Chapter 25 7. Go to Hejian, Gan Luo sent an envoy to the State of Zhao

During the Warring States period, Qin Wang Yingzheng sent his minister Cai Ze to Yan to be his prime minister, successfully dismantling the alliance between Yan and Zhao.Later, the King of Yan believed Cai Ze's words, sent Prince Dan to Qin as a hostage, and invited Qin to send another minister to Yan to be the prime minister.The King of Qin wanted Zhang Tang to go to Yan as an envoy, but unexpectedly Zhang Tang refused on the grounds of illness.The reason is that Zhang Tang once led his troops to attack Zhao State and occupied a large area of ​​Zhao State.King Zhao hated him deeply and claimed that if someone could kill Zhang Tang, he would reward him with a hundred miles of land.But this time the envoy to Yan State happened to pass through Zhao State, Zhang Tang was afraid, so he insisted on not leaving.

Yingzheng sent Xiangguo Lu Buwei to persuade Zhang Tang, but Zhang Tang refused.Seeing that Zhang Tang was so timid, Lu Buwei was very angry, and returned to the mansion with a gloomy face.It happened to be seen by Gan Luo, a guest of Lu Buwei. Seeing Lu Buwei's gloomy face, Gan Luo guessed in his heart that something difficult must have happened. Gan Luo stepped forward and asked Lu Buwei, "Master Xiangguo, did something happen?" Seeing that it was Gan Luo, who was twelve years old, Lu Buwei hummed, ignored him, and went straight to the mansion. Gan Luo chased after him and said: "The prime minister adopted three thousand disciples, isn't it just to solve his own problems? Now that I have something on my mind, but don't tell me, even if I have the ability, I have nowhere to do it."

Lu Buwei saw that he spoke confidently, so he stopped and said, "Your Majesty sent Cai Ze, just Chengjun, to the country of Yan as his prime minister. The three-year term has expired, and he has returned. In order to continue the friendly relationship between the two parties, the King of Yan sent Prince Dan to come here. Our country of Qin was a hostage and invited us to send another person to Yan as a chancellor. Your Majesty decided to send Zhang Tang there, and the result of divination was also very auspicious, but Zhang Tang refused to go because of excuses." Seeing this, Gan Luo smiled and said: "So it's about this matter, the prime minister might as well ask me to try to persuade Mr. Zhang, maybe I can understand Zhang Tang."

Lu Buwei was a little angry, and said, "Is it because of your young age that even I, a dignified prime minister, can't do something? It's better not to be ashamed." Gan Luo was very unconvinced and said: "The prime minister's words are too extreme. I heard that Xiang Lu was respected as a teacher by Confucius when he was seven years old. Now I am five years older than him. Why don't you let me try it?" ? If you don’t succeed, it’s not too late for you to blame me!” Lu Buwei was annoyed by Gan Luo, waved his hand away and said: "Then you go and try it, don't blame me for not reminding you if you hit a snag."

Gan Luo went straight to Zhang Tang's mansion.Zhang Tang met Gan Luo, seeing that Gan Luo was only a ten-year-old boy, he couldn't help feeling contemptuous, and asked, "What are you doing here?" Gan Luo showed a sad look and said: "I am Gan Luo from the Prime Minister's Mansion, and I came here specially to pay tribute to the funeral." Zhang Tang was trembling with anger, and scolded: "You are young, and your words are rude. I doubt that you are from Prime Minister Lu. It seems that I have to teach you a lesson today." He picked up a piece of paper at his feet. a wooden stick.

"Wait a minute, my lord. It's not too late to call after I finish speaking." Gan Luo hurriedly said, "I'm not talking nonsense. May I ask you and Wu An Jun Bai Qi, who has more credit?" Zhang Tang quickly replied: "Mr. Wu An is brave and good at fighting. He attacked the mighty state of Chu in the south and dominated Yanzhao in the north. He occupied countless places and made great achievements. How dare I compare with him!" Gan Luo asked again: "Then, compared with Marquis Ying Fanju and Marquis Wenxin, who has more power?" Zhang Tang replied: "Of course Yinghou is not as powerful as Wenxinhou."

Gan Luo laughed and said, "If that's the case, then why do you still refuse to go? I heard that when Ying Hou wanted to attack Zhao Guo, Wu An Jun opposed him, and Ying Hou sent someone to kill him when he left Xianyang for seven miles. People like Lord Wu An cannot be tolerated by Marquis Ying, do you think Marquis Wen Xin will tolerate you?" Zhang Tang broke out in cold sweat after hearing this.Seeing this, Gan Luo said again: "If you are willing to go to Yan State, I am willing to go to Zhao State for you first." Zhang Tang quickly thanked and agreed, and asked him to go back and report to the prime minister.

