Chapter 23 The first section of rumors turned into a conspiracy Qi Guo escaped by chance

It was Wei Xun's idea to recall Bai Qi urgently.He has only one sentence: "If you want to fight, you have to come back in vain!" The battle outside the river turned the six kingdoms of Shandong into a mess, with intertwined hatred and grievances, and they suddenly became angry with each other.The next day after the defeat, Wei, Zhao and Han immediately launched an attack, and sent special envoys to Linzi to question King Qi Min: "Qi Guo abandoned the unity and justice, swallowed the Song State alone, and withdrew the army privately, resulting in the annihilation of the 240,000 soldiers and horses of the Three Kingdoms. Are you openly making enemies with our San Jin?" The menacing situation seems to be that the San Jin will join forces to liquidate Qi!However, King Qi Min sneered: "When I took the Song Kingdom, the Hezong army had already been defeated. I didn't ask about the crime of Sanjin's reckless invasion of the army and dragged down our army. How dare you dare to take the trouble first? Is it really unreasonable? "The special envoy of the State of Wei was Xin Yuanyan who had escaped from the dead. Hearing the sophistry of King Qi Min, he couldn't help trembling with anger, and shouted hoarsely: "Mr. Mengchang! You are the master of the coalition army, what do you say! When will we withdraw? When will our army be wiped out? Say it!" Mr. Mengchang said coldly with a livid face: "The matter has come to this, what's the use of talking? Just wait and say, how will the Three Jin Dynasties be ended?" Xin Yuanyan He roared angrily: "If you spit out the state of Song, the four families will share equally! Otherwise, the three Jins will be the mortal enemies of Qi!" Zhao Han and the two envoys shouted together: "That's right! Regardless of the state of Song, the three Jins will not be tolerated!" Qi Min The king was furious: "Where are the soldiers? Shoot out the three lunatics!" The soldiers in front of the hall made a loud noise, rushed up and threw the spears over the wooden poles, and beat the three dignified envoys to the ground. Shouting and fleeing with his head in his arms, King Qi Min laughed loudly: "When I got back, I said: This king is waiting for Sanjin on the battlefield!"

As soon as the special envoy of Jin Dynasty left, Feng Hou Chou, the special envoy of Chu State, hurried over.At this time, Hou Chouben was Chunshenjun's deputy general, fighting desperately, Fang and Chunshenjun fled back to Yingdu with 20,000 remnants of soldiers.Lord Chunshen was already hated by the ministers of the family, so he was immediately dismissed from office and imprisoned.The angry King Huai of Chu gathered with the upstart Jin Shang and a group of old officials of the family, and they all agreed to find Qi to settle this useless account.Fenghou Chou had many friendships with Jin Shang, and because of his resentment against Qi Guo, he volunteered to be a special envoy.When he entered the Linzi Palace, he handed over his credentials with a livid face, but he didn't say a word.

King Qi Min sneered and dismissed the letter of credence: "This king is too lazy to read it, so he can speak up when he has something to say." "Qi country hurts the alliance and enriches itself, bullying others too much!" Feng Hou Chou also said bluntly. King Qi Min let out a heavy hissing gasp from his throat: "It's just too much deception, how will the Chu Kingdom treat it?" "Chu Qi divides Song Dynasty, everything will stop! Otherwise, the Great Chu Kingdom will immediately send troops to the north!" "Wow!" With a loud noise, King Qi Min overturned the king's case with one kick, and rushed to Feng Hou Chou in a rage, his big fist with long black hair almost waved under Feng Hou Chou's nose : "Every time is ugly! Go back and tell Fatty Mi Huai: I have an army of 600,000, and I only want to take his dog's head! Remember it! Shoot it out——!"

There was another mess of spears making sticks, and Fenghou Chou also ran away screaming. Ten days later, Kuaima urgently reported: Three Jin and Chu allied forces 400,000, going to war with Qi! Meng Changjun was in a hurry, and hurriedly consulted with Su Dai.Su Dai was sad: "Mr. Mengchang, could it be that you still can't detect it? King Qi no longer needs a strategist, and he doesn't want to mediate diplomatic relations. He wants to swallow the world with one mouthful!" He said with a long cry Sighing deeply, "It seems that Gan Mao is right. Brother Tian, ​​I'm afraid you and I have to learn from Gan Mao. It's really not worth dying at the hands of such kings." Mr. Mengchang thought for a moment, but He smiled lightly: "People say that the country is in peril. Brother Su wants to leave, and I will not stop him. However, Tian Wen's foundation is solid, but he can't let go. Success or failure, honor or disgrace, is irrelevant." After saying that, he cupped his hands, He went without looking back.

