Zhao Wangdan and Qin failed to negotiate peace, and the war between Qin and Zhao will expand and escalate. In the midst of attacking and defending, Yu Qing offered a plan to resist the offensive of the Qin State in three steps. The first step was to intercept a new offensive of the Qin army and hold the Dan River defense line; The second step is to use the capital Changjun to enter Qi and test the Qi country on the grounds of buying grain; The third step is a decisive battle with the Qin State.

Lian Po deserved to be a famous general, and he held the fortified wall, resisting a new round of offensive of the Qin army and holding the Dan River defense line. The first step is complete. Then, the next step is to implement the second step.

Zhao Wangdan visited Du Changjun and felt that something was wrong with a person. So, Zhao Wangdan took Pingyang Jun, Yu Qing and others to the mansion of Du Changjun. The guards of the Governor Mansion's mansion saw Zhao Wangdan coming, and quickly ran in to report.

"Du Changjun, the king has come up."

Du Changjun is in the living room, reading a lot of books. Suddenly, Zhao Wangdan came, hurriedly put down the books in his hand, and shouted: "Quick, help me to meet the king." ”

Zhao Wangdan entered the courtyard and saw Du Changjun dragging his sick body to greet him, and asked for sin: "The king came forward, but the minister failed to greet him, and he asked the king to be guilty." ”

Pingyang Jun, Yu Qing and others saluted: "I've seen Du Changjun." ”

Du Changjun bowed his hand to Pingyang Jun and Yu Qing, and returned the salute one by one.

Zhao Wangdan saw that Du Changjun was suffering from illness, and the whole person was sluggish and lost a lot of weight, so he asked warmly: "Du Changjun, it's serious." The widow should have come to visit Du Changjun a long time ago, but he was busy with national affairs and couldn't leave. Du Changjun, his health is not better. ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for thinking about the body of your minister." Du Changjun invited King Zhao and others into the courtyard on the one hand, and ordered someone to prepare tea and cakes on the other hand, and said, "Minister." After drinking the good medicine sent by the king, his health was much better. ”

Zhao Wangdan said kindly: "You are the chief of the widow, and you have made great contributions to the widow's Qin Poyan." The things you did for Zhao Guo are all remembered by everyone. Du Changjun will get better as soon as possible, and the widow will have to establish a career with you. ”

Du Changjun coughed lightly, stabilized his mind, and said gratefully: "The queen and the king don't dislike me, a down-and-out person, and they still worship me as a feudal lord and treat me well." The grace of the queen and the king, even if they are broken, they cannot repay it. ”

Entering the hall, everyone took their seats. Zhao Wangdan sat on the main seat, and Du Changjun sat on the lower head. Pingyang Jun, Yu Qing and others sat opposite each other.

Although Du Changjun was ill and lived in the mansion for a long time, he also understood the national politics of Zhao. Zhao Wang Dan accepted Shangdang as the king of Pingyuan and fought with Qin without declaring war; The Qin State seized the party by force; Pingyuan Jun fled from Changping with the Shangdang army and civilians; Zhao Wangdan led the army to battle with Lian Po; Qin and Zhao reached a stalemate at the Dan River; Zheng Zhu went to Qin to discuss peace and so on, these things are all known to Changjun.

At this moment, Zhao Wangdan, Pingyang Jun, Yu Qing and others came to visit him. It can only be explained that the peace negotiation with the Qin State failed.

Du Changjun guessed the other party's intention, and asked directly: "Your Majesty, it's not just as simple as coming to see the ministers!" ”

Zhao Wangdan was worried about how to open the topic, but when he saw that the other party took the initiative to talk about it, he said with a smile: "Du Changjun is worthy of being a smart person." If the widow doesn't explain his intentions, you know that the widow has something in his heart. ”

Du Changjun understood Zhao Wangdan's personality and asked, "Your Majesty, I came to see the ministers, I don't know why." ”

"The widow came here, first, to see Du Changjun." Zhao Wangdan changed his words and said: "Secondly, there is something to ask for." ”

Du Changjun said: "The king has something, just say it." Ministers can serve, and they should not let go. ”

