Pingyang Jun saw that Zhao Wangdan didn't speak for a long time, but his expression changed abnormally. Pingyang Jun saw Zhao Wangdan with this expression, indicating that he was already thinking about his words very seriously. Zhao Wangdan is a young man and does things flamboyantly, but he will not willfully take the foundation of his ancestors and joke.

Zhao Wangdan was silent for a long time, looked at Pingyang Jun and asked, "Can we win?" ”

Pingyang Jun shook his head and said: "My country's famous general Lian Po can't repel the little-known Wang Di of the Qin State. Qin State and Wu Anjun have not fought in vain, we continue to fight with Qin State, do we have a chance of winning? ”

"What is Bai Qi afraid of?" Zhao Wangdan didn't admit it, but in his heart he still recognized Bai Qi as a rather terrible opponent. After all, the princes and fallen soldiers who were defeated by the white hands can really be piled up into a mountain of corpses that makes people tremble. When the white rises, the bones wither, how can it not make people afraid.

Zhao Wang Dan said in his heart: "If Ma Fujun is still here, he will definitely be able to fight with him." ”

Seeing that Zhao Wangdan didn't speak, Pingyang Jun asked again: "Your Majesty, who is the best in my country?" ”

Zhao Wangdan didn't think about it, and replied: "Of course, it's the old general Lian Po." ”

Pingyang Jun also recognized this answer and asked: "Lian Po went to war, but he lost several battles and retreated to the Dan River. Why, your king? ”

Zhao Wangdan asked, "Why?" ”

Pingyang Jun said: "This shows that Lian Po fought and couldn't resist the offensive of the Qin army." ”

Zhao Wangdan didn't think so, his eyes showed dissatisfaction, "Lian Po can't win, or he doesn't want to fight." ”

Seeing that Zhao Wangdan actually doubted Lian Po's fierce loyalty, Pingyang Jun hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, the old general Lian Po is loyal to the country, there is no doubt about it. ”

Zhao Wangdan snorted coldly and said: "Lian Po is an outstanding famous general in my country, and he is also the right-hand man of my father's conquest of the princes. Wang Yu couldn't help it, how did the widow know if he couldn't win, or didn't want to fight. ”

"When Lian Po went to war, we had already lost the party, and the army's morale was unstable. The first battle was unfavorable, and he broke the eggplant, lost the Gaoping Fortress, and lost the Laomaling. The morale of our army has suffered a heavy blow. The situation is already very unfavorable for us. Pingyang Jun took a breath of change and said: "The old general Lian Po is worthy of being a famous general in my country who can fight well, and he can choose to defend as an offensive and reverse the situation in my country when the situation is extremely bad." ”

Zhao Wangdan said softly: "However, we are still defeated again and again, and retreat to the east side of the Dan River. ”

Pingyang Jun saw that Zhao Wangdan was quite dissatisfied with Lian, and explained: "The Qin army is strong, and the peak of the army is flourishing, so it can't compete. The old general Lian Po retreated to the east side of the Dan River, which was also a reluctant decision. ”

Zhao Wangdan breathed heavily and said: "The widow took the initiative to fight and recapture the party." Lian Po did not listen to the edict of the widow and refused to go to war, how to explain it. ”

Pingyang Jun saw that Zhao Wangdan was young, competitive and competitive, and suspicious, and said patiently: "Lian Po's refusal to go to war can only show that the situation on the battlefield is worse than we imagined!" ”

Zhao Wang Danyu frowned, "You mean to say that we can't win." ”

Pingyang Jun nodded and said: "The old general Lian Po has defended the east side of the Dan River, and the Qin army can't cross the river to attack me." We also can't defeat the Qin army and recapture Shangdang. In a short period of time, it was difficult for us and the Qin State to distinguish the winner from the loser. ”

Zhao Wangdan asked: "Can the situation be changed if the widow raises troops and recruits them personally." ”

