Diqin Designer

Chapter 426: Countries in the Western Regions: A Dilemma!
The envoys of various countries knew Qin’s intentions, but what did it matter?
Can they still strangle the Qin people and force them to hand over their knowledge and skills?

It’s impossible. The Qin people are much stronger than them!
Liu Ji finished speaking and said with a smile: "The above are the benefits of joining the alliance. What do you think?"

For envoys from small countries, the conditions and benefits for joining the alliance are too good to be true. It is simply a pie in the sky. After joining the alliance, they can not only get the security protection they need, but also get benefits in other aspects.

As for the fact that after the establishment of this alliance, Daqin will become the country with the final say in the Western Regions and the people will have to recognize Daqin as their big brother, is that a big deal?

They are a small country, and the position of big brother will never be theirs. According to the benefits mentioned by the Qin governor, it would be better for them to let Qin be the big brother!

As for the Qin people setting up this alliance, it was a conspiracy to harm them...

It's as if the powerful states and clans today won't harm them. Besides, they are a small country with few people and few resources. How many things do they have that are worth Qin's calculations?

If we really have to worry, it should be the powerful states and clans. If the Qin people really have a conspiracy, they will be the main targets of harm.

For those powerful tribes and states, the conditions for joining the alliance offered by the Qin people are attractive to a certain extent, but the key is that once they join the alliance, it means they have to worship Qin as their big brother and acknowledge Qin's right to speak in the Western Regions. Their future behavior will be regulated by the rules set by Qin!

They had been living a good life in the Western Regions, chasing eagles today, playing with dogs tomorrow, beating anyone they disliked, and living happily and freely. But now the Qin people have come and want to take away their position as the big brother and the right to speak in the Western Regions, and to set rules for them.

Of course, they don’t want to lose their say and become the younger brothers, with a big brother or a living father above them!

Moreover, although the conditions and benefits offered by the Qin people sound good, who knows whether there is any conspiracy or calculation behind them? The Qin people are by no means good people. It is impossible for them to do good things selflessly. They must have some ulterior motives.

Even though they couldn't think of this plot at the moment, they had to be prepared. It would be best not to let the Qin people progress too smoothly in the Western Regions.

However, the Qin people were truly treacherous and sinister. Knowing that they were unwilling to do so, they used benefits to alienate and divide the countries, and deliberately treated the allied countries and non-alliance countries differently, making the treatment of the two countries very different. This was both an inducement and a way of forcing them to join the alliance.

It has to be said that although the Qin people's move was sinister, it was played very well. It would cause the countries that were not united to split up, and some countries and tribes would definitely choose to join the alliance and stand on the side of the Qin people.

If they don't agree, those small countries and tribes will most likely be willing. Although these small countries and tribes are small, once they unite under the influence of the Qin people, they will be a force that cannot be ignored.

I'm afraid that the Qin people were targeting those small countries and tribes from the beginning, using them to gain a firm foothold in the Western Regions first, and then attack these powerful countries and tribes.

What's more, among the powerful states and tribes, is there no state or tribe that would join the alliance and stand on the side of the Qin people?

Of course there are, for example, the Wusun have already made it clear that they want to stand on the side of the Qin people!
Some of the envoys from various countries could sort out the steps of the Qin people's plan, but as the saying goes, knowing it couldn't do anything.

The envoys from many powerful countries and tribes remained silent, but the envoys from small countries and tribes were very active. They all said that the alliance was really great and they wished they could sign the covenant and join the alliance right now.

Liu Jixu pressed his right hand to tell the excited envoys of small countries not to be anxious. He smiled and said, "Don't be in a hurry to make a decision. Once you join the alliance, it will not be easy to withdraw from it. You should think carefully. I will distribute the relevant documents to you later. Please think carefully!"

Related documents?

Everyone was still thinking, and Liu Ji did not explain further. After saying this, he looked at the sky outside the hall and asked, "Are you hungry?"

They were discussing joining the alliance when this person suddenly asked them if they were hungry. Everyone was stunned before they could react.

An envoy smiled and complimented Liu Ji, saying: "Listening to the governor's words, my stomach is full and I don't feel hungry anymore!"

Liu Ji looked at the envoy and laughed, "The envoy is not hungry, but I am very hungry! Master Li Nian often said, 'Man is iron, and rice is steel. If you don't eat, you will be hungry' and 'If you are not active in eating, there is something wrong with your thinking.' Everyone, are you willing to have a meal with me?"

The governor of Daqin invited them to dinner, so how could they not give him face?

The envoys from various countries all expressed their wish!
In the hall, Liu Ji had dinner with Zhang Han, the King of Wusun, and envoys from various countries in the Western Regions. They no longer talked about state affairs, but only about some strange and interesting stories.

