The Moon in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 556: Find whoever is most loyal to Dayan!

Therefore, I absolutely cannot discuss this matter myself. Firstly, my father is very wary of me, and secondly, if I bring it up myself, I will still be the one to bear the blame.

Of course, we are only talking about half of the story.

As long as his father sent an envoy, he would not be able to get rid of the blame.

So, who should I talk to my father about this matter?
Of course we'll look for whoever is most loyal to Dayan!

And he must be someone with ability and good character, someone that the father can trust.

Only a person with status, position, prestige, loyalty to Dayan and willingness to die for his country can gain the trust of the father and be likely to obey him.

Jiang Qu, and my good teacher, Ju Wu! That's you!
Yan Dan went to talk to Ju Wu immediately.

Ju Wu was the Taifu of the State of Yan. He had always enjoyed a very high prestige in the State of Yan and was also trusted by King Xi of Yan.

He was also Yan Dan's most formal teacher in Yan State and an important guarantee for King Xi of Yan to restrict Yan Dan.

Ju Wu is already over sixty years old, with a gaunt face, looking a little thin, and with some white hair. However, his eyes are as sharp as a torch, and his temperament is extraordinary and otherworldly, revealing an extraordinary elegance and demeanor.

You can tell at first glance that he is a scholar who understands both principles and physics, and he must have been a rare talent when he was young.

Ju Wu followed Prince Xi of Yan for more than 30 years. Although there were many things he disliked about Prince Xi, his loyalty was unquestionable. Otherwise, he would not have been the Grand Tutor, the teacher of Yan Dan, and kept an eye on Yan Dan for Prince Xi.

Ju Wu was quite satisfied with Yan Dan. In his eyes, Yan Dan would be the most suitable successor to the State of Yan.

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is tall and strong, with an imposing bearing, handsome and powerful, and his civil and military skills are second to none in the world.

What is even more rare is that he has a good character. He has always been courteous to others, generous and righteous in his deeds. To be fair, he is better than his father in many ways.

But Ju Wu still had some unknown worries in his heart.

Although His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is patient and resolute, his personality is too gloomy. Underneath his forbearance lies a suppressed darkness, and once it erupts, it will not be a good thing.

Although it was hidden very well, Ju Wu believed that he had seen countless people and had some insight into people, so he could confirm this.

In addition, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is of the same bloodline as the King. He is eager for profit and has a strong gambling nature. When faced with danger and huge benefits, he is likely to take risks regardless of the consequences.

This would probably kill everyone.

As for liking luxury, it was nothing to Ju Wu. What was a prince enjoying a luxurious life? As long as it was not excessive, Yan Dan still knew his limits.

When Yan Dan came to his door, Ju Wu asked Yan Dan to sit down with a smile, but his heart tightened as soon as Yan Dan opened his mouth.

Yan Dan bowed respectfully and asked with a worried look on his face: "Teacher, now Great Yan is in danger and the situation is like a pile of eggs. How can we save the country?"

Ju Wu put down the teacup and frowned slightly: "What do you mean, Your Highness?"

Yan Dan sighed deeply and said in a worried voice: "Teacher is an extraordinary talent and a pillar of our Great Yan. How could he not know Dan's worries?"

"Qin is a tiger and a wolf. Previously, there was Zhao between them, and Zhao was the wolf that resisted Qin. Now Qin has annexed Han and Zhao, and the tiger is lying on the side of Dayan. Compared with Qin, Dayan is like a fish on a chopping board. What should we do now?"

"The Qin State is so powerful that if we confront it head-on, it would be like a mantis trying to stop a chariot."

"But the King of Qin's intention to annex the world is known to everyone, so how can we just sit there and wait for death?"

"Ever since the King of Qin annexed Han, I have been worried day and night and have been unable to sleep or eat. Please teach me, Master, how should I deal with Qin?"

Ju Wu was speechless. To be honest, he had no choice.

Compared with Qin, Yan was too weak. It was so weak that Qin only needed a slight push to overthrow Yan.

Ju Wu was silent for a long time before he slowly said, "Qin State annexed Han and Zhao, and has already occupied the Central Plains. It has driven out the barbarians to the west and expanded its territory by thousands of miles. It has subdued the Xiongnu in the north and occupied the Yin Mountains. It has the fertile land of Jing and Wei in the south, the richness of Ba and Han, the mountains of Long and Shu on the right, and the dangerous Guan and Yao on the left. It has built large dams to enrich Ba and Shu, and opened large canals to enrich Guanzhong. Although the world is big, Qin has already occupied most of it, and all of it is rich and powerful. The Qin people are strong and the soldiers are powerful, and the soldiers are strong and the food is abundant. If they want to do something, they will be unstoppable."

Yan Danhu's eyes were filled with tears. He bowed down and asked sadly, "Please teach me, what should I do now?"

Ju Wu stepped forward to help Yan Dan up, and sighed: "Let's take it slow."

"The King of Qin has always been known for his virtue and kindness. Qin and Yan have always been on good terms. If we serve Qin respectfully and do not leave any reason for attacking, the King of Qin will not act rashly." Ju Wu paused: "In the end, Wei still has to face Qin directly."

Yan Dan was delighted, this is exactly what you wanted to hear!

