When Ying Zheng was still in the capital of the State of Zhao, he once made a friend. This person was named Ji Dan. Because he was the prince of the State of Yan, the world often called him Yan Dan.
At that time, Ying Zheng's life in the State of Zhao was very difficult, and Yan Dan was one of the few people who had helped him. Since Ying Zheng returned to the State of Qin, he had not seen his childhood friend for seven years.
And just today, Ying Zheng heard the news about his 'good friend' again.
"The State of Yan wants to form an alliance with our State of Qin?" In the front hall of Xianyang Palace, Ying Zheng unexpectedly asked with understanding after hearing Lu Buwei's report.
Ying Zheng had never thought before that he would see Yan Dan in Xianyang this year. However, when Lu Buwei informed Ying Zheng about the news of Yan Dan's coming to Qin, Ying Zheng finally thought that something would really happen in the land north of the river this year.
A big thing.
In the original historical trajectory, this year, King Xi of Yan first sent King Dan of Yan to Qin as a hostage. At the same time, he hoped that Qin would send someone to Yan as prime minister, and in this way establish an alliance between Qin and Yan.
It's a pity that although King Yan's plan was good, it was deceived by Qin.
Looking through the memories deep in his mind, several names quickly appeared in Ying Zheng's mind: Yan Dan, Lu Buwei, Guo Kai, Zhao Wangyan, Pang Nuan, Zhang Tang, and Gan who single-handedly deceived the Yan State.
Luo.
It turns out that there are such interesting things this year.
"Yan Wangxi must have felt the pressure from Zhao State." Lu Buwei said.
"That's true. Our Qin State has not used troops against Zhao State for several years." Ying Zheng said.
"Then what does the king think of this matter? Can you agree to King Yan Xi's alliance proposal?" Lu Buwei asked.
If it were Lu Buwei a year ago, he would not have made such an inquiry at all. When it comes to government affairs and diplomatic relations, he can make a decision with one word. However, now, he has lost a lot of confidence in his heart.
"Covenant? The current covenant is just a scrap bamboo slip." Ying Zheng sneered.
"However, after all, Yan Dan can be regarded as Gu's good friend in the past. When he was in Zhaodu, Gu did not receive any help from him. Let's not talk about Qin Yan's alliance for the time being. After all, Gu was favored. In this case, he has to meet him.
"Ying Zhengdao.
Of course, what Ying Zheng said was just an excuse. What Ying Zheng was really interested in was the Mohist family behind Yan Dan.
As for Yan State? Ha!
Thinking of Yan Dan and Mi Chan, Ying Zheng also thought of a young girl named Concubine Yan.
"It is a good thing to form an alliance with Yan State. At least Zhao State will have trouble sleeping and eating." Lu Buwei said.
"Can't sleep well? Father Zhong has high regard for the Yan State. After the Changping Battle, when the entire Zhao State could not muster 50,000 remnant soldiers, the Yan State took the opportunity to attack Zhao, and was even pushed back. Such
Can Yan State really become a threat to Zhao State?" Ying Zheng said.
"That?" Lu Buwei said hesitantly.
"Didn't Father Zhong already have an idea?" Ying Zheng said.
"Everything still needs to be decided by the king. I dare not be expert in it." Lu Buwei was shocked in his heart, but said calmly on his face.
"You don't have to be like this, Father Zhong. Gu Shang is still young, so you need to rely on Father Zhong for many things." Ying Zheng said sincerely.
"Your Majesty, you are humble." Lu Buwei replied.
Of course, Lu Buwei hoped to promote the alliance between Qin and Yan, because it was Lu Buwei who pushed Yan Dan to come to Qin. Lu Buwei believed that everything he did was very secretive, and of course, what he did was indeed secretive.
However, he didn't know that Ying Zheng had another memory. In Ying Zheng's other memory, everything Lu Buwei did was invisible.
What's interesting is that in this big drama involving the four kingdoms of Qin, Zhao, Yan, and Wei, do you want to wait and see what happens? Thinking of the interesting things in it, Ying Zheng couldn't help but smile.
Ying Zheng's smile fell in Lu Buwei's eyes, making him feel a little uneasy in his instinct, just like the uneasiness he felt when he first walked out of the house and made a business, waiting for the final profit and loss.
Maybe I am worrying too much? Am I really old? Lu Buwei said to himself in his heart.
After Lu Buwei left, Meng Ao, who was in charge of teaching Ying Zheng the art of war, came to Xianyang Palace, and Ying Zheng told him about the alliance between Qin and Yan.
"What does General Meng think of the alliance between Qin and Yan?" Ying Zheng, who told Meng Ao about the people from Yan, asked.
