Zhao Guojie reported and sent him back to Handan. Zhao Wangdan was overjoyed when he learned that the army was conquering Zhongyang and the soldiers were besieging Yanxiadu. Zhao Wangdan summoned the important ministers and asked, "Everyone, we counterattacked the Yan Kingdom and won a complete victory. At this time, our army is besieging Yanxiadu, what do you think we should do. ”

The five doctors saw through Zhao Wangdan's thoughts, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, we have won a complete victory in this battle. We should take advantage of the victory to pursue, break through the lower capital, and come to Jicheng with troops, and capture the king of Yan to come to Handan to apologize. ”

Everyone was very satisfied when they saw Zhao Wangdan, and they also followed and said loudly: "Break the Yan capital, the soldiers will come to Jicheng, and capture the Yan King." ”

Zhao Wangdan saw that the ministers understood their intentions, and suddenly laughed loudly. However, Pingyuan Jun said very calmly, "Your Majesty, we have taught the Yan Kingdom a lesson and won the victory, so it's time to make peace." ”

Zhao Wangdan's blood was high, but he was poured a basin of cold water by Pingyuan Jun, and said unhappily: "We have broken through the lower capital, and the territory of the southern border of Yan Kingdom will be ours." Uncle, we can't make peace, we have to fight. ”

When Pingyuan Jun saw Zhao Wangdan's small victory, he got carried away, and said with a solemn expression: "Your Majesty, it's time to stop." In this battle, although we won, we also suffered a lot of damage. If we continue to fight, we and Yan can only expand the war and escalate the contradictions, and the two countries will be incompatible and become feuds. ”

Zhao Wangdan saw that Pingyuan Jun didn't understand his own mind, let alone his ambition, and did not answer positively, but threw this question to the ministers and asked: "Do you think our country is to make peace with Yan, or to make peace with it." ”

Although the ministers listened to Zhao Wangdan's tone, they hid their unhappiness, and they also knew what Zhao Wangdan wanted to express. However, the Plains Monarch Zhang Yanhe, they also have to weigh the pros and cons. Sure enough, many ministers sided with Pingyuanjun. Even the courtiers who had just catered to Zhao Wangdan and sent troops to attack Yan also changed the direction of the wind. Zhao Wangdan didn't hear his expected voice, his face sank, he looked at the person in the main battle, and asked, "Why didn't you say what you just said?" ”

Seeing his reckless words, the five doctors aroused Zhao Wangdan's belligerent heart and offended Pingyuan Jun. The five doctors deserved to be the ones who turned the wind the fastest, and made up for it: "Your Majesty, the king of the plains is reasonable, but we are stupid and have no concept of the overall situation. ”

Everyone also followed: "Minister, echo the words of the Plains King, it is not appropriate to fight again, and it should be the Lord who is peaceful." ”

Zhao Wangdan looked at these rebellious courtiers, was full of anger, and asked: "Our army has won a big victory, and the Yan country has been defeated, isn't this the best moment to break through the Yan country, capture the king of Yan, and raise the prestige of my Zhao country?" ”

"Break through the Yan Kingdom and capture the King of Yan." Seeing that Zhao Wangdan saw the war too simply, Pingyuan Jun smiled lightly: "Your Majesty, do you really think that Yan Kingdom is vulnerable?" ”

Zhao Wang Dan raised the good news sent back from the front, and said in a contemptuous tone: "We will recover the territory in one battle, and then conquer Wuyuan and Zhongyang, and surround Yanxiadu with troops." Doesn't this show that Yan Guo is vulnerable? ”

Seeing that Zhao Wang Dan despised Yan Guo too much, Pingyuan Jun said solemnly: "We regained the territory in a war, this is because Yan Guo attacked me, which is an unjust war. It is a righteous move for our army to counterattack. Only then can the officers and men of our army be united, share the same hatred of the enemy, and repel the Yan State. We invaded the Yan Realm, and the roles were reversed. The Yan Kingdom will also fight back against our army with the same hatred. ”

Zhao Wang Dan saw that Pingyuan Jun exaggerated the combat power of the Yan Kingdom, and mocked: "The combat strength of the Yan army is weak, how can it be our opponent." ”

Pingyuan Jun reminded: "Your Majesty, don't forget. We conquered Wuyuan, Linyi, and Zhongyang, and lost tens of thousands of soldiers. Doesn't this explain the combat power of Yan Kingdom? ”

Zhao Wangdan didn't care and said: "To expand the territory, sacrifice is inevitable. Yan Guo attacked me in front, and was counterattacked by our army. Now, we have broken the three cities, and the soldiers are coming to the capital, how can we make peace with Yan Guoyan. ”