Pingyang Jun saw that he had spent so much effort, and Zhao Wangdan still wanted to raise troops to recruit in person. So far, he doesn't have to hide it, and said bluntly: "It doesn't make much sense for the king to raise troops and recruit them personally." ”

Zhao Wangdan said unwillingly: "The widow raised the army to recruit in person, and when the soldiers saw it, their morale will definitely increase greatly." A few people can win a battle and turn the tide of things. ”

Pingyang Jun shook his head, let out a sigh, and said, "Your Majesty, it's too simple to think about things. How can it be so easy to conquer. If the king goes on a campaign, he can fight quickly. Is it not that when there is war in the country, the king himself must lead the army into battle? ”

Although Zhao Wangdan wanted to express a different opinion, he couldn't find a suitable sentence to prove his opinion.

Pingyang Jun knew that it was difficult to easily persuade Zhao Wangdan to let go of that arrogant heart, and in order to make Zhao Wangdan give up the idea of raising troops and recruiting in person, he persuaded bitterly: "The king's promotion of troops and personal recruitment can boost morale in a short period of time." However, the king's personal expedition also has a bad side. ”

Zhao Wangdan asked, "What's the harm?" ”

Pingyang Jun met Zhao Wangdan's gaze, and said in a steady tone: "The king is personally recruiting, and he will take the whole body." When the two armies were facing each other, our soldiers could not work together to kill the enemy, but had to worry about the safety of the king. When the enemy generals saw that the king was in the middle of the army, they would attack wildly. If anything happens to the king, it will definitely disrupt the morale of the three armies and lead to a total rout. The minister believed that the king's personal levy would do more harm than good. ”

Zhao Wangdan calmed down, thought about it, and felt that these words were very reasonable. Zhao Wangdan's stiff cheeks finally showed a smile and said, "What you say is reasonable." The lack of ambition has even ignored these factors. ”

"That's it!" Zhao Wangdan sighed and said: "The widow is sitting in Handan, so he doesn't choose to raise troops and recruit in person." ”

Seeing that Zhao Wangdan had given up this idea, Pingyang Jun complimented: "Your Majesty, Shengming." ”

Zhao Wangdan asked: "Next, how should my country respond?" ”

"Our country is in the land of four wars, if the war with the Qin State continues. We will put most of our military strength in Changping. Once, the princes came to attack, or the North Hu Kou border. We don't have the extra forces to go to meet us. Seeing that Zhao Wangdan did not object, Pingyang Jun said: "The minister thinks that we should send people to the Qin State to discuss the matter of peace and truce." ”

Zhao Wangdan thought for a while and asked, "We went to negotiate peace, but Qin Guo didn't agree." What are we going to do. ”

Pingyang Jun said: "If Qin Guo doesn't agree, we can only fight to the end." ”

"Okay." Zhao Wang Dan's eyes were bright, and his tone was powerful: "As you said, the widow sent someone to the Qin State to discuss peace and truce. If the king of Qin deceives me and refuses to stop fighting, the widow will fight him to the end. ”

Seeing that Zhao Wangdan was finally relieved, Pingyang Jun also fell to the ground, and took advantage of the situation and said: "Your Majesty, we will go to Qin State to discuss the matter of peace, and it will definitely involve the party." Wang, how do you plan to deal with the party. ”

King Zhao said resolutely: "Feng Ting donated land, and the party has become an indispensable part of our country, of course, not an inch of land." ”

Pingyang Jun was embarrassed: "There is a legal basis for King Han to cede the Shangdang to the Qin State. Our country accepted the party and went to war with the Qin state without declaring it. The war situation in our country is unfavorable, and we have gone to negotiate peace. We will not budge an inch in the matter of joining the party. Qin will not negotiate peace with us. ”

Zhao Wangdan asked, "What do you say I should do?" ”

"The minister thinks that we should divide the party in two." Seeing that Zhao Wangdan did not say anything against it, Pingyang Jun said: "The Qin State will only strike with us if it gets the benefits." ”

