Even if it was a fake peace talk, once the Qin envoys entered Jin, the impact of the killing of prisoners would expand, and the people would be resentful to a certain extent.
In a sense, isn't that just asking for trouble?
How can it be called a good time?
Cai Jing said, "Tell us everything you think. Don't hide it."
Zhuge Liang took the opportunity to ask, "Before I speak, I have something to ask the Prime Minister. I wonder if the public opinion surrounding the killing of prisoners will be favorable to our Great Qin?"
Cai Jing shook his head and said, "Although I have tried my best, among all the nations, it is clearly the Great Qin that is at fault for killing the prisoners this time."
Zhuge Liang smiled and nodded, saying, "The Prime Minister is right. No matter how you manipulate public opinion, if it's wrong, it's wrong and it's difficult to change.
The State of Jin will certainly take this opportunity to vigorously discredit the State of Qin. The only solution now is to take the initiative to seek peace with the State of Jin at this time.
In this way, the other nations will see the attitude of our Qin State. If Jin State refuses to seek peace, then the problem will no longer be our Qin State."
When everyone heard this, they all felt that there was some truth in it.
The initial plan of false peace talks was intended to confuse the State of Chu.
Now, it’s like killing two birds with one stone.
It can not only alleviate the problem of Qin killing prisoners, but also make Chu dare not fully trust Jin.
They were all smart people, and after Zhuge Liang's analysis, they had already made a very thorough analysis.
Daji asked, "Do you have any different opinions?"
Cai Jing continued, "Your Majesty, the plan of feigning peace with the State of Jin can proceed. I just wonder when you will tell Your Majesty about this."
The key issue now is that Ying Yuan rejected this plan.
Daji thought for a moment and responded, "Summon Guo Kai to the throne. As for when to inform Your Majesty of this plan... I will know the limits myself."
At the beginning, Ying Yuan said in person that he refused to make peace with the enemy.
Although it was a fake request for peace, I think the probability of him agreeing was not very high.
However, this matter cannot be done without authorization, so Guo Kai can only prepare in advance.
Not long after, Guo Kai stepped into the Xuanzheng Hall.
Daji told him about seeking peace with the State of Jin.
Of course, what he was told was not a false request for peace, but a real request for peace.
Hearing this, Guo Kai looked at Daji, then at several ministers beside him, and was immediately filled with doubts and confusion.
He had an intuition that told him that he might be the last person to know about this.
Let yourself go and seek peace with the State of Jin?
As an envoy?
What about the Minister of Rites Yan Song?
I am the Censor!
Why do I feel like I'm about to be ripped off?
No, this is very wrong!
Haven't you always been the one who cheated others?
After a cup of tea, Guo Kai finally came to his senses and asked tentatively, "My Lady, isn't this matter a little ill-considered?"
Letting myself go to Jin State would be like seeking death, wouldn't that be?
I heard that something big happened recently.
Bai Qi, the Marquis of Wu'an, killed 20,000 enemy prisoners?
Anyone who dares to go to Jin at this time must be a stubborn person, right?
Do you dare? I don’t dare.
It was precisely because of his character of not daring to act arrogantly that Zhuge Liang took a liking to him at first sight.
It is really appropriate to let him go to Jin State.
On the one hand, he was asked to kowtow to the State of Jin, so that the State of Jin would mistakenly believe that the State of Qin really intended to seek peace with them.
On the one hand, it can also allow him to give full play to his abilities and curry favor with more high-ranking officials of the State of Jin.
Although it may be a bit embarrassing, it is worth it for the success of the plan.
If Guo Kai doesn't go, then the second suitable candidate is Heshen.
However, Heshen found it difficult to perfectly portray Guo Kai's character of being domineering at home and weak outside.
As for the latter, there is no need to act at all.
Daji laughed and said, "Why? Could it be that the censor dares not go?"
Guo Kai quickly said, "Don't dare to go? Your Majesty, there is no place in this world that I dare not go."
Daji said bluntly, "In this case, I hope Lord Guo will make proper preparations for the mission in advance. The Ministry of Rites will fully cooperate with you."
For a moment, Guo Kai didn't know what to say.
Go ahead, he doesn't dare.
No, he is afraid of Daji.
Seeing that he was still hesitating, Cai Jing pretended to be serious and said, "Master Guo, if you still don't accept my order, when will you accept it?"
The Prime Minister had already spoken, so Guo Kai had no choice but to bow and say, "Your Majesty...I obey your command!"
Daji said sternly, "Master Guo, you have a heavy responsibility. If our Great Qin wants to survive this national crisis, we can only forge an alliance with the Jin Dynasty. I hope you will not let down the court's years of cultivation of you."
Now that things had come to this, what could Guo Kai do? He felt bitter, but he dared not say anything.
He felt more and more that he must have been cheated by someone this time.
Who was it that recommended me to be the envoy in front of the emperor?
Isn't this just a way of playing tricks on me?
"Please rest assured, Your Majesty. I will do my best." Guo Kai said with tears in his eyes.
Seeing this, Daji waved her hand and said, "Please ask Lord Guo to go down and make preparations. We will leave for Jin State soon."
"promise."
As soon as Guo Kai left, the entire Xuanzheng Hall was filled with long-lasting and hearty laughter.
Zhuge Liang then spoke again, "Your Majesty, while Lord Guo is preparing, we'd better spread a message to the outside world. If this news can reach the State of Jin, that would be the best."
"What news?"
Daji asked curiously.
Zhuge Liang said bluntly: "The friendship between Qin and Jin..."
After everyone has dispersed.
After much deliberation, Daji decided to write a letter to Ying Yuan to personally explain her false request for peace.
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