Chapter 2846: One Person, One Level, One Threat, One Confidence

Fortunately, Zhang Yi and Lu Qinghou were not ordinary people. With the cooperation of the two, Xia Guo could finally persist.

But the problem that King Xia was very worried about came from Wei.

With Xia Houchun as its commander, Jia Yi as its military advisor, and Feng Dian as its vanguard, Wei made rapid progress at first and occupied the two states of Jin. However, as the three kingdoms of Yunnan, Chu and Chen attacked Xia, King Wei seemed to feel that the situation was not good. They adopted a defensive policy and even began to build fortifications and strengthen city walls in the two states, quite willing to give up when things got better.

This is not possible. Once the Wei State ceases the war, the Jin State will definitely breathe a sigh of relief and be able to concentrate all its efforts on fighting against the Xia State. Although its military strength is relatively weak, it can definitely resist it in a short period of time.

If the Jin State can resist, and with the addition of the third wolf, Dian Chuchen, the Xia State will directly become a sole opponent of the four countries, and the crisis will be overwhelming.

"Therefore, the top priority now is to stabilize relations with Wei and strengthen Wei's confidence."

King Xia frowned. Now, even he, who is known as Old Woman Xia, can't help but feel anxious.

Zhang Yi seemed relatively calm.

"Generally speaking, our Xia Kingdom still has the upper hand in the war. Your Majesty, don't worry too much. As for the Wei Kingdom, Zhang Yi has his own way to at least ensure that they will not defect."

"This is not enough. The Wei State cannot cease the war and must fight more fiercely. What can the Prime Minister do?"

In this regard, Zhang Yi and King Xia had the same thoughts. After hearing this, they pondered for a moment: "I have thought about this for a long time and feel that there is someone who can provide me with a barrier, a threat, and confidence."

King Xia looked happy and said, "The Prime Minister is coming quickly."

Zhang Yi stood up and walked around. After a moment, he said: "This person is Cao Yuan. The main force this time is Cao Yuan's Fengziying. It is obvious that the King of Wei is giving him an opportunity to perform meritorious service and consolidate his status as the crown prince. And Cao Yuan's character is The evil and greedy people will not satisfy the two states. Now, the marriage between Wei and Xia can be sent through Her Highness the Princess and given enough benefits to induce Xia Houchun to advance further. "

King Xia nodded slightly: "What is the explanation for that level?"

Zhang Yi said: "Guhe Pass."

King Xia was stunned: "Guhe Pass is occupied by us. This is a strategic location..."

Zhang Yi nodded: "Yes, Guhe Pass is easy to defend but difficult to attack. Once occupied, you can advance as far as the plains, and retreat to defend the pass. This is a battleground for military strategists. Your Majesty, if we give up Guhe Pass to Xiahou Chun..."

King Xia's expression changed: "Then he must be ecstatic, and he must be unable to bear it and continue to march..."

Zhang Yi said: "That's true, but giving up Guheguan is equivalent to giving up Hezhou. Is the king willing to do so?"

Old Woman Xia thought for a long time, then suddenly gritted her teeth and said: "Retreat in order to advance, if you don't want to let the child catch the wolf, give it to him!"

Zhang Yi seemed very satisfied: "Your Majesty is wise."

"But what if Xia Houchun still hesitates?"

Zhang Yi smiled faintly: "Then we have to rely on threats."

He walked to the wall where the map was hanging and pointed: "Please see, Your Majesty, our Xia Kingdom is now facing attacks from four kingdoms, among which Jin Kingdom is inevitable. The remaining three kingdoms are all trying to gain benefits. Just imagine if we shrink completely and abandon Ning." If we defend the three states of Luan, Luan, and Ping from the Qinling Mountains, we may not be unable to hold them. At the same time, we can withdraw from the four states of Jin, or even give up the land of our two states of Xia, and defend them from Longjiang. Although Daxia will lose 20% of its territory , but can be preserved.”

