A month later, all the 150,000 troops of Donghu were wiped out, and Huo Qubing and Sima Cuo joined forces.

Qin Army, Sima Co Battalion.

"Report, report to the general, Sima Shang received a letter from the king of Zhao, ordering him to return to Handan to be appointed as a general, and he returned to Handan overnight. "One by one, people came to report.

Sima Cuo was already discussing with the generals about starting a war with Sima Shang, when he heard the news and asked, "What do you think?"

Jiang Wendao: "Sima Shang has gone and has not returned this time, and the last general recommends waiting for news." ”

Sima said wrongly: "Sima Shang is already a hero of Zhao State, and the general still has some concerns about starting a war with him, after all, if he dies in the hands of the Qin army, the people of Zhao State will hate Qin State even more, and lay hidden dangers for the destruction of the country." ”

A general said: "General, the last general is puzzled, since Sima Shang has the heart of mutiny, and his son Zhao Jia is also in the northern Daijun, why didn't he support Zhao Jia as the king, but opposed Guo Kai, Zhao Qian and others." ”

Yang Duanhe said: "You are wrong, Sima Shang has never had the heart of mutiny, and the slander of Guo Kai and others is just that, it can be seen from the fact that he led the north." ”

Indeed, Sima Shang disobeyed the military order and led the army north, also to drive out Donghu, in the eyes of the people of Zhao State, he was also subject to the foreign king's order, not to mention rebellion. Not to mention that it wiped out tens of thousands of troops in Donghu, and it has great prestige in the hearts of the people.

It is precisely for this reason that Guo Kai, the king of Zhao, is even more afraid, if he ascends to the heights and shouts, the people have the support of the people, and Handan has the Pingyuan Jun as internal aid, and the throne of King Zhao can still be kept, so Guo Kai proposed a 'poisonous plan', on the grounds that Sima Shang had made great contributions to destroy Donghu, and recalled him to Handan to be named a general.

Sima Shang returned to Handan, life and death were controlled by Zhao Wang Guo Kai and others, if he did not return to Handan, Zhao Wang and others had more rhetoric, Sima Shang was unwilling to be entitled, he must have a plot to rebel, in this way, Sima Shang became a chaotic minister and thief from the hero of Zhao State, although King Zhao was unpopular, but he was always King Zhao, and righteousness was on his side after all.

At that time, even if Sima Shang had the intention to mutiny, he would not be supported, and he would be defeated. It can be seen that Guo Kai's ability to conspiracy and trickery is rare in the world.

Huo Quzhi got up and said: "General, Sima Shang is leaving, the 100,000 troops of Zhao are uncertain, it is the best opportunity for our army, to defeat the 100,000 army of Zhao State, our army will not be hindered in the south, not to mention, and will not suffer from the enemy on the back, please take the overall situation first." ”

The last general seconded. ”

"Seconded. ”

Many generals agreed.

When there is a Donghu alien race, Qin Zhao can put aside grievances and unite with the outside world, now that the alien race has been wiped out, it is natural to start a war with Zhao, the war is already cruel, although Sima Cuo sympathizes with the Zhao army in his heart, but, as a general of Qin, he naturally puts the interests of Qin first.

Sima Cuo made a final decision: "Yang Duanhe, Huo Quai's illness listens to the order." ”

"In. The two of them stood up and said.

"Order Yang Duanhe to lead an army of 20,000 to the south, and defend the Julu fortress with an army of 20,000 Julu, first, to cut off the transportation of military food for the Zhao army, and second, to prevent the Zhao State from sending troops to come to the rescue. Sima said wrongly.

"The last general commanded. Yang Duanhe said.

"Ling Huo Qubing led 40,000 cavalry around the north of Yanmen County, and the general led the army from east to north, forming a flanking attack, and cooperating with the main force to defeat the 100,000 army of Zhao. Sima said again.

"The last general commanded. Huo Qu got up and said.

The capital of Zhao State, the city of Handan.

In the Qin State Station, in a side room, a man dressed as Xiao Si said respectfully: "Sir, Donghu has been destroyed, and a big battle between Qin and Zhao is about to begin, and the king is worried about the safety of Mr. ”

Suddenly faintly listened, although his face was expressionless, but his heart was like a hot spring flowing through, Yingzheng could still think of his safety at this time, it can be seen that he did not regard him as a dispensable chess piece, if such a king does not follow him to death, he is weak and has the face to live in the world.

Said: "Do you know why I came to Zhao Kingdom?"

Xiao Si said respectfully: "Although the villain doesn't know what important things Mr. came to Zhao State, it must be for the Qin State to attack Zhao." ”

He smiled weakly and said: "Yes, I came to destroy Zhao for Qin, and now the Zhao court is in chaos, but there is another person who is a big variable." ”

"Who?"

Suddenly, his eyes were weak and he said, "Sima Shang." ”

"He ......"

"That's right, Sima Shang destroyed Donghu, and now has a high reputation in Zhao State, and he will be the last straw for Zhao State. He said weakly.