Going straight into the palace, Lord Mengchang sullenly faced King Qi Min for the first time: "My king, Shu Tianwen, said bluntly: Qi has become the target of thousands of people, and it is really in danger of overthrowing the nest! Right now, the four countries are attacking Qi, and next year it may be the six countries attacking Qi." .Even if the Qi State has an army of 600,000, how can it last for a long time? How long can it last? In Tian Wenzhi's opinion: My king should immediately change course and defuse the war." "Changing the strings?" King Qi Min sneered sneeringly, "I do have an idea, I have listened."

"Participating with the five kingdoms of Shandong, the Song Kingdom, Wang Shu repented and restored the prestige of the leader of the Qi Kingdom." A murderous look suddenly flashed in King Qi Min's eyes, but it suddenly turned into a smile: "You mean to divide the six hundred miles of the Song Kingdom? I want this king to repent to the Five Kingdoms?" "That's the only way to save the country of Qi!" "Tell me, where is this king?" Lord Mengchang didn't look at King Qi Min's face at all, and replied bitterly: "First, it is a mistake for our king to take the opportunity to attack and destroy the Song Dynasty by using the combined army to block the Qin State. Second, the Qin State has already formed an alliance with the Song State. , and garrison Taoyi. However, when my king attacked Song, he suddenly withdrew from the Qin army and let my king succeed. The sinister intentions are self-evident. The Qin State wants my king to occupy the Song State alone, and enmity with the Shandong Laomeng Sure enough, my king fell into the trick, and was caught in the unjust trap of betraying his allies by the Qin State, so that he was isolated in the Central Plains, causing the danger of extinction. To this day, relatives and enemies are quick, and my king's faults are beyond concealment. If we can share Song’s repentance and denounce Qin’s treachery, we will be able to show Qi’s sincerity, show our king’s righteousness and courage to correct his mistakes, and restore the banner of the leader of Qi!”

King Min of Qi is extremely conceited, and has always had a habit of being wiser to his subjects. Usually, he always likes to ask his subjects very tricky and weird problems to "test" his knowledge.Once discussing the hexagrams of "Book of Changes" with famous scholars from Jixia Academy, King Qi Min suddenly asked: "People say: the dragon gave birth to nine sons, but what are the names of these nine sons?" You look at me and I look at you, but you are tongue-tied.Over time, King Qi's reputation as "talented and talented" spread throughout the court and the public, and over time, even King Qi Min himself believed it to be true.

Today, it was the first time that King Qi Min was confronted with the censure by Lord Mengchang. He was already unhappy, but he insisted on being better, so he suppressed his anger and smiled coldly: "Mr. Mengchang accused me of two mistakes, but I thought it was true Two merits. First, the warring states of the world, the weak and the strong prey on the strong. Who would not want to destroy Song? What does it have to do with taking the opportunity to sneak attack? Third, the Qin army was afraid to avoid the battle, and did not dare to confront the king's elite, so he withdrew from the Song State to protect himself. Is there any great plan and profound meaning? Fourth, the five countries are going to divide the Song Dynasty. Strong words and reasoning are burning with jealousy! Meng Changjun does not want to resist foreign aggression, but responds to the enemy country at the same time. How can it be reasonable for such a prime minister?!"

After listening to this large and unclear Wang Yan, Meng Changjun's heart suddenly became cold, and his face was ashen: "Prime Minister Tian Wen is insignificant, the safety of the country and society is the top priority." "The safety of the country and the country?" King Qi Min's face twitched, and suddenly he roared violently, "Let them come! This king is about to step on the six kingdoms! Dominate the world!" Jun Mengchang was suddenly stunned, he couldn't help but took a breath, but he calmed down completely, and he cupped his hands and said: "King Qi thinks so, Tian Wen is unbearable, please resign from the post of prime minister."

