The King of Wei, Daliang, heard that the Qin Kingdom had sent an envoy that he had never heard of before. He sat on his throne and stroked his chin as he pondered.
"Who is this Zhang Yi?"
"A strategist who once came to Daliang to meet the king. He failed to seek an official position, so he left Wei for Chu.”Hui Shi explained.
"Oh! Oh! Oh! So you're from the Wei Kingdom."
The King of Wei stroked his beard, and the more he thought about it, the angrier he became. Shang Yang had reformed the Qin Empire, Gongsun Yan had destroyed 80,000 Wei soldiers in one battle, and now, Zhang Yi had come.
"That's right." Hui Shi said.
"This kind of person is detestable.”The King of Wei said with a fleeting gaze.
"Zhang Yi is currently a guest of the State of Qin. I'm afraid it's not appropriate for the king to beat him up at will!”Hui Shi persuaded with a bitter expression.
"We'll talk about it after the fight, Xuan!" The King of Wei said shamelessly.
Hui Shi was helpless. He knew the King of Wei's character very well. He knew that he could only go along with the flow and could not hear any objections at all. He could only retreat to the side and think of a way to remedy the situation.
"E-Envoy Zhang Yi of the Qin Country is coming to the palace!”
"Qin Envoy Zhang Yi greets Your Majesty." Zhang Yi cupped his hands and bowed.
"Don't stand on ceremony. Someone come."
The King of Wei gave the order and a few armored guards rushed in.
"Slow down! What does Your Majesty want?"
Seeing this, Zhang Yi jumped in shock, wondering if Bai Shun had guessed correctly.
"I just wanted to teach you a lesson." The King of Wei said bluntly with his hands in his sleeves.
"Has the king thought of the consequences of humiliating the envoy of Qin in the court?”Zhang Yi stepped forward and asked.
"Never thought about it." The King of Wei answered decisively.
"Zhang Yi came here for the sake of the two countries. Unexpectedly, the king did not know what was good for him.”Zhang Yi pretended to sigh and shook his head.
"You are from Wei, and I am the King of Wei. Now that things are like this, can we fight?”Seeing that Zhang Yi actually said that he did not know what was good for him, the King of Wei raised his voice and glared at him.
"I'm from Wei, and the King of Wei beat me. I am the Qin envoy. After the fight, Zhang Yi would like to see how the king will clean up the mess!”Zhang Yi remained motionless as he looked at the King of Wei.
"You can see it. Hit him!" The King of Wei snorted and waved his hand.
“？！”
Zhang Yi was carried out by a few armorers with a dumbfounded expression. How unreasonable!
What was called a scholar meeting a soldier, it was unreasonable to say; What was an iron-headed child, what was a hothead, what was a boor? Zhang Yi suddenly felt a trace of helplessness.
"Ah! Ah! Ah!"
The King of Wei was not prepared to beat Zhang Yi up. He only had 20 strokes of the court cane and even had people go easy on him. However, when he heard Zhang Yi's painful cry, he immediately felt much better.
After being beaten, Zhang Yi was carried back to the main hall by the armored soldiers.
"The King of Wei beat up the Qin envoy. It seems that he is not willing to hand over the west of the river.”Zhang Yi held his waist and asked with a trace of anger.
"Yeah, I've always wanted to fight!" The King of Wei was also angered and said angrily.
"Then here is a letter of challenge from the Qin Lord. The King of Wei can choose a date to start the battle.”Zhang Yi took out a roll of bamboo slips and threw it to Hui Shi, who had a bitter expression on his face. He supported his waist and left the hall.
……
The bamboo slip was not a letter of challenge, but a contract from Zhang Yi.
On it was written that the Qin State was willing to return Puyang, Quwo, Jiaocheng, and the three cities. They were also willing to send hostages to the Wei State and make peace with the Wei State.
After the court meeting ended, Hui Shi, who was frowning, quickened his pace and caught up with the King of Wei, who was about to leave angrily.
"Great King!"
"Han and Zhao are afraid of Wei and don't dare to ally with the king and fight with Qi and Chu. If Qin really wants to start a war, Wei can't afford it.”
Hui Shi finally stopped the King of Wei and advised with a bitter expression.
"I don't believe that Qin will start a war. They will return the city to Wei, and then the hostage to Wei.”The King of Wei stroked his beard and said after calming down.
"This is the viciousness of the Qin Country. Let's take a step back and let the world see that the Qin Country is not forcefully seizing the west of the river, nor is it bullying the weak.”
"And if the Wei Kingdom were to retreat, the Qin Kingdom would not give any more excuses to the Wei Kingdom.”
"Your Majesty, just endure this."
Hui Shi persuaded helplessly.
The King of Wei scratched his ears and cheeks as he looked around. Finally, he sighed helplessly and looked at Hui Shi.