Yan Dan said sadly: "Teacher, I also know that I can't be impatient, I can only take it slowly, but the tiger is lying on the bed beside me, how can I remain indifferent? I will leave everything to the tiger's mood."

"The King of Qin will never stop his march to conquer the world. Now he has only two choices: Great Yan and Wei."

"Yan is weak and Wei is strong. Great Yan now only occupies a small corner of the north and is not connected to other countries. In the eyes of the King of Qin, Great Yan is definitely easier to deal with. Moreover, if Great Yan is annexed, the entire north will be connected without any loopholes."

"Although Qin and Yan were once good friends, it was just because they each had their own needs. Now, I'm afraid that this old friendship is not worth mentioning in the face of a country's major policies."

"Dan also knows that we cannot confront Qin head-on, so the most important thing is how to make Qin focus on Wei? Using Wei to buy Yan a chance to catch his breath, so that we can slowly take our time."

Ju Wu nodded slowly: "Your Highness is right, but I don't know what plan Your Highness has?"

Yan Dan frowned and lamented, "At this point, we can only bribe the King of Qin."

"When I was young, I knew the King of Qin. Although he always boasted of his benevolence, I knew that he was greedy and often acted hypocritically."

"Da Yan can take Han as a lesson. If it pretends to be humble, offers a great gift, and is willing to submit, the King of Qin will firstly want to win without fighting, and secondly, he will certainly not want to ruin his reputation for the sake of Yan, which is already in his pocket."

"Although the State of Wei has suffered heavy losses, it is not weak. It still has the strength to fight against the State of Qin. Besides, the State of Wei is adjacent to the State of Chu. If the State of Qin attacks the State of Wei, the State of Chu will have to rescue it."

"With Wei and Chu holding back, Dayan can have a rare chance to catch its breath."

Ju Wu narrowed his eyes, then returned to normal, thinking about something in his heart, and said softly: "Your Highness, what you said makes sense, but I'm afraid that this generous gift must be generous enough."

"Dayan is a small country with few people. If we cut our flesh to feed the tiger, the weaker we become, the stronger the tiger will become. We will just barely survive. How can this be a long-term solution?"

"Moreover, our Great Yan has been established for more than 800 years. We have noble blood and a long tradition. How can we be a minister of Western Qin?"

Yan Dan's eyes were red, and he was already crying. He fell to the ground and wept, "Teacher, how could I not know what you said? How could I not want to do this? But now that things have come to this, what can I do?"

"We can only try to find a glimmer of hope and avoid the disaster at hand so that we can seek opportunities in the future."

"Although I am a shallow disciple of the world, I also know that I should offer flesh and blood to the tiger before it is hungry, so as to guide its attention. If the tiger is hungry and has already chosen its target, or even pounced on its prey, then it will be too late even if I offer flesh and blood."

Ju Wu sighed and said, "Your Highness has already made up his mind, and I cannot make the decision on this matter. Only the King can make the decision. Why does Your Highness need to ask me again?"

Yan Dan sobbed, "I am just a disciple, my words are not taken seriously, how can my father listen to me on such a big matter? I would like to ask you and Doctor Jiangqu to give me advice, you two are the pillars of our Great Yan, my father will definitely not disobey you, and only in this way can we have a chance to catch our breath for a while."

"Although Qi is small and has good relations with Qin, it is rich, with many people and strong people. Now that Qin is powerful, how can Qi not consider the country and its ancestors? Everyone knows that the lips and teeth are cold. Sending lobbyists and envoys to lobby, even if Qi dare not help, secretly helping other countries with money, goods and weapons is also a great help."

"As for the Xiongnu, they have been controlled by the Qin State for many years. Many tribes have been forced to leave their homes and are in great misery. They hate the Qin State to the core. If there is a chance, they will definitely do their utmost to retaliate against the Qin State. The Xiongnu are wild and difficult to tame. Although they are a loose group of people, they have many tribes and a large population. They can be considered powerful and can be a great help to the Qin State."

"When Qin is caught in a war with Wei and Chu, then we can make friends with Qi, contact the Xiongnu, and wait for an opportunity to fight against Qin together. That is the right way!"

Ju Wu nodded, he agreed with what was said.

Yan Dan added at the end: "I have discussed these matters with Doctor Jiangqu, and Doctor Jiangqu also agrees."

Ju Wu was shocked. Would Jiang Qu actually agree to such a way of losing power and humiliating the country in exchange for temporary peace?
After thinking carefully about Jiang Qu's character, he sighed in his heart. Alas, Jiang Qu was loyal to the emperor and patriotic. It was understandable that he had no choice but to accept this method in order to save the State of Yan.

Ju Wu was silent for a long time, then sighed and said, "Your Highness, I understand what happened today, and I will make suggestions to the king. However, whether to listen or not depends on the king's opinion."

Yan Dan burst into laughter and said happily, "Thank you, teacher. With you and Doctor Jiangqu giving advice together, my father will definitely not disobey. With you here, Great Yan is saved!"

Ju Wu helped Yan Dan up and sighed, "I am a minister of Great Yan, how can I not care about Great Yan? Your Highness is right, I will do my best."

Yan Dan thanked him again and again, and was very surprised.

After Yan Dan left Ju Wu, he went to find Jiang Qu immediately and told him what he had said again, and then said that Ju Wu also agreed with this method.

(End of this chapter)