The imperial brother kneels and begs me to marry my daughter-in-law

"Do you need my help?"

As soon as Lin Xiu said this, everyone present changed their expressions.

Lin Zhong and Xiao Jiu were surprised by Lin Xiu's fickleness.Although Xiao Jiu never expresses her own opinion, she doesn't care much about what Lin Xiu is doing.But she also knew that Lin Xiu wanted to assist Zhou Guo.Lin Xiu said that, is she going to change her mind?Lin Zhong and Xiao Jiu thought about the same thing.

But Xiao Shuan and Rufeng were different, they were also surprised, but they were not surprised by Lin Xiu's change of mind.Because they didn't know which country Lin Xiu wanted to assist, and they didn't even know whether she was willing to enter politics.

They were surprised that Lin Xiu was willing to help Zhou Guo!Does this mean that Zhou Guo still has hope?Xiao Shu'an didn't have time to think further, she vaguely felt that Lin Xiu's help had something to do with the stimulation from Zhao Duan next door.But she didn't have time to ask.

The most urgent task at the moment is how to give Zhou Guo a chance.

Xiao Shu'an was very emotional, "Mr. Lin is willing, Xiao She is very grateful, and I would like to ask Mr. Lin to enlighten me! I will listen to you!"

"What did you call me? Didn't hear clearly, call again." Lin Xiu artificially pulled out her ears, expressing that she didn't hear clearly.

Rufeng hurriedly touched Xiao Shu'an with his leg under the table, and secretly shaped her mouth. 'Xiu'er. '

"Oh. Xiu'er, Xiao She is very grateful for Xiu'er's willingness to teach me. I was negligent." Xiao Shu'an hurriedly corrected it.

"Well~ Brother Xiao, don't be unfamiliar with me. You are always so unfamiliar. I just want to help, and I am embarrassed. I will feel that I have crossed the line." Lin Xiu is still in the mood to tease slowly.

Xiao Shu'an's heart was on fire, and he didn't have the leisure to gossip.She just wanted to know if Lin Xiu could really save Zhou Guo.If there is, she can go back to the country immediately and tell the emperor brother.

"What Xiu'er said is true. So Xiu'er, can you tell me what Zhou Guo should do now? Sorry, I really can't feel at ease, and I don't have the heart to think about other things."

"Don't worry. Eat first, and then change to another place. This Naihe building, I think the sound insulation effect is not very good, it should be improved. What do you say, Ah Zhong?" Lin Xiu looked at Ah Zhong with unkind eyes.

The dignified Naihe Tower, let Xiao Shu'an eavesdrop last time, and this time I heard other people mocking me, can I still make people eat happily?

"Xiu'er is right. I also think the sound insulation here is too bad. I will report it to the shopkeeper tomorrow and ask him to improve it." Lin Zhong wiped away the sweat that didn't exist on his forehead.It's hard to be the second in charge!

After eating, several people came to the garden in the backyard of Naihe Building, entered the gazebo and sat down.Have the boy set out a pot of tea, some pumpkin pie and other treats.

"It turns out that there is a cave here." Rufeng sighed in amazement.

"Hehe, Mr. Rufeng doesn't come here often. The front yard of Naihe Building is the main building, and a backyard is specially set up to make a garden. It is good for people who stay here to take a walk and enjoy the scenery. However, only the guests of Tianzi Brand can come. Here." Lin Zhong enthusiastically introduced Rufeng.

Xiao Shuan's focus was different.Didn't you just finish eating?Why does Lin Xiu want to eat snacks again?Such a thin body has a big appetite, and what's even more strange is that this person doesn't get fat after eating so much!

"Brother Xiao, if I'm not wrong, did you read the letter just now saying that Zhao Guo sent troops to Zhou Guo?" Lin Xiu cut to the chase, not planning to torture Xiao Shu'an, she knew that Xiao Shu'an was in a hurry right now.

"Exactly, Xiu'er, you are really well informed. Presumably you knew about it before me." Xiao Shu'an suddenly felt a little uncomfortable.She thanked Lin Xiu for being willing to help.But I was also a little sad that Lin Xiuming knew the news before me but didn't tell me.

Although she knew that with her relationship with Lin Xiu, she shouldn't expect such extravagance.But my heart will still be a little unhappy.Also feeling powerless about my own incompetence.A dignified princess of a country, who didn't know the news until so late, is not as good as a person from another country.Thinking about it makes me sad.

