Chapter 224: The Psychological Game of Winners
Hou Sheng was obviously a little surprised by the sudden name of King Jian of Qi, which can be seen from Hou Sheng's surprised expression on Hou Sheng's face.
But no matter how surprised he was, since King Jian of Qi had already named him, Hou Sheng, as a minister, naturally had to give an answer.
So Hou Sheng brought Fen out of the list and came to King Jian of Qi.
To be honest, Hou Sheng had been thinking about whether this Qi State should unite with Qin State to attack Chu State for a long time.
But to be honest, Hou Sheng’s perspective on this matter is different from other Qi ministers.
When others consider this matter, they either consider whether it is beneficial to Qi State or fight to the death with political enemies.
The factor that he considered later had no necessary connection with Qi State, and he only cared about one word - money.
For Housheng, money is the most important thing. Laws and morals do not exist. If you have money, do things and get out of money.
But specifically speaking of collecting money, Hou Sheng is a very professional person. As long as you give him enough money, he will definitely do your business and speak for you.
Although Zhao State had a bad relationship with Qi State a while ago, because of the matter of the Huaxia Academy, Qi State had cut off all the food sent to Zhao State, but after the envoy of Zhao State sent several carriages that Hou Sheng could not even open his eyes, Hou Sheng immediately changed his mind and said a few good things to Zhao State in front of King Jian of Qi.
But after Hou Sheng also received the benefits of several carriages from the envoys of Qin, Hou Sheng in front of King Jian of Qi became passionate again, believing that the decision of the alliance between Qin and Qi was a national policy and should be persisted for a hundred years and not shaken.
In general, it’s just a saying: if you collect money and do things, whoever gives you more money will give you.
At this moment, Hou Sheng was thinking in his heart: "A few days ago, the Qin envoy sent 100,000 gold, a few jewelry and jade, equivalent to 500,000 gold. The Zhao envoy sent 200,000 gold, several good horses, and several dancers in Handan, equivalent to 550,000 gold. This is the most important thing in Zhao State. However, the Qin envoy sent a gift last month was 100,000 gold more than the Zhao envoy last month..."
After all this, Hou Sheng became a little confused.
Because Hou Sheng discovered that the gifts sent by the envoys from Qin and Zhao seemed to be in a similar situation, if we were to judge the total value.
Now that I win later, I am very confused.
Someone said, what is the relationship between Qin and Zhao?
This is because the envoy of Zhao had somehow discovered the period of the Qin-Qi alliance, and clearly required that the Later Victory must destroy the Qin-Qi alliance, and naturally, Qin-Qi could not allow Qin-Qi to attack Chu together.
Usually, Hou Sheng likes this kind of decision when both sides can’t argue.
If it were the same, Hou Sheng would have been eager to speak, but it was precisely because of this money account that Hou Sheng had a very hesitant chance that Hou Sheng did not speak until he was named by King Jian of Qi.
Hou Sheng pushed forward and was frightened.
Which one should I choose?
The State of Zhao with one million gold or the State of Qin with ninety-nine and ninety-nine thousand gold?
What a difficult choice.
When King Jian of Qi saw Hou Sheng standing there for a long time, he couldn't help but urge him: "Why don't Hou Qing say?"
Hou Sheng was shocked and suddenly had an idea: "It's better to use this fluorene plate as a basis. The front side will help Qin, and the back side will reverse Qin."
So Hou Sheng shook his body suddenly, pretending to be frightened by the questioning of King Jian of Qi, and threw the fluoren plate to the ground.
"Bang!" After a muffled sound, Hou Sheng's fluorene plate fell several times on the ground, falling out several steps away.
The monarchs and ministers of Qi in the hall obviously did not expect such a thing to happen, and they all looked at Housheng with surprise.
However, Hou Sheng ignored those strange gazes. His eyes were staring at the fluorene plate in front of him. His eyes kept shifting as the fluorene plate jumped on the ground, and it was not far from the fluorene plate at all.
Another slight sound, and the fluorene plate finally stopped.
front.
Hou Sheng let out a long breath and walked up to pick up the fluorene plate.
King Jian of Qi was stunned when he saw this situation: "Houqing, you are..."
However, before King Jian of Qi finished his words, Hou Sheng raised his head with an extremely firm expression.
"The king, in the eyes of his ministers, he should attack Chu in Qin!"
Hou Sheng's words were so passionate and decisive that they instantly covered the entire hall and buzzed in everyone's ears.
As soon as Hou Sheng said this, Tian Yan was immediately overjoyed, and Zhou Fen's brows immediately frowned.
King Jian of Qi looked at Housheng with some surprise. He obviously didn't understand why Housheng was so entangled just now. After a few breaths, the change changed so quickly...
So King Jian of Qi asked again: "Why did Qin attack Chu?"
Hou Sheng said loudly: "Now that Qin and Zhao are standing together, how can Qi be indifferent? You must be able to be strong! If you want to be strong, it is nothing more than expanding territory! Now even Qin attacks Chu, it is an excellent opportunity! If you can take the Huaibei area of Chu, why worry that Qi cannot be stronger than other countries!"
Huaibei, as the name suggests, is the place north of the Huaihe River.
This place was occupied by the State of Wu and Yue, and is now owned by the State of Chu. Ailing, who was here in Qi hundreds of years ago, was beaten by King Fuchai of Wu. In a battle, the 100,000 Qi troops were annihilated by the State of Wu, becoming a stepping stone for Wu to dominate the country.
And once this place is captured, Qi can also border Lu from the southeast, creating new conditions for destroying Lu, a stubborn old neighbor.
If these are not enough to make King Jian of Qi heartbeat, then the next word of Housheng will truly become the last straw that overwhelms the camel.
"Don't forget it, this is also the Queen Mother's wish!"
This sentence exploded in the ears of King Jian of Qi like a thunder and lightning, which immediately reminded King Jian of Qi of what his mother said a while ago.
"Qin Qiang, Qi will be free of worries; if Zhao Qiang, Qi will be destroyed soon!"
If you don’t want to be bullied by the new overlord of Zhao, then Lian Qin is the only way out for Qi!
King Jian of Qi took a deep breath, raised his head, and a firm expression appeared on his young face for the first time, and he said in a deep voice: "Listen, I have decided to attack Qin and gather to send troops today!"
King Jian of Qi immediately had the final result.
Many ministers of Qi who had been watching and bowed down and saluted: "Vie."
King Jian of Qi's eyes fell on Zhou Fen: "Zhou Qing, do you have any objections?"
Zhou Fen looked at Tian Yan who was smug and bit his teeth with hatred, but he also had to lean over: "I have no objection."
Chapter completed!