Zhao Wangdan summoned the ministers into the palace and informed the ministers of the latest battle situation sent back by Changping. After Zhao Wangdan finished speaking, he looked at the Wencheng military general in the hall, and said in a gentle tone: "Everyone, the situation on the front line is not good for us. You have a way to retreat from Qin. ”

Zhao Wangdan made up his mind in his heart and decided to raise troops to recruit in person, boost morale, and decide the battle in one battle. However, as the king of a country, he can't do it willfully, and he still has to listen to the opinions of his ministers. It is more apt to be tempting than an inquiry.

Sure enough, the courtiers learned that Lian Po had retreated to the east side of the Dan River, and his expression changed suddenly and he was noisy. Wenchen, in particular, reacted quite encouragingly. Everyone discussed a little, and all persuaded Zhao Wangdan to make a truce with Qin.

Most of the generals in the palace have a close relationship with Lian Po, because Lian Po has suffered a lot of defeats, lost his troops and lost his city. They couldn't decide what Zhao Wangdan was thinking, and they didn't have the confidence to debate. However, some impatient generals saw that most of the Wenchen advocated a truce, and they couldn't control their emotions, and said angrily: "Victory and defeat are a common thing in soldiers, how can you make a truce with Qin because of the defeat in the first battle." ”

"We lost the First World War?" One of us said sharply: "We were defeated in several battles, and we were forced to the east side of the Dan River by the Qin State. The east side of the Dan River was lost, and Changping was in danger. Changping was in danger, and Handan was exposed to the iron cavalry of the Qin State. If we can't defeat Qin, we should choose a truce. ”

"We choose a truce, and the Qin Congress agrees."

"We have a truce, how can the Qin State not agree."

"Our army has been defeated several times, and the morale of the soldiers of the Qin State is strong. We made a truce with the Qin State, and the Qin State agreed? You guys! It's really whimsical. ”

Zhao Wangdan listened to the courtiers' arguments and did not express his position. After half an hour, Zhao Wangdan saw that the two sides had not yet competed for a high level, and he couldn't sit still. With that sharp look, he looked at the military general and asked, "Who of you can defeat the Qin State." ”

Zhao Wangdan's words were not only for the generals, but also for the ministers. Zhao Wangdan waited for a long time, but no one came out to offer advice to him. Of course? These generals did not make the ranks, because they saw that Lian Po did not repel the Qin army. They knew that they were far inferior to Lian Po, and there was no way to defeat Qin.

When Zhao Wangdan saw the employment of people, no one shared his worries, and tried to take a breath to suppress the anger welling up in his heart, and said gently: "Why, you don't speak." ”

Seeing Zhao Wangdan's words, Wen Chen suppressed the general. Mistakenly thinking that Zhao Wangdan didn't want to fight with the Qin State, he said one after another: "Please, the king ordered Lian Po to withdraw from the army." ”

Zhao Wangdan looked at these ministers, his expression changed, and his tone was unpleasant: "In this battle, if there is no winner or loser, it must be fought." ”

When the courtiers heard this, they were amazed. They originally thought that Lian Po had been defeated several times, which led to an unfavorable situation on the front line. Zhao Wangdan was afraid of the momentum of the Qin army and would definitely choose a truce. But he never thought that Zhao Wangdan's expression was firm, and he still insisted on continuing to fight.

Zhao Wangdan understood what the courtiers' gaze meant, and said resolutely: "If the widow doesn't take back the party, how can he save face." We must fight Qin to the end. ”

Seeing that Zhao Wangdan insisted on fighting, the Great Sima Zhao Huo also knew King Zhao's temper, but he still couldn't help but persuade: "Your Majesty, we have lost the city and land, and we have lost many soldiers. If we continue to fight with Qin, it will not be far from disaster. We lost some cities, and the Shangdang almost fell into the hands of the Qin State. For the sake of the safety of the homeland, we might as well cede the Shangdang to the Qin State to extinguish the war. ”

Zhao Wangdan didn't want to listen to these discouraged words, so he raised his tone and said, "More than ten years ago, we were able to win the Qin State. More than ten years later, we will still be able to win the Qin State. The defeat in this battle was not due to the fact that our army was not good at fighting, but because of low morale. If we can revive the morale of the three armies, we will definitely be able to defeat the Qin State and recapture the Shangdang. ”

Zhao Wang Dan saw his momentum and suppressed the ministers. He looked at the crowd a little more, called out to a few people, and asked them to command the troops and go to attack Qin. These high-level generals are ashamed of their abilities, and they are not as good as Lian Po. Some people excuse themselves on various grounds such as old age, seniority, military exploits, prestige, and so on.

Zhao Wangdan didn't expect these people to contribute to himself. Zhao Wangdan said this, but it was just to draw out his own personal conquest. Zhao Wangdan was not angry when he saw these generals refusing to resign. On the contrary, a strong fighting spirit emerged in his heart. The more the courtiers said that they could not fight or fight, he preferred to go the opposite way and fight Qin to the end. This victory or defeat is not only related to his face, but also related to the national fortune of Zhao State.

