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Chapter 35 In the first quarter, Mr. Liang made a strange plan

After entering the state of Wei, Su Qin felt a strange depression. When his Three Kingdoms chariot rode into Daliang with great power, the largest capital in the world was so calm that there were no waves. Not only were there no crowds of spectators in the countryside, even the gates of the traditional places where people watched the bustle were deserted. .The street market is still prosperous and beautiful, with the flow of people and the sound of the city like a tide, but Su Qin can't feel a kind of vitality anyway.All I could feel was a peaceful numbness, a profound indifference.Su Qin had no prejudice, so he would not feel disappointed or resentful towards Daliang because the Wei people did not welcome him.For Wei Guo, he had the greatest expectations.He hoped that Wei State would become the real axis of the alliance of the six kingdoms!Although the state of Wei has declined, according to its various strengths and previous glory, the state of Wei is still the most suitable leader country to carry the banner of unity.However, after entering the beam, Su Qin's heart sank.

After staying in the luxurious state guesthouse, a "pedestrian" who was in charge of welcoming and seeing off the state of Wei came to inform: "The king of Wei is still hunting in Fengze, and he can't return the capital within two days. Please rest first, Mr. Wu Xin." Zhao Sheng blushed with anger. "What's the point? I'll go talk to Wei Wuji!" Then he hurried away.Su Qin sent the pedestrians away, and smiled at Jing Yan: "Put on casual clothes, and go to the market to have a look." Su Qin has traveled to various countries, and every time he enters a city, he will first go to the market to have a look.Sometimes the competition day lingers, and many places of interest are delayed.Su Qin has a saying: "The area of ​​the city is the meridian of the state, and if you take it carefully, you can get the fate of the country." When he visited Linzi, the world was not optimistic about the state of Qi, but after visiting Qi City for three days, Su Qin described Linzi in detail to his teacher. The people's livelihood and the people's hearts, asserted that "Qi State has the appearance of being strong and prosperous, and it will never be inferior to Wei State!" The teacher greatly appreciated Su Qin's prophecy: "Be good at grasping the country's veins, and have unique insight." Zhang Yi was very anxious. for a while.Su Qin was no stranger to Daliang. Every time he went on a trip, he had to pass through Daliang. A few months ago, he went north to Yanzhao and passed through Daliang.It should be said that Daliang is the city that Su Qin has visited the most, and it is also the capital that Su Qin is most familiar with.

People all over the world call the commercial market in Daliang Wei City.Wei City is divided into two areas, the old city and the new city. The urban area before the capital city is called the old city, and the expanded urban area after the capital city is called the new city.After some merging, the old city block has become a big market for private market transactions. All goods not controlled by the government are traded in this area: silk, clothing, jewelry, furniture, vehicles, livestock, grains, and various daily necessities. The utensils are divided into several streets, full of beautiful things in eyes, and the sound of the market is like a tide.However, Xinshi is called "official city" by the people, and all items controlled by the government are traded here.At that time, the items controlled by each country were different. The weaker the country, the more items it controlled.For example, Yan State banned the trade of war horses for a while, and Qin State even prohibited private trading of vinegar before Shang Yang's reform.At that time, vinegar was called "bitter wine". Because it was brewed with grain, it was often controlled by the government in times of famine.Wei State was the first big country to become prosperous and powerful, with the least restrictions on goods, and the official market mainly dealt with three items: salt, iron, and weapons.This "iron" mainly refers to iron and copper materials - cast iron blocks, copper ingots, and source products such as iron ore, copper ore, etc., rather than all iron products.Among the finished iron wares, the government generally only controls the arms trade, while other iron wares depend on the situation of the country.Wei State is probably the most loosely controlled among the major war states.After Shang Yang's reform, the Qin State "traded according to the law", and it was the country that controlled the most goods, but its control method was different from the six Shandong countries.