Pingyang Jun said gently: "The king, the Yanxia capital, the terrain is steep, easy to defend and difficult to attack, and there are big rivers around, forming a natural barrier. There are 100,000 people under Yanxia, and Changguo Junle is personally in charge. We don't have 200,000 troops, and we can't break through Yanxiadu. ”

"Uncle said that it would take 200,000 people to break Yanxia." Zhao Wang Danlang said: "If the widow increases the army by another 100,000, the widow will not believe that he will not be able to break the Yanxia capital." ”

"We have increased our troops by 100,000, and Yan Guo will continue to increase our troops. The war between Yan and Zhao expanded and escalated. The national strength of Yan is not as good as that of our country. However, because we consume too much national strength in the Yan Kingdom, what should we do if the princes come to attack. ”

Zhao Wangdan was silent in the joy of retreating Qin Poyan's victory, and said contemptuously: "Who dares to attack me." ”

"The princes restrain each other and balance each other, so that there is the current situation. Once someone breaks the balance, they will become the target of public criticism and be besieged by the princes. King Huai of Chu died, broke the balance, and was crusaded by the princes of the world, and the vitality of the state of Chu was greatly damaged. King Min of Qi died in the Song Dynasty, the Five Kingdoms attacked Qi, and the State of Qi collapsed. Pingyuan Jun saw that Zhao Wangdan was silent, but his eyes were extremely unconvinced, and he said: "Not to mention, can our country break through Yanxiadu, soldiers in Jicheng, and capture Yanwang." If this is really the case, our country will break the balance, and the princes will inevitably be afraid of the prestige of Zhao when they see it. In order to protect their own interests, the princes will definitely kill me in the name of saving Yan. Our country is in the depths of the four wars, and it is difficult to deal with it. ”

At this moment, a person shouted: "Empress Dowager Zhao has arrived." ”

It turned out that the Empress Dowager Zhao was recuperating in the dormitory, but she heard a report from her close ministers, and Zhao Wangdan did not listen to the words of Pingyuanjun and others, and insisted on attacking Zhao and expanding the war between the two countries. Empress Dowager Zhao saw that the child was willful and confused, and came to the main hall regardless of her illness.

When the ministers saw the Empress Dowager Zhao coming, they saluted and said, "See the Empress Dowager." ”

Empress Dowager Zhao dragged her tired body, without losing her demeanor, and walked towards Zhao Wangdan. When Zhao Wangdan saw the Empress Dowager Zhao appear in the main hall, he instantly lost a little courage, but when the Empress Dowager Zhao came, he also had to salute and greet him. Empress Dowager Zhao sat in her position, facing the ministers, and said gently: "Don't stand, everyone, sit." ”

All the ministers said: "Empress Dowager Xie." ”

The ministers sat down, and Zhao Wangdan asked, "The queen mother is weak and should recuperate." ”

Empress Dowager Zhao looked at Zhao Wangdan and asked, "What, Wang'er, I think this old woman is in the way." ”

Zhao Wangdan's face was frightened, and he hurriedly said: "The child has no such meaning. The child is for the sake of the mother's body. ”

Empress Dowager Zhao said earnestly: "If Wang Er really thinks about me, he should keep to himself." Don't think about what you shouldn't. It is easy to become the king of a country, but it is not so easy to become a virtuous monarch, a wise monarch, and a holy monarch. ”

Zhao Wangdan said: "Child, I don't understand the meaning of the queen mother's words. ”

Empress Dowager Zhao asked: "Wang'er, what is a virtuous monarch and what is a bright monarch." ”

Zhao Wangdan said: "Open up the way, protect the country and the country, and expand the territory." ”

When Empress Dowager Zhao saw that Wang Er still remembered, she asked again: "Have you opened your mouth and listened to the minister's opinions?" ”

Zhao Wangdan was choked by the words and couldn't speak. It turned out that Empress Dowager Zhao blamed him for being too presumptuous.

"Why, don't you speak?" Empress Dowager Zhao didn't give Wang Er a good face, and said: "The first king and I don't have the luxury of asking Wang Er to expand the territory and conquer the princes. As long as you can protect the country and keep the foundation of our ancestors, it will be the greatest comfort to us. Son, you can't forget what your father said on his deathbed. ”

Zhao Wangdan said: "Child, don't dare to forget." ”

Seeing that he still remembered, Empress Dowager Zhao said warmly: "If you forget, I will remind you." If you haven't forgotten, that's great. ”

Zhao Wangdan said: "The child doesn't dare to forget. ”

Empress Dowager Zhao saw that Wang Er was saying this, but she was not convinced in her heart, and asked: "What I said, if there is anything wrong, don't take it to heart, just say it." Wang'er, don't blame me in your heart. ”

Zhao Wangdan said: "The child doesn't dare. ”

"What I say, whether you are happy or not, I still have to say it." Empress Dowager Zhao was emotional, coughed, waited for her breath to be stable, and said: "As a monarch, you should focus on the overall situation, listen to the minister's words, and don't be rash." ”

Zhao Wangdan said: "Child, remember the teachings of the queen mother. ”

Seeing that Wang Er was in front of her, Empress Dowager Zhao was quite obedient and asked, "How is Wang Er's ability compared to your father's king?" ”

"A child is not as good as his father."

