Snowfall is still in winter, and the twilight of the year is approaching. Before you know it, the year is coming to an end again. When the people of Kyushu were about to usher in the winter solstice, several wars finally stopped. The temporary peace seems to have returned to the world.

Although, in the hearts of the princes, they all know that such a situation will not last long. But I can finally breathe a sigh of relief. In the past year, there have been many major events that have shaken the world. And the most remarkable of these is undoubtedly the strong rise of a northern prince.

In the past, the Zhao State in the north of the Great River was already a powerful country among the only remaining princes in the world. But most of that has to be supported by the prestige of King Chulie of Zhao. In people's perception, when this king passes, the influence of Zhao is bound to be greatly reduced. And if there is no successor, it is very likely that it will gradually weaken and be annexed.

There have been many such cases. At the beginning, the dozens of princes divided by the Great Zhou Dynasty were of different sizes and distributed all over the world. However, with the passage of time and the evolution of the situation, the law of the jungle gradually preyed on the weak, and today, there are less than ten princes left. And the others have dissipated into the dust of history.

Such a tragedy is inevitable. As long as there is power and interests in this world, then wars and invisible fights will be staged again and again. In this process, only the strongest will rise again and erect their own monuments.

And after Chu Lie's death, Zhao Guo greatly surprised people's expectations. Under the coercion of the war of the princes, the state of Zhao not only did not weaken and die, but took advantage of the situation and showed itself in front of the whole world in an unprecedented and surprising way.

The achievements of that young King Zhao in this short period of time are almost incredible. At least until now, some people still think it's just a false legend. How could the powerful Qin State lose troops one after another? How could the Yan Kingdom say that if it perishes, it will perish? The land of the princes near Zhongzhou was so easily given to King Zhao? And also...... The Wei State, which had the powerful army of the world, Wei Wushu, was also defeated by the Zhao State, and it is said that such a large piece of land will also be included in the territory of the Zhao State?!

This series of jaw-dropping events is tantamount to a tsunami of mountains and mountains, and people who don't have a certain psychological capacity can't bear it! Of course, unlike those who had not really seen the soldiers of the Zhao State, the people who lived in the land of Yan and Wei had already understood how powerful the Zhao army really was.

In fact, seriously speaking, as neighbors, Wei and Zhao have a deep relationship. Many nobles and wealthy families of these two vassal states may have shared a common ancestor many years ago, and ordinary people and people were even more closely connected. If it weren't for the repeated wars that broke out later for the benefit of their respective royal families, they should not have been hostile to each other.

Perhaps, it is precisely because of such a deep reason. When the capital of the Wei king, Daliang City, was occupied by the Zhao army, the people in this royal city wisely chose to wait and see, and did not resist too fiercely. Of course, there is also a fear of the Zhao army. And not long after, the king of Wei and the royal family chose to give in, which made many people secretly relieved.

If the problems left over from this war can be resolved peacefully, of course, it is the greatest wish of all Wei subjects. After all, for ordinary people, living well is the ultimate goal. Those so-called ambitions and hegemony are just the ambitions of King Wei alone.

There were many armies scattered in other parts of the Wei State, and of course there were many of them, who were guarding their respective counties and cities, and they did not know whether to fight against the Zhao people and continue the war next. Or obey the orders of the King of Wei, lay down their arms, and welcome peace.

Fighting against the people of Zhao is undoubtedly a headache. Especially after hearing the news that the most elite 80,000 Wei warriors had been defeated in the Zhao State, they had lost the courage to fight. The well-equipped and world-famous Wei Wushu all ended up like that, let alone them?

Fortunately, there is no need for these Wei troops to make too difficult choices. Because after the surrender of the King of Wei, the edict of the Emperor of the Great Zhou also arrived at the same time. The titles of the princes of Wei will no longer exist from now on, and all the people in their land may become the subjects of King Zhao.

In that case, do you need to say anything more! Most of the Wei people who finally found an excuse to comfort themselves chose to obey the order at the first time. The so-called Great Banner of the King of the City Change, if the war and the dead do not continue, other things have little to do with them.

In fact, the entire Wei State was so easy to conquer, even Chu Jiangmian felt a little surprised. In his original plan, even if the raid on Daliang City could be successful, I am afraid that the results and influence achieved would not be too great. The various forces within the powerful princes of Wei were complex. When all interests are involved, even if King Wei is willing to bow his head, it is difficult for people to obey his orders.

