Chapter 119: Combine vertically and horizontally
The night is as dark as ink and the wind is cold.

In this solemn atmosphere, Su Qin, accompanied by Lang Fanyun and three other people, set out on the journey to the territories of various vassal kings.

His purpose was clear - to form alliances and persuade the weaker princes to form an offensive and defensive alliance with Prince Lu to jointly resist powerful opponents.

Su Qin and his party first came to the city of the nearest vassal king.

On the city wall, soldiers patrolled back and forth, the torches in their hands illuminating their faces and every corner of the city.

Su Qin did not reveal his identity directly, but chose to set up camp in a remote corner outside the city, preparing to enter the city to lobby the next day.

As soon as the sky was getting light, Su Qin put on his clothes and took Lang Fanyun and the other two into the city.

He did not go directly to the palace, but first visited various places in the city to understand the people's sentiments and the prince's style of governance.

After some inquiries, Su Qin had a preliminary understanding of this vassal king - although he was not strong, he was an ambitious and aspiring monarch, but he suffered from the lack of powerful allies and sufficient strength.

Su Qin had a clear idea in his mind and decided to adopt a roundabout tactic.

He first visited several famous people in the city and conveyed a message to the vassal king through them: a strategist named Su Qin has come and is willing to help the king solve his problems.

These famous scholars were quite prestigious in the city, and their words naturally attracted the attention of the princes.

When Su Qin was summoned to the palace, he did not rush to state his views, but first discussed the general situation of the world with the vassal kings.

He talked about the struggle for hegemony among the princes and the suffering of the people, and about the expansion of strong countries and the self-protection of weak countries.

His words were full of wisdom and foresight, which made the prince look at him with admiration.

"Your Majesty, do you know the current situation in Dayong?"

"The strong vassals bullied the weaker vassals, the kings fought against each other, and the people were displaced."

"Although the king is determined to become stronger, he suffers from a lack of allies and strength."

"Su Qin is not talented, but I would like to offer a plan to the king."

After chatting with the prince for a while, Su Qin saw that the time was right and started to get to the point.

"Mr. Su, what good ideas do you have? Tell us quickly."

After hearing this, the prince became excited and asked hurriedly.

"Your Majesty, you can form an offensive and defensive alliance with several vassal kings of equal strength in the surrounding areas to jointly resist those powerful opponents."

"In this way, we can enhance our own strength and reputation, and seek a stable living environment for the people."

Su Qin smiled slightly and slowly told us his plan of forming alliances.

After hearing this, the prince pondered for a moment and a look of hesitation appeared on his face.

He was worried that his strength was not enough to resist the encroachment from other vassal kings, and he was also worried that other vassal kings would not respond to his call.

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Su Qin is willing to personally go to the other vassal kings to lobby and persuade them to join the alliance."

"As long as the king agrees, this matter will surely succeed."

Su Qin saw his concerns and tried to persuade him further.

"Mr. Su is truly a genius of our time!"

"Then I will wait for good news from you in the city!"

After hearing this, the prince thought for a long time, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes, and he stood up and bowed deeply to Su Qin.

In the following days, Su Qin began his lobbying journey.

He visited several other weaker princes and used the same method to persuade them to join the alliance.

During the lobbying process, Su Qin used his outstanding eloquence and profound knowledge to explain to the various princes the necessity and feasibility of forming alliances.

He emphasized that the various vassal kings should unite with each other to resist powerful enemies in order to protect their own interests and territorial security.

At the same time, he also explained to the princes the advantages of the strategy of "Heng Lian", which is to form a powerful alliance by uniting other weak countries, so as to gain an advantageous position in the competition with powerful countries.

When lobbying the various vassal kings, Su Qin adopted different strategies.

To the powerful and ambitious vassal kings, he stressed the importance of the alliance, reminded them of the threats from other powerful countries, and promised to give them sufficient status and respect in the alliance.

For the weaker and less confident princes, he emphasized the advantages of the strategy of alliance and encouraged them to join the alliance to jointly resist foreign enemies and enhance their own strength and status. In this case, Su Qin's lobbying was a remarkable success.

He not only persuaded the various vassal kings to join the alliance, but also successfully coordinated the interests of all parties, enabling the alliance to develop stably.

Through the strategy of forming alliances, the power of the various princes was effectively integrated to form a powerful alliance.

And during the lobbying process, Su Qin also fully demonstrated his personal charm and wisdom.

He was good at observing people's words and expressions, and was able to accurately grasp the psychology and needs of each prince, so as to formulate practical lobbying strategies.

At the same time, he also paid great attention to words and expressions, and was able to move people's hearts with vivid and powerful language, making the princes believe in his strategies.

Although he encountered many difficulties and challenges in the process, Su Qin finally resolved them one by one with his wisdom and eloquence.

After Su Qin's unremitting efforts and clever lobbying, the princes were finally moved by his strategy of forming alliances and making alliances.

An offensive and defensive alliance headed by King Lu gradually formed.

It was a sunny day with clear skies. The city of Luwang was decorated with lights and full of joy.

The flags of the various feudal lords fluttered in the wind, representing their respective power and determination.

Among them, Shangguan Lie, the Emperor Star of East Earth who was detected by Su Ye before, was on the list!

King Lu stood on the city wall, looking into the distance at the teams arriving from all directions.

Their costumes vary, some are bright and eye-catching, some are simple and generous, but without exception they all reveal a sense of majesty and momentum.

Prince Lu knew that although these princes had fought with each other before, they were now gathered here for a common goal - that is, to form an offensive and defensive alliance to jointly resist the powerful foreign enemy.

Su Qin was also standing beside King Lu. He was wearing a green robe and looked elegant and calm.

"My king, now is the time for you to show your leadership. As long as you raise your arms and call, these princes will surely respond."

There was a gleam of wisdom in his eyes, as if everything was under his control. He said softly to the Reed King beside him:
"Haha, I am really flattered that you brothers can come."

“It is not easy for us to gather together today.”

"Thanks to Mr. Su's brilliant plan, we have this opportunity to form an offensive and defensive alliance."

"This king knows that we have had many disputes and misunderstandings in the past, but now we should put aside the past grudges and unite to fight against foreign enemies. Only in this way can we protect our territory and the peace of our people."

Prince Lu nodded, took a deep breath, and shouted loudly to the princes under the city.

The princes showed no expression after hearing this.

Now that I have brought people here, I naturally have an idea of ​​the next arrangements.

They knew that King Lu was right, and things were turbulent in Dayong right now.

At this moment, only by banding together for warmth can these weak vassal kings have the strength to compete with the powerful vassal kings.

So they shouted in unison: "Conclude an alliance! Fight the powerful enemy together!"

The sound resounded through the sky and shook everyone's heart.

King Lu was very excited after hearing this, he knew that the responsibility on his shoulders was even heavier.

He turned to Su Qin and said, "Mr. Su, what should we do next?"

Su Qin smiled and said, "Don't worry, my king. We have already taken the most difficult step."

"What we need to do next is to consolidate the alliance and strengthen cooperation."

"At the same time, we must also strengthen our own construction and improve our combat effectiveness so that those enemies who dare to invade our territory will pay a heavy price!"

In the days that followed, Luwang Castle became the center of the alliance among the feudal lords.

The various vassal kings sent envoys to discuss cooperation, sign alliances, and jointly formulate combat plans.

They exchanged intelligence, shared resources, and coordinated actions, forming a powerful synergy.

Su Qin was also not idle. He traveled around lobbying and continuously expanding the influence of the alliance.

(End of this chapter)