nycdaug Chapter 83 Reactions of Various Countries After the Death of Prince Dan of Yan
Chapter 83 Reactions of Various Countries After the Death of Prince Dan of Yan
The news of Prince Dan of Yan's death spread like wildfire throughout the various kingdoms.
Upon hearing the news, the entire state of Qi was shocked, and King Qi was deeply saddened. King Jian of Qi sighed to his prime minister, Hou Sheng, "Prime minister, what are your thoughts on the death of Prince Dan of Yan?"
A hint of contempt flashed in Hou Sheng's eyes, and he said with a touch of disdain, "The King of Yan is truly a complete villain, utterly spineless. And Crown Prince Dan of Yan wields immense influence in the Yan Kingdom. Now that he is dead, the Yan Kingdom is probably doomed."
After hearing this, the King of Qi nodded slightly in agreement, then asked with concern, "I also feel that the King of Yan's actions are unethical, but will the internal strife in Yan affect the borders of my Qi?"
After a moment of contemplation, Hou Sheng replied, "Your Majesty is absolutely right. We should indeed strengthen our defenses along the Qi border to prevent the turbulent situation in Yan from having an adverse impact on our borders."
King Qi nodded in satisfaction and instructed, "Very well, then let the Prime Minister take charge of arranging this matter!"
After receiving the order, Hou Sheng was about to take his leave when he suddenly remembered something and hurriedly reported, "Your Majesty, there is one more thing I need to report to you. I have heard that the King of Qin is preparing to give a grand and lavish funeral to Prince Dan of Yan and has invited our country to come and pay his respects."
Hou Sheng's words greatly surprised the King of Qi, who couldn't help but ask in doubt, "The King of Qin is being so kind? Could there be some kind of conspiracy involved?"
Hou Sheng cupped his hands and said, “Your Majesty, although the King of Qin destroyed the states of Han and Zhao, he did not completely eliminate King An of Han and King Qian of Zhao. In addition, Prince Dan of Yan had a childhood friendship with the King of Qin, so it is only reasonable for the King of Qin to give him a grand funeral.”
King Jian of Qi pondered for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "You are right, King Qin is not a bloodthirsty person. However, although Prince Dan of Yan was not killed by King Qin, he can be regarded as being forced to his death by King Qin."
Hou Sheng quickly replied, "Your Majesty, what you said is not quite accurate. If King Xi of Yan had not killed Crown Prince Dan of Yan, King Qin might not have taken action."
King Jian of Qi shook his head and sighed, "Although King Qin is not bloodthirsty, Prince Dan of Yan is ambitious and talented. Even if the State of Yan is destroyed, as long as Prince Dan of Yan is still alive, King Qin will probably not be at ease. I believe that Prince Dan of Yan is destined to die."
Hou Sheng nodded and said respectfully, "Your Majesty is absolutely right. In that case, I will immediately arrange for reinforcements to be sent to the border."
King Qi nodded slightly in agreement. Then he added, "The Prime Minister, please arrange the matter of going to Qin to mourn Prince Dan of Yan."
Hou Sheng accepted the order and said, "Yes." Then he turned and left the palace.
In the Chu palace, King Fu Chu learned of the death of Prince Dan of Yan. His face showed regret, and he sighed as he said to his ministers, "Last time, Prince Dan of Yan came to ask me for military assistance, but I did not agree. Now that he has lost his life, I am truly at peace!"
At this moment, Xiang Yan, a general of Chu, stepped forward to comfort him, saying, "Your Majesty must not blame yourself so much. The death of Crown Prince Dan of Yan was done by the King of Yan himself and had nothing to do with Your Majesty. Moreover, the matter of sending troops concerns the safety of the country, and it is only natural for Your Majesty to act cautiously. The downfall of Yan was all due to the King of Yan's incompetence and foolishness."
The other ministers echoed his sentiments. King Fu Chu of Chu nodded slightly and said with emotion, "So be it. I just didn't expect the King of Yan to be so ruthless and cruel, showing no regard for the bond between father and son."