"You're still self-aware." Empress Dowager Zhao deliberately stopped, and said: "Your father is very cautious in using soldiers, how can you only know how to act with will." Back then, your father united Han, Wei, and Chu, and gathered the power of the four kingdoms to attack Yan, but he didn't dare to imagine that he could break through Jicheng and capture King Yan. Why, you want to rely on the power of Zhao Guo to break through Jicheng and capture King Yan. Do you think Yan Guo is really unpopular? ”

Zhao Wangdan faced the admonition of the queen mother and did not dare to talk.

Empress Dowager Zhao said: "It has been almost 800 years since the Yan Kingdom, and the society has not died for its own reasons. The Spring and Autumn Troubled Times was one of the eighteen princes. In the world of great controversy, it is the Seven Heroes again. Don't talk about what is far away, let's talk about what is near. Yan Guo fought Qi and supported it alone for several years, which is enough to show that Yan Guo is not vulnerable. We really go to war with Yan Guo with all our might, and the victory or defeat cannot be predetermined. Don't forget, there are still many vassal states staring at us. ”

Seeing that Zhao Wangdan didn't speak, Empress Dowager Zhao also knew that he was unconvinced, and asked: "Your father's marriage with Yan Guo is not cowardly in your eyes." ”

Zhao Wangdan said: "My father's marriage to Yan Guo is not cowardly. My father wanted to make a good alliance with Yan through friendship, stabilize the northern frontier, and free up his hands to deal with the princes. ”

Empress Dowager Zhao asked again: "If we fight, can we kill the Yan Kingdom?" ”

Zhao Wangdan thought for a while and replied, "No." ”

"What will happen if we are at war with Yan and have reached a stalemate."

"National strength is consumed, people's livelihood is exhausted, and the economy is withered."

"What will happen when the princes see it?"

"I'm going to take advantage of it."

"What are we exchanging the land of Jidong for An Pingjun as a general to counterattack Yan Guo."

"Defend the northern frontier and deter the Yan country. Show the princes the attitude that the territory of my Great Zhao will not be trampled on by any princes. At the same time, he also swore to the princes that the Zhao State had the ability to defend the strength of the territory"

"The goal of counterattacking the Yan Kingdom has been achieved, why do you want to further expand the war?"

"Child..."

"Wang Er is not a foolish person, and he also understands the powerful relationship, but he is a little impatient. As a king, you should be sensible and not rash. Empress Dowager Zhao said: "If you are warlike, you will die, and if you forget to fight, you will be in danger." These eight words, you have to keep in mind. ”

Zhao Wangdan said: "The child remembers." ”

Seeing that the prince could still listen to what she said, the Empress Dowager Zhao faced the ministers and asked: "You are all the ministers of the humerus left by the previous king, and you should assist the king." Your Majesty, if there is anything wrong, point it out in time, so that the king may correct it. ”

The ministers said in unison: "Oh." ”

Empress Dowager Zhao asked, "What do you think of the war in Yan Kingdom?" ”

The ministers said in unison: "Please make a decision to the Queen Mother." ”

Empress Dowager Zhao didn't like these words, and said, "Pingyuanjun, what do you mean." ”

When Pingyuan Jun heard the words of Empress Dowager Zhao's admonition to Zhao Wangdan, he figured out what Empress Dowager Zhao was thinking, and said in a steady tone: "Empress Dowager, we counterattacked Yan State in order to defend the northern frontier and deter Yan Kingdom. It is also to announce to the princes the territory of Zhao State, which will not be violated by other countries. Our goal of sending troops has been achieved, and we should make peace with Yan Guoyan. ”

Empress Dowager Zhao did not immediately express her position, but asked: "Yan Guo lost three cities, and Yanxia was besieged by our army. Why don't we take advantage of the situation? ”

"Only by holding the results of the battle can we call victory." Seeing that Empress Dowager Zhao motioned for him to continue, Pingyuan Jun said, "This time, we have won a big victory, and we have also lost a lot of troops. We can not only gain the upper hand, but also give King Yan a step down. ”