Xiao Si said bitterly: "However, with our current strength, we can't kill him at all, and the guards around him have all crawled out of the sea of corpses and blood, forming a battle formation, cooperating with each other, and we are helpless." ”

Suddenly, he said weakly: "Sima Shang wants to die, but he can't die in the hands of my Qin State, otherwise the Zhao people will hate my Qin State even more." Now many pairs of eyes in Zhao State are staring at Sima Shang, and the people hope that he will set things right, but there are also many people who want him to disappear forever. ”

Xiao Si said: "Sir, don't you have a clever plan?"

Suddenly said firmly: "Although this plan is insidious, it is life and death between countries, for the sake of Great Qin, for the king's kindness." Even if I am weak, even if I bear the name of a villain, I will not hesitate to do it. ”

Xiao Si listened and said busily: "Sir, reputation is more important to you than life, and it will have a great impact on your future career." Let the villain do it. ”

The reason why Dun Weak said this is that Sima Shang is not only a national hero in the eyes of the Zhao people, but also in the eyes of the rest of the people with lofty ideals and the common people.

The minister of Qin also understands him, but he will also alienate him, which is what Xiao Si said will have an impact on his career.

He smiled weakly and said, "Although thousands of people are evil, I will also do it." ”

Then he said: "Sima Shang is a good person, but unfortunately, he understands the army and does not understand politics." This is his most lethal place, if he is the general of Qin, this plan will have no effect on him, but unfortunately he is a Zhao general, and he is destined to die. ”

"I have something you need to do. ”

Xiao Si said respectfully: "Sir, please speak, the villain will do it even if he dies." ”

Suddenly smiled weakly: "It's not that serious, you come with your ears, you ......"

Xiao Si left, suddenly came out, looked at the sky, and instructed a person beside him: "You go to Xiangguo's Mansion secretly, just say that I have something to see Xiangguo." ”

"No. ”

In the early morning of the second day, Sima Shang's car had arrived at the outskirts of Handan City, escorted by 100 personal guards.

In the car, Sima Shang's face was calm, but his right hand hidden in his sleeve robe was holding a hosta, which was the hosta of his wife.

Soon, Sima Coo's car drove into Handan City, the city was not noisy in the past, it was very deserted, and occasionally people passing by on the street also lowered their heads, hurriedly walked by, and did not dare to stop and watch.

At this time, suddenly a fast horse came from the south, this person is the son of Pingyuan Jun, but this person has no good reputation, came to the front of the car, the guard blocked the way, hurriedly dismounted, and said: "General Sima, my father is now seriously ill and bedridden, I heard that the general has returned, so I have come to invite the general into the palace." ”

Sima Shang lifted the curtain, a little embarrassed, according to the courtesy, he naturally went back to Handan to meet King Zhao first.

Seeing Sima Shang like this, the person who came was anxious and said, "General, this may be the last time you will meet your father." ”

Sima Shang had received a lot of care from Pingyuanjun when he was young, and when he heard this, he didn't hesitate, and said, "Let's go, go to Pingyuanjun's mansion." ”

Sima Shang's every move fell in the eyes of many well-intentioned people, Guo Kai saw that Sima Shang actually went to the Pingyuan Jun's mansion, remembering what he said last night, he was frightened in his heart, and hurriedly prepared a car to go to the palace.

When he came to the outside of King Zhao's bedroom, he smelled a disgusting smell and covered his mouth and nose with his cuffs.

Soon, King Zhao walked out naked, and the ** below swayed back and forth with King Zhao's movement, stepping out of the palace gate, King Zhao's face was very ugly, and said: "Didn't you say it, the political affairs of the court and the central government are all under your control, why do you come to disturb me?"

Guo Kai bowed down respectfully and said, "My king, Sima Shang is back." ”

King Zhao glanced at Guo Kai and said, "Xiangbang should know that Donghu has been destroyed, and the Qin-Zhao war is about to start. ”

Guo Kai was extremely respectful, looking like a good courtier, and said: "The old minister also thinks the same, the minister originally wanted to wait for him to meet my king, and discuss with him the matter of resisting the strong Qin and protecting the Zhao State, but the minister did not expect that he Sima Shang was bold, just entered Handan, did not enter the palace to meet my king, but went to the Pingyuan Jun's mansion." ”

"Your Majesty, you have pardoned him for the crime of disobeying the order and killing the minister without permission, but he is not grateful, and he is still harboring evil intentions. ”

When King Zhao heard this, his face changed suddenly, and he asked, "What you said is true?"

"How dare the minister deceive my king, what the old minister said is true. Guo Kai said bitterly.

"How can this be reasonable, he Sima Shang is still a thief. Shangqing, what do you say this king should do?" asked King Zhao.

Guo Kai thought for a while and said: "It's better for my king to summon him into the palace in the name of state affairs, he will definitely covet the beauty of the lady in the palace and want to plot against him, my king is to eliminate the scum in the court." ”

"Haha, according to what Shangqing said. King Zhao said with a smile.