"Half of the territory of the Shangdang, I'm afraid it can't satisfy the greed of King Qin!" Zhao Wangdan asked: "King Qin wants the entire Shangdang, and he has to cut the land with few people before agreeing to negotiate peace with us." If you have to be widowed, you can't agree. ”

"We took the initiative to go to the Qin State to negotiate peace, of course, to give the Qin State some benefits." Pingyang Jun saw Zhao Wangdan's expression change slightly, and said: "Cutting off half of the party's territory, this is our final bottom line." The state of Qin has to advance an inch, and we will go to war with it. ”

Ceded half of the territory of Shangdang to the Qin State, Zhao Wangdan still couldn't accept it in his heart. Zhao Wangdan didn't immediately express his attitude, and said lightly: "Think about this matter, let the widow think about it." ”

Pingyang Jun also knew that Zhao Wangdan would not be able to accept the loss of half of the territory of the party for a while. However, the purpose of his trip was to dissuade Zhao Wangdan from raising troops and making peace with Qin. Since Zhao Wangdan promised to give up raising troops and recruiting in person, he also intended to negotiate peace with Qin. The purpose of this trip has been achieved.

Pingyang Jun didn't want to say more, so as not to cause Zhao Wangdan's discomfort, he bowed and retreated.

Zhao Wang Dan ordered the eunuch to send Pingyang Jun out of the palace.

The conversation between Zhao Wangdan and Pingyangjun, the eunuch Ling also heard a general idea clearly. However, what the eunuch Ling couldn't understand was that Pingyang Jun would speak for Lian Po. Walking to the palace gate, Pingyang Jun arched his hand and said: "Thank you for the order, come and send it off." ”

The eunuch ordered a salute and asked, "Pingyangjun, I don't understand something, please give me advice." ”

Pingyang Jun said kindly: "The Great Order has something to say, please say it." ”

Eunuch Ling thought for a while, and said after weighing his words: "Why does Pingyang Jun want to speak for Lian Po. ”

"I don't know why I'm speaking for Lian Po." When Pingyang Jun heard that Zhao Wangdan was suspicious and unwilling to go all out, he didn't think that he would speak for him. Pingyang Jun seemed to have an answer from the eyes of the eunuch Ling, and asked: "Do you think that Feng Ting offered the party, and I am against accepting it." Pingyuanjun, Lian Po and others advocated acceptance. Now, the war is unfavorable, and I should fall into the ground. ”

The eunuch Ling thought so in his heart, but he said, "It should be like this." ”

Pingyangjun looked in the direction of the palace, looked up at the blue sky again, and said lightly: "Pingyuanjun, Lian Po and others are indeed different in political understanding and have great differences in the matter of accepting the party. But, we are not enemies. We all want our country, to be stronger. It's just that our positions and methods are different. ”

The eunuch Ling didn't expect Pingyang Jun to be so open-minded, so he bowed and said, "Send Pingyang Jun." ”

The eunuch ordered Pingyang Jun to be sent away and returned to the palace to resume his life. Zhao Wangdan asked, "What do you think of what Pingyang Jun said?" ”

The eunuch ordered: "Your Majesty, ministers are not allowed to participate in state affairs. ”

Zhao Wangdan said: "The widow let you speak." ”

"The minister doesn't understand the affairs of state affairs." The eunuch ordered again: "Your Majesty, do you want to summon Du Changjun and Yu Qing to come and discuss." ”

When Zhao Wangdan heard this, he suddenly said: "That's right! How did the widow forget the two of them? Go and summon them into the palace. ”

The eunuch ordered him to receive the order and bowed down.

The eunuch Ling came to the mansion where Du Changjun was located and said a few words to the guards and guards. When the soldiers heard that it was the envoy of King Zhao, they hurriedly ran in. After a while, Du Changjun came out to greet him and said: "I don't know if the big order comes, but I can't greet him, so it's no wonder that the big order comes." ”

The eunuch Ling saw that Du Changjun had an illness, and the energetic and high-spirited person was replaced by a dying old man.

