Chapter 137: Preventing the Gradual Progress
"The king wins the world, and the domineering loses the world." Qin Wangji read these words, "The widow wants the world." ”
Fan Ju said: "If the king wants the world, he must respect the royal way." However, Wu Anjun surrendered, allowing the Qin State to embark on the road of hegemony. Our attack on Handan is domineering, not the royal way. If you have Handan, you can't hold it. ”
Qin Wangji asked: "Could it be that the widow wants to miss the opportunity to kill Zhao, so it can't be counted." ”
Fan Ju said with a smile: "If we don't cut down Handan, we can slaughter Zhao Guo fiercely." ”
Qin Wangji looked at him and asked in a low tone, "How to slaughter." ”
"We won a big victory, and Zhao did not have the courage to continue the war with us. We asked King Zhao to cut the city, lose money, and compensate for our losses. In this way, we will stop fighting. ”
Qin Wangji thought for a while and asked, "Will King Zhao promise to cut the city and lose money?" ”
Fan Ju had long thought that Qin Wangji would ask like this, and hurriedly said: "If King Zhao doesn't agree, we will send troops to Handan." ”
"Okay." Qin Wangji smiled and said, "It's up to you." Zhao did not compensate, did not cut the city, and the widow was famous, and then cut down Handan. ”
Seeing Qin Wangji's attitude, Fan Ju hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, the envoy of Zhao State has come to Qin to negotiate. ”
"What did you say?" Qin Wangji said: "The envoy of Zhao State for peace has come. ”
Fan Ju nodded and said, "The envoy of the Zhao State is already in Xianyang. ”
Qin Wangji's first impression in his mind was to think of his old friend, and asked: "Who is the envoy of Zhao State, won't it be Zheng Zhu again!" ”
Fan Ju shook his head and said, "It's not Zheng Zhu, it's Su Li." ”
"Su Li?" Qin Wangji didn't have any impression of this name, "Who is this, why haven't you heard of it." ”
Fan Ju said: "He is the younger brother of Su Dai and Su Qin. ”
"Su boy?" Qin Wangji thought of Su Dai and Su Qin, who had been famous for a long time, and asked, "What is Su Li's ability?" ”
Fan Ju said: "Su Li's name is not a virtuous prince. King Zhao used him as an envoy, presumably with the help of the name of the Su boy, to fight for the interests of peace negotiations. ”
"In this way, Su Li doesn't have any ability." Qin Wangji said indifferently: "The widow will meet the Su man and slaughter Zhao Guo well." ”
"Congratulations, Your Majesty." Fan Ju congratulated: "We don't have to go to war, we can not only get the city of Zhao, but also get compensation from Zhao." It can also give the soldiers a rest. This is a lot to do! ”
Qin Wangji smiled and said, "You have a lot of sense. ”
Seeing that Qin Wangji's face was kind, Fan Ju agreed with his point of view, and naturally asked, "Your Majesty, how does Wu Anjun explain it?" ”
"The widow is the king of Qin, whether he beats Handan of Zhao or not, the widow has the final say." Although Qin Wangji said this, he also had to take into account Wu Anjun's feelings. After all, Wu Anjun had hundreds of thousands of troops in his hands. Wu Anjun's prestige is unmatched in the army.