"Hey, Mr. Mengchang is indeed a hero and courageous man." King Qi Min suddenly showed a stern smile, "Come here! Immediately issue an edict: Remove from the post of Prime Minister Tian Wen, and you must not predict the state affairs, and leave Linzi immediately!" Jun Mengchang smiled lightly: "Tian Wen bids farewell, King Qi will take care of himself." After saying that, he cupped his hands and went away without looking back. King Qi Min was so angry that he yelled at the back of Meng Changjun: "Tian Wen! When I destroy the six kingdoms, I will kill you at the celebration!" At this time, Yushi was walking quickly from the official office connected to the main hall. , King Qi Min greeted him with a loud shout: "Censor! Immediately summon General Tian Zhen!" Yu Shi obviously wanted to report urgent matters to the monarch, but he was frightened by the hideous King Qi Min and agreed repeatedly went.

A moment later, Tian Zhen came hurriedly with big strides.King Qi Min didn't wait for Tian Zhen to pay his respects, and hurriedly said with a wave of his sleeve: "Immediately issue an edict to the middle school: another 200,000 men will be conscripted, and an army will be formed within a month! Add 20% land tax and 50% market tax! The collection will start tomorrow!" Tian Zhen was very surprised, not to mention that the edict had already frightened him, what made him even more unbelievable was that such military and state affairs were always handled by the prime minister's office, why should he, a general who only cares about fighting, be responsible for it today?I wanted to persuade, but seeing King Qi Min's expression, Tian Zhen just cupped his hands: "Yes! I will go to inform the Prime Minister's Mansion." King Qi Min said coldly: "No need, the Prime Minister has already been ordered by me. The king is deposed." Tian Zhen was stunned and stunned on the spot.King Qi Min suddenly stared at Tian Zhen, and said with a sneer, "How? Could it be that the general has other intentions?" Tian Zhen has always been afraid of this impermanent monarch, and when he heard his hissing breathing, he felt terrified, and hurriedly asked He bowed deeply: "Tian Zhen dare not." The corners of King Qi Min's mouth twitched, and his voice was abrupt and harsh: "If you mistake me for dominance, the nine clans will have no pardon!" "Follow the king's orders!" Tian Zhen suddenly cheered up, agreed, and went away. Back at the General's Mansion, Tian Zhen ordered a group of Sima and civil servants to immediately issue an order: Linzi City will increase taxes by 50% starting tomorrow!He also sent a team of fast horse scouts to become special envoys of the king's order, and flew to more than 30 counties and more than 70 cities to announce the king's order: the young men will be levied according to the number, and the land tax will be increased!The General's Mansion suddenly became tense and busy, and there was an endless flow of chariots, horses and officials, and it was actually crowded.Tian Zhen locked herself in the study and never saw anyone.At twilight, a black car with curtains hanging all around left the back door of the General's Mansion, and drove towards the Prime Minister's Mansion after zigzags along the quiet and deserted side streets. But when Mr. Mengchang returned to the mansion alone, he immediately ordered the general secretary to hand over the government affairs, but he was floating in the back garden lake in a small boat.When the sun was setting, Mr. Mengchang suddenly remembered an important matter, and hurriedly abandoned the boat and went ashore. Just as Feng Huan came hurriedly across from him, he gave an urgent order: "Go to the guest house immediately, I have something important to say!" "Master, you don't need to go." Feng Huan said in a low voice, "The doormen have all left in all likelihood." "How so?" Monarch Mengchang was astonished, "Three thousand guests, nine out of ten have left?" "There are still more than 20 thieves who have been hunted down by the enemy and have nowhere to go." Meng Changjun was stunned for a moment, and suddenly he couldn't stop laughing!That laughter was more desolate than crying.Feng Huan said in a low voice: "My lord must take good care of himself, so as not to be sad. Please borrow a high-speed car, Feng Huan will try to help you, and it is unknown whether you will regain your position and increase your land." "If you want to go, go! Why do you need an excuse?" Meng Changjun was furious, but suddenly laughed, "God punished me for promiscuity, why should Tian Wen blame others?" Turning around, he shouted, "Old man! Tall chariots and horses, gold hundred yi, Send Feng Huan out!" "Thank you, my lord." Feng Huan bowed deeply, without looking back. Meng