Seeing that no one came forward, Zhao Wangdan lost his patience and shouted: "That general, he is willing to fight for the widow." ”

The generals bowed their heads and pleaded: "The ministers are incompetent. ”

Seeing that the courtiers did not dare to meet his gaze, Zhao Wang Dan got up and left the throne, took a few steps forward, and stopped. Zhao Wangdan's gaze exuded a strong fighting intent, and he said loudly: "Everyone, I don't want to fight for the widow. The widow does not force it. If you want to quickly defeat the Qin army, raise the prestige of our country. At this point, there is only one way. ”

When everyone heard this, they all looked up at Zhao Wangdan.

Zhao Wangdan said in high spirits: "The widow decided to raise troops to recruit in person to reverse the situation of the rout. ”

When the Great Sima Zhao Huo heard this, his expression changed greatly, and he objected: "The king is the king of a country, how can he go to danger. Please, think twice. ”

When the courtiers heard this, they were also frightened, and said in unison: "Please, the king thinks twice." ”

"The widow raised the army to recruit in person, and when the soldiers saw it, their morale will be greatly increased." Zhao Wangdan saw that the courtiers didn't understand his heart, and said: "The widow can settle the situation in one battle, reverse the situation, and recapture the party." ”

Seeing that Zhao Wangdan thought about the attack too simply, and saw that Zhao Wangdan ignored everyone's opinions and insisted on recruiting in person, he was scared into a cold sweat and dissuaded: "The battlefield is extremely dangerous, the king is the foundation of the country, and you can't take risks." Please, the king takes back his commandment. ”

In the face of Zhao Wangdan's personal conquest, the courtiers united in unison and said loudly: "Please, the king will take back his fate." ”

Zhao Wangdan asked: "Widow, great-great-grandfather, great-grandfather, grandfather, that is not a young hero, he raised troops and fought for a long time. My grandfather was only fifteen years old and was able to break the plan of the five parliamentary funerals and raise the prestige of our country. The ancestors were able to raise troops and recruit themselves, but the widows are their descendants, so why not? ”

The courtiers did not answer Zhao Wangdan's question directly, but said in unison: "Please, the king will take back his fate." ”

"That's enough." Zhao Wangdan saw that the courtiers were blocking him in every way, he was young and vigorous, where could he listen to it, and ordered, "Quickly prepare the soldiers, horses, grain and grass, and choose the day to recruit in person." ”

The courtiers knelt down and persuaded Zhao Wangdan to retract his fate. Zhao Wangdan made up his mind, did not change it, and did not listen to the words of the ministers, and left angrily.

Zhao Wangdan left the court and returned to the harem. The courtiers' words of exhortation were endless. Zhao Wangdan remembered that the courtiers did not understand his grand deeds, and roared: "What is wrong with the widow following the ancestors. Is it wrong for the widow to raise troops to recruit in person, inherit and carry forward the brave and martial style of the ancestors? ”

When the eunuch Ling saw that Zhao Wang Dan had returned from dispersion, he was angry, so he ordered someone to close the palace door and not to provoke Zhao Wang Dan. At this time, a eunuch came and whispered a few words in the eunuch's ear. The eunuch ordered the eunuch to be dismissed, pushed open the door, entered the hall, stepped forward and saluted: "Your Majesty, Pingyang Jun is here." ”

"Nope." Zhao Wangdan was in a hurry and didn't want to see anyone.

The eunuch Ling did not go forward to convey the order, and said respectfully: "The minister thinks that the king should meet Pingyang Jun." ”

Zhao Wangdan snorted coldly and said: "He is acting on behalf of the minister to persuade the widow, what is there to see." ”

"The king is gone, how do you know that Pingyang Jun is here to convince the king. The first king once said that listening to the opinions of the courtiers is what the Ming monarch did. ”

When Zhao Wangdan heard the last few words, he suppressed the anger in his heart, raised his hand and said, "You call him in." ”

Not long after, Pingyang Jun walked in and saluted: "Your Majesty, the ministers have finished collecting grain and grass from Zhongmu, and they will come to the palace to restore their lives." ”

"You've worked hard." Zhao Wangdan said with a displeased face.

Seeing Zhao Wangdan's calm face, Pingyang Jun asked, "Your Majesty, what's wrong." ”

Zhao Wangdan remembered the unhappiness in the court, and said in a tone full of anger: "The widow decided to recruit in person, and the ministers stopped him. What do you say is wrong with the widows? ”

Pingyang Jun said gently: "The minister entered the palace, met the minister, said something, and knew a little. ”

Zhao Wangdan saw that he began to persuade himself, and in order not to give the other party a chance to speak, he shouted: "If you come to persuade the widow, don't mention the army and recruit yourself." No wonder the widow is angry. ”

Seeing Zhao Wangdan's violent reaction, Pingyang Jun said warmly: "Minister, I approve of the king's personal expedition." ”

