The carriage ridden by Wei Shen, the Crown Prince of Wei, slowly stopped outside Handan, the capital of Zhao, escorted by a group of Wei soldiers.

Wei Shen, who opened the curtain in front and stepped out of the carriage, just took a glance and saw a familiar face.

In front of his carriage, many Zhao ministers had been waiting for a long time, and standing in front of these people was none other than Gong Zhongle, who had been the prime minister for many years.

Looking at the old man who was not a stranger not far away, Wei Shen had a slight smile on his face, and then he strode over to him directly.

"Wei Shen has met the old Prime Minister."

"Old minister pays homage to the prince."

After an old man and a young man greeted each other at the gate of Handan City, Wei Shen immediately put on the humility of a junior.

"Wei Shen is a step late, but I have troubled the old Prime Minister to wait for a long time."

"What did the prince say? This time the prince came all the way to mediate the war in our country, Zhao. It is really hard work and great achievements."

While responding to Wei Shen's words, Gong Zhongle naturally took his right hand and walked towards Handan City.

"According to the order of my king, the old minister led all the ministers of Zhao State to come to greet the prince."

"I also ask the prince, for the sake of my veteran minister and the fact that Zhao and Wei are both members of the Three Jin Dynasty, please help me, Zhao, more."

Although Gong Zhongle spoke in a low voice, only two people could hear him;

The tone of his speech was not intense, and every word seemed to be discussed;

But Wei Shen could still feel the rather complicated meaning of the Prime Minister of Zhao State next to him.

Perhaps Wei Shen's answer can affect the relationship between Wei and Zhao, and even change the current situation in the world.

Feeling a sudden weight on his shoulders, Wei Shen once again recalled his father Wei Feng's instructions before leaving.

Everything puts Wei's interests first.

After letting out a breath of turbid air, Wei Shen seemed to have made some decision, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Don't worry, Old Prime Minister, Wei Shen knows exactly what to choose."

Hearing what Wei Shen said and looking at the smile on his face, Gong Zhongle thought that he had understood what he meant and accepted the conditions he proposed on behalf of Zhao Guo, and his mood immediately became lighter.

"It's good to have the number, it's good to have the number!"

Gong Zhongle repeated Wei Shen's words with a brighter smile on his face, and his steps forward became faster and faster.

But just as Gong Zhongle was stepping forward, he suddenly felt a force coming from his hand, stopping him from moving forward.

Going up the arm, Wei Shen's slightly changed face appeared in his sight.

Facing Gong Zhongle's gaze towards him, Wei Shen said slowly: "Old Prime Minister, our three Jins have always assisted each other in offense and defense."

"This time Zhao State took advantage of the opportunity of Wei State and South Korea to send troops to assist Yue State against Chu State, and sent troops to attack Zhongshan State without authorization. Is it a bit..."

"pass?"

Facing the face in front of him whose expression changed drastically due to his words, Wei Shen once again had a smile on his face.

"Of course, I have always regarded Zhao as a reliable ally, but before leaving, my father had something to tell Wei Shen to convey to King Zhao."

"Some things, once is enough."

After saying that, Wei Shendang took Gong Zhongle and continued to move forward, even though he was mainly transferring guests.

Although both of them had smiles on their faces at this moment, there were two completely different emotions hidden between their eyebrows.

The alliance between Wei and Zhao seems to have undergone some subtle changes at this moment, or perhaps the relationship between the two has not changed from beginning to end.

…

Handan City is not the end of Wei Shen's trip.

After a day's short rest in Handan, the capital of Zhao State, Wei Shen's team continued on its way north.

After several days of marching, Wei Shen led the army of Wei soldiers who were protecting him and set up camp somewhere in the northeast of Handan.

"How far is our army from Xingcheng?"

"Prince Qi, according to the current marching speed, it will take about two days for our army to reach Xingcheng."

"Okay, order the soldiers to seize the time to rest and continue heading north tomorrow morning."

Scanning the generals in front, Wei Shen ordered: "The army must arrive at Xingcheng in two days."

"Follow orders."

After the Wei generals retreated, Wei Shen took a scroll of letters from the desk in front of him and started reading with the help of the burning lamp in the tent.

I don't know how long time passed, but a report sound appeared outside the big tent.

"Reporting to the Crown Prince, General Long Jia is asking for an audience."

Upon hearing the report from outside the tent, Wei Shen stood up directly from his seat, and the joy on his face could not be suppressed.

"Please!"

It’s coming, it’s finally coming!

A moment later, Long Jia, dressed in casual clothes, strode into Wei Shen's tent.

"The last general, Long Jia, pays homage to the prince."

"General Long Jia doesn't need to be polite."

Facing Long Jia, who was about to salute, Wei Shen stepped forward and helped him up.

"General Long Jia has made great contributions to our country, Wei."

"Before leaving, my father told me that after this battle is over, he and the State of Wei will definitely not forget General Long Jia's contribution."

"Kings."

Listening to Wei Shen's words at this moment, even though he was a veteran of the battlefield, Long Jia couldn't help but feel a hint of emotion in his eyes.

A scholar dies for a confidant.

After being moved, Long Jia immediately said to Wei Shen: "As a general of Wei State, Long Jia should be a loyal king and plan for the country."

"General Long Jia has such a heart, I believe my father will be very satisfied." Seeing the look on Long Jia's face, Wei Shen changed his tone and said, "I have some things I want to teach the general."

Facing Wei Shen's request, Long Jia immediately put on a serious look and said, "Prince, it doesn't matter if you say it."

"What is the specific situation of the war between Zhao State and Zhongshan State now? What are the attitudes of Qi State and Yan State towards Zhao State? Should Wei State be biased in this mediation?"

Wei Shen asked three such direct questions, which made Long Jia a little overwhelmed.

After some thinking, facing Wei Shen with glaring eyes, Long Jia said slowly: "To be honest with you, the crown prince, I have participated in the entire war between Zhao and Zhongshan."

"At the beginning of the war, Zhao had a certain advantage in terms of military strength and morale."

"It was precisely because the Zhongshan Army saw this that they temporarily avoided the attack. Relying on the terrain, the city withstood the Zhao Army's offensives again and again."

"In the Battle of Haoyi, the main force of the Zhao army was defeated by the Zhongshan army because of pride and underestimated the enemy. The offensive and defensive relationship between the two sides had changed."

"Now the Zhongshan Army, with the cooperation of Qi and Yan, has launched a comprehensive counterattack against Zhao, and the frontline of the confrontation between the two sides has also moved south from Huaishui to Xingcheng."
Chapter completed!