"When you go to see Zhang Yi, tell him that the Wei Kingdom wants the three cities, but we don't want hostages.”
"Young Master Qin, you're already a master in Wei. You still have to serve me. Who knows, you might even do some spy business. It's impossible to guard against it.”
"If our Young Master doesn't stay with him, they won't either. Leave Young Master here with us."
Hui Shi finally heaved a sigh of relief when he heard that. He knew that his persuasion was finally effective, so he hurriedly agreed,"Yes, sir!"
……
"Sir, Minister Wei wants to see you." The attendant reported to Zhang Yi, who was reading at night.
“？！”
When Zhang Yi heard this, he immediately threw the bamboo slips away and hid the food and wine on the table under the couch." Quick, where are the luggage boxes?"”
After putting the two clothes and two rolls of bamboo slips into the box, Zhang Yi said to the waiter,""Call Minister Hui in."
Hui Shi was shocked when she saw Zhang Yi packing his luggage.""Is Zhang Zi really leaving?"
"Yes, to be honest, Zhang Yi is only a guest elder. In fact, he has no status at all. This time, he is just here to show his appreciation.”
Zhang Yi was packing his things while lying through his teeth.
"Qin Jun still wants to attack Wei?" Hui Shi believed 80% of what Zhang Yi said. Zhang Yi seemed to be emphasizing it, so she had to believe it.
"That's right. There's no other way. Wei has been dragging things out in the west of the river. No matter how good the Qin Lord's temper is, he can't hold it in anymore. He can only fight again. Sigh ~"
"If the Wei Kingdom is out of breath these few years, there's no harm in fighting again.”
Zhang Yi said with a smile as he moved the luggage left and right in front of Hui Shi, who was standing still.
"Fight again! The Wei Kingdom was not afraid either! In these few years, Wei Country had been preparing for war, and it was almost done!!”
When Hui Shi heard this, he also forcefully shouted loudly.
Unfortunately, Hui Shi was destined to be an honest person. When she lied, she could only rely on raising her voice to cover up her guilt. Zhang Yi could not help but laugh.
"I'm relieved that Minister Hui can say that.”
Zhang Yi turned his head away and chuckled for a while.
"In the battle of Diao Yin, the Wei army lost eight out of ten soldiers and five out of ten commanders were either captured or killed. Following that, Chu attacked Wei, and Wei lost another 40,000 troops. Zhao and Han attacked Wei and lost another 30,000 troops. It was said that Wei had stationed troops in the east for several years without any new soldiers. The land tax of Wei State was increased by three percent, the age of enlistment was reduced to fourteen years old, and all leather and copper ores could only be used for military purposes. They could not be used to cast farming tools or be imported.”
Zhang Yi looked at Hui Shi, who was getting more and more flustered, and said with a smile,"Looks like these are just rumors.”
"Aiya, don't clean up!”Hui Shi snatched the bamboo slip from Zhang Yi and threw it on the ground.
"Eh? Minister Hui, what are you doing?" Zhang Yi pointed at the bamboo slips on the ground and asked cutely.
"I'm dizzy from swaying!" Hui Shi collapsed.
"Minister Hui has been working hard. Anyone would faint if they met such a master.”
Zhang Yi knew that the big deal had been accomplished, so he no longer pretended to pack his luggage. He took a step back and bowed to Hui Shi.
……
On the second day, Zhang Yi entered Wei Palace again. The arrogant and despotic King of Wei who sat on the throne yesterday was now sitting on pins and needles.
Knowing that the Qin country would definitely go to war if they did not do as they wished, the King of Wei was very flustered now, but his heart ached to cede territory.
"Qin Envoy Zhang Yi greets the King of Wei."
"No, no need to be polite." The King of Wei forced a smile and said," It's my fault for letting you stay for a few days. I apologize to you."”
"The west of the river has changed hands. Although I am reluctant, I can't break the agreement. Today, I will settle it with you.”
Zhang Yi nodded and waved his hand to have someone present the map and document.""Great King is straightforward. Come on."
Looking at the huge map of the world, as well as the part of the Wei Kingdom, the King of Wei was carefully supported by the attendant as he walked down. He knew that he was about to stamp the national seal that represented humiliation.
" Zhang Yi, hehe, let's discuss…" The King of Wei walked to the map and looked at it for a long time. Suddenly, he looked at Zhang Yi and said with an awkward smile.
"Great King, this isn't good, right? I was just praising you." Zhang Yi took a step back.
"I'll give it to you, give it to you, give it all to you! I won't go back on my word!" The King of Wei said dejectedly.
" Your Majesty, please calm down. Zhang Yi is from Wei. If it's Zhang Yi's fief, he won't take an inch of it…"
Zhang Yi looked like he had no choice but to take out the document from his pocket and put it on the map.
"But this is the land of the State of Qin. Zhang Yi can't make the decision.”
