In 263 BC, the king of Chu died, and the crown prince of Chu succeeded to the throne as the king of Chu Kaolie. After the crown prince of Chu succeeded to the throne, he added the nickname 'Qingxiang' to his father. The new king of Chu succeeded to the throne, and on the one hand, he issued an edict to the princes of the Central Plains, announcing the change of lord of Chu; On the other hand, in the country, a state funeral was held, so that the subjects could pay tribute to the former king.

The letter of state of Chu was sent to Handan, Zhao Wang Dan learned that the king of Chu had died and the new king succeeded to the throne, and summoned the ministers and asked: "The state of Chu changes its lord, and the situation in the Central Plains will also change." How should our country respond to sudden changes? ”

Seeing Zhao Wangdan's eyes looking at him, Pingyuan Jun took the lead in replying: "The State of Chu and our country have never exchanged troops, and they have no borders. The change of ownership of Chu State does not have much impact on our country. ”

Zhao Wangdan nodded, and asked again: "Pingyangjun, what do you think?" ”

Pingyang Jun said: "The vassal states, when the new and old regimes are exchanged, are the most fragile and sensitive. The state of Chu changed its lord, on the one hand, it was busy with internal affairs, and on the other hand, it was necessary to beware of the princes taking the opportunity to attack Chu. The king of Xinchu was busy with internal affairs, so how could he have the energy to care about the affairs of the Central Plains. The minister estimated that the situation in the Central Plains would not change much. ”

Zhao Wangdan also felt that what the other party said was very reasonable, and asked again: "Du Changjun, what do you think?" ”

Du Changjun Tian said: "Minister, I agree with the views of Pingyuanjun and Pingyangjun." The state of Chu changed its lord and was busy with national affairs. There will be no fighting in the Central Plains. ”

Zhao Wangdan believed in the judgment of these three people, and said with a smile: "The state of Chu has changed its lord and is busy with internal affairs; Qi is partial to peace and does not participate in the affairs of the Central Plains; Wei State is still insufficient for self-protection, and will not take the initiative to provoke war; The Qin State is busy attacking Korea, and it will not attack the idea of our country; After the Yan State was defeated by our country, it was busy attacking the Hu people in the east. In this way, there is peace in our country. ”

Seeing that Zhao Wangdan thought about the affairs of the world too simply, Pingyuan Jun said warmly: "Your Majesty, in the world of great disputes, there will not be peace for too long. We must not be careless. ”

Zhao Wangdan said: "Is the widow wrong? ”

Pingyuan Jun lowered his voice and said, "The Qin State is going east and wants to conquer the princes. Sanjin, the first to bear the brunt. Your Majesty, you must have forgotten. King Qin abolished the empress dowager, expelled the four nobles, and first attacked our country. ”

Zhao Wangdan remembered that as soon as he succeeded to the throne, the Qin State sent troops to attack him, and said with a slightly angry expression: "The Qin State will attack me and take my three cities." How can you forget? ”

Pingyuan Jun saw that Zhao Wangdan still remembered Qin's attack on Zhao, and said: "Today, Qin is attacking Korea. After the Qin State invaded Korea, the next one was either aimed at Wei or China. ”

Du Changjun also said: "Your Majesty, the ministers also agree with Pingyuan Jun's opinion. Qin is a country of tigers and wolves, and the princes of the Central Plains were all bullied by Qin. Qin invaded South Korea, and we also had to guard against it. ”

Zhao Wangdan also felt that only Qin was a threat to Zhao and asked, "How is the war between Qin and Han?" ”

Pingyang Jun said: "The Qin State broke through Han Cheng and Chengfen in South Korea, and beheaded 60,000 Han soldiers. Korea lost its territory west of Taihang. ”

"What?" Zhao Wangdan exclaimed: "No matter how poor South Korea is, how can it lose the territory west of Taihang and a hundred miles in such a short period of time." ”

Although Pingyuan Jun knows, for more than 20 years. The Qin State invaded the Three Jins, broke the strong Chu, and conquered the Qi State. The Qin state was strong in force. However, South Korea has not fallen to the point of being slaughtered by others. However, it is also true that South Korea suffered a fiasco and lost a hundred miles of territory west of Taihang.

