The Moon in the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 99: Zhao State Court
Several important ministers suddenly heard the news with heavy faces, and hurried to Zhangtai Palace one by one. Ying Zheng had already sat on the high seat without saying a word. The ministers couldn't help but feel frightened when they looked at Ying Zheng's face. They saluted and sat down one by one, and dared not speak until everyone arrived.

Ying Zheng said, "My lords, Jinyang rebelled and surrendered to Zhao. How can you teach me?"

Lü Buwei frowned and said, "Your Majesty, Jinyang dared to rebel today because they thought that the Qin Dynasty had just encountered a crisis and was temporarily unable to fight back. However, the time they chose was indeed quite unfavorable for the Qin Dynasty. Now the coalition forces have just dispersed, Your Majesty has just ascended the throne, and now is the busy farming season. I think it is best to slow down for now. This is just a small matter. Once the court is stable, it will not be difficult to take it back."

Cai Ze hesitated for a moment, and also advised: "Don't be angry, Your Majesty. This is just a temporary rebellion, which is a common occurrence. It won't be too late to suppress the rebellion after the government is stabilized. Small Jinyang is just an easy capture for the Great Qin."

Ying Zheng's expression did not change and he said nothing.

Zhong Cang stood up and said loudly: "Your Majesty, I think this trend should not be allowed to grow. We must send troops to suppress the rebellion immediately and take back Jinyang with lightning speed before the Zhao army can send reinforcements."

"Your Majesty is a lord favored by Heaven. You have just ascended the throne. Jinyang dared to rebel at this time. This is more than just an ordinary rebellion. It is clearly a contempt for Your Majesty and the Qin Empire. This matter must not be forgiven lightly. All rebels must be wiped out with the force of thunder."

Meng Ao and Wang Jian looked at each other quietly and stood up together: "We are willing to help the king to wipe out the rebels."

Ying Zheng smiled slightly: "There has never been such a great humiliation for a new emperor in the history of the Qin Dynasty. Jinyang dared to humiliate me like this. The Qin Dynasty was only defeated temporarily before, but someone dared to do such a thing. If I swallow my anger today, it is inevitable that more people will follow suit."

Having said this, Lü Buwei stopped trying to persuade him. It was not a big deal. "Your Majesty is right. I was not thoughtful enough. If this is the case, we can definitely send troops. If we are going to fight, we should thoroughly defeat those traitors who have different intentions."

Ying Zheng nodded and looked at Meng Ao and Wang Jian: "Why does a small Jinyang need two great generals from the Qin Dynasty? Meng Qing alone is enough."

He said to Meng Ao, "Are you willing to go to the battle, Mr. Meng?"

Meng Ao bowed and said: "This is what I have been asking for. I will help the king to completely wipe out the rebellious officials."

Ying Zheng nodded and said, "Okay, Meng Ao, listen to my orders. I order you to lead an army of 30,000 to wipe out the rebels and take back Jinyang before the New Year. Can you do it?"

Meng Ao said decisively: "I will definitely fulfill my mission!"

"Okay, then I will prepare a celebration banquet for you in Xianyang."

He then looked at Lu Buwei and said, "I'll trouble you to take care of all the military supplies and food."

Lü Buwei bowed and said, "I will do my best in my duty."

"In addition, to prevent Zhao from causing trouble, Wang He was dispatched to the border of Zhao to put pressure on it and prevent the Zhao army from providing support."

"Send an envoy to Zhao to talk about the friendship between the two countries and threaten the King of Zhao that if he dares to take over Jinyang, we will go to war."

"Also, Prime Minister Lu, Minister Cai, send Luowang experts to protect Minister Meng along the way, and call on Luowang and Iron Blood Alliance spies to pass on the latest news to Minister Meng."

Finally, Ying Zheng looked at Meng Ao and said, "Meng Qing, I have heard of a lord humiliating a minister and causing his death. Are you willing to help me wash away this humiliation?"

Meng Ao was shocked when he heard this, and bowed: "I will wipe out all the rebels and let the world know that the king's majesty is inviolable and the Qin is inviolable!"

