"Has there been any change since returning from the fairy world?" Lu Zhonglian asked curiously. Many people in Liao Qi State believe in immortals, such as Zou Yan, Heshang Gong and others. The most prosperous place in the world for cultivating immortals and alchemy is Qi State. Most of the magic sticks from various countries in the Central Plains come from Qi State.
It may have something to do with Qi's wealth. After all, even if you don't have money, you can't afford this thing. However, Lu Zhonglian was contrary to most people in Qi. He didn't believe in gods very much, but he didn't deny them completely, and he always kept a respectful distance.
I was still very curious to hear that King Yan could ascend to the immortal world. You know, that guy Zou Yan has been out to sea so many times, but he has never encountered the fairy mountain once.
Now I am studying how to steal the power of faith from the barbarians at Handan College.
"I heard that King Yan has been working harder to cultivate immortality. He used to deal with politics once every ten days and a half, but now he has not dealt with politics for more than half a month." Liu Ping said.
"This is a good thing for Zhao Guo." Lu Zhonglian said with a smile. For the State of Zhao, there is no better news than that the king of an enemy country ignores government affairs in order to cultivate immortality.
If the kings of the five kingdoms of Qin, Qi, Han, Wei, and Chu all learn from King Yan, it is estimated that Zhao will be able to dominate the world in a few years without any resistance.
"It may not be a good thing." Liu Ping shook his head.
"The State of Yan is gradually recovering its vitality under the governance of General Qu. If King Yan were in charge, it would be impossible to do a good job in General Qu." According to intelligence, King Yan was dissolute when he was the prince, and he was not as good as King Jian of Qi. At least Qi Wangjian is in good health and looks like he can live a long time.
Lu Zhonglian frowned slightly. If this was the case, it would indeed be difficult to handle.
"Is there any way to drive a wedge between King Yan and Jiang Qu?"
"There is no way, I can't see King Yan now." Liu Ping shook his head. King Yan stays in the palace every day to cultivate immortality, so you have to see King Yan before you can divorce. If you can't see King Yan, it's useless no matter how talkative you are.
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"Where is the prince?" Lu Zhonglian said.
"This is a way." Liu Ping's eyes lit up. He hadn't thought of such a simple method. Yes, if King Yan can't take action, then he will look for the prince. How did Le Yi get rid of Tian Dan back then?
King Yan Zhao trusted Le Yi, but it did not mean that his son also trusted Le Yi. It's the same now. Just because King Yan trusted Jiang Qu, it doesn't mean that his son also trusted Jiang Qu.
"Actually, you don't have to meet the King of Yan. You just need to pay a lot of money to buy the King of Yan's servants, block him a few times, and prevent him from seeing the King of Yan. At inappropriate times, let him meet the King of Yan. If things go on like this, the King of Yan will I will gradually hate Jiang Qu." Zhao Kuo said, thinking of the ways Zhao Gao used to drive a wedge between Li Si and Hu Hai in history.
It takes too long to take action against Prince Liao Cong. No one knows how long King Yan can live. It may be one or two years, or it may be ten or eight years.
Zhao State cannot wait that long. It would be best to get rid of General Qu, which would save Zhao State less trouble when annexing Yan State.
It doesn't matter if he hasn't been eliminated. A general can't affect the overall situation, and he can't stop Zhao's cavalry. If Zhao Guo, Wei Wuji, Xunzi, and Lin Xiangru, had so many people, years of hard work, and so many famous generals and armies, were blocked by Jiang Qu alone, everyone, including Zhao Kuo, could wipe their necks and commit suicide.
When Lu Zhonglian heard this, he suddenly paused and looked at Zhao Kuo with a strange look. It turned out that the king was also very skilled in conspiracy.
"I've been reading history books these days and it just occurred to me." Zhao Kuo smiled awkwardly. There is no problem with conspiracy, but if the monarch himself tells the truth, it seems a bit not so upright.
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"Whether it's a conspiracy or a conspiracy, if it works, it's a good strategy." Naturally, Lu Zhonglian would not ask a history book without knowing what it was.
"My subordinates will make arrangements now." Liu Ping said solemnly.
"Your Majesty, please stay." Lu Zhonglian said with cupped hands.
"Lu Qing, go slowly." Zhao Kuo returned the greeting and turned back to the palace to continue spending time with his wife and children. These government affairs are too tiring, so it's better to leave them to others.
As a king, you should enjoy your happiness.
"Are there any new dishes in the imperial dining room recently?" Liao
"Stewed goose in iron pot and braised pork ribs." The guard leaned over and said.
"Ask the imperial kitchen to make more, and send some to all the officials in Handan to taste in the evening." Zhao Kuo waved his hand and said.
"No." After Lu Zhonglian returned, he did not immediately summon the Yue envoy. It was not until three days later that the Yue envoy asked for an audience for the third time, and Lu Zhonglian held a banquet in his mansion to receive him.
"If you have anything to say, let's talk about it after the banquet is over." Lu Zhonglian said. The Yue envoy had no choice but to suppress his anxiety, ate with Lu Zhonglian, and then leaned over to ask how things were.
Liao Lu Zhonglian sighed and told the other party that Zhao State was not rich in food, and the king disagreed. However, after he kept saying good things for Yue State, the king finally agreed, but he could only wait until the summer harvest before he could have 500,000 shi. After the autumn harvest, only one million and fifty thousand stones of grain and grass were left.
"Okay." The Yue envoy said quickly. Before coming, Yue Jun told him that as long as there is food, it can be a few months earlier or later, but the food must be obtained.
"In addition, the State of Yue will produce two thousand more strong men. This is what I promised in front of the king. If the State of Yue cannot agree, I'm afraid I won't be able to convince the king." Lu Zhonglian took a sip of tea and looked at Yue The envoy said.
"A thousand strong men." The Yue envoy gritted his teeth and said.
"Two thousand, the country of Yue doesn't even have food, so what's the use of having so many strong men? They're all still disobedient." Lu Zhonglian said slowly.
'Didn't your Zhao State also say that food is not abundant, and so many people are needed? Not all of these prisoners are disobedient and will be sold to you. My work in Yue Kingdom has not been in vain.
'The Yue envoy cursed in his heart, but could only smile in apology on his face.
"So I'm not here to buy grain from your country. If all the strong men are given to the Zhao State, there will be no need for the Yue State to buy grain, and the Zhao State will not be able to benefit from it." The Yue State envoy said.
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"One thousand and fifty, plus the seven thousand promised by the envoy, eight thousand and five hundred and fifty will be exchanged for two million stones of grain and grass." Lu Zhonglian said.
"Okay, I agree, let's sign the document." The Yue envoy gritted his teeth and said. After the two parties reached an agreement, Zhao Kuo came out to entertain the Yue envoys and then signed the documents. The matter was considered to be a successful conclusion.
After the Yue envoy returned, he immediately led a fleet to send more than 8,000 prisoners to Zhao. The State of Yue did not want to send it over so soon, but people are different from other things. The State of Yue will consume food to raise them, so it is better to give them to the State of Zhao as soon as possible.
Zhao Guo did not play tricks. After harvesting the summer grain, he immediately transported 500,000 stones of grain and grass to Yue Guo. However, things did not go as Lu Zhonglian predicted.
The Yue State, which received very little food and grass, did not choose to lie dormant and wait for the right time to return to the country. Instead, he immediately announced the restoration of the country to the world!
