Mythical Qin: I, Gao Yao, will never be a eunuch!

"My Lord, I think you should meet with the other party in person at this moment and learn more about their intentions. Even if you don't care about the common people, don't you care about your own safety and honor? The army from the southern border is coming with great momentum and strength. We should avoid their sharp edge for the time being!"

"What's more, our Minzhong region is currently unable to obtain any external assistance or support. The court has already conferred titles on many princes, and we are essentially under the jurisdiction of Chu. The court has long abandoned Minzhong and ignored it. Therefore, it is crucial to first find out the true situation and strength of the southern border. Regardless of whether the county magistrate finally chooses to join Xiang Yu's side or turn to the southern border forces, this will undoubtedly accumulate strong capital for his future development!"

Listening to Wu She's endless talk about the current situation and the interests involved, Tang Sheng's originally anxious mood gradually calmed down. He took a deep breath and tried to regain his rationality and calmness.

After a long while, Tang Sheng slowly said, "Go, invite them to the main hall."

The attendant beside him immediately responded respectfully: "Yes!"

After all, there were too many unknowns and variables involved in dealing with an envoy from the southern border. But after some inner struggle, Tang Sheng finally waved his hand firmly, signaling the attendants to quickly take the envoy to the main hall.

Tang Sheng knew very well that since the imperial court issued the decree to enfeoff the kings, the situation in Minzhong has become complicated. And for the Qin army in Minzhong, they have undoubtedly become abandoned by the imperial court. Although he was full of resentment, what could he do? He knew that it was a luxury to expect the imperial court to send reinforcements to support him. Now, only by relying on their own strength can they have a chance of survival in this land. Thinking of this, Tang Sheng couldn't help but sigh, then tidied his clothes and walked towards the main hall.

Prior to this, Tang Sheng had already had a clear understanding of the pros and cons of the court's actions at this moment under Wu She's incisive analysis. However, when he recalled the difficult and difficult situation he was in, an indescribable pain and annoyance naturally welled up in his heart.

Time flies. In less than a year, the once glorious and powerful Qin Empire has begun to fall apart! Although the ten-king system implemented by the imperial court seems to have been settled, many problems are obvious and cannot be ignored. There are quite obvious contradictions and conflicts between the kings and princes who were enfeoffed in various places.

You know, such a major event as enfeoffment of the kings is not something that can be resolved by the current court unilaterally making a decision and implementing it. Are the various rebel forces that originally rose up and surged willing to accept such a situation? How could they easily tolerate the arbitrary division of the places they just occupied? Moreover, whether those who were enfeoffed can smoothly take over their own fiefdoms is also an unknown. It is no exaggeration to say that the world today is full of conflicts.

It is true that in a sense, this method of enfeoffment did lead to the division of the country, but it is undeniable that it also brought some benefits. At least for the Qin Dynasty, it could save a lot of manpower and material resources by sitting on the mountain and watching the tigers fight, watching these rebels fight each other and kill each other. It is possible to rebuild the country, but Tang Sheng also knows that he will not see this day.

Soon in the main hall, Tang Shengwu saw the envoy from the southern border.

"Shang Gu has come to see the prefect on the order of the King of Qin."

The man was wearing luxurious clothes and looked to be about 30 years old. Although he was in the enemy's camp, there was no trace of fear on his face.

"Humph, the order of the King of Qin? He just declared himself king, yet he is so arrogant!"

Hearing Shang Gu's words, Tang Sheng immediately refuted him. Shang Gu also put down his hands and put on a cold look on his face.

"Lord Tang Sheng, if you really don't want to see me, you can just kill me. How dare you insult the King of Qin? Since ancient times, if the master insults the minister, the minister will die. Are you here to humiliate me on purpose?"

"Humph, am I wrong? Your Majesty is the legitimate ruler. You actually ascended the throne without authorization and called yourself the King of Qin. Isn't that the biggest joke in the world?"

"Oh, then I would like to ask Master Tang Sheng, where does the so-called His Majesty, the so-called court, place you now?"

Shang Gu was a talent specially selected by Gao Yao. He was a businessman with excellent eloquence. Shang Gu's experience was not simple. In his early years, he studied with Fu Qing, who was a big businessman in the Warring States Period and the earliest female entrepreneur in China and even in the world. After her husband died, Ba Guafu Qing guarded the family business and defended the area with strong financial resources. She was one of the main providers of a large amount of mercury in the Mausoleum of Qin Shihuang. Because of her special political and military status, she and another big businessman and herdsman Wu Shiluo were treated as guests of honor by the state.