King Xia's eyes trembled: "Do you want me to be humble?"

Zhang Yi shook his head: "No, Daxia will never have a chance like that. It will only gradually die out in the war in the future. But this is an attitude. If we operate in this way, will the five countries cease the war?"

Old Woman Xia's eyes flickered: "Of course not, but we have natural dangers in the Qinling Mountains and Longjiang River, and there is nothing they can do for a while..."

"So, the greedy countries need another breakthrough point, Wei. And Jin will attack Wei first to regain the lost territory, so..."

King Xia's eyes lit up: "At that time, Wei Guo became the target of public criticism."

Zhang Yi nodded: "Yes, therefore, as long as we convey this idea to King Wei, he will understand that we cannot stop, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous."

King Xia's eyes burned brightly: "I understand, you don't really want to do this, but you want King Wei to understand that we are grasshoppers on a thread and he cannot retreat."

"Exactly, but threats are threats. We also need to tell him the methods that the Holy Land will take to give him confidence."

The King of Xia frowned: "Now that Taihua is being controlled by Gu Qingshan, although Taiyue is helping me, Daxia, I only have 50,000 Sheng'an troops. How will I be given confidence?"

Zhang Yi smiled: "Your Majesty, do you think that this is the thousand-year holy land that is respected by the whole world?"

King Xia was not too moved, obviously he knew in his heart that the Holy Land would not be so simple.

"Your Majesty, the Holy Land monitors the world and has already infiltrated the temples of various princes, including their military forces. It is no exaggeration to say that if the Holy Land completely turns its back, nearly 30% of the civil servants and military generals of the six countries will follow the Holy Land..."

King Xia was horrified and moved: "Holy Land..."

Zhang Yi said slowly: "This is the Holy Land. Therefore, the King must always maintain confidence in the Holy Land, and this confidence should also be conveyed to Wei Guo."

King Xia's expression changed slightly: "I understand, then, would you like to have Prime Minister Xiangguo go there in person?"

Zhang Yi slightly cupped his hands and said, "That's what I meant. Your Majesty will just wait for the good news."

King Xia nodded: "During this period, I would like to ask the Prime Minister to give you some advice on how the war will be fought."

He actually used the word "prompt". Zhang Yi just smiled faintly and said: "Keep fighting, just keep playing steadily."

King Xia nodded: "I understand, Prime Minister has worked hard, so go and come back as soon as possible."

Zhang Yi turned around, an inexplicable light flashed through his eyes, as if there was a trace of regret, a trace of emotion, but he finally regained his composure, and even showed a trace of indifference, swinging his robe and walked away.

After leaving the palace, Zhang Yi entered a sedan, and inside there was a person sitting cross-legged alone.

Zhang Yi sat down opposite him with his clothes lifted, staring at the long knife horizontally on the other man's knee.

"Is the sword more powerful?"

The man slowly opened his eyes, and his eyes flashed: "To this day, he can be called the best swordsman in the world."

Zhang Yi nodded slightly: "It is a pity that such a precious sword is hidden in a sheath."

The man lowered his head and glanced: "Would you please take it out of your sheath?"

Zhang Yi chuckled: "The wooden scabbard can't hide the dragon's roar, so why use a sword that aims at heaven and earth?"

The man looked at him with deep eyes: "Jiang Chen treats you well."

Zhang Yi nodded: "The kindness of knowing someone is as great as heaven and earth."

"You want to kill the king?"

Zhang Yi shook his head: "You are the one who killed the king."

The man hummed slightly: "The leader of this clan is just a sword, and you are the one who wields it."

Zhang Yi said slowly: "Could it be that the clan leader doesn't want to make this sword?"

The man was silent for a moment: "Jiang Chen, take advantage of me to retreat and eliminate the forces within the clan. Your desire to be a single husband has become clear."

Zhang Yi chuckled: "This is just an excuse, Zhang really wants to ask."