Mrs. Qin Xiangguo

091

In 246 BC, which was also the first year of Qin Wangzheng, Qin and Zhao made an agreement to send troops to conquer Wei Yan.

Qin general Mengwu was as powerful as a broken bamboo, and went east to take Juancheng and beheaded [-] people; Zhao general Lian was not to be outdone, so he also decisively went south to attack Fanyang.

The two armies were at the same angle, and Wei Guo was caught off guard by the enemy.

King Wei Anli felt that he could not bear such an attack, so he sent a messenger to ask Qin for mercy.

One month later, Qin Xiayang Jun Zhao Weizhen came to Daliang, the capital of Wei State, as an envoy.

In the residence of Lord Xinling of the State of Wei, the steward hurriedly entered the main room.

"Your Majesty."

The old steward's face was full of nervousness: "Jun Xia Yang is here to visit."

Lord Xinling, Wei Wuji, was one of the four princes in the Central Plains. He was as famous as Lord Mengchang, Lord Pingyuan, and Lord Chunshen.In theory, as a messenger, Zhao Weizhen came to visit as a matter of course, but——

"Is she in Daliang now?"

Lord Xinling put down the letter in his hand, and said in surprise, "Why didn't you hear anything before?"

The steward bite the bullet and said: "Back to your majesty, I just passed the city gate and came straight to the mansion."

Lord Xinling: "..."

His face suddenly pulled down.

As early as King Qin Zhao, Lord Xinling advocated fighting against Qin.After fighting for so many years, he understands the temperament and habits of Qin people too well.Lord Xinling understood Zhao Weizhen's intentions after a little thought.

"not see."

He said coldly: "Just say that the family members are not feeling well, and it is inconvenient to receive Mr. Xia Yang."

The steward was taken aback for a moment, then suddenly raised his head: "Family?"

Lord Xinling: "She is a woman, so she should be received by my wife."

This means that if the King of Qin confers you a title, it means that Qin does not pay attention to etiquette.We Central Plains people don't recognize Wei Guolai.

"This……"

When the steward heard the words, he couldn't help hesitating.He cautiously warned: "Your Majesty, no matter whether she is a man or a woman, she is here on behalf of Qin."

"Humph."

Mr. Xinling snorted coldly, and directly wrote his disgust on his face: "Do you think I don't understand?"

After speaking, he put down the business in hand and got up from the long case.

"Qin Wangzheng has just ascended the throne. He first used Koreans to build canals, and then even Zhao attacked Wei and Yan." Lord Xinling said: "With Lu Buwei and her as the backing, this young King of Qin is very ambitious! You treat her as Lord Xia Yang this time. Why did you come to Daliang?"

The steward thought for a while: "Is it because the king asked for peace?"

Lord Xinling: "Do you think that when she came to Daliang, she didn't go to the residence first to settle down, but went straight to my house to discuss peace? See you today, Brother Wang will definitely be suspicious, this person can't be seen."

"But..." The steward was still worried: "I don't see you, don't you seem guilty?"

I don’t see you, you seem guilty; I see you, you haven’t even seen the king of Wei, and you came to visit Lord Xinling first, what does the king of Wei think?

Because of this, Mr. Xinling was not polite, and wanted to humiliate him back on the grounds that "the family members are unwell and cannot entertain them".

Recalling that she fled from Handan with Qin Wangzheng in the past, Lord Xinling heard about it, and just felt that this girl was lucky to be protected by Lord Pingyuan.

Now it seems that she does have some means.

Otherwise, Lu Buwei's wife would not have become the grand master of the Qin State, and even Qin Wangzheng would have personally given him the title.

"This person is unscrupulous, so be on guard." Lord Xinling was all on guard: "She definitely didn't come just to negotiate peace."

"Yes."

The steward's expression was more solemn than before: "Go and deliver the order."

After speaking, the old housekeeper left in a hurry.

The others left, but Mr. Xinling did not relax.

Whether I see you today or not, tomorrow the news that Mr. Xia Yang will go straight to his house will surely spread throughout Daliang.Mr. Xinling couldn't help but feel troubled: Brother Wang was already very afraid of him, and the people of Qin wanted to hit him at the door, and Mr. Xia Yang paid him a special visit?

I have to find a way to explain it to Brother Wang, and I have to—

"Your Majesty!"

Before Mr. Xinling could figure out why, the steward who had left came back with a more nervous expression than before.

"Mr. Xia Yang has left, but her subordinates have brought over dozens of carts of gifts." The steward said in a panic, "She said she admires your integrity and tolerance, and is willing to give you such a great gift for your good name."

Lord Xinling: "..."

