Chapter 38 Section 4 The final decision of the martyr in his twilight years
Tian Wen received an urgent secret order to enter the palace immediately!
It has been nearly a month since I saw the old king, and Tian Wen is also uneasy.The business he was doing was so important that he needed to see the king from time to time for definite instructions.But the king is no longer what it used to be. In recent years, he has lived in seclusion and seldom met his subjects. He is a latecomer and has no real job. He has not even confirmed his title, so how can he enter and leave the palace at will?In fact, it's not just Tian Wen, even if his father Tian Ying succeeded Zou Ji as the prime minister, and the title is Jing Guojun, the founding official of the government who can be regarded as a high-ranking and powerful official in Qi State, and he has not seen the old man for a long time. king once.Even so, none of the ministers of the DPRK and China dared to take it lightly.In ordinary times, the ministers of the Qi State often have to kill first and then act. In recent years, they have been more cautious, as if walking on thin ice, without an edict, even the official office dared not make decisions on any major matters.It's not that Qi officials have lost their frankness and honesty, but that the officials are really unpredictable about the old king.Often at a time that no one can predict, in a mansion that no one can estimate for sure, and on matters of importance that no one can see clearly, there will often be an emergency edict or emergency call, and the decision-making orders that officials receive, Unexpectedly, it is often unexpected!
The same is true today, Tian Wen really never thought that he would be summoned into the palace urgently at this moment.
Three months ago, when Su Qin had just successfully lobbied in the Yan Kingdom, Tian Wen was secretly summoned into the palace for the first time.As a matter of fact, Tian Wen did not see the king, but heard an old, hoarse and awe-inspiring voice through a curtain, "Tian Wen, you are the new star of the King's family of Qi. High hopes." The hoarse old voice panted heavily for a moment, and then continued in one breath: "I heard an urgent report: Su Qin lobbying for a joint war against Qin. This is a big matter, and the world may change drastically. With my old eyes, The five countries in the Central Plains have been greatly created by Qin, and the alliance will surely succeed. In the next few months, Su Qin will come to Linzi, and the special envoy of Qin will also come to Linzi. However, whether to join the alliance? Qi is the most difficult choice. Qi is on the verge of the East China Sea. Staying far away from Qin State, we have no deep hatred with it. If we join forces to fight against Qin, Qi State will make a powerful enemy for no reason. If we are separated from us, the five countries in the Central Plains will regard me as a different kind, and sooner or later it will be a catastrophe." Tian Wen I clearly remember that when it came to this point, there was an old hoarse voice of wheezing, phlegm and coughing behind the weft curtain, but he didn't dare to be distracted at all, and still knelt and sat in front of the desk motionless.After a while, the old hoarse voice eased a little: "I call you here today, and entrust you with a heavy responsibility: You carry my king sword, and you have full power to deal with both sides, so that I have room for maneuver, but understand?"
"Tian Wen will never fail my king's high hopes."
"You have no official title, and you are a concubine, is there any difficulty?" The hoarse old voice was flat and indifferent.
"It's hard for Tian Wendang to do his best to serve the country."
After weaving the tent, there was no more sound, and a maid came out: "Your Majesty is asleep, you can go." That interview that he had never met made Tian Wen suddenly become a mysterious figure in the Linzi power field!The usual leisurely and peaceful prince's mansion has become a busy place where horses and horses shuttle by day and brightly lit at night.When all the government offices are deserted, there is such a son's mansion that is constantly moving around day and night, can the officialdom not pay attention?But Tian Wen didn't have time to pay attention to it, not only the Wang Jian enshrined in the Lingtang gave him unlimited power, but also because he was the son of Prime Minister Tian Ying after all.His father was originally a son of King Qi Wei, and also a concubine.The long and fierce court battles turned his father into a prudent gentleman, the most unremarkable among the nobles of the royal family.He often warned Tian Wen's children and grandchildren: "It has always been a taboo for kings to sit on the sidelines of the royal family. You must restrain your edge so that no trouble will arise." After taking over as prime minister, his father declined several times and wanted to propose recalling the general Tian Ji to preside over it. State affairs, but when he thought that Tian Ji was his royal cousin, he forcibly held back.When my father was in power, he pursued the method of "reducing government affairs and reducing redundancy". Except for border defense emergencies and tax disputes, all major government affairs were suppressed, and he waited for the old king to ask for orders to make decisions when he summoned him.As a result, the founding prime minister was indeed much more relaxed.The youngest son suddenly became a mysterious busy man, and rumors inevitably reached his father's ears.Father came to Tian Wen's mansion to see what happened, but Tian Wen was having a secret discussion with Feng Huan and other confidantes, and came out in a hurry, unexpectedly absent-minded. "Wen'er, why are you in a hurry these days?" Although the father's tone was calm, his gaze was inquisitive.Tian Wen hesitated a little, and finally replied clearly: "Report to father: my son is under the king's order, and it is definitely not a private matter." Father thought for a while, and left silently without saying a word.Tian Wen felt guilty and came to the prime minister's mansion late to apologize to his father.But his father stopped him with a wave of his hand, and after a long silence, his father said, "Do you know why the king entrusted you?" Tian Wen said, "I haven't thought about it." The father said lightly: "You have the name of a royal family, but you have no official position. You have nearly a thousand guests, all of whom are white, so you can avoid the troubles of the royal family and manpower." Tian Wen nodded silently, admitting that his father was right. "Restrain the diners, be cautious." Father knocked on the book case solemnly exhorted, and then left the study.
The family is a special family, and Tian Wen himself is a special person in this special family.The special feature of the family is that this "Tian" is not only the direct line of the Tian royal family, but also a branch of the concubine.More than a hundred years ago, the authentic monarch of Qi State was the Jiang family.The first generation of princes and monarchs in the Qi State to accept the title of King Wu of Zhou was Taigong Jiang Shang.At the end of the Spring and Autumn Period, the Tian clan gradually became stronger, and finally launched a court coup in the Tian Wan period and seized the power of the Qi State.Tian Wan became the king, and Qi became the "Tian Qi" of today.In order to prevent repeating the mistakes of "Jiang Qi", the Tian family adopted the national policy of restraining the expansion of the power of the descendants of the concubine from the beginning, and established a custom: the descendants of the concubines of the royal family can be high-ranking, but not heavy on power.Under this kind of customization, the direct lineage can actually only determine one prince to inherit the throne, and other children (especially the children of the concubine) can only be honored and honored, but not in power.However, the Tian clan is the largest clan in the Qi country after all, with a large population and generations of talented people.As a result, the concubine's descendants of the Tian royal family gradually had the opportunity to stand out. From time to time, a few outstanding people became powerful ministers, and the concubine's branches formed a new Tian family.The general Tian Ji more than 20 years ago was the first prominent official from the Tian clan's concubine branch.The current prime minister, Tian Ying, is the second prominent official from the Tian family's concubine.And Tian Ji and Tian Ying happen to be brothers from the same branch!In just over twenty years, two ministers in power emerged from the same concubine branch, which is unique in the history of Qi State.
