Daqin: Zulong's Traveling Frog

Chapter 76 Detention of Envoys
Handan City.

Pang Nuan led a hundred cavalry into the North City at dusk, and the young slaves were among them.

On the street, there are few people, and even some people walk in a hurry, even if they want to say hello, they have to whisper, and the sound of horseshoes in the city makes the people tremble.

A few months ago, the two countries of Yan and Zhao reached an agreement, Qin and Zhao clashed, and Yan was not allowed to attack from behind.

The princes of the two countries went to the other country as protons.

But who knew that the main army of Zhao State was on the north bank of the Yellow River, and when they were about to confront Qin State, Yan State suddenly violated its promise and ordered the prime minister to lead an army of [-] to attack Zhao.

In desperation, Zhao Wangyan quickly mobilized Pang Nuan to come back and discuss the matter of attacking Yan.

When the Zhao army retreated, the Yan army also retreated hastily, which made Zhao Yan have to suspect that Qin and Yan had reached an alliance.

Handan Palace.

"Bastard! Yan Guo unexpectedly attacked from behind!"

Zhao Wangyan's eyes looked a little gloomy, his eyes were bloodshot, and he scolded.

All the officials in the audience had hideous faces, and they all denounced Yan Wang for being dissatisfied with morality, and they were bound to be ridiculed by the people of the world!

The old general Pang Nuan solemnly said: "My king, calm down!"

While he was speaking, Prince Dan was tied up and sent to the main hall by Zhonghu Wuhuada.

Prince Dan still looked unconvinced and said loudly: "Be polite to me!"

It's a pity that the roar did not bring harmony, but intensified it.

Seeing that Prince Dan was arrogant and domineering, Hu Zhe kicked Prince Dan to the ground.

There was only a crisp bone cracking sound, and Prince Dan's heart-piercing wailing came from the hall.

Seeing this, all the officials began to sneer and ridicule Prince Dan one after another.

Prince Dan's face was flushed, but he endured the pain and stood up, glaring at everyone: "Don't laugh!"

Zhao Wangyan's voice was stern, and he jumped up against the case, shouting: "Presumptuous!"

Prince Dan stepped back a few steps one after another, almost fell to the ground, under Zhao Wang's fierce eyes, he didn't even dare to take a breath.

Pang Nuan couldn't understand Prince Dan's attitude, it was clear that Yan State was at fault first.

As a proton, he still outraged the ministers with big words, how could he be decent, did he really think that Zhao Guo was easy to bully?
After the Battle of Changping, Zhao's 40-strong army was annihilated. Taking advantage of Zhao's crisis, Yan actually sent a large army to attack Zhao.

Now, Yan Guo once again broke his promise and attacked Qin from behind while the main force of Zhao State was attacking Qin.

Now that we are discussing to attack Yan, it happens that the old and new accounts are settled together.

Pang Nuan's eyes widened with anger, and he said in a cold tone: "The king of Yan likes to betray his faith, and I ask my king to kill the crown prince Dan of Yan country."

Prince Dan no longer had any prestige, and sat down on the ground with dull eyes and dilated pupils.

Zhao Wangyan shook his head and said, "The widow's eldest son, Jia, is still in the country of Yan. If Dan is killed, Jia may not be able to protect himself!"

All the officials looked at Zhao Wang's embarrassing expression, and hesitated to speak. Zhao Wang added: "But if Prince Dan does not punish, it is not enough to appease the anger."

Therefore, Zhao Wangyan issued an order to reward Prince Dan with fifty sticks.

Prince Dan begged for mercy, but Zhao Wangyan was not moved, but said to Pang Nuan: "The general is as tall and straight as a pine tree, and as resolute as a scorching sun, can you lead your troops to the border between Yan and Zhao?"

Pang Nuan nodded in agreement, cupped his hands and said: "I am willing to lead the army to Yishui River, to show the might of the Zhao army, and force King Yan to cede the land to seek peace!"

After finishing speaking, the two looked at each other, smiled at each other, and suddenly the scout came to report: "The envoy of the Kingdom of Yan asks to see you!"

The smile on Zhao Wangyan's face disappeared instantly, and he said reluctantly: "The envoy of Xuanyan Kingdom enters the palace!"

