Daqin: Zulong's Traveling Frog

Chapter 86 Tang Ju
Daliang City of Wei State.

A carriage slowly drove out from the north gate, carrying an old man with white eyes and temples. The old man coughed from time to time, and the servant beside him poured water for him.

After drinking two bowls of water, the old man looked at the majestic Daliang City, spitting from time to time, and said with emotion: "Daliang City is not what it used to be!"

When hundreds of people outside the city saw the carriage, they knelt down and said in unison, "Mr. Tang!"

There is only one person in Daliang City who can bear the title Tang Gong, and that is Tang Ju.

Tang Ju poked out his callused hands from the side window, and said in a trembling voice, "No need."

Before he finished speaking, he coughed three times, which was relieved with the help of the servant.

The common people lamented that after being confident in the mausoleum, the Wei state would have no good generals, and it would be difficult for it to form a vertical trend with the six Shandong states.

What's more, Wei Wangzeng was so stupid that he surrendered to the country of tigers and wolves, and he was not afraid of being swallowed by wild beasts.

Only Tang Ju is still struggling to adhere to the grand plan of the joint vertical. Today, at the court meeting, Tang Ju took the initiative to ask for orders, went to Shandong to lobby, and decided to join the vertical fight against Qin again.

This time, will Tang Ju live up to his mission just like the textbook?
Tang Ju did nothing when he was young. It was not until King Yu of Wei came to power that Qi and Chu attacked Wei. Tang Ju relied on his sharp tongue to fight with the Qin court and persuaded King Ji of Qin to send troops. Qi and Chu were frightened and refused to fight. Retreat.

It's a pity that King Wei didn't see his talent. Tang Ju was disappointed, so he resigned and became Lord Xinling's retainer.

There are very few records in history books after that, and it may be that there is no outstanding performance.

It was only when Lord Xinling stole the talisman to save Zhao and took credit for it, Tang Ju advised him to "be full of losses and benefit modestly", which made Xinling Lord Wei Wuji suddenly realize.

Later, Lord Xinling became the leader of Hezong, and led the soldiers of the five kingdoms to repel Meng Ao, so that the people of Qin did not dare to go east, shaking the world.

That's why Mr. Xinling was famous all over the world, but he was jealous of the king of Wei and died depressed.

Even though Tang Ju is ninety years old, he resolutely holds on to the last straw of "combination verticality" and struggles to support it.

Ying City of Chu State.

After Tang Ju drove in, he didn't dare to neglect at all, and went to pay a visit to Ling Yin Liyuan first.

Li Yuan saw that Tang Ju was already old, so he took the initiative to help Tang Ju enter the palace. After entering the palace, Tang Ju took the lead in presenting a bamboo slip.

Li Yuan unfolded slowly, and the smile on his face gradually disappeared. After reading it, he slapped the bamboo slips and said angrily: "A few months ago, the Wei State united with the strong Qin to attack the Chu State. Why is there any alliance against Qin today?"

If Tang Ju was not alarmed, he dragged his stiff body and said in a trembling voice: "Wei attacked Qin because it was threatened by tigers and wolves, and we had no choice but to do it!"

"Afterwards, the state of Qin intensified its efforts and even asked the state of Wei to cede land to show Wei's submission. Due to the pressure of the royal family, my king had no choice but to sign a contract."

"My king hates wolves so much, that's why he sent his ministers to ask Chu to be the leader of the alliance and attack Qin together!"

Li Yuan is in a dilemma. Wei Guo changes his orders from day to day, and repays kindness with revenge. Cooperating with such a country is tantamount to seeking skin from a tiger.

Therefore, Li Yuan did not take the initiative to agree, but said coldly: "Chu State can participate in the joint vertical, but it is only Wei Chu's joint vertical, and it is difficult to resist Qin. After Tang Gong lobbying the rest of the countries, Chu State will naturally join!"

Tang Ju was startled, his legs trembled unconsciously, and he held Li Yuan's hands tremblingly.

A few days later, Tang Ju left Chu State and went to Zhao State to lobby.

Zhao Guo and Qin Guo have a feud, how could they not agree to this matter?
However, Zhao Guo's favored minister Guo Kai privately advised Zhao Wangqian: "If my king agrees to join forces, Qin will definitely attack first. What's more, Zhao Guo has strong soldiers and horses, so why join forces with other countries?"

