Zhao Wangdan replaced Lian Po, and Lian Po was dissatisfied, which is understandable. However, Lian Po is treasonous, and Zhao Wangdan will never believe that this will be true.

Seeing that Zhao Wangdan's expression was a little hesitant, the ministers said again: "Please ask the king to replace Lian Po with a horse suit for the sake of Jiangshan Sheji." ”

Everyone said in unison: "The ministers seconded the proposal." ”

Zhao Wangdan looked at these people, pondered for a long time, and expressed his worries, "Ma Fuzi has never experienced a battle formation, and the widow will put the last battleable strength forward. If it fails, the consequences are unimaginable. This matter is important, let the widow think about it. ”

Sima Zhaohuo asked: "More than ten years ago, the Qin State attacked me. The first king also asked many generals such as Lian Po and Le Cheng. They all said they couldn't fight. Ma Fujun said that he had to fight. Why, your lord. ”

Zhao Wangdan didn't think about it, and said directly: "Ma Fujun is good at the art of war, and he has the courage and strategy, and he will definitely be able to win by surprise." ”

"That's just one of them." Zhao Huo said again: "Second, Ma Fujun is a descendant of the Zhao family surnamed Ying. ”

Zhao Wangdan was stunned for a moment and asked, "What do you mean by this?" ”

What Zhao Huo said was obvious enough, but he saw that Zhao Wangdan had not yet understood the meaning of his words. Seeing that the words were broken, Zhao Huo had no scruples, and said bluntly: "They are not the descendants of the Zhao family, so naturally they will not do their best to serve the king." Only the descendants of the Zhao family will sincerely fight bloodily for the foundation of their ancestors. ”

Zhao Wang Dan Shangwei spoke, and an old minister of the clan said: "Your Majesty, Lian Po supports the army and respects himself, and does not listen to the king's orders. Qin State to attack, we to defend, how to retreat the enemy. ”

Another person answered: "We can't form an alliance with the Qi country, and we don't have the grain and grass to support the war. If the war drags on, it will be detrimental to our country. Lian Po is good at knowing the art of war, but he doesn't know how powerful it is. Lian Po disobeyed the order and refused the king's order, which can only show that he has a heart of disobedience. ”

"Lian Po is a good person, the government and the opposition know." Zhao Wangdan said in a firm tone: "Lian Po is also a man surnamed Ying, how can he do treason." ”

Zhao Huo saw that Zhao Wangdan's ideas were too naïve, and he didn't know that when the country was in danger, what was lacking was loyal ministers and good generals, so he persuaded: "Lian Po Tong Qin, betraying Zhao State, plotting Handan, everyone knows." How can this be explained, Your Majesty? ”

Zhao Wangdan said loudly: "This must be a strategy of the Qin State to divide the world, how can a widow be fooled." ”

"If it weren't for the fact that there was a reason, the Qin State would not have worked." Zhao Huo slowed down his speech, was heartbroken, and said: "It's okay for Lian Po to have no dissenting intentions, if he has dissenting intentions, Zhao will be extremely harmful." ”

Zhao Wangdan said in an unhappy tone: "You mean to say that Lian Po will be treasonous?" ”

Zhao Huo Zhengse said: "The king ordered Lian Po to attack Qin, but Lian Po did not listen to the king's orders. The heart of Lian Po is obvious. Doesn't that tell the whole story? Your Majesty, guard against the slightest. Otherwise, it will be too late to regret it for the sake of the country. ”

One of them took over and said: "The king has succeeded to the throne so far, and there is no meritorious service, and the virtue is not enough to serve the people. Many veterans hold themselves high and do not obey the king's orders. The first king once defeated Qin, and the queen also retreated from Qin. Why, now we can't stop the offensive of the Qin State. ”

Another humanitarian: "My country and the Qin State have not had a large-scale confrontation for more than ten years. This time, King Qin's heart is extremely firm. Why is that? ”

Zhao Huo continued: "Lian Po is a general in the north, and the soldiers under his command were also born in the north. These people are not in Handan, they don't miss their home and country, and they naturally don't want to fight to the death. The king urged Lian Po to fight, and Lian Po did not fight, this is the best answer. ”

An old minister said: "Lian Po has a heavy army, if he is opposed, the world is no longer the world of the Zhao family." Didn't the king forget, what about Wu Qi and Tian Ji? In order for the Jiangshan Sheji to be inherited, we would rather blame the old general Lian Po than not to guard against it! ”

