Liu Yuzhi returned: "According to the information we have now, the Chu envoy has arrived in Xuanguo and should have met with King Xuan. However, Xuanguo has not issued a decree to expel Qin merchants."
Didn't this queen agree to join forces to weaken Qin?
Xiao Yuan narrowed his eyes and said decisively: "Send the king's order to ask the Qin merchants who are still in Xuanguo to return to the country as soon as possible."
"Ah?" Liu Yuzhi said: "But Your Majesty, King Xuan has not issued an expulsion order. He is obviously still hesitating. Our country should take advantage of this and try every means to win over Xuan Guo."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Liu Changqing said: "Although the four countries have conspired together, Xuan State has not joined yet. If our country can allied with Xuan State to form a situation of two against four, we will have a better chance of winning."
"That's right." Shangguan Wenruo followed: "Xuan's national and military strength are not weak. If the war breaks out again, Qin Xuan's power will not necessarily lose to the four countries, and Xuan's army has cooperated with our army many times. The relationship between the king and King Xuan is not bad, so he should send envoys to Xuan to lobby."
The relationship between the two kings of Qin and Xuan was more than good.
It's just that no one knows this.
After Xiao Yuan thought about it, he said: "No need. It is meaningless and difficult to win over Xuan Guo now. This alliance of countries is different from the past. This is a precursor to attacking Qin."
"Then...then the king plans to fight one against five?" Liu Yuzhi said with a worried face: "If this is the case, Qin will definitely be defeated."
He was right. No matter how brave and skilled the Qin army was, they would definitely be defeated in a fight with the Five Kingdoms. Qin had not yet reached the point where it could dominate the world.
Xiao Yuan smiled and said: "Prime Minister, don't worry too much. Now the countries obviously want to weaken our national power first, and the time to actually launch a war has not yet come."
"The king is right." Shangguan Wenruo received the message: "I think it would be a good thing if the four countries attack Qin now. They are afraid of it, so they have been delaying it."
"It doesn't matter." Xiao Yuandao: "War consumes soldiers, horses, money and food. Countries want to weaken our national strength, but our country of Qin doesn't pay much attention to business. In this matter, just treat us as if we have not left the east, as long as we hoard enough With food and grass, we can take on this battle!”
When everyone heard this, they all looked at each other.
Then Jia You said: "The minister suggested that they might show weakness first and let the other countries think that their goal has been achieved. This time, no matter whether their alliance is unreliable, if they really want to attack Qin, it will definitely not be a short-term solution. During this period, our country can also make all preparations for war."
"Well..." Xiao Yuan nodded slowly and said: "In addition, we must increase the intensity of recruiting troops and the training of the new army must not be stopped."
Xuanguo, the palace study room.
Yao Tingyu is asking to see King Xuan.
Previously, after meeting with the envoy of Chu in the Xuanguo court, King Xuan did not agree immediately, but made some perfunctory prevarications.
In this regard, Prime Minister Xuan was naturally eager to know the attitude of his king. After meeting in the study, he also said straight to the point: "Your Majesty, now that the four countries have united and begun to expel the Qin merchants, Wu Chu Huanling must be eager to see our country's attitude. If your Majesty does not If we follow the general trend, we may offend the four countries."
King Xuan glanced at him and asked in a calm voice: "What is the general trend of the world?"
Yao Tingyu said: "The countries are weakening Qin, which is obviously preparing for launching a war to attack Qin. If the four countries are determined to destroy Qin this time, even the Qin army's tiger and wolf divisions will not be able to really resist it. Especially the Ling Kingdom, the overlord of the east, and If Qin is one on one, there won’t be any big problems. If Wu and Chu are combined, Qin will definitely be defeated.”
"But don't forget, there is a mountain pass in Qin State, which is a danger to the world. If they really fight, even if the four countries can destroy Qin, they will definitely suffer heavy losses." King Xuan said.
"Then, does the king mean to sit on the sidelines?" Yao Tingyu couldn't help but ask.
"Still considering." King Xuan said concisely and to the point.
Hearing this, Yao Tingyu became a little anxious: "Your Majesty, Qin has entered a dangerous situation this time and it is difficult to turn it around. If our country does not stand together with the four countries, maybe the four countries will first attack Qin. The spearhead is aimed at us."
This is indeed something that could happen.
King Xuan frowned slightly and said, "Having said that, has Prime Minister ever thought about where Xuan Kingdom would be if we allied with the Four Kingdoms and participated in the destruction of Qin?"
"When the time comes, Wu Chu will definitely take the lead in proposing to destroy Xuan, Lingguo will not help me, and Xuanguo will have no allies."
Her words seemed to make sense, but Yao Tingyu said: "Although the king has profound thoughts, I believe that after the Qin is destroyed, the Xuan Kingdom will be able to deal with other countries, and it is impossible for King Ling to see Wu Chu sitting on the throne again." , the world structure may be relatively balanced."
King Xuan's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, and his thoughts were changing. She knew in her heart that in this matter, most of the officials of Xuan Kingdom were on the side of the Four Kingdoms, because they were powerful! They will definitely not agree to an alliance with Qin because the risk is too great.
From the bottom of her heart, of course she wanted to be on Xiao Yuan's side. This was related to personal emotions.
But as the king of a country, she had to consider the opinions of her ministers, and entanglements were inevitable.
She has already had feelings for Xiao Yuan.
It would be great if it were just an ordinary person.
Why should I be born into a royal family and not even be able to choose the person I like?
Thinking about this, she couldn't help but sigh.
Seeing this, Yao Tingyu didn't know why and couldn't help but said: "The king has already made a decision..."
King Xuan still didn't speak, his beautiful eyes moved slightly, obviously still thinking about it.
At this moment, Yang Zhao stepped in and saluted respectfully: "Your Majesty, this is a letter from the State of Qin."
"Ah?" King Xuan was stunned for a moment, but then he reacted: "Send it over."
"Yes." Yang Zhao responded, took out the secret letter and put it respectfully on the desk.
King Xuan unfolded it and looked at it carefully.
Yao Tingyu shook his head slightly. In his heart, he knew without thinking that this must be a letter from Qin to win over.
But after King Xuan read it and pondered for a while, he said, "I wish to expel Qin merchants immediately."
"Ah?" Yao Tingyu was stunned. He had just thought that after King Xuan read the letter, he would have to waste more words, but he didn't expect this to be the result.
After being stunned, a look of joy appeared on his face, and he quickly bowed down and said, "Your Majesty -"
"Okay." King Xuan put away the letter and waved his hand: "Let the prime minister give the order and tell the Chu envoy that Xuan Guo agrees to unite to weaken Qin."
"Yes, I obey your orders." Yao Tingyu bowed and retreated.
The next day, Xuan State, like the other four countries, began to cut off trade with Qin. The Chu envoy returned excitedly after receiving a satisfactory reply.
At this point, the six countries in the world have formed a situation of five against one on the surface.
