Fish swimming around the world

When he spoke, there was something strange in his eyes, and Jiang Fan's heart moved slightly. Obviously, this was not a guess.

"I think the Holy Land may organize an operation against the Empress and recruit Ying Wuming to participate."

Jiang Fan raised the corner of his mouth: "No further information?"

Mr. Shiraishi chuckled and shook his head.

Jiang Fan looked at him, also smiling slightly, but nodding.

"Okay, thank you. Tell Brother Sima that he said that. Brother, I agree. I will make a statement in the name of the hidden minister of the country in the near future. The Qin State will naturally not hesitate to cooperate."

Mr. Bai Shi looked happy and held his hands in his hands: "Thank you, Your Majesty."

"What's the point of being polite between Qin and Jin?"

Bai Shigong smiled and said: "That's right. There is no need to be too polite between you and me. After all, my senior brother has been assigned to the capital of Lishan. I recently got a letter from my senior brother, saying that he was entrusted with an important task by the prince to be his most important person. It’s a happy event and I feel great.”

"Senior Can Ling has been obsessed with collecting books all his life. This is a contribution to cultural inheritance. His merits will last for thousands of years. I am very proud that I can help a little bit."

Bai Shigong looked at him and let out a long sigh: "If the prince is the Duke of Zhou, why can't the world return to his heart?"

Jiang Fan narrowed his eyes, "As a national master, he seems to have said something he shouldn't have said."

Mr. Bai Shi smiled faintly: "I have said what should be said and what should not be said. I think that the prince may be more curious about the origin of this sentence."

Indeed, when Jiang Fan and Cao Zijian drank together, the other party wrote hundreds of poems about drinking, and he responded with one. However, Cao Zijian never recorded this last sentence. Duke Baishi knew it, and it seemed very meaningful.

"So that the prince will know that the King of Wei has sent my junior brother Sima Ru as an envoy to the Kingdom of Jin. The deputy envoy...Cao Zijian."

Jiang Fan looked calm: "Form an alliance?"

"Your Majesty is smart, but it's better to talk about cooperation than alliance. Because of one person."

"Fengchen." Jiang Fan smiled slightly: "He finally made King Wei uneasy."

"I have been uneasy for a long time. How could the King of Wei, a powerful man, not see clearly Fengchen's plan? This son is conflicting between the Wei and Jin Dynasties, posing a threat to both countries."

"So, King Wei wants to unite with King Jin and squeeze Fengchen?"

Duke Baishi nodded: "However, Prince Jin feels that this matter should be discussed with the prince first. I wonder what the prince's opinion is?"

Jiang Fan smiled: "Just do what you have to do."

"Oh?" Bai Shigong looked at him: "Does the prince have no plan?"

Jiang Fan looked calm: "That's Fengchen, my enemy."

Mr. Bai Shi said seriously: "If what I think is right, Fengchen's descent from the mountain was the work of the prince. It seems that this plan should be in place."

Jiang Fan was silent for a moment, then raised his head and smiled: "It doesn't matter whether you have it or not. Tell Brother Sima, just do whatever you want. I think he understands."

Mr. Baishi's expression paused for a moment, and the next moment, he showed a thoughtful expression.

"...Oh...that's the case, I'll take note of it."

Jiang Fan directly changed the topic: "I am more concerned about why Cao Laoer, the deputy envoy, had such a deep conversation with the Imperial Master."

Bai Shigong thought for a moment: "If I tell the prince that Jin plans to form an alliance with the second young master, what will the prince think?"

Jiang Fan looked playful: "Brother Sima is also the second child. Isn't it reasonable for the second child to choose the second child to cooperate?"

Mr. Baishi laughed: "Only the prince can think of this reason. However, do I think that the prince thinks it is feasible?"

Jiang Fan said calmly: "As I said, Cao Lao Er belongs to Wei, so it is inappropriate to comment. But regardless of status, I personally feel that Cao Yuan is ruthless and cannot be trusted. The second son is pure and good, and he is a good person."

