No matter how powerful the Huan army is, if Huan State participates in the war, it will play a decisive role in the entire current war situation.
Therefore, Xiao Yuan thought carefully about sending an envoy to Huan, and then decided to send Liu Yuzhi as the envoy.
Firstly, Liu Yuzhi was the Prime Minister of Qin, so sending him there would show more solemnity. Secondly, Liu Yuzhi acted out of public interest and considered everything for the State of Qin, so he was the most suitable person to go.
After it was confirmed and before leaving, Xiao Yuan had a long talk with him. The latter accepted the order, and then took the envoy's guard of honor and set off from Qinzhou. It took several days to enter the territory of Huan State. After a few more days, he arrived. Arrive at Huandu.
At this time, the Huan Kingdom Court was also having a heated discussion on whether to participate in the war.
Some ministers of the Huan Kingdom believed that our country should stay out of the affairs, learn from Yan and Ling, and watch the fire from the other side.
Some people believe that in the chaos of the Three Kingdoms, Qin, Liang, and Jin will all be severely depleted until the end. By then, if our country makes another move, it will be profitable.
Some people think that we should prevaricate left and right without offending the Jin State, and make decisions before taking action.
Others believe that Jin is a big country that has been strong for generations. At this time, our country should help, win over this powerful ally, and prepare for the future hegemony in the Central Plains.
The ministers had different opinions, which made it difficult for King Huan to make a decision.
This delay lasted for half a month. During the reception of the Jin envoys, King Huan only made some superficial remarks. Once the issue of sending troops came up, he would change the subject with laughter.
On this day, the envoy of Jin entered the palace again. At this time, he was perfunctory by King Huan several times, and he felt sulky in his heart. So after saluting King Huan in the Chaoyi Hall, he went straight to the point and said:
"I am an envoy to your country on behalf of my king. Your Highness has been interviewed several times, but has not given a clear answer. If Huan Guo is unwilling to send troops to help our country, His Highness will directly make it clear. In this way, he will push around and prevaricate. , It is really unworthy of a great country.”
He was forced to have no choice but to say something to death.
When King Huan heard this, he could no longer fool the Jin envoy. He could only ponder for a moment and said with a smile: "Huan and Jin have always been good friends. Since King Jin needs allies, Huan Guo should help. However, this dispatch of troops The envoy also knows that it often costs a lot of money, and once we get to the battlefield, the casualties will also be our Huan Army officers and soldiers."
When he said this, he just wanted to negotiate conditions. How could the Jin envoy not hear it and immediately said: "If His Highness King Huan is willing to send troops to contain the Qin army, then our country will definitely remember this kindness and provide everything Huan's army needs." Food, grass and weapons all come from our country."
"That's it?" King Huan raised his eyebrows. He didn't want any favors from the Jin State. What he wanted was actual benefits.
"Of course, we will repay you with generous gifts." The Jin envoy said.
"Oh? Why are you so polite?" King Huan was shocked.
"I'm willing to give you 200,000 taels of gold, 10,000 bolts of silk brocade, and two carts of emeralds." The Jin envoys came one by one.
This amount of money, under normal circumstances, is actually a huge amount, but for a country, it is not so amazing. When King Huan heard this, he shook his head in obvious disappointment.
Seeing this, the Jin envoy said quickly: "Of course, these are just small gifts prepared by our king. If Huan is willing to send troops to help, then our country will first defeat the Liang army and regain Guangling, and then turn around to deal with the weak Qin. To completely lock Qin in the Shanyu Pass and never be able to leave eastward. In this way, the King of Qin lives in a corner, which is also extremely beneficial to Huan State in the general trend of the world."
King Huan still shook his head and said: "The envoy said that Qin will be weakened and King Qin will not be able to go east. I still agree with this point. But I heard that the Qin army has captured Yiyang. Even if our Huan army is now If we join the war, I’m afraid Jin won’t be able to repel the Qin army so easily, right?”
Seeing him mention this, the Jin envoy said quickly: "Your Highness is unaware that the loss of Yiyang is not what it seems on the surface. In fact, it is my king's military plan to lure the enemy deeper."
"Really?" King Huan smiled and said with a smile: "Yiyang is an important military place, and it is very important to strangle the throat of Qin Dong. What kind of plan needs to use this place as a bait? What the envoy said is a little bit Are you kidding yourself?"
"This... in short, as long as His Highness is willing to help, it will be easy for our army to take back Yiyang." The Jin envoy added.
"I don't think so?" King Huan said, and then said: "Okay, that's it. I can send troops if you want me to, but Huan Guo has one condition."
"Your Highness, please make it clear." The Jin envoy said.
"Well..." King Huan pondered for a moment and said: "In this way, as long as Brother Jin Wang is willing to cede Shangjun, then I, the State of Huan, will send troops immediately!"
"What!?" Upon hearing this, Ambassador Jin's eyes widened and he couldn't help but ask: "Is your highness joking?"
"Haha." King Huan did smile slightly again and said nothing, waiting for the Jin envoy's reply. He has been coveting Shangjun for a long time, and he is greedy by nature. When he can get the land, he will never show mercy.
This is a typical case of taking advantage of the situation, not to mention that the Jin Dynasty has been strong for several generations, when has it ever been cut off from others! After the Jin envoy came back to his senses, he immediately couldn't stand it anymore and couldn't help but raise his voice a little louder:
"His Royal Highness King Huan! By acting like this, do you think of Jin as your friend?"
"Of course, Huan and Jin have always been friendly, and I and Brother Jin also have a deep friendship." King Huan said with a smile.
"That's the case! Why did your Highness say this! Could it be that he wants to take this opportunity to blackmail our country of Jin!" The Jin envoy was angry and dissatisfied.
Seeing him like this, King Huan couldn't help but waved his hand slightly and said: "Huh? Don't be excited, envoy. The Qin State attacked Jin this time, all because of the assassination of the King of Qin by King Jin's brother Baize. If Huan State was involved, it would really be nothing. The reason is, therefore, if there is no superior county, I will not be able to explain to the officers and soldiers of the three armies."
"Those are all false accusations made by the King of Qin. They are intended to find a reason to attack our country of Jin. How can your Highness believe it!" the Jin envoy said anxiously.
"But I was also in Baize back then, and King Qin was indeed assassinated. If this was not done by Jin, who else could it be?" King Huan asked in return.
"This!" Jin envoy became even more anxious.
But King Huan didn't wait for him to speak again, and he said again: "Now our country, Huan, has opened its conditions. It's just a county. Your country won't be so stingy, right?"
"Stingy?" Envoy Jin's face changed with anger, and he said, "His Highness is deliberately making things difficult for me. I'm sorry that I can't agree! I don't dare to agree!"
He came here just to lobby King Huan and ask him to send troops. It was about ceding territory. Of course he did not have that right. King Huan also understood this, so he said: "In that case, I can wait for the envoy to send a letter back to the country and report to the Jin Dynasty." Brother Wang, please make another decision."
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