From the land of Guanzhong to the east, we passed through the steep Weihan Ancient Road, passed through the land of Yiluo where Wang Ji was located, and then crossed the territory of the Central Plains of Wei State.

After this long journey of more than a thousand miles, Qin Gong Yingshi Xi and his party finally appeared on the territory that originally belonged to Qi but was now controlled by the coalition forces.

When the ink-colored banner with the Chinese character Qin appeared outside Pinglu City and a large tent with a purple flag erected in the alliance camp, Qi Gong Tian Wu slowly put down a silk book in his hand.

Turning to look at Qi Xiang Tian Li who was sitting a few tables below, Qi Gong Tian Wu couldn't help but frown.

"Xiangguo, Duke Qin's chariot is about to arrive at Pinglu. However, according to the secret report, they are traveling with an elite Wei army of two thousand people."

"Dare to ask the Prime Minister..."

The hesitation in his words became more and more obvious, and a trace of deep worry suddenly appeared in Tian Wu's eyes as he looked down at Tian Li.

"Has the State of Qin reached some unknown peace agreement with the State of Wei?"

"The Duke of Qin has arrived with the Wei army. Will the plan to unite the Qin State proposed by the Prime Minister continue to be implemented?"

"Without Qin as a potential ally, which country should Qi make good friends with in order to minimize losses in the upcoming Pinglu meeting?"

The three questions Tian Wu asked at the same time, as well as the deep worry on his face at this moment, had already exposed the emotions in his heart at this moment.

Faced with Tian Wu's doubts about Qin's reliability, Tian Li below gently shook his head after thinking for a moment.

"Your Majesty, any prince in the world can reach some unknown peace agreement, but only Qin can't."

"Why?" Faced with Tian Li's confident words, a look of doubt flashed across Tian Wu's face.

"First, it's because of the current Duke of Qin."

"He returned to the country to take the throne at the most critical moment of Qin's national power. In just twenty years, Qin's national power was restored. Today, Duke Qin is probably the wisest monarch since Qin Mu Gong."

"Although the war in Qin State has now reached an unsustainable point, I do not believe that he will not see the situation in the world at this moment and choose to reach some peace agreement with Wei State that is unknown to outsiders."

After pointing out his first reason with one finger, Tian Li quickly extended his second finger, "The second reason is because of Qin Guogong's son Quliang."

"Your Majesty, please don't forget that the next generation successor to the throne of Qin, Prince Ying Quliang of Qin, is in the camp of our army."

"Today, Qin Gongzi has not many heirs, and the only ones who have any reputation are the eldest son Qian, the second son Quliang and the third son Shaoguan."

"Although the eldest son, Qian, is the oldest, he is not the legitimate son, so the successor to the throne of Qin is undoubtedly this son, Quliang."

"Imagine if you were the Duke of Qin, after reaching a peace treaty with the State of Wei, would you still leave your heir in the State of Qi, which has little effect?"

After listening to the two reasons Tian Li said in succession, Tian Wu's worries were lessened, but he still looked straight at his Prime Minister.

Facing the gaze of Tian Wu above, Tian Li stretched out his third finger, "The third reason is because the current Qin State must unite with our Qi State."

"In this battle in Hexi, Qin won first and then lost. In the end, it was completely defeated. Not only was the land in Hexi not recovered, but even the capital city of Yueyang was lost."

"It can be said that after this battle, Qin could barely resist Wei's offensive, let alone switch to the east."

"If Qin wants to resist Wei's offensive, it will definitely need an ally to share Wei's military strength."

"Excuse me, can Qin find other allies in the world besides me, Qi?"

After the question was asked, before Tian Wu could give a reply, Tian Li quickly stood up from his seat.

He bowed forward and said, "Please, Your Majesty, send an envoy to invite Duke Qin to come for a while."

His right hand was clenched tightly into a fist, and after a moment, he slowly released it. Tian Wu's eyes flashed with determination.

"Okay, in that case, someone is here..."

Just when Qi State sent an envoy to invite Qin Gong Ying Shixi, he was saying goodbye to Pang Juan and Long Jia who had been accompanying him all the way.

"Two generals, you have taken great care of me along the way. I would like to express my gratitude." After saying these words, Ying Shixi immediately bowed slightly to Pang Juan and Long Jia in front of him.

"You don't have to be like this, Mr. Qin. I'm just following orders." After saying this, Pang Juan looked at Long Jia beside him, and then continued: "If we meet on the battlefield, I can't wait."

I will forget this trip and I will not show mercy."

Hearing what Pang Juan said, a smile immediately appeared on Ying Shixi's face, "The two countries are fighting, and each is his own master. Although I am an enemy of the two generals, I also have a crush on the two generals."

Only then can I admire him so much.”

"Don't worry, two generals. When we meet on the battlefield in the future, I will do my best."

"That's very good, Duke Qin. See you soon."

"Goodbye, two generals."

After some sentimental words, Ying Shixi stood outside the camp prepared for Qin, silently watching Pang Juan, while Long Jia and Long Jia gradually walked away.

When the two of them completely disappeared from sight, Ying Shixi slowly turned his gaze away, and the eldest son of Qin State, Ying Qian, had already arrived beside him.

"My father-in-law, the Duke of Qi sent an envoy to invite my father-in-law to the Qi State camp for a while."

A trace of solemnity flashed through his eyes, and he looked at the direction of Qi's camp from a distance, and heard Master Ying Xi say in a deep voice: "Since Qi Gong wants it, then I will go there myself."

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"Tian Wu, I have met Mr. Qin."

"Master Ying, Xi, I have met Duke Qi."

After Tian Wu greeted the approaching Ying Shixi, he immediately stepped forward and took hold of the opponent's right hand.

"Qin and Qi are located on the east and west sides of the land of China, and the distance between them is more than a thousand miles."

"It is really an honor for me, Tian Wu, to be able to meet Duke Qin today. Come to Duke Qin and join me in the account."

While speaking words full of excitement, Tian Wu pulled Ying Shixi towards the big tent.

After everyone from Qi and Qin had entered their tents and sat down, Tian Wu looked at Ying Shixi who was sitting opposite him, and Tian Wu's face was filled with a joyful smile.

"To express my welcome to Duke Qin, I have a gift to give to Duke Qin today."

Hearing what Tian Wu said, Ying Shixi also responded with a smile: "I wonder what Qi Gong's gift is?"

"Actually, it's not really a gift, but it can be said to be something beneficial to both Qin and Qi."

Under the gaze of Ying Shixi with a somewhat puzzled expression, Tian Wu immediately announced: "Your country's Mr. Quliang has been in my country of Qi for a long time. After several conversations, I have a good understanding of his character.

Very satisfied indeed.”

"I intend to let one of my favorite princesses marry him, which can be regarded as a good marriage between Qin and Qi. I wonder what Qin Gong will do?"

"Since Qi Gong is so kind, how can we, the Qin State, refuse?" Faced with Tian Wu's proposal, Ying Shixi agreed without much hesitation.

At this point, Qin and Qi, two countries that had sympathy for each other in this war, once again chose to unite because of their interests.
Chapter completed!