He almost missed his breath.

"No!" Lord Xinling said sternly, "How did you send it over, how can you give it back to her!"

"Yes Yes."

The steward took the order and left again as if he was facing an enemy, only Mr. Xinling was left with a more serious heart.

No, he must go to Brother Wang to inform first, it is best to plan in advance.

Let's go now, Mr. Xinling made a decision.

This Xia Yangjun who came here...

I'm afraid I will stop if I have to disturb the beam!

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At the same time, Daliang official station.

Wei Xing walked in the door muttering, "Ma'am, Mr. Xinling confiscated it."

Zhao Weizhen nodded: "I see."

That's it?

Wei Xing couldn't help but look at Zhao Weizhen twice more.

Madam doesn't care, but Wei Xing is not very comfortable.What does it mean that the female relatives are unwell and do not see guests?Is Xia Yangjun's visit to meet your family members?

It was you, Wei Guo, who took the initiative to seek peace, and now that Madam is here, it's on point!

"What expression do you have?" Zhao Weizhen couldn't help but said.

"It's nothing."

Wei Xing said angrily: "Wei Xing is not angry about such humiliation."

Zhao Weizhen said calmly: "It's okay. Whether he sees it or not, or accepts it or not, anyway, the whole Daliang knows what I have done today."

After she finished speaking, she thought about it again.

"How much assets does Lu Buwei have in Wei?" Zhao Weizhen asked.

"Mrs. Hui, there are three shops and two restaurants. There is a caravan stationed in Daliang, and another team is on the way." Wei Xing knew in his heart: "Our family still has a mansion, so there is no need to live in a post. In the hall."

This kind of family background is no worse than in Xianyang.

Daliang, the capital of the State of Wei, is located on a plain, with extremely convenient water conservancy and land transportation. Many merchants started from Daliang by taking advantage of Wei's geographical advantages, and Lu Buwei was one of them.

It is said that as soon as Zhao Weizhen's carriage drove into the border of Wei State, the servants in Daliang's mansion had already cleaned the room and prepared to welcome the mistress.

Even Wei Sheng and Wei Xing were named Wei because they were both from Wei.

"It's better to live in the posthouse." Zhao Weizhen said, "If I came here as a private person, I can live at home, but now I'm here as a Qin envoy, so I should live in the posthouse."

Wei Xing nodded: "Yes."

Zhao Weizhen said again: "Let people from shops, restaurants, and caravans spread the news, saying that Mr. Xinling is well-informed and doesn't like this little gift from me. Afterwards, there will be ten thousand taels of gold. Get up and send them together at that time."

Ten thousand taels of gold!

The corner of Wei Xing's mouth twitched, feeling pain in the flesh: "Then, how much will King Wei give?"

Zhao Weizhen: "No."

Wei Xing: "...Understood."

Zhao Weizhen's purpose in coming to Daliang was not just to discuss peace.

Shake her face?Zhao Weizhen snorted coldly in his heart: I don't know who is begging whom now, and who is in more trouble.

Lord Xinling Wei Wuji is a reputable figure.

If in the Battle of Handan in the past, Lord Pingyuan was the NPC who sent out missions to solve the siege of Handan, then Lord Xinling was the dungeon player who received the mission.

At that time, the Six Kingdoms were afraid of the prestige of King Qin Zhaoxiang, and they did not dare to help Zhao at will.King Wei sent [-] soldiers, but they just stayed in Yecheng to wait and see.

Lord Xinling advocated helping Zhao, but King Wei hesitated. At the critical moment, Lord Xinling planned to steal King Wei's military amulet and successfully lifted the siege of Handan.

This is the source of the famous allusion of "Stealing Talismans to Save Zhao".

If Lord Xinling hadn't stolen the military talisman and went out to fight, Qin might have annexed Zhao as early as King Zhao.

Such a move can be said to have greatly delayed the pace of Qin's annexation of the six countries.

It's just that Lord Xinling is kind to the State of Zhao, but it's still a big taboo for him to steal King Wei's military amulet.The king of Wei was worried that his younger brother had a good reputation, a lot of followers, and was quite capable of overpowering the master. After Lord Xinling stole the military amulet, he felt that he would be blamed by the king of Wei, so he simply stayed in the Zhao country.

Lord Xinling lived in Handan for decades, and returned to Daliang not long ago because of the crisis of Wei State.

When Zhao Weizhen was in Handan, he had met Mr. Xinling a few times in the distance, but he could not be called an acquaintance.

At that time, her impression of Mr. Xinling was that although he lived in Handan, there was an endless stream of visitors to his house, and he was even more famous than Mr. Pingyuan.