As for the official market, Su Qin usually takes a quick look at the flowers, and he will know the general situation after walking around.As for the private market, Su Qin looked at it carefully, and the "national vein" he called was among the bustling crowds of the private market.When Su Qin went out, it was just before dusk and the lights were not lit.Daliang is the number one commercial market in the world, and its night-time bustling market is also well-known all over the world.According to usual practice, this most of the hour is the busiest period for businesses.The shopkeepers have to take turns to eat, and at the same time continue to greet the door-to-door guest officials who are taking advantage of the "end of the day market" to grind prices, and at the same time prepare lights and special goods suitable for night market sales. Generally speaking, every shop is here. Every now and then, you have to shout loudly for a while, and most of the shopkeepers or deacons have to come out in person to help with the management.Su Qin has traveled all over the world, and he is most familiar with the special noise in front of this kind of night market.But when I walked into the Daliang private market today, I felt empty, and the people in the city were slowly dissipating. Almost half of the shops were on the upper door panels of "cracking", and the shops that did not come to the door were a leisurely scene. Light up huge lanterns to prepare for the night market. At a glance, they are all foreign merchants.Su Qin was really surprised. Is this the Daliang Night Market? "Old man, is there no night market when you open the door so early?" Su Qin stepped forward and asked an old man who was knocking on the door. "Hehehe," the old man handed the door panel to a young man, turned around and smiled lightly: "Sir, foreigner, you haven't come to Daliang for a long time. I can't explain the reason, anyway, the night market in Daliang, I don't know how to teach it." As soon as the wind blows, it fades away and disappears. Let’s go to the official market again. After a while, there is no one there. It’s really strange. Sir, do you want to buy something?” The kind old man seemed to feel that he was too nagging and delayed The guests are down to business.

"I just want to buy a few volumes of white slips, it's no big deal." "Look, the street ahead is Wenpin Street, and it's almost dark. Usually, Wenpin Street is extremely prosperous. Scholars from the Central Plains, who wouldn't want to buy white slips, pens and ink, and parchment in Daliang? Ah, no one is here. Look, the old man talked too much. As usual, how can the old man have time to talk to people at this time? Sir, you go buy it, ahead, let's go. Hey, there will be a period later, There will be a period later." Looking at the half-light and half-dark bustling market, Su Qin couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. Once upon a time, Daliang was not so prosperous?Daliang merchants have always been the first in the world, and any traveler can feel the publicity and pride of "the best in the world".They can laugh at foreigners' accents wantonly, and they can shout to the buyer in a rough voice, "the price is the same, this is the big beam!" When the buyer turns around, they will put a sentence behind their back: "this is the big beam, no money Don't come!" People envied Daliang, hated Daliang, and had nothing to do with the arrogance of Daliang merchants. At the end, they had to say: "Who taught people that it is Wei?" At the beginning, Wei attacked Zhao in the north, Han in the south, and Han in the east. When deterring Qi, oppressing Qin in the west, and forcing Chu to follow Wei in the southeast, how high-spirited are the people of Daliang?What kind of scenery is Weishi in Daliang?Now, the voice of the Daliang businessman is old and desolate, and it can be heard that behind the trivial nagging is the depression and numbness of the Daliang people.

"Let's go to the Central Plains Deer." Zhongyuanlu is the most luxurious restaurant in Daliang, and it is also the center where celebrities gather in Daliang.When the capital of the Wei State was in Anyi, the Bai family's Dongxiang Spring in Anyi was famous because it was the news distribution center of the world.Wei State moved its capital to Daliang, Bai's merchants dispersed over time, Dong Xiangchun still stayed in Anyi, and the scenery disappeared.At this time, a more luxurious restaurant suddenly appeared in Daliang's restaurant industry, and its name was Zhongyuanlu.Rumors in the market: The real owner of this Central Plains deer is the old prime minister of the Wei State, Young, and the wine shop in Daliang has to give it three points.At the beginning, the proud Wei people still didn't recognize this strange and aggressive upstart restaurant, and tried their best to build a famous and old restaurant like Anyidong Xiangchun in Daliang.Reluctantly, times have changed, one is the famous old shop like Dongxiangchun, which is impossible to find day and night; the other is the flow of people in the wine shop with wealthy merchants from Daliang as their regular customers, which no longer has the noble background of Anyi, "the famous people all over the world compete for it." Going to study abroad, the scene of the crowns of all countries chasing each other" no longer exists in Daliang.When Daliang became the capital, the Wei people seemed to have changed their tastes: as long as they were luxurious and comfortable, their confidence and interest in leading the civilization of the world were greatly indifferent.As time passed, the Central Plains Deer became a meeting place for high-ranking people in Daliang, and it was difficult for a place like this not to be a window for news and discussion.

Su Qin just wanted to see and listen, and carefully weighed Wei Guo's weight. Central Plains deer is very magnificent!A three-story wooden building stands magnificently at the entrance of the widest King Street, shaded by trees and brightly lit; in front of the six-bay gate, thirty-six huge lanterns illuminate six large copper pillars, beautiful The gorgeous maid smiled softly and reservedly under the lamp, like a fairy in the sky; in the chariot and horse field among the woods to the west, tall chariots and horses shuttled in and out, and brocade clothes flowed in front of the gate, and all kinds of luxurious clothes were dazzlingly intertwined.All of this proudly declares the level of wealth here, and the footsteps of the poor commoners are coldly sluggish. Compared with the bleak and lonely business market just now, it is another world!

