"Little emperor, since you are also interested in forming an alliance with the Jingyuan Empire, and Han Zeng is also supportive of this matter, I think it is better to get things done soon. After you return to the palace, you will make a secret agreement and I will bring it back to the Jingyuan Empire. Give it to me as a pilgrim and make an alliance on this. When the time is right in the future, the two countries will openly form an alliance and build good things for all eternity."
Zhao Hongjin waved her hand to Shao Xi's surprise and said excitedly: "Your dynasty has already given such generous terms. If we, the Southern Zhao Dynasty, continue to shrink back, won't we look petty? After I return, I will start drafting the covenant document. But it is by no means a secret agreement, but an open alliance with the Jingyuan Empire. You can take this letter of alliance back to Jingyuan and tell it to the wise king of your dynasty. Our southern Zhao Yuan will sign a formal alliance with the Jingyuan Empire. From then on, the two countries will We are brothers and friends. If the Jingyuan Empire is in need in the future, we, Nan Zhao, will do our best to help in order to fulfill our obligations as friends."
Shao Xi was secretly glad that the matter was finally done, and his trip was not in vain.
He cupped his hands in front of Zhao Hongjin and said sincerely: "Little emperor, you really exceeded my expectations! Originally, I thought that you would be influenced by the two powerful officials in the court and would have some scruples about forming an alliance. I didn’t expect you to be so decisive, worthy of being the king of a country. Although you and I are similar in age, you already have the power and demeanor of a king."
This is clearly a rainbow fart, fueling the alliance between the two countries. However, people always like to hear good things, not to mention that Zhao Hongjin sat on the throne at such a young age. Naturally, he was very proud and ambitious to be praised so much.
Zhao Hongjin looks confident at the moment and seems to be full of confidence in the future.
Since inheriting the throne, the country's strength has been exhausted, and he has also felt that he is unable to do what he wants. Now Jing Yuanguo is willing to provide all-round support to Nan Zhao, which allows him to see the hope of the country's prosperity and prosperity in the future.
"I can tell you now that you have completed the first of your two missions. As for whether you can complete the second mission, it all depends on your ability. If it is your strategy If he can successfully hide it from Han Zeng, after he gains power, he will definitely further conspire with people in the Jingyuan Dynasty to cooperate in seizing power. At the same time, the two sides will definitely exchange military intelligence reports to seek mutual military cooperation in the future. By then, they will The idea is to focus on military power, and as long as there is such a change, it will give us a chance to obtain evidence."
Looking at the high-spirited young emperor in front of him, Shao Xi could understand his excitement. However, he had been restricted by two old men when he was young. Now he has finally pulled one of them into his camp. He also Finally, I have the opportunity to display my ambitions and show off my talents.
"I wonder when you plan to officially announce this matter? Only when the two countries formally sign an alliance can the things promised by my pilgrimage be fulfilled. I personally feel that this matter should be done sooner rather than later. An early alliance can make our saints feel at ease earlier. , your dynasty should start the trade exchanges between the two countries as soon as possible, enhance national strength and improve people's livelihood as soon as possible. You have been the emperor for more than ten years, and it is time for the people of Southern Zhao to see changes."
Zhao Hongjin rubbed his hands and pondered for a moment, seeming to be hesitating on what conditions he should give as a reply to Xiao Changyi. After all, the other party offered such generous conditions, and he couldn't just show his sincerity. Determination to make good friends.
"After I return to the palace, I will immediately convene the ministers for discussion in order to respond to your dynasty with the greatest sincerity. This matter will definitely have a result before the banquet tomorrow afternoon. At that time, I will publicly announce the relationship between Nan Zhao and Jingyuan establishes diplomatic relations, and will formally hand over the covenant documents to you as credentials."
Shao Xi nodded in agreement and said: "That's very good! After I bring this covenant document back to Jingyuan Kingdom, I will issue a formal covenant document and send an envoy to your dynasty. In this way, the two countries will be officially established. Diplomatic relations with allies and allies.”
Zhao Hongjin seemed to be still uneasy, and asked Shao Xi tentatively: "Shao Xi, the conditions given in the secret contract you gave me are too generous. Are you sure that your dynasty can really fulfill these conditions as promised? ? Can you help me confirm this after you return to Jingyuan Kingdom?"
Shao Xi was amused by Zhao Hongjin.
What kind of mentality is this? This is like a poor man suddenly getting rich. When a poor person suddenly discovers that the lottery ticket he bought has won the top prize, the first and most obvious emotion besides joy is doubt as to whether this is true.
If such a big pie suddenly fell from the sky, everyone would doubt whether the pie could really be eaten. This kind of huge surprise impact was exactly what Shao Xi wanted to achieve during his trip.
Shao Xi had told Xiao Changyi at the beginning that if he wanted to impress Nan Zhao and change his attitude, he would have to offer huge profits. Only when there are enough benefits will people get carried away by the benefits and ignore the existence of potential crises, resulting in a fluke mentality.
