In the Imperial Court, all the officials gathered and stood on both sides.
Ying Zheng was sitting on the dragon throne, looking down at the ministers with his calm eyes. Almost no one in the court dared to look him in the eye. As long as one looked into his eyes, they would feel that they had been seen through and there was no secret to speak of.
"Today is the day the emissary of the Chu Country enters the palace for an audience. It had been nearly a year since Great Qin started its empire, and it had taken down the Han, Zhao, and Wei Kingdoms. Great Qin's faction was like the sun at its zenith, almost at its peak. Minister Li, what do you think the envoy of Chu will say today?”
" Your Majesty," Li Si stood up and said respectfully," I believe that the Chu Kingdom has come to seek peace." Great Qin had taken down three Kingdoms and had a vast territory and powerful soldiers. It was already very difficult for the Yan, Qi, and Chu Kingdoms to resist Great Qin's attack. Now that the Chu Country had sent an envoy here, it must be for the sake of war. The Chu Country can only ask for peace."
"I also think so. The Chu Country sending an envoy here is already showing weakness. However, even if they were here to make peace, they could not be careless. The Chu Country's territory was also extremely large, and its military strength was also extremely strong. If Great Qin really attacked, it would be a tough battle.”
Wei Liao stood up and voiced his thoughts. The two of them had come up with many plans to deal with the Six Nations, and they were already beginning to realize them.
Under Ying Zheng's instructions, Jin Yu bribed the important ministers of other countries, and everything went smoothly.
" Yes," Ying Zheng nodded and said," Chu does indeed have the intention to sue for peace. Summon the emissary of the Chu Country for an audience!"
"Summon the emissary of the Chu Country!"
The eunuchs passed on the message one by one, and soon, the envoy from Chu arrived at the discussion hall.
The person who came was a middle-aged man who looked shrewd and capable. Perhaps he was a person who could speak well.
When he arrived at the hall, he immediately bowed and said,"Greetings, King Qin!"
"Get up." The messenger rose to his feet, and Ying Zheng continued to ask,""May I know why King Chu has sent an envoy here?”
"Reporting to the King of Qin, the King sent me here to form an alliance with the State of Qin and sign a non-interference agreement. The King had instructed that if they could form an alliance, they would definitely accept any request from the King of Qin.”
The emissary's words were concise and clear, instantly causing the courtiers to boil.
Accept any request? Wasn't Lord Chu's tone a little too arrogant? What if His Majesty wanted King Chu's head? Could it be that he could accept it?
"King Chu is very sincere. I do have some requests. Ten cities on the border between Chu and Qi. I wonder if the King of Chu will agree?”
Ying Zheng stated his request casually, as if ten cities were as cheap as a few copper coins, and he could get them easily.
The emissary's heart jumped. Ten cities? This Qin Wang was asking for an exorbitant price.
Moreover, ten cities at the border between Chu and Qi was a crazy idea. If he really agreed to the request of the King of Qin, wouldn't that give the Qin army a chance to easily invade Qi? At that time, Qi Country would be unable to fight because they were supporting Yan Country. That would be fun.
The King of Qin wanted to use this opportunity to find an opportunity to attack Qi!
The emissary thought it through and hesitated. In the end, he gritted his teeth and said,"His Majesty said that he would agree to any request of the King of Qin. But this alliance…"
Ying Zheng raised his hand to interrupt him." There's no need to rush the matter of the alliance. King Chu has come with sincerity, so I can't be rude." In this case, I will hold a banquet in the palace to entertain the emissary of Chu who has come from afar. Three days later, please come to the palace again.”
He said it very casually. Few rulers of a country would hold a banquet in the palace. But now, Ying Zheng was the vanguard, the pioneer.
"Thank you for your hospitality, King Qin."
The messenger's face flashed with joy. He maintained a respectful attitude and left the discussion hall.
As soon as he left, the officials began to discuss what Chu meant.
It was easy to understand why King Chu had come to seek peace, but the explanation he gave to the envoy was too strange. It was very dangerous to agree to any request. King Chu should not be so stupid.
But now that the messenger had said this, it should have been King Chu's orders.
However, what exactly did Lord Chu want to do? Could it be that he felt that he could not defeat the Qin country, so he came to sue for peace now, just to protect the territory of the Chu country?
In the vast Chu Country, although ten cities were nothing, this was related to the dignity of a country. How could King Chu give such a hasty explanation?
"Your Majesty, King Chu must have other motives. It's impossible for him to only seek peace. Paying the price of ten cities for peace was too great!”
Li Si said with certainty, but Ying Zheng waved his hand and said lightly,""It's fine. Three days later, there will be a banquet in the palace.”
"This…"
Li Si and Wei Liao looked at each other. Was His Majesty really not afraid of King Chu's schemes?
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