Zhao Wangdan had already thought about the dialogue before he came, and said in a slow tone: "The widow sent Zheng Zhu to negotiate peace. The king of Qin is not trustworthy and defrauds. The peace talks also failed. The war between China and the Qin State is about to break out. Du Changjun, how should the widow respond. ”

As soon as Zhao Wangdan spoke, Du Changjun knew what he was going to say, and asked directly: "Minister, what can you do for the king." ”

Zhao Wangdan saw that the other party was cheerful, and he was not gentle, so he said directly: "Du Changjun is quick to talk, and the widow will say it directly." The widow wants to work hard, and Changjun will go to Qi for a trip. ”

Du Changjun didn't think about it, and asked directly: "What does the king want his ministers to do in Qi Kingdom?" ”

Zhao Wangdan sighed, a little more helpless, "My country will not be able to win quickly against Qin, nor will it be defeated quickly, there will be a protracted war of attrition." If the widow decides to fight Qin to the end, he must be extremely prepared. The widow wants Du Changjun to go to Qi in order to buy enough grain and grass to support the war and deal with emergencies. ”

When Du Changjun heard this, he saw that Zhao Wangdan's determination was not firm, but he was forced to be helpless, so he chose to start a war with Qin. If Zhao Wangdan wants to fight, he should fight to the end. When Zheng Zhu went to negotiate peace, he had already made a wrong move. Now that I want to fight with Qin Guo, is it a little late?

Zhao Wangdan saw that Du Changjun didn't speak, and seeing that he was sick, he couldn't be reluctant, so he apologized: "Du Changjun is unwell, which is not conducive to traveling." The widow does not demand too much. Du Changjun treated him as a widow and never said this. ”

Du Changjun looked at King Zhao, then at Pingyang Jun and Yu Qing, and asked: "There are many ministers in Zhao State, why did the king choose a minister to envoy Qi State." ”

Zhao Wangdan didn't look like Pingyang Jun and Yu Qing for help, and said sincerely: "To envoy Qi State, Du Changjun is the most suitable." ”

Pingyang Jun and Yu Qing, seeing that Zhao Wangdan was coping with it, smiled faintly and did not speak.

Du Changjun saw the sincerity in King Zhao's eyes, and agreed: "The king said, ministers, you should obey orders." ”

Zhao Wangdan thought that Du Changjun was looking for an excuse to excuse himself, but he didn't expect the other party to take this drudgery so simply. Zhao Wangdan saw that Du Changjun was sick, and he was willing to send an envoy to Qi for himself, and performed the gift of a national soldier, and said gratefully: "Thank you Du Changjun." ”

Du Changjun saw that Zhao Wangdan treated him well, but because he was not in the court, his attitude changed, and he replied: "The king doesn't have to be like this." The minister was a courtier of the Zhao State. Everyone is responsible for the survival of the country. Ministers, naturally, they have to do something for the country. The ministers are old, and they can't put on armor and go into battle on the battlefield. Go to Qi to buy food and run some errands, this little thing can still be practiced. ”

Zhao Wangdan said: "Du Changjun is a widow and has enough food to buy to support the war, and we can defeat the Qin army." ”

"The war between our country and the Qin State has begun, and if the ministers stay in Handan for a while, there will be a moment of danger." Du Changjun said: "Minister, pack your bags, set off immediately, and go to Qi to buy enough food for our country to support the war." ”

Zhao Wangdan saw that the other party understood his heart well, and saluted: "Widow, thank you Du Changjun." ”

Pingyang Jun and Yu Qing also saluted: "Thank you, Du Changjun." ”

Du Changjun returned the salute to the three of them.

Zhao Wangdan said: "When Du Changjun left Handan, the widow sent him off in person. ”

Du Changjun said: "The Qin State is at war with our country, and the king must focus on national affairs. When the minister goes to the Qi country, the king does not have to send it off. ”

"It's fine." Zhao Wangdan saw that the purpose of this trip had been achieved, "The widow will not disturb the prince." ”

Du Changjun replied: "Send it to the king." ”

Pingyang Jun and Yu Qing also saluted Du Changjun and left with Zhao Wangdan.

