The war that happened outside Py City quickly spread to Qi, Zhao, Wei, and Han. It can be said that the speed at which they received the news was even faster than that of Qin.
One hundred thousand Wei soldiers led by Xinling Lord Wei Wuji were defeated by the Qin army in one day, and the way of defeat was even more incredible.
When this news spread in the courts of the four countries, it quickly caused huge waves.
The State of Qi was just amazed at the unpredictability of God's will, while the State of Zhao was startled, and then stepped up its offensive against the State of Yan.
Anyone with insight in Zhao State can see that Qin State's next goal is probably Zhao State, and what Zhao State has to do is to strengthen its national power as much as possible before the Qin army attacks.
In this era, although the best way to strengthen national power is not war, the fastest way is war. Therefore, Zhao State will take advantage of the breakdown of the Qin-Yan alliance, and will definitely not reappear the opportunity of the alliance for the time being, and will most likely plunder Yan State.
get enough resources.
As for South Korea, of course it was trembling out of habit. But at this moment, a person from the Xianyang Palace of Qin State appeared in the Han Palace. His appearance made Han Wangan feel relieved.
But Wei's situation changed completely. Not only was the frontline defeated, but also the locust plague from the Huai River Basin attacked Suiyang, the capital of Chu, and quickly engulfed Wei. Wei had no time to react.
The food that was about to be harvested was eaten up by the locust plague, and less than 30% of the food was snatched and taken home by the people.
And this 30% of the grain will not only support their harvest before the next harvest, but also more than half of the 30% will be left as good seeds for the next farming. In other words, in the next year, they can only rely on the year-round harvest.
To survive the next year with 20% food.
Famine throughout the Wei Kingdom was inevitable.
What makes matters worse is that since the Qin army has completely occupied Wei State and defeated the Wei soldiers outside the city of Py, then if the Qin army goes south to attack Wei State, then Wei State will be really in danger.
While Lord Xinling was away at war, the new King of Wei, who had successfully completed the transfer of power, was sitting on the throne. He felt that the throne under him was not as attractive as he had imagined. Instead, it exuded a murderous intent.
The throne of Wei is really too dangerous.
"Longyang Jun, you are my father's loyal minister. Now Xinling Jun, the general, and Sikong are all out to defend the Qin army. In this Daliang City, you are the only one who can plan for Gu."
Wei Wangzeng looked at Lord Long Yang, who was in the lower position, and felt complicated for a moment. If possible, he really didn't want to deal with this Lord Long Yang, because he really didn't know whether he should call this person uncle or mistress.
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Just because this Lord Longyang was still the male favorite of his father, King Wei Jingmin, who has now passed away due to illness, and he was also the only male favorite, and his status was even higher than that of ordinary concubines.
"Your Majesty, the only solution now is peace talks." Long Yangjun's peach blossom eyes were filled with anxiety at this time.
He is still loyal to Wei State, just like he is to that man. If possible, he naturally does not want to see this country perish, but it is really difficult.
"Peace talks? Can Qin agree?" Wei Wangzeng said with a glimmer of hope.
"From the war between Qin and South Korea last year, we can see that Qin has no plans to destroy a country yet. After all, he did not let South Korea go, but bypassed South Korea to destroy Wei." Long.
Yang Jun replied.
"Yes, yes, this is the bottom line. Qin has no reason to move away from South Korea, but wants to destroy Wei." Wei Wang Zeng said excitedly as if he was grasping a life-saving straw.
"It's just..." Long Yangjun's face didn't show any joy, it still had the worry from before.
"Just what?" Wei Wangzeng asked.
"It's just that South Korea paid a huge price last year in exchange for Qin's retreat. It is said that a total of three million gold was paid." Long Yangjun said. Gu Chen
"Three million gold? Three million..." Wei Wangzeng said thoughtfully.
"South Korea can afford three million gold, and we, the State of Wei, can also do it." After some calculations, Wang Zeng of Wei felt that his heart felt a little more stable.
"Your Majesty, that's three million from South Korea, but that's not necessarily the case for our country in Wei. Moreover, this year's locust plague has ravaged the entire country, and we also need money for disaster relief." Lord Long Yang said.
"Yes, Qin's appetite may not necessarily be three million when it comes to Wei, but as Lord Long Yang said, Wei really can't conquer it this year. So, alas..." Wei Wangzeng
He recognized the reality instantly, and the body that was supporting the king's robe couldn't help but collapse.
"We can only choose one person who is good at debating to be sent to Qin as an envoy, even if the conditions for peace negotiation are very harsh." Long Yangjun said helplessly.
"A eloquent person? Does Mr. Long Yang have any candidates?" Wei Wangzeng said dejectedly.
"There is a senior in Daliang City who has Tang as his surname and Sui as his name. He can be a candidate." Lord Long Yang said.
"Tang Ju? This person, I heard about this person from my grandmother when I was a child. When my grandmother talked about this person, she would also call her senior. Is he still alive now? How old is he?" Wei Wangzeng flipped through his memory and asked.
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"Senior Tang Ju is already ninety-four years old," Lord Long Yang said.
"Ninety-four years old?" Wei Wangzeng couldn't help but take a breath of air.
"Long Yangjun, whether the ninety-four-year-old Tang Julian can walk is a question, let alone sending an envoy to Qin, a major event that affects the rise and fall of Wei State, it is too childish." Wei Wangzeng said displeased.
"Your Majesty, you don't know something. Although Senior Tang is already ninety-four, he is still in good health. In terms of martial arts, he is still above me. He is worthy of important tasks. Could it be that your Majesty has forgotten the great general Pang of Zhao State?
Are you warm? General Pang is already eighty or ninety years old this year. He is still leading troops for Zhao to attack Yan. Now he is making great progress all the way. He probably has captured dozens of Yan cities," said Lord Long Yang.
"How can this be compared? Wait, you said that Tang Ju's martial arts is still superior to you, Lord Long Yang?" Wei Wangzeng discovered an incredible fact.
"Your Majesty, the Tang Dynasty senior came from a famous family and studied under Huizi." Lord Longyang said.
"Huizi?" Wei Wangzeng was confused for a moment, and then he remembered who Huizi was. He was a person from a hundred years ago.
This Tang Ju? Wei Wangzeng felt dreamy for a moment.
That is a person who has existed as long as his father’s father’s father’s father and king’s father have been alive.
Wei Wangzeng only felt a strong historical atmosphere rushing towards him.
"Is it feasible?" When Wei Wangzeng asked this question, it meant that he was already inclined to agree with Long Yangjun's words.
"It's feasible." Long Yangjun affirmed.
"Then do this. However, after all, Tang Ju is not well-known. He can only be a deputy envoy. He must choose a chief envoy. This person's status must be valuable." Wei Wangzeng added.