Defeated the Qin army besieging Guangwolf City, and then conquered the East Barrier City from Guangwolf City to Gaoping Pass. Zhao Jun's deputy general Zhao Qi's self-confidence is unprecedentedly high, and it can even be a little inflated.

Zhao Ji said to the generals of the Zhao army who came from Handan to join the party and reinforce him: "The Qin army is not enough. I really don't know General Lian Po, why don't you let our army attack? This time, our army has won many victories, and its morale is booming, so it should be able to press on the army and recover the West Barrier City. ”

Wang Rong and Su Shu, two generals who rushed over, hurriedly stepped forward to dissuade them: "General, fighting with the Qin army, it is better to put your heart first." According to what General Lian Po said, it is the best policy to fight steadily and move forward slowly! ”

Zhao Ji frowned, and said to Wang Rong and Su Shi: "Two generals, are you too cautious. Our army has won many victories, which shows that the Qin army did not expect our army to attack, and it was not fully prepared at all. If our army does not take advantage of the current morale to be strong, we will seize the West Barrier City in one fell swoop and recover the defense line of Kongcangling. Do you have to wait for the Qin army to prepare before attacking the city?

Wang Rong and Su Jie continued to persuade: "General Zhao, the two of them have been fighting with the Qin army in the Shangdang for three years, and they know that the commander of the Qin army, Wang Ji, is scheming, and he is still wonderful!" ”

After hearing this, Zhao Ji pondered for a moment, nodded, and instructed the generals: "In this case, the army should move slowly, and after arriving at the West Barrier City, don't rush to attack the West Barrier." After a day's rest, go on the offensive again. ”

In the early morning of the fourth day, the West Barrier City was also captured by the Zhao army in one fell swoop.

Standing on the wall of the West Barrier City, Zhao Ji laughed at the generals and said, "The Qin army is just like this, and General Lian Po is too cautious. The whole army was ordered to enter Gaoping Pass and seize the defense line of Kongcangling. ”

Wang Rong and Su Shot persuaded again, but Zhao Qi didn't listen.

Zhao Ji said in a mocking tone to Wang Rong and Su Jie: "Two generals, you two don't have to persuade them. Now I finally know why you have been in the party for three years, why you have always retreated, so afraid of the enemy like a tiger, cowardly and afraid of war, how can you fulfill the king's entrustment? ”

"At this time, our army will not take advantage of the great victory to seize Gaoping Pass, when will it be! In this case, the two of you will follow the orders of the old general Lian Po, lead the army behind, and plan for my army in the middle! See how I lead my army to capture Gaoping Pass. ”

When Wang Rong and Su Jie heard this, they were furious in their hearts and stopped persuading. Just sent people to report the situation on the front line and the progress of the army, and constantly sent people to report to the commander Lian Po.

Lian Po, who was in the rear, felt uneasy after receiving the report from Wang Rong and Su Jie. But looking at the map near the Kongcangling defense line, I don't know where to worry?

Zhao Qi immediately led the army and swooped towards Gaoping Pass. The Qin army went out of the city to meet the battle and was defeated. The defeated troops of the Qin army slowly retreated to the west of Gaoping Pass.

Seeing this, Zhao Ji was overjoyed, lest he lose this opportunity to make contributions. Without waiting for the Zhao army to rest, he led the army to the west to continue to pursue and kill the Qin army, in an attempt to completely defeat the Qin army in one go.

Wang Rong and Su Shu, who were behind the middle army, hurriedly sent people to report the situation to the commander of the rear, Lian Po.

After Lian Po received the letter, he was shocked when he saw Zhao Ji crossing the Gaoping Pass and pursuing the Qin army westward. Looking at the map on the wall, when his gaze swept to the Yuxi River valley west of Gaoping Pass, he already understood the intention of Wang Di, the commander of the Qin army.

Lian Po stood up and hurriedly shouted to the outside world: "Someone, order someone to quickly send an order to the three generals Wang Rong, Su Jie, and Tie Leopard, be sure to be in the rear of the middle army, meet General Zhao Qi, and wait for me to lead the army to reinforce." ”

At this time, Zhao Qi had been led by the Qin army led by Wang Ben and Wang Feng to reach the Yuxi River Valley west of Gaoping Pass.

Seeing Zhao Ji leading the Zhao army into the Yuxi River Valley, Wang Ji who was standing on a hill next to the Yuxi River Valley, laughed and said, "Order the army to attack!" ”

Immediately, the Qin army on both sides of the ambush in the Yuxi River valley shook the war drums and fluttered the flags.

According to Wang Di's plan, the Qin army led by Wang Ling and Meng Wei immediately rushed out from the left and right roads of the Yuxi River Valley. The defeated Wang Ben and Wang Feng turned around and led the Qin army to counterattack the Zhao army led by Zhao Qi.

At this time, Zhao Ji knew that he had really fallen for the trick of Wang Di, the commander of the Qin army, and he regretted it in his heart, and ordered the herald: "The army retreats, retreat quickly." ”

But at this time, Zhao Qi, if you want to retreat, it's not easy! The Qin generals Wang Ling and Meng Wei led the Qin army, which had sealed the Yuxi River Valley and completely blocked Zhao Jia's 100,000 troops in the Yuxi River Valley.

