In Linzi, Jixia Academy of Qi State, a volume of letters from Xinzheng appeared on the desk of Xun Kuang's study.
"What are you going to do with this letter?" Xun Kuang asked Han Fei, the student sitting at the bottom.
"The student couldn't make up his mind for a while, so he came to ask the teacher for advice." Han Fei said with a grimace.
This letter was written by his father, and the meaning of the letter was very simple, asking Han Fei to go back.
But going back seems very subtle at this moment. Where can Han Fei go back?
You must know that he is now the only person in the lineage of the King of Han who has not fallen into the hands of the Qin State. If he goes back like this, it is very likely that he will be a sheep in the tiger's mouth. But if he does not go back, it will not be justified. Once he If his father, Han An, is angered because of himself, then he will bear the reputation of being unfilial.
"After all, you have to make your own choice in this matter. Others cannot make the decision for you." Xun Kuang said.
"At this moment, I actually envy the Wu Zixu brothers." Han Fei said with a wry smile.
"But you are only one person. Whether you want to be the eldest brother or the younger brother, you can only have one choice." Xun Kuang said.
He understood what Han Fei meant.
As for the story of the Wu Zixu brothers, how could Xun Kuang, as a teacher, not know that when the King of Chu killed his clan, the Wu Zixu brothers were serving as officials abroad, and the King of Chu wanted to recall them to the capital of Chu in the name of their father.
Under the circumstances at that time, the two Wu Zixu brothers knew very well that going back would inevitably lead to death, but they were summoned by their father's letter. If they did not return, it would be unreasonable and they would be laughed at by the world as unfilial people.
In the end, Wu Zixu's brother told Wu Zixu to run away, and he returned to Chudu with his father's letter. In his words, he used his own to defend the name of the Wu family, and could not let the world laugh at him, so he used Wu Zixu's life to complete it. revenge.
Later facts also proved that the Wu brothers had indeed achieved their goals.
Now Han Fei also has to face this choice. Unfortunately, he is the only one here. He does not have an elder brother or younger brother, so he cannot have the best of both worlds.
"Let's go back." Han Fei struggled for a while and finally made a decision.
"Have you really decided?" Xun Kuang asked calmly. He wanted to downplay his presence as much as possible and let Han Fei make his own choice.
"Yes, I admit that I can't see through fame or family ties, even if it is life-threatening for me." Han Fei said as if he was relieved.
"Besides, it's just a danger to my life. After thinking about it carefully, there is a high possibility that my life will belong to me in the future, because if King Qin really wants to take my life, he has too many ways, and This letter cannot be considered a clever method." Han Fei said.
"If this is the case, we, teachers and students, will have to go together." Xun Kuang said with a smile.
"Come with me? Teacher is also going to Qin?" Han Fei asked in surprise.
"Yes, I am also going to Qin." Xun Kuang said.
"Teacher?" Han Fei was confused at this time.
Naturally, Han Fei would not think that his teacher Xun Kuang went to Qin just for sightseeing or visiting old friends, because Xun Kuang did not say anything back.
"The King of Qin invites you, so it is inconvenient to refuse," Xun Kuang said.
"Isn't it convenient to refuse?" Han Fei said to himself.
Why is it inconvenient to refuse? I'm afraid I don't want to refuse. You have refused invitations from the Seven Kingdoms many times. Han Fei said to himself in his heart.
"Yes, the State of Qin gave me an offer I couldn't refuse, and I was bribed by him." Xun Kuang said.
"Buy? So teachers can also be bought?" Han Fei asked curiously.
"As long as you are a human being, you will always have something you want. When this thing is placed in front of you, it is really difficult to refuse it." Xun Kuang said.
"Besides, I also want to meet the King of Qin." Xun Kuang said.
"But, having said that, you and the King of Qin are similar in age and are still related to each other." Xun Kuang's painting style suddenly changed. At this time, there was only a joking old man here.
"I don't want this relative very much," Han Fei said, spreading his hands.
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When a carriage drove out of Linzi Jixia Academy, in the direction of Zhaodu, there was also a convoy coming out of the west gate and heading towards Xinzheng.
"Is King Zhao thinking about suing for peace now?" Ying Zheng asked as he looked at the map of the northern border of Zhao State sent by Guo Kai.
"Yes, your Majesty is willing to use the two northern counties to make a truce between Zhao and Qin." Guo Kai said cautiously.
"Have the wolves been mobilized?" Ying Zheng looked away from the map and asked.
"Why did your Majesty say this?" Guo Kai asked in surprise.
"Do you think it is better for me to take back the two counties from Zhao, or is it more in Qin's interest to save the people of the two counties from the wolf tribe?" Ying Zheng asked.
"King Qin, you must not do this." Guo Kai said quickly.
In just an instant, Guo Kai understood the meaning of Ying Zheng's words, using the wolf clan as firewood to burn out the hatred of the people in the northern border of Zhao State. In this way, the Qin army stationed in the northern border would no longer be an invader.
The change in status will bring endless benefits to Qin's future governance of the northern border.
"That really can't be the case. The wolf clan is a foreign race after all." Ying Zheng said.
Using the wolf clan as a sword can certainly maximize the interests of the Qin State, but Ying Zheng will not use it because it is too disgusting.
As for Ying Zheng, he can go against his true feelings when faced with some things, but when it comes to the wolf clan, he must let his thoughts flow freely.
"The king of Qin has a clear vision." Guo Kai quickly praised, such things have already become Guo Kai's instinct when he is around Zhao Wangyan.
"However, can you guarantee that King Zhao will not cooperate with the wolf clan?" Ying Zheng said.
The rabbit jumped over the wall when it was in a hurry, which made Zhao Wangyan even more anxious. It was not impossible for him to cooperate with the wolf clan.
"This?" Guo Kai couldn't react for a while. Although he was smart, his intelligence lay in his grasp of people's hearts. His wisdom in military affairs was actually limited.
"What if I have a truce with the Zhao State and the Qin Army has just entered the northern border of the Zhao State, and the King of Zhao over there will cooperate with the Wolf Clan to attack the Qin Army stationed in the northern border from the north and the south?" Ying Zheng said.
Although Ying Zheng can guarantee that he will not cooperate with the wolf clan, who can guarantee that Zhao Wangyan will not cooperate with the wolf clan?
The bottom line is something that is constantly being breached.
The strong can guarantee their bottom line because of their own strength, but the weak can betray their bottom line because of survival. And isn't Zhao Wangyan the weak one now?
"King Qin, your Majesty is very sincere in making peace with Qin. Besides, Zhao and the Wolf Clan have been fighting in the north for hundreds of years. Hatred has long flowed in each other's blood, so it is impossible for them to cooperate." Guo Kai hurriedly said.
explained.
"These can only prove that Zhao State should not cooperate with the Wolf Clan, not that it is impossible to cooperate." Ying Zheng said.