Changjun stood by the lake in a daze, his heart was as cold and empty as the lake in autumn.Since inheriting the lineage of the family, for many years, Lord Mengchang's mansion has been very prestigious, and the three thousand guests are even more coveted by the world's powerful officials, and they are also the pride of Tian Wen.He didn't want to lose his chancellor, but it was precisely the 3,000 disciples who had vowed to go the fastest. In half a day, the courtyard of the disciples was empty.Even Feng Huan, who was quite prestigious among the princes for his loyalty and ability to do things, also left. The people's hearts are so sinister and unpredictable, and the world is so cold and ruthless. "Report to the head of the family: the general is here to see you." The elder who was replaced by Feng Huan and had been relaxing for many years, was walking over cautiously and hurriedly at this moment. Jun Mengchang woke up suddenly: "Tian Zhen? Let him come here." After saying that, he sighed and sat down under the stone pavilion by the lake. "Uncle, why are you here alone?" Tian Zhen, dressed in a commoner robe, came striding forward, looking at the forlorn Lord Mengchang, he was at a loss. "Leave me alone. You can talk about it if you have something to do." Mr. Mengchang never cared about this mediocre nephew. "I don't think it's a big deal." Tian Zhen looked nervous, so he sat on the opposite stone pier and told the story of entering the palace today and his false response, and finally said: "The matter has come to this, how should I deal with it? My uncle is ready How to deal with it? I really want to start a war with other countries, but how do I fight? He dismissed my uncle and prime minister, who will be in charge of state affairs? Oh, by the way, this king of Qi, how is he going to dismiss my uncle?" He was obviously flustered. Meng Changjun sneered and said: "You are the general, what are you going to do? What's the use of staring at me all the time?" Although Tian Zhen looked embarrassed, he was used to being scolded by Lord Mengchang, so he blushed embarrassingly and said, "I thought to myself, I can only say I am sick and resign from the court. Another 200,000 new troops will be conscripted, and they will rush into battle. How can there be combat power?" Say? If the battle is defeated, why don’t you kill me first?” "You still understand." Mengchang Jun sighed: "But don't be too hasty. After I leave Linzi, you must first recommend a general who has won the trust of the King of Qi, and then act accordingly. If you do it in a hurry, I'm afraid there will be more troubles." There is a danger of death. Remember?" "Yes!" Tian Zhen became clear as soon as he had an idea, and said in a low voice, "Why don't my uncle discuss it with Shangqing? See if there is a way to turn things around?" "Shangqing?" Jun Mengchang sneered, "I'm afraid this gentleman is already on his way." "How? Shangqing is gone too?" Tian Zhen was dumbfounded. In his mind, Su Dai and Lord Mengchang had always advanced and retreated together. How could they leave without saying anything? "You are a royal family with the same foundation. You have to leave, let alone a strategist in another country?" Meng Changjun sighed again, "People have the same heart and the same reason. I am afraid that the Qi State will fall in one day. !" Suddenly, there was a long laugh in the bamboo grove by the lake, and a person said loudly: "Who is so depressed?" "Lu Zhonglian?" Jun Mengchang was surprised and delighted, strode out of the pavilion and said loudly, "Well done! Zhonglian is worthy of the country's unparalleled scholar!" Under the moonlight, I saw a man coming from the bamboo forest with a cloak flying and a long sword in his hand: "Mr. Mengchang, are you here?" Mr. Mengchang smiled and said, "Don't be polite, come! Sit down and talk." Then he stepped forward Pulling Lu Zhonglian back into the stone pavilion, "This is the general Tian Zhen. This is a famous scholar Lu Zhonglian. You two have known each other for a while." Lu Zhonglian and Tian Zhen kissed each other. He sat down on the stone pier.Mr. Mengchang's back garden by the lake was a place where he often met with guests. There was a small courtyard beside the bamboo forest where several servants and maidservants lived. It is fetched nearby, which is extremely convenient.At this time, Mr. Mengchang only slapped two palms, and two maids came floatingly, and placed the tea making utensils under the pillars of the stone pavilion. "You don't need to be polite." Lu Zhonglian waved his hand, "Once two things are said, I'm leaving." "Why is there such a hurry?" Meng Changjun was feeling depressed and hesitant, and was about to express his heart and listen to Lu Zhonglian's