sbdcsierra Chapter 893: Uncharacteristically
Chapter 893: Uncharacteristically
After Qin Xiang returned to the mansion, he began to pace the courtyard non-stop.
He really didn't expect Shezhao Kingdom to have such a big appetite this time.
They didn't want to increase the annual tribute this time, they wanted to replace Zhao Guo with the host.
This made Qin Xiang couldn't help but feel a beat in his heart.
He absolutely cannot allow such a thing to happen!
If Shezhao replaced Zhao Guo, then there would be no way to talk about the yearly offering, and his financial resources would be cut off at that time.
Although the country of Shezhao treats him, Prime Minister of Qin, one by one, he is very kind to Shezhao.
But it was not in vain that Qin Xiang took such a long time to get to this position step by step.
Now he can stay in Zhao country to seek benefits again and again for Shezhao country, and send one piece of information after another, so that he is a great hero and their great benefactor.
If the master of the state of Zhao becomes Shezhao, will the Emperor Shezhao use him, a person who secretly communicates with the enemy country?
He will definitely fade himself out of the court first, and then secretly get rid of himself, the biggest treacherous minister, and then quickly.
When that day really comes, it will be a catastrophe for him and the Qin family of Zhao country.
It can be said that the relationship between Zhao State and Shezhaoruo or Suigong is of great benefit to Prime Minister Qin. It doesn’t matter whether Shezhao is a minister or Zhao Guo is a vassal. But once it becomes another relationship, it will be a disaster for Qin Xiang.
For the sake of making money, he must not allow Shezhao Kingdom to become the master of Zhao Kingdom.
Next, the civil and military officials of Zhao State saw a dramatic scene in the court hall.
Originally, during this period of time, Lord Xiangguo, who had been madly advocating increasing the yearly payment to seek peace from Shezhao, was uncharacteristically recommending His Majesty to fight against Shezhao, and transferred back the elite Zhenxi Army that encircled and suppressed King Ming.
The slogan has also changed from fighting against the outside world to peace at home first, to righteousness for the family and the country.
Everyone in Qin Xiang's family was dumbfounded.
Is the backer I follow a dog face?
Say change, change!
Even if you discuss it with them before making the change, it's okay.
The results of it?
They had just finished shouting for an increase in the year-old confession, and Prime Minister Qin's side became an all-out fight against Shezhao Kingdom.
How embarrassing should this be for them?
Even the emperor was a little surprised, and asked, "President Qin means the main battle?"
Qin Xiang cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, if the country of Shezhao is only greedy for small gains, for the sake of the common people, for the sake of the country, and for the long-term foundation of your majesty, the ministers will be the masters and peace, so that the people will suffer from wars and disasters, but now the country of Shezhao The attack is menacing, the front of the army is no longer as simple as one state and one city, Shezhao Kingdom wants to point directly at the capital, Your Majesty!"
As soon as Prime Minister Qin said this, all civil and military officials whispered among themselves.
They really did not expect that the ambition of Shezhao Kingdom this time was so great.
Zhao Huang was a little panicked when he heard Qin Xiang's words.
The reason why he spent so much money to appease Shezhao in the past was precisely because he could let himself, the king of Zhao, walk in peace and stability while keeping his foundation as much as possible.
Now Shezhao Kingdom wants to replace their Zhao Kingdom, so how can Emperor Zhao not be disturbed.
Zhao Huang quickly said: "Where did the mission go?! Didn't they ask Chu to send troops?!"
Minister of the Ministry of Rites stood up and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, the mission's reply letter was just sent to the capital last night, and I am going to invite Your Majesty today."
Zhao Huangdao: "Tell me directly, when will the Chu Kingdom be able to send troops?!"
The Minister of Rites said, "Chu State agreed to send troops this time, but the court of Chu State means that Chu State has just gone through two years of war, and the people's livelihood is exhausted and the national treasury is empty, so they really can't afford the military pay to send troops."
There was a trace of panic and anger in Zhao Huang's voice: "Could it be that the Chu State wants to violate the contract and break the trust of the people of the world?! They just ignore us so openly?! Shameless people! Heartless people!"
The Book of the Ministry of Rites hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, please calm down, Your Majesty, please calm down, Chu State is not not going to send troops, but wants to temporarily borrow military expenses from Zhao State."
Upon hearing the words, Zhao Huang asked in confusion: "Temporary loan? Lend me money from Chu State?"
The Minister of Rites said: "The side of the Chu State really meant that. They said that the treasury of the Chu State is now empty, and they hoped to temporarily borrow military expenses so that they can order generals to go out. They said they wanted to borrow money from our State of Zhao to handle our affairs in the State of Zhao. , Wait until the national treasury is sufficient, and then return it to Zhao Guo."
Zhao Huang heard the words of the Minister of the Household Department, and said in a deep voice: "Why didn't you tell me earlier?!"
Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites just wanted to complain in his heart. Last night, he invited ten Xinna beauties to have a good time in the harem. How could he tell?
At this moment, Prime Minister Qin said: "Your Majesty, forgive me, this is not the time to be held accountable, but to step up and agree to the conditions of Chu State so that Chu State can send troops as soon as possible. If it is too late, the country and society will be destroyed." Yu once!"
When Zhao Huang heard Qin Xiang's words, he quickly agreed: "Yes, yes, yes, Qin Xiang is right. Zhao Guo agrees to the conditions proposed by Chu State. Isn't it just a loan? I have silver in Zhao State, so I will do as they want. Do what you say, as long as they can send troops as soon as possible, they can say anything!"
The Minister of Rites still wanted to think about it and said: "But, Your Majesty, the silver taels they said they wanted to borrow from the state of Chu..."
Emperor Zhao impatiently waved his hand and said: "I have said that no matter how much I lend to Chu, as long as Chu can send troops as soon as possible, there is no need to discuss this matter again! You should immediately cooperate with the Minister of the Household Department to allocate funds!"
The Minister of Rites noticed the dissatisfaction in the emperor's heart, so he didn't dare to say more at the moment, so he had to cupped his hands.
But Chu State is too dark this time, right? !
Chu State
Anding Hou Mansion
At this moment, the culprit still doesn't know that someone is scolding him behind his back, and now he is watching the contest between Su Qian and Long Bing'er in the martial arts arena.
The two held a sword each, Su Qian was dressed in white, Long Binger was dressed in black, and the two of them had a great time fighting each other.
The entire Martial arts arena was filled with the sound of metal and iron clanging.
This is the case when Su Qian has withdrawn her strength, otherwise Long Bing'er would have lost even faster.
But even though Su Qian withdrew his strength, Long Bing'er was still defeated.
After the fight, Su Qian put the long sword back into its sheath.
The two walked to the round table next to Xu Qing and sat down, and the three of them sat around the round table.
Long Binger sighed, and said with disbelief in her tone: "I have been fighting for years, and Martial Dao dare not relax even for a moment, but why does it feel that the gap with Sister Su has not narrowed but is getting bigger and bigger. "
The implication is that Long Binger feels that she has experienced the baptism of the battlefield, but Su Qian has been supporting her husband and teaching her son...the husband then looked at Xuan'er teaching her son.
Why is the gap even bigger than when I was in the palace last time?
This made Long Bing'er quite unbalanced.
Xu Qing, who was sitting by the side, patted Long Binger's shoulder and said: "Don't be discouraged, you don't know, it's in places you haven't seen. The lady has fought a lot, that's called a person with endless vitality... Hehehe, Miss, don't pull my ears..."