Zhao Jia left the palace.

Although he was very sorry that King Zhao could not use Li Mu again, he had already done his best.

At least Zhao Jia's words also made King Zhao affirm Li Mu's merits, at least he would not completely refrigerate it.

What's more, Zhao Jia vaguely remembered that in history, Li Mu was indeed dismissed from his post halfway because he avoided wars for many years.

After the change of generals of King Zhao, the Zhao army in northern Xinjiang fought with the Xiongnu for many years, not only consuming countless money and food, but also suffering heavy casualties.

The most important thing is that the new generals still can't do anything with the Huns.

As a result, the military and civilians in northern Xinjiang were full of complaints.

It was only at this time that the soldiers and civilians of Northern Xinjiang and King Zhao remembered Li Mu's previous exploits.

As a last resort, King Zhao had to put down his body and asked Li Mu to go to the north many times, and Li Mu accepted it.

"With my current status, it is difficult to change the general trend of history."

"Only by taking advantage of the trend, earning military merits and fame from it, and accumulating enough, can you get your wish."

Zhao Jia thought to himself.

On the second day, the envoys of the Yan State left Handan, obviously without the face to continue to stay in the Zhao State.

The envoy of the Yan State left, and Zhao Jia returned to his previous state, either practicing martial arts or reading military books every day.

In addition, he would often visit Li Mu and Lian Po to talk with them about the art of war and the current situation.

Merely.

Lian Po has been very busy recently, and after Zhao Jia visited a few times, he didn't bother the other party again.

Besides.

In the small courtyard, which was originally deserted, there was an endless stream of visitors recently.

Obviously.

Zhao Jia's school field Yang Wei, defeated the generals of Yan State, and won glory for Zhao State, which accumulated a lot of fame for him.

Coupled with the identity of the eldest grandson of King Zhao Jia, naturally many people have the intention of making friends.

On the contrary, Zhao Qian's family has been crowded recently.

Not only because of Zhao Jia's rise, but also because Zhao Qian was slapped in public that day, it has spread in Handan.

In the eyes of everyone, Zhao Jianai is the eldest son, and Zhao Qian can't compare with him in terms of identity.

In terms of ability and means, the two are very different.

Even though Zhao Qian is favored, there is still no way to compare with Zhao Jia after all.

Even if Zhao Yan inherits the throne in the future and sets up the crown prince, he will take into account the suggestions of the ministers and the clan, and dare not act too arbitrarily.

In the face of other people's visits, Zhao Jia also dealt with them very decently.

Over the past few days, Zhao Jia has made many friends, and Yu Zhu has been smiling like a flower every day.

She waited for this day, and she didn't know how long.

Now that his son-in-law is famous, the scene of Handan lords and nobles coming in droves, makes Yu Zhu see the hope of his son's rise.

In her heart, she naturally felt very sweet.

Yan Kingdom, the palace hall.

The prime minister of Yan State chestnut belly, and finally returned to Yan Country with the Yan State Mission.

"Xiangguo, you're back!"

When King Yan saw the chestnut belly, he hurriedly lowered his steps to greet him, and said cordially by holding his arm.

Back then, Cheng Anjun committed the following crime to kill King Yan, and replaced him, and it was at the suggestion of the chestnut belly that he sat on the throne.

It is also from then on that the chestnut belly is more expensive than the swallow, and now it has become the prime minister of the Yan country, and it is deeply valued by the king of Yan.

After the greetings, King Yan asked impatiently: "What is the state of the Zhao Kingdom, can it be defeated?" ”

Before he could speak, the rest of the envoys replied: "Although the Zhao State has a great defeat in Changping, the Zhao people can fight well, and the old and weak, women, and children all have the heart to fight, and they cannot be cut down." ”

Chestnut belly heard this, and his face was a little gloomy.

Don't look at him as Xiangguo, after all, he is not a Yan person, he is somewhat excluded and constrained, and even the envoy to Zhao is not completely observant.

After seeing Zhao Jia and Zhao Ren's demeanor in the school, many envoys believed that Zhao was unstoppable.

When King Yan heard this, his face was slightly gloomy.

Because of Qin's strategy of long-distance friendship and close attack, he often instigated Yan to attack Zhao, so that Yan and Zhao had been in trouble for a long time.

Before the two countries were at war, Yan Guo had never been able to bargain, which also made King Yan breathe a sigh of relief in his heart.

It wasn't until after the defeat of Zhao Changping that King Yan was ready to move.

At this time, if the Yan State launched a national war, let all the adult men participate in the war, and the women transported grain and grass, they could dispatch 600,000 horses, and there were 200,000 young and strong soldiers.

Even if it is the Zhao State that has not been defeated in Changping, in the face of the Yan State that the whole country is attacking, he does not dare to underestimate it too much, let alone the current Zhao State.

