Chapter 580: You want to show off your power to me? Are you worthy?

Chapter 580: You want to show off your power to me? Are you worthy?

This time, the person appointed as the envoy to the Southern Territory was Wu She again. Since the last successful resolution of the Qi King Tian Du incident, Wu She, under Gao Yao's command, has made great achievements in the field of diplomacy. Today, the Southern Territory has become synonymous with strength.

On the international political stage, weak countries are often in a passive position in diplomacy, while strong countries pay more attention to the balance of diplomacy. Of course, there are certain dangers in this. However, this danger will not change much because of the strength of the country behind it.

After all, even when weak countries conduct diplomatic activities, they usually do not make excessive requests. On the contrary, when dealing with other countries, powerful countries will not easily exploit weak countries, because this not only concerns the image and attitude of the powerful country, but also has a profound impact on future development.

In normal political relations, there will basically not be much danger as long as one does not engage in blind arrogance or self-destructive behavior.

The risks faced by diplomats who have a strong country as their backing are often much greater than people imagine. There are two main reasons for this.

First, there are internal reasons. On the surface, diplomats go to other countries to establish friendly relations, but in fact, in some cases, this may also become an excuse for the so-called annexation of other countries. This kind of thing is not uncommon in history. There have been similar practices in the Han and Tang dynasties, and even in the Yuan Dynasty, such things were not uncommon. In this case, envoys are usually awarded high titles to show their importance and authority.

However, these countries want to maintain their reputation as great powers, and they also hope to find a legitimate reason to achieve their goals. Therefore, the death of the envoy becomes an inevitable result. After all, there is nothing more simple and direct than the death of an envoy. Envoys often represent the face of a country or a force. Their death is like being slapped directly in the face by the sole of a shoe, which is a great insult and provocation. Therefore, some major powers will use various means to let the envoys die on their own, thereby creating a seemingly reasonable excuse. A reasonable excuse to annex other countries,

In addition to the above internal reasons, there is another external factor to consider. That is, those relatively weak countries may not necessarily be willing to accept the oppression and bullying of powerful countries. In fact, some of them may behave unusually tough and face the powerful countries with ill intentions without fear.

When these small countries know that the other side has bad intentions, they may choose to directly kill the other side's envoys to boost their own morale and military spirit. This approach can not only show the firm position of the small country, but also unite the military and civilians in the country to resist external threats together.

In addition, when one party is unwilling to receive the other party's envoy, it may also take assassination measures to prevent the two parties from meeting. In this way, the other party's envoy will not be able to complete the mission, thus achieving the purpose of destroying the other party's plan.

However, when taking such actions, you also need to pay attention to some skills and principles. Generally speaking, the place of action cannot be chosen on your own territory, but should be carried out in the territory of the other party. The advantage of doing so is that you can avoid being implicated in the division of responsibilities and reduce unnecessary troubles and risks.

At this moment, Wu Rui's thoughts were quite similar. If he had no choice, he might have to kill Gao Yao's envoy to force his ministers to unite against the enemy and resist Gao Yao's attack.

Once the envoy of Gao Yao is killed, it will be like lighting a fuse, and the relationship between the two sides will be instantly detonated, and they will fall into a desperate situation of no end. At this point, whether you are willing to surrender or just muddle through, the situation is no longer under your control.

In this situation, Gao Yao is very likely to kill without scruples. He will attack the enemy without mercy because he is already enraged and filled with hatred and desire for revenge. Even if you choose to surrender, it may not necessarily lead to a good result. Gao Yao may think that your surrender is just a temporary measure or a way to delay time, and thus he may become suspicious of you and even take cruel revenge on you.

In addition, once the alliance with several other countries is established, it is easy for all forces to form an atmosphere of common hatred and common enemy. They will unite and fight against Gao Yao together because they all feel the threat from Gao Yao. In this case, even if the envoys of powerful countries come, they cannot be taken lightly.

Being an envoy of a powerful country is not a safe job, because they often represent the interests and will of the country. If their purpose is to annex the other party, then this behavior will undoubtedly trigger strong resistance from the other party. Whether it is active or passive, it may result in death.

Therefore, as an envoy, one must not only have excellent diplomatic skills and negotiation skills, but also have enough wisdom and courage to deal with various complex situations. Only in this way can one survive in this role full of dangers and variables.

In the post house, Wu She was carefully adjusting the collar of the crimson envoy's robe. His movements were gentle and focused, as if it was an invaluable treasure. In the bronze mirror, his face was clearly visible, and the new fine lines at the corners of his eyes revealed the traces of time.

After successfully persuading King Tian Du of Qi to surrender, this diplomat has become Gao Yao's capable general. He has accepted the task of persuading people to surrender again and again, and they are all aimed at those important cities. Every mission is like walking on a tightrope, and the slightest mistake will lead to life and death. After all, those small warlords will not surrender easily. They may choose to fight to the death and kill Wu She directly to boost morale when they are desperate.

"Sir, we have arrived at the Hengshan Palace." As the carriage slowly stopped, the attendant's whispered reminder interrupted Wu She's thoughts. He took a deep breath, calmed himself, and then gently stroked the jade belt hook at his waist. There were three poisoned silver needles hidden there. This was the "last dignity" given to him by Gao Yao himself.

Wu She raised a sneer at the corner of his mouth, thinking to himself: "Only the weak need to rely on poison to save face. The truly strong can even turn death into a weapon to attack the heart." Wu She also understood that no one would really want to face death, but since he had already chosen this path, he naturally could not retreat easily.