Daqin: My weak and virtuous minister

Chapter 161: Diplomatic Mission to Qi

At this moment, the eunuch came to report,

"Your Majesty, the Right Prime Minister and the eldest son are here."

"pass."

As Fusu and Zhang Yuanqing walked into the hall, they felt the fiery gazes of their brothers.

After looking at Xia Wuqi, he had an idea in mind.

"Your Majesty, today I and the young master went to the Mo family boat workshop."

"Mojia Yanfang decided to take his disciples to the coast to build ships, which would make it easier for ships to dock."

Speaking of this, Ying Zheng instantly forgot about Xia Wuqie.

Xia Wuqie carefully stepped aside.

"Order Wang Ben to lead 20,000 troops to escort the Mohists to Kuaiji and train the Qin navy there."

"promise."

Shi Yi left in a hurry to tell Wang Ling and Wang Ben.

"Father, today I went to the Mo family with my teacher and got something."

As he spoke, Fusu presented the Si Nan he was holding to Ying Zheng.

"Father, this is the Mohist-style modified Si Nan. My teacher said it can be used to determine the direction of the Qin navy during navigation."

The three little ones also stared curiously at the Si Nan in their father's hand.

Ying Zheng took a look and gave it to them on the spot.

"My king, has the elixir produced any results?"

Hearing this, Ying Zheng looked at Fusu who was staring at him and felt angry.

If the occasion wasn't wrong, I would have kicked you.

"Xia Wuqi, tell me."

Xia Wuqi received the order and talked about the elixir with the eldest son and the right prime minister.

"Then it seems that most of the elixirs that Doctor Xia couldn't identify must have come from overseas."

"What do you plan to do with this pill, Your Majesty?"

Zhang Yuanqing felt relieved at this moment, thinking that the ancestors would no longer eat these messy things.

"Your Majesty, may I test it on animals to see its efficacy?"

Xia Wuqie said quickly that he was very interested in these things he didn't understand about collecting herbs.

"allow."

After coming out of Xianyang Palace, Zhang Yuanqing went all the way back to the Prime Minister's Mansion.

After that, Xianyang City was quiet for a few days.

General Wang Ben led his men to escort Yan Fang and others out of Xianyang.

The next step was to train the navy in Kuaiji.

Watching the long line leave, Zhang Yuanqing was filled with anticipation.

Xianyang became quiet, but Li Mu's army in the north began to stir.

"The king has given us permission to send troops."

After reading the king's letter, Li Mu happily talked to generals Meng Tian, ​​Tian Wei, and Yin Jue.

"This is really great."

"General, when are we going to send out our troops?"

Li Mu glanced at Tian Wei, who was the most anxious, and asked him to calm down.

"There's no rush for this. Let's rest for a while. Send someone to investigate and make a decision later."

"Tian Wei, you should go and take care of this matter."

"See what's going on there."

"Report immediately if you have any news."

"promise."

After receiving the order, Tian Wei went out with a happy grin on his face.

Outside, the soldiers were happily unloading the things sent by the king.

Everyone's eyes narrowed into slits with joy.

Tian Wei selected a team of people, took their equipment, rode fast horses and left the military camp.

On the other hand, the situation in Qi State was not very peaceful either.

Since Dun Ruo and Yao Jia arrived in Linzi, the capital of Qi, they were not in a hurry to meet Hou Sheng.

That day, the two men met at a tavern to celebrate their victory.

"Meet the Prime Minister."

"Brother Dunruo hasn't been to Qi for a long time."

Hou Sheng parked the carriage at the tavern, got off and took his people upstairs.

Yao Jia and Dun Ruo were already waiting in the room.

The three of them greeted each other before sitting down.

"Brother Dunruo hasn't been to Qi for a long time."

Dun Ruo smiled when he heard this. It was Dun Ruo who was in charge of the previous diplomatic missions to Qi State, so he was naturally familiar with Prime Minister Hou Sheng.

Naturally, he poured a glass of wine for Hou Sheng and asked him to drink it.

