, please speak." King Wei said.
"Everyone knows that our three Jins are one body. In order to promote better exchanges between the three Jins, I propose that the border customs of the three countries be abolished to allow merchants to circulate freely. What do you think?" Zhao Kuo asked again.
The King of Wei and the King of Han looked at each other, wondering what kind of medicine Zhao Kuo bought in the gourd. However, everyone canceled this matter together, and South Korea and Wei did not suffer any loss, so they agreed.
"Can."
"In addition, in order to reduce the military expenditures of the three countries of Korea, Zhao and Wei, I propose to reduce the number of troops stationed on the borders of the three countries by half." Zhao Kuo added.
"Okay." King Wei and King Han nodded. This is beneficial to Wei and South Korea.
The two countries are weak in national strength, but have a long border. The pressure to support a huge army is very high. If the excess energy can be freed up, it can deal with other countries or do other things.
"Third, the three countries form an offensive and defensive alliance. If any country attacks, the other two countries will send troops to help. If any country is attacked, the other two countries will help defend." Zhao Kuo said.
"Okay." This didn't make any sense. King Wei and King Han immediately nodded in agreement.
"Fourth, the State of Wei sent Wei Wuji to our State of Zhao as a hostage, and South Korea sent its son Han Fei to our State of Zhao as a hostage." Zhao Kuo said.
Wei Wuji looked at Zhao Kuo in surprise, but Zhao Kuo did not look at him.
"Why do you want me, South Korea and Wei, to send people to your Zhao country as hostages? Your Zhao country doesn't send people to my South Korea and Wei countries as hostages?" King Han said somewhat unhappy.
"Only because our country, Zhao, is stronger than Wei and South Korea." Zhao Kuo slowly straightened up, his eyes as bright as stars, his tired look was gone, replaced by a murderous aura.
