In the mansion, Qin Gong Ying Quliang sat opposite Xu Yan, the senior official of Wei who was on an envoy to Qin.

After experiencing the previous twists and turns, especially after learning that his brother Ying Qian was safe and sound, the anger in Qin Gong Ying Quliang's heart had been mostly calmed down.

After calming down some of the turmoil in his heart, Qin Gong Ying Quliang finally began to seriously look at the Wei envoy opposite him who had come from afar.

If one word were to be used to describe the impression Xu Yan left on Ying Quliang's heart, it would undoubtedly be the word "beautiful".

That is the beauty of a different kind of woman, that is a kind of "beauty" that radiates from the inside out with talent and knowledge.

Even though Xu Yan's face was completely weathered after running around for more than half a year, and even though the two sides were fighting opponents, Ying Quliang couldn't help but feel some good feelings in his heart while looking at each other quietly.

"Qu Liang has heard for a long time that Wei is a place where talents from all over the world gather."

There was a hint of deep envy for the Wei State in his tone, and a hint of appreciation appeared on Ying Quliang's face, "Only when I meet Mr. Quliang today do I know that this statement is true."

Facing Ying Quliang's unabashed affection, Xu Yan was neither humble nor overbearing, "Qin Gong is too complimentary."

"The Kingdom of Wei is the most powerful country in the world today, and the Marquis of Wei is always thirsty for talents. How can the world's talents not yearn for him?"

"The foreign minister is originally an unknown person in Linzi City of Qi State, but he only relies on a little 'beautiful' name to be praised by others."

"If the Marquis of Wei did not ask for talents from the world, how could the foreign ministers sit opposite the Duke of Qin today?"

Xu Yan praised Wei so highly, which made Ying Quliang feel a little dissatisfied.

From the heart, it can be said that Ying Quliang feels like he has met his opponent for the Wei State in the East and for the current Wei Marquis Wei Feng.

Recruit talents, reform state affairs, expand territory...

It can be said that everything Wei Feng has done since he succeeded to the throne was what Ying Quliang wanted to do, but the two sides are rivals after all!

Although it is known that Ying Qian did not die in the battle, the enmity between Qin and Wei has been deepening for decades, and it cannot be resolved so easily.

"Sir, as you said before, are you here for our country, Qin?" With a solemn look on his face, Ying Quliang then directed the topic elsewhere.

"Exactly."

Observing the change in the expression on Ying Quliang's face opposite him, Xu Yan immediately straightened up and asked a question to the opposite person.

"I wonder what Duke Qin thinks of the current war situation between Wei and Qin?"

As soon as Xu Yan asked this question, the expression on Ying Quliang's face became even more ugly.

How to see it?

After the Battle of Jingshui, the situation of the Qin and Wei Dynasties gradually became clear.

After the great victory, the Wei State not only took advantage of the situation to occupy all the land in Guanzhong, but also firmly took the initiative in this war.

As for Qin, as the loser, it could only retreat to its hometown in Longxi, relying on its geographical advantages and ambition to reluctantly resist the old clans of Qin.

However, although the situation on the battlefield was not favorable to Qin, Ying Quliang could not admit it in front of Xu Yan, the Wei envoy.

"Although our Qin army suffered a disastrous defeat in the battle of Jingshui, our Qin country is not without the strength to fight."

"If the Wei army dares to come, we, the Qin people in Longxi, will fight to the end."

"Cai, Mr. Qin has good integrity!"

After a loud cheer and a heartfelt praise, Xu Yan looked straight at Ying Quliang opposite.

"I just don't know if the Qin State can stop the attack of hundreds of thousands of Wei State troops when the spring comes and the flowers bloom next year?"

Xu Yan's words made Ying Quliang fall into silence again. How could he, who had experienced many battles, not know what the final outcome of Qin would be if the war continued.

Ying Quliang thought for a long time, and Xu Yan, who was opposite him, remained silent until a pair of eyes came across from him.

"What do you think, sir, of the Qin State?"

Xu Yan did not choose to answer Ying Quliang's question head-on. Instead, he said to himself: "Foreign officials believe that among the ancestors of the Qin Dynasty, none has more merit than Uncle Xiang."

Hearing Xu Yan's evaluation of his ancestor Qin Xianggong, Ying Quliang felt a little proud in his heart.

It was during the period of Qin Xianggong that the Qin State was classified as a vassal because of its meritorious service in escorting King Ping of Zhou to Luoyi.

It can be said that Qin Xianggong was the founding king of Qin, so there is no problem with Xu Yan's evaluation.

While Ying Quliang was thinking, he heard Xu Yan from the opposite side continue to say: "The reason why Uncle Xiang was able to strengthen Qin was because he endured things that ordinary people cannot tolerate."

"In the past, Uncle Xiang's eldest brother was defeated at the hands of the Rong people. Uncle Xiang temporarily put aside his personal grudges for the benefit of Qin and chose to break off the war with King Rong."

"It was by appeasing the Rong people that the Qin people were able to take a breather, and this was how Qin became a powerful western hegemon in the future."

From Xu Yan's narration, which seemed to have nothing to do with the current situation, Ying Quliang could hear a few different meanings.

After finishing everything, he looked at Ying Quliang who was still thinking across the way and heard Xu Yan say with some seriousness: "Now the battle situation is that Wei is strong and Qin is weak. Duke Qin might as well follow Uncle Xiang's example."

"While ending the war with Wei and making amends with the state of Wei, while allowing the state of Qin to recuperate, we may not be unable to accomplish something in the future."

After a long time, Ying Quliang no longer had the determination he had just now, and a trace of hesitation flashed in his eyes.

"Quliang also knows that Qin can no longer fight, but he doesn't know if the Marquis of Wei is willing..."

Hearing the hesitation and worry in Ying Quliang's words, Xu Yan knew it was time to get to the point.

He slowly stood up from behind the desk, took out a volume of silk book from his sleeve and handed it to Ying Quliang.

"This is the letter of credence your Majesty asked me to present to Duke Qin. If Duke Qin intends to cease the war with Wei, your Majesty will wait for Duke Qin by the banks of the Wei River when the ice and snow melt next year."

"Qin Gong, the foreign ministers have to withdraw."

After saying that, he bowed lightly to Ying Quliang, and the Wei envoy Xu Yanshi left after completing his mission.

A moment passed, and when he finished reading the contents of the silk book, Ying Quliang suddenly heard a call.

"Scenery Supervisor."

As soon as Qin Gong Ying Quliang finished speaking, a young eunuch came to his side.

"Your Majesty."

Slowly putting down the silk book in his hand, Ying Quliang said seriously to Supervisor Jing: "Go and ask the doctor to come over. Tell me that I have something important to discuss with him."

"Here."

An hour later, in the study room of the mansion, Ying Quliang, who was holding the scroll in his hand, saw Zheng Sheng, the senior doctor whom he had always relied on.

"Sir, this is the letter of credence sent by the Wei envoy."

"oh!"

With some curiosity about the contents of the credential, Zheng Sheng took it from Ying Quliang and began to read it carefully.

When the last seal character on the silk script fell into his eyes, Zheng Sheng had almost no hesitation and immediately suggested to Ying Quliang: "Cheng Chen thinks that your Majesty should go to this alliance on the Weishui River."

"Why did your Majesty say this?"
Chapter completed!