When Zhao Wangdan heard the four words of Jiangshan Sheji, he couldn't be calm in his heart. He can't gamble with Jiangshan Sheji, and he doesn't dare to gamble. Zhao Wangdan took a breath of cool air, stabilized his mind, and asked, "In your opinion, what should the widow do?" ”

When Zhao Huo saw Zhao Wangdan's question, he must have listened to his words of loyalty, and said warmly: "The king takes the generals of the northern land as generals, and they naturally will not fight to the death for Handan. The king took the generals of Handan as his generals, and they would definitely work together to repel the Qin state. ”

The crowd shouted: "Please replace Lian Po with a Handan general." ”

Zhao Wangdan was silent for a while, weighing the pros and cons. Zhao Wangdan also felt that the generals of the Northland would not fight to the death for Handan and Zhao State. If he attacked Qin with a Handan general, it would naturally be more reassuring than using a northern general. However, this problem in front of Zhao Wangdan is that the generals of the northern land are good at fighting, and who can replace Handan.

Lou Chang saw Zhao Wangdan's thoughts, and took advantage of the situation and said: "Please, the king will take Ma Fuzi as his general." ”

Zhao Wangdan was silent, still not showing his attitude. Ma Fuzi is still not sure, and he doesn't dare to make a decision easily.

Lou Chang saw that Zhao Wangdan did not listen to the words of Pingyang Jun and Lin Xiangru, nor did he trust the generals of the Northland, and he was also afraid of Lian Po and others. Lou Chang also understood the reason why Zhao Wangdan had not issued the decree for a long time, and took advantage of the situation and said: "As the saying goes, the tiger father has no dog. Ma Fuzi is good at the art of war, arguing with people, and not being defeated. Even Ma Fujun is ashamed of himself. The prestige of Ma Fujun has long spread throughout the Qin State. The monarchs and ministers of the Qin State are all trembling. We take the son of Ma Fujun as a general, which can not only deter the Qin State, but also improve the morale of the soldiers. The dilemma of Changping can be solved. ”

The ministers were also touched by Lou Chang's words, and said in unison: "Please, the king will take Ma Fuzi as his general." ”

"Think about it. Changing generals on the spot, that's a big taboo. Zhao Wangdan still couldn't make up his mind. In this battle, victory or defeat is related to the society of the country. Every decision made by Zhao Wangdan will affect the fortunes of the country. Especially now, every decision he makes is crucial and cannot be wrong.

Zhao Huo saw that the king was hesitant in front of major events, and said anxiously: "Ma Fuzi is good at using soldiers, and he is a clan, how can he surrender to Qin and betray Zhao State." Your Majesty, don't worry about it, don't worry. ”

"This..."Zhao Wangdan didn't know how to describe the uneasiness in his heart.

Seeing this, Lou Chang said again: "Your Majesty, the prestige of Ma Fuzi has spread to the Qin State. The Xianyang monarch heard that the king planned to use Ma Fujun as a general and prepared to withdraw his troops. In Handan City, it is also rumored that the Qin State is afraid of Ma Fuzi. ”

When Zhao Wangdan heard this, he asked loudly: "This matter is true. ”

Lou Chang said: "If the king doesn't believe it, you can go out of the palace and listen to the voices of the people." ”

Zhao Wangdan deliberately spread Ma Fuzi as a general, just to find out how many people supported his decree. Zhao Wangdan also intended to go out of the palace to understand the voice from the monarch and ministers, and then provide a basis for the next decision. So, Zhao Wangdan dressed up in disguise, walked out of the palace with his henchmen.

Everywhere Zhao Wangdan went, he heard these two news. Qin was afraid of horses, and Lian Po rebelled against Zhao.

After shopping for most of the day, Zhao Wangdan was a little hungry, walked to Dabei City, entered Jiuliju and sat down.

Zhao Huo picked a good private room, arranged wine and food, and entertained Zhao Wangdan. After a short time, the store brought wine and delicacies, and bowed down. The eunuch Ling was afraid that someone would hear the conversation between Zhao Wangdan and the courtiers, so he personally guarded the door.

The people here are not confidants, but also clansmen. Zhao Wangdan is full of trust in the people here. Zhao Wangdan drank fine wine, ate some delicacies, and felt a little full. Zhao Wangdan drank a bottle alone, put down the wine bottle, and asked: "What I have seen and heard today, few people know that what you said is true. ”

Zhao Huo saw that after walking around for most of the day, Zhao Wangdan had changed into a different person, and said: "Your Majesty, take Ma Fuzi as the general and replace Lian Po, this is the voice of many people in Handan." The king should conform to the will of the people and worship the horse as a general. ”

Zhao Wangdan said: "The widow also wants to take Ma Fuzi as a general? However, Ma Fuzi has no outstanding military exploits, and there is no virtue. The widow regards him as a general, and there will be many people who will not accept it. If this matter is not handled well, it will cause a catastrophe. ”

The people present saw that what Zhao Wangdan said was good. Lian Po's position in Zhao is very important. If you change generals easily, it is really easy to cause a big disaster.

