Prince Liu Chang of Shu and Prime Minister Su arrived at the gate of the Yan Army camp, and the Yan Army soldiers hurried inside to report.
When Prince Zhao Sheng of Yan heard that Liu Chang from Shu Kingdom was coming, he was stunned. Then he looked at Wang Bingwen and asked: "General Wang, am I seeing Liu Chang at this time or not?"
Wang Bingwen thought for a while and replied: "We might as well listen to what Liu Chang has to say?"
Zhao Sheng nodded and said: "Hurry up and greet us!"
Liu Chang and Su Lang were waiting outside the camp gate, guessing that Prince Yan had missed them. However, they saw a queue forming inside, and Prince Yan Zhao Sheng had already come out with all the generals in the camp to welcome him. Liu Chang was determined, as long as Zhao Sheng and Zhao Sheng
Once we meet each other, everything will be easy to explain.
Zhao Sheng welcomed Liu Chang and Su Lang to the commander's tent. Zhao Sheng held Liu Chang's hand along the way. The two said words of mutual respect and arrived at the tent. After the guests and hosts were seated, Zhao Sheng asked: "Prince Liu, in the rain,
Come here, do you have any advice?"
Liu Chang also laughed, and then said: "Prince Zhao, we are old acquaintances, and we met in Dadu back then. I was really happy when I heard that the prince was coming, and I was anxious to meet him!"
Zhao Sheng did not point out anything, and talked about the past events in Dadu. After talking for a while, Liu Chang asked: "Prince Zhao, I have something else to do this time. I heard that a general from your army was led by the Qi army today.
Go, I don’t know why!”
Zhao Sheng's face darkened and he said coldly: "This is just a surprise given to me by Qi Si because he thought too hard about me!"
When Liu Chang saw Zhao Sheng's unkind expression, he pretended to be surprised and said "Oh", but stopped asking any more questions. Then Zhao Sheng said: "Is this Qi Si still as naughty as before? We were then
I have suffered a lot from him. I also heard that this guy came to Dadu, but I haven’t seen him yet. Why don’t we go and see him together another day to see what kind of character he is now!”
Zhao Sheng snorted twice, nodded and said: "Prince Liu's words really touched my heart. I have been thinking about my former partners all these years, especially Qi Si. I heard that he has been very popular recently.
, has a great reputation. He is actually able to lead troops to fight. Last year he defeated the Chen army, and this year he became your enemy of Shu. Prince Liu, you must have missed your old friendship and let him arrive in Chengcheng so quickly!"
Liu Chang felt very unhappy when he heard this, but thinking that he had to rely on the power of Yan State, he could only endure it. So he replied without changing his expression: "When Prince Zhao mentioned this, I was also thinking about talking to him.
The prince discussed this matter." After saying that, he looked around.
Zhao Sheng knew what he meant, and waved to the generals on both sides, and they all retreated. There were only three people in the tent, Liu Chang, Zhao Sheng and Su Lang. Zhao Sheng looked at Liu Chang and said: "Prince Liu, you are the only one now."
If you have anything to do with me, just tell me!"
Liu Chang stood up and moved to Zhao Sheng's handsome case. He leaned over and said, "Prince Zhao, you are older than me. I used to call you Brother Zhao, but now I feel like calling you Prince when I'm guarding outsiders."
Shengfen, I’d better call you Brother Zhao!”
Zhao Sheng laughed after hearing this and said: "Brother, it's rare that you still remember our old friendship. Back then, you were the youngest and were always bullied by the Qi brothers. As a brother, I am also loyal and always stand up for you!"
At this point, Zhao Sheng's face showed a hint of pride.
After Liu Chang heard this, he immediately raised his hands and said, "Brother Zhao has always had such a chivalrous heart. I asked Brother Zhao for his protection in the beginning." After saying that, he deliberately sighed and said, "More than ten years have passed, and we have rarely seen this."
When we meet again, I want to meet Brother Zhao as early as possible, but I’m just afraid that Brother Zhao won’t want to see me.”
Zhao Sheng asked strangely: "Brother Xian, where do you start talking about this?"