Not only the Yan King, but the whole Yan Kingdom was a little swollen at this time.

Especially a few years ago, Yan took advantage of the defeat of Zhao Changping, and induced Wu Yuan in the north of Zhao to order Fu Bao, Wang Rong, and Su Shu to lead the crowd into Yan State, which made the Yan people think that Zhao was exhausted, and many Yan generals hoped that the whole country would attack Zhao.

Therefore, when they heard that a messenger had said, 'Thou shalt not be cut down,' they immediately felt a little unhappy.

King Yan was even more unhappy, and set his eyes on the chestnut belly.

Li took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "The minister thinks that Zhao Guo can be destroyed!" ”

King Yan and many Yan generals all had bright eyes when they heard the words.

King Yan asked even more eagerly, "Let's put it mildly." ”

Chestnut looked around at everyone and said loudly: "In Handan City, I saw that the Zhao people were old and weak, and most of them were women, and there were few young and strong people. ”

"Zhao Min and his strong people all died in Changping, and their loneliness was not strong¹."

"Today, my Great Yan attacked Zhao, and I can mobilize more than 600,000 men and horses, on the other hand, Zhao State, after the defeat of Changping, the young and strong were killed and wounded, and the number of people who can fight is less than 100,000."

"My Yan country's military strength is several times that of Zhao, how can I not cut it?"

King Yan was overjoyed when he heard this, and asked the generals, "What do you think?" ”

The vast majority of Yan generals are gearing up, thinking that Zhao Guo can be defeated.

Only Lejian strode forward and said in a deep voice: "Zhao is a country of four wars, and its people are good at martial arts, and they can't be cut down lightly." ”

Le Jian is the son of Le Yi, a famous general of Yan State.

Le Yi commanded the armies of the five countries that year, and even took down 72 cities of the Qi State, almost destroying the Qi State.

Lejian has been exposed to it since he was a child, and he is also a good soldier.

When King Yan heard this, he was displeased and said: "I am outnumbered by the crowd, why can't I cut it down?" ”

Lejian said without giving in: "The soldiers are fine but not many, even if the national war is launched, 600,000 people can be mobilized in the end, and most of them are only the old and weak women and children who are responsible for escorting grain and grass. ”

"And the envoy also said that the Zhao people are old and weak, women, and immature children all have the heart to fight."

"In the battle to defend Handan, the women and children of Zhao State all climbed the wall to defend the city, and there was nothing to do with Qiang Qin, this is a lesson from the past, and it must be investigated."

"Si Guosi people, how can you say it easily?"

King Yan was furious and ordered Le Jian to retreat, and the rest of the generals also sneered, thinking that Le Jian was timid and afraid of war.

Seeing this, Lejian was also unhappy and walked away.

King Yan did not stop him, and continued to discuss the matter of killing Zhao.

Yan Guo has been planning for a long time to attack Zhao, including the grain and grass and the various armies, which have already been assembled.

As long as Li Yu went to Zhao Guo to hear the truth, Yan Guo would be able to quickly start a war.

In the fourth year of the reign of King Yan (251 B.C.), King Yan mobilized two armies, 2,000 chariots², and a total of 600,000 horses³.

With the power of the whole country, Yan attacked Zhao in two ways, and the world was shocked.

Note 1: Yan Wang Xi made the chestnut belly to 100 gold for Zhao Xiaocheng Wang Shou, wine for three days, and reported back: "Zhao Min and his strong people all died in Changping, and their loneliness is not strong, but they can be fell." - "Warring States Policy. Yan Ce III

Note 2: Yan raised the second army, the car was 2,000 times, the chestnut belly general attacked Shan, and the Qing Qin general attacked the dynasty. - Historical Records. Zhao Shijia (one by force: 3 soldiers on the car, 72 foot soldiers under the car, 25 logistics personnel, a total of 100 people. The logistics here should refer to the firehead soldiers, baggage soldiers, etc., and it can also be regarded as the regular army establishment, so it is speculated that the soldiers of the Yan State should be about 200,000)

Note 3: Both left and right thought that Zhao Kevar would raise 600,000 to attack Zhao. He ordered Libei to attack Yan with 400,000 and Qingqin to attack with 200,000. - "Warring States Policy. Yan Ce III

PS: Because some readers may be entangled in the issue of the strength of the two sides, I will consult the "Warring States Policy" and "Historical Records", after comprehensive judgment and speculation, Yan mobilized 600,000 people across the country, including 200,000 soldiers who can fight, and 400,000 people (including women, because when the Warring States War was warned, women would also be incorporated into the army), if you have any objections, you can discuss it yourself, and this book will be so decided for the time being.