"Threat? Me?"

On the way back to his mansion with Pingyuan Jun Zhao Sheng in a carriage, Meng Zhong carefully pondered what Zhao She said to him just now.

Although Zhao She was very vague at the time, Meng Zhong could still feel that the "threat" in Zhao She actually refers to the alliance of the Three Kingdoms of Wei, Song and Han led by Wei, or Meng Zhong.

Is he Meng Zhong? Is he the biggest threat to Zhao State at present?

After hearing that, Meng Zhong felt a little angry at the time, but when he thought about it carefully, Meng Zhong suddenly realized that Zhao She was saying something right.

Indeed, Meng Zhong's purpose of coming to Zhao this time was to win Zhao into the Wei, Song and Han alliance. He believed that this move was beneficial to Wei and could also help Zhao avoid a war. However, this idea itself was full of arrogance.

You should know that Zhao State is different from Song State or Han State. Its size is comparable to that of Wei State. In short, Zhao State has the ability to pursue the position of the overlord of the Central Plains. However, Meng Zhong hopes that Zhao State will join the alliance of Wei State and the three countries of Wei State headed by Wei State, and he believes that this move is also beneficial to Zhao State. Isn’t this arrogant, and what is it?

After all, joining the alliance of Wei, Song and Han, led by Wei, and jointly fighting against Qin, is essentially equivalent to recognizing the respect of Wei as the hegemon. No matter how you think about it, it will not be in line with the fundamental interests of Zhao.

At this time, what is most in line with Zhao's interests was to form an alliance with Qin and form a three-state alliance between Qin, Zhao and Chu to fight against the Wei, Song and Han alliance. Only in this way can Zhao have the possibility of continuing to compete for hegemony.

In short, Meng Zhong's hopes or demands actually violate the interests of Zhao. If he tried to surrender through various means and forced Zhao to surrender to the alliance between Wei, Song and Han, then Zhao She would be rightly convinced.

"Yenhou?Yenhou?"

In his ears, the call of Zhao Sheng from Pingyuan Jun came. He looked at the Yanhou in front of him and said in confusion: "Since just now, Yanhou has been frowning..." After a pause, he asked tentatively: "Yihou and that Zhao She know each other?"

Hearing this, Meng Zhong smiled slightly and said, "Well, this Zhao She is the front guard of Shanggu in Yan State, Zhao She."

Zhao Sheng opened his mouth in surprise and said in surprise: "This Zhao She, that is, Zhao She? I thought it was just the same name..."

Indeed, Zhao Sheng, the Shanggu Shou of Yan State, heard of this name, but he never thought that Zhao She, as the Shanggu Shou of Yan State, would actually go to Zhao State to become a field official...

You should know that Shanggu Shou is the county magistrate of Shanggu County, and Shanggu County is a county bordering Yan State and Zhao State and bordering the northern grasslands. To put it bluntly, Zhao She is a general stationed on the border of Yan State. People of this position, even if the number of people in Yan State is not more than one hand after several times.

However, such a person would actually go to Zhao State to be a lieutenant. It is no wonder that Zhao Sheng did not dare to think about this aspect even after hearing Zhao She's real name. After all, this fact is too rare.

"No, it's not the same name, but the same person."

Meng Zhong nodded. He did not intend to hide it because it was meaningless. People like Zhao She were destined to shine in Zhao State.

And what can he do? Stop Zhao She from being loyal to Zhao State?

"incredible……"

After muttering to himself for a few words, Zhao Sheng suddenly asked Meng Zhong: "Master Yan, is there any... trick in it?"

Meng Zhong thought for a while and finally decided to say something for Zhao She. Although he also knew that Zhao She didn't need his help at all. Seeing him "targeting" Pingyuan Jun Zhao Sheng, he knew that Zhao She had already figured out a way to return to Zhao State's official.

So he smiled and said casually: "Leave your position and power in Yan State, go to Zhao State to be a field official, and use such a risky method to get the recommendation of the young master... What trick does the young master think will be?"

Zhao Sheng understood Meng Zhong’s implication and said embarrassedly: “It was Zhao Sheng who was too worried…”

If you think about it carefully, Yan State is currently busy digesting the territory of Qi State and will not take any hostile behavior towards Zhao State in a scattered manner. After eliminating this possibility, Zhao She's behavior only has one possibility, that is, Zhao She hopes to return to Zhao State and serve Zhao State.

"I am worthy of being the general of the Tan Wei army beside my father back then..."

Zhao Sheng sighed in his heart.

At the same time, he once again felt deeply regretful of the Sha Dune Palace becoming. After all, the Xinwei Army and Tanwei Army around Zhao Zhufu could have developed into the elite army of Zhao. Whether it was the combination of Meng Zhong and Le Yi, or Pang Nuan and Ju Xin, they were all able to build a strong army for him. Unfortunately, things didn't go as expected.

That night, Pingyuan Jun Zhao Sheng sent someone to invite Zhao She to his mansion and treat her kindly.

Whether it is Zhao She's ability or Zhao She's loyalty to Zhao State, it is worth Zhao Sheng's doing so.