If Korea loses the Taihang fortress, the princes of the Central Plains will not be able to block the Qin State to the west of Taihang. In this way, the princes of the Central Plains will not be at peace. Thinking of this, Pingyuanjun was a little more worried, and hurriedly said: "South Korea has not only lost the territory of 100 miles west of Taihang, but I am afraid that the territory east of Taihang will not be able to keep it." The Qin state occupies the east of Taihang and threatens not only Korea, but also our country. ”

Zhao Wang Dan saw that Pingyuan Jun said that the matter was too serious, but it was difficult to refute. Zhao Wangdan showed a tired look, and his tone revealed impatience and said, "Pingyuanjun is right. Qin invaded South Korea, and our country should not be careless. Pingyuan Jun is so concerned about the war between Qin and Korea, then this matter will be handed over to you. ”

Pingyuan Jun said: "Oh." ”

"If you have nothing to do, let's disperse!" After Zhao Wangdan finished speaking, he got up and left. Seeing this, the ministers congratulated and said, "Send it to the king." ”

After Zhao Wangdan left, the ministers also left.

Pingyuanjun and Du Changjun walked out of the palace side by side. Pingyuanjun looked at the sky above Handan, there were a few more dark clouds, and said with a smile: "Du Changjun, the rainy season in Handan is coming." ”

Du Changjun also knows that since Zhao Wei left. Zhao Wangdan's attitude towards Pingyuanjun has changed slightly. However, Pingyuan Jun did not overstep and oppress King Zhao because of the injustice. Du Changjun looked at Pingyuanjun and said in hiding: "Pingyuanjun is right, the rainy season in Handan is coming. ”

Pingyuan Jun understood in his heart, didn't he know that the rain in Du Changjun's words represented another layer of meaning. However, Pingyuan Jun is open-minded and does not delve into these things.

Du Changjun asked, "Pingyuanjun, why do you attach so much importance to the affairs of Qin and Han. ”

Hirahara-kun stretched out his hand and said, "I always have uneasiness in my heart. ”

Du Changjun asked, "What can make Pingyuanjun uneasy?" ”

Pingyuanjun smiled bitterly: "I always feel that the war between Qin and Han will always affect our country. ”

Seeing that Pingyuanjun was too worried, Du Changjun asked, "Will Pingyuanjun be too tired?" ”

Pingyuanjun smiled bitterly: "I hope that I am worried about the sky and mediocre people disturb themselves." ”

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Qin Wangji was in Xianyang, and he also got the exact news that the king of Chu had died and a new king had succeeded to the throne. The situation of the Chu State also developed towards Qin Wangji's expectations. Qin Wangji didn't expect that the prince of Chu, who seemed to be timid and scared, would dare to disregard the dissuasion of his ministers, abolish Lao Ling Yin, and promote Huang Xie.

The vigorous and resolute style and tough wrist of the new Chu King did surprise Qin Wangji. However, Qin Wangji did not regard the young King of New Chu as an opponent.

King Qin handed the letter of state to Fan Ju and asked, "After you read it, talk about your opinion." ”

Fan Ju took the letter of state, and learned from the content of the letter that after the new king of Chu succeeded to the throne, he not only promoted Huang Xie to Ling Yin. In order to thank Huang Xie for his affection back then, the king of Xinchu also gave him the land of Huaibei and took Chunshenjun as his knighthood.

"Huang Xie returned to China, not only became the commander of the Chu State, but also worshiped the king's fief. Although I knew that this person was not simple, I never thought that this person was really not simple. Fan Ju sighed a little, and said in his heart: "The state of Chu has Huang Xie, and the state of Qin has me." For the rest of your life, you won't be alone. ”

Qin Wangji smiled and said: "Chu has Huang Xie, and the widow has you by his side." Huang Xie's talent, compared with Jun, who is more powerful. ”

Fan Ju put away the national letter and said embarrassedly: "The king's words, minister, are not easy to answer." ”

Qin Wangji asked, "What's wrong with the words of the widow." ”

"If Chen says that he is talented, he can compare to Huang Xie, which is a bit arrogant. Chen always can't say that he is talented, but he can't compare to Huang Xie. ”