He was like this in Handan, but what about in Daliang?

The subsequent ten thousand taels of gold was not written by Zhao Weizhen, but was suggested by Li Si and approved by the young Yingzheng.

This is one of the divorce plans set.

Of the four sons of the Warring States period, only Lord Chunshen and Lord Xinling are left now, but both of them are vanguards against Qin.

Mr. Chunshen is fine. After the dispute over the heir of the King of Chu, coupled with several years of rumor attacks, he is too busy to take care of himself.Mr. Xinling invited back to Daliang for the king of Wei, it must be to guard against Qin.

This person is still a bit capable, so Zhao Weizhen chose to implement the divorce plan himself.

Today, as soon as she entered Daliang, she went straight to Lord Xinling's mansion to pay a visit, presenting generous gifts, tens of thousands of taels of gold without blinking an eye, but she did not have the share of King Wei.

It doesn't matter if Lord Xinling sees her or not, anyway, the news will definitely reach the ears of King Wei.

My younger brother has more prestige than the king of his country, and is more worthy of bribes in the eyes of the Qin envoy. For the specific reasons, let the king of Wei think about it.

"That……"

Wei Xing asked again: "Madam, do you still want to see King Wei?"

Zhao Weizhen shook his head: "I am the envoy of Qin, and the king of Wei didn't summon me, so there is no reason to take the initiative to meet."

What's more, only by hanging out like this can he show an attitude of contempt for King Wei and respect for Lord Xinling.

Now Qin State is beating Wei State just like beating his grandson, it should be you, King Wei, supporting her, Zhao Weizhen is not afraid.

"You are from Wei."

Zhao Weizhen even said with great interest: "Why don't you take me to Daliang for a stroll, and let me see how this capital of merchants is different from Xianyang and Handan."

"Yes."

Wei Xing also hadn't been home for a long time, and he happily responded: "Madam should also relax, it's not a big deal to be at odds with Master."

Zhao Weizhen: "..."

She gave Wei Xing a sideways look: "You are so loyal, Wei Xing. After running so far, you still want to speak for your master?"

After being stabbed, Wei Xing did not back down.

Seeing that Zhao Weizhen had no intention of blaming him, he touched the bridge of his nose resentfully, and insisted: "Madam, the master left me in Handan back then, meaning that I would go forward and retreat with Madam. Without Madam, I don't know where I would have died, and today I speak out." , I just hope not to mind too much."

The implication is that Wei Xing is now asked to choose between Lu Buwei and Zhao Weizhen, and he chooses to work for Zhao Weizhen.

It is both exhortation and surrender.

Zhao Weizhen understood.

They are obviously two brothers, but Zhao Weizhen just thinks that Wei Xing's EQ is much higher than Wei Sheng's.

"I didn't quarrel with Lu Buwei." She said, "I didn't get angry either."

From Xianyang to Daliang, the carriage was rickety for a month, but Zhao Weizhen got a little better.

Lu Buwei suddenly lost his nerve, what he said was true love, and after careful consideration, the key lies in the "trust" he said.

When the Empress Dowager Huayang was still in the court, the two had a common enemy, advancing and retreating together, as if they were one.At that time, Zhao Weizhen and Lu Buwei had exactly the same pursuit of interests, so he was able to suppress all the rumors outside and the strangeness between the two.

But after Qin Wangzheng ascended the throne, Zhao Weizhen and Lu Buwei could no longer be a ostensible alliance.

He wants to give up part of the benefits.

It just so happened that General Li Mu's envoy and Li Si's promotion collided with each other, and Lu Buwei had no choice but to face up to the obvious difference in treatment.

Maybe he revealed his true feelings that night, but now that he thinks about it, it is inevitable that he deliberately released the monster under the human skin.

The intense emotion made Zhao Weizhen unable to respond rationally, so his demands were clear.

The key is that he wants truth and trust.

Zhao Weizhen still finds it ridiculous when he thinks about it now.

Lu Buwei was a reliable teammate when he was a teammate.She also had to admit that in the pre-Qin period, the cheap husband was indeed one of the few people who could understand her and support her unconditionally, and he could be called a "confidant".

On this basis, Zhao Weizhen is willing to share part of his feelings with him - so when Ying Zichu is seriously ill, she can share the pressure with him.

She was even willing to have a child with him—anyway, Lu Buwei was good-looking and smart, and this kind of gene was one of the best in Qin, so she was not at a loss.

But there are really not many turtle sons. The reason why he married her back then had nothing to do with love.

If you want true love, you can exchange it for true love, and if you want trust, you must give trust.

Did he do it?

Pooh!shameless.

