Take the city to the Warring States

Chapter 261 Ji Hao is Coming to Visit ([-])

Zuo Zhi hurriedly walked into a large hall, saw Ji Zheng reviewing the bamboo slips, calmed down and bowed to Ji Zheng.

Ji Zheng heard the voice and looked at Zuo Zhi with a puzzled expression: "I haven't seen you in such a hurry for many years, but the King of Han has made things difficult for you again."

"It was just now that Zhijun's gentleman had a conflict with the King of Han, and the King of Han was furious immediately. He decided to return to Shanwu at noon tomorrow. After the Zhongshan Kingdom is destroyed, the Union Donghu will report today's humiliation."Zuo Zhi replied respectfully, secretly looking at Ji Zheng, paying attention to the changes in his expression.Hanwang's move already has a hint of threat, but he doesn't know how the king will respond.

Ji Zheng put down the bamboo slips in his hand, feeling a little depressed.Blame Linghu Yi for causing trouble, and also blame Zhao Wuming for making a fuss out of a molehill.Looking at Zuo Zhi and seeing his cautious appearance, he couldn't help but sigh: "The King of Han is forcing the widow to see him, so can't he wait for a mere month?".

"As a king, if you go to another country in person, it is inevitable that you will feel resentment if the other country ignores you and is blocked by someone at the gate."Zuo Zhi explained to Ji Zheng that although he said so, he created a big problem for himself and the king.

Ji Zheng was a little annoyed: "Everything is unclear, how do you let the widow greet you with the gift of a king."

"Your Majesty, you don't need to greet him with the royal gift. Since the King of Han came to Yan Kingdom as an envoy from Zhao, why not greet him with the usual envoy's gift?"Zuo Zhi thought quickly in his mind, and an idea came to his mind, and he proposed to Ji Zheng.

Ji Zheng thought for a while, and this is indeed a good idea: "Since he Zhao Wuming is the fourth son of King Zhao Cheng, it makes sense to meet him as an envoy of the State of Zhao. It's just that who is going to receive the King of Han, who should I send?" go".

"Only the prince is qualified to receive the King of Han."Zuo Zhi replied to Ji Zheng without thinking.Although Zhao Wuming's identity as the King of Han is still doubtful, based on the fourth son of King Zhao Cheng and his relationship with King Zhao, only the prince can treat him equally.

Ji Zheng frowned slightly, and glanced at Zuo Zhi with displeasure: "Let Hao'er receive the King of Han, I will see you as an old fool."

"In our country, only the king and the prince are qualified to receive the four sons of King Zhao Cheng. I don't know if the king agrees with this statement."Zuo Zhi explained to Ji Zheng.

Ji Zheng was stunned as he recollected Zuo Zhi's words carefully, and a look of embarrassment emerged quietly: "People who welcome envoys must be of equal status to show respect. It is indeed enough for Haoer to go to greet them, but...".

"The prince and the fourth son of King Zhao Cheng have never met each other. Even if there was a gap before, it was just some personal affair. One is the prince and the other is the king. The two should be able to distinguish between state affairs and private affairs. I don't know what the king thinks the old slave said. Yes."Zuo Zhi explained to Ji Zheng, but he also seemed a little uncertain in his heart.But no matter what, it's better than Zhao Wuming returning to Shanwu at noon tomorrow, so that the two sides can settle their enmity.

Ji Zheng stood up from his seat, walking back and forth with some hesitation.I know the prince's temperament well, if I let him go to receive him, it will be unpredictable.

Looking at Ji Zheng who was pacing back and forth, Zuo Zhi went on to explain: "If everything is unclear, it would be a little inappropriate for the king to go to meet him in person. For now, we can only let the crown prince go, if not, Zhao Wuming will leave, regardless of him Whether it is to completely control the Han State. For my Yan State, it is harmful and not beneficial. Back then, the Queen Mother of Zhao Guo sent a letter to ask for Yun's daughter for him, which shows that she has a great influence in Zhao State."

