As Tian Dan said, Qi State finally agreed to Zhao State's proposal.

"In this era, if the pacifist does not have more powerful force than the war madman, then the peace he hopes for is a kind of empty talk."

Tian Dan deeply agreed with Li Jian’s words.

"So Dr. Li thinks, if there is a day when there is peace in the world, what kind of situation would it be?"

Li Jian smiled and said:

"Of course, the whole world is unified."

Tian Dandao:

"Aren't the world unified under the command of the Emperor Zhou? There was no peace at that time."

Li Jian said seriously:

"The unification of the Zhou emperor is just nominal unification, and the princes, nobles, and officials still do their own things."

"In contrast, in today's seven Warring States, except for the Chu State, which still has a large amount of feudal aftermath, all other countries have basically achieved complete control of the local area."

"One day, one of the seven countries will inevitably be able to control the land owned by the other six countries in this way, and that is the real day for the peace of the Xia Dynasty."

Tian Dan listened, suddenly felt a little fascinated and sighed:

"I don't know if I can see this scene when I am alive."

In short, this is the third time that Qi and Zhao have reiterated the alliance in a year.

King Qi changed his previous cold attitude, smiled and had a banquet at Hotan Dan, and even cared about Li Jian's lifelong affairs.

"Doctor Li Jian is so eloquent. I believe that there are many nobles and officials in Zhao State willing to marry you, right?"

After learning that Li Jian had engaged to Lin Xiangru's granddaughter, the King of Qi showed a regretful expression on his face.

"Actually, Hou Shengqing has a legitimate daughter, which is considered virtuous. I originally wanted to be a matchmaker for you and her."

Li Jian subconsciously glanced at Hou Sheng next to him and found that Hou Sheng was squinting his little eyes, his fat face full of smiles.

Looking for this guy as his father-in-law?

Let it go.

Two days after the banquet, the Zhao delegation, who had successfully completed the mission, embarked on the road to return.

Compared to when we came, there was another carriage in the Zhao delegation that returned.

There is nothing else in the carriage, but it is the current King Zhao’s younger brother, Chang’an Jun.

It took only a few months for Chang'an Jun to leave Zhao State and become a proton in Linzi, but in these few months, the young man even became a little vicissitudes.

Of course, Li Jian was too lazy to pay attention to Chang'an Jun. This guy threatened Li Jian very much when he left Handan.

At noon, the delegation and his group settled for dinner at an inn on the roadside.

Tian Dan, Li Jian and Chang'an Jun are all at the same table.

Chang'an Jun suddenly raised his glass and said to Li Jian:

"Doctor Li Jian, I used to be too impatient and had some of my words too impulsive."

"I apologize to the doctor today. I would like to forgive my rude behavior in the past."

Chang'an Jun's voice was quite loud, and almost all the officials of the Zhao State delegation turned their heads when they heard the sound and saw this scene.

Li Jian was silent for two seconds and raised the wine glass in his hand with a smile:

"Jun Hou was joking, how could Li Jian be dissatisfied with Jun Hou in his heart?"

"The past has passed. I hope everyone can live in harmony in the future and work hard for the Great Zhao together."

Tian Dan smiled and watched the two of them raise their glasses and drink the wine, and nodded repeatedly.

In the Jixia Academy, Li Si almost crashed into Xunqiu's study.

"Mr., the big thing is wrong, the Zhao delegation has left!"

Xunzi suddenly stood up, his face full of shock.

"How is this possible?"

Li Si looked angry:

"They left this morning and have now left Linzi City for twenty or thirty miles."

"Mr., these Zhao people have no sincerity to invite you, they have fooled us!"

Xun Zi's face turned blue and white, and she couldn't speak for a long time.

Han Fei, who was standing beside him, said slowly:

"Senior brother, maybe this time it's really not a problem for Zhao people."

Li Si was immediately unhappy when he heard this and glared at Han Fei.

"It's not the Zhao people's problem, is it still our problem?"

Li Si said lightly:

"During these days when the Zhao State Mission stayed in Linzi, Du Pingjun and Doctor Li Jian visited us five times."

"Every time, both of them showed great sincerity and patience, and repeated the various preferential conditions of Zhao State and King Zhao without tire of exhaustingly."

"There is no reply for five times, so it's natural for them to leave directly."

Li Si snorted and said:

"My teacher is the high priest of Jixia Academy and the leader of the world's literary world. He can only invite his teacher away after just five invitations. Isn't that a joke?"

Han Fei smiled and said:

"Senior brother thinks it's a joke, maybe King Zhao thinks it's a joke too."

"If King Zhao is angry with his mentor, he may not even be able to return to Zhao State to visit relatives in the future."

Li Si was about to say something, Xunqiu sighed and interrupted Li Si's words.

"Li Si, you don't need to say more. Han Fei is right this time."

"It is indeed not easy to quit the high priest of Jixia Academy."

"Not only do I have many things to consider, but also the attitudes of the king and the queen mother."

"Let's do this, you brothers and brothers set out first to chase the Zhao delegation and take me with me."

"Remember, after you arrive, you must be more polite to Dr. Li Jian."

After lunch, the group was on its way again.

Sitting in the swaying carriage, Tian Dan smiled and said to Li Jian:

"I am still very pleased that the doctor can reconcile with Chang'an Jun this time."

Li Jian shrugged and said:

"It's just a poor child who has lost his parents. I really don't have to worry about him."

Tian Dan sighed and said:

"Yes, Chang'an Jun is actually quite pitiful. He lost both parents at a young age."

After feeling a little emotional, Tian Dan talked about another topic.

"The doctor thinks, how long will Xunzi send someone here?"

Li Jian smiled and said:

"It should be before sunset today."

Tian Dan smiled and said:

"Are you not afraid that your guess will be wrong this time?"

Li Jian smiled and said:

"According to what Du Pingjun said, it is not our Da Zhao who is really anxious about, but Xunzi himself."

"He was excluded in the Jixia Academy. Even if the King of Qi was supported for a while, he still couldn't stay there over time."

"Wei and Han were both established by Legalists, and Yan State had Zou Yan in charge, so only Chu and our Zhao State were his best choices."

Tian Dan's eyes flashed slightly and said:

"What if he chose Chu State?"

Li Jiandao:

"Xunzi's thoughts are more similar to those of the Legalists. The Legalists emphasize the centralization of power of the kings, while the Chu State was the country with the least power of the king among the seven major warring countries."

"If he really chose Chu between Zhao and Chu, then I can only express my regret."

Li Jian actually didn't care much about Xunzi himself. What he really cared about was Xunzi's two disciples, Li Si and Han Fei.

It is no exaggeration to say that even if Confucius and Mencius were alive, Li Jian still cared more about Li Si and Han Fei.
To be continued...