In 265 BC, the Empress Dowager Zhao, a generation of virtuous queens of the Zhao Kingdom, came to the end of the years.

Zhao Huiwen Wang Yong died, and the young Zhao Wang Dan succeeded to the throne, and the situation at home and abroad in Zhao was turbulent. Empress Dowager Zhao presided over the government and escorted the new king. When the Empress Dowager Zhao was in power, the Qin State and the Yan State took advantage of the new and old regimes of Zhao State to change their masters, and the new monarch was not virtuous enough, and sent troops to attack Zhao. Empress Dowager Zhao is in charge, and the first thing to do is to stabilize the situation, attack Qin Poyan, and defend the Zhao family.

Although the Empress Dowager Zhao is a woman, her ambitions are high, her knowledge is far-reaching, and she loves the people for the government, and many kings are ashamed of themselves. Empress Dowager Zhao is a woman, but she also added a different scenery to the Warring States and left her name in the annals of history. Touching the dragon said that the Empress Dowager Zhao and the Empress Dowager Zhao asked the envoys, which more vividly recorded the actions of the Empress Dowager Zhao when she was in power.

The death of Empress Dowager Zhao was not a surprise to the courtiers. Although Empress Dowager Zhao is not old, she is in weak health. As early as a year ago, the signal of Empress Dowager Zhao's poor health had already shown traces. The death of King Zhao Huiwen dealt her another heavy blow.

The monarchs and ministers of Handan of Zhao have not yet come out of the shadow of the death of Zhao Huiwen and Wang Yong, and the death of the Empress Dowager Zhao has added a new shadow to the monarchs and ministers. King Zhao Huiwen and Empress Dowager Zhao passed away one after another in two years, which was a great sadness for both Zhao Wangdan and the subjects of Zhao.

King Zhao Huiwen's mourning period was not completed, and the Empress Dowager Zhao passed away one after another, which made Si Li very busy. Fortunately, the priest was busy with the funeral of King Zhao Huiwen and made preparations for the funeral of the Empress Dowager Zhao in advance. This funeral was a little busy, but not so flustered.

One after another, the low and solemn sound of mourning permeated, and Zhao Guo entered the period of national mourning.

Zhao Wangdan guards the spirit, the clan sacrifices, and the ministers pay their respects. At the end of the wake period, Zhao Wangdan buried the Empress Dowager Zhao in the royal tomb and the same tomb as the first king.

On the third day after the funeral, Zhao Wangdan restored the dynasty and handed over the major national affairs to the governor Tiandan and the plain monarch Gongzisheng. The monarchs and ministers of Zhao not only had to pay tribute to the Empress Dowager Zhao with their pain, but also always be vigilant that the princes would take advantage of the death of the Empress Dowager Zhao to send troops to attack Zhao.

On this day, Zhao Wangdan was wearing a murderous costume and was closing his eyes in the palace to recuperate. Empress Dowager Zhao's funeral made him lose a lot of weight.

A person walked in and saluted: "Your Majesty, Empress Dowager Zhao is in charge, retreating from Qin and Poyan, stabilizing domestic and foreign politics, and making significant contributions." I don't know, what nickname should we add to the Empress Dowager Zhao. ”

Zhao Wangdan remembered that the queen mother guarded the Zhao family for him and escorted him at the time of the alternation of the new and old regimes of Zhao Guo, and solemnly said: "The mother logistics diligently assisted the first king, established the meritorious work first, and assisted the widow to retreat from Qin and Poyan. Throughout her life, the queen mother is loyal, filial, benevolent, righteous, and virtuous. The widow is the queen mother, and the name is 'Wei'. ”

Taishi Ling saw that the king gave the Empress Dowager Zhao the nickname 'Wei', which was a little inappropriate, and lowered his voice and said: "Your Majesty, there are many of the following circumstances, you can be called 'Wei', both fierce with Congo, reward and persuade punishment and anger, and serve far with punishment, faith reward will be punished, Dewei is terrifying, the voice is shocking, and Zhuang Yilin is said to be powerful." ”

"What do you mean by that?" Zhao Wangdan listened to the meaning of his words, and did not approve of this nickname.

