Upon hearing that the Qin envoy was requesting an audience, Jiang Ming couldn't help but smile wryly: "Lord Zhao, I'm afraid the whole world... knows that I've become the prime minister of Yan. It's all thanks to you."

Jiang Ming's sarcasm embarrassed Zhao Yong, who quickly smiled apologetically and said, "My lord, Jin wants to negotiate peace with Qin. Now that they know your whereabouts... they will definitely continue to go and negotiate with them. So... well, some things are inevitable. However, my lord, times have changed. Now you are the prime minister of Yan, the Great Chanyu of the Xiongnu, and you have formed an alliance with the Xianbei... The Qin ruler will not dare to neglect you. Perhaps... he intends to make you the crown prince."

"Make me the crown prince?"

Jiang Ming smiled faintly: "To tell you the truth, I have no interest in the throne of Qin."

"Oh dear! Young master, what makes you say that?"

Zhao Yong comforted him, saying, "Yan is, after all, a small country, with a harsh climate, a small population, and poor land. Qin's Guanzhong Plain is fertile, with a continuous supply of grain. Moreover, it has the natural barrier of Hangu Pass, which allows it to be both offensive and defensive. It is truly the best strategic location in the world!"

"Oh!"

Jiang Ming smiled faintly: "How could I not know what you're saying? It's just that... although Yan is small, I conquered it with my own sword and spear. Although Qin is powerful, it is not my direct subordinate!"

"Well......"

"Alright, Lord Zhao, please excuse yourself for a moment. Let me hear what the Qin envoy has to say," Jiang Ming said thoughtfully.

"Oh... I'll take my leave then, we can talk again later!"

He had just turned around when he turned back again: "Oh dear, there's one more thing, my lord. The Duke of Jin has sent his youngest daughter, Ji Huayang, here. Uh... my lord, what do you think?"

"I understand... Tsk!"

Jiang Ming smacked his lips and said, "We have to do it one step at a time, right? Let the princess rest first, and we'll talk about it after I've dealt with the Qin envoy."

"Alright! Then I'll take my leave..."

......

After Zhao Yong left, Jiang Ming did not immediately summon the Qin envoy, but instead fell into deep thought...

He knew the political landscape of the Qin state better than anyone.

The host's father, Qin Jun Yingliang, doted on Mi Min, the legitimate wife of the Chu faction, while his mother came from the weak state of Song. His father didn't even give them a second glance.

They only think of themselves when they need hostages.

Moreover, the internal struggles within the Qin state were extremely complex, with members of the royal family, relatives of the Chu faction, and powerful reformist ministers fighting each other fiercely... The political atmosphere was extremely suffocating!

Therefore, Jiang Ming actually had no feelings for the Qin state and no sense of belonging.

The Qin envoy's visit this time was most likely due to the fact that he had completely wiped out the main forces of the Rouran and Xiongnu.

Although I am not favored by the King of Qin, I am definitely a good pawn!

Therefore, Jiang Ming guessed that the Qin ruler probably wanted to use his eastern side to contain the Jin state, thus attacking it from both the east and the west, and further compressing the Jin state's strategic space.

The State of Jin was originally the most powerful state in the world, but the ruler of Jin was foolish, warlike, narrow-minded, and greedy for petty gains.

He was cruel to the foreign princes who were taken hostage, and even more ruthless to his own brothers!

He and Ji Xi had similar backgrounds; both were from a minor branch of the family who succeeded the main branch as rulers. Although Ji Xi had killed many princes from the main branch who might have threatened him, he hadn't really made things difficult for mediocre figures like Ji Bochang...

But the ruler of Jin did not do so; he killed them all!

This is why the ministers of Jin rose to power one by one, thus sowing the seeds for the eventual division of Jin.

Now, the State of Jin has become a piece of fat meat, and not only do its own ministers want to carve it up, but other surrounding states also have this intention...

An alliance with the State of Chu is naturally not as practical as an alliance with one's own son.

The King of Chu was greedy. He proposed a joint attack on the State of Jin, but the State of Qin would have to make significant concessions in order to agree!

Moreover, once the State of Chu marches north into the Central Plains, it will be difficult to drive them back...

Jiang Ming had thought things through thoroughly before instructing his servants to arrange a meeting with the Qin envoy.

Jiang Ming recognized the Qin envoy as soon as he entered!

This man was Jia Gu, a high-ranking minister of the Qin state. He was eloquent and persuasive, adept at persuading people about the advantages and disadvantages of different situations, and was one of the core advisors to the king.

He had even served as his teacher for two years. The King of Qin sending him here was clearly an attempt to appeal to emotions and was determined to win him over!

Upon seeing Jiang Ming, Jia Gu reacted as if he were seeing his own child, his eyes filled with affection and tenderness. He stepped forward and grabbed Jiang Ming's hand!

"My lord! You have suffered!"

Jia Gu burst into tears, choking back sobs, and said, "Before, when Qin and Jin were at war, we heard that the King of Jin wanted to kill you. Your Majesty was heartbroken, and we were all worried about you..."

Indeed! Jagu has feelings for this host.

But Jiang Ming was, after all, just a transmigrator with the memories of his host. His feelings for his teacher were, in reality, so-so...

But you still have to put on a show!

"My beloved teacher!"

Jiang Ming looked at Jia Gu with a 'touched' expression, feigning deep affection, and asked, "How is Father's health?"

"Yes! I am Wang Anjian. Your mother is in good health, but everyone misses you and worries about you!"

Jia Gu wiped away her tears and said, "The ruler of Jin has broken his promise, seized my city, and even wants to kill my prince. This is intolerable!"

He was already laying the groundwork for the purpose of his trip...

"cough!"

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