Tian Wen knew very well that the source of his father's caution lay here—a tree that is as good as the forest, the wind will destroy it.
What makes Tian Wen special is that he is "worthy of a pillar despite his incompetence".The so-called improper body means that Tian Wen's mother is not Tian Ying's regular wife, but a concubine, and Tian Wen is a concubine instead of a concubine.In the early Spring and Autumn period when the etiquette was strict, the children of the concubine were not eligible to inherit their father's title and property, and their status in the family was naturally second-rate.Entering the Warring States period, rituals collapsed and music was destroyed, the hereditary system was impacted so that it survived in name only, the importance of talent greatly exceeded the importance of status, the defense against concubines was also greatly relaxed, and most of the descendants of concubines replaced the eldest sons and became authentic.Although the general trend is so, it is not an easy task to break through these traditional etiquettes when it comes to each concubine's children in each family.One of the difficulties is that the descendants of the concubine must have extraordinary talents and special merits; the second is that the eldest son of the concubine must be really mediocre and incompetent.With both at the same time, only the children of concubines have the possibility of becoming the master of the authentic sect.Without one of the two, the children of concubines can only become ordinary scholars who rely on their own strength to work hard.However, Tian Wen's most unique feature is not his flaws in his identity, but his astonishing deeds—the large number of followers and the many acts of chivalry.In the middle of the Warring States Period, the competition for power intensified, and noble officials and royal children recruited people for private use.This kind of "scholar" is not subject to royal official positions and salaries, but is provided with generous living treatment from private property by powerful officials and nobles.Scholars are known and met by others, and the matter of loyalty has become a think tank dedicated to planning private actions for powerful officials and nobles.As a result, a new word appeared in the world-menke, and recruiting menke is called a supporter.During the Warring States period, the style of fostering scholars had become a special trend. Prince Zhao Sheng, Wei Prince Wuji, Chu Prince Huang Xie, and Qi Prince Tian Wen were the four most famous families in the world at that time. son.At this time, although the names of the "Four Great Princes of the Warring States Period" had not yet been heard, the name of their supporters had already spread throughout the world.Tian Wen's foster caretaker is ingenious.Ordinary private raisers are mainly looking for strategists, and very few raise warriors.The young master of the state of Zhao was victorious in his youthful battles, and he also had a fierce struggle for power in the state of Zhao, so he liked to recruit swordsmen.Wei Gongzi Wuji likes scholars and celebrities, and his followers are few but excellent.Huang Xie, the son of Chu, likes elegant people, and his followers are often recommended by him to serve as officials in the state.Only this Tian Wen supporter is very different, regardless of his academic status, but an elder with a skill can become his disciple.Only in this way, most of the disciples who go to Tian Wen are talented people in the market.Once three marketers came, and Tian Wen asked them about their special skills. One said he was good at crowing like a rooster, another said he was good at barking like a dog, and the other said he was good at stealing things.Tian Wen laughed out loud, making the three perform on the spot.As soon as the cock crower opened his mouth, the crowd laughed so hard that the crows of roosters, fighting cocks, and hens were all vivid, attracting the sound of chickens outside the courtyard.The barkers are even more outstanding, barking in the middle of the night, barking in love, barking at biting, barking at foraging, barking at pleasure, etc., and so on, all of which are just like real dogs. Several of Tian Wen's ferocious hounds kept barking.The thief was also miraculous. He walked past Tian Wen in broad daylight and took off the white silk scarf hidden in his big sleeve!Tian Wen's heart moved, he laughed for a while, and actually accepted these three thieves.This move caused a sensation in Linzi and attracted ridicule from the government and the public, but Tian Wen was unmoved and still went his own way.
However, the people of insight under the door are also dissatisfied.One day, Tian Wen visited the courtyard of Menke, and from a distance, he heard the sound of "jingling, jingling" swords coming from the gate, and Er Er chanted loudly: "chicken crowing, dog stealing, Zhuzi's brocade clothes, and a strong man, there is no car." No fish! Safe horses, go thousands of miles, high mountains and great rivers, hide my clothes!" Tian Wen listened carefully, and cupped his hands in the distance: "Who is complaining, but Feng Huan?" It's Feng Huan." Tian Wen said with a smile: "From now on, Mister is my servant, in charge of the affairs of the house." Turning around, he told the old man: "Immediately equip him with a horse and a high car, and a first-class salary." The old man Agreed to go quickly.Feng Huan was in a daze for a long time, before silently bowing deeply.Out of the courtyard, a doorman accompanying him said with a faint smile: "A sour commoner groans twice, and he has a first-class salary in a high car. How can you convince me?" Naturally, everyone is treated equally!" The doorman blushed immediately and stopped talking.
It was this Feng Huan who did a great thing that impressed Tian Wen with a single hand.
At that time, except for Qin, which completely abolished the enfeoffment system, the other six great powers still retained the fiefdom system to varying degrees.The state of Qi has a reputation for being generous with the fiefs of nobles and heroes, and Tian Ying has a fief of two hundred miles.Like the big families in the Warring States Period of the Central Plains, the Tianying family was also subject to internal enfeoffment: the father divided the 200-li fiefdom he had taken over to his eldest son Tian Tong 50-li, and his concubine son Tian Wen 40-li. .Tian Wen is free and unrestrained, and has always disdained money calculations, so he sent Feng Huan to inspect the fief and the people's government on his behalf and clear up the owed taxes.Ten days later, a disciple flying on horseback reported: Feng Huan didn't listen to the dissuasion of the accompanying disciples, and actually burned the tax bond!Even more daring, he also killed Doctor Feng Yi on the spot!Tian Wen was shocked, it was nothing more than repaying the burning of the bond, the doctor of Fengyi was an official directly sent by the government, how could he be killed so easily?He had no time to think about it, and immediately flew to the fief, but what greeted him was the cheers of thousands of people, "Long live!" The voices were overwhelming!
