Chapter 549: Warning Sima Yi
Zhang Liang stood inside the cell.
Sima Yi looked at him from outside the cell and said with a smile:
"You have two reasons for coming here."
"First, lean on the big tree of Qin. Only in this way can your Han State survive in the cracks."
"Second, to urge our Great Qin to attack Tang or Chu."
"And you, a small country with only a few states, what can you offer to negotiate with the Qin State?"
The implication is that no matter what benefits the Han State gives to the Qin State.
The Qin Dynasty doesn't need it.
Zhang Liang knew very well that this conversation with Sima Yi was actually his last chance.
If you miss it, there are probably two possible outcomes for him.
First, stay in this prison until you die.
Second, he was killed by the Qin State.
After all, this was not the first or second time that the Qin Dynasty had killed envoys.
So Zhang Liang had no choice but to reveal all his cards.
"My Han Kingdom is more than just a vassal state of the Qin Dynasty."
"It can also become a country within the Qin Empire. My lord Liu Bang can serve the Qin Emperor as his master."
"The premise is that my master's ruling position within the Han Kingdom can be guaranteed."
"And your country can select local officials at will within Han."
"The taxes we pay to Qin will be paid according to the normal tax rates of each state in Great Qin."
Sima Yi was obviously surprised when he heard Zhang Liang's long speech.
He didn't expect that the Han State could be so bold.
However, it also reflects from another aspect that the current situation of the Han State is really difficult.
"I will report your words to His Majesty truthfully. Now, let's discuss this: if you submit to the Qin Empire, what do you need from the Qin Empire?"
Sima Yi was somewhat tempted.
Without any effort, he seized several states of the Han Kingdom.
As long as the price is not too high, it is obviously a very good deal.
Zhang Liang bowed and said, "From now on, Han will be part of the territory of Great Qin. Therefore, our own territory should not be trampled upon by others, right?"
This was his brilliant calculation.
With this, Liu Bang could concentrate on development.
When the day comes when you are strong enough, you can leave Qin and establish your own country.
Of course, if his wings were not strong enough, he would still be the King of Han.
Sima Yi could naturally see through the other party's plan in an instant, but he did not expose it.
After all, 'you have a plan, I have a way to get over the wall.'
Afterwards, Sima Yi left the cell, took a bath and changed his clothes before going to the court to meet Ying Yuan.
The two began to discuss Zhang Liang's plan in the Xuanzheng Hall.
Sima Yi said, "Your Majesty, the Han Kingdom has given us the power to select officials."
"We can subtly and completely control Liu Bang."
If it were any other country, such an approach would be tantamount to gambling.
But the Qin Dynasty can definitely afford to lose.
If what Sima Yi said had come to pass, all the land of the Han Dynasty would have belonged to the Qin Dynasty.
The key is that the Qin Dynasty does not need to send troops.
All these Qin officials had to do was use their brains.
Why not?
Ying Yuan patted his shoulder and said with a serious smile:
"Meng De is right. You truly have the talent to assist the state. But only making you the Minister of Works is unfair to you, isn't it?"
Yu Qian, who came later than Sima Yi and others, is now almost becoming the Left Prime Minister.
Just wait for Yu Qian to successfully suppress the bandits.
Sima Yi said cautiously, "I am terrified."
"My Great Qin is full of talented people. My humble knowledge is not worth mentioning."
Ying Yuan recalled something and said with a smile, "Back then, before I completely took power, Elder Cai and you and the others had a discussion."
"I heard that you were disrespectful to me. Don't be nervous. I'm just curious. You were quite arrogant back then. Why have you become more low-key in recent years?"
"The completion of various wonders is inseparable from you, the Minister of Works. Logically speaking, you are the greatest contributor to the wonders."
"But you are willing to let other departments share this credit..."
"What are you thinking about, giving up the opportunity to be a knight in vain?"
Sima Yi did say that he wanted to deal with Ying Yuan.
But that was Sima Yi's deliberate act.
His purpose was to let all officials know that he, the Minister of Works, was a brainless person.
This will make others look down on him even more.
When Sima Yi mentioned that incident, he broke out in a cold sweat and quickly knelt down and said:
"I am guilty!"
Ying Yuan personally helped him up and said:
"I tell you what happened back then only to tell you that from now on, you don't have to hide your talents."
"I will not let your old age be too sad. I need your wisdom to do more for the country."
To put it bluntly, he just wanted to see if this operation could arouse Sima Yi's long-suppressed ambition.
Even if it fails, we can still cultivate a person who can compete with Cao Cao in the future.
Ying Yuan was still worried that some things would be difficult to accomplish relying on Yu Qian alone.
If he had lived longer than Cao Cao, then everything would have been fine.
However, ever since Mi Yue's death, he has become increasingly worried that something unexpected might happen.
If he were to kill him, he could still become a Daluo Jinxian and protect his family.
But what if he died of old age?
Will you become an immortal after you die of old age?
Until now, Ying Yuan has not dared to make any rash conclusion.
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