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Chapter 43: Young Master's Worries (3)

Song Wangyan is a man with strong martial arts and powerful face, and has divine light on his face. He is able to flex and stretch iron hooks. He is tyrannical by nature and is very good at boasting. Tian Buli relies on his sharp mouth and his mind-boosting ghost ideas, and quickly remembers that he was loved by Song Wangyan. He worked as a doctor in the State of Song, and was free and comfortable.

However, the national fortune of the Song State was getting darker, which aroused Tian Buli's alertness.

The Song State was a relatively special country during the Warring States Period. At that time, Qin, Qi, Chu, Zhao, Wei, Han and Yan were called the country of Wancheng, while the Song State was the eighth most powerful and stronger than Zhongshan, which was almost the same as Yan State. However, its special geographical location determined that it was destined to become a great power.

Although Yan State was weak, it was located in the north and far away from the wars of the Central Plains countries. Its main opponent was Qi. However, Song State was different. It was located in a fertile land in Huaibei. It also relied on Qi's support in the Spring and Autumn Period to achieve a short dominance. However, it was connected to the strong Qi in the north, Da Chu in the south, and Wei in the west. It was surrounded by a powerful country on all sides, and was attacked by the enemy from both sides.

However, the monarch of Song State in this generation was still a war madman. He ignored the concerns of the small land of Song State and conquered everywhere. He attacked Qi in the east and took five cities. He defeated Chu in the south and expanded more than 300 miles, defeated Wei army in the west, captured two cities and destroyed Teng, and had a place. These short-term victories made Song State temporarily stronger, known as the "Five Thousand Vehicles of Song". He was even more king six years before Qin, Han, Yan and Zhao, and was quite jealous of the princes at that time.

(ps: The prime minister of the Five Kingdoms, in the early Warring States Period, there was only one king in the world, that was the Emperor Zhou in Luoyi, and a king of Chu who was not recognized. Wei State was the first to become powerful and became king, and then Qi State became the king after he dominated, followed by Qin. In the middle of the Warring States Period, Wei State's hegemony declined. In order to fight against Qin's strategy of Lianheng, the monarchs of the five kingdoms of Wei, Zhao, Han, Yan, and Zhongshan were mobilized to claim kings. It was known in history as the prime minister of the Five Kingdoms, which was a great victory in Wei's diplomatic strategy.)

Although the territory of Song State increased, its failed strategy also attracted enemies from all sides, attracting unanimous hostility from Qi, Chu and Wei State. By the time Tian Buli arrived in Song State, the national power of Song State was already declining, and it continued to lose its city and land under the erosion of Qi, Chu and Wei State.

Tian Buli finally realized that although the Song State was good, it was a sinking magnificent ship. Sooner or later, it would be a passing cloud. Even if the wealth and life could be saved, it was a problem. After Zhao State gave up the Song State in order to seek Zhongshan, the situation of Song State became more and more critical, and the big country of Zhao State was missing, which restrained Qi State in the north. However, it was undoubtedly very difficult to compete with the national strength of Song State, not to mention the Chu State and Wei State, which were malicious.

Seeing that Song State could not last long, Tian Buli took the opportunity to join Song State and go to Zhao State to try to save the relationship. He found another opportunity to escape in Handan and went alone to search for Gongzi Zhang. This led to the scene of meeting in the tent now.

Since he had already recognized his childhood friend, Zhao Zhang's vigilance naturally went away most of his vigilance, waved his hand to signal the personal soldiers to retreat. He laughed and stepped forward to hold Tian Buli's hand and smiled, "I heard my mother say you went to Song State, and she was crying a lot. Now everything is safe in Song State. Are you going back to Zhao State to visit me today?"

Seeing Zhao Zhang's warm expression, Tian Buli felt very calm, and he heard this and laughed, "Young Master is right, since the last farewell, the villain hasn't talked about you for sixteen years, and he is very worried about you. This time I felt relieved when I saw you so heroic."

When Tian Buli said this, his face suddenly became dark and he lowered his head and sighed, "But Queen Han has been dead for many years. Song and Zhao are thousands of miles apart. Although I am determined, I can't send my cousin the last trip. I found out that the day before was Queen Han's sacrifice, so I came to Dai County to meet the prince, and I also felt this concern."

Speaking of this, Tian Buli looked sad and choked with sobs. Zhao Zhang felt moved in his heart, but instead stepped forward to comfort him, "It's rare that Mr. I am willing to remember the day of the mother's sacrifice. Mr. Please don't be sad. If the mother knows about it, I will definitely be happy to know that there is still a husband who is thinking about him."

Tian Buli looked solemn and said sadly, "I hope so."

The two old friends met, but they had not seen each other for many years. After sighing, they became much closer. They asked each of them about their lives for more than ten years. Zhao Zhang couldn't help but ask strangely, "Sir, since he is a doctor of the State of Song, why did he run back to Zhao?"