Tian Wen verified: the feudal officials not only withheld taxes, forged bonds, but also abused the people. They really deserved their crimes.Even so, as a white man himself, he has no right to kill first and then play, let alone Feng Huan, a commoner retainer?But Feng Huan was very calm: "Killing a cruel official, paying less tax by thousands of stones, but getting three cunning rabbit holes, don't you think so?" "Three cunning rabbit holes?" Tian Wen was surprised.
"The den of the cunning rabbit is the foundation of life." Feng Huan's eyes flashed with a sly light: "The world is in great contention, and there are many troubles in Qi. From then on, when the son returns to the fief, he can gain the power of the people. Isn't it an eternal life?" Cave?"
Tian Wen suddenly laughed, not only took the charge of "private killing of officials", but also attached great importance to Feng Huan.Otherwise, how could Feng Huan be his chief of operations if he took on the big responsibility for nothing this time?Of course, his father told him clearly in a few words: the king is also fully aware of the power of his disciples, and it is precisely to use this power as a commoner to make the king and the government invisible and deal behind the scenes. You Tian Wenruzi is white, Don't take it lightly!According to this speculation, the king must be aware of every step of the incident, but he just doesn't show up.That being the case, why should he be summoned when he has not contacted Su Qin and his party, and the matter has not yet had any clues? "The king's heart is like the sea, so you can't figure it out." Tian Wen smiled wryly and shook his head. "Is the visitor Gong Ziwen?" A soft and clear voice stopped him.
Tian Wen looked up, and unconsciously he had arrived at the Jasper Pool in the deepest part of the palace.Odd too!The car is not allowed to enter the palace, how can my car come here?In a hurry, Tian Wen didn't care to think about it, and bowed respectfully: "It is Tian Wen, and I am hereby ordered to see you."
"Young master, come with me." The green gauze dress swayed and disappeared in the shadow of the lamp.
Tian Wen didn't dare to neglect these female officials, and just followed them without saying a word.In recent years, the old king's temperament has changed drastically. The servants, guards, and civil servants around him have all been replaced by all women. From young girls to white-haired old women, there are hundreds of women in the palace!If it was King Wei Hui like this, no one in the world would be surprised. Wei Ying was a flashy playboy in the first place.But Qi Wei Wang Tian Yinqi is a well-known upright monarch in the world. He is not close to women, hates extravagance, and is diligent in political affairs. His cruel feat of punishing corrupt officials has changed the world's color!It is inconceivable that such a well-known monarch should hide in the deep palace and indulge in the ocean of nepotism in his later years.However, what is even more incredible is that his deterrent light has not weakened in the slightest!Tian Wen, who is rebellious by nature, only has admiration for the old king, and often feels that with his own experience and wisdom, he is still far from being able to see clearly the mountain covered by clouds and fog.Biyu Pond is actually a large lake with more than 100 acres of land, with grassland and forests beside the lake, and islands in the lake facing each other.At dusk, wind lanterns are lit on the pavilions of the islands, which look like fairy mountains on the rippling water.Tian Wen had never been to Jasper Pond, but he knew that this was a big lake dug by the old king in his later years, and it was nailed here as soon as it was completed, and he would never go to other palaces, let alone those few palaces outside Linzi.Walking in from the lake, first passed a grassland, then passed a bamboo forest, and passed a dense pine forest, Tian Wen saw a faint light, gradually approaching, the light also brightened.When he saw the lights, the female officer who led the way "handed over" him to another female officer in a white gauze dress, and the road under his feet became a road paved with white jade, and a castle-like palace was illuminated by lights all over the place. , but behind it is a dark mountain!Tian Wen couldn't help being very surprised, Linzi is located on a coastal plain, where does such a big mountain come from?Thinking about it carefully, it suddenly dawned on me—this mountain must have been formed by the accumulation of soil from the excavation of the Great Lake, the castle below the mountain must also be built on the mountain, and the outside of the mountain is still the royal homeland.Outside the splendid castle that looked like a fairyland, there was not a single guard, nor was there any sound of singing. It was as quiet as a cave in the sky.
After entering the city gate, Tian Wen was "handed over" to a female official in a red gauze dress.Through the winding corridors, Tian Wen never saw a single guard.Around the time of the meal, Tian Wen and the female officer came to a bamboo forest. Through the bamboo forest, a very ordinary big house of blue bricks stood in front of him.Taking advantage of the moment when the female officer was "handing over" again, Tian Wen took a closer look. The walls of this big blue brick house are completely made of huge stone slabs that are one foot square. stone building.One foot below, not a single window can be seen, only the part near the roof has three square holes.Entering the foyer of the big house, there is a burst of warm air blowing in front of you, which is different from the bleak and cold outside.Passing through the foyer, there is actually a huge screen wall, and behind the screen wall is a small courtyard!The flowers and trees in the courtyard are verdant, and the fragrance wafting out is as fresh as the countryside in spring.Passing through the patio and courtyard, one enters a bright and spacious hall with a red carpet and hanging curtains, but it is quiet and there is no one there.
"Please take your seat, my lord. Wait for a while." The purple-clothed female official brought a cup of hot tea, and then went away again.After drinking a cup of hot tea, thin beads of sweat had already oozed from Tian Wen's forehead.He likes a rough and luxurious life, once he entered this delicate and luxurious deep palace, he was a little at a loss for a while.Suddenly, he heard a strange rattling sound above the curtain, as if the castle was putting down a drawbridge.Tian Wen's eyesight and hearing were very keen, and he immediately judged that it was a kind of crane that was lowered from upstairs. As the chugging sound stopped, the crane had obviously landed.Tian Wen knew it in his heart, but he just sat there solemnly, sipping tea without looking around. "Report to my king, Mr. Wen is here on order." The purple-clothed female official floated out at some point and stood beside Tian Wen.Tian Wen stood up quickly, and bowed deeply behind the curtain: "Tian Wen sees my king——!"
"Tian Wen? Just take your seat." The familiar old and hoarse voice came from behind the curtain: "Su Qin is approaching, and the illness in Xili is not gone. You should enter and face Zhou Xuan directly. Is there any difficulty?" Hearing this majesty In Tianyin, who was still concerned, Tian Wen's heart moved, and he was almost about to tell his own difficulties, but he still held back his life and replied loudly: "To serve the country, Tian Wen must risk death and hardship!" "Serve the country with all your heart!" The child can be taught, and the Tian family has a descendant." The old hoarse voice sighed in praise, and after a moment of panting, he said slowly: "This king's special decree: Tian Wenli is the son of the Tian family, and as the special envoy of this king, he will mediate with Su Qin and others and make meritorious deeds." Later, he will be rewarded with a title."