Shang Gu was the one who had followed Fu Qingsheng to learn the ways of doing business in the early days. However, it was only Fu Qing who received special treatment, not the others. After Fu Qing's death, Shang Gu started to do business on his own. However, at this time, the Qin Dynasty had fallen into a quagmire. The premise of doing business was economic circulation. All places needed to be valuable to obtain sufficient benefits. Qin Shihuang conscripted a large number of farmers, and people's food had become a problem. Shang Gu could only barely survive. By chance, he came to the southern border, and things got better.

Afterwards, he was recruited by Gao Yao. He had his own business and was also one of Gao Yao's staff. Gao Yao did not value background. Shang Gu had an excellent eloquence and, most importantly, he was bold enough to think and speak. That was why Gao Yao entrusted him with this task. Facing Tang Sheng's aggressive words, Shang Gu responded without any hesitation, which made Tang Sheng look very ugly.

"Why did the King of Qin send you here?" At this moment, Wu She keenly noticed that Tang Sheng's face began to become gloomy, and he seemed to be angry again. He did not dare to neglect it at all, and quickly bowed respectfully to Tang Sheng, and then quickly got to the point.

"The King of Qin knows that it is not easy for you, Lord Tang Sheng, to stay in Fujian, so he specially sent me here to persuade you, Lord Tang Sheng, to surrender! This is a generous gift that the King of Qin asked me to bring to you, Lord Tang Sheng, please accept it." As Shang Gu finished speaking, someone carefully carried a huge box into the main hall.

The box looked heavy, as if it was filled with invaluable treasures. When the box was gently opened, the eyes of everyone present were instantly attracted. The box was divided into several compartments, each containing fine silk, exquisite jade, and dazzling gold. The silk was bright in color and soft and smooth in texture; the jade was finely carved and unique in shape; and the gold shone with an attractive light, dazzling the eyes.

Seeing the box full of priceless treasures, Tang Sheng and Wu She could not help but gasp at the same time. They stared at these treasures with eyes wide open, incredulously, and were amazed in their hearts. Just looking at the treasures in this box, if it is only calculated by salary, I am afraid that even if Tang Sheng spends his entire life, he will not be able to earn such a huge fortune. With this money, no matter where he goes, it is enough for him to become a rich man who has no worries about food and clothing for the rest of his life. Thinking of this, the two could not help but be shocked by Gao Yao's generosity.

"The King of Qin took away four counties of our country without any reason and launched a war without any declaration of war. If he really wanted to recruit talents, why would he take such measures? Since the King of Qin keeps saying that he wants to recruit talents, he should withdraw his troops immediately to show his so-called sincerity."

At this moment, Wu She quickly regained his composure, then opened his mouth again and threw out the conditions he had set to the other party.

Wu She was clear-headed. He knew that the seemingly lucrative benefits in front of him were actually just sweet poison. If he swallowed it easily, he would probably suffer endless troubles in the future.

"Sir Tang Sheng, I have conveyed the King of Qin's 'sincerity' to you on his behalf. I believe you are well aware of the current situation. The King of Qin's army has more than 200,000 soldiers! You must think carefully about it. The King of Qin earnestly hopes that you can make a wise and correct decision. You must know that among the people under the King of Qin, personal ability is the most important. The more outstanding a person's ability is, the higher the official position he can obtain. With your outstanding talents, Sir Tang Sheng, your future will be limitless in time. This is the greatest sincerity! Therefore, I implore you to think carefully and act cautiously!"

Shang Gu did not respond to Wu She's words at all. It was absolutely impossible to return the place that was taken. There was no need to think about it. The rest depended on the other party's choice. This was also what Gao Yao meant. If Minzhong could be taken without bloodshed, why must the army be mobilized? At the same time, this was also a delaying tactic. While Shang Gu was taking action, Han Xin's army did not stop.

Tang Sheng and even Gao Yao in Fujian did not take it seriously. They fought for this battlefield just to go to war with Xiang Yu. Occupying the advantageous terrain and further attacking Kuaiji was their primary goal. Gao Yao was worried that Tang Sheng would directly side with Xiang Yu, so he sent Shang Gu to negotiate. In fact, it was just to delay time. If they could reach an agreement, that would be the best. If not, they would delay time to prevent him from becoming an obstacle to Han Xin's army.