Yan took advantage of Qin's attack on Zhao, took advantage of the fire to rob, and sent troops south to attack Zhao. On the one hand, Xu Li, the county guard, sent troops to resist, and on the other hand, he repaired a book, and sent it back to Handan. However, the order given to him by Zhao Handan was to hold on and not to expand the war.

It is said that the county guarded Xu Li, and his father Xu Jun led an army alone when he followed King Zhao Wuling to attack Zhongshan. The Dune Palace changed, and the Xu clan was also suppressed. As for King Zhao Huiwen, he removed the powerful ministers and treated his father's heroes well. However, after Zhao Guo implemented Hufu cavalry archery, if he wanted to become a general of the first army, he had to go through strict selection and military exploits. At this time, Xu Li was just a centurion of Zhao State. In 270 BC, the Qin State attacked the Zhao State. King Zhao Huiwen summoned Lian Po, Le Cheng and other people who could fight well to ask if they could save him.

Lian Po, Le Cheng and others all advocated that it was not appropriate to save the troops and that they should focus their troops on defending Handan. Zhao Hao saw that King Zhao Huiwen was unwilling, and he was afraid of the strength of the Qin State, so he persuaded King Zhao Huiwen with 'the brave wins when they meet on a narrow road', and he could not abandon the land of Yan and He. Zhao Hao's proposition coincides with that of King Zhao Huiwen. So, King Zhao Huiwen promoted Zhao Hao exceptionally, and took him as a general to rescue Yan He.

In the battle of Yanhe, Zhao Hao made a strange plan and fought a long-distance attack, Zhao won a great victory, and Qin suffered a heavy defeat. Zhao won a war that was otherwise unwinnable. Zhao Hao was awarded the title of Ma Fujun because of his military exploits. Xu Li was also named a national lieutenant because of his meritorious contributions. Xu Li used his military exploits to regain the dignity and glory of the ancestors of the Xu family. With the unstable situation in northern Xinjiang, King Zhao Huiwen transferred Li to Dai County to take charge of the war in northern Xinjiang.

Zhao Huiwen Wang Yong, Zhao Guo's new and old regimes were replaced, and Handan was in an eventful time. In addition, the state of Qin committed Zhao. Yan Guo came to attack, Zhao Guo insisted on not attacking and not expanding the war, Xu Li was still able to understand. However, the state of Zhao repelled the state of Qin, but did not see the king of Zhao issue a new decree.

Fortunately, Xu Li is a strategic and stable person. Although he did not see King Zhao ordering to fight back against Yan and regain the territory. But he still did his job conscientiously. Under his leadership, the military generals of Daijun performed their duties, and the generals also guarded against arrogance and rashness.

On this day, Xu Li commanded his soldiers and repelled Yan Guo's attacks again and again. With it, night fell. The war is finally over temporarily. At this time, the arrival of a fast horse broke the calm of the night.

Xu Li unfolded the letter of state sent by the scout, looked at the content of the letter of state, and said with great joy: "Everyone, the king, send a large army to the north. In a few days, we will be able to attack the Yan Kingdom and regain the territory. ”

"Great, after enduring it for so long, I can finally take the initiative." When the generals heard that the army was coming, they could take the initiative to attack and regain the territory, and they had been holding back their grievances for a long time, and they asked for battle.

Deputy General Zhao Jun asked: "County guard, is it Ma Fujun who is leading the troops?" ”

Xu Li shook his head and said, "No." ”

Another person said: "County guard, is the old general Lian Po here?" ”

Xu Li said: "It's not. ”

One humane: "General Lecheng? ”

"It's not." Xu Li shook his head and said, "It's Anping Jun Tiandan." ”

"What." When the generals heard this, they were noisy. The generals couldn't figure out how it could be Anping Juntian leading the troops.

Xu Li thought that he could meet his old friend Ma Fujun Zhao Hao, but he never thought that the person leading the troops would be An Pingjun. Zhao Jun mistakenly thought that he had misheard, and hurriedly asked: "An Pingjun is a native of Qi State, how can he lead my big Zhao Nan'er to attack Yan Country in the north." Doesn't this mean that no one cares about me? ”

When the generals heard this, they were also angry, and pandered: "The king takes An Pingjun as his general, doesn't it mean that there is no one available in my Zhao country." ”

"Alright." Although Xu Li couldn't figure out what the king's move was for, he also tried his best to restrain his generals, and said in a gentle tone: "The king takes An Pingjun as his general, and he has his own plans. An Pingjun's reputation, I don't say it, you know it. The Northern Expedition to the Yan Kingdom, with An Pingjun to help me, how could the Yan Kingdom not be broken. ”

The generals think about it, An Pingjun is the nightmare of the Yan Kingdom. With his help, Zhao will definitely be able to defeat Yan and regain its territory. Moreover, Xu Li has always had prestige in the army, and the generals are not dissatisfied.