Mr. Baishi stroked his beard: "... So, I know it well. When I return this time, I will reply to Mr. Cao."

Jiang Fan didn't say anything. He picked up the teapot and poured tea. Bai Shigong thought for a moment and finally looked solemn.

"Your Majesty, I would like to ask you what you think of the Dian Kingdom."

Jiang Fan understood that this was the main event, and Jin needed to figure out its attitude.

Jiang Fan said seriously: "Qin and Yunnan cannot coexist. But with such a powerful country behind Chu, we will have to worry about it. Personally, I think it is a good thing."

Bai Shigong's expression changed slightly: "I have worries about my future... Your Majesty's words are very good. If the Chu State had worries about its future, it would not have recklessly raised troops to enter Xia, let alone seize our land in southern Shanxi... But, Your Majesty is sure, indeed Worry?"

Jiang Fan said slowly: "For such a big Dian country, with such an ambitious king, wouldn't he be worried if he were the national master?"

Duke Baishi nodded: "Of course. Therefore, our country of Jin wants to support the King of Dian. However, the King of Dian has a grudge against Emperor Qin after all. I would like to ask the prince to clarify whether this is possible."

Jiang Fan spread his hands: "As I said, it is not appropriate to comment on Jin's private affairs. Personally, I believe that allies are allies and it is difficult and inappropriate to restrict each other's choices without harming the interests of both parties."

Bai Shigong lowered his eyes and pondered for a while, then finally smiled slightly, picked up the tea cup and drank it all in one gulp: "I think my king is well aware of this."

Jiang Fan sighed: "The rise of Ying Wuming is a foregone conclusion. Even our Great Qin should reconsider our relationship with him... Otherwise, why would I be here... Sigh, it's difficult..."

Bai Shigong shook his head and smiled without saying a word.

Jiang Fan raised the teapot again, but Bai Shigong stopped him with a smile: "The tea is enough. Your Majesty seems to have guests coming, so I can't disturb you, so I'll take my leave."

Jiang Fan was slightly apologetic: "I'm busy with trivial matters, so I'm rude."

Bai Shigong smiled and said: "Commander Xia Guo, this is by no means a trivial matter. I say goodbye. Your Majesty will stay."

It was indeed Zhou Anshi who came. Jiang Fan was a little surprised. How could Bai Shigong judge that it must be him when he didn't see him? Did he communicate with him in advance?

"Communicate with him."

After Zhou Anshi sat down, he explained the situation directly without waiting for Jiang Fan to speak.

This general of the Xia Kingdom retired to the second line and was now named Duke Pingguo. It is said that the King of Xia gave him the title because he had quelled the civil strife in Xia. But rumors in the market say that the King of Xia gave him this title because of his mediocrity.

But no matter what, this great marshal Zhou who worked hard for the Xia Kingdom and took the blame for half his life is still a famous minister of the Xia Kingdom. People from all walks of life, including the King of Xia, are very respectful to him.

"The Duke has abandoned trivial matters and his complexion has improved a lot." Jiang Fan smiled and asked someone to change the wine.

Zhou Anshi laughed: "Your Majesty, let's drink tea. Speaking of which, Zhou has been free recently and has become fascinated by the tea ceremony, and Your Majesty is the best in this field. Today is the perfect time to taste it."

"Oh? In that case, let's change the tea ceremony."

Jiang Fan asked while brewing tea: "Duke, you just said that you had a talk with Bai Shigong. It seems that you are here to visit for the matter of the King of Dian's founding of the country?"

Zhou Anshi did not hide it: "That's true, but Zhou didn't expect to get any answer from Your Majesty."

Jiang Fan laughed: "You are right. After all, our two countries are hostile. In that case, why did the Duke come?"

"Look at Your Majesty." Zhou Anshi said briefly.

"Look at me?" Jiang Fan seemed puzzled: "What is there for Jiang to see?"