Empress Dowager Zhao asked: "What if King Yan refuses to make peace." ”

"In war, the competition is national strength. We can't afford it, and Yan Guo can't afford it. We broke through the three cities, and the soldiers surrounded Yanxiadu, and the people of Yan were already panicked. King Yan did not succeed to the throne properly, not only fearing that we would bring up the old matter again and unite with the Qi State to destroy him, but also worried that his subjects would oppose him. King Yan is in a difficult situation, and he wants to end the war as soon as possible more than we do. ”

Empress Dowager Zhao asked calmly: "What if King Yan disregards public opinion and refuses to make peace." ”

Pingyuan Jun said: "We salute first and then soldier." If King Yan refuses to make peace, we can only go to war with him. ”

Empress Dowager Zhao asked many ministers again, and all of them advocated peace. Seeing that the minister had nothing to say, Empress Dowager Zhao looked at Zhao Wangdan and asked, "Wang'er, what do you think?" ”

The child echoed his uncle's words. Zhao Wang Dan heard the dialogue between the queen mother and Pingyuan Jun, and gained a lot. It turned out that the queen mother was personally interpreting for him, what should be done and learned for the monarch.

Empress Dowager Zhao thought for a while, and then said: "Wang Er and all the ministers are in favor of peace. I also take Hirahara-kun's opinion. ”

King Zhao suddenly realized that in fact, the queen mother's attitude was very clear. Only then did he realize that he still had a very difficult road to go before he could become a qualified king.

Pingyuan Jun said: "Queen Mother, I believe that the minister will receive a letter of state from King Yan Yanhe in the near future. We might as well wait a few more days. ”

"The matter of peace will be handed over to you." Empress Dowager Zhao said in a weak tone: "I'm not in good health, it's time to go back and rest." ”

After Empress Dowager Zhao finished speaking, she got up and left.

Zhao Wangdan took the lead and said: "Congratulations to the queen mother." ”

The ministers said in unison: "Congratulations to the Queen Mother." ”

Three days later, the letter of peace from Yan was sent to Handan as Pingyuan Jun expected. The difference is that among the national letters, there are also family letters from Empress Yan. Pingyuan Jun thought to himself, "This is the back hand left by King Yan." If Zhao Wangdan and the ministers refused to make peace, the Empress Dowager Zhao would also suppress everyone's opinions on the main battle for the sake of Empress Yan. ”

Seeing that King Yan was in the national letter, all aspects had been taken into account, so he thought about it again and again, and said in his heart: "Although King Yan is supported by Cheng Anjun, he is not a stupid and incompetent person!" King Yan will become the greatest monarch to influence the Kingdom of Yan after King Yan Zhao. ”

Zhao Wangdan received the letter of peace from Yan State, and did not let Pingyuan Jun go north, go to survey the border between Yan and Zhao, and preside over the peace. Instead, Pingyang Jun, who had just recovered from a serious illness, was sent to take charge of the affairs of northern Xinjiang. Although Pingyuan Jun knew Zhao Wangdan's intentions, he was not angry. On the contrary, he didn't have to worry about the affairs of the northern frontier, but he was at ease.

After another three days, Pingyang Jun led the crowd to Daijun in Northern Xinjiang and came to Yanxiadu. At the same time, King Yan also received a letter from Zhao agreeing to negotiate peace, and asked Da Sikou and other people to go to Yanxia Capital to negotiate peace with Zhao.

Yan and Zhao sent capable ministers to hold an alliance ceremony on the bank of the Yanxiadu River. The representatives of Zhao Guo include Pingyang Jun, An Pingjun, Xu Li, Le Cheng and many other generals. The lineup on Yanguo's side is not weak, there are Da Si Kou, Da Sima, Xiadu Junshou, Chang Guojun, Cheng Anjun and others.

Yan allocated all the cities occupied by Zhao to Zhao and compensated many treasures. The two sides exchanged documents and revised the covenant. At the end of the peace talks, Zhao led his army to evacuate the territory of Yan. Peace was restored between Yan and Zhao once again.

After Yan and Zhao Cheng negotiated peace, King Yan saw that Zhao and Qi were blocking him from going south, and he could not point to the Central Plains in a short period of time. King Yan stabilized internal affairs, changed his strategy, attacked Hu Kaijiang to the north, opened up thousands of miles of territory, arrived in Liaodong, and expanded the Great Wall to the east on the basis of the Great Wall built by King Yan Zhao. A few years later, after the death of King Yan, his son King Yan Xiao gave his father the nickname "Wucheng", that is, King Yan Wucheng.