"It's just a little earlier than you knew." Lin Xiu didn't plan to explain more about this issue. In her opinion, it was unnecessary. "Let's talk about your thoughts first. How is Zhou Guo going to deal with it?"

"How to deal with it." Xiao Shuan smiled wryly, "There is no other way but to resist with death. But to be honest, Zhou Guo is now at the end of its strength. Whether it is manpower or material resources, it is very difficult. If this battle is really fought , I’m afraid it’s just a heroic sacrifice.”

"Since you can't fight, then don't fight." Lin Xiu said.

"Don't fight? Is Xiu'er too naive? How could Zhao Guo listen to my Zhou Guo? If they want to fight, what can we do?"

"You can't think straightly about the problem. You have to go roundabout. You also said the main point. Only Zhao Guo can decide whether to fight this battle. Then think about it, who can decide whether Zhao Guo will fight or not?" Lin Lin Xiu guides Xiao Shuan bit by bit.

Xiao Shuan frowned and thought. "I can't think of anyone except Zhao's emperor and prime minister."

"Actually, it doesn't have to be a person. Take your eyes off Zhao and Zhou. In today's world, five countries stand side by side, and their interests are closely related. Zhao's attack on Zhou is not just Zhao and Zhou. thing."

"You mean, ask for reinforcements? Xiu'er, it's useless. People in the world are inferior to Zhou. Among the five countries, no country is willing to form an alliance with Zhou, and no one will help Zhou. Zhou has always been alone." The more Xiao Shuan spoke, the more frustrated he became, and he even felt that he had no strength to continue.

She originally had great fantasies about Lin Xiu's ideas, so it seems.Lin Xiu was helpless after all.After all, it is a person without much experience.Maybe Lin Xiu has some talent, but after all, she is a little immature, and she thinks about problems too simply.She didn't blame Lin Xiu, she knew that almost no one could understand Zhou Guo's situation, and she herself was incompetent, so how could she rely on others?It was she who was confused.

Lin Xiu didn't care what Xiao Shuan was in a daze for.She took out a pen and ink and drew a simple map.

"The world today is divided into five kingdoms. The Zhou Kingdom is the weakest and may be divided up at any time. Even if we win today's battle, there will be a second and third battle. Therefore, winning or losing this battle does not matter. Important. What is important to the other four countries is who will occupy Zhou's land." Lin Xiu said, and had already drawn the map.

"Although the State of Zhao is the strongest, the State of Wu is not weak either. Can the State of Wu be reconciled if the State of Zhao annexes the State of Zhou? Look at the State of Chu, which borders the State of Zhou. If the State of Zhou is annexed by the State of Zhao, the State of Chu will What kind of situation will you be in?

It will be even more isolated and helpless than Zhou Guo is today.Because today's Zhou State is still bordered by Chu State.Once Zhou State is annexed by Zhao State, Chu State will be surrounded by water in the south and east, and surrounded by Wu State and Zhao State in the north and west.At that time, it will be like the Zhou Kingdom today, at the mercy of others.

And Zheng Guo.Zheng Guo has not had any wars in these years, so why has it been unable to develop.Because it is independent in the north and borders Zhao and Wu, it has limited land and limited resources.Even the population flowed into Zhao Wu one after another.

When Zhao Guo attacked Zhou Guo, the only thing he was afraid of was Wu Guo, who was worried that Wu Guo Guo would stab him in the back.But Zhao Guo is powerful after all, and his scruples about Wu Guo will not make him give up attacking Zhou Guo.Because he had the confidence to stop Wu Guo in Zhang Chi, so that they could not enter Zhao State at all, let alone help Zhou State.

However, what if behind him is not only the state of Wu, but also the state of Zheng?Most of his troops were used to attack the east city, and Zhang Chi only had a quarter of his troops at most. It was enough to defend the city, but it was defending a Wu country.What if Changle in the north is attacked by Zheng Guo?Can you still hold on?

Then Zhao Guoguo thought, I can quickly capture Dongcheng, and then turn around and attack Wu Guozheng.With his strength, he can indeed defend it.As long as he wins the East City quickly enough, he will be in time.So how can he prevent him from taking down Dongcheng? "

"Chu country!" Xiao Shuan blurted out.

"That's right, Chu State! If Chu State can help Zhou State, then Zhao State will not be able to take this East City!"

