December 22, 260 BC, winter solstice.

As early as the Spring and Autumn Period, astronomers in China have learned to use Tugui to measure the sundial to determine the solar terms, and the earliest established solar terms in this way are the spring equinox, summer solstice, autumn equinox and winter solstice.

The coldest two months of the year began on this day.

It was also on this day that the monarchs of various countries located in the land of China all gained the latest battle situation on the front line in their respective capitals and came to their own conclusions.

Qi country, Linzi, Housheng Mansion.

In a burst of melodious music, more than a dozen beautiful and graceful dressed dancers danced in the center of the main hall, and the fragrance was gusting.

Hou Sheng, the owner of the mansion, should have been in the main position, but he was sitting at the bottom at this moment, with a flattering smile on his face, he raised his glass to the top Qi Wang Jian and smiled: "King, how is this Yue Nu dancing?" ”

Qi Wangjian, who was sitting at the top, laughed, raised the wine in his hand and drank it all, and praised: "Wonderful, really wonderful!" This Yue country is worthy of being the homeland of Xi Shi, and its daughter is very good-looking, and I am very relieved, very relieved! ”

A pair of monarchs and ministers laughed and drank and had fun, which was really happy.

Just when the two of them were drinking wine and admiring the dance of the Yue Nu, a housekeeper of Housheng's Mansion suddenly came to Housheng's side and whispered a few words to Housheng.

Hou Sheng frowned when he heard this, and said, "And tell him that I have a distinguished guest today, but I don't see it." ”

The butler nodded in agreement, and then walked away quickly.

This scene happened to be seen by Qi Wangjian, who was sitting at the top.

Qi Wangjian, who was already a little drunk, said with a smile: "Houqing, isn't there someone who wants to donate money to you?" ”

Hou Sheng's greed for money and bribery were things that Qi Wangjian had known for a long time, and Qi Wangjian didn't care about it.

In Qi Wangjian's opinion, as long as Hou Sheng can find more beauties and more treasures, then what is it to let him take some benefits?

Hou Sheng smiled when he heard this: "Back to the king, this is the envoy of the Zhao State, Su Dai, who asked to see him." ”

"Sudai?" Qi Wangjian was stunned for a moment when he heard this, then came back to his senses and said with a smile: "Oh, it turned out to be him." He came to look for you, but Zhao was short of food? ”

Hou Sheng smiled: "Definitely." The Su Dynasty was looking for ministers, just to persuade the ministers to persuade the king, and to send out a skilled attack to help Zhao Kangyan. ”

Qi Wangjian was stunned for a moment, and then sneered: "The widow has already rejected this matter, but I didn't expect this Zhao people to give up." Houqing, as you can see, should the widow send troops to help Zhao? ”

Hou Sheng was stunned for a moment, and then said with a smile: "Now that the wine and beauty are in front, why should the king talk about this military matter?" And drink, drink! ”

Qi Wangjian was stunned again, and then he laughed and raised the wine lord in front of him: "Yes, drink, drink!" ”

Silk is melodious, and soon it completely submerges everything.

For this pair of monarchs and ministers who were in charge of the Qi dynasty, what Qin, Zhao and Changping battles, how could it be more worthy of attention than the current pleasures?

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Wei State, Great Liang Palace.

Wei Wangyu sat in the main hall with an angry face, listening to the courtiers in front of him.

"The king, eight people have been sent to the army to give orders, but none of them have returned so far."

"Bang!" Wei Wangyu's hand slapped heavily on the table, and the roar resounded throughout the hall: "Wei Wuji is trying to usurp the throne?" ”

Since the news of Jin Wuji's seizure of power came when the news came that Wei Wuji had seized power, Wei Wangyu had sent a full eight envoys to the army to give orders.

But whether it was ordering Wei Wuji to return to China immediately and surrender himself, or then ordering Wei Wuji to lead his army back, or later ordering Wei Wuji to stop going south, in short, as soon as these eight envoys entered the military camp led by Wei Wuji, it was like a mud cow entering the sea and never returned.

This situation made Wei Wangyu both angry and puzzled.

Of course, the anger was because of Wei Wuji's rebellious act of killing Jin Contempt and seizing power, and the confusion was because - why was Wei Wuji able to control the military power of the entire Wei army so smoothly after killing Jin Contempt?

Did the 100,000 army of Wei State so willingly obey the orders of Wei Wuji, a rebel minister?

This is what makes Wei Wangyu the most chilling.

Wei Wangyu's heart was even colder than the winter in this Great Liang City.

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Chu State, Chen Cheng.

In the palace of Chen Cheng, there was an atmosphere of jubilation.

Of course, the monarchs and ministers of the Chu State have reason to be happy, because now Wancheng and Dengcheng have been recovered, and under the leadership of the Great Sima Jingyang, the 200,000 Chu army is about to recover the former capital of the Chu State for hundreds of years - Yingdu!

Once Yingdu returns, it will be a great boost to the reputation and strength of the Chu State.

Chu Wangyuan sat on the top with a smile on his face, accepting the congratulations of the ministers.

Chu State Commander Yin Chun Shenjun Huang Xie said loudly: "With the sage of the king, we will be able to restore the old cause of King Wei and King Zhuang of Chu and regain hegemony over the nations!" ”

As soon as Huang Xie opened his mouth, the ministers also opened their mouths to congratulate, and the words of flattery poured into the head of Chu Wangyuan like a tide.

Chu Wang Yuan laughed, waved his hand proudly and said: "Today's success in breaking Qin, all the ministers have contributed to Chu, and the widow will not forget, and when the great Sima returns successfully, the widow will all be rewarded." ”

There was a lot of laughter in the palace, and even this cold winter seemed to become warm.

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Sinjeong, South Korea.

In the palace city, Han Wangran listened to the report of a eunuch in front of him with a calm expression.

According to the informant, Zhao Wangdan has now led the army into the Beishang Party, or has arrived in Changzhi. Qin Wangji also issued an order to spread the entire territory of Hanoi County, and sent more than 15 people to Changping, as if they wanted to fight to the death with the Zhao army. ”

Han Wangran nodded, was silent for a while, and suddenly said, "What does Jin Huang have to say?" ”

The eunuch did not speak, but respectfully took out a secret letter from his bosom and handed it to Han Wangran.

Han Wangran opened the secret letter, stared at the contents of the letter, and was silent for a long time.

After a long time, the Korean ruler let out a long breath, took something out of his bosom, and placed it on the table.

"Take this talisman to meet Jin Huang and hand it over to him."

The thing Han Wangran took out was nothing else, it was the right half of the Korean talisman in his hand.

The eunuch respectfully agreed, took the talisman very carefully, glanced at Han Wangran, and then cautiously reminded: "What order does the king have to pass on to General Jin Huang?" ”

Han Wangran shook his head expressionlessly.

The eunuch saluted Han Wangran respectfully, and then withdrew from the palace.

A ray of sunlight shone in from outside the hall, just shining on half of Han Wangran's face, Han Wangran was squinted slightly by the sun, but he didn't have any intention of avoiding the sun.

The winter sun is so weak that when this ray of sunlight shines on Han Wangran's body, there is not the slightest temperature to speak of.

After a long time, Han Wangran sighed faintly.

"Fuxi? Woe to you? ”

No one could answer this question, because there was no one else in the hall.

If you call yourself a widow, then you are a lonely person.