"Why don't you know this truth, it's just a little inappropriate to let the prince go."Ji Zheng shook his head slightly. It was he who understood these connections that made him appear hesitant.

Zuo Zhi continued to explain: "The prince went to delay the time, and the king has room for maneuver no matter what the disaster is. It is better than the king of Han leaving in anger. Besides, the prince is a prince after all. Some contact is also good."

"What do you think is the situation in Zhao State at this time?".Ji Zheng stopped and asked Zuo Zhi suddenly.

Zuo Zhi didn't understand why Ji Zheng asked this question carefully, and thought for a while: "The situation in Zhao State seems to be in danger of destroying the country, but in fact it is as solid as a rock. Qin State is just taking advantage of the fire to loot. Once Wei State sends troops to Hexi, Qin State will definitely retreat. At that time, Zhao State Back to the army, Zhongshan had to withdraw its troops."

"What do you think the prince will think?".Ji Zheng asked Zuo Zhi again, with a look of worry in his eyes.

Zuo Zhi shook his head slowly: "This old slave is dull, I don't know what the prince is thinking."

"It's extremely difficult for Qi to release the generals of Wei. If the generals of Wei don't return to the country for a day, even if King Wei wants to conquer Hexi, he will have no generals to send. After a long time, Zhao will surely perish. As for the fact that King Han is nothing, he has What are you afraid of?"Ji Zheng was analyzing this matter from Ji Hao's point of view.

Zuo Zhi lowered his head and pondered: "The decline of Wei State and the rise of Qi and Qin have become a fact. At this time, King Qi will definitely attack Qin State as the most important thing. How could King Qi watch Qin State swallow Hexi first, and Shangjun is swallowing it?" State of Zhao. Therefore, it is imperative for the State of Qi to release the generals of the State of Wei."

"It's a pity that Hao'er can't see this relationship, so the widow is bored."Ji Zheng sighed, Hao'er had been the prince for so long, it seemed that things were still a bit off.

Zuo Zhi looked at Ji Zheng, and asked him cautiously, "Why is your majesty so sure that the prince thinks so?"

"The widow asked you to call the prince here, and I asked about it during the chat. These are the answers he gave the widow. Why don't you let the widow not worry?".Ji Zheng asked Zuo Zhi back, thinking of his conversation with Ji Hao today, he sighed again.

Zuo Zhi was silent and didn't expect that Ji Hao really thought so. It might be a bit inappropriate to let the crown prince go to receive Zhao Wuming, but what can be done except this way: "If the king doesn't send the crown prince, who can he send?" ? Could it be Yun Miao?"

"Not to mention that Yun Miao has already left Jicheng, just talking about his identity is not enough."Ji Zheng rejected Zuo Zhi's proposal without thinking.

Zuo Zhi could only bow to Ji Zheng: "Your Majesty, think twice, this matter must belong to the prince."

"Forget it, let the prince go, and at the same time warn the prince not to be confused about this matter."Ji Zheng thought about it for a while, and that was all he could do.

Zuo Zhi bowed to receive the decree: "Observe the decree".

"At the same time, send people to Yuyang to recover Yun Miao. If things go wrong, Yun Miao can be the Prince's deputy. This matter must not be taken carelessly."Seeing that Zuo Zhi was about to turn around, Ji Zheng was still a little worried and took remedial measures.

Zuo Zhi was taken aback, and asked Ji Zheng, "Will the appointment of Yun Miao as the prince's deputy delay the engagement between the prince and Yun's daughter, and make the prince furious?"

"It's better to postpone the engagement than to have a gap between Yan and Zhao."Ji Zheng replied without thinking, with displeasure in his tone.

Zuo Zhi didn't dare to ask more questions, and immediately bowed to receive the order: "Observe the order".

Ji Zheng looked at Zuo Zhi's leaving back, and a hint of worry rose in his heart.I hope there will not be too many twists and turns in this matter.

(End of this chapter)