There were many factions in the Huan Kingdom court.
King Huan agreed to cease war, which was not only expected by Xiao Yuan, but also expected by King Xuan.
However, Xiao Yuan's goal has been achieved. Taking advantage of the battle between Huan and Liang, he used an unexpected blitzkrieg to successfully advance into the territory of Liang Kingdom, opening up an offensive route for the next war.
A few days later, the front line of Huanliang.
King Huan's order to cease the war has been sent.
After receiving the order, Sun Qi was quite dissatisfied. In the large tent of the Chinese army, he couldn't help but said: "At this time, the King of Qin is marching personally. The Qin army will put huge military pressure on the Liang Kingdom, and it will also make the King of Liang no longer have time." Donggu, this is the best time for us to counterattack the Liang army. We should take advantage of this moment to expand our territory. How could you expect that your Majesty would believe what the Liang envoy said? I am very puzzled by this truce agreement!"
When the deputy general heard this, he said with a troubled face: "But general, the king's order is here, so I have to obey it."
"Alas!" Sun Qi sighed and said, "Let's stop the troops first and retreat to the country's borders. I will return to the capital immediately to meet with the king."
Sun Qi is a man with great ambitions, and he will never settle for this.
In a time of great strife, when serving as commander in the Huan Kingdom, if King Huan had only been seeking comfort and not seeking hegemony, he would have been very disappointed.
This is also the reason why Xiao Yuan said in front of Xiu Niang that Huan Guo could not keep Sun Qi.
Riding a fast horse and hurried back to Huandu, Sun Qi did not pause for a moment. He went straight into the court and began to explain to King Huan the war and peace.
With his current status, he can certainly participate in the court meeting.
In the main hall of Huan Kingdom, the ministers were lined up on the left and right. Sun Qi was the first to stand up. He raised his hands and said:
"Your Majesty! The sudden participation of the Qin army in the war is a huge opportunity for our country. Our army should take advantage of this opportunity to attack and plunder Liangdi. Why did your Majesty agree to the envoys of Liang to stop fighting and make peace?"
Before King Huan could respond, a minister stood up and said with a sneer: "The war and major events have been discussed by the government. The general is on the front line. He should be running the army well. How can he return to the capital privately without receiving the king's order?"
"You!" This hand really choked Sun Qi.
King Huan waved his hand and said: "Okay, there is no dispute about this matter. When it comes to war and peace, it is not that I was deceived by the Liang envoy, but that what the envoy said is indeed reasonable."
Sun Qi said: "The words of the Liang envoy have been slightly heard by the ministers, but the more they are like this, the more it shows that the King of Liang is afraid. He is afraid that our country will participate in the war. Your Majesty, you must pay attention."
"This..." King Huan pondered for a moment.
Seeing this, another minister stood up and said: "War will harm the national system. If it can be avoided, it would be best. It is a good thing for Huan Guo to stay out of the current dispute between Qin and Liang. The general persuaded the king blindly. In the final analysis, letting me, Huan Guo, participate in the war is just thinking about my own fame."
"That's right! You Sun Qi wants to lead the army in battle, but that's your selfish intention! Don't drag Huan Guo into trouble!" Another minister received it.
Hearing these words, Sun Qi's face changed, and he became a little angry on the spot, and said angrily: "Nonsense! Sun Qi asked for a general, and there is no doubt about his public conscience! In this era of great strife, you really think that our country will always be safe without war! ?”
"If our country does not fight now, after the war between Qin and Liang ends, the situation in the north will undergo earth-shaking changes! By then, how can our country still compete with other countries with its current territory and national strength!"
After saying that, he faced King Huan again, raised his hands and said seriously: "Your Majesty! This is an opportunity for Huan, an opportunity to expand its territory. If the king gives up and Huan stops moving forward, other countries will continue to grow stronger. How can we protect ourselves when we get to the back?"
After hearing this, King Huan began to hesitate again: "What Sun Qi said sounds reasonable..."
"Your Majesty!" Upon seeing this, the previous minister hurriedly said: "We thought that Sun Qi was just making alarmist remarks. Isn't it better for the Huan Kingdom to be peaceful than to be in war? Only in peace can the country develop steadily and gradually grow stronger. If we participate in the war, let's not talk about it for now. The depletion of national power and military strength, what should we do if we are defeated?”
"How can we be defeated!" Sun Qi said immediately: "In this battle, King Liang's main energy will definitely be on the Qin army. If our army advances westward, it will be overwhelming!"
"General Sun Qi, this is just your personal opinion." The minister retorted: "The other thing is, what about other countries? For example, Ling Kingdom, our country has participated in the war, what should happen if the Ling Army changes?"
"That's impossible." Sun Qi said directly: "Because the situation in the south is like this, this is why King Qin dared to attack Liang. Among the four southern countries, the one most likely to intervene is Xuan Guo, but if Xuan's army joins the war, it will only It has an influence on the Qin State, but what does it have to do with the Huan State?"
"Moreover, King Xuan mobilized 200,000 troops before, but suddenly withdrew his troops in the Yiyang area. Although I don't know the situation here, it must be related to King Qin."
"Therefore, this war will only be fought in the north, and the south will not be able to participate."
"In this way, wouldn't it be better?" The minister added: "Since it is a war in the north, our country should watch the show. What does it have to do with us if we let Qin Liang fight?"
Going around and around, the topic remains the same.
Sun Qi couldn't help but become a little anxious. He was just about to say something else, but King Huan had already raised his hand and said:
"Well, what the ministers said, peace has the benefits of peace, and what Sun Qi said, war, also has a certain truth. This king has to carefully consider and consider this matter. As for now, we have agreed after all. Envoy Liang, those on the front line who should stop their troops must still stop their troops, and do not offend the Liang Kingdom's borders easily."
"Your Majesty!" Sun Qi was anxious.
"Okay, let's end today's court meeting. I am a little tired."
King Huan waved his hand, stood up and walked off the king's chair.
All the ministers bowed to send him off respectfully.
After going to court, on the way out of the palace, Sun Qi seemed to be holding back a sigh of relief. He did not expect that the entire Huan Kingdom and all the ministers in the dynasty thought of living in a corner.
They only know how to make peace and make peace.
Just keep the peace for now.
Qiu Rong was by his side. Seeing that he was angry and dissatisfied, he gave some advice.
Sun Qi said: "Don't you, the Prime Minister, hear that all countries are vying for hegemony? If Huan State really wants peace, it can only use absolute military power to frighten other countries in order to protect itself. Otherwise, if we just stop for now and stop moving forward, sooner or later the country will be destroyed." Danger!"
"This, this is a bit serious." Qiu Rong laughed dryly.
"Prime Minister, it's not serious." Sun Qi said sternly: "In troubled times, if you don't have the will to compete, you will be annexed by other countries. Just because you don't want to fight, doesn't mean others don't want to destroy you!"
What he said was the most reasonable thing in the situation at that time, but King Huan didn't listen, and the ministers of Huan didn't agree!
Qiu Rong added: "Although I slightly agree with your view, if our country joins the war and destroys Liang, the threat from Qin will be even greater."
"Then why should we be afraid?" Sun Qi said directly: "When the time comes, our country's territory will expand and our national strength will greatly increase, and we will be able to compete with the King of Qin in the north!"
