Cai Ze arrived at the Xianyang Palace very quickly. Ying Zichu, Meng Ao and Wang He had been waiting for him for a while.
"Prime Minister Cai, I would like to hear your opinion. If you have no objection, then I will order people to prepare food and fodder tomorrow. It would be best if we set off the day after tomorrow, and try to launch a surprise attack before the end of winter." Ying Zichu invited Cai Ze to sit down before speaking to him.
As soon as Cai Ze sat down, he stood up and bowed, saying, "I trust the two old generals, so I have no problem. However, there is not much idle money in the court, so I am afraid this card will be tied up for a while."
Ying Zichu narrowed his eyes and said in a deep voice, "Tomorrow I will ask all the princes and ministers to come out at the morning court. If anyone refuses to come out, I will have the Iron Eagle Warriors visit their houses the day after tomorrow."
Cai Ze's face changed, and he was about to say something when Ying Zichu stopped him: "Anyone who resists will be killed on the spot. I want to pave the way for the unification of the Great Qin. Anyone who doesn't want to contribute can just lie down on the road and act as a stepping stone."
Cai Ze opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but no sound came out. He could only watch Ying Zichu slowly walk out of the Xianyang Palace.
Wang He advised, "Why should Prime Minister Cai be so? This is the key to our Great Qin's conquest of the world. Everyone in the Great Qin must contribute. Your Majesty has good intentions."
Cai Ze sighed and said, "This method could easily shake the foundation of the country. If I didn't... if I didn't really know that it was a critical moment, I would never agree to it no matter what I said."
Meng Ao smiled and said, "Prime Minister Cai, don't worry. This old man and General Wang will act together. Naturally, we won't leave any evidence behind. We will definitely not be able to shake the foundation of the country. Please rest assured, Prime Minister Cai."
The three of them discussed for a while before Cai Ze sighed and left the palace. Meng Ao and Wang He then looked at the feng shui map and made some deductions before saying goodbye and leaving.
At this time, things were not peaceful in the Wei capital of Daliang. Xinling Jun had been recuperating in his mansion since returning from Zhao State, and King Anli of Wei had not seen him for a long time.
Qu Zheng had met Lord Xinling before. Back when Lord Xinling was in Zhao, he treated everyone equally, regardless of their status or status. At that time, Lord Xinling was full of vigor and vitality, not the old and decadent appearance he has now.
"I, the foreign minister, greet your Majesty." Qu Zheng put down his wine cup and bowed politely to Lord Xinling.
Xinling Jun looked up for a few seconds before he smiled and said, "I was wondering who it was. It turned out to be Qu Zheng! It's been so long since we last met that I almost didn't recognize you."
Qu Zheng was a little excited. After all, the man in front of him was like the sun in the State of Zhao. Although he was down and out now, he was still worthy of respect.
You have to know that when Xinling Jun was at the peak of his power, he was just an unimportant retainer. At most, he had met Xinling Jun twice. It has been several years since then, and Xinling Jun still remembers him, which makes Qu Zheng excited.
"It is the foreign minister. Your Majesty has a good memory and still remembers the foreign minister." Qu Zheng hurriedly lowered his head and raised his glass to toast Xinling Jun.
Xinling Jun bowed his hands, looked at King Anli of Wei, and bowed. He said, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you. May your Majesty live long. I wonder what you have summoned me to today?"
King Anli of Wei gave Lord Xinling a deep look and said with a smile, "Zhao has angered Qin because of its envoys. Qin is planning to send 300,000 elite troops to attack Zhao. Now, they have come to our great Wei to ask for aid, and I have already agreed. I summoned you simply to lead the troops."
Xinling Jun bowed again and said, "I wonder what favors the King of Zhao promised to persuade Your Majesty to send troops and even to employ me again?"
King Anli of Wei smiled and glanced at Qu Zheng, saying, "After defeating Qin, the entire Shangjun to Changping will return to Wei. Is that enough?"
Xinling Jun bowed again and said, "Your Majesty, have you forgotten that Han surrendered its city to Zhao?"
King Anli of Wei's face changed. At that time, Han had offered eleven cities to Zhao, which led to Qin's attack on Zhao. In the end, Zhao not only failed to get those eleven cities, but also almost lost the Battle of Changping. Later, it was almost defeated by Yan State and almost lost several cities again.
King Anli of Wei, with a gloomy face, shouted, "Is this what Zhao is planning? If so, I wouldn't mind joining forces with Qin to attack Zhao and teach it a profound lesson!"
Qu Zheng stared at Xinling Jun with wide eyes. He had thought that this loyal and righteous man would never abandon Zhao State and might even persuade King Anli of Wei to support Zhao State. He had never expected that Xinling Jun would force Zhao State into a desperate situation with just one word.
"I, your Excellency, can guarantee with my head that our State of Zhao has no such intention. If Your Majesty is worried, our State of Zhao can let Prince Yan stay as a guest in Daliang for a few days." Qu Zheng knew that now was not the time to think about these things. He could only kneel on the ground and pray that King Anli of Wei would not change his mind.
King Anli of Wei was furious. He had thought it was a chance to get something for nothing, but who knew Zhao would actually have such intentions? Even though he knew the principle of "lips and teeth are cold", he still wanted to stab Zhao with a knife.
"If this is the sincerity of Zhao State, then please go back. When two tigers are fighting, how can the rabbit step forward?" King Anli of Wei snorted coldly and was about to order the guards to throw Qu Zheng out, but was interrupted by Xinling Jun.
"I dare to advise you. Although Zhao State has evil intentions in doing this, I ask the king to consider sending troops to Zhao State to prevent Qin soldiers from invading the border." After saying this, Xinling Jun knelt beside Qu Zheng and buried his head deeply in the ground.
Although King Anli of Wei knew that his brother was very capable and far superior to him, he was still furious and shouted, "Wei Wuji, are you going to rebel against Wei again?!"
Lord Xinling bowed and said, "I dare not rebel against Wei again. However, I know too well that the lips and teeth are cold. Qin is now powerful. If Qin were to defeat Zhao, the next territory to be taken would be either Han or Wei."
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