Tai Shi Ling saw that Zhao Wangdan's expression was not good, withstood the pressure, and said: "The nickname is 'Wei', among the princes, there are King Qi Wei and King Chu Wei. The merits of these two people, the minister, not to mention, the king also knows. ”

Zhao Wangdan said coldly: "You mean to say that the queen mother does not deserve to have this word." ”

"Minister, don't dare." Tai Shi Ling said: "In the hundred years since the founding of the Zhao State, how could anyone have used 'might', the king's great-grandfather went through the Handan catastrophe, revived the Zhao State, conquered the princes, seized land to quell the rebellion, and kept the foundation of the Zhao family. 'The king's grandfather, the implementation of Hufu cavalry shooting, breaking the three Hu, the death of Zhongshan, the construction of the Great Wall, the attack of Hu to open the territory, the attack of Qi forced Qin, the establishment of Yan Zhao Wang, Qin Wangji, the war achievements are impressive, the benevolence is far-reaching, called 'Wuling'. The first king chased the Central Plains, attacked Yan, attacked Wei, attacked Han, broke Qi, defeated Qin, conquered the princes, promoted my virtue, and was nicknamed 'Huiwen'. Empress Dowager Zhao has a meritorious service to Zhao Guo, but this word seems to be a little inappropriate. ”

Zhao Wangdan asked, "What do you think should be called?" ”

Tai Shiling said a few words, but they were all vetoed by Zhao Wangdan.

Zhao Wangdan saw that Taishi Ling couldn't come up with a good nickname, so he said sharply: "The queen mother is in charge, retreats from Qin and Yan, governs with strong and resolute determination, obeys Huaiyuan, and all the ministers obey, and they are united in one mind, which is enough to be worthy of the word 'might'." ”

Tai Shiling still insisted on his opinion and persuaded: "The king gave the queen mother the nickname 'Wei'." Ministers, I am worried that the ministers will be different. ”

"Whoever is different, though he comes to the widow." Zhao Wangdan said domineeringly: "You just do it according to the widow's will." ”

Tai Shi Ling saw Zhao Wangdan, since the Empress Dowager Zhao left, she has completely changed as a person. Tai Shiling thought: Zhao Wangdan deliberately raised the status of the Empress Dowager out of respect for the Empress Dowager Zhao.

Zhao Wangdan spoke forcefully and showed his attitude. Although Tai Shiling felt that it was inappropriate to use 'might', it did not change Zhao Wangdan's mind. Tai Shi Ling is a smart person, and he will not forcibly admonish, fight with courtesy, and anger the king. Seeing this, Tai Shi Ling bowed and retired.

Pingyuanjun happened to see Tai Shi Ling's sad face at the palace gate, and said with a smile: "Tai Shi Ling, what's wrong with you." ”

Tai Shi Ling saluted: "I have seen Pingyuanjun." ”

Seeing his lost mind, Pingyuan Jun smiled and said, "I look at your appearance, it won't be reprimanded by the king!" ”

Tai Shiling nodded, indicating acquiescence.

Pingyuanjun asked, "Why don't you tell me why the king reprimanded you?" ”

Taishi Ling saw that he couldn't admonish the king, and saw that Pingyuan Jun was here, and thought: "With Pingyuan Jun's prestige, King Zhao will not disobey what he says." So, Taishi Ling said the conversation between the palace and Zhao Wangdan again, and asked Pingyuan Jun to get an idea. After hearing this, Pingyuanjun not only did not sympathize with Tai Shiling's suffering, but smiled and said, "You deserve to be scolded." ”

Tai Shi Ling felt that there was nothing wrong, but when Pingyuanjun said this, he was puzzled and asked, "Pingyuanjun, what did I say wrong?" ”

"The first king and the queen mother passed away one after another, and these two bad news hit the king's young heart a lot. How can you anger the king because of such a trivial matter? You deserve to be scolded! ”

Tai Shi Ling retorted: "The nickname is the conclusion of the king's coffin, Pingyuan Jun, how is this a trivial matter. ”

Pingyuan Jun saw that Tai Shiling still didn't understand the meaning of his words, and said: "As you said, the princes are 'Wei', and there are King Qi Wei and King Chu Wei. King Qi Wei changed the law to become strong, rectified the national government, took Tian Ji as the general, Sun Bin as the teacher, rescued Zhao, Han and Wei, Guiling and Ma Ling, defeated the Wei State, shook the overlord of the Wei State for nearly a hundred years, dominated the princes, and made the Qi State the first power in Shandong. King Chu Wei rescued Zhao and Wei, defeated Qi in Xuzhou, expanded his territory, and crowned all countries. King Qi Wei and King Chu Wei are both powerful figures, how can the queen mother's achievements be compared. ”

Although Tai Shiling didn't speak, he also agreed with the meaning expressed by Pingyuanjun.

