The Qin State was not the only mission to stay in Handan City.

When the news of Queen Mother Zhao's death came, every country sent a delegation.

The State of Zhao is already the second most powerful country in the world. King Zhao no longer needs to face the envoys of the six countries who wanted to divide the State of Zhao at the funeral of Zhao Suhou like his grandfather, King Wuling of Zhao.

Although the envoys of the six countries lived in Handan City, the reception was handled by the diplomatic officials of Zhao Kingdom, and Li Jian did not do anything.

The role of connections is reflected at this time.

As an important minister of Zhao State who was appointed by King Zhao to be responsible for diplomatic reception this time, Lin Xiangru and Li Jian ran several times, allowing Li Jian to get to know many envoys from other countries.

In addition to the envoys of Qin and Qi who had met, there were also envoys of Chu, envoys of Yan, envoys of Han, envoys of Wei, and envoys of Huayang.

Leaving from the residence of the envoy of Yan State, Lin Xiangru said to Li Jian:

“How does it feel?”

Li Jian shrugged:

"The atmosphere of the conversation is very good. This Juqing is also an interesting person. It would be even better if he can eat enough."

As we all know, serious banquets will never be full.

Lin Xiangru said earnestly:

"You have to make more friends with ministers from other countries. You will always go on a mission to another country in the future. These connections may come in handy at that time."

Li Jian asked with a smile:

"When Lin Qing brought Heshibi to Qin, did he use any connections?"

Lin Xiangru raised his chin with some smugness:

"I was just a doctor back then. What connections could I know? I just went to Xianyang with a desperate thought."

Li Jian also smiled and said:

"Can't I fight to the death? I feel like I can fight to the death more than Lin Qing back then."

Lin Xiangru looked at Li Jian and shook his head with a smile:

"You guys are very thoughtful. If you plot against others, you will be the first-class person. If you work hard, just forget it."

Smart people don’t like to fight desperately because they prefer to use their brains to solve enemies.

Li Jian could understand Lin Xiangru's idea of ​​dying for his wealth and future. At that time, Lin Xiangru, who was facing the King of Qin, really had the courage to die together, but now Lin Xiangru, who has achieved success and fame, will obviously change to a more gentle way.

People will change.

Li Jiandao:

"So when you are young, you always have to work hard, otherwise where can you enjoy it when you are old?"

Lin Xiangru nodded in approval, and then instructed Li Jian:

"I remember not to do it again like the previous behavior of seeking death."

Li Jian smiled with teeth, and the sun shone brightly.

Back at the mansion, Li Jian walked to the study and met an uninvited guest.

"Maintain Zhu Yang?" Li Jian smiled unexpectedly and said, "Why are you free to come to my place today?"

Zhu Yang hurriedly saluted Li Jian: "I have met the doctor."

Mao Sui, who was standing beside Zhu Yang, explained:

"Doctor, Zhu Yang said there was something urgent to find me, so I led him in. Please forgive me."

Li Jian smiled discontently:

"It's normal for friends to interact with each other, it's okay. By the way, if I have something to do, I can also speak."

Since the last incident, Zhu Yang has become the manager of Pingyuanjun's mansion, and is said to be very trusted by Pingyuanjun now.

Of course Li Jian didn't mind getting along with Zhu Yang.

Originally, he was just a polite person, but Zhu Yang hesitated for a few seconds after hearing this, and still couldn't help but speak:

"I really have a question that I want to ask the doctor. I wonder if it is convenient for the doctor?"

Li Jian smiled and said:

"Of course, go to the study and talk."

Zhu Yang waved his hands repeatedly:

"It's not an important question, it's just a doubt in Zhu Yang's heart."

Before Li Jian could speak, Zhu Yang continued to speak:

"The doctor should also know that in this era, scholars actually traveled around countries to get a way to become an official. The important officials and even ministers in many countries were not their own people."

"Zhu Yang mainly wants to know what the doctor thinks about this matter."

This question surprised Li Jian a little.

"Which country is Manager Zhu from?"

Zhu Yang touched the back of his head and said:

"When I was born, I became a native of Qi, and then I became a native of Yan, and now I am a native of Zhao."

I understand, the five countries are attacking Qi.

Although Qi State successfully restored its country under the leadership of Tian Dan, its territory was more than a little bit short of it compared to its territory before the war.

The land where Zhu Yang lived was obviously occupied by Yan State, but Qi State did not take it back, but was eventually taken down by Zhao State.

In the Warring States Period when princes were competing for hegemony, there were many places where repeated struggles changed hands.

Li Jian didn't bother with this nationality issue. After thinking seriously for a while, he gave an answer.

"The seven major Warring States Periods today all came from the Zhou Dynasty and were all members of the Xia Dynasty."

"Although the words and language are a little different, even if they do not speak elegantly, a Yan native went to Chu to do business and even those who were guessed can barely communicate."

"In my opinion, the seven Warring States countries should all be considered different countries established by the same nation."

"One day in the future, the seven Warring States will definitely unify into a complete Xia Kingdom, so that all the Xia people in the world will bathe in the glory of the same dynasty."

"So, why bother with the distinction between countries? The country is the country of the lords. As ministers, we only need to be loyal to our monarch and do our part of the ministers."

Zhu Yang listened quietly to Li Jian's words, as if he had figured out something and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thank you for your advice from Dr. Li, Zhu Yang understands."

Zhu Yang turned to look at Mao Sui, showing apologies on his face.

"Brother Mao, Zhu has some important things. I'll come to visit Brother Mao in a few days."

After saying that, Zhu Yang left in a hurry.

Looking at Zhu Yang's back, Li Jian was a little confused and said to Mao Sui:

"What's going on with him?"

After all, it was Pingyuan Jun’s manager. Coupled with Zhu Yang’s problem just now, Li Jian instinctively felt that something might have happened to Pingyuan Jun.

Mao Sui also looked confused and said:

"If you say goodbye to the doctor, I have just seen him and am going to take him back to my courtyard to have a good chat."

Li Jian shrugged and ignored the matter.

Zhu Yang left Li Jian's mansion and rode his horse all the way to a humble courtyard in Handan.

There were already people waiting for Zhu Yang in the main hall of the courtyard.

"Manager Zhu, where is the information we want?" said a gloomy voice.

Zhu Yang shook his head and said:

"There is no intelligence, and there will be no intelligence in the future."

The gloomy voice became obviously angry:

"Zhu Yang, you actually rejected us? Don't forget your own identity!"

Zhu Yang straightened his chest and said seriously:

"Of course I haven't forgotten my origin, but I haven't forgotten whose minister I am."

"From now on, there will be no relationship between you and me. If you come to me again, I will report it to my lord."

After saying that, Zhu Yang turned around and headed towards the door.

The next day.

Li Jiang had just started working and received a report.

The reason why this report can reach Li Jian directly in front of Handan Order is because the identity of the reporter is quite special.

A manager from Pingyuan Jun Mansion stood in front of Li Jian and said respectfully:

"Doctor, Zhu Yang, the manager of the customs office, did not return overnight, and something might happen."

Li Jian was a little confused when he heard this:

"Why are you so sure?"

The manager's expression flashed slightly, but he still spoke:

"Originally, there was an extremely important thing in my family that pointed out that Zhu Yang should have done it, and he should have received rewards last night, but it didn't."

"I have been looking for Zhu Yang in the mansion for a night, but I have not found anything."
To be continued...