Lu Yunyan's decision required great courage and determination.
When a girl falls in love with a man, she will always think about her beloved.
Her dedication to Xiao Yuan goes far beyond that.
When news of the engagement came, Xiao Yuan couldn't help but sigh: "It's really hard on her."
Because he understood in his heart the pressure Lu Yunyan faced from the court.
Thinking of the pain in her heart and the look of her crying on his shoulder, Xiao Yuan clenched his fists and immediately said to Liang Yuan: "Inform the Prime Minister and send someone over as soon as possible."
"Yes." The latter immediately accepted the order.
The intelligence network of the Qin State was very strong, and the letter reached Lin Chu in no time at all through Falcon, and was later forwarded to the Prime Minister's Palace.
The matter was of great importance, and it was written by Xiao Yuan himself. Liu Yuzhi did not dare to delay, and immediately summoned several ministers in the Prime Minister's Mansion for urgent discussions.
There were not many people present, but they were all important officials of the Qin State. Yan Ming, the Minister of Rites, was the first to speak: "The engagement between the two monarchs is related to the future of Qin and Xuan, and should be treated as a state matter."
"Yes." Liu Yuzhi said: "This matter is important and we cannot be laughed at by other countries for being a barbaric country. Therefore, the etiquette must be in place. I would like to have Shangshu Yan personally go there and prepare something for the king."
"Of course, the lower official thinks so too, and is about to ask the Prime Minister for instructions." Yan Ming deeply agreed.
Shangguan Wenruo pondered for a moment and said: "The engagement must have been discussed between our king and King Xuan. However, in order to prevent unexpected events from the Xuan Kingdom court, we'd better add fuel to the flames and push the matter to a final conclusion."
"What Lord Shangguan means is..."
"With great fanfare, the more solemn the better, the two kings are engaged. This matter should not only be known to the people of Qin and Xuan, but also spread throughout the world as soon as possible." Shangguan Wenruo said: "In this way, the courtesy is due, As everyone knows, there will be no room for maneuver in Xuan Kingdom."
After hearing this, several ministers couldn't help but look at each other. Someone said: "The king did not give any clear instructions in the letter."
"The king's family affairs are state affairs." Shangguan Wenruo's answer was not what he asked.
"Well..." Liu Yuzhi nodded slowly and said immediately: "I think it's feasible, so let's do it."
After saying that, he looked at Yan Ming again and said, "Master Yan, do everything with courtesy and don't make any mistakes."
"Don't worry, Prime Minister, I'll go get ready now." Yan Ming cupped his hands and saluted seriously.
This letter from Xiao Yuan is completely necessary, because if you leave him alone in Xuanzhou, he doesn't know what to do next, and the Ministry of Rites has to come here.
Needless to say, the importance of the matter. After receiving the Prime Minister's order, Yan Ming immediately started to take care of it. Not only did he bring a large number of entourage and ceremonial guards, but he also went all the way to let the local governments publicize it.
This is equivalent to an official announcement, and the effect can be imagined. It quickly spreads among the people. Moreover, it is about the engagement of the two monarchs. For a time, it has become a topic of conversation for people all over the world, in the streets, alleys, teahouses and wine shops, everywhere. You can hear voices discussing this matter.
On the Qin people's side, their king is getting engaged to Xuan Jun. The people have no reason to be unhappy. They are full of joy.
And because Qin Xuan had excellent relations and there was an endless stream of business travelers, this news had already spread throughout the Xuan people before Yan Ming arrived in Xuan.
The people of Qin are happy, and so are the people of Xuan. You must know that Qin and Xuan have never been enemies. They have made many alliances and cooperated with each other to fight against foreign enemies. The merchants and people of the two countries usually deal with each other very well. Harmonious, it would be even more harmonious to hear this kind of news at this time.
At a certain city gate, a Qin caravan entered the city and was being inspected by soldiers.
The caravan steward said with a smile: "Oh, you and I, the monarchs, are going to get married soon. From now on, we will all be a family. Why are you checking this..."
"Having said that, this process still needs to go through." The army captain also said with a smile. After some inspection, he waved his hand and said: "Let it go!"
In Xuanzhou City, there is a street tea shop.
There were many people resting here, and people were talking about it.
"Hey, have you heard that King Qin is going to be engaged to the king soon..."
"Hey, who doesn't know about this? I also heard that the betrothal gift of King Qin has been issued, and the two monarchs have also decided on an auspicious date..."
"Oh? In that case, Xuan Guo and Qin Guo will become a family from now on?"
"No, but it's also a good thing..."
"It's indeed a good thing. Qin Xuan is united. Who will dare to bully us from now on..."
No one in the world likes war, which will make people displaced and their families destroyed. Everyone longs for peace and a prosperous age. It is not surprising that there are these discussions among the people and they are happy about this matter.
It's just that the commotion was so loud that it became almost a household name in both Qin and Xuan countries, both in the government and among the people.
Of course, such news naturally spread quickly throughout the countries.
The other three countries thought that Xuanguo would sternly refuse and thus become enemies with Qin, but they did not expect that things would develop like this.
Especially King Ling and King Chu, their brows furrowed deeply after hearing about the engagement.
It is conceivable that if King Xuan really marries Xiao Yuan, it will not be as simple as Qin's unification of the north.
In view of the geographical location of Xuan State, it was below the former Jin State, that is, to the south of the center of the empire. If the King of Qin sent troops from Xuandi to march south, the northern infantry could cross the Yangtze River from the Xiang River area and go directly south. The troops came to Chu State.
The Eastern Expedition can echo Xuandi and form a two-line attack on the eastern Ling Kingdom from the northwest and southwest.
This is a kind of military geography that neither King Ling nor King Chu can ignore.
More importantly, if Qin and Xuan are unified and the national and military strength is greatly enhanced, the King of Qin will inevitably launch the next military war with his tiger and wolf heart.
There is no doubt that this is not good news for the other three countries.
In particular, the King of Chu, in order to prevent the further development of the situation, has begun secret operations to lurk in Xuanzhou, preparing to instigate civil strife in Xuanzhou.
According to the Chu State's intelligence, although Xuan State had acquiesced in the engagement, almost all ministers in the court were opposed to it, especially Prime Minister Yao Tingyu.
This man was a representative of the Xuan Kingdom gentry, a veteran of two dynasties, and had outstanding achievements. If he had been opposing King Xuan, Xiao Yuan's marriage to him would probably be difficult to complete in a short time due to all political considerations.
This is the best breakthrough point for Chu State.
The King of Chu knew that Yao Tingyu was loyal to the Lu family and could not instigate rebellion. However, he also knew that Yao Tingyu was firmly opposed to marriage, so he could take a roundabout way and start from here.