"Tian Wen thanked my king—!"
"Tian Wen, remember eight words: be neither humble nor overbearing, and do not offend the strong. Otherwise, we will not protect the Qi State."
"Tian Wen remembers my king's teachings."
"Within one month, you can come in anytime. Well, let's go."
Before Tian Wen had time to pay his respects, the chugging sound rose to a higher level.Tian Wenshang was in a daze, and a middle-aged female official in purple clothes and a jade crown floated out from behind the curtain, holding a small jade box in both hands: "Young master, these are King Qi's command arrows and tiger charms, and they will be handed back in a month. Please take them away." Tian Wen bowed deeply to the jade box, took it and held it in his arms.After leaving the palace gate, a car was already waiting on Baiyu Avenue, and a female official asked Tian Wen to get on the car.In a short while, the car rumbled out of the palace.Tian Wen got off the car, changed to his own car and drove away.Back in the mansion, Tian Wen was still in a dream. He couldn't believe that the honor he had dreamed of had just come true?Su Qin is about to arrive, Tian Wen is most embarrassed by his own identity.Wei Wuji, Zhao Sheng, and Huang Xie are all real princes of the royal family. With the addition of the title of special envoy, it is natural for them to represent the Three Kingdoms.Even Yan Guo Jing Yan has the title of deputy envoy.But he is just a white son, and he is not an authentic son, he only has the name of a son.With such an identity, how can he discuss important matters with Wu Xinjun of the Yan State, Su Qin, the Shangqing of the Five Kingdoms, and the special envoys of the Three Kingdoms?State-to-state exchanges have been negotiations between equals since ancient times. Wouldn't it be embarrassing for me to be a lot shorter?Tian Wen didn't have any extravagant wishes, he just wanted to have the post of special envoy of the royal family, and things became logical.He also thought that if the old king always "forgets" about this matter, it means that he will soon have to change people to deal with Su Qin.Even if it is imminent or not, bento will not ignore this key link.Summoned suddenly, he also thought that this problem might be solved, but he still didn't expect the old king to make such a powerful move-the prince, the special envoy, the arrow, and the tiger talisman, all of which turned Tian Wen into a king of Qi in one fell swoop. The powerful nobleman!
The son of the world is the fundamental position, the most fundamental identity.Before the Spring and Autumn Period, the eldest son of the son of heaven and the princes of the princes was called the "son of the world".Only with the status of the son of the world can he have the right to inherit the throne, monarchy and property.Entering the Warring States Period, the son of heaven and the "sons of the princes" of the princes and kings were all promoted to be called "princes".As a result, "son of the world" became the title of the heir of the nobility.The Tianying family is a branch of the royal family, the title is Jing Guojun, and the prime minister who founded the mansion, and its successor is naturally the "son".The aristocratic and powerful ministers establish the son just like the monarch establishes the prince. There have always been two propositions: "Establish the son and establish the elder" and "Establish the virtuous and establish the ability".In the stagnant and peaceful years, it is natural to establish a legal order that cannot be shaken.However, in the era of the Warring States Period, establishing the virtuous and capable has become the mainstream voice.Even so, it is still a priority to establish a son and elder, unless the elder is unworthy and unworthy, it cannot be taken for granted to establish the virtuous and capable.Can you establish the virtuous and the capable?One is confirmed by the selection of the head of the family, and the other is the appointment of the monarch.In ordinary times, the monarch does not interfere, but when it comes to determining the heirs of key ministers, once the monarch appoints, it is an unchangeable royal order.King Qiwei ordered Tian Wen to be the eldest son of the Tian family, that is to establish Tian Wen as the direct heir of the Tian Ying family. All the power, glory, and wealth of the Tian Ying family should be inherited by Tian Wen as a matter of course!For Tian Wen, a son of a concubine, this is the most important change of fate.With this status, whether a special envoy or not is immediately insignificant!
Commanding the arrow is his special power to meet the king at any time within a month.The tiger talisman is his special power to mobilize Qi's soldiers and horses at will within one month.In the old king's later years, it was unimaginable for the powerful officials in Linzi to give such power to a newcomer.
Tian Wen wandered around in the back circle for half an hour before slowly calming down.He decided to see his father immediately, after all, it would embarrass his father to pretend to be deaf and dumb on such a major matter.Not wanting to return to the Prime Minister's Mansion in a hurry, he happened to meet the clerk sent by his father to pick him up in the hall.It turned out that the father also received the imperial edict from the old king at the same time, asking Tian Ying to hold a crowning ceremony for Tian Wen immediately!Tian Ying has already confirmed that the grand ceremony will be held in the early morning of this day, and Tian Wen will be summoned to tell the details, and they will be announced at the family gathering.At this time, Tian Wen could not shirk it, so he let his father decide everything.In the early morning of this day, a grand ceremony of "the crowning of the prince ordered by the king" was held in Tian's ancestral temple.In an hour, Tian Wen changed from a concubine to Jing Guojun's son, a legitimate son of the royal family, and Tian Wen's mansion became the mansion of the son.
As soon as the grand ceremony was over, the doorman scouts flew to report: Su Qin and his party risked their lives to swim across the Weishui River, Feng Huan had already taken care of it, and arrived in Linzi in the evening!After hearing this, Tian Wen immediately ordered the State Guest House to quickly arrange for reception.As soon as the messenger knight left, Tian Wen suddenly remembered something, and then flew to the post house.Xi Liji was strolling leisurely, when Tian Wen came in a hurry, he laughed and said, "You kid, are you going to fool me again? Tell you clearly, I will never go to that bird place again." Tian Wen haha Laughed: "The world is so big, why not go to the doctor to see it?"
"Hey hey, I'll leave you to see it, the old man will live a few more years." As he spoke, his dark face turned red.Tian Wen couldn't help laughing: "It's just a doctor, but Tian Wen doesn't bother with others." Chi Li laughed and scolded: "Bird! It's because I'm ignorant and ignorant that I fell for your evil tricks!"
The two laughed for a while, Tian Wen cupped his hands and said, "Sir, doctor, this inn is boring after a long stay, how about another place?" "Oh? Where should I go?"