Fan Ju is a smart person, and he doesn't say anything when he sees through it, and compliments: "Under the leadership of the king, Daqin's national fortunes are thriving. Congratulations, long live the Great Qin Qianqiu. ”
"Your mouth can always please the widow." When Qin Wangji heard this, he was overjoyed, "You have made great contributions to the widows." This time, attacking South Korea and pulling out the party. In the first battle of Changping, we killed hundreds of thousands of Zhao State, and raised the prestige of our Great Qin and the four seas. If you have merit, you will be rewarded. You say! You need nothing from the widow. ”
Fan Ju didn't dare to take credit, and said in a humble tone: "This battle can be won, it is the king's strategy, and the Great Qin soldiers use their lives." It is the duty of the minister to contribute. How can a minister take credit for the king's reward? ”
Qin Wangji likes Fan Ju to be a person who is not arrogant, but knows how to be humble, "Rewards and punishments are clear, which is the behavior of the Ming monarch." If you have merit, you will be rewarded. The widow thinks about it and makes you a marquis. ”
Qin Wangji made Fan Ju a marquis, what a grace and reward this is. Fan Ju was afraid that the courtiers would not be convinced, so he hurriedly said: "Thanks to the king's love, minister, I am grateful." Even if you do your best, you will not be able to repay the king's gift. Minister, it is unacceptable. ”
Fan Ju refused, but Qin Wangji was a little surprised, and asked, "Why don't you accept it." ”
Fan Ju's face was a little ugly, and his tone was neither high nor low: "Minister, you are outstanding and have no military achievements, how can you get this honor." ”
Defeating Zhao in Han, Fan Ju offered advice and encouragement to King Qin, in exchange for killing hundreds of thousands of Zhao pawns, this is not a prominent military feat. Seeing that he refused, Qin Wangji must have some concerns, so he said softly: "If the widow says you can do it, just do it." ”
Seeing that he couldn't resign, Fan Ju asked: "Your Majesty, Wu Anjun broke Zhao, and he made a great contribution." Why did the king seal Wu Anjun. ”
Qin Wangji had already thought about this question, and replied in a somewhat cold tone: "Wu Anjun broke Zhao and made great contributions. However, it will cost hundreds of thousands of my Daqin soldiers. This battle is a big crime to insult the prestige of Wu'an Jun. The widow let him offset his merits and demerits, and he was not rewarded or punished. ”
"No reward or punishment?" Fan Ju originally thought that according to Wu Anjun's merits, it was enough to rank in the Qin phase and tear the soil to seal the king. How do you know, Qin Wangji did not reward or punish, and asked: "Your Majesty, will Wu Anjun have any opinions?" ”
"He dares to have an opinion." Qin Wangji snorted coldly: "In this battle, I took the name of Wu Anjun, broke hundreds of thousands of my soldiers, and dared to kill more than 200,000 soldiers of Zhao State, so that the widow was infamous for brutality." These accounts have not yet been settled with him, and he can have opinions. ”
Fan Ju saw that Qin Wangji, who was domineering and resolute, came back, "Wu Anjun, break Changping, kill and surrender pawns, and want to attack Handan." The king ordered to stop and attack Handan. Wu Anjun and the soldiers will have resentment. Your Majesty, think again. ”
Qin Wangji saw that what Fan Ju said was not unreasonable, and this was also what he was most worried about. Qin Wangji calmed down and thought for a while, "What you said makes a lot of sense. ”
Fan Ju said: "Your Majesty, how can Wu Anjun explain it." ”
"Confession?" When Qin Wangji heard these two words, there was a cloud of anger in his heart, "The widow is the king of Qin, whether he fights Zhao or not, the widow has the final say." The widow wants to tell him whose world belongs to Qin. ”
Qin Wangji thought about it, since Fan Ju said this, there must be a good way, and asked, "If you have any way, just say it." ”
"The minister thinks that in the first battle of Changping, we fought with Zhao for three years, the country is empty, the soldiers are tired, and it is not appropriate to attack Handan again." Fan Ju saw that Qin Wangji listened carefully, and did not interrupt him, "We will let us withdraw our troops and return to China on the grounds that the soldiers are tired and return to China to recuperate." ”
Qin Wangji thought about it for a while, and also felt that Fan Ju's reason was good, but he didn't immediately show his attitude, and changed the topic: "The envoy of Zhao is here, tomorrow, summon him into the palace." We're going to slaughter him well. ”
"Minister, let's arrange it." Fan Ju heard the intention of King Qin, and had the intention of expelling. Now that his purpose of entering the palace has been achieved, he also clearly understands that his status will not only not be threatened by Wu Anjun, but on the contrary, it will be as stable as Mount Tai.
Fan Ju took the opportunity and said: "Minister, retire." ”
Qin Wangji waved his hand in agreement.
Prince Qin, who was silent on the side, saw that Fan Ju's back had gone away, and asked tentatively: "Your Majesty, really don't take advantage of Changping's defeat of Zhao to conquer Handan in one fell swoop and kill Zhao State." ”
"How." Qin Wangji looked at Prince Qin and asked, "I heard so much just now, what do you have to say?" ”
"The child thinks that Wu Anjun is not wrong to attack Zhao." Prince Qin saw that Qin Wangji's expression was wrong, and said: "Qin, on the contrary, is not wrong about cutting Handan. ”
Qin Wangji asked: "Should the widow listen to Bai Qi, or should he listen to Fan Ju." ”
Prince Qin didn't expect Qin Wangji to say such a thing, his heart was in a mess, and he said calmly: "Don't listen to either." ”
Qin Wangji was a little surprised to get this answer, and asked, "Why don't you listen." ”
"The king is the king, and they are the ministers." Prince Qin said: "The matter of conquest should be decided by the king. ”
Qin Wangji looked at Prince Qin with satisfaction and praised, "Not bad." As a king, you can't be owned by your courtiers. Listen, think, and see, and the Holy Judgment is dictatorial. When our weaknesses are exposed to our courtiers, they will do what they like and blind us. It is not in vain that they have cultivated you for so many years. You! Grown. ”
Prince Qin didn't dare to be high, but said humbly: "The child still has a lot to learn. ”
Qin Wangji saw that there were two of them here. It is rare that Prince Qin loves to learn again, and taught: "The widow has deeper considerations. These words are not to be said in the presence of the courtiers. ”
When Prince Qin saw that Qin Wangji intended to teach him the way to be a king, he listened attentively.