After Zhao Wangdan left, Du Changjun couldn't control the sadness that appeared in his heart, his expression was sad, and his tone was a little more vicissitudes, "It's been five years, it's been five years." It's been five years since I left the Qi Kingdom. ”

When the doorman Xu Shen saw Du Changjun talking deeply, two lines of tears flowed down his cheeks, and he comforted: "Du Changjun, why are you so sentimental. ”

Du Changjun glanced in the direction of Linzi, couldn't control his homesickness, and took a deep breath, "I haven't been back to Qi Country for five years, you don't know the feelings in my heart!" When I think about it, I can go back to my homeland and see it. How can I not cry! ”

Xu Shen didn't understand the meaning of Du Changjun's words, let alone his homesickness, and asked, "You are not only the capital Changjun of Zhao State, but also An Pingjun of Qi State." Du Changjun misses Qi Guo, why don't you go back and take a look. ”

"An Pingjun?" When Du Changjun heard these words, he sighed with emotion, "I haven't heard these three words for a long time. Over time, I almost forgot that I was still An Pingjun of Qi State. These three words, how nostalgic, but unfortunately, everything can't go back. ”

Xu Shen had also heard about the grievances between Du Changjun and King Qi Xiang. He was the minister of the society of the Broken Yan Restoration Qi, and how did he leave his hometown and come to Zhao to take root. Du Changjun is in the Zhao State, but he always pays attention to the movements of the Qi State. Xu Shen was moved by his feelings for the country, and was also moved by Du Changjun's words, and his eyes were a little moist.

Du Changjun said the words that had been hidden in his heart for many years, and his mood was smooth, "Who doesn't want to miss their homeland." I also thought about it and wanted to go back. But I can't go back! Although I am An Pingjun of Qi State and Du Changjun of Zhao State, I can't help myself! ”

Du Changjun remembered that a few years ago, Zhao Guo replaced him with the land of Jidong and sent troops to attack Yan. The last words that King Qi Xiang said to him, 'The bird knows the hometown, and the fox will be the first to die.' I also remembered that when Fa Yan won a great victory, the letter from King Qi Xiang asked him to stay in Zhao to assist King Zhao.

The implication of King Qi Xiang's words is that the widow doesn't need you, and you don't have to come back. Du Changjun has been in the Qi Kingdom for more than 20 years, so he doesn't know the mind of King Qi Xiang. In order to thank the monarch and ministers for knowing each other, he wants to fulfill King Qi Xiang and go back to do something.

"That's it, that's it." With the death of King Qi Xiang, Du Changjun was already relieved in his heart, "Don't talk about the past." I was able to go back to Qi to have a look, and I was also content. I thought I would never get a chance to set foot in my homeland again. After being exiled to Zhao, he could never go back. ”

Du Changjun sighed and turned his sorrow into joy, "God, have mercy on me, and don't abandon me." ”

Xu Shen saw that Du Changjun's face was much better, "I finally understand, when King Zhao invited Du Changjun to enter Qi." Du Changjun didn't think about it, so he agreed. ”

Du Changjun did not immediately agree to King Zhao's request because he was considering whether to go back. What's more, he has to take care of King Zhao's emotions.

"I returned to Qi to fulfill my long-cherished wish. I die without regrets. Du Changjun thought that he would soon be able to embark on the road back to the country, and his eyes showed joy, "The second reason is that I left my hometown from the Qi State and came to the Zhao State. Empress Zhao Wei and King Zhao both treated me well. They not only made me a high position, but also made me a king and a prime minister. Empress Zhao Wei and King Zhao treated him with the courtesy of a countryman, and I also returned him as a countryman. How can I not repay Empress Zhao Wei and King Zhao for their kindness to me. In the war between Qin and Zhao, as a courtier, I must contribute to live up to the king's grace. ”

Xu Shen saw Du Changjun's words, and his affection was deep, which was enough to prove that he regarded Zhao as the second country to live in peace. His feelings for Zhao Guo and Qi Guo are true.

"I don't know, Qi is still not a country I am familiar with." Du Changjun took a deep breath, imagined this long-lost Linzi in his mind, and said abruptly: "When the bird returns to his hometown, the fox will be the first to die." ”