Seeing this, Zhao She realized that his background had been exposed by Meng Zhong, but he didn't care. After all, he thought he had never done anything to betray Zhao State. The reason why he followed Ju Xin to fled to Yan State was that he was afraid of being persecuted by Anping Jun Zhao Cheng and Fengyang Jun Li Dui.

During the banquet, while Zhao Sheng was not present when he was in the toilet, Zhao She asked Meng Zhong with a faint smile: "The purpose of Mr. Yan going to Zhao State this time is mostly to persuade Zhao State to join the alliance of Wei State, right? Since that's the case, why should I help me? Is Mr. Yan not afraid of Zhao She obstructing it? Or does Mr. Yan not think that he would pose a threat?"

Hearing Zhao She's words, Meng Zhong smiled faintly and said, "I didn't help you, let alone I know that even without my help, you can become an official through Pingyuan Jun's recommendation. After all, this is just a favor. After all, you and I also had a relationship back then..."

"..." Zhao She nodded unexpectedly.

At this time, Meng Zhong suddenly said, "I am ready to return to Wei State."

Hearing this, Zhao She was even more surprised because he knew the purpose of Meng Zhong coming to Zhao State. Now Meng Zhong expressed his intention to return to Wei State. Doesn’t this mean that Meng Zhong has given up his previous plan?

Noting Zhao She's surprised expression, Meng Zhong said with emotion: "I think it is beneficial to Zhao State and sent a mission to Zhao State with a lofty attitude. However, in essence, I was doing something to harm Zhao Liwei... After your words, I suddenly realized that it is meaningless to come to persuade Zhao State from my personal standpoint."

Looking at Meng Zhong with a sigh, Zhao She showed respect on her face, and at the same time, her eyes also showed a little fear.

He tempted Meng Zhong and said: "Since Mr. Yan gave up persuading Zhao State, does this mean that Wei State will adopt... other methods?"

Meng Zhong certainly knew what the 'other way' mentioned in Zhao She was referring to. He shook his head slightly and said, "No, I just think my position on this mission is unstable. It is like the diplomatic relations between Wei and Zhao, which should be handled by Tian Wen, not me... As for what you said, ha, Qin should hope that Wei and Zhao will go to war, so it will take the opportunity to profit from it... Don't worry, unless Zhao clearly states that he will turn to Qin and join forces with Qin to raise an army to threaten Wei, the King of Wei will not send me anything. After all, the biggest threat to Wei is still Qin."

“Um…”

Zhao She nodded slightly, but the expression on her face did not seem to be relaxed.

It is true that Meng Zhong's answer is justified and reasonable, but this does not mean that Meng Zhong will not be the chief general of Wei's attack on Zhao. It can only be said that this possibility is low.

When I think about the possibility of confronting the Meng Zhong army in front of me in the future, I have to say that even Zhao She felt the pressure increased greatly.

Not to mention anything else, just talking about the civil strife in Zhao State that year, Zhao She knew Meng Zhong's power and talent. He knew that Meng Zhong was on the same level as Sima Pang Nuan of his Tan Wei Army, and he was not able to compete with the facts. Not to mention confronting Meng Zhong, he was not even sure of fighting against Le Yi.

"Only Pang Nuan and Sima can compete with Meng Zhong."

At this moment, a thought suddenly flashed through Zhao She's mind.

He decided that after a few days he had obtained the respect of King He of Zhao through Pingyuan Jun Zhao Sheng, he would convince King He to send someone to Chu to find the whereabouts of Sima Pang Nuan in front of the Tanwei Army. He knew Pang Nuan's loyalty to Zhao State and knew that only by inviting Pang Nuan could he compete with Meng Zhong.

In addition, whether it is Lian Po, Han Xu, or Zhao She, in Zhao State, they may not be the opponent of the man in front of him. After all, the man in front of him was the most loved by Zhao Master Zhao's father back then.

The next day, Meng Zhong indeed said goodbye to Pingyuan Jun Zhao Sheng.

Zhao Sheng didn't know what happened between Meng Zhong and Zhao She. He heard this and said in amazement: "Zhenghou, won't you wait for a few more days? I was thinking, Brother Wang will return to Handan in a few days..."

"Forget it, please see you next time..."

Meng Zhong laughed at himself and shook his head slightly.

As the saying goes, things in the world are unpredictable. Just when Meng Zhong just asked his resignation to the king of Pingyuan, Zhao Sheng, an envoy from King He of Zhao returned to Handan one step ahead and told Handan that King He of Zhao would return to Handan in a few days.

After learning about this, Meng Zhong naturally couldn't leave early, so he had to live in Handan for a few more days.

Sure enough, a few days later, King He of Zhao brought Fei You, Zhao Ben and others back to Handan.

After receiving the news, Pingyuan Jun Zhao Sheng first came to the palace to ask for his brother and recommended Zhao She to King He.

At first, when Zhao Sheng talked about the process of his "acquaintance" with Zhao She, King He didn't care much, but just praised Zhao She for her fairness and morality. But when Zhao Sheng revealed Zhao She's background, King He showed a look of surprise.

