Chapter 509: One man martyrs his country, three generations of wealth
The fact that Emperor Li Shimin of Yan sent Fang Xuanling on a diplomatic mission was kept absolutely secret in the army.
Even the three powerful guards of the Qin Dynasty had no way of knowing.
However, the Qin army had already placed spies on the Chu side.
The Yan army was busy seeking help, while the Qin army was naturally busy sowing discord.
In order to make the plan go smoothly, Dong Zhuo thought about it and decided to let the Jinyiwei act as an envoy to contact Li Keyong.
If Li Keyong was really willing to surrender to the Qin Dynasty, then many measures would have been saved.
As for the Jinyiwei personnel to be sent out, after much thought, Dong Zhuo still felt that Lu Wenzhao was more suitable.
Because this person is steady and trustworthy.
The Embroidered Uniform Guard’s mission can give the outside world an understanding.
That is, the Qin army did not send envoys in a legitimate and open manner, but did so secretly.
If the Qin army had been serious and sent an envoy like Zhang Yi to meet Li Keyong.
Needless to say, this is definitely a tactic to sow discord.
But sending out Jinyiwei Lu Wenzhao is a different matter.
What kind of organization is the Jinyiwei?
To put it bluntly, it is something that cannot be seen in public.
Since even the Embroidered Uniform Guards have been sent out, they must be secret envoys!
As soon as Lu Wenzhao set out for Li Keyong's camp, Emperor Yan Li Shimin knew about it.
Li Ji clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, the Qin State sent the Jinyiwei to contact Li Keyong. It seems that they intend to recruit him."
"As everyone knows, Qin State is not short of money. If we lure him with huge profits, what if Li Keyong turns against us..."
"I wonder if I have sent someone to stop the Jinyiwei envoy?"
Mention the three words Jinyiwei.
Emperor Li Shimin of Yan snorted coldly, "If they were trying to sow discord, they would definitely not use the Jinyiwei."
"The Emperor Qin planned everything, but he didn't anticipate that I already knew about his secret envoys."
"If Qin wants to contact Li Keyong, there are many ways. We stopped him this time, but what about next time?"
"But after this contact, we now have a better idea of what's going on."
Li Ji frowned, "What does your Majesty mean?"
Li Shimin said: "At this time, the Qin Jinyiwei must have arrived at Li Keyong's camp."
"Even if we send someone to stop it, it will be useless. It is better to let Li Keyong make a choice."
"Send my Emperor's Sword to Li Keyong. He can either use it to decapitate the Qin envoy, or I will personally lead an army to reclaim the sword!"
As soon as the words fell.
Li Ji and other generals bowed solemnly and said, "Yes!"
Just as Li Shimin expected, he had just sent someone to deliver the Emperor's Sword to Li Keyong.
Jinyiwei Lu Wenzhao arrived at Li Keyong's camp.
When Li Keyong learned that it was the Qin envoy who was visiting, he was shocked.
"Oh no, the Qin army wants to harm me!"
So.
He ordered people to bring a large iron pot to the front of the tent and start heating oil.
He planned to cook Lu Wenzhao to death.
However, at this moment, the malicious Li Siyuan slowly said:
"Godfather, since the person has already arrived, wouldn't it be inappropriate to refuse him?"
"It's not too late to kill him after we meet him."
Hearing this, Li Keyong was also somewhat moved, and nodded subconsciously.
"Then let's do as you say and call the Qin envoy here."
When Lu Wenzhao arrived in front of Li Keyong's tent, he noticed the big iron pot that was already on fire and burning with oil, and his heart suddenly tightened.
However, thinking that he still had important tasks to attend to, he pretended to be calm.
Arriving at the big tent, he saw Li Keyong and bowed slightly, saying:
"Lu Wenzhao, Deputy Commander of the Jinyiwei of the Great Qin, greets the Prince of Jin of the Great Yan."
Seeing this, Li Keyong said coldly: "Your Qin State is my Great Yan's mortal enemy. How dare you, a Qin official, meet me?"
"Do you know the iron pot outside my tent? It was specially prepared for you."
"While you are still alive, say whatever you want to say."
Lu Wenzhao bowed and said, "I am here on behalf of the State of Qin to persuade the King of Jin to surrender."
"Although Qin and Yan are mortal enemies, there is no grudge between you and His Majesty the Emperor of Great Qin."
Persuade to surrender?
Hearing this, Li Keyong lowered his voice and said:
"Then tell me, what can your Qin State give me?"
Lu Wenzhao remembered Dong Zhuo's instructions and spoke slowly:
"After defeating Yan, you will still be the King of Jin."
"Furthermore, he is the hereditary King of Jin, who will forever control the northern half of Yan for the Qin Dynasty."
"Besides that, the price of gold, silver, jewelry, and other items is up to the King of Jin."
"I, the Great Qin, will never regret it!"
Li Keyong, the King of Jin of Great Yan, was not hereditary.
To be honest, when he heard those four words, he was indeed moved.
But if you think about it carefully, with the Qin Emperor's intention to conquer the world, how could he tolerate the King of Jin who was far away from Xianyang and in the State of Yan?
So, Li Keyong immediately said,
"Words are not enough. Do you think that with just a few words from you, you can make the king betray Dayan?"
The implication is, show me the proof.
Or, if you say a few more words, there may be a chance to ease the situation.
Lu Wenzhao recalled what Dong Zhuo said and said:
"In addition to the hereditary throne of King Jin, you may move to the present-day capital of Yan as your royal capital and reside in the Yan Imperial Palace."
"The Nine Gifts and the Gold Medal of Innocent Sin are of course indispensable. You can even open your own government and take care of the affairs of Yantu."
"Prince Jin, the sincerity we Great Qin can offer you is absolutely beyond your imagination."
"If you still don't believe me, then I can only guarantee it with my life."
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