Liu Chang sighed again and said: "Well, Brother Zhao was generous and chivalrous at the beginning. He stood up for me many times for my brother. I am just grateful. But after many years, now that the Qi country is powerful, the Qi brothers are even more arrogant. Just like Brother Zhao
As mentioned, the Qi army has now captured the Yue Kingdom and used troops against our Shu Kingdom. It is also because of our weakness that the Qi Army captured the city and captured the territory. Our Shu Kingdom is about to be annexed by the Qi Kingdom. Wu, Chu and other countries also took advantage of the situation to plunder and follow the Qi Kingdom to help the tiger.
.Everyone is now avoiding me for fear of me, and I don’t dare to visit you casually, for fear of setting you on fire!”
After hearing this, Zhao Sheng snorted coldly and said: "Qi Yi, Qi Si, I wasn't afraid of their brothers back then, how could I, the Yan State, be afraid of their Qi State now!"
Liu Chang took a peek at Su Lang. Su Lang immediately stood up and said, "I have often heard my prince talk about Prince Zhao's heroic spirit. I went to Yanjing City to meet King Yan a few days ago, but unfortunately I could not meet the prince."
Zhao Sheng glanced at Su Lang, nodded and said, "I also heard about Prime Minister Su's visit to our country of Yan. My father also admired Prime Minister Su very much. My father agreed very much with Su Cheng's views on the current situation in the world.
!”
Su Lang quickly raised his hands to thank him and said: "The King of Yan was so complimentary, and the prince expressed his love. Su was also talking about the situation at that time. Now that each country is independent, it is time to take care of the national affairs of each country. However, the Qi State is overbearing and wants to dominate the world.
Duke Huan of Qi not only occupied the Yue Kingdom, but also used troops against the Shu Kingdom. The intention of the Qi Kingdom was to attack its close friends from far away and choose the weak ones to devour. He started from the southern countries, formed an alliance with the Wu Kingdom, and suppressed the Chu Kingdom;
Allied with the Chu State and occupied the Yue State; allied with Dali and invaded our Shu State. If our Shu State was once annexed by the Qi State, would the prince think that the Qi State would stop? Then who among the Yan State, Qin State, and Chen State would
What’s the next target?”
After hearing Su Lang's words, Zhao Sheng pondered for a moment, sighed and said, "Everyone knows the ambition of Qi people. I wonder if Prime Minister Su has any good ideas?"
Seeing that Zhao Sheng was moved, Su Lang was not as disapproving as King Yan, so he said: "The prince also understands that at this time, no one country alone may be able to curb the momentum of Qi. Only a few of us can unite.
Only by jointly attacking Qi can peace be restored to the world!"
Zhao Sheng looked at Su Lang and asked: "Prime Minister Su must have discussed with all countries these days. I wonder which countries are involved in the alliance proposed by Prime Minister Su?"
Su Lang walked to the map in the tent, pointed to the Yan State, Chen State in the north, Qin State and Shu State in the west, and then said: "Now only the alliance of the four countries of Yan, Chen, Qin and Shu can we jointly fight against Qi."
country."
As he said that, Su Lang pointed to Wu, Chu, Yue and Dali in the south. He turned around and looked at Zhao Sheng and Liu Chang, and said: "Wu, Chu, Dali and Qi have formed a marriage alliance. Yue is already in Qi.
Under the rule of the prince. As for Xiang State, it was originally a vassal state of Qi State. They followed Qi State and used troops against our Shu State this time. Chu State and Dali each sent 30,000 troops, and Wu State also provided a large amount of troops.
Food and grass. When our war in Shu is over, where will the Qi army's cavalry go?!"
When it came to the emotional part, Su Lang slapped the map with his palm, and the picture that he shot directly made a buzzing sound. When Liu Chang saw this, he stopped and said: "Xiang Su is too emotional! No matter how strong his Qi country is, our Shu country is not the same.
If you are so weak, you will let him invade. Although Shu is small, it still has hundreds of thousands of soldiers to fight, so we can naturally fight Qi to the end!"
Zhao Sheng had already stood up, looked at the map, and then said to Liu Chang and Su Lang: "Although our country of Yan is located in the northern border, we still have soldiers that can fight. Although my father does not want to rise again for the sake of the people of Yan country,
We have weapons, but I, Zhao Sheng, can’t bear to see Shu being bullied. In this court meeting, I will help my brother to seek justice!"