"To the south of the palace, how about the Master Hall of Jixia Academy?"
"Alright. Jixia Academy is a decent place in Qi State. I really want to see it."
"Picking is worse than hitting, how about moving there now?"
"You boy, you are always in a hurry. Well, it's better to be respectful than to be obedient, and you have to let others bully you." "The doctor scolded me all day, and Tian Wencai was just a victim."
"Where is there?" Chi Liji laughed loudly, but suddenly lowered his voice and said in a rather mysterious whisper: "Hey, to be honest, do you dare to go to Qin State?" "To Qin State?" Tian Wen was surprised He laughed and said, "Salt merchant or horse merchant?"
"Promising? Be the prime minister!" Chi Liji paused every word with a solemn expression.
Tian Wen was so surprised that he opened his mouth but didn't know what to say. He was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help laughing: "Go to the doctor, go to the doctor, once in the green street, your old brother really hates me? You are so cruel!" What nonsense are you talking about?" Chi Liji said sternly, "Qi Liji is the special envoy of the State of Qin, how can he make fun of such things?" "This is a big matter, I still can't come to my senses, let me think about it before I talk about it." Tian Wen said with a smile, "Come on, I'll clean it up for you." "There's nothing to clean up, you just sit here and wait, it'll be fine in a while." Chu Liji swayed into the hall as he spoke. , He only heard a while of shouting, and he walked out with three entourage guards without spending two cups of tea.His entourage carried a wooden box, and Xi Liji himself carried a burden. If it weren't for the difference in clothing, it would be hard to tell the difference between master and servant.Tian Wen couldn't help sighing secretly: Qin people are so real, Qin Feng is so simple, is Qin Guoan not strong?If it is the special envoys of the six countries of the Central Plains, whoever buys them as gifts will have a lot of luggage!Escorting Chili Ji to Jixia Academy to settle down, Tian Wen lingered with the black fat special envoy for half a day, and felt that Chili Ji was quick-spoken, bright and humorous, and seriously speculative.The old king told him to "not offend the strong beam", which means that he should not offend the special envoy of Qin for no reason.From the current point of view, it is really not easy to offend this fat black man.He is soft and hard, and he has never had a domineering temperament of a big country that bullies the weak. He insists on grinding with you. You are a subject of a weak country, so what can you do with him?Seeing that it was noon, Tian Wen still resolutely said goodbye, which made Xili sigh for a long time.At this time, Su Qin and his party had already reached the west bank of the Zishui River, and the Linzi City Tower was already in sight.
"My lord is here to welcome you!" Feng Huan shouted excitedly, pointing at the smoke and dust banner in the distance.Everyone looked around, but they saw a large banner leading the way on the broad Linzi official road, and the horse team came in a hurry, like an arrow leaving the string, leaving the billowing smoke and dust far behind.
"It's so fast! It's definitely not an ordinary carriage!" Zhao Sheng couldn't help admiring loudly.
Feng Huan said: "Everyone does not know that there is a group of talented horse trainers among the young master's disciples, so there are many good horses and speeding chariots. The car that picks up Mr. Wuji is the one that can travel thousands of miles a day. It is called 'Zaofu'! "
"Oh, chasing zaofu? Then Mr. Wuji should arrive tomorrow!" Huang Xie laughed.
Su Qin stared at the approaching chariots and horses flags on the opposite side, and had already vaguely seen the big "Tian" character. Thinking that this was the last moment of success or failure, he couldn't help but feel excited, and rushed forward with a whip, Huang Xie Zhao Sheng Jingyan and others immediately flew behind and greeted Tian Wen's chariot and horse.
Tian Wen had already seen Feng Huan from a distance, and knew that Su Qin and his party were on the opposite side, so he slowed down the speed of the car and looked at it slowly.The team in front of them is only more than two hundred people, without flags, and without guards of honor, it is as ordinary as a private business traveler.Nearly halfway between the arrows, Tian Wen clearly saw Su Qin, whose gray beard and white clothes were still covered with mud, and he couldn't help admiring in his heart: a commoner man, who has gone through hardships and has great revenge in his heart, and is willing to risk his life to swim in the face of emergency, such a heroic spirit How many people can there be in the world?With emotion, Tian Wen had already jumped out of the car and cupped his hands: "Qi Guo Tian Wen, by the king's order, welcome Wu Xinjun and all the young masters!"
Su Qin also got off his horse and ushered in: "Su Qin thank you, King Qi, and son. Come, this is Huang Xie, the son of Chu, this is Sheng, the son of Zhao, and this is General Jing Yan, the deputy envoy of Yan. The other is Wei Young Master Wuji, it is a pity that he stayed in the Weishui camp."
Tian Wen greeted them one by one, and finally said with a generous smile: "Your Majesty Wu Xin, don't worry. I have received a report from Feige Xin: Cang Tie has received Mr. Wuji in Weishui, and we will definitely gather in Linzi tonight!" Su Qin was surprised : "Who is Cang Tie? So fast?"
"Oh, it's the 'Zaofu'!"
Tian Wen said with a smile: "This person and Tian Wen also had an adventure, and I will talk about spending time with Wu Xinjun in the future. You have been tired all the way, please board the car and enter Linzi, and Tian Wen will clean up the dust for you!" After saying that, he waved his hand, and the horse team drove out Four bronze umbrella-covered chariots were built.Tian Wen invited the four of Su and Qin to board the car. With an order, Feng Huan led the cavalry to open the way, and Tian Wen himself stayed behind, guarding Su Qin's caravan and scurrying westward.When we arrived in Linzi, the post house was already brightly lit and guarded.Yicheng reported to Tian Wen: The residences, knight camps and reception banquets of the adults have been prepared, please make a decision.As soon as Tian Wen and Su Qinlue discussed, they first arranged for the knights to camp in the woods outside the post house. Su Qin and the others first went to the residence to freshen and change clothes, and the banquet began half an hour later.The reception banquet was arranged in the main hall of the post house, and it was magnificent.According to Tian Wen's status and power, he should have held this welcome banquet in his mansion.But Tian Wen's original mansion was too small, with only five rooms and six entrances, and the side courtyard was full of diners, which was very inconvenient.The most important thing is that Tian Wen thought of the old king's exhortation "neither humble nor overbearing". The reception banquet is held in the post house, which is a state affairs, and can mediate between advances and retreats, and avoids the suspicion of "secretly forming foreign envoys". land.