Su Qin stood and stared, and couldn't help sighing softly. "Sir, this room invites you." Two fairies floated over, guiding Su Qin and Jing Yan attentively and proactively. "The biggest restaurant." Jing Yan ordered bluntly. "Yes." The maid softly agreed: "Please go upstairs, the little girl is here to help Mr." Jing Yan coldly shook off the fairy's little hand, and followed Su Qin every step of the way, muttering in her mouth: "These feet are strangely soft, almost intoxicating, tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk tsk! !" Su Qin turned his head and gave a wink, Jing Yan blushed a little, then stopped talking with a straight face.Going up to the second floor, the eyes suddenly brighten up. The huge hall is divided into dozens of small rooms with green gauze screens. You can see the figures of people, and you can hear high-spirited talks, but they are not related to each other, which has a special meaning.Su Qin has traveled a lot, so he naturally knows the way. He glanced at it and said, "It's right by the window." The maid immediately smiled, and said to a maid in a long skirt who floated over, "Sir, you want to sit by the window." After finishing speaking Then he gave a deep salute and drifted away.

The fairy in a long skirt was dressed in a light gauze, with a touch of red damask on her snow-white neck, her long hair hanging down her shoulders like a dark cloud, and an intoxicating fragrance exuded from her whole body. "Ah!" Jing Yan couldn't help but sneezed loudly, and the saliva immediately splashed onto the fairy's bare neck and arms!While giggling, the fairy gently and neatly covered Jing Yan's nose with a white scarf in her palm.Jing Yan was in a hurry, she pushed it away, and the fairy laughed and fell to the ground.Jing Yan bent over and stamped her feet, and sneezed more and more violently!The fairy twirled up and down, almost like dancing, and giggling, she floated over to help Jingyan.Jing Yan couldn't dodge in time, and shouted: "Get out!"

Immediately, the fairy's face turned blue, and she knelt on the ground sobbing, "My little girl offended, please punish me." At a loss.Su Qin couldn't help laughing, and couldn't help laughing: "Get up, I'm waiting for a small country with few people, and I haven't gone through this battle." "Thank you, sir." The fairy laughed through tears: "Sir, please." He never leaned against Jing Yan again.It is indeed an elegant seat by the window, where Jing Yan can feast her eyes on the street view of Daliang, and can hear the discussion of the whole audience clearly, allowing Su Qin to comment on it with peace of mind.After taking his seat, Su Qin said: "Two tripods meet Zelu, one jar of Zhao wine, and half jar of Lanling wine. You don't need to wait here, I will drink it myself." The fairy smiled and responded, and then floated Gone.Jing Yan muttered angrily: "Bird! I'm so mad at the common people." Su Qin said with a smile: "Brother, hold back, the beam is luxurious and extravagant, so it's not comparable to the country of Yan." Jing Yan also laughed: " Brother, do you think this kind of country is so rich that it can still fight wars?" Su Qin said with a smile: "The ability to fight wars does not depend on the rich or the poor, isn't Qin the rich?" Floating over, there was a burst of Yingying and swallowing, the deer cauldron was set up, the wine cup was poured, and it floated away with a fragrant wind.