After a while, an interesting scene appeared in the whole hall. The envoys from various countries remained silent and just listened to Liu Ji, who was sitting in the main seat, speaking.

Although the meaning of the words was relayed through translation and the meaning of some words was unclear and not well understood, the envoys from various countries still listened with great interest.

Liu Ji was talking about his experience of traveling to Wei State because he admired Lord Xinling Wei Wuji. He did not deliberately maintain a dignified image just because he was the governor of the Qin State. Instead, he appeared to be very heroic and friendly.

The Qin Dynasty was also very lenient in its appointment of Liu Ji in the Western Regions, because for a person like Liu Ji, too many restrictions would affect his performance. Could Liu Ji, who was restricted by many rules and regulations, still demonstrate his ability as Emperor Gaozu of Han?

Since it has been decided that he will be stationed in the Western Regions for the Qin Dynasty and fight for the interests of the Qin Dynasty in the Western Regions, he must be given corresponding space for activities. Personal charm can sometimes be beneficial to the country. For example, during World War II, an agent from a certain country, because of his handsome appearance, gained considerable benefits for his country by hooking up with noble ladies from other countries.

Liu Ji grabbed a piece of meat with his right hand, took a bite of it, chewed it and swallowed it, then took a sip from the wine glass with his left hand and said, "Hey, that guy wanted to harm me, but I didn't expect that Nai Gong had already seen through his plan and just concealed it on purpose."

"That fellow thought that the Lord was fast asleep, so he approached him, intending to kill him and rob him of his property. Little did he know that the Lord was just pretending to sleep and was waiting for him to approach."

"Although Nai Gong closed his eyes, he listened carefully to his footsteps and calculated the distance silently. When the guy was not far away, Nai Gong jumped up and took the knife in his hand..."

At this point, Liu Ji suddenly stopped talking and asked, "Do you know what happened next?"

Everyone was hearing the climax and wanted to know what happened next, but Liu Ji deliberately didn't say anything, making everyone so curious that they felt like they were being scratched by a cat.

If it weren't for Liu Ji's identity, some people would have rushed forward and grabbed Liu Ji's neck: Tell me what happened next? Did you kill that guy? You damned, out-of-context dog!

Liu Ji was a very good storyteller. Even Fan Kuai and others who had heard this story before still enjoyed listening to it again. Liu Ji's story was interesting, with twists and turns in the plot, which was quite attractive. Even the envoys from various countries who did not speak the language well could still find it interesting.

One of the envoys couldn't help wanting to know the result, so he asked, "Did the governor kill that guy?" The envoy of another tribe said, "Since the governor asked this, he must not have killed the guy, but only punished him."

After hearing the two men's answers, Liu Ji did not keep them in suspense and laughed, "I did not kill him. Seeing that I would not kill him, he wanted to follow me. But I was going to Wei at that time, so how could I let him go? So I gave him some money and asked him to reform himself and not harm others again."

"It was the first time for this person to do this, and he was not very experienced, so Liu discovered him. If it was an experienced person, Liu would have to face death."

After hearing Liu Ji's story, the King of Wusun sighed and said, "This man wanted to murder me, but I didn't bother with him and even gave him money. You are really generous and magnanimous!"

Some smart envoys from other countries were wondering what the Qin envoy's purpose was in telling this story, and what he wanted to tell them through this story?
If Liu Ji knew what these people were thinking, he would definitely laugh. He just told a boastful little story. How could there be any deep meaning behind it?
After Liu Ji finished speaking, envoys from various countries also talked about some interesting stories they knew, making the hall very lively. Although they came from different countries and tribes and could not speak the same language, they were able to have a lively and pleasant conversation.

During the communication, everyone gradually understood the personalities of the people in Daqin:

The governor of the Qin Dynasty was generous and righteous. Not only did he not look down on the states and tribes that were weaker than the Qin Dynasty, but he was willing to play with them regardless of their status. No wonder it was said that when he was on a diplomatic mission to Wusun, he competed with the King of Wusun and others to see who could pee farther.

Judging from this person's behavior, it is not surprising that he could do such a thing. It is good that he is the governor of Daqin, and it should be easier to deal with him.

The Qin Dynasty must have taken this into consideration when appointing him as governor, hoping to be able to deal better with other countries.

If General Zhang Han was the governor, it would be very difficult to deal with him. The man sitting there was basically serious and you could tell at a glance that he was a calm person.

The banquet lasted until nightfall, when the envoys from various countries left with the documents distributed to them by Liu Ji.

Standing outside the Governor's Mansion, watching the envoys from various countries leave, Fan Kuai said, "Brother, I'm afraid some of these people will not live in peace!"