However, the reality is that everything went smoothly and beyond imagination. Chu Jiangmian naturally didn't know that in the spread of people-to-people exchanges and commerce, the wealth and various ways to make money from the Zhao State had already made the people of Wei envious. If you can become one with Zhao Guo, I'm afraid it will be something that many people can't ask for. Chu Jiangmian and Zhao Guo's soldiers, who were aware of the change in the situation in time, were overjoyed. So, it is logical that the edict of the Great Zhou Tianzi came at this time in a timely manner.

When many officials and local officials of the Zhao State began to come to the territory of the Wei State, they gradually took over and participated in the management of county affairs. Zhao Wang Chu Jiangmian also kept his promise. All the royal families, including Nangong Yu, the king of Wei, did not receive any harm. However, they will no longer stay in Daliang City, but will follow King Zhao and return to Dragon City to live. Because, this is a condition agreed upon by Chu Jiangmian and King Wei.

In those days when the snow was falling in Daliang City, King Zhao, who was quietly waiting for news from all sides, had put wine several times and invited this prince, who had lost his throne, to taste several jars of the best wine from Zhao State. And some agreements were easily settled in a drunken haze.

"Actually, you're a good young man. If it weren't for the death of my son at your hands in the first place, I wouldn't have started the war so easily. It will not lead to the destruction of the country...... Alas! Maybe everything is predestined by providence! ”

Nangong Yu is actually not old. He was much younger than Nie Feng, the king of Qin, and Chu Lie, the king of Zhao. Under the seven points of alcohol, there was a faint light in his eyes, and he looked at the young figure under the light opposite, and his emotions were complicated. He was able to give Chu Jiangmian a rare compliment, but it was not because he coveted the taste of fine wine, but after a few deep conversations, he suddenly understood the ambition of this young man.

"There is no providence in this world. Everything is man-made! Mr. Nangong, if you don't become a king, what do you want to do most? ”

Looking at the few strands of white hair on the sideburns of the old man opposite, Chu Jiangmian actually felt a little guilty in his heart. Anyway, he killed his son after all. And, now, it has seized his position and territory. If nothing unexpected happens in the future, he won't kill casually.

"Mr. Nangong...... Hehe! It's a new name. Since you asked, then the widow ...... Oh, the old man might as well tell you, in fact, my favorite thing is to develop weapons and participate in the smelting of those divine weapons! I'm afraid few people in the world know that the benefits of the Wei State are the best in the world, and half of the credit for this is the old man! ”

"Oh, well, I've heard of it, too. I heard a long time ago that the descendants of Ou Yezi, the master of Spring and Autumn smelting, lived in Daliang City. And the King of Wei respects them, it must be true, right? ”

Chu Jiangmian smiled faintly, and then personally poured him a glass of wine. Nangong Yu drank so much that his eyes widened, looking dissatisfied.

"What? You've only heard of Ou Yezi's descendants, don't you really know that the old man is also a master among them? Hmph!"

"Old Mr. Nangong has such a noble status, does he also know the art of smelting masters? Disrespectful, disrespectful!"

"Let me tell you clearly! If the old man didn't become the king of Wei, his achievements in smelting would definitely not be lower than that of Ou Yezi's descendants! The original long-armed crossbow was the old man's idea. It's just a pity that I heard that this technology was plagiarized by Zhao Guo, and an even more powerful divine crossbow was made. I'm afraid it's all your fault, right? ”

Chu Jiangmian nodded, automatically ignoring the mockery in Nangong Yu's tone. He really didn't expect that someone would be able to make such a powerful weapon as a long-armed crossbow in this era. At this time, I realized that it was the handwriting of this King of Wei. This couldn't help but make him awe-inspired.

"Mr. Nangong is really powerful and admirable. If you are interested in this area in the future, I am willing to provide you with the best conditions to concentrate on what you want to do. The reputation of the Nangong family may be even louder than that of any famous smelting artist in the future...... Hehe! What do you think? ”

"King Zhao is a good calculation! But why did the old man feel so interested? All right! In that case, it is a matter of course. I will persuade the descendants of the Ouyezi family to go with me...... So, you're satisfied, right? ”

Of course, Chu Jiangmian was very satisfied. Not only did he get a large amount of territory, but he also kidnapped people. When the former Wei royal family followed the Zhao army to Dragon City, they might feel some pity in the eyes of others. But no one would have thought that they were a blessing in disguise. In the glorious history of the empire to come, the name of this family will occupy an important place!