Jing Yan shrugged her nose, frowned, turned her head and was about to sneeze violently, but stopped abruptly, and suddenly got up: "Brother, don't move." The words fell, Jing Yan had already stood at the entrance of the screen, and a short sword had already appeared. in hand! Su Qin didn't notice anything, and was inexplicably surprised, but knew that Jing Yan was known as the "God Mastiff", and her eyesight, hearing and sense of smell were far superior to ordinary people, so she sat still.Jing Yan turned her head and said in a low voice: "It sounds like Zhao Sheng's voice, it seems to be looking for you." "Zhao Sheng? How did he find this place? Was there an accident?" The hall was buzzing with people, but Su Qin didn't hear anything, but he believed that Jing Yan would never get it wrong, so he thought for a while and said, "Look for Zhao Sheng." Come here, it's important." "Hush—he's here. Strange, two people!" At this time, Su Qin had faintly heard the conversation between the maid and Zhao Sheng, as if saying that the gentleman would not let the waiter... As long as it was Zhao Sheng, no matter who he brought, there was no need to worry, Su Qin got up and left his seat, ready to meet with him Zhao Sheng went back. "Sir, I have a guest officer to see you." It was a fairy who floated in and reported softly. Su Qin was taken aback, wondering how this young man knew such ancient etiquette?After thinking about it, he answered in a loud voice according to the etiquette: "Su Qin is waiting for you to sweep the court, and the young master invites you." The shadow outside the green gauze screen showed that Zhao Sheng cupped his hands and said: "I will bring a distinguished friend to pay a visit to the gentleman." Su Qin couldn't help laughing: "Young master, you can just come in." Hearing Zhao Sheng laughed a lot, he had already walked in: "Don't blame me, sir, it's my brother-in-law who really said 'the guests are like a house, and the ceremony is the same as the meeting' .You see, Mister is not a rigid person, is he?" Su Qin Jingyan laughed as soon as he said something like popping beans.Zhao Sheng suddenly said: "Look, there is no intermediary. Sir, this is the young master Wei Wuji, my brother-in-law. This gentleman is Wu Xinjun Su Qin. That is General Jing Yan." Standing behind Zhao Sheng was a young man in red, solemn and dignified, with a steady demeanor, and bowed deeply: "Wuji has admired Mr. for a long time, and it is a great honor to meet you today." Turning around and bowing again: "Wuji Do not meet the deputy envoy." Already when the two of them entered the door, Su Qin noticed this young master, and felt that standing with Zhao Sheng, he obviously had a kind of calmness that Zhao Sheng lacked. To meet him with ancient rituals on such an occasion, he felt that this person was out of the ordinary, and bowed solemnly to the end: "Su Qin is lucky to meet you." Zhao Sheng said in a low voice: "Sir, talk in another place, things may have a turning point." .” "Okay." Su Qin's spirit suddenly lifted.At this time, I saw a beautiful woman in a plain dress walking outside the screen: "Everyone, please follow me." As he spoke, he pushed the green gauze screen, and a quiet path appeared in front of him. to the end.The woman in plain clothes turned a small wooden wheel protruding from the wall, and saw that the wall opened like a door, and a huge copper basket hung rumbled from inside.The woman in plain clothes first invited four of them into the basket, and then he himself walked in, shaking a thin rope beside the basket, and faintly heard a "dingling" from high above, the copper basket slowly rose, and the outer wall slowly closed, After a while, the copper basket stopped.The woman in plain clothes pressed the switch on the wall, and the wall opened like a door. The woman smiled at Wei Wuji, "My lord, please come here, I've already settled it." "Okay, you lead the way, sir." Wei Wuji bowed to Su Qin, insisting that Su Qin go first.Su Qin and his entourage followed the woman through a long corridor paved with bright red sticky flooring, and suddenly felt darkness in front of them... Looking carefully, they came to the top of the Loutian Building full of stars!It is said that it is leaking the sky, but it is surrounded by thick slab walls with a height of half a person, except for a piece of blue sky above the head!The night breeze is blowing, and the lights of the city can be seen in a panoramic view. The Milky Way is as bright as your side, as if you are in a big ship, floating in the boundless Milky Way, which is indescribably open and comfortable. "With such a beautiful environment, I can see that you have an elegant taste." Su Qin couldn't help admiring from the bottom of his heart. "Good place! Don't hold your breath!" Jing Yan clapped her hands happily, and took a few deep breaths: "The smell is really uncomfortable." Zhao Sheng said with a smile: "I don't know, sir, my sister-in-law is so powerful that the Central Plains deer It’s a secret, even the King of Wei doesn’t know about it.” “He’s talking nonsense again.” Wei Wuji smiled and said, “Sir, the chief deacon