Before the eunuch Ling could speak, he heard a violent cough from the other party. The eunuch ordered to follow Du Changjun into the mansion, and the pungent smell of medicine hit him, and he hurriedly said: "Du Changjun, I am ordered by the king to summon you to the palace." ”

"Da Ling, my body, can I enter the palace?" After Du Changjun finished speaking, he coughed again, waited until it calmed down, and said: "I am seriously ill and have not yet recovered." The healer told me to wait and recuperate, and I couldn't move around at will. If I enter the palace, I will pass on the disease to the king. I am the sinner of Zhao State. ”

"The king summoned me, but the king is not going, how can I return to the king." The eunuch order also knew that the body of Du Changjun was getting worse and worse day by day. Because of a serious illness, he stayed in the house to recuperate for three months, and never went to the court to participate in national politics.

Du Changjun said: "I also want to enter the palace, but my body can't do it!" ”

The eunuch ordered: "All Changjun is good to give birth and recuperate. I will inform the king. ”

Du Changjun arched his hand and said, "Thank you." ”

Zhao Wangdan saw that the eunuch order was back, but he didn't see Du Changjun, and asked, "Du Changjun, why didn't you come?" ”

The eunuch reminded: "Your Majesty, you must have forgotten. Du Changjun is seriously ill and is recuperating in the mansion. ”

"How did the widow forget about it?" Zhao Wangdan asked: "Du Changjun's body is better." ”

"It's not getting better, it's getting worse."

"You ordered the imperial doctor to prepare good medicine and give it to Du Changjun for the widow."

"Whoa."

Zhao Wangdan asked, "Yu Qing, you won't be sick!" ”

"Yu Qing is waiting at the palace gate."

"Ask him to come in."

After a while, Yu Qing walked into the main hall, came to the front, and saluted: "Minister, meet the king." Congratulations, Your Majesty, and good fortune. ”

Zhao Wangdan dispensed with false courtesy and said directly: "Yu Qing, the widow summoned you to the palace because he had something to ask you." ”

Yu Qing saw that Zhao Wang Dan was too direct, and asked, "Your Majesty, what do you want to ask your ministers?" ”

Zhao Wangdan looked at Yu Qing and said sadly: "Lian Po defeated Qin, some of the ministers shouted for me to fight, and some called me for a truce." I don't know what to do for a while, and I want to hear your opinion. ”

Yu Qing didn't answer, but asked, "The minister wants to know what the opinion of the king and Pingyang Jun is." ”

"The widow asked you, why did you ask about the widow." Seeing that the other party didn't speak, Zhao Wangdan was waiting for him to speak, and said: "The widow wants to raise troops and fight with Qin." Pingyang Jun asked the widow to negotiate a truce with Qin. The widow also thinks that Pingyang Jun is right, we have lost several battles and cannot fight. ”

Yu Qing echoed: "The minister is also in favor of a truce. ”

Zhao Wangdan asked again: "Why can't the widow be recruited in person?" ”

Yu Qing blurted out and replied: "The king is the king of a country, and it is about the society, so it is not appropriate to levy it in person." ”

Zhao Wangdan said with a calm face: "These ministers have said that the widow doesn't want to hear it." ”

Yu Qing said: "The king can retreat from Qin without having to go to Qin and get back to the party." ”

Zhao Wangdan said: "This is what the widow wants to hear." ”

Yu Qing's words changed abruptly, and he said: "The minister's proposal for peace is different from that of Pingyang Jun. ”

Zhao Wangdan was stunned for a moment and asked, "What's the difference?"

Yu Qing said with a straight face: "Let the Qin State come to negotiate peace with us." ”

"What do you say? Widow heard me right! Zhao Wangdan let out a sneer, and said, "Let the Qin State come to negotiate peace with us." ”