Zhao Ji was even more remorseful at this moment, only then did he know that his military command talent was too far behind the veteran Lian Po. However, the basic military literacy was still there, and he immediately commanded the Zhao army to occupy a hill next to the Yuxi River valley and hold on to it.

After Wang Rong and Su Shot received a letter from the coach Lian Po, they immediately joined the army led by the leopard who rushed over. The three of them led the Zhao army to rush to the Yuxi River Valley, preparing to pick up Zhao Ji.

Lian Po asked Shangdang County Shou Feng Ting to lead an army of 50,000 to hold the Danshui River defense line. He led an army of 50,000 and went to the Yuxi River Valley overnight, preparing to personally meet Zhao Jia.

After Wang Rong, Su Shu, and Leopard arrived at the Yuxi River Valley, they could launch a fierce attack on the Qin army. And Zhao Ji heard the sound of killing at the mouth of the Yuxi Valley, knowing that his reinforcements had arrived, he led the army to pounce down from the entrenched mountain, ready to break out.

When Lian Po led an army of 50,000 to the Yuxi River Valley, the entire Yuxi River Valley was full of fighting and shouting, and both the Qin and Zhao armies fell into a bitter battle.

But no matter what, Zhao Jun is still very brave. With the arrival of the army led by Lian Po, the Zhao army was even more courageous, and finally took the Zhao Qi army in the Qin army's ambush circle.

However, Zhao Jia, the deputy general of the Zhao army, was not so lucky, and during the retreat, the scout, who was ambushed by the Qin army, shot him in the face with an arrow and died on the spot. Zhao Jun, under the leadership of coach Lian Po, slowly retreated to the rear.

Fortunately, at this time, the two barrier cities in the east and west were not captured by the Qin army under the defense of the Zhao army left behind by Wang Rong and Su Shu. In addition, Lian Po led the army to reinforce the army, and after receiving the defeated Zhao army in the front, he did not entangle with the Qin army too much.

Lian Po gave up the east and west barrier cities, and led the army to slowly retreat into the Light Wolf City. Wang Yi led several Qin troops, and after reoccupying the two barrier cities in the east and west, he immediately launched a fierce attack on the Light Wolf City.

After the defeat of the Zhao army, Zhao Jia, the deputy general of the Zhao army, was killed in battle, and the Zhao army suffered more than 30,000 casualties. Seeing this, Lian Po knew that it didn't make much sense to defend Guangwolf City and the Boundary Monument Ridge defense line in the south. So he led the Zhao army and slowly retreated to the Danshui River defense line, abandoning the defense line of Guangwolf City and the boundary monument ridge in the south.

At this point, the Zhao army's plan to counterattack the Qin army and seize the Kongcangling defense line was a complete failure. After the Qin army took control of the Kongcangling defense line, it completely occupied all the cities and positions west of the Lishui River.

Zhao Jun's deputy general, Zhao Jia, the news of his death in battle reached Zhao Guohou. Ji Kang's uncle, Zhao Wangdan, was unusually angry.

Since ancient times, almost all kings have been like this, everything that is right is done by a widow, and everything that is wrong is because the people below have not worked hard and messed things up.

This is especially true of the kings of this age. At present, most of the kings of the Central Plains countries are not the founding kings. Basically, he grew up in the palace, and he has never lived a luxurious life, and most of the flattery he accepts, and he can't tolerate his subordinates making a little mistake.

Originally, Zhao Ji attacked according to King Zhao's intentions, but the result was very cruel, and he was killed in battle. If you think about it, King Zhao himself is the initiator.

But at this moment, the young monarch Zhao Dan didn't reflect on his meaning at all. Zhao Qi died in battle, and after the news that the cities west of the Danshui River defense line were all occupied by the Qin army reached Handan, Zhao Dan was so angry that he overturned the table.

Zhao Sheng, who summoned Xiangguo and Pingyuan Jun, said: "Xiangguo, what's going on with this Lian Po?" The lieutenant sent to him by the widow, he actually let him die in battle. No, he actually took the initiative to give up the defense line of Light Wolf City and Jiebeiling, and completely ceded the cities west of the Danshui River to the Qin army. What is the use of a widow asking for this man? If it doesn't work, let him come back. ”

Zhao Sheng saw that King Zhao was so angry, and knew that Zhao Dan was extremely dissatisfied with the veteran Lian Po, so he comforted King Zhao and said, "King, now is not the time to blame Lian Po too much. You can send a letter to Lian Po and send troops to attack as soon as possible to recapture the lost city. If Lian Po can't do it, it's not too late to let him come back when the time comes. ”

Zhao Dan, who vented his anger, finally calmed down at this time.

After listening to Zhao Sheng's words, he nodded and said to Zhao Sheng: "I ordered to reprimand Lian Po and ordered him to attack quickly." Be sure to recapture the cities and defensive lines occupied by the Qin army. ”

Zhao Sheng bowed and said, "No." ”

Da Yan Gongzi