Ping Yuanjun changed his words and said: "Empress Dowager Zhao is just a daughter, but she is also a generation of virtuous queens, and many men are inferior to her." She not only assisted the first king to conquer the princes, but also resolved the grievances of Qi and Zhao, united with Qin Poyan to retreat, and raised the prestige of our country. Isn't Empress Dowager Zhao's move worthy of 'might'? ”

Tai Shi Ling thought for a while, and said busily: "Pingyuanjun is right, I am confused. ”

"The king scolded you, but he didn't do it rashly." Pingyuan Jun smiled: "If you add a nickname to the queen mother, I and the ministers will also scold you." ”

"That's what Pingyuan-kun said." After Tai Shiling finished speaking, he saluted and retired.

Zhao Wangdan was worried about the Empress Dowager Zhao's name, but saw Pingyuan Jun walk in. Pingyuan Jun also saw that Zhao Wangdan was unhappy because of the queen mother's affairs, and saluted: "Minister, please see the king." ”

"Uncle, don't be polite." Zhao Wangdan motioned for Pingyuan Jun to sit down, and said, "Uncle, the widow has a question." ”

Pingyuan Jun saw that Zhao Wangdan's tone was much more polite, and asked, "Your Majesty, please speak." ”

Zhao Wangdan thought about it again and again, and asked in a steady and clear tone: "Uncle, how should the widow evaluate the life of the queen mother." ”

Pingyuan Jun didn't think much about it, and replied directly: "The minister thinks that one word is enough to summarize the life of the Queen Mother. ”

Zhao Wangdan was a little short of breath and asked, "What word?" ”

"Will." Pingyuan Jun's tone was sonorous and powerful, and he said: "The Queen Mother assisted the first king to establish a meritorious career, the first king died, and resolved the grievances of Qi and Zhao, and joined Qi to retreat Qin Poyan, raise the prestige of our country, and keep the foundation, which can be said to be a great contribution." The Queen Mother is worthy of this word. ”

When Zhao Wangdan saw his uncle's words, he coincided with him, and said happily: "The widow also has this intention." ”

Pingyuan Jun said again: "Your Majesty, the ministers have something to tell when they come to the palace. ”

Zhao Wangdan mistakenly thought that it was the border war and was angry, his heart sank, and he asked: "Could it be that the princes of Qin, Yan and other countries sent troops to attack me again." ”

Pingyuan Jun said: "No. ”

When Zhao Wangdan heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief, and asked again: "What is the reason why my uncle entered the palace?" ”

"The minister received the message. Qi Wangtian Fazhang is critically ill, and it won't be long before we receive the news of Qi Wangyong's death. ”

"What did my uncle say?" When Zhao Wangdan heard this, he couldn't control his emotions, and said: "The limit of King Qi is coming. ”

"Not bad." Pingyuan Jun said in a calm tone: "King Qi won't live long. ”

Zhao Wangdan said: "If the king of Qi dies, the Qi country will not be able to kill me." ”

Pingyuan Jun nodded, and said, "Your Majesty, the minister has another piece of good news. ”

"Uncle, please speak."

"The minister also got the news that the Empress Dowager Qin is also critically ill."

"What did my uncle say, Empress Dowager Qin is critically ill?"

Ping Yuanjun thought of the life of the Empress Dowager Qin, and couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "The Empress Dowager Qin is over eighty years old, and she can be regarded as a long-lived old man. If it weren't for the unkindness of King Qin, the empress dowager was abolished and the four nobles were expelled. The Empress Dowager Qin may have a few more years to live. The Empress Dowager Qin was majestic, and her later years were too miserable. ”

Zhao Wang Dancai didn't care about the life of the Empress Dowager Qin, he only knew that the Empress Dowager Qin died, and the King of Qin, who was over sixty years old, first lost the crown prince and then lost his mother. In the face of this blow, the elderly King of Qin was in turmoil, and he would not raise an army to attack Zhao.