"Qi is a wealthy country, and I also want to stay here for a long time."

Hou Sheng put down the wine bottle and paused for a moment, then smiled and placed the wine bottle on the table in front of him.

"I've long heard of the reputation of Qin's Shangqing Yao Jia, and today I finally get to meet him in person."

After hearing this, Yao Jia smiled and said, "I admire the Prime Minister's character very much."

"It is truly an honor to come to Linzi and meet the Prime Minister."

"This wine was brewed by a craftsman ordered by the Right Prime Minister of Qin. Knowing that the Prime Minister likes it, I brought a lot with me this time to Qi. You can enjoy it carefully."

"I see. This wine is rich and mellow, with a long aftertaste. I really like it."

"Unfortunately, Qin and Qi are far apart, making transportation difficult, and merchants bring very little to Qi."

"Thank you both for the wine and hospitality."

Upon hearing this, Yao Jia and Dun Ruo smiled at each other.

"Prime Minister, now that Qin and Qi are bordering each other, are you worried that you won't have enough wine to drink?"

"Yes, yes, yes."

"Please, my two ministers."

"Please come in, Prime Minister."

The three of them chatted for a long time in the tavern, said goodbye to each other, and before leaving, they gave each other a gift that was worth more than several jars of good wine.

Hou Sheng left happily.

After returning home, Hou Sheng repeatedly thought about the purpose of Dun Ruo and Yao Jia's visit to Qi.

Meanwhile, Yao Jia and Dun Ruo were also discussing Hou Sheng.

"Brother Yao Jia, what do you think of Hou Sheng?"

Yao Jia shook his head.

"This man is different from the Guo Kai of the past, but he is a man who understands the current situation."

"You and I have tried to test each other many times today, but Hou Sheng has avoided answering."

"But he didn't leave in anger. We'll invite him back in a few days."

"Brother Yao Jia is right."

Dun Ruo understood Hou Sheng better.

"I have dealt with this Prime Minister many times, and he is indeed very good at judging the situation."

"Now that Qin has destroyed the five kingdoms, leaving only Qi's Shangcun, I believe the prime minister has already made some plans in mind."

"As long as the benefits are sufficient, I believe Hou Sheng will agree to lobby the King of Qi."

After some discussion, the two of them settled down in Linzi with peace of mind.

Five days later, Yao Jia and Dun Ruo invited Hou Sheng to come again.

The three of them talked in the tavern for a long time before Hou Sheng left.

After returning home, Hou Sheng did not leave the house for several days.

Yao Jia and Dun Ruo sent people to keep an eye on the movements in the Prime Minister's Mansion.

Seeing Hou Sheng like this, he was not in a hurry.

It was not until the fifth day that Hou Sheng went out to attend court.

After leaving court, Hou Sheng went to see King Jian of Qi alone.

"Your Majesty, Qin's intention to annex the world is clear to all. It has already annexed five states, leaving only Qi standing."

"Although the King of Qin has not yet ordered the troops to attack Qi, it is only a matter of time."

"Your Majesty, if Qin were to send troops to Qi, Qi would be powerless to stop it. How could Qi survive then?"

Speaking of this, Hou Sheng felt sad and regretful.

King Jian of Qi was also a little flustered.

All this time, he'd been able to ignore the problem.

Some court officials had raised the issue before, but it was just a perfunctory response.

In short, if Qin had not sent troops to Qi, Qi would have been safe.

Today Housheng said it so bluntly.

King Jian of Qi had to start thinking.

The more I think about it, the more helpless I feel.

"Prime Minister, how will Qi State cope with this?"

Seeing the king like this, Hou Sheng sighed helplessly.

Although the king is not a wise ruler, he is not incompetent either.

If the world is at peace, we can defend the city.

Just, alas.

"Your Majesty, I believe that Qi could voluntarily submit to Qin. If so, Your Majesty could propose some conditions to the King of Qin, and I'm sure he would agree."

King Jian of Qi thought for a long time but could not make a decision.

"Prime Minister, please allow me to consider this carefully for a few days."

"promise."