After the few people left, Ying Zheng secretly ordered Yan Jin to find out the internal causes of the rebellion in Jinyang and all the rebels. Yan Jin hurried away after receiving the order. This was the first major event after his promotion, and he had to do it well. The war began. Under the fierce attack of Meng Ao's 30,000 troops, Jinyang was in danger in just a few days. While Jinyang was struggling to support and wait for reinforcements, the court of Zhao was arguing.

The Qin envoys came to Zhao to request an alliance, saying that they were willing to establish friendly relations between the two countries. However, Wang He deployed 50,000 troops on the border between the two countries, threatening and intimidating Zhao in words and deeds, saying that if Zhao dared to take over Jinyang, the incident of Shangdang would inevitably happen again.

King Xiaocheng of Zhao is now old. In the past two years, his health and energy have been declining. Important ministers Pingyang Jun, Pingyuan Jun and Lin Xiangru have died one after another in recent years. Yu Qing is also trapped in Daliang. Except for veteran generals Lian Po and Li Mu, there are really few reliable people in the court.

Unfortunately, Lian Po was at the border of Yan and Zhao at that time, presiding over the exchange of cities with Yan. The two families had temporarily reconciled because of the previous attack on Qin. Lian Po was unable to get away for the time being, and Li Mu had been staying in Yanmen for a long time to guard against the Huns and could not get away easily. The only general in the court was Wuxiang Jun Le Cheng.

King Xiaocheng of Zhao looked at the ministers below the stage, who were arguing with each other. Most of them were afraid of the Qin State. They had finally gained some advantages some time ago, so they should quit while they were ahead. If they really forced the Qin State into a corner, it would definitely be disadvantageous to the State of Zhao.

Besides, Wei's prestige had been greatly enhanced by Lord Xinling's alliance with the Qin State, and now Wei had to be on guard. If it rashly went to war with Qin, it was very likely that Wei would be the one to take advantage.

The envoy also said that the new king of Qin was furious and regarded it as a great humiliation. After all, the new king of Qin was only a young man. If he really wanted to fight a bloody battle with Zhao, Zhao would not have Xinling Jun to guard it, and now Pingyuan Jun is also gone. It would be unwise. Even if Wuxiang Jun was happy, he would keep silent.

King Xiaocheng of Zhao had a gloomy face and a sad heart.

The State of Zhao had no choice but bad and worse.

But in the end, you have to make your own decision, whether to fight or make peace.

While King Xiaocheng of Zhao was thinking, some people were having other thoughts.

There are often opportunities in crises.

This person is Zhao Jianxin Jun, the current Prime Minister of Zhao.

Jian Xinjun is already thirty years old, but he has a high level of cultivation and still looks very young at first glance. He is tall, fair-skinned, has a handsome face, and is extremely handsome and delicate.

Jun Jianxin was the male favorite of King Xiaocheng of Zhao. In recent years, King Xiaocheng of Zhao had been getting older and older. Jun Jianxin knew very well that all his honor and disgrace were bestowed by the king. If the king was gone, his fate would certainly be worrying. Fortunately, Jun Jianxin had a very good relationship with King Xiaocheng of Zhao's son Zhao Yan, as good as his father's.

But unfortunately, the current crown prince of Zhao State is Chunping Hou, Zhao Yan's elder brother. Chunping Hou is also the prime minister. His relationship with Chunping Hou is not very good. If Chunping Hou becomes the king in the future, his fate will definitely not be very good.

The Qin State sent envoys to make an alliance, and this was Lord Jianxin's opportunity.

When all the ministers were making noises, only Jian Xinjun had been observing the expression of King Xiaocheng of Zhao. Seeing that King Xiaocheng of Zhao's expression was getting worse and worse, he knew that it was time for him to speak out. Jian Xinjun shouted at the ministers: "Enough! How can a group of people make such a fuss?"

It’s a pity that Lord Jianxin had little prestige and his voice was even more beautiful and moving. He shouted several times but the crowd didn’t quiet down. It was only after King Xiaocheng of Zhao coughed a few times that they finally quieted down.

Lord Jianxin stood up and bowed to King Xiaocheng of Zhao.

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