Tian Wen was waiting at the entrance of the hall, when suddenly he heard the whistling sound of horses outside the posthouse door like clouds!With a heartbeat, he walked out of the gate quickly, and saw a strange uncovered black car parked at the gate, and four handsome horses were snorting and neighing!A thin man dressed in black clasped his hands and reported loudly: "Cang Tie has been ordered to return! The honored guest was received safely!" Tian Wen was overjoyed, and was about to go up to greet the guests, but saw a man had already jumped out of the caravan, wearing underwear Iron-colored soft armor, covered with a bright red cloak, and a six-inch jade crown, it is extraordinarily dignified and upright!Tian Wen saluted solemnly: "I am very lucky to see Mr. Wuji!" Wei Wuji calmly saluted and said with a smile: "Mr. Into the post house.As soon as Su Qin arrived in the hall, he rubbed his eyes in surprise: "Ah, is it really Mr. Wuji?"
Tian Wen laughed loudly and said, "One living person, it's a fake one!"
"Oh! It's amazing! I thought the Qi people were telling the story!" Huang Xie rushed in excitedly, amazed repeatedly. "Brother!" Zhao Sheng yelled outside the door, rushed in, grabbed Wei Wuji and laughed, "It's amazing! I knew there was such a magic car, so I wouldn't have to swim!" Tian Wen said with a smile: "No matter how good the car is, , can only sit two people at most, you still have to swim."
Everyone couldn't help laughing, Tian Wen said: "Come, come, take a seat! Mr. Wuji doesn't need to wash up, it's just right!" The six long cases have already been lined up, Su Qindong is in the middle, Tian Wen is facing each other, Wei Wuji, Huang Xie, Zhao Sheng , Jing Yan sat on both sides.Tian Wen Jujue said loudly: "Mr. Wu Xin and you all arrived today, just in time. Come, let's be a noble first, and clean up the dust for everyone!"
"Do it!" Tong Jue turned to each other, and everyone drank it all in one gulp.
"Oh, how powerful is this Qijiu?" Huang Xie, who was used to drinking soft Lanling wine, smacked his lips and blushed. "That's right, I didn't expect Qijiu to be so cold." Su Qin was also sweating on his forehead, tsk-tsk.
However, Zhao Sheng was very energetic: "Good wine, good wine! You and I, Zhao Jiu, are like brothers."
Wei Wuji, however, just smiled faintly, without realizing it, he lifted up his honor and said with a smile: "I want to respect my son Wen Yijue, thank you for your horse and divine chariot! Otherwise, Wei Wuji would not have the good fortune of today." He drank it all down. "Good drinking capacity!" Tian Wen exclaimed loudly, "Qijiu is brewed from seaside mountain spring water, and it has such a long stamina that ordinary people have to drink it intermittently. Mr. Wuji travels thousands of miles, and drinks two nobles on an empty stomach. I admire it!" Do you know? My brother-in-law is a