here used to be my guest, that’s all.” At this time, the woman in plain clothes came over: “My lord, Pack it up, please take your seat." Wei Wuji invited, Su Qin followed the woman to the only spacious compartment on the roof.It was late at this time, half a moon had just climbed up the tower, and it could be seen that the four long tables in the compartment were already complete with food and wine.The woman dressed in plain clothes poured a cup for each case, and then made a gift to Wei Wuji: "My lord, if you don't want to serve, I will go. If there is an urgent need, just ring the bell." Wei Wuji smiled: "Okay, you go, Mo Teach anyone to come up." The woman agreed, and floated away gently. The four of them sat down, hazy with each other under the moonlight, which had a special charm.Wei Wuji held up the honor and said with a smile: "I am willing to be the host, and I will clean up the dust for my husband first. Come on, do this honor." He drank it all in one gulp.Su Qin was about to say that he could not drink strong alcohol, but when he lifted his title, a familiar scent of Lanling wine came to his nostrils. He couldn't help being moved by the young master's thoughtfulness, and he said "thank you" for a drink. And do. Zhao Sheng opened his mouth first: "Sir, I also found you in the hall. I was arguing with him, but he heard something wrong from outside, saying that it was like a warrior from the Kingdom of Yan sneezing. I came out and took a look, and it was indeed your back. He thought for a while before deciding to call on you here." Wei Wuji saluted and said, "For being abrupt and presumptuous, please forgive me, sir." Su Qin was surprised by Zhao Sheng's statement, but smiled heartily: "It's okay, it's okay, where in life do we not meet each other." Jing Yan couldn't bear it: "Dare to ask, my lord, do the soldiers of Yan Kingdom sneeze differently?" Wei Wuji smiled slightly: "Listening to Zhao Sheng's nonsense, Wuji just thinks that sneezing is very unusual." Jing Yan laughed out of breath: "That, that smell, it's very fragrant and pungent... " Zhao Sheng was surprised: "Brother Jing, I heard people say that only dogs don't like to smell this kind of fragrance, so you can't stand it either?" Su Qin couldn't help but spit out a sip of wine: "Master, you have good eyesight! Yan was called the 'God Mastiff' in the army, you don't know." Wei Wuji and Zhao Sheng burst out laughing, and Zhao Sheng repeatedly said, "Offended." Jing Yan was puzzled: "Dogs don't like it either? No wonder." The three of them were even more overwhelmed with joy, they actually leaned forward and laughed loudly. After a long time of calm, Zhao Sheng whispered to Wei Wuji: "It's up to you to sing." Wei Wuji sighed: "Mr. I don't know. After Zhao Guo agreed to the alliance, I told my father about it. But my father Unexpectedly, he was noncommittal. Thinking that Mr. Nian would come eventually, he would be able to convince his father, so Wuji did not bother him any more. I don’t want my father to go hunting in Fengze knowing that Mr. has already set off from South Korea to Daliang. " After a moment of silence, Su Qin said: "Is there any subtlety in the Liang dynasty?" "It's not what it used to be." Wei Wuji's face was serious: "Since the Wei State moved its capital to Daliang, the atmosphere of the government and the people has changed drastically. The Wei State is like a deflated bulging skin, or like a frost-beaten autumn grass, which is deflated day by day. , Day by day. The father and king are also old and no longer ambitious. Apart from hunting, they chat with the old Mencius. All the powerful officials are also drinking and drinking, and there is no tough person like Pang Juan who speaks out. Even South Korea They all shook their spirits, but Wei Guo was so addicted, Wuji really wanted to cry but had no tears." Zhao Sheng said angrily: "I don't know, sir, that Crown Prince Shen is the most narrow-minded and mediocre, and he often makes things difficult for you. Many courtiers support you. In terms of politics, King Wei is indecisive, unable to handle any major issues." "Brother Sheng, don't talk nonsense." Wei Wuji interrupted Zhao Sheng, obviously not wanting to involve the prince. Su Qin understood the mystery, but he couldn't understand it. He just sighed: "King Wei has been in power for more than forty years, how can he not know the threat from Qin? But if he can see King Wei, Su Qin will make him decide to join forces." Wei Wuji's eyes suddenly Sheng Guang: "Sir, if you have this ambition, Wuji should try your best to make it happen." "How?" Zhao Sheng asked closely. "I will go straight to Fengze with my husband, but Mr. Bao can meet his father." "When will it work?" Zhao Sheng's eyes sparkled. "Leave at Yinshi tomorrow, and arrive at Fengze Camp in the afternoon." "So, Su Qin thanked Mr. Wuji." Su Qin stood up and bowed solemnly. Fengze is still as magnificent as before, the difference is that there is a long city wall at the foot of the lake, and a majestic palace inside the city wall.This is the hunting palace built by Prime Minister Ang for King Hui of Wei after the capital was moved