Once the other party develops this kind of mentality, they will keep going like this and never look back.
As the dominant state in the Central Plains, the Jingyuan Empire wanted to have effective control over the surrounding small states. Using this method was far more effective than sending troops to conquer or conquer by force.
"You can rest assured about this matter! My pilgrimage is made with pure words, not to mention the promise made in the form of a document. The conditions written in this secret contract will definitely be fulfilled to the letter. If I can't do it, the Holy Lord will not do it. You ordered me to cross mountains and rivers and deliver it to you thousands of miles away. As a superior country, how can we, the Jingyuan Dynasty, break our promise to our brothers and friends? Wouldn't that make ourselves a laughing stock in the world?"
After taking the reassurance given by Shao Xi, Zhao Hongjin seemed to feel a lot more at ease and kept nodding his head. Thinking that he was convinced of this matter at this time?
At this time, the carriage had arrived at the side door of the palace. Zhao Hongjin asked Shao Xi one last question before getting off the car, "Although everything is ready now, we still need to clear the obstacles in the palace. This matter will be resolved soon." It all depends on you. However, I have always been a little worried. One day when Han Zeng's group is eradicated, Fu Zuoliang's faction will be the only one left in the court. If he becomes the only one in the future, what will happen if I lose control of him? "
Shao Xi said in his heart that the little emperor was indeed not at ease with Fu Zuoliang.
But this is better. The monarchs and ministers in the Southern Zhao Dynasty are suspicious of each other, which will cause huge internal friction. In the future, after Jing Yuan Kingdom provides generous material conditions for Southern Zhao, this conflict of interests will become more intense.
Now that he has asked the question on his own head, he can take this opportunity to add fuel to the flames and deepen the inner discord between his monarch and his ministers. This is the most beneficial situation for the Jingyuan Dynasty.
"Little emperor, the main purpose of us cooperating in this scene is to hide it from Han Zeng, so as to find opportunities to eradicate him in the future. During this period, the bitter trick performed by the general was after he was suppressed and ostracized by the DPRK. Letting others go is just an appearance. Do you only regard it as an appearance? Can you do anything else under this appearance? Can you add your own plan to the plan against Han Zeng? While he is leaving the capital, For a while, don’t you want to win over people’s hearts and make preparations for taking full control of military power in the future?”
Zhao Hongjin didn't seem to get any answer, but he seemed to get the answer he wanted, so he smiled meaningfully at Shao Xi, turned around, got off the carriage and went back to the palace.
Shao Xi felt at ease and asked himself that he did not give Zhao Hongjin any ideas, but only asked him a few questions. As for how he thinks about these issues, what is his understanding of these issues? What will you do in the future? That has nothing to do with you!
This is a typical rogue logic.
I'm not encouraging you to do anything, I'm just asking you if you want to do it. As for whether you do it or not, that's your own choice. You did it, but I didn't ask you to do it.
In the end, no matter what the outcome is, you won’t be able to find me until the day you die.
Shao Xi teamed up with Zhao Hongjin and Fu Zuoliang to propose a plan to deal with Han Zeng. This was a cooperative relationship formed due to competing interests.
As for whether Zhao Hongjin wants to deal with Fu Zuoliang in the future? That's between the two of you.
After Zhao Hongjin got off the car and left, the carriage turned around and headed towards the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Lao Wu leaned against the carriage, holding the deformed silver wine flask, and after taking a sip, he began to mutter to himself.
"Alas! Someone gave me this jug for drinking. But now the jug has changed its shape and is really ugly. I will take it to a silver shop to be repaired someday. Is it a good repair? , I can’t blame the person who gave me the flask, no matter how I cultivate it. After all, they were good when they gave it to me, and whatever it turns into now is my own business.”
Shao Xi also leaned against the carriage, looked at Old Wu sideways, and said with a smile on his face: "Old guy, do you understand the yin and yang?"
Old Wu snorted softly.
"You say I'm yin and yang? Compared to you, I'm still yin and yang. You brought the little emperor and the general together to deal with the country's own prime minister, and then you turned the other side and encouraged the little emperor to deal with the general. You How bad is it? It can be seen that the little emperor has already regarded you as a friend, but now you still treat him like a monkey, I can only say that he makes friends carelessly!"
The corner of Shao Xi's mouth twitched slightly, as if he was unwilling to accept Old Wu's ridicule to him. He raised his eyebrows and retorted: "Friend? He is the emperor of Southern Zhao, and I am a minister of Jing Yuan. How can we be friends? Who can Guarantee that while I am plotting against him, he is not plotting against me? The seat under his butt is destined to be impossible for me to be my friend. Do I still need to be burdened with doing something to someone who is impossible to be my friend?"
Old Wu glanced at Shao Xi in surprise.
It had only been half a year since I brought the young master into the Central Plains, but I clearly felt that he was different from before.
"Master, you have changed."
"I know."
"you know?"
"certainly!"