When Zhao Zhang said this, he couldn't help but remember the trouble caused by Tian Buli twice because of romantic love. He couldn't help but show a man's knowing smile on his face, and he looked at Tian Buli with an ambiguous smile.

"Can't it be that Mr. Baodao is still old and who has fallen asleep again? Could it be that he is the daughter of King Song this time?"

Tian Buli smiled when he heard this, and he didn't feel ashamed on his face. Instead, he said with a smile. "Young Master guessed this time. Although I, Tian Buli, are romantic, I know that things are not three. Those are just a foolish and absurd things that I did when I was young and frivolous. Now I am close to middle-aged, so how can I be so nonsense?"

After saying that, Tian Buli put away his smile and said seriously: "I am following the Song Dynasty mission to Zhao State. The month before yesterday, Qi State urgently attacked my Huaibei, and the troops pointed directly at the capital Pengcheng. My king was extremely shocked. My Song State's small power declined, and I am afraid it is not a strong opponent of Qi, so my king sent us to travel through South Korea to go to Zhao State for help, hoping that Zhao State could put pressure in the north and force Qi State to retreat."

Zhao Zhang was so clear in his heart, but he didn't point it out. In order to show goodwill to Qi and take all the things to take Zhongshan, the master's father had already left the Song Dynasty, a former ally behind, and he would not care about the life and death of Song Dynasty. Therefore, Tian Buli came to Handan this time and must have no results and gained nothing.

Sure enough, Tian Buli said with regret: "But we arrived in Handan, we learned that our master's father had already toured the Yanmen in Yunzhong, and he was rejected several times when he asked to see the King of Zhao. Xiangbang Feiyi also hid and refused to meet us. We were in Handan for a whole month without any progress. I was idle in Handan and had nothing to do. I heard that the young master was in Dai County, so I found a free time to run out to meet the young master."

Zhao Zhang lowered his head and thought for a while, and said politely, "Sir, since you are here, why not stay in Dai County for a few more days, so you don't have to rush back to Handan, so that I can do my best to be a landlord."

Tian Buli did not answer, but stared at Zhao Zhang for a long time without saying a word, and suddenly laughed, "Can I understand that the young master is hinting that I don't have to rush back, and going back is futile."

Zhao Zhang was embarrassed by his expression, and he defended himself, "Why did sir?"

Tian Buli smiled slightly and said, "Actually, I was still a little confused, but when I arrived at Dai County, I saw the frequent exchanges of the army, and then I suddenly realized. I thought that Zhao was going to attack Zhongshan, but I was afraid of Qi's interference. The price of Qi's non-interference was our Song State. I guess it's right?"

As a mature politician, you should understand that diplomatic relations between countries are just driven by interests. This is basically what the saying goes, "The state has no fixed relationship, and the day is in a state of mind." There have never been an unchanging allies, and naturally there will be no unchanging enemies. Former friends may suddenly turn into enemies. By the same token, long-term feuds may shake hands and make peace in a specific environment.

But Zhao Zhang was young and not good at lying. He couldn't help but look a little embarrassed when he heard this, and he laughed dryly. "Sir, he really has good eyesight. In fact, Zhao Zhang did not hide it sincerely, but it was just about military operations, so he dared not tell me, and I hope to forgive him."

Tian Buli smiled and said without hesitation, "When did I blame the young master? To be fair, Zhao's choice is also conducive to the development of Zhao. Although Zhongshan is small, it is like a thorn in the throat of Zhao. Although Song is weak, it is also a country of five thousand cycling. Although Qi is powerful, it is not that simple to annex Song."

"Sacrificing one Song State can hold back the entire Qi State and let Zhao State take action to annex Zhongshan and deal with other countries. Such a cost-effective transaction will be done by anyone."

Zhao Zhang laughed and said, "Sir, you can think so well. This is good. I will save you some more time to comfort you. You guessed it, my father planned exactly like this. He said that no matter how poor Song State is, it can last for a few years, or even longer. During this period, most of Qi's energy will be held back by Song State and have no intention of interfering in our Zhao State's affairs. In that case, it will be beneficial for our Zhao State to conquer all sides."

After seeing Tian Buli's face, Zhao Zhangyan didn't look too sad, and still looked as usual, and asked curiously; "Sir, as a doctor of the State of Song, why did he not have any worries after hearing this? It seemed like normal?"

Tian Buli smiled and waved his sleeves, saying, "Do you think I should cry like "Shen Baoxu fled to Qin"? The Song State treats me as a courtesy of clothing, and the Song King treats me as a doctor. My Tian Buli's duty to eat the king's fortune and loyalty to the king, and I have been running in Handan for several months in Handan and fulfilling my duties as a minister. Besides, the Song State has fallen to this situation, and it is also because of the fact that Prince Song has made enemies everywhere and has brought it upon himself. Now that the situation in Song State is over, I don't need to coexist with Song."
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