"The widow wants your pride." Qin Wangji said again: "The situation of the Chu State is developing as we expected. The affairs of the state of Chu can be put aside. ”

Fan Ju also said: "The minister also agrees with Admiral Wang to let Chu State go in advance. ”

Qin Wangji asked: "How is China's war against South Korea going?" ”

Fan Ju hurriedly said: "Taihang is dangerous, the terrain is complicated, and the weather is bad. For the time being, our country has not been able to achieve greater results. ”

"What?" Qin Wangji was surprised and said, "There are also cities that Wu Anjun failed to break. ”

"South Korea has stationed tens of thousands of Korean soldiers in the Taihang Fortress, and they are defending the danger. South Korea occupies a favorable time and place, which is not conducive to our army. Fan Ju said: "Without 100,000 troops, my country will not be able to break through the Taihang fortress in South Korea. ”

"What?" Qin Wangji said slightly angrily: "Just Taihang Fortress, I want an army of 100,000. ”

This is a conservative estimate of the minister. Perhaps, we will have to invest more military strength in order to conquer the Taihang Fortress. ”

"It's just too good, how can you stop Wu Anjun." Qin Wangji said sharply: "Pass the order to Wu Anjun and quickly capture Taihang." ”

Fan Ju knew Qin Wangji's character, and he also knew that Qin Wangji had not finished speaking, but when it came to attacking, he had to consider things thoroughly, and he was busy saying: "Your Majesty, there are many things to consider about attacking. We are in Xianyang, and we don't know the situation on the Taihang side. Our move will not put too much pressure on Wu Anjun. ”

"These things should be considered by Wu Anjun. What the widow wants is to break through the Taihang fortress and defeat Korea. Qin Wangji said this, deliberately raising his voice and said: "You conveyed what the widow said to Wu Anjun word for word. ”

Wu Anjun rose in vain, and originally wanted to take advantage of the new defeat of Han Cheng and Chengfen in South Korea and the low morale, so he made a surprise attack on Taihang and defeated the fortress east of Taihang in South Korea. However, when Wu Anjun led the army to cross Taihang, it rained heavily. The terrain of Taihang is complex, and the road is difficult to travel. This heavy rain hit and the roads became even more muddy and difficult to navigate.

Although Bai Qi knows the principle of the speed of soldiers, people can't fight with the sky. Even if the army marched forward in the rain and arrived at the Taihang Fortress, it was exhausted and its combat strength was greatly reduced. So, Bai Qi ordered to camp on the spot and make simple repairs.

Three days later, the heavy rain stopped and the sky gradually cleared. Bai started with good soldiers and horses, reorganized the armament, and immediately crossed Taihang and attacked South Korea. As a result of this heavy rain, the mountain road collapsed. The army led by Bai Qisuo, when he crossed Taihang, lost dozens of people.

Bai Qi arrived at the city, but saw that the Korean army was waiting for him. Seeing that Korea had already taken precautions, it did not immediately give the order to go to war.

Seeing that Bai Qi did not move his troops and did not send troops in time, Sima Terrier took South Korea by surprise, and asked, "Why didn't Wu Anjun give the order to attack." ”

Bai Qi pointed to the sturdy and dangerous city tower and sighed: "This place is difficult and dangerous, and Han Zu has already prepared. We also don't have siege equipment, and if we attack strongly, we will only lose our troops. I don't do what I suffer. ”

Sima Terrier said: "Next, what should we do." ”

"Siege for the bottom, siege for the top." After Bai Qi finished saying eight words, he ordered his soldiers to make the illusion of besieging the city, causing strong pressure on the Korean army.