plan. Hearing that Lu Zhonglian was so urgent, he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.Even so, Mr. Meng Chang also knew that Lu Zhonglian was not a person who would deal with nothingness, so he waved his hand to let the maid remove the tea set, and cupped his hands and said, "What advice do you have? Tell me." "The first case, the attack of the four kingdoms is about to collapse. For a while, Mr. Mengchang doesn't have to worry." "Is this serious?" Tian Zhen couldn't help blurting out in surprise, "At noon today, the scouts reported the news of the alliance of the four kingdoms!" "Don't be impatient!" Meng Changjun scolded Tian Zhen, but he was obviously surprised and confused, "Why is it so abrupt?" "Maybe, it can only be said to be God's will." Lu Zhonglian sighed, and then told a jaw-dropping story: The coalition army was defeated in Hewai, and Zhao Guo was the most indignant!Wuling King Zhao Yongli has been riding in Hufu for three years and shooting rich countries and powerful soldiers, and the 80,000 new elite soldiers he sent are the first time to try their hands.Considering that the coalition forces consisted of 300,000 troops from Qi State as the main force, and that Lord Mengchang and Lord Chunshen were in charge, King Wuling of Zhao said: "Long Duo is in charge of the drought. Send a general to do it." The famous general Lian Po was not sent, nor was Zhao Sheng, the Pingyuan Lord who was patrolling in Yinshan, recalled. Instead, Sima Shang, a new army general, was sent to lead the army.This Sima Shang is also a mighty general of Zhao Guo. As long as the coach dispatches him properly, he will always be invincible when he charges into battle.At the same time, King Zhao Wuling has already deployed two armies: all the way to capture the Lishi Fortress and the Qin Hexi Plateau; all the way to take the opportunity to swallow the Zhongshan Kingdom!As soon as the battle in Hanoi is successful, Zhao Guo will immediately fight on both sides and show its glory in the Central Plains.Unexpectedly, the battle in Hanoi was such a disastrous defeat, and the three armies of Zhao, Wei and Han were wiped out, which was like a blow to the ambitious Zhao State! At this time, the Qi State took the opportunity to destroy the Song Dynasty and the news that the Qi Army quietly withdrew during the battle between the Three Jins and the Qin Army came. King Zhao Wuling was furious, and immediately sent a speeding envoy to contact the three countries of Wei, Han, and Chu, and wanted to fight with the Qi State.At the same time when the special envoys of the four countries went to Qi, the four countries had actually agreed on an alliance to send troops.This time it was dominated by Zhao's 200,000 troops, and King Wuling of Zhao actually commanded them himself! Just at this time, rumors arose in the capitals of the four countries, and businessmen from the four countries also sent back all kinds of righteous rewards from Linzi: Qi State newly recruited 200,000 troops, and the taxes of the people of the country increased by 50%, forming an army of 800,000. When the news spread, South Korea was the first to feel guilty.King Xiang Hancang discussed with his ministers over and over again, thinking that a war with Qi would be a protracted war, and the only one that could not sustain it would be South Korea, whose land was only 900 miles away and whose population was only 60 to 7 million. , how to leave early?However, the state of Zhao is in full swing, and the two great powers of Wei and Chu are also aggressive. It is necessary to skillfully mediate and stay out of the matter without leaving a trace.After some secret business, King Han Xiang sent Nie Bo, a doctor, as a special envoy to the country of Zhao. When Nie Bo arrived in Handan, he said to King Wuling of Zhao: "South Korea originally had less than 200,000 soldiers and horses. In the battle outside the river, 80,000 soldiers were lost. Now there are only about 100,000 soldiers left. Except for the defenders of the local fortresses, those who can be sent out It is less than 60,000. Compared with Zhao Guoxiong's army, it is really a drop in the bucket. Besides, South Korea is mountainous, has always been poor and weak, and the warehouses are empty, so there is nothing you can do." King Zhao Wuling sneered and said, "A few days ago, how could we not be poor or weak? Just say, what will happen before South Korea sends troops?" "My king's intention: If you send troops to help the war, the three major powers must prepay South Korea for three years of military rations, a total of three million dendrobium." With a sound of "啪!", King Wuling of Zhao jumped up against the case: "Shameless! South Korea and the Three Kingdoms share the