"Yan Kingdom?" Meng Ao said in surprise. As for the Yan Kingdom, he had never regarded it as an opponent, so he paid very little attention to matters with the Yan Kingdom.
"Today, among the six Shandong countries, the only ones with real strength to compete with our Qin country are Zhao and Chu. Although the Yan country is weak, if our Qin country forms an alliance with them, we will eventually be able to allow Zhao to fight on two fronts. In this way, even if
Yan State can only contain 50,000 Zhao troops, which can also reduce a lot of casualties for our Qin army." Ying Zheng continued.
"Yan State is too weak." Meng Ao thought about Ying Zheng's words.
"It is of some use after all." Ying Zheng said.
"Does your Majesty agree to form an alliance with Yan?" Meng Ao's voice couldn't help but become more solemn.
"Your Majesty, the goal of our Qin army this year is to defend our country. As long as we defend our country, we can completely separate the connection between Zhao and Wei. In this way, in the future, whether it is to attack Zhao or destroy Wei, our army will be able to gain geographical advantage.
Moreover, isn’t this the strategy you have set, Your Majesty?” Meng Ao said.
"There will be a locust plague in the Wei Kingdom tomorrow. It will be difficult to recover within a year or two. It will not be too late to attack its puppet Weiguo by then." Ying Zheng said.
"The nights are long and the dreams are many. The position of Weiguo is too important. Only by getting it in your hands as soon as possible can you feel at ease." Meng Ao insisted.
"Then so be it." Ying Zheng said.
"Your Majesty?" Meng Ao said with a hint of anger.
"That's it. General, there is no need to say anything. Father Zhong supports Qin Yan's alliance, so we can only leave it like this for the time being." Ying Zheng said helplessly.
"Yes." Meng Ao struggled for a moment and finally gave up, but Lu Buwei's name was remembered in his heart.
Meng Ao, who was worried, managed to concentrate on teaching Ying Zheng the art of war.
"I have disappointed the general after all." Ying Zheng said seemingly unintentionally while looking at the bamboo slips in his hand.
"Your Majesty,?" Meng Ao asked Ying Zheng uneasily.
Meng Ao didn't believe it, and Ying Zheng couldn't see the key interests involved. The reason for all this could only be the pressure from Prime Minister Lu Buwei.
"I can't change anything." Ying Zheng said helplessly.
"Xiang Guo, he went too far." Meng Ao said.
As a general, Meng Ao never wanted to get involved in politics, because he knew that as a general, the number one person in the army, once he got involved in the political situation, it would have a great impact on the court, and he wanted to get out of it.
It's impossible.
However, at this moment, he had the urge to intervene in politics, because Lu Buwei's actions just now exceeded the limits that a prime minister should have. Even if he was King Zhongfu of Qin, he could not do that.
"In the end, we have to rely on Father Zhong in the court," Ying Zheng said.
At this moment, Meng Ao had nothing to say, but the impulse in his heart became stronger.
Above the court, Lu Buwei's family can no longer be allowed to dominate, even if his next actions may cause trouble for the Meng family in the future.
Having made up his mind, Meng Ao said nothing more and concentrated on explaining the art of war to Ying Zheng.
Meng Ao's reaction fell in Ying Zheng's eyes and made him very satisfied.
The helplessness he showed in front of Meng Ao was just to lure Meng Ao into the game and make Lu Buwei arouse Meng Ao's dissatisfaction.
With Meng Ao's qualifications and illustrious military exploits in four dynasties, as long as Meng Ao makes his voice heard in the court, he will have his own supporters, and in this way, Lu Buwei's power can be broken.
Only in this way will there be fewer obstacles on the road to self-government.
Zhao Ji has already been captured, and the Chu faction can also take advantage of it. If Meng Ao enters the game again, Lu Buwei can no longer be an obstacle.
However, the position I left for Lu Buwei in the court may need to be adjusted.
However, don't be too hasty yet, everything has to be done slowly.
As for Lu Buwei's plan this time, it's nothing.
Although Lu Buwei's plan was good, and although there were smart people in Yan State, Zhao State's court was not filled with only fools.
Even Guo Kai, who is known as the fifth among the four famous generals, is a rare smart man, and Zhao Guo also has talents who can break the situation.
In the following time, it will be Zhang Tang and Gan Luo's home court, and he can also use that opportunity to weaken Lu Buwei's prestige.
Yan State, Zhao State, Lu Buwei, none of you can make money, the real person who makes money is Gu. Ying Zheng put away his disturbing thoughts and once again fully devoted his mind to the art of war on Taoist slips.