Hearing the name Zhao Hao, Zhao Wenxiang's expression suddenly changed, and he quickly objected: "Your Majesty, no, Zhao Hao is absolutely incapable of taking on this important task."
"Your Majesty, please think twice!"
Jiang Wan'er was not surprised at Zhao Wenxiang's attitude and just smiled slightly.
"Why?"
Zhao Wenxiang hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, Zhao Hao is still young and has no experience in officialdom."
"Secondly, he has an impulsive personality."
“Therefore, it is absolutely difficult to take on this task!”
This matter is of great importance. If it succeeds, everyone will be happy.
However, the possibility of failure is greater.
When that time comes...
At this time, the left prime minister Lu Liuliang said: "Your Majesty, I think Zhao Hao is very suitable."
Zhao Wenxiang said anxiously: "Left Prime Minister..."
Lu Liuliang said, "Master Zhao, please don't be anxious. Just listen to me."
After a pause, Lu Liuliang said, "First of all, Zhao Hao has business dealings with Princess Li Ge of Shu."
"The two have been in close contact for some time and can be considered very good friends."
"Secondly, the Kingdom of Shu wanted to recruit Zhao Hao as a son-in-law."
"If Zhao Hao goes there in person, the Kingdom of Shu will definitely attach great importance to it."
"I wish I could just keep Zhao Hao in Shu."
"Third, Lord Zhao underestimates his own son."
"Although Zhao Hao has never been in the officialdom, he is cunning and intelligent. There will definitely be no problem in his judgment of things and situations."
"One last point. Shu Kingdom has a flourishing cultural heritage, and Zhao Hao is also extremely talented."
“This is another layer.”
"Therefore, Zhao Hao is the best choice."
Jiang Wan'er nodded approvingly: "Yes, I think so too."
Zhao Wenxiang said with an unpleasant expression: "Your Majesty, I still feel that it is inappropriate."
Jiang Wan'er couldn't help but whispered, "Lord Zhao, the Left Prime Minister is right about one thing. You underestimate your son."
“Of course, you may not be looking down on it, but you just don’t want your son to do this thankless task.”
"As a father, I understand your feelings very well."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Wenxiang knelt down on the ground.
"Your Majesty, I have absolutely no such intention. I simply feel that Zhao Hao is not up to the task..."
Jiang Wan'er waved her hand and said, "Okay, it's settled. Tomorrow I will appoint Zhao Hao as the special envoy to Shu, with full authority to handle the marriage between the two countries."
Zhao Wenxiang's face turned pale, but he could no longer refute, so he lowered his head and said, "Yes."
…
After leaving the palace, Zhao Wenxiang went straight back home. He immediately called Zhao Hao to the study and told him about Jiang Wan'er asking him to go on a diplomatic mission to Shu.
Unexpectedly, after listening to it, Zhao Hao was actually very surprised.
He immediately smiled and said, "Dad, this is a good thing. Why are you so sad?"
Seeing this, Zhao Wenxiang immediately said unhappily: "Good? Bullshit!"
Zhao Hao immediately rolled his eyes: "Dad, pay attention to your manners!"
Zhao Wenxiang glared at him fiercely: "Do you know how heavy the burden on your shoulders is?"
Zhao Hao said nonchalantly: "Isn't it just to stabilize Shu and prevent them from siding with Wu and Nanchu?"
“This is very simple!”
Zhao Wenxiang's eyes widened immediately: "Simple? You little brat actually thinks it's simple?"
Zhao Hao said blankly: "It's very simple..."
Zhao Wenxiang took a deep breath and repeated to himself more than ten thousand times: "Don't be angry, it's your own child. Don't be angry, it's your own child." Only then did he calm down a lot.
"Okay, then tell me, how can this be so simple?"
Zhao Hao shrugged and said, "Whether you want to win over an individual or a country, the principle is actually the same."
"It's nothing more than inducement."
"If the other party is unmoved or refuses to accept, it means that the chips offered are not enough."
"As long as we put out enough chips, won't that be enough?"
Zhao Wenxiang sneered: "Then do you know what bargaining chips Shu wants?"
Zhao Hao blurted out: "The first is the method of making thunder bombs, and the second is to reap the benefits."
As he said this, he said speechlessly: "Dad, please don't treat me as a fool, okay? I am your own son."
Zhao Wenxiang said unhappily, "I never doubted it before, but now I can't say for sure."
Zhao Hao: “…”
Zhao Wenxiang snorted, "Stop talking nonsense. Tell me, since you know what Shu is up to, how do you plan to bribe them?"
"Since Shu will definitely plan to reap the benefits, what bait can you come up with to make it work?"
Zhao Hao laughed, then pointed at himself and said, "Of course it's me."
"You?" Zhao Wenxiang frowned.
"yes!"
Zhao Hao said: "Didn't your majesty and the left prime minister propose to form an alliance with the Kingdom of Shu in order to distance the relationship without alienating it?"
"Then I will go to the marriage alliance."
"Didn't the Kingdom of Shu want to recruit me as a son-in-law before? Princess Li Ge also told me later that as long as I nodded, it would be possible at any time."
"Then I'll sacrifice myself!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Wenxiang immediately grabbed the porcelain teacup in front of him and was about to throw it at Zhao Hao.
However, when he saw that it was a porcelain cup, he let go of his hand, grabbed a wooden pen holder next to him, and threw it at Zhao Hao.
Zhao Hao quickly dodged and barely avoided it.
Zhao Wenxiang said in a serious tone: "You kid want to die, don't implicate me and your mother!"
Seeing this, Zhao Hao immediately smiled and said, "Dad, why are you so nervous? It's just a joke!"
"Of course I know how serious it is."
“So, I would never do that.”
"I am just using this excuse to delay the time it takes for Shu to make up their mind."
"Not to mention too long, two months is about enough."
"Or a little longer."
"Three months!"
"With the combat effectiveness of our Dagan army, coupled with thunder bombs, we can completely repel the attacks of Wu and Nanchu."
"It is still possible to cause heavy casualties to the enemy and turn the situation on the battlefield around, right?"
"Once the situation on the battlefield is reversed and Shu Kingdom has no chance to reap the benefits, then I can lure them with benefits, right?"
Hearing what Zhao Hao said, Zhao Wenxiang pondered for a long time and nodded subconsciously.
I have to say, it is true.
After thinking for a long time, he suddenly frowned and looked at Zhao Hao, asking: "His Majesty has told you before that he wants you to go on a diplomatic mission to Shu, so you have been thinking of a countermeasure for a long time?"
Zhao Hao was speechless and said, "Dad, do you think too highly of your son? How could His Majesty tell me in advance?"
Zhao Wenxiang's eyes flickered: "Is this what you just thought of?"
Zhao Hao spread his hands helplessly and said, "What else? Is there anything wrong with this?"
Zhao Wenxiang let out a long breath, frowned and said, "I'm increasingly suspicious that you're someone else's child."
Zhao Hao: “…”
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