Chapter 252

Zhao Shiqian sent several waves of spies to Qi state one after another. Except for those who came back halfway, none of them came back alive, and none of them came back again. The assassin who assassinated Zhou Leping also didn't come back to hand over. Therefore, most of the missions failed and people died.

He doesn't believe that Zhu GuanLiang has such great ability. Zhou Leping is the only one who understands his style of work. If she hadn't been to Zhu GuanLiang, the spies she sent could not have been so clean every time.

Zhou Le'an hasn't seen Zhao Shiqian for more than half a month, but she recently heard a news that she was looking for a killer. It was a palace maid who overheard Zhao Shiqian's valet.

"The emperor is protected by the imperial guards. If you want to kill someone, just use your tongue. It's not necessary to go outside to find an assassin. Besides, what makes the emperor so worried about killing someone? You have to find an outsider to do it?"

Xiao Yu beside Zhou Le'an said, "I haven't heard of this, but I heard that the emperor had also found an assassin and sent him to the state of Qi before, but he hasn't come back yet. It's about that the mission failed and he was killed."

"Sent to Qi?" Zhou Le'an thought, his heart suddenly up a thought, "is it sent to kill..."

This thought made her feel happy and sad, but sadness is not equal to joy. If it is the same as what she thought, doesn't it mean that Zhao Shiqian has completely given up on Zhou Leping?

"You go down, and then check. You must find out what the emperor's purpose is to find assassins and who he sent to kill."

Xiaoyu said yes, bow down.

Zhao has been living in peace for some time since he won Dingzhou. Qi didn't know whether he was raising troops or had other plans, but he didn't launch any more attacks. On Xianyu's side, Ji Yue has been rampant recently. Although Qi Simiao has been guarding and suppressing, they lost a lot last time because of the Xiushan World War I. they didn't have time to replenish their troops, so they would inevitably suffer losses when they went up to Ji Yue.

When Ji Yue heard that Zhou Leping was not dead, and even betrayed Zhao and joined Qi, he often used it to stimulate Qi Simiao. Recently, in order to fulfill his long cherished wish of conquering Zhao, King Xianyu sent envoys to Qi to form a good alliance.

The two countries share a common enemy. Forming a good alliance is equal to having the best of both worlds. Attacking the Zhao parliament will increase their chances of winning. If the two countries join hands, no one can match them any more, that is, they are invincible.

The sage arranged for the envoys to stay in Qi first, then called Zhu GuanLiang to discuss and asked him what he meant.

Zhu GuanLiang refused even if he didn't want to. "Xianyu people are so cunning that they betray the state of Zhao by marrying a fake princess. Does the emperor think this kind of alliance is credible?"

How did Zhou Leping become what he is now? He will never forget that Ji Yue's Revenge has not yet been avenged. Is he stupid to make an alliance with Xianyu?

The sage said, "but what Xianyu's envoy said today is not without reason. Our two countries are really invincible in alliance."

"Father and emperor, it's hard to separate Zhao and Xianyu now. We don't have to marry Xianyu. Although we can be fishermen and watch them fight, Qi can't compete without Xianyu, but it's more difficult for Xianyu to surpass Zhao without Qi."

The sage sighed, "although our Qi state is much better than them, its military strength is not strong after all. If we fight with both countries at the same time, I'm afraid we will be short of skills."

"Why fight both countries at the same time? In the eyes of the children's ministers, Xianyu is not qualified to be an ally of Qi, and even less qualified to be an enemy of Qi. "

"You mean you have a way to deal with Xianyu?"

"Father and emperor, let's see. Xianyu will surely be defeated."

Xianyu wants to hold the big tree of Qi state. When Zhao state is knocked down, Xianyu and Qi State will share the meat of Zhao state. Even if they can't share it equally, the vast land of Zhao state will be enough for them to eat. Then they just need to find a way to deal with Qi state.

Zhao Shiqian naturally got wind when they sent envoys to the state of Qi so blatantly. The court officials were worried that once the state of Qi allied with Xianyu, it would be harmful to the state of Zhao, but Zhao Shiqian was not worried at all. He was very sure that the state of Qi would never ally with Xianyu.

What happened to Zhou Leping when she was hurt by Ji Yue? Now that she is so close to Zhu GuanLiang, Zhu GuanLiang will take revenge for her.

Moreover, they are fighting with Xianyu in a hot way. Qi has no reason to get involved. The more they fight, the happier Qi is.

Sure enough, but one day it came that Xianyu's envoys were irreverent to the emperor of Qi and were killed. The envoys' heads were packed and sent back to Xianyu. Qi's attitude towards alliance was obvious.

Since ancient times, it has been an unwritten rule for the two countries not to kill envoys when they are at war. Qi killed the envoys of Xianyu, and the alliance is doomed.

Zhou Leping's heart was filled with joy, but he still couldn't understand, "why kill the envoys? Just send the envoys back? "

"If you talk like crazy, you'll keep it for the new year if you don't kill it?"

"I think Xianyu sincerely came to you to form an alliance. They have coveted Zhao's territory for so long, but they can't attack it for a long time. Now Qi has joined in. Of course, it's more likely to win two against one, so they shouldn't be so bold and rude?"

Zhu GuanLiang said with a smile, "sure enough, you are the one who knows Xianyu best."“ After fighting with Xianyu for so many years, I naturally want to know better than you, otherwise my victories for so many years will be in vain? "“ You want to know why I killed him? " Zhou Leping guessed first, "Qi is not afraid to be the enemy of Zhao and Xianyu. Moreover, Zhao and Xianyu are enemies. Why waste their troops when they can sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight? What's more... You've seen Xianyu people before. If they form an alliance, with Xianyu's ambition, the next one to deal with is Qi. You are so smart. It's impossible to bury such a disaster for yourself. "“ Not bad. " "But that's not the main reason," he said“ What else is that for? "“ Because your enemy is my enemy. " He took Zhou Leping's hand and put it on the table, holding it, "I sent a letter to Ji Yue, but I can't make an alliance with him, but three days later I will fight with him in Xiushan. If he wins, I will send him artillery, machine and crossbow. If I win, he will have to keep his life." Zhou Leping withdrew his hand and laughed, "although I've seen you practice, I haven't really seen how your martial arts are. Ji Yue, I've fought with him. He's not very smart, but his kung fu is good. The most important thing is his brute force. He's a troublesome opponent. If you're not sure, I advise you not to fight with him personally, Otherwise, your highness will lose face. "