Liu Ji said indifferently: "If they were safe, why would Your Majesty and the Young Master let us come? And what if they are not safe? With the example of the Yuezhi and Donghu, even if they are not safe, they dare only make plans behind their backs and dare not show it in public."

After saying that, Liu Ji looked into the distance for a while, shook his head and said, "This place is far from Xianyang!"

Under the cover of night, the entire Zhangye city was quite dark. Apart from the torches lit by the Qin people, there was little other light. It was frighteningly quiet and dark. However, there were many lights in Xianyang at night.

Wang Ling laughed and said, "This city was originally owned by the Yuezhi people. How can it be compared with Xianyang? If you want to catch up with Xianyang, I'm afraid it will never be possible."

Liu Ji said with a smile: "But if you are in this city, it will be far better than the Yuezhi. You should rest early, there are still important things to do tomorrow!"

Zhang Han and others said goodbye to Liu Ji one after another. Gradually, the entire Zhangye City was silent except for the sounds of the Qin army patrolling, the sounds of wild beasts in the distance, and the whistling wind.

But many people couldn't sleep tonight, especially the envoys from various countries. The envoys from the powerful countries and tribes in the Western Regions were worried, while the envoys from the weak countries and tribes were excited.

But no matter which one it is, everyone knows that the Qin people are coming and things are going to change in the Western Regions!

In a certain room, several Khotanese who were on a diplomatic mission representing the Kingdom of Khotan were gathered together, and the light from a lamp burning some kind of oil reflected their faces.

The envoy of Khotan said: "The Qin people come with ill intentions. If the alliance is established, it will definitely harm our country. The Qin people say that they are here to reduce disputes and conflicts among the countries, so that the countries can be more orderly and develop better. If the Qin people are really so kind, why don't they hand over the artillery directly to us?"

"The Qin people just want all the countries to follow their lead and obey their orders! The Qin people are not from the Western Regions, they came from outside. Why should we obey the orders of a foreign country?"

"Although our country was established not long ago, it ranks among the top countries. Many countries respect and obey us. However, once the Qin people take root in the Western Regions, those countries that originally obeyed our orders and paid tribute to us may become disloyal and will no longer obey our orders, but instead serve the Qin people."

The Qin people are coming from a powerful country across the river. They want to seize their voice, affect their interests, and even want to suppress them and turn them into their subordinates. How can they accept this?

If the Qin people did not have powerful military force, they would have openly offended the Qin governor in broad daylight, and would not be discussing it in private now.

The envoy of Khotan looked at the other people in the room and asked, "How do you think we should deal with the Qin people?"

One of them sighed and said, "It's very difficult! The Qin people are cunning. They know that we will oppose the establishment of their alliance. If we don't join their alliance, they will promise us all kinds of benefits to win over other tribes. Even if we don't join the alliance, other tribes will join!"

The benefits offered by the Qin people sounded good, but in fact they were aimed at them, like the most basic clause of the alliance: "all countries joining the alliance can receive the protection of the alliance."

Being blessed by the alliance is obviously more beneficial to small countries, because small countries are often the targets of bullying, while those big and powerful nations bully other countries and basically do not need to be protected.

Moreover, big and powerful nations often gain profits by bullying and humiliating small nations, making them obey their orders and offer tributes. Now that the Qin Dynasty has set up this alliance and claimed to protect small nations, how can they still gain profits by bullying small nations?

This is equivalent to cutting off their source of income, and the people in the Western Regions also share the same idea as "cutting off someone's source of income is like killing his parents."

No, it is not "cut" but "rob". The conditions and benefits offered by the Qin people are to attract those small countries to the Qin side and let the benefits generated by the small countries belong to the Qin people.

What's even more hateful is that the Qin people deliberately treated the allied countries and non-alliance countries differently, forcing them to join the alliance. If they did not join the alliance, they would not get those benefits, while the allied countries could surpass them by virtue of the benefits they got from the Qin people.

The Qin people gave them a dilemma: if you join the alliance, you must recognize Qin as your big brother, acknowledge Qin's core position in the Western Regions, and abide by the various new orders established by Qin. Of course, you can also obtain the benefits promised by Qin like other allied countries.

It is not impossible for you not to join the alliance, but you must think carefully. If you do not join the alliance, other countries will join the alliance. They will benefit and get support from the Qin Dynasty, and then become stronger than you. Do you want to be surpassed by other countries?

If you are surpassed by other countries and these countries develop some bad thoughts about you one day, it will be difficult for us in the Great Qin to intervene. After all, you have not joined the alliance. We in the Great Qin can only manage the affairs of the countries that have joined the alliance, but not the affairs of the countries that are not members of the alliance.

(End of this chapter)