The King of Wei was speechless and expressionless. He looked like he was in a daze as he took the national seal from the side. He squatted down and pressed the national seal with Zhang Yi's help.
From then on, the land west of the river that had been fought over for more than a hundred years would belong to the Qin country, and the Wei country would have no chance of taking it back.
After the King of Wei gave the seal, Zhang Yi had completed his mission. There was no need to be polite with the King of Wei anymore. He took the delivery document and bowed to the King of Wei before striding out of the court.
" The Wei Kingdom's ancestors fought for decades and fought with their lives…All of them are now in my hands…"
The King of Great Wei, who was once the strongest ruler of the strongest country, now had an old face filled with loneliness and sorrow.
……
At Hangu Pass, Zhang Yi entered the pass. Gongsun Yan, who had left without saying goodbye, happened to come out of the pass. The two of them happened to meet.
"Mister Gongsun? Mister is leaving?" Zhang Yi poked his head out of the carriage and asked.
"The Qin country is now your country, so I won't fight for food.”Gongsun Yan lifted the curtain of the carriage and said.
"The Qin country has a lot of food, four horses in the same tank can also fill their stomachs.”Zhang Yi smiled.
"Sigh, I once read Zhang Zi's theory of cooperation and admired him greatly. If he used this to deal with Zhang Ziheng's scheme, what would his chances of winning be?”
Gongsun Yan looked at the distant plain and said slowly. At this moment, his goal was exposed, which was to join forces.
"It's easy to know but difficult to do.”Zhang Yi said goodbye.
"You've made an enemy out of yourself.”Gongsun Yan bowed and said goodbye.
The two of them parted ways and walked further and further away…
This was a true strategist!
Zhang Yi returned with the letter of credentials. The fifteen counties of Shangjun and the west of the river were all under the control of Qin. He was appointed Prime Minister of the Great Qin Dynasty by Ying Si in the court.
"Thank you, Ruler!"
Zhang Yi stood proudly above the Qin court, proving to those civil officials who had mocked him before that snobbish people couldn't do anything.
"Prime Minister, how can I thank you? The Prime Minister took back the west of the river without shedding a single drop of blood. This is a great contribution. Even the Great Qin Empire has to thank you!”Ying Si sat on the throne and laughed as he looked at the delivery document. The day before Zhang Yi returned, Wei Shu gave birth to a baby boy for Ying Si. Ying Si named him Dang, which meant to cleanse the Central Plains. It was a double blessing.
Of course, Bai Shun wouldn't be present during the naming process, otherwise, he would have reminded Ying Si of his surname.
"Ruler is too polite." Zhang Yi said "modestly".
"Grand Preceptor once told me that the Qin country is relying on Shang Jun's law internally and on Zongheng Ci externally! I deeply agree!"
Ying Si smiled as he looked at the civil and military officials below.
" I'll remind everyone one last time..."
"Shang Jun's law is not the law of cruel officials and suffering people! This is the way to make the country rich and the people strong! Qin must respect him! This is the last warning for some of you!”
"Yes, sir!" All the officials replied.
"Good! If you're done talking internally, then talk externally." Ying Si nodded in satisfaction and looked at Li Xiang." The Grand Preceptor understands what's going to happen next, so you can explain."”
Li Xiang nodded slightly and looked at Zhang Yi, the prime minister of the Great Qin Dynasty."Prime Minister, do you still remember the oath you made with Chu?”
"Stealing the country to avenge the humiliation? Qin wants to attack Chu?" Zhang Yi pretended not to know and asked.
"No, it's someone you promised.”Li Xiang shook his head.
"Mi girl? Qin wants to form an alliance with Chu?" Zhang Yi guessed right after the hint.
The new ruler of the Chu State had just become King Huai of the Chu State. His name was Xiong Huai. He attacked Shang Yu of the Qin State at the beginning of his reign.
It was a pity that the Qin country's border defense was impregnable, and the Chu country did not dare to move completely. It was only skin deep to establish its might.
As for the Chu Country, it was just as Zhang Yi had said before. They plundered their neighbors and meddled in foreign lands. The Chu Country was also very covetous of the Yue Country below. As for the Bai Yue tribe after the Yue Country, it was filled with miasma and the environment was harsh. The people there were barbaric and backward. The Chu Country did not have any thoughts about it for the time being.
"Qin bestowed the position of Prime Minister to Zhang Yi, aren't you going to repay it?”Li Xiang looked at Zhang Yi and smiled.
"Then this subject will be bold enough to send Ruler to the nuptial chamber.”Zhang Yi said.
"Oh? If I am not satisfied, I will send the Prime Minister back and change him to a better one.”Ying Si said with a smile.
"Hahahaha!" All the civil and military officials in the court burst into laughter.
"Don't worry, I've already met the Grand Preceptor in Chu. Ruler, don't worry!”Zhang Yi waved his hand and said.
"Good!"
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