After getting the consent of King Zhao, General Lejian of Yan State, who had served Zhao State all his life, walked into the palace crying.

Baiguan looked at Le Jian, who had always been resolute and courageous, but wept like a woman and smiled contemptuously.

Le Jian's eyes were red, tears ran down his cheeks and wet the corners of his clothes, and he wiped them with his clothes from time to time, Zhao Wangyan asked curiously, "Why does the general cry like a woman, is there some reason why?"

Unexpectedly, Lejian knelt on the ground and wailed: "I am guilty of King Zhao!"

"Yan Wangxi was deceived by treacherous officials and sent a large army to attack Zhao."

"The minister is stupid, and repeated remonstrances have not worked, which caused King Yan to make a mistake!"

"My king knows that he is wrong, so I offer the heads of two treacherous ministers, and hope that King Zhao will calm down!"

Seeing Lejian's frankness, Zhao Wangyan was a little shaken.

It's a pity that Le Jian only cared about crying, only sent two heads, and kept silent about the cession of land for peace.

Zhao Wangyan first sympathized and said: "Sir, please get up! I already know about this matter!"

Immediately, Zhao Wangyan's face darkened, and he said sharply: "Can you calm the anger of the widow with just two worthless heads? Can you calm the anger of Zhao's generals and soldiers?"

The hall is full of gunpowder, and if you don't pay attention, it will ignite each other's anger.

Le Jian first used a smile to relieve the oppressive atmosphere, and ordered someone to present two boxes of pearl and jade bracelets, but Zhao Wangyan was not happy and said angrily: "General Le Jian, do you think that the lonely king is a man who loves power and greedy for money?"

Lejian didn't understand, but Pang Nuan pointed it out: "Your Majesty wants the two cities of Yan Guoli and Yang."

Lejian gasped, thinking that the two boxes of treasures would be enough to calm Zhao Guo's anger, but he didn't expect Zhao Guo to open his mouth like a lion, begging for the two important military towns of Li and Yang.

Le Jian smiled softly, and said: "The two cities of Liyang are important military bases of the Yan State. If you win these two cities, you can point directly to Jicheng. I'm afraid we can't give them away. My king can offer you the five cities of Shanggu."

The five cities of Shanggu are the northern frontier of Yan State, and they are the barrier for Yan State to resist foreign invasion.

If Zhao Guo gets these five cities, it can help Yan Guo resist foreign aggression.

How could Zhao Wangyan not know Yan Wangxi's little plan, and said coldly: "So there is no room for negotiation?"

Lejian said lightly: "The king of Zhao doesn't want five cities, but two cities, what's the point?"

Pang Nuan was honest and upright, breaking Lejian's inner thoughts with one word, which made the hall fall into an embarrassing atmosphere.

Le Jian politely refused, flicked his sleeves, and was about to leave.

Unexpectedly, King Zhao said indifferently: "Le Jian, do you think that Zhao Guo is a place where you can come and go whenever you want?"

After saying that, the soldiers in front of the door held long halberds and surrounded Lejian. Lejian sneered: "Does the King of Zhao want to detain the envoy? Which country in the world has an envoy who dares to enter Zhao? Which country is willing to fight with Zhao?" Form an alliance?”

But Zhao Yan sneered and said: "Zhao's army is brave and good at fighting, Zhao's generals are both resourceful and resourceful, Zhao's soldiers are strong and horses are strong, why bother with other countries?"

Lejian was detained by Zhao Wangyan, the negotiation between Yan and Zhao broke down, and Zhao Wang quickly recruited an army, ordered Pang Nuan to be the general, and Hu Zhe to be the general to attack Yan.

Lejian was forced into the prison west of Handan by Zhao Jun.

With high walls and thick walls, outside the gate, there are heavy guards, and there is a gloomy atmosphere.

On the walls built of black soil, spider webs were densely distributed. Le Jian and the four envoys of the Yan Kingdom lay on the cold and tattered straw mats.

Le Jian sneered: "I never thought King Zhao would dare to detain the envoy!"

The other four sighed helplessly and began to discuss.

The five of them naturally didn't expect that their every move would be engraved in the little child's eyeballs.

(End of this chapter)