The Moon in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 345: Marriage Alliance
Xiang Jun naturally knew that Yan Dan was not so easy to fool, but it didn’t matter, everyone had a tacit understanding.

As long as he can make friends now and as long as he can play his role, Yan Dan will not turn a blind eye and shut the Yin-Yang School out.

Relationships always require getting along.

Only by going deeper can you go deeper, which takes time.

Of course, we have to get along well with each other.

After Yan Dan learned the bottom line, he did not rush to find Ying Zheng immediately.

He really didn't want to talk about this kind of thing, so he pretended to be sick for a few days, and only then did he let Jiang Qu go. Anyway, he was the one who was in charge of the matter.

Jiang Qu understood everything, but he was too lazy to get involved and just wanted to do what he was supposed to do this time.

He bathed, changed his clothes, straightened his clothes, and asked to see Ying Zheng.

Ying Zheng thought that it was about time, so he gladly met Jiang Qu.

After he paid his respects, Ying Zheng offered him a seat with a smile.

He took the initiative to speak and started to recruit people: "Mr. Jiang Qu, I have heard of your great name for a long time. You are a virtuous and talented person in the world. I have admired you for a long time."

"Now the world is in turmoil, and the people have a hard time finding peace. I have always been thinking about the world, and I only wish for peace. If you wish, you can join the Qin Empire and assist me. I will not be stingy with high positions and generous salaries."

He bowed and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, I am too kind to praise you. I am just an old man, and I do not deserve such praise from you."

"Your Majesty's benevolence is something I have long heard of. I am the deputy envoy of Dayan. I am here to serve as an envoy to Qin for the sake of world peace."

Ying Zheng was not disappointed at all. After all, he would just try his best. How could he accept such a loyal person with just a few words?
In the world, there are things you should do, things you shouldn’t do, and things you must do.

There are always some people who have the backbone to stick to the bottom line of doing what they must do, even if it means they will be broken into pieces.

Even if a country is about to perish, there will still be righteous men who are loyal to their country and die for it. These are heroes.

A country without heroes is not a country at all.

Although he is a hero, I am a bandit.

However, respecting the opponent's hero does not conflict with doing everything possible to defeat the opponent's hero.

A country that does not respect heroes will never have the backbone of a nation.

Ying Zheng smiled regretfully: "It is a great pity that I cannot become Mr. Qu's general."

"Sir, you are a fair and just person. I am willing to treat you with sincerity. In this case, please speak frankly."

Jiang Qu was somewhat moved by the attitude of the King of Qin, but also felt sad. Qin had such a king, why didn't Yan have one? This was not a good thing for Yan.

Jiang Qu bowed and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Given your great wisdom, there is no need for me to say more about the importance of the alliance between our two countries. My king is indeed sincere in wanting to form an alliance with you."

"The Qin and Yan countries have always been on good terms, and my king also wants to take things a step further with you."

"My king has a daughter, 28 years old, beautiful as a flower, and willing to marry the king, so that we can become relatives and achieve a lasting friendship between our two countries."

Ying Zheng smiled slightly: "This is naturally a good thing, it will make us more intimate, and I am willing to do so."

Then Ying Zheng stopped talking and just looked at Jiang Qu quietly.

Jiang Qu sighed inwardly and continued, "Now Zhao is extremely powerful. It is attacking Yan and Qin. It is the common enemy of the two countries."

"If Your Majesty is willing to help Yan attack Zhao and help Yan recover its lost territory, Yan is willing to hand over all the land previously captured by Qin to Qin."

Ying Zheng shook his head gently: "I have treated you with sincerity, why did you deceive me like this?"

"Last time, when you, the State of Yan, attacked Zhao, you actually took back the land of Qin. I have not yet settled the score with you."

"Now, sir, you are actually trying to trade with Daqin with its cities. This is really a good deal and a good plan!"

Jiang Qu replied: "Your Majesty, this is wrong. The previous chaotic war was not because Yan wanted to invade Qin's territory. In fact, during the war, Yan had to seize the initiative just to gain the advantage of the battle situation and terrain."

"If Yan had won the previous battle, they would have returned the city to its original state."

Ying Zheng was surprised and asked, "Oh? Is that true? I have never seen anyone willing to vomit out the food they have eaten."

With a half-smile on his face, he said, "Besides, this food was originally his own."

Jiang Qu said sternly: "A gentleman does not slander the law in his heart. Your Majesty is a benevolent and trustworthy ruler. How can you blame a friendly country for something that has not happened?"

Ying Zheng retorted: "How can you use something that has not happened to absolve yourself of guilt for something that has already happened?"

Jiang Qu remained calm and said, "Your Majesty, Qin is strong and Yan is weak. Would Yan offend Your Majesty for just a dozen cities?"

"Yan has always respected the king, so how could it easily destroy the friendship between the two countries? Only the Chu barbarians and the immoral Zhao could do such a foolish act."

Ying Zheng smiled and said, "Sir, do you know when I first heard of your great name?"

Without waiting for Jiang Qu to reply, Ying Zheng said, "When I was young, I lived in Zhao State and was a hostage with Yan Dan."

"I remember very clearly that the year I returned home, the King of Yan attacked Zhao and was defeated. It was you who lifted the siege of Yan."