Xu Li calmed the generals and said sharply: "Everyone, before An Pingjun arrives at the battlefield, we must hold the territory and not let the Yan people take a step forward." ”

The generals commanded in unison: "Wow." ”

After the generals left, one of them lowered his voice and said, "Father, what's wrong with you." ”

Xu Li supported his forehead with one hand, and said in a tired tone: "Maybe it's because of blocking Yan Guo, I'm too tired." ”

"Father." Xu Tan asked: "Could it be that the king takes An Pingjun as his general, and there is another secret." ”

Although Xu Li didn't say anything, he was noticed by his son, and he didn't hide it from him, and said softly: "An Pingjun is the prime minister of Qi and the pillar of Qi. It stands to reason that An Pingjun is a Qi person, but he went out for Zhao. Don't you think there's anything strange about it? ”

"What the father said is also something that the child can't understand." Xu Tan had already noticed it when he saw his father reading the national letter.

"We are in Daijun, far away from Handan. What happened in Handan, we can't know first-time. Xu Li took a breath and said: "The first king, the new king succeeds to the throne, the queen mother is in charge, and the king of the plains is the prime minister." A lot has happened in Handan these days. ”

Xu Ji said: "The child also heard that Wei Xiang Wei Qi died Zhao and defected to Pingyuan Jun. The State of Qin took the opportunity to send troops to attack me. We have also lost three cities. ”

Xu Li said: "You are right. In order to deal with the Qin State, Zuo Shi touched the dragon to persuade the Queen Mother and sent Chang'an Jun to the Qi State as a hostage. Zhao and Qi formed an alliance, and Fang repelled the Qin state. ”

"What did my father say?" Xu Yanleng said: "The Queen Mother sent Chang'anjun to the Qi State? The child remembers that Chang'anjun is the queen mother's favorite youngest son. ”

"Although the Queen Mother is a daughter, her courage and mind are comparable to many men. In the face of national difficulties, the Queen Mother knows how to make trade-offs. ”

"Father." Xu Ji asked: "Handan has the Queen Mother, Pingyuan Jun, Lao Xianglin Xiangru and others, how can An Pingjun go on the Northern Expedition to Yan for our country." Could it be that An Pingjun is for the sake of righteousness and maintaining peace in the world. ”

"Do you really think that An Pingjun's northern expedition to Yan is out of righteousness and for the peace of the world." Xu Li said in a heavy tone: "In order to invite Anping Jun to fight Yan, my country takes the land of Jidong as a condition. ”

"What?" Seeing that his voice was too high, Xu Yan hurriedly lowered his voice and said, "How can the king be so confused. The land of Jidong was obtained by spending generations of hard work and sacrificing many soldiers. In order to deal with the Yan State, how could the land of Jidong be ceded to the Qi State. ”

"The first king has just gone, and the country is unstable. Qin and Yan both invaded my territory, and there was no way to do it! Xu Li advised: "You just need to know about this matter." Remember, don't spread it out, it will disturb the morale of the army. ”

Seeing such a big thing, Xu Yan's father was still as stable as Mount Tai, and arched his hand and said, "Child, I will never leak half a word." ”

Xu Li trusted this son, and said: "As for why the Queen Mother, Pingyuan Jun, and the king didn't use Ma Fujun, Lian Po and other national generals to attack Yan, but exchanged the land of Jidong for Anping Jun." What the real reason is, we don't know. However, I believe that the Queen Mother and Pingyuan Jun are not foolish people, and this move must have a deep meaning. We do a good job of guarding the territory, and the rest, what should not be asked, what should not be said, do not ask, let alone say. ”

Xu Tan said: "The child remembers." ”

Xu Li waved his hand and said, "Go down!" ”

Xu Tan saluted and bowed to retire.

"Could it be that Zhao Guo is really useless." Xu Li remembered the current situation of Zhao State, the new king was young, the queen mother was in charge, and there was instability inside and outside. The state of Zhao had to guard against the state of Qin, but also against the southward movement of the northern Hu and the invasion of the border by the state of Yan. Xu Li calmed his mind, walked out of the camp, looked at the moon and stars, and was alone and melancholy.

It is said that Anping Jun Tiandan led the army north, passing through Juancheng and passing through Zhongshan and Turingshou. After King Wuling of Zhao destroyed the Zhongshan Kingdom, he built a straight road and arrived at Daijun. Therefore, it took An Pingjun ten days to arrive in Daijun.

The soldiers and horses led by An Pingjun and the soldiers and horses of Daijun joined forces. On behalf of the county shou Xu Li, he summoned his generals and came to meet An Pingjun, and the necessary etiquette was indispensable. An Pingjun saw that Xu Li got along well, and knew that this veteran who followed Ma Fujun to break Qin was worthy of trust and trust, and he didn't dare to snub him.