When Zhao Wangdan heard this, he was stunned for a moment and asked, "Why do you approve of the king's personal expedition." ”

Pingyang Jun said in a steady tone: "The king's personal expedition is to boost morale, regain the party, and promote the prestige of our country. ”

Zhao Wangdan saw that someone understood him, and laughed: "Not bad." Whoever knows me, you also. There are a few more people like Pingyang Jun who understand, why are few people like this. ”

Seeing that Zhao Wangdan was much less guarded against him, Pingyang Jun said: "The minister stopped the king's personal expedition, which is also the duty of the courtiers. Don't be angry, your king. ”

Zhao Wangdan said with a straight face: "The widow wants to prove to them that his decision is correct." ”

Pingyang Jun was a little suspicious and asked, "Your Majesty, the minister has a doubt. ”

"You say." Zhao Wangdan saw that he was not here to dissuade himself, but also supported him in his own campaign, and was a little less hostile to him.

Pingyangjun asked: "Can the king repel the Qin army and recapture Shangdang?" ”

Zhao Wangdan said confidently: "When the soldiers saw the widows and the soldiers, their morale was greatly encouraged. Our morale has greatly increased, and we will definitely be able to defeat the Qin army and recapture Shangdang. ”

Pingyang Jun asked: "King Qin also chose to conquer in person, what should I do?" ”

Zhao Wangdan clenched his fists and shouted: "The widow will fight with him to determine the victory." ”

Pingyang Jun praised: "The king is worthy of being a descendant of my Zhao family. ”

Zhao Wangdan thought about it, felt that something was wrong, and asked, "Why do you think your words are weird." ”

Pingyang Jun saw Zhao Wangdan enter the trap he had arranged, and asked, "Your Majesty, do you know that Tian Ji is racing horses?" ”

Zhao Wangdan said in a brisk tone: "This is a matter between the famous general Tian Ji and King Qi Wei, how can a widow not know." ”

Pingyang Jun asked: "Tian Ji and King Qi Wei have never won a horse race. Wang, but I still remember that Tian Ji won King Qi Wei by something. ”

"Of course, it's the wisdom of the military advisor Sun Bin." Zhao Wangdan remembered these past events, and Kai Kai said: "King Qi Wei's upper, middle, and lower three horses are all stronger than Tian Ji's upper, middle, and lower three horses. King Qi Wei can win every horse race, and he also thinks that he can win this horse race. But he never thought that Sun Bin would change the order of the upper, middle, and lower horses. King Qi Wei won one and lost two. In the end, Tian Ji won the game. ”

Pingyang Jun asked: "Your Majesty, if Qin compares Wang Ji to a horse, what rank should it be?" ”

"No one knows, no one knows. The best fighter in the Qin State is none other than Wu Anjun Bai Qi. Bai Qi is a first-class horse, and Wang Yi is a medium-class horse? ”

"I'm going to be honest, and what kind of level."

"More than 30 years ago, Lian Po fought alone, bravely crowned the princes, and established great military exploits for his father. He, of course, is the best horse in our country? ”

"Our country is above the top Ma Lianpo, and the battle against the Qin State is the middle horse king. We didn't lose completely, but we didn't win either. Pingyang Jun deliberately paused, inspected Zhao Wangdan's expression, and said: "Who should we use to fight against the superior Ma Bai of the Qin State." ”

Zhao Wangdan thought for a while and did not speak. If he really faced the Qin general, he really didn't know who he should go to fight.

Seeing that Zhao Wangdan began to weigh the pros and cons, Pingyang Jun obviously listened to his own words, and took advantage of the situation to say: "Lian Po fought against Wang Di, lost the city and lost the land, and broke a lot of soldiers. Now, Lian Po has retreated to the east side of the Dan River. We continued to fight with the Qin State, and the King of Qin, in order to win, ended the war as soon as possible, and took Bai Qi as his general. What are we going to do. ”

Although Zhao Wangdan knew that General Qin Bai Qi was a very powerful character, he was a young man, and he did not admit defeat, and said with full fighting spirit: "The widow will definitely be able to inspire the soldiers, and the battle will determine the future." ”

Did Pingyang Jun have already guessed that Zhao Wangdan would say this, and asked with a smile: "The king's personal expedition lives up to the body of a man and the ambition of a king." However, the battlefield was dangerous, and the king had an accident. Zhao Guo's Jiangshang Sheji, what to do. If something happens to the king and the foundation of the Zhao State is destroyed, how can he be worthy of the ancestors' efforts to cut through the waves and break the territory. ”

Zhao Wangdan saw that the other party was reasonable, and for a while, he couldn't find the words to refute.

Seeing this, Pingyang Jun stepped up his offensive and said: "The king knows the past and the present, and he also knows the affairs of the princes. Tian Ji horse racing is not only a superficial win or lose, but also a contest of wisdom and strategy. The king of Qin fought against my country's high-class horse Lianpo with a medium horse king, and there was a slight victory. What should we do when we meet the first-class horses of the Qin State. ”