Upon hearing this, the ministers of Chu all condemned and despised the King of Yan's actions. However, at that moment, a guard rushed into the hall, knelt down, and reported: "Your Majesty, we have just received reliable intelligence that King Ying Zheng of Qin is preparing to hold a grand funeral for Crown Prince Dan of Yan and has invited the State of Chu to come and pay their respects."
Upon hearing the guard's report, the Chu ministers in the hall began a heated discussion and speculation. One minister asked doubtfully, "Is the King of Qin merely feigning benevolence?"
Another minister chimed in, "Perhaps the King of Qin is afraid of being condemned by the people of the world!"
At this point, Xiang Yan stepped forward and expressed his opinion: "The King of Qin could not possibly have chosen to give Prince Dan a grand funeral simply because he was afraid of being condemned by the people. In my opinion, the King of Qin must have other motives."
The King of Chu asked curiously, "So what exactly is the King of Qin's purpose?"
Xiang Yan shook his head helplessly and replied, "Your subject really does not know the King of Qin's intentions, but the King of Qin has always been treacherous and cunning, and it is very likely that he will use the death of Crown Prince Dan to achieve some ulterior motive."
The King of Chu nodded in agreement and continued, "The Prime Minister is right. It would be best to leave this matter to you. Prime Minister, would you be willing to personally make a trip to Qin?"
Xiang Yan accepted the task without hesitation and expressed his willingness to go. The ministers of Chu all agreed with this decision.
Within the state of Yan, when the news of Crown Prince Dan's death spread, the entire nation was shrouded in grief. The people felt immense anger and despair over his passing, filled with uncertainty and fear for the future. Some began to question the rule of Yan, believing that King Xi of Yan should be held responsible for Crown Prince Dan's death. This sentiment gradually spread, causing instability within Yan and prompting various factions to stir.
However, at this very moment, shocking news arrived: it was King Xi of Yan who had killed Crown Prince Dan. This news quickly spread throughout the streets and alleys of Yan, plunging the country into grief, anger, and chaos. People were furious and disappointed by King Xi's actions; they had placed high hopes on Crown Prince Dan, expecting him to lead Yan to prosperity and strength.
In the streets and alleys of Yan, people gathered to express their discontent and grief. Some wept, lamenting the death of Prince Dan; others angrily condemned King Xi of Yan for his heartlessness and selfishness.
Some ministers and generals loyal to Crown Prince Dan were also deeply saddened and angered. They had been the backbone of the Yan state, striving for the country's interests. However, King Xi's actions chilled and disappointed them, and they began to contemplate their own future and the future of the Yan state.
In this atmosphere of grief and chaos, the situation in the Yan state became increasingly unstable. Riots and unrest began to break out in some areas, and people lost faith in the rule of King Xi of Yan.
Just then, another piece of news arrived: King Ying Zheng of Qin was actually going to hold a grand funeral for Prince Dan of Yan! This news was unbelievable to everyone. They couldn't understand why the King of Qin, who wanted Prince Dan of Yan dead, would be so generous in granting him such an honor.
The people of Yan were abuzz with this incredible decision. Some suspected a conspiracy, others expressed bewilderment, but many more began to develop a new perspective on Qin. They realized that perhaps the King of Qin was not as cruel and ruthless as they had imagined.
As time went on, more and more people in Yan began to accept this fact and expressed gratitude for the King of Qin's actions. Those who had once harbored deep hatred for Qin began to re-examine their stance. Those Yan citizens who had become Qin subjects resolved to be law-abiding Qin citizens. Meanwhile, those Yan citizens who had not yet become Qin subjects gathered at the palace gates, demanding that King Xi of Yan take responsibility for the death of Crown Prince Dan of Yan.
This sudden change plunged the State of Yan into chaos. On one hand, the attitude of some Yan citizens towards the King of Qin changed; on the other hand, the ruling class of Yan faced immense pressure. They had to deal with popular discontent while also confronting the potential threat posed by Qin.
The State of Wei remained a detached observer, taking a wait-and-see approach to the death of Prince Dan of Yan. The King of Wei considered it an internal affair of Yan, yet he also closely monitored the situation. The King of Wei dispatched his Prime Minister, Wei Ziyuan, to Qin to attend Prince Dan's funeral.