same hatred, and he is ashamed, but who is he helping in the war? One million dendrobium? There are three million dendrobium army rations, and South Korea is so rich, why hide in the mountains to watch the fun? Hancang is shameless! Beat this dog out!" This Nie Bo was beaten all over his body, and he fled back to Xinzheng in embarrassment. When he explained the reason, King Han Xiang immediately became angry: "What a Zhao Yong! You are going to bully the weak before you become the overlord? Fortunately, you didn't follow Zhao!" A few confidantes came for a while to do secret business, and then sent two secret envoys to Daliang and Yingdu. The secret envoy of South Korea said to King Huai of Chu: "The state of Zhao has signed a secret agreement with the state of Qi: give Zhao three parts of the land of the state of Song, and then help Zhao alone to destroy Zhongshan. Zhao will not form an alliance with the three countries to attack Qi. Zhao Yong is fat, but If you want to pull the Three Kingdoms back, you just want to become the overlord of the Central Plains. King Han can't bear Chu's defeat again and again, and may the sage King of Chu think twice." The secret envoy of South Korea said to King Wei Xiang: "The state of Zhao is called to avenge the shame of the three Jins, but in fact it wants to take the opportunity to capture three hundred miles of Hanoi in the state of Wei. Zhao Yong is cunning and vicious, as much as the field, and he reads it three times. The old hatred of Jin. How did Han Wei shed blood for Zhao Guo?" Both King Huai of Chu and King Wei Xiang had never had their own opinions, and they suddenly became suspicious. They immediately sent special envoys to fly to Zhao Guo, and said in unison: "There are a lot of rumors between Qi and Zhao. If Chu Wei joins, Zhao Guo must go first with Zhao Guo. Let Qi fight to show its integrity!" King Wuling of Zhao was suddenly furious, and a big beard with sideburns and cheeks almost stood up: "What rumors are there between Qi and Zhao? Tell me! If you can't tell, Zhao Yong will chop off your dog's head!" If he was furious, the two The special envoy of the country was dead silent, not saying a word.Zhao Yong originally wanted to fight to the death with the Qi State, one was to avenge the shame of the Five Kingdoms, and the other was to sweep away Zhao's years of decline, but now seeing the sudden reversal of the sworn alliance, he turned pale and trembled with anger, wanting to It wasn't Fei Yi who hugged him and almost pierced through the two special envoys with his sword. The envoy fled, and the covenant seemed to be broken.Zhao Guojun and his ministers felt very useless, and they all suspected that South Korea was the cause.Zhao Yong sent powerful scouts to the Three Kingdoms to investigate the truth secretly.Within half a month, scouts came to report one after another, and the culprit was indeed South Korea.Not only was Zhao Yong furious this time, a group of ministers were also filled with righteous indignation, shouting to punish South Korea.Without further ado, Zhao Yong ordered Pingyuan Lord Zhao Sheng to lead a hundred thousand elite soldiers to launch a fierce attack on the Korean Shangdang. ... Tian Zhen was so happy that he repeatedly clapped his hands and shouted hello.But Lord Mengchang frowned when he heard this: "Odd! This rumor is very strange, how does it match the news of Qi State? How can it spread in the four countries at the same time?" Lu Zhonglian just smiled and didn't answer. Jun Mengchang suddenly realized: "Oh - it's you! Lu Zhonglian used the rumors? It's wonderful, it's wonderful!" Lu Zhonglian shook his head and said with a smile: "Since Mr. Meng Chang has guessed right, it is inconvenient for me to be greedy for credit. There is another expert in this plan." "A master? From Qi? Or Su Dai?" Jun Mengchang's eyes widened in surprise. "Tian Dan. He is a merchant, and I am an inseparable friend." Lu Zhonglian smiled mysteriously. "Tian Dan? Could it be the last branch of the royal family?" Tian Zhen also interjected enthusiastically. Lu Zhonglian smiled lightly: "Why do you need to be careful about your family background when you are a friend? Does everyone with the surname Tian have to be from the royal family?" Mr. Meng Chang glared at Tian Zhen, turned back and smiled and said: "This rumor seems simple, but it is actually mysterious! This man's wisdom is unpredictable." Lu Zhonglian laughed and said: "Tian Dan has been doing business in the Central Plains for a long time. There are warehouses and stores in every big city. Hanoi was defeated, and I expected that there would be a catastrophe in Qi. I just met Tian Dan in Handan. I talked about the situation, and he came up with this countermeasure. Originally, he