to Daliang.But Wei Huiwang said that it was cold here, and he never came again after staying here once.Later, every time he came to Fengze to hunt, King Wei Hui insisted on living in the army tent at Yuanmen, saying that the tent was warm and comfortable.It was the same this time, the valley on the north bank of Fengze became the station of Yuanmen Camp.It is sheltered from the wind and facing the sun, and it is a rare place for Xiaoyangchun in autumn.It's been two hours since I stood on the lake-watching platform on the mountainside, looking at the vast Fengze in the distance, King Wei Hui couldn't figure out what he was thinking.After all, I was a little sad and didn't want to leave this vast lake.More than 40 years ago, Wei Yu was just a handsome young man who had just been crowned and smug. He actually seized the crown prince, quelled civil strife, became the first king, and fought against the world, becoming the leader of the Warring States Alliance in one fell swoop!At that time, the state of Wei was the sun in the middle of the sky, and there was no country that did not fear and tremble under her brilliant brilliance.At that time, Anyi was much smaller than Daliang, but all the pride of King Wei Hui was obtained in the small Anyi, and all his dreams were realized in Anyi.Twenty-three years in a flash, how many things has he done?The territory of the State of Wei almost doubled in those twenty years, and the 300,000 iron cavalry shocked the world, almost destroying the three kingdoms of Qin, Zhao, and Han... But the world is erratic, and Wei State shrank without knowing , he is also old.Twenty years later, all the thousands of miles in the west of Hexi were lost, the Lishi fortress was lost, the west gate of Xiaoshan was lost, the north gate of Shangdang was lost, and the east gate of Juye was also lost. Old territory.Wei Ying is already in her sixties, an old man covered in frost and snow.He calmly thought about it for a long time, but he still felt that he hadn't made any serious mistakes, everything was God's will--if God prospers, we prosper, if God perishes, we perish, what else?Ever since Hui Shi became prime minister, King Wei Hui became interested in Yin Yang and Five Elements Theory, and often discussed with Hui Shi all night long.He said that Daliang's feng shui is not good, and the country's fortune is tired, so Hui used the theory of yin and yang to demonstrate in many ways, so that he could move the capital again.However, it is also strange that although Hui Shi loves the theory of Yin-Yang besides the art of debate, he is always awkward and always noisy: "My king, don't be keen on this way. I have never heard of it before. King Wei Hui had no choice but to invite old Mencius to Daliang Panhuan, talking about ancient anecdotes and the well-field system of a small country with few people all day long.King Wei Hui thought that old Mencius was pedantic and cute, so he always laughed.Old Mencius complained that "Wang Gu talked about him".King Wei Hui even laughed out loud.Old Mencius was a noble man all his life, and he couldn't bear his temper, so he finally walked away. Therefore, King Wei Hui went hunting in Fengze, and he was not in the mood to invite Huishi to come with him, so he could only spend the long time alone.It's not that there are no courtiers to see, no state affairs to discuss.However, King Huihui of Wei has always had the "style of a king". The most annoying thing is that ministers pester him with trivial matters, and he also hates discussing specific government affairs with ministers.In addition to appointing and dismissing prime ministers and conquering enemy countries, King Wei Hui believed that all other matters should be "handled according to the law" by his ministers. The envoys of the six countries often said: "The world is so big, it is the easiest to be an official in the Wei State, and the power is small and the salary is high." The officials of the Wei State often said with a sad face: "The Wei State is the most troublesome to be an official, can't do things, can't stand Make sacrifices on behalf of others.” King Hui of Wei also laughed when he heard these words. As a king, how can he not have a heart that tolerates the whole world?No matter how turbulent the government and the opposition are, he still only sees the prime minister and only talks about big things, and he would rather spend the rest of the time by himself.The woman got tired of playing, and after hunting, she stared at the vast lake in a daze. "Report to Your Majesty, Young Master Wuji asks for an audience." The voice of the old servant was soft and soft. "Wuji? Why is he here?" "Young master said, recommend a famous person to talk to the king." King Wei Hui smiled: "Wuji has a heart, and knows how to find someone to talk to my father. Okay, tell them to come." After a while, King Wei Hui saw his youngest son leading two people up the mountain steps.After standing for half a day, King Wei Hui felt tired, so he reclined on the bamboo couch with his eyes closed, ready to enjoy the rare fun of talking. "Wuji pays homage to the father. The father is healthy." King