The Moon in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 170 Covering your hands with rain
Ying Zheng smiled slightly and said, "Dan, you are too kind. The Qin Dynasty also has many problems. There are so many things to deal with that I don't know where to start."

"Let's not talk about that for now."

Ying Zheng's expression straightened and he frowned slightly: "Dan, I asked you to come here today because I have something to tell you."

"Zhao State is planning to form an alliance with Qin State. Do you know about this?"

Yan Dan was startled, as if he had a bad premonition, and replied solemnly: "I know about the incident of Zhao's envoy Guo Kai entering Qin last time. I also know about it."

Ying Zheng sighed, "Yes, Guo Kai is truly a great man. I and all the other officials in the court have been convinced by him. Now Wei Qing has gone to Zhao to form an alliance."

Yan Dan's heart sank. Yan and Zhao had always been at odds. Now that Qin and Zhao had formed an alliance through marriage, what would happen to Yan?
Yan Dan exclaimed: "Mr. Guo Kai is indeed a great talent for the country. It is a blessing for Zhao to have such a great talent."

Seeing that Yan Dan did not mention the key point, Ying Zheng continued, "Dan, you don't know that Guo Kai once told me privately that the new king of Zhao wanted to expand the territory and establish his prestige, hoping to join forces with Qin to attack Yan."

Yan Dan's heart sank to the bottom, the worst result really happened.

The State of Zhao was willing to offer five cities and the Heshi Bi as an alliance through marriage. This was a show of sincerity and the State of Qin had no reason to disagree.

Yan Dan still fought for it, and stood up and said urgently: "Your Majesty, you must not fall into Zhao's trap!"

"How can the feud between Qin and Zhao be resolved by a marriage?"

"The Three Jins are the powerful enemies of the Qin, and Yan and Qi have always been on good terms with Qin, and have always formed alliances to counter the Three Jins."

"The Zhao State is now trying to delay the war and sow discord, just to paralyze the king. After all, the Zhao State has not yet recovered its vitality. Once it gains an advantage over Yan and Qi and gradually grows stronger, wouldn't it be nurturing a tiger to harm the king?"

"Yan State is not connected to the Qin State, and is a cold and bitter land. It is a small country with few people. It can only be an assistant to the Qin State, and will never be an opponent of the Qin State."

"Wei and Zhao occupy the fertile land of the Central Plains, with vast territory and prosperous people. They have been at war with Qin for years and have a blood feud for generations. Wei and Zhao are the biggest enemies of Qin!"

"Your Majesty, the Battle of Changping and the Battle of Handan, such blood feuds, how can they be easily eliminated?"

"Your Majesty, you must not trust the words of the Zhao lobbyists. Please think twice!"

Ying Zheng nodded repeatedly and sighed, "Dan, what you said makes sense, and I understand it all."

"But I also know that blood feuds are useless. If Qin and Zhao continue to hate each other like this, when will the cycle of revenge end?"

"You and I have both been hostages since childhood and have suffered greatly from the war. Now we have a chance to resolve our hatred. I don't ask for it to be completely eliminated, but even if it can only be diluted slowly, this is a good start. I really can't refuse."

Yan Dan was anxious and was about to speak again, but Ying Zheng waved his hand to stop him. Ying Zheng continued, "But I don't agree with Zhao's idea of ​​attacking Yan."

"As you said, Qin and Yan have always been on good terms. Given your relationship with me, how could I possibly attack Yan along with Zhao? Am I such a heartless person?"

Yan Dan turned his worry into joy and bowed: "Thank you, Your Majesty! I am grateful for your kindness."

Ying Zheng smiled slightly and said, "Dan, you're welcome. Please sit down."

Yan Dan sat down carefully, still sitting upright, and listened attentively to what Ying Zheng said next.

"But the new king must establish his authority when he ascends the throne. Yan and Zhao have always been enemies, and Zhao is slightly stronger than Yan. Zhao is determined to attack Yan, and Zhao sincerely wants to form an alliance with Qin. I cannot stop it."

"For the sake of Qin and Yan, and also for the sake of Qin and Zhao, I have no choice but to agree to send troops to help Zhao attack Wei. Alas, this is really helpless."

"Only this way can the King of Zhao establish his authority. Qin and Zhao have no choice but to attack either Yan or Wei."

"But the State of Wei is so powerful, it is still unknown whether the King of Zhao can maintain this prestige. If things cannot be done, I am afraid that it will be difficult for Zhao and Yan to stop the war." "I came to you today to remind you to be careful of Zhao's recent attack on Yan."

Yan Dan frowned and bowed, "I would like to thank the king for his concern and kindness. On behalf of my father and the country of Yan, I am grateful."

Ying Zheng shook his head lightly, sighed, and said helplessly: "Dan, you and I are both royals, carrying the heavy responsibility of the country. Some things are inevitable and beyond our control. If something unbearable really happens, I hope Dan can understand me."

Yan Dan bowed deeply and said, "I know that what Your Majesty has done today is the utmost of humanity and justice. I am very grateful to you."

Ying Zheng looked at Yan Dan deeply and said, "Dan, no matter what, I don't want to affect our friendship. You are my only good friend. I also hope that you will be well. When you succeed to the throne, Qin and Yan will be friends forever."

Yan Dan said emotionally: "Your Majesty, I think the same. As long as Your Majesty does not abandon me, I am willing to be friends with Your Majesty forever!"

Ying Zheng nodded with satisfaction and smiled, "Okay! Dan, as long as you understand."

"Go down and have a good rest first. I still have some political affairs to attend to."

Yan Dan bowed deeply and said, "I will take my leave. Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness."

Ying Zheng looked at Yan Dan's departing back and said: "If this news spreads, given King Xi of Yan's character, as long as Zhao sends troops to attack Wei, Yan will definitely take the opportunity to attack Zhao."

"I'll add another layer of insurance. No one can expect peace. Let's fight each other!"

"Someone, go and call Wei Liangren over."

Yan Dan walked back in a hurry with a heavy heart.

"It is naive to want to be friendly with Qin. There is no certainty that the countries will unite or fight. Qin is so powerful, how can Yan be a rival?"

"You can't rely on your relationship with your elder brother alone. As a member of the royal family, you have no choice. You can't rely on me."

"Although the Qin State is strong, it has a fatal weakness that is not a weakness, that is, everything in the Qin State exists for the King of Qin."

"It is impossible to use external means to deal with Qin. The only way is to find a way to provoke civil unrest in Qin."

"Since the Qin State took office, the number of heirs of the previous kings is small, and they are young. If the Qin State..."

"It's too difficult. Big Brother has already taken control of the real power. His words are the final word in Qin. There is no possibility of civil unrest unless Big Brother is in power."

Yan Dan shook his head: "Don't think about this for now. I haven't succeeded to the throne yet, and I still need your help. There are some things that I can only consider after I succeed to the throne."

"Now I should find a way to take advantage of my elder brother's influence and succeed to the throne as soon as possible." Thinking of this, Yan Dan's eyes became terribly gloomy.

"Now let's spread the news that Zhao wants to attack Yan and Wei back home so that my father can prepare early. I don't want to take over a weak Yan."

Not long after Yan Dan returned home, several people rode out of the city on fast horses.

Not to mention Yan Dan, when Wei Xianxian received the news of the summons, she was surprised.

The king has never summoned me to Zhangtai Palace, and I have never been to Zhangtai Palace even once.

After she became pregnant, she never slept with the king again. The king seemed to be very busy in recent days, and she hadn't seen him for several days.

Wei Xianxian thought to herself that something must have happened, and this matter must involve her father.

(End of this chapter)