However, the general of the Daijun Department saw that the king of Zhao took Qi people An Pingjun as his general, and Le Cheng as his deputy general, and all the soldiers and horses were dispatched by Qi people, and his displeasure was expressed in his words and deeds. Fortunately, Xu Li pressed the formation, although these people were resistant in their hearts and dissatisfied with their words and deeds, they did not dare to be overly presumptuous.

An Pingjun also knew that he was in a difficult situation, he was a Qi person, although he was built a high platform by King Zhao to worship the general, but if he wanted to be recognized by Zhao Zu, it was not enough to rely on a king's order. An Pingjun is a generation of famous generals, and he is also a good soldier, and he is in a high position in the Qi country, and he is also very easy to deal with these things.

It is obviously foolish for An Pingjun to achieve his goals by eliminating dissidents, cultivating cronies, or killing generals to deter those who are not convinced. These measures will not only fail to help him establish his prestige in the army, but on the contrary, will lead to even greater evil consequences. If you want to win the support of Zhao and establish your prestige, then there is only one way, and that is to win the victory.

Seeing that all the generals were dissatisfied with him, An Pingjun was not angry, and said bluntly: "I know that you are quite dissatisfied with my generals. But there is only one thing I want to tell you, I am the king of Zhao who built a high platform to worship the generals, and the monarchs and ministers know it. If you don't obey me, you don't obey King Zhao. I hope that you can put aside your prejudices and join me in attacking the Yan Kingdom and establishing meritorious deeds. Live up to the king, live up to the society. ”

Xu Li is a person who understands the general situation and the overall situation. He didn't care who King Zhao was the general, or who would coordinate and command the recovery of the territory and the Northern Expedition to Yan. What he wants is very simple, that is, to recover the territory, repel the Yan State, and ensure that there is no war in the northern Xinjiang.

At that moment, Xu Li took the lead and said: "The last general, I am willing to listen to An Pingjun's order." ”

Seeing that Xu Li, who was also a veteran general, the county guard and the national lieutenant, he stepped forward to obey the order, and also bowed his hand and said: "The last general, I am willing to listen to An Pingjun's order." ”

Xu Li and Lecheng, two veterans with qualifications and reputation, both expressed their attitudes and listened to An Pingjun's orders. The other generals also gave up their hands and shouted in unison: "I'm waiting, I'm willing to listen to An Pingjun's order." ”

"Good. Let's go north together to conquer the Yan Kingdom, recover the territory, and return peace to our northern Xinjiang. An Pingjun knew that as long as the two generals Xu Li and Le Cheng listened to his orders, he would be able to gain a foothold in the army, and mobilize the army to the north to attack Yan and establish meritorious achievements.

All the generals said in unison: "Wow." ”

An Pingjun said politely: "Old General Xu, you are in charge of the border between Yan and Zhao. This battle, how it should be fought. ”

Xu Li had already thought of a strategy to break the enemy, and immediately took out the strategy he had prepared and handed it to An Pingjun. An Pingjun took the strategic map, read it, and said happily: "Okay." General Xu's strategy is really good. With this strategic map, recovering the territory and breaking the Yan Kingdom, I am a little more sure. ”

An Pingjun said as he handed the strategy map to Lecheng to see. After Lecheng saw it, if he got the treasure, he was also full of praise. An Pingjun led the crowd and approached the Kanyu map piled up with earth, which marked the distribution of forces between the enemy and us, as well as the river valleys and mountains on the border between Yan and Zhao.

Xu Li pointed to the map and analyzed the advantages and disadvantages of both the enemy and us, as well as the deployment of Yan's military forces. Xu Li said what he knew word for word. An Pingjun and Lecheng listened carefully on the one hand, and improved the strategic deployment on the other.

An Pingjun understood the deployment and combat strength of the Yan army, and asked, "General Xu, how is the Yan general Gao Yangjun." ”

Xu Li said: "This person is brave in battle, can fight well, and is a rare general. ”

An Pingjun said again: "General Xu fights with him, and the odds are a few percent." ”

Xu Li said: "The odds of winning are less than fifty percent. ”

Seeing that General Xu said such words, it can be seen that Gao Yangjun is indeed a person who is not easy to deal with. In this battle, if you want to win, you will also pay a heavy price.

An Pingjun heard Gao Yangjun's bravery, coupled with General Xu's words, and sighed: "General Xu Lao fought against Gao Yangjun less than fifty percent, this battle is not easy to fight!" ”

"It's not easy to fight, but you have to fight. Yan State occupies our land, how can it not be recovered. Xu Li said loudly: "Please give an order to Anpingjun and go to Yan Kingdom." ”

The generals also said: "Please give an order." ”

"Okay." An Pingjun saw his generals, working together, the voice of the battle was raised, and he was also infected by emotion, and said loudly: "Pass the order, bury the pot and make rice, eat and drink enough." Tomorrow, the army will go out to attack the Yan Kingdom in the north, recover the lost territory, and return my rivers and mountains. ”