Wei Hui opened his eyes: "Wuji, get up, it's rare that you miss your father, and I will give you a big pearl later." "Thank you, father." Wei Wuji stood up: "Father, this It was Mr. Sheng of the State of Zhao, who repeatedly asked to see his father's majesty, so Wuji dared to bring him here." King Wei Hui smiled: "Mr. Sheng? Is it Wuji's brother-in-law? A good-looking talent, good!" "Zhao Sheng sees Uncle Wang. Uncle Wang's majesty is as glorious as the sun in the sky, Zhao Sheng is very honored!" Zhao Sheng was originally exquisite and intelligent, but his eulogy was clear and pleasant, and he spoke it smoothly.Wei Hui Wang Dale: "Get up and give me a seat! If Zhao Yu has a son like this, great blessing!" "Father, this is Su Qin, a famous scholar in Luoyang." "Su Qin sees King Wei—" "Su Qin? Su Qin?" King Wei Hui pondered for a moment, then suddenly smiled and said, "Wuji, you told your father about this gentleman, seems to be? Oh, yes, He Zong!" He stood up and supported him with empty hands: "The Great Wei Kingdom is thirsty for talents, but this Wuji treats you as a famous scholar. How can this be reasonable? Please take a seat, sir." After finishing speaking, King Hui of Wei himself sat up on the bamboo couch , to show the way of respecting the virtuous.The old servant quickly walked over and pushed a tall animal skin back for the old king, so that King Wei Hui could sit comfortably.Su Qin had heard many rumors about King Wei Hui, and knew that King Wei Hui had the reputation of "respecting the virtuous and not using the virtuous".Many famous people in the world had close relations with King Wei Hui, the most famous ones such as Mencius, Shen Dao, Zou Yan, Sun Bin, Xu Xing, etc., but they all left one by one because of the good courtesy.As for Shang Yang, Xishou, Zhang Yi and other celebrities who were recommended to King Wei Hui and left, they are not included in his "respect for the virtuous".Regardless of the way, as long as a celebrity can come to King Wei Hui, the king will listen to you patiently. If the words have nothing to do with state affairs, the king will be more open-minded and interested in asking for advice.Even so, such an opportunity is still only one for Su Qin, and it cannot fail. "Su Ziyuan is here, why teach me?" Wei Huiwang began the way of respecting virtuous people quite solemnly. "Su Qin has no talent. He just wants to tell Wei Wang a story and make a joke." "Oh? Sir, can you tell stories? Good! Listen to me." Wei Huiwang's face immediately relaxed. Su Qin smiled slightly: "Su Qin was born in the countryside and could understand animal language. When he lived in a dilapidated field house and read at night, he once heard a field mouse debate. It was very strange and has never been forgotten." "How so? The field mouse debate?" Wei Huiwang He laughed loudly: "Odd! Mr. is very capable, come and listen to me." "Drought and famine, there is no food in the fields, the voles complained about their sufferings, and they all wanted to move to other people's homes to make a living. An old big mouse sighed generously: "My generation was originally a house mouse. I don't have to worry about eating, drinking, and reproduction. Fifty-three rats live in a big family. How comfortable are they?" The mouse: "Why did you move and let us live in the wilderness?" The old Shuo mouse replied: "It's not that we are willing to move, but a black cat came." The group of mice was annoyed: "What is a black cat? I Didn’t I kill three black cats before?” The old Shuo sighed: “I thought the same way at that time, maybe when the black cat came out, I would rush in all directions, even if a few of them were killed by that fellow.” , I want to tear up the black thing! As soon as it was decided, the black cat roared and rushed out. My fellows scrambled and ran for our lives. The black cat caught one that was running slowly and ate it carefully. ... Repeatedly, two months later, the old lady was the only one left among the rats. I was sad that day, and the black cat rushed out again. I didn't want to live with the old lady, so I bit the black cat desperately! Half an hour , I was covered in blood, and I was still entangled with the black cat. I didn't want the black cat to suddenly squeak and say, "Today, if we work hard together, why did we work hard together back then?If we work hard together, won't my cat whine? "My grandmother swears through gritted teeth: "If I have to escape, I will let the rats work together to kill you and other cats!" The black cat said with a sharp smile: "Your fellow, can you still work hard together?"Let you go out and see how the rats reform their methods? "Now, the grandchildren want to go back home, think about it first, do you dare to work together?" After speaking, the rats didn't make a sound, and the old rat started crying..." Listening to this, King Wei Hui frowned and shook his head: "Such stories have a very strange smell." "Dare to ask King Wei, is there a big black cat in Fang today?" Su Qin still smiled easily with. King Hui of Wei narrowed his old eyes, thought for a moment of silence, and said with a leisurely smile: "Sir, what you