well-known gentleman who never talks about it.” Wei Wuji smiled and said, “Don’t listen to Zhao Sheng’s words, Wuji is just a foolish drinker, far from the good drinkers of you!” There was a burst of laughter during the banquet, but Su Qin raised his title to Tian Wen and said: "Qi has such good wine, and the young master has such a great talent. It is a good omen to be together! Come, I will have another noble with the young master!" After all, it was a drink And do.Tian Wen laughed heartily: "I heard that Mr. Wu Xinjun is long and flexible, and he can drink all the wine in a row. What can Mr. Tian Wen say? Do it!"武信君，诸位仁兄，齐国之事，田文自是一力为之。只是齐国近年与中原列国来往稀疏，国政多有微妙，田文尚不知我王如何决断？”“噢呀，那个秦国樗里疾，是否也在临淄了？”
田文点头道：“实不相瞒，樗里疾来临淄一月，尚未见到齐王。”
“咄咄怪事！那他如何不走？”赵胜少年心性，急不可耐的插了进来。
苏秦道：“此人韧性极好，齐王不做最后决断，他是不会离开临淄的。”“噢呀，齐王狐疑不决，难处究竟何在了？”
苏秦向魏无忌微微一笑：“公子以为呢？”
“齐王之疑，根在魏国。”魏无忌不假思索的回答：“魏国衰败，直接事端便在与齐国两次大战：围魏救赵之桂陵大战，围魏救韩之马陵大战。两战之后，魏国三十万精锐大军连同战将庞涓，悉数覆灭。此后，秦国商鞅便借此百年不遇之良机，一举歼灭魏国仅存的五万铁骑、八万河西守军，非但收回河西，而且占据了河东要塞离石。魏国被迫迁都大梁，从此一落千丈。齐魏两战，乃魏国衰败之枢纽。”魏无忌沉重的叹息了一声：“齐王之虑，在于魏国能否丢开这个大仇，真正与齐国和解？”赵胜急迫道：“就是说，魏齐能和解，则齐国加盟合纵，不能，则与秦国结盟！”苏秦点点头：“诚如是也，魏公子大有眼力。”
“噢呀，这魏王齐王，都是老王。人老了记仇，一辈子酿的陈酒，还真难变淡了。”田文一直没有说话，内心却大是惊讶。自己一直以为，老国王不做决断，是年老难以理事，甚或是昏聩不明雄风不在丧失了判断能力，却如何就没有想到这一层呢？魏无忌一说，田文立即恍然，老国王对他的所有模糊叮嘱都变的清晰起来，拖住樗里疾的意图也顿时清楚！田文自感惭愧，不禁慨然拍案：“诸公所言，使田文顿开茅塞。然则，不知武信君可有解开我王心结之良方？”苏秦正待说话，突闻大厅门外一阵急骤的马蹄声！众人不禁一怔，这驿馆虽非官署，可也是国宾重地，等闲斥候是不能驰马直入的。田文是东道主，立即站起疾步而出，旋即又大步进来向苏秦拱手道：“我王诏令，即刻接见武信君与公子无忌！”厅中一片肃然。作为使节，晋见国君自然是越早越好，这是值得高兴的。但是，这无疑立即印证了苏秦与魏无忌的判断，六国合纵的最后一个关口便赫然矗立在面前！攻克此关，合纵便大功告成，否则便是功亏一篑。座中各人都是六国合纵的直接主事者，顿时都感到了一种沉重的压力。苏秦肃然站起，向座中拱手环礼一周，看看魏无忌，便欲举步。
“且慢！”黄歇破天荒的忘记了“噢呀”话头，离坐起身，高举铜爵：“来，我等为武信君，为魏公子壮行！一干此爵！”六只大铜爵锵然碰撞，尽都一饮而尽。苏秦已经缓过神来，朗声笑道：“诸位继续痛饮，静候佳音便了。二位公子，走吧。”三辆轺车辚辚驶过临淄市街，驶入王宫，驶入碧玉池畔，又换马穿过草地、竹林与树林，才被女官领引到一座大殿等候。田文心中忐忑，不知老国王要在哪里召见他们，面对苏秦与魏无忌又不好启齿，便只有沉默。幸亏只等得片刻，便有一名紫衣女官前来宣诏：“请武信君、魏公子无忌、公子文，到二陵殿晋见。”田文一听，更是困惑莫名，齐王宫中几曾有过一个二陵殿？这会是什么地方？思忖之间，女官已经领引着三人穿过几道回廊，来到了一座灯火通明的青砖大屋前。田文恍然笑了，这不就是往昔老国王常常议事的大政殿么，何时改名叫了二陵殿？不过能在这里接见苏秦魏无忌，田文总算松了一口气，他最怕老国王一时糊涂，将赫赫苏秦弄到帐幔四垂的密室，自己再从天而降，岂不贻笑天下？
进得大殿，苏秦不禁惊讶了。从门厅到正厅，几十盏白纱风灯照得通明一片，晶莹光润的白玉地面中央是一片巨大的红色地毡，地毡中央便是三张长大书案。最引人注目的，是两边墙壁上的巨大壁画。一边大书“桂陵之战”，一边大书“马陵之战”，画的正是两场伏击战的激烈场面。《马陵之战》将庞涓惨死的场面画得犹为真切！虽然惊讶，苏秦对齐威王的用意却是一目了然，反倒是微笑着欣赏了两边壁画。再看魏无忌，却是两眼一瞄，便再也不看，脸上竟似浑然无觉一般。
正在此时，紫衣女官高宣一声：“齐王驾到——！”
随着尖锐清亮的声音，中央巨大的木屏风后走出来一位年迈的老人：一身宽大松软的布衣，一头白如霜雪的须发，一脸清晰可见的黑色老人斑；没有高高的天平冠，没有华贵威严的王服，也没有象征权力的三尺王剑。任谁看见，也不会想到这便是叱咤风云威振中原一举将齐国变成一流强国的齐威王！
苏秦略微一怔，便躬身拜下：“五国特使苏秦，魏国公子无忌，参见齐王！”老人站在六级王阶上，静静的注视着两人，目光犀利得如同两柄长剑，苍老沙哑的声音回荡在大殿：“苏秦？好！是个人才：跋涉于坎坷，崛起于沉沦，终成大器也。”
“齐王奖掖，催臣惕厉自省。苏秦谢过齐王。”
“公子文，请两位入座便了。”老人的布衣大袖摆了摆，两位女官飘了过来，轻柔的将老人扶进王案后的坐榻之上，还给老人脚下垫上了一个厚厚的棉枕。这样一来，高坐的老人便好象一个居高临下的仙翁一般。老人坐定，微微平息了喘息，悠然问道：“先生此来，何以教我？”“苏秦为六国合纵而来齐国。天下大势，齐王洞察深彻，不用苏秦赘述，但凭齐王决断便了。”苏秦竟是破天荒的简洁利落，全无条分缕明透彻剖析雄辩滔滔的说辞。
老人无声的笑了：“田因齐老矣，听不得长篇大论了。先生简约如此，老夫也就直言了。先生可曾想到，此殿何名？”“二陵殿。”
“何谓二陵？”
“桂陵、马陵，两次大战。”
“两次大战，何国受益？何国受害？”
“齐秦大益，魏国大害。”
老人喟然一叹：“先生明白人也。齐国有恩与秦，齐秦结盟，当是水到渠成。若加盟合纵，齐国却是有大仇于魏，齐魏接壤，岂非弄巧成拙？既丢了秦国，又与强邻为敌？此中利害，先生如何权衡？”
