Although it was the same battle, even though they were facing the same opponent, the two martial artists on the school field felt as if they were worlds apart.

Holding the sword with trembling hands, the two looked forward with a clear look of fear.

Qi Gong Tian Yinqi, who was completely different from just now, was clenching his sword tightly, ready to launch another attack at any moment.

At this moment, Tian Yinqi fell into the eyes of the two martial artists, and he was clearly a wounded beast.

There is a clear sense of pain from the wound, which keeps the spirit highly excited at all times. Once there is any trouble, a fierce offensive will come as expected.

"Come, come again!"

A roar like a beast sounded in the ears of the two martial artists, and their eyes met again.

After nodding to each other, the two men's eyes narrowed slightly, and they rushed forward.

Facing another attack, Tian Yinqi, who was in a rage at this moment, made a completely different choice from before.

Using all his strength, he raised his right foot and kicked hard, and the martial artist in front was kicked far away.

Taking advantage of this gap, Tian Yinqi held the long sword with both hands and directly blocked the huge blow from the front.

With a "clang" sound, the swords in the hands of the two men collided again.

It's just that Tian Yinqi made a strong and heavy catch, and it seemed that he didn't pay enough attention to the martial arts he fought with.

Unprepared for a moment, when this huge force was transmitted through the long sword, a numb feeling appeared directly on the arm, which caused the long sword to come out.

Just when the martial artist saw that he was outmatched and was about to retreat, a powerful right foot clearly appeared in front of him.

There was another "bang", and this time the martial artist was kicked completely by Tian Yinqi and fell down.

The long sword in his hand moved smoothly, and after a few breaths, the sword's edge fell on the neck of another martial artist, which also meant that this battle ended with Tian Yinqi's victory.

Although he defeated the opponent in front of him, Tian Yinqi felt that it was difficult to vent his anger when recalling the contents of the silk book just now.

"ah!"

Putting the long sword on the ground casually, Tian Yinqi couldn't help but roar to the sky. At the same time, the anger in his eyes became more and more intense.

"Wei and Zhao have suffered today's humiliation. I have recorded it."

…

"Tap tap tap..."

Rhythmic footsteps sounded in the hall, followed by a report.

"Reporting to your Majesty, the military advisor would like to see you."

Hearing the name Zou Ji mentioned by the chamberlain, Tian Yinqi's ink pen that was reviewing the memorial suddenly stopped, and a look of displeasure appeared on his face.

The silence lasted for a long time in the main hall, until the waiter gradually felt a little overwhelmed, and then Tian Yinqi's voice, which was obviously a bit cold, rose up.

"Let him in."

"Here."

Soon after, Zou Ji followed the footsteps of the chamberlain and entered the main hall. The first thing that caught his eye was Tian Yinqi, who was sitting behind the desk.

Although he couldn't clearly see the expression on the other party's face at this moment, Zou Ji could still guess Yi Ertian Yinqi's thoughts from the obviously wrong atmosphere around him.

When the chamberlain leading the way left the hall, Zou Ji bowed directly to Tian Yinqi in front of him without any hesitation.

"The sinful minister Zou Ji has seen your Majesty."

When Tian Yinqi heard that Zou Ji claimed to be a guilty minister, most of the anger in Tian Yinqi's heart was immediately extinguished.

With some complicated feelings, Tian Yinqi raised his head and looked at Zou Ji in front of him, "Military advisor, do you know?"

"When I saw the silk book, I just wanted to pick up the sword in my hand and fight again with the Zhao army in the north."

"I know."

These three short words are full of Zou Ji's helplessness and lamentation.

As an envoy, watching his country accept humiliating conditions, Zou Ji only felt ashamed in his heart.

But what can Zou Ji do?

Diplomatic relations have always been backed by strong national strength. If the Wei State is strong, the Wei envoys will be respected by other countries. If the Qi State is weak, it will have no choice but to accept the opponent's excessive conditions.

With this helplessness in his heart, Zou Ji slowly raised his head and stared at Tian Yinqi in front of him quietly, "But Your Majesty, the Qi State can no longer fight."

Zou Ji's words suddenly stopped what Tian Yinqi was about to say, and the situation that Qi was currently facing appeared in his mind.

Outside Qingshi Pass is the coalition of princes who have been stationed for a long time. The army of Yue in the south harasses the reinforcements from Chu from time to time.

Although the Zhao army in the north has been temporarily blocked by a Jishui River, if the war continues like this, Qi's defense line will inevitably be lost if it is defended for a long time.

At present, Qi State, which has territorial waters to the east, is suffering from attacks from opponents in almost every direction.

As Zou Ji said, Qi State really can no longer fight.

"well……"

A lament came out of Tian Yinqi's mouth. He stood up from the throne and slowly moved to Zou Ji step by step.

"Military advisor, I was just a stranger..."

"Your Majesty, it doesn't have to be like this."

Zou Ji's voice interrupted Tian Yinqi's words, and he looked at the person in front of him with burning eyes, "Your Majesty, temporary gains and losses don't mean anything."

"Gong Wen of Jin is suffering from exile, and King Zhuang of Chu is suffering from coercion."

"Our country of Qi has the advantage of fishing and salt. As long as the emperor works hard to govern, he may not be able to make Qi stronger than the princes like Jin Wen and Chuzhuang did in the past."

Zou Ji's words were so sincere that Tian Yinqi couldn't help but feel moved.

Tian Yinqi squeezed Zou Ji's hands with great solemnity, his eyes filled with determination, "I intend to strengthen the Qi State, but I wonder if the military advisor is willing to help me."

"Zou Ji, please obey your Majesty's orders."

The gloominess like winter gradually dissipated, and a warmth like spring appeared on Tian Yinqi's face. At this moment, most of the barriers between monarch and ministers had melted.

When the atmosphere in the main hall returned to calm, Zou Ji took half a step back, bowed to Tian Yinqi and said, "Your Majesty, I would like to ask you to go to the Kingdom of Chu and meet the King of Chu again."

After hearing Zou Ji's request, Tian Yinqi thought for a moment and understood what the other party meant.

Qi State sued for peace from Wei State because the war was unfavorable. This matter was not made public, and Chu State, as an ally, was not notified.

Now that things have progressed, it is time to inform the State of Chu. At the same time, in order to appease the mood of the State of Chu, the State of Qi must send out important ministers with a certain weight.

Zou Ji, who had previously been sent to Chu as an envoy and had a certain status in the Qi court, was obviously the most suitable candidate to meet the King of Chu at this time.

Taking a step forward and putting his right hand on Zou Ji's shoulder, Tian Yinqi said in a deep voice: "Thank you, military advisor."
Chapter completed!