said is also reasonable. Wuji told me about it, but I never thought that this old wimp from the country of Yan would come out once." Cai. If you can be the first to come to Daliang, and my Great Wei proposes to join forces, how powerful is that? Now, since the three countries of Yan, Zhao and Han are all working together, I am also optimistic. My Great Wei is not afraid of Qin , but after all, you have been the leader of Shandong, so you can't leave the alliance behind." He said it sincerely, but Zhao Sheng just wanted to laugh and pouted his mouth hard.King Wei Hui suddenly slapped the bamboo couch: "This king has made a decision, according to Zhao Guo's regulations: worship Mr. Wuji as the special envoy of the Wei State, and accompany him to facilitate the alliance!" "Thank you my king—" Su Qin felt a big stone When he landed, he immediately saluted as a courtier. "Wuji obeys my father's order!" Wei Wuji was obviously very excited. "Zhao Sheng thanked King Wei on behalf of the master!" The son finally laughed. King Wei Hui waved his hand and said slowly: "Wait a minute. Don't be impatient for such a big matter. If you can't handle it, this king will come forward to clean up. After all, my old leader is better than you. Does Shang Qing think so?" Su Qin held back With a smile, he cupped his hands and said seriously: "My king has far-reaching insights, and I must obey my orders!" King Wei Hui laughed happily: "Su Qing is really capable. Come here, and reward Shangqing with a mansion, a full set of ceremonial guards, 300 cavalry guards, and a bead-studded king's chariot to make Su Qing look good! " Although Su Qin had heard for a long time that King Wei Hui was generous with rewards, he was still surprised by the instant reward!Duke Yan Wen, Marquis Zhao Su, and King Han Xuanhui were all routinely dealt with—there was no real effect, and the title of king was a guard of honor.According to Su Qin's observation, before his "resignation", King Wei Hui never expected to reward him in this way.If you are happy with a word, you will be more pampered.What if a word is lost?Su Qin suddenly thought of the word of mouth of King Wei spread by the officials of Wei State, and couldn't help shaking his heart.However, this kind of reward is absolutely undeniable, and Su Qin immediately bowed deeply: "Thank you, my king—! Long live my king—!" "Good!" King Wei Hui pointed to his youngest son: "Wuji Ah, and you, Zhao Sheng, have to obey orders from Shangqing, ah!" "I obey." Wei Wuji replied respectfully. "Obey." Zhao Sheng saluted with a smile. Coming down from Wanghu Terrace, Wei Wuji handled the imperial edict at the camp office and dispatched the Hufu, advocating to return to Daliang immediately.Su Qin readily agreed, and the four of them rode their horses and rode fast overnight, and returned to the State Guest Post in the early morning of the next day. Su Qin held a small banquet in the posthouse, and the four of them gathered to drink and discuss the next step of the itinerary.Su Qin raised the title with emotion: "Without the help of the young master, He Zong would have almost given up halfway. For the sake of the young master's righteousness, I respect this noble!" After finishing speaking, he made an exception and drank a large amount of Zhao wine.Zhao Sheng and Jing Yan also responded at the same time, making a big effort.But Wei Wuji sighed with emotion: "Today's trip, sir, you should know the difficulty of revitalizing our Great Wei Kingdom."Su Qin knew what Wei Wuji was referring to, but he just couldn't go along with it. He sighed softly, "Wei has a son, and the country is blessed." Zhao Sheng laughed and said, "What's the use of saying that? It's because you Wei people are not good at it. In Zhao country, it’s enough to overthrow it.” Wei Wuji glared at Zhao Sheng, and smiled: “It’s still a big deal, sir, assign it, and Wuji just obeys orders.” Su Qin felt relieved, and said the next target to go State of Chu, and gave a general account of the contact situation of Kuaima envoys in Chu State, and finally said with a smile: "Now the special envoys of Hezong are from the four countries, with more than a thousand people and horses, plus chariots, luggage, and guards of honor. Orders, otherwise we can't do things under contract. I mean: Mr. Wuji will be the chief general of the march, and he will be dispatched in a unified manner; how about Mr. Sheng and Jing Yan as assistants?" Zhao Sheng clapped his hands and laughed, "Mr. It's the best way to be the commander of the march!" "Brother Sheng is talking nonsense again." Wei Wuji smiled at Su Qin and said, "Wuji is only two years older than the two of them, so I should share my worries with you. If there is anything wrong, you can tell me the truth , Wuji is the most taboo of politeness." Jing Yan said with a smile: "My old Yan warrior, once I set my eyes on it, I know that you are capable, and Jing Yan is the only one who looks after you!" Su Qin said with a smile: "I don't want you to know how to fight, this is a great fortune! God bestows on me ,合纵如何不成?”又与三人举爵同饮良久,方才分头去做上路准备。
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