Zhao Wangdan saw that there was no war in the west, and asked again: "Uncle, what are the movements of Wei, Yan, and Korea?" ”

Seeing that Zhao Wangdan began to care about national affairs, Pingyuan Jun said patiently: "Yan Guo has just ended the war with us, and in a short period of time, King Yan will not make enemies with our country." South Korea's national strength was already weak, and in the first battle of Yique, the national strength accumulated by King Han Xiang was gone. The current King of Han only seeks to keep peace, and does not know how to forge ahead. In the first battle of Yique, the vitality of Wei was greatly damaged, and the accumulated national strength of King Wei Xiang was exhausted. Fortunately, Wei had the foundation of the overlord, and King Wei Zhao succeeded to the throne and worked hard to recuperate, and the national strength of Wei gradually recovered. However, in the first battle of Huayang, the national strength of Wei was greatly damaged. Today's King of Wei is also the king of Shoucheng, and he also knows that Qin is the enemy of Wei and will not fight against us. ”

"The State of Qin and the State of Qi are busy with internal affairs and will not attack me. Han and Wei are better with our country, and they will not attack me. Yan Guo has just concluded peace with our country, and will not raise troops to attack us. Zhao Wangdan thought that in the east, west, south, and northwest of Zhao Kingdom, there would be no war in the short term. He will be able to recuperate, implement the New Deal, and begin the royal road.

Zhao Wangdan asked again: "Beihu and Chu State, what is the trend?" ”

Pingyuan Jun said: "Chu State and our country do not border, there is no territorial dispute, so naturally it will not provoke war." Your grandfather, King Zhao Wuling, struck Sanhu, and shook the grassland; The first king, who also beat Beihu, went north, and did not dare to offend the border. ”

Zhao Wangdan also thought of the martial virtues of his grandfather and father, and his eyes were full of admiration, "Uncle means that in a short period of time, there will be no recurrence of war in my country." ”

Pingyuan Jun replied: "Minister, it is estimated that in the next few years, there will be no war between our country and the princes and Beihu. ”

Zhao Wangdan said: "It's great that there is no war in our country." ”

"Your Majesty, although there is no war in our country, the war with the princes has never ceased." After all, Pingyuan Jun is experienced in handling things, and he knows how to be prepared for danger in times of peace, and said: "We must recuperate, recuperate, and develop national strength, so as to wait for the sudden change in war." ”

Zhao Wangdan said: "What my uncle said is very true. In the world of great contention, the widow does not dare to be careless. ”

Seeing that Zhao Wangdan could listen to what he said, Pingyuan Jun said: "Empress Dowager Zhao died, and Qi also sent people to my country to attend the funeral. Qi Wang Tian Fazhang passed away, and my country should also send someone to attend the funeral. ”

"The country of Qi is better with our country, and it is natural to conclude an alliance and send people to bury the king of Qi." Zhao Wangdan asked, "Uncle, who should we send to envoy Qi State?" ”

Pingyuan Jun asked rhetorically: "Your Majesty, there is a suitable candidate. ”

"There is a man in the heart of a widow." Zhao Wangdan said: "Du Changjun." ”

What Pingyuan Jun saw was more far-reaching than Zhao Wangdan, and said in a gentle tone: "Although Du Changjun is a native of Qi, at this time, Gui Qi is too sensitive. Your Majesty, the affairs of King Qi and Du Changjun, the ministers don't say it, you also know it. ”

Zhao Wangdan actually forgot about this relationship, and said: "The old man is the same. ”

Pingyuan Jun said: "Lin Xiangru is old, and his body is inconvenient, so we don't have to work hard for him." Lin Xiangru has worked hard for most of his life for state affairs, and he should be allowed to enjoy his old age in peace. ”

Zhao Wangdan said: "Let the old general Lian Po go!" ”

Pingyuan Jun said again: "The five countries invaded Qi, and the old general Lian Po led our army alone, attacked the hinterland, and defeated the Qi country. Qi Guo has no good impression of the old general Lian Po. ”

Zhao Wangdan thought about it, and really couldn't think of a suitable candidate, so he asked, "Uncle, who do you think should be sent, it's more appropriate." ”

Pingyuan Jun said: "Yu Qing, Li Yan." In order to unite with the Qi State to attack Qin Poyan, they had walked around the Qi State. The king of Qi praised them in front of all his ministers. Chen, I think it is more appropriate to send them to envoy Qi State. ”

Zhao Wangdan immediately remembered the two of them in his mind, and hurriedly said: "Widow, how can you forget them." Send an envoy to the State of Qi to send the King of Qi to the funeral, and let them go. Uncle, the Empress Dowager Qin has passed away, should we send someone into Qin, in the name of funeral, to find out the truth. ”

Pingyuan Jun said: "Your Majesty, the ministers have the best candidates, Pingyang Jun and Lou Chang." ”

"Okay." Zhao Wangdan took a deep breath and said, "What's the matter this year, the queen mother is gone." King Qi and Empress Dowager Qin are also approaching. ”

Pingyuan Jun sighed: "This year is the year of great mourning! ”