Ying Zheng looked at Jiang Quxian and asked, "I wonder what caused the war between Yan and Zhao that year?"

Although they were talking about Jiang Qu's great achievements, Jiang Qu really couldn't laugh, and he really couldn't hold it in.

What our king did was really unkind.

It's hard to say, it's embarrassing. Ying Zheng laughed and said, "Sir, I admire your virtue, but others..."

Jiang Qu forced to explain: "Your Majesty, Qin and Zhao are different after all. Yan and Zhao have been enemies for generations, but Qin and Yan have been friendly for generations."

"Different relationships lead to different approaches, and naturally different results."

Ying Zheng sighed softly: "I will speak frankly. Wuyi, Wusui (there were four Wusui during the Warring States Period. This is Zhao's Wusui, located in Hejian, and Yan's Wusui is located in Yishui), Wujiang, Wuyuan, Guanjin, Lecheng, Zhongyi, Pingshu (Xuzhou), and other fifteen cities will belong to the Qin Dynasty."

"You need to take these from Yan State and give them to Da Qin."

"I am willing to send 150,000 troops to attack all of Zhao's northwestern territory, tie up most of Zhao's troops, and help your Yan State regain lost territory."

"Also, if Yan is strong enough to counterattack Zhao, all the cities captured will belong to Yan, and I will not make any further comments."

He kept silent.

Ying Zheng’s support is very attractive, and the price he asks for doesn’t seem high, but it’s too sneaky.

Previously, Qin's cities were located right between Yan and Zhao. Although they were both prosperous cities, Qin would be unable to stay out of the conflict as long as there was a little friction between the two countries. Moreover, Qin had no strategic locations to defend and was completely exposed to the military attacks of Yan and Zhao.

The original enclave seemed quite large, but in fact it was useless.

Many of the cities we want now are large ones, and they occupy an area in the lower reaches of the river, forming an area that can be attacked and defended.

It was also located on the southeast side of Yan and Zhao, close to Qi. It could threaten the two countries at any time without getting involved in their disputes.

If necessary, it can even have an impact on Qi State, driving an important nail between the three countries.

Moreover, only a small part of these cities originally belonged to Yan State. If Yan State wanted to take them now, even with Qin State restraining Zhao State, Yan State would definitely not be able to take them without spending a huge amount of money.

Jiang Qu smiled bitterly in his heart, the King of Qin is so terrible.

Qin's giving and taking were both stuck at a limit.

They had no choice but to accept it, but if they did, Yan and Zhao would be beaten to a bloody pulp again.

Originally, they just wanted to recover the lost territories, but now, not only do they want to recover the lost territories, but they also want to seize more cities from Zhao. It would be strange if Zhao didn't fight desperately.

He sighed again in his heart, thinking that he had thought too highly of the State of Zhao. To take back what had already been swallowed was enough for the State of Zhao to fight for.

Since we have to be the enemy of Zhao State no matter what, then we should do our best! Fight till the end!
If Qin and Yan attacked Zhao at the same time, as long as they fought well, it would be enough to make Zhao unable to recover for several years. If Yan could recuperate for a few years, it would be enough to resist Zhao.

You have to fight anyway, are you afraid of offending people? If you fight, you have to fight well!
Jiang Qu bowed with a heavy face and said: "What the king said is of great importance. I dare not make a decision on my own. Please allow me to report to the king and wait for the king's reply."

Ying Zheng laughed and said, "Of course you can. However, I hope that you and the Kingdom of Yan will not disappoint me this time."

"Similarly, what I said today is from the heart and will not be changed."

Jiang Qu nodded and said, "I understand. Thank you, Your Majesty."

"In addition, the foreign ministers also assure the king on behalf of their own king that whether Qin and Yan can attack Zhao together or not will not damage the friendship between the two countries."

"It will not affect the marriage between the two countries. My king is determined to make friends with Qin."

Ying Zheng smiled and said, "I understand. My friendship with the State of Yan remains unchanged."

"But this matter is not urgent. You can report it to King Yan first."

"The foreign minister resigns."

Jiang Qu left with heavy steps, but Ying Zheng was confident.

Daqin is not in a hurry.

But the State of Yan did not have much time to waste.

When Jiangqu told Yan Dan the final result of today's detailed discussion, Yan Dan's face was also grim and heavy.

Damn it! No matter what they do, Qin will always make money.

Why is it always like this!

But Yan Dan also knew very well that Yan State had no choice.

The only thing left is that the State of Yan also fought with all its might.

However, the two of them could not make a decision, even though they knew that Prince Xi of Yan would most likely agree.

But such an important matter can only be decided by King Xi of Yan.

The two of them could only rush to send a message back to their country over a long distance and wait for King Xi of Yan's final decision.

Every move of the two was in Ying Zheng's eyes.

Ying Zheng had no doubts about the final outcome. It was an irresistible trend, and unless the State of Yan was willing to perish immediately, the outcome was inevitable.

Now Ying Zheng is considering another matter.

That is the internal problem of Yan State.

Although King Xi of Yan has always been ambitious but incompetent, this does not mean that he is a foolish and incompetent person.

On the contrary, he possesses all the advantages of being a low-level political creature.

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