"Which of you can guarantee that the widow will replace Lianpo with a horse suit. Lian Po and others will not have emotions. Seeing that no one spoke, Zhao Wangdan drank a bottle of wine alone, and said: "The widow not only wants to replace Lian Po, but also does not allow new turmoil to occur in the country." Otherwise, if we change generals, not only will we not be able to attack Qin, but we will also cause new turmoil. How can a widow fail to consider these things? ”

Zhao Huo said: "The subjects of Handan have been passed on again, and Lian Po colluded with the Qin State to plot against Handan. Lian Po has a heavy army, he really has different intentions, and my country is not far from disaster. ”

Another said, "What the king has seen and heard, the minister will not say much." What the minister wants to say is Jiangshan Sheji, which must be in the hands of the descendants of the Zhao family. ”

Zhao Wangdan thought for a while, and it was difficult to decide, and asked: "If Lian Po has no dissenting intentions, wouldn't it chill the hearts of the soldiers in the north if he does this." ”

"The news of the king's replacement of Lian Po spread far and wide. Chen believes that Lian Po and others also got the news. Lian Po disobeyed the order, and saw that the king wanted to replace him. Lian Po's temperament, how can he endure it. Zhao Huo stopped appropriately, saw that Zhao Wangdan did not speak, and said: "We would rather let down Lian Po than misjudge!" Otherwise, the scourge is endless. ”

Zhao Wangdan clenched his fists slightly, and his eyes revealed very complicated feelings.

Lou Chang said: "Your Majesty, we are in a stalemate with the Qin State, and the war cannot be dragged on. At this point, we can't look ahead and backward, we can only give it a go. ”

"Widows don't dare to gamble?" Zhao Wangdan said: "This bet is Jiangshan Sheji, how can a widow gamble." ”

Lou Chang said loudly: "The king has forgotten that when King Wuling succeeded to the throne, he dared to give it a go, and he broke the plan of the five kingdoms. King Wuling broke the etiquette system and implemented Hufu riding and shooting, so he won the current grand occasion of Zhao State. If the king doesn't gamble, how can he break Qin. ”

Zhao Huo said again: "Your Majesty, the ministers still remember what the people said. Lian Po refused to fight, which damaged the prestige of the Zhao boy. In this battle, this way of playing will only push Zhao Guo into the abyss. We should change to a vigorous general and break the territory quickly. ”

The crowd said, "Please, king, give it a go." ”

"Okay." Zhao Wangdan picked up the wine bottle and brought it to his lips, his chest was full of fighting spirit, "The widow thinks too much, it is better to take practical action." Now, the widow has no way out but to follow his grandfather's example and give it a go. ”

Zhao Wangdan drank some wine, but his mind was also very clear. Zhao Wangdan also knew what he was talking about now. He longed for the great cause of King Wuling to expand his territory, and also longed for the pride of King Huiwen in conquering the princes. Now, the fate of Zhao Guo falls on his shoulders, and he will inherit the legacy of his ancestors and carry it forward.

Zhao Wangdan returned to the palace and ordered someone to summon Ma Fuzi.

Ma Fuzi stepped into the main hall and saluted: "Minister, meet the king." ”

Zhao Wangdan said loudly: "The widow decided to take you as a general, replace Lian Po, and attack Qin and restore Xinjiang." What do you think. ”

Ma Fuzi waited for this day for a long time. At this time, although he was happy in his heart, he didn't show it, and asked calmly: "I don't understand, Zhao Guo can have many strong generals. Your Majesty, why did you choose a minister? ”

Zhao Wangdan didn't expect that the other party not only did not show joy, but also did not immediately receive the order, but also asked such a question. Zhao Wangdan looked at him and saw himself. Ma Fuzi wants to surpass Ma Fujun, establish his merits, and prove his ability. Zhao Wangdan also wants to expand his territory, surpass King Huiwen, and prove that he is a qualified monarch.

Zhao Wangdan's choice of Ma Fuzi seems to give the other party a chance and a platform, but why not give himself a platform and a chance.

Zhao Wangdan's eyes were bright, and his tone was sonorous and powerful: "Handan longs for Ma Fujun, Zhao Guo needs Ma Fujun, and the widow also needs Ma Fujun." And you are the widow's horseman. ”