Thinking of this, Zhao Weizhen couldn't help but spit in his heart.

"you're right."

Zhao Weizhen rolled his eyes wildly: "I'll take care of Guizi's life and death, let him stay alone in the empty boudoir, and take me to the wine shop in Daliang."

It's rare that there are no men or children around, why don't you hurry up and go to the nightclub to have a good time? !

Wei Xing: "...Yes."

This is not angry?He first mourned for his master.

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Zhao Weizhen on the other side went to the wine shop very arrogantly, while Lord Xinling on the other side went straight to the Daliang Palace with a guarded heart.

"King Qin really sent a woman here?"

After hearing Lord Xinling's report, Wei Wangyu's first reaction was unexpected: "What does this kid think?"

Lord Xinling: "..."

My brother Wang missed the point, and he had a faint headache.

"Brother Wang, as soon as Lord Xia Yang entered Daliang, he went straight to visit my residence before he even had time to stay. I'm afraid she has malicious intentions. I suspect that she came here for the wrong reasons." The news is that the envoy is Lord Xia Yang, don't you know, Brother Wang?"

Wei Wangyu was slightly displeased when he heard the words, but he didn't say anything.

"Knowing is knowing." He said: "It's just that I'm in the Central Plains, and I've never heard of a woman becoming a king. How should I treat this?"

"If it wasn't for Lord Xia Yang, the current king of Qin might not be able to leave Handan alive."

Lord Xinling pointed out: "She has made great contributions to Qin, and is a close minister of King Qin, so she naturally treats each other with the courtesy of Qin envoy."

This was a matter of course, but after the words of Lord Trustworthy Ling fell to the ground, Wei Wangyu's face became quite ugly.

"We should treat each other with courtesy." King Wei said, "Then why do you insult the envoy of Qin with the reason that the female family members are unwell?"

"Brother Wang!"

Lord Xinling raised his head in disbelief: "The reason I said this is because Lord Xia Yang didn't see the King of Wei, so he saw me first, which was a great disrespect. It was she who offended first, and I criticized him later, to defend the dignity of Wei!"

Wei Wangyu was silent for a moment when he heard the words, his uncertain face finally looked better.

"The widow knows." Wei Wang's tone softened a bit: "I trouble you to go, and treat her as you like. When the widow wants to see her, I will summon her."

Speaking of this, it completely blocked Lord Xinling's way of exhorting and discussing in detail afterwards.

He took a deep breath: "I know."

What else can Mr. Xinling say?

After leaving the palace, he leaned back on the carriage wearily: "Go to the nearest wine shop."

Under such pressure, all Mr. Xinling could do was drink to divert his attention.

There are many merchants in Daliang, the business is prosperous, and there are many guests in the wine shop, laughing, cursing, and profligate voices come and go.Lord Xinling sat down in the inner room, and after the servants served the food and wine, he sighed heavily.

He knew that Brother Wang invited him back to save Wei from Qin.

But beware of everything, always disgusted, such brothers are separated, and the monarch and ministers are jealous, even if Wei Wuji has great abilities, how much can he use?

Recalling Wei Wangyu's unrecognizable expression, Lord Xinling felt sad in his heart.

He stared at the wine and table utensils for a long time, without any appetite.

After a while, the shopkeeper walked in cautiously: "Your Majesty, there is a gift from a guest."

Lord Xinling's residence has three thousand guests, and he attracts attention wherever he goes, and strategists often come forward to please him.So he was not surprised: "Take it here."

The shopkeeper brought up a whole jug of wine and unsealed it himself.

As soon as the lid of the altar was lifted, the rich aroma of wine immediately filled the entire inner room, causing Mr. Xinling to be taken aback.

The clear liquid was poured into the wine vessel, Mr. Xinling raised the wine vessel in surprise and moved it in front of him.

This wine...

What he drank was not in Wei State, but in Handan.

This is the pure steamed wine sold in Lu's restaurant.

For a moment, Lord Xinling's mood was extremely complicated: after all, he received the gift from Lord Xia Yang.

Forget it, it's just a jar of wine, it's better than taking her daughter.Lord Xinling looked up at the shopkeeper: "What did the person who gave the wine say?"

"There is indeed a gift."

The shopkeeper told the truth: "She said that spirits can relieve worries, but it can't solve practical problems. I hope you have a drink and take care of your body."

Mr. Xinling gave the hand holding the wine vessel a pause.

He was silent for a while, then closed his eyes.

"Tell her, I know."

After a long time, Mr. Xinling rubbed his forehead and responded calmly: "I will definitely persuade Brother Wang to see her as soon as possible, so that she can take care of herself."