苏秦思忖，齐威王果然老辣，三言两语便将利害摊开，向合纵开价，逼魏国作出明确承诺，而且将秦齐结盟郑重端出，用了“水到渠成”来说，显然是想让苏秦与魏无忌知道，他的本意是想与秦国结盟的。事实上，樗里疾还没有见到齐威王，齐国在两方之间还是保持着一种不偏不倚的中立。齐威王如此说法，显然是想表示一个明确强硬的姿态：不满足齐国的要求，他就会“水到渠成”的与秦国结盟！对于齐威王这样曾经沧海的君主，任何避实就虚的说辞，他都会不屑一顾，要使他转变，只有一个办法：必须明确回答他的要求，行还是不行！苏秦看了看镇静自若的魏无忌，向齐威王高声道：“六国合纵，要害便是同心协力。齐王所虑，大在情理之中。苏秦素无虚词，不想徒然担保。公子无忌乃魏王特使，魏齐怨恨，公子无忌可向齐王申明。”
“先生真睿智之士也。”齐威王喟然一叹，却突然沉声问：“无忌公子，魏王之意，究竟如何啊？”瞬息之间，这位老人眼中又闪出凌厉的光芒。
魏无忌生性持重，虽然心中已经全然明白齐威王的意图，却依然不想急于说话，就要等齐威王发问。如此姿态，也是要给齐威王一个印象：魏国也不是急于要和齐国修好，魏国完全是从天下大局出发而“被迫”做出痛苦抉择的。若急于表明心迹，反倒容易使年老多疑的齐威王误以为魏国另有所图。
见齐王发问，魏无忌郑重做礼道：“启禀齐王：魏王与国中大臣，原也是对齐国有深仇大恨。然则强秦东出，屠戮中原，大势所迫，兼武信君运筹策划之功，我王方才决意加盟合纵，并决意与齐国泯灭恩仇，永久修好。强秦虎狼，目下惟独对齐国没有直接侵掠，齐国若能加盟合纵，实为大义之举，列国自当以齐国为楷模，铭记齐国大恩。若与齐国计较旧恨，实为泯灭良知之举。我王虽则多有缺失，然则大敌当前，还是决意从大局出发，向齐王申明两点：其一，魏国推齐国为合纵盟主，以盟主号令是从；其二，愿与齐国单独订立盟约，各守疆土，永久修好。”“噢——？”齐威王悠长的一声感叹，竟是惊讶、欣赏、疑问尽在其中：“魏王比老夫大是年长，果真有如此明锐？无忌公子，魏王最多是点点头而已，这般有分量的言辞，恕老夫无礼，老魏王说不出来。”片刻停顿喘息，老人又是赞赏感慨：“魏罂生子若此，老夫眼红得紧哪。”语气突然又是一转：“公子明言：你非太子，做得父王之主？”
“有关合纵，魏无忌做得主。”
“好。然则，老夫如何才能塌实呢？”
这一问大有深意，魏无忌此前已经说过，魏国要与齐国单独结盟修好，只因两国是根深蒂固的老仇恨。可齐威王仍然有此一问，显然是不相信一简盟约。思忖之间，魏无忌已经明白，断然答道：“齐王若有疑虑，魏无忌愿留齐国，以做人质。”“好！有胆识。”齐威王竟然拍案激赏：“有得先生、公子，本王决断：齐国加盟合纵！”“齐王英明！”苏秦与魏无忌想不到齐威王如此明快，不禁同声赞叹。
“呵呵呵，”齐威王也高兴的笑了：“至于盟主嘛，齐国是不做的了。盟主之国，须得与秦国有大仇者担当，请先生另行谋划了。从今日起，合纵涉齐之事，由公子文全权处置。”
田文竟然惊讶得愣怔了片刻，方才拜下高声道：“臣田文领命！”
齐威王疲倦的挥了挥手，紫衣女官高声宣道：“召见礼成——！”话音落点，年迈的国王已经靠在大枕上睡着了，一阵苍老的鼾声粗重的回荡在大殿。
回到驿馆，苏秦对焦急等候的黄歇三人备细说了情由，几个人竟都是感慨万分。黄歇兴奋的提出重开夜宴，田文哈哈大笑，连声吩咐摆酒庆功。这一场酒直喝到东方发白，除了不饮齐酒的苏秦与东道主田文，人人都醉倒了。就在朦胧的秋霜晨雾中，王宫女官快马驰入驿馆，宣布了齐威王的紧急诏命：赐封公子田文为孟尝君！苏秦心中一动：“不好！公子即速进宫，否则只怕是来不及了！”
田文大惊，飞马进宫，大约一个时辰，王宫中便传来消息：老国王薨了！及至午后几人酒醒，苏秦将情由一说，几人不禁愕然。良久，黄歇长叹一声：“噢呀，老齐王一世英雄，去得也太快了，只可惜呀……”赵胜红着脸急道：“你究竟想说甚？吞吞吐吐好不急人。”黄歇吭哧片刻道：“噢呀，我是担心，老齐王突然一去，往前会不会有绊马坑了？”苏秦摇头道：“该当不会。合纵是老齐王最后的决断，依他在最后时刻突然封田文以孟尝君看，对身后的合纵大事，他定有妥善安排。我等只是要计议一番，如何参加老齐王的葬礼？无忌公子，你以为我等当如何行止？”魏无忌一直在沉默，深思似有恍惚，竟是没有听见苏秦的话。黄歇笑了，上前拍了一下魏无忌肩膀：“噢呀魏公子，老王去了，齐国新君自然不会留你做人质，该当高兴的了。”魏无忌已经清醒，却只是摇摇头不说话。赵胜不耐道：“呀，又是一个温吞水！公子说得对，老哥哥摇个甚头？”苏秦摆了摆手，制止了黄歇赵胜的搅扰：“黄兄却是见事不透。老齐王若在，绝不会将无忌公子做人质。新王即位，却恰恰有可能将公子扣下做人质。”话音落点，便听“噢呀！啊！”的两声，黄歇赵胜一齐惊讶问道：“却是为何？”苏秦悠然道：“举凡征战沙场的英雄君主，邦国仇恨都铭刻不忘，睡觉都对仇敌睁着一只眼儿，老而弥辣。寻常人便以为，他们对敌国锱珠必较。实则不然，英雄君主都喜欢实力较量，都有一个明确信条：实力雄厚，邦国自安；没有实力，在在皆空。两位想想，战国以来，哪个明君雄主看重过人质？老齐王若在，断然不会扣留无忌公子做人质。他要的只是魏国一种承诺，但绝不会把邦国安危最终押在这种承诺之上。新君不然，未经锤炼，总喜欢将邦国安危系于某种形式，以为有了人质，便会有邦国安全。无忌之忧，正在此也。”“噢呀，惭愧惭愧！”黄歇红着脸道：“难怪屈原老说我不深呢。看来要多读书才是了。”赵胜却是深深一躬：“先生教诲，赵胜茅塞顿开。”
魏无忌也笑了：“我这点儿心思，让武信君一说倒是有板有眼的。实则我也没有想透，只是觉得有点儿不妙而已。”四人笑了一番，正在计议如何得见孟尝君，以确定如何应对齐国国丧？却闻驿馆外马蹄如雨，孟尝君田文身穿白衣重孝，竟带着两名宫中女官飞马到来。进得正厅，孟尝君对众人深深一拜：“老王薨去，田文一来报丧，二来宣告老王遗命。”说罢起身，对两名女官一招手，紫衣女官便打开一卷竹简高声宣读：“齐王特诏：本王朝夕薨去，合纵特使苏秦等无须为本王葬礼耽延于临淄，宜做速运筹合纵会盟大典。齐王田因齐三十七年秋月。”
另一名绿衣女官接着打开一卷竹简高声宣读：“齐王特诏：魏公子无忌者，大贤大才，当随同苏秦等筹划合纵，齐国不得将其扣为人质。孟尝君田文，不得受本王葬礼约束，当随同苏秦等奔波合纵。齐王田因齐三十七年秋月。”两诏读罢，厅中竟是一片肃然沉默，人们都被老国王感动了。
良久，苏秦带头向案头诏书伏地大拜，哽咽长呼：“齐王明锐，大义垂范，苏秦等谨遵遗命——！”魏无忌泪如泉涌，竟是一句话也说不出来。
当晚，苏秦的六国人马便离开了临淄。行前，苏秦率领四公子特意到齐威王灵柩前肃穆祭奠，并向守灵的太子田辟疆哀悼作别。既不能参加国丧葬礼，早早离开临淄自然是上策。为了向这位英雄一世的老国王表示敬意，统率行止的魏无忌下令：三日以内，六国人马白衣白甲，禁酒禁乐，直到河内营地方可开禁。