After Liu Chang heard this, he quickly stepped forward and bowed deeply, thanking Zhao Sheng endlessly. Zhao Sheng waved his hand and said: "My dear brother, you are welcome. I never see anyone bullying the weak. He is the tyrannical Qi State and invades your Shu State. I am not the first to do this.
Someone who will stand up and speak for you!"
The three of them talked some more words of mutual support in the tent, and finally Zhao Sheng said to Liu Chang: "This court meeting was initiated by the State of Qin. I couldn't force myself to take the lead, so I still need to go to discuss with the State of Qin."
Next, when there is a meeting at court, he will propose that the Qi troops withdraw to the Qi State and return the occupied Shu territory. We, the Yan State, will definitely be the first to second the proposal!"
Liu Chang thanked him again, and then said goodbye to Su Lang and left the Yan army camp. On the way back, the two of them commented quietly. Su Lang asked Liu Chang, "Prince, what do you think of what Prince Zhao said?" Liu Chang sneered.
With a loud voice, he said: "This Zhao Sheng is no longer the Hengleng boy he used to be. Back then, when I had conflicts with the Qi brothers, he would always fight with the Qi brothers regardless of the reason. Now, one of his people has been killed by Qi Si
, I can actually bear it.”
Su Lang asked: "Prince, Prince Zhao also said that he would help us during the court meeting. Do you doubt that he will not help us?"
Liu Chang shook his head, looked at Su Lang, and said: "I originally wanted to provoke him and let him and Qi Si directly fight with each other. What's the use of discussing matters at court! One more person to speak, one less person
How can talking hinder Qi State?! My goal is to get Yan State to send troops. As long as they are willing to send troops to contain them, Qi State will definitely send troops to take precautions. Only when Yan State takes the initiative, Qin State and Chu State will take action
.Only in this way will the Qi army that invaded our Shu Kingdom be withdrawn."
Su Lang nodded repeatedly and complimented Liu Chang: "The prince is far-sighted and far-sighted. I feel inferior to Su. Last time I went to Qin, Chen and Yan to lobby, but only Qin finally agreed and was willing to convene this court meeting to unite all parties to implement Qi's policy."
Pressure. King Yan only met me once, exchanged a few perfunctory words, and then refused to meet me again. At that time, I was not able to see Prince Zhao. The situation in Chen State was unstable. King Chen had not been in charge of politics for a long time, and the three princes each had their own problems.
I have nothing to do with the people who are in charge. We are afraid that we will have to rely on Qin and Yan for this court meeting."
Liu Chang snorted and said: "The Qin State is willing to come forward this time just to unite the Yan State and the Chen State. He does not necessarily really want to stand up for us. The Chen State is not aware of the situation and has sent the prime minister here.
This Xu Boxiong is said to belong to the faction of the third prince, but the third prince is the youngest in the Chen Kingdom and has no military power. I am afraid he is just here to inquire about the news. If Chen Cheng or Chen Zhong came, that would be interesting."
When Su Lang heard what Liu Chang said, he asked: "What does the prince mean? Can the Yan State form an alliance with us to jointly control the Qi State?"
Liu Chang chuckled, looked at Su Lang and said: "Prime Minister Su, I have always heard in the court that you are far-sighted and a rare talent in Shu. Why are you asking me about everything today when you don't know everything?!"
Su Lang's whole body trembled at Liu Chang's words, and he was secretly surprised. At first, he only thought that the King of Shu was very soft-hearted. Only Marshal Yang Yun in the court could stand up to him, and he did not take Prince Liu Chang seriously. But now it seems that,
The Prince of Shu and his son are both tolerant people. It seems that most of the affairs in the court are decided by themselves and Yang Yun. In fact, they and Yang Yun are in check, and it is the King of Shu who makes the final decision. Although the prince rarely speaks, he only listens.
With just a few words from him, he knew that he was also a man of great power. And from what he and Zhao Sheng said, the prince had always been able to rely on other people's power to protect himself since he was a child. He would have to be more careful in front of this prince in the future.