Three months passed in the blink of an eye. On this day, Bai Qi was still looking for a breakthrough to break through the Taihang Fortress. Sima Terrier led the Qin envoy and hurriedly came to the big tent in Baiqi. The Qin envoy took out the national letter and said respectfully: "Wu Anjun, this is the king's secret letter. ”

Bai Qi took the secret letter, and did not open it immediately, but asked Sima Terrier to lead the Qin envoy down to rest. Sima Terrier settled the Qin envoy and walked in again, but when he saw King Qin's secret letter, he put it in the position just now. Sima Terrier asked, "Wu Anjun, why don't you watch it." ”

"I don't read it, but I can guess the content of MeSign." Bai Qi wiped the sword in his hand on the one hand, and said on the other side: "The king asked me to fight quickly, take the Taihang Fortress, and defeat Korea." ”

Sima Terrier picked up the secret letter, opened it and read it, and said with admiration: "Wu Anjun, you really guessed it." ”

Bai Qi was able to guess the content of the secret letter, that is, he knew enough about King Qin. What King Qin thought, how could he not know.

When Sima Terrier saw the king's secret letter to Wu Anjun, he was very urging, and said worriedly: "Wu Anjun, the king has a letter, let us fight quickly." Next, what do we do. ”

"The king did not give us more troops, nor did he increase food, nor did he understand the situation we were in, but he called us to fight quickly and break through the Taihang fortress." Bai Qi returned the polished sword to the scabbard, and said, "Do you think that we can capture this city by storming." ”

"It's not a big city, but it's dangerous. If the strong attack could capture this city, Wu Anjun would have used it a long time ago. Sima Terrier said again: "Wu Anjun, we might as well go to the book and inform the king of the situation here." ”

"It's useless." Bai Qi said lightly: "You don't know the character of the king yet. ”

Sima Terrier asked, "The king has set a deadline. If we fail to take this city, the king will blame it. ”

"Don't worry!" Bai Qi smiled and said, "I already have a way to break through this city. ”

Sima Terrier was stunned and exclaimed, "What method." ”

"Yesterday, when I was leading the army to inspect, I met a woodcutter. The woodcutter told me there was a trail around the city. Tonight, I will lead 5,000 soldiers and bypass the city by a pathway. You lead a large army to storm and divert Han's attention. ”

"Wu Anjun, be careful of deception. Well, let me go. ”

"If there is danger, there will be challenges, or I will go."

At night, Bai Qi led 5,000 soldiers to follow the woodcutter, pass through the trail, and bypass the Taihang Fortress. Sima Terrier led a large army and attacked head-on. Shen Yun saw that the Qin army was attacking like crazy, but was defeated again and again, stood in the city tower, and laughed: "The combat strength of the Qin army is nothing more than that. ”

Zhang Ze saw that he had repelled the Qin army many times, and he also smiled: "Who said that my Han boy is not good at fighting enough." ”

Shen Yun's eyelids twitched a few times, "We have repelled the Qin army many times, this is a happy event. Why do my eyelids jump so hard, I always feel like something is happening? ”

"General Shen, don't worry." Zhang Ze pointed to the Qin army outside the city, and said: "Unless the Qin army descends from the sky, how can it break through my Taihang fortress." ”

"We still can't be careless." Shen Yun didn't dare to let his guard down, after all, his opponent was Wu Anjun of the Qin State. Again? The Qin State besieged the city and did not attack it in March, which was already unfavorable to the Qin State. However, the morale of the Qin army did not slacken at all, and the troops were arranged in an orderly manner.

Zhang Ze saw that Shen Yun was too tired, and persuaded: "General Shen should go and rest." I'll be entrusted with the responsibility of defending the city. ”

"It's fine." Shen Yun explained a few words, and then entrusted the matter of city defense to Zhang Ze.

Shen Yun fell asleep with his armor in his hand, and while he was still asleep, he was awakened by the sound of bells and drums. Shin Yun woke up and asked, "What happened?" ”

A Han pawn walked in and said with a panicked look: "General Shen, the Qin army has descended from the sky and appeared behind us. ”

"What."

"General Shen, let's go. Otherwise, if it's late, you won't be able to leave. ”

Shen Yun pulled out his long sword and said, "I lost the Taihang Fortress, and I have no face to see the king." I can only repay the king's favor with death. ”

After Shen Yun finished speaking, he led his guards to rush into the Qin army and died in a bloody battle. Bai Qi conquered the Taihang Fortress, made a surprise attack, and arrived at the Yewang.

Seeing that the Qin army came suddenly, and the city was defenseless, the Yewang guards did not resist at all, and surrendered the city.