Prime Minister's Estate!
Ying Xiong had suddenly arrived!
Lu Buwei, who had been overjoyed by the Han incident, rushed out when he heard the news.
Ying Xiong was different from the other Ying Clans, even though he didn't have any status.
However! His appearance represented the will of the Ying Family's Patriarch!
Even though he was the Prime Minister of the Great Qin Empire, Lu Buwei did not dare to waste any time.
"Prime Minister."
"May I know why Ying Xiong has come this time?”
Lu Buwei returned the greeting.
"On the orders of the Patriarch, bring the horse that the Prime Minister gave to Ying Zheng back to the mansion.”
Hearing this, Lu Buwei was startled. He cupped his hands and said,""One horse, just let the servants in the residence take care of it.”
"How would I dare to trouble the ancestor?"
"If Young Master Zheng wants to walk the horse, you can call for it and I will send someone to send it over.”
"No need!" Ying Xiong said calmly. Since the ancestor had already sent out his will, there was naturally no need for the prime minister to worry.”
Lu Buwei smiled awkwardly and said,""Since that's the case, I'll immediately order someone to bring the horse over.”
"Yes."
Ying Xiong nodded in response, then turned around and left the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Lu Buwei, on the other hand, stood where he was, a thoughtful look on his face.
What did Old Ancestor Ying mean by this? Could it be that he had already seen through her thoughts?
No! No! The Prime Minister had yet to reveal any of his true feelings to Ying Zheng.
With this thought in mind, Lu Buwei instinctively turned to look at Ying Xiong's back.
Who was the Old Ancestor of the Ying family? He was the Marquis of Great Qin! A person that no one could see clearly!
"It seems that this matter will have to be put on hold for a period of time, in case the Ying family's ancestor notices anything else!”
……
The next day!
The Qin royal palace!
Morning court!
An urgent military report was sent to the court.
Qin Yiren sat on the throne and quickly scanned the bamboo slips.
From time to time, bursts of hearty laughter rang out in the court!
"Haha!"
"Cai!"
"Cai!"
Qin Yiren laughed loudly, his gaze resting on the bamboo slips.
All the officials in the court looked at each other, not knowing what had happened.
After about a quarter of an hour, Qin Yiren finally calmed down. He looked at the officials with joy and said,""Dear ministers, there is news from Yanmen County.”
"General Meng Ao has personally led the army to force back the troops of Zhao and the five countries, and has completely occupied Yanmen County!”
"Other than that, when my army attacked, we weren't stopped by the armies of the five nations.”
When these words sounded, the eyes of the officials in the court lit up and they bowed excitedly,"Great King, this is great news!"
"The army of the six states is not worthy of its name. There is hope for my Qin country to go east!”
"We implore Your Majesty to give the order to continue attacking the State of Zhao and pacify it in one fell swoop.”
In the court, all the officials advised him to remonstrate.
However, Qin Yiren did not let his victory get to his head. He looked at Lu Buwei and said sternly,""Prime Minister!"
"What do you think about this?”
In the court, Lu Buwei did not speak for a long time.
Hearing the summons of the King of Qin, Lu Buwei hurriedly walked out of the court, cupped his hands and said,""Your Majesty, this subject's intention is to stop using troops against Zhao!”
As soon as he said this, the officials in the court and the King of Qin on the stage all looked puzzled.
"All the officials have advised us to continue sending troops, so why did the Prime Minister say to stop?”
"Could it be that you think that the Qin country is not enough to destroy the Zhao country?”
Qin Yiren voiced his doubts.
"Your Majesty," Lu Buwei bowed respectfully,"that is not what I meant."”
"This time, our Qin army took down Yanmen Prefecture because we have captured the intentions of the other five countries.”
"In this battle, the armies of the five nations did not resist because none of them wanted to be the first to be exhausted.”
"However, if Great Qin continues to attack, the other five countries will definitely join in as well.”
"Other than that, once our Qin army and the Zhao army fall into a quagmire, the other five countries will instead sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight!”
"At that time, the Qin country will definitely welcome an unprecedented crisis!”
When Lu Buwei said this, the officials in the court fell silent.
On the high platform, Qin Yiren's face was dark as he pondered over Lu Buwei's words.
After a long time, Qin Yiren slowly opened his mouth and said,""What do you think, Prime Minister?”
Lu Buwei's expression changed slightly, and he muttered,""Your Majesty, this subject's intention is to use the method of eating step by step and order the five countries to retreat first.”
"The method of making friends far away and attacking near, gradually annexing the six states!”
Qin Yiren nodded slightly and said,""Correct!"
"We will follow the Prime Minister's words and postpone the use of troops against Zhao!”
"Forcing the State of Zhao to negotiate."
At this moment, a loud cry suddenly sounded outside the hall.
"Report!"
The black-armored Qin soldier rushed into the hall and bowed,""Your Majesty, the State of Zhao has sent a letter saying that they wish to negotiate peace with the State of Qin!”
"Oh?"
Hearing this, Lu Buwei and the others exclaimed in surprise, their faces filled with joy.
"Great King, this is great news!"
Qin Yiren nodded with a smile.
Since Zhao State took the initiative to mention this matter, Qin State would have an advantageous position.
"Pass on my decree, ordering Huan Yi to lead 200,000 Qin soldiers to escort Li Si to Zhao.”
"Order Wang Jian and Meng Ao to be on guard.”
"If the peace talks break down, immediately send troops to Zhao. There's no need to worry about the other five countries!”
"Yes!"
……
Retreat from court.
In Zhangtai Palace.
Qin Yiren held the bamboo scroll and flipped through it calmly.
Not long after, the eunuch walked forward and bowed respectfully.""Your Majesty, Li Si is waiting outside the palace.”
Hearing this, Qin Yiren turned his head slightly and said,""Call him in!"
"Yes!"
The eunuch bowed respectfully and left.
Not long after, Li Si walked into the hall and cupped his hands."" Greetings, Your Majesty."
"No need for formalities."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"Li Si, do you know why I summoned you here?”
Li Si nodded heavily and met Qin Yiren's gaze excitedly.
"I intend to order you to go to Zhao as an envoy!”
"I only need to do two things to enter Zhao.”
"First, order Zhao to cede nine cities in Jiuyuan and Yunzhong to Qin!”
"Second, order the five nations to retreat to Zhao!”
"Your Majesty, what about the cities around Jinyang and Yanmen County?" Li Si asked.”
Qin Yiren stood with his hands behind his back." These are all Qin's cities. There's no need to negotiate with Zhao!"”
Li Si nodded heavily and said,""Your Majesty, I have one more thing to say."
"Speak!"
"Order Zhao Yi, the Crown Prince of Zhao, to enter Qin as a hostage!”
"I've long heard that the second young master of the State of Zhao, Zhao Yan, is ignorant and incompetent. If the State of Zhao falls into the hands of this person in the future, the State of Zhao will definitely collapse without attacking!”
Qin Yiren's eyes narrowed when he heard that.""Correct!"
"You can do whatever you want!"
"Remember, behind you is the entire State of Qin!”
"Yes!"
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