Zhao Weiwang in the Warring States Period

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"Investigate, let the widow check it out! I want to see what the hell the Qin people want to do in the widow's territory!"

When Zhao Dan said these words, there was obvious anger and murderous intent on his face.

Chapter 542 Cai Ze Envoys Swallow (Fourth Change)

Yan State, Jidu.

Since King Yan Wucheng of the previous generation preferred to stay in Wuyang City, the lower capital, Jidu has been quite deserted for more than ten years.

It was deserted and even a little dilapidated.

Obviously this is the capital of Yan Guo Zhenger Bajing, but anyone who comes to Jidu after going to Wuyang will always express such a feeling.

"Jidu is far inferior to Wuyang!"

This is the feeling in Cai Ze's heart at the moment.

As a native of Yan, it is impossible for Cai Ze not to have been to Jidu.

Compared with the Jidu in his memory, the Jidu in front of Cai Ze at this moment is really too old and lifeless.

This feeling was so strong that when the Palace of King Yan appeared in front of Cai Ze, Cai Ze couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

At least this palace still gives people a sense of majesty.

Although the majesty of King Yan's Palace is not on the same level as Xianyang Palace or Handan Longtai, even the three high-level palaces in his own Wuyang City, it at least proves one point The majesty of Yan is still there.

That's it.

Soon, Cai Ze entered the palace city.

The carriage was rattling along, and many craftsmen could be seen on both sides of the road from time to time, busy repairing and expanding the palace.

Seeing this scene, Cai Ze's expression became more relaxed.

If the state of Yan has really been reduced to the point where it doesn't even have the ability to repair the palace for a show, then Cai Ze really has to consider whether to turn around and leave.

"In any case, this country of Yan is one of the Seven Heroes after all." Cai Ze comforted himself in this way.

Soon, Cai Ze met the two top leaders of the Yan Kingdom in the main hall of the palace.

Between the Empress Dowager Yan and the Prime Minister of the State of Yan.

Cai Ze respectfully saluted the Empress Dowager Yan who was sitting at the top: "I have seen the Empress Dowager."

The young Empress Dowager Yan's expression was cold, she nodded slightly and said, "Envoy, please sit down."

After Cai Ze was seated, the Empress Dowager Yan spoke again: "I don't know what the purpose of the messenger is?"

Cai Ze respectfully said: "I came here this time to tell the Queen Mother good news."

"Good news?" Empress Dowager Yan couldn't help showing an intriguing smile on her face: "Please tell me what the good news is."

Cai Ze said: "Back to the Empress Dowager, now Qi State is sending troops to attack Chu, and the country's troops are empty. If the Empress Dowager is willing to attack Qi, then she can go down to Linzi with one drum, and reproduce the hegemony of King Zhao back then!"

Empress Dowager Yan's complexion moved slightly, and then she showed an inexplicable smile: "What is the old woman talking about as an envoy, but it turned out to be this matter. Forgive Yan Guo and the old woman for making this difficult. The envoy, please come back."

Cai Ze became anxious when he heard this, and hurriedly said, "Please think twice, Queen Mother."

The Empress Dowager Yan shook her head and said, "Could it be possible that the envoy forgot that Zhao and Qi are allies? If the old woman sends troops to attack Qi, won't she offend Zhao?"

The current state of Zhao is no longer the state of Zhao that was controlled by the state of Qin back then, but has become the state of Zhao, the almost invincible overlord today.

In addition, the Queen Mother Yan's natal family is the Zhao family, so the Queen Mother naturally does not want to go to war with Zhao.

But the Empress Dowager Yan didn't want to go to war, but it didn't mean that no one wanted to go to war.

Le Jian on the side spoke at the right time: "Queen Dowager, in my opinion, it is imperative to attack all."

Empress Dowager Yan was taken aback when she heard the words, and looked at Le Jian with a bit of puzzlement in her eyes: "What does Lord Chang mean by this?"