Yes, after all, Zhao She was a general of Yan State. This person abandoned the status and power of Yan State and returned to Zhao State, which really touched King He of Zhao.

While moved, King He of Zhao felt a little uncomfortable. After all, Zhao She was originally a talent promoted by his father Zhao Zhufu, and he must admit that he was far less capable than his father Zhao Zhufu in selecting talents.

Afterwards, Zhao Sheng informed King Zhao He that Meng Zhong had sent a mission to Zhao State some time ago and was currently in his mansion.

When he heard this, King He of Zhao was happy and immediately ordered Fei You to follow Zhao Sheng and invite Meng Zhong to the palace.

As dusk approached, Meng Zhong followed Fei You to the palace.

When he saw Meng Zhong again, King He was very moved. After all, he and Meng Zhong had only met once in the ten years after the transformation of the Sand Dune Palace, and this time it was the second time.

When the last time various countries held a meeting of the five countries to attack Qi in Zhao State, King He of Zhao originally thought he could meet Meng Zhong, but unfortunately, Meng Zhong did not come to participate in the meeting that time.

With emotion and nostalgia, King He Xian of Zhao asked Meng Zhong about the current situation of the State of Song in a gentle voice.

Meng Zhong replied: "...The old king Dai Yan is currently a guest in Wei State, and the crown prince Dai Wu officially inherited the throne in Pengcheng, Song State, and Song State occupied Langya County of Qi State in the last war."

Hearing this, King Zhao nodded, with a look of relief on his face. I think those who didn't know about it really think that Song State is still an ally of Zhao, and Qi State is the hostile country of Zhao State.

But in fact, King Zhao was so concerned about the affairs of the State of Song just to show his favor to Meng Zhong.

After some greetings, King Zhao He asked Meng Zhong: "Is there anything important to you when you come to Handan this time?"

Meng Zhong hesitated for a moment, and finally said truthfully: "I came here this time to hope that Zhao can form an alliance with Wei and resist Qin together."

Hearing this, not only did Zhao Wanghe's face show a hint of embarrassment and hesitation, but Feiyou, who was beside him, also had a hint of dissatisfaction on his face.

You know, King Zhao left Handan this time to respond to the date of King Yingji of Qin.

As Fei You saw and heard with his own eyes, King Ji of Qin and Zhao He, the monarch of Zhao State, had reached an agreement on certain things, such as jointly resisting pressure from Wei State.

Indeed, the Qin State in the past was indeed a threat to the entire Central Plains, but at present, the power of Wei State showed signs of gradually catching up with Qin State. Considering that Zhao State was not Qin State's first offensive target, and was the most directly threatened by Wei State, King He of Zhao was naturally more inclined to form an alliance with Qin State and join forces to balance Wei State, and Song and Han State, who had surrendered to Wei State until Wei State showed signs of losing to Qin State, King He of Zhao would consider standing back and help Wei State resist Qin State.

Maintaining the balance between Qin and Wei is exactly the current national policy of Zhao.

This means that King He of Zhao could only reject Meng Zhong's request to "Zhao and Wei alliance".

After a while of silence, King Zhao He said tactfully: "It's not me who targeted Meng Qing. This matter... Well, I can't agree. I hope Meng Qing can forgive me."

After the words came to an end, Meng Zhong nodded calmly under Fei You's somewhat worried expression.

Seeing this, not to mention Fei You was surprised, even King He of Zhao was surprised.

Although Meng Zhong has always been very kind in front of outsiders, King Zhao knew that Meng Qing would never have any good face in front of him.

He knew very well that since the transformation of the Dune Palace, his two unhappy separations with Meng Zhong were separated.

For the first time, Meng Zhong put down a harsh words, "You will definitely regret it in the future" and left.

The second time, facing his question about Zhao He's 'Can you forgive me', Meng Zhong glanced at him coldly and left without saying a word.

Given these two experiences, King Zhao thought that his rejection this time would make Meng Zhong so angry that he left, but unexpectedly, Meng Zhong was not angry.

Seeing this, King He of Zhao asked tentatively: "Meng Qing seems... not angry? This makes me a little... I don't understand. Does Meng Qing actually want our Zhao State to form an alliance with Wei State?"

Meng Zhong shook his head and said, "No, of course I hope Zhao will form an alliance with Wei. I thought it would be beneficial to Zhao before, but later I was reminded by someone and suddenly realized that although I thought it was a personal idea, I thought about things that were beneficial to Zhao from the standpoint of Wei, which is wrong in itself... Since I was wrong first, even if I was rejected by King Zhao, how could I get angry with my face?"

Speaking of this, he bowed his hand and said seriously: "I originally planned to return to Wei a few days ago, but when I learned that King Zhao returned to Handan, I left Yu Li in a bad way, so I stayed for a few more days..."

Hearing this, King He of Zhao looked at each other and then suddenly realized.

A few days later, Qin State sent the prince of King Ji of Qin, Yiren, to Zhao State as the host and lived in Handan. Since then, Qin and Zhao have formed an alliance.
Chapter completed!