Qin Wangji asked: "Wu Anjun is proud of his achievements and rebelled against the Qin State, what about it." ”
When Prince Qin heard this, he was so frightened that he knelt down on the main hall.
Seeing this, Qin Wangji asked, "Wu Anjun, what do you think?" ”
Prince Qin didn't know what King Qin meant, so he replied, "Wu Anjun is the god of war of Qin. ”
"You don't need to say this, the widow also knows." Qin Wangji said: "You said something outnumbered, I don't know." ”
"The king wants his ministers to say something."
Qin Wangji didn't expect Prince Qin to pretend to be stupid with him, and he didn't expose it, and said bluntly: "Is Bai Qi loyal to the country, or will he rebel." ”
Prince Qin's tone trembled: "Wu Anjun is loyal to the country, and he will not rebel against the Qin State. ”
Qin Wangji was suspicious, and when he heard Prince Qin's words, he thought of something. The corners of Qin Wangji's eyes crossed the corner of his eyes, "You tell the widow." Is Bai Qi loyal to the Qin State or loyal to the widows. ”
Prince Qin broke out in a cold sweat behind his back, and his body trembled a little, "The Qin State is the king's country, and Wu Anjun is loyal to the Qin State, that is, loyal to the king." ”
Qin Wangji saw that the child answered like this, and he was still passable, and said with a long sigh: "The widow will hand it over to you." If it weren't for the urgency of the war in Changping, the widows would not have regarded him as a general. ”
When Prince Qin heard this, he finally figured out why he attacked Han and took the party. The reason why Qin Wangji took Wang Ji as his general and did not take Wu Anjun as his general.
Qin Wangji has said a lot, so he might as well say a little more, "The way of the emperor is to relax in one piece." It can't be too open, and it can't be tightened too tightly. Wu Anjun is a sharp weapon that can hurt the enemy and himself. Zhou Gong and Jiang Taigong are virtuous, but the widow does not need them. In this battle, Bai Qi broke 450,000 enemies, and made great contributions and the greatest contributions. He is Wu Anjun, his status is respected, what else can a widow give him. ”
Prince Qin suddenly understood that this was the king's most fearful courtiers. Although Prince Qin understood, he didn't dare to answer, let alone break the words.
Qin Wangji recalled the past and said with a lot of feelings: "King Zhao Wuling's life is so magnificent. The establishment of a thousand years of meritorious deeds is beyond the reach of princes. However, when King Zhao Wuling was in his prime, he was killed by two sons, punished by the heart, and finally starved to death in the sand dunes, how sad it was. Preventing the slightest and preventing the power from becoming bigger and threatening the monarchy is a compulsory lesson for kings. ”
Prince Qin nodded and said, "The child understands." ”
"Wu Anjun's status is noble enough. If he breaks Handan, he will be given something to him. Seeing that his son was still kneeling, Qin Wangji raised his hand and said, "Get up!" It's cold on the ground, so be careful of hurting your body. ”
"Thank you, the king." Prince Qin got up from the ground, did not shake off the dust on his body, and listened to Qin Wangji respectfully.
"You help the widow write a letter of sealing the country and tell Wu Anjun." Qin Wangji motioned to Prince Qin to take the pen and prepare, "The Battle of Changping, Wu Anjun and all the soldiers, have worked hard. In Changping, although our army won, half of the damage was done. Today, Qin's country is empty, the people's livelihood is tired, and the economy is depressed, and there is no longer enough grain and grass to support the war and attack Handan. Figure Handan, the death of Zhao State, need to be done slowly. The move to cut down Handan will be stopped for the time being. From now on, Wu Anjun led his troops back to the country to calm the world. ”