Le Jian talked eloquently: "Empress Dowager, you must know that Yan and Qi are mortal enemies. Now Qi State has captured Chu State's Lanling, Xiangben, Tancheng and other cities, and nearly half of Huaibei has returned to Qi State. .If the Qi State takes over the entire Huaibei area in this war, then it will definitely be a serious problem for the Yan State!"

Empress Dowager Yan's beautiful eyebrows began to wrinkle and turned into a horoscope, and she said after a while: "Of course the old lady knows that she can't make Qi State stronger, but Lord Chang must also be aware that the Qi army is cooperating now. If the Zhao army attacks Chu, if they send troops to attack Qi at this moment, wouldn’t it make King Zhao unhappy?”

This is the second time Empress Dowager Yan has emphasized this point.

Zhao Guo, that is someone who no one dares to easily offend now.

Le Jian shook his head again and said: "The Queen Mother's worry is indeed justified. But what I want to ask the Queen Mother to consider is that now that the Zhao Kingdom is united with the four countries to attack Chu, the Chu Kingdom is almost doomed. Even if there is one less Qi, It is harmless to the entire battle situation."

When Le Jian said this, he deliberately emphasized his tone: "And the Queen Mother really thinks that King Zhao is willing to see a powerful Qi State? It should be noted that not long ago, Zhao State just won Gaotang from Qi State. Could it be that King Zhao Aren't you worried that after the Qi State wins Huaibei and becomes stronger, it will join forces with Qin, Chu and other countries to attack Zhao State?"

The Empress Dowager Yan was speechless for a while.

Cai Ze, who was on the side, observed the situation and had a decision in his heart. He immediately took the opportunity to persuade: "Queen Mother, the people of Qi will never think that Yan will suddenly send troops at this moment, so this is the best time to attack Qi."

The Empress Dowager Yan turned her head and looked at Cai Ze with a strange expression: "Speaking of which, the old woman is a little confused and wants to ask the envoy to explain. Whether there is a war between Yan and Qi, and what does it have to do with Qin?"

Cai Ze said with a smile: "The Queen Mother should know that the reason why King Zhao went to war with Chu was because Qin and Chu secretly made an alliance, intending to fight against Zhao."

Empress Dowager Yan showed a surprised expression on her face: "So there is really a covenant between Qin and Chu? The old woman thought it was just an excuse for King Zhao. So you came here this time, hoping to help Chu reduce Stressed?"

Cai Ze said in a very bachelor way: "Back to the Queen Mother, that's exactly the case."

The Empress Dowager Yan was silent for a while, and then said: "The old woman needs some time to make a decision. The messenger please go back to the post to rest."

Cai Ze stood up, took a deep look at Le Jian, and then left.

After Cai Ze left for a while, Queen Mother Yan spoke again.

"Mr. Chang, are you really planning to attack Qi?"

Le Jian nodded and said: "Back to the Queen Mother, that's exactly the case."

Empress Dowager Yan sighed softly, and said: "The old woman did not maliciously stop it because of her relationship with King Zhao, but the old woman wants to know how to solve this matter if King Zhao is dissatisfied?"

In this era, the fate of offending a hegemony is very serious, which can be seen from the state of Chu that is currently being besieged.

The Empress Dowager Yan did not want her country of Yan to follow in the footsteps of Chu.

Le Jian shook his head lightly, and said: "I dare to ask the Queen Mother, if Zhao Guo continues to be strong like this, will Qi State be destroyed by Zhao Guo?"

Empress Dowager Yan thought for a while and said, "It should be possible."

Le Jian continued: "If that time comes, Zhao State will be the only neighboring country of Yan State. If the Queen Mother still wants to expand the territory at that time, will it be impossible to attack Zhao State? I am afraid that by that time, Zhao State will The country that is attacking is the country of Yan!"

Empress Dowager Yan was a little stunned: "So the meaning of Lord Chang is"