Gan Luo went back and told Lu Buwei about the situation.Lu Buwei was very happy to hear that, and Gan Luo said: "Although Zhang Tang has no choice but to agree to go, he may still encounter troubles when he passes through Zhao State. I want to go to Zhao State for him first." Lu Buwei believed in his talent, agreed after thinking for a while, and reported the matter to the King of Qin, saying: "Your Majesty, Gan Mao has a grandson named Gan Luo, who is twelve years old, and he has defected to my servant. He comes from a famous family, is scheming, and can speak eloquently. Zhang Tang excused his illness not to go to the country of Yan this time, and he agreed as soon as he said it. Moreover, he also wanted to go to the country of Zhao for Zhang Tang. Please agree Him!"

King Qin asked Gan Luo to come in to meet him. After a while, he saw a handsome young man walking in. He couldn't help but like it, and asked with a smile, "Is it that you want to go to Zhao Guo?" Gan Luo replied, "Yes, Your Majesty." "Then what do you want to say when you see King Zhao?" King Qin asked him curiously. "I looked at his expression and acted in camera. I don't know how King Zhao will react, and I'm not sure what to say." Gan Luo said. Seeing that he was eloquent and fluent in answering questions, King Qin agreed to him, gave him ten chariots and more than a hundred servants, and asked him to go to Zhao Guo as an envoy.

King Zhao had already heard that Qin State was planning to send someone to Yan State to be his prime minister, and he was very anxious all the time, worrying that Qin State and Yan State would join forces to attack him.He set up heavy guards at the outposts in advance, and sent people around to inquire about the movements of Qin and Yan.At this time, I heard that the envoy of the state of Qin came to ask to see him, so I hurriedly summoned him.An official pointed to a child and said, "Your Majesty, that is the envoy from Qin." Zhao Wang was puzzled in his heart, and only heard the child say: "The little minister Gan Luo is ordered by Qin Wang to meet Zhao Wang."

Zhao Wang only felt that the name was a little familiar, but he couldn't remember who it was.Since it is the envoy sent by the king of Qin, even a child cannot neglect it.Zhao Wang hurriedly asked him to sit down beside him, secretly amazed in his heart, looked at it carefully, and couldn't help feeling fond of it.Seeing Gan Luo's extraordinary appearance, clear eyes, and a dignified look between his brows, he asked, "Who is the former prime minister of Qin State named Gan?" Gan Luo replied: "That is my grandfather." "No wonder, I felt a little familiar when I first saw you. It turned out to be the grandson of Prime Minister Gan." Zhao Wang asked, "How old are you this year?" Gan Mao said: "Xiaochen is twelve years old this year." Zhao Wang couldn't help laughing and said: "Is there no one in Qin who can send such an important task to a child." Gan Luo replied unhurriedly: "Your Majesty, I don't know. When we employ people, the King of Qin assigns them different responsibilities according to their talents. Those with high talents take on heavy responsibilities, and those with low talents take on small responsibilities. The King of Qin thinks that It's a small matter. That's why I was sent." After hearing this, King Zhao respected Gan Luo again, and couldn't help asking: "What's the matter with you when you came to Zhao State this time?" Gan Luo asked back, "Have you ever heard of Prince Dan of Yan entering Qin as a hostage?" King Zhao nodded. Gan Luo asked again: "Have you ever heard that Zhang Tang is going to be the chancellor of Yan?" King Zhao nodded again. "Since this is the case, why are you not in a hurry? Yan sent the crown prince to Qin as a hostage, which shows that Yan State will not deceive Qin State; If you bully each other, the country of Zhao will be in danger." Gan Luo's expression was a little exaggerated, and King Zhao felt that his face was getting hot. King Zhao couldn't help asking: "Is there any purpose for the reconciliation between Qin and Yan?" Gan Luo replied: "Qin and Yan reconcile for no other reason than to attack Zhao and expand Hejian's territory!" "Oh, is that so, what can you learn from this visit?" King Zhao asked. "Your Majesty, why don't you give Qin the five cities to expand Qin's territory? The King of Qin is naturally happy. You ask him to send back Prince Yan and cut off the friendship between Qin and Yan, so that you can attack Yan with confidence. With the powerful Zhao If the country attacks the small country of Yan, do you still worry about not getting five cities?" Zhao Wang was very happy when he heard this, and the worries in his heart disappeared immediately.Immediately reward Gan Luo with a hundred taels of gold and a pair of white jade, and ask him to bring back to King Qin the map of the five cities that was given to Qin. When Gan Luo returned to the state of Qin, the king of Qin praised him greatly and said, "Your wisdom is beyond your age!" Originally, Gan Mao's field house was given to him.After Zhao Guo learned that Qin State had broken off diplomatic relations with Yan State, he sent troops to attack Yan State, obtained 30 cities, and gave eleven of them to Qin State. On the big stage of the Warring States Period, all kinds of talents emerged in endlessly.In the twelfth year of Gan Luo's life, he had already dealt with the princes and princes with his own wisdom, and without a single soldier, Qin State obtained sixteen cities, and the official title was Shangqing. This can be said to be unique in Chinese history. , is indeed a little prodigy with outstanding talent!