just wanted to buffer Fan, give the Qi State a period of time to allow the common people to escape. I don’t think that a single stone will stir up a thousand waves, and the alliance of the four countries will collapse in one day, isn’t it God’s will?” "At the end of the day, the four countries have different ideas." Mr. Meng Chang sighed, "For how many years, which time has the alliance not been like this? But if there is a disturbance, the birds and beasts will disperse. Who is to blame?" Lu Zhonglian also sighed: "When we are strong, everyone wants to be the overlord, and when we are in crisis, everyone wants to make sacrifices. Competition is unchanging, and alliance is changing rapidly. There will never be a true alliance." "Don't say such frustrating words." Meng Changjun smiled, "What about the second case?" Lu Zhonglian's face suddenly became serious: "The real enemy of Qi has woken up." Meng Changjun's eyes flashed: "You mean the country of Yan?" "Exactly." Lu Zhonglian nodded, "Le Yi has been training soldiers in Liaodong for five years, and has become an elite army of 200,000." Tian Zhen hurriedly asked: "How did you know, sir? Why is there no news from my scout battalion?" Lu Zhonglian smiled lightly, but did not answer Tian Zhen's topic, and only said to Lord Meng Chang: "I've always been suspicious: King Qi killed Zhang Kui of Yan State, but King Yan sent an envoy to apologize. Is it true that he is afraid of Qi State if he endures humiliation like this?" After breaking up with Tian Dan, I went to Yan State, and then to Liaodong, and finally solved this mystery. Yan State is sharpening its sword, and the real crisis of Qi State is yet to come." Seeing Lu Zhonglian's solemn words, Lord Mengchang couldn't help laughing and said: "Why are you afraid of having an army of 200,000? Is there a King Wuming in power? Is there an unknown general commanding the army? King Yan was originally mediocre, but who is this Le Yi? Is it worthy of Zhonglian's attention?" "Your Majesty Mengchang is bad!" Lu Zhonglian said with a rare resoluteness, and even panted heavily, "Ji Ping, the king of Yan, is by no means mediocre, but in my opinion, he is somewhat better than Goujian, the king of Yue. Le Yi is a rare talent in the world. His ancestor was Le Yang, the famous general of the Wei State. There is also Shangqing Juxin who presided over the state affairs. Do you feel cold?" After all, Mr. Meng Chang was not of the generation of Yi. Hearing Lu Zhonglian's opinion, he suddenly felt heavy in his heart: "The Four Kingdoms and Qi have already turned against each other. If Yan is forced to join forces, wouldn't Qi be in great trouble?" "This is the original intention of my visit today." Lu Zhonglian nodded, "It was also the idea of ​​that brother Tian Dan. Brother Tian Dan also told me about the Liaodong matter." "How did he know?" Meng Changjun couldn't help being surprised. "It's very simple." Lu Zhonglian smiled, "Tian Dan went to Liaodong to buy ginseng and tiger bones, and went into the mountains and strayed into a secret military camp. He almost couldn't come back." "If that's the case, what does Zhong Lian think should be done?" Mr. Meng Chang didn't care to ask Tian Dan any more. "The state of Qi is in danger, both internal and external!" Lu Zhonglian sighed heavily, "For external affairs, I have found a solution with Brother Tian Dan. But for internal affairs, Lord Mengchang was dismissed, how do we proceed?" "How about the internal affairs? Tell me first." Lu Zhonglian snapped his fingers and said: "First, immediately abolish the edict to increase taxes. Second, it is best not to conscript 200,000 recruits. Third, send special envoys to repair with Chu. If you can do these three things , the difficulty can be reduced by half.” Tian Zhen couldn't help laughing and said, "With these three items, how powerful is it?" Lu Zhonglian said seriously: "The first two items are the root of civil strife. If they are not eliminated, there will be a big war, and it is difficult to guarantee that there will be no civil unrest. But if civil unrest arises, where is Qi? It is difficult for the country to sustain itself for a long time.” Jun Mengchang was silent for a long time, but he shook his head and sighed: "It's so difficult! This man is full of madness, but how can he turn back?" Suddenly his eyes lit up, he clapped his hands and laughed, "Yes! I'm right here I'm homeless, find someone to come back to!" Lu Zhonglian said with a smile: "It's good if there is a way. Farewell!" "Stop waiting!" Mr. Mengchang said anxiously, "Where are you going?" "Qin State." Lu Zhonglian smiled, and his figure was already outside the stone pavilion, "Go to Chu State again." Then he disappeared.