Zhao Wangqian patted Guo Kai's shoulder lightly and whispered, "It's all up to you, Mister!"

The next day, Tang Ju received a bamboo slip: Zhao Guo refused to join forces.

Tang Ju still went to the palace to lobby, but was stopped by Guo Kai, and Tang Ju left after saying "traitorous ministers harmed the country".

Zhao Guo's refusal to join forces was the result that Tang Ju never expected.

Of course, Tang Ju knew well that the court of Zhao State was controlled by Guo Kai. As long as Guo Kai refused, anyone who wanted to agree would have to weigh it.

Sitting on the carriage, Tang Ju sighed helplessly, and couldn't help wondering: "Is it doomed to fail if we fight against Qin together?"

But Tang Ju didn't complain about himself, but went to Yan country decisively.

In the palace of Jicheng, Yan Wangxi's eyes were cold, no matter how much Tang Ju lobbied, the whole country of Yan refused to join forces.

Firstly, there is no profit in uniting against Qin State and Yan State. Second, Yan State and Zhao State have been fighting for years, food and grass have dropped sharply, and the treasury is empty, making it difficult to provide materials and troops.

Third, when the Zhao army was approaching Jicheng, Yan State sent envoys to ask for help from the five countries, and only Qin State agreed.

In the court hall, all civil and military officials stared at Tang Ju with contempt on their faces, and Yan Wangxi even went in with his left ear and out of his right ear.

Finally, the prime minister rejected him and said: "The Qin State provides help in times of crisis, how can the Yan State defeat it?"

Seeing Yan Guo's tough attitude, Tang Ju's expression was helpless, his eyes became more serious, and he left Jicheng helplessly.

Qi State's attitude became more resolute. Before Tang Ju's carriage entered Linzi, the suspension bridges of the four city gates of Linzi rumbled. Even in the daytime, the gates were firmly closed.

Forced to helplessness, Tang Ju can only pin his last hope on South Korea.

The royal palace of South Korea is magnificent, and when they heard that Tang Ju had arrived, they went out of the city to greet him.

Tang Ju didn't tell the truth this time, but opened his eyes and said nonsense: "Except for the two countries of Yan and Qi, the other countries have agreed to join forces. King Han is wise. I wonder if he wants to participate in the alliance of other countries?"

King An of Han, who had just recovered from a long illness, stroked his brow with his hand, his eyes full of hesitation. After Tang Ju's repeated persuasion, he actually agreed.

Tang Ju's brows were beaming with joy, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. There were elite soldiers from Chu State, Wei Wuzu killed all directions, and South Korea served as a natural barrier.

However, when it was actually implemented, the three countries had different ideas, and no one was willing to send troops.

Tang Ju urged him repeatedly, but the envoys from all over the world treated him coldly, and the covenant of cooperation was like a dead letter.

Zhangtai Palace.

The three-way urgent document was sent to Xianyang.

Qin Wangzheng untied the silk rope, took off the ink pad, took out the envelope, and several large characters appeared on the bamboo slips.

"Tang Ju ignored the King of Wei's obstruction and traveled to other countries in an attempt to resist Qin again!"

Immediately afterwards, Qin Wangzheng received an urgent official document again.

"Tang Ju said that the Three Kingdoms of Han and Chu have agreed to join forces!"

Qin Wangzheng's voice was fierce, and he went up against the case, the veins on his face were still exposed, and he said in a cold tone: "Tang Ju, a handsome man, a bearded old thief, who is about to die under the nine springs, dare to shake his lips and tongue?"

If Yao Jiadun had entered Zhao, Qin Wangzheng would call Li Si into the palace.

Qin Wangzheng said solemnly: "South Korea has agreed to join forces, sir, can you enter Korea and force Han Wangan to cede land!"

A cold light flashed in Li Si's eyes, he nodded and said, "Your Majesty, how is the land of Nanyang?"

After talking carefully, Li Si hurried to South Korea.

Regarding Tang Ju, Qin Wangzheng immediately issued an edict, ordering Wei Wangzeng to send Tang Ju to Qin, otherwise it will be a swordsman!
"As for Chu, sooner or later it will belong to the lonely king!" Qin Wangzheng's face darkened, and a cold smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

(End of this chapter)