Lin Xiu gave a passionate speech, and she and Xiao Shu'an were both red-faced.Lin Xiushi is full of confidence and eloquent when talking about politics and formation.And Xiao Shu'an was excited, Zhou Guo seemed to be saved.Lin Xiu's analysis made her enlightened.Looking far away and looking at the overall situation, it is indeed more comprehensive.At this moment, she admires Lin Xiu from the bottom of her heart.

But there is one more problem.

"Then how do we convince Chu State and Zheng State? When Emperor Father was alive, he also thought about asking Chu State for help, but Chu State said that he had formed an alliance with Zhao State. He was unwilling to violate his alliance agreement, so he did not send troops." Xiao Shuan Got into another problem.

"As long as he is not stupid, he will send troops." Lin Xiu said confidently looking at the map.

"how do I say this?"

"It's not what it used to be. First, he had to send troops because of his interests. Second, another reason why Chu didn't send troops was because he was afraid that things would not be done and Zhao would be offended. Then he would be in a difficult situation. But if, He knows that Zheng Guo is willing to send troops to attack Zhao Guo, will he still have this concern?"

"No. Because at least the Three Kingdoms and the Zhao Kingdom were enmity at that time, no matter which country Zhao sent troops to, the other two countries would take the opportunity to send troops, because they have already met each other, so there is no scruple!"

"That's right!" Lin Xiu nodded gratifiedly, this Princess Zhou is still very smart, she can get it right.

"Then Zheng Guo will definitely send troops?" Xiao Shu'an asked again.

"Yes!" Lin Xiu was still confident.

"All ears." Xiao Shu'an didn't want to say unnecessary nonsense anymore.Now, she has an unprecedented thirst for knowledge.She admired Lin Xiu more and more from the bottom of her heart.In just a few paragraphs, it is much more comprehensive than what she has thought about in these years.This is genius.

"Because, if Zheng Guo knew that Chu State sent troops, he would have no scruples. At that time, Zheng Chuzhou would form an alliance. He would not be afraid of the wolfish and ambitious Zhao State. Now Zhao State will always start a war, and no one wants to be a sacrificial object. But relying on its own strength alone, it is absolutely impossible to defeat, so it is necessary to form an alliance. Only by forming an alliance can there be time for development. Development, there are variables."

"This... This seems to be an endless loop. Zheng Guo is willing to send troops when he knows that Chu is sending troops, and Chu is willing to send troops only when he knows Zheng is sending troops. How can we persuade one first?" Rufeng was also dumbfounded. All this sounds good, but it seems to be not easy to operate.

"If you tell him, he will know?" Lin Xiu smiled meaningfully.

"Tell me? I haven't convinced you, how can I tell you?" Rufeng was even more confused.

Lin Xiu just smiled and said nothing, looking at Xiao Shu'an, waiting for her to understand.

"Xiu'er means... to lie to both sides?" Xiao Shu'an asked uncertainly.

"Hey~ Don't say it so badly, scholar, what are you talking about lying. It's just an advance notice. After all, the two countries will eventually send troops, and you just tell him in advance that you have done it." Lin Xiu fanned the fan in her hand. , very brazen.

"Send two groups of people at the same time to tell Zheng Guo that Chu State has agreed to send troops. Tell Chu State that Zheng State has agreed to send troops. Zheng Chu will have no doubts and is willing to send troops!" Xiao Shuan summed it up.

"That's right, that's it." Lin Xiu nodded.

"But, isn't this a lie? What if it is exposed?" Rufeng is still worried.

"Mr. Rufeng, you have to understand. Politics, there are only tricks, there is no deceit and honesty. Diplomacy is true and false, and you are always afraid of being exposed, so you can't do anything. If you want to do it, even if He doubts, but he can also refute it confidently. Honesty will not save Zhou Guo’s soldiers from fighting a battle. Deceit can also give Zhou Guo a few years of respite.”

"Thanks to Xiu'er for teaching me. Listening to Jun's words is better than reading ten years of books. I will remember Xiu'er's plan. I will repay you in the future. I will arrange people to do these things right now. Excuse me!"

"Go~ I still want to eat some supper to enjoy the scenery."

Xiao Shuan nodded, and hurried away with Rufeng.

Lin Xiu looked at the backs of the two, but she didn't know what she was thinking.She played with the fan in her hand and looked down at her feet.

Zhao Guo, it seems that it is not a place to settle down.

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